class-specifcations

Windfall Farm Horse Shows

Double click here to add text.IV. OHJA DIVISIONS

A. The following may be initially offered as combined divisions:

1. Pony Hunter: Small Pony Hunter, Medium Pony Hunter and Large Pony

Hunter divisions. If there are less than three entrants in either the Small or

Medium Pony Hunter sections these divisions should be combined in order to

receive points.

2. Junior/Amateur-Owner Hunter: Junior Hunter and Amateur-Owner Hunter

divisions. If there are less than three entrants in either the Junior or AmateurOwner Hunter sections these divisions should be combined in order to receive

points.

3. Short Stirrup/Limit Rider: Short Stirrup and Limit Rider divisions. If there are

less than three entrants in either the Short Stirrup or Limit Rider Hunter sections

these divisions should be combined in order to receive points.

4. Intermediate Adult Hunter and Intermediate Children's Hunter divisions. If

there are less than three entrants in either the Intermediale Adult or Intermediate

Childre’s Hunter sections these divisions should be combined in order to

receive points

5. Children's Hunter and Adult Amateur Hunter divisions. If there are less than

three entrants in either the Children’s or Adult Amateur Hunter sections these

divisions should be combined in order to receive points.

These divisions may be split as specified below if there are three (3) or more

exhibitors in each section. It is not recommended to split the division with only

three (3) entrants. If these divisions are offered separately and the first class of the

division has been completed and ribbons awarded with the minimum number of

entrants then it may not be combined with any other division.

B. Splitting of divisions:

1. Divisions that are originally offered as combined divisions (i.e. Short

Stirrup/Limit Rider) may be split into their respective divisions if there are at

least three (3) in each of the new respective divisions. It is not recommended to

split divisions with only three (3) entrants due to the risk factor of not all entries

completing the class. Divisions that are originally offered as combined and do

not meet the minimum number requirements to be split into separate divisions

but have a minimum of twenty (20) entries total can be split into sections via

the California split system (recommended) or an A section/B section format.

2. Any division(s) (with the exception of the Walk/Trot and Crossrails Equitation

divisions) that has a minimum of twenty (20) entrants can be split via the

California split system or an A section/B section format. Any division(s) that

has fifty (50) or more entries must be split using either system. The Walk/Trot

and Crossrails Equitation divisions may be split if the number of entries exceed

twelve (12) or more entrants.

3. Once a division(s) has been split and the minimum number of entries have

completed the course in the first class the division(s) they may not be combined

again for the remainder of the competition.

4. When using the California split system there needs to be a minimum of twenty

(20) in the division before this method can be used. The California split system

may not be used in any equitation class or division. Entries must be judged as a

single class and split on the card by the Judge as follows:

HORSE’S PRIZE

PLACING AWARDED

1st 1st (Sec A)

2nd 1st (Sec B)

3rd 2nd (Sec A)

4th 2nd (Sec B)

5th 3rd (Sec A)

6th 3rd (Sec B)

7th 4th (Sec A)

8th 4th (Sec B)

9th 5th (Sec A)

10th 5th (Sec B)

11th 6th (Sec A)

12th 6th (Sec B)

13th 7th (if offered) (Sec A)

14th 7th (if offered) (Sec B)

15th 8th (if offered) (Sec A)

16th 8th (if offered) (Sec B)

Note: points will be awarded based on the number of entries in each section

after it has been divided.

C. Division Specifications

1. Small Pony Hunter Division. Small pony - not exceeding 12.2 hands. Fence

height - 2'3".

2. Medium Pony Hunter Division. Medium pony - over 12.2 hands, and not

exceeding 13.2. hands. Fence height - 2'6".

3. Large Pony Hunter Division. Large pony - over 13.2 hands, and not exceeding

14.2 hands. Fence height - 3'0".

4. Intermediate Children's Hunter Division. Open to horses and ponies ridden by

junior riders according to USEF rules. Cross Entry: Riders may not cross-enter

at the same show into the Children's Hunter, Pony Hunter or any class/section

where fences exceed 2'9" (Exception: 3'0" Equitation). Height of Fences: 2'6".

5. Children's Pony Hunter Division. Open to ponies ridden by a Junior Exhibitor.

Riders may not cross enter into any classes in which fences exceed 3'3" at

the same show, except Medal classes, age group equitation classes and

Children's Jumper classes. Ponies may not compete in the Children's

section if also entered in the pony division at the same show. The

combination pony/rider is not eligible for USEF rated classes at the same show.

