CL-065 HUNTERS AND JUMPERS
A. All courses for Hunter and Jumping classes must be posted
at least two (2) hours prior to the scheduled time of the class.
Judge(s) shall walk Hunter/Jumper course with designer
and exhibitors. Course diagrams must show with arrows
the direction each obstacle must be taken. A start and
finish line must be established at least twenty-four (24) feet
from the first and last obstacle if possible, indicated by two
(2) markers at least four (4) feet apart. Horses (exhibitors
optional) must cross the line in the proper direction to start
and complete the course. Horses must stay within the course
boundaries as outlined by the start and finish cone. The
start and/or finish cones outline the portion of the course
in the immediate areas of the starting (first) and finishing
(last) obstacles only, not the entire course. Baiting of horses
to encourage an animal to perform any of the jumps is not
allowed. Baiting in such class is a disqualification.
(Amended 02-02, effective 01-03)
B. This section is divided into two (2) divisions: Jumpers and
Hunters; horses are required to be a minimum of three (3)
years of age to compete.
b. Courses should be attractive, varied, and appropriate
to their setting. Jumps could include brush, triple bar,
water, and similar jumps. Brush jump must have a
visible bar on top or beyond. There will be a minimum
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SHOW RULES
C. Jumps for Hunters and Jumpers will be made of 1-1 1/2”
schedule 40 PVC piping or other suitable lightweight
material with jump cups, not to include pegs, nails, bolts,
etc. All jumps must be a minimum of five (5) feet wide,
with a minimum of eighteen (18) feet between jumps,
with the exception of an in and out. In and outs should be
set approximately twelve (12) feet apart. Jumps thirty-two
inches (32) or more in height must have a second rail added.
All post and rail jumps must have a ground pole. Uprights
are to be a maximum of forty-eight (48) inches in height. No
jumps, including jump-offs to exceed 44”. Any decorations or
jump wings must not protrude more than twenty-four (24)
inches from the uprights. (Amended 11-02, effective 01-03)
(Amended 02-06, effective 01-07)
1. Jumpers
a. Jumpers are scored mathematically, based on faults
incurred between the starting line and the finishing
line. Minimum height for jumps must be eighteen (18)
inches and maximum height thirty-two (32) inches for
first jumping round. Exhibitors may go over jumps with
horse. Whips are not permitted in show ring. Exhibitors
type of footwear is optional. Front leg wraps and/or
boots are optional. Circling once upon entering the ring
and once upon leaving the ring is permissible but not
after crossing starting line.
(Amended 02-09, effective 01-10)
(Amended 02-12, effective 01-13)