CHJA Recognized Class Descriptions
CHJA EQUITATION DIVISIONS WALK-TROT EQUITATION DIVISION* *Note: Only single points will be issued in the Walk trot Division regardless of how many compete in and complete the class. If three CHJA recognized walk trot equitation classes are offered and all classes have at least 3 exhibitors compete and complete the class, the division can offer a championship and reserve for points.
LEADLINE EQUITATION
CHJA Recognized
Open to riders who have not reached their 7th birthday and have not competed in any classes in a USEF or CHJA Recognized show other than leadline. Entries may be asked to trot. Riders to be judged on elementary fundamentals of horsemanship. An adult is required to lead each entry. Only (1) entry is needed to complete the class for points to count.
CHJA Recognized
Open to riders 10 years and under who have not competed in any class requiring them to canter or jump at a CHJA show. Riders may not compete in any short stirrup classes. Riders will be asked to walk and trot in both directions of the ring. They will be judged on position and ability to control their mount. Diagonals will be considered.
WT EQUITATION: Shown at walk and trot both ways of ring. Diagonals considered
WT EQUITATION: Shown at walk and trot both ways of ring. Diagonals considered.
CHJA Recognized
Open to riders 12 years and under who have never competed over fences exceeding 18" in an USEF or CHJA Recognized show. Riders showing in this division may not compete in any other recognized division or recognized class in a show with fences exceeding 18" with the exception of pleasure and pet-type pony classes.
SHORT STIRRUP WALK-TROT-CANTER: Shown at the walk, trot, and canter both ways of the ring. Diagonals and leads considered.
SHORT STIRRUP CROSS-RAILS: A minimum of 4 and maximum of 8 cross-rail fences not to exceed 18". May trot or canter.
SHORT STIRRUP CROSS-RAILS: A minimum of 4 and maximum of 8 cross-rail fences not to exceed 18". May trot or canter.
CHAMPIONSHIP AND RESERVE RIBBONS AWARDED
PRE CHILDREN'S EQUITATION DIVISION
Open to junior riders who are eligible for Limit Equitation over fences as of December 1 of the current show year and have never shown over fences exceeding 2'6" at a recognized horse show. Riders may show horses or ponies. Fence height 2'0". At the same show, riders may not cross enter into Children's Equitation, Children's Pony Hunter, Pony Hunters, any Medal classes that exceed 2' or any class where fences exceed 2'6". No combinations permitted.
PRE CHILDREN'S EQUITATION FLAT
PRE CHILDREN'S EQUITATION FENCES
PRE CHILDREN'S EQUITATION FENCES
CHAMPIONSHIP AND RESERVE RIBBONS AWARDED
CHILDREN'S EQUITATION DIVISION
CHJA Recognized
Open to riders who are eligible for Children's Hunter, have not shown over a course where fences exceeded 3' at a Recognized show, and have never shown in the CHJA Junior Medal Finals. No combinations. Fences for horses and large ponies 2'6", for small/medium ponies 2'0".
CHILDREN'S EQUITATION FLAT
CHILDREN'S EQUITATION FENCES
CHILDREN'S EQUITATION FENCES
CHAMPIONSHIP AND RESERVE RIBBONS AWARDED
JUNIOR EQUITATION DIVISION
CHJA Recognized
Open to all junior riders. Riders cannot cross enter into the Children’s Equitation Division at the same show. Fence height 3'0".
JUNIOR EQUITATION FLAT
JUNIOR EQUITATION FENCES
JUNIOR EQUITATION FENCES
CHAMPIONSHIP AND RESERVE RIBBONS AWARDED
OPEN EQUITATION DIVISION
CHJA Recognized
NOTE: Complete specifications for the following sections regarding eligibility and course requirements are indicated in the rule book. You do not need to include these specifications, but should be aware of them, as should exhibitors. Indicated fence heights are those recommended by CHJA.
OPEN EQUITATION UNDER 12 FLAT
OPEN EQUITATION UNDER 12 FENCES: 2'3"
OPEN EQUITATION 12-14 FLAT
OPEN EQUITATION 12-14 FENCES: Not to exceed 3'
OPEN EQUITATION UNDER 15 FLAT (NOTE: This division can be offered in lieu of Open Under 12 and Open 12-14 sections. Same specifications as Open 12-14.)
