Lexington, Ky. – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce that Randolph College of Lynchburg, Va., returns as the Title Sponsor of the USEF National Junior Jumper Championships and the Presenting Sponsor of the Pessoa/US National Hunter Seat Medal Finals. This year marks the fourth consecutive year of Randolph College’s sponsorship.

The Randolph College USEF National Junior Jumper Championships takes place October 10-13, while the Pessoa/US National Hunter Seat Medal Finals presented by Randolph College runs October 12-13 at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show in Harrisburg, Pa.

“Randolph College is excited to sponsor high-caliber events such as the USEF National Junior Jumper Championships and the Pessoa/US National Hunter Seat Medal Finals,” said Chris Mitchell, Director of Riding. “Randolph’s riding program is structured to provide riders with everything they need to succeed, including access to first-rate facilities. Whether in the classroom or in the ring, Randolph College students receive outstanding instruction and individualized attention.”

“The United States Equestrian Federation is honored that Randolph College has chosen to sponsor these events for the fourth straight year,” said USEF CEO John Long. “With the school’s dedication to equestrian sport and its elite riding program, we could not think of a better partner and look forward to and appreciate their continued support of the USEF.”

Randolph’s 100-acre Riding Center boasts breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and a stable with more than 40 spacious stalls, wash stalls, and six turnout paddocks for private boarders. The program and facility caters to riders of all skill levels, and the Center features a jumping amphitheatre, 250′ x 150′ schooling ring, hunter and cross-country jumps. The Claire Noyes Cox Indoor Arena (120′ x 300′) hosts riding competitions and offers an impressive lounge and viewing area. The Center features more than 30 quality school horses that are available to riders of all levels. Student-riders have access to weekly training for college credit, special coaching, and clinics.

Please visit us at www.randolphcollege.edu/go_riding and www.randolphwildcats.com.

To find out more about the Randolph College/USEF National Junior Jumper Championships, visit: https://www.usef.org/_IFrames/pointsAwards/points/2013pointsIndex/PrixDesStates.aspx.

To find out more about the Pessoa/US National Hunter Seat Medal Finals, visit: https://www.usef.org/_IFrames/breedsdisciplines/discipline/allhuntSeat/huntSeatMedal.aspx.