Hunters Jumpers

Jumpers

Hunters

Equitation

Saddles are forward seat

Hunter Bits

Hunter Bits

Hunter Bits

Hunter Bits

Jumper Bits

Jumper Bits

Jumper Bits

Hunter pads

Jumper pads

Boots for jumpers and equitation

Boots for jumpers and equitation

Schooling boots

Mission Statement: The USHJA is committed to advancing and representing the hunter and jumper disciplines by fostering an educated community of equestrians that promotes the welfare of the horse and fairness in competition. http://www.ushja.org/

• The United States Hunter Jumper Association is the nationally recognized affiliate for the hunter and jumper disciplines.

Reasons for the USHJA Include: 1. To keep the hunters and jumpers together on a national level. 2. To better educate all levels of hunter/jumper participants. 3. To benefit the welfare of the horses. 4. To represent all levels of hunter/jumper participants and give these participants a voice in their governance. 5. To promote inclusion of participants from all levels in the organization. 6. To help govern the hunter/jumper discipline through a more cohesive and efficient rule change process.

Hunter Divisions • • • •

Size of Horse/Pony Experience of Horse Experience of Rider Regular or Conformation

Jumper Divisions • Classes Restricted by Prior Winnings • Restricted by Age of Horse • Restricted to Junior, Amateur/Owner, or Young Riders. • Restricted to Children, Adult Amateur Riders, or Ponies. • Open Jumpers

WWU Recent Alumni

Above: Betsy Irvin, WWU ’05 At Right: Jojo Levy, WWU ‘07

Eventing

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Jump Design Left: Jumper Below: Hunter

Hunter or Jumper?

Hunter or Jumper?

Pony Hunters a. SMALL ponies are not to exceed 12.2 hands; b. MEDIUM ponies are over 12.2 and do not exceed 13.2 hands; c. LARGE ponies are over 13.2 and do not exceed 14.2 hands.

• The height and spread of obstacles at Regular Competitions are 2’3” for small, 2’6” for medium and 3’ for large ponies. • Spread of jump may not exceed height and must be measured including flowers, brush and ground lines.

Hunter Championships • A Championship may not be offered in a section unless a minimum of two over fences classes and one Under Saddle class are held.