2022 Marshall & Sterling Insurance/USHJA National Championships Kick Off at The Las Vegas National CSI4*-W
Las Vegas, Nev.—Nov. 15, 2022—The 2022 Marshall & Sterling Insurance/USHJA National Championships at The Las Vegas National CSI4*-W, got underway on Tuesday, November 15 at the South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa’s unique Arena & Equestrian Center. The day’s competition kicked off the fourth annual Championships, where riders from nearly every USHJA Zone will compete for national titles and Horse of the Year points.
This year, 32 USHJA Affiliate Organizations have nominated riders and a total of six riders received the prestigious Outreach Backstage Pass to compete in the USHJA Affiliate Championships. Overall, more than 900 entries will compete for over 2,000 ribbons, 400 USHJA and sponsor gifts, 62 keeper trophies, 16 perpetual trophies, 140 sponsor awards and 83 horse coolers distributed over the course of the six days.
Hunter competition will include individual championships for Amateur Owner Hunters, Junior Hunters, Pony Hunters, Adult Amateur Hunters, Children’s Hunters and Green Hunters. Specialty classes for Hunters include two $25,000 USHJA National Hunter Derbies, one Open and one for Juniors and Amateurs, and 3'0"/3'3" and 3'6"/3'9" USHJA Green Hunter Incentive Stake classes.
The USEF/USHJA National Jumper Championships will offer $140,000 in prize money across nine sections of competition from 1.00m to 1.30m for Junior, Amateur and Open Jumper competitors.
The Championships will also include the Equitation competition for Juniors and Amateurs, and three medal classes—the 3’3” USHJA Hunter Seat Medal, 3'3" EMO Insurance/USHJA Jumping Seat Medal class and USHJA 3'3" Adult Jumping Seat Medal.
The USHJA National Championships also feature the USHJA Affiliate Championships, which includes Hunters and Equitation from 2' to 2'6" and 0.70m to 1.00m Jumper competition for selected members of USHJA Affiliate Organizations, as well as Outreach members who have been awarded the Outreach Golden Backstage Pass.
In addition to the competitive opportunities, the Championships will include free educational opportunities for exhibitors and attendees. Tonya Johnston, MA, will lead two Mental Skills Coaching sessions, a Judge with the Judge session will be held during the $25,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby open section, and a top rider and trainer will host course walks throughout the week. New this year, participants can earn wristbands for each clinic they attend to win a prize from USHJA sponsors.
The Las Vegas National, CSI4*-W, managed by Blenheim EquiSports, runs simultaneously with the Championships, offering an FEI International division culminating with the $150,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Las Vegas as well as highlight classes throughout the week.
Live streaming coverage of all 2022 Marshall & Sterling Insurance/USHJA National Championship classes will be available on USEF Network. Live results are available on ShowgroundsLive.
The USHJA extends its thanks to Blenheim EquiSports and The Las Vegas National team, Title Sponsor Marshall & Sterling Insurance, and to current supporting and division sponsors of the USHJA National Championships. The USHJA also wishes to thank Official Sponsors CWD, Exhibitor's, Nutrena, Parlanti, and Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital and Pharmacy; and USHJA Championship Sponsors Boy O Boy Bridleworks, Charles Owen, Essex Classics, FITS, Helite, Human Touch, Prize Possessions, RingsidePro, Redingote Equestrian, SmartPak and State Line Tack.
A special thanks also goes to the following division trophy sponsors: The Oaks, The Smith Family, The Meadows Family, Knightsbridge Farm, Kevin and Elisabeth Price, Ledges Sporting Horses, Bridgeport Farms, Blenheim EquiSports, The Las Vegas National Horse Show, Balmoral Farm, Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Brooks, Tapestry Farm, The Struve Family, Steve and Lisa Hankin, Cheryl and Michael Rubenstein, Showplace Productions, and Patrick and Nicole Boyle.
For more information about the Championships, visit ushja.org/NationalChampionships.
Photos: Terisé Cole
