Affiliates & Affiliate Programs

USHJA Outreach Level Competitions

Calendar of Outreach Competitions

Mission

  • To set a minimum standard for local competitions that want the right to refer to the USEF rulebook for governance without the USEF or the USHJA having any regulatory function regarding their association or horse shows.
  • To create a level of horse shows that will be affiliated with USHJA, the USEF - recognized affiliate for the hunter and jumper disciplines, but not with USEF. Shows that meet the program requirements may become affiliated and are eligible for participation in the program, however, USHJA is not licensing or sanctioning these shows.
  • To encourage participation in the USHJA at the Affiliate Organization and Outreach Member levels.
  • To create four USHJA sponsored “Outreach” Medal Classes with national criteria that are designed for specifically for Outreach members and which may only be offered at the Outreach Competitions.

Outreach Appliciation Form

Show Requirements

  1. No mileage restrictions other than what the affiliated organization may require
  2. License Fee:
    $25.00 per show per year for shows that are recognized by a USHJA Affiliate organization
    $50.00 per show per year for shows that are not recognized by a USHJA Affiliate organization
  3. Membership requirements:
    Show Manager – must be a current USHJA Member at any level
    Competitors – to compete in the proposed Outreach Medal classes, riders must be a current USHJA Member at the Outreach or higher
    Judge – Recommend USEF recorded or recognized judge, but not required. Must be USHJA member and at least 21 years of age
  4. Steward
    Show management must designate one person (Designated Mediator) to resolve any disputes. Recommend having a USEF Steward on site to serve in this capacity or on call to be a resource for the designated mediator
  5. EMT/1st Responder – Required on show grounds
  6. Insurance
    Proof of Insurance (Minimum $1 million per occurrence/$1 million aggregate) must be submitted to USHJA 30 days in advance of competition. Each show is free to choose their own insurance company as long as the USHJA is listed as “additional insured” on the liability policy for each Outreach Competition and the minimum requirements of coverage are met.
  7. Medications– Affiliate organizations requirements
  8. Veterinarian– Must be on call
  9. Farrier– Should be on call
  10. Accident Preparedness Plan– Recommended but not required
  11. Prize List
    Must include USHJA Outreach Membership application form to USHJA, either in hard copy or electronically, 30 days in advance of show date.
  12. Outreach Equitation classes- Required to offer at least 2 of the 4 Outreach Medal classes

Compliance with USHJA Outreach Competition requirements will be the responsibility of the individual horse show management.

For sponsorship opportunities please contact Patty Wise at 410-243-1333 ext. 223.*
*For more information please contact Christine Kennedy 859-225-6706