2024 MIHJA Benefit
Double Point Show |
Fall MIHJA Benefit Medal Finals Show
November 9-10, 2024
Location: Atlas Equestrian Center, 4750 W 60th Street, Davenport, IA
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All riders must have show attire (helmet, hunt coat, show shirt, breeches or jodhpurs, and boots for hunter and equitation classes; helmet, collared shirt, breeches or jodhpurs, and boots for jumper classes), except in the Lead Line, Warm-up classes, USHJA Poles Eq., and Trotting Pole Hunter division. ASTM approved helmet required for all classes.
Equitation Divisions
LEAD LINE EQUITATION CLASS ENTRY FEE: $7
SECTION ENTRY FEE: $10
Open to anyone of any age. Riders will be led at a walk. May be asked to halt, change directions, and demonstrate the two-point position. Points will not be counted for riders who are showing over fences. These classes are not recognized by the MIHJA. Non-member fee exempt.
CLASS 101 SATURDAY LEAD LINE
CLASS 102 SUNDAY LEAD LINE
USHJA TROTTING POLE EQUITATION CLASS ENTRY FEE: $12
SECTION ENTRY FEE: $40
Open to any rider that has not shown over fences higher than 1'6". Show attire not required. Cantering to count against the exhibitor. Non-member fee exempt. This division is not recognized by MiHJA. Pros, and overqualified juniors and amateurs can ride hors concours on eligible horses.
CLASS 103,104 USHJA TROTTING POLE EQUITATION OVER FENCES (POLES)
CLASS 105,106 USHJA TROTTING POLE EQUITATION WALK / TROT
SHORTEST STIRRUP EQUITATION CLASS ENTRY FEE: $12
SECTION ENTRY FEE: $30
Open to any rider 10 years old and younger (age as of January 1 is maintained for the entire season). Riders may not cross enter into any walk/trot/canter or jumping classes at the same show. Show attire not required. Cantering to count against the exhibitor.
CLASS 107,108 SHORTEST STIRRUP EQUITATION OVER FENCES (POLES)
CLASS 109 SHORTEST STIRRUP EQUITATION WALK / TROT
EQUITATION DIVISION A CLASS ENTRY FEE: $12
SECTION ENTRY FEE: $24
Open to horses/ponies of any age or showing experience ridden by an exhibitor who has not shown over fences 2' or higher in the last 15 years or ridden professionally. The points from the walk/trot class will count towards division year-end awards, but not High Point Equitation standings. Riders may not cross enter into Equitation B, C, D, or E at the same show. Fences are cross rails no higher than 1' in the center.
CLASS 110 EQUITATION A OVER FENCES
CLASS 111 EQUITATION A WALK / TROT
CLASS 112 EQUITATION A FLAT
EQUITATION DIVISION B CLASS ENTRY FEE: $12
SECTION ENTRY FEE: $20
Open to any junior or amateur rider. Riders may not cross enter into Equitation A or C-E at the same show. Riders may not cross enter into any class higher than 2' at the same show. Fences 1'6".
CLASS 113 EQUITATION B OVER FENCES
CLASS 114 EQUITATION B FLAT
EQUITATION DIVISION C CLASS ENTRY FEE: $12
SECTION ENTRY FEE: $20
Open to any junior or amateur rider. Riders may not cross enter into Equitation A-B, or D-E at the same show. Riders may not cross enter into any class higher than 2'6" at the same show. Fences 2'.
CLASS 115 EQUITATION C OVER FENCES
CLASS 116 EQUITATION C FLAT
EQUITATION DIVISION D CLASS ENTRY FEE: $12
SECTION ENTRY FEE: $20
Open to
any junior or amateur rider.
Riders may not cross enter into Equitation A-C, or E at the same show.
Riders may not cross enter into any class higher than 3’ at the same
show.
CLASS 117 EQUITATION D OVER FENCES
CLASS 118 EQUITATION D FLAT
EQUITATION DIVISION E CLASS ENTRY FEE: $12
SECTION ENTRY FEE: $20
Open to any junior or amateur rider. Riders may not cross enter into Equitation A-D at the same show. Riders may not cross enter into any class higher than 3'6" at the same show.
CLASS 119 EQUITATION E OVER FENCES
CLASS 120 EQUITATION E FLAT
OPEN EQUITATION CLASS ENTRY FEE: $12
SECTION ENTRY FEE: $20
Open to any junior or amateur rider. Riders may choose to ride their over fences course at any height 1’6” or higher. Tests 1-22 may be required.
