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News Update 2022-01-28

Effective immediately, the CHJA Board of Directors has approved the addition of the new USEF/USHJA Zone 1 Low Children's Hunter Horse and Low Adult Hunters as recognized divisions. CHJA will award points in these divisions if they are run under the Zone 1 specs.

The specs are:

LOW ADULT AMATEUR HUNTER (Zone 1 Specifications/CHJA Recognized)
Open to adult amateur exhibitors who have reached their 18th birthday as of December 1 of the current competition year. Riders may not cross enter into any class or section at the same competition where fences exceed 2’9”. Fence Height: 2'6"

LOW CHILDREN'S HUNTER HORSE (Zone 1 Specifications/CHJA Recognized)
Open to junior exhibitors who have not yet reached their 18th birthday as of December 1 of the current competition year. Riders may not cross enter at the same competition into the Children’s Hunter, Pony Hunter or any class/section where fences exceed 2’9”. Fence Height: 2'6"

The Low Children’s Hunter and Low Adult Amateur Hunter sections may be combined if there are fewer than three (3) entries in either section.

CHJA points will accrue from both the Low Adult Amateur Hunter and the Low Children’s Hunter Horse for one combined yearend award.

Note: This does not replace the long-existing CHJA Modified Children’s Hunter and Modified Adult Hunter divisions. Both the Modified and these new Low divisions can be run at a show. The Modifieds have significant restrictions and the new Lows have few, so they may appeal to very different audiences.

This has the effect of changing the names of the Modified/Low Children’s Hunters Division and the Modified/Low Adult Hunters back to Modified Children's Hunters and Modified Adult Hunters. We had changed the names last year while waiting for USEF to officially make the Low Hunters recognized divisions.

The CHJA Board of Directors also voted to approve the following as a permanent rule change:

ARTICLE VI: COMMITTEES

Section 2 Other Committees 

The President shall appoint committees, which shall serve at his pleasure to conduct the necessary business of the Association. The President may attend any or all committee meetings ex-officio and shall vote in case of deadlocks. Recommendations by the committees shall be approved by a majority of the Board of Directors except as hereafter provided. All committee chairpersons shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the President. The committees shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following: 

H. Protest Committee

The Protest Committee shall consist of the members of the Executive Committee plus one member of the Association appointed by the President who is an active USEF or NEHC steward and not a member of the Board. This person shall act as chairperson of the committee.  

News Update 2022-08-09

To C.H.J.A. INC Membership – Notice of Extraordinary Rule Change to the Connecticut Hunter & Jumper Association  2022 Rulebook, BYLAWS OF C.H.J.A. INC.

Please be advised that as of 2022-08-09 the CHJA Executive Committee has implemented an extraordinary rule change to the specifications of the Protest Committee. The change is in bold and underlined below and will be voted on at the 2022 Annual Meeting:

ARTICLE VI: COMMITTEES

Section 2 Other Committees 

The President shall appoint committees, which shall serve at his pleasure to conduct the necessary business of the Association. The President may attend any or all committee meetings ex-officio and shall vote in case of deadlocks. Recommendations by the committees shall be approved by a majority of the Board of Directors except as hereafter provided. All committee chairpersons shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the President. The committees shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following: 

H. Protest Committee

The Protest Committee shall consist of the members of the Executive Committee plus one member of the Association appointed by the President who is an active USEF or NEHC steward and not a member of the Board. This person shall act as chairperson of the committee.  

News Update 2021-09-27

To C.H.J.A. INC Membership – Notice of Extraordinary Rule Change to CHJA Medal Qualifying Classes
Please be advised that as of 2021-09-27 the CHJA Board has implemented an extraordinary rule change to the specifications of the CHJA Medal Qualifying classes. Specifically for any class to count a minimum of three riders (reduced from four) must compete in and complete both phases of the class.

News Update 2021-02-10

To C.H.J.A. INC Membership – Notice of Extraordinary Rule Change to CT Training Hunters

Please be advised that as of February 10, 2021, the CHJA Board has implemented an extraordinary rule change to the specifications of the CT Training Hunters division. Specifically, simple lead changes will continue to be permitted in corners, but trotting in corners will no longer be permitted.

