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Zone Committee Resource Guide Sunday, December 11, 2016 Palm Springs, CA

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Erin Keating Manging Director of Regional Member Services Direct Line: (859) 225-6717 [email protected]

April Hammond Sport Program Assistant Direct Line: (859)225-6702 [email protected]

Kevin Price Executive Director Direct Line: (859) 225-6701 [email protected]

Mary Babick President Cell: (732) 239-1235 [email protected]

USHJA Zone Staff Contact Information

Zones defined per USHJA Bylaws: The Zone Committees are education based geographic committees which facilitate communication between members and leadership through the Zone Councils, create Zone programs and educational opportunities for the benefit of their constituents. The Zone Councils shall make suggestions and provide member feedback to the applicable Working Groups regarding rules, conduct and programs with-in the disciplines.

Zone 1: Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island. Zone 2: New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Zone 3: Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, District of Columbia and North Carolina. Zone 4: Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Florida, South Carolina and Tennessee. Zone 5: Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Michigan. Zone 6: Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota and Nebraska. Zone 7: Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas and Louisiana. Zone 8: Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona. Zone 9: Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Wyoming. Zone 10: California and Nevada. Zone 11: Hawaii. Zone 12: Alaska.

Zone Map Committee Contact Information Tab 1 Zones 1-12 Committee Rosters Page 3 Zone Programs Tab 2

Zone Programs Highlights Page 14 Zone Event Dates Page 17 Zone Communications Summary Page 19 Zone Specifications Tab 3 Zones 1-12 Specifications Page 26 Zone Horse of the Year Championship Specifications Page 104 Zone Stirrup Cup Championship Specifications Page 109 Children’s/Adult Amateur Regional Hunter Championships Tab 4 Championship Specifications Page 114 Regional Map Page 124 Zone Jumper Team Championships Tab 5

Championship Specifications Page 125 USEF Jumper Championships Tab 6 NAJYRC Specifications Page 133 National Junior Jumper Championships (Prix des States) Page 149 Pony Jumpers Specifications Page 152 Committee Handbook Tab 7

USHJA Committee Handbook HB Page 1 USHJA Conflict of Interest Policy HB Page 9

USHJA Zone Committees Policies and Procedures HB Page 16 USHJA Bylaws (as pertaining to Zones) HB Page 21 Zone Forms Tab 8

Zone Funding Request Form Page 179 Zone Check Request Form Page 180 Zone Donation Form Page 182

USHJA ZONE RESOURCE GUIDE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

John Manning Chair Shelburne Falls, MA (413) [email protected]

Fran Dotoli Vice Chair Chepachet, RI (203) [email protected]

John Bahret Treasurer Middletown, RI (508) [email protected]

Meg Black Deer Isle, ME (207) [email protected]

Amy Eidson Wakefield, RI (401) [email protected]

Lisa Foster Dover, MA (508) [email protected]

Naomi Gauruder Milford, CT (203) [email protected]

Sally Hinkle Russell Gales Ferry, CT (860) [email protected]

Melinda Hinsdale Williston, VT [email protected]

Charles Jacobs Boston, MA (650) [email protected]

CJ Law Belchertown, MA (413) [email protected]

Jay Mullen Hopkinton, MA (617) [email protected]

Carla Sharp Easton, CT (203) [email protected]

Kristi Smith Madison, CT (978) [email protected]

David Wilbur Granby, CT (610) [email protected]

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Mark Leone Chair Franklin Lakes, NJ (201) 819-1997 [email protected]

Troy Hendricks Vice-Chair Glenmoore, PA (561) 319-6756 [email protected]

Wendy Chapot Nunn Treasurer Madison, NJ (908) 507-2227 [email protected] James Benedetto Northport, NY (631) 754-9800 [email protected] Katie Benson Whitehouse Station, NJ (908) 534-8833 [email protected] Michael Dowling Far Hills, NJ (914) 850-0508 [email protected] Mary Drueding Canton, NY (603) 491-7408 [email protected] Robin Fairclough Newton, NJ (973) 222-8523 [email protected]

Judy Garofalo Torres Dover Plains, NY (914) 447-9734 [email protected] Karin Immerman Southampton, NY (631) 664-1327 [email protected] Kerry Kocher Centre Hall, PA (814) 404-4123 [email protected] Claudine Liberatore Jackson, NJ (917) 371-4551 [email protected] Tobey McWilliams Oley, PA (484) 824-1014 [email protected] Andrew Philbrick Princeton, NJ (908) 768-9400 [email protected]

Cynthia Williams Somers, NY (914)330-1443 [email protected]

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Oliver Kennedy Chair Brookeville, MD (443) 878-8143 [email protected] Streett Moore Vice Chair Owings Mills, MD (410) 446-2906 [email protected] Diane Tate Treasurer Pinehurst, NC (910) 315-6333 [email protected] Andrew Ellis Warrenton, VA (919) 637-2958 [email protected] Rachel Howell Arlington, VA [email protected] Brooke Kemper Culpeper, VA (540) 820-4170 [email protected] Alan Lohman Poolesville, MD (410) 596-2051 [email protected]

Tracy Magness Baltimore, MD (301) 653-5717 [email protected] Alden Moylan Middleburg, VA [email protected] Deloise Noble-Strong Ruxton, MD [email protected] Gordon Reistrup Lexington, VA [email protected] Mike Rosser Southern Pines, NC (910) 690-1529 [email protected] Sandra Ruiz Culpeper, VA (540) 219-9943 [email protected] Catherine Schlaeppi High Point, NC [email protected] Cricket Stone Gladys, VA (434) 770-2941 [email protected]

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Page Tredennick Chair Wellington, FL (303) 808-8413 [email protected] Janet McCarroll Vice Chair Gulfport, MS (228) 669-2687 [email protected] Carolyne Tanner Treasurer Winter Park, FL (407) 679-5195 [email protected] Susan Ashe Wellington, FL (561) 379-5407 [email protected] Richard Cram Aiken, SC (803) 507-3535 [email protected] Eleanor Ellis Brooklet, GA (912) 481-1511 [email protected] Jack Flowers Milton, GA (850) 445-5246 [email protected]

Kim Land Atlanta, GA (770) 789-3767 [email protected] DiAnn Langer Johnston, SC (818) 378-6972 [email protected] Jill Mills Ball Ground, GA (404) 731-3643 [email protected] Charles Moorcroft Wellington, FL (561) 568-6276 [email protected] David Pellegrini Eads, TN [email protected] Wendy Peralta Geneva, FL (407) 399-1180 [email protected] Christina Schlusemeyer Wellington, FL (352) 804-6660 [email protected] Allison Sweetnam Wellington, FL [email protected]

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Patrick Boyle Chair Hampshire, IL (847) 274-6834 [email protected] Diane Carney Vice Chair Algonquin, IL (847) 922-6167 [email protected] Patricia Haines Treasurer Temperance, MI (419) 351-9687 [email protected] Sara Ballinger Marion, OH (419) 348-3771 [email protected] Derek Braun Lexington, KY (352) 274-1950 [email protected] Otis Brown Georgetown, KY (859) 361-4440 [email protected] Scott Dehelian Columbus, OH (614) 371-0454 [email protected]

Joleen Dewitt Elburn, IL (630) 638-5206 [email protected] Lisa Goldman Hawthorn Woods, IL (847) 902-0322 [email protected] Roxane Lawrence Cleveland Heights, OH (440) 463-4452 [email protected] Heather Pinnick Hamilton, OH (513) 255-4863 [email protected] Richard Rinehart Westfield, IN (317) 294-8005 [email protected] Patricia Rogers Mason, OH (513) 703-4648 [email protected] Elaine Schott Versailles, KY (859) 489-0481 [email protected] George Thornbury Goshen, OH (513) 702-6821 [email protected]

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Mark Aplin Chair Sun Prairie, WI (715) 307-0259 [email protected] Dan Urban Vice Chair Elkhorn, NE (402) 504-3283 [email protected] Lindsay Vail Treasurer White Bear Lake, MN (708) 856-1645 [email protected] Amy Aplin Sun Prairie, WI (715) 307-0259 [email protected] Elizabeth Conyers Blue Grass, IA (903) 245-5353 [email protected] Rae Doerring Des Moines, IA (515) 988-7938 [email protected]

Tim Hott Cumming, IA (352) 895-1701 [email protected] Betsy Kieffer Maple Grove, MN (763) 494-8458 [email protected] Kyle Muckler Clive, IA [email protected] Stacey Oppermann Cedarburg, WI (262) 618-4581 [email protected] Lisa Picker Glenwood, IA [email protected] Danielle Urban Elkhorn, NE (402) 312-9950 [email protected] Patrice Urban Elkhorn, NE (402) 689-0669 [email protected]

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Nancy Jones Chair Little Rock, AR (501) 352-2819 [email protected] Carl Hansen Vice Chair Simonton, TX (281) 610-2208 [email protected] Joey Brumbaugh Treasurer Tulsa, OK (918) 261-2542 [email protected] Janis Collette Foristell, MO (636) 357-1101 [email protected] Laura Connaway Little Rock, AR (501) 920-1084 [email protected] Kelly Cyphert Lewisville, TX (940) 367-3381 [email protected] Matt Cyphert Northlake, TX (940) 367-1854 [email protected]

Genie Harper Folsom, LA (985) 630-5489 [email protected] John McQueen Calhoun, LA (318) 348-8233 [email protected] Kalea Maxwell Bixby, OK (918) 605-6344 [email protected] Sarah Mechlin Duhon Wright City, MO (314) 236-1880 [email protected] Frank Owens Windcrest, TX [email protected] Brody Robertson Pacific, MO (314) 283-8515 [email protected] Jennifer Stout Oklahoma City, OK (405) 641-4035 [email protected] Bill Whisenant Lawton, OK (580) 695-5986 [email protected]

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Tracye Ferguson Chair Golden, CO (303) 271-1146 [email protected] Laurie Grayson Vice Chair Boulder, CO (303) 579-3837 [email protected] Jenny Paisley Treasurer Corrales, NM (303) 748-8477 [email protected] JJ Atkinson Lyons, CO [email protected] Betty Beran Scottsdale, AZ (602) 524-7627 [email protected] Nancy Britt Oro Valley, AZ (970) 462-8860 [email protected] Chris Collman

Betsy Checchia Tucson, AZ (520) 508-5940 [email protected] Cindy Cruciotti Elizabeth, CO [email protected] Michael Dennehy Parker, CO (303) 638-6805 [email protected] Lisa Hooper Albuquerque, NM (505) 344-6914 [email protected] Beth Nielsen Longmont, CO (408) 612-7359 [email protected] Danine Summers Scottsdale, AZ (602) 626-4921 [email protected] Allison Wicks-Swift Draper, UT (801) 573-7433 [email protected]

Cave Creek, AZ (602) 418-5183 [email protected]

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Clare Warren Chair Woodinville, WA (206) 669-1287 [email protected] Max Von Zimmerman Vice Chair Selah, WA (509) 833-5411 [email protected] Megan Jordan Treasurer Oregon City, OR (503) 539-2283 [email protected] Catherine Cruger Bend, OR (541) 848-8519 [email protected] Nancy Free Buckley, WA [email protected] Jessie Lang Jackson, WY (307) 413-4045 [email protected]

Martha Price Dubois, WY (802) 989-9067 [email protected] Gayl Russell Wise River, MT [email protected] Corene Smith Woodinville, WA (206) 200-7101 [email protected] Kelly Smith Portland, OR (503) 913-0887 [email protected] Nora Thomas Bellevue, WA (561) 308-0305 [email protected] Mary Von Zimmermann Renton, WA (509) 731-1657 [email protected] Katherine Wade-Easley Woodinville, WA (425) 205-3775 [email protected]

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Kathy Hobstetter Chair Costa Mesa, CA (714) 797-1404 [email protected] Ned Glynn Vice Chair Petaluma, CA (707) 249-1637 [email protected] Denise Finch Treasurer Las Vegas, NV (702) 496-2742 [email protected] Kay Altheuser Calabasas, CA (805) 857-5456 [email protected] Vanessa Bartsch Portola Vally, CA [email protected] Michael Roy Curtis Burbank, CA (818) 669-1652 [email protected] Katie Gardner Moorpark, CA (805) 405-5704 [email protected]

Jen Lampton Oakland, CA (510) 747-8230 [email protected] Kelly Maddox Danville, CA (925) 575-4818 [email protected] Jenni McAllister Sun Valley, CA (919) 602-9788 [email protected] Kelly McKnight Pescadero, CA (347) 762-3353 [email protected] Hunter Messineo Yucca Valley, CA (504) 232-6633 [email protected] Lynn Mullins Reno, NV (775) 745-2753 [email protected] James Waldman Vista, CA (760) 414-1206 [email protected] Stephanie Wheeler Carlsbad, CA (949) 443-1841 [email protected]

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Brendan Ethington Honolulu, HI (808) 226-3900 [email protected]

Jane Juselis Kaneohe, HI (808) 295-0050 [email protected] Lucy Lower Honolulu, HI Treasurer (808) 428-4478 [email protected] Nancy Townsend Atlanta, GA (808) 280-2300 [email protected] Sally White Kaneohe, HI (808) 351-9291 [email protected]

Rebecca Carrington Wasilla, AK (907) 338-8243 [email protected] Jill Cornforth Fairbanks, AK (907) 301-1268 [email protected] Barbara Dey Anchorage, AK (907) 240-4592 [email protected] Dana Eaton Anchorage, AK (907) 346-3745 [email protected] Kerri Geppert Chugiak, AK (907) 301-3393 [email protected] Katherine Haghighi Anchorage, AK (907) 317-8157 [email protected] Lindsay Henry Palmer, AK (907) 746-4434 [email protected]

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ZONE 1 Advanced Jumper Education Grants College Scholarship EAP Grant Zone 1 HOTY Championship - Eastern States Expo - West Springfield, MA ZONE 2 College Scholarships EAP Grant George Morris Clinic Grants HQC Finals Grant IHSA Grant Jim Rice Memorial Award Licensed Officials Grants Zone 2 HOTY Jumper Championship - Devon Fall Classic - Devon, PA Zone 2 HOTY Hunter Championship- Harrisburg Horse Show – Harrisburg, PA Zone 2 Stirrup Cup Championship - Harrisburg Horse Show - Harrisburg, PA ZONE 3 CH AA Jumper Championship Team Sponsorship Clinic Host Grants College Scholarship EAP Grants TCP Grant Zone 3 HOTY Championship - Marlborough, MD Zone 3 Stirrup Cup Championship - Owings Mill, MD LM ‘Sandy’ Gerald Equitation Challenge - Winston National - Culpepper, VA ZONE 4 Clinic Host Grant EAP Grants General Education Grants Hunter Breeding Zone 4 Handy Hunter Classics Zone 4 HOTY Championship North- Atlanta Fall Classic II – Conyers, GA Zone 4 HOTY Championship South- CHJA November – Tampa, FL Zone 4 Stirrup Cup Championship – SFHJA May – Wellington, FL Zone 4 Clinic with Randy Roy. Free to participate for Zone 4 Members

2016 ZONE PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

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ZONE 5 College Scholarship EAP Grants Zone 5 Horsemen of the Year Award Zone 5 HOTY Championship - Showplace Fall Classic - Wayne, IL Zone 5 Horsemanship Class - The Kentucky National - Lexington, KY ZONE 6 College Scholarship General Education Grant IHSA Grants Zone 6 Handy Hunter Challenges Zone 6 HOTY Championship – Mid States Fall – Mason City, IA Zone 6 Stirrup Cup Championship- End of Summer at Quail Run – Elkhorn, NE Zandra Powers Horsemanship Class – Otter Creek Classic – Wheeler, WI ZONE 7 Clinic Grants EAP Grants TCP Grant Zone 7 Handy Hunter Challenge Zone 7 HOTY Championship North - Lake St. Louis Hunter Jumper Show - Lake St. Louis, MO Zone 7 Equitation Championship - Lake St. Louis Indoor Preview - Lake St. Louis, MO Zone 7 HOTY Championship South & Hunter Breeding Southwest Autumn Classic - Katy, TX ZONE 8 Zone 8 Clinics Zone 8 HOTY Championship - Arizona Season Finale -Scottsdale, AZ Zone 8, 9, 10 Regional Hunter Seat Medal Finals – San Juan Capistrano, CA ZONE 9 EAP Grants General Education Grant Licensed Officials Grant TCP Grant Zone 9 HOTY Hunter Championship - NW Autumn Classic - Monroe, WA Zone 9 HOTY Jumper Championship- NW Spectacular - Wilsonville, OR Zone 8, 9, 10 Regional Hunter Seat Medal Finals – San Juan Capistrano, CA ZONE 10 EAP Grants Licensed Official Grants TCP Grants Zone 10 Medal Challenge Zone 10 NAJYRC Selection Trials Zone 10 HOTY Hunter Championship - Menlo Charity - Atherton, CA

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Zone 10 HOTY Jumper Championship – North & Age Group Equitation- SHP Season Finale – Petaluma, CA Zone 10 HOTY Jumper Championship – South – International Jumping Festival – San Juan Capistrano, CA Zone 10 Stirrup Cup Finals - Gold Coast End of Summer - Burbank, CA Zone 10 HOTY – Age Group Equitation (South) – National Sunshine Series II – Thermal, CA Zone 10 HOTY Hunter Breeding (North) – Let’s Show Halloween – Rancho Murieta, CA Zone 10 HOTY Hunter Breeding (South) – Showpark All Seasons Summer Classic – Del Mar, CA Zone 8, 9, 10 Regional Hunter Seat Medal Finals – San Juan Capistrano, CA ZONE 12 EAP Grant General Education Grant TCP Grant Fall and Spring Forums Zone 12 Horsemanship Challenge Zone 12 HOTY Championship – Anchorage, AK Zone 12 Stirrup Cup – Anchorage, AK Zone 12 Team and Individual Championships

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Zone 1

HOTY Hunter – Eastern States Expo (Big E) September 13-17

Zone 2

HOTY Hunter – Zone 2 Hunter Championship October 22 HOTY Jumper- Devon Fall Classic September 13-17 Zone 3

HOTY Hunter and Jumper – WIHS Regional Horse Show October 20-22 Stirrup Cup – June One Day Horse Show June 24 L.M ‘Sandy’ Gerald Zone 3 Equitation Championship –Winston National August 19 Zone 4

HOTY North – Atlanta Fall Classic II November 14-18 HOTY South – Fox Lea Farm November November 16-19 Stirrup Cup – Southeast Medal Finals September 15-17 Zone 5 HOTY Hunter and Jumper- Showplace Fall Classic September 12-17 Zone 5 Horsemanship Class – Kentucky National Horse Show September 22 Zone 6 HOTY Hunter and Jumper – Two Rivers Summer Festival II August 9-13 Stirrup Cup – End of Summer at Quail Run August 30-Sept 3 Zone 6 Zandra Powers Horsemanship Class – Mid States Fall September 9-13 Zone 7 HOTY North – Lake St. Louis Hunter Jumper Show November 1-5 HOTY South – Great Southwest Autumn Classic November 8-12 Zone 7 Equitation Championship – Lake St. Louis Indoor Preview September 6-10

2017 Zone Stirrup Cup Championships

Zone Horse of the Year Championships Zone Equitation Classes

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Zone 8

HOTY Hunter and Jumper – Arizona Season Finale November 15-19 Stirrup Cup – NMHJA Fall Festival October 6-8 Zone 9 HOTY Hunter – Northwest Autumn Classic September 13-17 HOTY Jumper – Northwest Spectacular August 30-Sept 3 Zone 10 HOTY Hunter – Menlo Charity Horse Show August 8-13 HOTY Jumper North – Sonoma Horse Park Season Finale September 20-24 HOTY Jumper South – National Sunshine Series II November 8-12 Stirrup Cup – Gold Coast Labor Day August 31- Sept 3 Medal Challenge North – Lets Show Fall Festival October 5-8 Medal Challenge South – Gold Coast October October 19-22 Zone 12 HOTY – TBD Stirrup Cup – TBD Zone 12 Horsemanship Class - TBD

2017

Zone Stirrup Cup Championships Zone Horse of the Year Championships

Zone Equitation Classes

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Zone Communications Report 2016

COMMUNICATIONS OVERVIEW In 2016, the USHJA communications team set two key goals for communications in the USHJA zones: 1) Increase overall communications to members from a zone perspective about national and regional programs, and 2) Increase engagement with members at the zone level. The team built on the success of the Zone eNews communications from 2015 and continued to develop and deliver meaningful content through email communications from a zone perspective, while increasing its social media efforts on zone-specific Facebook pages. Zone eNews updates were sent every month in Zones 1-10, three months in Zone 11 and eight months in Zone 12. USHJA developed unique content for each of these eNews with some similarities where national content was tailored to that zone. All statistics for Zone eNews are at or above the industry average rates for a nonprofit organization, which according to Constant Contact, are an average open rate of 20.98 percent and average click-through rate of 8.7 percent. Facebook likes, reach and engagement continued to increase this year on the zone Facebook pages, and the communications team experimented with paying $5-$30 to boost select posts on the Facebook pages this year to drive more likes and engagement around key content which in turn increased page likes. Paid content varied by zone based on the program needs in those zones, and the communications teams plans to continue and expand this effort in 2017. The following provide communications statistics by zone through October 2016.

ZONE 1 eNews Updates On average, 392 people, or 23 percent of Zone 1 eNews subscribers opened their monthly email. The average click-through rate for the zone was 14 percent, with an average of 39 clicks on links in each eNews. Facebook Facebooks likes increased by 12.9 percent. In addition, the number of people reached by each post more than tripled when compared to last year, with an average of 49 people reached by each post.

This year, $45 was spent to boost seven Facebook posts. The boosted posts increased the reach and engagement of the posts on Facebook.

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Zone Communications Report 2016

ZONE 2 eNews Updates On average, 1260, or 23 percent of Zone 2 eNews subscribers opened their monthly email. The average click-through rate for the zone was 10 percent, with an average of 119 clicks on links in each eNews. Facebook Facebooks likes increased by 54.8 percent. In addition, the number of people reached by each post was 18 times higher when compared to last year, with an average of 56 people reached by each post.

This year, $47 was spent to boost five Facebook posts. The boosted posts increased the reach and engagement of the posts on Facebook.

ZONE 3 eNews Updates On average, 525, or 25 percent of Zone 3 eNews subscribers opened their monthly email. The average click-through rate for the zone was 12 percent, with an average of 63 clicks on links in each eNews. Facebook Facebooks likes increased by 18 percent. In addition, the number of people reached by each post doubled compared to last year, with an average of 50 people reached by each post.

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Zone Communications Report 2016 This year, $30 was spent to boost five Facebook posts. The boosted posts increased the reach and engagement of the posts on Facebook.

ZONE 4 eNews Updates On average, 1091, or 21 percent of Zone 4 eNews subscribers opened their monthly email. The average click-through rate for the zone was 8.8 percent, with an average of 96 clicks on links in each eNews. Facebook Facebooks likes increased by 16 percent. In addition, the number of people reached by each post is five times the reach compared last year, with an average of 17 people reached by each post.

This year, $24 was spent to boost five Facebook posts. The boosted posts increased the reach and engagement of the posts on Facebook.

ZONE 5 eNews Updates On average, 746, or 21 percent of Zone 5 eNews subscribers opened their monthly email. The average click-through rate for the zone was 9 percent, with an average of 69 clicks on links in each eNews. Facebook Facebooks likes increased by 19 percent. In addition, the number of people reached by each post is more than four times the reach of last year, with an average of 78 people reached by each post.

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Zone Communications Report 2016 This year, $75 was spent to boost eight Facebook posts. The boosted posts increased the reach and engagement of the posts on Facebook.

ZONE 6 eNews Updates On average, 196, or 22 percent of Zone 6 eNews subscribers opened their monthly email. The average click-through rate for the zone was 16 percent, with an average of 30 clicks on links in each eNews. Facebook Facebooks likes increased by 27 percent. In addition, the number of people reached by each post is 11 times the reach of last year, with an average of 22 people reached by each post.



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Zone Communications Report 2016 This year, $45 was spent to boost seven Facebook posts. The boosted posts increased the reach and engagement of the posts on Facebook.



ZONE 9 eNews Updates On average, 325, or 24 percent of Zone 9 eNews subscribers opened their monthly email. The average click-through rate for the zone was 12 percent, with an average of 38 clicks on links in each eNews. Facebook Facebooks likes increased by 11 percent. In addition, the number of people reached by each post increased this year, with an average of 57 people reached by each post.

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Zone Communications Report 2016 This year, $43 was spent to boost eight Facebook posts. The boosted posts increased the reach and engagement of the posts on Facebook.


This year, $85 was spent to boost 10 Facebook posts. The boosted posts increased the reach and engagement of the posts on Facebook.

ZONE 11 eNews Updates On average, 12, or 31 percent of Zone 11 eNews subscribers opened their monthly email. The average click-through rate for the zone was 15 percent, with an average of 2 clicks on links in each eNews. Zone 11 does not have a Facebook page currently.

ZONE 12 eNews Updates On average, 17, or 21 percent of Zone 10 eNews subscribers opened their monthly email. The average click-through rate for the zone was 21 percent, with an average of 4 clicks on links in each eNews.

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Zone Communications Report 2016 Facebook Facebooks likes increased by 12 percent. In addition, the number of people reached by each post more than tripled the reach of last year, with an average of 7 people reached by each post.

This year, $10 was spent to boost two Facebook posts. The boosted posts increased the reach and engagement of the posts on Facebook.

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2017 ZONE 1 HUNTER, JUMPER AND EQUITATION SPECIFICATIONS (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT) In accordance with GR1111.4: Canada and NY are contiguous states. For contiguous state points New York includes New Jersey. Contiguous points earned in USEF/Equine Canada licensed competitions will only receive national points in USEF rated divisions. JUDGING FOR ALL HUNTER SECTIONS:

• To be judged on performance and soundness, suitability to count. • Horses and Ponies are not required to jog for soundness.

ELIGIBILITY FOR ADULT AMATEURS: HUNTER, JUMPER AND EQUITATION:

• To be ridden by exhibitors who have reached their 18th birthday as of December 1 of the current competition year and who hold a current USEF Amateur certification. Open to horses and ponies.

ELIGIBILITY FOR CHILDREN’S SECTIONS: HUNTER, JUMPER AND EQUITATION:

• To be ridden by exhibitors who have not reached their 18th birthday as of December 1 of the current competition year.

ADULT AMATEUR HUNTER Sections offered and requirements:

• Adult Amateurs – may be split into three (3) sections

Cross Entry:

Riders:

Riders may cross enter between the Adult Amateur Hunter and the Amateur Owner section if the rider owns the horse he or she is showing in the Adult Amateur section.

Horses:

Horses may not cross enter between the Adult Amateur and Amateur Owner Hunter sections at the same show.

Horse and Rider Combination:

Horse-and-rider combination is not eligible for any other USEF rated classes in which fence height exceeds 3’0” (exception: Equitation 3’3”, USHJA National Hunter Derby).

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Fence height:

• 3’0” with spreads not to exceed the fence height. • Courses will not be adjusted for ponies. • Combinations will be permitted.

Combining/Dividing Sections:

May be split into three sections:

• Adult Amateurs 18– 35 • Adult Amateurs 36– 49 • Adult Amateurs 50 & over

Adult Amateur Hunter sections may be combined if there are fewer than six (6) entries in a section. If there are six (6) or more entries in each divided section, the divided sections must be held separately. Adult Amateur Hunter and Children’s Hunter may be combined if there are fewer than three (3) entries in either section.

Awards:

Zone Horse of the Year Awards will be presented annually to the following sections:

• Adult Amateur Hunter 18- 35 • Adult Amateur 36- 49 • Adult Amateur 50 & over

ADULT AMATEUR JUMPER Sections offered and requirements:

• Low Adult Amateur Jumper • High Adult Amateur Jumper

Cross Entry:

Rider:

Riders may not compete in any other class at the same competition where fences exceed 1.15m except the USEF Talent Search Class. Horse/Pony

Horses may show at 1.40m or below with another rider.


Horse/rider combinations may enter only one classic, if both Low and High are offered.

Fence Height:

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• Low Adult Amateur Jumper 1.00m- 1.05m • High Adult Amateur Jumper 1.10m- 1.15m


Sections may be divided by age of rider or by horse/pony and may also be combined with Children's Jumper if so stated in the prize list.

Awards:



AGE GROUP EQUITATION: ADULT SECTION • Refer to GR1131

CHILDREN'S HUNTER HORSE Sections offered and requirements:

• Children’s Hunter Horse 14 & Under • Children’s Hunter Horse 15- 17

Cross Entry:

Rider:

Riders cannot cross enter into any class where fences exceed 3’3” (exception: Equitation, Children’s Jumpers, Pony Jumpers and the USHJA National Hunter Derby).

Horses/Ponies:

n/a

Horse and rider combination:

n/a

Fence Height:

• 3’0” with spreads not to exceed fence height • Distances will not be adjusted for ponies • Combinations will be permitted


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Children’s Hunter Horse sections may be combined if there are fewer than six (6) entries in a section. If there are six (6) or more entries in each divided section, the divided sections must be held separately. Adult Amateur Hunter and Children’s Hunter Horse may be combined if there are fewer than three (3) entries in either section. Awards:



CHILDREN'S HUNTER PONY Sections offered and requirements:

• Small/Medium Children’s Pony • Large Children’s Pony

Cross Entry:

Rider:

Riders may only show one pony in either the 2’0” or the 2’6” height of the Children’s Pony Hunter sections(s) when also competing on multiple ponies in the Regular or Green Pony Hunter sections(s). Riders may only show one pony in the Regular or Green Pony Hunter sections when competing on multiple ponies in the Children’s Pony Hunter section(s) (exception: Model and Under Saddle classes).

Horse/Pony

Ponies cannot cross enter into Regular and/or Green Pony Hunter section at the same competition.

Horse and Rider Combination

n/a

Fence Height:

• Small/Medium Ponies: 2'0” with spreads not to exceed height of fence • Large Ponies: 2'6" with spreads not to exceed height of fence • Combinations will not be permitted


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Children’s Hunter Pony sections may be combined with Children’s Hunter Horse sections if there are fewer than six (6) entries in a section. If there are six (6) or more entries in each divided section, the divided sections must be held separately. The Children’s Hunter Pony may be divided by height (small/medium and large). If there are six (6) or more entries in each height section, the sections must be held separately.

Awards:


• Children’s Hunter Pony - Small/Medium • Children’s Hunter Pony - Large

CHILDREN'S JUMPER Sections offered and Requirements:

• Low Children’s Jumper • High Children’s Jumper

Cross Entry:

Rider:

Riders may not compete in any other class at the same competition where fences exceed 1.15m except the USEF Talent Search Class.

Horse/Pony



Horse/rider combinations may enter only one classic, if both Low and High are offered.

