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Goals of the Derby
The High Performance Hunter Committee developed this program to
bring the lost art of tradition and horsemanship back
to the show ring. This committee has developed a series
of classes with the hope of an international sensation.
The USHJA International Hunter Derby Series was created to bring
show hunters to the international level, to increase spectator,
media and sponsorship interest, and to bring tradition
and basic riding principles back to the sport of showing
hunters.
Photo Credit: Julie Moses Photo
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 horseman soaring over
stone walls and other natural obstacles in perfect form and style
will give chills to just about anyone. Those days are gone, or so
we thought.
The horseman behind this effort believe that riders
and breeders in Europe have an interest in this sport and would
like the opportunity to showcase their horses in international show
hunter competition. The WCHR World Cup Hunter Challenge at the 2007
FEI World Cup in Las Vegas proved that there is international interest
in show hunters. The USHJA International Hunter Derby is the catalyst
for bringing people from around the world to our sport.
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