Class Descriptions

DIVISION SPECIFICATIONS

Lead Line (LL)-Open to all riders 7 years and under. May be shown in any discipline. Rider may not cross into any other division. The safety of the exhibitors will be of primary consideration when judging this division. Exhibitors must enter the ring at a walk and must be lead by an experienced handler, over age 13, holding a lead line or rein attached to the halter or bridle. The horse must give the appearance of being a safe mount for this level. One handler to be present in the ring with each rider

Classes in Division: Equitation, Pleasure, Suitability

Other Classes Rider can complete in: Lead Line/Beginner Walk-Trot Trail

Beginner Walk Trot (BWT) - Open to all riders 11 years old and under who are competing in classes independently, for the first or second year, and have not won more than 3 blues in prior years. May not cross into any other divisions. May be shown in any discipline. The safety of the exhibitors will be of primary consideration when judging this division. The horse must give the appearance of being a safe and suitable mount. Exhibitors must enter the ring at a walk.

Classes in Division: Equitation, Pleasure, Suitability

Other Classes Rider can complete in: Lead Line/Beginner Walk-Trot Trail, open trail in-hand

Walk-Trot 11 & Under Open (WTU)- Open to all riders 11 years old and under who have never shown in a canter class. May be shown in any discipline. The safety of the exhibitors must be of primary consideration when judging this division. Exhibitors must enter the ring at a walk.

Classes in Division: Equitation, Pleasure, Suitability, Champion

Other Classes Rider can complete in: Open Trail 17 and under, Open timed trail, Open trail in-hand

Walk-Trot 12-17 Open (WTO) - Open to all riders 12-17 years old who have never shown in a canter class. May be shown any discipline

Classes in Division: Equitation, Pleasure, Suitability, Champion

Other Classes Rider can complete in: Open Trail 17 and under, Open timed trail, Open trail in-hand

Walk-Trot Beginning Canter Open (WTBC) - Open to riders of any age who are competing in canter classes for the first / second year, and have not won more than 3 Blues in prior year. Rider cannot ride in any other Canter Class. May be shown English or Western.

Classes in Division: Equitation, Pleasure, Suitability, Champion

Other Classes Rider can complete in: Open Trail *class dependant on age*, Open timed trail, Open trail in-hand

Open (OP) - Open to all riders. May be shown English or Western. Class will be split into two divisions (under 18 and over) at the show coordinator's discretion

Classes in Division: Equitation, Pleasure, Suitability, Champion

Other Classes Rider can complete in: Open Trail 18 and over, Open timed trail, Open trail in-hand

Walk-Trot Adult Open (WTA) - Open to all riders 18 years and older who have never shown in a canter class. May be shown English or Western.

Classes in Division: Equitation, Pleasure, Suitability, Champion

Other Classes Rider can complete in: Open Trail 18 and over, Open timed trail, Open trail in-hand

Green Horse Walk Trot Open (GH) - Open to horses / ponies in their 1st or 2nd year of showing, and not to have won more than 2 blue ribbons in prior years. May be shown English or Western. Horse cannot cross enter into any other classes. May not be ridden by green riders.

Classes in Division: Pleasure, Suitability, Champion

Other Classes Rider can complete in: Open Trail *class dependent on rider age*, Open timed trail, Open trail in-hand

Short Stirrup (SS) - Open to all Hunt Seat riders 12 years old and under, who have not previously jumped over 18" crossrails. (fence height to be 12"-18" crossrails)

Classes in Division: Equitation, pleasure, hunter hack, Equitation over fences, hunter over fences

Other Classes Rider can complete in: Open Trail 17 and under, Open timed trail, Open trail in-hand

Medium Stirrup (MS) - Open to all Hunt Seat riders 13 years and older who have not previously jumped over 18" verticals. (Fence height to be 12" - 18" verticals)

Classes in Division: Equitation, pleasure, hunter hack, Equitation over fences, hunter over fences