OPEN EQUITATION UNDER 15 FENCES: Not to exceed 3'
OPEN EQUITATION 15-17 FLAT
OPEN EQUITATION 15-17 FENCES: Not to exceed 3'6"
OPEN EQUITATION UNDER 18 FLAT (NOTE: This division can be offered in lieu of Open Under 12, Open 12-14 and Open 15-17 sections. Same specifications as Open 15-17.)
OPEN EQUITATION UNDER 18 FENCES: Not to exceed 3'6"
Please note, when you offer combinations of Open Eq classes, the only possible combinations you may offer in your prize list are:
1. Open under 12, Open 12-14, Open 15-17, OR
2. Open under 15, Open 15-17, OR
3. Open under 18 (This never can be offered with other Open classes; riders will get points in their correct age groups).
You may not offer Open u/12, Open u/15, Open u/18 as a combination. Please see CHJA Rule Book as to how to handle combining classes the day of a show if there is a lack of entries.
ADULT EQUITATION DIVISION
CHJA Recognized
Open to Adult Amateurs. Courses must contain at least six individual jumping efforts, with one change of lead and at least one combination.
ADULT EQUITATION FLAT
ADULT EQUITATION FENCES: 2'9" to 3
ADULT EQUITATION FENCES: 2'9" to 3
CHAMPIONSHIP AND RESERVE RIBBONS AWARDED
MODIFIED ADULT EQUITATION DIVISION
CHJA Recognized
Open to Adult Amateur riders who as of Dec. 1 of the current show year have not won six blue ribbons in recognized Adult Equitation Classes, including CHJA Adult Medal Classes, but excluding Modified Adult Equitation classes. For amateurs who have won six blue ribbons, they are eligible for Modified Adult if, as of Dec. 1 of the current show year, they have not shown in classes with fences 3' or higher at more than three USEF or CHJA recognized horse shows within the past two show years. Fences not to exceed 2'6". Riders in this division cannot show in any other recognized classes at the same show where fences exceed 2'6". Judge may request USEF Tests 1-7.
MODIFIED ADULT EQUITATION FLAT
MODIFIED ADULT EQUITATION FENCES
MODIFIED ADULT EQUITATION FENCES
CHAMPIONSHIP AND RESERVE RIBBONS AWARDED
CHJA MEDAL FINALS QUALIFYING CLASSES
CHJA Medal classes are stand alone classes and may not be combined with any other class.
CHJA Medal Class requirements state that only CHJA Members are permitted to compete in these qualifying classes. Membership cards or numbers must be provided, or a membership application completed and dues paid at the time of registration for these classes.
For any class to count, at least four riders (active CHJA members) must complete both phases of the class.
If there are only four entrants in a Medal Class, and one of the entrants is a non member, the class will not count and points will not be awarded.
Riders can only enter one Medal Class at any show. This applies to one-day or multi-day shows.
The class consists of two phases. The first phase is over obstacles and the second phase is on the flat with each phase counting 50%.
Points are scored 10, 6, 4, 2, 1, 1/2 regardless of the classification of the show or the number of entrants in the class.
If a rider qualifies for or has shown in a 3' equitation final including the CHJA Junior Medal, they are no longer eligible for the Children's Medal Final. This also means they can no longer show in the Children's Medal at regular shows.
CHJA CHILDREN'S MEDAL
Open to Junior members of the CHJA who are eligible for Children's Hunter, have not shown over a course where fences exceeded 3' at a recognized show. If you have ever qualified or shown in a 3' equitation final including the CHJA Junior Medal, you 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 least six 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. To fill the class at least four competitors must complete both phases of the class. Judges may require additional testing, using current USEF Tests 1-8.
CHJA PONY MEDAL
Rider to be a Junior Member of 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 six obstacles. Small ponies to jump obstacles 2'0" in height, Medium ponies to jump obstacles 2'3" in height, and Large ponies to jump obstacles 2'9" in height. If a combination is used, suggested distances for in and outs are 20' for small, 22' for medium, and 24' for large ponies. If the distance between obstacles is less than 72' then the distance must be adjusted for each height section. Judges will select at least six 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. To fill the class at least four competitors must complete both phases of the class. Judges may require additional testing, using current US EQUESTRIAN Tests 1-8.
