Rule 12.6 CHJA Medal Finals Class Format
In order to hold a CHJA Medal Final Class, there must be a minimum of 3 properly attired competitors. The CHJA Medal Finals will be run in a three-phase format, with the exception of the Larkspur Junior and Adult Medals. Phase I is a jumping round counting 40% of each exhibitors total score. Failure to complete Phase I does not preclude the exhibitor from competing in Phase II or Phase III. Phase II is a flat portion which counts 20% of each exhibitors total score. Failure to complete Phase II does not preclude the exhibitor from competing in Phase III. Phase III a jumping round counting 40% of each exhibitors score. After the completion of Phase I, II, and III, the judge will request additional testing. The number of riders called back for additional testing is determined by the judge.
- CHJA Junior Medal Finals - 3'3" Riders called back by the judge will be required to do additional testing, USEF tests 1-23. A trophy will be awarded to the champion and ribbons will be presented through eighth (8th) place May be combined with CHJA Adult Medal Finals
- CHJA Adult Medal Finals - 3'3" Riders called back by the judge will be required to do additional testing, USEF tests 1-23. A trophy will be awarded to the champion and ribbons will be presented through eighth (8th) place. May be combined with CHJA Junior Medal Finals.
- Columbine Junior Medal Finals - 2'9" Riders called back by the judge will be required to do additional testing, USEF test 1-8. A trophy will be awarded to the champion and ribbons will be pre- sented through eighth (8th) place. A rider must have CHJA Beginner status at the time of the medal final to be eligible to compete. May be combined with Columbine Adult Medal Finals
- Columbine Adult Medal Final - 2'9" Riders called back by the judge will be required to do additional testing, USEF test 1-8. A trophy will be awarded to the champion and ribbons will be pre sented through eighth (8th) place. A rider must have CHJA Beginner status at the time of the medal final to be eligible to compete May be combined with Columbine Junior Medal Finals.
- Col. R. L. Robertson Medal Finals - 3' Riders called back by the judge will be required to do additional testing, USEF test 1-23. A trophy will be awarded to the champion and ribbons will be presented through eighth (8th) place. May be combined with the Ruth Ayers Medal Final.
- Ruth C. Ayres Medal Finals - 3' Riders called back by the judge will be required to do additional testing, USEF tests 1-23. A trophy will be awarded to the champion and ribbons will be presented through eighth (8th) place. May be combined with the Col. Robertson Medal
- Dorothy Roberts Memorial Medal Finals - 3’ Riders called back by the judge will be required to do additional testing, USEF tests 1-23. A trophy will be awarded to the champion and ribbons will be presented through eighth (8th) place.
- CHJA Pony Medal Finals - Sm - 2’ Md - 2’ Lrg - 2’6” Distances will not be adjusted. Riders called back by the judge will be required to do additional testing, USEF test 1-15. USEF rules governing age of pony riders apply. A trophy will be awarded to the champion and ribbons will be presented through eighth (8th) place.
- Larkspur Junior Medal Finals -2’6”- will be run in a two-phase format. Phase I is a jumping round which has two or more of USEF Tests 1-8 included in the course, counting 50% of each exhibitor’s total score. Failure to complete Phase I does not preclude the exhibitor from competing in Phase II. Phase II is a flat portion which counts 50% of each exhibitor’s total score. Additional testing may be required at the discretion of the judge. A trophy will be awarded to the Champion and ribbons will be presented through eighth place. May be combined with Larkspur Adult Medal.
- Larkspur Adult Medal Finals -2’6”- will be run in a two-phase format. Phase I is a jumping round which has two or more of USEF Tests 1-8 included in the course, counting 50% of each exhibitor’s total score. Failure to complete Phase I does not preclude the exhibitor from competing in Phase II. Phase II is a flat portion which counts 50% of each exhibitor’s total score. Additional testing may be required at the discretion of the judge. A trophy will be awarded to the Champion and ribbons will be presented through eighth place. May be combined with Larkspur Junior Medal.
- Stirrup Medal Class at Medal Finals Short, Medium, and Long Stirrup Medal classes will be held at Medal Finals. The classes will consist of one round over fences which has two or more USEF tests 1-9 included in the course and a flat phase. Additional testing may be required at the discretion of the judge. Ribbons will be presented through eighth (8th) place and double points toward the Stirrup Medal Year End Award will be awarded through sixth (6th) place.