The 2020 Princeton Young Jumper Championships
have been Canceled by the State Agricultural Board
have been Canceled by the State Agricultural Board
The New Jersey State Agriculture Development Committee following the recommendation of Montgomery Twp., has decided not to grant Hunter Farms permission to run Princeton Show Jumping's 4 week Fall horse show series September 16 - October 11, 2020 in Montgomery Twp./Skillman, NJ. This is not related to Covid-19. It is because Montgomery Township believes horse shows are not agriculture.
In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, with record cancellations of horse shows state and nationwide, Hunter Farms and Princeton Show Jumping's horse shows have been providing the opportunity for equestrian sport and business to continue with top shows at the region's best show facility. Farm owners, horse breeders, trainers, instructors, grooms, blacksmiths, equine veterinarians, feed suppliers, hay farmers, and equine supply dealers all depend on these competitions to support their businesses and provide for their families. Based on the pandemic's economic realities and its effect on New Jersey's Agriculture, this is the worst possible time not approve these competitions at Hunter Farms in Skillman.
It would be wonderful if you will show your support for Hunter Farms and Princeton Show Jumping by calling, letter writing, posting on social media respectfully expressing what the Horse Shows at Hunter Farms North mean to you personally and/or to your business.
We ask that you call and email Secretary Fischer (Please copy Governor Phil Murphy, Mayor of Montgomery Township Sadaf Jaffer and The Montgomery Twp. Committee, and Princeton Show Jumping.)
Douglas Fisher - New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture
Email: douglas.fisher@ag.nj.gov
Mailing address: PO Box 330, Trenton, NJ 08625
Phone: 609-292-3976
Phil Murphy - New Jersey Governor
Email: https://nj.gov/governor/contact/
Mailing address: Office of Governor PO Box 001, Trenton, NJ, 08625
Phone: 609-292-6000
Sadaf Jaffer - Mayor of Montgomery Twp.
The Montgomery Twp. Committee
Email: sjaffer@twp.montgomery.nj.us
Mailing address: 2261 Van Horne Road - Route 206 North, Belle Mead, NJ 08502
Phone: 908-359-8211
Princeton Show Jumping
Email: Princetonshowjumping@gmail.com
Mailing address: 1315 Great Road, Princeton, NJ 08540
Phone: 609-924-2932
Website: www.princetonshowjumping.com
Thank you in advance for your support.
Hunter Farms and Princeton Show Jumping
In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, with record cancellations of horse shows state and nationwide, Hunter Farms and Princeton Show Jumping's horse shows have been providing the opportunity for equestrian sport and business to continue with top shows at the region's best show facility. Farm owners, horse breeders, trainers, instructors, grooms, blacksmiths, equine veterinarians, feed suppliers, hay farmers, and equine supply dealers all depend on these competitions to support their businesses and provide for their families. Based on the pandemic's economic realities and its effect on New Jersey's Agriculture, this is the worst possible time not approve these competitions at Hunter Farms in Skillman.
It would be wonderful if you will show your support for Hunter Farms and Princeton Show Jumping by calling, letter writing, posting on social media respectfully expressing what the Horse Shows at Hunter Farms North mean to you personally and/or to your business.
We ask that you call and email Secretary Fischer (Please copy Governor Phil Murphy, Mayor of Montgomery Township Sadaf Jaffer and The Montgomery Twp. Committee, and Princeton Show Jumping.)
Douglas Fisher - New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture
Email: douglas.fisher@ag.nj.gov
Mailing address: PO Box 330, Trenton, NJ 08625
Phone: 609-292-3976
Phil Murphy - New Jersey Governor
Email: https://nj.gov/governor/contact/
Mailing address: Office of Governor PO Box 001, Trenton, NJ, 08625
Phone: 609-292-6000
Sadaf Jaffer - Mayor of Montgomery Twp.
