UDJC Equestrian Centers
The complete UDJC system in one place.
UDJC-operated flagship facilities where education, horsemanship and competition come together. A growing network, starting in Austin, Texas.
RIDING. LEARNING. COMPETING.
Learn to ride, build your skills, and compete at a level that suits you. UDJC connects lessons and shows from your first ride through advanced competition.
FAIR COMPETITION✳AFFORDABLE SHOWS✳EDUCATION FIRST✳HORSE WELFARE. ALWAYS.
About UDJC
About us
UDJC connects riding schools, rider education and competition in one structured pathway, so what riders learn at home is exactly what is rewarded in the arena.
Our story- Shows on the 2026–2027 show calendar
- 100+
- States hosting UDJC shows
- 10
- Championship paths across 3 disciplines
- 9
- Unified education pathway
- 1
- Affordable showsReasonable entry fees so more riders can compete.
- Education for all levelsLessons and feedback from first steps on.
- Horse welfare firstThe health, safety and happiness of every horse.
- Inclusive communityRiders of all ages and backgrounds, together.
The UDJC pathway
One system, from the first lesson to the championship.
Four stages, each building on the last. Choose any step to go deeper.
1Step 1
Learn
Start with the basics.
Learn balance, confidence, and horse care at a Certified Riding School. Riding lessons and horsemanship go together.
2Step 2
Develop
Work on your riding.
Practice your position, rhythm, and feel through lessons and clinics that connect flatwork, jumping, and horsemanship.
3Step 3
Compete
Put your skills to the test.
Ride at Badge, Foundation, and Circuit Shows, then use the feedback to plan your next lessons.
4Step 4
Progress
Move up when you’re ready.
Earn Badges and Performance Levels by showing what you can do. These levels guide your next classes and your progress toward Finals and Championships.
Why UDJC is different
Learn at home. Put it into practice at shows.
Six principles shape every lesson, show and championship in the UDJC system.
Education first
Shows put the skills you learn at home into practice.
Learn moreAll-around riders
Dressage, Hunters, and Jumpers share the same riding basics. Try each discipline before choosing a specialty.
Learn moreStructured progression
Follow clear levels from your first lesson through advanced competition.
Learn moreHorse development
Give your horse time to develop correctly, rather than chasing short-term results.
Learn moreFeedback
Use your scores and judges’ comments to decide what to practice next.
Learn moreAccessibility
Take part in organized competition with affordable show fees.
Learn moreDisciplines
We develop riders, not labels.
Dressage, Jumping and Hunters are not separate worlds. Every UDJC rider builds the same fundamentals, and every discipline rewards them.
Dressage
Balance. Communication. Connection.
Explore DressageJumpers
Rhythm. Confidence. Thoughtful decisions.
Explore Jumpers
Hunters
Accuracy. Rideability. Quality of the ride.
Explore HuntersYoung Horses
Correct development. A foundation for life.
Explore Young HorsesShared fundamentals
- Balance
- Rhythm
- Position
- Accuracy
- Feel
- Planning
- Rideability
- Understanding the horse
Learning Centers
Where the UDJC education happens.
UDJC Certified Riding Schools
Independent schools. One shared standard.
Riding schools that teach the UDJC curriculum, progression levels and horsemanship program, and run in-house Badge Shows.
Shows & Calendar
Find your next show.
YOUR PLACE IN THE PATHWAY
Start where
you are.
Different starting points.
One shared belief in better riding.
Riders & parents
Find a school, learn how Badges work, and prepare for your first show.
The UDJC App
Your UDJC. One App.
This website explains UDJC. The app is where you take part.
- Enter shows and manage entries
- Register for clinics
- Rider and horse memberships
- Results, records and progression
On Android or a computer? The web app at udjc.app is the same UDJC platform in your browser.
