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Zone Committee Resource Guide Sunday, December 6, 2015 Orlando, Florida

Cover photos: USHJA Archives/Tricia BookerBack Cover photos: USHJA Archives/Tricia Booker, Kim Mayer,

ESI Photo, McCool and Flying Horse

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

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

Alina Brazzil Sport Education Coordinator Direct Line: (859) 225-6705 [email protected]

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

Bill Moroney President Cell: (301) 730-8280 [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.

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Zone Map Committee Contact Information Tab 1 Zone Hunter Council Roster Page 3 Zone Jumper Council Roster Page 4 Zones 1-12 Hunter & Jumper Committee Rosters Page 5 Zone Programs Tab 2

Zone Programs Highlights Page 17 Summary of Grants Awarded Page 20 Zone Communications Summary Page 21 Zone Specifications Tab 3 Zone Specifications Timeline Page 25 Zones 1-12 Specifications Page 26 Zone Championships Specifications Page 79 Children’s/Adult Amateur Jumper Championships Tab 4

Championship Specifications Page 89 Children’s/Adult Amateur Regional Hunter Championships Tab 5 Championship Specifications Page 97 2016 Championship Dates & Host Facilities Page 108 Regional Map Page 109 USEF Jumper Championships Tab 6 NAJYRC Specifications Page 111 Prix des States Specifications Page 123 Pony Jumpers Specifications Page 127 Committee Handbook Tab 7

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

USHJA Conducting a Meeting Guide HB Page 13 USHJA Bylaws (as pertaining to Zones) HB Page 16 Zone Budget Checklists and Forms Tab 8

Jumper Budget Checklist Page 155 Hunter Budget Checklist Page 157 Zone Forms Page 158

USHJA ZONE RESOURCE GUIDE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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USHJA Zone Hunter Council

BOB BELL Co-Chair

SEABROOK ISLAND SC Phone: (843) 768-5503

Email: [email protected]

SUSAN SCHOELLKOPF Co-Chair

BUFFALO NY Phone: (716) 873-4664


MELINDA ANTISDEL CUMMING IA

Phone: (515) 285-7429 Email: [email protected]

PATRICK BOYLE HAMPSHIRE IL


CHRIS COLLMAN CAVE CREEK AZ


DANA EATON ANCHORAGE AK


MIKE GALLAWAY EUGENE OR


KATHY HOBSTETTER COSTA MESA CA


PAMELA HUNT HAVERHILL MA


NANCY JONES LITTLE ROCK AR


STREETT MOORE OWINGS MILLS MD Phone: (410) 446-2906


NANCY TOWNSEND MAKAWAO HI


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USHJA Zone Jumper Council

OLIVER KENNEDY Chair

BROOKEVILLE MD Phone: (443) 878-8143


PAGE TREDENNICK Vice Chair

WELLINGTON FL Phone: (303) 808-8413


FRED BAUER MOORPARK CA


JEFF CAMPF CANBY OR


DIANE CARNEY ALGONQUIN IL


DANA EATON ANCHORAGE AK


BRENDAN ETHINGTON Phone: (808) 226-3900 Email: [email protected]

NED GLYNN Phone: (707) 249-1637 Email: [email protected]

KIM LAND ALPHARETTA GA


MARK LEONE FRANKLIN LAKES NJ Phone: (201) 337-0431


KATHRYN OTT WEBSTER MN


GREGORY PRINCE SHERBORN MA


BRODY ROBERTSON PACIFIC MO 63069-3912


NANCY TOWNSEND MAKAWAO HI


JAMES URBAN ELKHORN NE


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PAMELA HUNT Chair

HAVERHILL, MA (508) 451-0222

[email protected]

LISA FOSTER Vice Chair

DOVER, MA (508) 667-4429

[email protected]

RICHARD LUCKHARDT Treasurer

NORTH STONINGTON, CT (860) 235-7575

[email protected]

LILLI BIELER BIEDERMANN WATERBURY CENTER, VT

802-793-2337 [email protected]

CYNSIE BRODA

SOUTH LONDONDERRY , VT (802) 289-4007

[email protected]

JANE DOW-BURT WESTBROOK, CT (860) 399-6317

[email protected]

OLANA LAFFEY BYFIELD , MA

(978) 821-1411 [email protected]

NANCY MURPHY

MIDDLEBORO, MA (508) 889-8682

[email protected]

JAY SARGENT MIDDLETOWN, RI


CARLA SHARP EASTON, CT


GREGORY PRINCE Chair

SHERBORN, MA (917) 833-9954

[email protected]

JOHN MANNING Vice Chair

SHELBURNE FALLS, MA (413) 478-8508

[email protected]

JOHN BAHRET Treasurer

MIDDLETOWN, RI (508) 944-4084

[email protected]

CYNSIE BRODA SOUTH LONDONDERRY, VT


MISSY CLARK WARREN, VT


FRAN DOTOLI

CHEPACHET, RI (203) 249-5962

[email protected]

CHARLES JACOBS BOSTON, MA


PETER LEONE

GREENWICH, CT (203) 869-4649

[email protected]

CHRISTINE MC CREA EAST WINDSOR, CT


JAY MULLEN

HOPKINTON, MA (617) 513-2289

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SUSAN SCHOELLKOPF Chair

BUFFALO, NY (716) 873-4664

[email protected]

TROY HENDRICKS Vice Chair

GLENMOORE, PA (561) 319-6756

[email protected]

LLOYD LONGENECKER Treasurer

ANNVILLE, PA (717) 269-2710

[email protected]

KATHARINE BENSON WHITEHOUSE STATION, NJ


NAOMI BLUMENTHAL

MANLIUS, NY (315) 436-1933

[email protected]

JOY KLOSS LUMBERTON NJ


BARBARA KOHR DILLSBURG, PA (717) 503-6622

[email protected]

MARY LANZA LANCASTER, PA (267) 235-3632

[email protected]

TOBEY MCWILLIAMS OLEY, PA


KATHLEEN OBERKIRCHER

COLLEGEVILLE, PA (215) 646-1465

[email protected]

LOUISE SERIO KENNETT SQUARE, PA


MARK LEONE Chair

FRANKLIN LAKES, NJ (201) 337-0431

[email protected]

MARY CHAPOT Vice Chair

NESHANIC STATION, NJ (908) 369-7631

[email protected]

WENDY CHAPOT NUNN Treasurer

MADISON, NJ (908) 507-2227

[email protected]

JAMES BENEDETTO NOPRTHPORT, NY


RALPH CARISTO SAUGERTIES, NY (561) 308-0606

[email protected]

STACY CASCIO WESTFIELD, NJ (908) 482-5216

[email protected]

CREIGH DUNCAN PRINCETON, NJ (609) 213-3737

[email protected]

ALISON FINGER NEW YORK, NY (212) 496-5236

[email protected]

JUDY RICHTER BEDFORD, NY


ANDREW ROSS REINHOLDS, PA (302) 359-2013

[email protected]

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STREETT MOORE Chair

OWINGS MILLS, MD (410) 446-2906

[email protected]

MIKE ROSSER Vice Chair

SOUTHERN PINES, NC (910) 692-4192

[email protected]

GAY PETERSON Treasurer

SPARKS, MD (410) 329-3554

[email protected]

CATHY DOW MATTHEWS, NC (704) 589-6253

[email protected]

VIRGINIA EDWARDS UPPERVILLE, VA (301) 980-4305

[email protected]

LM SANDY GERALD ROANOKE, VA


PATRICIA HEUCKEROTH SOUTHERN PINES, NC


ASHLEY HODGES

GREENSBORO, NC (336) 420-0499

[email protected]

ALAN LOHMAN POOLESVILLE, MD


CHRIS WYNNE

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (757) 576-7701

[email protected]

OLIVER KENNEDY Chair

BROOKEVILLE, MD (443) 878-8143

[email protected]

SANDRA RUIZ Vice Chair

CULPEPER, VA (540) 547-2352

[email protected]

DIANE TATE Treasurer

PINEHURST, NC (910) 315-6333

[email protected]

COURTNEY CUMMINGS LEESBURG, VA (513) 238-7908

[email protected]

ELIZABETH HODGES WILMINGTON, NC


BROOKE KEMPER

CULPEPER, VA (540) 820-4170

[email protected]

RACHEL KENNEDY BROOKEVILLE, MD


KEN KROME

WESTMINSTER, MD (443) 838-7070

[email protected]

TRACY MAGNESS BALTIMORE, MD (410) 625-2685

[email protected]

GAVIN MOYLAN MIDDLEBURG, VA


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Hunter Committee

BOB BELL Chair

SEABROOK ISLAND, SC (843) 768-5503

[email protected]

SUSAN ASHE Vice Chair

WELLINGTON, FL (561) 791-1558

[email protected]

JILL MILLS Treasurer

BALL GROUND, GA (770) 345-8080

[email protected]

SISSIE ANDERTON FRANKLIN, TN


TERRY BROWN CANTON, GA


CARRIE BUXTON LOXAHATCHEE, FL


KATRINA MADDUX

HARTSELLE, AL (256) 303-0041

[email protected]

CHARLES MOORCROFT WELLINGTON, FL (561) 568-6276

[email protected]

Hunter Committee

DANA NOGA OCALA, FL


ANN PENNINGTON

FORT MYERS, FL (239) 850-2085

[email protected]

MASON PHELPS WELLINGTON, FL (561) 753-3389

[email protected]

JOHN RUSH JACKSONVILLE, FL


CHRISTINA SCHLUSEMEYER


[email protected]

BRADLEY SPRAGG SMYRNA, GA


Jumper Committee

KIM LAND Chair

ALPHARETTA, GA (770) 789-3767

[email protected]

JANET MC CARROLL Vice Chair

GULFPORT, MS (228) 669-2687

[email protected]

CAROLYNE TANNER Treasurer

WINTER PARK, FL (407) 679-5195

[email protected]

KATIE BROWN-MAXWELL BLUFFTON, SC


SANDY GREGORY ALPHARETTA, GA


DIANN LANGER JOHNSTON, SC (818) 378-6972

[email protected]

WENDY PERALTA GENEVA, FL


DEBORAH STEPHENS

PALMETTO, FL (941) 730-5867

[email protected]

ANN THAL AIKEN, SC


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Hunter Committee

PATRICK BOYLE Chair

HAMPSHIRE, IL (847) 274-6834

[email protected]

OTIS BROWN Vice Chair

GEORGETOWN, KY (859) 361-4440

[email protected]

PATRICIA HAINES Treasurer

TEMPERANCE, MI (419) 241-3101

[email protected]

JULIE AGAR WHITE LAKE, MI (248) 892-6806

[email protected]

ELIZABETH BOULET INDIANAPOLIS, IN


JAMI BOYLE

NEW YORK, NY (312) 446-9750

[email protected]

VICKY CARROLL CINCINNATI, OH (513) 305-4471

[email protected]

Hunter Committee

KEELEY GOGUL CHAGRIN FALLS, OH


LAURA REED

LEXINGTON, KY (859) 321-7687

[email protected]

ANNE THORNBURY GOSHEN, OH


VICTORIA VEALE

W FARMINGTON, OH(330) 402-5590 [email protected]

Jumper Committee

DIANE CARNEY Chair

ALGONQUIN, IL (847) 922-6167

[email protected]

DAVID BEISEL Vice Chair

GOSHEN, OH (513) 236-0133

[email protected]

WILLIAM DOBBS Treasurer

CARMEL, IN 800-224-1488

[email protected]

Jumper Committee

SARA BALLINGER MARION, OH


RONALD BEACHY CRESTWOOD, KY (502) 548-9422

[email protected]

ABIGAIL BLANKENSHIP WESTFIELD, IN

(317)286-8900 [email protected]

VICKY CARROLL CINCINNATI, OH (513) 305-4471

[email protected]

THOMAS CERRA KILDEER, IL


KIRSTIE LYNN DOBBS

CARMEL, IN (317) 428-702

[email protected]

CAITLIN HOPE BARRINGTON HILLS, IL


ELAINE SCHOTT VERSAILLES, KY (859) 489-0481

[email protected]

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Hunter Committee

MELINDA ANTISDEL Chair

CUMMING, IA (515) 285-7429

[email protected]

ELIZABETH KIEFFER Vice Chair

MAPLE GROVE, MN (763) 494-8458

[email protected]

LESLEY SMITH Treasurer

NEW GLARUS, WI (608) 628-8139

[email protected]

TRACY GRANDSTRAND STILLWATER, MN (651) 407-0350

[email protected]

PATRICIA ROTHE OMAHA, NE


PATRICE URBAN

ELKHORN, NE (402) 689-0669

[email protected]

