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Statement from USHJA President
Mary Babick
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The United States Hunter Jumper Association applauds the United States Equestrian Federation's enhanced penalties for individuals violating sport rules related to the misuse of drugs and medication within hunter/jumper competition and the work of the USEF Hearing Committee for their efforts. The integrity of our sport depends on the standard to which we hold ourselves, and we support these stricter penalties. The USHJA is establishing a Sport Integrity Task Force that will work closely with the USEF to address issues like doping in order to strengthen the hunter/jumper sport. We want our members to know that a level playing field in our sport is one free of drugs and medication abuses, one where horsemanship is valued and one where those playing by the rules are able to succeed.
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| Do Your Dreams Seem Out of Reach? Check out These Grants and Scholarships Available for USHJA Members |
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Becky and David Gochman pictured with 2016 USHJA Foundation Gochman Family Grant recipients Cecillia Machado, Riley Hogan and Judy Dettore. Photo credit: Kristin Rover/USHJA Archives |
The USHJA Foundation opened applications for the
USHJA Foundation Gochman Family Grant
for the 2017 US Pony Finals presented by Collecting Gaits Farm. Applications must be completed and submitted to the Foundation by April 1, 2017.
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New Name, More Prize Money for 3'0" & 3'3" Green Hunters: The USHJA Green Hunter Incentive Program & Championship
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2016 USHJA Pre-Green Incentive Champion Scott Stewart and Storm Watch. The Championship will change names to Green Hunter Incentive for 2017. Photo credit: Tricia Booker/USHJA Archives |
Name Change
The start of the 2017 competition year brought name changes to Green Hunter sections. Sections formerly known as Pre-Green, First Year and Second Year Green Hunter were replaced with Green Hunter 3'0", 3'3", 3'6" and 3'9". To align with these section name changes, the USHJA Pre-Green Incentive Program is now the
USHJA Green Hunter Incentive Program. In 2017, the program will continue to include only those horses competing at 3'0" and 3'3" fence heights.
More Prize Money
New chances for riders to win more money! Competition managers now have the ability to award additional prize money above and beyond the standard prize money to the highest-placing Tier II riders.
Enroll Today
Enroll in the USHJA Green Hunter Incentive Program for a discounted price of $350 by February 1! Enrollment will increase to $550 on February 2. Only enrolled horses can compete in Green Hunter Incentive Stake classes and are eligible for the Green Hunter Incentive Championship.
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$100,000 WCHR Peter Wetherill Palm Beach Hunter Spectacular & Gala
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 You're invited! Tables are now on sale for the 2017 $100,000 WCHR Peter Wetherill Palm Beach Hunter Spectacular Gala featuring a farm-to-table dinner on Saturday, February 18.
Watch the top hunters compete for the title of Champion under the lights at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, Florida, during Week 6 of the Winter Equestrian Festival.
Purchase your table today at www.ushja.org/WCHRSpectacular! |
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USHJA In Stride January Digital Issue
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 As
the USEF Board of Directors prepares to vote on rule change proposals during their Annual Meeting this week, take a moment to review what happened at the USHJA Annual Meeting, presented by HITS, from rule change proposals to an incredible awards ceremony to educational sessions and networking opportunities.
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2017 FEI World Cup™ Finals in Omaha:
'International Equestrian Event of the Year' Coming to the Midwest
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The 2017 FEI World Cup™ Finals, equestrian sports' elite annual indoor championship for jumping and dressage horses --- and the biggest event on the 2017 international equestrian calendar --- is returning to the U.S. and for the first time ever, will be held in the heart of the Midwest. The dynamic and historic city of Omaha, Nebraska, is ready to welcome the world's elite competitors as they arrive from all over the world to compete in the exhilarating Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Final and the FEI World Cup™ Dressage Final which will be held at the CenturyLink Center Omaha on March 29-April 2.
Read More
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Changes to Hunter Program Specifications & Addition of USHJA Hunter Sections for 2017
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The United States Hunter Jumper Association has made key changes to its International Hunter Derby, National Hunter Derby and World Championship Hunter Rider programs that took effect December 1, 2016.
At the same time, USHJA has created USHJA Hunter sections at fence heights from 2'0" to 3'0" that are open to all competitors for the 2017 competition year. These changes aim to increase participation and value for members.
