2004 USAE ZONE IV SPECIFICATIONS
PRE-GREEN HUNTER – Open to a
horse that has not shown over 3’3”. To be judged on performance,
soundness, way of going and suitability as a Hunter. Horses may be
jogged for soundness at management’s discretion. Pre-Green Hunter
may be offered in two height sections (3’ and 3’3”).
If only one height is offered, it must be 3’. Height sections
may be combined in one division with both heights offered. A horse
may only exhibit in one height section at a given show. A Pre-Green
Hunter is eligible for two competition years at 3’ and two competition
years at 3’3”. Eligibility for Pre-Green division commences
when the horse first competes at 3’ or higher at any USAE competition.
Zone awards will be presented annually.
CHILDREN’S HUNTER - Open to horses ridden by
a Junior Exhibitor. To be judged on performance, soundness, manners,
way of going, size of rider to mount, and suitability as a Children’s
Hunter. Horses may be jogged for soundness at management’s discretion.
The combination horse/rider is not eligible for any other USAE rated
classes at the same show. The horse or rider (separately) may compete
in any other class. If showing in classes 3’6” or higher
(except Equitation, Pony Jumper and Children’s Jumper), a rider
may show only one horse in the Children’s Hunter division in
addition to those owned or USAE leased by the rider. The Children’s
Hunter division may be offered in age group sections (14 & Under
and 15 - 17) and in two height sections (3’ and 3’3”).
If only one height is offered, it must be 3’. Zone award will
be presented annually as one section.
ADULT AMATEUR HUNTER – Open to horses and ponies
ridden by Amateurs who are no longer eligible to compete as junior
exhibitors. To be judged on performance, soundness, manners, way of
going, size of rider to mount, and suitability as an Adult Amateur
Hunter. Horses may be jogged for soundness at management’s discretion.
Riders and horses may enter any equitation classes. The horse/rider
combination is not eligible for any other USAE rated classes. However,
the horse or the rider (separately) may compete in other USAE rated
classes. A rider may show only one additional horse in addition to
those horses owned or USAE leased by the rider. The Adult Amateur
division may be offered in age group sections (18 – 35 and 36+,
or 18 – 35, 36 – 45, 46+) and in two height sections (3’
and 3’3”). If only one height is offered, it must be 3’.
Zone award will be presented annually as one section.