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Wisconsin Hunter & Jumper Association, Inc.
The Wisconsin Hunter and Jumper Association,
Inc. (WHJA) was formed in 1964 to promote the competitive showing of horses by
juniors and amateurs. It is the goal of
this Association to provide leadership in the hunter and jumper areas and
promote a friendly competitive atmosphere for juniors and amateurs.
WHJA was incorporated in 1976 as a tax-exempt
organization under the Internal Revenue Code in order that it not pay taxes on income exceeding expenses. It is not, however, a charitable
organization; therefore, dues and other contributions are not tax deductible.
The WHJA was reincorporated April 30, 1996. New
articles of incorporation were filed with the State of
ARTICLES OF
INCORPORATION
OF THE
WISCONSIN
HUNTER and JUMPER ASSOCIATION, INC.
The undersigned executes these Articles of
Incorporation for the purposes of forming a
Article
I
The name of the corporation shall be Wisconsin
Hunter and Jumper Association, Inc.
Article
II
The period of existence of the corporation shall
be perpetual.
Article
III
The purpose or purposes for which the
corporation is organized is to engage in any lawful activity within the
purposes for which corporations may be organized under The Wisconsin Non-stock
Corporation Law, Chapter 181, Wisconsin Statutes.
Article
IV
The corporation shall have such class or classes
of members, with qualifications, voting rights and all other matters related
thereto, as may be set forth in the by-laws of the corporation.
Article
V
The location of the principal office of the
corporation shall be in
Article
VI
The name and address of the initial registered
agent of the corporation is KPMG Peat Marwick,
Article
VII
The number of directors of the corporation,
other than the number constituting the initial board, shall be fixed by the
by-laws but shall not be less than three. Directors shall have such
qualifications, may be divided into such classes with such terms, and be
elected or appointed in such manner as the by-laws prescribe.
Article
VIII
The number of the directors of the corporation
constituting the initial board shall be nine.
Article
IX
The name and address of the incorporator is Tim
Reardon; Reinhart, Boerner, Van Dueren,
By
Laws
Of
The
The principal office of the corporation shall be
located in the City of
Article
II. Purpose
The purpose of the corporation shall be to
promote the competitive showing of horses by Junior and Amateurs within the
State of Wisconsin, to encourage and assist in the conduct of horse shows, to
provide a friendly competitive atmosphere for Juniors and Amateurs showing
hunters and jumpers and to engage in any lawful activity necessary or
convenient to accomplish the same. The
definitions of “Junior”, “Amateur” and “Professional” shall be identical to the
definitions contained within the current rules of The
Article
III. Members
Section 1. Class and Classification of Members
The corporation shall
have three classes of members. The classes shall be single, family and
barn. Family membership may consist of
husband and/or wife and children under 21 years of age who are full-time
students. Barn memberships include up to two professionals. Any person or family whose interests are
consistent with the purpose of this organization may become a member upon written
application and the payment of the annual dues. Membership shall continue on an
annual basis and dues shall be payable to the Membership Secretary or
designated person by December 1st each year. The corporation shall not deny
membership because the applicant is not a resident of the State of
Section 2.
Rights of Members
Members may attend,
and may participate in discussions and debates at meetings of members. Any individual member of a member family
shall have all of the rights of a single member, subject to certain limitations
contained herein. Any member who has
attained the age of 18 and is a resident of the State of
Section 3. Termination of Membership
The directors of the
corporation may, by two thirds vote, refuse membership or suspend or expel a
member for such cause as is determined by them to be in the best interests of
the corporation and reasonable under the circumstances.
Section 4. Resignation
Any member may resign
by filing written resignation with the Secretary.
Section 5. Transfer of Membership
Membership is not
transferable or assignable.
Section 6. Dues
The annual membership
dues of the corporation shall be determined by the Board of Directors and shall
be payable prior to any points accruing.
Article
IV. Meetings of Members
Section 1. Meetings
Special meetings of
members may be called by the Board of Directors, President or Secretary and
shall be called by the President upon the written request of 20 or more
members. Beginning in the calendar year 1994, a general meeting of the members
shall be called in the month of September to include, but not be limited to,
nominations for filling upcoming vacancies on the Board of Directors.
Nominations will be accepted either in person at said meeting or in writing if
written nomination is received by a current board member either prior to or at
the general meeting.
Section 2. Time and Place of Meetings
Meetings shall be held
on such date and at such time and place as the Board of Directors or President
may designate, and in case the directors or President shall fail to make such a
designation, the Secretary shall do so.
Section 3. Notice of Meetings
The Secretary shall
give written or printed notice of the date, time and place for annual and
special meetings to each member, either personally or
by mail, not less than 10 or more than 50 days before the date of such meeting.
