How To Tabulate Points

Eligibility

Unless otherwise noted below, all Recognized Divisions are eligible for Year-End High Score Awards. However, in order for year end high score awards to be made, the following minimum levels of participation must be met:

1. The division must be held at a minimum of four shows during the show year with at least three eligible entries competing in and completing each class at each show.

2. Each class will stand on its own with a minimum of three entries needed to compete and complete (show and place) the class for points to be awarded

3. A horse or rider must compete at a minimum of four shows during the show year in the specified division, and when they compete the division or the individual class must be eligible to receive points (i.e. must have at least the minimum number of entries required for points) even if the horse or rider wins none of those points.

4. In order to accumulate points, horses/ponies must be recorded with the CHJA and the owner/lessor must be a member in good standing. Equitation classes award points to the rider who must also be a CHJA member in good standing.

5. In order for points to count, the member, horse or pony MUST show under the exact name/ownership as recorded with the CHJA.

6.There will be two Award Tiers for Year-End awards, Tier 1 being a greater award, Tier 2 being a lesser award.

a. Tier 1 Divisions must have at least six members in the equitation divisions or six horses/ponies in the hunter/jumper divisions that meet CHJA criteria for year end awards.

b. Tier 2 Divisions have less than six members in the equitation divisions or six horses/ponies in the hunter/jumper divisions that meet CHJA criteria for year end awards.

7. In bestowing year-end awards, the CHJA reserves the right to combine performance divisions that are normally split during the show year in order to ensure a minimum of six year-end award recipients. For example, Amateur Owner Hunters (under/over 35) and Adult Hunters (over/under 35) could be combined if recipients were fewer than 6 in either of the uncombined divisions.

Hunter and Jumper Divisions Year End High Score Awards

1. Ribbons have the following basic point values:

1st	10 points
2nd	6 points
3rd	4 points
4th	2 points
5th	1 point
6th	1/2 point

2. Ribbons won in any show in Model Classes will count 1/2 point value for year-end awards but will only count if the entry competes in all Classes over obstacles and under saddle offered in that Division.

3. Each Hunter/Jumper class will stand on its own with a minimum of three entries needed to compete and complete (show and place) the class for points to be awarded.

4. Basic points are increased by point multipliers which are determined by the number of entries that complete the class.

Number of Entries	Multiplier
25 and Over	4
17-24	3
10-16	2
3-9	1

5. Hack classes in hunter divisions will not count for points, even with a minimum of three completing entries if there is not at least one over fences class in the division with the minimum three entries competing and completing.

6. Bonus points will be awarded for Division Champion (10 points) and Reserve Champion (6 points). These bonus points are the same regardless of the number of entries completing the first class over fences.

7. Divisional Championships and Reserves will not be awarded if there are not a minimum of two over fences classes and a hack in hunters, or three jumping classes in jumpers, which have three entries compete and complete each class in the division.

8. In the event of a tie for Champion or Reserve Champion after points are tabulated, the rider earning the most points over fences will be awarded 10 points for a Championship or 6 points for a Reserve Championship. If there are an equal number of points over fences, the riders will remain tied and each rider will be awarded 10 points for a Championship or 6 points for a Reserve Championship.

Equitation Divisions Year End High Score Awards

1. Ribbons have the following basic point values:

1st	10 points
2nd	6 points
3rd	4 points
4th	2 points
5th	1 point
6th	1/2 point

2. Year End Equitation Awards will be made to the following groups: Short Stirrup; 11 and Under; 12 through 14; 15 through 17; Junior Equitation; Modified Adult; Adult Amateur Equitation.

