SHW655. GREEN JUMPING. The purpose of green jumping is to allow a horse to compete on an entry-level field with horses of the same level of experience. The green jumping is a stepping-stone to the more advanced level of competition with seasoned horses. This class should be judged according to the purpose of its intent. Fence heights shall be three feet to three feet three inches.
SHW655.1 With the exception of eligibility requirements and heights for the jumps, the same rules apply in green jumping class as apply in jumping.
SHW655.2 Horses eligible to compete:
SHW655.2.1 Horses in their first year of showing in AQHA approved shows in green working hunter, open working hunter, amateur working hunter, youth working hunter, amateur equitation over fences, youth equitation over fences, open jumping, amateur jumping or youth jumping.
SHW655.2.2 Horses that have shown during previous years in AQHA-approved green working hunter, open working hunter, amateur working hunter, youth working hunter, amateur equitation over fences, youth equitation over fences, green jumping, open jumping, amateur jumping, or youth jumping, but have not won more than 10 points or won more than $1,000 in any equine organization or association in these events as of January 1 of the current show year. Points from all divisions will count and are cumulative in determining eligibility. Novice points will not count.