Important Information and Updates for Competition Managers and Staff |
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The following are important USHJA 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 USHJA Member Portal Coming December 1, 2021 |
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What This Means for Competition Managers
We've worked hard to minimize changes for you. Starting December 1, 2021, here's what you need to know:
- USHJA Show Pass Fees, USHJA Membership and Horse Registrations completed at competitions must be submitted directly to USHJA.
- Updated forms will be available soon.
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PDF forms will be available to download here.
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Order triplicate Membership or Horse Registration forms by contacting the USHJA Membership Department.
- You will still be able to verify member information through the USEF API.
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New Rules for the New Competition Year
Make sure you're up-to-date on all the rule changes for the 2022 competition year before it begins!
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2022 Specification Changes |
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International Hunter Derby
The 2022 International Hunter Derby Series will run on a shortened timeframe to align the Series with Championship qualifying. The 2022 Series will run December 1, 2021, to June 1, 2022.
New for 2022, horses must be enrolled to participate in a USHJA International Hunter Derby. Enrollments begin December 1, 2021, with a flat enrollment fee of $450 all year.
Exception: Exhibitors may show in a maximum of one class in the series year without enrollment.
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Green Hunter Incentive
- Competitions must offer both a 3'/3'3" and a 3'6/3'9" section
- Each section must offer $1,000 minimum prize money at Premier or National rated shows
- Sections with fewer than four horses may be combined for a total of $1,000 minimum prize money and sections with four or more may combine with sections under four with a total of $1,500 minimum prize money
- Regional shows must offer $500 or $750 minimum prize money
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Flexibility for managers continues in 2022! Managers have the discretion to combine, divide and run USHJA Outreach classes concurrently as best fits their competition. Here's what you need to know:
- Classes may be utilized to best fit the competitors: Junior, Amateur, Open, Pony, Schooling, Young Horse, etc.
- Personnel requirements remain flexible to allow for volunteer or paid positions as well as managers that wear more than one hat.
- NEW for 2022! Outreach Hunter Derby has expanded to include derbies at all heights up to 3'
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REMINDER
Submit your Outreach results as soon as possible post-competition as we are nearing the end of the 2021 competition year. Points lock December 15, 2021, and no additional 2021 results can be processed after that time.
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Add These to Your 2022 Competitions |
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USHJA Young Jumper Championships Qualifying Class
Five-, 6- and 7-year-old horses must qualify for the USHJA Young Jumper Championships through designated Qualifying Classes. Results from the classes count toward the regular Young Jumper division National and Zone Horse of the Year points, as well as Championship qualifying.
Add a Qualifying Class to your USEF Competition License in order for your horse show to count as a qualifier! Competitions only need one Young Jumper class in their schedule to have their horse show count; there is no minimum number of classes to hold a Young Jumper division or Qualifying Classes. When renewing your license for 2022, simply check the USHJA Young Jumper box on the USEF license application to be added as a qualifier. After your license has been approved, submit your prize list and schedule with the correct section codes and class numbers that will serve as Qualifying Classes.
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USHJA 3’3” Adult Jumping Seat Medal Qualifying Class
Add a qualifying class for the new USHJA 3’3” Adult Jumping Seat Medal! The existing USHJA 3'3" Jumping Seat Medal class for Juniors may be combined with the Adults to fill either section; just note the riders’ section on your results to USEF.
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USHJA Jumper Classic Overlay
- The Prize List needs to indicate that the USHJA Jumper Classic will be an overlay class with a break down of the entry fee and prize money distribution for both the regular class and the overlay.
- The specifications in the prize list for the USHJA Jumper Classic overlay must be in compliance with the published USHJA Jumper Classics specifications and compatible with the regular class it will be run with.
- The results must also reflect this overlay.
- All entries for the USHJA Jumper Classic must fill out a USHJA Jumper Classic Declaration form and these forms must be submitted with the results.
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Pony Hunter Derby Ribbon Request
Hosting a USHJA Pony Hunter Derby Class in 2022? Upon request, overall ribbons can be provided for the class. If you are planning to host and would like to place an order for ribbons, please contact Eva Jackson at your earliest convenience to have a set of ribbons ordered for your class. Ribbon orders must be placed at least 60 days prior to the desired arrival date. |
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Licensed Officials 2022 Clinics and Resources |
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Due for a clinic in 2022? Virtual and in-person clinic offerings for judges and course designers are posted on the Licensed Officials’ Clinic Calendar page. Registration opens December 1, 2021. |
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Additional Resources For Your Show |
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Diversity and Inclusion
The USHJA Diversity and Inclusion Advocacy Committee has compiled resources to make your competition a more diverse and inclusive environment.
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Ride Sustainably
Small changes at shows of all sizes can make a huge difference! Check out these tips from Aveterra on how to Ride Sustainably in 2022 and post these on your showgrounds for your competitors to see!
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