CVHC GENERAL RULES 2011

• CVHC Shows will follow the guidelines of EQUINE CANADA.

• All judges decisions are final.

• Horse or ponies known to act up or kick must have a red ribbon clearly visible in the tail.

• Unruly or ill-tempered horses or ponies will be excused from the ring.

• A judge or executive may excuse an unruly or ill-tempered animal for the balance of the day. In this event entries will be refunded.

• Appropriate riding apparel is to be worn this includes an approved riding helmet for ALL riders under the age of 19, which must be securely fastened. See division rules.

• Large ponies ridden by adults will be allowed in the adult and Open divisions, but may not compete in the pony division.

MEMBERSHIPS:

• All exhibitors must be members of the CVHC, which includes either a full yearly membership or daily membership.

• All memberships must be paid prior to their first show. Day members may have their day membership converted to a full membership by paying the difference. However, year-end points are not retroactive. Year-end points start accumulating once the full membership is paid. (For information on year points, see below).

ENTRIES:

• All entries must be paid in full at the start of the show day.

• No refund for scratched classes unless due to lameness of the horse (verified by an executive member), exclusion by judge or exclusion by the club executive.

• The administration fee is applicable to all riders with the exception of children riding in lead line.

• The administration fee is to be paid only once per rider/horse combination per day.

• Both exhibitors in the Pairs class are required to pay the entry.

• Entries must be made by the designated date, generally being 4 days prior to the show. Any entries arriving after the deadline will be subject an increased entry fee. This fee will be indicated on the entry form.

• A current negative Coggins must be provided at the time of entries (4 days prior to the show).

NUMBERS:

• All riders are to use a CVHC number. They are available through the show secretary. Riders are required to use the same number through out the year. Cost of this number is non-refundable.

• Points are awarded to horse/ rider combinations. If a number is changed during the year, the points earned at a previous show will be lost.

• If a number is lost a replacement number may be purchased but the club secretary needs to be advised a minimum of 5 days prior to the show.

• All numbers must be visible to the judge at all times. Numbers may be worn on the rider's back or on both sides of the saddle pad.

COGGINS:

A negative Coggins test is required, valid for two years. A photocopy must be provided prior to entering the show grounds. It is recommended that it be sent with either the membership form or with the entry form 4 days prior to the show. 

AGE :

• All Riders under 19 years of age must provide proof of age at their first show.

• All youth rider’s ages will be their age on January 1st of the current show season.

• Pony riders may be any age; however the rider must be proportionate to the pony’s size.

• Jack Benny riders are to be 39 years or over.

• No one under 19 can ride or handle a stallion anywhere on the grounds.

STALLS & GROUNDS:

• Exhibitors are only permitted on the fair grounds after 3 pm the night prior to the show. Power and water may only be available starting at 6pm. Any exhibitor arriving before this time may not have these utilities available.

• The arena will be off limits after 7 pm the evening before the show. Any exhibitor found in the arena will be banned from the show the following day. Entries will not be refunded.

• Any exhibitors wishing to use stabling, and arriving prior to 6pm, must make arrangements with Debbie Wilson. Stall reservations must be made 4 days before the show.

• Exhibitors arriving prior to 3 pm may be subject to fees from the Ormstown Fair Committee.

• Campers are subject to additional fees, established by and payable to the Ormstown fair committee.

• Only designated club executive members are permitted to reserve stalls. The remaining stalls will be allotted on a first come first served basis starting at 6:00 pm the night before the show.

• Exhibitors working from their trailers are required to keep their area clean and remove all manure and shavings from the grass or driveway.

• All exhibitors are required to help maintain cleanliness of the grounds by using the appropriate garbage pails. Please do not leave garbage, cans, napkins, chip bags…. around the grounds or in the stands.

• No one has the authority to contact the Ormstown fair board or their employees on the CVHC’s behalf regarding power and water. Anyone with concerns must contact a club executive first.

COMPLAINTS:

• The judge’s decisions are final.

• All complaints can be officially submitted and are subject to a $30.00 non-refundable fee.