The Montgomery Twp. Committee
Email: sjaffer@twp.montgomery.nj.us
Mailing address: 2261 Van Horne Road - Route 206 North, Belle Mead, NJ 08502
Phone: 908-359-8211
Princeton Show Jumping
Email: Princetonshowjumping@gmail.com
Mailing address: 1315 Great Road, Princeton, NJ 08540
Phone: 609-924-2932
Website: www.princetonshowjumping.com
Thank you in advance for your support.
Hunter Farms and Princeton Show Jumping
The PYJC is a 4-day, 3 round event designed to educate and promote the development of young jumpers in the United States.
Our mission is to develop young jumping horses so as to support the missions of the United States Olympic Equestrian Team and the United States Equestrian Federation.
Show Location: Princeton Show Jumping, 246 Burnt Hill Rd, Skillman, New Jersey (3 miles north of Princeton)
Our mission is to develop young jumping horses so as to support the missions of the United States Olympic Equestrian Team and the United States Equestrian Federation.
Show Location: Princeton Show Jumping, 246 Burnt Hill Rd, Skillman, New Jersey (3 miles north of Princeton)
Princeton Young Jumper Registration Fee:
Until April 1, 2020 $150
Until June 1, 2019 $250 (Extended to Aug. 15, 2020
After August 15, 2020 $350
Until April 1, 2020 $150
Until June 1, 2019 $250 (Extended to Aug. 15, 2020
After August 15, 2020 $350
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Princeton Elite Young Jumper Championships
Due to the COVID-19 impact on our sport and development of Young Jumpers, we will be lowering the height of these divisions. See Rules below. $35,000 7 year-old Championship $25,000 6 year-old Championship $15,000 5 year-old Championship $4,000 4 year-old Futurity |
Princeton Corinthian Young Jumper Championships
Due to the COVID-19 impact on our sport and development of Young Jumpers, we will not be offering these divisions. This division is offered 10cm below the Championship level. $10,000 7 year-old Corinthian Jumper Final $8,000 6 year-old Corinthian Jumper Final $5,000 5 year-old Corinthian Jumper Final |
2020 Championship Rules and Regulations
The 4 year old Futurity is 2 rounds run over 2 days.
All other Championships consist of 3 rounds run over 4 days.
Championship Eligibility
All 4, 5, 6, & 7 year-old horses registered with the Princeton Young Jumpers with Age Verification confirmed through the USEF.
Visit the USEF website for Instructions on Age Verification.
USEF Recording Certificates will NOT be accepted for proof of a horse’s age.
Horses must also have a microchip registered with USEF.
Acceptance of entries will be made on the basis of entry postmark. Entries for the Princeton Young Jumper Championships must be received at the Princeton Show Jumping office by the closing date stated in the prize list.
Registrations will be accepted after the closing date on a space available basis and will incur a $100 late fee.
Stall Fees are due with entries and are non-refundable after the closing date.
All Elite Championship horses MUST be stabled on the show grounds by the beginning of the first class and throughout the Championship.
Stalls are optional for horses competing in the 4 Yr Old Futurity and the Corinthian Young Jumpers Divisions.
Stall Fees for The Championship are due with entries and are non-refundable after the closing date.
The 4 year old Futurity is 2 rounds run over 2 days.
All other Championships consist of 3 rounds run over 4 days.
Championship Eligibility
All 4, 5, 6, & 7 year-old horses registered with the Princeton Young Jumpers with Age Verification confirmed through the USEF.
Visit the USEF website for Instructions on Age Verification.
USEF Recording Certificates will NOT be accepted for proof of a horse’s age.
Horses must also have a microchip registered with USEF.
Acceptance of entries will be made on the basis of entry postmark. Entries for the Princeton Young Jumper Championships must be received at the Princeton Show Jumping office by the closing date stated in the prize list.
Registrations will be accepted after the closing date on a space available basis and will incur a $100 late fee.
Stall Fees are due with entries and are non-refundable after the closing date.
All Elite Championship horses MUST be stabled on the show grounds by the beginning of the first class and throughout the Championship.
Stalls are optional for horses competing in the 4 Yr Old Futurity and the Corinthian Young Jumpers Divisions.
