2010 Division Specs
Attached are the 2010 Division Specs. web_2010_mhja_show_packet
Spring Fling (March 19-21) Prize List - 2010-spring-fling-prize-list
Spring Fling (March 19-21) Entry Form - 2010-spring-fling-web-entry-form
Mark Rikard Photography
The photos from the Holiday Horse Show are ready for you! Please view the following link for selection and ordering. Thanks to Mark Rikard and his hours and hours of work in the freezing cold to capture these beautiful photographs. www.markrikard.com
POINTS!!!! Just what you have been waiting for…
Attached, please find the current points. We look forward to honoring our winners at the Banquet on Friday, December 4th at the Annual Awards Banquet. web_-_news_and_points_2009_-_legal
About the MHJA…
The Mississippi Hunter Jumper Association (MHJA) is a non-profit educational organization which promotes national and international competition, and all phases of equestrian science, jumping, combined training, horsemanship, horse care and training.
The MHJA is the only organization in the state of Mississippi which sponsors and sanctions hunter/jumper competition. These shows meet certain standards which strive for fair competition, humane treatment of horses and a sportsmanlike attitude among exhibitors.
The MHJA also sanctions shows sponsored by its members and other USEF affiliated organizations. Points are awarded for prizes won and year-end championships and the accompanying prizes are valued by MHJA members. The MHJA is registered with the IRS as a 501 C(3) organization and its purposes are entirely educational, promotional and charitable.
MHJA Membership Levels
Join the MHJA!
**Special Note**
In the past, MHJA has required the horse to be registered in order to be eligible for points and year end awards. We no longer require horse registration. As always, in order to receive MHJA points, the rider and owner must be members at the time of competition. To be eligible for Year End Awards, the horse (Hunters & Jumpers) or the rider (Equitation) must have competed at one MHJA sponsored horse show.
There are three (3) classes of membership in the Mississippi Hunter Jumper Association:
Life Membership: Upon completion of application and payment of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) dues, an individual may become a lifetime member of the Association and shall be exempt from annual dues.
Individual Membership: Upon completion of application and payment of Twenty Dollars ($20.00) dues, an individual may become a member of the Association for one year, renewal be as long as the dues are paid.
Family Membership: Upon completion of application and payment of Thirty-Five Dollars ($35.00) annual dues, family groups may enjoy all rights and privileges of individual members. Family memberships shall cover and be confined to spouses or parents (or legal guardians) and children of a family group. A family membership is entitled to a maximum of three (3) votes at all general membership meetings. An additional family member may obtain independent status upon completion of application and payment of annual dues of one-half (1/2) the cost of the family membership. The application card for a family membership must identify the three (3) voting members.
Annual Membership period is December 1 to November 30. To apply for membership, print out the application below, fill in the blanks and mail it with your check for the appropriate amount to:
MHJA Membership
P.O. Box 13904
Jackson, MS 39236-3904
MHJA Membership Application (click link to open and print PDF file)
membership-form-for-web-site
2009 MHJA Board of Directors
MHJA Board of Directors
2009
Russ Gatlin
President
Donna Hodges
Membership Chair
Hospitality Chair
Mary Lou Keegan
Marcie Lockett
Sponsorship Committee
Laurie McRee
Show Manager
Affiliated Show Chair
Ads/Sponsorships Chair
Priscilla O’Donnell
Vice President
2009
Callie Cooper
Gail Evans
Membership Chair
Points Chair
Ashley Harris
Beth Hays
Sponsorship Chair
Mary Jones
Banquet Chair
Heads Up Chair
Sponsorship Committee Co-Chair
Ginger Morrison
Awards Chair
Chronicle Photo Chair
Trish Murrell
Secretary
Website Co-Chair
2010
Vera Coleman
Schooling Nazi Chair
Stephanie Garriaga
Public Relations Chair
Becky Brown
Tom Lott
Treasurer
Jamie Martin
Canton Arena Project
USHJA Eq Afill Prog.