• Complaints are to be submitted in writing to the president, and will be evaluated by the directors and a reply will be provided in a timely manner.

HIGH POINT OF THE DAY & HIGH POINT OF THE YEAR:

• All riders are given points for placing in all classes (with the exception of a few indicated on the forms). The point system is 7,5,4,3,2, for placing 1st thru 5th.

• Awards are presented to horse/rider combination.

• All participants are eligible for the daily awards.

• Year-end points are accumulated only to full members and members in good standing.

• Year-end points are only awarded once full membership has been received. Points are not retroactive if someone converts day membership to a full membership.

• You must have participated in at least 3 of the 5 shows to qualify for year end awards.

• If the competitor enters more than one horse or pony points will be accumulated separately.

The classes that will be included for each division are:

HIGH POINT PONY

• Showmanship

• Pony Pleasure

• Pony Command

• Pony Equitation

HIGH POINT WALK/TROT

• Showmanship

• W/T Pleasure

• W/T Command

• W/T Equitation

*Walk/ Trot maybe divided into horse and pony divisions if the number of horses justifies it.

HIGH POINT NOVICE (12 & Under / 13 & Over)

• Showmanship

• Novice Pleasure

• Novice Command

• Novice Equitation

NOVICE: This division may be separated into 2 age categories if more than 10 riders are entered.

HIGH POINT ENGLISH YOUTH  

As command and showmanship are combined English & Western, riders will need to specify which they are showing under for the points.

• Showmanship

• Youth English Pleasure

• Youth English Equitation

• Youth Command

HIGH POINT WESTERN YOUTH  

As command and showmanship are combined English & Western, riders will need to specify which they are showing under for the points.

• Showmanship

• Youth Western Pleasure

• Youth Western Equitation

• Youth Command

HIGH POINT ENGLISH ADULT  

As command and showmanship are combined English & Western, riders will need to specify which they are showing under for the points.

• Showmanship

• Adult English Pleasure

• Adult English Equitation

• Adult Command

HIGH POINT WESTERN ADULT  

As command and showmanship are combined English & Western, riders will need to specify which they are showing under for the points.

• Showmanship

• Adult Western Pleasure

• Adult Western Equitation

• Adult Command

HIGH POINT OPEN ENGLISH 

As command and showmanship are combined English & Western, riders will need to specify which they are showing under for the points.

• Showmanship

• Open Command

• Open English Pleasure

• Open English Equitation

HIGH POINT OPEN WESTERN 

As command and showmanship are combined English & Western, riders will need to specify which they are showing under for the points.

• Showmanship

• Open Command

• Open English Pleasure

• Open English Equitation

HIGH POINT PONY OVER FENCES

• Pony Over Fences

• Pony Stake Over Fences

• Equitation Over Fences

HIGH POINT LOW HUNTER OVER FENCES

• Low Hunter Over Fences

• Low Hunter Stake Over Fences

• Equitation Over Fences

HIGH POINT OPEN HUNTER OVER FENCES

• Open Hunter Over Fences

• Open Hunter Stake Over Fences

• Equitation Over Fences

Numerous other awards to be presented at the banquet

PAID CLASSES:

Classes are only paid if 9 or more riders are IN THE RING.

Where the entry fee is 5$ the distribution is:

• $15.00 for 1st place

• $10.00 for 2nd place

• $ 5.00 for 3rd place

Where the entry fee is $7 the distribution is:

• $25.00 for 1st  place

• $15.00 fro 2nd place

• $10.00 for 3rd place

*NOTE : Prize money for the Open Division will have an add-back of $2.00 per entry over & above the regular prize money of $25/$15/$10

The following are payable classes:

• All showmanship classes

• Open, adult, youth, novice & pony pleasures

• Open, adult, youth, novice & pony commands

• English hunter under saddle

• Pony, Low and Open Hunter Stake Over Fences

• Western pattern class

• Jack Benny.

The following classes are NOT payable:

• All equitation/horsemanship classes

• All pony walk trot classes

• All horse walk trot classes

• Lead line

• Partners pleasure

• Pairs

• Apple dunking

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 in the novice division 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