Join the United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) at the 2008 USHJA Annual Meeting in Nashville, TN. The host hotel, the Hilton Downtown Nashville, is located only 20 minutes from the Nashville International Airport and just minutes from restaurants, entertainment and major business destinations.

On Monday, December 8, Mack and Sissie Anderton’s Brownland Farm will be the host of the Welcome Reception. USHJA will provide transportation to/from Brownland Farm to all meeting attendees.

Tuesday, December 9, will be the kick-off event for the new Trainers Certification Program, which will launch in June 2009. Guests are invited to attend the Wine & Cheese Reception to learn more about the program and its benefits to all levels of trainers.

Also on the 9th there will be a luncheon to showcase the new and exciting programs USHJA has in store for 2009, including the Trainers Certification Program, the Emerging Athletes Program and the new state-of-the-art USHJA Headquarters.

Following the 2009 Showcase Luncheon attendees have a unique opportunity to attend the USHJA Marketing Seminar. The USHJA Marketing and Communications Committee will be presenting materials on "How Effective Marketing Can Work For You." Attendees will learn how to reach their audience through the Internet, advertising and marketing packages as well as how to get results and much more.

The annual Evening of Equestrians will be presented on Wednesday, December 10, and will feature the winners of the Affiliates Awards Program, Amateur Sportsmanship Award and Rider Recognition Awards. In addition, the Volunteer of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Award will also be named. For information on purchasing a ticket or table for your party, please visit www.ushja.org.

New for the 2008 Annual Meeting, you can complete your meeting registration and hotel reservations at the same time by visiting www.ushja.org.

The USHJA group rate is $155 for single or double occupancy. The deadline to receive this special rate is November 15, 2008. Any reservation made after this date is not guaranteed to receive the special rate. Should you wish to come early or stay a few extra days, this special rate is available two days prior to the beginning of the meeting and two days after the close of the meeting. The rate will be extended based on availability.

Plan now to join the USHJA in Nashville, TN, for the USHJA 2008 Annual Meeting. For complete registration, schedule and hotel information, visit www.ushja.org or contact Melanie Fransen at [email protected] or (859) 225-6960.

For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Whitney Allen, Director of Marketing and Development, at [email protected] or (859) 225-6967.