The hunter-jumper association of michigan is organized for the purpose of stimulating the sport of riding and showing in the hunter and jumper divisions, to service, promote and protect the interests of the association and the exhibitors, to insure uniform and consistent standards for all association shows; to encourage the development of exhibitors of all ages by making objective and fair rules for governing competition and to insure impartial and competent judging for all shows; and, to serve and promote the best interests of the usef and to support and enforce the rules of the united states equestrian federation under which all competitions shall be held.