Stall Fees for The Championship are due with entries and are non-refundable after the closing date.
ELITE DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIPS RULES AND REGULATIONS:
PYJC Nomination Fee: $200
7 year-old Elite Championship: $35,000
Fence Heights: 1.25m Rd 1 and 2, 1.30m Final Round
6 year-old Elite Championship: $25,000
Fence Heights: 1.15m/1.20m Rd 1 and 2, 1.25m Final Round
5 year-old Elite Championship: $15,000
Fence Heights: 1.05m/1.10m Rd 1 and 2, 1.15m Final Round
Eligible young jumpers must complete the course in Rounds 1 and 2 to be eligible for the Third Round in their respective division.
All 5, 6, and 7 year old horses competing in the Elite Championships must be stabled on the show grounds throughout the Championships unless withdrawn. There will be a Check-In with the Steward at the Hunter Farms stalls in Tent 1 where microchips will be scanned and verified. Horses must have their entry number displayed on their assigned stall at all times. When a horse is out of their assigned stall, the number must be displayed on the horse.
Microchips will be scanned prior to showing each day at management’s discretion.
If the horse competing proves NOT to be the PYJ horse entered for that entry number, a fine of $500 will be charged to the owner and the horse will be disqualified from the Championships forfeiting any prize money, trophies, ribbons and points with no refund of any fees.
The Elite Championships shall consist of 3 sections: Horses 5 years of age, 6 years of age, and 7 years of age.
The Overall Champion, Reserve Champion and Top Ten placings will be determined as follows: All horses tied for first with the fewest TOTAL faults over Rounds 1, 2, & 3 will participate in a fourth round jump off for the Championship. Placings for horses not involved in the fourth round will be decided first on the basis of fewest total faults, then on fewest faults in Round 3, then in Round 2, then Round 1. Further ties will be decided by the time taken in Round 2.
Horses who do not complete the course in Rounds 1 and 2 in their division will be allowed to jump the course in the Third Round, but will not be scored.
FEI schooling and equipment rules apply.
USEF drug rules apply.
Championship Attire: Jackets are required for Rounds 1 & 2. Formal attire is required for the Final Rounds.
PYJC Nomination Fee: $200
7 year-old Elite Championship: $35,000
Fence Heights: 1.25m Rd 1 and 2, 1.30m Final Round
6 year-old Elite Championship: $25,000
Fence Heights: 1.15m/1.20m Rd 1 and 2, 1.25m Final Round
5 year-old Elite Championship: $15,000
Fence Heights: 1.05m/1.10m Rd 1 and 2, 1.15m Final Round
Eligible young jumpers must complete the course in Rounds 1 and 2 to be eligible for the Third Round in their respective division.
All 5, 6, and 7 year old horses competing in the Elite Championships must be stabled on the show grounds throughout the Championships unless withdrawn. There will be a Check-In with the Steward at the Hunter Farms stalls in Tent 1 where microchips will be scanned and verified. Horses must have their entry number displayed on their assigned stall at all times. When a horse is out of their assigned stall, the number must be displayed on the horse.
Microchips will be scanned prior to showing each day at management’s discretion.
If the horse competing proves NOT to be the PYJ horse entered for that entry number, a fine of $500 will be charged to the owner and the horse will be disqualified from the Championships forfeiting any prize money, trophies, ribbons and points with no refund of any fees.
The Elite Championships shall consist of 3 sections: Horses 5 years of age, 6 years of age, and 7 years of age.
The Overall Champion, Reserve Champion and Top Ten placings will be determined as follows: All horses tied for first with the fewest TOTAL faults over Rounds 1, 2, & 3 will participate in a fourth round jump off for the Championship. Placings for horses not involved in the fourth round will be decided first on the basis of fewest total faults, then on fewest faults in Round 3, then in Round 2, then Round 1. Further ties will be decided by the time taken in Round 2.
Horses who do not complete the course in Rounds 1 and 2 in their division will be allowed to jump the course in the Third Round, but will not be scored.