Patti Wright Shoemaker
Clinic Chair
Silent Auction Chair
MHJA Constitution / By-laws
MISSISSIPPI HUNTER JUMPER ASSOCIATION, INC. CONSTITUTION
Click to view Constitution/By-laws PDF
ARTICLE I – NAME
The name of this corporation shall be the Mississippi Hunter Jumper Association, Inc.
ARTICLE II – PURPOSE
Section 1: This corporation is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, and to promote national and international competition, and all phases of equestrian science and activities, with special emphasis on English riding, hunter seat, jumping, combined training, horsemanship, horse care and training, including, for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law.
Section 2: No part of the net earnings of the corporation shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributable to its members, trustees, officers or other private persons, except that the corporation shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the purposes set for the above. No substantial part of the activities of the corporation shall be the carrying on of propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and the corporation shall not participate in or intervene in (including the publishing and distribution of statements) any political campaign on behalf any candidate for public office. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Constitution, the corporation shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on by a corporation exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law, or by a corporation contributions to which are deductible under Section 170(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law.
Section 3: Upon the dissolution of the corporation, the Board of Directors shall, after paying or making provision for the payment of all the liabilities of the corporation, dispose of all of the assets of the corporation exclusively for the purposes of the corporation in such manner or to such organization or organizations organized and operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes as shall at that time qualify as an exempt organization or organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law, as the Board of Directors shall determine.
ARTICLE III – MEMBERSHIP
Section 1: The following classes of membership shall be offered: Life, Individual, and Family
Section 2: Both the owner and the rider must be a member of the corporation before a horse may be eligible for points toward annual awards.
ARTICLE IV – DUES
Section 1: The annual dues of the corporation shall be according to the type of membership as provided in the By-Laws.
Section 2: Membership is initiated when dues payment is received by the MHJA and is not retroactive. Dues must be current before a member may vote or hold office.
Section 3: Both renewals and new memberships must be received prior to the annual general membership meeting for a member to be eligible to vote at the same, applications to be accompanied by payment of dues.
ARTICLE V – OFFICERS AND ELECTIONS
Section 1: The governing body of the corporation shall be its Board of Directors which is elected at the annual general membership meeting.
Section 2: From the elected Board of Directors, the general membership shall also elect the following officers: President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. Show Manager, Show Secretary and other officers as deemed necessary shall be appointed by the President with the approval of the Board of Directors.
Section 3: Elections shall be by written ballot at the annual general membership meeting described in the By-Laws. The corporation does not recognize absentee ballots or proxy votes.
ARTICLE VI – MEETINGS
Section 1: The corporation shall hold an annual general membership meeting, written notice of which shall be given no less than fifteen (15) days prior to the appointed date.
Section 2: Special meeting of the general membership may be requested as described in the By-Laws.
Section 3: A quorum consisting of those members of the active membership present shall be necessary to conduct business at any general membership meeting.
Section 4: The Board of Directors shall hold regular monthly meetings, written notice of which shall be given to each Director prior to each meeting.
Section 5: Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be requested as described in the By-Laws.
Section 6: A quorum consisting of a simple majority of the elected members of the Board of Directors shall be necessary to conduct business at any meeting of the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE VII – GOVERNMENT
Section 1: The government of the corporation shall be vested in the Board of Directors, as elected by the general membership and consisting of the elected members, officers and Past President.
Section 2: The Board of Directors shall have the general management of the affairs of the corporation and make contracts in its name and on its behalf or authorize such contracts in its name and on its behalf or authorize such contracts to be made by officers of the corporation providing that such contracts, individually or collectively, do not exceed the financial reserves of the corporation.
Section 3: The rules of USA Equestrian shall be followed in all cases unless specifically modified by the corporation. The Board of Directors shall be responsible for the enforcement of this Constitution and the corporation’s By-Laws and for the rules of the American Horse Shows Association when applicable.
