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LOUISIANA HUNTER JUMPER ASSOCIATION

ABOUT

LOUISIANA HUNTER JUMPER ASSOCIATION

Since 1953

Since the organization was established in 1953, it has strived to promote the growth and development of our sport and help its members achieve their goals both locally and nationally. We believe the changes we are proposing will help the growth of our riders, owners, trainers, and horse show managers.

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Guidelines & Divisions

  • Beginner Divisions

    Walk/Trot

    • Open to riders who have NEVER cantered at a show.

    LHJA Trot X Eq Trot Course of Xs

    • Open to beginner riders who have NEVER cantered or cantered a jump at a show.

    Mini Stirrup Eq Trot Over X to Cantering 18” Vertical

    • Open to riders who have not jumped 2’ or higher at any show. 
    • Riders may NOT enter LHJA W/T or LHJA Trot X.

    Pre Short/Long Stirrup Hunter 

    • Open to riders who have not jumped 2’ or higher at any show. Riders will show over a 12”-18” course.

    Beginner Participant 

    • Open to beginner ring members who have not competed in LHJA Trot X Eq, Mini Stirrup Eq, or Pre Short/Long Eq are eligible for Beginner Participation awards.

  • Equitation Divisions

    Short Stirrup 18”-2’ No Oxers

    • Open to riders 12 years old and under who have not jumped higher than 2’3” in classes at any show.

    Long Stirrup 18”-2’No Oxers

    • Open to riders 13 years old and over who have not jumped higher than 2’3” in classes at any show.

    Novice 2’3” No Oxers

    • Open to all junior and amateur riders.
    • Riders may not cross-enter classes where fences are 2’9” or higher at the same show.

    Pre Children’s 2’6”

    • Open to junior riders.
    • Riders may not cross-enter classes where fences are 3’ or higher at the same show.

    Pre Adult 2’6”

    • Open to adult amateur riders.
    • Riders may not cross-enter classes where fences are 3’ or higher at the same show.

    11 & Under 2’3”

    • Open to junior riders 11 years old and younger.

    12-14 2’6”

    • Open to junior riders 12-14 years old.

    15-17 3’

    • Open to junior riders 15-17 years old.

    Adult Amateur 3’

    • Open to adult amateur riders.

    LHJA Medal 3’

    • Open to all junior and amateur riders.

    Mini Medal 2’6”

    • Open to junior and amateur riders who have not jumped 3’ or higher.

    Micro Medal 2’3”

    • Open to junior and amateur riders who have not jumped 2’6” or higher.


  • Hunter Divisions

    Short Stirrup 18”-2’ No Oxers

    • Open to riders 12 years old and under who have not jumped higher than 2’3” in classes at any show.

    Long Stirrup 18”-2’ No Oxers

    • Open to riders 13 years old and over who have not jumped higher than 2’3” in classes at any show.

    Novice 2’3” No Oxers

    • Open to all junior and amateur riders.
    • Riders may not cross-enter classes where fences are 2’9” or higher at the same show.

    Pre Children’s 2’6”

    • Open to all junior riders. 
    • Horse/Rider combination may not cross-enter into classes where fences are 3’ or higher at the same show.

    Pre Adult Amateur 2’6”

    • Open to amateur riders.
    • Horse/Rider combination may not cross-enter into classes where fences are 3’ or higher at the same show.

    Modified Children’s 2’9”

    • Open to all junior riders.
    • Horse/Rider may not cross-enter classes where the fences are 3’3” or higher at the same show.

    Modified Adult Amateur 2’9”

    • Open to amateur riders.
    • Horse/Rider may not cross-enter classes where fences are 3’3” or higher at the same show.

    Adult Amateur 18-35 3’

    • Open to adult amateur riders who have not yet reached 36 years old by USEF standards.
    • Horse/Rider combination is not eligible for A/O Hunter at the same show.

    Adult Amateur 36 & Over 3’

    • Open to adult amateur riders who are 36 years old and over according to USEF standards.
    • Horse/Rider combination is not eligible for A/O Hunter at the same show.

    Amateur Owner 18-35 3’3”

    • Open to Amateur Owner riders who have not yet reached 36 years old by USEF standards.
    • Horse/Rider combination is not eligible for Adult Hunter at the same show.

    Amateur Owner 18-35 3’6”

    • Open to Amateur Owner riders who have not yet reached 36 years old by USEF standards.
    • Horse/Rider combination is not eligible for Adult Hunter at the same show.

    Amateur Owner 36 & Over 3’3”

    • Open to Amateur Owner riders who are 36 years old and over according to USEF standards.
    • Horse/Rider combination is not eligible for Adult Hunter at the same show.

    Amateur Owner 36 & Over 3’6”

    • Open to Amateur Owner riders who are 36 years old and over according to USEF standards.
    • Horse/Rider combination is not eligible for Adult Hunter at the same show.