MARY WICKMAN DES MOINES, IA (515) 229-4976

[email protected]

JILL WORMAN WEST BEND, WI (262) 488-0385

[email protected]

Jumper Committee

KATHRYN OTT

Co-Chair WEBSTER, MN (612) 490-0645

[email protected]

JAMES URBAN Co-Chair

ELKHORN, NE (402) 289-2159

[email protected]

LOUISE OTTEN Treasurer

WAYZATA, MN (612) 803-4302

[email protected]

MARK APLIN SUN PRAIRIE, WI (608) 469-1060

[email protected]

CATHERINE BARREA LAKEVILLE, MN (952) 240-6352

[email protected]

GAIL BRANDT FOREST LAKE, MN


KELLY CORMACI

OMAHA, NE (402) 894-1368

[email protected]

MICHELLE JENSEN HARRISBURG, SD (605) 338-5558

[email protected]

NICK NOVAK DELANO, MN


DAN URBAN

ELKHORN, NE (619) 820-3802

[email protected]

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Hunter Committee

NANCY JONES Chair

LITTLE ROCK, AR (501) 352-2819

[email protected]

PATRICIA ROBERTS Vice Chair

HOUSTON, TX (713) 683-8636

[email protected]

CARL HANSEN Treasurer

SIMONTON, TX (281) 610-2208

[email protected]

BARBARA BRYAN WALLER, TX


KRIS CHEYNE BUCYRUS, KS


JANIS COLLETTE FORISTELL, MO (636) 463-1353

[email protected]

PAULINE COOK WALLER, TX


GENIE HARPER

FOLSOM, LA (985) 796-3864

[email protected]

NANCY HOHMANN SAINT LOUIS, MO (314) 725-9474

[email protected]

HALEY SCHOOLFIELD WAXAHACHIE, TX


BILL WHISENANT

LAWTON, OK (580) 695-5986

[email protected]

Jumper Committee

BRODY ROBERTSON Chair

PACIFIC, MO (314) 283-8515

[email protected]

JOHN MCQUEEN Treasurer

CALHOUN, LA (318) 348-8233

[email protected]

JANET CHRISTIE MANOR, TX


LAURA CONNAWAY

LITTLE ROCK, AR (501) 868-8084

[email protected]

MATT CYPHERT NORTHLAKE, TX (940) 367-1854

[email protected]

LUCIE HERENDEEN OKLAHOMA CITY, OK


WHITNEY OWENS WINDCREST, TX (210) 653-8857

[email protected]

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Hunter Committee

CHRIS COLLMAN

Chair CAVE CREEK, AZ (480) 704-3981

[email protected]

BETH NIELSEN Vice Chair

LONGMONT, CO (408) 612-7359

[email protected]

JENNY PAISLEY Treasurer

CORRALES, NM (303) 748-8477

[email protected]

CANDACE CAVANAUGH ALBUQUERQUE NM


TRACYE FERGUSON

GOLDEN, CO (720) 413-9623

[email protected]

LAURIE GRAYSON BOULDER, CO


DEBBIE JAMSA PRESCOTT, AZ


WENDY JOHNSON

SCOTTSDALE, AZ (480) 471-3015

[email protected]

CAROL O'MEARA CENTENNIAL, CO (303) 360-1554

[email protected]

Jumper Committee

PAGE TREDENNICK Chair


[email protected]

SHARON STEWART-WELLS Vice Chair

RUIDOSO, NM (575) 937-3390

[email protected]

SUE HALPERN Treasurer

SANTA FE, NM (918) 625-2661

[email protected]

BETSY BAKER TEMPE, AZ


BETTY BERAN

SCOTTSDALE, AZ (602) 524-7627

[email protected]

BETSY CHECCHIA TUCSON, AZ


MEREDITH HOUX REMIGER

LOS RANCHOS, NM (505) 350-8724

[email protected]

ASHLEY STANNARD TUCSON, AZ


ALLISON WICKS-SWIFT

DRAPER, UT (801) 573-7433

[email protected]

SARAH INVICTA WILLIAMS SANTA FE, NM (505) 670-2806

[email protected]

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MIKE GALLAWAY Chair

EUGENE, OR (541) 342-5432

[email protected]

CLARE WARREN Vice Chair

WOODINVILLE, WA (425) 877-1715

[email protected]

KIMBERLY ANDREW Treasurer

ARLINGTON, WA (360) 333-7256

[email protected]

SHELLEY CAMPF CANBY, OR


MOLLIE GALLAWAY

EUGENE, OR (541) 342-5432

[email protected]

DIANNE JOHNSON KIRKLAND, WA (425) 823-2802

[email protected]

KIMBERLY KOCH KETCHUM, ID


JESSIE LANG

JACKSON, WY (307) 413-4045

[email protected]

TARA NICULESCU GREENSBORO, NC


KELLY SMITH

PORTLAND, OR (503) 913-0887

[email protected]

KATHERINE WADE-EASLEY WOODINVILLE, WA


JEFF CAMPF Chair

CANBY, OR (503) 651-3418

[email protected]

CANDIDA ANTHONY Vice Chair

REDMOND, WA (425) 882-3558

[email protected]

MEGAN JORDAN Treasurer

OREGON CITY, OR (503) 657-7954

[email protected]

AMY GAU EUGENE, OR


DAVID ROBINSON

BELLEVUE, WA (206) 669-6964

[email protected]

ANDREA SCHROEDER RENTON, WA


CORENE SMITH

WOODINVILLE, WA (206) 200-7101

[email protected]

PATRICK SNIJDERS WOODINVILLE, WA


MAX VON ZIMMERMANN

SELAH, WA (509) 833-5411

[email protected]

KATHERINE WADE-EASLEY WOODINVILLE, WA


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Hunter Committee

KATHY HOBSTETTER Chair

COSTA MESA, CA (714) 797-1404

[email protected]

HOPE GLYNN Vice Chair

PENNGROVE, CA (707) 249-1518

[email protected]

DENISE FINCH Treasurer

LAS VEGAS, NV (702) 496-2752

[email protected]

TRACI BARMEN BROOKS LOS ANGELES, CA (704) 526-9344

[email protected]

ARCHIBALD COX LOS ANGELES, CA (310) 753-6538

[email protected]

NANCY FROST PASADENA, CA (818) 567-0295

[email protected]

RAIZY GOFFMAN PORTER RANCH, CA


NICOLAS KARAZISSIS

WOODLAND HILLS, CA (818) 974-1576

[email protected]

TOM RATTIGAN SAN FRANCISCO, CA


Jumper Committee

FRED BAUER Co-Chair

MOORPARK, CA (650) 740-6654

[email protected]

NED GLYNN Co-Chair

PETALUMA, CA (707) 249-1637

[email protected]

STEPHANIE WHEELER Treasurer

CARLSBAD, CA (949) 443-1841

[email protected]

MORLEY ABEY SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA


LINDA ALLEN ESCALON, CA


DICK CARVIN

LA CANADA, CA (818) 890-6099

[email protected]

JOHN CHARLEBOIS REDWOOD CITY, CA


Jumper Committee

SALLY HUDSON MONTEREY, CA (831) 594-1719

[email protected]

SARA JORGENSEN WOODSIDE, CA 650-224-8328

[email protected]

LARRY LANGER BURBANK, CA


JENNI MCALLISTER

SUN VALLEY, CA (919) 306-1261

[email protected]

JULIE WINKEL RENO, NV


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Hunter/Jumper Committee

BRENDAN ETHINGTON Co-Chair

HONOLULU, HI (808) 226-3900

[email protected]

NANCY TOWNSEND Co-Chair

MAKAWAO, HI (808) 280-2300

[email protected]

LUCY LOWER Treasurer

HONOLULU, HI (808) 428-4478

[email protected]

JANE JUSELIS KANEOHE, HI


SALLY WHITE KANEOHE, HI


Hunter/Jumper Committee

DANA EATON Chair

ANCHORAGE, AK (907) 346-3745

[email protected]

KERRI GEPPERT Vice Chair

CHUGIAK, AK (907) 301-3393

[email protected]

REBECCA CARRINGTON Treasurer

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]

KATHERINE HAGHIGHI ANCHORAGE, AK (907) 317-8157

[email protected]

LINDSAY HENRY PALMER, AK


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ZONE 1 Zone 1 HOTY Finals - Eastern States Expo - West Springfield, MA Zone 1 Stirrup Cup Finals - Mystic Summer Festival - Gales Ferry, CT College Scholarship EAP Grant Advanced Jumper Education Grants ZONE 2 Zone 2 HOTY Jumper Finals - Devon Fall Classic - Devon, PA Zone 2 HOTY Hunter Finals - Harrisburg Horse Show – Harrisburg, PA Zone 2 HOTY Side Saddle Finals – Hamilton Farm – Gladstone, NJ Zone 2 Stirrup Cup Finals - Harrisburg Horse Show - Harrisburg, PA College Scholarships EAP Grant George Morris Clinic Grants Licensed Officials Grants IHSA Grant Clinic Host Grants HQC Finals Grant Jim Rice Memorial Award ZONE 3 Zone 3 HOTY Finals - Upper Marlborough, MD Zone 3 Stirrup Cup Finals - Owings Mill, MD Tad Coffin Equitation Challenge - Winston National - Culpepper, VA TCP Grant EAP Grants CH AA Jumper Regional Championship Team Sponsorship Clinic Host Grants ZONE 4 Zone 4 HOTY Finals North- Atlanta Fall Classic II – Conyers, GA Zone 4 HOTY Finals South- CHJA November – Tampa, FL Zone 4 Clinic with Mary Babick. Free to participate for Zone 4 Members. Zone 4 Handy Hunter Classic EAP Grants General Education Grants Zone 4 Clinic Host Application Hunter Breeding

2015 ZONE PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

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ZONE 5 Zone 5 HOTY Finals - Showplace Fall Classic - Wayne, IL Zone 5 Horsemanship Class - The Kentucky National - Lexington, KY Zone 5 Horsemen of the Year Award Zone 5 Scholarship EAP Grants IEA Grant College Scholarship HQC Nationals Grant TCP Grant ZONE 6 Zandra Powers Horsemanship Class Zone 6 Handy Hunter Challenge College Scholarship IHSA Grants ZONE 7 Zone 7 HOTY Finals North - Lake St. Louis Hunter Jumper Show - Lake St. Louis, MO Zone 7 HOTY Finals South & Hunter Breeding Southwest Autumn Classic - Katy, TX Zone 7 Equitation Championship - Lake St. Louis Indoor Preview - Lake St. Louis, MO Zone 7 Handy Hunter Challenge EAP Grants Town Hall Grants Clinic Grants TCP Grant ZONE 8 Zone 8 HOTY Finals - Arizona Season Finale -Scottsdale, AZ Clinics held in each state of Zone 8 Zone 8, 9, 10 Regional Hunter Seat Medal Finals – San Juan Capistrano, CA General Education Grants ZONE 9 Zone 9 HOTY Hunter Finals - NW Autumn Classic - Monroe, WA Zone 9 HOTY Jumper Finals - NW Spectacular - Wilsonville, OR Zone 9 Stirrup Cup Finals – Octoberfest - Auburn, WA Zone 8, 9, 10 Regional Hunter Seat Medal Finals – San Juan Capistrano, CA General Education Grant ZONE 10 Zone 10 Junior/Young Rider Selection Trials Zone 10 HOTY Hunter Finals - Menlo Charity - Atherton, CA Zone 10 HOTY Jumper Finals – North & Age Group Equitation- SHP Season Finale – Petaluma, CA Zone 10 HOTY Jumper Finals – 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) Zone 10 HOTY Hunter Breeding (South) Zone 10 HOTY Hunter Breeding (North) Zone 10 Southern Medal Challenge, The Autumn Classic, Burbank, CA Zone 10 Northern Medal Challenge, Let’s Show, Rancho Murieta, CA Zone 8, 9, 10 Regional Hunter Seat Medal Finals – San Juan Capistrano, CA

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TCP Grants EAP Grants CH AA Jumper Championship Grant Licensed Official Grants ZONE 12 Zone 12 HOTY Finals – Anchorage, AK Zone 12 Medal Finals Horsemanship Challenge and Clinic Zone Equitation Championship Zone Funded Handy Hunter and Jumper Classics Fall and Spring Forums TCP Grants EAP Grants General Grants