Fence Height:

• Low Children’s Jumper 1.00m- 1.05m • High Children’s Jumper 1.10m- 1.15m


Sections may be divided by age of rider or by horse/pony and may also be combined with Adult Amateur if so stated in the prize list.

Awards:

Zone Horse of the Year Awards will be presented annually to the following section:

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• Low Children’s Jumper section • High Children’s Jumper

AGE GROUP EQUITATION: CHILDREN’S/JUNIOR SECTION To be judged on performance and soundness, suitability to count.

Sections Offered:

• Equitation 11 & Under • Equitation 12- 14 • Equitation 15- 17

Cross Entry:

No cross entry restrictions for the horse and rider.

Fence Height:

• Equitation 11 & Under: 2’3” with spreads not to exceed fence height o Combinations will not be permitted

• Equitation 12- 14: 3’0” with spreads not to exceed fence height o Combinations will be permitted

• Equitation 15- 17: 3’6” with spreads not to exceed fence height o Combinations will be permitted


If there are fewer than six (6) entries in any age section, they may be combined. The fence height of a combined section to be determined at management’s discretion.

Awards:



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2017 ZONE 2 HUNTER, JUMPER AND EQUITATION SPECIFICATIONS

(NJ, NY, PA) In accordance with GR1111.4: Contiguous states are DE, CT, MA, VT, MD, WV, & OH. JUDGING FOR ALL HUNTER SECTIONS:






ADULT AMATEUR HUNTER

Sections offered and requirements:


Cross Entry:

Riders:

Riders may not compete in any other classes at the same competition where the fence height exceeds 3’6”, except Adult Amateur Jumper and USEF Talent Search. Riders may cross enter between the Adult Amateur Hunter and the Amateur Owner sections if the rider owns the horse he or she is showing in the Adult Amateur section. Riders can cross enter between the Amateur Owner 3'3" and 3'6”.

Horses:

Horses may be shown by a different rider in any other section or class at the same competition. Horses may not cross enter between any Adult Amateur and any Amateur Owner Hunter sections at the same show.


n/a

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Fence height:

• 3’0” with spreads not to exceed the fence height. • Courses will not be adjusted for ponies.




If there are fewer than three (3) entries in one Adult section if offered split it may be combined with another Adult Amateur section. If there is only one section of Adult Amateurs it may be combined with Children’s Hunter Horse section.

Section Requirements: If the section is held in one day a maximum of four (4) classes may be offered. If the section is held over two days a maximum of five classes may be offered. Awards: Zone Horse of the Year Awards will be presented annually to the following sections:


ADULT AMATEUR JUMPER



Cross Entry:

Rider:

Low Adult Amateur riders may not compete in any other class at the same competition where fences exceed 1.15m except the USEF Talent Search Class Level 1* and 2*.

High Adult Amateur riders may not compete in any other class at the same competition where fences exceed 1.15m except the USEF Talent Search Class Level 1*, 2* and 3*.

Horse/Pony


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Horse and rider combinations can only compete in one classic, stake or highest prize money class at the horse show.

Fence Height:

• Low Adult Amateur Jumper 0.90m to 1.00m • High Adult Amateur Jumper 1.10m to 1.15m


If there are fewer than three (3) entries in any section, the sections may be combined at management’s discretion allowing each section to compete at their respective height. If sections are combined a horse can only compete at one height in each class.

Awards:



AGE GROUP EQUITATION: ADULT SECTION

• Refer to GR1131

CHILDREN'S HUNTER HORSE



Cross Entry:

Rider:

Rider may not cross enter into any other class at the same competition where the fences exceed 3'0” (exception: Children's Jumper, Pony Jumpers, USHJA National Hunter Derby and Equitation Classes where the fences do not exceed 3'6"). A rider on a Children's Hunter Horse may cross enter into the Pony Hunter section or the Green Pony Hunter section at the same competition.

Horses/Ponies:

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Horses competing in the Children’s Hunter Horse section may not cross enter into the Junior Hunter section at the same competition.


n/a

Fence Height:

• 3’0” with spreads not to exceed fence height


If there are more than twenty-five (25) in any one section then that section may be split into Sections A and B. If there are fewer than three (3) horses entered in the Children's Hunter Horse section, then they may be combined and judged with the Adult Amateur Hunter section.

Awards:



CHILDREN'S HUNTER PONY



Cross Entry:

Rider:

Rider may not cross enter into any other class at the same competition where the fences exceed 3'0” (exception: Children's Jumper, Pony Jumpers, USHJA National Hunter Derby and Equitation Classes where the fences do not exceed 3'6"). A rider on a Children's Hunter Pony may NOT cross enter into the Pony Hunter section or Green Pony Hunter section at the same competition.

Horse/Pony

Ponies showing in the Children’s Pony section may not cross enter into the Regular Pony Hunter sections or the Green Pony Hunter section at the same competition.


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n/a

Fence Height:

• Small/Medium Ponies: 2'0” with spreads not to exceed height of fence. • Large Ponies: 2'6" with spreads not to exceed height of fence.


If there are more than twenty-five (25) in any one section then that section may be split into Sections A and B. If there are fewer than three (3) ponies in the Children’s Hunter Small/Medium Pony or Children’s Hunter Large Pony, then the classes may be combined and judged together.

Awards:


• Children’s Hunter Pony-Small/Medium • Children’s Hunter Pony-Large

CHILDREN'S JUMPER

Sections offered and Requirements:


Cross Entry:

Rider:

Low Children’s Riders may not compete in any other class at the same competition where fences exceed 1.15m except the USEF Talent Search Class Level 1* and 2*.

High Children’s Riders may not compete in any other class at the same competition where fences exceed 1.15m except the USEF Talent Search Class Level 1*, 2* and 3*.

Horse/Pony



Horse and rider combinations can only compete in one classic, stake or highest prize money class at the horse show.

Fence Height:

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• Low Children’s Jumper 0.90m to 1.00m • High Children’s Jumper 1.10m to 1.15m


If there are fewer than three (3) entries in any section, the sections may be combined at management’s discretion allowing each section to compete at their respective height. If sections are combined a horse can only compete at one (1) height in each class.

Awards:


• Low Children’s Jumper section • High Children’s Jumper section

AGE GROUP EQUITATION: CHILDREN’S/JUNIOR SECTION

• Refer to GR1131

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2017 ZONE 3 HUNTER, JUMPER AND EQUITATION SPECIFICATIONS (DE, Washington DC, MD, NC, VA, WV) In accordance with GR1111.4: Contiguous states are: GA, KY, NJ, OH, PA, SC, TN

JUDGING FOR ALL HUNTER SECTIONS:





• Children’s Hunter Horse 14 & Under – to be ridden by exhibitors who have not reached their 15th birthday by December 1, of the current competition year.

• Children’s Hunter Horse 15– 17 – to be ridden by exhibitors who have not yet reached their 18th birthday by December 1, of the current competition year.

• Children’s Pony – Small/Medium - to be ridden by exhibitors who have not reached their 15th birthday by December 1, of the current competition year.

• Children’s Pony – Large - to be ridden by exhibitors who have not reached their 18th birthday by December 1, of the current competition year.




Cross Entry:

Riders:

A rider in the Adult Amateur section is not eligible to compete in any class where fence heights exceed 3'3" with the exception of the Children's/Adult Jumpers and the USHJA National Hunter Derby. Riders may cross enter between the Adult Amateur Hunter and the 3’3” Amateur Owner section if the rider owns the horse he or she is showing in the Adult Amateur section.

Horses:

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n/a


n/a

Fence Height:

• 3’0” with spreads not to exceed the fence height. • Course shall consist of no less than eight (8) fences • Courses will not be adjusted for ponies. • Combinations will be permitted




The Adult Amateur 18- 35 section, the Adult Amateur 36- 49 section and Adult Amateur 50 & Over section must be combined if there are fewer than four (4) in any age section.

The Adult Amateur and Children’s Hunter sections may be combined if there are fewer than four (4) in either section. The Adult Amateur and Children’s Hunter Pony sections may not be combined.

Awards: Zone Horse of the Year Awards will be presented annually to the following sections:



Classes to be scored under Table I; Table II, Section 1, Sections 2(a), 2(b), 2(c), or 3; or Table IV (Optimum Time)



Cross Entry:

Rider:

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Low Adult Amateur Jumper riders may not cross enter into any classes held above 1.15m at the same competition.

High Adult Amateur Jumper rider is not eligible to compete in any jumper class above 1.15m except equitation or Pony Jumper classes at the same competition.

Horse/Pony:

n/a


Low Adult Amateur Jumper horse/rider combinations may cross enter into the High Adult Amateur Jumpers at the same show. Low Adult Amateur Jumper horse/rider combinations may enter only one classic, if both Low and High are offered.

High Adult Amateur Jumper horse/rider combinations may cross enter into the Low Adult Amateur Jumpers at the same show. High Adult Amateur Jumper horse/rider combinations may enter only one classic, if both Low and High are offered.

Fence height:



Low Children’s and Low Adult Amateur Jumper sections must combine if there are fewer than three (3) in either section and may combine if there are fewer than six (6) in either section. If after combining the Low sections there are fewer than three (3) entries then competition management must further combine the Low sections with the High sections, allowing each section to compete at their respective height.

High Children’s and High Adult Amateur Jumper sections must combine if there are fewer than three (3) in either section and may combine if there are fewer than six (6) in either section. If after combining the High sections there are fewer than three (3) entries then competition management must further combine the High sections with the Low sections, allowing each section to compete at their respective height.

Awards:



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• Refer to GR1131




Cross Entry:

Rider:

A rider in the Children's Hunter section is not eligible to compete in classes where fences exceed 3'3" (exception: age group Equitation, Medal classes, Children's/Adult Amateur Jumper, Pony Jumper and the USHJA National Hunter Derby).

Horses/Ponies:

Horses may not cross enter into any Junior Hunter Class at the same competition.


n/a

Fence Height:

• 3’0” with spreads not to exceed fence height • Course shall consist of no less than eight (8) fences • Distances will not be adjusted for ponies • Combinations will be permitted


The Children’s Hunter Horse 14 & Under section and Children’s Hunter Horse 15- 17 section must be combined if there are fewer than four (4) in either age section. The Adult Amateur and Children’s Hunter Horse sections may be combined if there are fewer than four (4) in either section.

The Children’s Hunter Horse 15- 17 section and Children’s Hunter Horse 14 & Under section must be combined if there are fewer than four (4) in either age section. The Adult Amateur and Children’s Hunter Horse sections may be combined if there are fewer than four (4) in either section.

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Cross Entry:

Rider:

Open to ponies not showing in a rated division, ridden by a rider not showing over fences exceeding 3'0” at that show.

Horse/Pony

n/a


n/a

Fence Height:

• Small/Medium Ponies: 2'0” with spreads not to exceed height of fence. • Large Ponies: 2'6" with spreads not to exceed height of fence. • Combinations will not be permitted


The Children’s Hunter Pony sections may be combined if there are fewer than four (4) in either height section.

Awards:



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CHILDREN'S JUMPER



Cross Entry:

Rider:

Low Children’s Jumper riders may not cross enter into any classes held above 1.15m at the same competition.

High Children’s Jumper rider is not eligible to compete in any jumper class above 1.15m except equitation or Pony Jumper classes at the same competition.

Horse/Pony:

n/a


Low Children’s Jumper horse/rider combinations may cross enter into the High Children’s Jumpers at the same show. Low Children’s Jumper horse/rider combinations may enter only one classic, if both Low and High are offered.

High Children’s Jumper horse/rider combinations may cross enter into the Low Children’s Jumpers at the same show. High Children’s Jumper horse/rider combinations may enter only one classic, if both Low and High are offered.

Fence Height:





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Awards:




• Refer to GR1131

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(AL, FL, GA, MS, SC, TN) In accordance with GR 1111.4: Contiguous states are: AR, KY, LA, MO, NC, VA JUDGING FOR ALL HUNTER SECTIONS:









Cross Entry:

Rider:

Riders in this section may enter any Equitation class and any class where otherwise eligible. Riders who compete in the Amateur Owner Hunter and/or Jumper classes may show other horses that they own in the Adult Amateur Hunters.

Horse:

Horses and ponies exhibiting in this section may cross enter multiple sections of Adult Amateur Hunter and any classes where eligible.


n/a

Fence height:

• 3’0” or 3’3” with spreads not to exceed the fence height.

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• Courses will not be adjusted for ponies. • Combinations will be permitted.




The Adult Amateur Hunter section may be divided by age of rider and/or height of fences. If there are fewer than three (3) entries in a section, that section must be combined with another. The Adult Amateur and Children’s Hunter sections may be combined if there are less than three (3) total in Children’s Hunter section and if there are less than three (3) total in the Adult Amateur section. When sections are combined and there are more than 16 total entries, the sections must be divided utilizing a Floating split, or a California split to create an even division of entries.

Awards:






Cross Entry:

Competition Management may restrict cross entries between High and Low sections at the same competition if stated in the prize list.

Rider:

n/a

Horse/Pony

n/a


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Low Adult Amateur Jumper horse/rider combinations may not cross enter into any classes held above 1.15m at the same show. Low Adult Amateur Jumper horse/rider combinations may enter only one classic, if both Low and High are offered.

High Adult Amateur Jumper horse/rider combinations are not permitted to cross enter into Amateur Owner Jumper classes or any class at 1.20m and above, that offers prize money, at the same competition. High Adult Amateur Jumper horse/rider combinations may enter only one classic, if both Low and High are offered.

Fence Height:



Children’s sections may be divided by or combined with Adult Amateur Jumper sections, at management’s digression, if so stated in the prize list.

Awards:



EQUITATION


Sections Offered:

• Adult Equitation 18- 35 • Adult Equitation 36 & Over

Cross Entry:

No cross entry restrictions.

Fence Height:

• Minimum 2'9”, maximum 3'3” - management must state height at which class will be offered.

• Management may offer multiple height options if stated in the prize list, but each course must be set at the same height throughout.

• Course design must comply with EQ108.11 except combination is optional. • Spreads not to exceed fence height

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Age-Group Equitation Sections may be combined as necessary, jumping at their respective heights, to meet the three (3) entry minimum requirement for points to be awarded. Stallions are prohibited when adult equitation sections are combined with children’s/junior equitation sections EQ101.3. Awards:






Cross Entry:

Rider:

Riders in this section may enter any Equitation class and may compete one different horse in the Junior 3'3” Hunter section, but may not cross-enter into any Junior 3'6” Hunter or Junior Jumper class at the same show.

Horses/Ponies:

Horses and ponies exhibiting in this section may cross enter multiple sections of Children’s Hunter and any classes where eligible.


n/a

Fence Height:

• 3’0” or 3’3” with spreads not to exceed fence height • Combinations will be permitted


The Children’s Hunter section may be divided by age of rider or height of fences. If the Children's Hunter section is offered divided by age it will be divided: Children’s Hunter Horse 14 & Under and Children’s Hunter Horse 15- 17. If there are fewer than three (3) entries in either age section, the two sections must be combined. The Children’s Hunter section may be

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combined with the Children’s Hunter Pony, Children’s Hunter Horse and/or Adult Amateur sections when there are fewer than three (3) entries in either section. When sections are combined and there are more than 16 total entries, the sections must be divided utilizing a Floating split, or a California split to create an even division of entries.

Awards:






Cross Entry:

Rider:

Rider age restrictions as found in Regular Pony sections do not apply. Riders may show only one pony in either the 2’0” or the 2’6” height of the Children’s Hunter Pony section when also competing in the Regular Small, Medium or Large Pony and/or Green Pony Hunter sections. Riders cannot cross enter into any class where fences exceed 3’3” (exception: Riders may show in Pony Jumpers).

Horse/Pony:

Ponies exhibiting in Children’s Hunter Pony may cross enter into any class where otherwise eligible but the rider may not show the same pony in the regular pony section. Note: The pony may only be shown by one rider in the Children’s Hunter Pony Classic and that rider must be declared prior to the first round of the Classic.


n/a

Fence Height:



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The section may be divided at managements’ discretion. The Children's Pony Hunter section must be offered by size of pony Small/Medium and Large Pony. If there are fewer than three (3) entries in either height section, the two sections must be combined. The Children’s Hunter Pony section may be combined with the Adult Amateur and Children’s Hunter sections if there are fewer than three (3) total entries in the Children’s Hunter and Adult Amateur sections. When sections are combined and there are more than 16 total entries, the sections must be divided utilizing a Floating split, or a California split to create an even division of entries.

Awards:



CHILDREN'S JUMPER



Cross Entry:


Rider:

n/a

Horse/Pony:

n/a


Low Children’s Jumper horse/rider combinations may not cross enter into any classes held above 1.15m at the same show. Low Children’s Jumper horse/rider combinations may enter only one classic, if both Low and High are offered.

High Children’s Jumper horse/rider combinations are not permitted to cross enter into Junior Jumper classes or any class at 1.20m and above that offers prize money, at the same competition. High Children’s Jumper horse/rider combinations may enter only one classic, if both Low and High are offered

Fence Height:

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Low Children’s Jumper sections may be divided by or combined with Adult Amateur Jumper sections, at management’s digression, if so stated in the prize list.

Awards:




Sections Offered:


Cross Entry:


Fence Height:

• Equitation 11 & Under o Minimum 2'0”, maximum 2'6” - management must state height at which class

will be offered. o Management may offer multiple height options if stated in the prize list, but

each course must be set at the same height throughout. o Course design must comply with EQ108.8 and 108.11, combinations not

permitted.

• Equitation 12- 14 o Minimum 2’9”, maximum 3'3” - management must state height at which class

will be offered. o Management may offer multiple height options if stated in the prize list, but

each course must be set at the same height throughout. o Course design must comply with EQ108.11 except combination is optional.

• Equitation 15- 17

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o Minimum 3’0”, maximum 3'6” - management must state height at which class will be offered.

o Management may offer multiple height options if stated in the prize list, but each course must be set at the same height throughout.

o Course design must comply with EQ108.11 except combination is required. • Spreads not to exceed fence height


Age-Group Equitation Sections may be combined as necessary, jumping at their respective heights, to meet the three (3) entry minimum requirement for points to be awarded. Stallions are prohibited when sections are combined EQ101.3.

Awards:


• Equitation 11 & Under • Equitation 12-14 • Equitation 15-17

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(IL, IN, KY, MI, OH) In accordance with GR1111.4: Canada, IA, WI, MO, TN, VA, WV, PA, NJ are contiguous states.










Cross Entry:

Riders:

Riders entered in Adult Amateur Hunter sections may not compete in any other class in which obstacles exceed 3’5” at the same competition (exception: Equitation, Jumper classes 1.20m and lower, Amateur Owner Hunter, Amateur Owner Jumper classes, and the USHJA International Hunter Derby). Riders competing in the Amateur Owner Hunter or Amateur Owner Jumper sections may compete on one different horse in the Adult Amateur Hunter section.

Horses:

Horses cannot cross enter into 3’3” or 3’6”Amateur Owner sections at the same competition.


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n/a

Fence Height:



Must be split into three sections when offered by age:


Adult Amateur Hunter sections may be combined if there are fewer than four (4) entries in a section. If there are four (4) or more entries in each divided section, the divided sections must be held separately. Adult Amateur Hunter and Children’s Hunter may be combined if there are fewer than three (3) entries in either section. Under Saddle Classes: If an under saddle class is divided by age and a rider has two (2) or more horses entered, all riders must be amateurs but need not be eligible by age. Handy Hunter Classes: Handy Hunter Classes are optional and can be added at the competition management’s discretion.

Awards:






Cross Entry:

Rider:

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Low Adult Amateur Jumper riders may not cross enter into any classes held above 1.15m at the same competition. Adult Amateur Jumper riders may not cross enter into High Amateur Owner classes or any other jumper class exceeding 1.30m at the same competition with the exception of classes which do not offer prize money (including add back money) see HU111 and HU108 for cross entry restrictions.

Horse/Pony

n/a


Low Adult Amateur Jumper horse/rider combinations may cross enter into the High Adult Amateur Jumpers at the same competition.

High Adult Amateur horse/rider combinations may cross enter into the Low Adult Amateur Jumpers at the same competition.

Fence Height:

• Low Adult Amateur Jumper 1.00m • High Adult Amateur Jumper 1.10m to 1.15m


Sections may be divided by age of rider and may also be combined (Children’s with Adult Amateur sections) if so stated in the prize list.

Awards:




• Refer to GR1131




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Cross Entry:

Rider:

A Children’s Hunter Horse rider may only compete one different horse in the Junior Hunter Sections.

Riders entered in Children’s Hunter Horse sections may not compete in any other class in which obstacles exceed 3’5” at the same competition (exception: Equitation classes up to 3’9”, Jumper classes 1.20m and lower, Junior Hunter sections and USHJA International Hunter Derby).

A Junior Hunter rider may only compete one different horse in the Children’s Hunter Horse section.

Riders entered in the Children’s Hunter Horse section may only compete on one Children’s Hunter Pony at the same competition.

Horses/Ponies:

Horses entered in Children’s Hunter classes may not cross enter into Junior Hunter sections at the same competition.


n/a

Fence Height:

• 3’0” with spreads not to exceed fence height • Distances will not be adjusted for ponies. • Combinations will be permitted


Children’s Hunter sections may be combined if there are fewer than four (4) entries in a section. If there are four (4) or more entries in each divided section, the divided sections must be held separately. Adult Amateur Hunter and Children’s Hunter may be combined if there are fewer than three (3) entries in either section.

Handy Hunter Classes: Handy Classes are optional and can be added at the Competition Management’s discretion.

Awards:


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• Small/Medium Children’s Pony • Large Children’s Pony • Prize Money: No minimum prize money is required.

Cross Entry:

Rider:

Riders competing in the Children’s Hunter Pony section are not limited to the number of ponies they may show, providing they are not also competing in the Green or Regular Hunter Pony sections and/or Children’s Hunter Horse section at the same competition (exception: competitions which limit entries in accordance with GR915). If a rider competing in the Children’s Hunter Pony section chooses to compete in sections other than Children’s Hunter Pony at the same competition, these riders are limited to competing a maximum of one (1) different pony in the Green or Regular Pony Hunter section and one (1) horse in the Children’s Hunter horse section at the same competition and in any class not to exceed 3’5” (exception: Pony Jumpers).

Horse/Pony

n/a


n/a

Fence Height:



Children’s Hunter Pony sections may be combined with Children’s Hunter Horse sections if there are fewer than four (4) entries in a section. If there are four (4) or more entries in each divided section, the divided sections must be held separately. The Children’s Hunter Pony may be divided by height (small/medium and large). If there are four (4) or more entries in each height section, the sections must be held separately.

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Suggested Distances: At management’s discretion, Children’s Hunter Pony may choose to run the section as follows using the suggested distance guidelines:

a. 2’0” Small Children’s Hunter Pony should be (based on 9’9”stride): 4 strides at 48’9”; 5 strides at 58’6”; 6 strides at 68’3”; 7 strides at 78’8”; 8 strides at 87’9”.

b. 2’3” Medium Children’s Hunter Pony should be (based on a 10’3” stride): 4 strides at 51’3”; 5 strides at 61’6”; 6 strides at 71’9”; 7 strides at 82’; 8 strides at 92’3”.

c. 2’6” Large Children’s Hunter Pony should be (based on an 11’ stride): 4 strides at 55’; 5 strides at 66’; 6 strides at 77’; 7 strides at 88’; 8 strides at 99’.

Awards:



CHILDREN'S JUMPER



Cross Entry:

Rider:

Low Children’s Jumpers riders may not cross enter into any classes held above 1.15m at the same competition. High Children’s Jumper riders may not cross enter into High Junior classes or any other jumper class exceeding 1.30m at the same competition with the exception of classes which do not offer prize money (including add back money) see HU111 and HU108 for cross entry restrictions. Horse/Pony

n/a


Low Children’s horse/rider combinations may cross enter into the High Children’s Jumpers at the same competition.

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High Children’s horse/rider combinations may cross enter into the Low Children’s Jumpers at the same competition.

Fence Height:



Sections may be divided by age of rider and may also be combined (Children’s with Adult Amateur sections) if so stated in the prize list.

Awards:




• Refer to GR1131

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2017 ZONE 6 HUNTER, JUMPER AND EQUITATION SPECIFICATIONS (IA, MN, ND, SD, WI, NE) In accordance with GR1111.4: All members may compete for Zone Awards or money in any state contiguous to Zone 6: MT, WY, CO, KS, MO, IL, MI and Canada Contiguous points earned in USEF/Equine Canada licensed competitions will only receive national points in USEF rated divisions. JUDGING FOR ALL HUNTER SECTIONS:









Cross Entry:

Riders:

Riders can cross enter between the Amateur Owner 3'3" and 3'6". Riders in the Adult Amateur section may ride a different horse in the Amateur Owner section, and may ride in any section for which they are eligible at the same show.

Horses:

Horses may not cross enter between the Adult Amateur and Amateur Owner Hunter sections at the same competition.


n/a

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Fence Height:

• Not to exceed 3’0” with spreads not to exceed the fence height. • Courses will not be adjusted for ponies. • Combinations will be permitted



• Adult Amateurs 18 – 35 • Adult Amateurs 36 – 49 • Adult Amateurs 50 & over

If there are fewer than three (3) entries in an age group, it is to be combined with the other age group that has the least number of entries.

The Adult Amateur and Children’s Hunter sections may be combined if there are fewer than three (3) in any of these sections.

The Adult Amateur and Children’s Hunter Pony sections may not be combined.

Awards:






Cross Entry:

Rider:

Low Adult Amateur Jumper riders may not cross enter into any classes held above 1.15m at the same competition (If a RIDER competes in the LOW Adult Amateur section, they may NOT compete ABOVE 1.15m at the same show, but MAY also compete in the HIGH Adult Amateur section(s) on the same horse &/or any, otherwise eligible horse, and on the same day.). High Adult Amateur Jumper riders may cross enter into Amateur Owner and Amateur Owner/Junior combined Jumper or other jumper classes up to 1.35m max on a different

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mount(s), provided they have not competed in the Low Adult Amateur Jumper at the same competition.

Horse/Pony

n/a


Low Adult Amateur Jumper horse/rider combinations may cross enter into the High Adult Amateur Jumper at the same competition and on the same day as showing in Low Adult Amateur Jumpers. Low Adult Amateur Jumper horse/rider combinations may enter only one classic, if both Low and High are offered.

High Adult Amateur horse/rider combinations in may not cross enter into any classes held above 1.30m at the same competition. Horse/rider combinations may cross enter into the Low Adult Amateurs Jumpers at the same competition and on the same day. Horse/rider combinations may enter only one classic, if both Low and High Adult Amateur Jumper Classics are offered. Any horse/rider combination competing at 1.20m or above may not enter any High Adult Amateur Jumper classes with $1,000 or more in prize money. If the Amateur Owner or Amateur Owner/Junior Jumper classes do not fill on a given day, the horse/rider combination may move down to compete in the High Adult Amateur Jumper classes.

Fence Height:

• Low Adult Amateur Jumper 1.00m or 1.05m (choice classes run at two different heights but judged together)

• High Adult Amateur Jumper 1.10m- 1.15m o Recommended to be conducted as a progressive section and/or offered as

multiple sections at different heights.



High Children’s and High Adult Amateur Jumper sections must combine if there are fewer than three (3) in either section and may combine if there are fewer than six (6) in either section. If after combining the High sections there are fewer than 3 entries then competition management must further combine the High sections with the Low sections, allowing each section to compete at their respective height.

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Awards:




• Refer to GR1131




Cross Entry:

Rider:

Riders entered in the Children's Hunter may not cross enter at the same competition in classes in which the jumps exceed 3'6", except in Children’s Jumper classes where the height of the fences does not exceed 1.15m.

Horses/Ponies:

n/a


The horse and rider combination may cross enter into the 3’3” Junior Hunter section.

Fence Height:

• Not to exceed 3’0” with spreads not to exceed the fence height. • Combinations will be permitted




If there are fewer than three (3) entries in an age group, it is to be combined with the other age group that has the least number of entries.

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The Children’s Hunter Horse and Adult Amateur sections may be combined if there are fewer than three (3) in any of these sections.

The Children’s Hunter Horse and Children’s Hunter Pony sections may not be combined.

Awards:






Cross Entry:

Rider:

Riders may not cross enter into any USEF rated classes at the same competition where the height of fences exceeds 3’3”. Riders may cross enter into Pony Jumpers regardless of fence heights.

Horse/Pony

Ponies may cross enter into rated pony sections.


n/a

Fence Height:

• Small/Medium Ponies: 2'0” with spreads not to exceed height of fence. • Large Ponies: 2'6" with spreads not to exceed height of fence. • Combinations will be permitted


The Children’s Hunter Horse and Children’s Hunter Pony sections may not be combined.

Awards:


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CHILDREN'S JUMPER



Cross Entry:

Rider:

Low Children’s Jumper Riders may not cross enter into any classes held above 1.15m at the same competition (If a RIDER competes in the LOW Children’s section, they may NOT compete ABOVE 1.15m at the same show, but MAY also compete in the HIGH Children’s section(s) on the same horse and or any, otherwise eligible horse, and on the same day.). High Children’s Jumper riders may cross enter into Junior and Amateur Owner/Junior combined Jumper or other jumper classes up to 1.35m max on a different mount(s), provided they have not competed in the Low Children’s Jumper at the same competition.

Horse/Pony

n/a


Low Children’s horse/rider combinations may cross enter into the High Children’s Jumpers at the same competition and on the same day as showing in Low Children’s Jumpers. Low Children’s horse/rider combinations may enter only one classic, if both Low and High are offered. High Children’s Jumper horse/rider combinations may not cross enter into any classes held above 1.30m at the same competition. High Children’s Jumper horse/rider combinations may cross enter into the Low Children’s Jumpers at the same competition and on the same day. Horse/rider combinations may enter only one classic, if both Low and High Children’s Jumper Classics are offered. Any horse/rider combination competing at 1.20m or above may not enter any High Children’s Jumper classes with $1,000 or more in prize money. If the Junior Amateur Owner Jumper classes do not fill on a given day, the horse/rider combination may move down to compete in the High Children’s Jumper classes.

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Fence Height:

• Low Children’s Jumper 1.00m or 1.05m (choice classes run at two different heights but judged together)

• High Children’s Jumper 1.10m- 1.15m o Recommended to be conducted as a progressive section and/or offered as

multiple sections at different heights.



High Children’s and High Adult Amateur Jumper sections must combine if there are fewer than three (3) in either section and may combine if there are fewer than six (6) in either section. If after combining the High sections there are fewer than three (3) entries then competition management must further combine the High sections with the Low sections, allowing each section to compete at their respective height. Awards:




To be judged on performance and soundness, suitability to count.

