Length Two days | Number of entries 700+ | |
Divisions Older & Younger Small Junior Hunters, Older & Younger Large Junior Hunters, Hunterdon Cup Qualifying | ||
Junior Hunter Finals is a two-day national championship held at two different coasts of the United States (East Coast and West Coast) in the summer of every year. It is held for qualifying Junior Hunter riders who show at either the 3'3" or 3'6" height.
Competition
Junior Hunter Finals was established in 2001 as a way to showcase talent from across the country. In 2014, the 3'3" section was added due to its growing popularity throughout the states.
To show at Junior Hunter Finals, a rider must either be ranked among the top ten in their United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Zone–which is accomplished by earning points through competition–or win either a Reserve Champion or Champion title in their respective Junior Hunter division at a USEF rated "A" or "AA" show. Around 700+ horses qualified in 2016 to show at either coast's finals.
Although a rider may qualify for either the 3'3" or 3'6" division, they must pick one to show in during finals if they choose to attend. A rider also must choose between the East Coast and the West Coast finals as they cannot compete in both.