Washington State Hunter Jumper Association
Constitution and Bylaws

As amended November 28th, 2012

Article I

Section 1: The name of the association shall be "The Washington State Hunter's & Jumper's Association" doing business as Washington State Hunter Jumper Association, and also doing business as WSHJA.

Article II: Objects and Purposes

Section 1: The general nature of the business of the Association and the objects and purposes proposed to be transacted, promoted and carried on by it are as follows:

  • To promote the sport of horsemanship, welfare of the horse and the equestrian art; to hold or arrange matches and competitions and offer or grant or contribute toward the provision of prizes, awards and distinctions.
  • To provide for annual scholarships and educational opportunities.
  • To subscribe to, become a member of and cooperate with other associations, whether incorporated or not, or individuals, whose purposes are altogether or in part similar to those of this Association.
  • To raise money by subscriptions and to grant any rights and privileges to subscribers.

Article III: Meetings

Section 1: Place of meetings; Meetings of the members must be held within the State of Washington. Executive Board meetings may be held outside the State of Washington.

Section 2: Annual meeting of members; An annual meeting of the members shall be held in each year in the month of December or January, one of the purposes which shall be the election of the Executive Board.

Section 3: Special Meetings of Members; A special meeting of the members may be called at anytime by the president of the Association or by a majority of the Executive Board. The method by which such a meeting may be called at any time is as follow: Upon receipt of a specification in writing, setting forth the date and objects of such meeting, signed by the President or by a majority of the Executive Board, the Secretary shall prepare, sign and mail the notices requisite to such a meeting. The stamped, typewritten or printed signature of the Secretary may sign such notices.

Section 4: Notice of Meeting of Members: At least 10 days prior to the date fixed for the time and place of such meeting shall be mailed as hereafter provided, to each member entitled to vote at such meeting.

Section 5: Meeting of the Board: Meetings of the Executive Board may be called by the President at any time.

Section 6: Notices and Mailings: All notices required to be given by any provision of these By-laws shall state the authority pursuant to which they are issued (as "by order of the President" or "by order of the Executive Board," as the case may be) and shall bear the written, stamped, typewritten or printed signature of the Secretary. Every notice shall be deemed duly served when the same has been emailed or deposited in the United States mail with postage fully prepaid, plainly addressed to the recipient at his or her last address appearing on the membership record of the Association.

Section 7: All meeting of the Washington State Hunter's & Jumper's Association shall be conducted according to Robert's Rules of Order.

Article IV: Executive Board

Section 1: The business of the Association shall be managed by an Executive Board of not less than seven (7), not more than twenty two (22) members. The specific number for any year shall be fixed by the members at the annual meeting, or at any meeting held for the purpose of electing a member or members to the Executive Board. Each member shall be elected to serve until his successor shall be elected and shall qualify. The members of the Executive Board must be members of the Association and must sign any code of conduct adopted by the Executive Board.

Section 2: Who shall be on the Executive Board: The Executive Board shall consist of the following: (1) President, (2) Vice-President, (3) Secretary, (4) Treasurer, (5) Hunter Representative, (6) Jumper Representative, two (7) (8) Junior Representative, (9) Amateur Representative, (10) Pony Representative, (11) Equitation Representative, and up to eleven (12) members at large elected to fill the number set at the annual meeting.

The Board shall annually appoint the following standing committees: (1) Show Committee, (2) Junior Committee, (3) Marketing and Communications Committee, (4) Welfare of the Horse Committee, (5) Volunteer Programs and Management Committee, (6) Fundraising and Sponsorship Programs Committee, (7) Education Committee, and (8) Annual Year-End Awards Banquet Committee.

Section 3: The remaining members of the Executive Board shall fill vacancies in the Executive Board until the members of the Association elect his successor.

Section 4: A majority of the Executive Board shall be necessary to constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

Section 5: Member of the Executive Board are automatically removed from office if they miss more than 3 Board Meetings. Members of the Executive Board may also be removed from office at a duly called special meeting by a majority of all members voting for removal. The Executive Board may fill vacancies so created if the members fail to fill vacancy at the time of the special meeting called for removal. Once removed, an officer is not eligible for office until the date when the next election is held.

Article V: Officers

Section 1: The Officers of the Association shall be a President and Vice-President, who shall be elected by a majority vote at an annual meeting, and a Secretary and a Treasurer, who shall be nominated by the President and voted upon by the Executive Board. Officers shall serve staggered 2-year terms.

Section 2: The President shall preside at all Executive Board and member's meetings; shall have general management of the affairs of the Association; shall appoint and discharge all agents and employees, subject to the approval of the Executive Board to remove or discharge all agents and employees, subject to the approval of the Executive Board to remove or discharge the same and shall perform all such duties as are incident to his office or as may be required of him by the Executive Board.