Sections Offered:


Cross Entry:

No cross entry restrictions

Fence Height:

• Equitation 11 & Under: 2’6” with spreads not to exceed fence height, in and outs prohibited

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• Equitation 12- 14: not to exceed 3’0” with spreads not to exceed fence height, in and outs optional

• Equitation 15- 17: not to exceed 3’6” with spreads not to exceed fence height, in and out required


• Equitation 11 & Under: The 11 and Under Age Group Equitation Sections may be combined with the 12- 14 Age group section to meet the three (3) entry minimum requirement for points to be awarded. If combined, each age group section must jump their respective height; in and outs are prohibited. The 11 and Under Age Group may never be combined with the 15- 17 Age Group Section.

• Equitation 12- 14: The 12- 14 Age Group Equitation Sections may be combined with the 11 and Under Age Group Section or the 15- 17 Age Group Section, to meet the three-entry minimum requirement for points to be awarded. If combined with the 11 and Under Section, each age group section must jump their respective height; in and outs are prohibited. If combined with the 15- 17 Age Group Section, each age group section must jump their respective height; an in and out is required.

• Equitation 15- 17: The 15- 17 Age Group Equitation Section may be combined with the 12- 14 Age Group Section to meet the three-entry minimum requirement for points to be awarded. Each age group section must jump their respective height; an in and out is required. The 15- 17 Age Group Section may never be combined with the 11 and Under Age Group Section.

Awards:



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(AR, KS, LA, MO, OK, TX)

In accordance with GR1111.4: All members MAY compete for Zone Awards or money in any state contiguous to Zone 7: MS, TN, KY, IA, IL, NE, CO & NM.




• To be ridden by exhibitors who have reached their 18th birthday as of December 1 of the current competition year and who hold a current USEF Amateur certification. Open to horses and ponies. State rules MAY prohibit entry of ponies.


• To be ridden by exhibitors who have not reached their 18th birthday as of December 1 of the current competition year. State rules MAY prohibit entry of ponies.




Cross Entry:

Riders:

The rider may compete on a different horse or pony at the same competition in any other division or sections for which the rider/horse or pony are eligible.

Horses:

The horse or pony may be shown by a different rider in any other division or section at the same competition except Amateur Owner Hunter or a different age group in Adult Amateur Hunter Exception: A state association may adopt more (but not less) restrictive cross entry rules.


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The same horse (pony)-and-rider combination may not compete at the same competition in Amateur Owner 3’3” or any class in which fence heights exceed 3'3” Exception: Equitation and USHJA National Hunter Derby

Fence Height:

• 3’0” with spreads not to exceed the fence height. • Courses will not be adjusted for ponies. • Combinations will be permitted


MAY be split into three sections:


If any of the Adult Amateur sections have fewer than six (6) entries, they may combine with other section(s).

If there are fewer than six (6) entries in the entire section, the Adult Amateur entries may combine with Children’s Hunter Horse, but not the Children’s Hunter Pony. One award will be offered for the combined sections

Awards:




Classes to be scored under Table I; Table II, Section 1, Sections 2(a), 2(b), 2(c), or 3; or Table IV (Optimum Time)



Cross Entry:

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Rider:

n/a

Horse/Pony

n/a


Cross entry into any class at 1.20m and above is not permitted for the same horse/rider combination at the same competition. Low Adult Amateur Jumper horse/rider combinations may cross enter into the High Adult Amateur Jumpers at the same competition. High Adult Amateur Jumper horse/rider combinations may cross enter into the Low Adult Amateur Jumpers at the same competition. Horse/rider combinations may enter only one classic, if both Low and High are offered.

Fence Height:



A combined Adult Amateur/Children's Jumper section may be offered, and if entries warrant, may thereafter be split into separate sections.

If only one section of the Children’s/Adult Amateur Jumper is offered or if the Low and High sections are combined, the classes will be conducted at the height appropriate for each section (1.00m- 1.05m for Low and 1.10m- 1.15m for High).

Awards:




Sections Offered:

• Adult Equitation 18- 35 • Adult Equitation 36- 49 • Adult Equitation 50 & Over

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Cross Entry:


Fence Height:

• 3’0” with spreads not to exceed fence height • Combinations will be permitted


The Equitation sections may be combined if there are fewer than six (6) entries in a section.

Awards:


• Adult Equitation (combined)




Cross Entry:

Rider:

The rider may compete on a different horse or pony at the same show in any other division or section for which the rider/ horse/pony are eligible.

Horses/Ponies:

The horse or pony may be shown by a different rider in any other division or section at the same show except Junior Hunter or a different age group in Children’s Hunter Exception: A state association may adopt more (but not less) restrictive cross entry rules.


The same horse (pony)-and-rider combination may not compete at the same competition in any class in which fence heights exceed 3'3” or any Junior Hunter Section

Exception: Equitation and USHJA National Hunter Derby.

Fence Height:


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• Distances will not be adjusted for ponies.


If there are fewer than six (6) in the Children’s Hunter Horse section or less than four (4) entries in the Children’s Hunter Pony, the sections may be combined. One award will be offered for the combined section.

The Children’s Hunter Horse section may be combined with the Adult Amateur section if there are fewer than six (6) in either section or with the Children’s Hunter Pony if there are less than four (4), but may not be combined with both sections.





• Small/Medium Children’s Pony • Large Children’s Pony • Prize Money: No minimum prize money is required.

Cross Entry:

Rider:

Rider may enter any Equitation classes.

The rider may compete on a different horse or pony at the same competition in any other division or section where the jumps do not exceed 3'0”.

Horse/Pony

Pony may enter any Equitation classes


n/a

Fence Height:

• Small ponies: 2'0” with spreads not to exceed fence height • Medium Ponies: 2'3" with spreads not to exceed fence height • Large Ponies: 2'6" with spreads not to exceed fence height • Combinations will not be permitted

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The Children’s Hunter Pony and the Children’s Hunter Horse sections may be combined if there are fewer than four (4) entries in the Children’s Hunter Pony and fewer than six (6) in the Children’s Hunter Horse section.

Children’s Hunter Pony may not be combined with Adult Amateur Hunter.

Awards:


• Children’s Hunter Pony- Small/Medium • Children’s Hunter Pony- Large

CHILDREN'S JUMPER

Classes to be scored under Table I; Table II, Section 1, Sections 2(a), 2(b), 2(c), or 3; or Table IV (Optimum Time).



Cross Entry:


Rider

n/a

Horse/Pony

n/a


Cross entry into any class at 1.20m and above is not permitted for the same horse/rider combination at the same competition. Low Children’s Jumper horse/rider combinations may cross enter into the High Children’s Jumpers at the same competition. High Children’s Jumper horse/rider combinations may cross enter into the Low Children’s Jumpers at the same competition. Horse/rider combinations may enter only one classic, if both Low and High are offered.

Fence Height:

• Low Children’s Jumper 1.00m to 1.05m

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• High Children’s Jumper 1.10m to 1.15m


A combined Adult Amateur/Children's Jumper section may be offered, and if entries warrant, may thereafter be split into separate sections. If only one section of the Children’s/Adult Amateur Jumper is offered or if the Low and High section are combined, the classes will be conducted at the height appropriate for each section (1.00m- 1.05m for Low and 1.10m- 1.15m for High).

Awards:




To be judged on performance and soundness, suitability to count.

Sections Offered:

• Children’s Equitation • Junior Equitation 14 & Under • Junior Equitation 15- 17

Cross Entry:

Rider:

n/a

Horse:

n/a


A horse rider combination may not cross enter between height sections.

Fence Height:

• Children’s Equitation (all ages): 3’0” with spreads not to exceed fence height • Junior Equitation 14 & Under: 3’0” with spreads not to exceed fence height • Junior Equitation 15- 17: 3’6” with spreads not to exceed fence height • Combinations will be permitted


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The Equitation sections may be combined if there are fewer than six (6) entries in a section.

Awards:


• Children’s Equitation • Equitation 14 & Under • Equitation 15- 17

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(AZ, CO, NM, UT) In accordance with GR 1111.4: CA, NV, ID, WY, NE, KS, OK, TX are contiguous states.




• To be ridden by exhibitors who have reached their 18th birthday as of December 1 of the current competition year and who hold a current USEF Amateur certification. Open to horses and ponies. State rules may prohibit entry of ponies.


• To be ridden by exhibitors who have not reached their 18th birthday as of December 1 of the current competition year. State rules may prohibit entry of ponies.




Cross Entry:

Riders:

Adult Amateur Hunter riders may not cross enter into any hunter class with fences exceeding 3'6" nor any jumper class with fences exceeding 1.20m (3'11") at the same show (exception: USHJA International Hunter Derby). A rider may cross enter into the USHJA International Hunter Derby with a different horse.

Horses:

The horse may cross enter into the USHJA International Hunter Derby with a different rider.


The horse-and-rider combination is restricted from showing in both Amateur Owner and Adult Amateur Hunter sections at the same show.

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The same horse and rider combination competing in the Adult Amateur Hunter may not cross enter into a USHJA International Hunter Derby.

Fence Height:





At Premier and National rated competitions, the Adult Amateur Hunter section must be offered divided by age as follows: Adult Amateur 18- 35, Adult Amateur 36- 49 Adult Amateur 50 & over.

If there are fewer than four (4) entries in any age group, that group must be combined with another. In the event that after combining all three age groups, there are still fewer than three (3) entries; management must combine the Adult Amateur Hunter section with the Children's Hunter Horse section.

Regional I and Regional II rated competitions are not required to offer the section divided, but may do so at management's discretion.

Awards:






Cross Entry:

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Rider:

The Low Adult Amateur Jumper rider may cross enter into any class at the same competition for which they are eligible on different horse. A Low Adult Amateur Jumper rider may not cross enter in classes above 1.15m at the same competition.

The High Adult Amateur Jumper rider may cross enter into any class at the same competition for which they are eligible on different horse. If a High Adult Amateur Jumper classic is offered in the Children’s or Adult Amateur Jumpers and the rider has jumped above 1.20m at that show then they are not eligible for any Classic in the Children’s/ Adult Amateur Jumper sections.

Horse/Pony

n/a


The same Low Adult Amateur Jumper horse/rider combination may not cross enter into any class held above 1.15m at the same competition. Horse/Rider combination may enter only one classic, if both Low and High classics are offered.

The same High Adult Amateur Jumper horse/rider combination may not cross enter into any class held above 1.20m at the same competition. Horse/Rider combination may enter only one classic, if both Low and High classics are offered.

Fence Height:



Low Children’s and Low Adult Amateur Jumper sections must combine if there are fewer than three (3) in either section and may combine if there are fewer than six (6) in either section.

If after combining the Low sections there are fewer than three (3) entries then competition management must further combine the Low sections with the High sections, allowing each section to compete at their respective height.


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If sections are combined a horse can only compete at one height.

Awards:




• Refer to GR1131

CHILDREN'S HUNTER



Cross Entry:

Rider:

Children’s Hunter riders may not cross enter into any hunter class with fences exceeding 3'6" nor any jumper class with fences exceeding 1.20m (3'11") at the same show (exception: USHJA International Hunter Derby). A rider may cross enter into the USHJA International Hunter Derby with a different horse.

Horses/Ponies:

The horse may cross enter into the USHJA International Hunter Derby with a different rider.


The horse-and-rider combination is restricted from showing in both Junior Hunter and Children's Hunter sections at the same show. The same horse and rider combination competing in the Children’s Hunter may not cross enter into a USHJA International Hunter Derby.

Fence Height:

• Horses 3’0” with spreads not to exceed fence height • Combinations will be permitted

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At Premier and National rated competitions, the Children's Hunter section must be offered divided by age as follows: Children’s Hunter Horse 13 & Under, Children’s Hunter Horse 14- 17.

If there are fewer than four (4) entries in either age group, the two groups must be combined. In the event that, after combining the two age groups, there are still fewer than three (3) entries; management must combine the Children's Hunter Horse section with the Adult Amateur Hunter section.

Regional I and Regional II rated competitions are not required to offer the section divided, but may do so at management's discretion.

Awards:






Cross Entry:

Rider

n/a

Horse/Pony

n/a


The pony-and-rider combination is restricted from showing in both Regular Pony Hunter and Children’s Pony Hunter at the same horse show.

Fence Height:

• Small/Medium Ponies: 2'0” with spreads not to exceed height of fence. • Large Ponies: 2'6" with spreads not to exceed height of fence. • Combinations will not be permitted.

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• The spread of any oxer must be measured including flowers, brush and ground lines.


The Children's Pony Hunter section must be offered and run by itself and may not be combined with the Children’s Hunter Horse or any other section at Premier and National rated competitions.

If there are fewer than three (3) entries in the Children’s Hunter Pony section at any Regional I and Regional II rated competition, it may be combined with the Children’s Hunter Horse section. In this case, in and outs are prohibited.

Awards:



CHILDREN'S JUMPER



Cross Entry:

Rider:

The Low Children’s Jumper rider may cross enter into any class at the same competition for which they are eligible on different horse. A Low Children’s Jumper rider may not cross enter in classes above 1.15m at the same competition.

The High Children’s Jumper rider may cross enter into any class at the same competition for which they are eligible on different horse. If a High Children’s Jumper classic is offered in the Children’s or Adult Amateur Jumpers and the rider has jumped above 1.20m at that show then they are not eligible for any Classic in the Children’s/Adult Amateur Jumper sections.

Horse/Pony

n/a


The same Low Children’s Jumper horse/rider combination may not cross enter into any class held above 1.15m at the same competition. Horse/Rider combination may enter only one classic, if both Low and High classics are offered.

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The same High Children’s Jumper horse/rider combination may not cross enter into any class held above 1.20m at the same competition. Horse/Rider combination may enter only one classic, if both Low and High classics are offered.

Fence Height:



Low Children’s and Low Adult Amateur Jumper sections must combine if there are fewer than 3 in either section and may combine if there are fewer than 6 in either section.

If after combining the Low sections there are fewer than 3 entries then competition management must further combine the Low sections with the High sections, allowing each section to compete at their respective height.

If sections are combined a horse can only compete at one height.

High Children’s and High Adult Amateur Jumper sections must combine if there are fewer than 3 in either section and may combine if there are fewer than 6 in either section. If after combining the High sections there are fewer than 3 entries then competition management must further combine the High sections with the Low sections, allowing each section to compete at their respective height. If sections are combined a horse can only compete at one height.

Awards:




Sections Offered:


Cross Entry:

No cross entry restrictions

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Fence Height:

• Equitation 11 & Under- 2’3”- 2’6” with spreads not to exceed fence height o Combinations will not be permitted

• Equitation 12- 14- 3’0- 3’3” with spreads not to exceed fence height o Combinations will be permitted

• Equitation 15- 17- 3’0”- 3’6” with spreads not to exceed fence height o Combinations will be permitted


n/a

Awards:



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2017 ZONE 9 HUNTER, JUMPER AND EQUITATION SPECIFICATIONS (MT, WY, ID, OR, WA) In accordance with GR1111.4: CA, NV, UT, CO, ND, SD, NE, and Canada are contiguous states. Contiguous points earned in USEF/Equine Canada licensed competitions will only receive national points in USEF rated divisions. JUDGING FOR ALL HUNTER AND EQUITATION SECTIONS:

• To be judged on performance and soundness, suitability to count. • Horses and Ponies are not required to jog for soundness. • In Equitation: to be judged on performance, style, form and suitability of horse and rider

to count








Cross Entry:

Riders:

Adult Amateur riders entered in Adult Amateur Hunter sections may not compete in the Amateur Owner Hunter sections at the same competition.

Riders may not show in any classes in which the fences are 3'9" and over at the same competition.

Horses:

Horses entered in Adult Amateur Hunter sections may not compete in the Amateur Owner Hunter sections at the same competition.

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n/a

Fence height:

• 3’0” with spreads not to exceed the fence height. • Courses will not be adjusted for ponies. • Combinations will be permitted


• Refer to HU108

Awards:






Cross Entry:

Rider:

Riders may not show in any classes where the jumps exceed 1.15m.

Horse/Pony

n/a


Low Adult Amateur horse and rider combinations may not cross enter into the High Adult Amateur Jumper section at the same competition.

High Adult Amateur horse and rider combinations may not cross enter into the Low Adult Amateur Jumper section at the same competition.

Fence Height:

• Low Adult Amateur Jumper: 0.90m and 1.00m

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• High Adult Amateur Jumper: 1.10m to 1.15m


Adult Amateur Jumper sections may be divided by or combined with Children’s Jumper sections, at competition management’s discretion, if so stated in the prize list.

Awards:



EQUITATION


Sections Offered:


Cross Entry:

• No cross entry restrictions into another section for horse and rider unless stated in the prize list.

Fence Height:

• 2’9”- 3’3” with spreads not to exceed fence height • Combinations will be permitted


• Refer to HU108.

Awards:



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Cross Entry:

Rider:

Riders entered in the Children's Hunter section may not compete in the Junior Hunter section at the same competition.

Riders may not show in any classes in which the fences are 3'9" and over at the same competition.

Horses/Ponies:

Horses entered in the Children's Hunter section may not compete in the Junior Hunter section at the same competition.


n/a

Fence Height:

• 3’0” with spreads not to exceed fence height • Combinations will be permitted • Distances will not be adjusted for ponies.


Refer to HU111

Awards:






Cross Entry:

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Rider:

Children’s Hunter Pony riders may compete on a maximum of one (1)Children’s Hunter horse section at the same competition and in any class not to exceed 3’0” (Exception: Pony Jumpers). Green and Regular Hunter Pony riders may compete on a maximum of one (1) additional pony in the Children’s Hunter Pony section at the same competition.

Horse/Pony

Ponies may not cross into any other rated section at the same competition.


n/a

Fence Height:

• Combinations will not be permitted • Classes may run as one or split Small/Medium and Large to run at 2’0”, 2’3” and 2’6”

respectively.


Refer to HU111.

Awards:



Suggested distances for the Children’s Hunter Pony sections: a. 2’0” Small Children’s Hunter Pony should be (based on 9’9” stride): 4 strides at 48’9”; 5 strides at 58’6”; 6 strides at 68’3”; 7 strides at 78’8”; 8 strides at 87’9”. b. 2’3” Medium Children’s Hunter Pony should be (based on 10’3” stride): 4 strides at 51’3”; 5 strides at 61’6”; 6 strides at 71’9”, 8 strides at 92’3”. c. 2’6” Large Children’s Hunter Pony should be (based on an 11” stride): 4 strides at 55”; 5 strides at 66’; 6 strides at 77’;7 strides at 88’; 8 strides at 99’.

CHILDREN'S JUMPER



Cross Entry:

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Rider:

Riders may not show in any classes where the jumps exceed 1.15m, except Junior rider’s competing in FEI Children’s classes and USEF Talent Search Class.

Horse/Pony

n/a


Low Children’s horse and rider combinations may not cross enter into the High Children’s Jumpers at the same competition.

High Children’s horse and rider combinations may not cross enter into the Low Children’s Jumpers at the same competition.

Fence Height:

• Low Children’s Jumper: 0.90m and 1.00m • High Children’s Jumper: 1.10m to 1.15m


Children’s Jumper sections may be divided or combined with Adult Amateur Jumper sections, at competition management’s discretion, if so stated in the prize list.

Awards:




Sections Offered:


Cross Entry:

• No cross entry restrictions into another section for horse and rider unless stated in the prize list.

Fence Height:

• 2’9”- 3’3” with spreads not to exceed fence height

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• Combinations will be permitted


• Refer to HU111

Awards:



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(CA, NV) In accordance with GR1111.4: All members may compete for Zone Awards or money in any state contiguous to Zone 10: OR, ID, UT, AZ JUDGING FOR ALL HUNTER SECTIONS:









Cross Entry:

Riders:

Riders may not cross enter into any Amateur Owner hunter class (at the same competition), First Year, Second Year or High Performance Working Hunter at the same competition.

Adult Amateur Riders may not cross enter into any class at the same competition with fences exceeding 3’3” except Adult Amateur Jumpers, Junior/Amateur Modified Jumpers, Equitation and Medal Classes, and the USHJA National Hunter Derby.

An Adult Amateur rider may ride an Amateur Owner Hunter in the A/O Under Saddle Class for an Amateur Owner rider that has more than one horse entered.

No cross entry restrictions at one-day competitions.

Horses:

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Horses may not cross enter into any Amateur Owner hunter class (at the same show).




Fence Height:

• 3’0” with spreads not to exceed the fence height. • Courses will not be adjusted for ponies. • Combinations are permitted.


May be split into three (3) sections:

• Adult Amateurs 18– 35 • Adult Amateurs 36– 49 • Adult Amateurs 50 & Over

If any of the Adult Amateur, Children’s Hunter Horse and Children’s Hunter Pony may be combined if there are fewer than three (3) entries in any one section.

Awards:


• Adult Amateur Hunter 18– 35 • Adult Amateur 36– 49 • Adult Amateurs 50 & Over




Cross Entry:

No cross entry restrictions at one day competitions.

Rider:

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Adult Amateur riders may not cross enter into any Amateur Owner Jumper class at the same competitions. Adult Amateur Jumper riders may not cross enter into any jumper class with fences exceeding 1.20m.

Horse/Pony

Adult Amateur Jumper horses may not cross enter into any Amateur Owner Jumper class at the same competitions.


n/a

Fence Height:

• Low Adult Amateur Jumper 1.00m to 1.05m. • High Adult Amateur Jumper 1.10m for the first class of the section. In all other classes of

the section fences to be set no lower than 1.10m and no higher than 1.15m.


Low Children’s and Low Adult Amateur Jumper sections must combine if there are less than three (3) in either section and may combine if there are less than six (6) in either section. If after combining the Low sections there are less than three (3) entries then competition management must further combine the Low sections with the High sections, allowing each section to compete at their respective height.

High Children’s and High Adult Amateur Jumper sections must combine if there are less than three (3) in either section and may combine if there are less than six (6) in either section. If after combining the High sections there are less than three (3) entries then competition management must further combine the High sections with the Low sections, allowing each section to compete at their respective height.

Awards:



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• Refer to GR1131

Fence Height:

• Fence heights cannot exceed 3’3” and wings are optional • To be shown over a course of not less than eight fences


Competition management may offer Age Group Equitation classes divided at their discretion. Equitation that is offered by age will be awarded points that will be credited to the age groups defined in GR1131.12.a or the relevant Zone Specifications.

Awards:


• Equitation 18- 35 • Equitation 36 and Over



• Children’s Hunter Horse

Cross Entry:

Rider:

Riders may not cross enter into any Junior Hunter Class, First Year Green Working Hunter, Second Year Green Working Hunter or High Performance Working Hunters at the same show.

Children’s riders may not cross enter into any class at the same competition with fences exceeding 3’3” (exception: Children’s Jumpers, Junior/Amateur Modified Jumpers, Equitation and Medal Classes, and the USHJA National Hunter Derby).

A Children’s Hunter rider may ride a Junior Hunter in the Junior Hunter Under Saddle class for a Junior Hunter rider that has more than one horse entered. No cross entry restrictions at one-day competitions.

Horses/Ponies:

Horses may not cross enter into any 3’6” Junior Hunter Class at the same competition. No cross entry restrictions at one-day competitions.

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Fence Height:

• Horses 3’0” with spreads not to exceed fence height • Combinations are permitted • Distances will not be adjusted for ponies.



Awards:


• Children’s Hunter Horse




Cross Entry:

Rider:

Rider may not cross enter in any division where the fences exceed 3’3” (exception: Children’s Jumper sections).

Horse/Pony

n/a


n/a

Fence Height:

• Small/Medium Ponies: 2'0”; spreads not to exceed height of fence • Large Ponies: 2'6"; spreads not to exceed height of fence • Combinations are not permitted

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Awards:


• Children’s Hunter Pony

CHILDREN'S JUMPER



Cross Entry:

No cross entry restrictions at one day competitions.

Rider:

Children’s Jumper riders may not cross enter into any Junior Jumper class at the same competition. Children’s Jumper riders may not cross enter into any jumper class with fences exceeding 1.20m.

Horse/Pony

Children’s Jumper horses may not cross enter into any Junior Jumper class at the same competition.


n/a

Fence Height:

• Low Children’s Jumper 1.00m to 1.05m. • High Children’s Jumper 1.10m for the first class of the section. In all other classes of the

section fences to be set no lower than 1.10m and no higher than 1.15m.


Low Children’s and Low Adult Amateur Jumper sections must combine if there are less than three (3) in either section and may combine if there are less than six (6) in either section. If after combining the Low sections there are less than three (3) entries then competition

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management must further combine the Low sections with the High sections, allowing each section to compete at their respective height.

High Children’s and High Adult Amateur Jumper sections must combine if there are less than three (3) in either section and may combine if there are less than six (6) in either section. If after combining the High sections there are less than three (3) entries then competition management must further combine the High sections with the Low sections, allowing each section to compete at their respective height.

Awards:




• Refer to GR1131

Fence Height:

• Fence heights cannot exceed 3’6” and wings are optional • To be shown over a course of not less than eight fences


Competition management may offer Age Group Equitation classes divided at their discretion. Equitation that is offered by age will be awarded points that will be credited to the age groups defined in GR1131.12.a or the relevant Zone Specifications.

Awards:


• Equitation 14 and Under • Equitation 15- 17

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(HI)

Zone 11 chooses no contiguous states.

JUDGING FOR ALL HUNTER AND EQUITATION SECTIONS:








• Adult Amateur Hunter

Cross Entry:


Fence Height:

• 3’0” with spreads not to exceed the fence height. • Combinations will be permitted


• The Adult Amateur and Children’s Hunter sections may be combined of one of the sections has fewer than six (6) entries.

Awards:


• Adult Amateur Hunter

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• Refer to JP118


• Refer to GR1131.12

CHILDREN'S HUNTER


• Children’s Hunter

Cross Entry:

Entries may not cross enter into the Junior Hunter section.

Fence Height:



• The Adult Amateur and Children’s Hunter sections may be combined of one of the sections has fewer than six (6) entries.

Awards:



CHILDREN'S JUMPER

• Refer to JP118

AGE GROUP EQUITATION: CHILDREN’S/JUNIOR

• Refer to GR1131.12

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(AK)

Zone 12 chooses no contiguous states. JUDGING FOR ALL HUNTER AND EQUITATION SECTIONS:

• To be judged on performance and soundness, manners, suitability to count. • Horses and Ponies are not required to jog for soundness. • In Equitation: to be judged on performance, style, form and suitability of horse and rider

to count.


• To be ridden by exhibitors who have reached their 18th birthday as of December 1 of the current competition year and who hold a current USEF Amateur certification. Open to horses and ponies. Any horse and pony regardless of money won is eligible to compete in this division.


• To be ridden by exhibitors who have not reached their 18th birthday as of December 1 of the current competition year. Any horse and pony regardless of money won is eligible to compete in this division.



• Adult Amateurs – may be split into two (2) sections

Cross Entry:


Fence Height:

• 2’9” with spreads not to exceed the fence height. • To be shown over a minimum of eight fences. • Combinations will be permitted.


May be split into two sections:

• Adult Amateur Hunter 18– 35

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• Adult Amateur Hunter 36 & Over

Adult Amateur Hunter classes may be combined with Children’s Hunter classes.

Awards:


• Adult Amateur Hunter 18- 35 • Adult Amateur Hunter 36 & Over



• Adult Amateur Jumper

Cross Entry:


Fence Height:

• 0.90m • To be shown over a minimum of eight fences


Adult Amateur Jumper classes may be combined with Children’s Jumper classes.

Awards:


• Adult Amateur Jumper


Sections Offered:


Cross Entry:

Riders may not cross enter into the Alaska State Horse Show Modified Equitation section or the 2’9” Equitation at the same competition.

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Fence Height:

• 3’0” with spreads not to exceed fence height • Combinations will be permitted • To be shown over a minimum of eight fences


May be combined with Children’s/Junior equitation.

Awards:



CHILDREN'S HUNTER



Cross Entry:


Fence Height:

• 2’9” with spreads not to exceed fence height • Combinations will be permitted • To be shown over a minimum of eight fences


Children’s Hunter classes may be combined with Adult Amateur Hunter classes.

Awards:



CHILDREN'S JUMPER


• Children’s Jumper

Cross Entry:

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Fence Height:

• 0.90m • To be shown over a minimum of eight fences


Adult Amateur Jumper classes may be combined with Children’s Jumper classes.

Awards:


• Children’s Jumper

AGE GROUP EQUITATION: CHILDREN’S/JUNIOR

Sections Offered:

• Children’s Equitation • Junior Equitation 14 & Under • Junior Equitation 15- 17

Cross Entry:

Riders may not cross enter into the Alaska State Horse Show Modified Equitation section or the 2’9” Equitation at the same competition

Fence Height:

• 3’0” with spreads not to exceed fence height • To be shown over a minimum of eight fences • Combinations will be permitted


May be combined with Adult equitation.

Awards:


• Equitation 14 & Under • Equitation 15- 17

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2017 USHJA Zone HOTY Program and Championship Event Specifications

I. MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS A. Horse owner, rider and trainer must be Active/Competing members of USHJA and USEF. Membership must be

active on or before the first day of competition as outlined in the USEF rulebook. B. Horses must have a USEF annual or Life recording and a USHJA horse registration. C. The competition year is December 1 through November 30.

II. POINTS

A. The points will be based on the current increment system for Premier (AA), National (A), Regional I (B) and Regional II (C) rated competitions established by USEF.

B. Points accumulated in a state or country contiguous to an owner’s home zone may be counted toward Horse of the Year points at both the zone and national level. If a contiguous state or country offers a section that is not offered by the owner's home zone, points will not count at the zone level, but they will be counted towards USEF national HOTY awards.

C. USHJA zone points can only be accrued if the competition follows the zone specifications. D. The high performance, green, young hunter, amateur owner, conformation hunter, junior hunter, pony hunter

and classics are awarded USHJA zone points as well as national USEF points. USHJA zone points are only awarded if horse and rider are competing within their home zone. The USHJA zone points for the high performance hunter, green, amateur owner, conformation hunter, junior hunter and pony hunter divisions are based on the Regional I rated points chart, regardless the rating of the competition.

III. ZONE HOTY CHAMPIONSHIP

A. Competitor Qualifying Criteria a. HOTY Championship classes are open to all competitors who meet the minimum Zone HOTY Program

eligibility requirements outlined in Section I. B. In order to earn Zone Championship Points, the owner or recorded leasee of the horse must reside within the

Zone. All riders and owners must be Active/Competing members of USEF and USHJA and horses must be USEF recorded and USHJA registered in order to earn points.

C. In Hunter and Jumper sections the owner or recorded leasee of the horse must reside within the Zone in order to participate in the Zone Championship and receive Championship Points. In Equitation sections the rider must reside within the Zone in order to participate in the Zone Championship and receive Championship Points.

