Marshall & Sterling Insurance Named Title Sponsor of 2021 USHJA National Championships

Lexington, Ky.—June 29, 2021—The U.S. Hunter Jumper Association is pleased to welcome Marshall & Sterling Insurance as the title sponsor of the 2021 USHJA National Championships, which will be held November 15-21 at the South Point Equestrian Arena during The Las Vegas National, CSI4*-W.

“We are excited to have Marshall & Sterling Insurance join our family of sponsors,” said Kevin Price, USHJA executive director. “The USHJA National Championships provide a unique championship experience for our members competing at the local 2’ level all the way to the 1.40m Jumpers, and their support will help make these championships an unforgettable experience for our members.”

The Marshall & Sterling Insurance/USHJA National Championships will feature National Hunter Championships for Amateur Owner Hunters, Junior Hunters, Pony Hunters, Green Hunters, Adult Amateur Hunters and Children’s Hunters. They will also include the USHJA National Equitation Championships open to Juniors and Amateurs, and the USEF/USHJA National Jumper Championships with 11 sections of Jumper competition from 1.00m to 1.40m for Junior, Amateur and Open Jumper competitors.

New this year, the USHJA Affiliate Championships will include expanded offerings for Juniors and Amateurs in the Hunters and Equitation at fence heights of 2' and 2'6" and Jumpers from .70m to .90m.

The Championships will also feature two $25,000 USHJA National Hunter Derbies, one for Juniors and Amateurs and one for Professionals, a 3’3” USHJA Hunter Seat Medal class, a 3'3" EMO Insurance/USHJA Jumping Seat Medal class, as well as 1.00m USEF/USHJA Low Children’s Jumper Championship, a 1.00m USEF/USHJA Low Adult Amateur Jumper Championship, and 3'0"/3'3" and 3'6"/3'9" USHJA Green Hunter Incentive Stake classes.

"Marshall & Sterling Insurance is proud to support the USHJA National Championships at the Las Vegas National, CSI4*-W." said Don Graves, senior vice president of Marshall & Sterling's Equisport Division. "For over 30 years, we have passionately protected horses and their owners, and we are pleased to support this unique championship experience.”

Members qualify largely based on Zone Horse of the Year points or Zone events between December 1, 2020, and September 27, 2021.

Affiliate and Outreach competitors have an opportunity to compete at the USHJA National Championships in the Affiliate Championship sections, which are open to Juniors and Amateurs. Outreach Competitors must have reached Gold Level status by earning the highest number of points in their Zone during the qualifying period. Affiliate Organizations establish their own criteria for selecting Championship competitors, and all current USHJA Affiliates are invited to send members. Affiliate competitors do not have to be USHJA members.

The Championships will take place during The Las Vegas National, CSI4*-W, held at the South Point Hotel, Casino, & Spa's unique Arena & Equestrian Center. The Center offers an exceptional experience where riders and horses stay under one roof and exhibitors can also enjoy the spa, tables and slots, 64 bowling lanes, and nine dining establishments.

USHJA encourages riders and trainers to save the date for these championships and start earning points toward qualifying. Entries will open this summer, and only those who pre-enter and pay the $50 application fee by the September 27, 2021 deadline are eligible to qualify to participate.

USHJA extends their thanks to current supporting sponsors of the Marshall & Sterling Insurance/USHJA National Championships, including title sponsor Marshall & Sterling; USHJA Official Sponsors Nutrena, CWD, Parlanti, Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital and Pharmacy; and USHJA Championship Sponsors Charles Owen, SmartPak, Straight Arrow, Prize Possessions, Essex Classics, and Boy O Boy Bridle Works.

For more information about the Marshall & Sterling Insurance/USHJA National Championships, including qualifying and specifications, visit ushja.org/NationalChampionships.