Section 3: The Vice-President shall in the absence or incapacity of the President perform duties of that office.

Section 4: The Secretary of the Association shall keep the minutes of all Executive Board and member's meetings and shall attend to the giving and serving of all notices of the Association and shall attest with his/her signature all membership certificates and written contracts of the association and shall perform all such duties as are incident to his/her office or may be required of him/her by the Executive Board.

Section 5: The Treasurer shall keep regular books of the account and shall submit them together with all his/her other records and papers to the Executive Board at any meeting when required to do so. He/she shall, if required to do so by the Executive Board, give such bond for the faithful performance of his/her duties as the Executive Board may determine and shall perform all such duties as are incident to his/her office or as may be required by the Executive Board. The Executive Board, at its discretion, may order a periodic financial review.

Section 6: In addition to the foregoing officers, the Executive Board may, from time to time, elect such other officers as they deem proper, with such duties as they see fit.

Article VI: Quorum

Section 1: Quorum of Members: A quorum of members at any general meeting shall consist of not less than ten (10) members in addition to the majority of the Executive Board.

Article VII: Voting and Elections

Section 1: Who is Entitled to Vote: Except as the articles or an amendment or amendments otherwise provide, each regular member in good standing of the Association or new regular members prepaid by twenty-four (24) hours prior to the meeting, shall at every meeting of the members be entitled to one vote in person or by signed absentee ballot received before the start of the meeting.

Section 2: Election of Officers and Executive Board

  1.  The Executive Board shall be elected by the general membership at the annual meeting using a signed ballot. The final tally and results of the election will occur at the annual meeting.
  2.  A ballot will be mailed to each member of the Association eligible to vote and including voting instructions.
  3.  A ballot may be returned via mail to the Association Secretary prior to the annual meeting or submitted at the annual meeting per instructions.
  4.  Ballot to include space for a write-in candidate. Write in candidates must meet qualifications of Article VII Section 1.
  5.  A ballot must include membership number to verify eligibility or it will not be counted.
  6.  All nominations to be included and printed on the ballot must be received prior to a date determined by the WSHJA Board.

Article VIII: Membership and Dues

Section 1: Any person may become a regular or an associate member in this organization upon receipt of the member application and dues.

Washington State residents join as REGULAR MEMBERS. This entitles the member to:

  • Participate in the Annual National or State Awards Program
  • The right to record horse(s) for the Annual National or State Awards Program
  • Apply for WSHJA Scholarships
  • Exercise voting privileges at annual and special membership meetings
  • Receive all Association benefits.

Out-of-state residents join as ASSOCIATE MEMBERS. This entitles the member to the same benefits of a Regular Member with the exception of voting privileges and access to scholarships.

Section 2: The dues, payable at any time during the membership year shall be as follows:

  • Regular Member:  $45 per individual
  • Associate Member:  $35 per individual
  • Horse Recording:  $30 per horse. Owner of horse to be a current Regular or Associate member. See section 6 for further explanation.
  • Lifetime Farm:  $10 (no voting or financial aid rights). A one-time recording fee for Farm/Stables/Training Establishments to permit entering horse at shows under farm name. This does not entitle the Farm to record horses nor does it replace the need for individual memberships. No member benefits are included with this recording.

Non WSHJA members are required to pay $5 non-member fee per show at all WSHJA Shows.

Section 3: Any member in default in monies owed to the Association shall be ipso facto suspended from privileges of membership and if after notice such default be not cured within a period of ninety days, the membership of such member shall automatically cease and desist.

Section 4: Membership benefits, horse registration and points accrual begin upon receipt of fully completed application/renewal with valid payment. Date of membership will be the first day of the week of date postmarked on mail, time-stamped online or fax. Proof of payment by cancelled check or credit card statement is required for disputes. Points accrued prior to your date of membership and/or horse registration are not counted.

Section 5: Member qualifications with regards to recording a horse(s).

  • Only current Regular or Associate members may record a horse(s)
  • The horse(s) must be owned or leased by said member or a member of their immediate family
  • If a horse is owned by a family member, only one person within that family needs to be a WSHJA Regular or Associate member
  • If horse is leased, lessee's name shall be listed on the membership application.
  • If a horse is owned by multiple individuals, only one owner needs to be a WSHJA Regular or Associate member.
  • If a horse is owned by a farm or any other entity, only one principal owner of the farm or entity needs to be a WSHJA Regular or Associate member.