D. Each USHJA Zone HOTY Championship must offer a minimum of 50% of the applicable Zone Horse of the Year Awards sections. Complementary sections may be combined if there are not at least three entries in each section. Please note the age groups offered may vary for each zone. All sections must be run in accordance with the Zone Specifications.

E. Eligible riders may participate in two Championships within the same zone.

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HUNTERS □ Green Hunter 3’, 3’3”, 3’6”, 3’9” □ Young Hunter 3’0”, 3’3”, 3’6” □ High Performance Hunter □ Performance Hunter 3’6” □ Performance Hunter 3’3” □ High Performance Conformation

Hunter □ Green Conformation Hunter 3’6” □ Small Hunter □ Amateur Owner 3’6” 18-35 □ Amateur Owner 3’6” 36+ □ Amateur Owner 3’3”- 18-35 □ Amateur Owner 3’3”-36+ □ Small Junior 3’6” 15 & Under □ Large Junior 3’6” 15 & Under □ Small Junior 3’6” 16-17 □ Large Junior 3’6” 16-17 □ Junior 3’3” □ Small Pony □ Medium Pony □ Large Pony □ Green Pony-Sm/Med

□ Green Pony-Large □ Children’s Pony Hunter □ Children’s Hunter 13 & Under □ Children’s Hunter 14-17 □ Adult Amateur 18-35 □ Adult Amateur 36-49 □ Adult Amateur 50+ □ Thoroughbred Hunter EQUITATION □ Equitation 14 & Under □ Equitation 15-17 □ Adult Equitation 18-35 □ Adult Equitation 36+ JUMPERS □ 1.20/1.25 Junior Jumper □ 1.20/1.25 Amateur Owner Jumper □ 1.30/1.35 Junior Jumper □ 1.30/1.35 Amateur Owner Jumper □ 1.40/1.45 Junior Jumper □ 1.40/1.45 Amateur Owner Jumper □ Low Children’s Jumper

□ Low Adult Amateur Jumper □ High Children’s Jumper □ High Adult Amateur Jumper □ 5 Year Old Young Jumpers □ 6 Year Old Young Jumpers □ 7/8 Year Old Young Jumpers □ Pony Jumpers □ Thoroughbred Jumper HUNTER BREEDING □ Yearling □ 2 Year Old □ 3 Year Old □ Pony Yearling □ Pony 2 Year Old □ Pony 3 Year Old □ Best Young Horse/Best Young Pony SIDE SADDLE □ Ladies Hunter Under Saddle □ Ladies Hunter Hack □ Ladies Over Fences

IV. ZONE CHAMPIONSHIP COMPETITION FORMAT

A. A Zone HOTY Championship host must apply for a two year competition agreement. Only two year competition agreements will be accepted.

B. The Zone HOTY Championship must be offered under the Section or Classic Format. 1. Hunter:

A. Section Format: 1. Must be offered with a minimum of two over fences classes and one under saddle as

defined in HU147. 2. Management may designate classes of an existing section that will count for the USHJA

Zone Championship Points. Additional classes are not required to be held for the USHJA Zone HOTY Championship.

3. Eligible exhibitors that place 1st-8th in each class will receive Zone HOTY Championship Points. Zone HOTY Championship Points will be awarded for Champion and Reserve Champion.

B. Classic Format: 1. Must be offered with two over fences classes as part of the Classic. 2. Eligible exhibitors that place 1st-8th in the second round of the Hunter Classic will receive

Zone HOTY Championship Points. 2. Jumper

A. Section Format: 1. May be offered as two or three individual classes. 2. Management may designate classes of an existing section that will count for the USHJA


3. Eligible exhibitors that place 1st-8th in each class will receive Zone HOTY Championship Points.

B. Classic Format:

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1. May be offered in a two round/one jump-off Jumper Classic. 2. Eligible exhibitors that place 1st-8th for the Championship overall placings in the Classic.

3. Equitation A. Section Format

1. Must be offered at two over fences classes and one under saddle. 2. Management may designate classes of an existing section that will count for the USHJA


3. Eligible exhibitors that place 1st-8th in each class will receive Zone HOTY Championship Points. Zone HOTY Championship Points will be awarded for Champion and Reserve Champion.

B. If the competition charges exhibitors an additional fee (“Armband Fees”) to compete in the Zone HOTY Championship, a minimum of 3 exhibitors must pay the additional fee and compete in order for the Zone HOTY Championship Points to be awarded.

V. HOTY CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS

A. Classic format is defined as one zone Championship class, per section, running as a two round class. The eligible exhibitors that place 1st – 8th in the second round will receive the Zone HOTY Championship Points listed under the Classic Format. In order to receive points a minimum of three exhibitors are needed to compete for Championship Points to be awarded. This class is a Zone Championship class format which does not follow the HU145 rules.

B. If a competition uses a Classic and run the class concurrently, the Classic will need to follow HU143, including the minimum of six entries. Competition management will pull the eligible exhibitors from the classic for the Zone Championship class and re-pin the class. This Zone Championship class will then follow the minimum of three entries to obtain points. These exhibitors will receive the regular points for the classic and the additional points from the Zone Championship class.

C. A minimum of three exhibitors must compete at a Zone HOTY Championship in order for Zone HOTY Championship Points to be awarded. The definition of compete for Hunters and Age Group Equitation is in accordance with HU130 and the definition of compete for Jumpers is in accordance with JP135.

D. Hunter Zone HOTY Championship Point Chart Champion and Reserve Championship Points will be given to the Zone HOTY Championship sections that follow HU148. Champions will receive 80 Championship Points for each section completed and Reserve Champions will receive 48 Championship Points. The following chart will chart will also be applicable to Zone HOTY Championship Side Saddle classes.

Placing Championship Points for Each Class (Section Format)

Championship Points for Each Class (Classic Format)

1 40 80 2 30 60 3 20 40 4 12 24 5 10 20 6 8 16 7 6 12 8 4 8

Champion 80 Reserve 48

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E. Jumper Zone HOTY Championship Point Chart

Low Children’s/Adult Jumpers, High Children’s/Adult Jumpers and Thoroughbred Jumper will receive points from the Zone HOTY Championship Point Chart excluding Champion and Reserve points. 1.20/1.25 Junior Jumpers, 1.20/1.25 Amateur Owner Jumpers, 1.30/1.35 Junior Jumpers, 1.30/1.35 Amateur Owner Jumpers, 1.40/1.45 Junior Jumpers, 1.40/1.45 Amateur Owner, Pony Jumpers and Young Jumpers will be based on one point for every dollar won unless no money is awarded and then these classes will receive the points from the Zone HOTY Championship Point Chart excluding Champion and Reserve points.



1 40 80 2 30 60 3 20 40 4 12 24 5 10 20 6 8 16 7 6 12 8 4 8

Champion 80 Reserve 48

F. Equitation Zone HOTY Championship Point Chart

Champion and Reserve Championship Points will be given to the Zone HOTY Championship sections that follow HU148. Champions will receive 80 Championship Points for each section completed and Reserve Champions will receive 48 Championship Points.

Placing Championship Points for Each Class Placing Championship Points for Each Class 1 40 6 8 2 30 7 6 3 20 8 4 4 12 Champion 80 5 10 Reserve 48

G. Hunter Breeding Zone HOTY Championship Point Chart

Placing Championship Points for Each Class 1 10 2 6 3 4 4 3 5 2 6 1

Best Young Horse/Best Young Pony Champion 10 Best Young Horse/Best Young Pony Reserve 6

VI. ADDITIONAL FEES (“Armband Fees”) FOR ZONE HOTY CHAMPIONSHIP ENTRIES

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A. Host Competitions may only charge additional fees (“Armband Fees”) to participate in the USHJA Zone HOTY Championship under the following conditions: 1. The fees are included in the qualifying criteria developed by each Zone and approved by the USHJA. 2. The fees in the qualifying criteria are being assessed to benefit the Zone. 3. The fees are remitted to the USHJA within 10 days of the conclusion of the competition.

B. If qualifying criteria is not developed by the Zone, no additional fees may be charged.

VI. CONTACT INFORMATION Please contact USHJA if questions arise pertaining to the USHJA HOTY Championship cannot be answered by the show steward, management or the zone committee representative based on the class specifications provided (USHJA Phone: 859-225-6700).

The USHJA Zone HOTY Championship and the related format and specifications are the sole properties of the USHJA and may only be held, conducted or used upon the terms and conditions specified by the USHJA. USHJA reserves the right to

change language in documents related to the conduct of the USHJA Zone HOTY Championship as necessary for the purposes of consistency and clarity. Any USHJA Zone HOTY Championship which is not conducted in accordance with the USEF Rules and Zone Specifications will not count for Championship Points. Any deviations from the class specifications for the USHJA Zone HOTY Championship are not permitted without the express written permission from USHJA prior to

the printing of the prize list.

For any rules not specified above, please refer to the current USEF Rule Book.

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2017 Stirrup Cup Program and Championship Event Specifications

The goal of the awards program is to recognize the accomplishments of USHJA members and to promote the Regional I (B) and Regional II (C) hunter rated competitions and Jumper Level 1 and Jumper Level 2 jumper rated competitions. This awards program is a separate program from the USEF Horse of the Year Program. The USHJA Stirrup Cup Awards are an additional and unique awards program that you are automatically enrolled in by being a member of USHJA and competing in Regional I (B) and Regional II (C) rated competitions.

I. MINIMUM ELIGIBILTY REQUIREMENTS: A. Horse owner, rider and trainer must be Active/Competing members of USHJA and USEF. Membership must be

active on or before the first day of competition as outlined in the USEF rulebook. B. Horses must have a USEF Annual or Life recording and a USHJA horse registration. C. Starting December 1, 2016, the competition year will be December 1 to November 30.

II. POINTS A. Hunter and equitation points will be based on the current increment system for Regional I (B) and Regional II

(C) rated competitions established by USEF. Jumper points will be based on the current increment system for Level 1 and Level 2 rated competitions. Only points earned at Regional I (B) and Regional II (C) USEF-licensed competitions, and points earned at Jumper Level 1 or 2 rated competitions will count for this award program.

B. Points can only be obtained in states within the owner's home zone, which is determined by the owner's USEF point state.

C. In order to receive a Stirrup Cup Award, the horse must have earned points at a minimum of three shows. D. Awards will be given to the top six in each section in each zone. E. Stirrup Cup points may only be accumulated in an owner’s home zone; points accumulated in a contiguous

state or country never count toward Stirrup Cup awards.

III. CLASS SPECIFICATIONS 1. The following classes will follow the National Specifications found in the USEF Rule Book:

a) Green Hunter (3’0” and 3’3”), Performance Hunter 3’3”, Amateur Owner Hunter (3’3” and 3’6”), Junior Hunter (3’3” and 3’6”), Pony Hunter, Small Hunter, Thoroughbred Hunter, Thoroughbred Jumper, Junior Jumper, and Amateur Owner Jumper

2. The following sections will follow the USHJA Zone Specifications: a) Children’s Hunter Pony, Children’s Hunter Horse, Adult Amateur Hunter, Children’s Jumper, Adult

Amateur Jumper, and Age Group Equitation 3. The following sections will follow the specifications as listed:

a) Low Children’s Hunter Horse • Eligibility: Open to exhibitors who have not yet reached their 18th birthday as of December 1 of the

current competition year. • Cross Entry: Riders may not cross enter at the same competition into the Children’s Hunter, Pony

Hunter or any class/section where fences exceed 2’9” (Exception: 3’0” Equitation). • Height of Fences: 2’6”

b) Low Adult Amateur Hunter • Eligibility: Open to exhibitors who have reached their 18th birthday as of December 1 of the current

competition year. • Cross Entry: Riders may not cross enter into any class or section at the same competition where

fences exceed 2’9” (Exception: 3’0” Equitation). • Height of Fences: 2’6”

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• Eligibility: Open to exhibitors who have not yet reached their 18th birthday as of December 1 of the current competition year.

• Cross Entry: Low Pony Hunter riders may not cross enter into any class where fences exceed 2'9” or into any rated section at the same competition.

• Height of Fences: 2’0” • Combining/Dividing: Can be split

d) 0.90m Children/Adult Amateur Jumper • Eligibility: Open to horses and ponies ridden by junior or adult riders. • Cross Entry: Riders may not have competed in classes where fences exceed 1.05m. • Height of Fences: 0.90m (2’11”)

IV. STIRRUP CUP CHAMPIONSHIP – Each zone has the ability to host a Stirrup Cup Championship. The host location shall be approved by the applicable zone hunter committee, Hunter Working Group, and Executive Director. A. A Stirrup Cup Championship host must apply for a two year competition agreement. Only two year competition

agreements will be accepted. B. Host Minimum Criteria

1. Must be established (has occurred for at least three years) and have a minimum of 75 horses for each of the three prior years.

2. Must have a Regional I or II Hunter rating and a Jumper Level 1 or 2 rating. No FEI rating is allowed. 3. Must disclose other special classes, finals, championships occurring and demonstrate the Stirrup Cup

Championship classes will have the highest or equal billing and promotion as any other feature event/classes.

4. Officials requirements: a) ‘R’ Steward, if two hunter/equitation rings – at least one ‘R’ Hunter/Jumping Seat Equitation Judge, if

three or more hunter/equitation rings – at least 50% of the judges must be ‘R’ Hunter/Jumping Seat Equitation Judges, Jumper Judge may not serve as either announcer or starter.

b) Must have a course designer present. 5. Must have announcers with no other duties. 6. Must have a featured award presentations and a dedicated award presenter. 7. Prize money is optional but must adhere to the ratings of the show. Any prize money offered must be

stated in the application, along with a list of classes, Championship class format, schedule, and list of key staff and officials.

C. Competitor Qualifying Criteria a) Stirrup Cup Championship classes are open to all competitors who meet the minimum Stirrup Cup

Program eligibility requirements outlined in Section I. D. Each USHJA Stirrup Cup Championship must offer all of the following USHJA Stirrup Cup Awards sections.

Complementary sections may be combined if there are not at least three entries in each section. Please note the age groups offered may vary for each zone. All age group sections must be run in accordance with the Zone Specifications.

HUNTER □ Children’s Hunter Horse □ Children’s Hunter Pony □ Adult Amateur Hunter □ Low Children’s Hunter Horse □ Low Adult Amateur Hunter □ Green 3’ and 3’3” □ Low Amateur Owner 3’3” □ Low Junior Hunter 3’3” □ Low Pony Hunter

EQUITATION □ Equitation 17 & Under □ Adult Equitation 18 & Over JUMPERS □ Children’s Jumper □ Adult Amateur Jumper □ 0.90m Children/Adult Amateur Jumper

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E. Competition Format – Stirrup Cup Championship must be offered under the Section or Classic Format. 1. Hunter – Section Format:

a) Must be offered with a minimum of two over fences classes and one under saddle as defined in HU147.

b) Management may designate the classes of the existing section that will count for the USHJA Stirrup Cup Championship Points. Additional classes are not required to be held for the USHJA Stirrup Cup Championship.

c) Eligible exhibitors that place 1st-8th in each class will receive Stirrup Cup Championship Points. Stirrup Cup Championship Points will be awarded for Champion and Reserve Champion.

2. Hunter – Classic Format: a) Must be offered with two over fences classes as part of the Hunter Classic. b) Eligible exhibitors that place 1st-8th in the second round of the Hunter Classic will receive Stirrup Cup

Championship Points. 3. Jumper – Section Format:

a) May be offered as two or three individual classes. b) Management may designate the classes of the existing section that will count for the USHJA Stirrup

Cup Points. Additional classes are not required to be held for the USHJA Stirrup Cup Championship. c) Eligible exhibitors that place 1st-8th in each class will receive Stirrup Cup Championship Points.

4. Jumper – Classic Format: a) May be offered in a two round/one jump-off Jumper Classic b) Eligible exhibitors that place 1st-8th in the Championship overall placings of the Classic will receive

Stirrup Cup Championship Points. 5. Equitation – Section Format:

a) Must be offered at two over fences classes and one under saddle. b) Management may designate the classes of the existing section that will count for the USHJA Stirrup

Cup Championship Points. Additional classes are not required to be held for the USHJA Stirrup Cup Championship.

c) Eligible exhibitors that place 1st-8th in each class will receive Stirrup Cup Championship Points. Stirrup Cup Championship Points will be awarded for Champion and Reserve Champion.

6. If a host competition combines Stirrup Cup Championship classes with open classes, the competition must pin the Stirrup Cup Championship classes separately.

F. Additional Fees (“Armband Fees”) 1. If the competition charges exhibitors an additional fee (“Armband Fees”) to compete in the Stirrup Cup

Championship, a minimum of 3 exhibitors must pay the additional fee and compete in order for the Stirrup Cup Championship Points to be awarded.

2. Host competitions may only charge additional fees (“Armband Fees”) to participate in the USHJA Stirrup Cup Championship under the following conditions: a) The fees are included in the qualifying criteria developed by each Zone and approved by the USHJA. b) The fees in the qualifying criteria are being assessed to benefit the Zone. c) The fees are remitted to the USHJA within 10 days of the conclusion of the competition.

G. Contact Information - Please contact USHJA if questions arise pertaining to the USHJA Stirrup Cup Championship cannot be answered by the show steward, management or the zone committee representative based on the class specifications provided (USHJA Phone: 859-225-6700).

V. STIRRUP CUP CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS

A. In order to earn Championship Points, the owner of the horse/pony must reside within the Zone. All riders and owners must be Active/Competing members of USEF and USHJA and horses must be USEF recorded and USHJA registered in order to earn points.

B. In Hunter and Jumper sections the owner of the horse must reside within the Zone in order to participate in the Stirrup Cup Championship and receive Championship Points. In Equitation sections the rider must reside

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within the Zone in order to participate in the Stirrup Cup Championship and receive Bonus Championship Points.

C. A minimum of three exhibitors must compete in a Stirrup Cup Championship in order for Stirrup Cup Championship Points to be awarded. The definition of compete for Hunters and Age Group Equitation is in accordance with HU132 and the definition of compete for Jumpers is in accordance with JP133.

D. Hunter Stirrup Cup Championship Point Chart Champion and Reserve Championship points will be given to the Stirrup Cup Championship sections that follow HU148. Champions will receive 80 points for each section completed and Reserve Champions will receive 48 points.



1 40 80

2 30 60

3 20 40

4 12 24

5 10 20

6 8 16

7 6 12

8 4 8

Champion 80

Reserve 48

E. Jumper Stirrup Cup Championship Point Chart

Children’s/Adult Amateur Jumpers, Thoroughbred Jumpers and Low Pony Jumpers will receive points from the Stirrup Cup Championship Bonus Point Chart excluding Champion and Reserve points. Junior/Amateur Owner Jumpers and 1.20 Jumpers will be based on one point for every dollar won unless no money is awarded and then these classes will receive the points from the Stirrup Cup Championship Bonus Point Chart excluding Champion and Reserve points.



1 40 80

2 30 60

3 20 40

4 12 24

5 10 20

6 8 16

7 6 12

8 4 8

Champion 80

Reserve 48

F. Equitation Stirrup Cup Championship Point Chart

Champion and Reserve Championship Points will be given to the Stirrup Cup Championship sections that follow HU148. Champions will receive 80 Championship Points for each section completed and Reserve

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Champions will receive 48 Championship points.

Placing Championship Points for Each Class

1 40

2 30

3 20

4 12

5 10

6 8

7 6

8 4

Champion 80

Reserve 48

The USHJA Stirrup Cup Championship and the related format and specifications are the sole properties of the USHJA and may only be held, conducted or used upon the terms and conditions specified by the USHJA. USHJA reserves the

right to change language in documents related to the conduct of the USHJA Stirrup Cup Championship as necessary for the purposes of consistency and clarity. Any USHJA Stirrup Cup Championship which is not conducted in accordance with the USEF Rules and Zone Specifications will not count for Championship Points. Any deviations from the class

specifications for the USHJA Stirrup Cup Championship are not permitted without the express written permission from USHJA prior to the printing of the prize list.


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CHILDREN’S AND ADULT AMATEUR HUNTER REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 2017 SPECIFICATIONS

*Changes from 2016 marked in bold, italics and underlined.

I. REGIONS

There will be 4 Regions, composed of the USHJA Zones. A. North – Zones 1, 2, and 5 B. South – Zones 3 and 4 C. Central – Zones 6 and 7 D. West – Zones 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12

II. MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Riders wishing to participate in the USHJA Children’s and Adult Amateur Hunter

Championships must be a U.S. resident and must complete an application. The rider must be a current Active USEF and USHJA Junior or Amateur member in good standing (see GR202.1 & HU 100). Each rider’s region is determined by the rider’s point state as recorded with USEF as of December 1, 2016.

B. The horse must be registered with USHJA (see HU 101.1) and recorded with USEF pursuant to USEF GR 1102, in good standing under USEF rules, and shown under the owner of record who must be an Active member of USHJA and the USEF (see GR 1110.3).

C. As part of the application process, the rider, parent (if rider is under 18 years of age), and horse owner(s) certify that they have read and understand the USEF Code of Conduct, and agree to be bound by it.

III. APPLICATION

A. Each rider will submit an application and application fee to USHJA in order to be

considered for a team. Applications must be received in the USHJA office no later than May 1, 2017.

B. The qualifying standings will be based on the hunter increment point chart used to calculate Zone HOTY standings (per GR1131.5) and will display current point totals. A

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box will be added for the Children’s/Adult Amateur Regional Hunter Championships to indicate if a rider has applied to the program. Horse-and-rider combinations can acquire points in any state and Canada.

See below for an example.

Zone 5 Children’s Hunter

Standings

Rank Rider Points Applied 1 KNOX, GRACE / RAPIDASH - IL 386 X 2 ROHRBACH, ADELINE / CLOUD 9- IL 157 X 3 OLIVA, JACQUELINE / LET'S GO- IL 143 4 DARBOR, SARAH / REMARKABLE- I L 87 5 BRACKETT, LOUISA / LADY B LUCKY- IL 86 X 6 DENNIS, NICOLE / DREAM BOY- IL 60 7 SEIKEL, MICHAELA / WINSTONE- IL 57 8 PAULI, KAT / T. REX- IL 54 8 NOLAND, NICOLE / JUST FOR FUN- I L 54 X

10 SCARNECHIA, SARAH / COLONIUS- I L 47 X

IV. DATES AND SHOW VENUES

The locations and dates of the Regional Championships recommended by the USHJA Hunter Working Group are subject to approval by the USHJA Executive Committee. Regional Championships must be held at competitions with a start date between June 1- November 30.

A. Regional Championships may only be held in conjunction with a Federation licensed National-rated competition or above. Regional Championships shall be awarded to a host through an application process established by the USHJA.

B. No venue may be selected to host the Regional Championships for more than two consecutive years unless USHJA deems it necessary or in the best interest of the sport.

C. Each Regional Championship must be held within the zones that comprise its region.

V. QUALIFYING PROCEDURES

The qualifying period for the 2017 Regional Championships begins with competitions having a start date of December 1, 2016. Each qualifying period will include any competition with a start date of no less than 60 days prior to the start date of the Regional Championships.

A. Children’s Hunter: 1. Riders cannot compete in a class that exceeds 3’3” during the qualifying period

(Exception: riders may compete in the USHJA National Hunter Derby, Junior 2

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http://www.ushja.org/programs/jumper/riderStandings.aspx?zone=0&year=2013&state=IL&standtype=USHJACH

http://www.ushja.org/programs/jumper/riderStandings.aspx?zone=0&year=2013&state=IL&standtype=USHJACH

Hunter 3’3” section and the Children’s Jumper section during the qualifying period).

B. Adult Hunter 1. Riders cannot compete in a class that exceeds 3’3” during the qualifying period.

(Exception: riders may compete in the USHJA National Hunter Derby, Amateur Owner 3’3” section and the Adult Amateur Jumper section during the qualifying period).

VI. COMPOSITION OF TEAMS AND INDIVIDUAL COMPETITORS

A. A maximum of 6 teams per zone (24 competitors) for the Children’s

Championships and a maximum of 6 teams per zone (24 competitors) for the Adult Amateur Championships will be eligible.

B. A team will consist of a minimum of three horse-and-rider combinations but not more than four. These riders will participate in the Team Competition and are also eligible to qualify for the Individual Competition.

C. A fifth horse-and-rider combination will be assigned to each team and serve as the team’s Traveling Replacement horse-and-rider combination should a member of the team be unable to participate.

D. The fifth horse-and-rider combination will compete only in the Individual Championship unless competing as a substitute on a team.

E. Each team will be fielded by a random draw at the competition. F. If a zone is unable to field a team, that zone may send up to two eligible horse-and-

rider combinations to participate in each of the Individual Championships (Children’s and Adult). The horse-and-rider combinations will be fielded by the order of the standings.

G. If a zone is unable to field a team of at least three horse-and-rider combinations, the zone may apply to the USHJA to combine with another zone. Once all of the entries are submitted, the USHJA will make the final decision to combine the horse-and-rider combinations no later than the first Chef d’Equipe meeting at the Regional Championships.

H. A rider may not compete on more than one team. I. Horse substitutions will not be permitted.

VII. TEAM SELECTION

A. Horse-and-rider combinations from each zone will be ranked according to points

won at USEF Licensed competitions in the Children’s and Adult Amateur hunter sections offered with fence heights of 2’9”-3’3”. Horse-and-rider combinations can acquire points in any state and Canada.

B. Riders from all Children’s Hunter Horse sections will be combined to create one ranking list in each zone in order of total points earned for the Children’s

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Hunter Horse section. C. Riders from all Adult Amateur Hunter sections will be combined to create one

ranking list in each zone in order of total points earned for the Adult Amateur Hunter section.

D. In the event of a tie in the standings, the tie will be broken by the number of first places won by the horse-and-rider combination, followed by the number of second places, and so on until the tie is broken.

E. If a rider has more than one horse in the top positions of his zone’s standings, the rider may choose which horse he will compete and the next highest ranked horse-and-rider combination will move into the vacancy.

F. Once the teams are formed, in the event a qualified horse-and-rider combination is unable to compete due to illness or injury to a rider or horse, or other unforeseen circumstances, the team’s alternate will compete. If the alternate is unable to compete, the next highest ranked horse-and-rider combination in the zone will move into the vacancy.

VIII. CHEF D’ EQUIPE AND REGIONAL COORDINATOR

A. Individuals will be asked to apply to USHJA to serve as the Chef d’Equipe. The applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Current Active member in good standing with USHJA and USEF. 2. Declared professional with USEF 3. Reside within the zone for which they are applying to serve as the Chef

d’ Equipe. 4. Confirm they will be attending the designated Children’s/Adult

Amateur Hunter Regional Championships. B. The zone committee will select individuals to serve as team Chefs d’Equipe. C. USHJA may appoint a Regional Coordinator.

IX. SCORING

A. There will be a total of four judges. Judges will be seated separately in two

panels consisting of two judges per panel. B. Each judging panel will provide one score. C. One judge on each panel must be an R-licensed hunter judge while the other may

be an R-licensed or r-licensed judge. D. All judges must be Federation licensed and in good standing with the Federation

and USHJA. E. No guest cards will be granted for this competition. F. The judges will be hired by the host competition manager. G. One official scorekeeper provided by competition management will

be assigned for all phases of the Championship and should be seated near the announcer.

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H. The judging panels will remain the same throughout the Championship. I. Prior to the start of the Regional Championships, one judging panel must be

designated as the tie breaking panel for the Team Competition and the other judging panel must be designated as the tie breaking panel for the Individual Competition.

X. REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS COMPETITION FORMAT

Regional Championships must be held over two days. Children’s riders have a Team Competition and an Individual Competition separate from the Adult Team and Individual Competitions. Each Team and Individual Championship must be held under the following format:

A. Team Competition – Day One

1. All teams approved by USHJA are eligible to compete in the Team Competition. 2. Phases:

a. Under Saddle b. Classic Hunter Style Course c. Classic Hunter Style Course

3. The phases must be held in the order listed above. 4. Each course must consist of a minimum of 10 fences. 5. Fence heights of 3’0”. 6. The Under Saddle and two Classic Hunter phases will be placed and awarded

individually. 7. Overall team awards to be presented at the conclusion of Day One. 8. The winning team will be the team with the highest overall score. (See Section

XI.A for definition of overall score.)

B. Individual Competition - Day Two 1. The top 40 placed horse-and-rider combinations, including combinations tied for 40th,

from the Team Competition are eligible to compete. If, for any reason, one or more of the qualified horse-and-rider combinations are unable to start, they will not be replaced.

2. The total score of each horse-and-rider combination in each phase of the Team Competition will be added together to determine each horse-and-rider combination’s overall score in order to determine the Top 40 competitors for the individual championships.

3. Scores earned during the Team Competition do not carry over to the Individual Championship.

4. The Traveling Alternate from each team will automatically be qualified to participate if they do not participate in the Team Competition.

5. The total number of individual exhibitors competing in the Individual Championship will include the Top 40 individual horse-and-rider combinations from the Team Competition, all of the eligible Traveling Alternates and individual horse-and-rider combinations qualifying from zones unable to field a full team or form a full team

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with another zone. (See VI.H) 6. Phases:

a. Under Saddle b. Classic Hunter Derby Style Course c. Handy Hunter Course

7. The phases must be held in the order listed above. 8. Each course must consist of a minimum of 10 fences, with three option fences set at

3’3”. 9. Fence heights of 3’0.”

10. The Under Saddle, Classic Hunter Derby and Handy Hunter phases will be placed and awarded individually.

11. The Overall Individual awards will be presented at the conclusion of the Day Two. 12. The Individual Champion is the horse-and-rider combination with the highest

overall score from the Individual Championship. (See Section XI.B for definition of overall score.)

XI. JUDGING SYSTEM

A. Team Competition

1. The Under Saddle phase of the Team Competition shall be judged by one panel and numerically scored on quality, movement, manners and way of going. One panel will be designated to judge the Children’s Under Saddle and the other will judge the Adult Amateur Under Saddle during the Team Competition. For the Individual Competition, panels will be designated to judge the opposite group that they judged during the Team Competition. Riders will be placed in groups of 10 for the under saddle phase. Groups determined by random draw.

2. The Over Fences phases of the Team Competition shall be judged and numerically scored on quality, movement, jumping style, manners and way of going by two panels.

3. No judging panel may award the same base score to any two competitors in any one phase.

4. The scores of both judging panels will be added together to determine the total score of each horse-and-rider combination for each over fences phase.

5. Each team of four will discard its lowest horse- and-rider combination’s overall score. The remaining three horse-and-rider combinations’ total scores will be added together to determine the team’s score. A team with three riders will not discard any score.

6. Each team’s overall score is determined by adding together the team’s scores from all three phases.

7. If a horse-and-rider combination is eliminated in any phase, they are still eligible to compete in any additional phases.

