Central Pennsylvania Junior Horse Show Association

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Welcome to our new website! The Central Pennsylvania Junior Horse Show Association or more commonly known as CPJHSA is a hunter/jumper based organization that recognizes USEF rated horse shows held in Pennsylvania and Maryland. The association was founded in 1954 by a group of local horseman who wanted to start a series of shows for junior riders only. Originally there were 7-8 shows held in south-central Pennsylvania. We have grown to over 70 shows per year.

The CPJHSA has the goal of promoting quality recognized horse shows throughout Central Pennsylvania and Maryland along with the best interest of its members who compete at these shows. In 2008 we were pleased to have over 310 riders as members of our organization. CPJHSA’ s show year runs from December 1st to September 30th and so far has 60 USEF rated member shows for the 2009 show year.

In the early days of the association many riders competed in equitation classes. One young lady named Josey Mohler was leading in her class when she was tragically killed. The rider in 2nd place did not compete for the remainder of the year so Josey remained champion. The CPJHSA Board of Directors donated a trophy in her honor which was first awarded in 1959 to Beverly Bedard. Bev still serves as a Steward for many of our shows.

The association continues to be the starting point for many young and upcoming riders as evidenced by the number of well known riders and trainers who had their start with CPJHSA. Maxine Best (Greg’s mother), Jennifer Alfano, Karen Healy and Louise Serio were early members and their names are engraved on many year-end trophies.

Several years ago a suggestion was made to offer a year end finals in the 2 equitation classes offered at member shows. These finals have continued to grow in popularity and provide a goal for young equitation riders. The finals are held at the Benefit Show in September at the Quentin Riding Club.

Riders and horses are recognized at the annual awards banquet held during November where ribbons and prizes are awarded in 21 hunter/jumper divisions, 3 equitation divisions and 2 equitation classes. Our beginner riders are not forgotten either, as all lead line riders receive participation ribbons and prizes. The association also awards 26 challenge trophies which date back to the early days of the association.