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horse can start in the .75 meter class (2’6”) and riders can begin their jumper showing career doing .70 meters (2’3”) at several shows. To accommodate the growing number of riders now available
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to compete, shows simply expanded by adding show rings and classes. Managers upped their staffs and offered splits in divi- sions and ribbons for both parts. Schedules have been adapted to accommodate several rings with varied choices. While these changes have certainly impacted the showing
sport, they have also added wonderful options that were not available before. The sport has become a place where riders of all ages and levels of ability can compete and enjoy horses. Starting with changes for the jumper world, Grand Prix’s have
become the norm at most of the higher rated shows. Course designers joyfully come from all over the world to get a chance to set jumps for the west coast top riders while managers go out of their way to make sure top officials are on hand. There are dozens of high performance classes up and down
their never ending quest to update and improve their shows and improve competition standards as shows provide oppor- tunities never before available. Competitors and owners reap the rewards as our sport moves forward to the next level as our top riders are now being chased by the next generation for the top prizes. Our hunter-jumper sport is alive and well and thriving. Yes,
the coast offering good prize money so an owner can reap re- wards with a win. Jumps are no longer plain and open; we now have jumps with a wide variety of colors, shapes, logos and designs. Horses are challenged to jump higher and be more careful as competition has evolved into a high performance sport that has spectator attraction; the west coast has hit the map so to say on the world show jumping scene. Hunters have evolved forward also. The inception of the
there has been an impact by the economy requiring owners and riders to evaluate their travel plans for each year. However, as we go into 2012, class numbers are growing again, managers are thinking outside the box in ways to improve their shows, sponsors are returning to the ring to present their awards on a regular basis. Sit back and enjoy the sport and the competition as top world
class riders hit the road to compete again. The show year will be a great one!!!
1. Dianne Grod and Elan, 1997 2. Hap Hansen, late 80's 3. Gary Ryman and Scrimshaw, 1979 4. Lise Quintero and Bavaria, 1987 5. Will Simpson on Granite, 1987 6. Hap Hansen and Classic, 1983 7. Debbie McDonald 1970 Indio 8. Lu Thomas and Vanity Fair.
USHJA International Hunter Derby program has changed op- portunities available for those horses. Beautiful jumps built to represent the hunt field are now the norm. Big brush jumps, wooden planks, large rock formations, trot fences for the handy part and long gallops in big rings have been instrumental in promoting Hunters and bringing that part of the sport back into the forefront. Along with the physical course adaption’s, prize money has grown making “Derby horses” an interesting option for owners. As the years progress, so does the sport. Managers are on
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