By joining you will receive a host of outstanding benefits with include the eligibility to compete and accrue points in any GHJA sanctioned event, yearly local finals horse show, annual banquet, and awards program. In order to accrue points with the GHJA, for your horse, the horse and member must be currently registered with the GHJA office. This horse recording is a one time fee and the horse will be recorded for life. No yearly paperwork is required once a horse is issued his/her GHJA recording number. Memberships however, must be renewed annually in order for points to count for members and their horses.
Membership Types:
- Junior Membership (one year): $45.00
- Senior Membership (one year): $55.00
- Family Membership, can be 2 juniors or 1 junior and 1 senior members (one year): $70.00
- Sustaining Senior Membership, for non-competing members (one year): $30.00
- Lifetime Membership: $400.00
Please allow 10 days to receive your membership card via email. Once you join, your points will count from that date forward.
If you prefer to mail in your membership application form and fees, you may download an application here.
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Applicant hereby agrees to be bound by the Bylaws and Rules of the GHJA now in effect or as subsequently adopted.
Horse Recording Types:
- New Recording (lifetime recording of horse): $35.00
- Name Change (to change the registered name on a horse with an existing GHJA membership): $15.00
- Owner Change (to transfer permanent ownership from one GHJA member to another GHJA member): $15.00
- Lease Change (to transfer temporary ownership from one GHJA member to another GHJA member): $15.00
**If you are leasing a horse and will be showing the horse under the owner's name, please make sure the owner is a member. Points will not count if the owner is not a current member. **
If you prefer to mail in your horse recording application form and fees, you may download an application here.
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Applicant hereby agrees to be bound by the Bylaws and Rules of the GHJA now in effect or as subsequently adopted.
As a member of the GHJA, you can compete for GHJA year end high point awards from beginner to advanced levels – and everything in between. Points are earned by winning ribbons at GHJA recognized horse shows at either the “Local” level or at the “Regular” level, held throughout Georgia and its contiguous states.
Point Updating
Points are updated once a month after all horse show results for the previous month have been filed with the office. Usually, the points posting will occur between the 15th and 21st. For example, points updated to include June results will be posted on the website between July 15th and July 21st. The final year end posting will be as soon after December 1st as possible to allow adequate time for review before points become final.
Point Audit
If you feel that your point accumulation is not correct, you will need to file a local or regular audit form with the Points Secretary or contact the Points Secretary via e-mail with the details of the discrepancy. Please be specific about horse show, date, division or class, name and GHJA number of horse and/or rider. Final audit forms are due in the office by December 10th. After that date, points will stand as posted for year end awards.
Current Pony Measurements
Local horse shows are a natural starting point for your show career with one day shows and with many divisions to choose from which are suitable for a novice. Local shows can also be a more affordable option for advanced riders or for riders looking for mileage with an inexperienced mount. By contrast, Regular Member shows are those which are recognized by the USEF and the GHJA and offer competition at the highest levels of hunter and jumper riding. These shows are usually held over several days at horse show facilities throughout the southeast. Whatever your age, experience, skill, or ambition, you will find a division and a level that will be just right for you to compete in and enjoy!
GHJA sanctions both Regular and Local member competitions for points toward year end awards and those point standings are maintained separately for two complete year end award programs.GHJA Regular Member shows have received a USEF sanctioning as an “AA”, “A”, “B”, or “C” rated show.GHJA Local Member shows are not recognized by the USEF, although they may be sanctioned by other state or local organizations.
GHJA Local Member point system.
Place Points
First 10.0 + # of entries
Second 6.0 + # of entries
Third 4.0 + # of entries
Fourth 2.0 + # of entries
Fifth 1.0 + # of entries
Sixth 0.5 + # of entries
Champion 2 x 1st place pt value
Reserve 1.2 x 1st place pt value
Championship points are not awarded for Equitation divisions. Classic classes may be sanctioned by the GHJA and double points awarded to count toward Local Member year-end awards.
GHJA Regular Member point system:
Place Points
First 30.0 + # of entries
Second 25.0 + # of entries
Third 20.0 + # of entries
Fourth 15.0 + # of entries
Fifth 14.0 + # of entries
Sixth 13.0 + # of entries
Champion 2 x 1st place point value
Reserve 1.2 x 1st place point value
Championship points are not awarded for Equitation divisions.
