MEMBERSHIP

Why should you become a member of the ASHA of New Jersey?

Promoting Our Breed

Your membership fees allow us to support and promote the breed throughout our beautiful state.  Throughout the year you can find us at street festivals and fairs talking to people about the American Saddlebred horse and promoting our local NJ Barns.

Breed Information

Jersey Classic Horse Show

Each year, we are proud to host the Jersey Classic Horse Show which has been providing a family fun event since 1986, now held at the beautiful Horse Park of New Jersey!


More About JCHS

Reduced ASHA Fees

The ASHA of NJ is an official Charter Club member of ASHA.  This means that joining our club provides a reduced fee for joining the ASHA.


ASHA Benefits

ASHA OF NJ MEMBERSHIP

Upon application and payment of annual dues, membership shall be granted to eligible persons in good standing and of good character who are interested in furthering the purpose of this organization (Bylaws, III,1.).

  • Annual membership begins on Jan. 1 and ends on Dec. 31.
  • Annual dues are payable by Jan. 1 of each year. Members that have not been renewed as of March 1 shall be stricken from the official membership roster and shall cease to be members until such time as they renew.
  • Membership cards are not issued.
  • Regular meetings and Board of Directors meetings are open to all members.
  • The Rules in force and Bylaws are published annually in the official ASHA of NJ Directory.


FULL BENEFITS INCLUDE...

  • 18 & Older members have voting privileges
  • Receive all newsletters (one per family) & email alerts
  • Receive annual directory
  • Eligible for year-end ASHA of NJ High Point Awards (with additional enrollment fee)
  • Eligible for ASHBA Pleasure Horse Awards (ASHBA membership required)
  • Eligible to compete in ASHBA Regional & National High Point Program (ASHBA membership required)
  • Eligible for ASHBA Breed Ambassador Award (ASHBA membership required)
  • Eligible to participate in ASHA of NJ activities
  • Reduced ASHBA membership dues for ASHA of NJ Charter Club members


Join the ASHA of NJ

JOIN BY MAIL

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COSTS:

INDIVIDUAL SR. MEMBERSHIP

Riders Ages 18 & Older not on a Family Membership

1 Year - $20.00  /  3 Years - $55.00


FAMILY MEMBERSHIP

For parents, children under age 18 (as of Jan. 1 of the membership year), and dependents aged 18-24 enrolled in school as full-time students. Family Membership requires at least one Senior Member and a total of two family members.


2 Family Members

1 Year - $35.00  /  3 Years - $55.00


3 or More Family Member

1 Year - $50.00  /  3 Years - $145.00


Fourth & Fifth Family Member, etc.

Total family membership costs are capped at $50.00 per family for 1 year and $145.00 per family for 3 years.














JOIN ONLINE

Online memberships are securely processed through JotForm and PayPal. All costs include PayPal processing fees.


COSTS:

INDIVIDUAL SR. MEMBERSHIP

Riders Ages 18 & Older not on a Family Membership

1 Year - $21.19  /  3 Years - $57.91

Click to Join Online - Individual Sr. Member


FAMILY MEMBERSHIP

For parents, children under age 18 (as of Jan. 1 of the membership year), and dependents aged 18-24 enrolled in school as full-time students. Family Membership requires at least one Senior Member and a total of two family members.

Click to Join Online - Family Membership


2 Family Members

1 Year - $37.20  /  3 Years - $104.97


3 or More Family Member

1 Year - $52.24  /  3 Years - $150.55


Fourth & Fifth Family Members, etc.

Total family membership costs are capped at $52.24 per family for 1 year and $150.55 per family for 3 years.


HORSE ENROLLMENT NOMINATION

Only for those who are already members but still need to nominate their horse.

1 Year - $26.36 per horse

Click to Complete Online


EQUITATION/ACADEMY RIDER NOMINATION

Only for those who are already members but still need to nominate themselves as an Equitation or Academy Rider.