CHJA JUNIOR MEDAL
Rider to be a Junior Member of 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 at least six 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. To fill the class at least four competitors must complete both phases of the class. Judges may require additional testing, using current USEF Tests 1-19.
Note: A rider qualifying for the CHJA Junior Medal Final may choose to ride in either the Junior Medal Final or the Master's Medal Final. If a rider has ever qualified for any 3'6" (or higher) final prior to the end of the qualifying period for the current year's Medal Finals, (e.g., Medal/Maclay/Washington/USEF) they must ride in the Masters Medal Final.
CHJA ADULT MEDAL
Rider to be an Amateur Adult 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 at least six 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. To fill the class at least four competitors must complete both phases of the class. Judges may require additional testing, using current USEF Tests 1-19.
CHJA HUNTER DIVISIONS
Please note: the CHJA recognizes for year end awards several nationally rated Hunter divisions whose specifications are dictated by the USEF and the USHJA. These include Pony Hunters, Green Pony Hunters, Junior Hunters, Green Hunters, Conformation Hunters and Amateur Owner Hunters. Please refer to the most recent USEF Rule Book for division specs.
SHORT STIRRUP HUNTER DIVISION
CHJA Recognized
Open to riders 12 years of age and under who have never competed over fences exceeding 18" in an USEF or CHJA Recognized show. Riders competing in this division may not compete in any other Recognized Division or Recognized Class in a show where obstacles exceed 18" in height. Course not to exceed eight fences, not to exceed 18".
SHORT STIRRUP HUNTER
SHORT STIRRUP HUNTER
SHORT STIRRUP HUNTER UNDER SADDLE
CHAMPIONSHIP AND RESERVE RIBBONS AWARDED
PRE CHILDREN'S HUNTER DIVISION
CHJA Recognized
Open to junior riders who are eligible for Limit equitation over fences as of December 1 of the current show year. Riders may show horses or ponies. Fence height 2'0". At the same show, horse/rider and pony/rider combinations may not cross enter into Children's Hunter Horse/Pony, Pony Hunters or any class where fences exceed 2'6". No combinations permitted.
PRE CHILDREN'S HUNTER
PRE CHILDREN'S HUNTER
PRE CHILDREN'S HUNTER UNDER SADDLE
CHAMPIONSHIP AND RESERVE RIBBONS AWARDED
CHILDREN'S HUNTER DIVISION (2012 Zone 1 Specifications)
Open to Junior Exhibitors who are eligible for Intermediate Equitation as of December 1 of the current show year. Height of fences: 2' for small/medium ponies, 2'6" for large ponies, 3' for horses, spreads not to exceed fence height. The division may be split at the discretion of show management. Neither horse nor rider may cross enter into Junior Hunter section. Riders cannot cross enter into any class where fences exceed 3'3" except Equitation, Children's Jumpers and USHJA National Hunter Classic. Any rider competing in the USEF rated Pony Hunter section may only show one pony in the Children's Hunter Pony section at that show. Horses and ponies may be jogged at the horse show management's discretion.
CHILDREN'S HUNTER
CHILDREN'S HUNTER STAKE
CHILDREN'S HUNTER UNDER SADDLE
CHAMPIONSHIP AND RESERVE RIBBONS AWARDED
MODIFIED ADULT HUNTER DIVISION
CHJA Recognized
Open to Adult Amateur riders who are eligible for Modified Adult Equitation. Fences not to exceed 2'6". Riders in this division cannot show in any other recognized classes at the same show where fences exceed 2'6".
