The U.S. Hunter Jumper Association is pleased to announce five new competitive opportunities for members for the 2021 competition year: the USHJA Hunter Team Challenge, USHJA Young Jumper Championships, USHJA 3’3” Adult Jumping Seat Medal and regional championships for the USHJA National Hunter Derby and International Hunter Derby programs. The USHJA Hunter Team Challenge offers riders competing in the 2′-2’6″ Children’s Pony Hunters, Low Child/Adult Hunters […]
During Season 4’s first episode of “The Crown,” Prince Philip (played by Tobias Menzies) approaches a young Princess Anne (Erin Doherty) in a hallway at Balmoral Castle. “Obviously your life is your own business,” he says to his daughter, “and your career as a show jumper is your own business too, but I heard you’re […]
Kady Abrahamson couldn’t believe her luck when her longtime mentor, New Zealand Olympian Sharn Wordley, suggested she try Rye Val De Mai. An amateur rider, Abrahamson, 22, had competed in the grand prix ring, but she was excited to ride the stallion, who had extensive mileage in Europe and Stateside, where he earned a reputation […]
The United States Equestrian Federation is pleased to announce the development of a new youth team competition format for eventing athletes competing at the CCI1* through CCI3* levels, set to be introduced during the 2021 competition season. Eventing athletes between the FEI ages of 14 and 25 are invited to apply for the USEF Eventing Youth […]
Mac One III isn’t the snuggling sort. He’s more likely to greet you with pinned ears and a view of his teeth than a friendly nicker, especially if you’re a stranger. But get “Mac” in the show ring, and he turns into a fierce competitor. “He’s very fun,” said his owner and rider, Taylor Griffiths-Madden. […]
The U.S. Hunter Jumper Association announced the 2020 USHJA Annual Awards recipients on Dec. 1. Mary Babick, USHJA president, and Mike Lowry, master of ceremonies, will present awards during the Evening of Equestrians virtual celebration, to be broadcast on Dec. 5. The USHJA Lifetime Achievement Award honors members whose lifelong involvement in the sport has benefited the industry. […]
I have read with interest all of the attention being paid to the battle between the World Equestrian Center and HITS in Ocala, Florida. It has instigated some important conversations. There has been a lot of frustration pointed at the U.S. Equestrian Federation and the mileage rule. Many folks have decided that USEF is the […]
Many competitions and championships were canceled for 2020, but the U.S. Hunter Jumper Association board of directors and committee and task force members kept moving forward. When USHJA President Mary Babick delivered her “State Of The Association” address on Nov. 30, kicking off a 12-day online annual meeting, she explained their work had focused on […]
We asked an expert what equitation judges expect to see over the fence. If you’re competing in [the Dover Saddlery/USEF Hunter Seat] Medal, [ASPCA] Maclay Final and [Platinum Performance USEF Show Jumping] Talent Search Finals, you absolutely should be able to do the automatic or following hand as I call it. Do you need to […]
The U.S Equestrian Federation has announced the USEF Eventing High Performance Elite, Pre-Elite, and Development Training Lists for the winter of 2021. The training lists are part of U.S. Performance Director Erik Duvander’s U.S. Eventing Pathway Program, focused on developing combinations to deliver sustainable success for the USEF Eventing Program at the international championship level. Full […]
The U.S. Hunter Jumper Association is pleased to announce five new competitive opportunities for members for the 2021 competition year: the USHJA Hunter Team Challenge, USHJA Young Jumper Championships, USHJA 3’3” Adult Jumping Seat Medal and regional championships for the USHJA National Hunter Derby and International Hunter Derby programs. The USHJA Hunter Team Challenge offers riders competing in the 2′-2’6″ Children’s Pony Hunters, Low Child/Adult Hunters […]
During Season 4’s first episode of “The Crown,” Prince Philip (played by Tobias Menzies) approaches a young Princess Anne (Erin Doherty) in a hallway at Balmoral Castle. “Obviously your life is your own business,” he says to his daughter, “and your career as a show jumper is your own business too, but I heard you’re […]
Kady Abrahamson couldn’t believe her luck when her longtime mentor, New Zealand Olympian Sharn Wordley, suggested she try Rye Val De Mai. An amateur rider, Abrahamson, 22, had competed in the grand prix ring, but she was excited to ride the stallion, who had extensive mileage in Europe and Stateside, where he earned a reputation […]
The United States Equestrian Federation is pleased to announce the development of a new youth team competition format for eventing athletes competing at the CCI1* through CCI3* levels, set to be introduced during the 2021 competition season. Eventing athletes between the FEI ages of 14 and 25 are invited to apply for the USEF Eventing Youth […]
Mac One III isn’t the snuggling sort. He’s more likely to greet you with pinned ears and a view of his teeth than a friendly nicker, especially if you’re a stranger. But get “Mac” in the show ring, and he turns into a fierce competitor. “He’s very fun,” said his owner and rider, Taylor Griffiths-Madden. […]
I have read with interest all of the attention being paid to the battle between the World Equestrian Center and HITS in Ocala, Florida. It has instigated some important conversations. There has been a lot of frustration pointed at the U.S. Equestrian Federation and the mileage rule. Many folks have decided that USEF is the […]
Many competitions and championships were canceled for 2020, but the U.S. Hunter Jumper Association board of directors and committee and task force members kept moving forward. When USHJA President Mary Babick delivered her “State Of The Association” address on Nov. 30, kicking off a 12-day online annual meeting, she explained their work had focused on […]
We asked an expert what equitation judges expect to see over the fence. If you’re competing in [the Dover Saddlery/USEF Hunter Seat] Medal, [ASPCA] Maclay Final and [Platinum Performance USEF Show Jumping] Talent Search Finals, you absolutely should be able to do the automatic or following hand as I call it. Do you need to […]
The U.S Equestrian Federation has announced the USEF Eventing High Performance Elite, Pre-Elite, and Development Training Lists for the winter of 2021. The training lists are part of U.S. Performance Director Erik Duvander’s U.S. Eventing Pathway Program, focused on developing combinations to deliver sustainable success for the USEF Eventing Program at the international championship level. Full […]