B. Individual Championship

1. The Under Saddle phase of the Individual Championship shall be judged and

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numerically scored on quality, movement, manners and way of going by one panel. One panel will be designated to judge the Children’s Under Saddle and the other will judge the Adult Amateur Under Saddle during the Team Competition. For the Individual Competition, panels will be designated to judge the opposite group that they judged during the Team Competition. Riders will be placed in groups of 10 for the under saddle phase. Groups determined by random draw.

2. The Classic Hunter Derby phase of the Individual Competition shall be judged and numerically scored on quality, movement, jumping style, manners, and way of going. After the judging panel’s base score is given, one point will be added for each high option fence jumped.

3. The Handy Hunter phase of the Individual Championship shall be judged on performance, hunter pace, jumping style, quality and substance, movement, handiness and brilliance of pace. Handiness is defined as ground saving movement without adversely affecting performance or style. Brilliance of pace is defined as a faster pace than ordinary, without sacrificing performance or style. Handiness is taken into account in the judges’ base score. After the judging panel’s base score is given, one point will be added for each high option fence jumped.

4. The Option Bonus Score of one additional point per judging panel must be awarded even if there is a refusal, rail down or loss of good jumping style at that higher height option fence, providing that the horse-and-rider combination does jump the higher height option fence. (Maximum of three points per judging panel).


6. The scores of both judging panels will be added together to determine the total score of each horse-and-rider combination for each phase.

7. The total score of each horse-and-rider combination in each phase will be added together to determine each horse-and-rider combination’s overall score.

8. If a horse-and-rider combination is eliminated in any phase, they are still eligible to compete in any additional phases.

XII. TIE BREAKING PROCEDURES

A. Team Championship


2. All ties in the overall results will be broken by the single highest base score given to any one team member by the designated tie breaking judging panel in the second over fences phase.

3. There will NOT be a jump off for tied teams.

B. Individual Championship


2. All ties in all phases will be broken by the base score, before adding height bonus points, of the designated tie breaking judging panel.

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adding height bonus points, of the designated tie breaking judging panel. 4. There will NOT be a jump off for tied horses.

XIII. STARTING ORDER FOR THE TEAM AND INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSHIPS :

A. Team Competition - The order in which the teams will compete in the Team Competition will be determined by a random draw and the order will be followed for both over fences phases. The order of go for the team will be determined by the Chef d’Equipe and will be followed for both over fences phases.

B. Individual Competition - The starting order for the Classic Hunter Derby phase will be

determined by a random draw. The starting order for the Handy Hunter phase will be according to the reverse order of scores earned in the Classic Hunter Derby phase, with the lowest score returning first.

C. Under Saddle Phases – Riders will be placed in groups of 10 for the under saddle phase

in both the Team and Individual Competitions. Groups determined by random draw. XIV. TACK, EQUIPMENT AND ATTIRE

Refer to HU125, HU126 and HU127 in the USEF Rule Book for current specifications. XV. SOUNDNESS

A. All horses entered in the Children’s and Adult Amateur Hunter Regional Championships must jog for soundness during the Official Jog prior to the start of the first phase of the Team Competition in order to compete. The Official Jog must he held within 24 hours of the start of the first phase of the Team Competition. This jog will be run in a manner similar to an FEI jog. All horses entered in the Children’s Hunter Regional Championships must be jogged for soundness by a junior. (HU133)

B. A horse must be officially entered in the Championship before it will be allowed to jog.

C. All horses are subject to drug testing during the jog and must be compliant with USEF

Drugs and Medications rules.

D. Proper attire is required (i.e., riding clothes or proper attire which an exhibitor would wear to compete in a model class).

E. All horses must be presented at the Official Jog with their actual competition number

and wearing a conventional hunter bridle, including noseband.

F. The judging panel for the Official Jog shall consist of the competition veterinarian and one judge from each of the judging panels.

G. The jog surface must be level. Horses shall be evaluated from the side.

H. If a horse does not pass the jog; the exhibitor may request to re-present the horse to the

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horse to re-present at any time up to one hour prior to the start of the first phase of the Team Competition. Following consultation with the veterinarian, the decision of the participating judge(s) is final and binding and not subject to further appeal of any kind.

XVI. HORSE RESTRICTION

A. Horses must wear their competition numbers while on the competition grounds. Different color back numbers will be provided to the horses entered in the Championship if held in conjunction with another competition.

B. Commencing with the start of the official jog, the following restrictions apply to the competing rider and their horse:

• Only the competing rider may be mounted on the horse he/she is competing in the Championship until that horse has completely finished competing in the Championship

• No horse competing in the Championship may compete in any other class at the same or concurrent competition until the horse has completely finished competing in the Championship.

Any violation of this rule will result in forfeiture of any scores received and elimination of the horse-and-rider combination for the remainder of the competition.

XVII. CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS

A. Participants competing in the USHJA Children’s/Adult Amateur Hunter Regional Championships will accrue Zone HOTY championship points for their respective placing according to the point scale outlined below regardless of whether the event is held within their home zone.

B. Team Competition

1. The following Zone HOTY championship points will be awarded to each team member in the top eight teams in the Team Competition Overall Standings. Championship points to be awarded to each horse-and-rider combination’s applicable Children’s or Adult Amateur Hunter Section for the current competition year.

1st - 120 points 2nd – 105 points 3rd – 90 points 4th – 75 points 5th – 60 points 6th – 45 points 7th – 30 points 8th – 15 points

C. Individual Competition

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awarded to each horse- and-rider combination’s applicable Children’s or Adult Amateur Hunter Section for the current competition year. There will be no additional championship points for the overall individual winner.

1st - 40 points 2nd – 35 points 3rd – 30 points 4th – 25 points 5th – 20 points 6th – 15 points 7th – 10 points 8th – 5 points

XVIII. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Horses are required to have health documents and vaccinations as required by the host competition, their state of origin and the state in which the Championship is held.

The USHJA Children’s and Adult Amateur Regional Championships and the related format and specifications are the sole properties of the USHJA and may only be held, conducted or used upon the terms and conditions specified by the USHJA. USHJA reserves the right to change language in documents related to the conduct of the Children’s/Adult Amateur Hunter Regional Championships as necessary in extenuating or unforeseen circumstances, or for the purposes of consistency and clarity. Additionally USHJA reserves the right to alter specifications for this program on an annual basis.

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USHJA Zone Jumper Team Championship Specifications

Children’s and Adult Amateur Jumper, 1.20/1.25m Junior/Amateur Jumper, 1.30/1.35m Junior/Amateur Jumper

I. ZONE ELIGIBILITY A. Each USHJA zone, which in the previous competition year had at least 60 horses competing and earning zone

points in the Children’s Jumper section and at least 60 horses competing and earning zone points in the Adult Amateur Jumper section, is eligible to host a Children’s and Adult Amateur Jumper Championship in that zone in the current year.

B. A zone meeting the above requirements outlined in point A may also choose to host a 1.20/1.25m Junior/Amateur Jumper Championship, and also may choose to host a 1.30/1.35m Junior/Amateur Jumper Championship as well (see II D below).

II. COMBINING ZONES A. Zones that do not meet the eligibility criteria delineated in Section I may apply to the USHJA on or before

August 1 of the current competition year to obtain permission to have the zone combine with a contiguous zone in the subsequent competition year (or in the case of Zones 11 or 12 combine with either Zone 9 or 10) to conduct a USHJA Combined Jumper Zone.

B. A zone that does not wish to combine with another contiguous zone or experiences challenges due to extraordinary circumstances, may apply in writing to the USHJA on or before August 1 of the current competition year for an exemption to the specifications. Circumstances which may qualify as extraordinary circumstances include, but are not limited to: travel/distance challenges for athletes and horses, density of available athletes, ability to offer, promote and conduct an event, and lack of suitable host venues. Any such request for an exemption under this section will be addressed on a case-by-case basis by the USHJA Executive Committee and its decision shall be final and cannot be appealed.

C. The USHJA zone jumper committee staff liaison will work with the committee so a decision can be made prior to the application period opening as to exactly what type of Children’s and Adult Amateur Jumper Championship (as outlined above) the zone will host in the following year, and also whether the zone will host Championships in one or both of the higher heights. In the case of a zone indicating interest in combining with one of several other contiguous zones, the zone wishing to combine can determine which zone to combine with once the applicable zones select their host venue.

D. The three USHJA Zone Jumper Team Championships cannot be parceled out to multiple events in a zone. There will be only one event within a given zone hosting a USHJA Zone Jumper Team Championship within a given year, and that event will host one, two, or all three Championship heights.

III. HOST APPLICATIONS A. The USHJA office will announce the dates when applications for hosting open and close. Application documents

will be posted on the USHJA website. Completed applications will be sent directly to the respective zone committees, whose Jumper members will formally review and discuss them based upon their knowledge of the events, the facilities, the amenities, the location, and the criteria. Great care must be taken to identify and remove both actual and perceived conflicts of interest among zone committee members in the evaluation process in accordance with USHJA policies.

B. Event Selection 1. USHJA Zone Jumper Team Championships must be held between July 1 and November 30. 2. Once a given zone’s jumper committee members review the competition host applications, the zone will

complete a USHJA zone prospective host document (found on the USHJA website), and send it to the USHJA on or before August 1 of the current competition year, signifying one or more competitions and dates recommended by vote at a zone jumper committee meeting. A new facility which has not held a USEF licensed competition and/or a new competition in its first year of operation will not be considered to host a

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USHJA Zone Jumper Team Championship. C. Events that desire to bid for hosting should specifically state their intention to hold one, two, or all three

championships, along with the prize money they will commit to offer. Zone jumper committee members must take this into consideration when selecting a potential host event.

D. Prize Money 1. When a host application is accepted, the application will specify prize money to be offered. Although prize

money is not required by the USHJA in order to apply for or hold these championships, it may factor into a given zone’s recommendation for approval.

2. The maximum total prize money allowed in the USHJA Children’s and Adult Amateur Jumper Championship is $25,000 to each section (children’s and adult amateur).

3. There is no maximum prize money for either the 1.20/1.25m Junior/Amateur or the 1.30/1.35m Junior/Amateur Jumper Championships. However, the total prize money offered for all three championships must be divided as follows: at least 50% to the 1.30/1.35m Junior/Amateur Championship, 30% to the1.20/1.25m Junior/Amateur Jumper Championship, and 20% to the Children’s and Adult Amateur Jumper Championship.

4. If two championships are offered, 60% will go to the highest height, and 40% going to the Lower height. 5. Within each championship, prize money must be divided as follows: 20% to the first day’s class (speed class,

money paid through eight places as follows: 30%, 22%, 15%, 10%, 7%, 6%, 5%, 5%); 40% to the second day’s classes (team day, money paid to medal teams only as follows: 50%, 30%, 20%, to be divided equally between the team members), and 40% to the individual final Medal winners (paid as follows: 50%, 30%, 20%).

E. Date and Location Approval 1. The final decision of the location and date for each zone’s USHJA Championships will rest entirely with the

USHJA, which will review a zone’s recommendations and select the date and location on or before February 1 of the current competition year. USHJA will promptly and formally notify each zone jumper committee of its decision as well as the championship host.

IV. HOST AND ORGANIZER CONDITIONS

A. The USHJA Zone Jumper Team Championships must be held in the main jumper ring at the competition and receive priority scheduling to be approved by USHJA. These championships must be featured at the host venue, and may not be relegated to a minor ring or minor time in the schedule. In general, other finals, other championships, or other special competitions at the host event must have the express written permission of the USHJA.

B. There must be a working scoreboard (matrix display, video, or LED) at the ring where the championships are held along with a technician who operates it.

C. There must be a minimum of two jumper judges (at least one with a large R) with no additional duties during the Championship classes.

D. There must be an announcer with no additional duties during each class. E. There must be a Certified Jumper Schooling Supervisor on duty in the warm-up arena for the duration of each

championship class. F. The competition will also provide an official scorer, who will review and confirm class placings with the senior

judge after each class before publishing, keep track of the cumulative scores and positions of each competitor, and be available to explain and interpret the scoring to officials, chefs, and competitors. The host competition will send results to the USHJA office immediately following each class of each championship (e-mail to [email protected]).

G. There will be a USHJA designated, non-conflicted and knowledgeable Jumper Technical Delegate (JTD), who will certify that all rules, specifications, and class conditions are followed, and who will represent the USHJA and be the final authority in all questions that arise regarding the championships. The USHJA JTD will have a check list, a set of instructions and list of specific duties from the USHJA. Management will assist the JTD as necessary to ensure a quality technical event.

V. POINT STANDINGS AND QUALIFICATION

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to determine a horse/rider’s qualification to compete in that zone’s championships. B. A horse/rider is qualified to compete in a USHJA Zone Jumper Team Championship if they have earned at least

20 points (or $20 of money won) in their respective section(s) at USEF licensed competitions held with fence heights of that section as of June 1.

C. Qualifying for the 1.10-1.15m Championship will be based on the points earned and money won in the Children’s and Adult Amateur Jumper section held from 1.10 – 1.15m in height.

D. Qualifying for the 1.20/1.25m Junior/Amateur Jumper Championship will be based on money won in the following USEF classes held from 1.20-1.25m: Junior, Amateur Owner, Amateur, and Young Jumpers. Note: class labels like “Modified,” “Low,” etc. will not affect the eligibility of the class to count toward qualifying for the Championship if all other criteria is met.

E. Qualifying for the 1.30/1.35m Junior/Amateur Jumper Championship will be based on money won in the following USEF classes held from 1.30-1.35m: Junior, Amateur Owner, Amateur, and Young Jumpers. Note: class labels like “Modified,” “Medium,” etc. will not affect the eligibility of the class to count toward qualifying for the Championship if all other criteria is met.

VI. ELIGIBILITY TO COMPETE

A. A rider in a given year may be eligible to compete in one of three levels at the Zone Jumper Team Championships: The Children’s and Adult Amateur Jumper Championship (1.10-1.15m), the 1.20/1.25m Junior/Amateur Jumper Championship and the 1.30/1.35m Junior/Amateur Jumper Championship.

B. An eligible children’s/adult amateur rider for the Children’s and Adult Amateur Jumper Championship is one who has not competed in a class held at a height over 1.20m within the current competition year up through the championship.

C. An eligible junior/amateur rider for the 1.20/1.25m Junior/Amateur Jumper Championship (1.20-1.25m) is one who has not competed in a class held at a fence height over 1.35m within the current competition year up through the championship.

D. An eligible junior/amateur rider for the 1.30/1.35m Junior/Amateur Jumper Championship (1.30-1.35m) is one who has not competed in a class held at a fence height over 1.45m within the current competition year up through the championship.

E. Waiver 1. If a rider has an extenuating circumstance and wishes to apply for a waiver to any of the requirements in

section VI, he must apply to the USHJA explaining the circumstances and details. The respective zone jumper committee will evaluate the request and provide a recommendation to the USHJA, which will make the final decision whether to accept or deny the waiver. Examples for waivers include asking to have a class considered for qualification that is not specified in Section V. However, waivers will not be granted for classes that do not meet the minimum fence height. Waivers regarding the June 1 deadline may be granted, but in no case will a waiver include any classes or circumstances that occur less than 60 days before the Championship when the point standings freeze.

F. In addition, an eligible rider must be a current active USEF and USHJA member in good standing (see GR202.1 & JP 100.1). The horse must be registered with USHJA (see JP 100.2) and recorded with USEF pursuant to USEF GR 1102, in good standing under USEF rules. The burden of proof of eligibility to compete will rest with and be the sole responsibility of the owner or rider, and not of the USHJA. USHJA staff is not available to determine each horse’s or rider’s eligibility.

VII. NUMBER AND COMPOSITION OF TEAMS

A. In order to hold a Children’s and Adult Amateur Jumper Championship a zone that meets the criteria outlined above must enter a minimum of three children’s and three adult amateur teams (or three combined teams, if combined), and may enter up to a maximum of eight children’s teams and eight adult amateur teams. A team will consist of four horse/rider combinations, unless there are not four available, in which case a minimum of three are required to field a team. These riders will participate in both the team and the individual competitions at their respective zone championships.

B. In order hold a 1.20/1.25m Junior/Amateur Jumper and/or 1.30/1.35m Junior/Amateur Jumper Championship, the zone must enter a minimum of three Junior and three Amateur teams (or three combined teams per section, if combined), and may enter up to a maximum of eight Junior and eight Amateur teams at each

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Championship height. A team will consist of four horse/rider combinations, unless there are not four available, in which case a minimum of three are required to field a team. These riders will participate in both the team and the individual competitions at their respective zone championships.

C. No rider or horse may compete on more than one team, and no horse competing in a championship may compete in any other class during the same horse show where the championship is hosted. Although a rider is not prevented from competing on another horse during the championship week, there will be no waiting for that rider during the championship classes. If a rider is not immediately available in the order, the rider will be scratched from that championship class.

D. Horse/Rider that want to be considered for entry in their zone championship must fill out and submit an official USHJA application per horse, along with a non-refundable fee of $60 by May 1 of the current competition year. The applicants must certify that they meet the qualification and eligibility conditions delineated herein.

E. When the point standings freeze (for championship purposes), 60 days prior to the start of the competition, the USHJA will compare the number of teams allowed with the applications received from those that want to compete in their zone jumper team championship, and create a standings list of definite entries.

F. From these lists of definite entries, the Children’s and Adult Amateur Jumper Championship teams will be composed as follows, in increments of four: the highest horse/rider combination will be paired with the lowest, and the second highest and the second lowest will be paired, thus forming the first team of four. This will continue until all the team slots are filled. USHJA will notify championship participants of the team compositions 14 days before the Monday of the Championship week. Should the Monday fall on a holiday, team compositions will be sent the next USHJA business day. NOTE: Year 1 (2017) for 1.20/1.25m Junior/Amateur and 1.30/1.35m Junior/Amateur Jumper Championship teams, a ranking list will not be used. Teams will be comprised by a random draw from the list of definite entries.

G. Substitutions 1. Once the teams are defined, and up to 14 days preceding the Monday of the championship, if an eligible

horse/rider combination is unable to compete at the championship, the space will be filled by the next available combination from the frozen point standings list below those already placed on a team. If a horse is unable to compete and that rider has another horse that has enough points to be on a team, the substitution will be allowed based on that horse and rider’s point standing from the frozen qualified list.

2. During the week of the championship if an entry is not able to compete, the four-member team will be reduced to three.

3. If a team is unable to field at least three members, the remaining members may compete in the championship as individuals. If there are at least three individuals before the first competition, they may comprise a team upon approval of the USHJA Jumper Technical Delegate. If there are one or two individuals, they may be placed on any team that has only three members upon approval of the USHJA JTD.

4. It is the intention of the USHJA to allow as much flexibility as possible within the parameters of sound competition, fair competition, and good sport in the allowance of teams to be made up at the event when competitors drop out or are eliminated due to sickness or injury. Example: A horse gets injured in the first class leaving only two riders. A third rider is available and riding as an individual. In this case a team can be made up from the three competitors and thus a team could be fielded for the team day.

VIII. CHEF d’EQUIPE

A. Individuals will be asked to apply to USHJA to serve as the Chef d’Equipe. The applicants must meet the following criteria: 1. Current Active adult member in good standing with USHJA and USEF. 2. Reside within the Zone they are representing. 3. Agree to attend the designated zone championship and fulfill the responsibilities of the position as

designated by USHJA. B. Zone Committees will select individuals to serve from the submitted applications as the chef d’equipe for each

team they send to the championships. Chefs d’equipe may act as chef for more than one team.

IX. ZONE CHAMPIONSHIP RQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS A. Check In and Training Session

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class of the championship (if there is no training session). Following the check-in, only the competing rider may be mounted on his competition horse.

2. The qualified horse and rider combination must enter the championship in the horse show office 24 hours prior to the mandatory horse inspection and jog for soundness.

3. Holding a training session is optional for the organizer, and if held is optional for competitors. A course of approximately eight fences will be provided, including one combination. Each entrant will have a maximum of 90 seconds in the arena. Jumps, if taken, must be jumped in the proper direction. The training session may be scheduled either the morning of the first championship competition or the day prior, at management’s discretion.

a) Start Order: The start order for the training session will be random draw at which management and one steward will be present.

b) Dress: Informal – boots, breeches, shirt, and protective headgear. B. General

1. Courses: Each course must have no fewer than 12 jumping efforts and must include either two doubles or one triple combination. Three of the courses must include a Liverpool. There will be no open water jump for the Children’s and Adult Amateur Jumper Championship. However, at the Course Designer’s discretion, open water may be used as part of an option fence in the 1.20/1.25m Junior/Amateur Jumper and 1.30/1.35m Junior/Amateur Jumper Championships.

2. USEF Rules: USEF rules will govern these Championships. Additionally, please pay particular attention to JP111 (Tack & Attire), with specific attention to the three items noted below:

a) Martingales: Standing martingales are permitted in the Children’s and Adult Amateur Jumper Championship, but not in the 1.20/1.25m Junior/Amateur Jumper or the 1.30/1.35m Junior/Amateur Jumper Championships.

b) Draw reins and German Martingales are not allowed at any time during the Championships, including schooling.

c) Equipment: The total maximum weight of equipment allowed to be added to a horse’s leg, front or hind (single or multiple boots, fetlock rings, etc.), is 500 grams (shoe excluded). Random or formal boot inspections may be conducted at the discretion of the USHJA Jumper Technical Delegate after consultation with the Senior Steward.

d) Attire. “Proper Jumper Attire” (JP 111.9b) is required. 3. Rider’s Meeting: There will be a mandatory rider’s meeting; time and location will be included in the prize

list. 4. Horse inspection and jog for soundness

a) There will be a mandatory horse inspection and jog for soundness at the championship prior to the Training Session, if a Training Session is held. The horse inspection and jog for soundness will be held not more than 24 hours prior to the start of the First Individual Qualifying Class. The exact time and location will be included in the prize list for each championship and announced. A person responsible for the horse must be present at the horse inspection and jog for soundness. For the purposes of these championships the “person responsible” must be at least 18 and is defined as the rider, trainer, parent/guardian, chef d’equipe, or an authorized representative (authorization in writing is required). Each horse must be presented with its entry number.

b) Horses not accepted at the horse inspection and jog for soundness will have the opportunity to be re-presented once prior to the First Individual Qualifying Class. If a horse is not accepted at the initial inspection and jog for soundness and the Training Class is prior to the re-inspection and jog for soundness, the horse in question will not be permitted to compete in the training class. Horses not accepted at the re-inspection and jog for soundness will not be allowed to compete.

5. Schooling: USEF Jumper Schooling Rules will be in effect 24 hours prior to the start of the first class of the competition and throughout the competition. Schooling must take place in designated schooling areas only.

X. CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE (For each separate height section, Children’s and Adult Amateur Jumper

Championship , 1.20/1.25 Junior/Amateur Championship, and 1.30/1.35m Junior/Amateur Championship respectively) A. Day One (First Individual Qualifying Class)

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1. Specifications: The first individual qualifying class will be conducted under Table III, faults converted into seconds over a Table II course (designed to avoid excessive speed). Children’s and Adult Amateur Jumper Championship fences to be set at 1.10m with spreads up to 1.20m, 1.20/1.25 Junior /Amateur Jumper Championship fences to be set at 1.20m with spreads up to 1.30m, and 1.30/1.35m Junior/Amateur Jumper Championship fences to be set at 1.30m with spreads up to 1.40m. Speed for all three height sections is 350m/m.

2. Start Order: At the rider’s meeting before the first individual qualifying class, the order will be drawn by a method visible to all present. At least one member of the jury, a steward, and the USHJA Jumper Technical Delegate will be present at the draw. Draws for both the First Individual Qualifying Class and the order of the Team Competition will occur at this time. Within one hour of the conclusion of the First Individual Qualifier, chefs d’equipe must declare the rider order for the Team Competition. The chef d’equipe of teams comprising only three riders may choose which of the three positions out of the four they will start their riders.

3. Class Awards: Ribbons will be awarded through 8th place in the first class, with any trophy or other prizes that management chooses to award. Prize money, if any, will be paid through 8th as follows: 30%, 22%, 15%, 10%, 7%, 6%, 5%, 5%.

B. Day Two (Team Championship/Second and Third Individual Qualifying Classes) 1. Specifications: The Team Championship is a two round Nation’s Cup format which also serves as the second

and third Qualifying Classes for the Individual Championship. The competitors will be scored under Table II modified over two identical rounds. Children’s and Adult Amateur Jumper Championship fences to be set at 1.15m with spreads up to 1.25m. 1.20/1.25m Junior/Amateur Jumper Championship fences to be set 1.25m with spreads up to 1.40m. 1.30/1.35m Junior/Amateur Jumper Championship fences to be set at 1.35m with spreads up to 1.45m. Speed for all three height sections is 350m/m.

2. Scoring a) The team championship is open only to horse/rider combinations that have started (whether

eliminated or not) in the first individual qualifying class (day one). b) Only the best (lowest) three scores of each team from each round will count toward the team’s score.

Teams of four will have a discard score in each round, and teams of three will have no discard score. c) To stay eligible as a team, three riders must complete the course in each round. If a team becomes

invalid for lack of three scores, riders may continue to compete in order to receive scores toward the Individual Championship.

d) A rider who is eliminated or who retires from a round will receive 20 points more than the competitor with the most points who finishes.

e) The winning team will be the team with the lowest combined scores from the two rounds. Any teams tied for a medal shall jump off. The jump off will be scored Table II, Sec. 2 with faults and time deciding the medal position. Teams tied below medal positions will remain tied and ribbons will be decided by a draw or flip of a coin.

f) In a jump-off for a medal position, one team member from each eligible team chosen by the chef will compete in the jump-off. If jump-offs for multiple medals are required, the jump-off for the lowest medal will occur first.

3. Start Order: The draw for the start order for the Team Competition will occur at the same time as the draw for the First Individual Qualifying Class. Chefs will determine the order of team riders immediately following the First Individual Qualifier. An additional draw will be held at this time to determine the start order of any individuals who will be competing at the start of the first team competition.

a) At the beginning of the Team Competition, there may be individual riders from teams not having the minimum three as a result of scratches after the start of the Championship. These riders seeking an individual score will compete first in the first round of the Team Competition in the order drawn the previous day.

b) In the second round the starting order of teams will be the reverse order of team scores based on the first round. Any teams tied will go in the order of their first round drawn order.

c) In the second round individuals will again compete before the teams. Their order will be based on reverse order of their score in round one of the Team Competition, with ties going in reverse order of that of round one. In addition to those individual riders from the First Individual Qualifying Round, any

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team failing to earn the minimum three scores will have their riders also continue on as individuals. d) In the case of a jump-off (for medals only), the start order will be for the lowest medal placing first,

with the jump off riders going in the same order as their team’s order in the second round. 4. Class Awards: Medals will be awarded to the Gold, Silver, and Bronze teams, ribbons will be awarded

through 8th place, along with any trophy or other prizes that management chooses to award. Prize money, if any, will be paid through 3rd as follows: 50%, 30%, 20%. Prize money for each team will be divided equally among the team’s members.

C. Day Three (Individual Final) 1. Specifications: The competition will conclude with the Individual Final on the third day. It will be scored

under Table II and held over one round. Children’s and Adult Amateur Jumper Championship fences to be set at 1.15m with spreads up to 1.30m, 1.20/1.25m Junior/Amateur Jumper Championship fences to be set at 1.25m with spreads up to 1.40m, and 1.30/1.35m Junior/Amateur Jumper Championship fences to be set at 1.35m with spreads up to 1.50m. Speed for all three fence heights is 350m/m. The top 20 horse/rider combinations based on the cumulative scores from the first, second, and third individual qualifying classes, including ties for twentieth place, are eligible to compete. They must have participated in the First Individual Qualifying Class (completed or not) and have completed the two rounds of the Team Competition without having been eliminated or retiring. The list of the top 20 will be posted and distributed as soon as feasible after the team competition concludes and medals are awarded. Following this posting, if one or more of the qualified horse/rider combinations is unable to start in the final, the combination will not be replaced.

2. Start Order: The start order will be the reverse order of total scores incurred in the first, second, and third individual qualifying classes. In the event of equality of scores, the result of the first qualifying class will decide, with a higher scoring horse/rider combination going before a lower scoring one.

3. Jump-Off: In the case of a tie for an individual medal, there will be a jump-off, with the jump off riders going in the same order as in the individual final.

4. Class Awards: Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals provided by the USHJA will be awarded to the top three individuals, along with ribbons to 8th and other specified prizes or prize money as may be specified by the organizers and the USHJA. If there is prize money, 40% will be paid to medal winning individuals as follows: Gold – 50%, Silver – 30%, Bronze – 20%.

XI. CUMULATIVE INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSHIP SCORING

A. Day One: The final time obtained by each competitor (in thousands) will first be multiplied by the coefficient of .50 and converted into points; the points will then be rounded to two decimal places. (The second decimal place will be rounding up from .005 and rounded down from .004.) 1. The competitor with the lowest points after this conversion will be given a score of zero faults. The other

competitors will receive faults representing the difference between each of their points and that of the leading competitor.

2. Once this list of faults is complete, a competitor who started and did not complete his round for any reason will receive a score 20 faults higher than the competitor with the highest faults who competed.

3. This final 1st round list of faults in hundredths (two decimal places) are the scores riders will carry into the remaining rounds of the championships.

B. Day Two: Each individual’s first and second round score (faults) from the day two team competition will be added to the final score from the first day’s speed class, resulting in a cumulative score carried into the Individual Final on Day 3.

C. Day Three: The Individual Champion is the horse/rider combination with the lowest total cumulative score (faults) from the First Individual Qualifying Class on Day One, the two rounds on Day Two, and the Individual Final on Day Three (Jump-off scores from team day will not be a factor, although there may still be a jump-off for an individual medal. A rider who is eliminated or who retires from day three is eliminated from the individual championship.

XII. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS A. Passports are not required. B. Entrants must comply with the documents and health certificates, if any, required by the organizer, state, and

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facility where the championship is being held.

XIII. ZONE HOTY CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS A. Children’s and Adult Amateur Jumper Championship: The following zone HOTY Championship Points will be

awarded in each of the following three classifications comprising the USHJA Children’s and Adult Amateur Jumper Championships: First Individual Qualifying Class (day one), Team Championship (day two), and the Individual Final (day 3).

1st 60 points 2nd 50 points

3rd 40 points 4th 30 points 5th 20 points 6th 10 points

In the Team Championship, each competitor on a team will receive equal Championship Points according to the team’s placing. For competitors who are tied, the points will be totaled and divided by the number tied to determine the number of points each tied competitor will receive. Example: A competitor is first in the Individual Qualifier (60 points), her team is Silver (50 points), and she finishes as the bronze Medalist (3rd) in the Individual Final (40 points) for a total of 150 Zone HOTY Championship Points (not Stirrup Cup).

