As a follow-up to our segment where show jumping parents offered advice for new parents.... We asked young show jumpers, what would they like their parents to start doing- or stop doing - at a horse show. Here's what they said: Stay Calm Relax Be Supportive Be...
We asked show jumping moms and dads if they had any advice for parents that are new to the sport. Here's what they said: Enjoy the moment. Make it fun. Be patient. Let your child learn. Don't provide all of the answers or they'll always have to rely on you. Have...
Lexington, Ky. ---- May 19, 2017 ---- The United States Hunter Jumper Association has opened 3-foot sections at the Emerging Athletes Program Regional Training Sessions in Texas and Massachusetts. Additionally based on member feedback, the newly added 3-foot sections...
FEI Level 4 Course Designer, Guilherme Jorge, explains the process of designing a Grand Prix Show Jumping Course. What's the process for designing a grand prix course? We start with a plan, to scale, of the ring. For a grand prix course in show jumping, there are...
Hannah Loly from the NAJYRC Trials at the 72nd Annual Del Mar Horse Show. Photo Courtesy of Katie Browne USHJA Zone 10 members are invited to share input about ending Zone 10 trials for the North American Junior & Young Rider Championships (NAJYRC), beginning in...
We asked International Show Jumping Grand Prix rider, Mandy Porter to discusses her strategy when faced with a challenging "effort" presented by the course designer. When you see a difficult combination like the one we just saw in the grand prix, what's your strategy?...
