2021 Show Divisions
Hunter Divisions
X-RAIL RIDER: Restricted to junior or adult riders with 0-2 consecutive years of showing experience. If the rider has shown prior to January 2019 or ever shown higher than 18", they are not eligible to compete in this division. The rider may only cross enter into the 18" Beginner Rider Division.
Trotting on course is permitted and will not be penalized. Fence height is not to exceed 18”. Under Saddle class will be Walk/Trot only. Division consists of five classes: Hunter Over Fences x2, Equitation Over Fences, Hunter Under Saddle, and Equitation on the Flat. 18” BEGINNER RIDER: Restricted to junior or adult riders with 0-3 consecutive years of showing experience in this division. If the rider has shown in this division prior to January 2018 or ever shown higher than 2', they are not eligible to compete in this division. The rider may cross enter into any division where jumps do not exceed 2’. Trotting on course is permitted but cantering is encouraged. Fence height is 18". No combinations or oxers. Under Saddle classes will be Walk/Trot only. Division consists of five classes: Hunter Over Fences x2, Equitation Over Fences, Hunter Under Saddle, and Equitation on the Flat. 2’ GREEN HORSE: Restricted to horses/ponies with 0-2 consecutive years of showing experience. If the horse has shown in any division prior to January 2019 or has ever shown higher than 2'3", they are not eligible to compete in this division. The horse/pony may cross enter into divisions with a fence height not exceeding 2’3”. Fence height 2’. No combinations or oxers. Under Saddle class will be Walk/Trot/Canter. Division consists of four classes: Hunter Over Fences x3 and Hunter Under Saddle. 2’ LIMIT RIDER: Restricted to junior or adult riders who have never shown any horse/pony over 2'3". If the rider has shown any horse/pony over 2'3" at any time, they are not eligible to compete in this division. The rider may cross enter into any divisions with a fence height not exceeding 2’3”. Fence height 2’. No combinations or oxers. Under Saddle classes will be Walk/Trot/Canter. Division consists of five classes: Hunter Over Fences x2, Equitation Over Fences, Hunter Under Saddle, and Equitation on the Flat. 2’ THOROUGHBRED HUNTER: Open to junior or adult riders riding TIP eligible Thoroughbreds. No other restrictions. Fence height 2’. No combinations or oxers. Under Saddle classes will be Walk/Trot/Canter. Division consists of four classes: Hunter Over Fences x3 and Hunter Under Saddle. 2’3” SCHOOLING: Open to horses/ponies ridden by juniors or adults not restricted by another division at the same show. Fence height 2’3”. No combinations. Under Saddle classes will be Walk/Trot/Canter. Division consists of five classes: Hunter Over Fences x2, Equitation Over Fences, Hunter Under Saddle, and Equitation on the Flat. 2’’6” INTERMEDIATE: Open to horses/ponies ridden by juniors or adults not restricted by another division at the same show. Fence height 2’6”. Under Saddle classes will be Walk/Trot/Canter. Division consists of five classes: Hunter Over Fences x2, Equitation Over Fences, Hunter Under Saddle, and Equitation on the Flat. 2’6" THOROUGHBRED HUNTER: Open to junior or adult riders riding TIP eligible Thoroughbreds. No other restrictions. Fence height 2’6". Under Saddle classes will be Walk/Trot/Canter. Division consists of four classes: Hunter Over Fences x3 and Hunter Under Saddle. 2’9” – 3’0” LOW: Open to horses/ponies ridden by juniors or adults not restricted by another division at the same show. Fence height 2’9”-3’0”. Under Saddle classes will be Walk/Trot/Canter. Division consists of five classes: Hunter Over Fences x2, Equitation Over Fences, Hunter Under Saddle, and Equitation on the Flat. With the exception of TIP Divisions, each horse/rider combo may only cross enter into divisions with fence heights of a three inch difference. This includes the Under Saddle classes. |
Jumper Divisions
HOPEFUL JUMPER: Open to horses/ponies ridden by juniors or adults not restricted by another division at the same show.
Fence height 2’6”-2’9”. Division consists of two classes. 2'6" THOROUGHBRED JUMPER: Open to junior or adult riders riding TIP eligible Thoroughbreds not restricted by another division at the same show. Fence height 2’6”-2’9”. Division consists of two classes. LOW SCHOOLING JUMPER: Open to horses/ponies ridden by juniors or adults not restricted by another division at the same show. Fence height 2’9”-3’. Division consists of two classes. Jumper riders may cross enter into any jumper class at any height. |
If rider/horse is not eligible to enter a certain division but would like to ride for training purposes, they are welcome to ride for the cost of the normal entry fees but the ride must be “UNJUDGED”.
Questions? Please contact AHJA Secretary Janna Shepherd at ahja.secretary@gmail.com