CLASS 121 OPEN EQUITATION OVER FENCES
CLASS 122 OPEN EQUITATION FLAT
CROSS RAIL MEDAL CLASS ENTRY FEE: $10
Open to all junior and amateur riders who are current MiHJA members. Riders may not cross enter any classes higher than 2', and may not cross enter into the MIHJA Medal, MIHJA Beginner Medal, or MIHJA Mini Medal at the same show. All riders will show over a course of not less than 7 obstacles, that may include at least one change of direction. The top four riders may be asked to execute a test. Fences are crossrails not to exceed 1' in the center. Tests 1-8 may be required. At the end of the season, the top 12 riders will qualify for the MIHJA Cross Rail Medal Finals.
CLASS 123 CROSS RAIL MEDAL
MiHJA BEGINNER MEDAL
CLASS ENTRY FEE: $10Open to junior and amateur riders who are current MiHJA members. Riders may not cross enter into classes higher than 2'3 and may not cross enter into the MIHJA Medal or MIHJA Mini Medal, or MIHJA Cross Rail Medal at the same show. All riders will show over a course of not less than 7 obstacles, with at least one change of direction. The top four riders may be asked to execute a test over fences. Fences not to exceed 1'6". Tests 1-11 may be required. Fences 1'9". At the end of the season, the top 12 riders will qualify for the MIHJA Beginner Medal Finals.
CLASS 124 MiHJA BEGINNER MEDAL
MIHJA MINI MEDAL CLASS ENTRY FEE: $10
Open to all junior and amateur riders who are current MIHJA members. Horse/rider combination may not cross enter into the MIHJA Medal at the same show. Winner receives a medal. All riders will show over a course of not less than 8 obstacles, with at least one change of direction. The top four riders will be asked to execute a test over fences. Judge MAY call back additional riders if deemed appropriate. The same animal must be shown in all phases of the class and with the same tack in which it began the class. Class to be judged on hands, seat, guidance, and control throughout. Jumping faults of mount not to count. Fences not to exceed 2'3". USEF tests 1-11 may be required. At the end of the season, the top 12 riders will qualify for the MIHJA Mini Medal Finals.
CLASS 125 MIHJA MINI MEDAL
MIHJA MEDAL CLASS CLASS ENTRY FEE: $10
Open to any junior or amateur MIHJA member. To be judged in two phases (on the flat and over fences) with equal weight given to each phase. Winner receives a medal. To jump a minimum of 8 equitation or hunter type fences with or without wings. Judge or course designer MUST incorporate at least two tests from the US Equestrian Rule Book (Equitation Division) in the course. The judge will then select one-fourth of the class, but not less than 6 exhibitors, if available, to show on the flat, including two or more tests from the US Equestrian Equitation rules. Judge MAY call back additional riders if deemed appropriate and tests 1-22 may be used. The same animal must be shown in all phases of the class and with the same tack in which it began the class except NO MARTINGALES ON THE FLAT. Class to be judged on hands, seat, guidance, and control throughout. Jumping faults of mount not to count. Fences 2'9". At the end of the season, the top 12 riders will qualify for the MIHJA Medal Finals.
CLASS 126 MIHJA MEDAL CLASS
HUNTER BREEDING CLASS ENTRY FEE: $10
Refer to USEF Chapter HB. Open only to horses of any breed. Horses to be moved on the line.
CLASS 127 HUNTER BREEDING YEARLINGS
CLASS 128 HUNTER BREEDING TWO YEAR OLDS
CLASS 129 HUNTER BREEDING THREE YEAR OLDS
CLASS 130 BEST YOUNG HORSE - No entry fee. For first and second place winners of classes 124-126. Class pinned to two places.
WARM-UP I CLASS ENTRY FEE: $10
Open to any horse or pony. This class will be open in the morning and will consist of trotting poles or cross rails, depending on when they choose to do their warm-up round. It does not have to be their first round of the day. Additional rounds will be unjudged. This class is not recognized by the MIHJA.
CLASS 131,132 WARM-UP I OVER FENCES
WARM-UP II CLASS ENTRY FEE: $10
Open to any horse or pony. This class will be open all day starting at 1'6" and can be done at any height the exhibitor chooses, depending on when they choose to do their warm-up round. It does not have to be their first round of the day. Additional rounds will be unjudged. This class is not recognized by the MIHJA.
