The USHJA National Championships are set to return to The Las Vegas National on November 15-21, 2021*! Information regarding qualifying for this year's championships will be released in the coming months.

Applications for the 2021 USHJA Emerging Athletes Program will open close April 1. Click here to read more and view all sessions.

Sessions in or near Zone 5 include:

Don't forget you can also apply for an EAP Grant!

You won't want to miss 2021 USHJA Zone Horse of the Year Championships, which provide members with an opportunity to earn championship points toward year-end USHJA Zone HOTY awards, as well as other special classes.

Zone 5 Horse of the Year Hunter and Jumper Championship

Sept. 15-19

Showplace Fall Classic I, Wayne, Ill.

Zone 5 Horsemanship Class

Sept. 24

The Kentucky National Horse Show, Lexington, Ky. 

There are several USHJA Town Halls with USHJA President Mary Knowlton, formerly Babick, coming up that you can participate in!

We heard from Sarah Ash about True Course, a Recognized Riding Academy in Johnstown, Ohio.

At True Course, we do a wonderful job with all of our students. We enjoy teaching all levels, from beginners to our most advanced students in all aspects of riding.

True Course became a Recognized Riding Academy to further our growth and education within our horse community.

Our star lesson horse is Stella. She has been with us for 13 years. Stella is able to adjust to the level of her rider. She requires them all to pay attention, but is always kind and safe.

Debuting in 2021, the USHJA Young Jumper Championships will serve as the national championship for young Jumpers in the United States, allowing talented prospects to be showcased by owners, breeders and riders and shown at the national level.

2021 USHJA Young Jumper Championships

Traverse City Fall Horse Show

Traverse City, Michigan

September 8-12, 2021

Mark your calendars for these upcoming USHJA Webinars:

April 26, 7 p.m. ET

Returning speaker Holly Frenzel, from the Equine Business Basic webinar, comes back to explain how to make QuickBooks work for your equine business.

May 25, 7 p.m. ET

Stand out in the Hunter Breeding ring, Equitation ring and everywhere in between with bridle fit tips from Hunter/Equitation Judge and Hunter Breeding Official Sue Lightner.

The USHJA Show Jumping Rider Ranking List is a master ranking list organized nationally as well as regionally, where Jumper riders earn points by earning money in specific Grand Prix or special classes at competitions.

Classes are organized into two levels, Level 1 and Level 2, based on fence height, prize money and other specifications.

Just Launched! ANRC Forward Riding Proficiency Program

ANRC has just launched this exciting new educational program and grant opportunity for aspiring equestrians. Riders, middle school age through adult, that ride at the novice, intermediate, or advanced levels are eligible to enroll in the Forward Riding Proficiency Certificate program. Having an ANRC Forward Riding Proficiency Certificate is a validation of your dedication as a rider and your degree of equestrian proficiency. Learn more.

Riders who earn an ANRC Forward Riding Proficiency Certificate are eligible to apply for a Captain Vladimir S. Littauer Continuing Education Grant. A grant recipient may apply these funds to educational equestrian activities or riding program expenses.