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 FOR 2021 SHOW SEASON
Please be aware of the following rule changes, effective December 1, 2020, for the 2021 show year:
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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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