ARTICLE VIII – AMENDMENTS
Section 1: This constitution may be amended by a two thirds (2/3) vote of the membership present at any regular or special general membership meeting provided that written notice of such amendment(s) is given at the previous meeting or by mail to each member at his last known address no less than fifteen (15) days prior to the ensuing membership meeting.
Section 2: Robert’s Rules of Order, Revised, shall govern in all matters not covered by this Constitution.
MISSISSIPPI HUNTER JUMPER ASSOCIATION, INC. BY-LAWS
ARTICLE I – MEMBERSHIP
Section 1: There shall be three (3) classes of memberships; dues, responsibilities and privileges are defined in the following:
Life Members - Upon completion of application and payment of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) dues, an individual may become a life member of the Association and shall be exempt from annual dues. This individual shall have all rights and privileges of membership and be subject to all liabilities and penalties thereof.
Individual Members - Upon completion of application and payment of Fifteen Dollars ($15.00) dues, an individual may become a member of the Association with all rights and privileges of membership and be subject to all liabilities and penalties thereof.
Family Members - Upon completion of application and payment of Twenty-Five Dollars ($25.00) annual dues, family groups may enjoy all rights and privileges of individual members. Family membership shall cover and be confined to spouses or parents (or legal guardians) and children of a family group. A family membership is entitled to a maximum of three (3) votes at all general membership meetings. An additional family member may obtain independent status upon completion of application and payment of annual dues of one-half (1/2) the cost of the family membership. The application card for a family membership must identify the three (3) voting members.
Section 2: Application and payment of dues must be received by the Association prior to the annual membership meeting in order for individual members to vote or hold office.
ARTICLE II – OFFICERS AND ELECTIONS
Section 1: The elected officials of the Association shall be its Board of Directors elected at the annual meeting of the general membership. The immediate Past President shall serve as an ex-officio member of the Board of Directors for the term immediately following his term of office.
Section 2: The elected Board of Directors shall consist of up to eighteen (18) adults and up to four (4) junior members of good standing in the Association. Only one (1) adult member of a family may serve on the Board of Directors at a time. A junior member shall be defined for show purposes by the American Horse Show Association with the exception that he must be fifteen (15) years of age or older to be eligible for nomination to and membership on the Board of Directors.
Section 3: Adult members shall be elected to a term of three (3) years. Junior members shall be elected to a term of one (1) year.
Section 4: The President shall appoint two (2) members of the Board of Directors to serve on the Nominating Committee and shall appoint one of those members to serve as chairman. The Committee shall select two (2) additional Committee members from the general membership not currently serving on the Board of Directors. A fifth member of the Committee shall be a junior member selected by the Chairman of the Committee whose Board status shall be of no consequence, but shall be fifteen (15) years of age or older.
Section 5: The Nominating Committee shall meet and select six (6) adult member nominees and up to four (4) junior member nominees. The Committee shall also select a slate of officers consisting of: President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. All nominees shall be members in good standing.
Section 6: The Nominating Committee shall present to the Board of Directors for their approval a list of potential directors. The Committee shall meet again to select nominees from the approved list. Each nominee shall then be contacted by the Committee to ascertain their willingness to accept the nomination. The Committee shall report the nominees to the Board of Directors.
Section 7: The Secretary shall prepare a suitable ballot indicating all nominations submitted by the Nominating Committee and approved by the Board of Directors. The ballot shall be mailed to the general membership at least fifteen (15) days prior to the annual general membership meeting. It shall be distributed to each member eligible to vote according to a list of same prepared by the Membership Chairman. Ballots shall be cast, results of which shall be determined by a count of the Vice President and a member of the Nominating Committee.
Section 8: Additional nominations may be accepted from the floor by members in good standing with prior approval of the nominee. The Association does not recognize absentee ballots or proxy votes.