We need parents and farms to volunteer to set up our outreach corner at horse shows
or sponsor our Hospitality Golf Cart!
Below are some helpful information sheets on how to survive and enjoy the horse shows.
What, When, and Where?
The Georgia Hunter Jumper Association has formed a outreach committee to help foster communication and the passing of information between exhibitors, parents of exhibitors and professionals in the horse show environment. Our mission is to create a fun, safe and educational environment for everyone to enjoy together.
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Get Involved in a Committee
2020 COMMITTEES
Hearing Committee (elected)
Hears protests and charges in connection with alleged violations of the GHJA Rules. This committee consists of 5 members each with a two year elected term.
Susan Bowen, Woody Dykers, Sara Juricek, Julie Mohr, Leslie Segars
Rules and Regulations Committee
Review rule change suggestions; present proposals to the Board and the membership; edit rulebook for publication.
Chairperson: Meg Halloran
Show Standards Committee
Review and approve show sanction applications; assist and advise show management as prescribed by the rules; monitor feedback from the shows and recommend penalties for rule violations. The Judges Subcommittee now comes under the direct advisement of this Committee.
Chairperson: Kathy Fishman
Members: Katherine Paul (secretary), Debby Bandy, Roger Brown, Woody Dykers, Sunny Stevens
Stewards Committee
Appointed each year by the President. Members of this committee must be a current steward.
Chairperson: Debby Bandy
Members: All stewards
Nominating Committee
Recommend senior member candidates to run for election to the Board of Directors, verify qualifications, submit candidates biographies and election instructions for publication and coordinate January election at GHJA Annual Membership Meeting.
Chairman: Jay Sims
Banquet Committee
Arrange for all aspects of the Year End Awards Banquet held in January.
Chairman: Lauren Kissel
GHJA Horse Show Finals
Produce and budget the local Grand Finale Horse Show in November.
Chairperson: Jay Sims & Karen Hood
Education Committee
To maximize resources to emphasize safety, promote riding excellence and encourage educational opportunities. This committee includes the following subcommittees: Grants (Scholarships), GHJA Riders Showcase, Safety, and General Education.
Chairperson: Megan Thiel
Hospitality Committee
Hospitality is responsible for communication efforts between Committees and Sponsors. This would include most correspondence at the request of the Board or the Committee Chairs.
Chairperson:
PR/Sponsorship Committee
PR/Sponsorship is involved with bringing in and maintaining sponsors for GHJA
Chairperson:
Technology Committee
Technology is involved with the website, newsletters, and social media.
Chairperson: Sami Malik
Download the complete 2023 GHJA Rulebook here. Don't have Adobe Acrobat? Click here to get it. Submit a rule change proposal Deadline for submitting Rule Change Proposals – July 15 Please complete this form in accordance with the Rule Change Instructions. Please use the rule reference # as it appears in the current web site version of the GHJA Rule Book. |
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Sunny Stevens Educational Grant
The Sunny Stevens Education Grant is open to all members of the GHJA ages 16 and older during the 2024 show year (12/1/2023 -11/30/2024). Professionals are encouraged to apply. The grant is to be used for continuing education in the equestrian field. It is not to be used for equipment, horse show entry fees, or costs related to attending horse shows, or lessons with your regular trainer. Submissions are due by December 15, 2023. A grant committee will review the applications to determine the recipients. The grants will be presented at the GHJA banquet on February 3, 2024.
