The nomination period for the USHJA Zone Committee member elections is open in each of the 12 USHJA Zones until March 1.

Senior Active or Senior Associate members in good standing are eligible to participate in the nomination and election process for USHJA Zone Committee members in their zone.

To nominate someone, click here.

Markel/USHJA Zone Jumper Team and Platinum Jumper Championships

July 21-25, 2021

Tryon Summer 6

Mill Spring, N.C.

Qualifying Start Date: August 18, 2020

Application Deadline and Qualifying Ends: June 6, 2021

The WCHR Week, including the WCHR Peter Wetherill Palm Beach Hunter Spectacular, is coming up February 26-21 at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center!

Catch the Saturday night class live, and stay tuned for additional coverage.

Don't forget to renew your WCHR membership if you plan to participate in WCHR classes this year!

Congratulations to the following members participating in the USHJA Gold Star Clinic East at Jim Brandon Equestrian Center February 10-14 in West Palm Beach, Florida:

1.10m-1.15m

1.20m-1.25m

1.30m-1.35m

1.40m-1.45m

Watch the clinic on Horse & Country TV.

Applications for the 2021 USHJA Emerging Athletes Program will open on February 3, and the USHJA has also announced the dates and locations of this year's sessions. Click here to read more..

Sessions in Zone 4 include:

Do you have questions about horse health, tack and equipment or nutrition?

Let experts in the sport answer your questions!

Submit questions here for a chance to have your question answered by an expert and featured in a future zone news update.

Learn more about Strong Current Stables, a USHJA Recognized Riding Academy in Homestead, Florida:

Our program has a strong focus on beginners of all ages. We love teaching those that have never ridden before and bringing them up through the ranks of education all the way to becoming a showing rider.

I wanted everyone to understand my commitment to safety and excellence.

Dixie teaches so many people how to post the trot and canter. She is the horse of many firsts! She came to me extremely underweight and with broken teeth and worms, but since I got her healthy again she has given her all to the program. We love her beyond words.

Mark your calendars for these upcoming USHJA Webinars:

Feb. 1 at 7 p.m. ET

Between body clipping and blanketing, the colder months can be challenging to keep your horse warm. USHJA Emerging Athlete Program Stable Manager Anne Thornbury will discuss body clipping best practices from which clipper blades to use to how to start.

March 1, 7 p.m. ET

The start of a new webinar series that gives an overview of jobs that are in the equestrian community, Katie Benson will lead the discussion about the opportunities at horse shows.

April 26, 7 p.m. ET

Returning speaker Holly Frenzel, from the Equine Business Basic webinar, comes back to explain how to make QuickBooks work for your equine business.

The USHJA is helping you Know Before You Show with a simple guide of rule changes in effect for the new competition year. Click here to view the guide that includes rules related to:

Enrollment is open for several USHJA programs, and prices will increase for some programs as the year goes on.

Green Hunter Incentive Program

$350 until February 1

International Hunter Derby

$350 until February 1

Young Jumper Championships

Click here for enrollment prices and to enroll

USHJA supports local competitive and educational opportunities for hunter/jumper equestrians through its zone structure and Affiliate organization members.

Do you know what Affiliate member organizations are in your zone?

Special thanks to these members who serve our zone! For more information about the committee and contact information, click here.