You spoke (or wrote) and we listened! Once again our members have shown us they have a voice, and USHJA wants our members to know that their voice was heard. USHJA would like to thank all the members that took time out of their busy schedules to provide us with feedback on the announcement of the USHJA Foundation Awards. Due to your wonderful ideas, USHJA is proud to announce some changes and clarifications to the USHJA Foundation Awards. Listed below are some of the notable changes. For a complete listing of all the changes and adjustments, please visit http://www.ushja.org/awards/foundation.shtml.

Changes Made Include:

New Divisions Added:
USHJA has added Hunter Breeding, Pony Breeding, Ladies Side Saddle, Pony Jumpers, and the Pre-Green Hunter divisions to the USHJA Foundation Awards.

Membership Requirements:
Individuals will be required to be active members of USHJA in order to participate. Members may join via mail, on line or at the competition using the competition membership form. However, memberships must be active on or before the first day of the competition as outlined in the USEF rule book. Horses must have an annual or life recording with USEF which is active on or before the first day of the competition.

Point System Clarified:
The points will be based on the current increment system for B and C rated competitions established by USEF. Only points earned at USEF B and C rated/licensed competitions will count for this award program. Points are earned from December 1 to September 15 for 2007 and September 16 through September 15 each year thereafter. Points can only be obtained in states within the owners home zone which is determined by the owners USEF point state. Points will not be awarded for competing in contiguous states outside of the owners home zone. Points may be contested up to October 10 of each competition year, thereafter, points will not be changed.
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