About Us
Our Mission
The mission of the Youth Show Jumping Foundation is to enhance and establish a strong youth equestrian program through training, support, and education to ensure a healthy, successful, and sustainable equine industry for the future of the sport.
Our Vision
The Youth Show Jumping Foundation’s vision is to provide a program for youth riders to grow and excel in the sport through unique competitive opportunities, in-depth educational workshops, clinics, internships, community outreach, and financial support, to empower the next generation of equestrians to become the trusted guardians of the horse and horse sports around the world.
Our Story
The Youth Show Jumping Foundation (YSJF) was created by experienced individuals from all segments of the show jumping sport to raise awareness and create programs and opportunities to assist the younger generations in sustaining a quality, healthy, and successful future for the equestrian industry, teams, and sport.
The foundation provides a building block to programs established by the federation and its affiliates to enhance the global efforts for continued national and international team competition and a credible field of play for the sport.
Officers & Directors
DiAnn Langer – President & Director
Kim Land – Vice President & Director
Morgan Pearson – Secretary & Director
Sarah Rajoy – Treasurer & Director
Traci Brooks - Director
Nick Ellis – Director
Marnye Langer - Director
Sandra Ruiz – Director
Brenda Mueller – Media Advisor
Dr. Geoff Vernon – Veterinary Advisor
​THE YOUTH SHOW JUMPING FOUNDATION IS A 501(c)(3) NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION BENEFITTING FUTURE U.S. TEAMS AND SUSTAINING THE FUTURE OF THE SHOW JUMPING SPORT