CLASS 133,134 RING 1 WARM-UP OVER FENCES
PLEASURE HORSE/PONY CLASS ENTRY FEE: $10
Open to any horse or rider combination. To be shown at the walk, trot, and canter. Some emphasis on manners.
CLASS 135 PLEASURE HORSE/PONY HUNTER UNDER SADDLE
HANDY HUNTER UNDER SADDLE CLASS ENTRY FEE: $10
Open to any horse or rider. Horse/pony may be asked to walk, trot, canter, counter-canter, halt, reverse, back up, change lead, sit trot, extend trot, and hand gallop at the discretion of the judge.
CLASS 136 HANDY HUNTER UNDER SADDLE
USHJA TROTTING POLE HUNTER CLASS ENTRY FEE: $12
SECTION ENTRY FEE: $40
Open to any horse or rider that has not shown over fences higher than 1'6". Show attire not required. Cantering to count against the exhibitor. Non-member fee exempt. This division is not recognized by MiHJA.
CLASS 137,138 USHJA TROTTING POLE HUNTER OVER FENCES (POLES)
CLASS 139,140 USHJA TROTTING POLE HUNTER WALK / TROT
SHORTEST STIRRUP HUNTER CLASS ENTRY FEE: $12
SECTION ENTRY FEE: $30
Open to any rider 10 years old and younger (age as of January 1 is maintained for the entire season). Riders may not cross enter into any walk/trot/canter or jumping classes at the same show. Show attire not required. Cantering to count against the exhibitor.
CLASS 141,142 SHORTEST STIRRUP HUNTER OVER FENCES (POLES)
CLASS 143 SHORTEST STIRRUP HUNTER WALK / TROT
TROTTING POLE HORSE HUNTER CLASS ENTRY FEE: $12
SECTION ENTRY FEE: $55
Open to any horse who has not shown over fences 1’9” or higher. Riders in this division are not required to wear show attire. Horses may wear boots, standing martingale, and schooling pad. Cantering to count against the exhibitor in the Over Poles class.
CLASS 144,145 TROTTING POLE HORSE HUNTER OVER FENCES (POLES)
CLASS 146,147 TROTTING POLE HORSE HUNTER WALK / TROT
CLASS 148,149 TROTTING POLE HORSE HUNTER UNDER SADDLE
TROTTING POLE RIDER HUNTER CLASS ENTRY FEE: $12
SECTION ENTRY FEE: $55
Open to any rider who has not shown over fences 1’9” or higher. Riders in this division are not required to wear show attire. Horses may wear boots, standing martingale, and schooling pad. Cantering to count against the exhibitor in the Over Poles class.
CLASS 150,151 TROTTING POLE RIDER HUNTER OVER FENCES (POLES)
CLASS 152,153 TROTTING POLE RIDER HUNTER WALK / TROT
CLASS 154,155 TROTTING POLE RIDER HUNTER UNDER SADDLE
CROSS RAIL HORSE HUNTER CLASS ENTRY FEE: $12
SECTION ENTRY FEE: $40
Open to any horse or rider. Crossrails not to exceed 1' in the center.
CLASS 156,158 CROSS RAIL HUNTER OVER FENCES
CLASS 157 CROSS RAIL HUNTER OVER FENCES STAKE
CLASS 159 CROSS RAIL HUNTER UNDER SADDLE
VERY GREEN HORSE HUNTER CLASS ENTRY FEE: $12
SECTION ENTRY FEE: $40
Open to any horse who has not shown over fences higher than 2’. Crossrails not to exceed 1' in the center.
CLASS 160,162 VERY GREEN HORSE HUNTER OVER FENCES
CLASS 161 VERY GREEN HORSE HUNTER OVER FENCES STAKE
CLASS 163 VERY GREEN HORSE HUNTER UNDER SADDLE
VERY GREEN RIDER HUNTER CLASS ENTRY FEE: $12
SECTION ENTRY FEE: $40
Open to any rider who has not shown over fences higher than 2’. Fences are cross rails not to exceed 1' in the center.
CLASS 164,166 VERY GREEN RIDER HUNTER OVER FENCES
CLASS 165 VERY GREEN RIDER HUNTER OVER FENCES STAKE
CLASS 167 VERY GREEN RIDER HUNTER UNDER SADDLE
MINI HUNTER CLASS ENTRY FEE: $12
SECTION ENTRY FEE: $40
Open to any horse or rider. Fences 1'6".