This same change has been made to the CHSA specifications for CT Training Hunters, so shows offering this division who have both CHJA and CHSA affiliation will continue to be able to list it as recognized by both associations and eligible for points. 

The division description now will read as follows, with the highlighted words removed:

 CT Training Hunter Division:

Open to all horses or ponies. No age limitations and no rider restrictions. No restriction of horse/pony/rider into other divisions if otherwise eligible. To be judged on performance, soundness, suitability and manners. Simple lead changes and/or trotting in corners are permitted. To be shown over a hunter type course. Combinations are optional. Fence height not less than 18" and not to exceed 2'6". The same horse/rider combination may not compete in more than one fence height section at the same show. 

CHJA points will accrue at all heights for one combined yearend award.

News Update 2020-06-17

THE CONNECTICUT HUNTER & JUMPER ASSOCIATION 

·      All points currently earned towards the 2020 Medal Finals will count towards the 2021 Medal Finals!

·      The qualifying period for the 2021 Medal Finals has been extended! It will run from August 1, 2019 until the last day of July in 2021!  

·      The number of points needed to qualify for the 2021 Medal Finals will remain at 10!

·      The 2021 Master’s Medal will be run at 3’ 3”.

·      All points currently earned towards the 2020 Hunter Classics will count towards the 2021 Hunter Classics. Remember that the points belong to the horse that earned them and are not transferable.

·      The qualifying period for the 2021 Hunter Classics has been extended! It will run from December 1, 2019 until the last day of July in 2021!

·      To qualify for the 2021 Hunter Classics, you must qualify in either the Children's Hunter Horse, Children's Hunter Pony or the Adult Amateur Hunter Division (Over and Under 35 combined) by being in the top 30  (an increase over the current 25) of the division with a minimum of 50 points at the end of the qualifying period.

·      The 2021 Hunter Classics will be run in the derby format.

·      Starting in 2021, the Hunter Classics qualifying period will be the same as the Medal Finals qualifying period starting on August 1, 2021 and ending on July 31, 2022 for the 2022 Hunter Classics.

·      Points earned towards 2020 CHJA Year End Awards will have point multipliers doubled until November 30^th, 2020. Basic points are increased by point multipliers which are determined by the number of entries that complete the class.

Juniors in their last year in 2020 will have any points earned in the 2020 Junior Medal qualifying classes transferred to the Adult Medal for 2021. They also have the option of competing in the Master’s Medal. Points earned in the 2020 Children’s Medal qualifying classes will be transferred to the Modified Adult Medal for 2021. After December 1, 2020 they must compete in the Adult Medal qualifying classes or the Modified Adult Medal qualifying classes if they are not yet qualified.

·      Juniors in their last year in 2020 will have any points earned towards the 2020 Children’s Hunter Horse Classic  transferred to the Adult Hunter Classic for 2021. Hunter Classic points remain with the horse that earned them and are not transferable to another horse. After December 1, 2020 they must compete in the Amateur Adult Hunters Under 35 if they are not yet qualified.

·      These changes were effective as of June 17, 2020 when the State of CT reopened for horse showing.

News Update 2020-05-12
We know that everyone is eager to return to some sense of normalcy and many are wondering when we will be able to show again. The CHJA is paying close attention to directives and guidelines given from the CDC and the State of CT as well as the recently published USEF Guidelines.  

As you know we are publishing our guidelines in 30-day increments.  As we move into the next 30-day period from May 21, 2020- June 20, 2020, Phase One guidelines for the reopening of the State on May 20^th have been released. According to these and information we received from the Connecticut Department of Agriculture, sporting events, including horse shows, are not part of this phase.  In addition, restrictions remain in effect prohibiting all social and recreational gatherings of more than five people.  We received additional clarification from the State of CT that “outdoor recreation” mentioned in the reopening is for the “solitary enjoyment of parks and trails.” Zoos and museums are specifically named, but these also do not include sporting events. Therefore, pending any additional guidelines or updates from the State of CT, the CHJA cannot approve any affiliated horse shows through June 20^th, 2020.

