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Welcome to the USHJA Jumpers' Newsletter. This newsletter is sent monthly to USHJA members designated as a jumper. We hope you enjoy it and encourage feedback. Tell us what you would like to see in upcoming issues! Send any comments or questions to myushja@gmail.com.

 

2014 USHJA Children's and Adult Amateur Jumper Regional Championship Dates and Locations 

Following up on the successful debut of the Children's and Adult Amateur Jumper Regional  Championships last year, USHJA is pleased to announce the venues and dates selected for 2014.

 

Dates and locations of the 2014 Regional Championships are:

 

Central Region - Zones 6 and 7 

Two Rivers Summer Festival in Cumming, IA from July 30 to August 3, 2014

 

South Region - Zones 3 and 4 

Constitution Classic in Culpeper, VA from August 22 to 24, 2014

 

North Region - Zones 1, 2 and 5 

HITS-on-the-Hudson VIII in Saugerties, NY from September 4 to 6, 2014

 

West Region - Zones 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 

Sacramento International Welcome Week in Rancho Murieta, CA from September 23 to 28, 2014

 

Additional news for the Children's Jumper Regional Championships: The Emerging Athletes Task Force voted unanimously to again extend invitations to a 2015 EAP Regional of choice to each of the four Individual Children's Jumper Champions of the 2014 Regional Championships.

 

Questions regarding the Children's and Adult Amateur Jumper Regional Championships may be directed to Meghan Carney at (859) 225-6721 or Chris Murphy at (859) 225-6714.

Reminder-2014 EAP Applications are Available Online! 

DoverThe 2014 EAP Application is available as an online application.  Login to your USHJA account and click "EAP Regional Clinic Application" under the Emerging Athletes Program section.

 

Applications are currently being accepted for the Regional Training Sessions taking place during the summer months of 2014. The intensive four-and-a-half day training sessions will be taught by some of the country's top clinicians and stable managers. Please check the EAP Calendar for the Regional Training Session in your area. Riders interested in participating in the USHJA Emerging Athletes Program must submit the EAP Application and required documents to USHJA no later than the respective deadline. Applicants are also required to pass the USHJA Horsemanship Quiz Challenge Level One Quiz, with a score of 80% or higher, to be considered for participation in a Regional Clinic.

 

Regional Training Session Application Deadlines

Early Summer

Application Deadline:
April 21, 2014


June 4 - 8, 2014
Oz Inc.
Canby, OR

June 8 - 12, 2014
Georgia International Horse Park
Conyers, GA

June 16 - 20, 2014
Centenary College
Hackettstown, NJ

Mid-Summer

Application Deadline:
May 19, 2014


June 26 - 29, 2014
Great Southwest Eq. Center
Katy, TX

July 9 - 13, 2014
Sweet Briar College
Sweet Briar, VA

July 14-18, 2014
Ledges Sporting Horses
Roscoe, IL

Late Summer

Application Deadline:
June 19, 2014


August 1 - 5, 2014
Los Angeles Eq. Center
Burbank, CA

August 4 - 8, 2014
Colorado Horse Park
Parker, CO

August 11 - 15, 2014
Gardnertown Farm
Newburgh, NY

For full application details click here or contact Rion Day at (859) 225-6721.

Deadline Approaching for Emerging Athletes Program 2014 Nationals Host Facility Applications 

Host facility applications for the 2014 National Training Session will close on March 26, 2014.  The National Training Session host facility does not have to be a show facility to be considered. Private farms, boarding facilities, universities, prep schools, et cetera may apply, as long as the facility can meet USHJA/EAP requirements.

 

Throughout all levels of the Emerging Athletes Program, presented by Dover Saddlery, USHJA works in partnership with the host facilities to produce quality Regional and National Training Sessions.

 

If interested in becoming the 2014 National Training Session host of this exciting program, please visit our website for more information regarding the host facility requirements.

 

To learn more about the Emerging Athletes Program please visit the USHJA website or contact Meghan Carney at (859) 225-6721.

2014 NAJYRC News

It is not too early to apply for the 2014 North American Junior Young Rider Championships! USHJA congratulates riders on the points they have accumulated to date, please check your Zone Specifications for qualifying criteria and dates, and remember to read about the Selections Procedures and Certificate of Capability.

 

Check current Standings.

 

All riders, regardless of zone, must apply with USEF no later than June 13, 2014. If you have questions please contact Chris Murphy, Jennifer Haydon or your Team Coordinator.

Sponsors and Partners
The USHJA would like to thank the following sponsors and partners for their support of our many programs and endeavors. For more information, click the sponsor logo(s) below.
United States Hunter Jumper Association 
3870 Cigar Lane
Lexington, KY 40511
P: 859.225.6700 
F: 859.258.9033
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