Application
Last Name | First Name | Barn | Address | City | State | Zip | Phone |
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Allen | Peggy | Idlewild Equestrian | 918 Harmony Rd | Eatonton | GA | 31024 | 706-473-8326 |
Armour | Scott | Hawkwood Farm | PO Box 2975 | Peachtree City | GA | 30269 | 404-213-8902 |
Armstrong | Katie | Hunters Ridge Farm | 8182 Wire Road | Auburn | AL | 36832 | 334-728-1004 |
Bell | Carolyn | Fortitude Farm | 13835 Hopewell Rd | Alpharetta | GA | 30004 | 770-289-7350 |
Bice | Jamie | Jaid Stables | 2225 Lower Birmingham Rd | Canton | GA | 30115 | 770-843-8927 |
Bierbower | Faye | Frog Pond Stables | 618 US Hwy 19 S | Americus | GA | 31719 | 717-364-6039 |
Blackinton | Hillary | Show Me Farm | 1356 Hendon Rd. | Woodstock | GA | 30188 | 404-668-5126 |
Boysen | Karen | Centurion Farm | 1270 Birmingham Rd | Milton | GA | 30004 | 440-343-3321 |
Britt-Leon | Michael | Windsor Stables | 12850 New Providence Rd. | Alpharetta | GA | 30004 | 323-404-7488 |
Broka | Courtney | Classic Colors Farm | 1030 Roper Rd. | Canton | GA | 30115 | 770-401-7754 |
Brown | Terry | Showcase Ltd. | 770-479-5696 | ||||
Brown | Roger | Brownwood Farm | 14775 Wood Road | Alpharetta | GA | 30004 | 770-312-4473 |
Browning | Amy | 13895 Hopewell Road | Alpharetta | GA | 30004 | 770-569-0157 | |
Bryans | Vickie | Malone Farms Equestrian Center | 1141 Malone Road | Newborn | GA | 30056 | 706-342-3029 |
Bryans | Merideth | Malone Farms Equestrian Center | 1141 Malone Road | Newborn | GA | 30056 | 706-318-3941 |
Buck | Jennifer | Jennifer L. Buck Stables | 1323 Blackwell Rd. | Marietta | GA | 30066 | 302-750-3309 |
Burroughs | Andrea | Hawkhaven Farm | 3640 Velma Drive | Powder Springs | GA | 30127 | 678-458-1754 |
Carpenter | Kelly | Shenanigan's Farm | 295 Dobson Circle | Canton | GA | 30115 | 770-560-5813 |
Casey | Margaux | Cavalry Farm | 8380 Fields Ford Road | Gainesville | GA | 30505 | 706-589-5300 | Cates | Chelsea | 3335 Arbor Walk Drive | Gainesville | GA | 30506 | 678-325-9083 | Courtney | Alison | Segars Stables | 1328 Freehome Rd. | Canton | GA | 30115 | 404-518-9190 |
Cox-Myers | Maureen | English Ivy Farm | 5750 McIntyre Way | Cumming | GA | 30040 | 770-356-3640 |
Cumming | Stephanie | Pecan Lane Farm | 1161 Hardigree Bell Rd | Bishop | GA | 30621 | 404-791-4196 |
Duncan | Carolyn | Crooked Creek Farm Eq. Center | 14400 Providence Rd. | Milton | GA | 30004 | 678-464-1622 |
Dykers | Woody | Just Four Farm | 16040 Henderson Road | Alpharetta | GA | 30004 | 770-475-8031 |
Enteen | Sharon | Falcon Ridge Stables | 347 Arnold Mill Rd. | Woodstock | GA | 30188 | 770-516-1981 |
Epps | Tonia Dolph | Making Strides | 1095 Parkview Drive | Winterville | GA | 30683 | 404-277-1196 |
Fink | Susanne | Hidden Oaks Show Jumpers | 500 Oak Leaf Trail | Suwanee | GA | 30024 | 404-964-6459 |
Fletcher | Jen | Trimac Farm | 383 Lee Road 188 | Auburn | AL | 36832 | 334-750-9240 |
Flowers | Jack | Pixshire | 980 Birmingham Road Suite 501-306 | Milton | GA | 30004 | 770-406-6164 |
Free | Stephanie | Step- N-Free Stables | 710 Adams Road | Fayetteville | GA | 30214 | 770-486-0916 |
Gahl | Aimee | Eastern Sky Farm | 5846 Kelly Bridge Rd | Dawsonville | GA | 30534 | 770-639-6587 |
Gannon | Deborah | My Serenity Farm | 1270 Birmingham Rd. | Milton | GA | 30004 | 404-775-2101 |