With these new guidelines in mind, the recognition by the CHJA of future horse shows depends on when CT allows sporting events to resume. We will keep the current schedule of horse shows posted in hopes that these shows will be allowed to run but with the understanding that none of them are actually recognized until we get the go ahead from CT.  Please note that once given permission to run, the CHJA will expect horse shows to follow COVID-19 rules and guidelines set forth by the CDC as well as both the State of CT and local restrictions. We also strongly recommend that the recently released USEF Guidelines are followed as well. Our main concern has been and always will be the health and safety of our members, their families, and spectators.

As a result, the CHJA will now extend the waiver of show cancellation fines from May 20th until June 20^th, 2020.  Any shows canceled in this time frame due to COVID 19 and state restrictions will have their affiliation fees refunded and we will apply the total amount due to the affiliation fees for the comparable dates in 2021. We will have the online 2021 Affiliation Program available by August 1 and we will enter your comparable dates for you and mark them paid. You will still have to apply and pay for any other dates applied for in 2020 and 2021.

Below are resources you can access to keep informed during this fluid situation:

1. For the latest information, resources and guidance related to corona virus (COVID-19) for the State of Connecticut visit:
State of Connecticut Corona Virus

News Update 2020-03-30

Coronavirus Position CHJA and CHSA

News Update 2018-04-17 
Extraordinary Rule Change Effective 2018-04-17

Effective immediately the CHJA Board of Directors has voted to approve an Intro Jumper Division. The specs are:

INTRO JUMPER DIVISION
Open to all horses and riders. At the same show, horse/rider combinations are not eligible to compete in any other Jumper classes where fences exceed 3'0". Fence height will be 2'-2'3". No combinations.

In 2018 the points will accrue for one combined year end award with the Low Training Jumper Division.  Division results will be reviewed at the end of the year to see if this Intro Jumper Division should be made permanent or if any adjustments should be made.  

News Update 2018-03-23

OR

HUNTER DERBY HUNT AND GO FORMAT
2'9" Hunter Derby Hunt and Go This is a two round class open to all riders to be shown over a course of eight to ten fences at 2'9" with higher options. The first round to be judged on performance, hunter pace, style, quality and substance, and movement. The course should include at least one in and out, one bending line and one unrelated distance. The obstacles are to simulate those found in a hunt field. Natural obstacles may be used. All riders will be invited back for the the second round, a handy hunter round of six to eight fences  which may include at least two of the following: trot jump, tight turn option, clever options for jump approach, halt and/or back and walk jump. To be judged on style, brilliance, and handiness. Judges will adhere to USHJA Hunter Derby rules for scoring. The score will be a total of the two rounds. The exhibitor will be allowed to ride the first round, leave the ring, and then return for the handy round. Both rounds can be ridden back to back. To fill a class, at least four horses must compete.  

2'6" Hunter Derby Hunt and Go This is a two round class open to amateur adults and junior riders to be shown over a course of eight to ten fences at 2'9" with higher options. The first round to be judged on performance, hunter pace, style, quality and substance, and movement. The course should include at least one in and out, one bending line and one unrelated distance. The obstacles are to simulate those found in a hunt field. Natural obstacles may be used. All riders will be invited back for the the second round, a handy hunter round of six to eight fences  which may include at least two of the following: trot jump, tight turn option, clever options for jump approach, halt and/or back and walk jump. To be judged on style, brilliance, and handiness. Judges will adhere to USHJA Hunter Derby rules for scoring. The score will be a total of the two rounds. The exhibitor will be allowed to ride the first round, leave the ring, and then return for the handy round. Both rounds can be ridden back to back. To fill a class, at least four horses must compete.     

