Thank you for being a USHJA Affiliate Organization! Check out this USHJA Affiliate Newsletter for news and opportunities, and please feel free to share with your members! |
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Entries are Open for the Marshall & Sterling Insurance/USHJA National Championships |
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Members interested in attending must pre-enter and pay the $50 pre-entry fee by September 27, 2021, in order to be eligible for qualifying.
The USHJA Affiliate Championships will include expanded offerings for 2021, for Juniors and Amateurs in the Hunters and Equitation at fence heights of 2' and 2'6" and Jumpers from .70m to .90m
Contact your local USHJA Affiliate today for a chance to compete at the Marshall & Sterling Insurance/USHJA National Championships November 15-21 in Las Vegas.
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Nomination Deadline for USHJA Board of Directors Seats |
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September 15 (at midnight ET) is the deadline to nominate someone for open Director-At-Large seats to the Board of Directors for two Athletes (one Hunter and one Jumper) and one Affiliate Council Member.
Nominations for the Zone Council seat on the Board of Directors will open after new Zone Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs are confirmed at the September 7 USHJA Executive Committee meeting and will also have a nomination deadline of September 15.
Senior Active or Senior Associate members in good standing are eligible to participate in the nomination process.
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Apply for the 2021 Affiliate Organization Grant by October 4 |
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The USHJA is pleased to offer grants to eligible USHJA Affiliate Organizations to support their membership through events, scholarships, and/or clinics. The grants will be awarded on a first come, first serve merit basis to be determined by the USHJA. Through this grant program, the USHJA gives back, pays it forward and opens doors for our members of our hunter jumper community to be able to participate in events that they might not otherwise be able to without financial assistance. USHJA will evaluate each grant application individually. Grants of all sizes are permitted but may not exceed $500.
In order to be considered for this grant one must meet the requirements, complete an application and submit all other required documents to USHJA. Grant applications will be accepted from January 1, 2021 to October 4, 2021. Applications will be considered upon receipt up until the application deadline or funds are depleted.
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Affiliate Equitation Awards Information |
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The Affiliate Equitation Awards were created to enhance an affiliate organization's existing equitation or horsemanship based award(s) with USHJA recognition.
Affiliate organizations may choose between three options and use USHJA provided awards to augment their own awards, while also demonstrating a connection to the national aspects of our sport. These awards are voluntary and available to any USHJA Affiliate Member Organizations in good standing.
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Join Our Community! 50% Off Individual Associate Membership! |
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Want to participate in USHJA educational opportunities and be eligible for grants and scholarships?
Use code Affiliate2021 when purchasing a USHJA Associate Membership!
USHJA Associate Membership is designed for those individuals who are not competing in USEF licensed competitions but want to participate in USHJA educational opportunities and wish to receive all other benefits of a USHJA membership.
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Do You Know About Your Affiliate Benefits? |
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Affiliate members receive numerous benefits through USHJA! We will highlight some of these benefits each month.
Benefits include:
USHJA Affiliate National Championships
- This is an opportunity for Affiliate Organizations to send riders to a National Championship designed just for them.
- The USHJA Affiliate Championships will include expanded offerings for 2021, for Juniors and Amateurs in the Hunters and Equitation at fence heights of 2' and 2'6" and Jumpers from .70m to .90m. Thirty (30) riders will be accepted for each section. View Specifications
- Affiliate Organizations can nominate 3 riders to participate in each section. Riders do not need to be members of USHJA to participate. Horses are not required to be recorded with USHJA.
- Riders may be nominated to cross enter in the same height section for a different Affiliate Division (ie, Hunters 2’ and Equitation 14 & Under 2’) Horses may compete with a different rider in a different height section.
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Barn Fire Safety and Prevention
October 18 at 7 p.m.
Dr. Rebecca Husted from Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue discusses everything you need to know for barn fire safety and prevention. This webinar will provide an essential checklist for horse owners, riders and barn managers to do the prevention and mitigation that will increase the efficiency of response to the reality of barn fires.
Click here to register for the free webinar. Click here for more information and to view the webinar calendar. Archived webinars are also available on demand here.
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Take Advantage of Affiliate Discounts |
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Prize Possessions, USHJA Sponsor
Affiliates and horse show managers can receive exclusive offers from USHJA National Championships sponsor Prize Possessions, including 55 percent off catalog pricing and free logo setup.
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Find a USHJA Outreach Competition Near You |
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The USHJA Outreach Program has been established to engage and connect Hunter and Jumper riders, trainers and horse owners with the USHJA by providing the opportunity to participate in USHJA branded classes and competitions, to earn points toward year-end rewards and awards, and to earn the chance to participate in the prestigious USHJA National Championships. |
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Fall Back into Horsemanship Book Sale on USHJA Trainer Certification Program Manuals |
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Get your hands on a USHJA Trainer Certification Manual for a special discount! A comprehensive resource and must-have for riders and trainers, the manual includes a history of the American Hunter/Jumper Forward Riding System, stable management, equine conformation, all things riding theory and so much more. |
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The Trainer Certification Manuals are now $15 each. Or buy five or more for $10 each. |
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The USHJA Wheeler Museum: Show Jumping History |
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Does your organization or its members have stories or retired trophies that capture the legacy of the hunter/jumper sport? Consider contributing them to the Wheeler Museum collection! We aim to collect, preserve, and share narratives, images, and artifacts that document the traditions of our sport through the generations and across the country.
Our next major exhibit will cover American Show Hunters, and we are always interested in adding to the collections on Show Jumping, Equitation, ponies, and legendary Thoroughbreds.
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Check Your Zone eNews for Upcoming Events and Deadlines |
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- Zone 1 - CT, MA, ME, NH, VT
- Zone 2 - NJ, NY, PA
- Zone 3 - DE, D.C., MD, NC, VA, WV
- Zone 4 - AL, FL, GA, MS, SC, TN
- Zone 5 - IL, IN, KY, MI, OH
- Zone 6 - IA, MN, ND, NE, SD, WI
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- Zone 7 - AR, KS, LA, MO, OK, TX
- Zone 8 - AZ, CO, NM, UT
- Zone 9 - ID, MT, OR, WA, WY
- Zone 10 - CA, NY
- Zone 11 - HI
- Zone 12 - AK
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USHJA Sponsors & Partners |
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United States Hunter Jumper Association | (859) 225-6700 | ushja.org |
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