B. 1.20/1.25m Junior/Amateur Jumper Championship: Because the zone HOTY Championship points for this section are awarded to competitors based upon money won, and the offering of prize money is optional for the potential host bidder, the USHJA will assign a minimum amount of money to this championship height of $6,000. This is based upon a host bid of $20,000 in prize money for the three championship heights (50% to the highest, 30% to the middle, and 20% to the lowest). If the money offered exceeds this amount, the prize money actually paid will accrue to each competitor. If the actual prize money offered by the host is less than the $6,000, the amount of $6,000 will be used instead and apportioned respectively to competitors based upon their placing. (See point III D)

C. 1.30/1.35m Junior/Amateur Jumper Championship: Because the zone HOTY Championship points for this section are awarded to competitors based upon money won, and the offering of prize money is optional for the potential host bidder, the USHJA will assign a minimum amount of money to this championship height of $10,000. This is based upon a host bid of $20,000 in prize money for the three championship heights (50% to the highest, 30% to the middle, and 20% to the lowest). If the money offered exceeds this amount, the prize money actually paid will accrue to each competitor. If the actual prize money offered by the host is less than the $10,000, the amount of $10,000 will be used instead and apportioned respectively to competitors based upon their placing. (See point III D)

XIV. MEDICATION RULES

A. USEF Drugs & Medication rules will be in effect for these championships.

The USHJA Zone Jumper Team Championships and the related format and specifications are the sole properties of the USHJA and may only be held, conducted or used upon the terms and conditions specified by the USHJA. USHJA reserves the right to change language in documents related to the conduct of the USHJA Zone Jumper Team Championships as necessary for the purposes of consistency and clarity. Any deviations from the class specifications for the USHJA Zone

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2017 NAJYRC Selection Procedures for Zone 1 Greg Prince Jennifer Haydon Zone 1 Jumper Committee Chair USEF NAJYRC Coordinator & NAJYRC Coordinator 4047 Iron Works Pkwy 51B Whitney St. Lexington, KY 40511 Sherborn, MA 01770 (859) 225-6911 (917) 833-9945 [email protected] [email protected]

Erin Keating USHJA Managing Director of Regional Member Services 3870 Cigar Lane Lexington, KY 40511 (859) 225-6717 [email protected]

Standings for the Young Rider Team The Young Rider (CH-N.AM-YR-S) standings will be based on money won in USEF Junior, Young Rider, and Amateur Owner classes held at 1.40m (4’7”) and above, as well as jumper classes offering at least $25,000 in prize money held at the Regional Standard or above. The qualifying time period will be June 10, 2016 through June 1, 2017. Standings for the Junior Team The Junior (CH-N.AM-JS) standing will be based on money won in USEF Junior Jumper classes held at 1.40m (4’7”) and above as well as jumper classes offering at least $25,000 in prize money held at the Regional Standard or above. The qualifying time period will be June 10, 2016 through June 1, 2017. Ties For the Junior team, any ties will be decided by determining which horse/rider combination won the most money in the classes specified above at the height of 1.40m and above, followed by which horse/rider combination won the most money in the classes specified above at the height of 1.35m, followed by which horse/rider combination won the most money in the classes specified above at the height of 1.30m and so on until the tie is broken.

For the Young Rider team, any ties will be decided by determining which horse/rider combination won the most money in the classes specified above at the height of 1.45m and above, followed by which horse/rider combination won the most money in the classes specified above at the height of 1.40m, followed by which horse/rider combination won the most money in the classes specified above at the height of 1.35m and so on until the tie is broken.

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2017 NAJYRC Selection Procedures for Zone 2 Mark Leone Jennifer Haydon Zone 2 Jumper Committee Chair USEF NAJYRC Coordinator 223 Terrace Rd. 4047 Iron Works Pkwy Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 Lexington, KY 40511 (201) 819-1997 (859) 225-6911 [email protected] [email protected] Ralph Caristo Erin Keating Zone 2 NAJYRC Coordinator USHJA Managing Director of 118 Peoples Road Regional Member Services Saugerties, NY 12477 3870 Cigar Ln (561) 308-0606 Lexington, KY 40511

(859) 225-6717 [email protected]

Standings for the Young Rider Team The Young Rider (CH-N.AM-YR-S) standings will be based on money won in USEF Junior, Young Rider, Amateur Owner, and Open Jumper (i.e. 1.40m, 1.45m, etc.) classes held at 1.40m and above as well as jumper classes offering at least $25,000 in prize money held at the Regional Standard or above. The qualifying time period will be July 17, 2016 through June 1, 2017. Standings for the Junior Team The Junior (CH-N.AM-J-S) standings will be based on money won in USEF Junior, Young Rider, and Open Jumper (i.e. 1.40m, 1.45 m, etc.) classes held at 1.35m and above as well as jumper classes offering at least $25,000 in prize money held at the Regional Standard or above. The qualifying time period will be July 17, 2016 through June 1, 2017. Ties For the Junior team, any ties will be decided by determining which horse/rider combination won the most money in the classes specified above at the height of 1.40m and above, followed by which horse/rider combination won the most money in the classes specified above at the height of 1.35m, followed by which horse/rider combination won the most money in the classes specified above at the height of 1.30m and so on until the tie is broken.


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2017 NAJYRC Selection Procedures for Zone 3 Oliver Kennedy Jennifer Haydon Zone 3 Jumper Committee Chair USEF NAJYRC Coordinator 3510 Elton Farm Road 4047 Iron Works Pkwy Brookeville, MD 20833 Lexington, KY 40511 (443) 878-8143 (859) 225-6911 [email protected] [email protected]

Sandra Ruiz Erin Keating Zone 3 NAJYRC Coordinator USHJA Managing Director of P.O. Box 1088 Regional Member Services Culpeper, VA 22701 3780 Cigar Ln Cell (540) 219-9943 Lexington, KY 40511 [email protected] (859) 225-6717 [email protected] Standings for the Young Rider Team The Young Rider (CH-N.AM-YR-S) standings will be based on money won in USEF Junior, Young Rider, Amateur Owner, Eight Year Old, Young and Open Jumper Classes held at 1.40m and above, as well as jumper classes offering $25,000 or more in prize money held at the Regional Standard or above. The qualifying time period will be June 10, 2016 through June 1, 2017. Standings for the Junior Team The Junior (CH-N.AM-J-S) standings will be based on money won in USEF Junior, Eight Year Old, Young and Open Jumper Classes held at 1.35m and above; as well as jumper classes offering $25,000 or more in prize money held at the Regional Standard or above. The qualifying time period will be June 10, 2016 through June 1, 2017. Ties For the Junior team, any ties will be decided by determining which horse/rider combination won the most money in the classes specified above at the height of 1.40m and above, followed by which horse/rider combination won the most money in the classes specified above at the height of 1.35m, followed by which horse/rider combination won the most money in the classes specified above at the height of 1.30m and so on until the tie is broken.


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2017 NAJYRC Selection Procedures for Zone 4

Kim Land Jennifer Haydon Zone 4 Jumper Committee Chair USEF NAJYRC Coordinator & NAJYRC Coordinator 4047 Iron Works Pkwy 520 Fowler Rd. Lexington, KY 40511 Alpharetta, GA 30004 (859) 225-6911 (770) 789-3767 [email protected] [email protected]

Erin Keating

USHJA Managing Director of Regional Member Services 3870 Cigar Lane Lexington, KY 40511 (859) 225-6717 [email protected]

Standings for the Young Rider Team The Young Rider (CH-N.AM-YR-S) standings will be based on money won in USEF Junior, Young Rider, Amateur Owner, and Open Jumper classes held at 1.40m and above, as well as jumper classes offering at least $25,000 in prize money held at the Regional Standard or above. The qualifying time period will be July 14, 2016 through May 30, 2017. Standings for the Junior Team The Junior (CH-N.AM-J-S) standings will be based on money won in USEF Junior and Open Jumper classes held at 1.40m and above as well as jumper classes offering at least $25,000 in prize money held at the Regional Standard or above. The qualifying time period will be July 14, 2016 through May 30, 2017. Ties For the Junior team, any ties will be decided by determining which horse/rider combination won the most money in the classes specified above at the height of 1.40m and above, followed by which horse/rider combination won the most money in the classes specified above at the height of 1.35m, followed by which horse/rider combination won the most money in the classes specified above at the height of 1.30m and so on until the tie is broken.


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2017 NAJYRC Selection Procedures for Zone 5 Diane Carney Jennifer Haydon Zone 5 Jumper Committee Chair USEF NAJYRC Coordinator Telluride Farm, PO Box 220 4047 Iron Works Pkwy Algonquin, IL 60102 Lexington, KY 40511 (847) 922-6167 (859) 225-6911 [email protected] [email protected] Craig Dobbs Erin Keating Zone 5 NAJYRC Coordinator USHJA Managing Director of 2360 Treesdale Circle Regional Member Services Carmel, IN 46032 3870 Cigar Ln Cell (540) 219-9943 Lexington, KY 40511 [email protected] (859) 225-6717 [email protected] Standings for the Young Rider Team The Young Rider (CH-N.AM-YR-S) standings will be based on money won in USEF Junior, Young Rider, and Amateur Owner Jumper classes held at 1.40m and above, as well as jumper classes offering $25,000 or more in prize money held at the Regional Standard or above. Horse/rider combinations must have received a score over a course set at 1.30m or higher at an USEF rated competition with a Jumper Rating of 4 or 5, within 90 days of the due date of the Definite Entry.* The qualifying time period will be June 10, 2016 through June 1, 2017. Standings for the Junior Team The Junior (CH-N.AM-J-S) standings will be based on money won in USEF Junior Jumper classes held at 1.40m and above, as well as jumper classes offering $25,000 or more in prize money held at the Regional Standard or above. Horse/rider combinations must have received a score over a course set at 1.30m or higher at a USEF Jumper Rating 4 or higher competition within 90 days of the due date of Definite Entry* The qualifying time period will be June 10, 2016 through June 1, 2017. Ties For the Junior team, any ties will be decided by determining which horse/rider combination won the most money in the classes specified above at the height of 1.40m and above, followed by which horse/rider combination won the most money in the classes specified above at the height of 1.35m, followed by which horse/rider combination won the most money in the classes specified above at the height of 1.30m and so on until the tie is broken.


*Results for the class to be submitted to USHJA

See USEF Selection Procedures for Certificate of Capability requirements

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Kathy Ott Jennifer Haydon Zone 6 Jumper Comm. Co-Chair USEF NAJYRC Coordinator 3805 50th St. W 4047 Iron Works Pkwy Webster, MN 55088 Lexington, KY 40511 (612) 490-0645 (859) 225-6911 [email protected] Jim Urban [email protected]

Zone 6 Jumper Comm. Co-Chair Patrice Urban 22105 Quail Circle Erin Keating Zone 6 NAJYRC Coordinator Elkhorn, NE USHJA Managing Director of 22105 Quail Circle (402) 689-0669 Regional Member Services Elkhorn, NE [email protected] 3870 Cigar Ln (402) 689-0669 Lexington, KY 40511 [email protected] (859) 225-6717 [email protected] Standings for the Young Rider Team The Young Rider (CH-N.AM-YR-S) standings will be based on money won at USEF Competitions with Jumper Rating 3 or above, and/or at USEF Competitions with Hunter Rating National “A” and Premier “AA” in the Junior, Young Rider, Amateur Owner, and Open Jumper classes held at 1.40m or above, as well as jumper classes offering at least $25,000 in prize money held at the Regional Standard or above. The qualifying time period will be June 10, 2016 through June 1, 2017. Standings for the Junior Team The Junior (CH-N.AM-J-S) standings will be based on money won at USEF Competitions with Jumper Rating 3 or above, and/or at USEF Competitions with Hunter Rating National “A” and Premier “AA” in the Junior, Young Rider, and Open Jumper classes held at 1.35m or above as well as jumper classes offering at least $25,000 in prize money held at the Regional Standard or above. The qualifying time period will be June 10, 2016 through June 1, 2017. Ties For the Junior team, any ties will be decided by determining which horse/rider combination won the most money in the classes specified above at the height of 1.40m and above, followed by which horse/rider combination won the most money in the classes specified above at the height of 1.35m, followed by which horse/rider combination won the most money in the classes specified above at the height of 1.30m and so on until the tie is broken.


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2017 NAJYRC Selection Procedures for Zone 7 Brody Robertson Jennifer Haydon Zone 7 Jumper Committee Chair USEF NAJYRC Coordinator 5991 Wallach Rd 4047 Iron Works Pkwy Pacific, MO 63069-3912 Lexington, KY 40511 (314) 283-8515 (859) 225-6911 [email protected] [email protected] Kelly Cyphert Erin Keating Zone 7 NAJYRC Coordinator USHJA Managing Director of 8341 Fullerton St. Regional Member Services Lantana, TX 76226 3870 Cigar Ln (940) 367-3381 Lexington, KY 40511 [email protected] (859) 225-6717 [email protected] Standings for the Young Rider Team The Young Rider (CH-N.AM-YR-S) standings will be based on money won in USEF Junior, Young Rider, Amateur Owner, and Open Jumper classes held at 1.45m or above as well as jumper classes offering $25,000 or more in prize money held at the Regional Standard or above. The qualifying time period will be December 1, 2016 through June 1, 2017. Standings for the Junior Team The Junior (CH-N.AM-JS) standings will be based on money won in USEF Junior, Young Rider, and Open Jumper classes held at 1.40m or above as well as jumper classes offering at least $25,000 in prize money held at the Regional Standard or above. The qualifying time period will be December 1, 2016 through June 1, 2017. Ties For the Junior team, any ties will be decided by determining which horse/rider combination won the most money in the classes specified above at the height of 1.40m and above, followed by which horse/rider combination won the most money in the classes specified above at the height of 1.35m, followed by which horse/rider combination won the most money in the classes specified above at the height of 1.30m and so on until the tie is broken.


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Chris Collman Jennifer Haydon

Zone 8 Jumper Committee Chair USEF NAJYRC Coordinator 4101

E. Spur Drive 4047 Iron Works Pkwy

Cave Creek, AZ 85331-2642 Lexington, KY 40511

(480) 704-3981 (859) 225-6911

[email protected] [email protected]

Erin Keating

USHJA Managing Director of

Regional Member Services

3870 Cigar Lane

Lexington, KY 40511

(859) 225-6717

[email protected]

Standings for the Young Rider Team

The Young Rider (CH-N.AM-YR-S) standings will be based on money won in any jumper class held

at 1.45m or above as well as jumper classes offering $25,000 or more in prize money held at the

Regional National Standard or above. The qualifying time period will be June 10, 2016 through June

1, 2017.

Standings for the Junior Team

The Junior (CH-N.AM-J-S) standings will be based on money won in any jumper class held at 1.40m

or above as well as jumper classes offering $25,000 or more in prize money held at the Regional

Standard or above. The qualifying time period will be June 10, 2016 through June 1, 2017.

Ties

For the Junior team, any ties will be decided by determining which horse/rider combination won the

most money in the classes specified above at the height of 1.40m and above, followed by which

horse/rider combination won the most money in the classes specified above at the height of 1.35m,

followed by which horse/rider combination won the most money in the classes specified above at the

height of 1.30m and so on until the tie is broken.

For the Young Rider team, any ties will be decided by determining which horse/rider combination won

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2017 NAJYRC Selection Procedures for Zone 9 Jeff Campf Jennifer Haydon Zone 9 Jumper Committee Chair USEF NAJYRC Coordinator 22665 S Central Point Road 4047 Iron Works Pkwy Canby, OR 97013 Lexington, KY 40511 (503) 651-3418 (859) 225-6911 [email protected] [email protected] Cara Anthony Erin Keating Zone 9 NAJYRC Coordinator USHJA Managing Director of 18804 NE 106th St. Regional Member Services Redmond, WA 98052-2931 3870 Cigar Ln (425) 882-3558 Lexington, KY 40511 [email protected] (859) 225-6717 [email protected] Standings for the Young Rider Team The Young Rider (CH-N.AM-YR-S) standings will be based on money won in USEF Junior, Young Rider and Amateur Owner Jumper classes held at 1.40m or above; as well as, Open Jumper classes held at 1.40m and above offering $10,000 or more in prize money (including jumper classes offering at least $25,000 in prize money held at the Regional Standard or above). The qualifying time period will be June 10, 2016 through June 1, 2017. Standings for the Junior Team The Junior (CH-N.AM-J-S) standings will be based on money won in USEF Junior and Young Rider Jumper classes held at 1.30m or above; as well as, Open Jumper classes held at 1.35m and above offering $10,000 or more in prize money (including jumper classes offering at least $25,000 in prize money held at the Regional Standard or above). The qualifying time period will be June 10, 2016 through June 1, 2017. Ties For the Junior team, any ties will be decided by determining which horse/rider combination won the most money in the classes specified above at the height of 1.40m and above, followed by which horse/rider combination won the most money in the classes specified above at the height of 1.35m, followed by which horse/rider combination won the most money in the classes specified above at the height of 1.30m and so on until the tie is broken.


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2017 NAJYRC Selection Procedures for Zone 10 While the National Jumper Committee will oversee the selection process, the committee is subject at all times to oversight and supervision by USEF, as the National Governing Body.

Kathy Hobstetter Zone 10 Committee Chair 2973 Harbor Blvd Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Email:[email protected] Sally Hudson Zone 10 NAJYRC Coordinator 1 Ivy Street Monterey, CA 93940-4510 Phone (831) 594-1719 Fax (831) 218-1234 Email: [email protected]

Jennifer Haydon USEF NAJYRC Coordinator 4047 Iron Works Pkwy. Lexington, KY 40511 (859) 225-6911 Email: [email protected] Erin Keating USHJA Managing Director of Regional Member Services 3870 Cigar Lane Lexington, KY 40511 (859) 225-6717 Email: [email protected]

1. Zone 10 Selection Trials The following competitions will offer both a Young Rider Selection Trial and a Junior Selection Trial: Desert Circuit VIII, March 14-19, 2017 Del Mar National, May 2-7, 2017 HMI Equestrian Challenge, May 17-21, 2017 It is NOT required nor anticipated that an applicant athlete/horse combination will compete in all the above trials, since only an applicant athlete/horse combination’s best two (2) of three (3) may be brought forward into the Final Trial Week. Final Trial Week is mandatory for all candidates unless an excusal request is granted by majority vote of the Zone 10 Jumper Committee. Excusal Requests must be submitted in writing. Granted Excusal Requests will allow the candidate to remain in the Final Ranking with their original two scores from the Selection Trials. If an Excusal Request is denied, that candidate will be removed from the Final Ranking. Young Rider Trials: • Minimum of $5,000 in prize money in each Trial • Fence heights will be 1.45m (4’9”) with spreads of 1.50m to 1.70m per JP121.5 • Course must include at least one double and one triple combination (or three doubles). • Speed of 375 meters/minute (350m/m for indoor venues) • An open water jump is mandatory (pending 2017 FEI water jump rules) with a minimum of 12’ (3.65m) spread. It is mandatory that applicants be provided the opportunity to jump a water jump in a class at the show prior to the Trial. Exception: Indoor trials are not required to have open water. Junior Trials: • Minimum of $3,500 in prize money in each Trial • Fence heights will be 1.40m (4’7”) with spreads of 1.40m to 1.60m per JP 121.5 • Course must include at least one double and one triple combination (or three doubles). • Speed of 375 meters/minute (350m/m for indoor venues) • An open water jump is mandatory (pending 2017 FEI water jump rules) with a minimum of 12’ (3.65m) spread. It is mandatory that applicants be provided the opportunity to jump a water jump in a class at the show prior to the Trial. Exception: Indoor trials are not required to have open water. 2. Final Trial Week – Three Trial Classes

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Location: Blenheim June Classic I, June 7-11, 2016 Three separate trials for the Zone 10 Junior and Young Rider Teams will be held during Final Trial Week. The trials will be conducted under FEI rules, specifications and procedures and will parallel, to the greatest extent possible, the actual Junior and Young Rider classes at the North American Junior Young Rider Championships. These last three trials will ALL count for points, but NOT equally. Please refer to the “Point System” paragraph #11 below. Elimination in one or more of the classes does not preclude a rider from being on a team. 3. Young Rider Zone 10 Championship Team The Young Rider team named to represent Zone 10 at the NAJYRC (CH-N.AM-YR-S) will be selected based on points earned in the Zone 10 Young Rider Selection Trials. Applicant athlete/horse combinations will count a maximum of three scores from the Young Rider Selection Trials. These points will be added to the total points earned during the Final Trial Week to determine Final Ranking. 4. Junior Zone 10 Championship Team The Junior team named to represent Zone 10 at the NAJYRC (CH-N.AM-J-S) will be selected based on points earned in the Zone 10 Junior Selection Trials. Applicant athlete/horse combinations will count a maximum of three scores from the Junior Selection Trials. These points will be added to the total points earned during the Final Trial Week to determine Final Ranking. 5. Application Fee The Zone 10 Selection Trial application fee is $250 per athlete/horse combination. Checks must be made payable to USHJA Zone 10 Jumper Committee and sent to USHJA, 3870 Cigar Lane, Lexington, KY 40511. For points to count each athlete/horse application and fee must be completed and received by the Zone 10 Coordinator or her designee before the first trial in which the applicant is competing begins. Points will not be awarded retroactively. It is the applicant’s responsibility to make sure the Zone 10 Coordinator or her designee has received his/her application(s) and fee(s). Applicants are urged to use delivery methods that provide receipts, and the Zone 10 Coordinator will not be responsible for lost mail or faxes. Applicants may call the Zone 10 Coordinator at (831) 594-1719 to verify that his/her application(s) have been received. AN ATHLETE/HORSE COMBINATION MAY TRY OUT FOR THE JUNIOR AND THE YOUNG RIDER TEAMS IF THEY ARE ELIGIBLE PER FEI RULES FOR JUMPING 25th EDITION, ANNEX IX, CHAPTER III, ARTICLE 15; HOWEVER, SHOULD A RIDER QUALIFY FOR BOTH TEAMS, THEY MUST DECLARE TO THE NAJYRC ZONE 10 COORDINATOR ON WHICH TEAM THEY WILL COMPETE WITHIN 30 MINUTES FOLLOWING THE FINAL TRIAL. 6. Residence Rule Individuals qualifying to participate on a Zone 10 team must be in compliance with JP100.4. 7. Passports There will be a mandatory passport inspection and jog at each Selection Trial. The time and location shall be determined by each Selection Trial host. The purpose of the inspections at the Selection Trials is to encourage preparation for the Final Trial Week. A horse/rider combination will not be eliminated from the Selection Trial if their passport contains a deficiency or correction. Each applicant’s horse is required to have an FEI passport at the Final Trial Week. Passports must be available for inspection by the Zone 10 Veterinary Delegate at the Final Trial Week. Any deficiency or correction that needs to be made will be noted and explained by the Veterinary Delegate. If a passport is not presented at the Final Trial Week, the horse will not be allowed to jog, and points will not be tabulated. All passport irregularities will be handled according to the FEI rules for passport irregularities, with the Zone 10 Veterinary Delegate and the Zone 10 Coordinator- all acting as an FEI Appeals Committee during the Final Trial Week. To apply for a passport, contact the USEF Passport Representative at (859) 258-2472. Please note that a passport may take as long as six weeks to process unless applied through the Expedited Passport Service. See www.usef.org for Passport Forms. 2

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8. Horse Inspection There will be a horse inspection for those applicants competing at the Selection Trials and Final Trial Week. A horse not accepted at the horse inspection at the Final Trial Week will not be allowed to compete during the Final Trial Week. In addition to a mandatory horse inspection, there will be an educational meeting at the Final Trial Week. The time and place will be announced at the show. The applicant and the person responsible for the horse should be present. Horses not accepted at the Horse Inspection or re-inspection at the Final Trial will not be allowed to compete. 9. Schooling The same schooling rules will apply for a given selection trial as the class specifications for that trial class determine (FEI or USEF). 10. Selection Trial and Final Trial Week Points Points will be awarded according to the system outlined below. Any ties not addressed by the individual class specifications will have the points added and divided equally. Fractions of 0.5 or more will be rounded up and fractions less than 0.5 will be rounded down. Points for Selection Trials: Desert Circuit VIII, Del Mar National, HMI Equestrian Challenge, will be awarded per the table below. Points for Final Trial Week: Applicant athlete/horse combinations will be ranked according to their point total from classes 1, 2, and 3 (YR and J), plus Bonus Points as delineated in d below: a. Class 1(YR and J) during Final Trial Week will count half (0.5) points per the table below. b. Class 2 (YR and J) during Final Trial Week will count full points per the table below. c. Class 3 (YR and J) during Final Trial Week will count 1.5 times the points per the table below. d. Applicant athlete/horse combinations will be ranked according to their point total from classes 1, 2, and 3 (YR and J), and additionally given Bonus Points based on the following: half (0.5) the points delineated in the table below. The actual number of bonus points awarded will be based upon the number of applicant athlete/horse combinations that participate in class 1YR and 1J.

Number of Applicants in a Selection Trial 11 or

more 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

1st Place 14 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 6 2 1 2nd Place 11 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 3 1 -

3rd Place 9 9 8 7 6 5 4 2 1 - -

4th Place 7 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 - - -

5th Place 6 6 5 4 3 2 1 - - - -

6th Place 5 5 4 3 2 1 - - - - -

7th Place 4 4 3 2 1 - - - - - -

8th Place 3 3 2 1 - - - - - - -

9th Place 2 1 - - - - - - - - -

10th Place 1 - - - - - - - - - -

11. Final Ranking Final Ranking is the total points earned from a maximum of two (2) scores from Desert Circuit VIII, Del Mar National, HMI Equestrian Challenge, plus those earned during the Final Trial Week.

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12. Teams for the North American Junior Championship and the North American Young Rider Championship At the conclusion of Final Trial Week, applicant athlete/horse combinations will be ranked according to the point system outlined above (Final Ranking). Teams for the North American Junior Championship and the North American Young Rider Championship will consist of the top four applicant athlete/horse combinations as ranked after Final Trial Week, with the fifth ranked applicant athlete/horse combination being the alternate providing the Championship allows for an alternate position. Please note that the alternate is a full member of the Zone 10 Squad, and will be entitled to the same benefits as team members. Should a Team member or alternate not be able to participate, substitutions will be named in order of the applicant athlete/horse combination’s Final Ranking. 13. Ties for Teams Ties for the last position on a team or alternate will be decided by the total points earned by the applicant athlete/horse combination during the Final Trial Week. If there is still a tie for a team position or alternate, the tie will be broken by the applicant athlete/horse combination’s placing from Class 3 (YR or J, depending on in which division the tie exists) during Final Trial Week. Final Trial Week: 14. Young Rider Trial Class 1YR: Date TBD Table C against the clock with no jump-off, over a Table A course. (Articles 239 and 263) Fence height: 1.40m with spreads to 1.60m, open water jump is not mandatory Speed: 375mm The jumping order for Class 1YR will be drawn. The scores obtained by each applicant in class 1YR will be converted into points by multiplying the time of each applicant by the coefficient 0.50; the score must be correct to 2 decimal places. The second decimal place will be rounded up from .005 and rounded down from .004. The applicant with the lowest number of points after this conversion will be given zero penalties, the other applicants being credited with the number of penalties representing the difference in points between each of them and the leading applicant Class 2YR: Date TBD Table A, Article 238.2.2, against the clock. In the event of equality of penalties for first place there will be one jump-off against the clock. Fence Height: 1.45m with spreads to 1.70m Speed: 375mm The jumping order for Class 2YR will be the reverse order of placing from Class 1YR. It is mandatory that applicants be provided the opportunity to jump a water jump in a class at the show prior to the second class of the Final Trial Week. Class 3YR: Date TBD Table A, Article 273.3.2 two different rounds not against the clock, with one jump-off against the clock in case of equality of penalties for first place. Ties for other than first place will be broken by the time taken in the first round (Art. 273.3.2, 4.1) Fence Height: 1.45m-1.50m with spreads to 1.70m Speed: 375mm All applicants are eligible to return for Round B. Applicants who are eliminated in Round A will be allowed to return for Round B for the purpose of receiving a Trial score only. They will not be eligible for placing/ribbon/prize money for the class itself. The jumping order for Round A will be reverse order of penalties from Classes 1YR and 2YR, after scores from Class 1YR have been converted into penalties. The jumping order for Round B will be the reverse order of

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penalties after Round A. In case of equality of penalties, applicants will retain their drawn order from Round A. In the case of a jump-off, the order will be the same as Round B. If an applicant is competing with a non-Championship horse, they must ride their declared Championship horse(s) first. 15. Junior Trial Class 1J: Date TBD Table C against the clock with no jump-off, over a Table A course. (Articles 239 and 263). Fence Height: 1.35m with spreads to 1.50m, open water jump is not mandatory Speed: 375mm The jumping order for Class 1J will be drawn. The scores obtained by each applicant in class 1J will be converted into points by multiplying the time of each applicant by the coefficient 0.50; the score must be correct to 2 decimal places. The second decimal place will be rounded up from .005 and rounded down from .004. The applicant with the lowest number of points after this conversion will be given zero penalties, the other applicants being credited with the number of penalties representing the difference in points between each of them and the leading applicant. Class 2J: Date TBD Table A, Article 238.2.2, against the clock. In the event of equality of penalties for first place there will be one jump-off against the clock. Fence Height: 1.35m -1.40m with spreads to 1.60m Speed: 375mm The jumping order for Class 2J will be the reverse order of placing from Class 1J. It is mandatory that applicants be provided the opportunity to jump a water jump in a class at the show prior to the second class of the Final Trial. Class 3J: Date TBD Table A, Article 273.3.2, two different rounds not against the clock, with one jump-off against the clock in case of equality of penalties for first place. Ties for other than first place will be broken by the time taken in the first round (Art. 273.3.2, 4.1) Fence Height: 1.35m-1.40m with spreads to 1.60m Speed: 375mm All applicants are eligible to return for Round B. Applicants who are eliminated in Round A will be allowed to return for Round B for the purpose of receiving a Trial score only. They will not be eligible for placing/ribbon/prize money for the class itself. The jumping order for Round A will be reverse order of penalties from Classes 1J and 2J, after scores from Class 1J have been converted into penalties. The jumping order for Round B will be the reverse order of penalties after Round A. In case of equality of penalties, applicants will retain their drawn order from Round A. In the case of a jump-off, the order will be the same as Round B. If an applicant is competing with a non-Championship horse, they must ride their declared Championship horse(s) first. 16. Eliminations If a Young Rider or Junior applicant is eliminated or does not compete in one of the classes comprising the Final Trial Week, they will receive a score of 20 penalties higher than the applicant athlete/horse combination with the highest number of penalties in that class. The applicant is still required to participate in the horse and passport inspection during the Final Trial Week. In Class 1(YR and J) the 20 penalties are computed after the time difference has been converted into penalties.

