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The discipline of hunters is deeply rooted in tradition.
Names like Sallie Sexton, Ronnie Mutch, Bert DeNemethy
and Bill Steinkraus bring thoughts of admiration, tradition
and horsemanship to our minds. Looking at old photos of
brave horsemen soaring over stone walls and other natural
obstacles in perfect form and style will give chills to just
about anyone. The USHJA High Performance Hunter
Committee developed the USHJA International Hunter Derby
to bring the tradition and art of horsemanship back to the
show ring stronger and better than ever.
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The USHJA International Hunter Derby Demonstrations held during the Alltech FEI World
Equestrian Games at the Kentucky Horse Park in 2010 proved a huge draw and confirmed
a worldwide interest in show hunters. USHJA High Performance Hunter Committee Chair
Ron Danta noted, "It was overwhelming to see people that excited about show hunters. ...
Each day, we had packed stands that quickly became standing room only three rows deep."
Aided by the popularity of the Derby demonstrations during the World Equestrian Games,
the USHJA International Hunter Derby Series has already successfully reached major goals
of the program: bringing attention to show hunters at the international level; increasing
spectator, media and sponsorship interest; and bringing tradition and basic riding principles
back to the sport of showing hunters.
The qualifying events for the USHJA International Hunter Derby 2011-12 Series will culminate August
17 to 18, 2012, when the Finals are held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky. All horses earning
a minimum of $500 in USHJA International Hunter Derby classes between June 2, 2011, and June 1, 2012, will
automatically qualify to compete in the Finals.
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