“Dobbins” is in a AA show. Dobbins shows in the 3’ USHJA division (which, I believe is an unrated division (?) but held at the AA show nonetheless). Has Dobbins’ green just been broken?
HU 131 Hunter Eligibility and Green Eligibility Status for Horses
- Hunter eligibility for a horse begins when a horse of any age, competes for the first time in any over fences class with jumps at three feet (3’0”) in height or higher in any Hunter or Hunter/Jumping Seat Equitation classes or sections held at a Federation or Equine Canada licensed competition. Any previous jumper experience attained prior to the horse competing in its first Hunter or Hunter/Jumper Seat Equitation class at 3’0” or above shall not impact the horse’s green status. …
Yes, I believe so. What hoopoe posted was exactly from the USEF rule book. It doesn’t matter if the division is rated, only that the show is. You can read all about it in section HU 131.
Depending on when Dobbin shows in the course of the show year, he can also get his green back, but it is a process.
If Dobbin showed this month, that is remarkably bad timing,
