Blenheim EquiSports West Coast
Young Jumper Series
SPECIFICATIONS
The Blenheim EquiSports West Coast Young Jumper Series (herein referred afterwards as the Series) is open to USEF age verified horses and provides complimentary Young Jumper entry fees and reduced stabling fees during all USEF Blenheim EquiSports managed events held at the Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park – San Juan Capistrano, CA.
The Series finishes with the Blenheim EquiSports West Coast Young Jumper Championships. Open to all USEF age verified Young Jumper horses, the Championships will provide $60,000 in total prize money plus Bonus Awards. The 2024 Season commences April 3 and concludes September 22, 2024.
During each participating member event horse show all Young Jumpers will be eligible for:
- Free Young Jumper Class(es) Entry Fees (2 DIVISION CLASSES offered, held according to USEF Young Jumper Specs)
- Free Young Jumper Classic Entry Fee (1 CLASSIC offered per 5, 6, 7 yr old – see specs below)
- Reduced Stabling Fee (otherwise known as the Young Horse Stall rate)
- One (1) additional non-prize money Jumper Class — Free Entry Fee
CLASSIC SPECS (PER USEF RULES – JP 116 & 117 – see USEF Rulebook for complete course criteria)
5YR OLD YOUNG JUMPER CLASSIC
Format: Table II (after July 1, may be Table II, 2a, b, or d)
Prize Money: $500 – BLUE RIBBONS TO ALL TIED FOR 1st; additional ribbons for all other ties; (after July 1, Ribbons through 8th place)
Fence Height – 1.00m – 1.15m (after July 1, 1.15m – 1.20m)
Time Allowed – 325 meters/minute
6YR OLD YOUNG JUMPER CLASSIC
Format: Table II 2(b)
Prize Money: $750 & Ribbons through 8th place
Fence Height – 1.20m to 1.25m (after July 1, 1.25m – 1.30m)
Time Allowed – 350 meters/minute
7YR OLD YOUNG JUMPER CLASSIC
Format: Table II 2(b)
Prize Money: $1000 & Ribbons through 8th place
Fence Height – 1.30m – 1.35m
Time Allowed – 350 meters/minute
CHAMPIONSHIP SPECIFICATIONS:
The 2024 $60,000 Blenheim EquiSports West Coast Young Jumper Championships will be held during the International Jumping Festival at the Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park, San Juan Capistrano, CA and are open to all USEF age verified Young Jumpers.
The 5, 6, & 7 yr old Championships are comprised of 3 rounds – with the best 15 from Rounds 1 and 2 eligible to advance to Round 3 (otherwise known as the FINAL). Rounds 1 & 2 will be pinned and each Round will award prize money plus points to determine the Best 15. Round 3 (or the FINAL) will be a separate round, featuring the Best 15, and will award prize money and placings based on the performance of Round 3 only.
The 4 yr old Championships will be held as a two phase event – see below for additional information.
Special Conditions of this Young Jumper competition: Proper attire required for rounds 1& 2; formal attire required for the Final Round • Horses may not have competed in a Grand Prix offering $25,000 or more at National or Intl. level • Courses – See USEF Rule Book JP117 for additional Young Horse Jumper Course info • No horse that was eliminated in the First or Second Qualifier is eligible for the Final (Round 3) • If a horse is eliminated in the First Round, they are still eligible to compete in the Second Round. If a horse competes in the First Round and does not wish to compete in the Second Round for any reason, that horse is not eligible for the final. Starting on the first day of the Young Jumper Championships the horse may only compete in the Young Jumper Championship until the Championship is over. USEF Schooling Rules apply – a USEF Schooling Supervisor will be monitoring all schooling.
COMPETITION SPECS:
Format – The Order of Go for all ages for Round One will be determined by random draw. • The Order of Go for the Five Year Old horses for Round 2 & Round 3 (FINAL) will be determined by random draw.
• The Order of Go for the Six & Seven Year Old horses for Round 2 will be the reverse of the drawn order for the First Qualifier. The Order of Go for Round 3 (FINAL) for the Six & Seven Year Old horses will be the reverse order of standing based on total points from the first and second qualifying classes.
Point System for Five, Six, & Seven Year Old Horses – In Rounds 1 & 2 for each age group the winner will receive 0 points, second place receives 2 points, third place receives 3 points, etc. Points from Rounds 1 & 2 in each age group will be added for each horse and 15 horses with the lowest point totals, including ties, will qualify for the Final. Horses tied for any placing will receive equal points.
