The United States Hunter/Jumper Association, or USHJA, is the governing body for
hunt seat and
show jumping
Show jumping is a part of a group of English riding equestrian events that also includes eventing, hunters, and equitation. Jumping classes are commonly seen at horse shows throughout the world, including the Olympics. Sometimes shows ar ...
in the United States. The mission statement of the USHJA is "to unify and represent the hunter and jumper disciplines of equestrian sport through education, recognition and sport programs". The organization is an affiliate of the
United States Equestrian Federation
The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF or US Equestrian) is the national Sport governing body, governing body for most Equestrianism, equestrian sports in the United States. It began on January 20, 1917, as the Association of American Hor ...
(USEF).
The USHJA was formed in 2004 by Bill Moroney. In 2010, they opened their new offices at the
Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky.
Major roles include representing all levels of riding in the hunter and jumper disciplines in the United States, and setting rules for the welfare of the horses in the discipline.
The USHJA has 12 zones for different regions of the country, each represented by a zone committee. Zone committees can bring issues brought to them to the USHJA leadership. Members of the committees are appointed by peers via election or by presidential appointment.
References
External links
USHJA.ORG
Equestrian organizations
Hunter and Jumper
Hunt seat
Show jumping
Equestrian sports in the United States
Equestrian organizations headquartered in Kentucky
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