To be judged on performance, soundness, manners, way of going, and suitability

as a Children's Hunter Pony. To be offered at two heights: fences 2' for small

and medium and 2'6" for large ponies; spreads not to exceed height of fence.

Ponies need not be jogged for soundness. No in and outs. Zone award will be

presented annually as two sections: small/medium and large. If this division

does not fill it may be combined with the Children’s Hunter horse.

6. Children’s Hunter Horse Division. To be ridden by exhibitors who have not

reached their 18th birthday by December 1 of the current competition year.

Cross Entry: Riders entered in Children’s Hunter Horse sections may not

compete in any other class in which the obstacles exceed 3'5" at the same

competition (exception: Equitation classes up to 3'9", Jumper classes 1.20m and

lower, Junior Hunter sections, USHJA National Hunter Derby Classic and

USHJA International Hunter Derby). A Children’s Hunter Horse rider may only

compete one different horse in the Junior Hunter Sections. A Junior Hunter

rider may only compete one different horse in the Children’s Hunter Horse

section. Horses entered in Children’s Hunter classes may not cross enter into

Junior Hunter sections at the same competition. Riders entered in the Children’s

Hunter Horse section may only compete on one Children’s Hunter Pony at the

same competition.

* 7. Junior Hunter Division. Open to horses ridden by a junior exhibitor. Fence

height - 3'3". May be combined with Junior Hunter 3'6", if entries warrant. If

divisions are combined, and no fence height is reported, points earned will be

awarded towards year end standings in the Junior Hunter 3'3" division.

* 8. Junior Hunter Division. Open to horses ridden by a junior exhibitor. Fence

height - 3'6". May be combined with Junior Hunter 3'3", if entries warrant. If

divisions are combined, and no fence height is reported, points earned will be

awarded towards year end standings in the Junior Hunter 3'3" division.

9. Amateur-Owner Hunter Division. Open to horses ridden by an amateur owner

or an amateur member of the owner's family, eighteen years of age and older.

Fence height - 3'3" to 3'6".

10. Intermediate Adult Hunter Division. Eligibility: Open to horses and ponies

ridden by adult riders who are considered amateurs according to USEF rules.

Cross Entry: Rider may not cross enter into any class or section at the same

competition where the fences exceed 2'9" (Exception: 3'0" Equitation). Height

of Fences: 2'6".

11. Adult Amateur Hunter Division. To be ridden by Amateurs who are no longer

eligible to compete as Junior Exhibitors. Riders may not compete in any other

classes at the same competition where fences exceed 3'3", except the Adult

Amateur Jumper and Amateur Owner Hunter. Any rider showing in the

Amateur Owner Hunter division may compete 1 different horse in the Adult

Amateur Hunter division and must own or have an USEF registered lease of

said horse. Fences to be set between 2'9" to 3'0"; spreads not to exceed fence

height. Ponies may be shown by Adults, suitability to count. Entries need not be

jogged for soundness. An unrestricted Children's/Adult Hunter division may be

offered and be open to all Amateurs and Juniors and fences are not to exceed

3'3".

12. Low Hunter Division. Open to horses and ponies in any classification of

showing. Fence height - 3'0".

13. Baby Green Hunter Division: A Baby Green Hunter is a horse or pony of any

age in it’s first or second year of showing at 2'6", and has never competed over

fences higher than 2'6". A horse is eligible for the OHJA year-end awards for

either or both of two consecutive years. Once a horse has shown in the PreGreen Hunter division, it may no longer compete in the Baby Green Hunter

division.

14. Special Hunter Division. Open to all horses and ponies. Fence height - 2'6".

15. Green Hunter Division. This division is set at the following height options,

3'0", 3'3", 3'6", and 3'9" as defined by USEF. Only one OHJA end-of-the-year

award will be given in this division. All four heights must be offered at horse

shows, and the winners will be determined by all heights being judged together.

Our previous pre-green division now is included under this umbrella of green

hunter.

16. Short Stirrup Hunter Division. Open to horses and ponies ridden by junior

exhibitors eleven years of age and under. Limited to riders who have never

shown over fences 2'6" or higher or in any pony hunter/jumper division. Fence

height - 1'6" to 2'3".

17. Limit Rider Hunter Division. Open to horses and ponies ridden by exhibitors

twelve years of age and over. Limited to riders who have never shown over

fences 2'6" or higher or in any pony hunter/jumper division. Fence height - 1'6"

to 2'3".

