Divisions 2011

OPEN DIVISION:

• All exhibitors may show in the open division with the exception of walk trot and pony division exhibitors.

• All exhibitors are responsible to be on time for their classes. Once the gate is closed no one will be permitted to enter.

• Only full members will collect points towards the year end awards.

• Daily members do not collect points for year-end championships but are eligible for high point of the day awards.

• Two handed riding for western horses is only acceptable for horses under the age 5, in a snaffle bit, a hackamore or bosal.

ADULT DIVISION:

• Must be 19 years or older as of January 1st of the current year.

• All exhibitors are responsible to be on time for their classes. Once the gate is closed no one will be permitted to enter.

• Daily members do not collect points for club championships but are eligible for high point of the day awards.

• Two handed riding for western horses is only acceptable for horses under the age 5, in a snaffle bit, a hackamore or bosal.

YOUTH DIVISION:

• All RIDERS IN THIS DIVISION MUST WEAR AN APPROVED ASTM/ SEI HELMET IN ALL CLASSES INCLUDING THE WESTERN DIVISION.

• All exhibitors are responsible to be on time for their classes. Once the gate is closed no one will be permitted to enter.

• Exhibitors must be 18 years or under as of January 1st of the current show year.

• Youth riders must supply proof of age (birth certificate, medicare card, passport).

• Pony riders may show youth if they have accumulated 75 points or more. Anyone unsure of their points may contact the club to verify their eligibility.

• No walk trot riders may show Youth.

• Two handed riding for western horses is only acceptable for horses under the age 5, in a snaffle bit, a hackamore or bosal.

PONY:

• Pony riders may be of any age however the pony & rider must be proportionate in size.

• LARGE PONIES RIDDEN BY ADULTS WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE ADULT & OPEN DIVISIONS BUT MAY NOT COMPLETE IN ANY PONY DIVISION.

• All RIDERS UNDER THE AGE OF 19 MUST WEAR AN APPROVED ASTM/ SEI HELMET IN ALL CLASSES INCLUDING THE WESTERN DIVISION.

• All exhibitors are responsible to be on time for their classes. Once the gate is closed no one will be permitted to enter.

• All riders in the Pony Division must be 18 or under as of January 1st of the current show year. Proof of age required.

• Ponies in the Pony Division must be 14.2 hands or under. The club reserves the right to measure.

• Ponies in the pony division measuring 14.2 hands must stay classified as a pony for the whole season.

• Pony riders may NOT show in any Walk/ Trot classes but may show in any other divisions where they meet the designated requirements.

• Pony riders are eligible to show NOVICE if they have accumulated less than 75 points, ponies with more than 75 points may show with the youth. Contact the club if you need to verify your status

• Two handed riding for western horses is only acceptable for horses under the age 5, in a snaffle bit or hackamore or bosal.

WALK TROT:

• WALK/TROT is for riders who are “not able” to show at a canter. A rider who is cantering easily at home or is jumping, are not to be in this division.

• ALL WALK TROT RIDERS, ENGLISH & WESTERN MUST WEAR AN ASTM/SEI CERTIFIED HELMET. THIS INCLUDES BOTH ENGLISH AND WESTERN RIDERS.

• Riders are not eligible for this division if they have previously shown in any other division where canter was included (CVHC or elsewhere).

• Riders must never have shown in any classes over fences, including cross rails.

• Riders may move out of a Walk/ Trot division at any time during the year but may not move back.

• All exhibitors are responsible to be on time for their classes. Once the gate is closed no one will be permitted to enter.

• Riders may show in the designated Showmanship class.

• Exhibitors may not show in any class outside of their division.

• Walk trot classes may be separated into a horse and a pony division if the entries are more than 10.

• Two handed riding for western ponies is allowed in this division.

• A rider may remain in this division for up to two years regardless of their points.

LEAD LINE:

• ALL LEAD LINE RIDERS, ENGLISH & WESTERN MUST WEAR CERTIFIED HELMETS.

• Exhibitors must be 8 years or younger as of January 1st of the current year. Proof of age required.

• Exhibitors are exempt from the administration fee.

• Exhibitors may show in showmanship (12 years & under).

• Leader must be 19 years or older.

• No high point of the day is awarded in this division

NOVICE:

• In 2010 this division will be separated into two, a 12 years and under group and 13 years and older group. In the event that our numbers drop below 11 we reserve the right to combine them into one class. Separate awards will be given for high point of the day and year if 2 groups are maintained.

• The Novice division is for beginner riders who have limited or no show experience. NOVICE is for riders who need to build confidence and experience in the ring. These classes are generally smaller in size therefore may be less intimidating and potentially safer for the beginner rider.  This disqualifies competitors who have shown over fences the previous year. Novice riders may show over fences only if it is their 1st year competing over fences. If they do show over fences, they may not show novice in any subsequent year.  

• All RIDERS IN THE NOVICE DIVISION MUST WEAR AN APPROVED ASTM/SEI HELMET IN ALL CLASSES INCLUDING THE WESTERN DIVISION.

• All exhibitors are responsible to be on time for their classes. Once the gate is closed no one will be permitted to enter.

• This division is for HORSES and PONIES.

• Pony riders are eligible if they have accumulated less than 75 points. Contact the club if you need to verify your status. Ponies with more than 75 points may show with the youth.

• Pony riders must be 18 years & under.

• Riders may show in Showmanship classes.

• Riders in this division are not eligible to show in any WALK/TROT classes.

• To determine when a rider is no longer a Novice, the following rules have been put in effect. As Novice riders may show in other divisions, youth, adult or open, ALL the points from ALL the categories are added together. Once a rider has reached 75 points they will no longer be eligible to show in Novice the following years.

• Two handed riding for a western horse is allowed in this division.

GAME CLASSES:

• All riders regardless of age must wear approved helmets. This includes western riders.        

• Any rider who removes his or her helmet prior to BOTH FEET BEING ON THE GROUND while in the show ring will be eliminated.

OVER FENCES

• Novice riders may show over fences only if it is their 1st year competing over fences. If a novice rider does show over fences they may not show novice in any subsequent year. 

• General performance hunter classes are judged based on manners, performance, way of going, and hunting soundness. A Hunter should be flowing, rhythmic, and provide a safe and comfortable ride over fences.

• Horses are judged over fences and MAY BE jogged (from the bridles) for soundness after the class. Saddles may remain or may be removed at the discretion of the judge.

• No riders may enter Hors Concours.

• Horses enter the ring and leave the ring at a walk. A performance starts when a horse enters the ring and ends when the horse leaves.

• If either a horse or rider falls they are eliminated. They may not remount in the ring.

• The heights for ponies may not exceed 2’3’’ and horses may not exceed 3’. Not all the jumps will be at the maximum height. It is expected that a progression of jump heights would occur from the 1st show of the season to the last.

• The courses will be posted at minimum of 30 minutes prior to the class.  The course will be based on an 11’ foot stride for the horses.

• The judge may interrupt the ride if he/she feels the rider is unable or unfit to continue in the competition.

• Three refusals will eliminate the rider.

• NOTE:  In the case of disobedience, one final practice jump may be allowed.