Frequently Asked Questions

Show Jumping Hall of Fame Series

What is the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Series?

The Show Jumping Hall of Fame Series is composed of special classes at select horse shows throughout the country at the high junior/amateur-owner jumper level. The series provides Amateur-Owner and Junior riders an opportunity to compete at higher levels and serves as a proving ground for riders who may aspire to someday represent the United States in international competition.

What is the Show Jumping Hall of Fame and how does it benefit this series?

The focus of the Show Jumping Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc., is to encourage broader interest and participation in the equestrian sport of show jumping, as well as to educate the equestrian and non-equestrian alike by sharing the sport’s lore, fundamentals, history and greatest achievements. The Show Jumping Hall of Fame and Museum is located in Busch Gardens, Tampa, FL. Member events also make a tax-deductible contribution to The Show Jumping Hall of Fame (A 501(c)3 charity) of $20 per entry. So a portion of your entry fee goes to a good cause.

 Who can compete in the Series?

The Series is open to Junior riders, as well as adults who have Amateur-Owner status according to the rules of USA Equestrian.  Some classes are offered for Amateur-Owners only, some for Juniors only and some are open to both Juniors and Amateur-Owners.

Do I need to be a member to compete in the Series?

No membership is required other than that required by the hosting horse show.

What is the duration of the Series?

The Show Jumping Hall Fame Jumper Classic Series runs January through November and is divided two conferences for 2007 the East Conference, and the West Conference.

What awards are provided?

Conference point standings are calculated separately and updated after all shows. At the end of the series, a championship is awarded for each conference with the East Conference champion honored at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show and the West Conference champion honored at the Los Angeles National Horse Show.  Standings are used to determine the Amateur-Owner and Junior entries for the National Horse Show.

How much money can I win?

It is preferred that prize money be distributed to 12 places and be distributed as follows: 30% for 1^st, 22% for 2^nd, 13% for 3^rd, 8% for 4^th, 6% for 5^th, 5% for 6^th, 4% for 7^th, 3% for 8^th and 9^th, 2% for 10^th, 11^th and 12^th place. In order to award full points, a class in the Series must offer prize money of at least $5,000.  Series events may offer a class with prize money as low as $1,000; however, the points awarded in any class will be prorated based upon the amount of prize money offered (ie: 100 total points will be awarded for $1,000-$1,999 in prize money offered, 200 points for $2,000-$2,999, and so on with a maximum of 500 points awarded in each class offering $5,000 or above).

Is the Series open to all horses?

No. Horses competing in the Grand Prix of a horse show hosting a Show Jumping Hall of Fame class may not compete in the Show Jumping Hall of Fame class at that horse show. Horses that do so will not receive points from the Series class in question.

Are there specific rules for the Series classes?

Yes, there are some rules that may be different from regular classes. Only running martingales, used in the conventional manner, will be permitted. Standing martingales draw reins, or restricting martingales are prohibited. This must be printed in the prize list. Whether or not stabling is provided, all horses competing must be on the grounds a minimum of three hours prior to the scheduled start of the class and must remain on the grounds until they are done competing. Poling is at the discretion of the hosting horse show. The course must include one double and one triple combination (or three doubles).

How many horses can I show in a Series class?

Horse shows on the Series that restrict entries will be asked to allow riders with more than one horse in contention for the Series Championship to ride two horses in the class.  Otherwise, the Series has no restrictions and each individual horse show makes that determination.

How do I find out if a particular show has a Series class?

So that all riders have an equal and fair chance to qualify for year-end awards, each horse show hosting a Series class will have that indicated in the prize list. In addition, riders can check the list of member shows at www.ryegate.com or at www.showjumpinghalloffame.net.

Where can I find out the standings and results of each class?

Current standings will be posted at each member horse show; and riders can also find current standings as well as a detailed account of each class at www.ryegate.com or www.showjumpinghalloffame.net.

Questions?

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