In case of a special meeting, or when required by statute, the purpose or
purposes for which the meeting is called shall be stated in the notice. If
mailed, the notice of the meeting shall be deemed to be delivered when
deposited in the
Section 4. Record Date
For the purpose of
determining members entitled to notice of or to vote at any meeting of members
or any adjournment thereof, or in order to make a determination of members for
any other proper purpose, the Board of Directors may fix in advance a date as
the record date for any such determination of members, such date to be in any
case not more than 50 days and in the case of a meeting of members, not less
than 10 days prior to the date on which the particular action requiring such
determination of members is to be taken.
If no record date is fixed for the determination of the members, the
close of business on the date on which the notice of the meeting is mailed
shall be the record date for such determination of members. When a
determination of members entitled to vote at any meeting of members has been
made as provided in this section, such determination shall be applied to any
adjournment thereof.
Section 5. Voting Lists
The officer or agent
having charge of the record books of the corporation shall, before each meeting
of members, make a complete list of the members entitled to vote at such
meeting or any adjournment thereof, with the address of each, which list shall
be produced and kept open at the time and place of the meeting and shall be
subject to the inspection of any member during the whole time of the meeting.
The original record books shall be prima facie evidence as to who are the
members entitled to examine such list or record books or to vote at any meeting
of members. Failure to comply with the requirements of this section shall not
affect the validity of any action taken at such meeting.
Section 6. Quorum
Ten percent of the
membership or 25 members (whichever is less) shall constitute a quorum at any
meeting of members. If a quorum is not
present, at any meeting of members, a majority of the members present may
adjourn the meting from time to time without further notice. If a quorum is
present, the affirmative vote of a majority of the members represented shall be
required for the adoption of any resolution or the taking of any action except
where these by-laws require a greater number of percentage.
Section 7. Conduct of Meetings
The President, and in
his absence, a Vice President, and in their absence any person chosen by the
members present shall call the meeting of the members to order and shall act as
chairmen of the meeting. The Secretary of the corporation shall act as
secretary of all meetings of the members, but in the absence of the Secretary
the presiding officer may appoint any other person to act as secretary of the
meeting.
Section 8. Voting
Each Single member
shall be entitled to one vote and each Family and barn member shall be entitled
to two votes at meetings of members. Members of the corporation may vote by
Proxy, but no proxy holder shall be permitted to vote unless the proxy is in
writing and filed with the secretary before the meeting. No proxy shall be
valid after 11 months from the date of its execution unless otherwise provided
in the proxy. Memberships registered in the name of a family may be voted in
person or by proxy signed by any one or more the members of the family.
Should any issue come
before the Board of Directors that is deemed by consensus of the Directors to
be of great significance to the general membership, the Board shall take such
issue before the general membership by the mailing of ballots to all registered
members, or hold action on such issue until the next general meeting, in order
for all members to become fully advised of the issue.
Section 9. Informal Action by Members
Any action which may
be taken at a meeting of members may be taken without a meeting if a consent in
writing setting forth the action to be taken, shall be signed by the majority
of the responding members entitled to vote with respect to the subject matter
thereof.
Article
V. Board of Directors
Section 1. General Powers
The affairs of the
corporation shall be managed by its Board of Directors.
Section 2. Number, Tenure and Qualifications
The board of Directors
shall consist of 9 members. The directors shall be elected by a majority of the
members at the annual meeting of members.
All directors shall be elected for three year terms. Each director shall hold office until his
resignation or removal, death or incapacitation or until the election of a
qualified successor. Any member who has attained the age of 18 at the time he
is to take office may qualify for election as director.
Nominations of board
members will be conducted at the September general meeting. Letters nominating
members not present will be accepted. Nominations will be closed at the
conclusion of the meeting. Notice from
the board secretary is to be sent to all candidates indicating the dates due
for biographies, when the biographies will be published, and when the ballots
will be distributed to the general membership, and the date that the ballots
will be counted. At least three board members will be part of the delegation
present for the ballot counting and may include up to three interested members
of the organization. Ballots will be returned to the board member designated by
a vote of the entire board, with the ballot presented in its pre-addressed
sealed envelope with the word “ballot” noted on the lower left hand corner. The
Board of Directors shall determine the appropriate date for ballots to be
mailed, and returned by. No ballots
received after the post-marked date will be accepted. Ballots will be opened and counted and
results announced to the general membership. Term of office shall begin on
December 1st following the election and shall terminate on November 30th, three
years hence. Once a new board is chosen, the current officers and directors
must relinquish all their books and materials at the last board meeting of the
year prior to the new directors taking office.
All directors and
officers should turn over all materials to be placed in the storage facility
until such time as a new board determines its officers at their first meeting
in December. The books and materials can then be given to the new officers and
directors of the committees immediately after the voting is concluded.
A member of the Board
of Directors must be a
Section 3. Resignation
Any director may
resign at any time by a signed, written resignation. Such resignation shall
take effect at the time specified therein. If no time is specified, it shall
take effect on the date of its receipt by the Secretary, who shall record such
resignation, noting such date. The acceptance of a resignation shall not be
necessary to make it effective.