MODIFIED ADULT HUNTER
MODIFIED ADULT HUNTER
MODIFIED ADULT HUNTER UNDER SADDLE
CHAMPIONSHIP AND RESERVE RIBBONS AWARDED
ADULT AMATEUR HUNTER DIVISION (2012 Zone 1 Specifications)
CHJA Recognized
To be ridden by Adult Amateurs who are no longer eligible to compete as Junior Exhibitors. Riders must be in possession of current USEF Amateur certification. Horse/rider combination is not eligible for any other USEF rated classes in which fence height exceeds 3' (exception USHJA National Hunter Classic). Riders showing in the Amateur Owner Hunter or Jumper sections may compete on one different owned horse in the Adult Amateur Hunter section. To be judged on performance, soundness, manners, way of going, size of rider to mount, and suitability as an Adult Amateur Hunter. Height of fences 3', spreads not to exceed height of fence. Ponies may be ridden by adults, suitability to count. Horses and ponies may be jogged at the horse show management’s discretion.
ADULT AMATEUR HUNTER FENCES
ADULT AMATEUR HUNTER STAKE
ADULT AMATEUR HUNTER UNDER SADDLE
CHAMPIONSHIP AND RESERVE RIBBONS AWARDED
PRE-GREEN HUNTER DIVISION (2012 Zone 1 Specifications)
CHJA Recognized
A Pre-Green Hunter is a horse that is not a First Year, Second Year or Regular Hunter under USEF rules. A horse may show as a Pre-Green Hunter for no more than two years once it has reached four years of age. Fence heights 3'0".
PRE-GREEN HUNTER: 3'0"
PRE-GREEN HUNTER STAKE
PRE-GREEN HUNTER UNDER SADDLE
CHAMPIONSHIP AND RESERVE RIBBONS AWARDED
CONNECTICUT HUNTER DIVISION
CHJA Recognized
Open to all horses.
CONNECTICUT HUNTER: 3' to 3'3"
CONNECTICUT HUNTER STAKE
CONNECTICUT HUNTER UNDER SADDLE
CHAMPIONSHIP AND RESERVE RIBBONS AWARDED
CONNECTICUT OPEN HUNTER DIVISION
CHJA Recognized
Open to all horses.
CONNECTICUT OPEN HUNTER: 3'6"
CONNECTICUT OPEN HUNTER STAKE
CONNECTICUT OPEN HUNTER UNDER SADDLE
CHAMPIONSHIP AND RESERVE RIBBONS AWARDED
CHJA JUMPER DIVISIONS
LOW TRAINING JUMPER DIVISION
CHJA Recognized
Open to all horses and riders. Horse and rider combinations are not eligible to compete in any other jumper classes at the same show where heights exceed 3'6". Fence height not to exceed 3'0".
CONNECTICUT OPEN JUMPER DIVISION
CHJA Recognized
Open to all horses and ponies. All obstacles shall be at least 3'6" in height, with a maximum height of 3'9" in the first round. Minimum spread 3'. Classes shall be scored using USEF tables.
CHILDREN'S JUMPER DIVISION (2012 Zone 1 Specifications)
CHJA Recognized
To be ridden by Exhibitors who have not reached their 18th birthday by December 1 of the current competition year. Fences not to exceed 1.15m (3'9"). Cash winnings do not influence this classification. 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. Horses may show at 1.40m (4'7") or below with another rider. 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.
ADULT AMATEUR JUMPER DIVISION (2012 Zone 1 Specifications)
CHJA Recognized
To be ridden by Exhibitors who are no longer eligible to compete as Junior Exhibitors. All exhibitors must be amateurs in accordance with GR1306 and must show USEF Amateur Certification. Fences not to exceed 1.15m (3'9"). Cash winnings do not influence this classification. 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. Horses may show at 1.40m (4'7") or below with another rider. 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.
The following jumper classes may be run to receive CHJA points if they are offered as part of a USEF recognized horse show and run under USEF rules.
A/O Jumper (follow USEF)
Note: If a CHJA recognized hunter or jumper division is listed in a prize list with the correct combination of number and type (e.g., flat, over fences or under saddle classes) of classes to be eligible for a division championship and reserve championship, and the prize list indicates that a championship and reserve will be offered, if and only if each of those classes has at least three exhibitors compete and complete the class, will the show be able to offer that championship and reserve for CHJA points. If there are fewer than three exhibitors competing in and completing any class in said division, then each class will stand on its own for points, however no divisional championship or reserve will be awarded.