FEI schooling and equipment rules apply.
USEF drug rules apply.
Championship Attire: Jackets are required for Rounds 1 & 2. Formal attire is required for the Final Rounds.
CORINTHIAN YOUNG JUMPER CHAMPIONSHIP RULES AND REGULATIONS
This division is offered 10cm below the Elite Championship Division.
Nomination Fee: $200
$10,000 7 year-old Corinthian Jumper Final
Fence Heights: 1.20m Rd 1 and 2, 1.25m Final Round
$8,000 6 year-old Corinthian Jumper Final
Fence Heights: 1.10m/1.15m Rd 1 and 2, 1.20m Final Round
$5,000 5 year-old Corinthian Jumper Final
Fence Heights: 1.00m/1.05m Rd 1 and 2, 1.10m Final Round
All 5, 6, & 7 year-old Young Jumpers who are not entered in the Princeton Young Jumper Elite Championship are eligible. Corinthian Jumpers may not cross enter into the Princeton Young Jumper Elite Championship unless withdrawn from The Corinthian Division prior to competing. Horses may stable on the show grounds, but it is not required for the Corinthian Championships.
Microchips will be scanned prior to showing each day at management’s discretion.
If the horse competing proves NOT to be the PYJ horse entered for that entry number, a fine of $500 will be charged to the owner and the horse will be disqualified from the Championships forfeiting any prize money, trophies, ribbons and points with no refund of any fees.
The Corinthian Championships shall consist of 3 sections: Horses 5 years of age, 6 years of age, and 7 years of age. Jumps will be set at 10cm lower than the corresponding age group in the Elite Division. All horses are eligible for The Final in their respective division.
The Overall Champion, Reserve Champion and Top Ten placings will be determined as follows: All horses tied for first with the fewest TOTAL faults over Rounds 1, 2, & 3 will participate in a fourth round jump off for the Championship. Placing for horses not involved in the fourth round will be decided first on the basis of fewest total faults, then on fewest faults in Round 3, then in Round 2, then Round 1. Further ties will be decided by the time taken in Round 2.
FEI schooling and equipment rules apply.
USEF drug rules apply.
Championship Attire: Jackets are required for Rounds 1 & 2. Formal attire is required for the Final Rounds.
This division is offered 10cm below the Elite Championship Division.
Nomination Fee: $200
$10,000 7 year-old Corinthian Jumper Final
Fence Heights: 1.20m Rd 1 and 2, 1.25m Final Round
$8,000 6 year-old Corinthian Jumper Final
Fence Heights: 1.10m/1.15m Rd 1 and 2, 1.20m Final Round
$5,000 5 year-old Corinthian Jumper Final
Fence Heights: 1.00m/1.05m Rd 1 and 2, 1.10m Final Round
All 5, 6, & 7 year-old Young Jumpers who are not entered in the Princeton Young Jumper Elite Championship are eligible. Corinthian Jumpers may not cross enter into the Princeton Young Jumper Elite Championship unless withdrawn from The Corinthian Division prior to competing. Horses may stable on the show grounds, but it is not required for the Corinthian Championships.
Microchips will be scanned prior to showing each day at management’s discretion.
If the horse competing proves NOT to be the PYJ horse entered for that entry number, a fine of $500 will be charged to the owner and the horse will be disqualified from the Championships forfeiting any prize money, trophies, ribbons and points with no refund of any fees.
The Corinthian Championships shall consist of 3 sections: Horses 5 years of age, 6 years of age, and 7 years of age. Jumps will be set at 10cm lower than the corresponding age group in the Elite Division. All horses are eligible for The Final in their respective division.
The Overall Champion, Reserve Champion and Top Ten placings will be determined as follows: All horses tied for first with the fewest TOTAL faults over Rounds 1, 2, & 3 will participate in a fourth round jump off for the Championship. Placing for horses not involved in the fourth round will be decided first on the basis of fewest total faults, then on fewest faults in Round 3, then in Round 2, then Round 1. Further ties will be decided by the time taken in Round 2.