Section 4. Removal
A director may be
removed from office by the affirmative vote of a majority of directors at a
meeting of the directors called for that purpose for any reason deemed
sufficient by the directors.
Section 5. Meetings
The first Board of
Directors meeting for the year shall be called by the previous President for
the purpose of electing officers.
Meetings of the Board of Directors may be called at any time for any
purpose by the President upon request, or by any three directors. Meetings of
the Board of Directors shall be held on such date and at such time and place as
the President may designate. Any member of the corporation who wishes to
present business before the Board of Directors may do so by letter, e-mail or
in person with the approval of the Board of Directors.
Section 6. Notice of Meetings
Notice of all Board of
Directors meetings must be given orally or in writing or by email by the
Secretary or President not less than 72 hours before said meeting.
Section 7. Quorum
One third of the
elected and acting directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of
business at any meeting of the Board of Directors but through less than such
quorum is present at a meeting, a majority of the
directors present may adjourn the meeting without further notice.
Section 8. Manner of Acting
The act of the
majority of directors present at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall
be the act of the Board of Directors, unless the act of a greater number is
required by these by-laws. Any change in rules must be approved by a true
majority of the Board of Directors. An absentee ballot may be issued to a board
member in their absence.
Section 9. Vacancies
Any vacancy occurring
in the Board of Directors and any directorship to be filled by reason of an
increase of the number of directors may be filled by act of the Board of
Directors for either the remaining portion of the term or until the next annual
meeting of members, as the Board of Directors in their discussion shall
determine.
Section 10. Presumption of Assent
A director of the
corporation who is present at a meeting of the Board of Directors or a
committee thereof at which action of any corporation matter is taken shall be
presumed to have assented to the action taken unless his dissent shall be
entered in the minutes of the meeting or unless he shall file his written
dissent to such action with the person acting as the secretary of the meeting
before the adjournment thereof. Such right to dissent shall not apply to a
director who voted in favor of such an action.
Section 11. Informal Action by Directors
Any action required to
be taken at a meeting of the Board of Directors, or any other action which may
be taken at a meeting of the Board, may be taken without a meeting if a consent
in writing, setting forth the action so taken, shall be signed by a majority of
the directors entitled to vote with respect to the subject matter thereof.
Section 12. Compensation
No director shall be
entitled to compensation for serving as a director. A director shall be
entitled to reimbursement for any reasonable expenses incurred in the
performance of his duties as a director and to payment of reasonable
compensation for services authorized by the Board of Directors and rendered to
the corporation other than as director.
Article
VI. Officers
Section 1. Number
The principal officers
of the corporation shall be the President, a Vice President, a Secretary and a
Treasurer. Such other officers and assistant officers as may be deemed
necessary may be elected or appointed by the Board of Directors.
Section 2. Election and Term of Office
The officers of the
corporation must be members of the Board of Directors, and shall be elected
annually by the Board of Directors at their first meeting. Each officer shall hold office only until his
resignation, removal, death or incapacity, or until the next annual meeting of
directors and the election of a qualified successor. Term of office shall begin
on December 1st following their election and shall terminate on November 30th.
Section 3. Removal
Any officer may be
removed by a majority of the Board of Directors whenever, in its judgment, the
best interests of the corporation will be served thereby. Election or
appointment shall not itself create contract rights. At the Board’s discretion,
any board member that is absent for two consecutive meetings without being
excused may be dismissed from the Board and replaced by the next highest vote
receiver from the previous election or by appointment of a majority vote of the
Board of Directors.
Section 4. Vacancies
A vacancy in any
office may be filled by act of a majority of the Board of Directors for the
remaining portion of the term.
Section 5. Chairman of the Board
The Chairman of the
Board, if one be designated by the directors, shall preside at all meetings of
the members and shall perform such other duties as from time to time may be
assigned to him by the Board of Directors or the President.
Section 6. President
The President shall be
the principal executive officer of the corporation and subject to the control
of the Board of Directors, shall have the general and active management of the
affairs of the corporation and shall see that all orders and resolutions of the
Board are carried out. He shall, when present, preside at all meetings of the
members and of the Board of Directors. He shall call all meetings, annual,
regular, and special. He may sign, with the Secretary or any other officer of
the corporation authorized by the Board of Directors, any deeds, contracts or
other instruments which the Board has authorized to be executed, except in
cases where signed and execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the
Board of Directors to some other officer or agent of the corporation, or shall
be required by law to be otherwise signed or executed , and in general shall
perform all duties incident to the office of the President and such other
duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors from time to time.
Section 7. Vice President
The Vice President
shall perform the duties of the President in the event of the death, inability,
or refusal to act of the President and shall perform such other duties as from
time to time may be assigned to him by the President of by the Board of
Directors.
