Kym K. Smith/USHJA Young Hunter Pony Championships

The Kym K. Smith/USHJA Young Hunter Pony Championships aims to develop the Hunter Breeding sport and create opportunities for current and new owners, breeders and handlers to showcase talented young Hunter pony prospects.

The Kym K. Smith/USHJA Young Hunter Pony Championships will offer the following sections at the 2020 championships: Hunter Pony Four- and Five-Year-Olds 2’, Hunter Pony Four- and Five-Year-Olds 2’ or 2’3” (exhibitor’s choice), Hunter Pony Six- and Seven-Year-Olds 2’, Hunter Pony Six- and Seven-Year-Olds 2’ or 2’3” (exhibitor’s choice), and Hunter Pony Six- and Seven-Year-Olds 2’6” to be made up of one model, one under saddle class and two over fences classes. A division for Five-Year-Olds and under for ponies not competing in the Four- and Five-Year-Olds over fences classes will also be offered and will include an under saddle class, an under saddle class to be made up of 30% conformation, and a model.

The championships are made possible by the support of individual donors and sponsors. Consider making a donation today!

While riders in the Kym K. Smith/USHJA Young Hunter Pony Championships must be juniors, sections are not further restricted by the age of junior competitors.

2020 Kym K. Smith/USHJA Young Hunter Pony Championships

August 23, 2020
Virginia Young Horse Festival
Virginia Horse Center
Lexington, VA

Please submit a Pony Bio form to be eligible for Breed/Registry Awards and included in the 2020 YHPC Official Program

For sponsorship opportunities, contact Whitney Allen at 859-225-6707 or wallen@ushja.org.

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