PHJA USHJA Affiliate Championship Application
Horse & Rider Information
Rider Name _______________________________ USEF Show Age ________ Junior ___ Adult Amateur ___
Horse Name ________________________________ Horse Age ____ Horse Breed _________________
Trainer ____________________________ Barn Name _________________________________________
PHJA Member? Yes ___ No ____
Contact Information
Address ________________________________________________________________________
City ______________________________ State ____________ Zip Code _________________
Mobile Phone _______________________ Email _______________________________________
If a Junior - Parent Name ____________________________________________________________
Parent Mobile Phone # _________________________ Parent Email _________________________
Showing History Division (s) Currently Showing In
_________________________________________________________
Show History Last Two Years Show Name Division Result Year End Award
__________________ _________ ________ _______________
__________________ _________ ________ _______________
___________________ __________ ________ _______________
___________________ __________ ________ _______________
___________________ __________ ________ ________________
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How many years have you been riding? ____________
How many years have you been competing in horse shows? ______________
What do you enjoy most about competing in horse shows?
Please briefly describe why you feel you should be selected to represent PHJA
at the USHJA Affiliate Championships.
If selected to represent PHJA at the USHJA Affiliate Championships, would you commit to documenting
and sharing pictures of the story of your participation on social media? _____ yes _____ no
USHJA Affiliate Championship Section That You Are Applying to Compete In
2' Hunter Section________ 2'6" Hunter Section ________
2' 14 & Under Equitation ______ 2'6" 15-17 Equitation _________ 2'6" Adult Equitation _______
.70m Jumpers _____ .80m Jumpers _____ .90m Jumpers ______
I understand that by submitting my application to represent PHJA at the USHJA Affiliate Championships in
Las Vegas, Nevada that if selected, I am declaring my ability to attend and compete in the event, and that
I am responsible for all financial expenses and liability associated with my participation.
I verify that the information submitted is accurate and complete:
Rider _____________________________________________________ Date ____________________
Parent (if minor rider) _________________________________________ Date ____________________
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PHJA USHJA Affiliate Championship Information & Application
Guidelines
Event Information
Application Requirements
PHJA USHJA Affiliate Championship Rider Application Information & Guidelines Page 1
November 15-21, the USHJA will hold the USHJA National Championships, which will feature
the USHJA National Hunter Championships, USEF/USHJA National Jumper Championships
and the USHJA Affiliate Championships. Affiliate Championship Sections offered are listed
below. The Championships will take place at the South Point Arena, Las Vegas, NV November
15-2021.
Open to Junior & Amateur members of USHJA Affiliate Organizations and USHJA Outreach
Competitors:
- 2' & 2'6" Hunters
-2' 14 & Under Equitation
-2'6" 15-17 Equitation
-2'6" Adult Equitation
-.70m, .80m, and .90m Jumpers
USHJA Affiliate National Championships
• This is an opportunity for Affiliate Organizations to send riders to a National Championship designed just for them.
• The USHJA Affiliate Championships will include expanded offerings for 2021, for Juniors and Amateurs in the Hunters and Equitation
at fence heights of 2' and 2'6" and Jumpers from .70m to .90m. Thirty (30) riders will be accepted for each section. View Specifications
• Affiliate Organizations can nominate 3 riders to participate in each section. Riders do not need to be members of USHJA to
participate. Horses are not required to be recorded with USHJA.
• Riders may be nominated to cross enter in the same height section for a different Affiliate Division (ie, Hunters 2’ and Equitation 14 &
Under 2’) Horses may compete with a different rider in a different height section.
All Applicants Must be a current PHJA member in good standing.
All Applicants Must be either a Junior or Adult Amateur competitor. This is not open to professionals. Application Deadline: All applications
must be submitted by Friday, August 20 by 5 pm. Unsigned or Incomplete applications will not be considered.
The application can be completed online and attached as an email and sent to phja@phja.org
Please direct questions regarding the Championships and Application to phja@phja.org
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Candidate Evaluation & Selection Process
PHJA is able to nominate up to three riders per section. If more than 3 riders apply to participate in a given section, the
evaluation and selection of rider representatives from PHJA will be made by a panel of four individuals made up as follows
based on rider ability to participate, experience, and narrative responses.
PHJA Staff Member
PHJA Show Manager
USEF R Zone 4 Judge or Official
Zone 4 Trainer
All decisions made by the PHJA USHJA Affiliate Championship Selection Committee will be final.
The Committee will submit three rider nominees for each section to USHJA. A list of substitutes will
be created to fill any unexpected openings.
PHJA is very excited to offer this opportunity to our membership. This is a valuable chance to participate
in a national event and compete against other local association riders from across the country.
We wish all applicants and participants good luck!
Sincerely,
Pensacola Hunter Jumper Series
Morgan Taylor
IMPORTANT DATES
July 7, PHJA USHJA Affiliate Championships Rider Applications Open
Deadline: August 20st, 5 pm PHJA USHJA Affiliate Championship Rider Applications are
Due September 1st Rider Selection is Announced.
***September 27th Deadline for Selected PHJA Riders to Pre-Enter Championships to
Hold Spot ($50 non-refundable application fee is also due at this time)
For complete information please review the prize list carefully. Below is link
USHJA National Championship Prize List
https://www.ushja.org/competition/national-championship