Outreach Competitions

USHJA provides a directory service for Outreach Competitions that apply to be listed in the directory and meet the program requirements. USHJA does not license or sanction these events.

USHJA Outreach Competitions set a minimum standard for unrecognized (local) competitions; participation is open to all equine enthusiasts, regardless of current USHJA membership status. While USHJA does not restrict participation in Outreach Competitions, USHJA Affiliate Associations will receive a 50% discount on the registration fee of $50 per competition.

News: First USHJA/ANRC Horsemanship Competition Successfully Held in North Carolina

   

Competitive Programs

Outreach Medal
Outreach Hunter Challenge
Outreach Junior Hunter Challenge
USHJA/ANRC Horsemanship Class

Benefits of USHJA Outreach Competitions

Maintain independence.
Competition requirements are flexible enough to meet each organization’s individual needs.
You may utilize the Hunter/Jumper discipline section of the Federation Rule Book as a guideline for organizing your competition.



Congratulations 2011 Outreach Medal & Junior Hunter Challenge Winners!

Outreach Medal

Platinum

Elizabeth Hansbrough – California
Olivia Smith – Connecticut
Lauren Perhala – Ohio
Alyson Booth – Virginia

Gold

Erin Clark – California
Hope Tierney –Connecticut
Abigail Wagner – Massachusetts
Zellie Wothers – Maryland
Emily Orchant – New York
Danielle Duryea – Ohio
Mary Ficklin – Virginia

Silver

Jennifer Sofio-Hall – California
John Porter – Connecticut
Laura Leitch – Georgia
Cathryn Bridges –Indiana
Courtney Kenefick – Massachusetts
Abby Hastings – New York
Melissa Diamond – New York
Maria Moore – Ohio
Payton Carter – Ohio
Erin Barritt – Ohio
Shannon Ferguson – Virginia

Bronze

Melissa Vogellus – Connecticut
Sarah Weinberg – Massachusetts
Ali Royals – Maryland
Chloe Bellerive – Maryland
Sue Russell – Montana
Abby Hastings – New York
Bryn Wilson - Ohio

Junior Hunter Challenge

Southeast Region

Chloe Bellerive
Rebecca Edelman

Central Region

Alex Beneson
Mara Mazar

Western Region

Hannah Lerner
Paxton Sullivan

   


USHJA Outreach Competition Requirements

USEF and USHJA hold and provide no regulatory function regarding the competition or association. Because these competitions are not sanctioned or licensed, neither USEF nor USHJA will hear grievances or become involved in the regulatory process of the competition, association or their participants. Compliance with USHJA Outreach Competition requirements is the responsibility of the individual competition management at each event.

Fees

Registration Fee

  • Competitions recognized by a USHJA Affiliated Association (list of USHJA Affiliated Associations): $25 per competition
  • Competitions not recognized by a USHJA Affiliated Association: $50 per competition

Participation Fee

  • $5 per USHJA member who is interested in earning points in the USHJA Outreach Medal, Hunter Challenge, Jr. Hunter Challenge or USHJA/ANRC Horsemanship Class, to be paid by competition management to USHJA within 10 days of the completion of the event

Membership Requirements

Competitors

  • USHJA membership is not required to participate in an Outreach Competition or any USHJA Outreach class.
  • USHJA membership at the $15 Outreach level or higher is required for any individual wishing to earn points toward USHJA-sponsored year-end awards in the USHJA Outreach Medal, Hunter Challenge, Jr. Hunter Challenge or USHJA/ANRC Horsemanship classes.

Horse

  • Horses wishing to earn points in the USHJA Outreach Hunter Challenge classes must be registered with the USHJA.
  • Registration is a $30 one-time (life) fee.

Judge

  • Required to be 21 years of age
  • Recommended but not required to be a USEF recognized judge
  • Must be a USHJA member at any level (Life, 3-Year Active, Active, Associate, Collegiate Coach, Outreach or Collegiate Rider)

Show Manager

  • Current USHJA member at any level (Life, 3-Year Active, Active, Associate, Collegiate Coach, Outreach or Collegiate Rider)

Steward

  • Management must designate one person to resolve any disputes.
  • It is recommended but not required to have a USEF steward on site, or on call, to serve in the capacity as a resource for the designated mediator.

Insurance

  • Minimum of $1 million per occurrence / $1 million aggregate
  • Proof of insurance listing USHJA as additional insured must be submitted to USHJA 30 days prior to the start of the competition. (For competitions holding USHJA/ANRC Horsemanship classes, ANRC must also be listed as additional insured.)
  • Each competition is free to choose its own insurance company, as long as the USHJA and ANRC (when applicable) are listed as additional insured on the liability policy for each Outreach Competition and minimum requirements are met.

Emergency Services

  • EMT or first responder: present on the competition grounds
  • Veterinarian: on call
  • Farrier: recommend to be on call but not required
  • Accident Preparedness Plan: recommend but not required

Prize List

  • Must be sent to USHJA a minimum of 30 days prior to the event
  • Must include USHJA membership application

Class Requirements

  • Outreach Medal: A minimum of two classes must be offered
  • Outreach Hunter Challenge: A minimum of two classes must be offered
  • USHJA/ANRC Horsemanship Class:
  • Not required at all Outreach Competitions
  • May be offered with the Outreach Medal and Challenge Classes or as a standalone event



Information Contacts
Outreach Competition Calendar
Affiliate Association Home
Kimberly Knotek – 859.225.6709
Diane Popp – 859.225.6704