Usef rule book jumper

Rules affecting hunterjumper competition effective dec. Usef temporarily suspends nj jumper trainer devin ryan. Key usef jumper related rule changes for 2020 effective 1201. To promote integrity, honesty, equal opportunity, fair play, responsibility, respect and enjoyment in equestrian sport. The capital district hunter jumper council is a notforprofit organization formed to promote education, sportsmanship, and professionalism at horse shows and in the local horse community. Breeding, jumper and hunter jumping seat equitation classes not restricted by breed must be properly identified in accordance with gr1101, and must also be registered with ushja see gr1101. Rules of the united states equestrian federation, inc. Usef rates equine competitions, licenses judges and other officials, and publishes and enforces competition rules. Life, senior active and junior active members shall be eligible to participate in all classes at regular competitions, eventing competitions at. Im particularly looking at what is acceptable for starting the timer and what is considered addressing a jump and is addressing a jump even illegal in the jumpers. National competitor devin ryan, of river run stables, was turned into stewards by an alert schooling supervisor. For members who do not participate in usef licensed competitions as. Jumpers descended upon hits post time farm during week iii of the ocala winter circuit on sunday to compete for the blueribbon titles and a shot at the money.

Rules affecting hunter jumper competition effective dec. You have not engaged in any activities that would make you a professional. Here we quote the 2017 usef rule book for jumper attire and follow the rules with suggestions from dover saddlery s product advisors to help you make the right choices in assembling your show jumper attire. Due to precautionary measures being taken to limit the potential exposure to the covid19 virus, the usdf office will be operating at a more limited capacity, which may result in some delays in response and processing times. Access usef rulebook, information on new rules, rule proposals, the rulemaking process and other helpful information related to hunterjumper competition. Usef member shows must be held in tennessee or within the boundaries of the adjoining states, and must be members of the united states equestrian federation usef, and united states hunter jumper association ushja. Show committees receiving this rule book in preparation for conducting a horse show approved by ihja should pay particular attention to the restrictions defining those. Open to horses with papers indicating a foaling date five years previous to the current calendar year.

The hjam offers its own constitution and bylaws as well as hjam class specifications. The ushja, as the national affiliate for the hunterjumper discipline, promotes the sport and the wellbeing of its participants, offers broad based education for its members. The usef rule book, until now, has allowed poling with a bamboo pole because it is lighter and more flexible. A certified jumper schooling supervisor is required for each man arena jumper warm up area during scheduled classes and warm ups at jumper rating 5 or higher competitions. There are usef rules, your trainers rules, and fashion trends. U usef list of judges revised march, 2019 s in the nehc rule book. The wisconsin hunter and jumper association whja has adopted usef rules and regulations to govern its horse shows. Norcal will point according to usef rules for c rated points for 2017 and beyond. An explanation of jumper course formats the plaid horse. If you dont want to search through the usef rulebook to find that answer here is a brief explanation of. Lexington, ky us equestrian is pleased to announce that we are now accepting expressions of interest to host the usef junior jumper national championships and the usef hunter seat medal final for 2021, 2022, and 2023.

And they may need to be a usef or ushja affiliate to be able to use that rulebook. Usef rule changes that were passed by effective date and presented at the 2017 uphaasha convention. Welcome to the united states hunter jumper association. The ushja, as the national affiliate for the hunter jumper discipline, promotes the sport and the wellbeing of its participants, offers broad based education for its members, and provides the framework for the conduct of the sport. Rules of the nthjc shall generally be influenced by the rules and regulations of the usef, unless such rules are knowingly adapted by the nthjc to conflict with the usef. Every class offered herein which is covered by the rules and specifications of the current usef rule book. The rules published herein are effective december 1, 2019 and remain in effect except as superseded by rule changes published in the chja newsletter or on the chja web site or by subsequent editions of this book.

Upon joining online you acknowledge that you have read and fully understand the usef rule concerning amateur and professional status. The standard you walk by is the standard you accept. Clear round table ii the first round is decided by adding together the faults incurred overthe course and any penalties for exceeding the time allowed. Exhibitors and judges should bear in mind that at all times entries are being judged on ability rather than on personal attire. Not unless their rules specifically state that they use usef rules. Effective monday, march 16, 2020, all usef owned events, selection trials, training camps, clinics, and activities will be suspended for the next 30 days.

The intention is to make the horse become more careful, essentially making the horse think that the jumps will hurt him, so he has to jump higher. The usef rule book is now available for ios and android devices. Rule change proposals can be submitted to the usef morgan rules committee or to the amha office. So i was looking up the official rules for usef attire because you hear so many different opinions on what isisnt allowed and i found this. Rule book hjam hunter jumper association of michigan. These rules shall govern to the extent that they depart from usef rules, but usef rules will govern with respect to any matters not. Know before you show united states hunterjumper association. Always check the usef web site for rule changes prior to your competition. Chapter jp jumper division subchapter jp1 general jp100 eligibility 1. It was a not a usef show, but usually when another association rulebook fails, they fall to usef. Rule book printer friendly colorado hunter jumper association. This rule change, under the jumper rule book subchapter defining levels of difficulty jp4, creates a clear progression of fence heights from the american standard up to 1. February 9, 2020 the georgia hunter jumper association ghja, an affiliate of the united states equestrian federation and the united states hunter jumper association, shall provide oversight to all ghja sanctioned shows and will facilitate fairness in.

