USHJA Zone 3

06/01/2026

The U.S. Hunter Jumper Association is pleased to announce the opening of the member nomination period for the 2026 USHJA Board of Directors election. Senior Active members in good standing are invited to participate in the nomination process for the National Officer position of Secretary/Treasurer a...

05/29/2026

Step into the history of Show Jumpers at the USHJA Wheeler Museum
Show Jumping Hall of Fame: Legends and Traditions exhibit🏅

The USHJA Wheeler Museum’s current exhibit celebrates the legends, traditions, and unforgettable moments that shaped our sport. From Olympic gold medal memories to rare artifacts from the original 1989 Hall of Fame displays, the exhibit brings history to life—including a remarkable Olympic flag signed by U.S. Show Jumping team riders dating back to the 1952 Helsinki Games.

📍 Visit the exhibit at the Kentucky Horse Park
💻 Explore the virtual preview of the current exhibit at https://bit.ly/3PRKLfA
🎟️ Free admission | Open to the public
🔗 Learn more: ushja.org/WheelerMuseum

05/27/2026

Catch up on the latest Zone news⤵️

05/26/2026

The U.S. Hunter Jumper Association is pleased to announce the more than 160 athletes accepted to participate in the 2026 MZ Farms/USHJA Emerging Athletes Program Regional Training Sessions to be held between June and July. Over five days, these athletes will participate in mounted flatwork, gymnasti...

05/24/2026

As presenting sponsor of the 2026 Gotham North/FEI North American Youth Jumping Championships, USHJA is proud to support athletes on their path to NAYC.

If you’re aiming to compete, keep these key dates in mind:

📅 Qualifying: Sept. 1, 2025–May 31, 2026
⏰ Application Deadline: June 1
✔️ Certificates of Capability Due: June 8

📍 Traverse City, MI | July 28–Aug. 2

Learn more at https://bit.ly/47qZbsN.

Questions can be emailed to Erin Keating, USEF Director, Jumping Development Programs, at [email protected].

FEI Jumping North American Youth Championship

05/23/2026

⏰ Reminder for Junior and Adult riders!

The qualifying deadline for the 2026 Marshall+Sterling/USHJA 3’3” Jumping Seat Medal Finals and Marshall+Sterling/USHJA 3’3” Adult Jumping Seat Medal Finals is August 1 for both East and West Finals. Riders must earn the required qualifying points between August 2, 2025, and August 1, 2026.

🐴 Junior riders need 15 points to qualify.
🐴 Adult riders must earn 10 points or complete three qualifying classes.

Don’t wait, make sure your points are in before the deadline! View qualifying details, standings, and Finals information here: ushja.org/JumpSeatMedal

05/21/2026

Take the next step in your professional growth with the USHJA Instructor Credential Grant.

Eligible members can apply for a $300 reimbursement grant to help offset Instructor Credential program fees and travel expenses.

✔️ 20 grants available
✔️ Applications due October 15, 2026

Learn more about the USHJA Instructor Credential and apply for the grant at ushja.org/instructorcredential.

📷Delia Beaupre Photography

05/19/2026

Big talent starts young.

The USHJA Young Jumper Championships highlight the country’s top up-and-coming 4- through 8-year-old Jumpers, giving future stars a chance to compete, develop, and shine on a national stage.

Learn more at ushja.org/youngjumper.

05/18/2026

USHJA Horsemanship Quiz Challenge Trivia 🧠

True or False?

Bones are the framework of the body and are held together by muscles.

Learn more and take the Challenge at ushja.org/HQC.

05/13/2026

Congratulations to the team from Virginia Tech!

More than 120 Hunt Seat and Western IHSA Collegiate members representing 19 colleges put their horsemanship knowledge to the test this year to complete the 30-day IHSA Team Challenge. Ribbons through tenth place were awarded at the 2026 IHSA National Championship, which took place at Tryon Internati...