Compete vs. Complete

The following definitions are from the USEF Rule Book and are used by CHJA to define the terms Compete and Complete

HU119 Definition of Competed.  A horse has competed in an over fences class when the horse’s entry number and a score for at least the first jump are recorded on the judge’s card. A horse failing to complete the entire course is not eligible to receive points, awards, or prize money. A horse has competed in an under-saddle class when the horse has entered the ring. 

HU120 Definition of Completed.  A horse has completed an over fences class when the horse completes the posted course and a score is recorded on the judge’s card. A horse failing to complete the entire course is not eligible to receive points, awards, or prize money, nor will it be counted in the number of entries necessary to fill a class or section. A horse has completed an under-saddle class when the horse has executed all the gaits required and remains in the ring until the class has lined up.

JP 135 Competed. A competitor is considered to have competed only after he has entered the ring and received the signal to start. Competitors who are unable to complete the first round of a competition have no right to any prize, with the exception of Fault & Out, Gamblers Choice or other classes

Effective December 1, 2021, these terms are used in the  CHJA Rules,  as follows: 

  • For Championship points to count in Group 1, 2 or 3 Hunter and Equitation divisions there must be 3 or more horses/riders being judged and completing the course in at least two of the regular over fence classes in the division, and 3 or more horses/riders  completing under saddle or flat classes in the division. 
  • For championship points to count in Group 1, 2 or 3 Jumper Divisions, there must be 3 or more horses competing in the class in at least 3 regular classes. 
  • For individual class points to count in Group 1, 2 or 3 Hunter and Equitation (when either part of a division championship or not) there must be 3 or more horses/riders being judged and completing the course for over fence classes, or 3 or more horses / riders completing under saddle or flat classes. 
  • For individual class points to count in Group 1, 2 or 3 Jumper (when either part of a division championship or not) there must be 3 or more horses competing.
     

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