Greene | Nancy | The Neely Stables | 111 Jennings Yard | Peachtree City | GA | 30269 | 404-372-2666 |
Halbleib | J. Michael | Black Jack Farms | 2420 Burns Lane | Birmingham | AL | 35210 | 205-956-8532 |
Hermance | Kate | Fox Croft Farm | 12850 New Providence Rd | Alpharetta | GA | 30004 | 678-893-0909 |
Hersey | Dawn | Three Bears Farm | 260 Paga Mine Rd | Cartersville | GA | 30127 | 770-310-0353 |
Hirsch | Liz | New Beginnings Stables | 404 Owens Store Rd | Canton | GA | 30115 | 770-876-0288 |
Hopkins | Megan | Morning Mist Equestrian | 5020 McCoy Circle | Cumming | GA | 30028 | 678-684-9031 |
Hugo-Vidal | Holly | Pacific Blue @ Arbor Hill Farm | 4970 Arbor Hill Rd | Canton | GA | 30115 | 828-674-7983 |
Jones | Kathy | Spring Break Farm | 1350 Greene Ferry Road | Watkinsville | GA | 30677 | 678-549-7012 |
Kissel | Lauren | Patchwork Farm | 153 Beavers Road | Canton | GA | 30115 | 404-403-1347 |
Knight | J. | Hunters Ridge Farm | 8182 Wire Rd | Auburn | AL | 36832 | 334-728-7738 |
Lackey | Stefanie | Signature Sporthorses | 5515 Union Church Rd. | Flowery Branch | GA | 30542 | 770-965-6723 |
Lamb | Rosanna | Watercolor Farm | 3804 Prospect Road | Rutledge | GA | 30663 | 706-343-1254 |
Langford | Karina | 770-599-1595 | |||||
Lawson | Phoebe | Phoebe Lawson Stables | Wood Road | Alpharetta | GA | 30004 | 770-664-9794 |
Malik | Sami | Blue Skies Riding Academy | 501 Puckett Rd | Emerson | GA | 30137 | 770-926-2003 |
Mohr | Julie | BritMohr Farm | 3507 Union Hill Road | Alpharetta | GA | 30004-2432 | 404-314-2873 |
Mulkey | Kat DeMas | Four Seasons Farm | 706-474-8490 | ||||
Murray | Jonna | Errantry Farm | 7855 Union Hill Rd. | Canton | GA | 30115 | 770-335-6126 |
Orr | LeaAnn | Dreamland Farms | 109 Old Brown Rd | Canton | GA | 30115 | 678-428-1978 |
Pizarro | Daniel | Beluni Farms @ Laguna Stables | 635 Glen National Drive | Milton | GA | 30004 | 404-772-5069 |
Ryan | Stacey | Magnolia Farms Equestrian Center | 125 College Avenue | Concord | GA | 30206 | 770-884-9977 |
Salem | Janet | Patchwork Farm | 153 Beavers Road | Canton | GA | 30115 | 770-314-4738 |
Sanchez | Aida | Castlerock Equestrian LLC | 904-535-0554 | ||||
Segars | Leslie | Segars Stables | 1328 Freehome Rd. | Canton | GA | 30115 | 770-354-6160 |
Seyfried | Nancy | Bella Cavalla Farm | 9770 Lower Thomaston Road | Macon | GA | 31220 | 574-850-0319 |
Schwendel | Lauren | GA | 864-325-4551 | ||||
Stamps | Kathleen | Wildflower Farm | PO Box 1297 | Oxford | GA | 30054 | 770-356-3504 |
Thiel | Megan | Shamrock Manor | 1085 Shallowford Rd. | Roswell | GA | 30075 | 954-818-2226 |
Tootle | Anna | Cricket Hill Farm | 12875 Arnold Mill Rd. | Milton | GA | 30004 | 770-312-9523 |
Tosh | Hunt | Hunt Tosh Inc. | 14555 Freemanville Rd | Alpharetta | GA | 30004 | 352-208-2150 |
Troyer-Gelb | Jenny | Hunters Glen | 235 Hickory Flat Rd. | Alpharetta | GA | 30004 | 678-319-9995 |
Ward-Rupp | Sarah | Flyover Farms | 2035 Smyrna Rd | Conyers | GA | 30094 | 404-358-6740 |
Webb Steinhauser | Christine | River Song Manor | 5820 Macland Road | Powder Springs | GA | 30127 | 770-222-0333 |
Wilson | Krissy | Wilson Show Stables | 387 Shannon Drive | Marietta | GA | 30066 | 770-570-7477 |
Winters | Pansy | Winter Haven Farm | 875 River Cove Rd. | Social Circle | GA | 30025 | 770-310-2954 |