USHJA Stirrup Cup Program
The USHJA Stirrup Cup Awards are an additional and unique awards program that you are automatically enrolled in by being a member of USHJA and competing in Regional I (B) and Regional II (C) rated competitions. This awards program is a separate program from the USEF Horse of the Year Program.
Please review the USHJA Stirrup Cup Program and Championship Event Specifications for a complete review of the program, eligibility requirements, and championship event information. In addition to the program specifications, the USHJA Stirrup Cup Program is governed by the general and division rules as outlined in the USEF Rule Book.
Due to the decreased number of horse shows in 2020, in order to earn points to be eligible for a Stirrup Cup award, a horse must compete in at least one Regional I or II competition during the current competition year. Previous criteria required horses to compete in at least three competitions
Specifications
Eligibility Requirements
In order to earn points to be eligible for a Stirrup Cup award, individuals must meet the minimum eligibility requirements of the program. The minimum eligibility requirements include:
- Horse owner, rider and trainer must be Active/Competing members of USHJA and USEF. Membership must be active on or before the first day of competition as outlined in the USEF rulebook.
- Horses must have a USEF annual or Life recording and a USHJA horse registration.
- Horse must compete in at least three Regional I or II competitions during the current competition year. If a Regional I or II competition offers any Hunter A or Jumper Level 3 and above rated sections, which are tracked by USHJA Standing, then the competition will not count toward USHJA Stirrup Cup points.
Point Calculation
Hunter and equitation points will be based on the current increment system for Regional I (B) and Regional II (C) rated competitions established by USEF. Jumper points will be based on the current increment system for Level 1 and Level 2 rated competitions. Only points earned at Regional I (B) and Regional II (C) USEF-licensed competitions, and points earned at Jumper Level 1 or 2 rated competitions will count for this award program. Stirrup Cup points may only be accumulated in an owner's home zone; points accumulated in a contiguous state or country never count toward Stirrup Cup awards. A horse must compete in at least three Regional I or II competitions during the current competition year for their yearend points to count.
The 2020 competition year is December 1, 2019 to November 30, 2020.
Stirrup Cup Championship
Each zone has the opportunity to host a Stirrup Cup Championship (formerly called Stirrup Cup Final). These championships provide members an opportunity to compete in Stirrup Cup sections and earn Championship Points. Please review the USHJA Stirrup Cup Program specifications to view the Championship Points charts for hunter, jumper, and equitation sections. Zone HOTY Championship dates and locations are listed on each zone's webpage.
A minimum of three exhibitors eligible for Stirrup Cup classes (owner/leasee from zone and proper memberships and horse recordings/registrations) must compete in the Stirrup Cup Championship in order for Championship Points to be awarded. Stirrup Cup Championships may be held as a standalone competition or held alongside an existing Regional I or II competition. Competition managers may offer one of two formats for their hunter or jumper championships. Please review the specifications for more details about the Stirrup Cup Championships.
Stirrup Cup Standings
From the below map, select your zone to see the current standings.
All show results have been received and processed. If there are any corrections or inquiries they will need to be sent to customercare@usef.org or call 859-258-2472, by 11:59ET on December 17th in order to be counted. Please note, you will receive an automatic response email which confirms your email was received.
