First Coast Hunter Jumper Association
Serving North Florida's First Coast Counties

Our last show of the year is the Horse of the Year (HOY) show on Saturday, November 7, 2009. See our Events page for information.

It's already time to renew your membership for the 2010 season. It must be renewed on a yearly basis for your points to count for year end prizes.

NEW DOMAIN/WEBSITE NAME! FirstCoastHunterJumper.com
(The old name still works, too.)

General Information

Benefit Shows – FCHJA will have a minimum of one benefit show each year.   Worthy beneficiaries are selected to receive the proceeds of these shows.

FCHJA Horse of the Year Show – This show is held annually in November. Three special horse/pony jumping classes will be held with a monetary payback.  Eligibility requirements are:

• Horse must be owned or leased by a current 2009/2010 FCHJA member
• The rider must be a junior or adult amateur 2009/2010 FCHJA member in good standing.
• The horse/rider combination must have won a Champion or Reserve Champion placing prior to the November Horse Show in a rated hunter division (excluding equitation divisions) at a FCHJA 2009/2010 show.  This does not include sanctioned shows.
• A horse or pony may enter only one HOY class even though the horse may have qualified in multiple divisions or with multiple riders. No substitute riders will be permitted. The eligible division heights are 2’0” through 3’0” and class heights will be:2’3, 2’6, &  3’0.

Point Calculator: Champion and Reserve ribbons will be awarded in all divisions. Champion and Reserve points WILL NOT be awarded in Equitation & Jumper Divisions.  First through sixth place ribbons will be awarded in each class. To be eligible for year-end awards, membership dues must be paid in advance or points will not count. (First Place – 10 points), (Second Place – 6 points), (Third Place – 4 points), (Fourth Place – 2 points), (Fifth Place – 1 point), (Sixth Place – 0.5 point) Championship of division is 20 points and Reserve is 12 points.

Payback Classes: Payback classes will be offered at selected shows throughout the year.  The Association reserves the right to cancel payback options if less than five (5) entries in the class/division. Additional entry fees will apply.

ALL riders must wear approved SEI/ASTM protective headgear with fastened safety harness (Snap on clear plastic straps do not meet SEI/ASTM requirements). All riders on grounds must wear hard hats.

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FCHJA 2010 Show/Activity Schedule

The following dates are our projected show dates for this year. Don’t forget to renew your membership for 2010 so all your points will count!

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Show / Activity Schedule

Sat February 20th – Single Point
Sun March 14th – Single Point
Sat May 1st – Single Point
Sat May 29th – Single Point
Sat August 14th – Single Point
Sat Sept 25th – Benefit Show
Sat Nov 6th – HOY Show
Sat Dec 4th – Awards Banquet

NEW DOMAIN (website) NAME! FirstCoastHunterJumper.com
(The old name still works, too.)

NEW EMAIL ADDRESS - firstcoasthunter@bellsouth.net



2010 Membership Form (PDF)	Master Class List (PDF)
GO TO THE SHOW/EVENT SCHEDULE PAGE FOR THE MOST CURRENT SHOWBILL & CLASSLIST.

 



BOARD MEETINGS - If you are interested in attending a board meeting please contact Nancy Wines for a date and location - (904) 278-7198. All members are welcome to attend the meetings.