Section 6: Any member may be removed from membership by a majority vote of the members present at any annual meeting or at any special meeting of the members called for the purpose, for conduct deemed prejudicial to this Association, provided that such member shall have first been served written notice of the accusation against him/her, and shall have been given opportunity to produce his/her witnesses, if any, and to be heard, at the meeting at which such vote is to be taken.

Article IX: Amendment of By-laws

Section 1: These by-laws may be amended, altered, changed, added to or repealed by the affirmative vote of a 2/3 majority of the members entitled to vote at any regular or special meeting of the members if notice of the proposed amendment, alteration, change, addition or repeal be contained in the notice of the meeting.

Article X: Assets of the Association

Section 1: Any net assets which may be acquired by the Association shall be distributed only upon dissolution to any recognized charity agreed upon by members at the time of dissolution.

Article XI: High Score Awards

Section 1: Rules and regulations for High Score Awards are to be fixed at the annual meeting without further changes for that year.

Section 2: Qualifications

  • Points to go with the horse during the membership year in case of change of ownership, providing the new owner is or becomes a WSHJA member. Once transfer is complete, no new points to be credited towards High Score Awards until the new owner is a paid WSHJA Regular or Associate member.
  • If horse's name is changed during the year, owner must notify the points chairman in writing so proper horse is credited with points.
  • Equitation points to be tabulated for any WSHJA Member as of the membership date.
  • Hunter/Jumper points to be credited for any WSHJA Horse as of recording date.

Section 3: Point Scoring

Competition show year is December 1st through November 30th.

Points for any U.S.E.F. and/or Equine Canada Regular Member Shows will count towards the WSHJA National Program year-end Awards. Points for U.S.E.F. Regular Member Shows and U.S.E.F. Local Member Shows only in the State of Washington will count toward the WSHJA State Program year-end awards.

  • Each year, each member must select either the National or State awards program for their equitation point recording.
  • Each year, each member must select either the National or State awards program for their recorded horse(s) for hunter/jumper point recording.
  • Member equitation points only accumulate for High Score Awards in either the National or State awards program.
  • Horse hunter/jumper points only accumulate for High Score Awards in either the National or State awards program.
  • Each horse or member is allowed one change per year between National or State awards programs by contacting the Membership Chair in writing, with applicable points transferable between programs for changes made prior to June 1st each show year.
  • In case of change of horse ownership after June 1st, the National or State awards program of the recorded horse may be changed as of the date of transfer provided the horse has not accrued points prior to the date of transfer and provided Membership Chair is notified in writing of the program change with the transfer of ownership notification.
  • Exhibitors wishing to have points counted, especially from out-of-state shows, must furnish Point Chairman a copy of the prize list and be responsible for having the Competition Secretary email the official results file directly to the Points Chair within 45 days after the show.
  • No points to be tabulated or changed after December 1st.
  • Rating requirements of Equine Canada shows shall conform to U.S.E.F. rules for A,B, or C ratings except those required under saddle classes. If number of over fence classes and minimum money are offered, the rating requirements of the section will count accordingly.
  • Unrated sections that WSHJA offers awards for will be counted as a "C" rated section. Number of exhibitors in first over fence class required.
  • Show Champion or Reserve Champion points to be counted for any award (Champion 2.0 times the total 1st place point value of the first class in that section, Reserve Champion 1.2 times the total 1st place point value of the first class in that section.)

Points to be counted as follows:

Hunter Increment Points

In the Hunter section, points are calculated according to the Increment system. In Unrated, "C" and "B" sections, points are determined by the number of horses shown in the class; in "A" rated sections, points are determined by both the rating of the competition as well as the number of horses shown in the class.

Base points awarded plus one point per entry shown in the class.

 

"C" or Non

"B"

"A"

"AA"

1st

10

20

30

40

2nd

6

15

25

35

3rd

4

10

20

30

4th

3

6

15

25

5th

2

5

14

24

6th

1.5

4

13

23

7th

1

3

12

22

8th

0.5

2

11

21

Hunter Classic Points

Points to 12th place:  1st - 20, 2nd - 16, 3rd - 14, 4th - 12, 5th - 10, 6th - 8 , 7th - 6, 8th - 5, 9th - 4, 10th - 3, 11th - 2, 12th - 1.

"B" and "C" rated Classics will receive the points listed above. "A" rated Classics will receive 4 times the points listed above. "AA" rated Classics will receive 5 times the points listed above.  The rating of a classic is to be determined by the rating of the horse's respective section at the show.  Classic points to be awarded as indicated regardless of prize money offered.  When classic points to be awarded are less than points in the respective section table the higher point total will be credited.

Jumper Points

Base points awarded plus one point per entry shown in the class.

