USHJA Foundation

Building a Foundation

The USHJA Foundation is a non-profit organization with a mission to advance and promote the hunter/jumper discipline by supporting the programs of the United States Hunter Jumper Association, Inc., and other initiatives which support the mission of the USHJA.

Winter Fundraisers:

Congratulations 12 Weeks of WEF Winners

Week 1 - 12 Dinners Out in Wellington - Patty Berian
Week 2 - $1,000 Brookledge Horse Transport Credit - Stacey Arani
Week 3 - Original Kathy Russell and James Parker Art - Kathy Oberkircher
Week 4 - $1,000 Shopping Spree at Hadfield's Saddlery - Bobby Murphy
Week 5 - Dever Golf Cart Rental and Lisa Skiffington Python Clutch - Lynn Seithel
Week 6 - $500 Turner & Co. and $500 Hunt, Ltd. Gift Certificates – Christina Allen
Week 7 - 6 Essex Show Shirts plus 2 pair Pikeur breeches - Melissa Lieberman
Week 8 - Ancona Custom Show Coat - John Ingram
Week 9 - AK Hubbard Show Bridle and Randi Muster Ribbon Box - Clare and Emma Sargent
Week 10 - 2 Blankets or Coolers from The Clothes Horse - Bridget Hallman
Week 11 - Weatherly Stroh Pet Protrait - Kathy Oberkircher
Week 12 - 6 Essex Classics Show Shirts and 2 pair Pikeur breeches - Susannah Rose

Congratulations 6 Weeks of Ocala Winners

Week 1 - G. Morris Audit Spot, 2 Essex Show Shirts and $400 Silpada Gift Certificate - Lynn Seithel
Week 2 - $1,000 Gift Certificate to the Hunting Horn – Joan Burke
Week 3 - 2 Essex Show Shirts, DJ Fitzgerald Portrait and a Voltaire basket - Brannon McFarland
Week 4 - $1,000 Gift Certificate for The Collection - Mandy Tosh
Week 5 - SmartPak Gift Basket and 2 Essex Show Shirts - Marcia Franklin
Week 6 - George Morris Clinic Riding Spot - Eileen O'Leary-Facundo

Congratulations 4 Weeks of Thermal Winners

Week 1 Raffle Package - Claire Van Konynenburg
Week 2 Raffle Package - Tonia Cook Looker
Week 3 Raffle Package - Alivia Hart
Week 4 Raffle Package - Kelly Straeter
Week 4 Youth "Pony Package" - Della Jenkins

Your contribution will help identify and nurture up-and-coming talent in our sport.

Upon winning the Talent Search Finals-East Jacob Pope recognized how the USHJA Emerging Athletes Program helped carve his path. "It's still unbelievable to me; I wasn't expecting it at all," said Pope. "The EAP helped me go from not riding at this level to training with Andre [Dignelli and Heritage Farm]. I hope this win will help me go up another level to go on and do other things."

Your contribution will help equestrians in need of assistance.

When a firestorm destroyed Julie Winkel's home, arenas and pasture fencing she was beyond devastated. Not only had she lost 35 years' worth of memories and material things, but she was struggling to continue to care for the horses as well as operate her business. Julie turned to the Foundation for help and because of your support we were able to help.

"The USHJA Foundation came to the rescue, providing money to rebuild fencing so I could get back on my feet. I am forever grateful to have this organization of friends that were there in my darkest hour. Thank you!" —Julie Winkel

Your contribution will help preserve the history of our sport.

"The feeling of seeing generations of horsemen from children to grandparents revel in the history of the sport through the memories of the pony ring literally gave me goose bumps. It has been an honor and a privilege to help coordinate this exhibit and we have already begun working on our next exhibit."
—Bill Rube, Wheeler Museum Committee Member

Your contribution will help provide educational opportunities.

"I'm also proud to be a member of many other organizations including USHJA. I've participated in Horse Bowl and Horsemanship Standards through 4-H, and I find the Horsemanship Quiz Challenge program really similar. I love everything about horses! I think this new program is a great opportunity to improve myself both as a rider and owner of horses, as well as increase my knowledge to help me with my future goals in life."
—Chloe Bellerive, HQC Ambassador

Your contribution will help dreams be realized.

