FAQs
Intended as an introduction to horse showing for junior riders not ready for the regular pony and hunter divisions. Ponies and horses may enter. Riders must be in their first or second year of showing and may cross enter into the Walk Trot and or “C” Equitation on the flat classes. Riders may not show in any other classes that require them to jump higher than 2”. Riders are restricted from participation in the Children’s Pony Division. Suitability is a factor. Horses or ponies may show in other classes with a different rider. This division will jump a course of hunter style jumps not to exceed 2’ and no oxers. Jogging is at the discretion of show management. Short Stirrup may run concurrently with Long Stirrup.
Q: Can I show my Large Pony in the OHJA 2'6" Jr/Am Hunter Division?
A: No, ponies are not eligible to show in this division.
Q: Can I show one horse in the OHJA 2'6" Jr/Am Hunter Division and another different horse in the Adult Amateur Hunters?
A: Yes, the rider is eligible to show a different horse or pony in any other division for which the rider and that other horse/pony is eligible per EC rules.
Q: Can I show the same horse in the OHJA 2'6" Jr/Am Hunter Division and the Children's Hunters?
A: No, you cannot show the same horse in the OHJA 2'6" Jr/Am Hunter Division and any other division requiring the horse to jump higher than 2'9".
Q: Can I show my horse in the Amateur Owner Hunters and a different horse I don't own in the OHJA 2'6" Jr/Am Hunter Division?
A: No, Amateur Owner riders may only show horses they own (exception Amateur flat classes and Adult Jumper classes). See EC rule G310.3.
Q: I am a Junior Rider; can I show a horse in the OHJA 2'6" Jr/Am Hunter Division and show the same horse in the Low Children's Hunter.
A: Yes, the same horse/rider combination may compete in the OHJA 2'6" Jr/Am Hunter Division and any other division where the fences do not exceed 2'9".
Q: Will showing my horse in the OHJA 2’6” Jr/Am Hunter Division affect my Baby Green status?
A: No, showing your horse at the 2’6” height will not affect Baby Green status.
Low Children’s and Low Adult Hunters
This division is intended for riders who are learning how to show a hunter and are not yet ready for regular hunter divisions. There is no time limit for showing in these divisions.
- Open to all Children’s and Adult Amateur rider designations as per EC rules, guidelines, and limitations.
- Courses will be made up of hunter style jumps and set at a height not to exceed 2.9”
- Classes will be run per EC rules, guidelines, and limitations.
- Riders may NOT cross enter at the same show into any Hunter Division with heights more than 2’9” or any Jumper classes with heights more than 1.0m. Riders may compete in equitation classes where the height does not exceed 3’.
- Showing in this division will affect a horse’s eligibility.
- As entries warrant, Children’s and Adults may be combined.
- Jogging for soundness is at the discretion of Show Management.
Important update regarding the OHJA Baby Green Division. Based on member feedback we have reverted to original height restrictions in 2024. The updated specifications are as follows:
The Baby Green Hunter division is open to horses that have not competed in an EC sanctioned Gold or Silver competition (or equivalent) in any class requiring the entry to jump 2’9” prior to January 1st of the current year. To maintain their Baby Green Status, horses may not compete in any division in which the jumps exceed 2’9”. Jogging is not required. Fences to be set at 2'9''.
The intention of this division is to provide a Hunter Division for green, young horses starting their showing career as they prepare for the National Green Hunter Divisions.
The Children's Pony division is a combined pony division open to all ponies ridden by a junior. Lines will be set on a 12’ stride. No in and out. Fence height will be 3" lower than the core division height; Small Ponies to jump 2’0”, Medium Ponies to jump 2’3” and Large Ponies to jump 2’6”. Judged on quality, movement, jumping style, manners, and way of going. The division does not affect Green Pony status. Ponies and riders may cross enter into any other division they may be eligible for.
Although you don't require an OHJA membership to compete, you will need a membership if you want to earn points for OHJA provincial year-end awards or OHJA program finals. You are required to have an Equestrian Canada and Ontario Equestrian Membership in order to compete in Ontario.
You can simply download the form here and send it into Ontario Equestrian or renew online when you renew your Ontario Equestrian membership.
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Memberships will have points accrued towards OHJA Year End Awards ONLY from the date of joining. Points may not be awarded retroactively as per Equestrian Canada rules.
Individual Senior OHJA members, who have paid a membership fee for the current year, can vote at both annual and special OHJA meetings. Please refer to the Constitution & By-law #2.
If you wish to show your horse/pony in the name of the Barn/Farm, Business, Syndicate or Partnership, this entity and a director of this entity must also be a member of the OHJA.
