Registration Open for the 2026 USHJA Sport & Education Conference, December 7-10 in Orlando, Florida

AM_SportEd_Conference_LogoLexington, Ky.—Sept. 15, 2026—The U.S. Hunter Jumper Association is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the inaugural USHJA Sport & Education Conference, taking place December 7-10, 2026, at the Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista - Disney Springs Area in Orlando, Florida.

Formerly known as the USHJA Annual Meeting, the newly renamed Sport & Education Conference reflects the event's continued growth as a gathering for collaboration, governance, and engagement within the USHJA community. Open to all members and equestrian enthusiasts, the four-day event brings together athletes, trainers, owners, officials, industry professionals, and Association leaders to discuss the future of the sport while providing valuable educational opportunities and networking experiences.

The Conference will continue to feature an interactive format, encouraging open discussion and member engagement. A series of discipline-specific and topic-based forums will provide opportunities for attendees to share ideas, address key issues, and collaborate on the advancement of the sport.

This year's schedule will also include:

  • The Rule Change Forum
  • The USHJA Annual Update
  • Discussions on topics including safety, drugs and medications, Zones, and sport
  • An Open Q&A Session with the USHJA Board of Directors 
  • The Welcome Reception, presented by CanterLine
  • The Evening of Equestrians Awards Dinner, presented by Desert International Horse Park

A complete schedule of events is available at ushja.org/conference.

Members may register online through their USHJA member portal, while non-members can create a free account to access registration. Conference registration is $250 per attendee, and day passes may be purchased on-site for $100 per day. Guests are also invited to attend the Evening of Equestrians Awards Dinner, with advance tickets available for $125 per person or $1,000 for a table of eight. On-site ticket sales will be available for $150 per person or $1,200 for a table of eight.

A block of hotel rooms has been reserved for attendees at the Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista - Disney Springs Area, with discounted rates available for Conference participants until November 13. Attendees are encouraged to book accommodations early to ensure availability. Discounts for air travel and rental cars are also available through USHJA member benefits. Find more hotel and travel information for this year's Meeting, including group codes for discounted booking, at ushja.org/conference.

Media are invited to cover the 2026 USHJA Sport & Education Conference, with one complimentary registration available per credentialed outlet. Media interested in covering the event must fill out a media credential form by Monday, November 30.

The USHJA extends its thanks to Official Sponsors Herm Sprenger, Nutrena, Parlanti, and Stridefull. A special thank you also goes to Supporting Sponsors Desert International Horse Park, CanterLine, Hodges Badge Company, New England Equitation Championships, and Ringside Pro for their support of the 2026 USHJA Sport & Education Conference. Please contact Leighanne Howard at lhoward@ushja.org for more information on becoming a sponsor or vendor.

For more information and to register for the 2026 USHJA Sport & Education Conference, visit ushja.org/conference.