 

JUMPER

1st

10

2nd

6

3rd

4

4th

3

5th

2

6th

1.5

7th

1

8th

0.5

Equitation Points: (Medal classes not to count where indicated):

Base points awarded plus one point per entry shown in the class.

 

EQUITATION

1st

10

2nd

6

3rd

4

4th

3

5th

2

6th

1.5

7th

1

8th

0.5
  • The class must be offered and held in a minimum of 3 Regular Member USEF shows in the State of Washington.
  • A minimum of 3 horses must be shown in the first class of the Hunter, Jumper or Equitation section in order for the section to count. Point value for individual classes to be determined by the number shown in the class. Provided 3 horses were shown in the first class of the section, any other class within the section with less than 3 horses will be credited points as if 3 were in the class.
  • Should there be less than 3 horses in the first Equitation class of a section, the first class may be dropped from the section and the second class becomes the first provided there are 3 or more horses.
  • USHJA International Hunter Derby - Points will be awarded to each horse's respective hunter section as declared at time of entry except horses ridden by juniors or amateurs will be awarded points in their respective sections. Only overall points to be awarded. Points will be awarded as follows, 1st - 200, 2nd - 160, 3rd - 140, 4th - 120, 5th - 100, 6th - 80, 7th - 60, 8th - 40, 9th - 28, 10th - 20, 11th - 12, 12th - 8.
  • USHJA National Hunter Classic - Points will be awarded to each horse's respective hunter section as declared at time of entry except horses/ponies ridden by juniors or amateurs will be awarded points in their respective sections. At 'AA' or 'A' rated competitions, points will be awarded as follows, 1st - 100, 2nd - 80, 3rd - 70, 4th - 60, 5th - 50, 6th - 40, 7th - 30, and 8th - 20. At 'B' or 'C' rated competitions, points will be awarded as follows: 1st - 75, 2nd - 65, 3rd - 55, 4th - 45, 5th - 35, 6th - 25, 7th - 20, 8th - 15.
  • If there are fewer than 3 competitors in any year-end award, the award will be combined with the respective award section combined at competitions.
  • High Score Awards will be presented at the Annual WSHJA Banquet.
  • Member must show in at least 2 USEF shows in Washington State in order to receive equitation year end awards.
  • Horses must show in at least 2 USEF shows in Washington State in order to receive hunter/jumper year end awards.
  • The Pacific Northwest Equitation Classes shall count for year end points in respective divisions. Points to be calculated as WSHJA hunter classic points.
  •  The Executive Board shall have the ability to add or change point categories or specifications in Section 3 and 4 during the year to align with changes approved by National Governing Bodies.
  • WSHJA recorded horses that are USEF/USHJA recorded horses and with owners residing in Zone 9 competing in the USHJA Zone 9 Finals and USHJA Zone 9 Championships will receive bonus points matching USHJA Zone bonus points.

Section 4: Year-end awards to be offered in the following categories:

National Program Year-End Hunter Awards:

  • Baby Green Hunter
  • Pre-Green Working Hunter 3'0 - Horse in 1st or 2nd year of showing - Clarence Belvoir Memorial Perpetual Trophy Sponsored by Legacy Hunters and Jumpers, Inc.
  • Pre-Green Working Hunter 3'3" - Horse in 1st or 2nd year of showing - Perpetual Trophy Sponsored by Hillcrest Training
  • Performance Working Hunter 3'6"-3'9"
  • Performance Working Hunter 3'3"
  • First Year Green Hunter - Perpetual Award Sponsored by Hunter's Run
  • Second Year Green Hunter - Perpetual Award Sponsored by Parkside Stables
  • Green Conformation Hunter - Perpetual Award Sponsored by Thumbs Up Farm
  • High Performance Working Hunter - Perpetual Award Sponsored by Thumbs Up Farm
  • Regular Conformation Hunter
  • Small Hunter, Under 16.0 Hands - Requires USEF Measurement Card - Perpetual Trophy sponsored by Val Nelson
  • Large Hunter, 16.0 Hands and Over - Requires USEF Measurement Card - Perpetual Award Sponsored by Trilogy Farms
  • Amateur Owner Hunter 18-35 - Perpetual Trophy Sponsored by Hunter's Run
  • Amateur Owner Hunter 36 and Over - Perpetual Trophy Sponsored by Olson's Tack Shop
  • Amateur Owner Hunter - 3'3" - Perpetual Trophy Sponsored by Thumbs Up Farm
  • Adult Amateur Hunter 18-30 - Perpetual Trophy Sponsored by Dina Happy
  • Adult Amateur Hunter 31-49 - Perpetual Trophy Sponsored by Hunter's Run
  • Adult Amateur Hunter 40-49
  • Adult Amateur Hunter 50 and Over - Perpetual Trophy Sponsored by Hunter's Run
  • Small Junior Hunter 15 and Under - Perpetual Trophy Sponsored by Olson's Tack Shop
  • Small Junior Hunter 16-17 - Perpetual Trophy Sponsored by Olson's Tack Shop
  • Large Junior Hunter 15 and Under - Perpetual Trophy Sponsored by Olson's Tack Shop
  • Large Junior Hunter 16-17 - Perpetual Trophy Sponsored by Florence Fleming
  • Children's Hunter 12 and Under - Perpetual Trophy Sponsored by Hillcrest Training
  • Children's Hunter 13-14
  • Children's Hunter 15-17
  • Children's Hunter 2'9"
  • Adult Hunter 2'9"
  • Small Pony Hunter - Perpetual Trophy Sponsored by The French Family
  • Medium Pony Hunter - Perpetual Trophy Sponsored by Hillcrest Training
  • Large Pony Hunter - Perpetual Trophy Sponsored by Hillcrest Training
  • Green Pony Hunter
  • Short Stirrup Hunter - Pony - "Bunny Hop" Memorial Trophy Sponsored by Hunter's Run
  • Short Stirrup Hunter - Horse - Perpetual Trophy Sponsored by Hillcrest Training
  • Long Stirrup Hunter - Perpetual Trophy sponsored by Heatherwood Stables
  • Pre-Children's Hunter
  • Pre-Adult Hunter
  • Children's Hunter Pony - Perpetual Trophy Sponsored by Magnolia Ridge
  • Cross Bar/Walk Trot Hunter

