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New Jersey Chapter
Professional Horseman’s Association

2013-2014 High Score Rules & Specifications
1. The NJPHA High Score Awards year will run from:
December 1, 2013-November 30, 2014
2. Subscription fees: The fee for the first class will be $50. For each
additional class offered the fee will be $5 per class to a maximum of
$100 per show. CLASSES MAY BE PAID FOR IN ADVANCE OR
PAYMENT CAN BE SENT WITH THE SHOW RESULTS. PAYMENT
MUST BE RECEIVED WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS OF THE SHOW DATE.
High Score Awards points may ONLY be offered at horse shows held
In New Jersey.
3. Any application to run NJPHA classes must be sent to the High Score
Awards Secretary at least 30 DAYS IN ADVANCE OF THE SHOW
DATE & A COPY OF THE PRIZE LIST MUST BE SENT AS SOON AS
AVAILABLE TO THE HIGH SCORE AWARDS SECRETARY.
Applications must be mailed directly to the NJPHA. All NJPHA
classes MUST be judged by a current USEF member.
4. It is required that specifications for the NJPHA High Score Awards be
available the day of the show with the show secretary.
5. If the High Score Awards results are not sent to the High Score
Awards Secretary within thirty (30) days of the competition, the
show will be considered delinquent & found not in good standing.
6. Any violation(s) of the NJPHA High Score Awards Rules &
Specifications will be considered the FAULT OF THE HORSE SHOW,
not the NJPHA. The NJPHA reserves the right to make final decisions
relating to the interpretation & adjudication of the High Score
Awards Rules & Specifications.
7a. In order for horses & ponies to accrue NJPHA High Score
Award points, ALL OF THE OWNERS OF THE HORSE OR PONY
MUST BE NJPHA MEMBERS.
***Horses & Ponies are NOT required to be registered***
7b. In order for an equitation rider (junior or adult amateur) to accrue
NJPHA High Score Awards points, they must be an NJPHA member.
Junior or Adult Amateur yearly membership $25
Junior or Adult Amateur life membership $250
7c. If a horse or pony is shown under a stable or farm name, the stable
or farm must be registered with the High Score Awards program. In
order for the farm or stable to be registered the owner must be a
current professional member or current High Score Awards
member of the NJPHA.
FARM REGISTRATION (one time fee) $50
PROFESSIONAL MEMBER (annual) $45
ASSOCIATE MEMBER (annual) $35
9. In order for the NJPHA High Score Awards trophy & ribbons to be
awarded, the classes must have been run a minimum of six (6) times
during the year, under at least three (3) different judges. A competitor
must be awarded points at least three (3) times during the year in any
one class to receive a High Score Award. In all classes a trophy & up
to six (6) ribbons will be presented at the annual High Score Dinner.
10. Three (3) entries are needed to consider a class official. In over
fences classes, three (3) entries must complete the course. If not
otherwise stated, the last over fences class will be designated as
the NJPHA class.
11.NJPHA points will be awarded as follows:
# of entries_____________________1st ___2nd____3rd_____4th____5th_____6th____
3 modified 5 3 2
4-8 regular 7 5 4 3 2 1
9-15 double 14 10 8 6 4 2
16-25 triple 21 15 12 9 6 3
25+ quadruple 28 20 16 12 8 4
12.During the show year, only a competitor’s forty (40) best shows will
count toward a High Score Award. Anyone showing in more than
forty (40) shows will have their lowest point show totals deleted. Any
competitor who shows more than ten (10) times at any one horse
show facility (i.e. Sussex County Fairgrounds, NJ Horse Park) will
have only their ten (10) highest points totals count toward a High
Score Award. You may continue to show at these locations & try to
Improve your lowest point total show.
13.Every class offered herein which is covered by the rules &
specifications of the current USEF rule book will be conducted &
judged in accordance therewith.
14.If two (2) divisions at any one show have the same name,
(i.e. Beginner Equitation & Opportunity Beginner Equitation) the
NJPHA will only accept points from ONE division. If none is
designated as the point class NJPHA will take the points from the
NON-Opportunity class.
15.The age of the rider will conform with the current USEF rule.
16.Membership is effective when received at the office of the High Score
Awards secretary or given to a member of the NJPHA’s Executive or
High Score Awards committee or a horse show secretary. The horse
show secretary MUST submit membership applications with the show
results. All memberships MUST be submitted on 2013-2014
membership forms.
17. Anyone found to have misrepresented themselves; i.e. the rider’s
age, the rider’s competitive level, the horse’s competitive level,
the horse’s size as in small/medium/large etc., or any similar offense,
will forfeit ALL points earned in that division. This applies
regardless
of whether the misrepresentation was intended or not. Thereafter
points will be awarded in the correct division ONLY. Points may not
be carried from one division to another. A second offense by the
same member will be referred to the Ethics Committee & Board of
Directors of the NJPHA for further disciplinary action.
18.Certain NJPHA classes, by definition, have restrictions and/or
limitations. Anyone who participates in the NJPHA High Score
Awards program is bound by the definitions with their restrictions
and/or limitations. All prior experience of the NJPHA High Score
Award member & his or her horse or pony at any horse show open to
the public and/or sanctioned by the NJPHA or any organization of
similar or greater stature within the equestrian community will be
