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Maia Wijffels, of Northville, Michigan, was Champion in the 2020 USHJA Equitation 18" or Crossrail Outreach section.

It was nice to start in a smaller ring with beginners, and I learned a lot. But by the time I did my last show, I couldn't wait to get into the big ring!

My father, who is Dutch, grew up on a farm and has always been riding horses. When I was 4, I rode a pony during a vacation with my grandparents in the Netherlands and I loved it! After my parents decided to stay in the US, they bought a small ranch themselves and now we have three horses: Gus, Sugar and Ginger, and we ride as a family.

The first time I jumped 2.3 feet. It felt like flying!

Jumping 2-foot at the shows and getting a champion ribbon.

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

The USHJA is pleased to announce USHJA Equitation Championships for 2021. The following will be happening on the East Coast:

October 1-3

Capital Challenge Horse Show, Upper Marlboro, Md.

October 23

New England Equitation Championships, Eastern States Exposition Center in West Springfield, Mass.

July 12

Devon Showgrounds in Devon, Pa.

The USHJA invites trainers, riding facilities, clubs, or other associations to host a Mini EAP clinic for your students.

Mini EAP provides an introduction to the Emerging Athletes Program's goal of “opening eyes and opening doors” for developing riders, ensuring that all levels of equestrian athletes have access to a strong educational foundation both in the saddle and in the barn.

Mark your calendars for these upcoming USHJA Webinars:

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.

June 22, 7 p.m. ET

With the ever-increasing use of safety vests throughout the Hunter/Jumper industry, the USHJA Safety Committee would like to open a discussion with members like you to determine the interest in further researching and promoting this potentially life-saving equipment.

June 23-27

Blenheim June Classic III at Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park

San Juan Capistrano, Calif.

July 28- August 1

Equifest I at Lamplight Equestrian Center

Wayne, Ill.

August 29

Virginia Young Horse Festival at the Virginia Horse Center

Lexington, Va.

Also for pony riders, free educational horsemanship clinics will return during the 2021 USEF Pony Finals, presented by Honor Hill Farms, at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky.

Though not exclusively for ponies, those under 14.2 can also participate in the new USHJA Hunter Team Challenge, a unique team experience for riders competing in the 2’-2’6” Children’s Pony Hunters, 2’6” Low Child/Adult Hunters and 3’ Children’s/Adult Amateur Hunter divisions.