National Program Year-End Equitation Awards:

  • Short Stirrup Equitation - Pony
  • Short Stirrup Equitation - Horse
  • Long Stirrup Equitation - Perpetual Trophy Sponsored by Hillcrest Training
  • Pre-Children's Equitation
  • Pre-Adult Equitation - Perpetual Trophy Sponsored by Hillcrest Training
  • Children's Hunter Pony Equitation
  • Pony Equitation - Perpetual Trophy Sponsored by The Lewis Family
  • 11 and Under Equitation
  • 12-13 Equitation - Perpetual Trophy Sponsored by Hillcrest Training
  • 14-15 Equitation - Perpetual Trophy Sponsored by Magnolia Ridge
  • 16-17 Equitation - Perpetual Trophy Sponsored by WSHJA
  • 18-30 Equitation
  • 31-39 Equitation - Perpetual Trophy Sponsored by Hillcrest Training
  • 40-49 Equitation
  • 50 and Over Equitation - Perpetual Trophy Sponsored by Hunter's Run
  • Children's 2'9" Equitation
  • Adult 2'9" Equitation
  • WSHJA Good Seat and Hands Medal 2'6"
  • WSHJA Good Seat and Hands Medal 3'0" - Perpetual Trophy Sponsored by Magnolia Ridge
  • WSHJA Good Seat and Hands Medal 3'6"
  • WSHJA Good Seat and Hands Medal 3'6" Amateur, Amateur Equitation is open to both AA and AO divisions.
  • WSHJA Elite Equitation 3'6"-3'9" - any nationally recognized medal class (Washington International, ASPCA Maclay, USEF/Pessoa, USEF Talent Search) All corresponding Zone, Regional and National Finals will collect double points.
  • Cross Bar/Walk Trot Equitation

National Program Year-End Jumper Awards:

All jumper award categories to be based on points according to the Jumper Points table unless otherwise indicated.  1.3m Jumper, 1.4m Jumper, Junior Jumper and Amateur Owner Jumper to be based on one point for every dollar won in their classification.

