2024 marks 20 years of USHJA. As we reflect on two decades of helping to shape the equestrian landscape, we invite you to join us on our journey through our past, into our present and on to the future.Carly Anthony is the inaugural USHJA Emer

31. The Marshall & Sterling Insurance/USHJA National Championships with Allyn Marie Creel

Nov 27th, 2023 12m 2s

Today's guest comes to us straight from the 2023 Marshall & Sterling Insurance/USHJA National Championships! We caught up with Allyn Marie Creel, a Junior rider who is a veteran at the Championships with a touching story, during a quiet moment

30. The Future of USHJA with Britt McCormick

Oct 23rd, 2023 22m 35s

Britt McCormick is a judge, course designer, trainer and the newly elected President of USHJA. With years of sport governance experience and a degree in organizational leadership, Britt has served on the USHJA Board of Directors and Executive C

29. All Things Equitation with Archie Cox

Sep 25th, 2023 21m 2s

Archie Cox is a rider, trainer and judge based out of his own Brookway Stables in California. In the judges box, he holds his "R" Hunter and Equitation cards, notably judging the 2021 ASPCA Maclay Finals. As a trainer, he has guided numerous ri

28. Recapping Hunter Week with Champions John French, Nick Haness, Geoffrey Hesslink and Scott Stewart

Aug 28th, 2023 18m 9s

We just wrapped up a week of top Hunter competition at the Kentucky Horse Park, where over $500,000 in prize money was awarded throughout our annual Platinum Performance/USHJA Hunter Championship Week. In this episode, instead of being joined b

27. Hunter Championships Hype with Nick Haness

Jul 17th, 2023 24m 17s

This month we are getting excited for a week of top Hunter competition during the 2023 Platinum Performance/USHJA Green Hunter Incentive Championships and Platinum Performance/USHJA International Hunter Derby Championship by chatting with a Hun

26. Being a Head Groom with Margo Thomas

Jun 26th, 2023 36m 26s

As groom to U.S. Olympian Laura Kraut, Margo Thomas spends her days taking care of horses competing at the top of Show Jumping. Throughout her 10 years as a professional groom, she has had her hand in the Tokyo Olympics Team Silver and has care

25. Switching Disciplines with Maya Schneider

May 15th, 2023 36m 6s

A longtime Hunter rider, Maya Schneider recently made the switch to the Jumper ring where she and her horse, Noble, were members of the winning 1.10/1.15m Adult Amateur Jumper team at the 2022 Markel/USHJA Zone Jumper Team Championships in Saug

24. The Horsemanship Quiz Challenge with Kylie Cohen

Apr 17th, 2023 23m 49s

If Kylie Cohen doesn't hold the record for the most trips to USHJA's Horsemanship Quiz Challenge Nationals, she must be close! Kylie has put her equestrian knowledge to the test for years, attending Nationals seven times. When she isn't studyin

23. Safety in the Sport with Joe Dotoli

Mar 20th, 2023 44m 50s

From the saddle to the judge's booth, Joe Dotoli has an extensive history in the Hunter/Jumper sport. He has presided over show rings across the country; has had his hands in the makings of events and venues such as the New England Equitation C

22. Writing and Riding as a Black Equestrian with Shaq Blake

Feb 27th, 2023 31m 16s

Shaq Blake is the author and rider behind The Black Equestrian, a blog chronicling her riding journey as an equestrian of color. Fueled by the Black Lives Matter movement, her writings on diversity in the equine industry have been featured in E

21. Leading Change with Ryder Richardson

Jan 23rd, 2023 21m 9s

Welcome to the first episode of 2023! In this episode, we are joined by Ryder Richardson. Ryder is involved in and out of the saddle with the Hunter/Jumper sport. With USHJA, he is active on committees, was a Gochman Grant for USEF Pony Finals

20. Returning to Riding with Anne Sherwood

Nov 7th, 2022 33m 22s

In this episode we are joined by Anne Sherwood, an adult amateur rider who topped the inaugural USHJA 3'3" Adult Jumping Seat Medal Final - West in September. After taking a break from riding and traveling the world as a photojournalist, Anne h

