Lexington, Ky. – The inaugural AON/United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) National Championships kick off tomorrow, November 13-18, at The Las Vegas National Horse Show CSI4*-W. Held at South Point Equestrian Arena in Las Vegas, Nev., riders will compete for national titles and have an opportunity to earn Horse of the Year points in their sections. All competitors and their families will also enjoy free VIP access, fun activities throughout the week, and an experience to remember.
This competition features the National Hunter Championships for amateur owner, junior, pony, green, adult amateur, and children’s hunter sections. They also include the US Equestrian (USEF)/USHJA National Jumper Championships with eight sections of jumping competition from 1.10m to 1.40m for junior, amateur, and open competitors.
Additionally, the Championships are host to the USHJA National Equitation Championships for riders 14 and under and those 15-17 and the first of its kind USHJA Affiliate Championships, where USHJA affiliates are invited to send their best 2′ and 2’6″ horse-and-rider combinations to compete.
USEF Network is streaming the AON/USHJA National Championships daily beginning Tuesday, November 13, at 10:30 a.m. ET, as well as select classes at The Las Vegas National Horse Show CSI4*-W from Wednesday, November 14, through Saturday, November 17.
The United States Hunter Jumper Association is a recognized affiliate of US Equestrian. Keep up with the AON/USHJA National Championships all week by following USHJA on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Visit the US Equestrian Learning Center video library to find out more about the hunter discipline with Geoff Teall, hunter seat equitation with Peter Wylde and Lillie Keenan, and how to walk a show jumping course with McLain Ward. Stay up to date throughout the competition by following USEF Network on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Use #JoinTheJoy.
Photo by: Andrea Evans/US Equestrian