    Small Junior Hunter 3’3”

    • Open to junior riders.
    • Horses to measure 16 hands and under with the USEF.
    • Horse/Rider combination is not eligible for Children’s Hunter at the same show.

    Small Junior Hunter 3’6”

    • Open to junior riders.
    • Horses to measure 16 hands and under with the USEF.
    • Horse/Rider combination is not eligible for Children’s Hunter at the same show.

    Large Junior Hunter 3’3”

    • Open to junior riders.
    • Horses to measure over 16 hands with the USEF.
    • Horse/Rider combination is not eligible for Children’s Hunter at the same show.

    Large Junior Hunter 3’6”

    • Open to junior riders.
    • Horses to measure over 16 hands with the USEF.
    • Horse/Rider combination is not eligible for Children’s Hunter at the same show.

    Children’s Hunter Horse 3’

    • Open to junior riders.
    • Horse/Rider combination is not eligible for Junior Hunter at the same show.

    Children’s Hunter Pony 2’ Small & Medium, 2’6” Large

    • Open to junior riders.
    • USEF Rider age rules apply.
    • Pony/Rider combination is not eligible for regular Pony Hunter at the same show.

    Small Pony 2’3”

    • Open to junior riders. USEF age rules apply to riders. 
    • Small ponies to measure under 12.2h.
    • Pony/Rider combination is not eligible for Children’s Hunter Pony at the same show.

    Medium Pony 2’6”

    • Open to junior riders.
    • USEF age rules apply to riders.
    • Medium ponies to measure 12.2h-13.2h.
    • Pony/Rider combination is not eligible for Children’s Hunter Pony at the same show.

    Large Pony 3’

    • Open to junior riders.
    • USEF age rules apply to riders.
    • Large ponies measure over 13.2h-14.2h.
    • Pony/Rider combination is not eligible for Children’s Hunter Pony at the same show.

    Baby Green 2’6”

    • Open to horses in their first or second year of showing.
    • Horses cannot cross enter into classes where the fence height exceeds 2’9” at the same show.

    Green 3’ or 3’3”

    • Open to horses in their first(3’) or second(3’3”) year of showing in the division.
    • Horses cannot jump higher than 3’6” at any show.

    Green Hunter 3’6” or 3’9”

    • Open to horses in their third(3’6”) or fourth(3’9”) year of showing in the division.
    • Horses cannot move back down should they choose to move up before the corresponding year.

    Performance 3’3” or 3’6”

    • Open to all horses.
    • Can compete at either 3’3” or 3’6” sections.

  • Jumper Divisions

    Hopeful .75-.85

    • Open to all horses and ponies that do not jump higher than 1.05 at the same show.

    Low Schooling .90-1.0

    • Open to all horses and ponies.

    High Schooling 1.05-1.15

    • Open to all horses and ponies.

    Open Jumper 1.20+

    • Open to all horses.

    Low Children’s/Adult up to 1.05

    • Open to junior and amateur riders.
    • Horse/Rider combination may not cross-enter into any classes 1.20m and above at the same show.

    High Children’s/Adult 1.10-1.15

    • Open to junior and amateur riders.
    • Horse/Rider combination may not cross-enter into any classes 1.20m and above at the same show.

    Low Junior/Amateur 1.20-1.25

    • Open to junior and amateur riders.
    • Horse/Rider combination may not cross-enter into Children’s/Adult jumpers at the same show.

    Medium/High Junior/Amateur 1.30-1.40

    • Open to junior and amateur riders.
    • Horse/Rider combination may not cross-enter into Children’s/Adult jumpers at the same show.
LHJA Points

Champion and Reserve Champion points will only be awarded to Divisions with three or more horses.


Champion: 20 points

Reserve Champion: 15 points


If any member submits an NSF check written to a horse show, trainer, or the organization their points will not count until the matter is rectified. This also applies to non-payment at a horse show. Horse show managers have the right to not allow that member to compete.


UPCOMING

HORSE SHOWS

Below is a listing of all 2025 LHJA approved shows.


Show dates may be changed or added to the calendar.

Please check the calendar for updates.

