Show Jumping Hall of Fame at the USHJA Wheeler Museum

Show Jumping Hall of Fame at the USHJA Wheeler Museum The SJHF honors the men, women, and horses who have made great contributions to the sport.

Congratulations to Parker Peacock of Pfafftown, NC, and her VDL Cagaro, who have earned the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Ri...
06/14/2026

Congratulations to Parker Peacock of Pfafftown, NC, and her VDL Cagaro, who have earned the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Rider of the Month and Horse of the Month awards for May!

A talented junior rider, Peacock competes in the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series East Conference. During the Kentucky Spring Horse Show, Parker and her 11-year-old Westphalian bested the field in the $12,500 SJHOF 1.45m Junior/Amateur Jumper Classic and won the championship in the 1.40/1.45m Junior/Amateur Jumper division. A few weeks later, they finished seventh in the $20,000 SJHOF 1.45m Junior Jumper Classic at the Devon Horse Show & Country Fair.

Did you know that 50 years ago, Melanie Smith Taylor (class of 1998) and Radnor II won the 1976 Upperville Jumper Classi...
06/02/2026

Did you know that 50 years ago, Melanie Smith Taylor (class of 1998) and Radnor II won the 1976 Upperville Jumper Classic at the Upperville C**t & Horse Show, the first of Melanie's three wins? Her second victory was with Val de Loire in 1978 and the third with Calypso (class of 2002) in 1980.

Wondering who will win this week's Jumper Classic? Tune in this Sunday.

Did you know that among her many victories with both hunters and jumpers at the Devon Horse Show through the 1960s that ...
05/26/2026

Did you know that among her many victories with both hunters and jumpers at the Devon Horse Show through the 1960s that Kathy Kusner (class of 1990) on That’s Right, took home all the major jumper prizes in 1969?

🥇Open Jumper Champion
🏆Professional Horsemen’s Association Trophy
🌠Leading Lady Rider

That's Right was owned Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Butler (class of 1988)

Photo by Budd Studio from the 1970 Devon Program

As Junior week at the Devon Horse Show gets underway, did you know that Sandsablaze (class of 2024) excelled in the Jump...
05/20/2026

As Junior week at the Devon Horse Show gets underway, did you know that Sandsablaze (class of 2024) excelled in the Jumper, Hunter, and Equitation rings?

In 1972, five-year-old Sandsablaze and owner/rider Buddy Brown competed in the Junior Jumpers at Devon, and went on to win the 1973 AHSA Medal Finals.

Not long out of the junior ranks, Buddy and Sandasblaze were selected for the US Equestrian Team and proceeded to win the 1974 Grand Prix of Dublin, the 1975 Cleveland Grand Prix, and Team Gold at the 1975 Pan Ams before competing in the 1976 Olympics.

Returning to the show ring after resting from an injury at the Olympics, Sandsablaze placed fourth in the Hunter Classic at Lake Placid in 1977 before heading back to the Grand Prix arena.

Congratulations to Darcy Hurley of Laguna Beach, CA, April’s Show Jumping Hall of Fame Rider of the Month and to her mo...
05/17/2026

Congratulations to Darcy Hurley of Laguna Beach, CA, April’s Show Jumping Hall of Fame Rider of the Month and to her mount, Ilan Ferder’s Restart, April's Horse of the Month.

A talented amateur rider, Hurley competes in the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series West Conference. In her first appearance since the winter circuits ended, she piloted Restart, a 9-year-old Belgian Warmblood, to victory in the $3,500 SJHOF 1.45m Junior/Amateur Jumper Classic at Temecula Valley National Premier 1.

The Show Jumping Hall of Fame conducts its Jumper Classic Series with classes at approximately 80 horse shows each year. The Series hosts classes for junior and amateur riders at both 1.40-1.45m and 1.30-1.35m in two Conferences – the East Conference and the West Conference. The Series culminates in Championship Finals for both divisions in the fall – the West Finals are held October 14-18 at the Temecula Valley Fall 3, and the East Finals are held November 25-29 at the Holiday & Horses CSI4* at Wellington International. The winners of the Finals all receive complimentary admission to the Hall of Fame’s annual Induction Ceremony and Awards Gala in Wellington in March, during which they are honored for their achievements.

Each month, the Series honors the one rider and one horse that earn the most points in Series competition that month. For year-end awards, the Series recognizes each conference’s Leading Rider and Leading Horse. Each year-end award winner receives an engraved Tiffany crystal trophy and complimentary admission to the Hall of Fame’s annual Induction Ceremony and Awards Gala in Wellington in March, during which they are honored for their achievements.