Section 8. Secretary
The Secretary shall
keep the minutes of the Board of Directors’ meetings in one or more books
provided for that purpose; see that all notices are fully given in accordance
with the provisions of these by-laws or as required by law; be custodian of the
corporate records and the corporation seal; and in general, perform all duties
incident to the office of Secretary and other such duties as from time to time
may be assigned to him by the President or by the Board of Directors.
Section 9. Treasurer
If required by the
Board of Directors, the Treasurer shall give a bond for the faithful discharge
of his duties in such sum and with such surety or sureties as the Board of
Directors shall determine. He shall have
charge and custody of and be responsible for all funds and securities of the
corporation; receive and give receipts for monies due and payable to the
corporation from any source whatsoever, and deposit all such monies in the name
of the corporation in such banks, trust companies or other depositories as
shall be selected by the Board of Directors; keep the accounts of the
corporation and its other financial record; make such reports of the financial
condition of the corporation as may be required by law or by the Board of
Directors; shall give a copy of the monthly bank statements to the Secretary of
the Corporation to be held in a separate record book; and in general perform
all of the duties incident to the office of Treasurer and such other duties as
from time to time may be assigned by the President or the Board of Directors.
Article
VII. Committees
There shall be the following committees: Awards
Committees, Entertainment and Social Committee, Horse Show Committee,
Membership and Public Relations Committee, Professional Committee, and Rules
Committee. The Board of Directors shall
establish and determine the duties of such committees, as it deems advisable to
assist in management and to carry out the purpose of the corporation. The President shall nominate and the Board of
Directors shall elect members of the Board of Directors to act as Chairman of
each such committee. The administration of the Junior Committee is at the
discretion of the current board. The chairman of each committee shall have the
authority to appoint a Vice-Chairman of that committee and to delegate such
duties to the Vice-Chairman, as he deems appropriate and to revoke such
designation of duties from time to time. The Board of Directors may from time
to time eliminate committees or establish and determine the duties of such
additional committees, as it deems advisable.
Article
VIII. Contracts, Loans, Checks and Deposits
Section 1. Contracts
The Board of Directors
may authorize any officer or officers, agent or agents, to enter into any
contract or execute and deliver any instrument for in the name of and on behalf
of the corporation. Such authorization may be general or confined to specific
circumstances.
Section 2. Loans
No loans shall be
contracted on behalf of the corporation and no evidences of indebtedness shall
be issued in its name unless authorized by or under the authority of a
resolution of the Board of Directors.
Such authorization may be general or confined to specific instances.
Section 3. Checks, Drafts, etc.
All checks, drafts, or
other orders for the payment of money, notes or other evidence of indebtedness
issued in the name of the corporation, shall be signed by such officer or
officers, agent or agents, of the corporation and in such manner as shall from
time to time be determined by resolution of the Board of Directors.
Section 4. Deposits
All funds of the
corporation not otherwise employed shall be deposited from time to time to the
credit of the corporation in such banks, trust companies, or other depositories
as may be determined by the resolution of the Board of Directors.
Section 5. Specification of Officers
When the execution of
any contract or other instrument has been authorized without specification of
the executing officers, the President or the Vice President, together with the
Secretary or the Treasurer, may execute the same for, in the name of, and on
behalf of the corporation.
Article
IX. Seal
The corporation shall have a seal which shall be
circular in form and shall have inscribed thereon the name of the corporation
and the state of the incorporation and the words “Corporation Seal”.
Article
X. Certificate of Membership
The corporation shall issue certificates of
membership evidencing membership in the corporation, in such form as shall be
approved by the Board of Directors.
Article
XI. Amendments
These by-laws may be amended or repealed and new
By-Laws may be adopted only by act of the Board of Directors.
Rules
and Regulations
WHJA to follow US
Equestrian Federation rules.
The Wisconsin Hunter and Jumper Association has adopted US Equestrian Federation rules and regulations
to govern its horse shows. In cases of dispute, the Wisconsin Hunter and Jumper
Association will follow US Equestrian rules and regulations. Only in disputes
not involving US Equestrian rules and regulations, will the WHJA Board of
Directors make the final determination.
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 US Equestrian rule book,
unless specific exceptions are contained herein. Current Rules and Regulations
may be found on the website: www.usef.org
Show
Dates, Fees and Prize Lists
The current WHJA show season extends October
16th through October 15th.
In order to be recognized as a WHJA “A” or
“Local Member” show, the horse show prize list and dates must have prior
approval by WHJA.
WHJA horse show dates must be applied for in
writing to the Board of Directors by the designated date. All applications must be received by the WHJA
Board of Directors at least 30 days prior to the start of the horse show in
order for points to be counted for year-end awards.
There is a horse show fee for both the WHJA “A”
and “Local Member” shows, which is to be paid at the time of application.
Show dates will be granted on the basis of
longevity.
A complete listing of required divisions/classes
and recommendations for optional divisions/classes is to be found in Appendices
I (“A” shows) and II (“Local Member” shows).
Show management must submit, on the registration
form provided, date, name and location, indication of “A” or “Local Member” rating,
name(s) of the sponsor(s), show manager, secretary, judge(s), and steward to
the WHJA Horse Show Chairperson.