FEI schooling and equipment rules apply.
USEF drug rules apply.
Championship Attire: Jackets are required for Rounds 1 & 2. Formal attire is required for the Final Rounds.
4 Year-Old PRINCETON YOUNG JUMPER Futurity Rules and Regulations:
Open to all 4 year-old horses Nominated to The 4 Year-Old Futurity that are age verified by the USEF.
Stalls are not required for 4 year olds.
Microchips will be scanned prior to showing each day at management’s discretion.
If the horse competing proves NOT to be the PYJ horse entered for that entry number, a fine of $500 will be charged to the owner, the horse will be disqualified from the Championships and forfeit any prize money, trophies, ribbons and points with no refund of any show or class fees.
$4,000 prize money will be awarded to the top 8 horses based on combined results of both classes.
COURSES: The 4 year-old courses will be made as inviting as possible for green horses with limited or no experience in a show ring. Very simple tracks will be used with hunter-type lines and jumper-type fences. Ground Lines are acceptable. The course will be designed to aid the horses in showing their natural talent in the very early stages of their training. The Judging Panel will consider the potential of these young horses for a future in the jumper/grand prix sport. 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. Fence Heights will be .90m/.95m in Round 1 and 1.00m in the Final Round.
ROUND 1: Each horse will perform an individual 2-minute “freestyle” flat phase with trot and canter circles in each direction and demonstrating lengthening and shortening of stride. The horse will remain in the ring and upon the sound 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 not exceed 3’ in height and 3’6” in width, giving the judges and course designers the opportunity to evaluate the quality and experience of the horses at each particular event. Horses may be shown in running or standing martingales. Draw reins are not allowed.
ROUND 2: All horses will return the following day to be shown over a course of fences up to 3’3” in height and 3’6” in width. Simple double combinations may be included. At the Course Designer and Judge’s discretion options may be included at a maximum of 2 fences. These options may not exceed 3’9” 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. Draw reins are not allowed.
FEI schooling and equipment rules apply.
USEF drug rules apply.
Championship Attire: Jackets are required for Round 1. Formal attire is required for the Final Round.
Open to all 4 year-old horses Nominated to The 4 Year-Old Futurity that are age verified by the USEF.
Stalls are not required for 4 year olds.
Microchips will be scanned prior to showing each day at management’s discretion.
If the horse competing proves NOT to be the PYJ horse entered for that entry number, a fine of $500 will be charged to the owner, the horse will be disqualified from the Championships and forfeit any prize money, trophies, ribbons and points with no refund of any show or class fees.
$4,000 prize money will be awarded to the top 8 horses based on combined results of both classes.
COURSES: The 4 year-old courses will be made as inviting as possible for green horses with limited or no experience in a show ring. Very simple tracks will be used with hunter-type lines and jumper-type fences. Ground Lines are acceptable. The course will be designed to aid the horses in showing their natural talent in the very early stages of their training. The Judging Panel will consider the potential of these young horses for a future in the jumper/grand prix sport. 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. Fence Heights will be .90m/.95m in Round 1 and 1.00m in the Final Round.
ROUND 1: Each horse will perform an individual 2-minute “freestyle” flat phase with trot and canter circles in each direction and demonstrating lengthening and shortening of stride. The horse will remain in the ring and upon the sound 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 not exceed 3’ in height and 3’6” in width, giving the judges and course designers the opportunity to evaluate the quality and experience of the horses at each particular event. Horses may be shown in running or standing martingales. Draw reins are not allowed.
ROUND 2: All horses will return the following day to be shown over a course of fences up to 3’3” in height and 3’6” in width. Simple double combinations may be included. At the Course Designer and Judge’s discretion options may be included at a maximum of 2 fences. These options may not exceed 3’9” 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. Draw reins are not allowed.
FEI schooling and equipment rules apply.
USEF drug rules apply.
Championship Attire: Jackets are required for Round 1. Formal attire is required for the Final Round.
Contact betsy@princetonyoungjumper.com with questions.