USHJA National Hunter Classic

USHJA brings you the National Hunter Classic, which are a series of stepping stone events for riders to gain experience toward competing in the International Hunter Derbies. Hunter Classics are offered with a minimum of $2500 in prize money and be held at "A" and "AA" rated shows.

The USHJA National Hunter Classic is a two round hunter classic with round one being judged on performance, hunter pace and style, quality and substance, movement and brilliance and round two being judged on performance, hunter pace and style, quality and substance, movement and brilliance. After each round additional points will be added with one point for each high option fence jumped without major fault (maximum of four points). In addition, after round two, a maximum of 10 bonus points may be awarded by the judges to each horse/rider combination for handiness of round and brilliance of pace. This score will be announced separately and added to each rider's score.

Riders will be asked to navigate a minimum of 10 obstacles in the first round and a minimum of eight obstacles in the second round. Fence heights will be 3'0" with four option fences set at 3'3" to 3'5". Courses will consist of at least one In and Out, one Bending Line, one line with an unrelated distance, and one long approach.

Obstacles will must simulate those reminiscent of the hunt field and course must offer a variety of Classic jumps with different appearances such as: natural post and rail, stone wall, white board fence or gate, coop, aiken, hedge, oxer, brush, logs, natural foliage. Natural obstacles such as banks and ditches are allowed.

A minimum of 12 entries, including horses tied for 12th place, must return for Round Two, if available. All riders in the Top 8 overall must ride for ribbons in order to receive prize money.

A minimum of $2,500 prize money must be offered per class. The entry fee cannot exceed 5% of the prize money offered.

In order for National Hunter Classic points to be awarded, riders must complete a USHJA Exhibitor Declaration Form. If the Exhibitor Declaration Form is not complete and submitted to the show office at the time of entry or at least one hour prior to the start of the class, riders will not receive points for the National Hunter Classic.

List of National Hunter Classic Competitions

Specs, Fee Report and Entry Declaration Forms

Classic Specifications
Classic Fee Report
Entry Declaration Form - Please list the name of your show at the top of the form

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