2024 Dates and Locations Announced for USHJA Jumper Championships

Lexington, Ky.—March 20, 2024—The U.S. Hunter Jumper Association is pleased to announce the dates and locations for the 2024 Jumper championships held across the country. Twelve championships specifically for Jumper competitors will be offered this year, including the USHJA 1.00/1.05m Junior/Amateur Zone Jumper Championships, Markel/USHJA Zone Jumper Team Championships, Markel/USHJA Platinum Jumper Championships, and the USHJA Young Jumper Championships.

USHJA 1.00/1.05m Junior/Amateur Zone Jumper Championships

Held for the second year, the USHJA 1.00/1.05m Junior/Amateur Zone Jumper Championships offer team and individual competition similar to that of the popular Markel/USHJA Zone Jumper Team and Platinum Jumper Championships. Riders will compete in one of five Championships held by combined Zones:

• Zones 1 and 2: July 24-28 at HITS-on-the-Hudson V in Saugerties, New York

  • Applications close and qualifying ends June 9

• Zones 3 and 4: July 10-14 at Tryon Summer V in Mill Spring, North Carolina

  • Applications close and qualifying ends May 26

• Zones 5 and 6: July 10-14 at HITS Summertime II in Wayne, Illinois
  • Applications close and qualifying ends May 26
• Zones 7 and 8: July 17-21 at Summer in the Rockies in Parker, Colorado
  • Applications close and qualifying ends June 2
• Zones 9 and 10: October 16-20 at Temecula Valley National Fall III in Temecula, California
  • Applications close and qualifying ends September 1

For a chance to qualify, riders must complete an application, submit the $75 application fee and earn a minimum of 20 points in their respective section(s) at USEF-licensed competitions by their zone’s deadline. Visit ushja.org/lowzonejumper for more information.

Markel/USHJA Zone Jumper Team Championships

Held regionally, the Markel/USHJA Zone Jumper Team Championships allow Junior and Amateur Jumper riders in 1.10/1.15m and 1.20/1.25m divisions to compete as a team and individually in their Zone's corresponding region:

• North (Zones 1, 2, 5 and 6): June 19-23 at the Traverse City Spring Horse Show in Traverse City, Michigan

  • Applications close and qualifying ends May 5

• South (Zones 3, 4 and 7): July 17-21 at Tryon Summer VI in Mill Spring, North Carolina

  • Applications close and qualifying ends June 2

• West (Zones 8, 9 and 10): October 16-20 at Temecula Valley National Fall 3 in Temecula, California

  • Applications close and qualifying ends September 1

Riders interested in competing must submit an application and $75 application fee and earn a minimum of 20 points in their respective section at USEF-licensed competitions by their zone’s deadline for a chance to qualify. Learn more at ushja.org/zonejumper.

Markel/USHJA Platinum Jumper Championships

Also held regionally, the Markel/USHJA Platinum Jumper Championships provide team and individual competition for Junior, Amateur, and Professional Jumper riders competing at 1.30/1.35m and 1.40/1.45m. Riders will compete at the regional location that includes their Zone: 

• North (Zones 1, 2, 5, and 6): June 19-23 at the Traverse City Spring Horse Show in Traverse City, Michigan

  • Applications close and qualifying ends May 5

• South (Zones 3, 4, and 7): July 17-21 at Tryon Summer VI in Mill Spring, North Carolina

  • Applications close and qualifying ends June 6

• West (Zones 8, 9, and 10): To be announced at a later date.

Riders qualify for the Championships by earning a minimum of $250 and submitting an application and $75 application fee by their Zone's deadline. Find more information at ushja.org/platinumjumper.

USHJA Young Jumper Championships

The annual USHJA Young Jumper Championships showcase talented 4-, 5-, 6-, 7- and 8-year-old Jumpers at the national level. Four-year-olds will compete in a two-round Style and Jumping Championship, while 5- through 8-year-olds will compete over a three-round format. This year's Championship will return to the Traverse City Fall Horse Show in Williamsburg, Michigan, on September 3-8.

To be eligible for the Championships, horses must be enrolled, and incentives are offered for those enrolling three or more horses. Visit ushja.org/youngjumper for more information.

Additional opportunities for Jumper competitors include the USHJA Jumper Classic Series, which offers 1.10m to 1.40m Jumper riders an opportunity to earn additional prize money, Zone HOTY bonus points, awards, and recognition. Learn more and see a full calendar of shows offering a USHJA Jumper Classic at ushja.org/jumperclassic.

The USHJA Outreach program gives members the chance to earn points toward year-end awards. Outreach competitions and festivals held across the country offer Jumper classes from .60m to 1.20m. Learn more about the program, and championship-level competition opportunities with Outreach Festivals and to see a calendar of this year’s events at ushja.org/outreach.

Enrollment and applications are currently open for all of USHJA's competitive programs that require them. Members are encouraged to enroll or apply now in their USHJA member account by signing in at my.ushja.org/login, selecting "My Programs" and clicking on the program they wish to join. 

Visit ushja.org/jumpers for a list of all of USHJA's Jumper opportunities. For more information about all of USHJA's competitive programs, visit ushja.org/competition.

Photos: ESI Photography, Tori Bilas, Natalie Suto Photography, Andrew Ryback Photography, Terise Cole/USHJA