"Giving someone an education is the best gift you can give anybody, because that education can go such a long way in every direction," stated Lizzy. "Who knows? In 20 years, maybe I'll be coaching a rider and I'll be able to take something that I learned when I was 12 years old and pass it on, and hopefully they can pass it on. I want what I'm learning to make a difference and make it a better world and pass on more knowledge. Because when people are educated, they can make better decisions, which can make their horses happier and everyone happier."
—Lizzy Traband, inaugural recipient of the USHJA Foundation's Making a Dream grant

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Building a Foundation The USHJA Foundation is a non-profit organization with a mission to advance and promote the hunter/jumper discipline by supporting the programs of the United States Hunter Jumper Association, Inc., and other initiatives which support the mission of the USHJA. Winter Fundraisers: Congratulations 12 Weeks of WEF Winners Week 1 - 12 Dinners Out in Wellington - Patty Berian Week 2 - $1,000 Brookledge Horse Transport Credit - Stacey Arani Week 3 - Original Kathy Russell and James Parker Art - Kathy Oberkircher Week 4 - $1,000 Shopping Spree at Hadfield's Saddlery - Bobby Murphy Week 5 - Dever Golf Cart Rental and Lisa Skiffington Python Clutch - Lynn Seithel Week 6 - $500 Turner & Co. and $500 Hunt, Ltd. Gift Certificates – Christina Allen Week 7 - 6 Essex Show Shirts plus 2 pair Pikeur breeches - Melissa Lieberman Week 8 - Ancona Custom Show Coat - John Ingram Week 9 - AK Hubbard Show Bridle and Randi Muster Ribbon Box - Clare and Emma Sargent Week 10 - 2 Blankets or Coolers from The Clothes Horse - Bridget Hallman Week 11 - Weatherly Stroh Pet Protrait - Kathy Oberkircher Week 12 - 6 Essex Classics Show Shirts and 2 pair Pikeur breeches - Susannah Rose Congratulations 6 Weeks of Ocala Winners Week 1 - G. Morris Audit Spot, 2 Essex Show Shirts and $400 Silpada Gift Certificate - Lynn Seithel Week 2 - $1,000 Gift Certificate to the Hunting Horn – Joan Burke Week 3 - 2 Essex Show Shirts, DJ Fitzgerald Portrait and a Voltaire basket - Brannon McFarland Week 4 - $1,000 Gift Certificate for The Collection - Mandy Tosh Week 5 - SmartPak Gift Basket and 2 Essex Show Shirts - Marcia Franklin Week 6 - George Morris Clinic Riding Spot - Eileen O'Leary-Facundo Congratulations 4 Weeks of Thermal Winners Week 1 Raffle Package - Claire Van Konynenburg Week 2 Raffle Package - Tonia Cook Looker Week 3 Raffle Package - Alivia Hart Week 4 Raffle Package - Kelly Straeter Week 4 Youth "Pony Package" - Della Jenkins Your contribution will help identify and nurture up-and-coming talent in our sport. Upon winning the Talent Search Finals-East Jacob Pope recognized how the USHJA Emerging Athletes Program helped carve his path. "It's still unbelievable to me; I wasn't expecting it at all," said Pope. "The EAP helped me go from not riding at this level to training with Andre [Dignelli and Heritage Farm]. I hope this win will help me go up another level to go on and do other things." Your contribution will help equestrians in need of assistance. When a firestorm destroyed Julie Winkel's home, arenas and pasture fencing she was beyond devastated. Not only had she lost 35 years' worth of memories and material things, but she was struggling to continue to care for the horses as well as operate her business. Julie turned to the Foundation for help and because of your support we were able to help. "The USHJA Foundation came to the rescue, providing money to rebuild fencing so I could get back on my feet. I am forever grateful to have this organization of friends that were there in my darkest hour. Thank you!" —Julie Winkel Your contribution will help preserve the history of our sport. "The feeling of seeing generations of horsemen from children to grandparents revel in the history of the sport through the memories of the pony ring literally gave me goose bumps. It has been an honor and a privilege to help coordinate this exhibit and we have already begun working on our next exhibit." —Bill Rube, Wheeler Museum Committee Member Your contribution will help provide educational opportunities. "I'm also proud to be a member of many other organizations including USHJA. I've participated in Horse Bowl and Horsemanship Standards through 4-H, and I find the Horsemanship Quiz Challenge program really similar. I love everything about horses! I think this new program is a great opportunity to improve myself both as a rider and owner of horses, as well as increase my knowledge to help me with my future goals in life." —Chloe Bellerive, HQC Ambassador Your contribution will help dreams be realized. "Giving someone an education is the best gift you can give anybody, because that education can go such a long way in every direction," stated Lizzy. "Who knows? In 20 years, maybe I'll be coaching a rider and I'll be able to take something that I learned when I was 12 years old and pass it on, and hopefully they can pass it on. I want what I'm learning to make a difference and make it a better world and pass on more knowledge. Because when people are educated, they can make better decisions, which can make their horses happier and everyone happier." —Lizzy Traband, inaugural recipient of the USHJA Foundation's Making a Dream grant

The United States Hunter Jumper Association Foundation is a non-profit 501(C) 3 organization. To make your tax deductible donation or for questions please contact Leslie K. Mangan at (859) 225-6704.