EQUITATION DIVISIONS

MINI STIRRUP WALK-TROT DIVISION
Sponsored by The Svoboda Family, Oldwick, NJ
In Memory of “Polished Brass”

An Achievement Award for this division will given to every 
rider who accumulates a total of 500 points. Once a rider 
wins 500 points in Mini Stirrup he or she will receive an 
“Achievement Award”. A rider may continue to show in the
Mini Stirrup Division, or may show in another division
where eligible without losing his or her Achievement Award
for the current year. Riders are cautioned to be careful when
advancing out of the Mini Stirrup division when interest is
shown in other High Score Programs or Divisions, or in
Finals-type horse shows. This is not a High Score Division.
Only Achievement Awards will be given to riders who reach
the Achievement level of 500 points. No Champion or
Reserve will be awarded, and no placement awards will be
given to riders who do not reach the Achievement level.

Open to riders 10 years of age or under as of the current
show year. Riders not to have shown over fences 2' or
higher at a USEF Recognized show. Riders may not cross-enter
into any other class or division at the same show where
they are required to canter. The division must include at
least three of the following classes:

• Walk-Trot Equitation

• Walk-Trot Pleasure

• Walk-Trot Figure Eight

• Cross Rails - 4 crossrails under 2’. Management is
  required to mark the judge’s card and course description with
  the specific specifications of this class as “cantering is NOT
  required.”

NOTE: Once a rider jumps 2' or higher in any USEF or
NJHSA Recognized Show, that rider is no longer eligible
for Mini Stirrup, Short Stirrup Equitation or Short
Stirrup Hunter.

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SHORT STIRRUP EQUITATION DIVISION
Sponsored by Ann Voorhees Schneider
Animal Portrait Artist, Summit, NJ

** PERPETUAL MEMORIAL TROPHY **
donated by Liz McFadden in memory of "Coco-Lossal"

Open to riders 12 years of age or under as of the current
show year. Rider not to have not shown over fences 2' or
higher at a USEF Recognized show. Riders may not cross
enter into any division except Pleasure and Short Stirrup
Hunter. Classes to be offered should include:

• Walk-Trot - To be shown both ways of the ring.

• Walk-Trot-Canter - To be shown both ways of the
  ring, no more than 10 to canter at one time.

• Over Fences - To be shown over a minimum of 4
  fences under 2'. May be crossrails.

NOTE: Once a rider jumps 2' or higher in any USEF or
NJHSA Recognized Show, that rider is no longer eligible
for Mini Stirrup, Short Stirrup Equitation or Short
Stirrup Hunter.

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PRE-CHILDREN’S EQUITATION DIVISIONS
Separate High Score Awards will be given to the highest scoring 
rider on a horse and the highest scoring rider on a pony.

Pony Award sponsored by Hart Farms
Dana Hart Callanan, Lebanon, NJ

Horse Award sponsored by Jack & Katie Benson
Briarwood Farm, Readington, NJ

Open to junior riders who are still eligible as Limit Equitation
riders. Riders may not cross-enter at the same show into
the Children's Hunter, Pony Hunter or any class/division
where fences exceed 2'9". If the division is split a rider may
show in only one section at that show. Classes must include:

• Flat Class (1) - To be shown at a walk, trot and canter
  both ways of the ring. No martingales.

• Over Fences (minimum of 2) - To be shown over a
  minimum of 8 fences at 2'6" for horses, 2’ for ponies.

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NJHSA JUNIOR BRONZE MEDAL CLASS
Sponsored by The New Jersey Professional Horseman's Association

A single class open to Junior Riders who have not won 6 first
place ribbons (ref: General Eligibility Rule) as of December
1st of the current show year. To be shown over at least 8
fences at 3' with one change of direction and at least one
combination. Optional Tests 1-7.

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NJHSA MINI MACLAY CLASS
Sponsored by High Brass Farm & Liz Perry-Merbler

A single class open to Junior Riders who have not won a first
place in a USEF Medal, ASPCA Maclay, Washington Intl.
Eq., or USET Medal Class prior to December 1st of the current
show year. To be shown over a course of at least 8
fences 3' to 3'3" with or without wings, including a change of
direction and at least one combination. A minimum of 12
riders, if available, to show on the flat. Flat phase to count
50%. Judged on hands, seat, guidance and control of the
horse. One rider per horse. Mount must stay the same
throughout the phases.

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NJHSA GOLD MEDAL CLASS
Sponsored by The 2010 JET Garden State Horse Show

A single class open to Junior Riders. To be shown over a
course of at least 8 fences at 3'6", which includes at least one
combination, an oxer and two changes of direction. One
rider per horse.

