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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6
Time Meeting Moderator Function Space
2:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Licensed Officials Clinic - R Jumper
Registration Required

 

Open to R Jumper Judges for licensure maintenance

Registration now available:
hjdata.ushja.org/education/licensed-officials-education/calendar

Clinician: Charlotte Skinner-Robson Camelia
MONDAY, DECEMBER 7
Time Meeting Moderator Function Space
7:00 a.m. Registration Opens   North Registration
7:00-8:00 a.m.  Breakfast   Camelia
7:30 a.m.-
12:00 p.m. 

Licensed Officials Clinic R Hunter/ Equitation
Registration Required

Open to R Hunter/Equitation judges for licensure maintenance.

Registration now available:
hjdata.ushja.org/education/licensed-officials-education/calendar

Clinicians:
Tony Sgarlata and Caitlin Venezia White
Camelia
8:00 a.m.-
12:00 p.m.
Equitation Task Force
Closed Meeting
Dominique Lien,
USHJA Sport Program Manager
TBD
11:00 a.m.-
12:00 p.m.
USHJA Foundation Meeting 
Closed Meeting
Jill Insko, USHJA Director of Sponsorship & Donor Relations TBD
12:00-1:00 p.m. Lunch   Andiamo
1:00-2:00 p.m.

Drugs and Medications Q&A with the USHJA
Veterinary Committee 

Engage directly with members of the USHJA Veterinary Committee, led by USHJA Board of Director member Dr. Lori Bidwell,  during this informative question-and-answer session focused on drugs and medications topics relevant to members, competitors, and the broader sport community.

Dr. Lori Bidwell, Veterinary Committee Chair Int'l North and Center
2:15-3:15 p.m.

Safety Panel
Led by USHJA Safety Committee Chairwoman Dr. Michele Hollis, this panel will explore rider safety, current priorities, and the shared role our community can play in driving meaningful, lasting change.

Dr. Michele Hollis, Safety Committee Chair Int'l North and Center
3:15-3:30 p.m. Break    Foyer
3:30-4:45 p.m.

Outreach and Affiliates Forum
Join USHJA Board of Directors members Laurie Birnbach and Britt McCormick for an open discussion on the needs, opportunities, and future growth of the USHJA Outreach and Affiliates programs.

Laurie Birnbach, USHJA Board Member, and Britt McCormick, USHJA President Int'l North and Center
5:00-7:00 p.m.

USHJA Board of Directors Meeting
The Board of Directors will be voting on the National Officer position of Secretary/Treasurer, as well as four Director At-Large seats. Learn more

  Int'l South
6:45-8:30 p.m. 

Welcome Reception, presented by CanterLine
Connect with fellow attendees while enjoying light hors d’oeuvres, refreshments, and networking opportunities.

  Int'l Pool Deck and Foyer
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8
Time Meeting Moderator Function Space
6:30 a.m. Registration Opens   North Registration
7:00-8:00 a.m.  Breakfast, presented by Hodges Badge Company   Foyer
8:00-9:00 a.m.

USHJA Annual Update
Hear from USHJA leadership as they reflect on the past year and share key organizational updates.

Britt McCormick,
USHJA President, and Whitney Allen,
USHJA Executive Director 
North Center
9:15-11:00 a.m. 

Rule Change Forum 
Review proposed rule changes for 2028 and engage in an open discussion with the opportunity to ask questions and share feedback.

Britt McCormick,
USHJA President 
North Center
11:00-11:15 a.m.  Break, presented by the New England Equitation Championships   Foyer
11:15 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Rule Change Forum 
Review proposed rule changes for 2028 and engage in an open discussion with the opportunity to ask questions and share feedback.

Britt McCormick,
USHJA President 
North Center
1:00-2:00 p.m. Lunch   Andiamo
2:00-3:00 p.m.  Sport and Industry Discussion 
Take part in an open discussion about the challenges and opportunities facing equestrian sport and the industry, with a focus on geographic shifts, economic pressures, and emerging areas for growth potential.
Britt McCormick,
USHJA President 
Int'l South
3:00-4:00 p.m. 

Town Hall
Discuss important issues affecting the sport, ask questions, share feedback, and engage directly with USHJA leadership and fellow members in this open Town Hall.

Britt McCormick,
USHJA President 
Int'l South
4:00-4:15 p.m.  Break   Foyer
4:15-5:30 p.m.

Open Q&A with the USHJA Board of Directors
Learn more about the USHJA Board of Directors, ask questions about the organization’s governance, and explore opportunities for involvement. 

Britt McCormick,
USHJA President 
In't South
6:30-9:30 p.m.

Evening of Equestrians Awards Dinner, presented by Desert International Horse Park
Tickets required. Join us for cocktails and appetizers beginning at 6:30 p.m., followed by the Awards Dinner at 7:00 p.m.

Master of Ceremonies: Charlotte Skinner-Robson North Center
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9
Time Meeting Moderator Function Space
6:30 a.m. Registration Opens   North Registration
7:00-8:00 a.m.  Breakfast, presented by US Equestrian   Foyer
8:00-9:15 a.m.

Zone Reorganization Discussion 
Join us as we continue the conversation on the evolving needs of the Zones, including competition migration trends, industry shifts and division changes shaping the future of our sport.

Britt McCormick,
USHJA President 

Int'l South
9:30-11:15 a.m.

USHJA Hunter Working Group/USEF National Hunter Committee Joint Panel
The Working Group and Committees will meet, followed by an open discussion focused on the Hunter discipline.

Katie Patrick,
USHJA Sport Director
Int'l South
11:15-11:30 a.m. Break   Foyer
11:30 a.m.-
1:00 p.m.

USHJA Jumper Working Group/USEF Jumping Sport Committee Joint Panel
The Working Group and Committees will meet, followed by an open discussion focused on the Jumper discipline.

Katie Patrick,
USHJA Sport Director
Int'l South
1:00-2:00 p.m. Lunch, presented by RingSide Pro   Andiamo
1:00-2:00 p.m.

Rules Committee 
Closed Meeting

  Azalea/Begonia
2:00-3:30 p.m. Competition Managers Panel
Details to be announced.
Glenn Petty, Competition Management Committee Chair, and Andrew Philbrick,Competition Management Committee Vice Chair  Int'l South
3:30-3:45 p.m. Break   Foyer
4:00-6:00 p.m.

USHJA Board of Directors Review of Rule Changes
The USHJA Board of Directors will review and vote on proposed rule changes for 2028.

Britt McCormick,
USHJA President 
Int'l South
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10
Time Meeting Moderator Function Space
8:00 a.m. -1:30 p.m. 

USHJA Board of Directors Training
Closed Meeting

  TBD