Awards and Prize Money – Rounds 1 & 2 Prize Money will be awarded thru 10th place as follows: 30%, 20%, 12%, 8%, 7%, 6%, 5%, 4%, 4%, 4%; ; Round 1 & 2 Prize money for the Five Year Old horses will be evenly distributed between all clear rounds ▪ Round 3 – Championship & Reserve Champion Ribbons to the best two horses per age group and ribbons thru 10th; Prize Money for each age group will pay as follows: 30%, 20%, 12%, 8%, 7%, 6%, 5%, 4%, 4%, 4%.
$12,500 BLENHEIM EQUISPORTS WEST COAST FIVE-YEAR-OLD YOUNG JUMPER CHAMPIONSHIP: Section Start Fee: $400; Speed 350m/m;
Class #900 $2500 5 Yr Old Young Jumpers, Rd 1, II (clear round) – 1.15m – 1.20m
Class #901 $2500 5 Yr Old Young Jumpers, Rd 2, II (clear round) – 1.15m – 1.20m
Class #902 $7500 5 Yr Old Young Jumpers, Rd 3, II 2(a) – 1.15m-1.20m
$19,000 BLENHEIM EQUISPORTS WEST COAST SIX-YEAR-OLD YOUNG JUMPER CHAMPIONSHIP:
Section Start Fee: $500
Class #910 $3,500 6 Yr Old Young Jumpers, Rd 1, II. 2d – 1.25m-1.30m
Class #911 $3,500 6 Yr Old Young Jumpers, Rd 2, II.1 – 1.25m-1305m
Class #912 $12,000 6 Yr Old Young Jumpers, Rd 3, II.2(a) – 1.25m-1.30m
$25,000 BLENHEIM EQUISPORTS WEST COAST SEVEN YEAR OLD YOUNG JUMPER CHAMPIONSHIP:
Section Start Fee: $600
Class #916 $4,000 7 Yr Old Jumpers, Rd 1, II.2.d – 1.30m-1.35m
Class #917 $4,000 7 Yr Old Jumpers, Rd 2, II.1 – 1.30m-1.35m
Class #918 $17,000 7 Yr Old Jumpers, Rd 3, II.2.a – 1.30m-1.350m
ADDITIONAL AWARDS:
Best Young Jumper Horse – to be determined by the panel of judges — to receive $750 bonus
High Score USA Bred per Age Group – to be determined by overall placings, winners to receive $250 bonus per age group.
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$2000 BLENHEIM EQUISPORTS WEST COAST FOUR-YEAR-OLD YOUNG JUMPER CHAMPIONSHIP: Section Start Fee: $175
Class #920 4 Yr Old Young Jumpers – Round 1
Class #921 4 Yr Old Young Jumpers – Round 2
COURSES: All courses will be made as inviting as possible for green horses with limited or no experience in a show ring situation. Very simple tracks will be used utilizing hunter-type tracks, with jumper type fences. The course will be designed to aid the horses in showing their natural talent in the very early stages of their training. Judges will be considering the potential of these young horses for a future in the jumper/grand prix rings. A rail down or refusal will not automatically eliminate a horse from placing well in the competition if, in the judges’ opinions, the fault occurred due to rider error or a “green” mistake.
ROUND 1: Each horse will perform an individual short flat phase with trot and canter work in both directions, demonstrating lengthening and shortening of stride. The horse will remain in the ring and, upon the sounding of the tone, will jump a course of fences with simple distances. A trot fence may be included in this round. Fences in Round 1 will be 0.80-0.85m in height with spreads up to 0.95m, giving the judges and course designers the opportunity to evaluate the quality and experience of the horses at that particular event. Horses may be shown in running or standing martingales, but draw reins are not allowed.
ROUND 2: All horses will return (the following day) to be shown over a course of fences up to .90m in height and 1.0 m in width. Simple double combinations may be included. At the Course Designers and Judges discretion options may be included at a maximum of two of the fences. These options may not exceed 1.05m in height and will allow riders to show their horses to their own best advantage. Judges will not reward or penalize solely on the basis of which option is chosen. Horses may be shown in running or standing martingales, but draw reins are not allowed.
FOUR YEAR OLD OVERALL CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS:
$1000 & Ribbons 1 – 8 awarded to the top 8 horses based on the total scores from both days of judging using the Score Sheet used by the Judges. Prize Money Allocation: 30%, 22%, 15%, 10%, 7%, 6%, 5%, 5%
SPECIAL CATEGORY AWARDS:
JUMPING SCOPE / TECHNIQUE: $500 & Ribbons awarded to the top 2 horses that best displays the scope and technique consistent with a future grand prix jumper. Prize Money Allocation: 75%, 25%
BEST TYPE / MOVEMENT: $500 & Ribbons awarded to the top 2 horses that demonstrates superior conformation, athletic way of moving, attitude and natural balance. Prize Money Allocation: 75%, 25%
