***Life Time Members, you must fill out and sign the 2023 application or renew online when available to be a valid member in the system.
A reminder that current memberships and horse registrations must be submitted PRIOR to showing for year-end points and/or qualifications to count.
Membership with the Vermont Hunter Jumper Association provides for a variety of resources and services!
Year-End Awards are based on show points. Points are awarded according to our Point Value Chart (below). Current members must register for Equitation points (no additional fee per rider) to qualify for points in any Equitation division or to ride in any Medal class. Horses may be registered under any current membership for an additional $10 per horse in order for Jumper and Hunter Class/Division points to be be accumulated. Please note that points do not “count” until membership is submitted to the VHJA Secretary OR the affiliated horse show secretary. In order to qualify for the Year-End Championship Awards, each rider/horse must compete in at least three VHJA affiliated shows in the division/class of the award in the calendar year.
VHJA also offers Equitation Medal Finals, Hunter Finals and Jumper Finals. All riders must be members in order to compete in any Medals class. Medal Finals are qualified by either accumulating 10 points according the Medal Points System (below), or by competing in the class three or more times (a minimum of 2 riders must compete in the class to count). In order to qualify for Hunter and Jumper Finals, horses must receive a 1-6 placing in their respective class or division and must be registered prior to competition. *Riders competing in any of the Finals classes must be a VHJA member.
Please review the VHJA Rulebook for full explanation the rules and class specifications. VHJA often hosts various lectures and workshops, and members are extended a Member Rate for the Annual Spring Riding Clinic.
Membership also provides access to the variety of programs offered by VHJA including:
New! “Race To The Top” High Point Horse Competition
Annual Higher Education Scholarship
The Sarah Hadley Memorial Horsemanship Challenge
Questions about Membership? Please Email Becca Bailey
