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Rule 2.1 General

Rule 2.1 General

  1. Approval Period-CHJA approved horse shows may be held from December 1 through November 30 each year.
  2. Show Location-The show must be held within the states which comprise USEF Zone 8 or states which are contiguous to Zone 8.
  3. More than one show can be scheduled on the same date if the following mileage distances are met:
    1. Two Group I shows-see the current USEF Rules.
    2. Two Group II shows-the distances between competitions must be at least 100 miles.
    3. One Group I and one Group II show -no minimum distance.
  4. No more than two shows will be approved by CHJA on the same date.
  5. No telephone date requests will be accepted.
  6. Application may be made for a new show date by submitting a Show Application Form to the Show Standards Chair. New dates will be assigned on a first come, first served basis, pending approval by the CHJA Board of Directors which reserves the right to limit the number of shows to maintain the integrity of the CHJA Show Season. No Group II Show dates may be added after May 1st of the competition year.
  7. Outreach Divisions may be approved as part of a Group II Show Approval or Free Standing Outreach Shows may be approved.