HJAM Membership Details

HJAM CODE OF CONDUCT

The Hunter Jumper Association of Michigan is committed to good sportsmanship, the ethical treatment of horses, and developing healthy environments for competition. As members of HJAM, we acknowledge our responsibility to behave with dignity in and outside of the show ring. Therefore, HJAM has set forth the following creed which shall govern our endeavors to fulfill our obligations:

We pledge to:

To ensure that the welfare of the horse is paramount, and that every animal shall at all times be treated humanely and with dignity, respect and compassion above all other considerations, including developing performance.
To uphold and adhere to the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and sportsmanship of the HJAM and USEF, and to work to further its goals and objectives.
To treat others with respect and dignity.
To respect the integrity and judgement of the horse show officials.
To be cordial and courteous to all.
To follow the rules and the intended spirit of the rules.
To take personal responsibility for one’s own behavior.
To accept and adhere to the USEF’s (United State’s Equestrian Federation’s) Code of Conduct.

HJAM Members agree to bring forward any conduct alleged to be in violation of the HJAM Code of Conduct to the HJAM Executive Board and the HJAM Board of Directors for review. Decisions made by the HJAM Boad regarding any violations of the Code of Conduct are abiding.