2'-2'3" Hunter Derby Hunt and Go This is a two round class open to amateur adults and junior riders to be shown over a course of eight to ten fences at 2'-2'3" with higher options not to exceed 2'6". The first round to be judged on performance, hunter pace, style, quality and substance, and movement. The course should include at least one in and out, one bending line and one unrelated distance. The obstacles are to simulate those found in a hunt field. Natural obstacles may be used. All riders will be invited back for the the second round, a handy hunter round of six to eight fences  which may include at least two of the following: trot jump, tight turn option, clever options for jump approach, halt and/or back and walk jump. To be judged on style, brilliance, and handiness. Judges will adhere to USHJA Hunter Derby rules for scoring. The score will be a total of the two rounds. The exhibitor will be allowed to ride the first round, leave the ring, and then return for the handy round. Both rounds can be ridden back to back. To fill a class, at least four horses must compete.      
   

News Update 2018-03-13 
The CHJA Board of Directors has voted on the following extraordinary rule change to the CT Working Hunter Division effective 2018-03-13. Effective immediately a “High” option has been added to the CT Working Hunters. The specs are:

LOW CONNECTICUT WORKING HUNTER 2'9"-3'

Open to all horses and riders. Same horse/rider combination may not show in both the High and Low CT Hunter at the same show.
Low CT Working Hunter O/F
Low CT Working Hunter U/S

HIGH CONNECTICUT WORKING HUNTER 3'3"
Open to all horses and riders.  Same horse/rider combination may not show in both the High and Low CT Hunter at the same show. 
High CT Working Hunter O/F
High CT Working Hunter U/S

Additionally, if on the day of a CHJA affiliated show, either the Low Connecticut Working Hunters or the High CT Working Hunters do not fill according to CHJA requirements of a minimum of three entries, then show management may combine the classes. Horses competing in the combined class shall accumulate points for one combined year end award.

If the prize list indicates in advance that these classes will be combined, then they will not be pointed by the CHJA. 

In 2018 the points will accrue at all heights for one combined year end award.  We’ll review the division results at the end of the year to see if the High/Low option should be made permanent or if any adjustments should be made. 

News Update 2017-09-20 

The CHJA Board of Directors voted on the following extraordinary rule changes to the Children's Equitation Division and the Modified Adult Equitation Division at their Board Meeting on September 17, 2017. 

Effective Immediately if, on the day of a CHJA affiliated show, either a CHJA Children’s Equitation class or a CHJA Modified Adult Equitation class does not fill according to CHJA requirements of a minimum of three entries, then show management may combine the classes.

Riders competing in the combined class shall accumulate points in their appropriate Division.

If the prize list indicates in advance that these classes will be combined, then they will not be pointed by the CHJA. 

News Update 2017-01-16
The following Rule and Policy changes were voted on and approved at the Board of Director's Annual Meeting on 2017-01-16

1. Re: Show Affiliation Application

RULE 2. REQUIREMENTS FOR SHOW MANAGEMENT

Part 1. Show Affiliation

A properly completed application, together with required Show Affiliation Fees must be received at least 60 days prior to the proposed show date. Applications for carryover show dates held in the preceding Show Year can be found under Show Management on the CHJA web site at www.chja.net. They must be submitted online. An application can be submitted by printing the application which is also found on the CHJA web site (under Show management) but there will be an additional $50 fee. See Standards Department on website for mailing address.

Note: Applications for new Affiliates will need an online identity set up, so they must be submitted by paper application the first time, and there will be no additional  fee for this. 

We will reserve carryover show dates for shows held in the preceding Show Year until September 15 of the upcoming year. This date may be changed with written notification. If a properly completed application, together with all required fees is not entered online or postmarked by this deadline, then the date shall be considered open. 

Applications for open show dates will be approved on a first received basis.

2. Re:  Combining the Modified Adult Medal

If, on the day of a CHJA affiliated show, either a CHJA Children’s Medal or a CHJA Modified Adult Medal qualifying class does not fill according to CHJA requirements of a minimum of four entries, then show management may combine the classes.

Riders competing in the combined class shall accumulate points in their appropriate Medal Class.

If the prize list indicates in advance that these classes will be combined, then they will not be pointed by the CHJA.

3. Re:  Mileage Limitation

The distance between recognized CHJA competitions must be at least 40 radius miles.  

