hi all, I’m somewhat interested in trying a Talent search class at an upcoming show. What goes into being eligible for this? I’m a 20 yo pro rider. Is this something I can just sign up for at the show, or are there qualifications that must be made? Can I show in this if I am already a professional? TIA!
I don’t think that professionals are eligible
rules and regs and qualifying https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/CbIQDSckvs4/2018-talent-search-qualifying
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This is the page that has rider requirements:
"9. USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Class, a test of the abilities of an individual as a show jumping rider, is open to Junior/Young Riders under Federation rules, who are members of the Federation. [LIST=1]
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What qualifies as a Young Rider? Tried to look into but was slightly confused.
Young rider is 16-21 with some limitations specific to exact birthday. For instance my birthday is in November, so I would have gained and lost eligibility as a young rider earlier than someone whose birthday is in say, January.
It’s just what @retiredhorse posted. You are a Young Rider from the beginning of the year in which you turn 16 (so you could technically be 15 if you turn 16 later that year) until the end of the calendar year in which you turn 21. So if you turn 21 on September 1, 2018 - you are a Young Rider until December 31, 2018. If you turn 21 on January 15, 2019, you are a Young Rider until December 31, 2019.
That is the only rule. It doesn’t matter if you are a pro or amateur.
Okay great my age is eligible. Are there any other limitations that declares me as a young rider? Like ring experience? Thought I read somewhere I must have jumped 1.40m at a show. But that may have been for young rider finals or something.
No prerequisite to be a young rider. No eligibility to jump Talent search other than being under 21. Pay specific attention to the rating of the Talent search class. 1* is 1.10-1.15, 2* is 1.15-1.20 with open water optional, and 3* is 1.20 with open water required.
As a pro, you should be fairly aware of USEF/USHJA rules to make sure you are not breaking them. Ammy’s/Jrs have trainers sign their entries, so trainers are usually the one to take the fall for mistakes. If you are going to be signing your name on an entry blank, please be aware of what is allowed and what isn’t. I’m also thinking in regards to horse eligibility, drug rules, and schooling ring rules.
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You’re thinking of NAYJRC, called “Young Riders” by many people, which is totally different than the USET finals.
Agreed with the poster above, if you’re going to be a pro, you really need to get familiar with the rulebook, for your own sake and for that of your clients.
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I’m wondering if OP is a working student-type of pro? Like they don’t have their own clients or barn/horses, but are being remunerated for riding. In which case whatever trainer you’re working under should know the answers to these questions too.
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You are correct. I train and sell horses, occasionally teaching lessons. Our barn doesn’t have any riders that show the Eq on the rated circuits. So this wasn’t something we were familiar with at all. I am very familiar with the rule book however and was confusing being a young rider with the NAYJRC.
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