2012 LAHJA Rule Changes

By Staff Report October 20, 2011

Below are some of the LAHJA rule changes that will go into effect in 2012. Additions are shown in blue.

Section 5: POINTS

b. Points will be awarded 1st-9, 2nd-6, 3rd-4, 4th-3, 5th-2, provided at least five three entries compete. If ten or more entries compete, points will be awarded 1st – 12, 2nd – 9, 3rd – 6, 4th – 5, 5th – 3, 6th – 2 for the following:

1) one day ‘A’ shows

2) Pony Hunters and Pony Equitation (one day ‘A’ or ‘B’ shows)

3) Any ‘A’ Hunter or Equitation section that is held in its entirety on one day, even at a multi-day                        ‘A’ show.

4) Any Jumper section or classes completed on one day.

**4) Any Jumper section held at an ‘A’ show where the corresponding Hunter section(s) (ie., Amateur Owner Hunter and Amateur Owner Jumper) is held in its entirety on one day.**

**c. If either the Jr/AO Jumper section or a class(es) within the section doe not fill at a given show, the open (non-restricted) jumper class of the same height will count for points. When a show offers two non-restricted jumper sections in the range of 1.20M to 1.30M and the section corresponding to the cancelled Jr/AO does not fill the next highest non-restricted section will count for points. Example: Jr/AO Jumpers offered at 1.25M do not fill, the 1.30M (non restricted) will count toward Jr/AO points.**

Part XI. ‘A’ OR ‘B’ Approved Sections

JUNIOR/AMATEUR OWNER JUMPERS – 3’11’ or 4’3”, 1.20M or 1.30M – ‘A’ Rated section

If two sections are offered, i.e. “low” Jr/AmOwn, only the section set within the defined heights will count for points. Should both divisions be set within the defined heights, i.e. Jr/AmOwn at 1.20M (3’11’) and Jr/AmOwn at 1.30M (4’3”), only the lower level will count for points.

**If either the Jr/AO Jumper section or a class(es) within the section doe not fill at a given show, the open (non-restricted) jumper class of the same height will count for points. When a show offers two non-restricted jumper sections in the range of 1.20M to 1.30M and the section corresponding to the cancelled Jr/AO does not fill the next highest non-restricted section will count for points. Example: Jr/AO Jumpers offered at 1.25M do not fill, the 1.30M (non restricted) will count toward Jr/AO points.**

PONY JUMPERS – .95M (3’1”) – 1.M (3’3”) – ‘A’ Rated Section

Riders may not cross enter into any jumper class at the same show with fences exceeding 1.10M (3’7”), except Junior/Amateur Modified Jumpers and Regular Children’s Jumpers.

Classes to count: Pony Jumper classes held at heights of .95M (3’1”) or 1.00M (3’3”), or Low Children’s Jumper classes set within the same height specifications.  **If a competitor wishes to have their points from the Low Children’s Jumpers count towards the Pony Jumper year end award he must notify the LAHJA office in writing (e-mail is acceptable) that he wishes to have the Low Children’s Jumper points count from a particular horse show (the horse show must be specified). In no case may a pony/rider combination have points earned in the Low Children’s Jumper count toward both year-end award categories.**

Part VII. LAHJA Medal Classes

Section 5: LAHJA HORSEMANSHIP MEDAL JUNIORS & AMATEURS

2. Riders may not show in any class where the prize list class specifications list the fence height at above 3’. , but may show in regular age break equitation over fences where fences are allowed to be set at 3’3”. **Exceptions: a) A rider may show in regular age break equitation over fences where fences are allowed to be set at 3’3”. b) A rider may show in jumper classes set at .95M (3’1”). A rider must maintain his eligibility for the class to compete in the finals.**

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