  • .9m/2'11" Jumpers - any jumper class set at .9m/2'11" with no entry restrictions may count towards year-end points.  (In accordance with USEF jumper level standards) - Perpetual Trophy Sponsored by Hunter's Run
  • 1.0m/3'3" Jumpers - any jumper class set at 1.0m/3'3" with no entry restrictions may count towards year-end points.  (In accordance with USEF jumper level standards) - Perpetual Trophy Sponsored by Sundance Equestrian
  • 1.10m/3'7" Jumpers - any jumper class set at 1.10m/3'7" with no entry restrictions may count towards year-end points.  (In accordance with USEF jumper level standards) - Perpetual Trophy sponsored by Sundance Equestrian
  • 1.15m/3'9" Jumpers - any jumper class set at 1.15m/3'9" with no entry restrictions may count towards year-end points.  (In accordance with USEF jumper level standards)
  • 1.2m/3'11" Jumpers - any jumper class set at 1.2m/3'11" with no entry restrictions may count towards year-end points.  (In accordance with USEF jumper level standards) - Perpetual Trophy sponsored by Sundance Equestrian
  • 1.3m/4'3" Jumpers - any jumper class set at 1.3m/4'3" with no entry restrictions may count towards year-end points.  (In accordance with USEF jumper level standards).
  • 1.4m/4'7" Jumpers - any jumper class set at 1.4m/4'7" with no entry restrictions may count towards year-end points.  (In accordance with USEF jumper level standards.
  • Washington State Elite Jumpers - based on one point for every dollar won
  • in special jumper classes with no entry restrictions that offer $5000 or more in prize money.  For example:  Grand Prix, mini-prix, classics, derbies, futures, etc. - Perpetual Trophy Sponsored by Potcreek Meadow Farm
  • Young Jumper Championship 5 year old - Any Young Jumper 5 year old qualifying class or championship class may count towards year end award - based on points.
  • Young Jumper Championship 6 year old - Any Young Jumper 6 year old qualifying class or championship class may count toward year-end award - based on points.
  • Young Jumper Championship 7/8 year olds - Any Young Jumper 7/8 year old qualifying class or championship class may count toward year-end award - based on points.  
  • Modified Junior/Amateur Jumpers - Minimum 1.15m/3'9"
  • Amateur Owner Jumpers - Minimum 1.2m/3'11"
  • Junior Jumpers - Minimum 1.2m/3'11"
  • Children's Jumpers  - Low - Minimum .9m/2'11" -
  • Adult Amateur Jumpers -  Low - Minimum .9m/2'11"
  • Children's Jumpers - Low - Minimum 1.0m/3'3"- Perpetual Trophy Sponsored by Hillcrest Training
  • Adult Amateur Jumpers - Low - Minimum 1.0m/3'3" - Perpetual Trophy Sponsored by Hunter's Run
  • Children's Jumpers - High - Minimum 1.10m/3'7" - 14 & Under
  • Children's Jumpers - High - Minimum 1.10m/3'7" - 15-17
  • Adult Amateur Jumpers - High - Minimum 1.10m/3'7" - 18-39
  • Adult Amateur Jumpers 40 & Over- High - Minimum 1.10m/3'7" - Perpetual Trophy sponsored by Trilogy Farms
  • Pony Jumpers - Minimum.9m/2'11" - Perpetual Trophy sponsored by the Cook family
  • Pacific Northwest Five Year Old Jumper - Open to jumpers with papers indicating a foaling date five years previous to the current calendar year.  1.0m to 1.10m
  • Pacific Northwest Six Year Old Jumper - Open to jumpers with papers indicating a foaling date six years previous to the current calendar year.  1.1m to 1.15m
  •  Pacific Northwest Seven/Eight Year Old Jumper - Open to jumpers with papers indicating a foaling date seven years previous to the current calendar year.  1.15m to 1.25m

State Program Year-End Hunter Awards

  • Baby Green Hunter
  • Pre-Green Working Hunter - Horse in 1st or 2nd year of showing
  • Green Hunter
  • Open Hunter 3'3" to 3'6 - with no entry restrictions
  • Small Hunter, Under 16.0 Hands - Requires USEF Measurement Card
  • Large Hunter - 16.0 Hands and Over - Requires USEF Measurement Card
  • Amateur Owner Hunter 
  • Adult Amateur Hunter 18-35
  • Adult Amateur Hunter 36 and Over
  • Junior Hunter
  • Children's Hunter 14 & Under 
  • Children's Hunter 15-17
  • Children's Hunter 2'9"
  • Adult Hunter 2'9"
  • Pony Hunter
  • Short Stirrup Hunter - Pony
  • Short Stirrup Hunter - Horse 
  • Children's Hunter Pony
  • Long Stirrup Hunter 
  • Pre-Children Hunter   
  • Pre-Adult Hunter
  • Cross Bar/Walk Trot Hunter

State Program Year-End Equitation Awards

  • Short Stirrup Equitation - Pony
  • Short Stirrup Equitation - Horse 
  • Long Stirrup Equitation 
  • Pre-Children Equitation 
  • Pre-Adult Equitation 
  • Children's Hunter Pony Equitation
  • Pony Equitation                  
  • Equitation 13 & Under
  • Equitation 14-15
  • Equitation 16-17
  • Children's 2'9" Equitation
  • Adult 2'9" Equitation
  • Equitation 18-35 
  • Equitation 36 & Over 
  • WSHJA Good Seat and Hands Medal 2'6"
  • WSHJA Good Seat and Hands Medal 3'

