2023 May Series Hunter Classics Specifications

UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED: Refer to the Tentative Time Schedules for specific scheduling; refer to individual organizations for specific league, specs, rules, etc.

HUNTER CLASSIC ELIGIBILITY/ORDER OF GO: Horse/pony must have entered, shown and completed the course in at least two classes over fences in their respective division; AND MUST be declared by the closing of entries the day before competing in the first round; Horses/ponies declared after such time will be considered post entries and if space permits and if entry is accepted will automatically be placed first in the order of go; All posted orders will be drawn and posted by approximately 6:45AM the day of the Highlight Class/Classic, except where otherwise specified;

HUNTER CLASSIC FORMAT/SCORING: SECOND over fences class in each respective division is to count as the FIRST ROUND of respective Classic – also see (*) symbol in corresponding time schedules; Both rounds to be scored under the open numerical judging system; at least the top 12 if available or one-third of entries will return for the second round; if a horse or pony is eliminated in the first round of competition, they may not return for the second round. If a horse or pony does not return for the second round or is eliminated during the second round, a score of zero will be combined with the first round score and the horse/rider combination will be placed accordingly. Scores will be totaled from both rounds to determine the winners. All overall ties to be broken by using second round score. All Classics to award points towards USEF HOTY awards but not towards Show Champion;

HUNTER CLASSIC & DERBY ATTIRE/AWARDS: Formal Attire Required; Trophy to first, Ribbons through 12th place and prize money divided as follows: 30%, 22%, 15%, 10%, 7%, 6%, 5%, 5%; If an awards ceremony is conducted at minimum the winner (Classic) / Top 12 (Derby) will be requested to be present - see paddock master for info.

190 – CPHA 3’/3’3” GREEN HUNTER INCENTIVE STAKE*, Entry Fee: $50; Prize Money: $500

194 – CPHA 3’6”/3’9” GREEN HUNTER INCENTIVE STAKE*, Entry Fee: $50; Prize Money: $500

*Qualifiers for the 2023 $25,000+ CPHA West Coast Green Hunter Incentive Championships to be held during Blenheim Fall Tournament, Sept 13-17, 2023

192 – USHJA 3’/3’3” GREEN HUNTER INCENTIVE STAKE, Entry Fee: $100; Prize Money: $1000+50% Added

193 – USHJA 3’6”/3’9” GREEN HUNTER INCENTIVE STAKE, Entry Fee: $100; Prize Money: $1000+50% Added

955 – YOUNG HUNTER CLASSIC, Entry Fee: $100; Prize Money: $1000; Fence Height: 2’9”, 3’, 3’3”

To count towards the 2023 Blenheim EquiSports Young Hunter Program Circuit Classic Award, to be presented prior to the $10,000 Finals held during International Jumping Festival, September 20-24, 2023

182 – 3’6” Marshall & Sterling Insurance A/O HUNTER CLASSIC, Entry Fee: $150; Prize Money: $1500

184 – 3’3” Espoir Equestrian A/O HUNTER CLASSIC, Entry Fee: $150; Prize Money: $1500

181 – 3’6” JUNIOR HUNTER CLASSIC, Entry Fee: $150; Prize Money: $1500

191 – 3’3” The Plaid Horse JUNIOR HUNTER CLASSIC, Entry Fee: $150; Prize Money: $1500

85 – PONY HUNTER CLASSIC, Entry Fee: $100; Prize Money: $1000; Fences: 2’3”; 2’6”; 2’9”

682 – GREEN PONY HUNTER CLASSIC, Entry Fee: $50; Prize Money: $500; Fences: 2’3”; 2’6”; 2’9”

129 – 3' Riderzon NAL CHILDREN’S HUNTER CLASSIC^

183 – 3' Horse Hair Analysis NAL ADULT AMATEUR HUNTER CLASSIC^

^ Entry Fee: $100; Prize Money $1000, Fences 3’

Qualifiers for the North American League (NAL) Finals East/National & West – West Coast final to be held during Blenheim International Jumping Festival September 20-24, 2023