2022 MIHJA Benefit   Double Point Shows

Summer MIHJA Benefit Show

June 25-26, 2022

Fall MIHJA Benefit Medal Finals Show

October 15-16, 2022

Location: Black Spur Equestrian Center, 15711 13th Street, Milan, IL

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All riders must have show attire (helmet, hunt coat, show shirt, breeches or jodhpurs, and boots for hunter and equitation classes; helmet, collared shirt, breeches or jodhpurs, and boots for jumper classes), except in the Lead Line, Warm-up classes, Opportunity Eq., and Trotting Pole Hunter division.  ASTM approved helmet required for all classes.

WALK/TROT DIVISION                                                                 CLASS ENTRY FEE: $12

                                                                                                         SECTION ENTRY FEE: $45

For riders who are not competing at the canter or over fences (other than ground poles).  Class #108 requires show clothes.  If a rider does not have show clothes they may substitute class #105, although it is not recognized by MiHJA.

CLASS 140,141         TROTTING POLE RIDER HUNTER OVER FENCES (POLES)

CLASS 142,143         TROTTING POLE RIDER HUNTER WALK / TROT

CLASS 108(105)        EQUITATION A WALK/TROT (OPPORTUNITY EQUITATION WALK/TROT)

Equitation Divisions

LEAD LINE EQUITATION                                                              CLASS ENTRY FEE: $7

                                                                                                         SECTION ENTRY FEE: $10

Open to anyone of any age.  Riders will be led at a walk.  May be asked to halt, change directions, and demonstrate the two-point position.  Points will not be counted for riders who are showing over fences.  These classes are not recognized by the MIHJA.  Non-member fee exempt.

CLASS 101                SATURDAY LEAD LINE

CLASS 102                SUNDAY LEAD LINE       

OPPORTUNITY TROTTING POLE EQUITATION                   CLASS ENTRY FEE: $12

                                                                                                         SECTION ENTRY FEE: $40

Open to any horse or rider that has not shown over fences higher than 1'6".  Show attire not required.  Cantering to count against the exhibitor.  Non-member fee exempt.  This division is not recognized by MiHJA.  Pros, and overqualified juniors and amateurs can ride hors concours on eligible horses.

CLASS 103,104         OPPORTUNITY EQUITATION OVER FENCES (POLES)

CLASS 105,106         OPPORTUNITY EQUITATION WALK / TROT

EQUITATION DIVISION A                                                            CLASS ENTRY FEE: $12

                                                                                                         SECTION ENTRY FEE: $24  

Open to riders who have not shown over fences 2’ or higher in the last 15 years or ridden professionally. For riders who compete over fences, the points from the walk/trot class will count towards division year-end awards, but not High Point Equitation standings.  Riders may not cross enter into Equitation B,C,D, or E at the same show.  Once a rider has shown over fences higher than 2’ he/she is no longer eligible to compete in this division after the current season.  Fences are cross rails no higher than 1' in the center.

CLASS 107              EQUITATION A OVER FENCES

CLASS 108              EQUITATION A WALK / TROT       

CLASS 109              EQUITATION A FLAT    

EQUITATION DIVISION B                                                           CLASS ENTRY FEE: $12

                                                                                                         SECTION ENTRY FEE: $20

Open to any junior or amateur rider.  Riders may not cross enter into Equitation A or C-E at the same show.  Riders may not cross enter into any class higher than 2’ at the same show.  Fences 1'6".

CLASS 110                EQUITATION B OVER FENCES

CLASS 111                EQUITATION B FLAT 

EQUITATION DIVISION C                                                           CLASS ENTRY FEE: $12

                                                                                                         SECTION ENTRY FEE: $20

Open to any junior or amateur rider.  Riders may not cross enter into Equitation A-B, or D-E at the same show.  Riders may not cross enter into any class higher than 2’6” at the same show.  Fences 2'.

CLASS 112                EQUITATION C OVER FENCES

CLASS 113                EQUITATION C FLAT 

EQUITATION DIVISION D                                                           CLASS ENTRY FEE: $12

                                                                                                         SECTION ENTRY FEE: $20

Open to any junior or amateur rider.  Riders may not cross enter into Equitation A-C, or E at the same show.  Riders may not cross enter into any class higher than 3’ at the same show.  Fences 2'6".

