Flintfields Horse Park & Traverse City Horse Shows are proud to host thirteen weeks of FEI and National-level jumper, hunter and equitation competition, including premier events such as the USHJA Green Hunter Incentive Regional Championship, USHJA International Hunter Derby Regional Championship, USHJA Central Hunter Spectacular, USHJA Zone Team and Platinum Jumper Championships, USHJA Young Jumper Championship, FEI North American Youth Championship, FEI Nations Cup CSIO3*, $100,000 Dudley and Barb Smith 3’6″ Equitation Championship, $50,000 Cherry Capital 3’3″ Equitation Championship, Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Qualifier, Major League Show Jumping and the 54th American Gold Cup. (Traversecityhorseshows.com)

The Markel/USHJA Zone Jumper Team Championships provide riders with a competitive team experience and an opportunity to earn Zone Horse of the Year points in the 1.10/1.15m Junior and Amateur Jumper and 1.20/1.25m Junior and Amateur Jumper sections. The Championships are held by region and consist of both team and individual competition.  

To qualify, riders must submit an application and accumulate at least 20 points in their respective section(s) at USEF-licensed competitions featuring fence heights corresponding to their section, achieved with the horse/rider combination recorded on their application, and within the qualifying period. View the calendar for specific dates and deadlines related to each Championship set. Additionally, riders must fulfill all other eligibility and qualification criteria specified in the Championship Specifications.

Additionally, competitors in the Championships are considered USHJA Emerging Jumper Riders for the year(s) for which they participate. They have the opportunity to earn the title of USHJA Gold Star Emerging Jumper Rider and a coveted spot at a USHJA Gold Star Clinic. (USHJA.org)