Frequently Asked Questions
North American League
What is the North American League?
The North American League (“NAL”) is a series of shows that offer events for
Children’s Hunters and Jumpers, Adult Hunters and Jumpers,
and Pony Jumpers.
How
may a show offer NAL events?
USEF
Show organizers complete and submit an application to hold NAL events – at
least 30 days before their event. Show
application
Do
I have to be a member?
Membership
is not required to compete in a NAL classic (or class), but only current members
earn points towards the finals.
Where
are the finals?
Members
earn points toward the finals – held at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show (PNHS),
in October.
DO
I HAVE TO SIGN UP THE HORSE TOO?
Only
the rider need join, not the horse or pony.
Annual membership is $40 per rider.
HOW
DO I EARN POINTS?
Points
are earned in NAL jumper classics and NAL hunter classics (and hunter classes).
The number of competitors determines how many points are awarded.
Complete
specifications
WHERE
MAY I FIND A RIDER MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION?
Rider
memberships are available at member shows,
on the
NAL web page, by contacting the league office. At this point,
memberships cannot be accepted via the net. Please print and mail or fax
your application.
HOW
SOON AFTER I JOIN IS MY MEMBERSHIP ACTIVE?
Memberships
are valid when received in the league office, with full payment. A member will
be credited for points earned at any NAL event held within the previous 10 days,
and all future events. Memberships are not made “retroactive.”
WHERE
MAY I FIND A LIST OF SHOWS WHICH OFFER NAL EVENTS?
The
list of upcoming events is available here.
HOW
DO I GET A PRIZE LIST OR PREMIUM BOOK FOR A SHOW?
You
must contact each show for a prize list, and entry information. This information
is not available through the league office.
WHERE
MAY I FIND STANDINGS?
The
website is updated each Friday, with new standings and the revised upcoming
shows list. Hunter, Jumper
HOW
DO I KNOW WHICH SHOWS ARE INCLUDED IN THE STANDINGS?
Go
to the “results not received” list on the NAL web
page. Results are processed as they are received. Please allow 3 weeks for
results to be received and processed.
WHERE
MAY I FIND FINALS INFORMATION?
Finals
information is available on the league web page.
League members (as of June 1) will receive a prize list for the finals. Members
must submit a completed PNHS entry, on time, with the qualifying fee, to
be eligible. Members will not be “invited” to compete in the finals!
WHAT
IS THE QUALIFYING PERIOD FOR THE FINALS?
All classes held at shows starting
on or after September 1 through shows starting on or before August 31 will be
counted toward this year’s finals.
WHAT
WERE LAST YEAR’S CUT-OFF POINTS?
“Last
years points” are not relevant towards the current year. The top
horse/rider combinations that enter the finals will be accepted (Number
to be accepted is available here).
DO
I HAVE TO JOIN EVERY YEAR?
Yes.
If you want your points to “count.”