4. Re: Steward Membership

Effective immediately, Stewards are no required to be active members of the CHJA in order to officiate at a CHJA Recognized Horse Show.

5. RE: Master’s Medal Eligibility Changes

a. This class is open to riders who have qualified in the current year for the CHJA Adult Medal Final or the CHJA Junior Medal Final.

b. The class will be run under the same general specifications as the CHJA Adult Medal and the CHJA Junior Medal, but the fence height will be 3'3" to 3'6"

c. A rider qualifying for the CHJA Adult Medal Final may choose to ride in either the Adult Medal Final or the Masters Medal Final.

d. A rider qualifying for the CHJA Junior Medal Final may choose to ride in either the Junior Medal Final or the Masters Medal Final. If a rider has ever qualified for any 3'6"(or higher) final prior to the end of the qualifying period for the current year's Medal Finals, (e.g., Medal/Maclay/Washington/USEF) they must ride in the Masters Medal Final.

e. The CHJA Masters Medal Final will also be open to all past CHJA Medal Finals Champions and Reserves, with the restriction that they be current juniors or amateurs.

f. The Champion of the of the CHJA Master's Medal Final is eligible to compete in the class in subsequent years with the restriction that they be current juniors or amateurs. Effective 5/17/2016

g. A Junior who has won the CHJA Master's Medal Final is eligible to compete in the CHJA Adult Medal Final once they become Amateur members. Effective 5/17/2016

h. A Junior who has won the CHJA Master's Medal Final is eligible to compete in the CHJA Modified Adult Medal Final once they become Amateur members, and they also meet all the requirements for eligibility for the CHJA Modified Adult Equitation Division and CHJA Modified Adult Medal qualifying classes. Effective 5/17/2016

i. An Amateur who has won the CHJA Master's Medal Final may compete in the CHJA Adult Medal Final in subsequent years after a two show year waiting period. Effective 5/17/2016

j. An Amateur who has won the CHJA Master's Medal Final may compete in the CHJA Modified Adult Medal Final in subsequent years as long as they meet all the requirements for eligibility for the CHJA Modified Adult Equitation Division and CHJA Modified Adult Medal qualifying classes. Effective 5/17/2016

6. RE: New Hunter Derby Division

The class specifications are as follows:

2'9" Hunter Derby. This is a two round class open to all riders to be shown over a course of ten fences at 2'9" with higher options. The first round judged on performance, hunter pace, and style, quality and substance, and movement. The course should include at least one in and out, one bending line and one unrelated distance. The obstacles are to simulate those found in a hunt field. Natural obstacles may be used. The top 4 or 25% from the first round will return to jump a handy hunter round of eight obstacles which may include at least two of the following: trot jump, tight turn option, clever options for jump approach, halt and/or back and walk jump. To be judged on style, brilliance, and handiness. Judges will adhere to USHJA Hunter Derby rules for scoring. The score will be a total of the two rounds. To fill a class, at least 4 riders must compete. 

2'6" Hunter Derby. This is a two round class open to amateur adults and junior riders to be shown over a course of ten fences at 2'6" with higher options. The first round judged on performance, hunter pace, and style, quality and substance, and movement. The course should include at least one in and out, one bending line and one unrelated distance. The obstacles are to simulate those found in a hunt field. Natural obstacles may be used. The top 4 or 25% from the first round will return to jump a handy hunter round of eight obstacles which may include at least two of the following: trot jump, tight turn option, clever options for jump approach, halt and/or back and walk jump. To be judged on style, brilliance, and handiness.  Judges will adhere to USHJA Hunter Derby rules for scoring. The score will be a total of the two rounds. To fill a class, at least 4 riders must compete. 

