About Us
KHJA was founded in 1981 as the Northeast Kansas Hunter Association (NKHA). Upon the merger of KHJA and GPHA, the name changed to Kansas Hunter Jumper Associations on January 8th, 2022
The objectives of this association are:
a) To further the education of the membership in all aspects pertaining to hunter and jumper competitions
b) To establish and promote a uniform body of rules governing the conduct of horse shows sponsored or sanctioned by the association
c) To ensure the fair enforcement of such rules for the common benefit of all participant
d) To further the art of riding and to promote and encourage positive equestrian sportsmanship
KHJA BOARD MEMBERS
President
Ann White
10705 Camp Creek Rd.
Belvue, KS 66407
785-456-4442
vvecwhite@yahoo.com
Vice President
Ashley Behlen
6030 West 333rd St
Lebo, KS 66856
a.t.behlen@gmail.com
Treasurer
Justin Kelleher
409 NW Highcliffe Dr.
Lee’s Summit, MO 64081
justin@kelleherfarm.com
Membership/Points Secretary
Debbie Beam
3135 SW Shadow Ln
Topeka, KS 66604
debend1269@gmail.com
Publicity Secretary
Laurie Beard
11290 Carnahan Rd.
Olsburg, KS 66520
lbeard@vet.k-state.edu
Recording Secretary
Melissa Morgan
23705 S. Street Route 7
Harrisonville, MO 64701
ponyworldfun@gmail.com
Member at Large
Dehlia Sutton
910 Road 280
Americus, KS 66835
Dcsutton81@gmail.com
Member at Large
Kathy Childs
4440 SW 53rd St.
Topeka, KS 66610
cpostfarm@gmail.com
Member at Large
Kendall Pray
5897 SW 47th St.
El Dorado, KS 67042
kpray611@gmail.com
Member at Large
Lara Roach
4924 N. Koger Road
Sibley, MO 64088
kandlelightranch@gmail.com
Member at Large
Jessica Slater
701 E 195th St
Belton, MO 64012
championequestrian@aol.com