19. Juniors and Young Jumpers with Teagan DeJong

Sep 26th, 2022 15m 14s

In this episode, we are joined by Teagan DeJong. A Junior rider based in Canada, Teagan spends her time competing in the U.S. and in her home country. Most recently, she competed as the only Junior in the second annual USHJA Young Jumper Champi

18. Ponies and Pageants with Sabrina Lewis

Jul 18th, 2022 25m 45s

In this episode, we are joined by equestrian and Miss California USA 2021, Sabrina Lewis. Sabrina is an avid rider, having participated in the USHJA Emerging Athletes Program in 2017, captained her IHSA team at UC Berkeley, and recently took to

17. REPLAY: Equitation with Ellie Ferrigno

Jun 23rd, 2022 29m 33s

This month we are wrapping up four months of highlighting all things USHJA. June is Equitation month and we are celebrating with a replay of one of our most loved episodes with equitation superstar Ellie Ferrigno. Originally recorded in Septemb

16. The Thrill of Jumpers with Zoie Brogdon

May 23rd, 2022 24m 13s

This month we are celebrating Jumpers with Zoie Brogdon, a young rider who is making her mark on the sport in more ways than one. Zoie got her start in the horse world through the Compton Junior Equestrians and now has a few 1.10/1.15m national

15. Becoming a World Championship Hunter Rider with Geoffrey Hesslink

Apr 18th, 2022 23m 34s

Welcome back to USHJA On Course! This month we are celebrating all things Hunters with an episode featuring one of USHJA's latest champions, Geoffrey Hesslink. Geoffrey recently added another big win to his list of accomplishments in the Hunter

14. Life Changing Experiences with Lizzy Traband

Mar 24th, 2022 20m 58s

Enjoy meeting multi-disciplined equestrian, Lizzy Traband, in this month's episode! Lizzy has participated in everything from trick riding to para-dressage to the Hunter, Jumper and Equitation rings. She is a past recipient of multiple USHJA gr

14. Life Changing Experiences with Lizzy Traband

Mar 21st, 2022 23m 49s

A multi-disciplined equestrian, Lizzy Traband has participated in everything from trick riding to para-dressage to the hunter, jumper, and equitation rings. She is a past recipient of multiple USHJA grants, including the $25,000 Hamel Family Sc

13. Creating a Co-Branded Collection with Katie Rosenfels and Raina King of Free Ride Equestrian

Feb 21st, 2022 23m 49s

We're back and kicking off a second season with two guests from a collaboration like we've never done before! USHJA has teamed up with inventive equestrian apparel brand Free Ride Equestrian for a limited edition co-branded collection featuring

12. Changing Perceptions with Wren Zimmerman

Jul 14th, 2021 26m 46s

Wren Blae Zimmerman is a Jumper rider who has a unique story. Diagnosed with Stargardt’s Macular Dystrophy, Wren is legally blind but doesn't let that stop her from her riding goals. With no recognized para-equestrian discipline for Hunter/Jump

11. Adjusting for Amateurs with Caitlin Creel

Jun 14th, 2021 47m 53s

Caitlin Creel is an amateur Jumper rider who used her voice to speak up about the rule change proposal put forward by the USHJA Joint Amateurs Task Force in late 2020. Caitlin's petition quickly caught the eye of Task Force members, fostering a

10. Giving Back with Rob Jacobs

May 12th, 2021 50m 2s

An advocate for giving back to the equestrian sport, Rob Jacobs is the founder of the Robert Lawrence House of Opportunity, has long been involved with the USHJA Gochman Grant for USEF Pony Finals, and sits on the USHJA's Diversity and Inclusio

9. Taking the Lead with Campbell Hudkins

Mar 8th, 2021 26m 7s

At just 13 years old, Campbell Hudkins had a pretty amazing 2020. After spending her time off during the COVID-19 pandemic fundraising for USHA's Feed Aid program, she won the EMO Insurance/USHJA 3'3" Jumping Seat Medal Final - East at the Capi