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EAP Grants 2015 2014 2013 2012 4 Year TotalZone 1 750.00$ 750.00$ 750.00$ 1,250.00$ 3,500.00$ Zone 2 750.00$ 750.00$ 1,250.00$ 1,750.00$ 4,500.00$ Zone 3 750.00$ 1,750.00$ 2,250.00$ 750.00$ 5,500.00$ Zone 4 1,250.00$ -$ 2,800.00$ 1,250.00$ 5,300.00$ Zone 5 1,000.00$ 1,250.00$ 2,750.00$ 1,250.00$ 6,250.00$ Zone 6 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ Zone 7 1,250.00$ 750.00$ 3,250.00$ 750.00$ 6,000.00$ Zone 8 -$ -$ -$ 1,500.00$ 1,500.00$ Zone 9 -$ 1,550.00$ -$ -$ 1,550.00$ Zone 10 1,250.00$ 2,250.00$ 1,750.00$ -$ 5,250.00$ Zone 11 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ Zone 12 1,250.00$ -$ -$ -$ 1,250.00$

10,265.00$ 9,050.00$ 14,800.00$ 8,500.00$ 42,615.00$

TCP Grants 2015 2014 2013 2012 4 Year TotalZone 1 -$ -$ -$ 700.00$ 700.00$ Zone 2 -$ -$ -$ 1,800.00$ 1,800.00$ Zone 3 700.00$ -$ 250.00$ -$ 950.00$ Zone 4 -$ -$ -$ 1,750.00$ 1,750.00$ Zone 5 700.00$ -$ -$ -$ 700.00$ Zone 6 -$ -$ -$ 700.00$ 700.00$ Zone 7 700.00$ 1,000.00$ -$ -$ 1,700.00$ Zone 8 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ Zone 9 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ Zone 10 700.00$ -$ -$ 700.00$ 1,400.00$ Zone 11 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ Zone 12 700.00$ -$ -$ -$ 700.00$

3,500.00$ 1,000.00$ 250.00$ 5,650.00$ 10,400.00$

College Scholarships 2015 2014 2013 2012 4 Year TotalZone 1 2,250.00$ 2,250.00$ 4,500.00$ 4,500.00$ 13,500.00$ Zone 2 35,000.00$ 33,000.00$ 25,000.00$ 14,000.00$ 107,000.00$ Zone 3 -$ -$ 3,000.00$ 6,000.00$ 9,000.00$ Zone 4 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ Zone 5 10,000.00$ 10,000.00$ 10,000.00$ 10,000.00$ 40,000.00$ Zone 6 1,250.00$ 1,500.00$ 3,000.00$ 3,000.00$ 8,750.00$ Zone 7 -$ 4,500.00$ -$ 3,000.00$ 7,500.00$ Zone 8 -$ -$ -$ 4,500.00$ 4,500.00$ Zone 9 -$ -$ 6,000.00$ 6,000.00$ 12,000.00$ Zone 10 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ Zone 11 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ Zone 12 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$

50,515.00$ 51,250.00$ 51,500.00$ 51,000.00$ 204,265.00$

Other Grants* 2015 2014 2013 2012 4 Year TotalZone 1 6,000.00$ -$ -$ -$ 6,000.00$ Zone 2 3,250.00$ 500.00$ 1,500.00$ 1,400.00$ 6,650.00$ Zone 3 3,000.00$ 2,500.00$ -$ -$ 5,500.00$ Zone 4 4,500.00$ 3,000.00$ -$ 450.00$ 7,950.00$ Zone 5 1,000.00$ 250.00$ -$ -$ 1,250.00$ Zone 6 1,200.00$ 1,000.00$ 2,000.00$ 2,000.00$ 6,200.00$ Zone 7 1,500.00$ -$ -$ -$ 1,500.00$ Zone 8 1,000.00$ -$ -$ -$ 1,000.00$ Zone 9 500.00$ -$ -$ -$ 500.00$ Zone 10 2,000.00$ 500.00$ -$ -$ 2,500.00$ Zone 11 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ Zone 12 1,000.00$ 1,000.00$ 1,000.00$ 375.00$ 3,375.00$

24,950.00$ 8,750.00$ 4,500.00$ 4,225.00$ 42,425.00$ *excludes Zone 7 Jumper Championship Grants

Scholarship and Grants Output 2012-2015

USHJA Foundation Contributions included in total amount provided

Scholarship and Grants Output 2012-2015

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Zone Communications Summary Overview In 2016, the USHJA zones identified points of contact (either paid or volunteer) to act as writers to support USHJA’s efforts to improve communications at a regional level. During that time writers developed content for monthly eNews and in some cases supported social media content as well. Overall Facebook likes increased for all zones, which we largely attribute to regular engagement and increased emphasis on localizing posts. Zone eNews open rates (percent of emails sent that were opened) varied throughout the year, but the analytics generally indicate subject lines that focus on riders tend to increase open rates. The following shows key analytics for Zone eNews and social media by zone. ZONE 1

• Facebook likes increased by 62 percent since December 2014 • Zone eNews open rates varied throughout the year, slowing during the summer months

and averaging 27.1 percent.

ZONE 2

• Facebook likes increased by 105 percent since December 2014 • Zone eNews open rates varied throughout the year, peaking in July when riders selected

for various programs were announced and averaging 27.6 percent.

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• Facebook likes increased by 82.3 percent since December 2014 • Zone eNews open rates varied throughout the year, peaking in July when riders selected


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• Facebook likes increased by 68.1 percent since December 2014 • Zone eNews open rates varied throughout the year, peaking in July when riders selected

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ZONE 8

• Facebook likes increased by 34 percent since December 2014 • Zone eNews open rates varied throughout the year, averaging 29.4 percent.

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2017 ZONE TIMELINE

APRIL 1

• Zone Committees meet for initial review of 2017 specifications

• Zone Budget Process Begins

MAY 1

• Zone Specifications posted to website for member review

• Finalized draft of Zone Budgets due

JUNE 16

• Zone Committees meet to review member comments and finalize the

2017 Zone Specifications

• Zone Budgets Submitted to Working Groups for review

JULY 30

• Final Zone Specifications due to USHJA

AUGUST 1

• Submit final version of 2017 specifications to USEF. NO

CHANGES PERMITTED AFTER THIS DATE.

• Zone Budgets submitted to Executive Committee/Board of Directors

for final approval

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2016 ZONE 1 HUNTER, JUMPER AND EQUITATION SPECIFICATIONS (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT) In accordance with GR 1111.4: Canada & 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.

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).

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 and 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: Adult Amateur Jumper

Cross Entry:

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Rider: Riders may not compete in any other class at the same competition where fences exceed 1.15m (3’9") except the USEF Talent Search Class. Horse/Pony Horses may show at 1.40m (4’7”) or below with another rider. Horse and Rider Combination: Horse/rider combinations may enter only one classic, if both Low and High are offered. Fence Height: Adult Amateur Jumper 1.05m (3’5”) to 1.15m (3’9”) Combining/Dividing Sections: 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.


Adult Amateur Jumper

AGE GROUP EQUITATION: ADULT SECTION Refer to GR1131

CHILDREN'S HUNTER 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

Combining/Dividing Sections: 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.



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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). Similarly, riders may only show one pony 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

Combining/Dividing Sections: 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:

Zone Horse of the Year Awards will be presented annually to the following sections: Children’s Hunter Pony-Small/Medium Children’s Hunter Pony-Large

CHILDREN'S JUMPER

Sections offered and Requirements: Children’s Jumper

Cross Entry: Rider: Riders may not compete in any other class at the same competition where fences exceed 1.15m (3’9") except the USEF Talent Search Class. Horse/Pony Horses may show at 1.40m (4’7”) or below with another rider. Horse and Rider Combination: Horse/rider combinations may enter only one classic, if both Low and High are offered.

Fence Height: Children’s Jumper 1.05m (3’5”) to 1.15m (3’5”)

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Combining/Dividing Sections: 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:

Children’s Jumper section 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 Combinations will not be permitted Equitation 12-14: 3’0” with spreads not to exceed fence height Combinations will be permitted Equitation 15-17: 3’6” with spreads not to exceed fence height Combinations will be permitted

Combining/Dividing Sections: 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 discretion.



PRE-GREEN Refer to HU103.9

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2016 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. ADULT AMATEUR HUNTER

Sections offered and requirements: Adult Amateurs – may be split into three (3) sections

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 section 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 the Adult Amateur and Amateur Owner Hunter sections at the same show. Horse and Rider Combination: n/a

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

Combining/Dividing Sections: May be split into three sections: Adult Amateurs 18 – 35 Adult Amateurs 36 – 49 Adult Amateurs 50 and over

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 classes may be offered. If the section is held over two days a maximum of five classes may be offered.



ADULT AMATEUR JUMPER Sections offered and requirements:

Low Adult Amateur Jumper High 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 (3’9”) except the USEF Talent Search Class Level 1* and 2*.

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High Adult Amateur riders may not compete in any other class at the same competition where fences exceed 1.15m (3’9”) except the USEF Talent Search Class Level 1*, 2* and 3*. Horse/Pony Horses may show at 1.40m (4’7”) or below with another rider. Horse and Rider Combination: n/a

Fence Height: Low Adult Amateur Jumper 0.90m (2’11”) to 1.00m (3’3”) High Adult Amateur Jumper 1.05m (3’5”) 1.10m (3’7”) to 1.15m (3’9”)

Combining/Dividing Sections: If there are fewer than 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: Zone Horse of the Year Awards will be presented annually to the following sections:


AGE GROUP EQUITATION: ADULT SECTION Refer to GR1131 CHILDREN'S HUNTER

Sections offered and requirements: Children’s Hunter Horse 14 & Under Children’s Hunter Horse 15-17

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: Horses competing in the Children’s Hunter Horse section may not cross enter into the Junior Hunter section at the same competition. Horse and rider combination: n/a

Fence Height: 3’0” with spreads not to exceed fence height

Combining/Dividing Sections: 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.

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CHILDREN'S HUNTER PONY Sections offered and requirements:


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. 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.

Combining/Dividing Sections: 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: Zone Horse of the Year Awards will be presented annually to the following sections:

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: Low Children’s Riders may not compete in any other class at the same competition where fences exceed 1.15m (3’9”) 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 (3’9”) except the USEF Talent Search Class Level 1*, 2* and 3*. Horse/Pony

Horses may show at 1.40m (4’7”) or below with another rider. Horse and Rider Combination: n/a

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Fence Height:

Low Children’s Jumper 0.90m (2’11”) to 1.00m (3’3”) High Children’s Jumper 1.05m (3’5”) 1.10m (3’7”) to 1.15m (3’9”).

Combining/Dividing Sections: If there are fewer than 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: Zone Horse of the Year Awards will be presented annually to the following section:

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

AGE GROUP EQUITATION: CHILDREN’S/JUNIOR SECTION Refer to GR1131 PRE-GREEN Refer to HU103.9

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2016 ZONE 3 HUNTER, JUMPER AND EQUITATION SPECIFICATIONS (DE, Washington DC, MD, NC, VA, WV) In accordance with GR 1111.4: Contiguous states are: GA, KY, NJ, OH, PA, SC, TN ADULT AMATEUR HUNTER


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: n/a Horse and Rider Combination: 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

Combining/Dividing Sections: May be split into three sections: Adult Amateurs 18 – 35 Adult Amateurs 36 – 49 Adult Amateurs 50 and over

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.



ADULT AMATEUR 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)

Sections offered and requirements: Low Adult Amateur Jumper High Adult Amateur Jumper

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Cross Entry: Rider: Low Adult Amateur Jumper riders may not cross enter into any classes held above 1.15m (3’9”) at the same competition. High Adult Amateur Jumper rider is not eligible to compete in any jumper class above 1.15m (3’9”) except equitation or Pony Jumper classes at the same competition. Horse/Pony n/a Horse and Rider Combination: 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 Adult Amateur Jumper 1.00m (3’3”) to 1.05m (3’5”) High Adult Amateur Jumper 3’6” or 1.10m (3’7”) to 1.15m (3’9”)

Combining/Dividing Sections: 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. 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.





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. Horse and rider combination: n/a

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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

Combining/Dividing Sections: 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.



CHILDREN'S HUNTER PONY

Sections offered and requirements: Small/Medium Children’s Pony Large Children’s Pony

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 Pony 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

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



CHILDREN'S JUMPER

Sections offered and Requirements: Low Children’s Jumper High Children’s Jumper

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Cross Entry: Rider: Low Children’s Jumper riders may not cross enter into any classes held above 1.15m (3’9”) at the same competition. High Children’s Jumper rider is not eligible to compete in any jumper class above 1.15m (3’9”) except equitation or Pony Jumper classes at the same competition. Horse/Pony n/a Horse and Rider Combination: 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:

Low Children’s Jumper 1.00m (3’3”) to 1.05m (3’5”) High Children’s Jumper 3’6” or 1.10m (3’7”) to 1.15m (3’9”).