3. Points may only be accumulated in the age group indicated on a competitor's application for membership.

4. No competitor may enter Classes for more than one age group in any one show.

5. Leadline-All competitors who have won a first place in a recognized Leadline Class will receive a year-end award.

6. Walk Trot Equitation-All riders who accumulate 50 points in recognized Walk Trot Equitation classes will receive a year end award. Riders obtaining 50 points are still eligible to compete in these walk trot classes. Classes in this division are not subject to the points multiplier for number of entries, so all placings will receive single points. Bonus points will be awarded for Division Champion (10 points) and Reserve Champion (6 points) provided that there are 3 recognized Walk Trot Equitation classes which have three entries compete and complete each class in the division.

7. Each Equitation class will stand on its own with a minimum of three entries needed to compete and complete (show and place) the class for points to be awarded.

8. Basic points are increased by point multipliers (with the exception of the Leadline and Walk Trot Divisions and the Medal Finals Qualifying Classes), which are determined by the number of entries that complete the class:

Number of Entries	Multiplier
25 and Over	4
17-24	3
10-16	2
3-9	1

9. Bonus points will be awarded for Division Champion (10 points) and Reserve Champion (6 points). These bonus points are the same regardless of the number of entries.

10. Divisional Championships and Reserves will not be awarded if there are not a minimum of two over fences classes and a flat class which have three entries compete and complete each class in the division.

11. In the event of a tie for Champion or Reserve Champion after points are tabulated, the rider earning the most points over fences will be awarded 10 points for a Championship or 6 points for a Reserve Championship. If there are an equal number of points over fences, the riders will remain tied and each rider will be awarded 10 points for a Championship or 6 points for a Reserve.

REMEMBER!

1. The Show Year runs from December 1 through November 30.

2. Equitation Classes award points to the rider. The rider must be a Member of CHJA.

3. Hunter and Jumper Classes award points to the horse/pony. The horse/pony must be registered with the CHJA, and the owner/lessor must be a Member of the CHJA.

4. In order for points to count, the member, horse or pony MUST show under the exact name/ownership as recorded with the CHJA.

5. A minimum of three entries must complete a Class if points are to count.

6. Only CHJA Recognized Classes count for CHJA points.

6. Bonus points earned as Champion (10 points) or Reserve Champion (6 points) are the same regardless of the number of entries.

7. All Class points are based on the number of entries that complete each class with the exception of Leadline, Walk Trot and Medal Finals Qualifying classes which do not have point multipliers applied to them.

8. Points become final 30 days from the date they are posted and can't be changed.

9. To assist in resolving any questions, it is suggested that you keep careful records from each show, noting the following:

Date and location
Class number(s)
Number of riders in each class who complete the Class.
Your placing in each Class.
Many competitors keep a copy of the prize list.

Compare your records to the point standings updates on the CHJA web site.

Before you call or email the CHJA office with point questions, please be sure to do the following:

Remember that the Show Secretary has 10 days to get the results of a show to this office. There is a lot of work to be done before results are sent. She must verify all of the results against the judges cards, make copies of the show for all of the organizations, verify the rider's and owner's names and membership numbers, prepare Medal Class results and fees, balance the receipts and make sure all new member applications for the various organizations are correct. At some shows, the results must be prepared for 6 or 7 organizations! Once the results are received by this office the show is usually posted within 1-7 days.

1. Look at the list of Approved Shows to see what shows have been included in the most recent points update. The date the show was posted is indicated under "Date Posted". Remember that points become final 30 days from the date they are posted and can't be changed. If the points from a show are "Final", it is indicated next to the show as well.

2. Look up the show you are checking points for to see if there are any special notations about any of the classes that were run. There may be classes that were not CHJA recognized or didn't count because there were not enough entries or CHJA members competing in or completing the class. There may also be a question about the results of a class. In that case the show will be posted except for the class in question.

3. Check your points frequently and be familiar with the point values. For important information about point values and how to keep track of your own points, click on "How To Tabulate Points For Year End Awards".

If you still have a question regarding your Points or Membership Status, send an email to chjaweb@aol.com and include the following information if you are questioning points:

Name
Horse/Pony Name
Show Name and Date
Division/Class in question