CLASS 114                EQUITATION D OVER FENCES

CLASS 115                EQUITATION D FLAT 

EQUITATION DIVISION E                                                           CLASS ENTRY FEE: $12

                                                                                                         SECTION ENTRY FEE: $20

Open to any junior or amateur rider.  Riders may not cross enter into Equitation A-D at the same show.  Riders may not cross enter into any class higher than 3’6” at the same show.  Fences 3'.

CLASS 116                EQUITATION E OVER FENCES

CLASS 117                EQUITATION E FLAT 

OPEN EQUITATION                                                                        CLASS ENTRY FEE: $12

                                                                                                         SECTION ENTRY FEE: $20

Open to any junior or amateur rider.  Riders may choose to ride their over fences course at any height 1’6” or higher. Tests 1-19 may be required.

CLASS 118                OPEN EQUITATION OVER FENCES

CLASS 119                OPEN EQUITATION FLAT

CROSS RAIL MEDAL                                                                      CLASS ENTRY FEE: $10

Open to all junior and amateur riders who are current MiHJA members.  Riders may not cross enter any classes higher than 2', and may not cross enter into the MIHJA Medal, MIHJA Beginner Medal, or MIHJA Mini Medal at the same show.  All riders will show over a course of not less than 7 obstacles, that may include at least one change of direction. The top four riders may be asked to execute a test. Fences are crossrails not to exceed 1' in the center. Tests 1-8 may be required.  At the end of the season, the top 12 riders will qualify for the MIHJA Cross Rail Medal Finals.

CLASS 120                CROSS RAIL MEDAL

BEGINNER MEDAL                                                                      CLASS ENTRY FEE: $10

Open to junior and amateur riders who are current MiHJA members.  Riders may not cross enter into classes higher than 2'3 and may not cross enter into the MIHJA Medal or MIHJA Mini Medal, or MIHJA Cross Rail Medal at the same show.  All riders will show over a course of not less than 7 obstacles, with at least one change of direction. The top four riders may be asked to execute a test over fences. Fences not to exceed 1'6". Tests 1-8 may be required.  Fences 1'9".  At the end of the season, the top 12 riders will qualify for the MIHJA Beginner Medal Finals.

CLASS 121             BEGINNER MEDAL

MIHJA MINI MEDAL                                                                  CLASS ENTRY FEE: $10

Open to all junior and amateur riders who are current MIHJA members.  Horse/rider combination may not cross enter into the MIHJA Medal at the same show.  Winner receives a medal.  All riders will show over a course of not less than 8 obstacles, with at least one change of direction. The top four riders will be asked to execute a test over fences.  Judge MAY call back additional riders if deemed appropriate.  The same animal must be shown in all phases of the class and with the same tack in which it began the class.  Class to be judged on hands, seat, guidance, and control throughout.  Jumping faults of mount not to count. Fences not to exceed 2'3".  USEF tests 1-19 may be required.  At the end of the season, the top 12 riders will qualify for the MIHJA Mini Medal Finals.

CLASS 122             MIHJA MINI MEDAL

MIHJA MEDAL CLASS                                                                   CLASS ENTRY FEE: $10

Open to any junior or amateur MIHJA member. To be judged in two phases (on the flat and over fences) with equal weight given to each phase.  Winner receives a medal.  To jump a minimum of 8 equitation or hunter type fences with or without wings.  Judge or course designer MUST incorporate at least two tests from the US Equestrian Rule Book (Equitation Division) in the course.  The judge will then select one-fourth of the class, but not less than 6 exhibitors, if available, to show on the flat, including two or more tests from the US Equestrian Equitation rules.  Judge MAY call back additional riders if deemed appropriate.  The same animal must be shown in all phases of the class and with the same tack in which it began the class except NO MARTINGALES ON THE FLAT.  Class to be judged on hands, seat, guidance, and control throughout.  Jumping faults of mount not to count.  Fences 2'9".  At the end of the season, the top 12 riders will qualify for the MIHJA Medal Finals.