Combining/Dividing Sections: 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. 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. Awards: Zone Horse of the Year Awards will be presented annually to the following section:



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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 ADULT AMATEUR HUNTER


Cross Entry: Riders: 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. Horses: Horses and ponies exhibiting in this section may cross enter multiple sections of Adult Amateur Hunter and any classes where eligible. Horse and Rider Combination: N/A

Fence height: 3’0” or 3’3” with spreads not to exceed the fence height. 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 total in Children’s Hunter section and if there are less than three 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.





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

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Horse/Pony n/a

Horse and Rider Combination: Low Adult Amateur Jumper horse/rider combinations may not cross enter into any classes held above 1.15m (3’9”) 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 (3’11”) 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: Low Adult Amateur Jumper 1.00m (3’3”) to 1.05m (3’5”) High Adult Amateur Jumper 3’6” or 1.10m (3’7”) to 1.15m (3’9”)

Combining/Dividing Sections: 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.



EQUITATION AGE GROUP EQUITATION: ADULT SECTION

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 EQ111.11 except combination is optional. Spreads not to exceed fence height

Combining/Dividing Sections: Age-Group Equitation Sections may be combined as necessary, jumping at their respective heights, to meet the three-entry minimum requirement for points to be awarded.

Awards:

Zone Horse of the Year Awards will be presented annually to the following section: Adult Equitation 18-35 Adult Equitation 36 & Over

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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. Horse and rider combination: n/a Fence Height: 3’0” or 3’3” with spreads not to exceed fence height Combinations will be permitted

Combining/Dividing Sections: 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 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.





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.

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Combining/Dividing Sections:

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.



CHILDREN'S JUMPER



Rider: n/a Horse/Pony n/a Horse and Rider Combination: Low Children’s Jumper horse/rider combinations may not cross enter into any classes held above 1.15m (3’9”) 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 (3’11”) 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:

Low Children’s Jumper 1.00m (3’3”) to 1.05m (3’5”) High Children’s Jumper 3’6” or 1.10m (3’7”) to 1.15m (3’9”).

Combining/Dividing Sections: 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.

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


AGE GROUP EQUITATION: CHILDREN’S/JUNIOR SECTION

Sections Offered: Equitation 11 & Under Equitation 12-14 Equitation 15-17


Fence Height: Equitation 11 & Under

Minimum 2'0”, maximum 3'6” - 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 EQ111.11. combinations not permitted

Equitation 12-14 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 EQ111.11 except combination is optional.

Equitation 15-17 Minimum 3’0”, maximum 3'6” - 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 EQ111.11 except combination is required. Spreads not to exceed fence height

Combining/Dividing Sections: Age-Group Equitation Sections may be combined as necessary, jumping at their respective heights, to meet the three-entry minimum requirement for points to be awarded.




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(IL, IN, KY, MI, OH) In accordance with GR 1111.4: Canada, IA, WI, MO, TN, VA, WV, PA, NJ are contiguous states. ADULT AMATEUR HUNTER


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. Horse and Rider Combination: 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

Combining/Dividing Sections: Must be split into three sections when offered by age: Adult Amateurs 18 – 35 Adult Amateurs 36 – 49 Adult Amateurs 50 and over

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 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.



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Cross Entry: Rider: Low Adult Amateur Jumper riders may not cross enter into any classes held above 1.15m (3’9”) 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 Horse and Rider Combination: Low Adult Amateur Jumper horse/rider combinations may cross enter into the High Adult Amateur Jumpers at the same competition. 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 may cross enter into the Low Adult Amateur Jumpers at the same competition. High Adult Amateur horse/rider combinations may enter only one classic, if both Low and High are offered.

Fence Height: Low Adult Amateur Jumper 1.00m (3’3”) High Adult Amateur Jumper 3’6” or 1.10m (3’7”) to 1.15m (3’9”)

Combining/Dividing Sections: 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:

Zone Horse of the Year Awards will be presented annually to the following sections: Low Adult Amateur Jumper High Adult Amateur Jumper



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

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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. 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

Combining/Dividing Sections:

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.




Sections offered and requirements: 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 GR 915). 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

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Combining/Dividing Sections: 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. 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’ 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’.



CHILDREN'S JUMPER


Cross Entry: Rider: Low Children’s Jumpers riders may not cross enter into any classes held above 1.15m (

3’9”) 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

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Horse and Rider Combination: Low Children’s horse/rider combinations may cross enter into the High Children’s umpers at the same competition. Low Children’s horse/rider combinations may enter only one classic, if both Low and High are offered. High Children’s horse/rider combinations may cross enter into the Low Children’s Jumpers at the same competition. High Children’s horse/rider combinations may enter only one classic, if both Low and High are offered.

Fence Height: Low Children’s Jumper 1.00m (3’3”) to 1.05m (3’5”) High Children’s Jumper 3’6” or 1.10m (3’7”) to 1.15m (3’9”).

Combining/Dividing Sections: 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.




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(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.



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. Horse and Rider Combination: n/a

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



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.





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Cross Entry: Rider: Low Adult Amateur Jumper Riders may not cross enter into any classes held above 1.15m (3'9”) 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 Junior and Amateur Owner/Junior combined Jumper or other jumper classes up to 1.35m (4’5”) 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 Horse and Rider Combination: 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 Adult Amateur Owner 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.

(FOR EXAMPLE: Provided the RIDER does NOT compete in any class ABOVE 1.15m at the same show, the RIDER may also compete in the LOW Ad/Am section on the same horse &/or any, otherwise eligible horse, and on the same day. If the RIDER does NOT compete in the LOW Ad/Am section at the same show, RIDER/HORSE COMBINATION(s) may also compete in any other classes, if otherwise eligible {including Low AO}, up to, but not above 1.30m at the same show, & the RIDER may also compete in classes up to, but not above 1.35m on a DIFFERENT horse(es) if otherwise eligible, at the same show, {including High AO, if it is NOT above 1.35m}.)

Fence Height: Low Adult Amateur Jumper 1.00m (3’3”) High Adult Amateur Jumper 1.05m (3’5”) through 1.15m (3’9”) Recommended to be conducted as a progressive section and/or offered as multiple sections at different heights.


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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 Horse and rider combination: 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

Combining/Dividing Sections: May be split into three sections: Children’s Hunter Horse 13 & Under Children’s Hunter Horse 14-17

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 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.





Cross Entry:

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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. 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 be permitted

Combining/Dividing Sections: The Children’s Hunter Horse 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: Children’s Hunter Pony-Small/Medium Children’s Hunter Pony-Large

CHILDREN'S JUMPER


Cross Entry: Rider: Low Children’s Jumper Riders may not cross enter into any classes held above 1.15m (3'9”) 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 &/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 (4’5”) max on a different mount(s), provided they have not competed in the Low Children’s Jumper at the same competition. FOR EXAMPLE: Provided the RIDER does NOT compete in any class ABOVE 1.15m at the same show, the RIDER may also compete in the LOW Children's section on the same horse &/or any, otherwise eligible horse, and on the same day. If the RIDER does NOT compete in the LOW Children's section at the same show, RIDER/HORSE COMBINATION(s) may also compete in any other classes, if otherwise eligible {including Low Jr.}, up to, but not above 1.30m at the same show, & the RIDER may also compete in classes up to, but not above 1.35m on a DIFFERENT horse(es) if otherwise eligible, at the same show,{including High Jr., if it is NOT above 1.35m}.)

Horse/Pony n/a Horse and Rider Combination: 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.

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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.

Fence Height: Low Children’s Jumper 1.00m (3’3”) High Children’s Jumper 1.05m (3’5”) through 1.15m (3’9”) Recommended to be conducted as a progressive section and/or offered as multiple sections at different heights.




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


Cross Entry: No cross entry restrictions

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

Combining/Dividing Sections: 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-entry minimum requirement for points to be awarded. If

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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 15-17Age-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.




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2016 ZONE 7 HUNTER, JUMPER AND EQUITATION SPECIFICATIONS (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.


Adult Amateurs – MAY be split into three (3) sections 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. Horse and Rider Combination: 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

Combining/Dividing Sections: MAY be split into three sections: Adult Amateurs 18 – 35 Adult Amateurs 36 – 49

Adult Amateurs 50 and over 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: Zone Horse of the Year Awards will be presented annually to the following sections:


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ADULT AMATEUR 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)

Sections offered and requirements: Low Adult Amateur Jumper

High Adult Amateur Jumper 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 Horse and Rider Combination: Cross entry into any class at 1.20m (3’11”) 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.


Combining/Dividing Sections: 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 is offered, the classes will be conducted at 1.10m for all classes offered in the 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).



AGE GROUP EQUITATION: ADULT SECTION

Sections Offered: Adult Equitation 18-35 Adult Equitation 36-49 Adult Equitation 50 & Over


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Fence Height: 3’0” with spreads not to exceed fence height Combinations will be permitted

Combining/Dividing Sections: The Equitation 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. Awards: Zone Horse of the Year Awards will be presented annually to the following section:

Adult Equitation (combined) CHILDREN'S HUNTER


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. Horse and rider combination: 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: 3’0” with spreads not to exceed fence height Combinations will be permitted Distances will not be adjusted for ponies.

Combining/Dividing Sections: 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.

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Children’s Hunter Horse 14 & Under Children’s Hunter Horse 15-17 CHILDREN'S HUNTER PONY

Sections offered and requirements: 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 Horse and Rider Combination 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

Combining/Dividing Sections: 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: Zone Horse of the Year Awards will be presented annually to the following sections:

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).



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n/a Horse/Pony n/a Horse and Rider Combination Cross entry into any class at 1.20m (3’11”) 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 (3’3”) to 1.05m (3’5”) High Children’s Jumper 3’6” or 1.10m (3’7”) to 1.15m (3’9”).

Combining/Dividing Sections: 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 is offered, the classes will be conducted at 1.10m for all classes offered in the 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: Zone Horse of the Year Awards will be presented annually to the following section:

Low Children’s Jumper section High Children’s Jumper section AGE GROUP EQUITATION: CHILDREN’S/JUNIOR SECTION 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

Horse and Rider Combination: 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

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Combining/Dividing Sections: The Equitation 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. Awards: Zone Horse of the Year Awards will be presented annually to the following sections:

Children’s Equitation Equitation 14 & Under

Equitation 15-17 PRE-GREEN

Refer to HU103.9

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2016 ZONE 8 HUNTER, JUMPER AND EQUITATION SPECIFICATIONS (AZ, CO, NM, UT) In accordance with GR 1111.4: CA, NV, ID, WY, NE, KS, OK, TX are contiguous states ADULT AMATEUR HUNTER


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. Horse and Rider Combination: The horse-and-rider combination is restricted from showing in both Amateur Owner and Adult Amateur Hunter sections at the same show. The same horse and rider combination competing in the Adult Amateur Hunter may not cross enter into a USHJA International 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 Combining/Dividing Sections:

May be split into three sections: Adult Amateurs 18 – 35 Adult Amateurs 36 – 49 Adult Amateurs 50 and over

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.


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

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Cross Entry: 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. If a Low Adult Amateur Jumper classic is offered in the Children’s or Adult Amateur Jumpers and the rider has jumped above 1.15m at that show then they are not eligible for any Classic in the Children’s/ Adult Amateur Jumper sections. 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 Horse and Rider Combination: 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.


Combining/Dividing Sections: 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. 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: Zone Horse of the Year Awards will be presented annually to the following sections:

Low Adult Amateur Jumper High Adult Amateur Jumper AGE GROUP EQUITATION: ADULT SECTION

Refer to GR1131 CHILDREN'S HUNTER


Cross Entry: Rider:

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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. Horse and rider combination: 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 Combining/Dividing Sections: 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: Zone Horse of the Year Awards will be presented annually to the following sections:




Cross Entry: Rider n/a Horse/Pony n/a Horse and Rider Combination 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 The spread of any oxer must be measured including flowers, brush and ground lines

Combining/Dividing Sections: 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.

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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.


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: The Low Children’s Jumper rider may cross enter into any class at the same competition for which they are eligible on different horse. If a Low Children’s Jumper classic is offered in the Children’s or Adult Amateur Jumpers and the rider has jumped above 1.15m at that show then they are not eligible for any Classic in the Children’s/ Adult Amateur Jumper sections. 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 Horse and Rider Combination: 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. 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 Jumper 1.00m (3’3”) to 1.05m (3’5”) High Children’s Jumper 3’6” or 1.10m (3’7”) to 1.15m (3’9”)

Combining/Dividing Sections: 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.

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Sections Offered: Equitation 11 & Under Equitation 12-14

Equitation 15-17 Cross Entry: No cross entry restrictions Fence Height:

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

Equitation 12-14- 3’0-3’3” with spreads not to exceed fence height Combinations will be permitted Equitation 15-17- 3’0”-3’6” with spreads not to exceed fence height Combinations will be permitted

Combining/Dividing Sections: n/a



PRE-GREEN

Refer to HU103.9

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2016 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.