CLASS 168,170 MINI HUNTER OVER FENCES
CLASS 169 MINI HUNTER OVER FENCES STAKE
CLASS 171 MINI HUNTER UNDER SADDLE
BEGINNER HORSE/RIDER HUNTER CLASS ENTRY FEE: $12
SECTION ENTRY FEE: $40
Open to any horse/rider that has not shown over fences 2'3" or higher. Fences 1'6".
CLASS 172,174 BEGINNER HORSE/RIDER HUNTER OVER FENCES
CLASS 173 BEGINNER HORSE/RIDER HUNTER OVER FENCES STAKE
CLASS 175 BEGINNER HORSE/RIDER HUNTER UNDER SADDLE
EVERGREEN HUNTER CLASS ENTRY FEE: $12
SECTION ENTRY FEE: $40
Open to any horse or rider. Fences 1'9".
CLASS 176,178 EVERGREEN HUNTER OVER FENCES
CLASS 177 EVERGREEN HUNTER OVER FENCES STAKE
CLASS 179 EVERGREEN HUNTER UNDER SADDLE
NEXT STEP HORSE/RIDER HUNTER CLASS ENTRY FEE: $12
SECTION ENTRY FEE: $40
Open to any horse/rider that has not shown over fences higher than 2’3”. A horse/rider may show over fences higher than 2'3" in the same year, but is then ineligible to compete in this division the following year. Fences 1'9".
CLASS 180,182 NEXT STEP HORSE/RIDER HUNTER OVER FENCES
CLASS 181 NEXT STEP HORSE/RIDER HUNTER OVER FENCES STAKE
CLASS 183 NEXT STEP HORSE/RIDER HUNTER UNDER SADDLE
MODIFIED HUNTER CLASS ENTRY FEE: $12
SECTION ENTRY FEE: $40
Open to any horse or rider. Fences 2'.
CLASS 184,186 MODIFIED HUNTER OVER FENCES
CLASS 185 MODIFIED HUNTER OVER FENCES STAKE
CLASS 187 MODIFIED HUNTER UNDER SADDLE
INTERMEDIATE HORSE/RIDER HUNTER CLASS ENTRY FEE: $12
SECTION ENTRY FEE: $40
Open to any horse/rider that has not shown over fences higher than 2’6”. A horse/rider may show over fences higher than 2'6" in the same year, but is then ineligible to compete in this division the following year. Fences 2'.
CLASS 188,190 INTERMEDIATE HORSE/RIDER HUNTER OVER FENCES
CLASS 189 INTERMEDIATE HORSE/RIDER HUNTER OVER FENCES STAKE
CLASS 191 INTERMEDIATE HORSE/RIDER HUNTER UNDER SADDLE
SCHOOLING HUNTER CLASS ENTRY FEE: $12
SECTION ENTRY FEE: $40
Open to
any horse or rider. Fences 2’3”.
CLASS 192,194 SCHOOLING HUNTER OVER FENCES
CLASS 193 SCHOOLING HUNTER OVER FENCES STAKE
CLASS 195 SCHOOLING HUNTER UNDER SADDLE
BABY GREEN / LOW CHILDRENS/ADULT HUNTER CLASS ENTRY FEE: $12
SECTION ENTRY FEE: $40
Open to any horse/rider that has not shown over fences higher than 2’9”. A horse/rider may show over fences higher than 2'9" in the same year, but is then ineligible to compete in this division the following year. Fences 2'3".
CLASS 196,198 BABY GREEN / LOW CHILDRENS/ADULT HUNTER OVER FENCES
CLASS 197 BABY GREEN / LOW CHILDRENS/ADULT HUNTER OVER FENCES STAKE
CLASS 199 BABY GREEN / LOW CHILDRENS/ADULT HUNTER UNDER SADDLE
LOW HUNTER CLASS ENTRY FEE: $12
SECTION ENTRY FEE: $40
Open to any horse or rider. Fences 2'6".
CLASS 200,202 LOW HUNTER OVER FENCES
CLASS 201 LOW HUNTER OVER FENCES STAKE
CLASS 203 LOW HUNTER UNDER SADDLE
PRE-GREEN / PRE CHILDRENS/ADULT HUNTER CLASS ENTRY FEE: $12
SECTION ENTRY FEE: $40
Open to any horse/rider that has not shown over fences higher than 3’. A horse/rider may show over fences higher than 3' in the same year, but is then ineligible to compete in this division the following year. Fences 2'6".
