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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 Test (i.e., Figure Eight, etc.), 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” (small X’s) with a jump course of twice around. Participants may trot or canter fences with leads between jumps not to count. 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. 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’max. 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 2’6 – 2’9””. ” 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. Medal Classes Mini Medal: an equitation course with at least 2 of tests 1-18 (no switching of horses) to be ridden. Top 2 riders of each class will be eligible for the finals to be held at the last show of the season. Once eligible, rider cannot compete in that class again. Fences 2’3”. Medal Class: an equitation course with at least 2 of tests 1-18 (no switching of horses) to be ridden. Top 2 riders of each class will be eligible for the finals to be held at the last show of the season. Once eligible, rider cannot compete in that class again. Fences 2’9”. Hunter Classic Hunter Classic: Fences 2”6”. Open to all horses that have entered, shown and completed the course in at least 2 classes in the hunter division. The Classic consists of 2 rounds. If a horse or pony is eliminated in the first round, it may not return for the second round. The second round must consist of at least 10 obstacles. The scores from the first and second rounds will be added together to determine the final placing of the class. In the event of a tie, horses will hack off for the final placing. The same horse/rider combination must ride in both rounds of the hunter classic. $100 in prize money will be awarded with the first 4 places. Fewer than 4 entries will result in no prize money. With 6 or more entries, a $5 add back from each entry will go toward total prize money. Distribution will be 1st place – 50%, 2nd - 25%, 3rd – 15%, 4th – 10%. 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 and way of going and the ability to work as a pair at w/t/c in both directions. |