Riders: Adult Amateur riders entered in Adult Amateur Hunter sections may not compete in the Amateur Owner 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: Horses entered in Adult Amateur Hunter sections may not compete in the Amateur Owner Hunter section at the same competition. Horse and Rider Combination: 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

Combining/Dividing Sections: Refer to HU112





Cross Entry: Rider: Riders may not show in any classes where the jumps exceed 1.15m (3’9”). Horse/Pony n/a Horse and Rider Combination: Low Adult Amateur horse and rider combinations may not cross enter into the High Adult Amateur Jumper section at the same competition.

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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 (2’11”) and 1.00m (3’3”) High Adult Amateur Jumper: 1.10m (3’7”)

Combining/Dividing Sections: 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.



EQUITATION AGE GROUP EQUITATION: ADULT SECTION

Sections Offered: Adult Equitation 18-39 Adult Equitation 40-55 Adult Equitation 56 & Over

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 Combining/Dividing Sections: Refer to HU112.


Adult Equitation 18-39 Adult Equitation 40-55 Adult Equitation 56 & Over

CHILDREN'S HUNTER


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

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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. Horse and rider combination:

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






Cross Entry: 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. Horse and Rider Combination n/a

Fence Height: Combinations will not be permitted Classes may run as one or split Small/Medium and Large to run at 2’, 2’3” and 2’6” respectively.

Combining/Dividing Sections: Refer to HU112.



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Suggested distances for the Children’s Hunter Pony sections: a. 2’ 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: Rider: Riders may not show in any classes where the jumps exceed 1.15m (3’9”), except Junior rider’s competing in FEI Children’s classes and USEF Talent Search Class. Horse/Pony n/a Horse and Rider Combination: 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 (2’11”) and 1.00m (3’3”) High Children’s Jumper: 1.10m (3’7”)

Combining/Dividing Sections: 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:

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




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

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




PRE-GREEN

Sections Offered: Pre-Green 3’0” section Pre-Green 3’3” section

Cross Entry:

Rider: n/a Horse/Pony Horses may not cross-enter into 3'6" divisions. Horses are able to cross enter into Pre-Green 3’0” and 3’3” sections at the same competition. Horse and Rider Combination: n/a

Fence Height: 3'0 - 3'3" spreads not to exceed height of fence. Combinations will be permitted Combining/Dividing Sections: Refer to HU112

Awards: Pre-Green 3’0” section Pre-Green 3’3” section

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2016 ZONE 10 HUNTER, JUMPER AND EQUITATION SPECIFICATIONS (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 ADULT AMATEUR HUNTER Sections offered and requirements:

Adult Amateurs – may be split into two (2) 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: Horses may not cross enter into any Amateur Owner hunter class (at the same show). No cross entry restrictions at one-day competitions. Horse and Rider Combination: No cross entry restrictions at one-day competitions.

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

Combining/Dividing Sections: May be split into two (2) sections:

Adult Amateurs 18 – 35 Adult Amateurs 36+

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

Adult Amateur Hunter 18-35 Adult Amateur 36+



Cross Entry: No cross entry restrictions at one day competitions.

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Rider: 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 (3’11). Horse/Pony Adult Amateur Jumper horses may not cross enter into any Amateur Owner Jumper class at the same competitions. Horse and Rider Combination: n/a

Fence Height: Low Adult Amateur Jumper 1.00m (3’3”) to 1.05m (3’5”) High Adult Amateur Jumper 3’6” or 1.10m (3 '7") for the first class of the section. In all other classes of the section fences to be set no lower than 3’6” or 1.10m (3 '7") and no higher than 1.15m (3 '9").

Combining/Dividing Sections: Low Children’s and Low Adult Amateur Jumper sections must combine if there are less than 3 in either section and may combine if there are less than 6 in either section. If after combining the Low sections there are less 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. High Children’s and High Adult Amateur Jumper sections must combine if there are less than 3 in either section and may combine if there are less than 6 in either section. If after combining the High sections there are less 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. Awards: Zone Horse of the Year Awards will be presented annually to the following sections:


AGE GROUP EQUITATION: ADULT SECTION

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

Combining/Dividing Sections: 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: Zone Horse of the Year Awards will be presented annually to the following sections:

Equitation 18-35 Equitation 36 and Over

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Children’s Hunter Horse Cross Entry:

Rider: Riders may not cross enter into any 3’6” 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. Horse and rider combination: No cross entry restrictions at one-day competitions.

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

Combining/Dividing Sections: 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: Zone Horse of the Year Awards will be presented annually to the following sections:

Children’s Hunter Horse CHILDREN'S HUNTER PONY Sections offered and requirements:


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 Horse and Rider Combination 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

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Combinations are not permitted Combining/Dividing Sections: 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: Zone Horse of the Year Awards will be presented annually to the following sections:

Children’s Hunter Pony CHILDREN'S JUMPER Sections offered and Requirements:


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 (3’11). Horse/Pony Children’s Jumper horses may not cross enter into any Junior Jumper class at the same competition. Horse and Rider Combination n/a

Fence Height: Low Children’s Jumper 1.00m (3’3”) to 1.05m (3’5”) High Children’s Jumper 3’6” or 1.10m (3 '7") for the first class of the section. In all other classes of the section fences to be set no lower than 3’6” or 1.10m (3 '7") and no higher than 1.15m (3'9").

Combining/Dividing Sections: Low Children’s and Low Adult Amateur Jumper sections must combine if there are less than 3 in either section and may combine if there are less than 6 in either section. If after combining the Low sections there are less 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. High Children’s and High Adult Amateur Jumper sections must combine if there are less than 3 in either section and may combine if there are less than 6 in either section. If after combining the High sections there are less 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 Awards: Zone Horse of the Year Awards will be presented annually to the following sections:


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AGE GROUP EQUITATION: CHILDREN’S/JUNIOR SECTION 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

Combining/Dividing Sections: 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: Zone Horse of the Year Awards will be presented annually to the following sections:

Equitation 14 and Under Equitation 15-17


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2016 ZONE 11 HUNTER, JUMPER AND EQUITATION SPECIFICATIONS (HI) Zone 11 chooses no contiguous states. ADULT AMATEUR HUNTER Sections offered and requirements:

Adult Amateur Hunter Cross Entry: No cross entry restrictions.

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

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


Adult Amateur Hunter ADULT AMATEUR JUMPER

• Refer to JP118 AGE GROUP EQUITATION: ADULT SECTION

• Refer to GR1131.12 CHILDREN'S HUNTER Sections offered and requirements:

Children’s Hunter Cross Entry: Entries may not cross enter into the Junior Hunter section. Fence Height:

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

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


Children’s Hunter CHILDREN'S JUMPER

• Refer to JP118 AGE GROUP EQUITATION: CHILDREN’S/JUNIOR

• Refer to GR1131.12 PRE-GREEN

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2016 ZONE 12 HUNTER, JUMPER AND EQUITATION SPECIFICATIONS (AK) Zone 12 chooses no contiguous states. ADULT AMATEUR HUNTER Sections offered and requirements:

Adult Amateurs – may be split into two (2) sections Cross Entry: No cross entry restrictions. 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

Combining/Dividing Sections: May be split into two sections:

Adult Amateur Hunter 18 – 35 Adult Amateur Hunter 36+

Adult Amateur Hunter classes may be combined with Children’s Hunter classes. Awards: Zone Horse of the Year Awards will be presented annually to the following sections:

Adult Amateur Hunter 18-35 Adult Amateur Hunter 36+


Adult Amateur Jumper Cross Entry: No cross entry restrictions. Fence Height:

0.90m or (3’0”) To be shown over a minimum of eight fences

Combining/Dividing Sections: Adult Amateur Jumper classes may be combined with Children’s Jumper classes. Awards: Zone Horse of the Year Awards will be presented annually to the following section:

Adult Amateur Jumper AGE GROUP EQUITATION: ADULT SECTION Sections Offered:

Adult Equitation 18-35 Adult Equitation 36 & Over

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

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Combinations will be permitted To be shown over a minimum of eight fences

Combining/Dividing Sections: May be combined with Children’s/Junior equitation. Awards: Zone Horse of the Year Awards will be presented annually to the following sections:

Adult Equitation 18-35 Adult Equitation 36 & Over


Children’s Hunter Cross Entry: No cross entry restrictions. Fence Height:

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

Combining/Dividing Sections: Children’s Hunter classes may be combined with Adult Amateur Hunter classes. Awards: Zone Horse of the Year Awards will be presented annually to the following section:

Children’s Hunter CHILDREN'S JUMPER Sections offered and Requirements:

Children’s Jumper Cross Entry: No cross entry restrictions. Fence Height:

0.90m or (3’0”) To be shown over a minimum of eight fences

Combining/Dividing Sections: Adult Amateur Jumper classes may be combined with Children’s Jumper classes. Awards: Zone Horse of the Year Awards will be presented annually to the following section:

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

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

Combining/Dividing Sections: May be combined with Adult equitation. Awards: Zone Horse of the Year Awards will be presented annually to the following sections:

• Equitation 14 & Under • Equitation 15-17

PRE-GREEN

• Refer to HU 103.9

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2016 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 qualifying period is December 1 through November 30 of the current competition year.

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 regular working, green working, 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 regular working, green working, amateur owner, conformation hunter, junior hunter and pony hunter divisions are based on the b-rated points chart, regardless the rating of the competition.

III. ZONE HOTY CHAMPIONSHIP

A. Qualifying Criteria 1. The qualifying criteria for the Zone HOTY Championship may be determined by the following:

a) The Zone Committee will provide the qualifying criteria to the USHJA and Competition Management. a) If the qualifying criteria is not designated by the Zone, then 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 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.

C. In Hunter and Jumper sections the owner 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. 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 □ High Performance Working Hunter □ Performance Working Hunter 3’6” □ Performance Working Hunter 3’3” □ Green Working Hunter-1st Year □ Green Working Hunter-2nd Year □ Regular Conformation Hunter □ Green Conformation Hunter □ 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+ □ Pre-Green □ Thoroughbred Hunter

EQUITATION □ Equitation 14 & Under

□ Equitation 15-17 □ Adult Equitation 18-35 □ Adult Equitation 36+ □ USHJA 3’3” Jumping Seat Medal

JUMPERS □ Low Junior Jumper □ Junior Jumper □ Low Amateur Owner Jumper □ 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 Saddle □ Ladies Hunter Hack □ Ladies Over Fence

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.

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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: 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 Stirrup Cup 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 HU145, 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 HU132 and the definition of compete for Jumpers is in accordance with JP133.

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

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3 20 40 4 12 24 5 10 20 6 8 16 7 6 12 8 4 8

Champion 80 Reserve 48

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. Low Junior Jumpers, Low AO Jumpers, Junior Jumpers, A/O Jumpers, 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 n/a Reserve n/a

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. A USHJA 3’3” Jumping Seat Medal class held at a Zone HOTY Championship will receive the following Championship Points.

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


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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

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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2016 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) 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. For the 2016 competition year, the qualifying period will be September 16, 2015 to November 30, 2016. D. 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. The following sections always receive "C" rated points: Children's Hunter Horse, Children's Hunter Pony, Adult Amateur Hunter, Pre-Green and Small Hunter.

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) Pre-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 • 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 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).

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• Height of Fences: 2’6” c) Low Pony Hunter

• 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) Low Pony Jumpers • Eligibility: Follows USEF Pony Jumper Rules • Cross Entry: Follows USEF Pony Jumper Rules • Height of Fences: 0.95m (3’1”) - 1.00m (3’3”)

e) 1.20 Jumper • Eligibility: Open to horses and ponies ridden by junior or adult riders. • Cross Entry: No cross entry restrictions • Height of Fences: 1.20m

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. Qualifying Criteria

1. The following criteria for the USHJA Stirrup Cup Championship may be determined by the following: a) The Zone Committee will provide the qualifying criteria to the USHJA and Competition Management. b) If the qualifying criteria is not designated by the Zone, then Stirrup Cup Championship classes are open

to all competitors who meet the minimum Stirrup Cup Program eligibility requirements outlined in Section I.