CLASS 204,206 PRE-GREEN / PRE CHILDRENS/ADULT HUNTER OVER FENCES
CLASS 205 PRE-GREEN / PRE CHILDRENS/ADULT HUNTER OVER FENCES STAKE
CLASS 207 PRE-GREEN / PRE CHILDRENS/ADULT HUNTER UNDER SADDLE
MiHJA HUNTER CLASS ENTRY FEE: $12
SECTION ENTRY FEE: $40
Open to any horse or rider. Fences 2'9". In and outs permitted, but will not be used at the May show.
CLASS 208,210 MiHJA HUNTER OVER FENCES
CLASS 209 MiHJA HUNTER OVER FENCES STAKE
CLASS 211 MiHJA HUNTER UNDER SADDLE
1st YEAR GREEN / CHILDRENS/ADULT HUNTER CLASS ENTRY FEE: $12
SECTION ENTRY FEE: $40
Open to any horse that has not shown over fences higher than 3’3” or any child/adult amateur rider. A horse may show over fences higher than 3'3" in the same year, but is then ineligible to compete in this division the following year. A junior or amateur rider is always eligible. Fences 2'9". In and outs permitted, but will not be used at the May show.
CLASS 212,214 1st YEAR GREEN / CHILDRENS/ADULT HUNTER OVER FENCES
CLASS 213 1st YEAR GREEN / CHILDRENS/ADULT HUNTER OVER FENCES STAKE
CLASS 215 1st YEAR GREEN / CHILDRENS/ADULT HUNTER UNDER SADDLE
PERFORMANCE HUNTER CLASS ENTRY FEE: $12
SECTION ENTRY FEE: $40
Open to any horse or rider. Fences 3'. In and outs permitted, but will not be used at the May show.
CLASS 216,218 PERFORMANCE HUNTER OVER FENCES
CLASS 217 PERFORMANCE HUNTER OVER FENCES STAKE
CLASS 219 PERFORMANCE HUNTER UNDER SADDLE
2nd YEAR GREEN / JUNIOR/AMATEUR HUNTER CLASS ENTRY FEE: $12
SECTION ENTRY FEE: $40
Open to any horse that has not shown over fences higher than 3’6” or any junior/amateur rider. A horse may show over fences higher than 3'6" in the same year, but is then ineligible to compete in this division the following year. A junior or amateur rider is always eligible. Fences 3'. In and outs permitted, but will not be used at the May show.
CLASS 220,222 2nd YEAR GREEN / JUNIOR/AMATEUR HUNTER OVER FENCES
CLASS 221 2nd YEAR GREEN / JUNIOR/AMATEUR HUNTER OVER FENCES STAKE
CLASS 223 2nd YEAR GREEN / JUNIOR/AMATEUR HUNTER UNDER SADDLE
JUMPER WARM-UP CLASS ENTRY FEE: $10
Open to any horse or pony. This class will be open all day while the jumper ring is running, at any height the exhibitor chooses (2'-3'6"), depending on when they choose to do their warm-up round. It does not have to be their first round of the day. Additional rounds will be unjudged. This class is not recognized by the MIHJA.
CLASS 227,228 JUMPER WARM-UP TABLE II, SEC. 1
JUMPER CLASSIC CLASS ENTRY FEE: $15
Open to any horse or rider. This class will be open all day while the jumper ring is running, at any height the exhibitor chooses (2'-3'6"), depending on when they choose to do their classic. It does not have to be their first round of the day. Ribbons 1-8. PRIZE MONEY as follows: 1st - $25, 2nd - $20, 3rd - $15, 4th - $10, 5th - $5, 6 - $5, 7 - R, 8 - R. High Point Jumper Rider points are doubled for this class.
CLASS 229 JUMPER CLASSIC TABLE II, SEC. 2(b)
PUDDLE JUMPER CLASS ENTRY FEE: $12
SECTION ENTRY FEE: $40
Open to any horse or pony. Time allowed shall be liberal. Fences 2'-2'3" (0.61m-0.69m).