The Show Jumping Hall of Fame is sponsored by CMJ Sporthorse, Hampton Classic Horse Show, Kentucky Horse Park, Nilforushan Equisport Events, United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA), and Wellington International.

News from the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series JJ Torano of Wellington, FL, won the March Show Jumping Ha...
05/17/2026

News from the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series

JJ Torano of Wellington, FL, won the March Show Jumping Hall of Fame Rider of the Month Award. This marks the second time he has won the award in 2026.

A talented junior rider, Torano competes in the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series East Conference. After securing the Hall of Fame’s Rider of the Month Award in January, Torano returned to the ribbons with multiple horses at Wellington International in March. He kicked off the month with second, sixth and eleventh place finishes in the $15,000 SJHOF 1.45m Junior Jumper Classic Sponsored by Karlswood at WEF 8, riding Quinci Quality, Coachella Z and Kochio Z, respectively. A week later, he bested the Classic’s field at WEF 9 with BP Swifty, earned fifth place with Kochio Z, and finished twelfth with Million Amour. He kept up his winning streak in the Classics at WEF 10 (riding Coachella Z) and WEF 11 (riding BP Swifty), as well as finishing third at WEF 10 riding Dora Du Valon, fourth at WEF 11 riding Million Amour, and ninth at WEF 11 riding Kochio Z.

The Show Jumping Hall of Fame conducts its Jumper Classic Series with classes at approximately 80 horse shows each year. The Series hosts classes for junior and amateur riders at both 1.40-1.45m and 1.30-1.35m in two Conferences – the East Conference and the West Conference. The Series culminates in Championship Finals for both divisions in the fall – the West Finals are held October 14-18 at the Temecula Valley Fall 3, and the East Finals are held November 25-29 at the Holiday & Horses CSI4* at Wellington International. The winners of the Finals all receive complimentary admission to the Hall of Fame’s annual Induction Ceremony and Awards Gala in Wellington in March, during which they are honored for their achievements.

Each month, the Series honors the one rider and one horse that earn the most points in Series competition that month. For year-end awards, the Series recognizes each conference’s Leading Rider and Leading Horse. Each year-end award winner receives an engraved Tiffany crystal trophy and complimentary admission to the Hall of Fame’s annual Induction Ceremony and Awards Gala in Wellington in March, during which they are honored for their achievements.

The Show Jumping Hall of Fame is sponsored by CMJ Sporthorse, Hampton Classic Horse Show, Kentucky Horse Park, Nilforushan Equisport Events, United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA), and Wellington International.

News from the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series Roman Equine’s BP Swifty won March’s Show Jumping Hall of ...
05/17/2026

News from the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series

Roman Equine’s BP Swifty won March’s Show Jumping Hall of Fame Horse of the Month Award

Ridden by 2025 Show Jumping Hall of Fame Rider of the Year JJ Torano of Wellington, FL, the 12-year-old Irish Sport Horse mare competes in the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series’ East Conference. The pair started their month at Wellington International with top honors in the $15,000 SJHOF 1.45m Junior Jumper Classic Sponsored by Karlswood at WEF 9. Then they repeated their victory in the Classic at WEF 11, tripping the jump-off timers nearly three full seconds ahead of their fellow competitors. These two wins helped them earn the 1.40/1.45m Junior Jumper Championship for both weeks.

The Show Jumping Hall of Fame conducts its Jumper Classic Series with classes at approximately 80 horse shows each year. The Series hosts classes for junior and amateur riders at both 1.40-1.45m and 1.30-1.35m in two Conferences – the East Conference and the West Conference. The Series culminates in Championship Finals for both divisions in the fall – the West Finals are held October 14-18 at the Temecula Valley Fall 3, and the East Finals are held November 25-29 at the Holiday & Horses CSI4* at Wellington International. The winners of the Finals all receive complimentary admission to the Hall of Fame’s annual Induction Ceremony and Awards Gala in Wellington in March, during which they are honored for their achievements.

Each month, the Series honors the one rider and one horse that earn the most points in Series competition that month. For year-end awards, the Series recognizes each conference’s Leading Rider and Leading Horse. Each year-end award winner receives an engraved Tiffany crystal trophy and complimentary admission to the Hall of Fame’s annual Induction Ceremony and Awards Gala in Wellington in March, during which they are honored for their achievements.

The Show Jumping Hall of Fame is sponsored by CMJ Sporthorse, Hampton Classic Horse Show, Kentucky Horse Park, Nilforushan Equisport Events, United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA), and Wellington International.

ICYMITatum Equestrian LLC’s Flotylla earned the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Horse of the Month Award for February. Ridden ...
05/17/2026

ICYMI
Tatum Equestrian LLC’s Flotylla earned the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Horse of the Month Award for February.

