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CHJA Recognized Show Impact Due to COVID-19

3/13/2020

March 27, 2020

The CHJA Board of Directors has voted to extend the points policy stated below through April 16th, 2020 and will reassess at that time.

March 13, 2020

Dear CHJA Members,

There is no higher priority than the safety of our membership. We are staying on top of information being issued from the Center for Disease Control (CDC), our local government and health agencies regarding COVID-19.

The viability of 2020 CHJA managed shows will be assessed as the dates draw closer.

CHJF Offers Grants to Hunter Jumper Workers Affected by COVID-19

3/27/2020

Grants are now available from the Colorado Hunter Jumper Foundation for workers in the Hunter Jumper Industry who are in need of financial assistance due to the COVID-19 crisis. . Contact Carol OMeara at carolomeara@aol.com to request an application.

March 13 and 14 Show Dates Available for Step 2 Lottery

3/18/2020

A Step 2 Lottery for March 13 and 14, 2021 Show Dates is now open to any CHJA member who does not have a Show Date. Members interested in entering the Step 2 Lottery should request an application from the Show Standards Chair at carolomeara@aol.com. The application and a $100.00 deposit must be received by April 5, 2020. The drawing will be held on April 6 to determine who will be awarded the date. Members who do not receive the date will be refunded $50.00.

CHJA Approved Judges and Course Designers

3/13/2020

CHJA Approved Judges as of 3/12/20

Adams, Jack CHJA
Alsberg, Jenny CHJA
Ayers, Syd CHJA
Beard, Kay r
Bunker, Harriett R
Bytner, Daphne r
Dennehy, Liza. R
Grayson, Laurie R
Grayson, Tyler CHJA
Kaneps, Victor r (jumpers)
Lewis, Jen r
Malmqvist, Davin. R(Jumpers)
Marken, Jody. r
Maybank, Marion. R. (Jumpers) CHJA
Nielsen, Beth. R
Nixon, Kristin. R
Nutt, Devon CHJA
O’Meara, Meg CHJA
Rinedollar, Molly R (Welsh) CHJA

CHJA Town Hall & Colorado Horse Park Show Schedule Announced

3/3/2020

The Colorado Hunter Jumper Association Board of Directors would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the nearly 50 equestrian professionals and show managers who attended the Town Hall discussion on March 2nd. The CHJA Board of Directors is volunteer based and is dedicated to the betterment of the local horse show community for its members. With the support from this group and other CHJA members who sent emails and comments we are looking forward to the 2020 season and beyond.

Open Show Date Assignment Policy Changed

2/12/2020

by Carol O’Meara

Show Standards Chair

Due to problems with our previous policy for assigning show dates which open due to loss of seniority or non-renewal, the CHJA Board adopted a new policy at the February Board Meeting. The policy can be found in the Show Managers Packet on this web site. Contact Show Standards with any questions. carolomeara@aol.com or 303-779-4963.

2019 Kris McConnell Award Presented to Kris Nixon

2/10/2020

The Kris McConnell Award is presented annually by the Colorado Hunter Jumper Foundation. The award is given to a CHJA member who has provided outstanding service to a Charitable Organization. The award includes a donation to the charity in honor of the recipient.

REVISED: CHJA Approval of Judges and/or Course Designers

1/14/2020

Information from the Officials Committee

General Information:

Effective December 1, 2019, all judges and course designers for Group II CHJA shows must be approved by the CHJA Officials Committee (CHJA Rules 4.3D and 4.4).

Design Courses or Judge for CHJA Horse Shows

Compete vs. Complete

1/14/2020

by Carol O’Meara

Rules and Specs

CHJA Junior Attends USHJA Annual Meeting

12/31/2019

Ryder Richardson

December 19, 2019

USHJA Annual Meeting

I recently had an opportunity to attend the USHJA Annual Meeting in Denver. It was an eye opening experience, especially for a junior. I was able to sit and observe important business, interact with top professionals, ask questions, and comment in actual board meetings. It was fascinating to witness the process that organizations must take so that everything runs smoothly for its members.

CHJA Recognized Show Impact Due to COVID-19	03/13/2020
CHJF Offers Grants to Hunter Jumper Workers Affected by COVID-19	03/27/2020
March 13 and 14 Show Dates Available for Step 2 Lottery	03/18/2020
CHJA Approved Judges and Course Designers	03/13/2020
CHJA Town Hall & Colorado Horse Park Show Schedule Announced	03/03/2020
Open Show Date Assignment Policy Changed	02/12/2020
2019 Kris McConnell Award Presented to Kris Nixon	02/10/2020
REVISED: CHJA Approval of Judges and/or Course Designers	01/14/2020
Compete vs. Complete	01/14/2020
CHJA Junior Attends USHJA Annual Meeting	12/31/2019
Board Adopts Rule Changes for 2020	11/19/2019
SPRING IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER – ARE YOU READY?	04/19/2019
This Month in CHJA History ...	04/19/2019
THIS MONTH IN CHJA HISTORY...	03/18/2019
Have Questions About the New SafeSport Requirement? We Have Answers!	02/20/2019
Warm-Up Ring Safety and How to Make the Back Gate Person Happy	10/25/2018
THE START OF SHOW SEASON MEANS HAVING EVERYTHING IN ORDER BEFORE YOU GET TO THE SHOW OFFICE	10/25/2018

CHJA Approved Judges as of 3/12/20

General Information:

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