CLASS 123            MIHJA MEDAL CLASS

Hunter Divisions

HUNTER BREEDING                                                                        CLASS ENTRY FEE: $10

Refer to USEF Chapter HB.  Open only to horses of any breed to be considered suitable to become a hunter.  Horses to be moved on the line.

CLASS 124            HUNTER BREEDING YEARLINGS

CLASS 125            HUNTER BREEDING TWO YEAR OLDS

CLASS 126            HUNTER BREEDING THREE YEAR OLDS

CLASS 127            BEST YOUNG HORSE - No entry fee.  For first and second place winners of classes 124-126.  Class pinned to two places.

RING 2 WARM-UP                                                                            CLASS ENTRY FEE: $10

Open to any horse or pony. This class will be open in the morning and will consist of trotting poles or cross rails, depending on when they choose to do their warm-up round. It does not have to be their first round of the day. Additional rounds will be unjudged. This class is not recognized by the MIHJA.

CLASS 128,129       RING 2 WARM-UP OVER FENCES

RING 1 WARM-UP                                                                            CLASS ENTRY FEE: $10

Open to any horse or pony. This class will be open all day after cross rails at any height the exhibitor chooses, depending on when they choose to do their warm-up round. It does not have to be their first round of the day. Additional rounds will be unjudged. This class is not recognized by the MIHJA.

CLASS 130,131       RING 1 WARM-UP OVER FENCES

PLEASURE HORSE/PONY                                                               CLASS ENTRY FEE: $10

Open to any horse or rider combination.  To be shown at the walk, trot, and canter.  Some emphasis on manners.

CLASS 132              PLEASURE HORSE/PONY HUNTER UNDER SADDLE

HANDY HUNTER UNDER SADDLE                                              CLASS ENTRY FEE: $10

Open to any horse or rider.  Horse/pony may be asked to walk, trot, canter, counter-canter, halt, reverse, back up, change lead, sit trot, extend trot, and hand gallop at the discretion of the judge.

CLASS 133              HANDY HUNTER UNDER SADDLE

TROTTING POLE HORSE HUNTER                                            CLASS ENTRY FEE: $12

                                                                                                         SECTION ENTRY FEE: $55

Open to any horse who has not shown over fences 1’9” or higher. Riders in this division are not required to wear show attire.  Horses may wear boots, standing martingale, and schooling pad.  Cantering to count against the exhibitor in the Over Poles class.

CLASS 134,135         TROTTING POLE HORSE HUNTER OVER FENCES (POLES)

CLASS 136,137         TROTTING POLE HORSE HUNTER WALK / TROT

CLASS 138,139         TROTTING POLE HORSE HUNTER UNDER SADDLE

TROTTING POLE RIDER HUNTER                                            CLASS ENTRY FEE: $12

                                                                                                         SECTION ENTRY FEE: $55

Open to any rider who has not shown over fences 1’9” or higher. Riders in this division are not required to wear show attire.  Horses may wear boots, standing martingale, and schooling pad.  Cantering to count against the exhibitor in the Over Poles class.

CLASS 140,141         TROTTING POLE RIDER HUNTER OVER FENCES (POLES)

CLASS 142,143         TROTTING POLE RIDER HUNTER WALK / TROT

CLASS 144,145         TROTTING POLE RIDER HUNTER UNDER SADDLE

VERY GREEN HORSE HUNTER                                                  CLASS ENTRY FEE: $12

                                                                                                         SECTION ENTRY FEE: $40

Open to any horse who has not shown over fences higher than 2’.  Crossrails not to exceed 1' in the center.

CLASS 146,147,148 VERY GREEN HORSE HUNTER OVER FENCES

CLASS 149               VERY GREEN HORSE HUNTER UNDER SADDLE

VERY GREEN RIDER HUNTER                                                  CLASS ENTRY FEE: $12

                                                                                                         SECTION ENTRY FEE: $40

Open to any rider who has not shown over fences higher than 2’.  Fences are cross rails not to exceed 1' in the center.

CLASS 150,151,152 VERY GREEN RIDER HUNTER OVER FENCES

CLASS 153               VERY GREEN RIDER HUNTER UNDER SADDLE

 MINI HUNTER                                                                                CLASS ENTRY FEE: $12

                                                                                                         SECTION ENTRY FEE: $40

Open to any horse or rider.  Fences 1'6".