C. Each USHJA Stirrup Cup Championship must offer a minimum of 50% of the following USHJA Stirrup Cup Awards sections. 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 SECTIONS □ Children’s Hunter Horse □ Children’s Hunter Pony □ Adult Amateur Hunter □ Low Children’s Hunter □ Low Adult Hunter □ Pre-Green (3’ and 3’3”) □ Performance Hunter 3’3” □ Thoroughbred Hunter □ Amateur Owner (3’6” and 3’3”) □ Junior Hunter (3’6” and 3’3”) □ Pony Hunter □ Low Pony Hunter □ Small Hunter

EQUITATION □ Equitation 14 & Under □ Equitation 15-17 □ Adult Equitation 18-35 □ Adult Equitation 36+

JUMPERS □ Junior Jumper □ Amateur Owner Jumper □ Children’s Jumper □ Adult Amateur Jumper □ Thoroughbred Jumper □ 1.20 Jumpers □ Low Pony Jumper

D. 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

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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 Bonus 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.

E. 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.

F. 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 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

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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


E. Jumper Stirrup Cup 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. Low Junior Jumpers, Low AO Jumpers, Junior Jumpers, A/O Jumpers, 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 n/a Reserve n/a

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 Champions will receive 48 Championship points.

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


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 Jumper Championships Specifications

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 respectively, is eligible to host a CH/AA Championship in that zone in the current year.

B. Zones that are unable to meet the above eligibility requirement may apply in writing to the USHJA to either combine with another contiguous zone or to ask for an exemption to the specifications in accordance with the requirements listed in Section II.

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

the first day (December 1) of the current competition year to obtain permission to have the zone combine with a contiguous zone (or in the case of Zones 11 or 12 combine with either Zone 9 or 10) to conduct a USHJA CH/AA Combined Zone Championship. (Exception: For the 2016 program year, zones have until December 10, 2015, to submit a written application requesting permission to combine with a contiguous 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 the first day (December 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 Executive Committee and their decision shall be final and cannot be appealed.

C. The USHJA zone jumper committee liaison will work with the committee so a decision can be made prior to the application period opening as to exactly what type of CH/AA championship (as outlined above) the zone will host in the following year. In the case of a zone indicating interest in combining 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.

III. HOST APPLICATIONS A. The USHJA office will announce when applications are open and close. Application documents will be posted

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

B. Event Selection 1. USHJA CH/AA Championships must be held between July 1 and November 30 of the current competition

year. 2. Once a zone jumper committee reviews the competition host applications, it will complete a USHJA zone

prospective host document (found on the USHJA website), and send it to the USHJA on or before December 1 (the first day 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 USHJA CH/AA Championship.

C. Date and Location Approval 1. The final decision of the location and date for each zone’s USHJA CH/AA Championship will rest entirely

with the USHJA, which will review a zone’s recommendations and select the date and location on or

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before February 1 of the current 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 Championship 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, 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) along with a technician who operates it. C. There must be a minimum of two jumper judges with no additional duties during the class. D. There must be an announcer with no additional duties during each class. E. 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. Competition to send results to USHJA office via email [email protected] following each class of the event.

F. There will also be a USHJA designated non-conflicted and knowledgeable Technical Delegate, 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 TD will have a check list, a set of instructions and list of specific duties from the USHJA. Management will assist the TD as necessary to ensure a quality technical event.

V. POINT STANDINGS AND QUALIFICATION

A. The point standings in each zone from December 1 to 60 days prior to the start of the competition will be used to determine a horse/rider’s qualification to compete in that zone’s CH/AA Championships.

B. A horse/rider is qualified to compete in a USHJA CH/AA Zone Championship if they have earned at least 20 points in their respective (Children’s or Adult Amateur) section at USEF licensed competitions held with fence heights of 1.10m to 1.15m as of June 1.

C. Owners of horses that have earned any points outside of their home zone and who wish for those points to be considered must submit a completed affidavit and request form to the USHJA on or before May 1. Forms may be obtained from the USHJA.

VI. ELIGIBILITY TO COMPETE

A. An eligible rider 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. In addition, an eligible rider must be a current active USEF and USHJA member in good standing (see GR202.1 & JP 100.1). 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. ELIGIBILITY WAIVERS A. If an owner or rider has an extenuating circumstance and wishes to apply for a waiver to any of the

requirements in section VI, they 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.

VIII. NUMBER AND COMPOSITION OF TEAMS

A. 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. 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

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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 the class.

C. Horse/rider combinations that want to be considered for a children’s or adult amateur entry in their zone championship must fill out and submit an official USHJA application, 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.

D. 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, review the applications from those who earned points out of their home zone and want to compete in their zone championship, and create a standings list of children’s and adult amateur definite entries.

E. From these lists of definite entries, teams will be made up as follows: 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.

F. Substitutions 1. Once the teams are defined, and up through the Sunday preceding the start 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 tram the substitution will be allowed based on that horse and riders 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 and so on.

3. If a team is unable to field at least three members, the remaining members may compete in the championship as individuals.

IX. CHEF d’EQUIPE

A. Zone Committees will select individuals to serve as the chef d’equipe for each team they send to the championships. Chef d’equipe’s may act as chef for more than one team. The chef selected 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. X. PRIZE MONEY

A. When a host application is accepted, the application may specify prize money to be offered. Although prize money is not required by the USHJA in order to apply or hold these championships, it may factor into a given zone’s recommendation for approval. The maximum total prize money allowed in the USHJA Children’s and Adult Amateur Championship is $25,000 to each section (children’s and adult amateur). 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%).

XI. ZONE CHAMPIONSHIP RQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS

A. Check In and Training Session 1. There will be a mandatory check-in 24 hours prior to the start of the optional Training Session or the first

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

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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.

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 these championships. However, draw reins and German Martingales are not allowed at any time during the Championships, including schooling.

b) 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). c) Attire. “Proper Jumper Attire” (JP 111.9b) is required.

3. Rider’s Meeting: There will be a mandatory horse inspection and job for soundness at the Championship. The 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. 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.

XII. CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE

A. Day One (First Individual Qualifying Class) 1. Specifications: The first individual qualifying class will be conducted under Table III, faults converted into

seconds. Fences to be set at 1.10m with spreads to 1.20m. Speed 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 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, along 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%.

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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. Fences to be set at 1.15m with spreads to 1.25m. Speed 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 gold and silver and also bronze are required, the jump-off for bronze 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 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. Fences to be set at 1.15m with spreads to 1.30m. Speed 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

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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%.

XIII. CUMULATIVE INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSHIP SCORING 1. Day One: The final time obtained by each competitor (in thousands) will be multiplied by the coefficient

of .50 and rounded to thousandths (three decimal places), rounding up from .005 and rounding down from .004.

a) The competitor with the lowest time after this conversion will be given a score of zero faults. The other competitors will receive scores representing the difference between each of their adjusted times and that of the leading competitor.

b) Once this list of scores is complete, a competitor who started and did not complete his round for any reason will receive a score 20 points higher than the highest scored competitor who finished.

2. 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.

3. 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.

XIV. 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

facility where the championship is being held.

XV. ZONE HOTY BONUS POINTS A. The following zone HOTY bonus points will be awarded in each of the following three classifications

comprising the USHJA Children’s/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 bonus 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 points (not Stirrup Cup).

XVI. MEDICATION RULES

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A. USEF Drugs & Medication rules will be in effect for these championships. The USHJA Children’s and Adult Amateur 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 Children’s and Adult Amateur Championships as necessary for the purposes of consistency and clarity. Any deviations from the class

specifications for the USHJA Children’s and Adult Amateur Championships 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

2016 SPECIFICATIONS

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 at the time of his application or the start date of

the earliest qualifying period, whichever occurs first. 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 60 days prior to the start of any Regional Championships.

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- IL 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- IL 54 X 10 SCARNECHIA, SARAH / COLONIUS- IL 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 a bid 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 2016 Regional Championships begins with competitions having a start date of one year before the start date of the Championships. 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.

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The qualifying period for each future Regional Championships will begin the first day following the conclusion of the current Regional Championships and will include any competition with a start date of no less than 60 days prior to its start date.

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 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. Each zone will be eligible to send a minimum of two teams of Children’s competitors and two teams of Adult Amateur competitors to the Championships.

B. The three year average number of Children’s Hunter riders and Adult Amateur riders residing in a zone determines the maximum number of teams that the zone may send to the Championships.

Less than 200 Children’s Hunter riders………………………2 teams 201 - 300 Children’s Hunter riders……………………….…..3 teams 301 - 400 Children’s Hunter riders...…………………..……...4 teams 401 - 500 Children’s Hunter riders ……………………………5 teams 501 – 600 Children’s Hunter riders……………………………6 teams

Less than 200 Adult Hunter riders…………………………...2 teams 201 – 300 Adult Hunter riders……………..…………………3 teams 301- 400 Adult Hunter riders...………………………..……...4 teams 401 - 500 Adult Hunter riders ………………..………………5 teams 501 – 600 Adult Hunter riders…………………………………6 teams

C. A maximum of 6 teams per zone for the Children’s Championships and a maximum of 6 teams per zone for the Adult Amateur Championships will be eligible.

D. 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.

E. 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.

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

G. Each team will be fielded by the order of the standings. Example: Zone 7 is eligible to field 3 teams. The riders will be assigned to the teams based on ranking. Riders 1-4 will comprise Team 1, riders 5-8 will comprise Team 2, riders 9-12 will comprise Team 3. Rider in 13th place on the standings will serve as the 5th place alternate on Team 1. The rider in 14th place on the standings will serve as the 5th place alternate on Team 2. The rider in 15th place on the standings will serve as the 5th place alternate on Team 3.

H. 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.

I. 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.

J. A rider may not compete on more than one team.

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”.

1. 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 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,

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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 scribe will be assigned for each judging panel for all phases of the

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

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

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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. Overall team awards to be presented at the conclusion of Day One. 7. 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 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.”

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10. The Under Saddle, Classic Hunter 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 and numerically scored on quality, movement, manners and way of going. 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.

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 phase.

5. In all three phases of the competition, each team of four will discard its lowest horse-and-rider combination’s total 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 a score in any phase.

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 numerically scored on quality, movement, manners and way of going. 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 Championship 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

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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 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).

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

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

phase. 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 1. No judging panel may award the same base score to any two competitors in any one

phase. 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. 3. All ties in the overall results will be broken by the second phase base score, before

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

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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 panel of officials present during the original jog. The officials may decide to allow the 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 competing in the Championships may not compete in any other class at the same competition. 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.

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B. Following the jog, only the qualified rider may be mounted on his competition horse, until that horse-and-rider combination has finished in all phases of the Championship for which they are qualified. 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. BONUS POINTS

A. Participants competing in the USHJA Children’s/Adult Amateur Hunter Regional Championships will accrue Zone HOTY bonus 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 bonus points will be awarded to each team member in the top eight teams in the Team Competition Overall Standings. Bonus 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

1. The following Zone HOTY bonus points will be awarded in each of the three phases comprising the Individual Championship. Bonus points to be 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 bonus points for the overall individual winner.

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

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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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SOUTH REGION (Zones 3 & 4)June 22-26, 2016Atlanta Summer Classic II Conyers, GAQualifying period runsJune 22, 2015-April 23, 2016Applications close April 23, 2016

WEST REGION (Zones 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12)July 20-24, 2016Oregon High Desert Classic #1Bend, OregonQualifying period runsJuly 20, 2015-May 21, 2016Applications close May 21, 2016

CENTRAL REGION (Zones 6 & 7)July 13-17, 2016Go ShowOklahoma City, OKQualifying period runs July 13, 2015-May 14, 2016Applications close May 14, 2016

NORTH REGION (Zones 1, 2 & 5)September 7-11, 2016Showplace Fall ChampionshipsWayne, ILQualifying period runsSeptember 7, 2015-July 9, 2016Applications close July 9, 2016

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2016 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] Alina Brazzil USHJA Sport Education Coordinator 3870 Cigar Lane Lexington, KY 40511 (859) 225-6705 [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, 2015 through June 1, 2016. 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, 2015 through June 1, 2016. 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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2016 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 Alina Brazzil Zone 2 NAJYRC Coordinator USHJA Sport Education Coordinator 118 Peoples Road 3870 Cigar Lane Saugerties, NY 12477 Lexington, KY 40511 (561) 308-0606 (859) 225-6705 [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, 1.45 m, 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, 2015 through June 1, 2016. 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, 2015 through June 1, 2016. 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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2016 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 Alina Brazzil Zone 3 NAJYRC Coordinator USHJA Sport Education Coordinator P.O. Box 1088 3870 Cigar Lane Culpeper, VA 22701 Lexington, KY 40511 Cell (540) 219-9943 (859) 225-6705 [email protected] [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, 2015 through June 1, 2016. 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, 2015 through June 1, 2016. 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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2016 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]