1 Year - $26.36 per rider

Click to Complete Online

Don't forget to sign up for our neighboring club, Pennsylvania Saddlebred Horse Association (PSHA)

https://pa-saddlebred.com/join-us


ASHA OF NJ Annual
High Point Rules

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  • Award Classifications

    A. Annual awards are offered by the ASHA of NJ to entries competing in the following classifications:


    1. Five-Gaited: Open, Amateur & Junior Exhibitor

    2. Three-Gaited: Open, Amateur & Jr. Exhibitor

    3. Fine Harness: Open & Amateur

    4. Park: Open, Amateur & Jr. Exhibitor

    5. Park Pleasure Open

    6. Three-Gaited Show Pleasure: Adult, Jr. Exhibitor & Driving

    7. Five-Gaited Show Pleasure: Adult & Jr. Exhibitor

    8. Three-Gaited English Country Pleasure: Adult, Jr. Exhibitor

    9. Country Pleasure: Western, Hunt Seat & Driving

    10. Open/Opportunity Pleasure: Saddle Seat & Western

    11. Saddle Seat Equitation: Adult & Jr. Exhibitor

    12. Walk-&-Trot: Equitation & Pleasure

    13. Hackney/Harness/Pleasure Pony (includes under saddle & driving)

    14. Hackney Roadster Pony (includes under saddle & driving)

    15. Academy First Year*

    16. Academy, Walk-&-Trot: 10-&-Under, 11-14 & 15-&-Over

    17. Academy, Walk-Trot-Canter: 14-&-Under, 15-&-Over

    18. Lead Line

    19. Friesian

    20. Morgan


    *Academy First Year Award is for riders who are showing in their first year of competition. For shows that do not offer First Year classes, their academy age division counts toward First Year Awards. Riders must declare whether they are showing as a First Year rider prior to the beginning of show season so that all points go toward that division and not the regular academy age division.


  • Qualifying Horse Shows & Points

    • UPHA Chapter 15 Children’s Benefit *

    • UPHA Chapter 14 Spring Premiere

    • Keystone Classic ***

    • Bonnie Blue National

    • Greater Boston *

    • Devon **

    • Jersey Classic ***

    • Syracuse International *

    • CT Summer Classic 

    • Eastern States Exposition (Big E)**

    • ASHAV

    • TSASA Octoberfest


    * Double Pointed Show

    ** Triple Pointed Show

    ** Triple Pointed Show (if rider is a member of BOTH ASHANJ & PSHA, these shows are quadruple points)

    All other shows on the list are Single Pointed Shows.


    Academy riders can accumulate points in the Academy Division at any of the listed Qualifying Horse Shows. Points earned at the Tournament Series cannot be combined with points earned at the Qualifying Horse Shows.


  • Eligibility for Awards

    A. Horses eligible for an Annual Award must be enrolled with the ASHA of NJ for the current year and its owner/lessee, as well as the exhibitor, must be a member in good standing with the ASHA of NJ. Lease information must be documented by lessee/owner at the time of registration/enrollment. Any changes must also be documented to maintain eligibility. The horse must be registered in the owner’s name with the appropriate breed’s registry.


    B. Equitation or Academy riders eligible for an Annual Award must be enrolled for the current year and must be members in good standing with the ASHA of NJ.


    C. Registration: All horses/ponies must be registered in the owner’s name with the American Saddlebred Registry or AHHS, respectively.


    D. Enrollment forms must be received and all fees must be paid prior to showing for points to count. If membership and payment are received during a qualifying show, points for that show forward will be counted.


    E. Once an Academy rider competes in a regular class, they may no longer compete in the Academy Division. All Academy rules apply. The horses must be regularly used in a lesson program as school horses at the stable.


    F. No points will be credited until the entry meets each of the eligibility requirements. Ownership of a horse may be transferred during the year without affecting the horse’s score. A horse may be enrolled with ASHA of NJ in the new owner’s name without paying an additional enrollment fee. Any award will be made to the owner of record (with ASHA of NJ) at the time the horse wins its last point in competition. It is the responsibility of the owner or lessee of record to notify ASHA of NJ of the change in ownership.


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