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GCHSA DivisionsRecognized Divisions Equitation Divisions All equitation classes are open to amateurs only with the exception of the Open Equitation Division. Walk-Trot Equitation: No cross entries into any other divisions. Year end medal will be awarded after three blue ribbons. Advancement after 6 blue ribbons is recommended. Show requirements: three or four classes. Classes may include: Walk/Trot Equitation, Walk/ Trot Equitation over ground poles, Walk/Trot figure 8 Test and Walk/Trot Horsemanship. Horsemanship class may include sitting trot, 2-point, halt and simple questions regarding tack, gaits, and parts, colors and markings of the horse.
Pre-Beginner Equitation: No cross entries into any other divisions. Fences 18”maximum (small X’s) with a jump course of twice around. Participants may trot or canter fences with leads between jumps not to be considered. Year end medal will be awarded after three blue ribbons. Advancement after six blue ribbons over fences is recommended. Show requirements: four classes - Walk/Trot Equitation, Walk/Trot/Canter Equitation and two equitation over fences classes.
Beginner Equitation: No cross entries except for Pony Division. For riders who have not shown over fences exceeding 2’3". Fences 2’(X’s or verticals) with a course of twice around. The last course may have one diagonal line. Year end medal after three blue ribbons. Advancement after six blue ribbons over fences is recommended. Show requirements: four classes - Walk/Trot/Canter Equitation and three equitation over fences classes.
Low Adult Equitation: Open to adult amateur riders. Fences 2’maximum, no oxers. Show requirements: four classes - Walk/Trot/Canter Equitation, and three equitation over fences classes. Pony Equitation: Open to ponies 14.2 hands and under ridden by junior riders. Fences 2’- 2’3”. No in-and-outs. Show requirements: one equitation flat and one equitation over fences.
Novice Equitation: For riders who have not shown over fences exceeding 2’6”. Fences 2’3”. No in-and-outs. Riders are eligible for entire show year. Riders must advance after six blue ribbons over fences or upon winning year end Champion or Reserve Champion. Show requirements: four classes - Novice Equitation flat and three equitation over fences classes. Limit Equitation: Open to riders who have not won 6 blue ribbons over courses of 2' 6" or higher. Riders are eligible for entire show year. Fences 2’6”- 2’9”. Show requirements: one equitation flat, one equitation over fences which must include 2 of USEF tests 1-9.
Open Equitation: Open to all. Show requirements: one flat class and two or three over fences classes, fences 2'6" - 2’9”. One class to include 2 USEF tests 1-18 with no switching of horses. Hunter Divisions Show requirements for hunter divisions: one under saddle and two or three over fences classes.
Pony Hunter: Open to ponies 14.2 hands and under ridden by junior riders. Fences 2’- 2’3”. No in-and-outs. Division consists of two classes over fences and one flat class.
Low Hunter: Open to all. Fences 2’- 2’3” Division consists of two or three classes over fences and one flat class. Schooling Hunter: Open to all. Fences 2’9”- 3”. Division consists of two or three classes over fences and one flat class.
Limit Hunter Division: Open to riders who have not won 6 blue ribbons over courses of 2' 6" or higher. Riders are eligible for entire show year. Riders must advance after six blue ribbons over fences or upon winning year end Champion or Reserve Champion. Fences 2’6”- 2’9”. Show requirements: three classes; one hunter under saddle and two hunter over fences.
Jumper Division Show requirements for jumper divisions: three classes.
Itty Bitty Jumper: Fences 2’3” to 2’6”. Spreads not wider than fence height plus 3”. No in-and-outs. Horses may not cross enter into any other jumper division at the same show.
Schooling Jumper: Open to all. Fences 2’9” to 3’. Spreads not wider than fence height plus 3”. No cross entries into Itty Bitty Jumper. money classes In the following Divisions : SCHOOLING HUNTER AND SCHOOLING JUMPER -The last O/F class in each division will be a stake class. With a minimum of 6 entries competing in the entire division, prize money will be awarded through 3rd place and will be a minimum of $100. The split will be 50% to 1st place, 30% to 2nd place and 20% to 3rd place. If there are fewer than 6 entries, no prize money will be awarded. Medal Classes (Open to GCHSA members only) Mini Medal: an equitation course with at least 2 of tests 1-18 (no switching of horses) to be ridden. The top 8 point earners in the Mini Medal class from all 6 shows will qualify for the Mini Medal Championship class to be held after the final Mini Medal class at the last show of the season. The winner of the Championship Class will earn the title of GCHSA Mini Medal Champion. The award will be presented at the 2012 Awards Banquet. Amateurs only, minimum of 3 riders for points to count, fences 2’3”. Medal Class: an equitation course with at least 2 of tests 1-18 (no switching of horses) to be ridden. The top 8 point earners in the Medal class from all 6 shows will qualify for the Medal Championship class to be held after the final Medal class at the last show of the season. The winner of the Championship Class will earn the title of GCHSA Medal Champion. The award will be presented at the 2012 Awards Banquet. Amateurs only, minimum of 3 riders for points to count, fences 2’9” Miscellaneous classes Hunter Pleasure: Hunter under saddle. To be judged on manners and way of going at the walk trot and canter in both directions. Open to all. Hunt Seat Equitation: A pattern to be ridden including w/t/c including at least 2 of USEF tests 1-18. To be judged on hands, legs, seat and control of horse. Open to all. Pairs Hack: To be judged on manners, way of going, turnout and the ability to work as a pair at w/t/c in both directions. |