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Classes up to the Basic 2 level will be
divided into Junior and Senior divisions. Classes above Basic 2 will
be 'Open' to all age groups.
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A Junior rider is one who
has not attained his/her 14th birthday as of January 1st.
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Junior members between the
ages of 12 and 13 may move up to the senior division if they wish.
Once a Junior member has moved up to the Senior division they must
remain in the senior division. At age 14 all Junior members must
move up to the Senior division.
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Group Equitation classes
will be divided into 3 classes and offered in both Senior and Junior
divisions:
* "Beginner" is for first year riders. Walk and trot (both
rising and sitting, with an understanding of diagonals) movements in
both directions will be required.
* "Novice" is for second year riders. Walk, trot (both rising
and sitting, with proper diagonals), and canter (both leads)
movements will be required, as well as the knowledge to ride figures
in both directions.
* "General" is for third year riders and above. Walk, trot
(both rising and sitting, with proper diagonals), and canter (both
leads) movements will be required, as well as the knowledge to ride
accurate figures in both directions.
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In
Group Classes no more than six horses will be in the ring to be
judged at one time. Group classes may be divided at the discretion
of the show organizers.
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Test callers are the
competitors responsibility.
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Judge's decisions are
final.
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Competitors are asked to
respect signs prohibiting entry to certain parts of the show
grounds.
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Helmets
must be worn at all times
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Park in designated
areas only.
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Dogs must be on a
leash at all times.
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Use designated areas
for warming up only.
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Competition numbers
must be worn in the warm-up areas and the show ring at all times.
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Non-competitors are
not allowed to school horses on the show grounds.
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A horse may be
entered into the same class several times with different riders, as
circumstances require.
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Tack checks are not
compulsory for schooling shows, but may be asked for at any time. It
is recommended that if a designated Steward is available to get a
tack check before entering the ring for the first time.
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A rider may only
compete in two consecutive levels on one horse, but may ride the
next level up Hors Concours. For example a rider may compete in
Basic 1 and Basic 2 and then ride Hor Concours in Basic 3. The rider
shall receive scores and comments from the judge but will not be
eligible for ribbons or year-end awards for any class ridden Hor
Concours.
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Riders are expected
to be neat and clean in their appearance. Riders with long hair must
wear hair nets or tie their hair back in a braid or bun. At the
first two shows of the season, due to cold weather, the dress code
is relaxed. At all other shows riders are requested to wear either a
white collared shirt or white turtle neck and a jacket or dark blue
or black crew or v-necked sweater. No hoodies are allowed. Wear
light coloured breeches - gray, white or tan. Riding boots are
preferred, but low heeled boots will be allowed. Running shoes and
hiking boots are not allowed. In the event of very warm weather, at
the judge's discretion, the rule about sweaters or jackets could be
waived.
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Jumps that are set
up on the property where the show is being held are off limits and
not to be used.
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Parents are
responsible for their children.
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Trillium riders are
welcome to compete, but are asked to try to compete one level higher
than they would at the trillium level.
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All lounging is to
be done outdoors, and not in the warm up ring.
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Horse and rider
combinations that have been awarded Champion or Reserve Champion
awards at the end of the season are asked to move up one level in
the next season.
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You must have
entered and ridden in three shows at one level to qualify for awards
at the end of the season.
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Please be courteous
and notify the competition of a scratch, by calling the Times
Secretary before the show date. Entry fees, not including the
insurance fee, will be returned only under the following
circumstances:
* Notification to the Times Secretary
* An obviously lame or sick horse
* Personal injury to the rider
Presentation of an official certificate from a Veterinarian or
Medical Doctor within 10 days following the show is required. Once a
rider has ridden in a class at the show there will be no refunds.
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General members are
invited to present any ideas and/or issues they may have at the
first part of any Executive meeting by making an appointment with
one of the Executive members.
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Flagrant disregard
of these rules can lead to disbarment from future shows.
Policy: At the discretion of the show organizers, if the show
is running ahead of schedule, a rider will not have to ride until
their scheduled time. However, if there are any other riders read
and willing to go, the riding order may be changed. The Show
Secretary and Judges must be notified. Alternatively, an unscheduled
'warm-up' may be called or an existing 'warm-up' may be lengthened.
Listen to the announcer for these changes.
