Junior Video Instructions

Send us your video and photos by August 17th!

Set Up

  • Make sure you’re in a quiet place with no background noise
  • Hold phone horizontally and put the volume all the way up
  • Must be wearing helmet and can be with or without horse
  • Video should be 30-60 seconds

What to Say

  • Speak loud and clear
  • Say your name, where you live, and what you are doing in the fall (school, riding, etc)
  • Then go directly into answering one or two of the questions from the list of questions provided
  • DO NOT use your trainer’s name (say “my
    trainer”)

Questions – Pick One or Two

  • What is your funniest/most
    embarrassing moment? Please include a photo or video if you have one!
  • Do you have any pre-show rituals or superstitions
  • What has your riding career meant to you?
  • What do you want to be when you grow up?
  • Who is your favorite horse and why?
  • Who would you most like to meet?
  • What is the funniest advice a trainer has given you?
  • What was your most memorable moment as a Junior?

*Please include a baby photo and 2-3 additional photos, current and past in your submission email.

Johanna Hyyppa (860-918-6084) and Monica Hunt (978-407-5414) will be available at select shows for in-person video interviews. If interested, please see their schedules below and contact either of them to set up a time to meet.

April 25-27, Westbrook Hunt Club Spring Fling (Johanna)

May 7-11, Saratoga Spring II (Johanna)

May 21-25, HITS Saugerties I (Monica)

May 28-June 1, HITS Saugerties II (Johanna and Monica)

June 4-8, HITS Saugerties III (Johanna)

June 13-15, Baker Show (Johanna)

June 18-22, Junior Hunter Finals East – Kentucky Horse Park (Johanna)

July 2-6, HITS Vermont Summer Festival I (Monica)

July 9-13, HITS Vermont Summer Festival II (Johanna and Monica)

July 23-27, HITS Saugerties V (Johanna and Monica)

July 30-August 3, HITS Saugerties VI (Johanna and Monica)

August 14-17, CHJA Finals – Fairfield Hunt Club (Johanna)