Lexington, Ky. - A Presidential Modification has been granted to the rule HU106.8 Thoroughbred Hunter, which goes into effect December 1, 2014. Please be aware that this modification strikes out the language requiring Thoroughbred horses be recorded with the Federation in order to compete in the new Thoroughbred Hunter section. However, points will still only count towards this section if the horse is currently recorded with the Federation.

HU106.8. Thoroughbred Hunter
a. Thoroughbred restricted classes are open only to horses that are*, registered with USHJA and are in possession of Breed Registry papers. Horses must have been either registered with The Jockey Club or meet one of the criteria below. All horse shows must require riders to verify registration on the day of the horse show through one of the following methods:
1. The Jockey Club Certificate of Foal Registration or a copy thereof
2. The horse's lip tattoo, the horse's 5-cross pedigree and the successful tattoo lookup result from The Jockey Club's Tattoo Identification Services, (located at www. registry.jockeyclub.com)
3. If neither of the above is available, a letter from The Jockey Club verifying the horse's identity.
b. Fences set at 3'0" spreads not to exceed height of fence.
c. Cross entry into other sections is allowed unless otherwise stated in the prize list.
d. Championships must be offered in accordance with HU146. BOD 1/12/14 Effective
12/1/14.
b. This section will be C rated for Zone Horse of the Year Awards as per GR313.6

*Removed language: 'recorded with the Federation"