Alina Brazzil USHJA Sport Education Coordinator 3870 Cigar Lane Lexington, KY 40511 (859) 225-6705 [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, 2015 through May 30, 2016. 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, 2015 through May 30, 2016. 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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2016 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 Alina Brazzil Zone 5 NAJYRC Coordinator USHJA Sport Education Coordinator 2360 Treesdale Circle 3870 Cigar Lane Carmel, IN 46032 Lexington, KY 40511 Cell (540) 219-9943 (859) 225-6705 [email protected] [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, 2015 through June 1, 2016. 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, 2015 through June 1, 2016. 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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2016 NAJYRC Selection Procedures for Zone 6

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 Alina Brazzil Zone 6 NAJYRC Coordinator Elkhorn, NE USHJA Sport Education Coordinator 22105 Quail Circle (402) 689-0669 3870 Cigar Lane Elkhorn, NE [email protected] Lexington, KY 40511 (402) 689-0669 (859) 225-6705 [email protected] [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, 2015 through June 1, 2016. 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, 2015 through June 1, 2016. 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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2016 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 Alina Brazzil Zone 7 NAJYRC Coordinator USHJA Sport Education Coordinator 8341 Fullerton St. 3870 Cigar Lane Lantana, TX 76226 Lexington, KY 40511 (940) 367-3381 (859) 225-6705 [email protected] [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, 2015 through June 1, 2016. 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, 2015 through June 1, 2016. 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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2016 NAJYRC Selection Procedures for Zone 8 Page Tredennick Jennifer Haydon Zone 8 Jumper Committee Chair & USEF NAJYRC Coordinator NAJYRC Coordinator 4047 Iron Works Pkwy 1 Countryside Lane Lexington, KY 40511 Littleton, CO 80121 (859) 225-6911 Cell (303) 808-8413 [email protected] Fax (303) 721-1416 [email protected] Alina Brazzil USHJA Sport Education Coordinator 3870 Cigar Lane Lexington, KY 40511 (859) 225-6705 [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 Standard or above. The qualifying time period will be June 10, 2015 through June 1, 2016. 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, 2015 through June 1, 2016. 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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2016 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 Alina Brazzil Zone 9 NAJYRC Coordinator USHJA Sport Education Coordinator 18804 NE 106th St. 3870 Cigar Lane Redmond, WA 98052-2931 Lexington, KY 40511 (425) 882-3558 (859) 225-6705 [email protected] [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, 2015 through June 1, 2016. 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, 2015 through June 1, 2016. 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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2016 NAJYRC Selection Procedures for Zone 12 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] Alina Brazzil USHJA Sport Education Coordinator 3870 Cigar Lane Lexington, KY 40511 (859) 225-6705 [email protected] Requirements to represent Zone 12 Applicants to represent Zone 12 at the 2016 North American Junior Young Rider Championships must have competed at a USEF Licensed Competition in Zone 12 between June 1, 2015 and May 31, 2016 (exception: Athletes who represented Zone 12 at the 2015 NAJYRC). Applicants for the Young Rider Championship must have competed in Zone 12 Jumper classes at 1.30m or higher (three highest placings to count). Applicants for the Junior Championship must have competed 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 1.35m 1.40m or above, as well as jumper classes offering at least $25,000 in prize money held at the Regional Standard or above. Points will only be awarded for the three highest placing classes for each horse/rider combination. The qualifying period will be June 1, 2015 - May 31, 2016.

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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 1.20m 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, 2015 - May 13, 2016. 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 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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United States Equestrian Federation

2016 Show Jumping Certificate of Capability

Rider Zone:_________

Rider Name and USEF #:_________________________________________________________

Horse Name and USEF #: ________________________________________________________

Competition Name: ________________________ Competition Start Date: ________________

Excerpts from the 2016 Selection Procedures: North American Junior and Young Rider Championships: Athlete/horse combinations wishing to compete in the 2016 NAJC or NAYRC must have earned two Certificates of Capability as described below between June 10, 2015 and June 1, 2016. 1. North American Young Rider Championships:

a. Each athlete/horse combination must earn a Certificate of Capability by completing a course set at 1.45m or higher with a score of 4 faults or less.

b. Each athlete/horse combination must earn a Certificate of Capability by completing a course with either a 3 meter open water jump without a rail or a 3 meter water jump with a rail. In either case, the jump must be in accordance with USEF JP126.

2. North American Junior Championships: a. Each athlete/horse combination must earn a Certificate of Capability by completing a course set at 1.40m or higher

with a score of 4 faults or less. b. Each athlete/horse combination must earn a Certificate of Capability by completing a course with either a 3 meter

open water jump without a rail or a 3 meter water jump with a rail. In either case, the jump must be in accordance with USEF JP126.

These two requirements may be met either in the same or different courses.

USEF National Junior Jumper Championships (Prix des States): Athlete/horse combinations wishing to participate in the 2016 USEF National Junior Jumper Championships (Prix des States) must earn a Certificate of Capability by completing a course set at 1.40m or higher with a score of 4 faults or less within their zone’s qualifying period.

Class Name and Number Fence

Height

*3m Water included (y/n) (Please see above. This does not have to be

included in the same course and is not a requirement for all Championships)

Total

Faults

The undersigned USEF or FEI Jumper Judge hereby declares that the above information is correct. Name: _______________________________________ USEF# (if applicable ) ___________

Signature:______________________________________ Date:_________________________

Once completed, send to Jennifer Haydon, USEF Director of Jumping National Programs by regular mail, fax, or email.

United States Equestrian Federation 4047 Iron Works Pkwy. Lexington, KY 40511 Fax (859) 231-6662 Email: [email protected]

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2016 USEF National Junior Jumper Championships Selection Procedures

Zone 1: Classes to count: Junior, Young Rider, 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, 2015 through August 31, 2016 Coordinator: Gregory Prince, 51B Whitney St. Sherborn, MA 01770 Email: [email protected]; Phone: (917) 833-9954 Zone 2: Classes to count: Junior, Young Rider, 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, 2015 through August 31, 2016 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, 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, 2015 through August 31, 2016 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, 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, 2015 through August 31, 2016 Coordinator: Kim Land, 520 Fowler Rd., Alpharetta, GA 30004 Email: [email protected]; Phone (770) 789-3767 Zone 5: Classes to count: Junior, Young Rider, 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, 2015 through August 31, 2016 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. 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, 2015 through August 31, 2016 Coordinator: Patrice Urban, 22105 Quail Circle, Elkhorn, NE 68022 Email: [email protected]; Phone: (402) 689-0669 Zone 7: Classes to count: Junior, Young Rider, 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: December 1, 2015 through August 31, 2016 Coordinator: Kelly Cyphert, 8341 Fullerton St., Lantana, TX 76226 Email: [email protected]; Phone: (940) 367-3381 Zone 8: Classes to count: Junior, Young Rider, 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, 2015 through August 31, 2016 Coordinator: Page Tredennick, 1 Countryside Lane, Littleton, CO 80121 Email: [email protected]; Phone: (303) 808-8413 Zone 9: Classes to count: Junior, Young Rider, 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, 2015 through August 31, 2016 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, 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, 2016 through August 31, 2016 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 Qualifying period: October 1, 2015 through August 31, 2016

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United States Equestrian Federation

2016 Show Jumping Certificate of Capability

Rider Zone:_________

Rider Name and USEF #:_________________________________________________________

Horse Name and USEF #: ________________________________________________________

Competition Name: ________________________ Competition Start Date: ________________

Excerpts from the 2016 Selection Procedures: North American Junior and Young Rider Championships: Athlete/horse combinations wishing to compete in the 2016 NAJC or NAYRC must have earned two Certificates of Capability as described below between June 10, 2015 and June 1, 2016. 1. North American Young Rider Championships:

a. Each athlete/horse combination must earn a Certificate of Capability by completing a course set at 1.45m or higher with a score of 4 faults or less.

b. Each athlete/horse combination must earn a Certificate of Capability by completing a course with either a 3 meter open water jump without a rail or a 3 meter water jump with a rail. In either case, the jump must be in accordance with USEF JP126.

2. North American Junior Championships: a. Each athlete/horse combination must earn a Certificate of Capability by completing a course set at 1.40m or higher

with a score of 4 faults or less. b. Each athlete/horse combination must earn a Certificate of Capability by completing a course with either a 3 meter

open water jump without a rail or a 3 meter water jump with a rail. In either case, the jump must be in accordance with USEF JP126.

These two requirements may be met either in the same or different courses.

USEF National Junior Jumper Championships (Prix des States): Athlete/horse combinations wishing to participate in the 2016 USEF National Junior Jumper Championships (Prix des States) must earn a Certificate of Capability by completing a course set at 1.40m or higher with a score of 4 faults or less within their zone’s qualifying period.

Class Name and Number Fence

Height

*3m Water included (y/n) (Please see above. This does not have to be

included in the same course and is not a requirement for all Championships)

Total

Faults

The undersigned USEF or FEI Jumper Judge hereby declares that the above information is correct. Name: _______________________________________ USEF# (if applicable ) ___________

Signature:______________________________________ Date:_________________________

Once completed, send to Jennifer Haydon, USEF Director of Jumping National Programs by regular mail, fax, or email.

United States Equestrian Federation 4047 Iron Works Pkwy. Lexington, KY 40511 Fax (859) 231-6662 Email: [email protected]

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2016 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 USEF Pony Finals, Lexington, Kentucky August 8-14, 2016. 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, 2015 (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 2016 US Pony Jumper Championships must complete and

submit an application on-line at www.usef.org no later than June 1, 2016. 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 134.13) will equal the total points earned in that class.

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B. Qualifying period – The Qualifying period for both the Zone and National Standings will be June 2, 2015

to June 1, 2016. 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, 2016, and the qualifying class is on June 2, 2016, the class will be included in a qualifying period that ends on June 1, 2016.

C. Zone Selection 1. By no later than July 1, 2016, Zones will confirm their athlete/pony selections based on the

applicant’s ranking on their Zone’s Standings dated June 27, 2016. 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, 2016, USEF will confirm the twelve (12) highest ranked athlete/pony combinations on the National Standings dated June 27, 2016.

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 27, 2016 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 27, 2016 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 27, 2016 will move into the vacancy.

3. Substitutions will be accepted until 5:00 pm ET Monday August 8, 2016.

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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 Email: [email protected]; Phone: (864) 415-1529 Zone 5: David Beisel 2405 State Route 28, Goshen, OH 45122-8603 Email: [email protected]; Phone: (513) 236-0133 Zone 6: Patrice Urban 22105 Quail Circle, Elkhorn, NE 68022 Email: [email protected]; Phone: (402) 689-0669

Zone 7: Kelly Cyphert 8341 Fullerton St. Lantana, TX 76226-8236 Email: [email protected]; Phone: (940) 367-3381

Zone 8: Page Tredennick 1 Countryside Lane, Littleton, CO 80121-2014 Email: [email protected]; Phone: (303) 808-8413 Zone 9: Cara Anthony 18804 NE 106th St., Redmond, WA 98052-2931 Email: [email protected]; Phone: (206) 669-0087

Zone 10: Sally Hudson 1 Ivy St., Monterey CA 93940 Email: [email protected]; Phone: (831) 594-1719

Zone 11: Nancy Townsend 61 Ke”e Road, Makawao, HI 96768 Email: [email protected]; Phone: (808) 280-2300 Zone 12: Dana Eaton 5801 Moose Meadow Lane Circle, Anchorage, AK 99516 Email: [email protected]; 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, 2016. 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 2016 US Pony Jumper Championships qualifying period.

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USHJA

COMMITTEE HANDBOOK

NOVEMBER 2015

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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 7 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 Category Page Website 16 Social Media Guidelines 16 Zone Treasurer Responsibilities 16 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, councils, 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 or Board of Directors, review proposed rule changes, make recommendations for rule changes and perform such other duties as may be specified within the USHJA Bylaws or assigned to the committee by the Executive Director, Officers, Executive Committee or Board of Directors.

• Committees hold meetings and/or forums as required by the USHJA Bylaws throughout the 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 works to the committee members, sets the agenda and conducts the meetings and

works with the USHJA Staff Liaison to ensure distribution of meeting materials and minutes.

• 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 or Board of Directors.

• Collaborate with the Committee Chair to prepare and monitor the committee budget, if applicable.

• 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 of Conduct, Conflict of Interest Statement and Ethics Policy. Failure to comply with these standards may result in the removal from committee seat(s) that the individual holds pursuant to the policies approved by the Board of Directors.

• All individuals holding a seat must attend a minimum of fifty percent (50%) of the meetings of that committee each year. A committee member who fails to attend the required number of meetings, may be removed from the committee by the President of the USHJA and replaced with another individual, in accordance with Board of Directors approved policies and procedures.

• Consider matters from the broader perspective, putting the needs of the sport and organizations 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 encourage dialog from alternative perspectives without recrimination.