18. Performance Working Hunter Division. Open to all horses. No restrictions by

previous show history. Fence height 3'3" to 3'6".

19. Thoroughbred Hunter . Open to ‘Thoroughbred’ horses that are in possession of

Breed Registry papers. All horse shows must require riders to verify registration

on the day of the horse show through one of the following methods: The Jockey

Club Certificate of Foal Registration or lip tattoo with the 5-cross pedigree and a

successful tattoo lookup from The Jockey Club’s Tattoo Identification Services

(located at www.registry.jockeyclub.com). If neither of the above is available a

letter from The Jockey Club verifying the horse’s identity is acceptable. Fences

set at 2'6" or 3'0". Spreads not to exceed fence height. Cross entry into other

sections is allowed. If a 2'6" and 3'0" section is offered for this division at the

same show an individual horse may only accumulate points in one of the

sections.

20. Very Low Hunter Non-Pro. Open to all horses and riders except for

professionals. Fence height 2'0".

* 21. Future Hunters. Open to riders of any age or beginner horses or ponies that have

never shown over 2'0". Fence height 1'6"-2'0".

22. Novice Children’s/Adult Jumpers. Open to horses and riders who qualify for the

children and adult jumper divisions. Fences 3'0".

23. Schooling/Training Jumper Division. Open to horses and ponies. Table II-2b

is recommended but not required. In order for points to count if a high and low

section is offered for this division at the same show an individual horse or pony

may only compete in one of the sections. Fence height - 3'0" to 3'6" or 0.91m

to 1.07m.

24. Low Children's/Adult Jumper Division. Open to horses and ponies ridden by a

junior or amateur rider. Horse/rider combinations may not cross enter into any

Junior or Amateur Owner Jumper section at the same show. Riders may cross

enter into Low Junior, Low Amateur Owner or Jumper section if offered on a

different horse at the same show. Riders may not compete above 1.30m (4'3")

in any open class at the same show. Sections may be divided by age of rider or

by horse/pony, if so stated in the prize list. In order for points to count if a high

and low section is offered for this division at the same show an individual

horse or pony may only compete in one of the sections. Fences to be set at 3'0"

to 3'3" or 0.91m to 1.00m. May be combined with High Children's/Adult

Jumpers, if entries warrant. If divisions are combined, and no fence height is

reported, points earned will be awarded towards year end standings in the Low

division.

25. High Children's/Adult Jumper Division. Open to horses and ponies ridden by a

junior or amateur rider. Horse/rider combinations may not cross enter into any

Junior or Amateur Owner Jumper section at the same show. Riders may cross

enter into Low Junior, Low Amateur Owner or Jumper section if offered on a

different horse at the same show. Riders may not compete above 1.30m (4'3")

in any open class at the same show. Sections may be divided by age of rider or

by horse/pony, if so stated in the prize list. In order for points to count if a high

and low section is offered for this division at the same show an individual

horse or pony may only compete in one of the sections. Fences to be set at 3'3"

to 3'6" or 1.00m to 1.07m. May be combined with Low Children's/Adult

Jumpers, if entries warrant. If divisions are combined, and no fence height is

reported, points earned will be awarded towards year end standings in the Low

division.

26. Intermediate Children's/Adult Jumper Division. To be ridden by an intermediate

junior or adult rider as defined by the intermediate children’s and adult hunter

division. Cross-entering into the Children’s/Adult Jumper division on any horse

at the same show is not allowed. Fence height - 2'6" to 2'9" or .77m to .83m.

27. Junior A/O Jumper. Open to horses and ponies ridden by a junior or amateur

owner rider. Horse/rider combinations may not cross enter into any Childrens

or Adult Jumper section at the same show. Riders may cross enter into

Children or Adult Jumper section if offered on a different horse at the same

show. Sections may be divided by age of rider or by horse, if so stated in the

prize list. In order for points to count if a high and low section is offered for

this division at the same show an individual horse may only compete in one of

the sections. Fences to be set at 3'9" to 4'6" or 1.15m to 1.35m.

28. Equitation Division. The Equitation Division is split into the following age

groups. Classes should be offered as specified below, but may be combined as

needed (sections d, e, f, and g only) if entries are limited.

a. Walk/Trot Equitation. Open to riders of any age who have never shown

over fences or in a class requiring them to canter (except Cross-Rail

Equitation). Ground pole trotting is permitted.