LHJA APPROVED

December 7 - 8, 2024

Krewe of Horse Sports

Hitch Stables

Folsom, LA

Schooling


January 18 - 19

Frequent Flier Equestrian Birthday Bash

Hitch Stables

Folsom, LA

Schooling


February 1 - 2

Krewe of Horse Sports Classic Prep

Harrison County Eq. Center

Gulfport, MS

Schooling


February 7 - 9

MHJA New Year Premier

Canton Multipurpose Complex

Canton, MS

Schooling

February 13 - March 23

Gulf Coast Classic Company 1 - 6

Harrison County Eq. Center

Gulfport, MS

USEF Rated


April 12 – 13

Krewe of Horse Sports

Hitch Stables

Folsom, LA

Schooling

April 25 - 27

MHJA Spring Show

Canton Multipurpose Complex

Canton, MS

Schooling


May 31 – June 1

Krewe of Horse Sports Green Grass of Spring

Harrison County Eq. Center

Gulfport, MS

Schooling


June 13–15

Krewe of Horse Sports Spring Into Summer Charity Show

Hitch Stables

Folsom, LA

Schooling



LHJA APPROVED

LHJA APPROVED

LHJA APPROVED

September 20

Premier Fall 1

Double Rainbow Farm

Haughton, LA

Schooling


September 20 –21

Krewe of Horse Sports Autumn Chase Show

Harrison County Eq. Center

Gulfport, MS

Schooling


September 27 - 28

Tiger Classic benefiting the LSU Equestrian Team

Hunter's Bluff

Covington, LA

Schooling



October 3 - 5

MHJA Back to School Show

Canton Multipurpose Complex

Canton, MS

Schooling

October 10 – 12

LHJA BONUS POINT SHOW

+20 points per division entered AND double points

Hitch Stables

Folsom, LA

Schooling

October 24 – 26

Frequent Flier Equestrian Halloween Show

Hitch Stables

Folsom, LA

Schooling

October 25

Premier Fall 2

Double Rainbow Farm

Haughton, LA

Schooling

November 28 - 30

Season Wrap Up

Equest Farm

New Orleans, LA

Schooling



2026 Dates Coming Soon!



LHJA APPROVED

LHJA APPROVED

LHJA Bonus Point Show

October 10-12, 2025 at Hitch Stables in Folsom, LA

$5,000 in Prize Money Offered!

Let's get ready to support the LHJA and earn some extra points! There are lots of fun classes including the Friday evening Hunter Derby, Saturday evening 4 Bar with the much-anticipated Dad/Husband Lead Line. And we are introducing a Hobby Horse Race! There will be an Exhibitor and Spectator dinner and breakfast every day. And Kid Krafts to entertain our younger members. We hope to have a great show weekend!


Saturday morning at 8:00 am will be the LHJA Annual General Membership Meeting. All members are invited. Please email any questions or concerns you want addressed to the LHJA at louisianahunterjumper@gmail.com. 

Sponsorship opportunities are available for this fundraiser show!

Proceeds go to the LHJA and are used for banquet awards, prizes and to help promote our sport. Please see the sponsor form!

2025 Bonus Point Show Sponsorship Form Prize List Cover

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Board Members

Kathleen Aertker

Leah Bartlett

Catherine Castle

Amy Clemson

Katherine LeBlanc

Jennifer McLaughlin

Elizabeth Mills

Whitney Petrey

Stephanie Santos

Hear From Former and Current LHJA Members

As a former junior member of the LHJA, I enjoyed being part of an organization focused on the success of both the horse and the rider. The support the LHJA provided at horse shows and recognizing rider accomplishments with end of the year awards were core memories from my youth. Now, as an adult with a young child in the sport, I appreciate even more all that the LHJA offers year around and the volunteers behind the organization who selflessly give their time and talents. I’m honored to be a part of it once again.

Jennifer Hart McLaughlin

Being on the LHJA board as an adult has been so special for me. This is the organization that allowed me to dream big and aim high as a junior rider. When I go to local shows and see new and returning members growing in the horse world it makes me incredibly proud to be a part of this association. I love that we have such a wonderful group of trainers, board members, riders and owners that encourage our united love for horses. I especially enjoy the annual meetings where ideas are shared for how to continue to grow the association and expand within or local communities.

Leah Bartlett

I'm so grateful for our local organization LHJA! It helps get everyone excited from beginners well into people who have been riding their entire life. The camaraderie of the sport is important, it is not fun to do this alone. Plus you get to track your progress with points!

Brittany DeSalvo

The LHJA has been a great organization for bringing along my younger students. The access they provide to local schooling shows has given them confidence and experience they need to be successful at the competitive regional shows. I’m grateful that the LHJA recognizes the student’s success at each show, As well as, at the year end banquet with perfectly curated awards to encourage further their support for the LHJA.

Amanda Wilson

The LHJA is a wonderful association. The ability to start young kids and move them through the ranks in such a positive atmosphere is so beneficial. We’ve had wonderful support along with great year end prizes which really motivates the riders to do their best.

Meghan Felts

LHJA has been an invaluable resource for me and my horse in Louisiana. Their dedication to supporting hunters and jumpers statewide is truly remarkable. The events they organize are top-notch, providing both competitive opportunities and a supportive comm unity for riders of all levels. Thanks to LHJA, my horse and I have grown immensely, both in skill and in our love for the sport. I highly recommend LHJA to any equestrian looking to thrive in Louisiana'a vibrant hunter and jumper scene.

Japonica Cruise