State Program Year-End Jumper Awards

  • 0.9m/2'11" Jumpers - any jumper class set at.9m/2'11" with no entry restrictions may count towards year-end points.  (In accordance with USEF jumper level standards)
  • 1.0m/3'3" Jumpers - any jumper class set at 1.0m/3'3" with no entry restrictions may count towards year-end points.  (In accordance with USEF jumper level standards)
  • 1.10m/3'7" Jumpers - any jumper class set at 1.10m/3'7" with no entry restrictions may count towards year-end points.  (In accordance with USEF jumper level standards)
  • Open Jumpers - any jumper class set at 1.15m/3'9" or over with no entry restrictions may count towards year-end points (In accordance with USEF jumper level standards)
  • Junior/Amateur Owner Jumpers 1.2m/3'11" or over 
  • Children's Jumpers - Low - Minimum.9m/2'11"  
  • Adult Amateur Jumpers - Low - Minimum.9m/2'11"
  • Children's Jumper - Low - Minimum 1.0m/3'3"
  • Adult Amateur Jumper - Low - Minimum 1.0m/3'3"
  • Children's Jumpers - High - Minimum 1.10m/3'7"
  • Adult Amateur Jumpers - High - Minimum 1.10m/3'7"
  • Pacific Northwest Five Year Old Jumper - Open to jumpers with papers indicating a foaling date five years previous to the current calendar year.  1.0m to 1.10m
  • Pacific Northwest Six Year Old Jumper - Open to jumpers with papers indicating a foaling date six years previous to the current calendar year.  1.1m to 1.15m
  •  Pacific Northwest Seven/Eight Year Old Jumper - Open to jumpers with papers indicating a foaling date seven years previous to the current calendar year.  1.15m to 1.25m

The Executive Board shall have the ability to add or change point categories in Section 4 'State Program Year End Hunter, Jumper, and Equitation Awards' during the year to align with changes approved to Section 4 'National Program Year End Hunter, Jumper, and Equitation Awards'

Special Year-End Awards:

  • High Point Junior Amateur Jumper Award - “Stage Struck" Perpetual Trophy Sponsored by Shannon Hendrickson
  • High Point Adult Amateur Hunter Award - Perpetual Trophy Sponsored by Brass Ring Farm
  • Overall Pony Hunter - Perpetual Trophy Sponsored by Hillcrest Training
  • National Pacific Northwest High Point Young Jumper - Highest ranking young jumper, all age groups combined. - Perpetual Trophy Sponsored by Farpoint Farm
  • State Pacific Northwest High Point Young Jumper - Highest ranking young jumper, all age groups combined. - Perpetual Trophy Sponsored by Starfire Farm
  • The Junior Sportsmanship Award
  • The Amateur Sportsmanship Award
  • The Children's Sportsmanship Award
  • Lifetime Achievement Award
  • The President's Cup

Section 5:  Perpetual Trophies

The previously listed Perpetual Trophies are generously donated by some of our members.  It is the responsibility of the recipient of each trophy to return the trophy in the same good condition, including any repairs if necessary.  If the trophy is not returned at the end of the year, recipient must replace the trophy or pay for a duplicate.  The list of Perpetual Trophies in the By-Laws may be added to or amended by the Board of Directors as needed throughout the year. 

Section 6: WSHJA Good Seat and Hands Medals

The WSHJA Good Seat and Hands Medals are open to members of the Washington State Hunter Jumper Association. The WSHJA Good Seat and Hands Medal Finals will be open to any rider who has entered and competed in a qualifying class. There will be no cross entry between the medals at the same show, and riders may only compete in one Finals class. Points for all WSHJA Good Seat and Hands Medal Finals classes to be 1.5 times regular equitation points.

WSHJA Good Seat and Hands 3'6" Medal

The WSHJA Good Seat and Hands Medal 3'6" is open to junior and amateur riders and can be held over a hunter or jumper type course with fences 3'6" in height. Qualifying classes will include three USEF Equitation Tests 1-19, and/or there may be further testing at the judge's discretion.

The WSHJA Good Seat and Hands Medal Finals 3'6" will consist of a course including four USEF Equitation tests 1-19. Up to six riders may be called back for further testing, according to the judge's discretion.

WSHJA Good Seat and Hands 3' Medal

The WSHJA Good Seat and Hands Medal 3' is open to junior riders and can be held over a hunter or jumper type course with fences 3' in height. Qualifying classes will include three USEF Equitation tests 1-19.

The WSHJA Good Seat and Hands Medal 3' Finals will consist of a course including four USEF Equitation tests 1-19. Up to six riders may be called back for further testing, according to the judge's discretion.

