2021 NIHJA RULE CHANGES
All of the suggested rule changes have been approved by the membership. The following rules will be in place for the 2021 Show Season.
- The Open Jumper division will be called the Schooling Jumpers with fence height not to exceed 2’6″.
- The institution of a Puddle Jumper division with fence height not to exceed 2’3″. Horse/rider combination may cross enter into the 2’6″ Schooling Jumper and the 2’9″ Low Jumper divisions.
- If a division does not fill with 3 riders (Equitation) or 3 horses (Hunter) and are listed in the NIHJA Rule Book under Combining Divisions they MUST be combined with the exception of the Long Stirrup, Rusty Stirrup and Beginner Adult divisions.
- The Junior Amateur Jumper division will now be renamed High Training Jumper to allow professionals to compete in this 3’3″ jumper division.