2'0-2’3” Hunter Derby This is a two round class open to amateur adults and juniors riders to be shown over a course of ten fences at 2'0”-2’3” with higher options not to exceed 2’ 6”. The first round judged on performance, hunter pace, and style, quality and substance, and movement. The course should include at least one in and out, one bending line and one unrelated distance. The obstacles are to simulate those found in a hunt field. Natural obstacles may be used. The top 4 or 25% from the first round will return to jump a handy hunter round of eight obstacles which may include at least two of the following: trot jump, tight turn option, clever options for jump approach, halt and/or back and walk jump. To be judged on style, brilliance, and handiness. Judges will adhere to USHJA Hunter Derby rules for scoring. The score will be a total of the two rounds. To fill a class, at least 4 riders must compete.

In 2017 CHJA points will accrue at all heights for one combined year-end award.  

If, on the day of a CHJA affiliated show, any of the Hunter Derby Classes do not fill according to CHJA requirements of a minimum of four entries, then show management may combine the classes but must run each of the combined divisions at the appropriate height according to CHJA rules for that division.

Riders competing in the combined class shall accumulate points in their appropriate division.

If the prize list indicates in advance that any of these divisions will be combined, then they will not be pointed by the CHJA. 

Allowing this division to be combined on the day of the show is to benefit CHJA members that are at the show but find the divisions they entered do not have 4 entrants.
 

7. RE: CHJA Modified Adult Medal  

a. Open to Adult Amateur Members of the CHJA who are eligible for Modified Adult Equitation. If the rider has ever qualified or shown in a 3' equitation Finals within the last two years including CHJA, she/he is not eligible for the Modified Adult Medal.

8. Re: New Green Working Hunter Specifications

GREEN WORKING HUNTER DIVISION (Follow current USEF/USHJA rule book, section HU 103 and HU 113)

GREEN WORKING HUNTER FENCES 3'0", 3’3”, 3’6”, 3’9”

GREEN WORKING HUNTER UNDER SADDLE

Things to remember:

The same rules apply for a CHJA USEF rated show or a CHJA non USEF rated Show.

The show must offer all four fence heights.

The fence heights may be offered as four separate classes or they may be combined as follows:

         (3’ and 3’3”)  and (3’6” and 3’9”)

A USEF Premier Rated show which must offer all fence heights separately.

The number of entries on the day of the show will determine how the classes are run even if they appear in the prize list as combined. If there are three entrants for each fence height, then they must be run separately and cannot be combined. 

Individual or combined classes will stand on their own with a minimum of three entries needed to compete and complete (show and place) the class for points to be awarded.

Green Working Hunter sections may not be combined with any other Hunter section.

It is the member’s responsibility to know the new rules and the hunter eligibility and green status of the horse. (Follow current USEF/USHJA rule book, section HU 103 and HU 113)

9. Re: Pre Green Hunter Division

The CHJA will no longer offer a Pre Green Hunter Division


10. RE: Adult and Children’s Jumpers Fence Heights

Low Children’s Jumper 1.00m- 1.05m (3'3”-3'5")
High Children’s Jumper 1.10m- 1.15m (3’6” TO 3’8”)
A horse/rider combination may not show in both the Low Children's Jumper and the High Children's Jumper at the same show.

 Low Adult Amateur Jumper 1.00m- 1.05m (3'3”-3'5")
 High Adult Amateur Jumper 1.10m- 1.15m (3’6” TO 3’8”)
A horse/rider combination may not show in both the Low Adult Amateur Jumper and the High Adult Amateur Jumper at the same show.

The Adult and Children’s Jumpers Divisions will be combined for one year end award.

We are pleased to announce that the CHJA Board of Directors has unanimously voted to recognize a new Hunter Derby Division effective December 1, 2016. The division will be eligible for point accumulation towards a CHJA Year End Award in the new 2017 show year. 

News Update 2016-09-22

The CHJA Board of Directors voted on the following extraordinary rule changes to the Modified Adult Medal and the Children's Medal qualifying classes at their Board Meeting on September 22, 2016. 

If, on the day of a CHJA affiliated show, either a CHJA Children’s Medal or a CHJA Modified Adult Medal qualifying class does not fill according to CHJA requirements of a minimum of four entries, then show management may combine the classes.

Riders competing in the combined class shall accumulate points in their appropriate Medal Class.

If the prize list indicates in advance that these classes will be combined, then they will not be pointed by the CHJA. 

