Points will be awarded to sixth place in the same manner as Hunter Championships (i.e.; 10, 6, 4, 2, 1, 1/2). This number will then be multiplied by the number of riders competing in the class to determine the number of points received. Classes that are split using the "california split" pinning will determine the # of exhibitors by taking the total # of exhibitors and dividing by the # of sets of ribbons awarded and rounded up. All splits at one show will have the same # of exhibitors used in determining points. (example - 99 total riders, 2 sets of ribbons, both sets of results will use 50 riders as the # of exhibitors)

All classes held at shows starting on or after August 21st of the previous year, through shows starting on or before August 20th of the current year will be counted toward this year's finals

1. Class to be judged in accordance with current USEF standards for equitation.

2. Conventional tack per USEF EQ109.2.

3. Splitting of classes: Classes with less than 15 entries may not be split. Classes with greater than 50 entries must be split using one of the following methods. No other method of splitting is allowed.
   -- The preferred method of splitting is using the "california split" method of pinning, with one set of ribbons per 50 riders.
   -- At managements discretion, classes of more than 15 riders may be split by age of the rider, using the age groups for the childrens and adult amateur hunters at that show.

    Open to all Junior members of the USEF and Equine Canada who have never competed in a National Equitation Final with fences at 3'6" (i.e.; USEF Medal; ASPCA Maclay; USET; Equine Canada Finals; WIHS Equitation).

    To be shown over a minimum of eight fences 2'9" to 3' in height, spread not to exceed fence height. The course may be either a Jumper or Hunter type course and must include at least two changes of direction and a combination. Water obstacles (i.e.; water jump, liverpool) are not permitted. The top four riders are required to perform at least two individual tests from USEF Tests 1-19. An Open Numerical Scoring System must be used in the first round, with each rider's score announced at the completion of their round. There is no minimum requirement to fill the class.

    Approximately thirty riders will be invited to compete in the finals and will be chosen as follows; the high point rider in each of the regional series will be invited, along with additional riders working from the top down on the National Standings list for the qualifying period. Any unfilled slots will be chosen by continuing down the National Standings list. There will be no entry fee for the finals.

Each Regional Series will consist of all shows in an USEF Zone. Canada will be an additional region. At the end of the qualifying period the rider accumulating the most points in each region will be declared the winner and receive an invitation to the finals