Emily Jane Hilscher Memorial Horse Show

GREEN HUNTER – Open to horses in their first or second year of showing over fences at 2’6” or higher. To be eligible for green hunter status, horses may not have shown over fences 2’6” or higher prior to the current competition year. Fences to be 2'6" and 3'. Both heights must be offered and judged together. A horse is eligible for reinstatement of their 1st Green year if they have not shown at more than three (3) shows over fences at 2’6” or higher prior to August 1st of the competition year upon application to the SWVHJA office. The application will be reviewed by the Board of Directors. Horses are eligible for one (1) reinstatement of Green status.

CHILDREN'S HUNTER – Open to juniors mounted on horses. To be judged on performance, manners, and way of going. Fences 3'. Management may combine this division with the Adult Amateur Hunter division if there are fewer than 3 entries.

ADULT AMATEUR HUNTER – Open to adult amateur riders mounted on horses or ponies. To be judged on performance, manners, and way of going. Ponies shown by an adult may not be shown in the Pony Hunter division at the same horse show. Fences 3'. Management may combine this division with the Children's Hunter division if there are fewer than 3 entries.

SWVHJA HUNTER SEAT MEDAL – Open to riders who have not reached their 18th birthday as of December 1st of the calendar year. To be shown over a course of fences not to exceed 3' that must include two changes of direction, a combination and at least three oxers. A minimum of six riders, if available, must be called back to work on the flat. Martingales may not be used in the flat phase. Each phase to count 50%. Same horse must be used for both phases. Four entries are required to fill the class with a minimum of three to complete the class. If there are fewer than four entries, this class can be combined with the Adult Medal. SWVHJA Hunter Seat Medal contestants may compete throughout the year. The top twenty (20) point earners (including ties), with a minimum of 10 points, will be invited to compete in the Hunter Seat Medal Finals.

SWVHJA ADULT MEDAL – Same specs as for the SWVHJA Hunter Seat Medal Class, except open to amateur riders 18 years of age and older. Ponies may be ridden by adults, but may not be shown in the Pony Hunter division at the same horse show. If there are fewer than four entries, this class can be combined with the Hunter Seat Medal. SWVHJA Adult Medal contestants may compete throughout the year. The top twenty (20) point earners (including ties), with a minimum of 10 points, will be invited to compete in the Adult Medal Finals.

JUNIOR EQUITATION ON THE FLAT 14 & Under – Open to riders who have not reached their 15th birthday by December 1st of the calendar year. To be shown at a walk, trot, and canter both ways of the ring and judged on position, control, and guidance. USEF tests 1-19 may be used, excluding those requiring work over fences. Three entries are necessary to fill this class. Riders need not be members of SWVHJA to compete. If there are insufficient entries, this class may be combined with the Junior Equitation on the Flat 15-17 and/or the Adult Equitation on the flat.

JUNIOR EQUITATION ON THE FLAT 15-17 – Open to riders who have reached their 15th birthday by December 1st of the calendar year, but not reached their 18th birthday as of December 1st of the calendar year. To be shown at a walk, trot, and canter both ways of the ring and judged on position, control, and guidance. USEF tests 1-19 may be used, excluding those requiring work over fences. Three entries are necessary to fill this class. Riders need not be members of SWVHJA to compete. If there are insufficient entries, this class may be combined with the Junior Equitation on the Flat 14 & under and/or the Adult Equitation on the flat.

ADULT EQUITATION ON THE FLAT – Open to amateurs 18 years of age and older. To be shown at a walk, trot, and canter both ways of the ring and judged on position, control, and guidance. USEF tests 1-19 may be used, excluding those requiring work over fences. Three entries are necessary to fill this class.  Riders need not be members of SWVHJA to compete. If there are insufficient entries, this class may be combined with the Junior Equitation on the flat. Riders must stay within their age group if classes are split by age.

ANNALEE MARSHALL TROPHY EQUITATION ON THE FLAT – open at amateurs and juniors, to be shown at a walk, trot, and canter both ways of the ring and judged on position, control, and guidance. USEF tests 1-19 may be used, excluding those requiring work over fences.

TERESA MCDONALD MEDAL – Open to junior and adult amateur riders. Consist of two phases, each counting for 50% of the total score. Judges may choose from USEF tests 1-10. Heights of 2’ or 2’3”. The same horse must be used for both phases. Martingales are permitted in the flat phase.

EJH TROPHY CLASSES – open to all. Judged on performance, manners, and way of going. Prizes awarded.

SPECIAL CHILDREN'S HUNTER – Same specs as the Special Adult Hunter, except open to junior riders.

SPECIAL ADULT HUNTER – Open to Adult Amateur riders mounted on horses or ponies. Fences to be 2'6" or 2'9". Both heights must be offered and judged together. Related distances between two jumps should be no less than 60’ (4 strides). Judged on performance, manners, and way of going. Horse/rider combination cannot compete over fences higher than 2'9" at the same horse show. Ponies shown by an adult may not be shown in the pony hunter division at the same horse show. The Special Adult Hunter division and the Special Children’s Hunter division may be combined if there are fewer than 3 in either section.

HOKIE MEDAL – Consist of two phases, each counting for 50% of the total score. Judges may choose from USEF tests 1-10. The same horse must be used for both phases. Martingales are permitted in the flat phase.