The CHJA Board of Directors also voted on the following extraordinary rule changes to the Affiliation Show mileage limitation at their Board Meeting on September 22, 2016.  it has been reduced from 50 miles to 40 miles in conjunction with USEF'S requirement.

J. Mileage Limitation  

The distance between recognized CHJA competitions must be at least 40 radius miles.

News Update 5/16/2016 

The CHJA Board of Director's voted on the following extraordinary rule changes to the Master's Medal Specifications at their Board Meeting on May 16, 2016. The changes are in bold.

7. CHJA Masters Medal 

a. This class is open to riders who have qualified in the current year for the CHJA Adult Medal Final or the CHJA Junior Medal Final.

b. The class will be run under the same general specifications as the CHJA Adult Medal and the CHJA Junior Medal, but the fence height will be 3'3" to 3'6"

c. A rider qualifying for the CHJA Adult Medal Final may choose to ride in either the Adult Medal Final or the Masters Medal Final.

d. A rider qualifying for the CHJA Junior Medal Final may choose to ride in either the Junior Medal Final or the Masters Medal Final. If a rider has ever qualified for any 3'6"(or higher) final prior to the end of the qualifying period for the current year's Medal Finals, (e.g., Medal/Maclay/Washington/USEF) they must ride in the Masters Medal Final.

e. The CHJA Masters Medal Final will also be open to all past CHJA Medal Finals Champions and Reserves, with the restriction that they be current juniors or amateurs.

f. The Champion of the of the CHJA Master's Medal Final is eligible to compete in the class in subsequent years with the restriction that they be current juniors or amateurs. Effective 5/17/2016

g. A Junior who has won the CHJA Master's Medal Final is eligible to compete in the CHJA Adult Medal Final once they become Amateur members. Effective 5/17/2016

h. A Junior who has won the CHJA Master's Medal Final is eligible to compete in the CHJA Modified Adult Medal Final once they become Amateur members, and they also meet all the requirements for eligibility for the CHJA Modified Adult Equitation Division and CHJA Modified Adult Medal qualifying classes. Effective 5/17/2016

i. An Amateur who has won the CHJA Master's Medal Final may compete in the CHJA Adult Medal Final in subsequent years after a two show year waiting period. Effective 5/17/2016

j. An Amateur who has won the CHJA Master's Medal Final may compete in the CHJA Modified Adult Medal Final in subsequent years as long as they meet all the requirements for eligibility for the CHJA Modified Adult Equitation Division and CHJA Modified Adult Medal qualifying classes. Effective 5/17/2016

News Update 5/5/2016

The CHJA Board of Directors has voted to reverse the rule requiring Stewards to be CHJA members in order to officiate at a CHJA Recognized Horse Show. This change goes into effect immediately. 

News Update 11/06/2015 

The CHJA Board of Directors recently voted on the following changes for the 2016 Show Year. All changes go into effect on December 1 unless noted otherwise.

Rules and Policy Changes for 2016

1. 2016 Membership Fee Increase (Effective 2015-12-01)
Membership applications submitted online or postmarked prior to December 1 will be honored at the 2015 rate.

     2016 Membership Fees:
     $40 Juniors, Amateurs, Stewards and Professionals
     $65 Family
     $250 Individual Lifetime
     $25 Horse or Pony Recording
     $100 Horse or Pony Lifetime  

2. Affiliation Fee Increase (Effective 2015-12-01)
Affiliation applications submitted online or postmarked prior to December 1 will be honored at the 2015 rate.

     2016 Affiliation Fees
     $00.00 to $750=$75
     $751 to $1500=$100
     Over $1500=$150

There will be an additional $50 fee for submitting hard copy affiliation applications.

3. CT Working Hunter Fences-lower fence height to 2’9” –3’ (Effective 2015-12-01)

4. SHOW CANCELLATION (Effective 2015-12-01)
In the event that a show is canceled, all affiliation fees shall be returned provided that notice of cancellation, in writing (email is acceptable), is received by the Secretary of the Standards Committee at least 60 days prior to the show date. Shows cancelled between 30 and 60 days prior to the show date will not have their affiliation fees returned. Shows canceled less than 30 days prior to the show date will not have their affiliation fees returned and will be imposed a fine of $200 unless the cancellation is due to an Act Of God such as a natural disaster or extreme weather conditions.