CLASS 154,155,156 MINI HUNTER OVER FENCES

CLASS 157               MINI HUNTER UNDER SADDLE          

BEGINNER HORSE/RIDER HUNTER                                         CLASS ENTRY FEE: $12

                                                                                                         SECTION ENTRY FEE: $40

Open to any horse/rider that has not shown over fences 2'3" or higher.  Fences 1'6".

CLASS 158,159,160 BEGINNER HORSE/RIDER HUNTER OVER FENCES

CLASS 161               BEGINNER HORSE/RIDER HUNTER UNDER SADDLE      

EVERGREEN HUNTER                                                                  CLASS ENTRY FEE: $12

                                                                                                         SECTION ENTRY FEE: $40

Open to any horse or rider.  Fences 1'9".

CLASS 162,163,164  EVERGREEN HUNTER OVER FENCES

CLASS 165                EVERGREEN HUNTER UNDER SADDLE

NEXT STEP HORSE/RIDER HUNTER                                         CLASS ENTRY FEE: $12

                                                                                                         SECTION ENTRY FEE: $40

Open to any horse/rider that has not shown over fences higher than 2’3”.  A horse/rider may show over fences higher than 2'3" in the same year, but is then ineligible to compete in this division the following year.  Fences 1'9".

CLASS 166,167,168  NEXT STEP HORSE/RIDER HUNTER OVER FENCES

CLASS 169                NEXT STEP HORSE/RIDER HUNTER UNDER SADDLE

MODIFIED HUNTER                                                                      CLASS ENTRY FEE: $12

                                                                                                         SECTION ENTRY FEE: $40

Open to any horse or rider.  Fences 2'.

CLASS 170,171,172 MODIFIED HUNTER OVER FENCES

CLASS 173               MODIFIED HUNTER UNDER SADDLE

INTERMEDIATE HORSE/RIDER HUNTER                               CLASS ENTRY FEE: $12

                                                                                                         SECTION ENTRY FEE: $40

Open to any horse/rider that has not shown over fences higher than 2’6”.  A horse/rider may show over fences higher than 2'6" in the same year, but is then ineligible to compete in this division the following year.  Fences 2'.

CLASS 174,175,176 INTERMEDIATE HORSE/RIDER HUNTER OVER FENCES

CLASS 177               INTERMEDIATE HORSE/RIDER HUNTER UNDER SADDLE

SCHOOLING HUNTER                                                                   CLASS ENTRY FEE: $12

                                                                                                         SECTION ENTRY FEE: $40

Open to any horse or rider.  Fences 2’3”.

CLASS 178,179,180 SCHOOLING HUNTER OVER FENCES

CLASS 181               SCHOOLING HUNTER UNDER SADDLE

BABY GREEN / LOW CHILDRENS/ADULT  HUNTER             CLASS ENTRY FEE: $12

                                                                                                         SECTION ENTRY FEE: $40

Open to any horse/rider that has not shown over fences higher than 2’9”.  A horse/rider may show over fences higher than 2'9" in the same year, but is then ineligible to compete in this division the following year.  Fences 2'3".

CLASS 182,183,184 BABY GREEN / LOW CHILDRENS/ADULT HUNTER OVER FENCES

CLASS 185               BABY GREEN / LOW CHILDRENS/ADULT HUNTER UNDER SADDLE

LOW HUNTER                                                                                 CLASS ENTRY FEE: $12

                                                                                                         SECTION ENTRY FEE: $40

Open to any horse or rider.  Fences 2'6".

CLASS 186,187,188 LOW HUNTER OVER FENCES

CLASS 189               LOW HUNTER UNDER SADDLE

PRE-GREEN / PRE CHILDRENS/ADULT HUNTER                  CLASS ENTRY FEE: $12

                                                                                                         SECTION ENTRY FEE: $40

Open to any horse/rider that has not shown over fences higher than 3’.  A horse/rider may show over fences higher than 3' in the same year, but is then ineligible to compete in this division the following year.  Fences 2'6".

