2011 USEF Zone 1 Specifications
For your information here is a copy of the Zone 1 Specifications as well as rated hunter definitions from the USEF web site.
Please note that these specs have changed significantly since last year, so please read them carefully!
For more information, go to www.usef.org or http://www.ushja.org/content/committees/zones/2011ZoneSpecs/2011_Zone_1_Specs.pdf
2011 Zone 1 Specifications (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT)
In accordance with GR 1111.4: Canada & NY. For contiguous state points New York includes New Jersey.
Adult Amateur Hunter
To be ridden by 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.
Children's Hunter
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/Adult Hunter Classic
Any competition which offers an Adult Amateur or a Children's Hunter section may also offer an Adult Amateur Classic and/or a Children's Hunter Classic in accordance with HU146. Height and spread of fences will be the same as requirements for the respective section. Entry fee restrictions do not apply./
Children's Jumper
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
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.
Pre-Green Hunter
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'. A year-end award will be presented annually in this division.