As a member of the GHJA, you can compete for GHJA year end high point awards at all levels! Points are earned by winning ribbons at GHJA recognized horse shows at either the “Local” or “Regular” level, held throughout Georgia and its contiguous states.

Point Updating
Points are updated once a month after all 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 

All ponies must have a measurement to compete in any pony hunter sections. A measurement can be set up through show management at the show office for each horse show. Once you're pony has been measured by a Steward, it will be recorded with GHJA. Check to see if your pony has a measurement through GHJA click here.

Local horse shows are a natural starting point for your show career with one day shows and many divisions to choose from. Local shows can also be a more affordable option for advanced riders or mileage with an inexperienced mount. By contrast, Regular Member shows are those which are recognized by the USEF and the GHJA, offering competition at the highest levels for hunters, jumpers, and equitation. These shows are held over several days at horse show facilities throughout the southeast. 

​GHJA sanctions both Local and Regular member competitions at which points toward year end awards can be earned. Those standings are maintained separately for two complete year end award programs. GHJA Regular Member may accumulate points at USEF-rated Channel I or Channel II shows. 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. Classics 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.