*Application must be submitted prior to the conclusion of the competition for points to count*
1) Please select Category as "Hunter"
2) Please select Year as "2025"
3) Date Range and Title may be left blank
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*Top 100 to be invited to compete at each Final*
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*Find USEF/NCEA Junior Hunter Seat Medal Final qualifying classes near you*
Please note that will need to select USEF/NCEA Junior Hunter Seat Medal from the drop-down options
2025 Finals
East
October 19, 2025
Pennsylvania National Horse Show
Harrisburg, PA
Congratulations to the 2024 winner, Lauren Gee!
Photo ©Andrew Ryback Photography.
West
November 9, 2025
Sunshine Series II, Desert International Horse Park
Thermal, CA
Congratulations to the 2024 winner, Desi Cyr!
About the Events
The USEF/NCEA Junior Hunter Seat Medal is a two-phase class with an over fences and a flat portion. The Finals include an additional bracket-format phase that requires riders to compete on unfamiliar horses in a format similar to that of the National Collegiate Equestrian Association (NCEA).
There are two different regions that will host NCEA Medal Finals: East Coast and West Coast. Both of these Finals are conducted as a three-phase competition.
- Fences Phase: To be shown over a minimum of eight fences 3' 3” in height, spread not to exceed fence height. The course may be either a Jumper or Hunter type course and must include at least two changes of direction and a combination. Water obstacles and liverpools are not permitted. An open numerical scoring system must be used in the first phase, with each rider's score announced at the completion of their round.
- Flat Phase: The top 20% or top ten scoring riders, whichever is greater, will return for the flat phase. Judges will test riders on their skills on the flat by asking for a demonstration of additional basic dressage movements such as the shoulder in, haunches in, or leg yield.
- Bracket Phase: The Flat and Fences phase will both count equally in the determination of the top 4 riders to return for the Bracket phase to compete on neutral horses. The fourth and first place rider will compete over a course of at least 8 fences on the same horse. The second and third place rider will compete over a course of at least 8 fences on the same horse. The winners of each head to head will compete for the championship and reserve.
For more information about the NCEA, please visit http://www.collegiateequestrian.com.
Contact
Ashley Hudson
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859-225-6969