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Rule 8.3.D Children's Hunter

Rule 8.3.D Children's Hunter

Sections Offered:

Children's Hunter Horse 14 & Under
Children's Hunter Horse 15-17

Cross Entry: Rider: Children’s Hunter Horse riders may not cross enter into any hunter class with fences exceeding 3'6" nor any jumper class with fences exceeding 1.20m (3'11") at the same show (exception: USHJA International Hunter Derby).  A rider may cross enter into the USHJA International Hunter Derby with a different horse.  Horses/Ponies: The horse may cross enter into the USHJA International Hunter Derby with a different rider.  Horse and rider combination: The horse-and-rider combination is restricted from showing in both Junior Hunter and Children's Hunter Horse sections at the same show.  The same horse and rider combination competing in the Children’s Hunter Horse may not cross enter into a USHJA International Hunter Derby.

Fence Height:  Horses 3’0” with spreads not to exceed fence height. Combinations will be permitted.

Combining/Dividing Sections: At Premier and National rated competitions, the Children's Hunter Horse section must be offered divided by age as follows: Children’s Hunter Horse 14 & Under, Children’s Hunter Horse 15-17. If there are fewer than four (4) entries in either age group, the two groups must be combined. In the event that, after combining the two age groups, there are still fewer than three (3) entries; management must combine the Children's Hunter Horse section with the Adult Amateur Hunter section.  Regional I and Regional II rated competitions are not required to offer the section divided, but may do so at management's discretion.