HUNTER 

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Hunters is a classic form of English "hunt seat" riding based on the tradition of fox hunting. Horses may be any breed or age to show in the Hunter Division and includes both flat and over fences classes which judge the horse's movements and form. 

 

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2025 - 2026 SHOW SEASON

JHA hosts six Hunter shows scheduled the 2nd Sunday of the month, except for February and March which will be held the first Sunday. Breakfast and lunch is available onsite for purchase. Dates and judges are as follows.

 

Special Events:

​September 28, 2025 - Pre-Season Resale Day (9am-12pm)

Located in our parking area next to the main showgrounds. 

Has your young rider already grown out of last year's riding clothes, or are you in need of replacement tack or other gear? With our season kickoff scheduled a couple weeks from this date, we are proud to offer an opportunity for you to shop for good deals on second-hand gear and equipment for all your equestrian needs. Admission is free to all shoppers, including non-JHA members. If you wish to attend as a seller, we are only charging a $10 admin fee to reserve your spot. For more info and reservations, please call or text Bethany at 772-579-8732.

December 07, 2025 - Dressage Clinic

Details coming soon

Spring 2026 - Spook & Survive Clinic

Details coming soon​​​​​​

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Hunter Show Dates:​

October 12, 2025

Judge - Lisa Forman

November 09, 2025

Judge - Doug Bruce

January 11, 2026

Judge - Casey Martino Anzelone

February 01, 2026

Judge - Julie Dirico

March 01, 2026

Judge - Claudia Roland

April 12, 2026

Judge - Amy Foster

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SHOW GUIDELINES

Riders will ride the entire season as the age of the first show of the season. Show management reserves the right to split, combine or cancel a class if necessary. Horses can only participate in three jumping divisions per show. 

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Make sure to take advantage of our early registration discount by submitting your online entries no later than midnight on the Friday preceding each show. Click the button at the bottom of this page to be directed to our online registration website. Entries will still be accepted on Saturday and the morning of the show if you miss the early registration cutoff. However, everyone must complete setting up a profile and submit their entry at Hoseshowsonline.com BEFORE coming to registration to pick up your back number(See Online Entry Instructions button below). Also, in order to help us expedite the line at registration, please go to the membership page to print and complete your membership form before arriving. For more assistance, please call or email our show secretary Mark at 561-716-7242 or JHAhorsemens@gmail.com

Fees: 

• Early registration admin fee - $25

• Sat/Sun registration admin fee - $45

• Entry fee - $12 per class

• Schooling for all show entrants is FREE! Please check in at registration to be assigned a back number before entering the rings.

• Parking is FREE! We just ask that guests and spectators park across the street at the pavillion or across from the soccer fields. Parking in the lot in front of the showgrounds is reserved for horse trailers.

• All riders entered must be JHA members. Please see our membership page for more info.

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Failure to comply with any of JHA's rules may result in progressive discipline. First error results in a written warning to the
rider and/or trainer; second error results in a $250 fine to the rider and/or trainer/barn, third error results in
disqualification of the rider/horse pair and/or trainer for the remainder of the season.

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All horses must be under control at all times. A Show Director, Board Member or Judge may disqualify any horse or rider for unsportsmanlike behavior, safety, abuse, or cruelty reasons. They may also disqualify any animal that is not sufficiently gentle or

sound to be shown without danger to the public, show officials or exhibitors. NO FEES WILL BE REFUNDED

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COGGINS

It is VERY IMPORTANT that you submit a copy of your current negative Coggins report. A copy of your horses CURRENT NEGATIVE Coggins must be submitted with your entry. Failure to provide proof of a current negative Coggins before the show will result in elimination without a refund.

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ATTIRE

Proper show attire (show shirt and jacket) are required. Riders will be marked down for not wearing proper attire. Helmets are required for all ages on horseback on arena premises. Riders MUST BE WEARING THEIR NUMBER any time they enter the ring!

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RING ETIQUETTE AND RULES

There will be a strict 2-minute gate call for all classes unless permission is arranged ahead of time with the show official. Discrete coaching from the sideline is permittled unless it becomes loud and distracting to other particiants. Please, no yelling from the rail during competition unless you are assisting a rider address a clear safety issue.. At judge’s discretion you will be warned once, after that your exhibitor will be excused from the arena. No refund will be offered to a participant if eliminated from a class.

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The large ring will be open for schooling in the morning and remain open throughout the morning A-Ring classes. We will drag B-Ring during our lunch break. A-Ring will open for schooling during the lunch break and remain open for the rest of the afternoon.  School in the schooling ring during your division time. No more than 5 riders will be permitted in the arena at a time, and jumps cannot be changed. They will be set at the height for our cross rail classes. 

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YEAR-END AWARDS

To qualify for year-end awards riders must 1) be in good standing with JHA, 2) complete JHA's annual volunteer service requirement of 4 volunteer hours at any Jupiter Horsemen’s Association event or show, 3) compete in the same division on the same horse at 4 out of the 6 scheduled shows for the season, Points are awarded based on the number of riders in the class. Grand and Reserve Champion awards will not be awarded for division with less than three (3) riders.

 

The top end-of-year score receives the Grand Champion Award. The second highest score receives Reserve Champion Award. Show and year-end placings are awarded through 6th place. Any horse/rider combination who wins an End-of-Year Grand Champion Award or Reserve Champion Award may not earn Grand or Reserve Champion in that same level with the same horse the following year. 

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Members can fulfill their volunteer hour requirements at any JHA show or event, in addition to a variety of administrative tasks. Friends and family members ARE allowed to volunteer on behalf of competitors, however competing kids are strongly encouraged to volunteer doing age-appropriate tasks. Volunteer opportunities can be viewed on our volunteer page.