Important Information and Updates for Competition Managers and Staff
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The following are important updates for competition staff at USEF-licensed competitions. If you ever need assistance, USHJA office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, and our phone number is (859) 225-6700. Thank you for your hard work to make our sport a great experience for everyone! Looking for all the USHJA program specifications and fee report forms in one place? Check
here!
Please note: Adding classes may affect competition licensing. Please contact USEF for licensing changes and any additional fees at
(859) 258-2472.
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New Rules Now in Effect for the 2020 Competition Year
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The USHJA is helping members Know Before You Show with a simple guide of rule changes in effect for the current competition year. Below are a few recent rule changes to note for the new year.
Click here
for a comprehensive list of rule changes that were approved in 2019 for the 2020 competition year. View the entire
2020 USEF Rulebook here
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Jumper Prize Money (JP108.7):
This rule outlines how prize money and entry fees will be determined and distributed if a class is combined due to insufficient entries as outlined in JP 122.1.c
Jumper Sections/Classes Restricted by Horse Age (JP116)
: This rule is aimed to help clarify and guide course designers to construct safe and positive courses for the development of young jumpers. The rule includes course guidelines for all ages, 5-year-old Jumpers, 6-year-old Jumpers and 7-year-old Jumpers.
Use of Electronic Devices (HU Appendix A, JP103.9, EQ106.7.e)
: This rule states that the unsafe use of electronic devices, as determined by the competition steward in their sole discretion, including the use of cell phones with or without earphones/buds while mounted is prohibited in all areas designated for schooling and exercise and while longeing horses on competition grounds.
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Host a USHJA Jumper Classic in 2020
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Making its debut this year, the USHJA Jumper Classic Series offers jumper riders competing from 1.10m to 1.40m an opportunity to earn additional prize money, Zone HOTY bonus points, and awards and recognition.
Licensed competitions choosing to offer the USHJA Jumper Classics are encouraged to offer all four levels, but may choose to offer whichever level(s) will best compliment their competition.
No separate application is needed, simply include the information in your show's license and prize list information similar to the process for the USHJA National Hunter Derby.
See
USHJA Jumper Classic Specifications for more information.
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Get Your Jumper Classes on the USHJA Show Jumper Rider Ranking List
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The
USHJA Show Jumping Rider Ranking List
allows competitions to recognize their standalone featured classes as Level 1 or Level 2 designated classes. These classes allow those competitors to earn points, regardless of their home zone, to get onto the Ranking List. Points earned anywhere in the United States will accrue to the National List, and also to the Regional lists for an athlete's home zone.
Competitions can have up to two classes that count toward the USHJA Ranking List. Only one class can be recognized for each level, and classes must meet the levels' criteria and specifications. For example
, a show may have a Welcome Stake that meets the criteria of Level 1 and a Grand Prix that meets the criteria of Level 2, in which class both classes will be pointed.
There are minimal sign-up requirements and no fees attached. Please see the guidelines for more information.
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USHJA Hunter Section Changes
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The USHJA Hunter sections are designed to provide competitors with an opportunity to earn
Zone Horse of the Year
or
Stirrup Cup
points in typically unrated, open sections with fence heights of 2'0", 2'3", 2'6", 2'9" or 3'0".
New this year in the USHJA Hunter sections, management may select up to four sections (open, junior, amateur and horses/ponies in their first year of competition over fences) per fence height per competition. If only one section is offered, this section must be open to all competitors. A horse and/or rider may only compete in one section of the height. No more than two sections may be judged at one time.
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Changes to 2020 USHJA Pony Hunter Derby Specs
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The USHJA Pony Hunter Derby Championships are back in 2020. In order to qualify, exhibitors must compete in at least one Pony Hunter Derby class. With more riders eager to qualify, consider hosting more Pony Hunter Derbies at your competitions this year! The USHJA provides special ribbons to Pony Hunter Derby competitors, which must be requested via
email at least 60 days prior to the event.
New for 2020:
- A minimum of six ponies must compete in the first round at Premier and National rated competition and competitions that have been approved for a Special Competition classification.
- Competition management cannot run a Pony Hunter Derby and a Pony Hunter Classic at the same show unless the Derby is run on a separate day from the Classic. No jog is required for 2020 Pony Hunter Derbies.
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Take Advantage of this Special Discount!
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Prize Possessions
, an Award Sponsor of the AON/USHJA National Championships, is pleased to offer Competition Managers a 50% discount on all products. Place orders for awards to give out to competitors for this competition year, including trophies, frames, glassware and more.
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