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HUNTER DIVISIONS

SHORT STIRRUP HUNTER DIVISION
Sponsored by Kathy Kunsman
Glen Eden LLC, Flemington, NJ

Open to horses and ponies ridden by riders eligible for Short
Stirrup Equitation (see above). Manners and suitability to
count. It is recommended that the classes be held in a ring
and must include:

• Under Saddle(1) - To be shown at a walk, trot and
  canter both ways of the ring. No more than 10 to canter at
  one time. No martingales.

• Over Fences (minimum of 2) - A minimum of 4
  fences under 2'. Fences may be crossrails.

NOTE: Once a rider jumps 2' or higher in any USEF or
NJHSA Recognized Show, that rider is no longer eligible
for Mini Stirrup, Short Stirrup Equitation or Short Stirrup
Hunter.

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PRE-CHILDREN'S HUNTER DIVISIONS
Separate High Score Awards will be given to the highest
scoring horse and the highest scoring pony.

Pony Award sponsored by Snowbird Acres, Long Valley, NJ

Horse Award sponsored by CJL., Inc. 
Claudine Liberatore & Ed Rovi, Jackson, NJ

Open to horses and ponies ridden by junior riders who are
still eligible as Limit Equitation riders. Riders may not
cross-enter at the same show into the Children's Hunter,
Pony Hunter or any class/division where fences exceed 2'9".
Classes must include:

• Under Saddle (1) - To be shown at the walk, trot
  and canter both ways of the ring. No martingales.

• Over Fences (minimum of 2) - A hunter course of at
  least 8 fences. Ponies to jump 2', horses to jump 2'6"

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CHILDREN'S HUNTER DIVISIONS

** PERPETUAL MEMORIAL TROPHY **
To be awarded to the overall highest scoring horse or pony
in the Children’s Hunter Divisions.
Donated by the McDevitt Family in memory of Lori Adamkiewicz.

CHILDREN'S HUNTER PONY
Separate High Score Awards will be given to the highest scoring 
Large Pony and the highest scoring Small or Medium Pony.

Small/Medium award sponsored by Karen Witter, Stockton, NJ

Large Pony award sponsored by Homestead Farm
Gretchen Randolph, Bedminster, NJ

To be run according to current USEF Zone II Specifications
which are: To be shown by junior exhibitors. Fence
height to be 2’ for small and medium ponies, 2’6” for large
ponies; spreads not to exceed fence heights. Riders may
cross enter only in unrated classes and any equitation
classes not to exceed 3’6.” Riders may cross enter between
the Children’s Hunter Pony and Children’s Hunter
Horse division at the same competition. Horses and ponies
may cross enter only in unrated classes, Equitation classes
not to exceed 3’6”, Adult Amateur Hunters, and First Year
Green and Second Year Green Hunters, if otherwise eligible.

CHILDREN'S HUNTER HORSE
Separate High Score Awards will be given to the highest scoring 
horse shown by a rider ages 14 & under, and by a rider ages 15-17.

Younger Horse Award sponsored by EP Bishop Insurance Co.
Ewing, NJ

Older Horse Award sponsored by Harry Duce
Blue Jacket Farm, New Hope, PA

To be run according to current USEF Zone II Specifications
which are: To be shown by junior exhibitors. Fence
height to be 3'; spreads not to exceed fence height. Riders
may cross enter only in unrated classes and any equitation
classes not to exceed 3’6.” Riders may cross enter between
the Children’s Hunter Pony and Children’s Hunter
Horse division at the same competition. Horses and ponies
may cross enter only in unrated classes, Equitation classes
not to exceed 3’6”, Adult Amateur Hunters, and First Year
Green and Second Year Green Hunters, if otherwise eligible.

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LOW ADULT AMATEUR HUNTER DIVISION
Sponsored by Wags & Whiskers Inn, Inc.
Tom and Dawn Mazzaccaro, Montville, NJ

** MEMORIAL CHALLENGE TROPHY **
In memory of Marilyn Haggerty Blohm
To be awarded to the Champion of the 
Low Adult Hunter Division
at the NJHSA Annual Horse show

Open to horses and ponies ridden by adult riders who are
considered amateurs according to USEF rules. Rider may
not cross enter into any class or division at the same show
where the fences are 3’ or higher. Fences 2’6”. Classes
must include:

• Under Saddle (1) - To be shown at a walk, trot and
  canter both ways of the ring. No martingales.

• Over Fences (minimum of 2) - To be shown over a
  hunter course of at least 8 fences at 2'6".

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ADULT AMATEUR HUNTER DIVISION
Separate High Score Awards will be given to each of the two sections.