* b. Crossrail Equitation. Open to riders of any age who have not shown at a

canter over a course of fences higher than 18". Trotting is not penalized.

Cantering is permitted on the flat in small groups (five or less) only.

Showing in this division does not affect a rider's eligibility for Walk/Trot

Equitation. Riders may cross enter into future hunters at the same show

providing the fence height does not exceed 18".

c. Short Stirrup/Limit Rider Equitation. Open to riders eligible for the Short

Stirrup and Limit Rider Divisions. Short Stirrup Equitation riders may

cross-enter into the 11 and Under Equitation classes if it does not require

them to jump 2'6" or higher. Fence height - 1'6" to 2'3" for both the Short

Stirrup riders and for Limit Riders, no combinations.

d. 11 Years and Under Equitation. Fence height - 2'0" to 2'6", no

combinations. Exception: ponies may jump their respective fence height.

e. 12 Through 14 Years Equitation. Effective February 1, 2018 fence height -

2'6" or 3'0". Exception: ponies may jump their respective fence height.

* f. 15 Through 17 Years Equitation. Effective February 1, 2018 fence height -

3'0" to 3'6".

g. Adult Equitation. For adults eighteen years of age and over. Effective

February 1, 2018 fence height - 3'0" or 3'6".

h. Intermediate Adult Equitation. Open to riders eligible for the Intermediate

Adult Divisions. Fence height - 2'6". Cannot be combined with any other

age group equitation. If this division is offered at the show, riders in this

division may not cross enter into any other age group equitation division.

i. Intermediate Children's Equitation. Open to riders eligible for the

Intermediate Children's Divisions. Fence height - 2'6". Cannot be

combined with any other age group equitation. If this division is offered at

the show, riders in this division may only cross enter into any other age

group equitation division that does not require them to jump 2'6" or higher.

j. Children’s Equitation. Effective February 1, 2018. Fences: 3'0". Open to

riders participating in children’s hunters. May not cross enter into any

divisions with fences higher than 3'3".

D. OHJA Hunter Seat Medal Class. Member shows of the OHJA may offer OHJA

Medal classes provided they follow the qualifications stated below.

1. Entrants need be members of the Association to accumulate points.

* 2. Class to be shown over a course consisting of a minimum of eight (8) fences,

with two (2) changes of direction. A minimum of twelve (12) riders, if

available, will be required to show at a walk, trot and canter following the

jumping phase. To be judged on seat, hands, guidance and control of horse.

Each phase of the class (over fences and on the flat) shall count fifty (50)

percent. A minimum of three (3) competitors must complete the course and

ride on flat in order for the class to fill. Once the First exhibitor has competed

over fences in the class no additional entries to that class are allowed.

3. Fence height varies with the rider's age/ability. See Rule IV.C.28c through i for

specifications.

4. If entries warrant, Management may split the class along the four age groups or

between juniors and adults. If multiple Medal Classes are held at a show, they

must be split so that no one age group can compete in more than one (1) Medal

Class.

5. Six (6) ribbons will be awarded in each class. First place riders will receive a

medal at the year-end banquet.

6. Qualification for the year end OHJA Medal Finals will be based on

accumulated points: 1st = 10; 2nd = 6; 3rd = 4; 4th = 2, 5th = 1, 6th = 1/2. It will

take fifteenth (15) points to qualify.

7. The cut-off date for the medal points will be thirty (30) days prior to the date of

the Finals, which will be announced during the show year.

8. In the Medal Finals the riders will compete over fences first and then a

minimum of twelve (12) rider if available will be required to come back for the

flat phase. Upon the completion of the flat phase all riders will be asked to

leave the ring. Only the riders receiving awards will be asked to return to the

ring for award presentation.

9. For the end of the year OHJA medal finals, your yearly primary showing height or

your age group equitation height is where you’re expected to show for the finals.

Any deviations from this may be allowed, but this should be approved in writing

by the board.

E. OHJA Stirrup Cup Awards. The OHJA will begin recognizing an additional

category of riders. This will be a group of riders already competing in the traditional

3'0" Adult Hunters, 3'0" Children’s Hunter, 2'6" Intermediate Adult Hunters and the

2'6" Intermediate Children’s Hunter divisions. Any riders who typically ride in these

four divisions will also have their points tabulated by only adding together the

points from non-rated USEF shows. This will not add four new divisions to the

OHJA Year-End Awards, it will just add an additional way of acknowledging a

group of riders at our end-of-the-season awards banquet. Riders can clearly

accumulate points in both categories.