Competitors found to be in violation of these rules by the competition steward or. Horses with clean rounds or equalfaults remain equal. Jp3 and jp4 in the 2011 rule book should cover all of this. Uniting the equestrian community by ensuring fairness, safety, and enjoyment since 1917. The usef rule book is designed to delineate boundaries that create an environment for fair and honest competition within which equestrians can enjoy competing safely, with integrity and respect. Usef has general rules that apply to all equestrian sports that fall under the usef.

Usef national a rated level 2 jumper february 6th 9th 2020 february th 16th 2020. February 9, 2020 the georgia hunter jumper association ghja, an affiliate of the united states equestrian federation and the united states hunter jumper association, shall provide oversight to all ghja sanctioned shows and will facilitate fairness in competition. Show man agers must have a current nthjc rule book on hand at all shows. Local shows will run in accordance with usefushja rules whenever. Breeding, jumper and hunterjumping seat equitation classes not. Cruelty and horse abuse are covered in section gr839 of the rule book. Usef 2020 885 chapter jp jumper division subchapter jp1 general jp100 eligibility 1. National governing body for equestrian sport in the united states. Every class offered herein which is covered by the rules and specifications of the current usef rule book will be conducted and judged in accordance therewith. This rule change allows the usef flexibility to host hoty awards at the usef annual meeting or at another location or time that. Hjam horse shows follow the usef and ushja rules and governance. Show jumping events have hunter classes, jumper classes and hunt seat equitation classes.

Show jumping, also known as stadium jumping, open jumping, or simply jumping, is a part. The ushja is helping members know before you show with a simple guide of rule changes taking effect for the new competition year. This rule change requires that jumper classes with 15 or more junior jumper and 15 or more amateur jumper entries must. The ushja is the us equestrianrecognized national affiliate for the hunter and jumper disciplines. Mhja approved show schedule as well as clinic opportunities. U usef list of judges revised march, 2019 s in the nehc. This documentation must be written on the attending. The usef rules will govern in all instances, except where colorado hunter jumper association adjusts for local situations. The united states equestrian federation takes seriously its role as a governing body for equestrian sport and implements programs and policies to protect human and equestrian athletes. A new jersey jumper trainer was kicked out of the hampton classic horse show after being accused of horse abuse. Usef rule changes poling and soring the plaid horse. Anything that isnt written down specifically in the rule book is alllllllllllllllll fashion trends. Us equestrians new learning center with video lessons from many of the top professionals in equestrian sports, usef network, us equestrian magazine, equestrian weekly newsletter, memberperks, safesport training and much more. It is a shameful piece of junk not worthy to be called a rule book.

Log in to your ushja member account using your member id or username and password. Nayjdp will also accept age verification in the form of a birth certificate from the attending veterinarian at the time of the horses birth or within 72 hours of birth. Rules affecting hunterjumper competition taking effect dec. Usef also has rules specific to dressage the dr rules. Know before you show new rules for a new competition year. Usef complete rule book web link to all usef rules on usef web site click here. For rules not covered as part of the iel rulebook, iel uses usef jumper rules as. Current usef rules and regulations may be found on the website.

If you are also a usef member and have a my usef account, simply use that login information below. Column marked type is based on information available to nehc. The ushja is a competitionbased sport organization that serves our members through educational programs, awards and recognition, communication and rules. Usef strongly recommends that competition organizers suspend all usef licensed competitions across the country for the next 30 days and that equestrians do not compete for the next 30 days. Montana hunter jumper association was formed to promote opportunities for showing over fences to riders and horses at all levels and abilities. The usef network features livestreaming and ondemand video from a wide range of exciting equestrian events each year. Jumpers must be recorded with the federation in order to receive points towards any usef or ushja zone or horse of the year awards, and to enter a usef show jumping ranking list class exception.

Horses entered in a usef show jumping ranking list class that are owned by a member of another national federation and. In order to compete in any jumper classes at licensed competitions as an exhibitor, rider, trainer, or hisher. The united states equestrian federation takes seriously its role as a governing body for equestrian sport and implements programs and policies to protect human and equestrian athletes usef rule changes that were passed by effective date and presented at. The usef ushja registration number for each horse must be entered on all entry forms for licensed competitions. The championships may be held as a standalone event or within an existing competition held between september and november. To provide the structure for the norcal rule book and to make. Usef list of judges revised march, 2019 usef licensed judges that are nehc members, that wish to be listed in the nehc rule book judges with an r are listed as recorded status. As an express condition of participating at a nthjc approved show each owner, exhibitor, trainer, and employees.

The chagrin valley farms horse show is operated in accordance with the current rules of united states equestrian federation, inc. Show status show type usef rating location show contact. Us equestrian members receive full access to over 2,000 hours of content, including commentary from the top u. United states equestrian federation 4001 wing commander way lexington, ky 40511 p. The membership is comprised of hundreds of horse owners, trainers, and riders who compete locally and travel to other elite competitions throughout the country. Every class offered herein which is covered by the rules and specifications of the current usef rule book spring national horse shows presented by washington state hunter jumper association staff and officials dianne johnson, show manager kirkland, wa. To obtain recognition, all classes, courses, and fences are to be conducted, judged, designed, and constructed in accordance with the rules and specifications of the current usef rule book, unless specific exceptions are contained herein. Links to the rule book, as well as a listing of the years new rules. Sarah gilbert, paralegal email protected 8592252022. Life, senior active and junior active members shall be eligible to participate in all classes at regular. Riders may not show high and low classic as the same show. At tryon international equestrian center usef national a.