Other Classes Rider can complete in: Open Trail 17 and under, Open timed trail, Open trail in-hand

Open Hunter (OH) - Open to all Hunt Seat riders, who have previously jumped 2'0" (fence height to be 2'0" vertical)

Classes in Division: Equitation, pleasure, hunter hack, Equitation over fences, hunter over fences

Other Classes Rider can complete in: Open Trail 17 and under, Open timed trail, Open trail in-hand

Modified Hunter (MH) - Open to all Hunt Seat riders, who have previously jumped over 2'0" (fence height to be at 2'3-2'6 verticals)

Classes in Division: Equitation, pleasure, hunter hack, Equitation over fences, hunter over fences

Other Classes Rider can complete in: Open Trail 17 and under, Open timed trail, Open trail in-hand

Fitting and Showmanship - Open to all riders and all horses

Mini - Prix - Open to all hunt seat riders that have previously jumped 18" verticals. Jumps to be set at 18" verticals.

To be shown over a course of at least 8 jumps. Horses and riders to jump a first round course. Riders with a clear round, having accumulated no jumping faults, will proceed to the jump-off. This round will be a shortened course from the first round. The Horse / Rider Team with the fastest time and fewest jumping faults will be declared the winner. Fences 18"

Prize Money for 5 or more Riders

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th

$45 $20 $15 $10 $5 $5

Prize Money for 3-4 riders

1st 2nd 3rd 4th

$25 $15 $10 $5

Prize Money for 1-2 Riders

1st 2nd

$10 $5

Driving (DR) - Open to all horses and ponies. Two Divisions: Mini/Pony and Large.

Carriage Driving Class Information

Divisions: Mini/Pony and Horse

General:

Driver: Hat or Helmet, Whip in hand, driving apron, gloves (brown preferred)

Men should wear a collared shirt, tie and jacket (if extreme heat coats optional)

Women could wear blouse, blouse/vest or jacket.

Harness: Breeching style harness, no wire or gag style bits, blinkers on the bridle. 

Bucking strap matching harness and loose side-check are allowed for safety if needed.  Harness in good working condition, properly fitted, leather or.

Carriage: can be 2 or 4 wheel, safe and in good working condition, pneumatic, wood or metal with rubber edge tires are allowed at this show.

Class Descriptions:

Carriage Driving Reinsmanship

This class places the emphasis on the skills of the Driver.  Entries are judged both directions of the ring, on the rail at a walk, slow trot, working trot, strong trot, halt.  The rein back can be asked on the rail, in the line up or in a pattern if asked.  An individual pattern may be asked for all entries in the class, it will be described in the class lineup and not pre-posted.  The pattern can include all gaits listed and a rein back.  Any questions must be asked before the first exhibitor begins.

Carriage Driving Working Pleasure

This class is judged primarily on the “working” performance of the equine to be shown both ways of the ring at a walk, slow trot, working trot, strong trot, halt and stand quietly.  Rein back will be asked in the lineup.  Looking for a pleasure to drive, calm, confident and obedient at all gaits.  Horse’s performance is 70%, Condition & Fit of Harness and Carriage is 20%, Turnout of driver & carriage is 10%.  The judge will walk the lineup and visually inspect the safety & fit of the harness, bitting and cart and ask for a rein back.  

Carriage Driving Timed Cones

(The width of cart wheels will be measured to set the cones off of the widest one)

This is a timed event driven through pairs of numbered cones driven in numerical order, with time faults given for dislodging tennis balls or breaking to canter for 2 strides or more (5 seconds added for each fault).  Course will be posted and handout of course, exhibitors will have access to walk the course on foot prior to the start of the class.  Pairs of cones will have the red number on the right for direction to go through the obstacle.  Helmets must be worn for class and whip in hand.  Off-course will cause elimination in pinning but can finish the course for schooling purposes.  When your number is called you have 1 minute to start.