used to determine the eligibility of the member & the horse or pony.
19.NJPHA members agree to submit to binding arbitration any or all
disputes they might have with the NJPHA or with any other member,
arising out of the NJPHA High Score Awards Program, or touching or
concerning the program in any manner whatsoever. All disputes
shall be submitted to the American Arbitration Association for
resolution, or to any other arbitrator upon which the parties mutually
agree. Each party shall bear their own costs in the arbitration
process.
20.If any NJPHA member shall bring legal action against the NJPHA
arising out of the NJPHA High Score Awards Program or touching or
concerning the program in any manner whatsoever, & if that member
does not prevail in the legal action, then that member shall be liable
for the legal fees, costs & expenses incurred by the NJPHA defending
against the action. If the member prevails in part & does not prevail
in part in the legal action, then the member shall be liable for a
pro-rata portion of the NJPHA’s legal fees, costs & expenses incurred
in defending against the actions. This fee shifting provision applies
regardless of whether the legal action is prosecuted to judgment or
settled prior to the judgment.
21.Any eligible NJPHA High Score member who competes in an NJPHA
High Score class is acknowledging that the class has been run to
NJPHA High Score specifications.
22.In case of a dispute/protest concerning the height of the horse/pony,
owners must be required to provide a valid USEF measurement card.
23.In all cases where the rider’s Maiden, Novice, Limit or Intermediate
eligibility is a factor the eligibility will be determined by USEF
Rule Eq 102 sec 5.
24.A horse or rider may accrue points in only ONE section of any split
NJPHA sectioned High Score class at any one horse show. BOTH
sections MUST be offered at each show for High Score points to
count.
25.ATTENTION HORSE SHOW MANAGERS & EXHIBITORS:
The NJPHA will only accept points from classes that are correctly
named & run according to the NJPHA specifications.
26.At least once throughout the show year a copy of a horse show’s
prize list; or a post card with show dates & a website where a copy of
the prize list may be obtained; MUST be mailed to the ENTIRE
membership of the NJPHA.
27.For NJPHA points to count, the class must be listed in the prize list,
and cannot be added on the day of the horse show.
28.Any Adult Amateur High Score member, the guardian of a junior High
Score member, or Professional member is able to request another
competitor’s points for the show year, as they have been reported to
the NJPHA, for a fee of $50 per request. This request must be made
in writing, accompanied by the fee in check or money order form.
29.Membership in the NJPHA High Score Awards Program is a
privilege not a right & the NJPHA reserves the right to
decline
membership to any party.
30.NO HORSE SHOW WILL BE ALLOWED TO RUN NJPHA HIGH SCORE
POINTS ON JULY 6, 2013 THE DAY OF THE NJPHA BONUS POINT
HORSE SHOW.
31.CALENDER
a. Deadline for shows to be submitted to the calendar: October 15
b. Once in the calendar a show can be canceled, but shows can not
change their date or be rescheduled.
c. The NJPHA calendar dates will shift with the USEF calendar.
32. ALL HORSE SHOWS THAT RUN NJPHA HIGH SCORE
POINTS MUST
BE PUBLISHED IN THE CURRENT NJPHA CALENDER FOR
POINTS
TO COUNT TOWARD HIGH SCORE AWARDS—ANY HORSE
SHOW
NOT LISTED IN THE CURRENT CALENDER CANNOT RUN
NJPHA
HIGH SCORE AWARD POINTS.
33, Any point discrepancies from shows held from December 1st to
May 31st MUST be brought to the attention of the High Score point
secretary by JUNE 15 & be settled by JUNE 30. This will be
considered the mid-year cut off. All final point discrepancies MUST
be settled by December 15.
2013/2014 NJPHA High Score Awards
Classes & Specifications
NJPHA Adult Amateur Hunter
H.J. “Duke” Ellington Perpetual Memorial Challenge Trophy
Trophy donated by the Friends of Spring Tree Farm.
To be awarded to the Adult Amateur Hunter with the greatest
number of points at the end of the year.
To be shown by riders who are no longer eligible to compete as junior
exhibitors, who possess a valid current USEF Amateur card. Ponies
may be shown by adults; suitability to count. Fences not to exceed 3’,
spreads not to exceed fence heights. Riders may not compete in any
other class at the same competition where the fences exceed 3’3”
except Adult Amateur Jumper. Horses may not be shown by different
riders in any other division or class at the same competition.
NJPHA Adult Amateur Hunter
Open to Adult Amateur riders of any age, If there are more than
three (3) older & three (3) younger Adult Amateur Hunters, the class
may be split to form two Adult Amateur Hunter classes. If entries
warrant there MAY be two High Score Awards presented. Fences 3’
Annual Award Donated by The Tack Shelter
NJPHA Adult Medal
Open to all adult amateurs. To be shown over a minimum of eight (8)
fences at about 3’-3-3”. WE ENCOURAGE SHOW MANAGEMENT
TO
COMBINE THIS CLASS WITH THE ARIAT ADULT MEDAL OR
THE
MARSHALL & STERLING ADULT MEDAL, WHENEVER
POSSIBLE.
Annual Award Donated by NJHSA
NJPHA Low Adult Equitation
Open to adult amateur riders. Rides may not cross enter into any class
or division with fences 3’ or higher. This class may be combined with
Pre-Children’s Equitation, if need be.
NJPHA Low Adult Amateur Hunter
Open to horses & ponies ridden by an adult amateur exhibitor. To be
shown over a course of fences not to exceed 2’6”. Riders may not cross
enter into any class or division with fences 3’ or higher. This class may
be combined with Pre-Children’s Hunter, if need be.
Annual Award Donated by CJL Inc./Claudine Liberatore & Ed Rovi