Judges
All “A” shows on the WHJA circuit must employ a
senior judge with a USEF “R” rating. All
judges at “Local Member” shows must hold at least a USEF “r” rating. A judge
may only judge at two “Local Member” shows per year without the prior approval
of the WHJA Board of Directors. Under no circumstances may a judge adjudicate
at consecutive “Local Member” shows without the prior approval of the WHJA
Board of Directors, except at back-to-back “Local Member” shows held at the
same facility within two days. In this case, judges will be required to switch
rings daily. Judging at back-to-back shows is considered two separate shows and
will prohibit the use of that judge by any other horse show for the duration of
the season.
Show
Results
Show managers will submit the results of the
show to the Points Chairperson of the WHJA within ten (10) days of the show.
The show secretary will state the name of the rider and place awarded in the
equitation divisions. In all other divisions, the name of the horse, rider,
owner of the horse, and place awarded in a given class will be submitted.
Show results will stand as published by the show
secretary unless specifically revised by the show manager or the show
committee. Show secretary for WHJA
managed horse shows will transfer possession of all entry fees for said shows
to the Treasurer of the WHJA at the conclusion of the show, to be deposited by
the Treasurer within 5 business days of the horse show. All records for any such show will be placed
into the WHJA’s central storage location within 10 business days of the
conclusion of the horse show.
A fine of $10.00 per day will be assessed for
show results that are not received within ten (10) days of the competition.
Awarding
of Points
WHJA will award points for end-of-year awards to
WHJA members in good standing. Riders may sign up for WHJA points at any time,
but points will not be counted until a registration form with appropriate fees
has been received by the membership chairman or by the show secretary prior to
showing.
In order for points to be awarded in any class,
a minimum of three horses must be entered and shown. It is suggested that in
cases where fewer than three horses are entered in a class, show management
combine compatible classes as necessary. In these cases, all riders/horses who
place will receive points awarded in their respective divisions.
Points and year-end awards will be awarded only
to eligible horses and riders. For hunter and equitation division year-end
awards, a horse and rider must compete during the season in both over fences
and under saddle classes except for Beginner Rider and Beginner Hunter, in
order for under saddle or on the flat points to count. The horse/rider
combination must receive a minimum of two points in a particular division/class
for a “Local Member” or “A” Circuit year-end award. In the case of a tie in
points for the year-end awards, the next placing will be dropped.
Points will be awarded as follows:
First
Place 10 points
Second
Place 6 points
Third
Place 4 points
Fourth
Place 2 points
Fifth
Place 1 point
Sixth
Place 1/2 point
No modification of points awarded can be made
unless pre-approved by the WHJA Board of Directors.
Members must declare on the registration
form, whether circuit points are to be tabulated for the A circuit or Local
member circuit. “A” Circuit declared
horses may be shown on the Local Member Circuit by Limit, Beginner, Short Stirrup,
Long Stirrup and Small/Medium Pony Hunter riders at heights no greater than
2’3”. Each rider in these divisions must
be a member of the WHJA and register the horse under their membership on the
Local Circuit for points to count.
Points will not count toward any horse/rider
combination until the proper form and fees are submitted to the point
Chairperson or the horse show secretary prior to showing. Members may change
their declaration one time during the season, but all points from the prior
circuit are forfeited and points on the new circuit accrue from the date of the
change. There are no retroactive points.
Members seeking to change their declaration must do so in writing and the date
of change for the purpose of recording points will be dependent on the
postmark, or in lieu of postmark, the date received by the Points Chairperson.
Hunter
Championship Requirements
In order to award championships in a division,
there must be a minimum of two classes over fences and one class under saddle
in the hunter divisions. Horses must be entered in the entire division in order
for under saddle points to count. The Champion and Reserve Champion titles
shall be awarded to two of the six horses or
ponies which have acquired the most points performing over fences, and
only these six horses or ponies shall receive points for ribbons won in the
under saddle class. In case of a tie, the Championship or Reserve
shall be awarded to the horse that has accumulated the most points over
fences. If the horses have an equal
number of points over fences and no points under saddle, the tied horses shall
be shown at a walk, trot and canter. This competition shall be judged as an
independent Hunter Under Saddle Class. The following point system is used to
determine Champion and Reserve Champion in the Hunter and Jumper divisions.
1st 10 points
2nd 6
3rd 4
4th 2
5th 1
6th ˝
Awards
A trophy and minimum of six ribbons must
be given in each class.
1st Blue
2nd Red
3rd Yellow
4th White
5th Pink
6th Green
7th Purple
8th Brown
APPENDIX I
“A”
Horse Shows
An “A” show must be a USEF Regular Member show,
A, B, or C rated with all the rated divisions and fence heights conforming to
the USEF rules. It is recommended that an “A” show offer a USEF Medal Class, an
ASPCA Medal Class, a US Equestrian Pony Equitation Class, a US Equestrian Adult
Medal Class, and a USET Junior/Young Rider Medal Class.
