MISSION
The Young Jumper Championships are designed to identify the most promising young show jumping prospects competing here in the United States. The program was developed in cooperation with the International Jumper Futurity and is open to IJF nominated horses as well as all other horses in certain age categories that have been recorded with the YJC. Proof of age in the form of breed registry papers, nomination certificates from the IJF, or other documentation is required for recording with the YJC and competing in YJC programs.
GOALS
- To provide encouragement and rewards for owners, breeders and riders interested in developing young horses to successfully represent our country at the highest levels of show jumping.
- To offer opportunities for up-and-coming grand prix jumpers to compete over suitable courses against their peers in the same arenas that host our major events.
- To reward those horsemen best able to recognize talent in the young horse, and to mold that raw talent into a confident and educated equine partner.
- To encourage both young and experienced horsemen to develop the ability to effectively manage the horse's training and competition schedule to produce lasting performance horses.
Click here for Young Jumper Championship Program Rules (PDF).
YOUNG HORSE NOMINATIONS
Horses must be nominated for the Young Jumper Championships annually in order to qualify for the League Finals. Horses that were originally nominated to the International Jumper Futurity must submit a nomination form, but the nomination fee is waived. Imported horses are eligible for the YJC.
Click here for a Young Jumper Championship (5, 6, 7 and 8-year-olds) nomination form. (PDF file)
YOUNG JUMPER CHAMPIONSHIPS FEE SCHEDULE
| PRIOR TO APRIL 1, 2007 |
Any horse (5, 6, 7 OR 8-year-old) with proof of age).
$150 Nomination Fee. IJF horses, no fee. |
| APRIL 1 - JUNE 30, 2007 |
Any horse (5, 6, 7 OR 8-year-old) with proof of age).
$300 Nomination Fee. IJF horses, no fee. |
| AFTER JULY 1, 2007 |
Any horse (5, 6, 7 OR 8-year-old) with proof of age).
$500 Nomination Fee. IJF horses, no fee. |
COMPETITIONS
Qualifying classes are hosted throughout the year at recognized USEF competitions. These classes for 5, 6 and 7/8-year-olds are designed to provide exposure and invaluable experience for the owners, breeders and riders of young horses to develop them from farm to Grand Prix. Click here to view the 2007 Calendar.
LEAGUE FINALS
East, Midwest and West Coast League Finals are held in August and September. See program rules for complete details about the League Finals and the three-round format. The Eastern League Finals at the Hampton Classic invites the top 5, 6 and 7-year-olds, based on the YJC ranking system. The Western League Finals at Showpark All Seasons is open to all YJC recorded horses which have completed at least one qualifier during the current season. League Finals entries are made through the horse show office and verified by the YJC before they are accepted.
INTERNATIONAL JUMPER FUTURITY BONUSES
Each year, the International Jumper Futurity offers additional bonus awards to the IJF horses which place in the Young Jumper Championships League Finals.
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