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Show Jumping

Show jumping can be anything from a 90cm course through to an international Grand Prix, so there is, as with all equestrian sports, something for everyone whatever their capability.

This section outlines the different affiliated show jumping grades and what you and your horse have to be capable of for each. 
Soon we will be adding advice on terminology, etiquette and training.  

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Governing Body

The British Show Jumping Association is the governing body which makes and implements all the rules and regulations for show jumping in this country. As with the other disciplines the BEF represents the BSJA as regards the FEI.

First Steps

1. Register your horse with the BSJA.  You will need to provide a vaccination record and full ID along with other known information such as breeding details.
2. Register yourself with the BSJA - you can be a senior or junior (ponies) member.
   Junior members - under 16 years  of age - must have their application form signed by a parent or guardian who must be a BSJA member.
3. There are different membership categories including non-jumping so make sure you sign up correctly:
   Full Membership:For those over aged 19 years and over who wish to compete themselves or are owners of a horse or pony that is registered.
   Associate Membership: For those aged between 17 and 18 years
   Junior Membership: For those aged 16 years and under, competing on a registered pony.
   Junior Associate Membership: A category for those aged 13 - 16 years who wish to compete on horses and/or ponies.
   Non-jumping Membership: This is for parents and guardians whose children or wards are BSJA members competing on registered ponies and horses or for those who wish to be involved in show jumping but not as a rider or owner.
   You can of course become a life member.
4. You can purchase a "blue" ticket to ride on the day of an affiliated competition even if you are not a BSJA member.  You purchase one ticket for every class in which you wish to participate; the appropriate entry fee is also payable.  You will not be eligible for any prizes or points.
   Books of 50 "red" tickets can be purchased directly from the BSJA for use by those who regularly buy and sell horses and so could not possibly keep registering them all or for horse trials members.
   
   Please consult the BSJA website for current membership fees.

As a member you will receive:

1. The "book of words" i.e. the Rule Book
2. A quarterly magazine
3. Personal liability insurance
4. And we must not forget - a badge!
   

Points to note regarding Stallions:

1. The original registration document with the relevant breed society or stud book must be provided at the time.
2. Proof of blood type and DNA and parentage testing must be sumitted.
3. If you cannot provide any of the above documentation, you will be allowed to register your horse for a year, but renewal will not be allowed if you cannot subsequently provide the paperwork.
4. Stallions must where tail ribbons which are obtained from the BSJA.

Points to note regarding imported horses

1. They will be graded according to their actual winnings, whether in currency or points.
2. If there is any doubt, the Chief Executive will decide, taking into account the number of competition start that have been made and the level (height) of competition.  This of course is dependent upon the horse having been registered with the relevant foreing association,it still retaining the same name and appropriate ID papers can be produced.
3. If you are unable to proof a horse's identity, then they will be graded as follows:

Age	Winnings
4 years	NIL
6 years	£200.00
6 years	£400.00
7 years	£1,000.00
8 years	£1,800.00

The System: How horses are graded

Registered horses and ponies are graded according to the amount of any winnings (i.e. their ability):

The System: Classes

All courses at BSJA shows are built by properly trained course builders to required standards. 
A judge has to be present for each class who is a member of the official BJSA panel of judges.

You can work your way through "novice classes" up to whatever standard you and your horse are comfortable with.  Heights of  fences for are strictly regulated and are as follows:

Class	Maximum Height (in first rounds)	Maximum Height (in second round)
British Novice	0.90m (0.85m - junior)	1.05m
Discovery	1.00m	1.10m
Newcomers	1.10m (1.00m - junior)	1.25m
Members Cup	1.00m and 1.10m (1.10m - junior)	1.15m
Foxhunter		1.30m

After this the heights can just go up and up (and get wider too)!

Additional Information re Classes

British Novice : Horses to have won less than £100.00
Discovery : Horses to have won less that £175.00
Newcomers : Horses to have won less than £300.00
Foxhunter : Horses to have won less than £500.00 
Members Cup: These are classes aimed at the less experienced who have a "schoolmaster" horse i.e one that has already won competitions. 
There are two categories.

The qualification for national competitions is to achieve 4 double clear rounds within a 12 month span running from 31st May to 1st June of the following year.  The BSJA notifies you of achievement and advises you of the forthcoming venues and dates for further qualification.

International Shows
 
These are classified as follows:

CSI-W	A show that holds World Cup qualifying classes
CSI-A/B/C	Shows in which riders compete on an individual basis. They are categorised according to the height of the fences and subsequent level of prize money - Category C having the lowest fences and offering the least prize money and so on.
CSI-V	This is for veteran riders: Ladies -from the year they reach 45 years of age Men - from the year they reach 49 years of age.  Veteran riders must not have taken part in CSI-B and CSI-A competitions nor taken any other competition where the height of the fences exceed 1.30m in the first round.

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Show Jumping Links

British Show Jumping Association