ABOUT US

The Minnesota Hunter & Jumper Association is made up of close to 300 members. Founded in 1970, the MHJA was formed to serve Hunter and Jumper riders in the greater Minnesota area. The MHJA is an Affiliate Member of the US Equestrian Federation (USEF) and the US Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) and follows USEF rules. The MHJA offers an awards program to encourage participation in affiliate shows, provides safety equipment to affiliate shows, and publishes a newsletter, and has an online presence through this website and social media all of which keep members well informed and provide pertinent information at the click of the mouse.

The MHJA is affiliated with USHJA Zone 6 which supports members from Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. The Zone 6 Committee provides opportunities for members such as the Horse of the Year Championship, the Zandra Powers Horsemanship Class, Zone 6 Handy Hunter Challenges, and more.

MHJA MISSION

The purpose of the MHJA is to support the Hunter/Jumper sport in Minnesota. Our primary goals are to:

Unite a dynamic and passionate community of hunter/jumper enthusiasts.
Elevate local competition across all skill levels.
Advocate for our members at both the zone and national levels.
Cultivate a thriving future for the hunter/jumper sport in Minnesota through education, participation, and promotion.