CLASS 190,191,192 PRE-GREEN / PRE CHILDRENS/ADULT HUNTER OVER FENCES

CLASS 193               PRE-GREEN / PRE CHILDRENS/ADULT HUNTER UNDER SADDLE

MiHJA HUNTER                                                                              CLASS ENTRY FEE: $12

                                                                                                         SECTION ENTRY FEE: $40

Open to any horse or rider.  Fences 2'9".  In and outs permitted, but will not be used at the May show.

CLASS 194,195,196 MiHJA HUNTER OVER FENCES

CLASS 197               MiHJA HUNTER UNDER SADDLE

1st YEAR GREEN / CHILDRENS/ADULT HUNTER                  CLASS ENTRY FEE: $12

                                                                                                         SECTION ENTRY FEE: $40

Open to any horse that has not shown over fences higher than 3’3” or any child/adult amateur rider.  A horse may show over fences higher than 3'3" in the same year, but is then ineligible to compete in this division the following year.  A junior or amateur rider is always eligible.  Fences 2'9".  In and outs permitted, but will not be used at the May show.

CLASS 198,199,200 1st YEAR GREEN / CHILDRENS/ADULT HUNTER OVER FENCES

CLASS 201               1st YEAR GREEN / CHILDRENS/ADULT HUNTER UNDER SADDLE

PERFORMANCE HUNTER                                                            CLASS ENTRY FEE: $12

                                                                                                         SECTION ENTRY FEE: $40

Open to any horse or rider.  Fences 3'.  In and outs permitted, but will not be used at the May show.

CLASS 202,203,204 PERFORMANCE HUNTER OVER FENCES

CLASS 205               PERFORMANCE HUNTER UNDER SADDLE

2nd YEAR GREEN / JUNIOR/AMATEUR HUNTER                  CLASS ENTRY FEE: $12

                                                                                                         SECTION ENTRY FEE: $40

Open to any horse that has not shown over fences higher than 3’6” or any junior/amateur rider.  A horse may show over fences higher than 3'6" in the same year, but is then ineligible to compete in this division the following year.  A junior or amateur rider is always eligible.  Fences 3'.  In and outs permitted, but will not be used at the May show.

CLASS 206,207,208 2nd YEAR GREEN / JUNIOR/AMATEUR HUNTER OVER FENCES

CLASS 209               2nd YEAR GREEN / JUNIOR/AMATEUR HUNTER UNDER SADDLE

Special Hunter Classes

HANDY HUNTER                                                                                CLASS ENTRY FEE: $10

Open to any exhibitor on any horse or pony.  This class will be open all day and can be done at any height the exhibitor chooses. The course must have at least two changes of direction as well as three of the following: hand gallop a jump, bending line, rollback turn, fence at the end of the ring or open a gate while mounted, trot over one obstacle, or lead over one obstacle.  Emphasis on tight turns and overall handiness of the horse.  Optional fence height 1'6"-3'.

CLASS 210               HANDY HUNTER

MIHJA TROTTING POLE HUNTER CLASSIC                             CLASS ENTRY FEE: $12

Open to any equus or rider that has not shown over fences higher than 2'.  Cantering will be penalized.  Two rounds judged using open numerical scoring.  The first round of the Classic will be Trotting Pole Horse or Rider Hunter Over Poles class.  The second round not to exceed 12 poles.  Ribbons 1-8.  High Point Hunter points are doubled for this class.

CLASS 211                 TROTTING POLE HUNTER CLASSIC

MiHJA HUNTER CLASSIC                                                              CLASS ENTRY FEE: $15

Open to any exhibitor on any horse or pony. Two rounds judged using open numerical scoring. The first round will be the same as Sunday’s round for any hunter division in Ring 1. The second round not to exceed 12 jumps. Fence height depends on the division in which the Classic is included. Ribbons 1-8.  High Point Hunter points are doubled for this class.

CLASS 212               MiHJA HUNTER CLASSIC

Jumper Divisions

JUMPER WARM-UP                                                                           CLASS ENTRY FEE: $10

Open to any horse or pony. This class will be open all day while the jumper ring is running, at any height the exhibitor chooses (2'-3'6"), depending on when they choose to do their warm-up round. It does not have to be their first round of the day. Additional rounds will be unjudged. This class is not recognized by the MIHJA.