• Refrain from lobbying other committee members which may create factions and prevent open discussion by intimidating other members.

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• Once a committee decision has been approved by a majority vote, defend and support that decision even if your personal viewpoint is different. This includes not disclosing 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, unless otherwise specified herein. The President may waive the requirement to hold a committee meeting at the Annual Meeting. Working Group Task Forces will meet at the direction of the Working Group chair.

• The Committee Chair shall have the power to call a meeting of the committee at any time and the Staff Liaison shall provide notice of such meeting to the committee a minimum of seven (7) days prior to the meeting. The President shall have the power to call a meeting of the committee at any time and the Staff Liaison shall provide notice of such 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 and procedures, the greater of three (3) members or one-third (1/3) of a committee constitutes a quorum.

• Meeting by teleconference is permitted for all meetings except the in-person meeting held 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 members absent, 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 actions provided the person does not have a conflict of interest regarding the agenda item.

• Any committee member present during a meeting or the Executive Director or the President may request the use of a secret ballot during a committee vote. The Staff Liaison will notify the committee of any such request.

• Balloting shall be conducted in according with the Board of Directors established policies and procedures and may utilize E-mail, secure telephonic and/or USPS Mail ballots, provided that the matter or matters to be voted upon have been discussed at a scheduled committee meeting and the minutes reflect which method stated above shall be utilized.

• Members who are not present at a scheduled committee meeting are not permitted to vote 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, the motion fails. Abstentions are not votes and are not counted in determining a majority 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 second the motion, any discussion must take place and following discussion, the committee shall vote to approve or disapprove the motion. Motions are typically made in the positive.

• A Motion to Table is utilized when a committee members wishes to discuss a matter later in the meeting or to put it off until the next meeting. The motion would be to postpone consideration of the matter until a certain or definitive time. If a sub- committee or task force is created to work on the matter in more detail and bring back a recommendation 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 a motion to “call the question” on the pending motion. This motion must be seconded 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 subject to additional review in accordance with Board of Directors approved policy.

• Committees must direct any resolutions regarding organization policy to the Board of Directors for consideration. However, no resolution may be presented to the Board of Directors without first being reviewed by the Executive Committee and other affected

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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 Staff Liaison. Confidentiality will be maintained until it is determined by the USHJA, and the entity is notified, that such confidentiality is no longer required, unless otherwise required by law.

• In the course of a committee’s work, members may receive material that is marked Confidential. These materials, as well as all working documents of the committee, must be kept confidential. When a committee’s work product is deemed suitable for public review, then all confidential materials shall be shredded and all earlier versions of the work product shall be deleted from committee member’s personal computers.

• Strict observance of confidentiality is required and any breach may result in the removal of the individual from his/her committee seat by a majority vote of the Executive 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 as adopted by the organization.

USHJA Logo, Brand Name and Fundraising

• In order to use the USHJA name, logo or brand in order to promote or support an event, 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 the USHJA staff will assist you with all your needs. If you should have any questions regarding the use of the logo or to obtain permission for use of the logo, please contact Whitney Allen, Managing Director of Advertising & Sponsorship, at [email protected] or (859) 225-6707.

• Providing the USHJA logo to printers and embroiderers, or using the USHJA brand name without USHJA’s knowledge and permission, exposes the organization to an array of problems, challenges and potential legalities and is not permitted.

• Improper use of the USHJA logo or brand name may jeopardize the USHJA’s nonprofit 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 the organization whether intentional or not.

• USHJA is here to help facilitate media opportunities, and if you are approached by a



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member 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 best way to address the topic and even provide recommendations on possible other interviewees that may be helpful.

• If you are contacted by a media outlet to provide content, such as an article, for the outlet on a topic related to the work of the USHJA, we ask that you notify the USHJA Communications Department. We request the opportunity to review any editorial materials developed by volunteers about the Association.

• If you have any questions concerning information released to a media source, please contact the USHJA for immediate clarification.

• All promotional materials for committee programs, such as banners, signs, etc., must be created through USHJA. This ensures the quality and consistency of the materials being distributed. 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 financial relationship, 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 the following 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 of Directors 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 in USHJA 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-Law Article 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 your completed 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 among Zone X professionals in the Trainer Certification Program. .

• Who will benefit from your program? Define your target audience. Be sure to include all constituents who will be impacted and consider what percentage of our overall membership this program 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 to staff.

• What are the costs (capital, human, ongoing) for successful implementation and how will these be paid?

• 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 fiscal matters related to the budget.

• Sign and submit the committee approved budget. • Give Treasurer’s report at committee meetings. • Provide input and approval on all expenses 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 that exceeds the USHJA supplier bid, it must be approved, in writing, by the Executive Director 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 Budgets and Payment of Invoices Each Zone must develop and receive approval for an annual Zone budget. The Staff Liaison and Accounting Department shall assist the Zone Chair and Treasurer with this process. Zone budgets 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 budget. • 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 the amount of the expense. All budget expenditures must have appropriate receipts attached to check requests.

• All invoices must be received by the USHJA office no later than December 15th of the year in which the expense was incurred in order to be approved for payment. Invoices received after this date will not be paid.

• It is the responsibility of a host of any Zone event to contact the Zone Chair and Staff Liaison to determine whether there is an allocation for the payment of any expenses associated with the Zone event. It is the responsibility of the host to notify any potential vendor/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 Children’s/Adult Amateur 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 their recommendation of a Chef d’Equipe for the Championship to recommend to the Zone 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 coordinate with Zone for any financial reimbursement.

As needed, assist and/or coordinate transportation and housing. Award Requests for Zone Finals, Banquets and Other Events Award requests for Zone Finals, 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 purchase your own Ribbons and Awards, you must notify the USHJA in advance and the USHJA will provide your chosen vendor with the required language and logos for use on the ribbons and awards. Any reimbursement for ribbons and awards must be approved by USHJA prior to the host placing an order.

• A host may order the ribbons and awards through USHJA. The cost of the ribbons and awards 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 host competition is responsible for paying the balance due to USHJA within 30 days of the date the order is placed. If a host is interested in ordering the ribbons and awards through USHJA, the order must be completed on the Zone Finals Ribbon and Award Form and returned by the deadline. If the host does not return the completed form by the posted deadline, USHJA is not responsible for placing a rush order or for the cost of the Ribbons and Awards.

• There is a due date for award and ribbon requests. Requests are not submitted by this deadline cannot be guaranteed for delivery. Ribbons are non-refundable and cannot be returned for credit. In the event a competition has unused ribbons at the completion of the show, USHJA recommends donating the ribbons to an equine charity.

• For USHJA year-end Zone and Stirrup Cup Awards, USHJA will select coordinate awards 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 your events.

• If awards/items are not purchased through USHJA, without prior approval, USHJA may refuse payment.

Zone HOTY Championship Event Stirrup Cup Championship Event and Special Equitation Classes

• USHJA Zone HOTY Championships, Stirrup Cup Championships or Special Equitation Class host competitions are determined on an annual basis by evaluating applications, geographical balance, variance of dates and host history. All applications are reviewed by the applicable Zone Committee and Working Group, with the USHJA Executive Committee making the final determination of host competitions. The purpose of conducting a bid process for host site selection is to provide the USHJA Zone Committee with 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 Zone budget.

• It is the responsibility of a host of any Zone event to contact the Zone Chair and Staff Liaison to determine whether there is an allocation for the payment of any expenses associated 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 the requirements 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 member inquiries 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 continuing education/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 Executive Director and/or Executive Committee prior to implementation.

• To request approval, all documentation including criteria, selection process, scholarship amount, methods for solicitation, and the like must accompany the written request.

• Additional information may be requested by the Executive Director and/or Executive Committee 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 the Executive Director. However, recipient(s) cannot be relatives of Zone committee members, USHJA Executive Committee, Directors or substantial contributors.

• Each Zone Grant Program, including selection criteria, will be publicized on the USHJA website. All Zones must use the standard application forms provided by USHJA.

• Full biographical, financial and academic information for each applicant must accompany their application and copies of same must be submitted to the USHJA.

• Applicants must be United States citizens/legal residents, USHJA members, residents of the 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 a scholarship award.

• Funds awarded to recipients will be paid by USHJA directly to the educational institution or service provider.

• If funds are paid to the educational institution per semester, recipient(s) must supply prof of continued enrollment.

• All funds raised must be accounted for and held in accordance with USHJA/Zone accounting 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 the amount 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) combined Hunter 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 that tie the individual Zone programs together.

b. Exchanging ideas across Zones, communicating with other Zones, and interfacing on a national 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 primary discipline for appointment to the Jumper Working Group.

b. Participating in the USHJA Annual Convention on behalf of the Zone and its Jumper constituents, 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 the above championships.

f. Working with the USHJA staff and the USEF Jumper Liaison to develop Zone Specifications 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 primary discipline for appointment to the Hunter Working Group.

b. Participation in the USHJA Annual Convention on behalf of the Zone and its Hunter constituents, 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 Zone Specifications for the, Children’s and Adult Amateur Hunters in accordance with USHJA procedures.

d. Submitting written proposals for administrative and program expenses to be reviewed by 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 Jumper Zone 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 Bylaw Policy 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.

Zone Jumper Committee Budget Checklist

Finals and Championships ☐Ribbons

☐HOTY Finals ☐Stirrup Cup Finals ☐Equitation Championships ☐Hunter Breeding ☐Special Classes

☐Prize Money ☐HOTY Finals ☐Stirrup Cup Finals ☐Equitation Championships ☐Hunter Breeding ☐Special Classes

☐Additional Awards ☐HOTY Finals ☐Stirrup Cup Finals ☐Equitation Championships ☐Hunter Breeding ☐Special Classes

☐Officials ☐HOTY Finals ☐Stirrup Cup Finals ☐Equitation Championships ☐Hunter Breeding ☐Special Classes

☐Awards shipping ☐Facility Rental ☐Travel/Lodging ☐Other

Championship Teams NAJYRC ☐Entries ☐Chef Expenses ☐Team Apparel

☐Other Pony Jumpers

☐Entries ☐Chef Expenses ☐Team Apparel

☐Other CH/AA Jumper


☐Other Prix des States


☐Other ☐Team Equipment ☐Coolers ☐Scrims ☐Fly Masks ☐Trunks ☐Banners

☐Other

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Zone Banquets ☐Awards ☐Awards Shipping ☐Facility rental ☐Other

Scholarship and Grants ☐TCP ☐EAP ☐College ☐Clinics ☐Clinics ☐Licensed officials ☐Annual Meeting ☐Affiliate ☐Championship Teams ☐Other

Clinics

☐EAP ☐TCP ☐Riding ☐Judging ☐Other Licensed Officials ☐Sport Psychology ☐Horsemanship/stable mgmt/ lunging ☐Other

☐Travel Expenses ☐Forums ☐Communication/ newsletters ☐Other

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Zone Hunter Committee Budget Checklist

Finals and Championships ☐Ribbons

☐HOTY Finals ☐Stirrup Cup Finals ☐Equitation Championships ☐Hunter Breeding ☐Special Classes

☐Prize Money ☐HOTY Finals ☐Stirrup Cup Finals ☐Equitation Championships ☐Hunter Breeding ☐Special Classes

☐Additional Awards ☐HOTY Finals ☐Stirrup Cup Finals ☐Equitation Championships ☐Hunter Breeding ☐Special Classes

☐Officials ☐HOTY Finals ☐Stirrup Cup Finals ☐Equitation Championships ☐Hunter Breeding ☐Special Classes

☐Awards shipping ☐Facility Rental ☐Travel/Lodging ☐Other

National or Regional Championship Support

☐Sallie B Wheeler ☐Junior Hunter Finals ☐Pony Finals ☐Other

Zone Banquets ☐Awards ☐Awards Shipping ☐Facility rental ☐Other

Scholarship and Grants ☐TCP ☐EAP ☐College ☐Clinics ☐Licensed Officials ☐Annual Meeting ☐Affiliate ☐Other

Clinics ☐EAP ☐TCP ☐Riding ☐Judging ☐Other Licensed Officials ☐Sport Psychology ☐Horsemanship/stable mgmt/ lunging ☐Other

☐Travel Expenses ☐Forums ☐Communication/ newsletters ☐Other

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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: _______________________________________________________________________________

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Contact Address: _____________________________________________________________________________

City: ___________________________________ ST: ________ Zip: _______________________

I agree to provide (check one): □ The product(s) described below

□ A cash donation of $ _______________________________

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□ 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 $_________________________

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Credit Card Information _______________________________________________________________________

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Thank you for your generous support! Tax acknowledgement letters will be mailed upon receipt of your prize awards.

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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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