Section 9: Vacancies in the Board of Directors or the Officers of the Association, other than that of the Presidency, shall be selected by the Nominating Committee and approved by the Board of Directors.
Section 10: Any director who, during the fiscal year of the Association, has three (3) or more absences from Board meeting is subject to removal from the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE III – MEETINGS
Section 1: The Association shall hold annually a general membership meeting and an awards banquet. The time and place shall be designated by the Board of Directors. The Secretary shall notify all members no less than fifteen (15) days prior to the appointed date(s).
Section 2: Special meetings of the general membership may be called by the President of the Association when requested by a majority of the Board Of Directors, by a majority vote at any meeting of the general membership or by a written petition signed by fifteen (15) members of the Association. Notice of special meetings must be given by mail no less than fifteen (15) days prior to the meeting along with notice of the business to be considered at said meeting.
Section 3: The Board of Directors shall meet monthly at a time and place to be designated by the Board of Directors, notice of each meeting to be provided by the Secretary.
Section 4: Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be called at the discretion of the President or upon the request of no less than three (3) Directors with written notice of said special meeting given prior to that meeting.
ARTICLE IV – DUTIES OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
Section 1: It shall be the duty of the Board of Directors to administer the Constitution of the Association and these By-Laws. The Board of Directors shall also have the responsibility of enforcing the rules of USA Equestrian as they apply to the government of the Association unless specifically stated other wise in the Constitution and these By-Laws. The Board of Directors shall review the Show Packet and make recommendations for the coming year. The Board of Directors may adopt, at its discretion, such rules and regulations as are necessary to ensure the best interests of the Association and its individual members. Show Packet rules as approved and adopted by the Board of Directors, as amended from time to time, shall become part of these By-Laws for the coming year and shall become the standard for all MHJA sponsored or approved shows, or MHJA divisions of AHSA approved shows. Changes to the Show Packet shall be distributed to the membership at least two weeks prior to the beginning of the new show year.
Section 2: The Officers of the Board of Directors and their duties are as follows:
The President shall be the chief executive officer of the Association and shall preside at all meetings. He shall be the official representative of the Association. He shall sign all contracts and obligations of the Association. He shall supervise the affairs and activities of the Association. At the onset of each year, he shall appoint, subject to the approval of the Board of Directors, all standing committees as set forth in the By-Laws, serving as an ex-officio member of each committee. He shall throughout the year, appoint, subject to the approval of the Board of Directors, all committee chairman and members deemed proper and necessary to fulfill the object and purpose of the Association and shall bring to the attention of the Board of Directors and Director or committee member who should fail to perform his duties. He shall then take any corrective action deemed necessary by the Board of Directors. The President shall perform such duties as may be assigned to him by the Board of Directors.
The Vice President shall preside at all meetings of the membership and the Board of Directors in the absence of the President. When the President is unavailable, the Vice President shall serve as the official representative of the Association. In case of a vacancy in the office of President, The Vice President shall fill the unexpired term. The Vice President also shall perform such duties as may be required by the President or the Board of Directors.
The Secretary shall keep and maintain accurate records of all meetings of the Association, keep an accurate roster of members and shall conduct the correspondence of the Association, maintaining copies for records. He shall provide minutes of each preceding meeting of the Board of Directors and general membership. He shall provide notice of meetings and such ballots as provided for in these By-Laws. The Secretary also shall perform such duties as may be required by the President or the Board of Directors.
The Treasurer shall collect all moneys due the Association and shall have care and custody of and be responsible for the funds of the Association. He shall deposit funds of the Association in such bank as the Board of Directors shall designate. He shall pay all bills upon receipt of an itemized statement, keeping an accurate record. He shall make a full report in writing of the financial condition of the Association at the annual meeting and at each regular meeting of the Board of Directors, and at such other times deemed necessary by the Board of Directors. He shall prepare and maintain an accurate list of each member whose dues are current and are, therefore, eligible to vote and hold offices as described in these By-Laws. He shall ascertain the need for and file all financial reports required by state and federal statutes. He shall collect, on a regular basis, the mail of the Association from the Association’s post office box and shall deliver any applicable mail to the other officers of the Association. He shall be eligible for performance and surety bonding provided by the Association. The Treasurer also shall perform such duties as may be required by the President of the Board of Directors.