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Dana Eaton Jennifer Haydon

Zone 12 Hunter/Jumper Committee Chair USEF NAJYRC Coordinator

Zone 12 NAJYRC Coordinator 4047 Iron Works Pkwy

5801 Moose Meadow Lane Circle Lexington, KY 40511

Anchorage, AK 99516-1738 (859) 225-6911

(907) 346-3745 [email protected]

[email protected]

Erin Keating

USHJA Managing Director of

Regional Member Services

3870 Cigar Lane

Lexington, KY 40511

(859) 225-6717

[email protected]

Requirements to represent Zone 12

Applicants to represent Zone 12 at the 2017 North American Junior Young Rider Championships must

have competed at a USEF Licensed Competition in Zone 12 between June 1, 2016 and May 31, 2017

(exception: Athletes who represented Zone 12 at the 2016 NAJYRC).

Applicants for the Young Rider Championship must have competed earned points in Zone 12 Jumper

classes at 1.30m or higher (three highest placings to count).

Applicants for the Junior Championship must have competed earned points in Zone 12 Jumper classes

at 1.20m or higher (three highest placings to count).

Points earned in Zone 12 classes will be included in the applicant’s Standings.

Point System for Placing in Zone 12 classes:

1st Place 5 points

2nd

Place 3 points

3rd

Place 2 points

4th

place 1 point

*Course Completion ½ point

*Course Completion is defined as not being disqualified, eliminated or withdrawn per USEF Rules

Zone 12 Selection Zone 12 Selection for the Junior or Young Rider Championship will be based on the applicant’s

ranking on the Junior or Young Rider Final Standings as applicable. Points may be earned on a

different horse from the one they competed in Zone 12.

Standings for the Young Rider Team

The Young Rider (CH-N.AM-YR-S) standings will be based on points earned at USEF Licensed

Competitions in Junior, Young Rider, Amateur Owner, and Open classes held at 1.40m or above, as

well as jumper classes offering at least $25,000 in prize money held at the Regional Standard or above.

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Points will only be awarded for the three highest placing classes for each horse/rider combination. The

qualifying period will be June 1, 2016 - May 31, 2017.

Standings for the Junior Team

The Junior (CH-N.AM-JS) standings will be based on points earned at USEF Licensed Competitions in

Junior, Young Rider, and Open classes held at 1.35m and above as well as jumper classes offering at

least $25,000 in prize money held at the Regional Standard or above. The qualifying period will be

June 1, 2016 - May 13, 2017. Points will only be awarded for the three highest placing for each rider

horse/rider combination.

Point System for Junior and Young Rider Standings (except for classes held in Zone 12)

1st Place 30 points

2nd

Place 20 points

3rd

Place 15 points

4th

place 10 points

*Course Completion 5 points

*Course Completion is defined as not being disqualified, eliminated or withdrawn per USEF Rules.

Ties

For the Junior team, any ties will be decided by determining which horse/rider combination won the

most money in the classes specified above at the height of 1.40m and above, followed by which




For the Young Rider team, any ties will be decided by determining which horse/rider combination won

the most money in the classes specified above at the height of 1.45m and above, followed by which




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2017 USEF National Junior Jumper Championships Selection Procedures

Zone 1: Classes to count: Junior, Young Rider, U25, Open Jumper classes offering $1000.00 or more in prize money held at 1.40m and above. Classes must be held at Jumper Level 2 and above competitions. Qualifying period: September 1, 2016 through August 31, 2017 Coordinator: Gregory Prince, 51B Whitney St. Sherborn, MA 01770 Email: [email protected]; Phone: (917) 833-9954 Zone 2: Classes to count: Junior, Young Rider, U25, Open Jumper classes offering $1000.00 or more in prize money held at 1.40m and above. Classes must be held at Jumper Level 2 and above competitions. Classes of more than $25,000 will be capped at 25,000 points, thus pointed the same as a $25,000 class. Qualifying period: September 1, 2016 through August 31, 2017 Coordinator: Ralph Caristo, 118 Peoples Rd., Saugerties, NY 12477 Phone: (561) 308-0606; Fax: (845) 246-3762 Zone 3: Classes to count: Junior, Young Rider, U25, Open Jumper classes offering $1000.00 or more in prize money held at 1.40m and above. Classes must be held at Jumper Level 2 and above competitions. Classes of more than $25,000 will be capped at 25,000 points, thus pointed the same as a $25,000 class. Only the two (2) highest money classes per horse/rider combination will be pointed per competition. Qualifying period: September 1, 2016 through August 31, 2017 Coordinator: Sandra Ruiz, P.O. Box 1088, Culpeper VA 22701 Email: [email protected]; Phone: (540) 219-9943 Zone 4: Classes to count: Junior, Young Rider, U25, Open Jumper classes offering $1000.00 or more in prize money held at 1.40m and above. Classes must be held at Jumper Level 2 and above competitions. Classes of more than $25,000 will be capped at 25,000 points, thus pointed the same as a $25,000 class. Only the two (2) highest money classes per horse/rider combination will be pointed per competition. Qualifying period: September 1, 2016 through August 31, 2017 Coordinator: Kim Land, 520 Fowler Rd., Alpharetta, GA 30004 Email: [email protected]; Phone (770) 789-3767 Zone 5: Classes to count: Junior, Young Rider, U25, Open Jumper classes offering $1000.00 or more in prize money held at 1.40m and above. Classes must be held at Jumper Level 2 and above competitions. Classes of more than $25,000 will be capped at 25,000 points, thus pointed the same as a $25,000 class. Only the two (2) highest money classes per horse/rider combination will be pointed per competition. Qualifying period: September 1, 2016 through August 31, 2017 Coordinator: Craig Dobbs, 9919 Towne Rd., Carmel, IN 46032 Email:[email protected]; Phone: (317) 281-8606

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Zone 6: Classes to count: Junior, Young Rider, Open Jumper classes offering $1000.00 or more in prize money held at 1.35m and above, as well as U25classes held at 1.40m and above. Classes must be held at Jumper Level 2 and above competitions. Classes of more than $25,000 will be capped at 25,000 points, thus pointed the same as a $25,000 class. Only the two (2) highest money classes per horse/rider combination will be pointed per competition. Qualifying period: September 1, 2016 through August 31, 2017 Coordinator: Patrice Urban, 22105 Quail Circle, Elkhorn, NE 68022 Email: [email protected]; Phone: (402) 689-0669 Zone 7: Classes to count: Junior, Young Rider, U25, Open Jumper classes held at 1.40m and above. Classes must be held at Jumper Level 2 and above competitions. Classes of more than $25,000 will be capped at 25,000 points, thus pointed the same as a $25,000 class. Qualifying period: December 1, 2016 through August 31, 2017 Coordinator: Kelly Cyphert, 8341 Fullerton St., Lantana, TX 76226 Email: [email protected]; Phone: (940) 367-3381 Zone 8: Classes to count: Junior, Young Rider, U25, Open Jumper classes offering $1000.00 or more in prize money held at 1.40m and above. Classes must be held at Jumper Level 2 and above competitions. Classes of more than $25,000 will be capped at 25,000 points, thus pointed the same as a $25,000 class. Only the two (2) highest money classes per horse/rider combination will be pointed per competition. Qualifying period: September 1, 2016 through August 31, 2017 Coordinator: TBD Email: TBD Zone 9: Classes to count: Junior, Young Rider, U25, Open Jumper classes offering $1000.00 or more in prize money held at 1.40m and above. Classes must be held at Jumper Level 2 and above competitions. Classes of more than $25,000 will be capped at 25,000 points, thus pointed the same as a $25,000 class. Only the two (2) highest money classes per horse/rider combination will be pointed per competition. Qualifying period: October 1, 2016 through August 31, 2017 Coordinator: Cara Anthony, 18804 NE 106th St., Redmond, WA 98052-2931 Email: [email protected]; Phone: (425) 882-3558

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Zone 10: Classes to count: Junior, Young Rider, U25, Open Jumper classes offering $1000.00 or more in prize money held at 1.40m and above. Classes must be held at Jumper Level 2 and above competitions. Classes of more than $25,000 will be capped at 25,000 points, thus pointed the same as a $25,000 class. Only the two (2) highest money classes per horse/rider combination will be pointed per competition. Qualifying period: January 1, 2017 through August 31, 2017 Coordinator: Sally Hudson, 1 Ivy Street, Monterey, CA 93940 Email: [email protected]; Phone: (831) 594-1719 Zone 11 and 12 Criteria: Classes to count: Junior Jumper classes and U25 classes held at 1.40 and above. Qualifying period: October 1, 2016 through August 31, 2017

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2017 US Pony Jumper Championships

The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Jumper Committee will oversee the selection process, which

process shall be reviewed and approved by the USEF Board of Directors.

The US Pony Jumper Championships will be held in conjunction with the United States Pony Finals, Lexington,

Kentucky August 7-13, 2017. A Team Championship and an Individual Championship will be offered. The Team

Championship will be a modified Nation’s Cup format (two rounds on the same day). The Individual

Championship will be a multi-round competition. Fence heights will be a maximum of 1.20m.

I. MINIMUM ELIGIBILTY REQUIREMENTS:

A. Athletes wishing to participate in the US Pony Jumper Championships must be U.S. citizens.

B. The athlete must be a current USEF Junior member in good standing (see GR127).

C. The athlete must be a current USHJA member (see JP 100.1).

D. The zone of each athlete is determined by the athlete’s point state as recorded with USEF as of December

1, 2016 (See JP 100.4).

E. The pony must be recorded with USEF pursuant to USEF GR 1102, in good standing under USEF rules,

and shown under the owner of record.

F. The pony must be registered with USHJA (see JP 100.2) and the pony owner must be an active member

of USHJA (see GR 1110).

G. The athlete, parent, and pony owner(s) must certify by signing the USEF Code of Conduct that they

understand this document and agree to be bound by it.

H. Athletes wishing to be considered for the 2017 US Pony Jumper Championships must complete and

submit an application on-line at www.usef.org no later than June 1, 2017. The application fee is $10.

II. INVITATIONS – Each zone is invited to send a team or individual athlete/pony combinations to the US

Pony Jumper Championships. Additional athlete/pony combinations will be invited according to their ranking

on the National Standings for the US Pony Jumper Championships (see II.C and III).

A. Zone Teams

1. Teams will consist of a minimum of three (3) athlete/pony combinations but not more than four (4)

athlete/pony combinations.

2. These athletes will participate in the Team Championship and the Individual Championship.

B. Combined Zone Teams

1. Zones unable to field a team may send up to two (2) athlete/pony combinations.

2. The zone may apply to the Federation to combine with another zone that is also unable to field a

team; or

3. USEF may combine Individual athlete/pony combinations into Combined Zone Teams.

4. USEF will make the final decision to combine zones.

C. Additional athlete/pony combinations

1. A total of twelve (12) athlete/pony combinations who have not been named to a Zone team will be

invited to participate according to their ranking on the National Standings for the US Pony Jumper

Championships.

2. The Additional athlete/pony combinations will also compete in the Team Championship.

3. USEF will make the final decision on the method used to combine these athlete/pony combinations

into teams either by combining them with other Additional athlete/pony combinations, or adding

them to a Zone team or Combined Zone team which has fewer than four (4) athlete/pony

combinations.

D. Athletes are eligible to compete only one (1) pony at the US Pony Jumper Championships.

E. If an Athlete declines to represent a Zone, they are ineligible to compete in the US Pony Jumper

Championships.

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III. SELECTION: Athlete/pony combinations will be selected based on their ranking in either their Zones’

Standing or the National Standings for the US Pony Jumper Championships.

A. Zone and National Standings

1. Each zone’s Zone Standings and the National Standings can be found on the USEF web site at

www.usef.org.

2. Athlete/pony combinations can acquire points in any zone.

3. Only points from the athlete/pony combination’s three (3) highest point accumulating (according to

the point system outlined in III.A.4 below) Pony Jumper classes per competition will count towards

the Zone and National Standings.

4. Points for each zone’s Zone Standings and the National Standings will be awarded in Pony Jumper

classes run in accordance with JP 118.4 that are held at USEF Licensed Competitions according to the

following system (exception: Points cannot be earned at Local competitions).:

Points from the faults and fence height in the first round plus points from the placing and number of

competitors that competed (per JP 135.13) will equal the total points earned in that class.

number of faults number of competitors that competed

fen

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ht 0-3 flts 4-7 flts 8 flts 1 2 3 4 5 6+

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1st 1 2 3 4 5

1.10m 10 5 2 2nd 1 2 3 4

1.15m 15 8 4 3rd 1 2 3

4th 1 2

5th 1

B. Qualifying period – The Qualifying period for both the Zone and National Standings will be June 2, 2016

to June 1, 2017. The start date of a competition is used to determine if a qualifying class falls within a

qualifying period. For example, if a competition starts on June 1, 2017, and the qualifying class is on June

2, 2017, the class will be included in a qualifying period that ends on June 1, 2017.

C. Zone Selection

1. By no later than June 30, 2017, Zones will confirm their athlete/pony selections based on the

applicant’s ranking on their Zone’s Standings dated June 26, 2017.

2. If an athlete has more than one pony in the top four positions of their zone’s Zone Standings, the

athlete may choose with which pony he/she will compete and the next highest ranked athlete/pony

combination will move into the vacancy.

D. Additional Athlete/Pony Combination Selection – By no later than July 6, 2017, USEF will confirm the

twelve (12) highest ranked athlete/pony combinations on the National Standings dated June 26, 2017.

E. Ties - In the event of a tie in either the Zone or National Standings, the tie will be broken by the number

of points earned in classes held at 1.15m, followed by the number of points earned at 1.10m, followed by

the number of points earned at 1.05m, followed by the number of first places, followed by the number of

second places, and so on until the tie is broken.

F. Substitutions

1. In the event that a selected athlete/pony combination representing a Zone is unable to compete due to

illness and/or injury to an athlete or pony, or other unforeseen circumstances, the next highest ranked

athlete/pony combination from that Zone’s Standings dated June 26, 2017 will move into the

vacancy. If the vacancy is filled by an Additional athlete/pony combination from the National

Standings, then the next highest ranked athlete/pony combination from the National Standings dated

June 26, 2017 will be invited to participate.

2. In the event that a selected Additional athlete/pony combination is unable to compete due to illness

and/or injury to an athlete or pony, or other unforeseen circumstances, the next highest ranked

athlete/pony combination from the National Standings dated June 26, 2017 will move into the

vacancy.

3. Substitutions will be accepted until 5:00 pm ET Monday August 7, 2017.

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IV. EQUINE DRUG TESTING: Ponies competing in the US Pony Jumper Championships are subject to all

USEF Drug and Medication rules.

V. VETERINARY INSPECTION:

A. There will be a veterinary inspection at the US Pony Jumper Championships.

B. Time and location for the veterinary inspection will be included in the US Pony Jumper Championships

prize list.

C. Ponies failing the veterinary inspection will not be permitted to compete.

VI. DISPUTES: USEF has the authority to resolve any dispute or question pertaining to these championships and

the qualifying procedures.

VII. QUESTIONS: Contact Jennifer Haydon, USEF Director of Show Jumping, National Programs at

[email protected] or (859) 225-6911

VIII. ZONE COORDINATORS

Zone 1: John Manning

69 Taylor Rd., Shelburne, MA 01370

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (413) 478-8508

Zone 2: Mark Leone

105 Yawpo Ave., Oakland, NJ 07436

Email: [email protected];

Phone: (201) 337-0431

Zone 3: Kaitlin Campbell

3510 Elton Farm Rd.

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (215) 837-6405

Zone 4: Katie Brown Maxwell

10 Freebee Court, Bluffton, SC 29910


Phone: (864) 415-1529

Zone 5: David Beisel

2405 State Route 28, Goshen, OH 45122-8603


Phone: (513) 236-0133

Zone 6: Patrice Urban

22105 Quail Circle, Elkhorn, NE 68022


Phone: (402) 689-0669

Zone 7: Kelly Cyphert

8341 Fullerton St. Lantana, TX 76226-8236


Phone: (940) 367-3381

Zone 8: Page Tredennick

1 Countryside Lane, Littleton, CO 80121-2014


Phone: (303) 808-8413

Zone 9: Cara Anthony

18804 NE 106th

St., Redmond, WA 98052-2931


Phone: (206) 669-0087

Zone 10: Sally Hudson

1 Ivy St., Monterey CA 93940


Phone: (831) 594-1719

Zone 11: Nancy Townsend

61 Ke”e Road, Makawao, HI 96768


Phone: (808) 280-2300

Zone 12: Dana Eaton

5801 Moose Meadow Lane Circle, Anchorage, AK 99516


Phone (907) 346-3745

USPC: Wayne Quarles, USPC, 4041 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY 40511

Email: [email protected]; Phone: (859) 254-7669

Additional USPC Requirements: Riders must be current members in good standing of USPC with a minimum

D3 rating and declare their intent to compete for USPC by March 15, 2017. Riders must be members of USEF

and ponies must be recorded with USEF at the time of declaring their intent to compete for USPC. USPC declared

riders will no longer be eligible to compete for their home Zone for the 2017 US Pony Jumper Championships

qualifying period.

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USHJA

COMMITTEE HANDBOOK

NOVEMBER 2016

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Table of Contents USHJA Policies and Procedures Governing All Committees Category Page Eligibility to Serve 3 Vacancies 3 Term of Service 3 Committee Role 3 Committee Chair Responsibilities 3 Committee Liaison Responsibilities 4 Committee Member Responsibilities 4 Committee Meetings 5 Executive Session 5 Meeting Minutes 5 Balloting and Voting 6 Committee Actions and Resolutions 6 Confidentiality 7 Conflict of Interest 7 Use of USHJA Logo, Name and Brand 7 Public Relations 8 Fundraising Activities 8 Conflict of Interest Statement & Ethics Policy 9 Disclosure & Affirmation Statement 11 Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement 12 USHJA Committee Program Planning 13 USHJA Program Planning Guide Checklist 14 USHJA Program Amendment Checklist 15 Additional USHJA Policies and Procedures Specific to Zone Committees 16 Category Website

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Social Media Guidelines 16 Zone Treasurer Responsibilities 17 Zone Budgets and Payment of Invoices 17 Zone Chef d’Equipe and Coordinator 17 Chef d’Equipe Responsibilities 17 Coordinator Responsibilities 17 Award Requests for Zone Finals and Banquets 18 Zone HOTY/Stirrup Cup Championships and Special Equitation Classes 18 Zone Banquets 19 List of Programs, Scholarships, Fundraisers and Forums 19 General Guidelines and Criteria for Zone Scholarship and Grant Programs 20 Criteria for Scholarship and Grant Programs 20 Funding Approval Process 21 Bylaws pertaining to Zones 21

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USHJA Policies and Procedures Governing All Committees

Introduction The USHJA Committee Handbook provides educational information and guidelines for the conduct of committees and committee members. In order to ensure that the USHJA maintains compliance with all Federal, State and Local regulations, as well as our own financial policies and procedures, the USHJA has established policies and procedures for the operation of USHJA committees. In cases where the USHJA Bylaws are different than the information contained herein, the USHJA Bylaws will supersede the information in this Handbook. Please contact the office if you require clarification on any of the information contained in this Handbook.

For purposes of this Handbook, all USHJA committees, working groups, and task forces are referred to as committees.

Eligibility to Serve Unless otherwise specified herein, any individual holding a seat on any committee within the USHJA must be a Senior Active Member of USHJA in good standing (Exception: Youth Committee which may have Junior Members of USHJA in good standing).

Vacancies Except as otherwise noted in the Bylaws, a vacancy shall be filled by the President.

Term of Service Unless otherwise specified, all members of any committees within the structure of the USHJA shall be elected and/or appointed to a term of one (1) to four (4) years, except in cases of an individual appointed to fulfill the balance of a term due to a vacancy or an individual appointed during a current committee term.

Committee Role • Committees create open discussion on topics within the hunter/jumper industry related to

their specific purpose.• Depending on their mission and purpose, committees may make recommendations on

programs for consideration by the Executive Director, Officers, Executive Committee orBoard of Directors, review proposed rule changes, make recommendations for rulechanges and perform such other duties as may be specified within the USHJA Bylaws orassigned to the committee by the Executive Director, Officers, Executive Committee orBoard of Directors.

• Committees hold meetings and/or forums as required by the USHJA Bylaws throughoutthe year.

Committee Chair Responsibilities • In collaboration with the USHJA Staff Liaison, the Committee Chair oversees the

logistics of the committee’s operations and serves as spokesperson to the Executive

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Director and President for the Committee. • Support the objectives, policies and procedures of the USHJA.• Conduct and facilitate committee business in a manner that encourages open dialog and

leads to effective decision making.• Assigns work to the committee members, sets the agenda and conducts the meetings and

works with the USHJA Staff Liaison to ensure distribution of meeting materials andminutes.

• A Chair may vote, but is not required to vote, except to break ties.• A Chair does not make or second motions.

Committee Liaison Responsibilities • Serve as the link between the committee and the Executive Director, Officers, Executive

Committee or Board of Directors.• Collaborate with the Committee Chair and members to ensure compliance with all the

USHJA policies and procedures.• Collaborate with the Committee Chair to prepare presentations of new programs or

projects for consideration by the Executive Director, Officers, Executive Committee orBoard of Directors.

• Collaborate with the Committee Chair to prepare and monitor the committee budget, ifapplicable.

• Collaborate with the Committee Treasurer to facilitate Funding Requests for ZonePrograms.

• Schedule and notice all committee meetings.• Provide the committee members with meeting materials, minutes and any data necessary

to conduct business.

Committee Member Responsibilities • Each member, by accepting a seat on a USHJA committee, shall be bound by and

discharge his duties in good faith and in accordance with the applicable fiduciary duties,the USHJA Bylaws, policies and procedures including the USHJA member Code ofConduct, Conflict of Interest Statement and Ethics Policy. Failure to comply with thesestandards may result in the removal from committee seat(s) that the individual holdspursuant to the policies approved by the Board of Directors.

• All individuals holding a seat must attend a minimum of fifty percent (50%) of themeetings of that committee each year. A committee member who fails to attend therequired number of meetings, may be removed from the committee by the President ofthe USHJA and replaced with another individual, in accordance with Board of Directorsapproved policies and procedures.

• Consider matters from the broader perspective, putting the needs of the sport andorganizations ahead of personal interests and/or interests of specific groups, individuals,constituencies of the membership or stakeholders.

• Understand and respect that the opinions of others are valuable to them and encouragedialog from alternative perspectives without recrimination.

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• Refrain from lobbying other committee members which may create factions and preventopen discussion by intimidating other members.

• Once a committee decision has been approved by a majority vote, defend andsupport that decision even if your personal viewpoint is different. This includes notdisclosing different opinions within the committee to others outside the committee.

• Speak for the committee or organization only when authorized by the USHJA.• The President and Executive Director are ex-officio members of all committees,

except where specified in the Bylaws.

Committee Meetings • Committees are required to conduct a minimum of three (3) meetings annually

including the one (1) in-person meeting held during the USHJA Annual Meeting, unlessotherwise specified herein. The President may waive the requirement to hold acommittee meeting at the Annual Meeting. Working Group Task Forces will meet at thedirection of the Working Group chair.

• The Committee Chair shall have the power to call a meeting of the committee at anytime and the Staff Liaison shall provide notice of such meeting to the committee aminimum of seven (7) days prior to the meeting. The President shall have the power tocall a meeting of the committee at any time and the Staff Liaison shall provide notice ofsuch meeting to the committee as soon as is practical prior to the meeting.

• Unless otherwise provided in the Bylaws or Board of Directors approved policies andprocedures, the greater of three (3) members or one-third (1/3) of a committeeconstitutes a quorum.

• Meeting by teleconference is permitted for all meetings except the in-person meetingheld during the USHJA Annual Meeting.

• A USHJA Staff Liaison must be present at all committee meetings.• All committee meetings by teleconference are recorded and records are maintained

in accordance with USHJA retention policies.• Robert’s Rules of Order shall be utilized as a guide in conducting meetings.

Executive Session At any meeting, a committee may determine, by majority vote, to go into Executive Session. Executive Sessions are not part of the record of a meeting and may not be used to take action on agenda items. Individuals who are not Members of the Committee may be excluded from the Executive Session. National Officers may not be excluded except from the meetings of the Audit and Nominating Committees.

Meeting Minutes Unless specified in the Bylaws, meeting minutes only include what was done at a meeting, not what was said. Therefore, the minutes are not a record of every word spoken. Minutes must contain the following.

• Organization name.• Committee name.• Date and time.

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• Roll Call - Name of committee members present, name of committee membersabsent, name of guests or staff present and name of Staff Liaison present.

• Determination of a quorum.• Any motions made, discussion points related to the agenda items and the final wording

of a motion and the final action (vote) by the committee as it relates to the motion

Balloting and Voting • In matters related to committee actions, any duly appointed or elected members of a

USHJA committee may vote on matters in connection with committee actionsprovided the person does not have a conflict of interest regarding the agenda item.

• A Conflict of Interest is defined as “a situation in which a person is in a position toderive personal benefit from actions or decisions made in their official capacity”.Members must state the conflict of interest at the beginning of the meeting and recusethemselves from the meeting when the conflicting agenda item is addressed.

• Any committee member present during a meeting or the Executive Director or thePresident may request the use of a secret ballot during a committee vote. TheStaff Liaison will notify the committee of any such request.

• Balloting shall be conducted in according with the Board of Directors establishedpolicies and procedures and may utilize E-mail, secure telephonic and/or USPS Mailballots, provided that the matter or matters to be voted upon have been discussed at ascheduled committee meeting and the minutes reflect which method stated above shallbe utilized.

• Members who are not present at a scheduled committee meeting are not permitted tovote on the matter(s) being considered by the committee.

• A majority vote is a majority of the votes actually cast. If the vote is tied, themotion fails. Abstentions are not votes and are not counted in determining amajority vote.

• A committee Chair may vote, but is not required to vote except to break ties.

Committee Actions and Resolutions • If an agenda item requires an action, a committee member must make a motion for

the committee to take that specific action. Another committee member must secondthe motion, any discussion must take place and following discussion, the committeeshall vote to approve or disapprove the motion. Motions are typically made in thepositive.

• A Motion to Table is utilized when a committee members wishes to discuss a matterlater in the meeting or to put it off until the next meeting. The motion would be topostpone consideration of the matter until a certain or definitive time. If a sub-committeeor task force is created to work on the matter in more detail and bring back arecommendation to the committee, the motion would be to refer the matter to the sub- committee or task force.

• When debate on a pending motion has been ongoing, a committee member may make amotion to “call the question” on the pending motion. This motion must be seconded

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and approved by two-thirds (2/3) vote of the committee members present. If approved, a vote on the pending motion must be taken with no further debate.

• Committee actions resulting in a recommendation for program changes are subjectto additional review in accordance with Board of Directors approved policy.

• Committees must direct any resolutions regarding organization policy to the Board ofDirectors for consideration. However, no resolution may be presented to the Board ofDirectors without first being reviewed by the Executive Committee and otheraffected committees.

• Committees make recommendations and their actions are not binding on the organization.

Confidentiality • The members of any USHJA Committee are required to maintain the confidentiality of

USHJA business as instructed by the Chair, USHJA Staff Liaison or USEF StaffLiaison. Confidentiality will be maintained until it is determined by the USHJA, and theentity is notified, that such confidentiality is no longer required, unless otherwiserequired by law.

• In the course of a committee’s work, members may receive material that is markedConfidential. These materials, as well as all working documents of the committee,must be kept confidential. When a committee’s work product is deemed suitable forpublic review, then all confidential materials shall be shredded and all earlier versionsof the work product shall be deleted from committee member’s personal computers.

• Strict observance of confidentiality is required and any breach may result in theremoval of the individual from his/her committee seat by a majority vote of theExecutive Committee.

Conflict of Interest • All committee members shall be bound by the USHJA Bylaws and policies regarding

conflicts of interests and shall follow all disclosure and reporting procedures asadopted by the organization.

• A conflict of interest is any personal, family, business or financial relationship,whether direct or indirect, which could influence or be perceived to influenceobjectivity when representing or conducting business for or on behalf of USHJA. Forthe purposes of this policy, a family member is defined as an individual’s spouse,domestic partner, parent, child, grandchild, great-grandchild, sibling, half-sibling orspouse of sibling or half- sibling, ancestor or the spouse of the individual’s child,grandchild, great-grandchild or sibling or any other individuals with a significantfamilial or familial-like relationship including in-laws.

• Conflicted persons may not be present at or participate in Board of Directors orCommittee deliberations, discussions or voting on any matters giving rise to theconflict and they are prohibited from attempting to influence such deliberations orvote.

USHJA Logo, Brand Name and Fundraising • In order to use the USHJA name, logo or brand in order to promote or support an event,

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program, activity or idea, you must obtain written permission from the USHJA and use a USHJA approved vendor if applicable.

• The process for obtaining this permission is very simple, easily accomplished and theUSHJA staff will assist you with all your needs. If you should have any questionsregarding the use of the logo or to obtain permission for use of the logo, please contactWhitney Allen, Managing Director of Advertising & Sponsorship, [email protected] or (859) 225-6707.

• Providing the USHJA logo to printers and embroiderers, or using the USHJA brandname without USHJA’s knowledge and permission, exposes the organization to an arrayof problems, challenges and potential legalities and is not permitted.

• Improper use of the USHJA logo or brand name may jeopardize the USHJA’snonprofit status and trademark.

Public Relations • You are an ambassador for the USHJA, and we encourage you to promote the work

of the USHJA, while remembering that your actions and words impact theorganization whether intentional or not.

• USHJA is here to help facilitate media opportunities, and if you are approached by amember of the media about a USHJA-related topic, we recommend the following steps:

o Ask the reporter about the topic they want to discuss.o Ask for their deadline and when they expect the story to run.o Ask if there is anyone else with whom they are speaking for the story.o Let the reporter know that either you or someone else will call them back as soon

as possible.o Note the answers to these questions and contact USHJA Communications

Department at (859) 225-6700. USHJA can help provide guidance on the bestway to address the topic and even provide recommendations on possible otherinterviewees that may be helpful.

• If you are contacted by a media outlet to provide content, such as an article, for the outleton a topic related to the work of the USHJA, we ask that you notify the USHJACommunications Department. We request the opportunity to review any editorialmaterials developed by volunteers about the Association.

• If you have any questions concerning information released to a media source, pleasecontact the USHJA for immediate clarification.

• All promotional materials for committee programs, such as banners, signs, etc., must becreated through USHJA. This ensures the quality and consistency of the materials beingdistributed. Please contact the USHJA office for assistance.

Fundraising Activities • Committees must work with the applicable USHJA Sport and Association Services

Departments regarding sponsorship and fundraising.• All fundraising efforts must be conducted in accordance with Board of Directors

approved policies and procedures.• Committees are prohibited from maintaining or operating bank accounts.