Learn More
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2017 EAP Regional Training Session Locations Announced
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 The United States Hunter Jumper Association announced the 10 locations around the country that will host the 2017 USHJA Emerging Athletes Program Regional Training Sessions, presented by
Dover Saddlery
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The following locations will host EAP Regional Training Sessions at dates to be announced:
- Mt. Holyoke College Equestrian Center, South Hadley, Mass. (Zone 1)
- Cazenovia College Equine Education Center, Cazenovia, N.Y. (Zone 2)
- Centenary College Equestrian Center, Long Valley, N.J. (Zone 2)
- Virginia Horse Center, Lexington, Va. (Zone 3)
- Georgia Horse Park, Conyers, Ga. (Zone 4)
- World Equestrian Center, Wilmington, Ohio (Zone 5)
- Great SW Equestrian Center, Katy, Texas (Zone 7)
- Colorado Horse Park, Parker, Colo. (Zone 8)
- Sonoma Horse Park, Petaluma, Calif. (Zone 10)
- Los Angeles Equestrian Center, Burbank, Calif. (Zone 10)
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| Important Dates Through May 1 |
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The 2017 competition year brings many competitive and educational opportunities for you and your clients. Don't miss this chance for you or your clients to participate today.
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Why? |
| Jan. 15 |
USHJA Trainer Certification Program application deadline for review in February.
ushja.org/tcp
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Apply by Jan. 15 to have your TCP application reviewed in February.
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| Feb. 1 |
Registration Opens for the Horsemanship Quiz Challenge, presented by The Plaid Horse.
ushja.org/HQC |
Demonstrate your horsemanship knowledge for a chance at great prizes and national recognition (under 21). |
| Feb. 1 |
Last day to enroll in the
International Hunter Derby Program for $350. Enrollment increases to $550 on Feb. 2.
ushja.org/IHD
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Enrolled horses are eligible for inclusion on regional and national money won tracking lists and to participate in the International Hunter Derby Championship.
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Feb. 1
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Last day to enroll in the
Green Hunter Incentive Program for $350. Enrollment increases to $550 on Feb. 2.
ushja.org/greenincentive
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Enrolled horses are eligible to compete in Green Hunter Incentive Stake Classes and the annual Championship with exceptional prize money and bonus awards. Tier II riders are also eligible for bonus prize money.
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Mar. 1
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Last day to apply to be a Chef d' Equipe for your zone at the
USHJA Children's and Adult Amateur Hunter Regional Championships.
ushja.org/chaahunter
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Support your zone riders as the team leader in a unique team hunter competition.
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| Apr. 1 |
Deadline to apply for the USHJA Foundation Gochman Family Grant for the 2017 US Pony Finals presented by Collecting Gaits Farm.
www.ushjafoundation.org |
Giving a deserving Junior rider an opportunity to experience US Pony Finals on a qualified pony.
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Apr. 22
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Last day to earn points toward the
South Region Children's and Adult Amateur Hunter Regional Championships (Zones 3 & 4)
ushja.org/chaahunter
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Encourage Children's and Adult Amateur Hunter Riders to earn national recognition, earn HOTY points and experience a unique team competition in the hunter ring. Riders must apply for their points to count toward qualifying.
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| Apr. 30 |
Deadline to apply for the 2017 $25,000 USHJA Foundation Hamel Family Scholarship for Further Education.
www.ushjafoundation.org |
Members for at least three years who meet the criteria set forward may be eligible for a $25,000 scholarship to a college, graduate, professional, or trade school.
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May 1
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Last day to apply for
Zone EAP Travel Grants
ushja.org/zones
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Zone grant and scholarship funds can help members realize their dreams and further their pursuits in and out of the sport.
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| May 1 |
Last day to apply for the
Zone Jumper Team Championships
ushja.org/zonejumper
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Encourage Children's and Adult Amateur, 1.20/1.25m Junior and Amateur, and 1.30/1.35m Junior and Amateur Jumper riders to get experience in a Nations Cup-style team and individual competition.
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| May 1 |
Last day to apply for the
Children's and Adult Amateur Hunter Regional Championships
ushja.org/chaahunter
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Encourage Children's and Adult Amateur Hunter Riders to earn national recognition, earn HOTY points and experience a unique team competition in the hunter ring. Riders must apply for their points to count toward qualifying. |
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