CLASS 230,232 PUDDLE JUMPER, TABLE II, SEC. 2(b)
CLASS 231 PUDDLE JUMPER, TABLE II, SEC. 2(c) STAKE
CLASS 233 PUDDLE JUMPER, TABLE II, SEC. 4
HOPEFUL JUMPER CLASS ENTRY FEE: $12
SECTION ENTRY FEE: $40
Open to any horse or pony. Time allowed shall be liberal. Fences 2'3"-2'6" (0.69m-0.76m).
CLASS 234,236 HOPEFUL JUMPER, TABLE II, SEC. 2(b)
CLASS 235 HOPEFUL JUMPER, TABLE II, SEC. 2(c) STAKE
CLASS 237 HOPEFUL JUMPER, TABLE II, SEC. 4
SCHOOLING JUMPER CLASS ENTRY FEE: $12
SECTION ENTRY FEE: $40
Open to any horse or pony. Time allowed shall be liberal. Fences 2'6"-2'9" (0.76m-0.84m).
CLASS 238,240 SCHOOLING JUMPER, TABLE II, SEC. 2(b)
CLASS 239 SCHOOLING JUMPER, TABLE II, SEC. 2(c) STAKE
CLASS 241 SCHOOLING JUMPER, TABLE II, SEC. 4
0.91m JUMPER CLASS ENTRY FEE: $12
SECTION ENTRY FEE: $40
Open to any horse or pony. Time allowed shall be liberal. Fences 3'.
CLASS 242,244 0.91m JUMPER, TABLE II, SEC. 2(b)
CLASS 243 0.91m JUMPER, TABLE II, SEC. 2(c) STAKE
CLASS 245 0.91m JUMPER, TABLE II, SEC. 4
0.99m JUMPER CLASS ENTRY FEE: $12
SECTION ENTRY FEE: $40
Open to any horse or pony. Time allowed shall be liberal. Fences 3'3".
CLASS 246,248 0.99m JUMPER, TABLE II, SEC. 2(b)
CLASS 247 0.99m JUMPER, TABLE II, SEC. 2(c) STAKE
CLASS 249 0.99m JUMPER, TABLE II, SEC. 4
1.07m JUMPER CLASS ENTRY FEE: $12
SECTION ENTRY FEE: $40
Open to any horse or pony. Time allowed shall be liberal. Fences 3'6".
CLASS 250,252 1.07m JUMPER, TABLE II, SEC. 2(b)
CLASS 251 1.07m JUMPER, TABLE II, SEC. 2(c) STAKE
CLASS 253 1.07m JUMPER, TABLE II, SEC. 4
Every class offered herein, which is covered by the rules and specifications of the current MIHJA Rule Book, will be conducted and judged in accordance therewith.
STABLING - Stabling is available. Please call in advance for stalls (309) 738-7767 - Rachel, or e-mail secretary@mihja.org so we can have your stalls ready for you. There WILL be a $10/stall/day charge for cancelled stall reservations. Stalls are $30/day or $65/Fri-Sun. Shavings are available.
NON-SHOWING HORSE - A horse that is brought to the show grounds, but does not compete in any classes must pay a $25 non-showing horse fee in addition to the stall fee (if applicable) for their use of the jumps, footing, and facility.
ENTRY / CROSS ENTRY - Exhibitors are responsible for a knowledge of the Rules and Regulations governing the horse show and for their own errors and omissions. If you are unfamiliar with MIHJA rules, please check with Rachel Rock Robinson or our steward Sandee Cochran regarding the specific rules governing the show and/or specific divisions prior to competing.
ADDS / SCRATCHES - Adds and scratches can be done at any time. No transaction fee will be assessed. Full refunds are given for scratched classes.
JUMP ORDER - Check in at the gate for a self-posted order. Anyone not checked in will be posted at the end of the order. Notify the gate if there are any tack changes or conflicts.
CHAMPION AND RESERVE CHAMPION - To be awarded in hunter and jumper divisions only, based on their total points including the under saddle class. Hunter ties are broken by the most points over fences. Jumper ties will remain tied.
NUMBER DEPOSIT - Each number will carry a $2 deposit. Please keep the number in good condition and return it at the end of the show for a full refund. You will only be charged the $2 fee once for each number kept. Upon return visits, please write your number on your entry blank before submitting it to the show secretary.
OFFICE FEE - A $15 office fee will be charged for every rider. Anyone can pay a reduced entry fee of $10 by submitting a blank check made out to MiHJA by 7:00 pm Friday, the night before the show. If the check is filled out, or if you pre-pay with an exact amount of cash, and the final amount of your bill is more than what you've given, and you don't pay the balance before you leave on Sunday, you will be charged the full office fee.