Ridden by Violet Tatum of Los Angeles, CA, the 15-year-old Polish Warmblood mare competes in the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series’ East Conference. The pair were consistently in the ribbons at Wellington International all month, starting with fifth place in the $13,850 SJHOF 1.45m Junior Jumper Classic at WEF 4. They then returned for top honors in the $15,000 Classic at WEF 6, which helped them earn that week’s 1.40/1.45m Junior Jumper Championship.

The Show Jumping Hall of Fame conducts its Jumper Classic Series with classes at approximately 80 horse shows each year. The Series hosts classes for junior and amateur riders at both 1.40-1.45m and 1.30-1.35m in two Conferences – the East Conference and the West Conference. The Series culminates in Championship Finals for both divisions in the fall – the West Finals are held October 14-18 at the Temecula Valley Fall 3, and the East Finals are held November 25-29 at the Holiday & Horses CSI4* at Wellington International. The winners of the Finals all receive complimentary admission to the Hall of Fame’s annual Induction Ceremony and Awards Gala in Wellington in March, during which they are honored for their achievements.

Each month, the Series honors the one rider and one horse that earn the most points in Series competition that month. For year-end awards, the Series recognizes each conference’s Leading Rider and Leading Horse. Each year-end award winner receives an engraved Tiffany crystal trophy and complimentary admission to the Hall of Fame’s annual Induction Ceremony and Awards Gala in Wellington in March, during which they are honored for their achievements.

The Show Jumping Hall of Fame is sponsored by CMJ Sporthorse, Hampton Classic Horse Show, Kentucky Horse Park, Nilforushan Equisport Events, United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA), and Wellington International.

ICYMIOlivia Sweetnam of Wellington, FL, was awarded the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Rider of the Month Award for February....
05/17/2026

ICYMI
Olivia Sweetnam of Wellington, FL, was awarded the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Rider of the Month Award for February.

A talented junior rider, Sweetnam competes in the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series’ East Conference. She was on a successful streak at Wellington International throughout the month, kicking things off with a win in the $13,850 SJHOF 1.45m Junior Jumper Classic at WEF 4 aboard Big Beauty Z. She also earned fourth place with Coleccini and the overall division championship with Big Beauty Z. At WEF 7, she and Coleccini returned for second-place honors in the $15,000 Classic, while her other mount, Cervantes, finished fifth.

The Show Jumping Hall of Fame conducts its Jumper Classic Series with classes at approximately 80 horse shows each year. The Series hosts classes for junior and amateur riders at both 1.40-1.45m and 1.30-1.35m in two Conferences – the East Conference and the West Conference. The Series culminates in Championship Finals for both divisions in the fall – the West Finals are held October 14-18 at the Temecula Valley Fall 3, and the East Finals are held November 25-29 at the Holiday & Horses CSI4* at Wellington International. The winners of the Finals all receive complimentary admission to the Hall of Fame’s annual Induction Ceremony and Awards Gala in Wellington in March, during which they are honored for their achievements.

Each month, the Series honors the one rider and one horse that earn the most points in Series competition that month. For year-end awards, the Series recognizes each conference’s Leading Rider and Leading Horse. Each year-end award winner receives an engraved Tiffany crystal trophy and complimentary admission to the Hall of Fame’s annual Induction Ceremony and Awards Gala in Wellington in March, during which they are honored for their achievements.

The Show Jumping Hall of Fame is sponsored by CMJ Sporthorse, Hampton Classic Horse Show, Kentucky Horse Park, Nilforushan Equisport Events, United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA), and Wellington International.

The new exhibit celebrating the Hall of Fame at the USHJA Wheeler Museum, "Show Jumping Hall of Fame: Legends and Tradit...
05/12/2026

The new exhibit celebrating the Hall of Fame at the USHJA Wheeler Museum, "Show Jumping Hall of Fame: Legends and Traditions" is open!

And, it's May, so it's time to talk about Devon! What better way to honor the first horse inducted into the Hall of Fame, the great Idle Dice (class of 1987):

Before the Grand Prix became the premier event of the Jumper ring, a Jumper division’s “Stake Class” was the capstone event offering the top prize money and prestige. For years at the Devon Horse Show, the Saturday Open Jumper Stake was the highlight and last class of the show.

The legendary Rodney Jenkins (class of 1999) and Idle Dice were frequent winners of the Saturday stake, and often Open Jumper champion, throughout the 1970s. The class has since been named “The Idle Dice Open Jumper Stake.”

If you are near the Kentucky Horse Park, check out the exhibit at the United States Hunter Jumper Association - USHJA headquarters, Wed-Fri 9am-4pm. Stay tuned for photos and more to come online . . .

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