Requirements:

• Must be a NSHJA member in order for points to count towards Series Awards.

Age:

• Junior A: a rider who is 15, 16, 17 on January 1.
• Junior B: a rider who is 12, 13, 14 on January 1.
• Junior C: a rider who is under 12 on January 1.

Heights

Equitation over fences – Junior B & C Riders:

• Small ponies: 2’3 (0.70m)
• Medium ponies: 2’6 (0.75m)
• Large ponies: 2’9 (0.85m)
• Horses: 3’0 (0.90m)
• Fence heights and distances must be adjusted for the respective hunter heights.

Modified Equitation A Over Fences:

• 3’0 (0.90m) – only riders showing in the Children’s Hunter Division may enter
• 3’3 (1.0m) – open to A riders competing at the 3’3 height.
• 3’6 (1.10m) – open to A riders competing at the 3’6 (or above) height.
• Any A competitors on large ponies will compete at 2’9 height and respective distance.

Tests

Equitation Flat Classes:

Riders to demonstrate Walk, Trot, Sitting Trot, Canter on command, both directions. They shall then line up and execute individual tests at the Judge’s discretion. No individual test may be requested that is not included in the individual tests in Article G1009, Tests.

The judge may ask questions concerning horsemanship, anatomy of the horse, tack, stable management and others.

For change of direction at the canter (where allowed), the Judge must specify if a change of lead is required.

Flat phase test will remain the same throughout the series and can be accessed HERE.

Equitation Over Fences Classes:

Riders to compete over a course of not less than 8 jumps. The fall of horse or rider, or two disobedience’s on course shall cause the entry to be eliminated from the class. If elimination occurs during a work-off or ride-off, the competitor shall be places last of those chosen for the ride-off.

Individual tests may be selected at the Judge’s discretion, from those listed in Article G1009, Tests.

Turnout

A turnout score, on a scale of 1 – 10, will be added to each competitor’s score.

(Article G1003) While competitors and judges should bear in mind that entries are being judged at all times on ability, it should be noted that neatness is a first requisite regarding rider’s dress.

Jacket – conservative colour; jodhpurs or breeches; shirt and tie, stocks or chokers must be worn; boots; black or brown smooth leather half-chaps are permissible providing they match the boot colour.

Conservative coloured protective headgear (per Article G1004) with no additional adornments.

Points

Points will be calculated by NSHJA for the A, B, and C age groups.

Ribbons

All classes will be pinned to 8th place, with ribbons to 6th place.

Fees

Windsor Spring

• Flat – competitors pay
• Over Fences – Albro Creek Farm covers cost

Restless Pines

• Flat – Albro Creek Farm covers cost

Coveside

• Flat – competitors pay
• Over Fences – Albro Creek Farm covers cost

Series Awards

Champion and Reserve Champion A, B, and C riders will be recognized at the NSHJA 2024 Banquet.

Top Junior Equitation Rider will be honoured for the 2024 series.

Top Junior Equitation Rider will be determined by a rider’s top 6 scores (3 O/F and 3 Flat) given by the judge at each horse show. The average of the top 6 scores per rider will be calculated to determine the winner.

A year end surprise award will be announced in November 2024!