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.

July 28 - August 1, 2021

Santa Fe Summer Series Sonrisa Week

Santa Fe, NM

Qualifying Start Date: August 25, 2020

Application Deadline and Qualifying Ends: June 13, 2021

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

1.20m-1.25m

1.30m-1.35m

1.40m-1.45m

Watch the clinic on Horse & Country TV.

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:

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.

The session in Zone 7:

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.

Learn more about Cadence Riding Academy, a USHJA Recognized Riding Academy in Edmond, Oklahoma.

The Cadence Riding Academy serves the greater Oklahoma City area. The Cadence Academy program originated in 2007 and has grown to be the largest academy program in the state of Oklahoma with five professional instructors, including two USHJA Certified Trainers, and 40 school horses for all skill levels.

I feel that being a Recognized Riding Academy demonstrates to our customers that our program is recognized by a national governing organization and shows that we follow stringent guidelines and maintain a professional and safe program for the community.

All of our horses are "stars" but I would say that our lesson horse "Sully" is a very special lesson horse because he was the first lesson horse we purchased when our program began in 2007. Sully is a 28 year old Registered Appaloosa red roan gelding that has safely taught hundreds of new riders over the years. He is very gentle and has the best canter departure ever!

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.

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?

Member events are underway, don't forget to renew your WCHR membership for 2021!

The next event in the zone is at Great Southwest Winter Series III in Katy, Texas, February 17-21.