Hunter
Division
The WHJA gives year-end awards in the following
USEF rated divisions.
Current USEF rules
apply.
Hunter Breeding
(yearling, 2 yr old, 3 yr old in hand)
First Year Green
Working Hunter
Second Year Green
Working Hunter
Green Conformation
Hunter
Regular Working Hunter
Small Junior Working
Hunter – Under 16 hands
Large Junior Working
Hunter – 16 hands and over
Amateur Owner Working
Hunter – Rider 35 years and under
Amateur Owner Working
Hunter – Rider 36 years and over
Green Pony Working
Hunter
Small Pony Working
Hunter
Medium Pony Working
Hunter
Large Pony Working
Hunter
Children’s Working
Hunter – current Zone 6 rules apply
Adult Amateur Working
Hunter – Rider 18-35 - current Zone 6 rules apply
Adult Amateur Working
Hunter – Rider 36 and over- current Zone 6 rules apply
Children’s Hunter
Pony-current zone 6 rules apply
Pre-Green Hunter –
Current Zone 6 rules apply
The following divisions are not recognized by the USEF but shows are encouraged to have them, and WHJA year-end awards are given.
Hunter Breeding
- Hunter Breeding classes for yearling through 3 year olds will be included for
a combined WHJA YEAR END AWARD. The USEF weighted scale based on numbers of
entries will be used for point calculations for this division. Points will be
awarded to entries judged in hand only.
Baby Green Working
Hunter – 2’6” Horses in their first year of showing.
Horses may not have shown over Fences of any height prior to October 16th
of the current show year. Horses that jump higher than 2’6” are no longer
eligible for this division. No combinations or
bending lines.
Novice Children’s
Working Hunter – Open to riders under the age of 18 who have
not won six blue ribbons at 3’ or higher on a horse at a USEF Regular Member
show. Riders who meet this eligibility rule at the first show of the year in
which they compete will be eligible for this section for the entire show
season. To be judged on performance and soundness, with an emphasis on manners.
Fences 2’6” – 2’9”.
Novice Adult Working
Hunter - Open
to amateur riders 18 years of age or over who have not won six blue ribbons at
3’ or higher at a US Equestrian Regular
Member show. Riders who meet this eligibility rule at the first show of the
year in which they compete will be eligible for this section for the entire
show season. Any rider that cross-enters into other jumping classes at 3’ are
no longer eligible to compete in this division. To
be judged on performance and soundness, with an emphasis on manners. Fences 2’6” – 2’9”.
Non-thoroughbred
Hunter – Open to all horses without thoroughbred
papers or tattoo. Horses shown in this section may cross-enter into other
sections at the same horse show. Fences 3’.
Short Stirrup Hunter
– This division is open to horses or ponies ridden by a junior, 11 years of age
and under who is a beginner rider. Riders in this division may cross enter into
their respective equitation classes, but may not cross enter into any other
WHJA year-end award class at the same show, with the exception of short stirrup
equitation, if such a division is offered. Restrictions do not apply to under
saddle classes.
Hunter
Seat Equitation Division
The following equitation divisions have WHJA
year-end awards:
1.
Short Stirrup Equitation – This division is open to horses or ponies ridden by
a junior, 11 years of age and under who is a beginner rider. Riders in this
division may cross enter into their respective equitation classes, but may not
cross enter into any other WHJA year-end award class at the same show, with the
exception of short stirrup hunter, if such a division is offered. Restrictions
do not apply to under saddle classes.
A. Short Stirrup
Equitation on the flat – walk/trot
B. Short Stirrup
Equitation on the flat – walk/trot/canter
C. Short Stirrup
Equitation over fences
2. Hunter Seat Equitation 11 years and under –
tests 1-8
3. Hunter Seat Equitation 12 through 14 years on
a pony – tests 1-12
4. Hunter Seat Equitation 12 through 14 years on a
horse – tests 1-12
5. Hunter Seat Equitation 15 through 17 years –
tests 1-19
Adult Equitation – tests 1-19
6. USEF Pony Medal- Current USEF rules apply
See USEF rule book for age restrictions and
specifications.
Jumper
Division
The WHJA gives year-end awards for the following
USEF divisions. Current USEF rules apply.
Junior Jumper
Amateur Owner Jumper
Children’s Jumper
Adult Jumper
Pony Jumper
Modified/Open/Grand
Prix Jumper
The following divisions are not recognized by
the US Equestrian Federation but the WHJA does give year-end awards.
Specifications as written in prize lists.