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CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT AND ETHICS POLICY

As the Federation Recognized Affiliate representing and governing the hunter and jumper disciplines, the United States Hunter Jumper Association, Inc. (USHJA) must conduct all its activities and business in accordance with the highest level of responsibility and trust owed to its members and the sport. USHJA expects and requires its volunteers and staff to conduct all Association business with integrity and to maintain a standard of ethical conduct consistent with the values, spirit, and ideals upon which the Association was founded.

ETHICS POLICY

Accordingly, the Association requires its volunteers and staff to observe the following Ethics Policy:

• Conduct all dealings with honesty, openness and fairness.• Respect the rights of all volunteers and staff to fair treatment and equal opportunity, free

from discrimination or harassment of any type.• Know, understand, and comply with the laws, regulations, and codes of conduct

governing the business and activities of the USHJA.• Ensure that all transactions are handled honestly and recorded accurately.• Protect information that belongs to USHJA, our donors, sponsors, suppliers, volunteers

and staff.• Avoid conflicts of interest, both real and perceived.• Use USHJA assets and information only for the betterment of the organization and its

members.• Recognize that the appearance of misconduct or impropriety can damage the reputation

of the USHJA and act accordingly.• Maintain the confidentiality of committee business as instructed by the Committee

Liaison or Chairman.

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CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY

The USHJA Ethics Policy provides a framework of integrity for interactions with or on behalf of USHJA. All Officers, Directors, Staff and volunteers of USHJA are expected to be familiar with and govern their conduct in accordance with USHJA By-Laws, policies and procedures.

Our Conflict of Interest Policy provides for the following:

(1) Circumstances. A conflict of interest is any personal, family, business or financialrelationship, whether direct or indirect, which could influence or be perceived to influence objectivity when representing or conducting business for or on behalf of USHJA. For the purposes of this policy, a family member is defined as an individual’s spouse, domestic partner, parent, child, grandchild, great-grandchild, sibling, half-sibling or spouse of sibling or half- sibling, ancestor or the spouse of the individual’s child, grandchild, great-grandchild or sibling or any other individuals with a significant familial or familial-like relationship including in-laws.

(2) Disclosure. Conflicts or potential conflicts must be disclosed in accordance with thefollowing procedures: Directors, Officers, Working Group members and Key Employees must complete, sign and submit annual conflict of interest disclosure statements to USHJA and, in the case of new Directors/Officers, prior to commencing term of office. Other Staff and volunteers shall acknowledge and disclose in their formal acceptances of either employment or committee seating. Conflicts and potential conflicts must also be disclosed accordingly as they arise.

(3) Participation. Conflicted persons may not be present at or participate in Board ofDirectors or Committee deliberations, discussions or voting on any matters giving rise to the conflict and they are prohibited from attempting to influence such deliberations or vote.

(4) Documentation. The existence and resolution of any conflicts must be documented inUSHJA records, including the minutes of any meeting at which the conflict was discussed or voted upon.

(5) Related Party Transactions. Related party transactions as defined in USHJA By-LawArticle 1310 must be disclosed in writing to the Board of Directors upon occurrence. The Board of Directors must (a) consider alternative transactions to the extent available prior to entering into the transaction, (b) approve the transaction by not less than a majority vote of the directors present, excluding the related party, if applicable and (c) contemporaneously document in writing the basis for the Board approval, including its consideration of alternative transactions.

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DISCLOSURE AND AFFIRMATION STATEMENT

I have received a copy of the USHJA Conflict of Interest Statement and Ethics Policy and have read carefully and fully understand these policies.

If any relationships, positions, or circumstances have arisen within the last twelve (12) months or since my last signing of the disclosure and affirmation statement, that may have or appear to have a potential conflict of interest, I must disclose such relationships, positions, or circumstances to the Board of Directors of USHJA by submitting written disclosure of same to the USHJA Executive Director immediately and hereby agree to do so.

I hereby affirm that I have read and understand the Conflict of Interest Statement and Ethics Policy of the United States Hunter Jumper Association currently in effect and I agree to act in accordance with those policies and all applicable By-Laws. I further understand and agree that it is my duty to inform the Board of Directors of any circumstances or relationships that create or represent a real or potential conflict of interest.

I acknowledge and understand that a breach of these Policies may result in my removal from the Board of Directors, committee, task force and/or council seat(s) that I hold.

I understand that the USHJA is a charitable organization and that, in order to maintain its federal tax exemption, must engage in and appropriately conduct those activities which further its tax-exempt purposes.

Signature Date

Print Name

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CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

This form is provided for your convenience should a conflict of interest or circumstances which may be perceived to be a conflict exist or arise. Please provide a full description of the conflicted or potentially conflicted relationship, business or financial situation, employment, or any other circumstance involving you or anyone related to you as described in the USHJA Conflict of Interest Statement and Ethics Policy. Please note that your failure to fully disclose all required information may result in your removal from your position within the Association. This form should be forwarded to the Executive Director - USHJA, 3870 Cigar Lane, Lexington, KY 40511.

Signature Date

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USHJA Committee Program Planning

Many of the most successful USHJA programs have been the inspiration of USHJA members and developed by USHJA committees. As part of USHJA’s ongoing strategic planning process, we are responsible for evaluating each of our programs to insure that they are helping us achieve our mission and serving the needs of our membership. This planning guide is a tool for all USHJA committees to use as they consider creation of new programs. It will assist the committee in determining if a program will help the organization fulfill its mission and serve its constituents as well as the cost of both human and economic resources and the feasibility of implementation.

Program proposals submitted to the Board of Directors for consideration must address the following topics:

• How would you describe your program? Provide your big picture vision and the purpose of yourcompleted endeavor.

• What are your Goals? (The What) What are your objectives? (The How) A goal might be that Zone X improve horsemanship among hunter/jumper youth in the

area. Objectives to support this goal might include: Increase participation among Zone X

members in the Horsemanship Quiz Challenge by X percent; fill three horsemanship- focused clinics at no cost to USHJA members in Zone X; and increase participation amongZone X professionals in the Trainer Certification Program. .

• Who will benefit from your program? Define your target audience. Be sure to include allconstituents who will be impacted and consider what percentage of our overall membership thisprogram will benefit.

• Will you be creating any products and/or will you be providing any services?• What is the program timeline for development and implementation?• Will you have an incremental implementation process or a pilot program?• Are there any critical milestones within your implementation phases?• Will you need specific information, advice, special systems, equipment or tools?• How will responsibilities be divided between volunteers and staff? It is extremely important that

you consider what responsibilities will be handled by volunteers and those that will be passed on tostaff.

• What are the costs (capital, human, ongoing) for successful implementation and how will these bepaid?

• Will the program generate revenue and become budget neutral or show a profit?• Will the program require sponsors to be sustainable?• How will you evaluate success?• How might your program evolve over time?• What potential risks should you plan to manage?• How will you communicate about your program and what are the key messages that will resonate

with members?

Attached are two resources to assist committees with creating and amending programs. • USHJA Program Planning Guide Checklist• USHJA Program Amendment Checklist

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USHJA Program Planning Guide Checklist

Task Completed Not Completed Have you thoroughly described the vision, purpose and scope of your program? Have you outlined your goals (The What) Have you stated quantifiable objectives? (The How) Have you defined your target audience including all of the constituents who will benefit from your proposed program? What percentage of the membership does this population account for? Have you outlined in detail any products or services that are a component of your proposed program? Have you created a realistic implementation timeline? Have you clearly outlined the volunteer responsibilities for implementation? Have you clearly outlined the staff responsibilities for implementation? Have you created a program budget? Have you identified a revenue source to support the program during the 3 pilot years? Have you identified IT services and associated costs that are required for program implementation? Have you established benchmarks to evaluate program success? Have any potential risks associated with the program been identified and addressed? Has the program budget been reviewed by staff? Has the program proposal been reviewed by legal? Has the program proposal been approved by the Executive Committee or Board of Directors? Have you engaged the Communications Department to discuss a communications risks and opportunities?

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USHJA Program Amendment Checklist

Task Completed Not Completed Have you evaluated the Program against the initial benchmarks to evaluate the program’s success? Have you surveyed your target audience and all program constituents to determine if the areas in which the program has been successful or may need improvement? Have you determined if your initial goals and objectives are still appropriate for the program? Have you evaluated the program’s financials to determine if budget objectives have been met? Exceeded? Need re-evaluation? Have you determined if your program’s administrative needs have diminished? Remained constant? Increased? Have you created a realistic implementation timeline for planned changes? Have you identified how the suggested changes will impact: budget, participants, sponsors, volunteers, staff? Have you identified any new IT services and associated costs that are required to implement the proposed program changes? Have any potential risks associated with the proposed program changes been identified and addressed? Have you developed a three year strategic plan for the next step in the program’s evolution? Has the new program budget incorporating proposed changes been reviewed by staff? Has the proposed changes and timeline for the program been reviewed by legal? Has the program proposal been approved by the Executive Committee or Board of Directors?

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Additional USHJA Policies and Procedures Specific to Zone Committees

* The following information is in addition to the information provided above.

Website The USHJA provides a place for each zone to publish any information the zone committee wishes to make available to the membership on our website at www.ushja.org. USHJA zones are not permitted to create or maintain their own websites. If you have any questions, please contact the Communications Department at [email protected].

Social Media Guidelines for Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. Zones are not permitted to create independent social media accounts. USHJA has created individual zone Facebook pages to promote local, relevant information. USHJA staff will manage these accounts and administrative rights may be granted to individuals as deemed appropriate by both USHJA staff and zone committees. Zones may request additional social media channels, but USHJA will manage and create all accounts tied to the Association. Please see the USHJA Social Media Policy for more information.

Zone Treasurer Responsibilities • Manage the finances of the Zone Committee in coordination with the USHJA Staff

Liaison and Accounting Department and advise the committee regarding any fiscalmatters related to the budget.

• Sign and submit the committee approved Funding Requests.• Give Treasurer’s report at committee meetings.• Provide input and approval on all expense requests that are not included in the original

budget.• Provide directives to committee members and vendors to have all invoices, checks, et

cetera… submitted to USHJA in a timely manner for payment.• Provide directives to members to submit all Donation Forms for Cash, In Kind or Silent

Auction Donations and Bid Sheets to USHJA in a timely manner.• All invoices from vendors must list USHJA on the invoice for reimbursement.• Provide directives to committee members when obtaining quotes for merchandise, awards,

et cetera…• Review all bids received and recommend to USHJA Staff Liaison which vendor fits the

needs of the function in a cost effective manner. If a bid is granted to a vendor thatexceeds the USHJA supplier bid, it must be approved, in writing, by the ExecutiveDirector before any orders can be placed.

• Coordinate with USHJA Staff Liaison to have all expenses that exceed $1,000 approved,in writing, by the Executive Director.

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Zone Funding Requests and Payment of Invoices Each Zone must develop and receive approval for all Zone Funding Requests. The Staff Liaison and Accounting Department shall assist the Zone Chair and Treasurer with this process. Zone Funding Requests must provide the detail necessary for the Accounting Department to process and pay invoices. Example: A line item for Zone Finals must include the specific categories which have been approved for payment such as ribbons, awards, catering fees, etc.

• USHJA shall only approve payment of the approved expenses detailed in a Zone FundingRequest.

• All invoices must include the name and contact information of vendor/service provider,the USHJA name on the invoice, a description of the goods and/or services and theamount of the expense. All budget expenditures must have appropriate receipts attachedto check requests.

• All invoices must be received by the USHJA office no later than December 15th of theyear in which the expense was incurred in order to be approved for payment. Invoicesreceived after this date will not be paid.

• It is the responsibility of a host of any Zone event to contact the Zone Chair and StaffLiaison to determine whether there is an allocation for the payment of any expensesassociated with the Zone event. It is the responsibility of the host to notify any potentialvendor/service provider of the above requirements regarding invoices.

Zone Chef d’Equipe and Coordinator A Coordinator will be appointed by the Zone Committee and does not have to be a committee member. Listed below are some of the duties of the Chef d’Equipe and Coordinator for the North American Junior Young Rider Championships, USEF National Junior Jumper Championships, USEF Pony Jumper Championships, USHJA Zone Jumper Championships and the USHJA Children’s/Adult Amateur Hunter Championships. Equally important to these duties is the ability of the Chef d’Equipe and the Coordinator to work as a team. In addition, if a Zone decides to name one person to fill both positions, we recommend that help is provided in the form of an assistant.

• Chef d’Equipe Responsibilities Attend technical and/or rider meetings for the competition. General management and fitness of horses entered in the competition including

observance of drug rules for competition. General management, fitness and behavior of riders entered in the competition.

Declaration and scratches of competitors and horses entered at the competition. Notifying organizer of order of go in which the team of horse and rider

combinations have been selected to compete in the team competition. As needed, provide coaching assistance, e.g. with warm-up, walking courses, etc.

A Chef d’Equipe may not perform any other official duties at the competition.

• Coordinator Responsibilities Communicate Championship rules and Selection Procedures to interested

individuals. Once standings are complete, coordinate with riders in order of their placement on

the standings until a full team has been established.

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Conduct a meeting of the team members and their trainers for theirrecommendation of a Chef d’Equipe for the Championship to recommend to theZone Committee for approval.

Assist riders with required documents for entry into Championship (for example:passports, health certificates, entry blanks, accreditation requests, etc.).

Send entries for riders to USHJA by date specified from USHJA and coordinatewith Zone for any financial reimbursement.

As needed, assist and/or coordinate transportation and housing.

Award Requests for Zone Championships, Banquets and Other Events Award requests for Zone Championships, Banquets or other events must be sent in writing to USHJA and the expenditure must be included in the current Zone budget.

• A host is not required to order the ribbons and awards through USHJA. If you purchaseyour own Ribbons and Awards, you must notify the USHJA in advance and the USHJAwill provide your chosen vendor with the required language and logos for use on theribbons and awards. Any reimbursement for ribbons and awards must be approved byUSHJA prior to the host placing an order.

• A host may order the ribbons and awards through USHJA. The cost of the ribbons andawards will be paid for by the applicable Zone Committee within the budgeted allocation.If the total cost of the ribbons and awards exceeds the budgeted amount, the hostcompetition is responsible for paying the balance due to USHJA within 30 days of thedate the order is placed. If a host is interested in ordering the ribbons and awards throughUSHJA, the order must be completed on the Zone Championship Ribbon and AwardForm and returned by the deadline. If the host does not return the completed form by theposted deadline, USHJA is not responsible for placing a rush order or for the cost of theRibbons and Awards.

• There is a due date for award and ribbon requests. Requests are not submitted by thisdeadline cannot be guaranteed for delivery. Ribbons are non-refundable and cannot bereturned for credit. In the event a competition has unused ribbons at the completion ofthe show, USHJA recommends donating the ribbons to an equine charity.

• For USHJA year-end Zone and Stirrup Cup Awards, USHJA will select coordinateawards for all Zones. Individual Zones will not have the option to select these awards.This does not preclude you from acquiring donations of additional awards for yourevents.

• If awards/items are not purchased through USHJA, without prior approval, USHJA mayrefuse payment.

Zone HOTY Championship Event Stirrup Cup Championship Event and Special Equitation Classes

• USHJA Zone HOTY Championships, Stirrup Cup Championships or Special EquitationClass host competitions are determined on an annual basis by evaluating applications,geographical balance, variance of dates and host history. All applications are reviewedby the applicable Zone Committee and Working Group, with the USHJA ExecutiveCommittee making the final determination of host competitions. The purpose ofconducting a bid process for host site selection is to provide the USHJA Zone Committeewith potential venues from which to choose a site that offers facilities and amenities

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worthy of hosting a USHJA Championship competition. All applications must be presented and voted upon, by the Zone Committee before any action may be taken to plan the event.

• USHJA shall only approve payment of the approved expenses detailed in a Zonebudget.

• It is the responsibility of a host of any Zone event to contact the Zone Chair and StaffLiaison to determine whether there is an allocation for the payment of any expensesassociated with the Zone event and the requirements for payment of invoices.

• It is the responsibility of the host to notify any potential vendor/service provider of therequirements regarding invoices.

In considering applications, the Zone Committee must be very aware of any perception of conflict of interest and remember that these properties are not intended to promote or assist a competition that is struggling or to reward a particular organizer, sponsor or member of the Zone Committee for service to the Zone.

Criteria to be considered in selecting a site shall include, but is not limited to, the following: • Any bid that is not complete will not be considered. Application information must be

addressed in detail.• Each site will be considered on its own merits.• All infrastructure required to host this event must be in existence at the facility at the time

the bid is submitted. If the facility does not meet all the criteria set forth in this packet,the facility will not be considered to host this event.

• Consideration will be given to accessibility and affordability for potential participants.• Consideration will be given to the knowledge and experience of potential host site

organizers and management.• Completed bids and any supporting materials must be received by USHJA by the posted

deadlines.

The USHJA Zone Committee may request the committee liaison to obtain additional information from other parties regarding applications. All applications shall be reviewed by the applicable Zone Committee(s) and Zone Council(s), with the USHJA Executive Committee making the final determination of host competitions.

If USHJA, in its sole discretion, determines that no bids have been submitted that meet the criteria for selection, the USHJA may select and approve a facility that has not met the criteria or has not submitted a bid for consideration.

Zone Banquets Each Zone may host a Zone Banquet to recognize the award winners of the Zone Horse of the Year Awards Program. Each Zone must complete the USHJA Zone Banquet Form and return it to USHJA by the posted deadlines.

List of Program, Scholarships, Fundraisers and Forums • Zones must provide the USHJA office a complete list of zone programs, scholarships,

fundraisers and forums they plan to offer.

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• The USHJA shall promote your zone events through the USHJA website, USHJA eNews,USHJA In Stride and other media outlets as appropriate.

• Zones must provide the staff the necessary information they need to respond to memberinquiries within the established deadlines.

General Guidelines and Criteria for Zone Scholarship and Grant Programs USHJA Zone Committees may raise funds for and establish a scholarship program to benefit deserving Zone members.

• Only education grants and scholarships, used for college, university or other continuingeducation/advanced training may be awarded.

• Scholarship funds will be maintained through the USHJA Foundation

As a 501(c)3 organization, the USHJA is required to maintain and file criteria and documentation with the IRS regarding all scholarship programs. In order to protect our tax exempt status, we have created the following general guidelines and criteria for our Zone Committees to use when developing their programs.

• All Zone Grant or Scholarship programs must receive written approval by the ExecutiveDirector and/or Executive Committee prior to implementation.

• To request approval, all documentation including criteria, selection process, scholarshipamount, methods for solicitation, and the like must accompany the written request.

• Additional information may be requested by the Executive Director and/or ExecutiveCommittee before granting approval of the program.

Criteria for Scholarship and Grant Programs • Each Zone may award one or more scholarships.• The total amount of funds distributed by each Zone may not exceed $50,000.00 in any

one USHJA fiscal year.• Each Zone Committee may create their own criteria to determine those individuals who

will be recommended as scholarship recipient(s) which shall be approved by theExecutive Director. However, recipient(s) cannot be relatives of Zone committeemembers, USHJA Executive Committee, Directors or substantial contributors.

• Each Zone Grant Program, including selection criteria, will be publicized on the USHJAwebsite. All Zones must use the standard application forms provided by USHJA.

• Full biographical, financial and academic information for each applicant must accompanytheir application and copies of same must be submitted to the USHJA.

• Applicants must be United States citizens/legal residents, USHJA members, residents ofthe awarding Zone and must meet the academic, leadership/work/community service,financial need and/or other requirements of their Zone Grant Program to be eligible for ascholarship award.

• Funds awarded to recipients will be paid by USHJA directly to the educational institutionor service provider.

• If funds are paid to the educational institution per semester, recipient(s) must supply profof continued enrollment.

• All funds raised must be accounted for and held in accordance with USHJA/Zoneaccounting and banking procedures.

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Funding Approval Process for Grants and Scholarships • Each Zone shall recommend to the USHJA Executive Director and/or Executive

Committee those individuals who they have deemed eligible for a scholarship and theamount of the requested.

• All materials and application shall be sent to the USHJA Staff Liaison.• The Executive Director and/or Executive Committee review grant disbursement requests

on a monthly basis.

BYLAWS UNITED STATES HUNTER JUMPER ASSOCIATION, INC.

(USHJA)

CHAPTER XI - ZONE STRUCTURE

Article 1101 – Zone Structure

Section 1. General. The Zone Committees are education based geographic committees which facilitate communication between members and leadership through the Working Groups, create Zone programs and educational opportunities for the benefit of their constituents. The Zone Committees shall make suggestions and provide member feedback to the applicable Working Groups regarding rules, conduct and programs within the disciplines.

a. Definition of Zones. The United States shall be divided into twelve (12) combinedHunter and Jumper Zones composed of the fifty (50) States and the District of Columbia as follows: Zone 1 New England: Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island. Zone 2 Northeast: New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Zone 3 Mid-Atlantic: Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, District of Columbia and North Carolina. Zone 5 Southeast: Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Florida, South Carolina and Tennessee. Zone 5 North Central: Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Michigan. Zone 6 Midwest: Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota and Nebraska. Zone 7 South Central: Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas and Louisiana. Zone 8 Mountain: Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona. Zone 9 Northwest: Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Wyoming. Zone 10 Southwest: California and Nevada. Zone 11 Hawaii. Zone 12 Alaska.

Article 1102 - Composition and Term Limits for Zone Committees

Section 1. Composition. Each Zone Committee shall be composed of fifteen (15) members of which 40% must be designated hunter and 40% must be designated jumper. Six (6) members (3 Hunter and 3 Jumper) will be elected by the members of each Zone. As pursuant to

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the Policy and Procedure Manual, four (4) members will be appointed by the four (4) largest Affiliate Member Organizations. Five (5) members will be appointed by the President with Executive Committee approval.

Section 2. Term Limits. The maximum service as an officer of the Zone Committees in any capacity, or any combination of capacities, for an individual shall be limited to two (2) Terms.

Section 3. Zone Committee officers not serving as an officer on the Zone Committee for a period of three hundred thirty (330) consecutive days or for the period of time between Annual Meetings of the Board of Directors, whichever is less, shall be eligible to again serve as a Zone Committee officer without consideration of prior service in determining Term limits.

Article 1103 - Zone Committee Elections and Candidate Eligibility

Section 1. Eligibility to Vote. To be eligible to vote for or be elected to a Zone Committee, a person must be a Senior Active Member of USHJA, must have paid his or her dues by March 1, must have designated the applicable primary discipline of Hunter or Jumper (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “Hunter Members” or “Jumper Members”) and must have been a resident of the Zone for at least three hundred fifty (350) consecutive days immediately preceding the date of the Zone Committee election except that in Zone 11 Hawaii and Zone 12 Alaska, a person otherwise eligible who designates a primary affiliation of either Hunter or Jumper shall nevertheless be eligible to vote for or be elected to the Zone Committee. USHJA Junior, Senior, and Life members will be counted as of November 30th of the prior year for purposes of determining the number of hunter or jumper members in a given zone.

Section 2. Election Process. In 2012, and every four (4) years thereafter, each Zone shall elect a Zone Committee for a four (4) year term commencing on or before November 1st of the same year in accordance with Board of Directors approved policy. Election procedures shall be available thirty days (30) in advance of the beginning of the election process.

Article 1104 - Zone Committee Responsibilities

Section 1. USHJA Zone Committee Duties. The duties of Zone representatives shall include the following:

a. Providing a forum to discuss and create nationwide Hunter and Jumper programs thattie the individual Zone programs together.

b. Exchanging ideas across Zones, communicating with other Zones, and interfacing on anational level with other Hunter/Jumper constituents.

c. Communicating with the Zone’s Hunter and Jumper constituency.d. Providing Zone input for the Zone Championships and Finals.e. Recommending, creating, and coordinating education opportunities and programs

taking place in each Zone. f. Raising funds for Hunter and Jumper Programs.g. Providing input and feedback regarding the various USHJA Hunter and Jumper awards

programs.

Section 2. USHJA Zone Committee Duties For Jumper Representatives. The duties of Jumper Zone representatives shall include the following:

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a. Recommending two (2) individuals who have designated Jumper as his/her primarydiscipline for appointment to the Jumper Working Group.

b. Participating in the USHJA Annual Convention on behalf of the Zone and its Jumperconstituents, providing input and feedback on Jumper issues and Rule Change Proposals to the Jumper Working Group.

c. Recommending any Jumper education programs to the Jumper Working Group.d. Working with the USHJA staff and the USEF Jumper Liaison to develop Zone

selection criteria for the FEI Junior Championship, FEI Young Rider Championship, National Junior Jumper Championship, and National Pony Jumper Championship in accordance with USHJA procedures.

e. Coordinating and monitoring selection events leading to the team selection for theabove championships.

f. Working with the USHJA staff and the USEF Jumper Liaison to develop ZoneSpecifications for Children’s and Adult Amateur Jumpers in accordance with USHJA procedures.

Section 3. USHJA Zone Committee Duties for Hunter Representatives. The duties of the Hunter Zone Committees shall include the following:

a. Recommending two (2) individuals who have designated Hunter as their primarydiscipline for appointment to the Hunter Working Group.

b. Participation in the USHJA Annual Convention on behalf of the Zone and its Hunterconstituents, providing input and feedback on Hunter issues and Rule Change Proposals to the Hunter Working Group.

c. Working with the USHJA staff and the USEF Hunter Liaison to develop ZoneSpecifications for the, Children’s and Adult Amateur Hunters in accordance with USHJA procedures.

d. Submitting written proposals for administrative and program expenses to be reviewedby the Hunter Working Group.

Article 1105 - Alaska and Hawaii.

Section 1. Zone 11 Alaska and Zone 12 Hawaii. These Zones will follow the provisions set forth in Article 1100 with the following exceptions:

a. The initial elected size of a Combined Hunter/Jumper Zone shall be three (3) members,one (1) of whom must have designated Jumper as their primary affiliation.

b. The Zone Committee will act as both the Hunter Zone Committee and the JumperZone Committee with regard to the provisions of Article 1100 wherever applicable.

CHAPTER XII – AFFILIATE MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS

Article 1201 – Affiliate Member Organization Eligibility for Representation

Section 1. Definition of Eligible Affiliate Member Organizations. These organizations must be:

• Members in good standing with USHJA as per the requirements listed in the BylawPolicy and Procedures Manual

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• Have bylaws• Be governed by a volunteer board of directors with a minimum of five (5) members• Be either a non-profit or mutual-benefit organization recognized as such by both its home

state and the IRS• Hold a minimum of fifteen (15) sanctioned shows in at least three (3) different venues• Hold at least one annual educational activity.Section 2. Geography. Affiliate Member Organizations will be counted for representational

purposes by the Zone in which their principal place of business is located.

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Zone Funding Request Form

(Zone Treasurer) Date Requested______________ Zone________ Approval Signature_____________________

Program requesting funds for:

□ Additional Grants □ College Scholarship □ Handy Hunter Program

□ HOTY Championship □ Stirrup Cup Championship □ Team Apparel/Equipment

□ Town Hall □ Zone Clinic □ Zone Equitation Class

□ Other

Name of Program/Event: ____________________________________________________________

Date of program/event: __________________ Location: __________________________________

Total Funds Requested: _____________________ Point Person: ___________________________

Itemized Expenses (judges fees, clinician fees, ribbons, awards, prize money, facility rental, etc) Please attach any additional expenses, invoices or paid receipts for program/event.

_____________________________________ $_____________________

_____________________________________ $_____________________

_____________________________________ $_____________________

_____________________________________ $_____________________

_____________________________________ $_____________________

* Expenses that exceed the approved funding request amount are subject to additional approval by theExecutive Director. Please note funding request recipients will be required to submit an expense log includingproof of payment in order to receive reimbursement. This funding request may not be used to reimburse USEFor USHJA membership fees. Receipts must be submitted no later than October 31, 2017. Unused funds will beforfeited.

Complete all information below. Incomplete information will delay approval. Form must be submitted at least 45 days in advance.

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Zone Hunter / Jumper Approval Signature (circle Hunter or Jumper) (zone chair or treasurer)

Amount

Vendor Name

Vendor Address

Vendor Telephone

Date of service or receipt of goods:

Description(MUST AGREE TO ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION ON ZONE BUDGET FORM)

Comments

Account Code Approved By:

Date Paid Check #

INSTRUCTIONS - COMPLETE ALL INFORMATION BELOW AND ATTACH INVOICES OR RECEIPTS TO SUPPORT DISBURSEMENT - INCOMPLETE INFORMATION, MISSING

INVOICES OR MISSING APPROVAL SIGNATURE WILL DELAY PAYMENT

MAIL TO: ACCOUNTING DEPT., USHJA, 3870 CIGAR LANE, LEXINGTON KY 40511

Accounting Department Use Only

DISBURSEMENT INFORMATION

Date Requested Date Needed

Vendor Tax ID #

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Zone Hunter / Jumper Approval Signature (circle Hunter or Jumper) (zone chair or treasurer)

Date

Total Amount (agrees with above)

Date Received Account Code

Received by Date Deposited

Description / RestrictionsAmount

INSTRUCTIONS - COMPLETE ALL INFORMATION BELOW AND ATTACH CHECKSFUNDS WILL BE DEPOSITED TO ZONE ACCOUNT UPON RECEIPT AT USHJA OFFICE

MAIL TO: ACCOUNTING DEPT., USHJA, 3870 CIGAR LANE, LEXINGTON KY 40511

Accounting Department Use Only

Check From

Total Amount

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USHJA ZONE DONATION AGREEMENT

UNITED STATES HUNTER JUMPER ASSOCIATION

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Please indicate exactly how you wish your published name to appear.

Donor Name:_________________________________________________________________________________

Email: _____________________________________ Phone: __________________________________________

Donor Address: _______________________________________________________________________________

City: _____________________________________ ST: ________ Zip: ______________________

If contact person is different than the donor, please provide name, address, phone and email below.

Contact Name: _______________________________________________________________________________

Email: _________________________________ Phone: __________________________________________

Contact Address: _____________________________________________________________________________

City: ___________________________________ ST: ________ Zip: _______________________

I agree to provide (check one): □ The product(s) described below

□ A cash donation of $ _______________________________

□ I would like to make my donation with a credit card.

□ Check here if you wish for your donation to remain anonymous

Zone: ______ Name and date of event for donation: ___________________________________________

Please provide a description of donations:

1) ______________________________________________________ Value $_________________________

2) ______________________________________________________ Value $________________________

3) ______________________________________________________ Value $_______________________

Credit Card Information _______________________________________________________________________

Card Number

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Exp Date 3 or 4 Digit Code Billing Zip Code

Thank you for your generous support! Tax acknowledgement letters will be mailed upon receipt of your prize awards.

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Donor Signature Date of Donation

The USHJA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. This form will

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