NJPHA Pre-Children’s Hunter
Open to horses & ponies ridden by junior riders who are still eligible to
compete as limit riders as of December 1st of the current show year.
Fences 2’ for ponies. Fences 2’6” for horses. Riders may not cross
enter into Children’s Hunter horse or pony, Pony Hunter, or any class
at the same competition where the fences exceed 2’6”. If there are
fewer than three (3) horses & three (3) ponies the class may be
combined to form one Pre-Children’s Hunter class, may also be
combined with Low Adult Hunter if need be. Horse & Pony
points will be counted towards the respective High Score Awards.
Annual Award for Horses Donated by Palermo Show Stables
Annual Award for Ponies Donated by Sudden Lea/Yvonne Abel & Alex Burke,
Farrier
NJPHA Pre-Children’s Equitation
Open to junior riders who are still eligible to compete as limit riders as
of December 1st of the current show year. To be shown over a course of
eight (8) fences, with one change of direction. Fences 2’ for ponies.
Fences 2’6” for horses. Riders may not cross enter into Children’s
Hunter horse or pony, Pony Hunter or any class at the same competition
where fences exceed 2’6”. May Be combined with Low Adult Equitation,
if need be.
Annual Award for Horses Donated by Sandstone Stables/Sandy Styzle
Annual Award for Ponies Donated by Delaware Valley Horseman’s Association

NJPHA Pony Equitation
Open to junior riders who are still eligible to compete as limit riders as
of December 1st of the current show year. Riders may NOT have won any
equitation class at 3’6” or higher prior to December 1st of the current
show year. To be shown over a course of eight (8) fences, with one
change of direction. Fences 2’ for Sm/Med ponies.
Fences 2’6” for Large ponies.
Annual Award Donated by The Garden State Horse Show
NJPHA Children’s Hunter
KABUKI DANCER MEMORIAL TROPHY
Trophy Donated by Carol Hoffman Thompson
To be shown by a junior rider who is still eligible to compete as an
intermediate rider as of December 1st of the current show year. Horses
and ponies may be jogged for soundness at the discretion of the judge.
If there are not three (3) horses & three (3) ponies the class may be
combined into one Children’s Hunter class, & points will count towards
respective High Score Awards. USEF ZONE 2 SPECIFICATIONS WILL
BE USED. Fences 3’ for Horses, 2’6” for Large ponies, 2’ for Sm/Med
ponies. There are four (4) High Score Awards for this division:
HORSES WITH RIDERS 14 & UNDER, HORSES WITH RIDERS 15-17,
LARGE PONIES & SMALL/MEDIUM PONIES.
Annual Award for Horses 15-17 Donated by Rick’s Saddle Shop
Annual Award for Horses 14 & under Donated by Beval
Saddlery
Annual Awards for Sm/Med & Large Ponies Donated by Carol
Stillwell