The Show Manager shall serve as Chairman of the Show Committee. He shall, subject to approval of the Board of Directors, organize and execute all aspects necessary for the production of an MHJA sponsored horse show which shall include, but not be limited to, selection of a location, judge, class list, course designer, jump crew, and shall make or cause to be made, any other arrangements necessary for said shows. The Show Manager also shall perform such duties as may be required by the President of the Board of Directors.
The Show Secretary shall serve as a member of the Show Committee. He shall process entries, prepare class sheets and judge’s cards, select awards, and tabulate points for each MHJA sponsored horse show. He shall maintain records of each MHJA sponsored or approved show in the event of future disputes, protests, etc.
The Membership Chairman shall promote and maintain ongoing membership in the Association. He shall keep and accurate and current record of all members, including address, phone number, date of application and names of family members entitled to vote at general membership meetings. The Membership Chairman shall, by November 1 of each year, send renewal notices to all members and upon receiving application, send membership packets to every member of the Association. A current copy of the Constitution and these By-Laws shall be distributed to each member after the annual meeting. The Membership Chairman shall keep the Points Chairman and the Show Chairman appraised of new members, their addresses and the date on which their membership was received. The Membership Chairman also shall perform such duties as may be required by the President of the Board of Directors.
The Point Chairman shall maintain a year-to-date point tabulation for each member, updating same within a reasonable time after each MHJA approved or sponsored show. An accounting of points shall be distributed to the membership at regular intervals throughout the year.
Section 3: Standing Committees of the Association shall be appointed by the President with approval of the Board of Directors at the first regular meeting of the Board of Directors after the annual election of officers. The standing committees and their duties are as follows:
The Show Committee shall consist of eight (8) members including the Show Manager and the Show Secretary with the Show Manager serving as Chairman. The duties of the Show Committee shall be to assist the Show Chairman in his activities to guarantee the successful production of all MHJA sponsored horse shows. The Show Committee shall meet as is deemed necessary by the chairman.
The Board of Directors shall serve as a Hearing Committee for any unresolved protests at MHJA approved shows or for actions which the Board of Directors or any member of the Association feels is prejudicial to the best interests of the Association. The Board of Directors may conduct such hearings or investigations as it deems necessary and shall have the authority to fine, censure, suspend, or expel any member whose conduct shall be found to be prejudicial to the best interests of the Association or in violation of its rules as set forth in the Constitution and these By-Laws, including those found in the Show Packet.
The Nominating Committee shall be appointed by the President as described in the Constitution and shall slate directors, officers and replacement of such as required throughout the year. The Chairman shall keep a list of perspective board members as suggested by the membership.
There may be other standing committees as deemed necessary by the President or upon recommendation of the Board of Directors. Committees shall consist of no less than three (3) members.
ARTICLE V – AMENDMENTS
Section 1: Show Packet rules as approved and adopted by the Board of Directors shall become a part of these By-Laws. Said rules will stand approved for the duration of the year and shall become the standard for all MHJA sponsored or approved shows or MHJA divisions of USA Equestrian approved shows.
Section 2: These By-Laws may be amended by a majority vote of the general membership present at any regular or special meeting provided that written notice of such amendment is given at the previous meeting or by mail to each member at his last known address no less than fifteen (15) days prior to the ensuing membership meeting.
Section 3: Robert’s Rules of Order, Revised, shall govern in all matters not covered by this Constitution.
What is Hunter Jumper?
