Rules and Specs
Download the current NJHSA Rules and Specifications
NJHSA recognizes the following divisions and classes:

Hunters
Short Stirrup Hunter
Beginner Hunter
Low Children's Hunter
Children's Hunter
Low Adult Hunter
Adult Amateur Hunter
Hopeful Hunter
Schooling/Suitable Hunter
Pleasure Horse or Pony

Jumpers
Itty-Bitty Jumper - 0.7m (2’3”)
Low Preliminary Jumper - 0.8-0.85m
Preliminary Jumper - 0.9-0.95m
High Preliminary Jumper - 1.0-1.05
Children's / Adult Jumper (Zone 2 Specs)

Equitation
Mini Stirrup Walk-Trot
Short Stirrup Equitation
Beginner Rider Equitation
Low Children's Equitation
Junior Bronze Medal
Mini Maclay
Gold Medal
Low Adult Medal
Adult Medal
RULE CHANGES AS OF 2021 SHOW SEASON
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Minimum number of competitions - The rule regarding the minimum number of competitions required to earn a high score award has been clarified.
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Method of calculating Trainer of the Year has been added to the rule book
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Points for Children's Hunter, Adult Amateur Hunter, Child/Adult Jumper, and Gold Medal to be counted from all shows
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The limit of 6 blue ribbon won for the Bronze Medal class has been removed. In addition, Bronze medal may be combined with M&S Children's 3' Medal, or if Bronze Medal does not fill, points will be counted from the M&S Children's 3' Medal class.
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Gold Medal may be combined with M&S 3'6" Junior Medal. In addition, if Gold Medal does not fill, points will be counted from the M&S 3'6" Junior Medal.
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Jumper sections have been brought in line with NJPHA sections:
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Low Preliminary - 0.8-0.85m - Former USEF Level 0
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Preliminary - 0.9-0.95m - Former USEF Level 1
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High Preliminary - 1.0-1.05 - Former USEF Level 2-3
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