NJPHA Short Stirrup Hunter
Open to horses & ponies ridden by children 12 years of age & under as
of December 1st of the current show year. Riders may have never shown
in any division, at any show, where the fence height specifications are 2’
or higher. To be shown over a course LESS THAN 2’ in height To be
judged on manners, performance & suitability. Riders may not cross
enter into any other division or class except Short Stirrup Hunter &/or
Pleasure Horse or Pony at the same competition.
Annual Award Donated by Smoke Rise Riding Club

NJPHA Short Stirrup Equitation
Open to children 12 years of age & under as of December 1st of the
current show year. Riders may never have shown in any division, at any
show, where the fence height specifications are 2’ or higher. To be
shown over a course LESS THAN 2’ in height. Riders may not cross
enter into any other division or class except Short Stirrup Hunter &/or
Pleasure Horse or Pony at the same competition.
Annual Award Donated by Central Jersey Horseman’s Assoc.

NJPHA Mini Stirrup Walk/Trot Figure 8
Open to children 10 years of age & under as of December 1st of the
current show year. Riders may have never shown in any division or
class, at any horse show, where cantering is required. Once a rider
competes in any class or division other than Mini Stirrup or Walk-Trot;
Except Leadline; they are no longer eligible for the Mini Stirrup division.
Annual Award Donated by Baymar Farms/Smith Family

NJPHA Mini Stirrup Hunter
Open to horses & ponies ridden by children 10 years of age & under as
of December 1st of the current show year. Riders may have never shown
in any division or class, at any horse show, where cantering is required.
Once a rider competes in any class or division other than Mini Stirrup or
Walk-Trot Equitation or Hunter, they are no longer eligible for the Mini
Stirrup Hunter Division. Fences crossrails below 18”
Annual Award Donated by Cynthia Porteous “Mrs P”

NJPHA Pleasure Horse or Pony
To be shown in English tack at a walk, trot, canter both ways of the ring.
To be judged on performance & soundness with emphasis on manners.
No martingales permitted. The class may be split into two (2) separate
Sections (horses & ponies) provided there are three (3) in each section.
All points to count toward one High Score Award.
Annual Award Donated by E.P. Bishop Insurance

NJPHA Children’s Equitation
ALLEGRA MEMORIAL CHALLENGE TROPHY
Trophy Donated by Joyce Marigliano/Marigliano
Associates
Open to junior riders who have not won six (6) blue ribbons at a
recognized show as of December 1st of the current show year. Riders
may not have won any equitation class at 3’6” or higher prior to
December 1st of the current show year. To be shown over at least
eight (8) fences about 3’ in height with at least one change of direction &
at least one combination.
NJPHA Mini Medal
Open to junior riders who have not won a blue ribbon in a USEF Medal,
ASPCA Maclay, M & S Junior Medal or USEF Talent Search class prior to
December 1st of the current show year. To be shown over a course of
not less than eight (8) fences at 3’ with or without wings, which shall
include a spread, at least one change of direction, & at least one
combination. One rider per horse. Two or more tests are required of the
top four (4) competitors. Tests 1-13. The NJPHA strongly
encourages
show management to combine this class with either the
National Children’s Medal or the M & S Children’s Medal.
Annual Award Donated by Summerfield Farm/Susan VanBlarcom

NJPHA Gold Medal
Linda Matreyek Memorial Trophy
Open to all junor riders. To be shown over a course of not less than
eight (8) fences at or about 3’6”, which must include a minimum of one
combination, an oxer, & 2 changes of direction. One rider per horse.
Tests 1-18. To fill the class three (3) riders must complete the course.
The NJPHA strongly encourages show management to
combine this
Class with either the M & S Junior Medal or the National PHA
Medal.
NJPHA Junior/Amateur Owner Hunter
To be judged on performance & soundness, with emphasis on manners.
To be shown over a course not to exceed 3’6”. This class may be offered
as two (2) separate classes provided there are three (3) entries in each
section. All points to count toward one High Score Award. Both
divisions must be offered at a show for points to count.
Annual Award Donated by Nevergreen Farm/Feigus Family