The Hunter Jumper equestrian sport consists of three main events:
Hunter:
In the show ring, hunters are judged on the beauty of their jump, the grace with which the horse moves across the ground, and how the animal reacts while being ridden. The pace in the hunter ring is slower than in the jumper ring and a main emphasis is on how suitable the horse is for the rider. A horse may not win if it “goes wild” with a child rider on its back.
Equitation:
Judged completely on the rider’s performance while in the show ring. Main points are position, actions and ability to cope with unexpected movement of the horse.
Jumper:
Unlike a hunter or equitation class, a jumper class relies on the speed, endurance, and abilities of both the rider and horse. Jumper competition consists of two parts. In the first half, the horse and rider combination must complete the course without “refusing” jumps or knocking down any rails on the jumps. In the second half, the pair jumps through a shorter, more complex course while going as fast as possible. The first half of the jumper class must be completed successfully in order to advance to the second half. Jumper competitors dress formally in hunt coats or “pinks” and white britches. In informal competition they may wear casual polo shirts. Their horses, reflecting an adventuresome spirit, may sport metallic braid on their brow band or colorful polo wraps to protect their legs.
MHJA Class Specifications
All Hunter Jumper Courses must comply with Rule XXIV, Chapter III and Rule XXVII, Chapter V of the USAE Rule Book
HUNTER DIVISION
SHORT STIRRUP HUNTER - Open to horses and ponies ridden by riders twelve (12) years and under and who have not jumped 2′3″ at a horse show recognized by the USAE. At a show where a rider competes in the Short Stirrup Division, he/she may cross enter only into the Novice Rider Section and any schooling or warm-up class where the fence heights do not exceed 2′3″. Fences 18″ to 2′. Short stirrup riders may enter their age group equitation.
SMALL PONY HUNTER - Open to ponies 12.2 hands and under, ridden by a junior rider who is not older than 12 years. Fences 2′3″.
MEDIUM PONY HUNTER - Open to ponies over 12.2 hands and not exceeding 13.2 hands, ridden by a junior rider who is not older than 14 years. Fences 2′6″.
LARGE PONY HUNTER - Open to ponies 13.2 hands to 14.2 hands, ridden by a junior rider. Age limitations for riders shall comply with current USAE rules. Fences 3”.
CHILDREN’S HUNTER PONY – Open to ponies 14.2 hands and under, ridden by a junior rider. Pony/rider combination may not compete in any USAE rated class at the same show. Fences 2’3” for small and medium ponies, 2’6” for large ponies. (See Zone IV Specifications).
MODIFIED CHILDREN/ADULT HUNTER - Open to any junior or amateur rider on a horse or pony. Fences 2′6″ - 2′9″. A rider may not compete in any class where the fences exceed 3’ at a horse show where he is competing in Modified Child/Adult Hunter.
PRE-GREEN HUNTER - Open to horses and ponies in their first or second year of showing who have never shown over fences 3′6″ or higher. Horses in their first year of Pre-Green will jump 3′; horses in their second year of Pre-Green will jump 3′3″.
CHILDREN’S HUNTER - Open to horses and ponies ridden by a junior rider. Riders and horses are eligible for any equitation. The horse/rider combination is not eligible for USAE rated classes other than under saddle classes. (See Zone IV Specifications). Fences 3′.
ADULT AMATEUR HUNTER - Open to horses and ponies ridden by an amateur rider. Riders and horses are eligible for any equitation classes. The horse/rider combination is not eligible for any other USAE rated classes (See Zone IV Specifications). Fences 3′.
AMATEUR OWNER HUNTER - Open to horses and ponies ridden by an amateur owner or an amateur member of the owner’s family who is no longer eligible to compete as a junior exhibitor. Leased horses are not eligible and multiple ownership is not permitted unless all owners are members of the same family. An amateur who rides for a person outside of his family may not ride in a class restricted to amateur owners in the same show. Amateur owners may, however, ride for other exhibitors in the under saddle classes of the green and regular sections, and for other amateur owners who have more than one entry in under saddle classes. Fences 3′6″.
