Indiana Hunter Jumper Association

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Indiana Hunter Jumper Association

Promoting Hunter/Jumper Equestrian Sports in Indiana -
Affiliate Member of the United States Hunter Explicitly included is proper care and use of horses.

MISSION
The Indiana Hunter/Jumper Association exists to promote hunter and jumper equestrian sports in Indiana. Our Mission is to provide support and opportunities for riders to advance as far as their desires and abilities allow, and to ensure a totally fair and equitable environment for all members at IHJA recognized competitions and other activities, and in its governance. OBJECTIVES
Create and maintain an environment that encourages membership, competition, learning, and active involvement of hunter/jumper riders of all ages and skill levels. Encourage, provide, and support safe, high quality hunter/jumper compeitions which are impeccably conducted in a sportsmanship manner. Encourage and support IHJA members to advance to the limits of their abilities and desires. Recognize effort and accomplishment by members of the Association. Govern itself by a system comprised of individuals dedicated to serving the entire membership and whose single motive is advancing the welfare of the IHJA with complete integrity. Continuously improve the quality of the IHJA, including attracting more USEF rated shows to Indiana.

*Please check out the IHJA webpage (www.in-hja.org) often as it is being updated all of the time!*
*Show results must be sent to the IHJA secretary within 10 days after the show. Points will be tabulated and posted on the web site as soon as possible thereafter. Email: [email protected]

10/24/2026

📣IMPORTANT IHJA DATES & REMINDERS!

IHJA members, mark your calendars! We have a couple of important dates coming up, and we want to make sure everyone has the information they need. 🗓️

🗳️ OCTOBER 31 | IHJA ELECTION BALLOTS CLOSE

The deadline to submit your IHJA Election ballot is October 31st at 5:00 PM!

Haven’t received your Election Buddy email with the link to vote? Please contact Heather at [email protected] so you can make your voice heard!

📋 NOVEMBER 23 | ALL MEMBER MEETING | 6:00 PM

Join us for our upcoming All Member Meeting!

📍 In Person:
Zionsville Town Hall
1100 W. Oak Street
Zionsville, IN

💻 Joining us virtually? No problem! Join us on Zoom using the link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87003892606?

📢 RULE CHANGE PROPOSALS — YOUR FEEDBACK MATTERS!

The IHJA Board will be voting on proposed rule changes at the November meeting. We encourage all members to review the proposals and share their feedback before the meeting.

👉 Review the proposed rule changes here:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/wbrRdg3Udv

Your participation and input help shape the future of IHJA! We hope to see you at the meeting, whether in person or online. 💙

10/18/2026

IHJA Election Ballots have been sent via email! The email comes from Election Buddy, not IHJA, so please check your spam if you don’t see it in your inbox.

Didn’t get an email? Reach out to Heather at [email protected] so that she can make sure your vote is counted!

10/13/2026

Nominations for open positions on the IHJA Board are due on October 15th!

Submit your nominee information to Heather at [email protected] as soon as possible.

The following positions are up for grabs for the 2027-2029 term:

⭐️ President
⭐️ Vice President
⭐️ Board of Directors (3 seats open)

If you or someone you know are interested in joining us as we continue to grow and improve IHJA as a whole, please send us a brief biography and indicate which position you are interested in. If you have any questions about what being involved looks like please don’t hesitate to message us.

10/08/2026

‼️URGENT‼️

Nominations must be submitted by October 15th for the following positions with IHJA:

⭐️ President
⭐️ Vice President
⭐️ Board Member (3 seats open)

If you would like to get involved or if you know someone that would be a good fit please submit information to Heather via email by October 15th!

[email protected]

10/05/2026

Hey IHJA Members! Check out this clinic opportunity at Greyhavens Farms LLC next month! Contact Dawn Stumm if you are interested in participating.

09/30/2026

📣 IHJA ELECTION — NOMINATIONS OPEN! 🗳️🐴

It’s time to look ahead to the upcoming IHJA election! We are now accepting nominations for the following positions:

⭐ President
⭐ Vice President
⭐ 3 Board Seats

Do you know someone who would be a great addition to the IHJA leadership team? Or are you interested in serving yourself? We’d love to hear from you!

📩 Please send all nominee information to Heather at:
[email protected]

⏰ Nominations must be submitted by October 15, 2026.

Help us recognize the members who are willing to give their time, leadership, and support to the Indiana Hunter Jumper Association. We look forward to receiving your nominations!

🐴 Get involved. Make a difference. Help shape the future of IHJA!

08/04/2026

📸 Better late than never! 🎉

While the dust has settled from an incredible IHJA Annual Show last month, we couldn’t let these outstanding riders go without one more well-deserved round of applause! Congratulations to our 2026 IHJA Annual Show Champions in these special classes:

🏅 Jump Seat Medal Final .65
🐴 Ziggy With It & Josie Hall

🏅 Jump Seat Medal Final .85
🐴 Uptown Funk & Kennedy Harris

🏅 IHJA Crossrail Medal Final
🐴 Gabe & Raquel Reske

🏅 IHJA 2’ Medal Final
🐴 Anna Banana & Harper Yerkes

🏅 IHJA Adult 2’6” Medal Final
🐴 Boris De Bruz & Claire Williams

🏅 IHJA Junior 2’6” Medal Final
🐴 MTM Kings Gambit & Reese Howard

🏅 IHJA Junior 3’ Medal Final
🐴 Uptown Funk & Kennedy Harris

🏅 Gambler’s Choice Jumper Derby
🐴 Semilly Sinclair & Evalynn Jas

🏆 18” Hunt Teams Champions
🐴 Just My Luck & Gemma Diebolt
🐴 Cindy Lauper & Haylee Bolster

🏆 2’6” Hunt Teams Champions
🐴 Gladstone & Margaret White
🐴 Chinchilla & Erica Zirkelbach

Congratulations to all of our riders on your outstanding accomplishments! Your hard work, dedication, and sportsmanship made this year’s IHJA Annual Show one to remember. We can’t wait to see what you accomplish next year! 💙💛

07/19/2026

07/10/2026

Day 1 is a wrap! ✅

We look forward to seeing everyone bright and early tomorrow for Day 2 of the IHJA Annual Show.

Be sure to stop by Barn 1 tomorrow morning starting at 7AM for complementary breakfast courtesy of IHJA.

Lastly, can we all show Heather Vaught, our fabulous secretary and treasurer, some love for her Under the Sea themed attire?! We can’t wait to see everyone else’s costumes on Sunday!

07/10/2026

The Indiana Hunter Jumper Association is proud to recognize Classic Cleaners as a Diamond Sponsor of the 2026 IHJA Annual Show!

If you’re looking for exceptional garment care and outstanding customer service, be sure to support the businesses that support our sport. Thank you, Classic Cleaners, for your Diamond-level sponsorship—we truly appreciate you!

Address

Indianapolis, IN

Website

http://www.IN-hja.org/

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