NJPHA Schooling Hunter
Open to horses & ponies. To be judged on performance & soundness,
with emphasis on manners. Fences 2’6”
Annual Award Donated by Red Oak Farm/Bethie Dayton
NJPHA Hunter
WOODROW GARVIN MEMORIAL TROPHY
Open to horses & ponies. To be judged on performance & soundness,
with emphasis on manners. Fences 3’. Class may be run with any
open 3’ hunter division (i.e. Suitable Hunter).
Annual Award Donated in Memory of Marilyn Haggerty-Blohm

NJPHA Beginner Hunter
Open to horses & ponies ridden by riders of ANY age. THERE MUST BE
AN EQUITABLE SPLIT OF THESE CLASSES IF ENTRIES WARRANT.
Fences LESS THAN 2’ in height. Section A: Rider may not have
shown in a division, at any show, where the fence height specifications
are 2’ or higher. Section B: Horse or pony not to have shown in a
division, at any show, where fence height specifications are 2’ or higher.
Riders in section A may not cross enter into any other division except
Beginner Equitation &/or Pleasure Horse or Pony at the same show.
TROTTING ANYWHERE ON COURSE NOT TO BE PENALIZED.
Annual Award Donated by Carol Stillwell
NJPHA Beginner Equitation
Open to riders of any age who have not shown in a division, at any show,
where the fence height specifications are 2’ or higher. Riders may not
cross enter into any other division except Beginner Hunter &/or Pleasure
Horse or Pony. Fences LESS THAN 2’ in height. THERE MUST BE AN
EQUITABLE SPLIT OF THIS CLASS IF ENTRIES WARRANT. TROTTING
ANYWHERE ON COURSE NOT TO BE PENALIZED.
Annual Award Donated by Mar-Bel Stable/Kathy Pinera

JUMPER SECTION
NJPHA Itty Bitty Jumper
Open to all horses & ponies who, as a horse & rider combination, have
not won a total of $1000 in jumper classes as of December 1st of the
current show year. Fences 2’3” in height. NO COMBINATIONS will be
permitted in NJPHA sanctioned classes.
Annual Award Donated by Valley Crest Stables/Penny Schell

NJPHA Low Jumper at Level 0
Open to all horses & ponies. Fences 2’9” in height, concurrent with
USEF Level 0.
Annual Award Donated by Briarwood Farm/The Benson Family

NJPHA Schooling Jumper at Level 1
Open to all horses & ponies. Fences 3’ in height, concurrent with
USEF Level 1.
Annual award Donated by Princeton Show Jumping

NJPHA Children’s/Adult Jumper at Level 3
Open to horses or ponies ridden by junior or adult amateur riders.
Neither horse nor rider may compete in any classes at the same
competition where fences exceed 3’6” in the 1st round, except the USEF
Talent Search. This class may be split into two (2) separate sections
provided there are three (3) in each section. Fences 3’6” in height,
concurrent with USEF Level 3.
Annual Award Donated by Z & R Farm/In Memory of Dr Ernest
Haydu
TRAINER’S ATTENTION
Our High Score Award membership is open to all riders
whether
or not they are presently competitive.
And, it may give them a motivation to compete.
For their $25 membership your customers will be
included on
our mailing list for all clinics, seminars & horse shows.

NJPHA SPECIAL AWARDS SPECIFICATIONS

Horseman of the Year
To be awarded at the discretion of the awards committee to a
Professional member in good standing, who throughout the years has
shown dedication & service to the aims & ideals for which the PHA
was founded. Nominations must be received by December 31st.
MAXINE BEST JUNIOR SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD
To be awarded annually to a junior member of the NJPHA who has
shown through their actions & manners, compassion for their horse
and their fellow competitors & the entire horse show community and
exhibited the finest qualities of good sportsmanship. Nominations
must be received by December 31st.
BEV WALTERS ADULT SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD
To be awarded annually to an adult amateur member of the NJPHA who
has shown through their actions & manners, compassion for their horse
and their fellow competitors & the entire horse show community and
exhibited the finest qualities of good sportsmanship. Nominations
must be received by December 31st.
PACKER HALL OF FAME AWARD
To be awarded annually to an older horse or pony, who has, over the
years, proven itself to be a safe & talented animal by, year after year,
guiding numerous riders safely through their early years of showing.
Nominations must be received by December 31st.
$1000 NJPHA SCHOLARSHIP
To be awarded annually to a current member of the NJPHA High Score
Awards program who has been a member for the previous four (4)
years & who is attending a college or university with a riding
program or club in which the nominee is participating.
Check out njpha.net for further details.

HIGH SCORE
RULES & SPECIFICATIONS
2013-2014

Source: http://www.njpha.net/rulebook2014.pdf