JUNIOR HUNTER - Open to horses ridden by a junior rider. Fences 3′6″.
GREEN HUNTER - Open to horses in their first or second year of showing over fences 3′6″ or higher. Fences 3′6″ for first year horses, 3′9″ for second year horses.
JUMPER DIVISION
HOPEFUL JUMPER – Open to any horse or pony who does not jump higher than 3’6” at this horse show. Fences 2’6”.
LOW SCHOOLING JUMPER - Open to any horse or pony who does not jump higher than 3′6″ at this horse show. Riders are not restricted in cross-entering. Level I.
CHILDREN’S/ADULT JUMPER - Open to horses and ponies. Horse/rider combination may not enter any other USAE rated division, excluding Equitation. (See Zone IV Specifications).
Level II–III.
HIGH SCHOOLING JUMPER - Open to any horse or pony and rider. Level II-III.
MODIFIED JUMPER - Open to any horse or pony and rider. To be conducted and scored under USAE Tables and class conditions pertaining to Preliminary Jumper. Level IV-V.
JUNIOR/AMATEUR OWNER JUMPER - Open to horses ridden by a junior or amateur owner rider or an amateur member of the owner’s family. Leased horses are not eligible and multiple ownership is not permitted unless all owners are members of the same family. Level VI-VII.
EQUITATION DIVISION
SHORT STIRRUP EQUITATION - Open to riders twelve (12) years of age and under. At a show where a rider has ridden in the Short Stirrup Division, he/she may cross enter only in the Novice Rider Section, equitation classes, and any schooling or warm-up class where the fence height does not exceed 2′.
SS EQ ON THE FLAT
SS EQ OVER FENCES - Fences 18″ - 2′.
EQUITATION 11 AND UNDER ON THE FLAT - Tests 1-8.
EQUITATION 11 AND UNDER OVER FENCES - Tests 1-8, Fences 2′6″.
EQUITATION 12-14 ON THE FLAT - Tests 1-13.
EQUITATION 12-14 OVER FENCES - Tests 1-13, Fences 3′.
EQUITATION 15-17 ON THE FLAT - Tests 1-19.
EQUITATION 15-17 OVER FENCES - Tests 1-19, Fences 3′3″.
ADULT AMATEUR EQUITATION ON THE FLAT - Tests 1-19.
ADULT AMATEUR EQUITATION OVER FENCES - Tests 1-19, Fences 3′.
ANNUAL RECOGNITION
BEGINNER RIDER may be offered as a section at Barn Shows. Fences will be x-rails not to exceed 18″ in height. Participants in Beginner Rider will receive a special participation ribbon at the Annual Banquet.
NOVICE RIDER - Open to riders who have not won three (3) blue ribbons over fences and have not jumped over 2′3″ at a horse show recognized by the USAE. Ribbons in Short Stirrup will be counted. Riders achieving their third blue ribbon during the show year may complete the year in that division. Riders leaving the Novice Rider Division will be recognized at the annual banquet. Points do not count toward high point rider awards. Fences 2′.
LIMIT RIDER - Open to riders who have not won six (6) blue ribbons over fences at a recognized USAE show. Ribbons won in Short Stirrup will not count; ribbons won in equitation classes will count. Riders achieving their sixth blue ribbon during the show year may complete the year in this division. Riders leaving the Limit Rider Division will be recognized with a special award at the annual banquet. Points do not count toward high point rider awards. Fences 2’6” – 2’9”.
LIMIT HUNTER - Open to horses and ponies that have not won six (6) blue ribbons over fences at a recognized USAE horse show. Horses achieving their sixth blue ribbon during the show year may continue to complete the year in this division. Horses leaving the Limit Hunter Division will be recognized with a special award at the annual banquet. Points do not count toward high point rider awards. Fences 2′6″ - 2′9″.