18-35 Section sponsored by Barnard’s Saddlery, Oak Ridge, NJ

Over 35 Section sponsored by Millstone Farm, Asbury, NJ

** PERPETUAL MEMORIAL TROPHY **
In memory of Grace Pratt Jones
Awarded to the overall highest scoring Adult Amateur Hunter

To be run in accordance with current USEF Zone II Specifications
which are: To be shown by riders who are no longer
eligible to compete as Junior Exhibitors, in possession of
current USEF Amateur Certification. Ponies may be shown
by Adults, suitability to count. Fences not to exceed 3';
spreads not to exceed fence height. Riders may not compete
in any other classes at the same competition where fences
exceed 3'3", except Adult Amateur Jumper. Horses may be
shown by a different rider in any other division or class at the
same competition. Horses may be jogged for soundness at
the discretion of the judge.

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SCHOOLING HUNTER DIVISION
Sponsored by Stillwell Hanson, Inc.
Carol & Gordon Stillwell, Edison, NJ

Open to all. To be judged on performance and soundness
with an emphasis on manners. Classes must include:
Under Saddle (1) - To be shown at a walk, trot and
canter both ways of the ring. No martingales.
Over Fences (minimum of 2) - To be shown over a
hunter course of at least 8 fences at 2'6" to 2'9".

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SUITABLE HUNTER DIVISION
Sponsored by Beval Saddlery, Ltd, Gladstone, NJ

Open to all. To be judged on performance and soundness
with emphasis on manners and suitability. Classes must include:
Under Saddle (1) - To be shown at a walk, trot and
canter both ways of the ring. No martingales.
Over Fences (minimum of 2) - To be shown over a
hunter course of at least 8 fences at about 3'.

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PLEASURE HORSE AND PONY DIVISION
Sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. Leo Senus, Stockton, NJ
in memory of Leo J. Senus and Joan B. Mende

** PERPETUAL MEMORIAL TROPHY **
In memory of James Jones Lemmermann
Awarded to the highest scoring Pleasure Horse or Pony

** MEMORIAL CHALLENGE TROPHY **
In memory of "Goodbye Hollywood" 
Awarded to the Champion of the Pleasure Division
at the NJHSA Annual Horse Show

Open to all horses and ponies. To be shown in English tack
at a walk, trot and canter both ways of the ring. To be
judged with emphasis on manners and suitability as well as
soundness and performance. Must back readily and stand
quietly. No more than 8 to hand gallop at the same time. No
martingales. A minimum of three classes to be offered.

Division may include Cross Country Pleasure that is to include
at least one of the following tests:

• trot or canter over cavaletti

• trot or lead over small jumps

• back between two ground rails

The Pleasure Division may be split into horses and ponies as
two separate sections if entries warrant.

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JUMPER DIVISIONS

• All jumper classes (except Classics) will receive
  NJHSA Points regardless of the number of classes offered
  at the show.

• No NJHSA Champion or Reserve Champion Bonus
  points will be awarded in any Jumper Division.

• A Jumper Class need not be named exactly for points to count 
  towards its respective High Score Award, as long as said class 
  meets the height and spread requirements of the section (exc.
  Child/Adult points will awarded only in the specific High 
  Score for Child/Adult.)

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PRE-PRELIMINARY JUMPER (Level 0, 0.85m)
Sponsored by Watchung Riding & Driving Club, Mountainside, NJ

Open to all horses and ponies. All classes to be run concurrent
with USEF Tables. Fences set according to USEF Level Zero
at 2’9” (0.85m).

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SCHOOLING JUMPER (Level 1-2, 0.95-1.0m)
Sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. George Uniss, Hidden Hills Farm
Branchville, NJ

A single High Score Award will be awarded to the horse or
pony scoring the highest number of points in Level 1 and Level
2 Jumper classes throughout the show year. Open to all horses
and ponies. All classes to be conducted under USEF Tables.
Fences set according to USEF Levels:

Level 1 (0.95m) - 3’0” in height, 3’ to 3’6” in spread
Level 2 (1.0m) - 3’3” in height, spreads 3’3” to 3’9 in spread

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MEDIUM JUMPER (Level 3-4, 1.05-1.15m)
Sponsored by The George Family, Bridgewater, NJ

** PERPETUAL MEMORIAL TROPHY **
Donated by the friends of Vic Goines

A single High Score Award will be awarded to the horse or
pony scoring the highest number of points in Level 3 and Level
4 Jumper classes throughout the show year. Open to all horses
and ponies. All classes to be conducted under USEF Tables.
Fences set according to USEF Levels:

Level 3 (1.05m) - 3’6” in height, 3’6” to 4’ in spread 
Level 4 (1.15m) - 3’9” in height, 3’9” to 4’3” in spread 

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CHILDREN'S/ADULT JUMPER DIVISION
Sponsored by Jamie Stone, Branchburg, NJ
In memory of “Clever Decision”

** PERPETUAL MEMORIAL TROPHY **
In memory of “Clever Decision"

To be run in accordance with USEF Zone II Specifications
which are available at the show office or online at usef.org.

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