Those shows canceled for two consecutive years for a reason other than an Act of God will lose that show affiliation date and the date shall be considered open. Applications for open show dates will be approved on a first received basis.

Legal Definition of Act of God: An event that directly and exclusively results from the occurrence of natural causes that could not have been prevented by the exercise of foresight or caution.

5. Combining CHJA Adult and Junior Medal Qualifying Classes (Effective 2015-10-20)
The CHJA Adult Medal and CHJA Junior Medal qualifying classes may be combined if, on the day of a CHJA affiliated show, either a CHJA Junior Medal or a CHJA Adult Medal qualifying class does not fill according to CHJA requirements of a minimum of four entries in the classes.

Riders competing in the combined class shall accumulate points in their appropriate Medal Class.

6. Combined Classes for 2016 Year End Awards (Effective 2015-12-01)
The Children’s and Adult Jumpers will be combined for one year end award.
The A/O and Junior Hunters will be combined for one year end award.

7. 2016 Year End Award Guidelines (Effective 2015-12-01)

 a. A member must have 50 points in order to receive a Year End Award
 b. This does not apply to the Leadline or Walk Trot Divisions.
 c. The Year End Division Champion Awards will no longer be determined by  how many qualified for a ribbon in a division. 
 d. Under our new structure there will no longer be a Tier 1 or Tier 2. There  will be award levels  based solely on the number of points an exhibitor  earns in a division regardless of how many others qualified for a year end ribbon in that Division.
      
8.  How To Tabulate Points For Year End Awards (Effective 2015-12-01)

Eligibility

Unless otherwise noted below, all Recognized Divisions are eligible for Year-End High Score Awards.  However, in order for year end high score awards to be made, the following minimum levels of participation must be met:

1. The division must be held at a minimum of four shows during the show year with at least three eligible entries competing in and completing each class at each show.

2. Each class will stand on its own with a minimum of three entries needed to compete and complete (show and place) the class for points to be awarded

3. A horse or rider must compete at a minimum of four shows during the show year in the specified division, and when they compete the division or the individual class must be eligible to receive points (i.e. must have at least the minimum number of entries required for points) even if the horse or rider wins none of those points.
 
4. In order to accumulate points, horses/ponies must be recorded with the CHJA and the owner/lessor must be a member in good standing. Equitation classes award points to the rider who must also be a CHJA member in good standing.

5. A minimum of 50 points must be accrued in a division in order to receive a Year End Award or Ribbon

6. There will be 5 Levels of Awards for Year End Champions based on point accumulation.

 Level 1 Champion: 400 points or more will be awarded a Monogrammed CHJA Cooler
 Level 2 Champion: 300-399 points will be awarded a Monogrammed CHJA Scrim Sheet        
 Level 3 Champion: 200-299 points will be awarded a Leather Halter with Brass Plate and Lead
 Level 4 Champion: 100-199 points will be awarded a Leather Lead
 Level 5 Champion: Less than 100 points will be awarded a gift to be selected by the Awards Committee

7. All Reserve Champions will be awarded a gift to be selected by the Awards Committee.

8.  In bestowing year-end awards, the CHJA reserves the right to expand the number of places awarded in any performance division or to combine performance divisions that are normally split during the show year in order to ensure a minimum of six year-end award recipients. For example, Amateur Owner Hunters (under/over 35) and Adult Hunters (over/under 35) could be combined if recipients were fewer than six in either of the uncombined divisions. 

News Update 4/15/2014 
The CHJA Board of Directors voted unanimously last night to no longer require a minimum of three (3) entries in the Walk Trot Division classes. Effective April 15, 2014 only (1) entrant is required to compete in the class for points to be awarded. All riders who accumulate 50 points in recognized Walk Trot Equitation classes will receive a year end recognition award!