Section 1. General Membership

1. Junior Members – Junior members are those individual members who have not reached their 18th birthdays as of December 1 of the current competition year. A junior member is entitled to one vote at all general meetings.
2. Adult Members – Adult members are those individual members who are at least 18 years of age as of December 1 of the current competition year. An adult member is entitled to one vote at all general meetings.
3. Stable or Business Memberships – Stable or business memberships are those entities wishing to record horse(s) under that ownership or to be listed in the CHJA Roster for advertising purposes. Owners of stables or businesses must join as individual members in order to receive membership privileges. A stable or business membership is entitled to one vote at all general meetings.
4. Life Members – Life members shall have the rights and privileges as well as responsibilities of individual junior, adult and stable or business members, but shall be exempt from annual dues and assessments. A life member is entitled to one vote at all general meetings.
5. Outreach Members - Outreach members may be Juniors or Adults. An Outreach Member is entitled to one vote at all general meetings.

Section 2. Membership Qualifictions

A member in good standing (hereafter referred to as member) shall be identified as:

1. A person who is not indebted to CHJA and/or CHJA approved horse show.
2. A person who is not in violation of CHJA Rules and Specifications.
3. A person who is not under suspension by USEF.
4. A person who has not perpetrated a fraud in the name of CHJA or against CHJA.

Individuals not in good standing may not participate as exhibitors, owners or trainers at any CHJA approved show. Points will not accumulate while not in good standing.

Section 3. Membership Dues

Dues for each type of membership are determined by the CHJA Board of Directors. Information regarding current dues can be found on the membership application blank or is available from the Membership Chairman. CHJA dues are payable by December 1st of each year. The postmarked date of receipt of bona fide funds in the office of the Membership Chairman or other designated representative shall determine the official date and time of membership.

Section 4. Membership Directory

The Membership Directory is published on the CHJA Web Site. Members may opt not to be listed in the Directory. The Directory is updated continuously beginning December 1 of each year as membership renewals are received.

Section 5. Membership Privileges

Membership privileges for all except Outreach Members:

1. An email subscription to the CHJA Newsletter. 
2. Eligibility to compete in the CHJA year- end awards program, Medal Classes, and Medal Finals.
3. Eligibility to serve on the Board of Directors.
4. Eligibility to serve on association committees.
5. Eligibility to vote at the General Election.

Membership privileges for Outreach Members:

1. An email subscription to the CHJA Newsletter. 
2. Eligibility to compete in the CHJA Outreach Year End Awards Program.
3. Eligibility to upgrade to a regular Junior or Adult Membership in order to participate in the Year End Awards Program.