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Class Descriptions

Walk-Trot Division
1. Walk-Trot Equitation
2. Walk-Trot Horsemanship
3. Walk Trot Individual Test Figure Eight
4. Walk-Trot Poles
Pre-Beginner*
Fences 18". No cross entries. Trot or canter.

5. Pre-Beginner Equitation W/T/C
6. Pre-Beginner Equitation O/F
7. Pre-Beginner Equitation O/F
8. Pre-Beginner Equitation O/F
Beginner*
For riders who have not jumped over two feet and have not win six blue ribbons at any show over fences. Fences 2'-0" maximum.

9. Beginner Equitation
10. Beginner Equitation O/F
11. Beginner Equitation O/F
12. Beginner Equitation O/F
Green as Grass Hunter*
Fences 2'-3". For horses or ponies who have not shown prior to current horse show. No cross entries into classes over 2'-6".

13. Green as Grass Hunter U/S
14. Green as Grass Hunter
15. Green as Grass Hunter
16. Green as Grass Hunter Stake

Novice Equitation*

For riders who have not won six blue ribbons over fences at any GHHJA/THJA/AHSA (affiliated) recognized show in a recognized division and who have not shown over three feet at any show. Beginner ribbons do not count against this division. Fences 2'-3" to 2'-6".

17. Novice Equitation
18. Novice Equitation O/F
19. Novice Hunter
20. Novice Hunter Stake

Pony divisions may be combined if fewer than six entries. Riders must be age 14 or younger to show in Small and Medium Pony Hunter. Large Pony Hunter is open to all junior members.

Small Pony Hunter*

Open to small ponies (not exceeding 12.2 hands) shown by a Junior exhibitor. No ins and outs. Fences 2".

21. Small Pony Hunter U/S
22. Small Pony Hunter
23. Small Pony Hunter Stake

Medium Pony Hunter*

Open to medium ponies (over 12.2 hands and not exceeding 13.2 hands) shown by a Junior exhibitor. No ins and outs. Fences 2'-3".

24. Medium Pony Hunter U/S
25. Medium Pony Hunter
26. Medium Pony Hunter Stake

Large Pony Hunter*

Open to large ponies (over 13.2 hands and not exceeding 14.2 hands) shown by a Junior exhibitor. No ins and outs. Fences 2'-6" to 2'-9".

27. Large Pony Hunter U/S
28. Large Pony Hunter
29. Large Pony Hunter Stake

Limit Hunter*

For riders who have not won six blue ribbons over fences at any GHHJA/THJA/AHSA (affiliated) recognized show. Beginner, Novice, or Schooling Hunter ribbons do not count against this division. Blue ribbons won in Pony Division at THJA/AHSA do count towards eligibility. However, blues won in Pony Division at GHHJA do not count towards Limit eligibility. Riders eligible at the beginning of the show year remain eligible all year. Fences 2'-6" to 2'-9".

30. Large Hunter U/S
31. Large Hunter
32. Limit Hunter Stake

In order to compete in a stake class in any hunter division, a horse/pony must compete in at least one other over-fences class in the same division.

Pre-Green Hunter*

Fences 2'-6" to 2'-9". For horses and ponies who have not shown prior to the current show year over fences exceeding 2'-3" in any show. No cross entries into classes over 3'-3".

33. Pre-Green Hunter U/S
34. Pre-Green Hunter
35. Pre-Green Hunter
36. Pre-Green Hunter Stake

Junior/Adult Hunter*

Fences 3'-0". Open to Junior and Adult Amateur exhibitors. If there are eight Junior and eight Adult exhibitors, class will be divided. No cross entries into Pony Hunter division.

37. Junior/Adult Hunter U/S
38. Junior/Adult Hunter
39. Junior/Adult Hunter
40. Junior/Adult Hunter Stake

Low Hunter*

Fences 3'-0". Open to all horses, ponies, and riders.

41. Low Hunter U/S
42. Low Hunter
43. Low Hunter
44. Low Hunter Stake

Non-Pro Hunter*

Fences 2'-6" to 2'-9". Open to non-pro riders.

45. Non-Pro U/S
46. Non-Pro Hunter
47. Non-Pro Hunter Stake

Open Hunter*

Fences 3'-3". Open to all.

48. Open Hunter U/S
49. Open Hunter
50. Open Hunter Stake

Schooling Hunter

Fences 2'-3". Open to all.

51. Schooling Hunter U/S
52. Schooling Hunter
53. Schooling Hunter Stake

Schooling Jumper*

Fences 2'-9" to 3'-0". Max spreads 3'. Open to all. No horse/rider combination cross entries into jumper classes over 3'-0". Time allowed will be posted and announced.

54. Schooling Jumper. Time first jump-off.
55. Schooling Jumper. Time first round.
56. Schooling Jumper. Power and speed.

Junior/Adult Jumper*

Fences 3'-0" to 3'-3". Jump-off maximum 3'-6" with 3'-6" spreads. Time allowed will be posted and announced.

57. Junior/Adult Jumper. Time first jump-off.
58. Junior/Adult Jumper. Time first round.
59. Junior/Adult Jumper. Power and speed.

Open Jumper*

Open to all. Fences 3'-6" minimum first round. Jump-off maximum 4'-3" with 4'-0" spreads. Time allowed will be posted and announced.

60. Open Jumper. Time first jump-off.
61. Open Jumper. Time first round.
62. Open Jumper. Power and speed.

Miscellaneous Classes

63. Lead Line
64. Warm-up
65. Warm-up
66. Warm-up
67. Adult Equitation*
68. Adult Equitation* Fences 3'-0".
69. Junior Equitation*
70. Junior Equitation* Fences 3'-0".
71. Limit Equitation*
72. Limit Equitation* Fences 2'-6" to 2'-9".
73. Pony Equitation*
74. Pony Equitation O/F* Fences 2'-0" for small ponies, 2'-3" for medium ponies, 2'-6" - 2'-9" for large.

Five riders must be entered prior to Medal classes beginning. Medal classes must be run separately.

75. Pony Medal* - Open to GHHJA member pony riders. Not to be divided by size. Fences 2'-0" for small, 2'-3" for medium, 2'-6" - 2'-9" for large. Five riders must complete the course for points to count at year end. Two or more AHSA test 1 - 9 of the top four riders will be required.

76. Limit Medal* - Open to GHHJA member Limit riders. Fences 2'-9" max. Five riders must complete the course for points to count at year end. Two or more AHSA test 1 - 9 of the top four riders will be required.

77. GHHJA Junior/Adult Medal* - Open to Junior or Adult Amateur GHHJA members. Two or more AHSA tests 1 - 19 will be required of the top four riders. Five riders must complete the course. Fences 3'-0".
* GHHJA recognized classes

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