CLASS 213,214       JUMPER WARM-UP TABLE II, SEC. 1

JUMPER CLASSIC                                                                            CLASS ENTRY FEE: $15

Open to any horse or rider. This class will be open all day while the jumper ring is running, at any height the exhibitor chooses (2'-3'6"), depending on when they choose to do their classic.  It does not have to be their first round of the day. Ribbons 1-8. PRIZE MONEY as follows: 1st - $25, 2nd - $20, 3rd - $15, 4th - $10, 5th - $5, 6 - $5, 7 - R, 8 - R.  High Point Jumper Rider points are doubled for this class.

 CLASS 215           JUMPER WARM-UP TABLE II, SEC. 2(b)

PUDDLE JUMPER                                                                          CLASS ENTRY FEE: $12

                                                                                                         SECTION ENTRY FEE: $40

Open to any horse or pony.  Time allowed shall be liberal.  Fences 2'-2'3" (0.61m-0.96m).

CLASS 216,217         PUDDLE JUMPER, TABLE II, SEC. 2(b)

CLASS 218                PUDDLE JUMPER, TABLE II, SEC. 2(c)

CLASS 219                PUDDLE JUMPER, TABLE II, SEC. 4

HOPEFUL JUMPER                                                                          CLASS ENTRY FEE: $12

                                                                                                         SECTION ENTRY FEE: $40

Open to any horse or pony.  Time allowed shall be liberal.  Fences 2'3"-2'6" (0.69m-0.76m).

CLASS 220,221         HOPEFUL JUMPER, TABLE II, SEC. 2(b)

CLASS 222                HOPEFUL JUMPER, TABLE II, SEC. 2(c)

CLASS 223                HOPEFUL JUMPER, TABLE II, SEC. 4

SCHOOLING JUMPER                                                                    CLASS ENTRY FEE: $12

                                                                                                         SECTION ENTRY FEE: $40

Open to any horse or pony. Time allowed shall be liberal.  Fences 2'6"-2'9" (0.76m-0.84m).

CLASS 224,225        SCHOOLING JUMPER, TABLE II, SEC. 2(b)

CLASS 226               SCHOOLING JUMPER, TABLE II, SEC. 2(c)

CLASS 227               SCHOOLING JUMPER, TABLE II, SEC. 4

0.91m JUMPER                                                                                 CLASS ENTRY FEE: $12

                                                                                                         SECTION ENTRY FEE: $40

Open to any horse or pony. Time allowed shall be liberal. Fences 3'.

CLASS 228,229        0.91m JUMPER, TABLE II, SEC. 2(b)

CLASS 230               0.91m JUMPER, TABLE II, SEC. 2(c)

CLASS 231               0.91m JUMPER, TABLE II, SEC. 4

0.99m JUMPER                                                                                 CLASS ENTRY FEE: $12

                                                                                                         SECTION ENTRY FEE: $40

Open to any horse or pony. Time allowed shall be liberal. Fences 3'3".

CLASS 232,233        0.99m JUMPER, TABLE II, SEC. 2(b)

CLASS 234               0.99m JUMPER, TABLE II, SEC. 2(c)

CLASS 235               0.99m JUMPER, TABLE II, SEC. 4

1.07m JUMPER                                                                                 CLASS ENTRY FEE: $12

                                                                                                         SECTION ENTRY FEE: $40

Open to any horse or pony. Time allowed shall be liberal. Fences 3'6".

CLASS 236,237        1.07m JUMPER, TABLE II, SEC. 2(b)

CLASS 238               1.07m JUMPER, TABLE II, SEC. 2(c)

CLASS 239               1.07m JUMPER, TABLE II, SEC. 4

June Judge:  Sue Bowden (Des Moines, IA)

October Judge:  TBA

Show Manager: MIHJA President - Darla Bridges

Show Steward:  Sandee Cochran

Announcer/In-Gate:  MIHJA Secretary - Rachel Rock Robinson

Show Secretary:  MIHJA President - Darla Bridges

Course Designer:  MIHJA Secretary - Rachel Rock Robinson

Jump Crew: MIHJA members and willing volunteers

Show Veterinarians: Oakwood Veterinary Service (on call)

Concession Stand:  Black Spur Equestrian Center

This competition is recognized by:

• United States Hunter Jumper Association

• Midwest Hunter Jumper Association