USHJA Zone 7

The countdown is on for the USHJA WCHR Central Spectacular ✨

📅 July 8–12
📍 Great Lakes Equestrian Festival II

Join us for a premier week of elite Hunter competition as top riders and horses take the stage in one of the most exciting events of the season. 🏆

🔗 Learn more at ushja.org/WCHR.

📷 Megan Giese Media

Sugg and Secret Hero Garner USHJA Pony Hunter Derby Championship – East Pony Hunters took center stage at the Grafton & Salem Farm Show Grounds during the Loudoun Benefit for the 2026 USHJA Pony Hunter Derby Championship – East, on Tuesday, June 9. Returning to the championship event stronger than ever, 2025 reserve champions Penelope Sugg and Secret Hero stepped it u...

The 2026 USHJA Hunter Breeding Auction is closing soon!⭐ Bid on exclusive breedings, vacations, and more while supporting the future of Hunter Breeding through the USHJA Foundation.

✅Place your bid by June 15 at bit.ly/4v0yXqg.

📷: KMKPhotos

Congratulations to Penelope Sugg, of Zone 7, and Secret Hero on winning yesterday's USHJA Pony Hunter Derby Championships - East!🏆

🥈Lilly Rae Buncher, of Zone 7, and Cherrybrook Starboy
🥉Lucca Rossano, of Zone 4, and Reidell Day Dream

📷: Erin Gilmore Photography

The clock is on to qualify for the Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association/USHJA 3’3” Hunter Seat Medal Finals🏆

Riders must earn a minimum of 10 points in qualifying classes between August 2, 2025 through September 1, 2026.

✅ Check the current qualified list at https://bit.ly/4exbreZ.

This is a bi-coastal championship:
📍 East: Held during the New England Equitation Championships at the Eastern States Exposition Center in West Springfield, Massachusetts, over October 14–18

📍 West: Held during the USHJA National Championships at South Point Casino & Equestrian Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, over November 10–15

If you're close on points, now is the time to finish it.
Learn more at ushja.org/HunterSeatMedal.

📷 Jess Windhurst Photography

Member Nominations Open for 2026 USHJA Board of Directors Election 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...

Congratulations to Cassandra Petrey on being the leading Tier III rider in the Platinum Performance/USHJA Green Hunter Incentive program!

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

Congratulations to Sofia Richardella on being selected as one of the USHJA Gochman Grant for USEF Pony Finals recipients!

Recipients for 2026 USHJA Gochman Grant for USEF Pony Finals Announced The U.S. Hunter Jumper Association is pleased to announce Madeline Gross, Emily Bruss, and Sofia Richardella as the 2026 recipients of the USHJA Gochman Grant for USEF Pony Finals. Through the grant, these three young riders will have the opportunity to attend and compete at USEF Pony Finals, presen...