Celebrating 60 Years of OHJA
Oklahoma’s first horse show organization, Oklahoma Hunter and Jumper Association (OHJA) was established in 1964. OHJA’s purpose is to promote the sport of riding and showing hunters and jumpers in Oklahoma. We are dedicated to serving the best interests of our members, member shows, and their exhibitors by offering an annual academic member scholarship and two show grants, OHJA "O" Show and USEF Rated Show.
OHJA, an Affiliate Member of USHJA, is guided by the rules and objectives of it and USEF, the national governing body of our sport, advocating good horsemanship and sportsmanship.
Board of Directors
The OHJA Board of Directors encompass the many roles of Oklahoma Hunters and Jumpers. We are barn owners, trainers, business professionals, show judges, barn moms, and current and former competitors. Each board member has an interest in and a passion for the sport of Hunters and Jumpers, a desire to see it grow and a commitment to provide recognition to our members for their achievements. Here is the 2025 Board:
Officers
Sandy Tabio, President
Sandy Haesloop, Executive VP & Ribbons
Mary Ann Van Curen, Zone 1 VP, Treasurer & Banquet
Julie Gass, Zone 2 VP
Virginia Hames, Recording Secretary
Crystal Hardy, Membership & Points Secretary
Committee Chairs & Directors
Lindsay Vander Woude, Horse Show
Jenn Gwartney, Scholarship
Kaylie Schneider, Trophies
Melissa Buffington, Year End Awards
Cathi Carroll
Staci Craig
Emily David
Kalea Maxwell
Noreen McCorkle
Melinda Mulcare
Sarah Trepagnier
“The essential joy of being with horses is that it brings us in contact with the rare elements of grace, beauty, spirit and freedom.”