EJH HUNTER DERBY – Open to all riders competing at this horse show over fences 2’3 or higher. Course will consist of at least ten obstacles including one trot fence. Judged on performance, manners, and way of going. Fences offered at 2’3, 2’6, or 3’. Must declare entry by 12pm the day of the show. Designate height at time of entry. There will be a posted order of go.

NOVICE CHILDREN’S/ADULT AMATEUR JUMPER – Open to children and adult amateurs in their first or second year of showing in jumper classes at 0.75m or higher as of December 1st of the current competition year. Riders in this division may only cross enter into Novice Jumper, if eligible, and Low Jumper at the same show. This division shall be no lower than 0.70m and no higher than 0.75m. All classes should be offered under Table IV. If holding a VHSA Association show, the VHSA division names must be used on the results.

LOW JUMPER – This division shall be no lower than 0.75m in height and no greater than 0.90m in height. Spreads shall be no greater than the height of the fence. All classes should be offered under Table IV. If holding a VHSA Association show, the VHSA division names must be used on the results.

CHILDREN’S/ADULT JUMPER – Open to horses or ponies ridden by a junior or adult amateur exhibitor. Fences .95 to 1.05 meters. USEF Tables I – IV may be used.

ALL JUMPER CLASSES – Count For Double Points with SWVHJA Membership. All the jumper classes are being run under USEF Table IV.

• Table IV Section 1: The first round is decided by adding together the faults incurred over the course and any penalties for exceeding the Time Allowed. In the case of equality of faults, ties will be broken on the following basis: an “Optimum Time” (defined as 4 seconds less than the Time Allowed for the course) will be posted on the course plan; the horse with the time on course closest to this Optimum Time (over or under) will prevail in the tie, next closest next, etc.

• Table II Section 2b: The first round and first jump-off, if any, are decided by adding together the faults incurred over the course and any penalties for exceeding the Time Allowed. If a competitor has gone clear in the first round, the competitor will, without leaving the ring, upon an audible signal, commence the designated jump-off course. A competitor with a clear round may dismount, and with assistance if necessary, adjust tack and/or equipment; however, upon the audible signal to begin his/her round, the competitor is responsible to adhering to the 45 seconds rule as per JP136.3. A competitor who leaves the arena after a clear round (before or after the tone) will be considered to have withdrawn from the jump-off (exception JP137.1). If there are no clear rounds and a tie exists for first place, the results will be determined by the scores and time from that round. It is recom­mended that no more than twelve numbered obstacles be included in the first round when the class is scored under this table.

HUNTER PLEASURE PONY – Open to ponies shown with hunter tack on the flat ridden by a Junior. Classes to be offered may include but are not limited to: Walk/Go As You Please, Walk/Trot, and Walk/Trot/Canter. No over fences classes will count toward this division. (Shows offering a Pleasure Hunter division with over fences classes may offer this division as a separate division.) If entries warrant, the Hunter Pleasure Pony division may be combined with the Junior Hunter Pleasure Horse division and Adult Hunter Pleasure Horse division.

JUNIOR HUNTER PLEASURE HORSE – Same specs as the Adult Hunter Pleasure Horse except open to Junior riders.

ADULT HUNTER PLEASURE HORSE – Open to horses shown with hunter tack on the flat ridden by an Adult. Classes to be offered may include but are not limited to: Walk/Go As You Please, Walk/Trot, and Walk/Trot/Canter. No over fences classes will count toward this division. (Shows offering a Pleasure Hunter division with over fences classes may offer this division as a separate division.) It is acceptable for SWVHJA Horse Shows to combine the Adult Hunter Pleasure and the Junior Pleasure Hunter Divisions, however, it is the show secretary's responsibility to indicate on the results which is the Adult rider and which is the Junior rider. If entries warrant, the Hunter Pleasure Pony division may be combined with the Junior Hunter Pleasure Division and the Adult Hunter Pleasure Horse division. To be judged on manners, suitability, and way of going. For year end points to accrue, three entries must enter and compete in all three classes of the division.

PRE- BEGINNER EQUITATION – Open to junior and amateur riders in their first year of showing over fences less than 2’ in height. Riders are eligible for one horse show year and may not enter divisions with fence heights of 2’ or above. This division will not count against rider’s one year eligibility for the Beginner Equitation division. To be judged on rider’s position and control. Division may be combined with the Beginner Equitation division at Management’s discretion if entries warrant. Fence materials limited to: rails, small flower boxes or brush. Ground line material may not make jump wider than it is high. Course to be a minimum of 6 obstacles. Fence height 18”. No oxers permitted.

BEGINNER EQUITATION – Open to junior and amateur riders in their first year of showing over fences 2’ in height. No oxers permitted. Riders are eligible for one horse show year and may not enter divisions with fence heights exceeding 2’. This division will not count against rider’s 2 year eligibility for the Intermediate Hunter division. To be judged on rider’s position and control. Division may be split between juniors and adults at the discretion of show management. Division may be combined with the Pre-Beginner Equitation division at Management’s discretion if entries warrant. If divisions are combined, fence materials and course MUST be limited to the same material as the Pre-Beginner division.

INTERMEDIATE HUNTER – Open to Juniors or Amateurs in their first or second year of showing, on horses or ponies, excluding the Pre-Beginner and Beginner Equitation divisions. Fences 2'3”. Riders who show at 2’6” or above in their first year forfeit a second Intermediate year. To be judged on performance, manners, and way of going. The rider may not jump higher than 2'6" at the same horse show.