Photo by Tricia Booker/USHJA

The AON/USHJA National Championships will feature National Hunter Championships for Amateur Owner Hunters, Junior Hunters, Pony Hunters, Green Hunters, Adult Amateur Hunters and Children's Hunters. They will also include the USEF/USHJA National Jumper Championships with eight sections of Jumper competition from 1.10m to 1.40m for Junior, Amateur and Open Jumper competitors. The Championships will feature the first of its kind USHJA Affiliate Championships at fence heights of 2' and 2'6", and the Championships will offer the USHJA National Equitation Championships for riders 14 and under and those 15-17.

 

"We are thrilled to offer championships for Hunter, Jumper and Equitation sections that have never before had championships at the national level," said USHJA President Mary Babick. "With riders qualifying by zone, we are looking forward to seeing members come from across the country to compete in these exciting Championships. We encourage anyone interested to enter by Sept. 14 for a chance to qualify. This could be your chance at a national title."

 

Members interested in qualifying must submit entries for the Championships by Sept. 14 with a non-refundable $50 application fee, which will be credited to the entry fee should the applicant qualify. Points earned from competitions with a start date from Dec. 1, 2017, to Sept. 9, 2018, will count toward qualifying. Additionally, USHJA Affiliates are invited to send their best 2' and 2'6" horse-and-rider combinations to compete in the Affiliate Championships. Entries are available online through horseshowsonline.com, or members may mail their completed entry form to Ryegate Show Services.

 

The Championships will take place during The Las Vegas National, CSI4*-W, which is held at the South Point Hotel, Casino, & Spa's unique Arena & Equestrian Center. The Center offers an exceptional experience where riders and horses stay under one roof and exhibitors can also enjoy the spa, tables and slots, 64 bowling lanes, and nine dining establishments offered at the venue. Learn more about the competition and all it has to offer at  www.thelasvegasnational.com. Download the prize list here.

 

The Championships will also include free VIP access for all competitors and their families, fun activities throughout the week, and an experience to remember. Sponsorship opportunities are available for this exciting event. Contact Whitney Allen at  wallen@ushja.org for more information about sponsorship.

 

USHJA extends sincere thanks to  Blenheim Equisports for hosting the 2018 AON/USHJA National Championships during The Las Vegas National CSI4*-W, as well as the many USHJA volunteers who are making the Championships possible.

 

As the leading global provider of risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, and human resources solutions and outsourcing services, AON is the title sponsor for the USHJA National Championships for 2018, 2019 and 2020.

 

About Aon

Aon plc (NYSE:AON) is the leading global provider of risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, and human resources solutions and outsourcing services. Through its more than 50,000 colleagues worldwide, Aon unites to empower results for clients in over 120 countries via innovative and effective risk and people solutions and through industry-leading global resources and technical expertise. Aon has been named repeatedly as the world's best broker, best insurance intermediary, reinsurance intermediary, captives manager and best employee benefits consulting firm by multiple industry sources. Visit  www.aon.com for more information on Aon and www.aon.com/manchesterunited to learn about Aon's global partnership and shirt sponsorship with Manchester United.  Aon is a broker for Great American. Great American is a contributor to the AON/USHJA National Championships.