Training Jumper
Schooling Jumper
Low Children’s/Adult
Amateur Jumper
Appendix
II
Local
Member Horse Shows
The WHJA encourages multiple day shows, referred
to as “Local Member” shows. A “Local
Member” show will allow riders to show young horses without the loss of
eligibility on the “A” circuit. However, horses shown on the local member
circuit must follow the rules with respect to green and novice status within
this circuit. It should be noted that the WHJA strongly recommends show
management to provide two show rings and overnight stabling, and will be
reluctant to recognize shows that do not follow these guidelines. The WHJA recommends that local member shows
be recognized by the USEF as “Local Member” shows, but may make exceptions from
time to time as determined by the Board of Directors. Competitors
who enter any WHJA USEF recognized horse shows should be aware that drug
testers may test any horses on the show grounds per USEF rules.
All year end award classes on the “Local Member”
circuit must be offered in the prize list in order to qualify to be recognized
as a WHJA “Local Member” show and for any and all points from that show to
count toward year end awards for all WHJA members. For WHJA recognition, shows
must give ribbons in all classes, and trophies for Champion of a recognized
division in the Hunters and Jumpers.
Any class offered in the prize list must be held
if there are 3 or more entries at the time of the class except WHJA Medal
Classes where four riders must complete the course. It is recommended that the
class be split if there are more than 20 entries. Classes may be combined at show management
discretion, provided USEF and WHJA rules are followed.
Hunter
Division
WHJA gives year end awards in the following
divisions. Horses in these divisions
will be judged on performance and soundness, with manners to be
emphasized. Horses and ponies need not
be jogged, but soundness must be taken into consideration by the judge when
making his or her decision.
Hunters under saddle are to be shown at a walk,
trot and canter both ways of the ring. Light contact with the horse’s mouth is
required. Horses should be obedient, alert, responsive, and move freely. They
should not be punished for slight errors. Horses may be asked to hand gallop
one way of the ring at the discretion of the judge. Martingales of any type are
prohibited.
(1) Pre Green Hunter – A horse of any
age in its first year of showing over fences higher than 2’3”. Fences 2’6. A horse
may compete in this division for one year only.
(2) Green/Open
Working Hunter – A horse of any age in its first or second
year of showing over fences higher than 2’6. Fences 3’ for
First Year Green, 3’3 for Second Year Green.
(3) Regular Working Hunter – A horse
of any age unrestricted by previous showing in any division, fences 3’6”.
If entries are insufficient, entries will be combined with green hunters
at the respective fence heights.
(4)
Junior/Amateur Owner Divisions -
Note: Division combines small/large junior division and younger/older amateur
division. Class specification as stated
in the current rulebook for each section including fence heights and
measurement card requirements, but to be run as a single division. Divisions may retain separate year-end
awards. Combined division may be split
at show manager’s discretion if entries warrant.
(a) Junior Working Hunter - 3’ Riders in this
division shall not have reached their 18th birthday by Dec. 1st of the current
season. All horses showing in the Junior
Hunter division must have a current USA Equestrian measurement card or be
measured by a steward prior to showing.
A small junior horse is a horse under 16 hands, a large junior horse measures
16 hands and over. In all classes,
manners shall be emphasized and extreme speed shall be penalized. Separate year- end awards may be given at the
board's discretion.
(b) Amateur Owner Hunter - 3' Horses only to be ridden by an amateur owner
or an amateur member of the owner's family who is no longer eligible to compete
as a junior. Leased horses are not eligible and multiple owners are not
permitted unless all owners are members of the same family. Separate year-end awards may be given to 18-35
and 36 and over divisions if entries warrant.
(5) Pony Working Hunter - Open to
riders who have not reached their 18th Birthday. Entries must be handled by a junior exhibitor
in all phases of a class. No pony may be
shown unless it possesses a current measurement card or valid measurement form
issued by USA Equestrian Federation.
Manners and suitability of the pony for the rider shall be emphasized in
all classes. Extreme speed shall be
penalized. Classes may be split/combined if entries
warrant.
(a) Small/Med Pony Working Hunter -
2’ and 2'3 Small
ponies are ponies not exceeding 12.2 hands. Fences 2’.
Medium ponies are ponies over 12.2 hands but not exceeding 13.2 hands. Fences 2’3.
(b) Large Pony Working Hunter - 2'9 Open to ponies over 13.2
hands but not exceeding 14.2 hands.
(6) Limit Hunter - 2’3” Open to Junior and
Amateur riders. Riders cannot cross
enter into any other division that exceeds 2’6” including age group equitation,
unless baby green hunter restrictions apply.
(7) Children's/ Adult Hunter - 2'6 Open to Junior
and adult non-professional riders on horses or ponies. Riders may not cross enter into divisions
exceeding 2'9. Classes may be split if
entries warrant.
(8) Modified Junior/Amateur Hunter - 2’9” Open to any Junior or Amateur riders not
limited by fence height restrictions.
(9) Beginner Rider Hunter - 1'9 Open to riders in
their first year of showing or riders who have not won 3 blue ribbons. Riders will retain their eligibility for the
entire show year. Riders may show only at 1'9 and
once riders enter classes with higher division jump specifications, riders are
immediately ineligible for these divisions. Riders may only cross enter into
Beginner Rider Equitation. Courses to be ridden over 8 fences with no changes of direction.
