Horse Qs...could someone explain how the points work for hunter jumper and what the"A","B" circuit

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means.

Answer 1

In jumpers you don't get points, you get faults. The person with the least faults wins. You get 4 faults for knocking down a rail or having a refusal, and you get a fault for each second you exceed the time allowed.
In the smaller hunter classes they don't give points - the judge just decides who wins. But in the bigger hunter classes they DO have a point system based on how fluid, relaxed, smooth, and elegent the horse jumps around the course. I'm not sure exactly how that point system works because I've never done the bigger hunter classes, but I always hear theym announcing numbers in the 70's...no idea if thats good though lol.

All the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) horse shows are "rated". meaning that they are given a rating from AA to C depending on how fancy and big they are and on the amount of prize money they give out. The AA shows always attract the most and best horses so it is always more difficult to win against such stiff competition.

Hope that helped!

Answer 2

Below are links to the "Points Increment Chart" and to the "Frequently asked Questions" of the USEF. Basically, you get more points for winning at a "AA" show than at an "A" show, less at a "B" show, and so on. Peruse the links below and I think you'll find out what ya want.

Answer 3

Sorry buddy tried to find out but in vain.