• CHJA Recognized Divisions:
• Leadline and Walk Trot Equitation
• Important Reminders About Medal Classes
• Medal Finals Class Descriptions
• 2012 Zone 1 Specifications
• Fence Height and Eligibility

CHJA Recognized Divisions

EQUITATION DIVISIONS

 
WALK-TROT EQUITATION
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.


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.

                                         

SHORT STIRRUP EQUITATION
Open to riders 12 years and under who have never competed over fences exceeding 18" in a 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.

CHILDREN'S EQUITATION
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

JUNIOR EQUITATION
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

OPEN EQUITATION
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 15-17 FLAT
OPEN EQUITATION 15-17 FENCES: Not to exceed 3'6"

OPEN EQUITATION UNDER 18 FLAT
OPEN EQUITATION UNDER 18 FENCES: Not to exceed 3'6"
(This division can be offered in lieu of Open Under 12, Open 12-14 and Open 15-17 sections. Riders will get points in their correct age groups).

Please note, only the following three combination options of Open Equitation classes may be run at any show.

1. Open under 12, Open 12-14, Open 15-17, OR
2. Open under 15, Open 15-17, (Riders will get points in their correct age groups).
3. Open under 18 (This never can be offered with other Open classes. Riders will get points in their correct age groups) 

NOTE: Complete specifications for the open equitation sections regarding eligibility and course requirements are indicated in the rule book.


ADULT EQUITATION
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'

MODIFIED ADULT EQUITATION
Open to Adult Amateur riders who, as of Dec. 1 of the current show year, have not won six blue ribbons at USEF or CHJA recognized shows in Adult Equitation classes, including CHJA Adult Medal classes, but excluding Modified Adult 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 US EQUESTRIAN Tests 1-7.
MODIFIED ADULT EQUITATION FLAT
MODIFIED ADULT EQUITATION FENCES

                  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.

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.
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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 Finals including CHJA, you are not 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 USEF 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.

SHORT STIRRUP HUNTER
Open to riders 12 years of age and under who have never competed over fences exceeding 18" in a 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 FENCES
SHORT STIRRUP HUNTER UNDER SADDLE

CHILDREN'S HUNTER
(2011 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 FENCES
CHILDREN'S HUNTER UNDER SADDLE

MODIFIED ADULT HUNTER
Open to Adult Amateur riders who, as of Dec. 1 of the current show year, have not won six blue ribbons at USEF or CHJA recognized shows in Adult Equitation classes, including CHJA Adult Medal classes, but excluding Modified Adult 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".
MODIFIED ADULT HUNTER FENCES
MODIFIED ADULT HUNTER UNDER SADDLE

ADULT AMATEUR HUNTER
(2011 Zone 1 Specifications)

PRE-GREEN  HUNTER 
(2011 Zone 1 Specifications) 
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 FENCES 3'0"
PRE-GREEN HUNTER UNDER SADDLE

CONNECTICUT HUNTER
Open to all horses.
CONNECTICUT HUNTER FENCES: 3' to 3'3"
CONNECTICUT HUNTER UNDER SADDLE

CONNECTICUT OPEN HUNTER Open to all horses.
CONNECTICUT OPEN HUNTER FENCES: 3'6"
CONNECTICUT OPEN HUNTER UNDER SADDLE

                                            JUMPER DIVISIONS


LOW TRAINING JUMPER
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".