Hunters, jumpers and eq, oh my! How well do you know the three main disciplines of USHJA’s programs? 👉 Hunter classes are subjectively judged, based on the horse’s performance over fences and quality of movement. Show hunters should possess good style over the jumps, consistent pace, and quiet manners. Hunter rounds should appear smooth and effortless, with horse and rider working together to make the course flow from one jump to the next. ⏰ Jumper classes are scored objectively, based on the h

The heart of the Hunter sport is a horses’ performance over jumps, but each Hunter section at a horse show will include an Under Saddle class — sometimes informally called “the hack.” Entrants are judged on their horses’ movement, manners and performance on the flat: according to the @usequestrian Hunter rulebook, “horses should be obedient, alert, responsive and move freely” in the Under Saddle. | United States Hunter Jumper Association - USHJA