SCHOOLING - Both outdoor show arenas will be available before and after the show for unlimited schooling. The indoor arena (80' x 125') will be available at all times for unlimited schooling. Ring 1 (100' x 230') will be available for schooling while the show is going on in Ring 2. Ring 2 (170' x 180') will be available for schooling while the show is going on in Ring 1.
BEDDING - Shavings are available by the bag (prices vary).
PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR - In accordance with US Equestrian rules, all exhibitors are required to wear properly fitting protective headgear passing or surpassing current applicable ASTM / SEI standards with harness secured while riding anywhere on competition grounds.
CONCESSION STAND - Huntermark Café is open and ready for your business! Great food for reasonable prices!
TACK SHOP - Huntermark Tack Shop is located on grounds next to the concession stand. If you'd like to pre-order a specific item and have it ready at the show, email tackshop@HuntermarkFarm.com at least 2 weeks before the show. If you'd like to browse the existing inventory or make a purchase before or after the show, just let Rachel know.
SPECIAL REQUESTS - Please let us know if there's anything that can make your show experience better or easier. We can be flexible as far as moving classes around or making any exception we can to accommodate you, as long as we have the agreement of the other exhibitors and stay within the MIHJA rules.
Local Hotels: (show address is 4750 W 60th St, Davenport, IA, 52806)
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Country Inn & Suites | |
Days Inn | |
Fairfield Inn | |
Hampton Inn & Suites | |
La Quinta | |
Motel 6 | |
Ramada | |
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MIHJA Point Values:
1-2 Exhibitors in class:
1st place - 5 points, 2nd place - 3 points, 3rd place - 2 points
3-8 Exhibitors in class:
1st Place - 10 points, 2nd place - 6 points, 3rd place - 4 points, 4th place - 2 points, 5th place - 1 point, 6th place - 1/2 point.
9+ Exhibitors in class:
1st place - 20 points, 2nd place - 12 points, 3rd place - 8 points, 4th place - 4 points, 5th place - 2 points, 6th place - 1 point.
Hunter Classics and Medal Classes are worth double points
USEF Guidelines for Rider Reference
May or may not be considered a fault (depending on severity and frequency):
light rubs, swapping leads in a line, late lead changes, excessive show of animation, and adding or eliminating strides in a line.
Minor faults:
deliberately addressing an obstacle, wrong lead, kicking out, spooking, jumping out of form, and jumping into corners of obstacles.
Major faults:
knockdown of any part of an obstacle, refusal, trotting on course, bucking, stopping on course even for loss of shoe or broken equipment, circling while on course (other than the courtesy circle at the beginning and end of the course), and dangerous jumping. In equitation classes, the following are also major faults: wrong diagonal, jumping ahead, getting left behind, loss of stirrup, loss of reins.
Elimination:
3 refusals, off course, jumping a fence before it is reset, bolting from the ring, and fall of horse or rider.
Equipment:
All riders must have show attire (helmet, hunt coat, ratcatcher, breeches or jodhpurs, and boots), except in the Lead Line, Warm-up classes, Trotting Pole Hunter, and Real Low Hunter divisions. Hunt coats may be waived in hot weather at the judge's discretion. In all hunter classes, horses are to be shown without wraps or boots, with a white/off-white contoured saddle pad. In jumper classes, riders may wear a polo shirt or other collared shirt but must have boots, breeches, and helmet. Martingales are not allowed on the flat (except standing martingales in the Trotting Pole and Very Green Rider division), no running martingales, draw reins, gag bits, tacked or studded nosebands, figure eight nosebands, or hackamores in any hunter classes. Snaffle and pelham bits are appropriate. Unconventional bits will be penalized.
November Judge: Kim Houlding (Madrid, IA)
Show Manager: MIHJA President - Darla Bridges
Show Steward: MIHJA Director - Sandee Cochran
Announcer/In-Gate: MIHJA Secretary - Rachel Rock Robinson
Show Secretary: MIHJA President - Darla Bridges
Course Designer: MIHJA Secretary - Rachel Rock Robinson
Jump Crew: MIHJA members and willing volunteers
Show Veterinarians: Oakwood Veterinary Service (on call)
Concessions: Huntermark Café
This competition is recognized by: