Thank you for being a USHJA Affiliate Member Organization! Check out this USHJA Affiliate Newsletter for news and opportunities, and please feel free to share with your members!

Special thanks to our Affiliate Councils who are working towards enhancing the relationship between the association and affiliate organizations through improved communication, access to educational opportunities, awards and benefits in an effort to strengthen the hunter jumper community.
Mary Babick Elected for Second Term as USHJA President
The USHJA Board of Directors elected Mary Babick to serve a second term as president of the organization, during the Board of Directors meeting, held virtually on Monday, September 14. 
 
“I am honored to be elected president for a second term,” said Babick. “My focus will be to continue to build community, transparency and strength for our sport by working with a wonderful group of volunteers and staff.”
Education Spotlight: Did You Know...
Did you know…that setting up a stall card for your horse at home and at a show could save his life? Ensuring you have a stall card visible with contact information for your horse can help your horse get proper care even when you are not around and can be essential in an emergency. Especially at a show, post a card to include the names and phone numbers of any emergency contacts who may be able to make a decision on your behalf or help reach you in an emergency. You can also include the horse’s name, his description, and other special instructions such as feed, medications, allergies, etc. For a printable stall card, click here.

Brought to you by the USHJA Horse and Rider Advocates Committee, #informedequestrian
Fall Back into Horsemanship Book Sale

Sale on USHJA Trainer Certification Program Manuals

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Support the Helmet Safety Research Campaign
Equestrian sports are the greatest contributor of sports related traumatic brain injuries. Join the USHJA in donating to the Equestrian Helmet Safety Initiative, part of Virginia Tech Helmet Lab’s research to improve helmets used by the equestrian community. The USHJA has pledged $100,000 toward the funding goal of $450,000, but we need your involvement too!
Tune in to the Newest Episode of USHJA On Course with Equitation Superstar Ellie Ferrigno!
Ellie Ferrigno is a seasoned competitor in all three rings, recently taking third in the 2020 USHJA Gladstone Cup Equitation Classic - East, presented by Intermont Equestrian at Emory & Henry College. We caught up with Ellie a few days after the Gladstone Cup, amidst the stabling in Traverse City, to chat about her successful junior career and what the future holds.

Find USHJA On Course at ushja.org/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts, including Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.
Don't Miss These Virtual ANRC Events
The American National Riding Commission has several virtual competitions and educational opportunities for members happening now and coming up!
  • ANRC Virtual College Team Equitation Tournament: Round four entries open September 16. Featuring judges Tom Brennan, Bob Crandall, Scott Williamson, Scott Hofstetter, Scot Evans, Tony Sgarlatta, Andrea Wells, Mike Rosser, Fran Dotoli, and Irving Evans
  • ANRC Take it Forward Freestyle Challenge: anyone at any skill level can participate in this virtual clinic and horse show series.
  • Virtual College Recruitment Fair: to connect college and high school students, the fair is slated for October 26-30.
USHJA and Horse & Country TV Announce New Partnership Featuring Launch of USHJA TV
The USHJA is pleased to announce a new partnership with Horse & Country TV. With the expanded effort, Horse & Country TV has created a new branded USHJA channel environment, USHJA TV. Subscribers will be able to access USHJA TV both online and through Horse & Country TV’s proprietary apps, as well as through third-party services such as Roku, Apple TV, Android TV and Amazon Fire.

In addition to live streams and sports highlights packages, USHJA TV will feature hunter/jumper content across Horse & Country TV’s core genres of Training & Learning, Entertainment and Documentary. Major events that will be live-streamed through the service include:
  • Platinum Performance/USHJA International Hunter Derby Championship
  • Platinum Performance/USHJA Green Hunter Incentive Championships
  • USHJA Gold Star Clinics
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Find a USHJA Outreach Competition Near You!
The USHJA Outreach Program provides members at any level of membership with an opportunity to earn national recognition in classes from walk/trot to 3'0" hunter, jumper and equitation competition at various types of competition. The program is designed to celebrate riders as they advance through the competitive experience.
Join the USHJA Ride 'n Win Challenge

Looking for a fun way to share your love of horses and have a chance to win great prizes? Then join the USHJA Ride ‘n Win Challenge and get rewarded for sharing your passion for the sport! Phase 3 ends September 28, 2020, and you can win prizes including a $200 Grooming Basket from Straight Arrow and an outerwear item from USHJA. To learn more and join the challenge, download the Prospeqs app from the Apple Store or Google Play and visit ushja.org/ridenwin.
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