WSHJA Good Seat and Hands 2'6" Medal

The WSHJA Good Seat and Hands Medal 2'6" is open to both junior and amateur riders and will be held over a hunter type course with fences 2'6" in height. Qualifying classes will include at least one USEF Equitation test 1-9.

The WSHJA Good Seat and Hands Medal Finals 2'6" will consist of a course including two USEF Equitation Tests 1-9.

Article XII: Special Funds Allocation:

Section 1: Washington State Finals Scholarships; Applies to WSH&JA members who participate in out-of-state finals as follows:

The following National Finals qualify for finals scholarships: 

  • USEF Junior Hunter Seat Medal Final
  • USEF Pony Equitation Medal Final
  • USEF Adult Amateur Zone 8,9,10 Regional Hunter Seat Medal Final
  • USEF Junior Zone 8,9,10 Regional Hunter Seat Medal Final
  • USET West Final
  • USET East Final
  • ASPCA/Maclay Final
  • Ariat Adult Medal Final
  •  Taylor Harris Insurance Services National Children's Medal Final
  • Washington International Junior Equitation Final
  • Washington International Pony Equitation Final
  • USEF Junior Jumper Prix de States
  • USEF National Junior Jumper Championship 
  • USEF Pony Jumper Final
  • National Horse show Children's Jumper Championship
  • National Horse show Adult Amateur Jumper Championship
  • North American Young Rider Championship
  • USEF Pony Hunter Finals
  • USEF Junior Hunter National Championship - East and West
  • USEF National Hunter Breeding Championships (yearling, 2 and 3 year olds)
  • West Coast Pony Hunter Finals
  • PCHA Onondarka Finals

That the applicant show in at least one U.S.E.F. show in the State of Washington before leaving to attend out of state finals.

That the applicant is a Washington State resident and member in good standing.

That the applicant intending to apply for funding volunteer a minimum of 10 hours for WSHJA during the show year.                     

That the applicant submit, in writing, to the Secretary of WSHJA, their request to receive funding prior to the day of the final or NO LATER THAN November 30th.   Applicant to include a list of their volunteer activities and hours. Scholarship is paid to applicant after applicant has shown proof of competition in final or that the applicant has made every attempt to show in the final class they qualified for.

Each year the Executive Board to determine whether to invoke a $10,000 maximum limit on total board scholarship funds allocated based on current financial and economic conditions. If the limit is invoked, Executive Board to determine scholarship distribution.

Each applicant will receive $750.00 for the 1st Final attended out-of-state.

Each applicant will receive $1000 for the 2nd Final attended out-of-state.  The second final must occur in a different state than the first final.

Each applicant applying for funding must show at the N.W. Autumn Classic Horse show and participate in any corresponding local Final to which they wish to compete in the National Final, with the exception of those qualified for the USEF Talent Search finals.

Section 2:  WSHJA Fund Raising Programs

The Board shall have full discretion over the use of proceeds raised from the annual auction and other fund raising programs that benefit the Association.

Section 3:  Emerging Athletes Program Scholarship; Washington State resident Members in good standing, who qualify and participate in the USHJA Emerging Athlete Program will receive funding as follows:  $750 for Regional Training Level II participation and $750 for National Training Level III participation.  Applicant must submit, in writing, to the Secretary of the WSHJA, their request to receive funding prior to December 30. These funds are separate from the Finals allocation and will be disbursed from the General Fund with a limit of $4000.00.  Scholarship is paid to applicant after applicant has shown proof of participation in each Training Session.   

Section 4: Educational Scholarships

Purpose

Educational scholarships shall be awarded to attend clinics, seminars, or classes related to improving performance or increasing education in equine care, maintenance, or training for participation in the hunter/jumper community. They will be awarded in the amount of $750.00 to one junior and one amateur each year.

Eligibility

Applicants must be resident of Washington State and member in good standing of WSHJA. Applicants are not eligible for an educational scholarship if they have received funding from the Washington State Finals Scholarships or the Emerging Athletes Program Scholarships. Applicant must complete a minimum of 5 volunteer hours with WSHJA during the show year in order to be eligible. The applicant must submit, in writing, their request for an Educational Scholarship to the Secretary of WSHJA NO LATER THAN November 30th. Applicant will include a list of his or her volunteer activities and hours.

Process and Operation

At the Annual Meeting the Educational Scholarship recipients names WILL BE SELECTED BY A RANDOM DRAWING from among qualified applicants, one for a junior and one for an amateur. An alternate name will be drawn in each category in the event scholarship winner is unable or chooses not to participate. The Executive Board and/or an Executive Board officer must approve the educational opportunity selected and will arrange payment and/or reimbursement. The board may adjust scholarship amount if the financial status of the Association warrants.