What's New at the 2024 CHJA Medal Finals?
New! CHJA 18” Short Stirrup Medal Final
Riders qualify for this class by earning a total of ten (10) points from CHJA Short Stirrup Medal Qualifying classes held at CHJA recognized horse shows during the qualifying period. In 2024, the Short Stirrup Medal qualifying period is from October 1, 2023 through and including July 31, 2024.
Rider to be a Junior Member of the CHJA who is twelve years of age or under and has not shown over fences exceeding 18” at a CHJA or USEF Recognized Show.
Riders will be judged on position and the ability to control their mount. Diagonals and leads considered. The class will be held in an enclosed area and consists of two phases. The first phase to be shown over a course of not less than six and no more than eight vertical fences not to exceed 18". The course may contain at least one change of direction after the first fence and no combinations are permitted. Judges will select 12 contestants (if available) to show at a walk, trot, and canter. The second (flat) phase is mandatory and will count 50%. The same horse/pony to be shown by the same rider in both phases. Judges may require additional testing, using current US EQUESTRIAN Tests 1-3.
Ribbons to 12th Place
NEW! CHJA 18” Short
Stirrup Hunter Classic
There are two ways to qualify!
1. Horses/ponies qualify for this class by placing in the top 30 of the CHJA Short Stirrup Hunter Division at the end of the qualifying period with points earned in that division at CHJA recognized horse shows. In 2024, the Short Stirrup Hunter Classic qualifying period is from October 1, 2023 through and including July 31, 2024.
2. Additionally, a horse/pony rider combination entered in the 2024 CHJA 18” Short Stirrup Medal Final is automatically qualified to also enter the CHJA 18" Short Stirrup Hunter Classic.
Rider to be a Junior Member of the CHJA who is twelve years of age or under and has not shown over fences exceeding 18” at a CHJA or USEF Recognized Show.
To be judged as a Hunter Classic on an open numerical system by
two USEF registered judges. The class will be held in an enclosed area in a
two-round format. Riders may show horses or ponies. Both rounds shall be
judged on suitability as a short stirrup hunter, equitation does not count. In
the first round, all horses will jump a hunter type course consisting of no
more than eight vertical fences not to exceed 18" in height with spreads
to 12". It should include at least one change of direction
after the first fence and no combinations. The
top ten (10) competitors are eligible to return for the second round.
The second round will consist of no more than eight fences not to
exceed 18" with spreads to 12". It should include at least one change
of direction after the first fence and no combinations and may include trotting
one obstacle not to exceed 12" in height, or a halt and/or back. Scores
from the first round will be added together with the scores of the second round
to determine the placings. If a tie exists for first place only after the second
round, a third round will be held to determine the winner. All other ties will
remain tied. No rider may show more than two horses in any one classic.
Ribbons to 10th Place
WHAT
STAYS THE SAME?
1. There will still be two
ways to qualify to compete in the Hunter Classics!
Earn 30 points in a Hunter Classic’s Qualifying Classes or enter a CHJA Medal
Final which automatically qualifies you to enter one Hunter Classic. Of
course, you must meet the eligibility requirements for the Classic you
select.
Only one classic may be entered but you may enter no more than two
horses/ponies if the eligibility requirements are met for both of them.
Eligibility will be verified.
2. Ten
(10) points earned in the qualifying period are required to qualify for a 2024
Medal Final. The 2024 qualifying period is from August
1, 2023, through and including July 31, 2024 except for the Short Stirrup classes.
3. You can pre-enter for
two warm up trips ($35 each)
If you pre entered for a warmup trip(s), you may purchase one additional trip
($50) at the show on a first come first serve basis! This warm-up trip may
be taken by the rider or their trainer. If you didn't pre enter for a warmup
trip, you may purchase only one trip ($100) at the show also on a first come
first serve basis.
3. Qualifiers and their trainers must be active 2024 CHJA Members to submit entries for the 2024 CHJA Medal Finals. Entries received from inactive members or trainers will not be processed.
4. There will be both a Junior and an Adult 2024 Sportsmanship Award presented at the 2024 CHJA Medal Finals as part of the Opening Ceremonies! If your barn has someone you want to recognize, make sure you nominate them! Complete the simple form to the right under Sportsmanship and tell us why your candidate deserves to be recognized! Or send an email to chjact.com.
5. Entry forms must be received by August 3rd! There are no post entries!
Questions? Email chjact@gmail.com