Lexington, Ky. – Ten National Champions will be crowned this week at the Kentucky Horse Park. More than 400 junior athletes and horse entries are set to compete in the 2026 Adequan®/USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – East (JHNC), hosted by Split Rock Jumping Tour. This year marks the 25th anniversary of championships, established in 2001 as a showcase of the best junior hunters in the nation while also providing riders the opportunity to meet and spend time with competitors from all over the country.
Each year, more than 1,000 eligible hunters qualify to compete in the prestigious championship. Competitors at JHNC will complete three phases: a classic round, under saddle, and a handy hunter round. Each jumping phase counts for 40% of the total score, and the under saddle makes up the remaining 20%.
The following sections will see new National Champions crowned in both the 3’3” and 3’6” heights:
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Small Junior Hunter 15 & Under
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Small Junior Hunter 16-17
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Large Junior Hunter 15 & Under
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Large Junior Hunter 16-17
Additionally, the top scoring combination across all divisions in each height will earn Grand Champion titles, to be awarded after the conclusion of competition on Sunday, June 21.
Schedule and Results | USEF Event Page
USHJA Gladstone Cup Equitation Classic – East
Competition got underway for 122 competitors in the USHJA Gladstone Cup Equitation Classic – East. Emi Richard (Middlefield, Conn.) and Maybach, a 2018 Oldenburg gelding (Chacoon Blue x Taloubella), owned by Nick Haness, earned top honors in this year’s Classic. Parker Peacock (Pfafftown, N.C.) and Montverdi, a 2013 Westphalian gelding (Verdi x Nabresse M), owned by Ashland Farms, clinched the reserve champion title. See full results here and learn more about the Gladstone Cup from USHJA.
How to Watch
The 2026 Adequan®/USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – East will be livestreamed on USEF Network. US Equestrian fans, subscribers, and members can access the live stream, and subscribers and members will be able to watch replays on demand.
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