Medal Finals Class Descriptions
3'3" MASTER'S MEDAL
Rider to be a Junior or Adult Member of the CHJA who has qualified in the current year for the CHJA Adult Medal Final or the CHJA Junior Medal Final. The rider may also be a former CHJA medal Champion or Reserve Champion. The class consists of two phases. The first phase is shown over a course of not less than eight obstacles 3'3" in height, which must include one combination including an oxer, and two changes of direction (change of lead) after the first fence. Judges will select 12 contestants (if available) to show at a walk, trot, and canter. The second (flat) phase is mandatory and will count 50%. The same horse to be shown by the same rider in both phases. Judges may require additional testing, using current US EQUESTRIAN Tests 1-23.
3' JUNIOR MEDAL
Rider to be a Junior Member of the CHJA who has not reached his/her 18th birthday. The class consists of two phases. The first phase is shown over a course of not less than eight obstacles 3' in height, which must include one combination including an oxer, and two changes of direction (change of lead) after the first fence. Judges will select 12 contestants
(if available) to show at a walk, trot, and canter. The second (flat) phase is mandatory and will count 50%. The same horse to be shown by the same rider in both phases. Judges may require additional testing, using current US EQUESTRIAN Tests 1-23.
3'ADULT MEDAL
Rider to be an Adult Amateur Member of the CHJA. The class consists of two phases. The first phase is shown over a course of not less than eight obstacles 3' in height, which must include one combination including an oxer, and two changes of direction (change of lead) after the first fence. Judges will select 12 contestants (if available) to show at a walk, trot, and canter. The second (flat) phase is mandatory and will count 50%. The same horse to be shown by the same rider in both phases. Judges may require additional testing, using current
US EQUESTRIAN Tests 1-23.
PONY MEDAL (2' for Small and Medium ponies, 2'6" for Large ponies)
Rider to be a Junior Member of the CHJA who has not reached his/her 18th birthday. The class consists of two phases. The first phase is to be shown over a course of not less than six obstacles. Small and Medium ponies to jump obstacles 2' in height. Large ponies to jump obstacles 2'6" in height. A combination is optional and must be adjusted according to fence height. If the distance between obstacles is less than 72' then the distance must be adjusted for each height section. Judges will select 12 contestants
(if available) to show at a walk, trot, and canter. The second (flat) phase is mandatory and will count 50%. The same pony to be shown by the same rider in both phases. Judges may require additional testing, using current US EQUESTRIAN Tests 1-10.
2'6" CHILDREN'S MEDAL
Rider to be a Junior Member of the CHJA who is eligible for Children’s Hunter, and has not shown over a course where fences exceeded 3' at a Recognized Show. If rider has ever qualified or shown in a 3' Equitation Final including the CHJA Junior Medal, they are no longer eligible for the Children’s Medal. The class consists of two phases. The first phase
is over a course of not less than eight obstacles at 2'6" in height, which must contain two changes of direction after the first fence with no combinations permitted. Judges will select at 12 contestants
(if available) to show at a walk, trot, and canter. The second (flat) phase is mandatory and will count 50%. The same horse to be shown by the same rider in both phases. Judges may require additional testing, using current US EQUESTRIAN Tests 1-5.
2'6" MODIFIED ADULT MEDAL
Rider to be an Adult Amateur Member of the CHJA who is eligible for Modified Adult Equitation. The class consists of two phases. The first phase is shown over a course of not less than eight obstacles 2'6" in height, which must include two changes of direction after the first fence and no combinations. Judges will select 12 contestants (if available) to show at a walk, trot, and canter. The second (flat) phase is mandatory and will count 50%. The same horse to be shown by the same rider in both phases. Judges may require additional testing, using current US EQUESTRIAN Tests 1-5.
2' PRE-CHILDREN'S MEDAL
Rider to be a Junior Member of the CHJA who has not shown over fences exceeding 2'6" at a Recognized Show. If a rider has ever qualified for or shown in a 2'6" Equitation Final including the CHJA Children’s Medal, they are no longer eligible for the Pre-Children’s Medal. The class consists of two phases. The first phase is over a course of not less than eight obstacles at 2' in height, which must contain two changes of direction after the first fence with no combinations permitted. Judges will select 12 contestants (if available) to show at a walk, trot, and canter. The second (flat) phase is mandatory and will count 50%. Riders may show horses or ponies. The same horse/pony to be shown by the same rider in both phases. Judges may require additional testing, using current US EQUESTRIAN Tests 1-3.