(Riders who are competing in flat classes ONLY and not yet competing over 1’9
fences may do the walk/trot and walk trot canter classes in the short stirrup
division. Once a rider competes over fences, they are no longer eligible to do
the short stirrup flat classes).
(10) Short Stirrup Hunter - 2’ Open to horses or
ponies ridden by a junior 11 yrs of age and under, who is a beginner rider.
Riders may only cross enter into 11 and under equitation, and Short Stirrup
Equitation. Once a rider enters any class with over fence division
specifications higher than 2', they are no longer eligible for this division. Courses to be a simple figure of 8 with two changes of direction,
and no combinations or bending lines.
(11) Long Stirrup Hunter - 2' Open to horses or
ponies ridden by anyone 12 - 17 years of age who is a beginner rider. Riders may not cross enter into any other
division at the same show except Long Stirrup Equitation. Once a rider enters
any class with over fence division specifications higher than 2' (except their age group equitation flat class), they are no
longer eligible for this division.
(12) Low Adult Amateur Hunter - Open to
horses or ponies ridden by a NON-PROFESSIONAL adult rider age 18 and over who
is a beginner rider. Fence heights 2'. Riders may not
cross enter into any other division at the same show EXCEPT Low Adult Amateur
Equitation. Once a rider enters any class with over fence specifications higher
than 2'(except their age group equitation flat class),
they are no longer eligible for this division. Classes may be split/combined (with the Long Stirrup Division) if entries
warrant. Riders may remain in this division until they win 6 (six) blue
ribbons, but will keep their eligibility for the entire year.
(13)
Low Hunter
- 2’6” Open to
all horses not restricted by height regulations.
(14)
Baby Green Hunter -
2’3”. Open to all horses and ponies that
have not shown over fences prior to October 16th of the current show season.
Baby Green Hunters may not enter any classes exceeding 2’3” or they shall lose
their eligibility for the remainder of the year. A horse may compete in this
division for one year only. No combinations or bending
lines.
WHJA
Medal Classes
WHJA / USHJA Affiliate
Pony Medal small
2' - medium
2'3 -
large 2'9
Open to Junior members of the WHJA on ponies. Course to be designed to
resemble a USEF Pony Medal Class.
To fill a class, four riders must complete the course. Tests 1-9 must be incorporated. Only one rider per pony.
Medal and six ribbons awarded.
WHJA / USHJA Affiliate
Medal JR/Adult Mini Medal 2'6-2'9
Local Circuit Only ( changes made “USHJA 2009 rules” allow A circuit
members to compete in this medal if the affiliate so desires to add to their
medal specifications)
Open to junior and
adult non-professional riders who are WHJA members. To be shown over a figure eight course of not
less than six obstacles at 2’6-2’9 which must include one
combination and two changes of direction. Two or more tests of the top
four riders are required, tests 1-18. Only one rider per
horse. To fill a class, four
riders must complete the course. Medal
and six ribbons awarded.
Hunter
Seat Equitation Divisions
1) Equitation 11 & Under;
1 over fences and flat 1'9-2'
2) Equitation 12-14; 1 over fences and flat 2'3
3) Equitation 15-17; 1 over fences and flat 2'6-2'9
4) Adult Equitation; 1 over fences and flat 2'6-2'9
5) Beginner Rider Equitation; 1’9
a) 1 equitation o/f, 1 walk/trot, 1
walk/trot/canter
6) Short Stirrup Equitation; 2'
a) 1 equitation o/f, 1 walk/trot, 1
walk/trot/canter
7) Long Stirrup Equitation; 2'
a) 2 equitation o/f, 1 flat class
8) Low Adult Amateur Equitation; 2’
a)
2 equitation o/f, 1 flat class
9) Limit Equitation; 1 over fences and flat 2'3
Jumper
Division
Low
Jumper 2'6-2'9
Open
to any horse or pony. May only cross enter into classes not
exceeding 3'.
Children's/Adult
Jumper 2'9-3'
Open
to any horse or pony.
Modified
Jumper 3'3-3'6
Open
to any horse or pony.
Classics
Hunter Classics
To be judged as a hunter class. In
order for double points to be awarded, approval must be obtained in advance
from the WHJA Board of Directors. Six horses must complete the course in order
for double points to count. Single points awarded if fewer than 6 horses
compete. To be eligible, the horse must have
entered, shown and completed the course in a least two over fences classes in
the hunter section. The Classic must be conducted in a two round class. Horse
and rider must be a member of the WHJA. Course to contain a
minimum of 10 fences in the second round.
Jumper Classics
To compete, horse/rider combination
must have competed in at least two of three classes in the division.
Horse/rider combination must be WHJA members. Horse show must have permission
of the Board of Directors for double points to count. Four competitors must complete the course for
double points to count. Single points are
awarded if fewer than four compete.