Hunter Jumper

Hunter/Jumper is an equestrian sport that combines the disciplines of hunter and show jumping. Hunter classes test the horse's manners, way of going, and jumping style, while jumper classes test the horse's jumping ability and speed.

Hunter classes are typically judged on a horse's way of going, jumping style, and overall appearance. The horse should be moving smoothly and efficiently, with good manners and a willingness to jump. The jumps in hunter classes are typically lower and more natural-looking than those in jumper classes.

Jumper classes are judged on a horse's jumping ability, speed, and accuracy. The horse should clear the jumps cleanly and quickly, with good form. The jumps in jumper classes are typically higher and more challenging than those in hunter classes.

Hunter/Jumper is a challenging and rewarding sport that requires both horse and rider to be in peak condition. It is a popular sport at all levels, from local shows to international competitions.

Here are some of the key differences between hunter and jumper classes:

Judged on horse's way of going, jumping style, and overall appearance.
Jumps are typically lower and more natural-looking.

Judged on horse's jumping ability, speed, and accuracy.
Jumps are typically higher and more challenging.

Here are some of the benefits of participating in Hunter/Jumper:

It is a great way to build a strong bond with your horse.
It is a challenging and rewarding sport that can help you improve your riding skills.
It is a great way to meet other horse enthusiasts.
It is a fun and exciting sport to watch.

If you are interested in learning more about Hunter/Jumper, we recommend visiting the website of the United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA). The USHJA is the national governing body for Hunter/Jumper in the United States, and they offer a wealth of information on the sport, including rules, regulations, and resources for riders of all levels.

Hunter Jumper - General Information

Hunter Jumper - Foundation

USHJA Foundation

Hunter Jumper - Futurities

Young Jumper Championships Futurity
Designed to identify the most promising five and six-year-old show jumping prospects competing in the United States. Developed in cooperation with the International Jumper Futurity.

Hunter Jumper - National Associations

Hunter Jumper - Shows - International

CHIO Rotterdam A large show jumping and dressage event held in the Netherlands.
Jokers Hill Horse Shows
Offering a yearly hunter/jumper schooling and trillium show circuit. Schedule, programs, results, and contacts. CANADA
London International Horse Show
Annual championship international show jumping. Held in December. Contact details, newsletter.
Longines Masters
Classic Hunter and Jumper show held in Alberta, Canada. Includes history, horse program, and tournament information.
Spruce Meadows
Classic Hunter and Jumper show held in Alberta, Canada. Includes history, horse program, and tournament information.
The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Held each November in Toronto. The horse show is one of many events including carriage races, performing dogs and agricultural displays. Site gives information about current fair along with results from past fairs.

Hunter Jumper - Shows - United States

Garden State Horse Show Annual event in late April/early May in Augusta, New Jersey. Features the Garden State Grand Prix and Junior Amateur-Owner Jumper Division. AA rated. Includes full event information including schedule, entry form, lodging, seating and officials.
HITS Horse Shows in the Sun Event management company sponsors hunter/jumper horse shows in California, Florida, Arizona, New York, Virginia, and Nevada. Offers six weeks of continuous events throughout the summer. Useful links to related sites. Learn about the company, the shows, job opportunities and merchandise.
Kentucky Horse Shows LLC
Longines Masters
National Western Horse Show Information about the horse show, rodeo and stock show in Denver, Colorado.
The Devon Horse Show and Country Fair Originated in 1896. The oldest outdoor multi-breed horse show in the United States. Internationally recognized, AHSA A-rated. Held annually in May at Devon, Pennsylvania. Hunters, Jumpers, Saddle Seat, equitation, and carriages. History of show, schedule of events, qualifiers, ticket information, stable information, past results and sponsorship.
The Pennsylvania National Horse Show
A multi-discipline equestrian show in Harrisburg. Offering information on tickets, schedule, classes, prize list, entry forms, judges, and local accommodations.
The South Jersey Horse Listing of horse shows, events, and competitions in the south New Jersey area.
The Upperville Colt and Horse Show The oldest horse show in the nation dating back to 1853, held in Upperville, Fauquier County, VA. Internationally known, AHSA rated. Hunters, Jumpers, breeding, sidesaddle, and ponies. Extensive information on show, rules, classes, prize monies, local accommodations, results, and links.
Vermont Summer Festival Horse Shows Manchester, VT horse shows include hunter and jumper series equestrian competition in Vermont's Green Mountains including the Manchester Classic show jumping and equitation.
Washington International Horse Show Annual show held in October in Washington DC. International riders competing in Jumper classes, hunter classics, dressage, sidesaddle, and ponies. Complete schedule of events and timetable, ticket information, sponsors, prizes and monies, and special events.