Adult amateur riders must meet amateur status requirements. General gp saddle will be fine but the numnah should be discreet preferably a cut round the saddle shape. If the 4h member rides a small pony less than 52 or hands and chooses to enter a pleasure class, the member must compete in the appropriate pony performance class. National sport performance pony registry american shetland pony international registry.
Hunter show thursday 24th august 2017 incorporating eastern bmw bhs scotland riding club working hunter final the stewarts building supplies bhs scotland working hunter final the blair castle working hunter pony championships chaps uk blair castle, blair atholl, perthshire, scotland closing date for entries. Show hunters, ideally, show many qualities that were rewarded in the fox hunting field such as manners, fluid movement, and correct jumping style. Horse of the year show rules 2016 effective as of 1st january 2016. Persons, youth or adult, who refuse to comply with the rules of baseball, pony baseball, or the organization league, may be considered for disciplinary action. Bsps working hunter ponies including qualifiers for. General rules the utilityworking riding horse should be obedient enough to perform various tasks with a good attitude and temperament. It was a very spontanious affair, and am all set, although i need to know if i am allowed the following.
Only 4h horse project members in good standing are eligible for awards. Prechildrenspreadult working hunter open to all junior and adult amateur riders on a horse or pony. The strutt and parker cup will be awarded to highest placed elpc member for working hunter pony. Rules to compete in pretty polly classes members must have both amateur and. Suggested working hunter rules for isa shows judging phases. These ideas are presented as suggestions for possible rules and class lists for county and qualifying 4h horse shows.
What are the working hunter rules and restrictions. The governing body that oversees show hunter horses is sport horse breeding gb, formerly the hunter improvement society. A martingale can be used as can boots for the jumping phase but they must be removed before the next phase. In 1985, the hunter pony stud book register was founded to encourage the breeding of ponies of the true hunter type to a high standard. The green pony division may be combined with the pony hunter division or the green hunter division if the green hunter division has not combined with the working hunter division. Pregreen working hunter fence height 23 to 26 open to horses that have not shown over fences exceeding 20 feet in height at a recognized show prior to the beginning of the current show year. These rules and regulations contained herein take precedence over any other rules concerning. There are no hard and fast rules to judging working hunter classes. This handbook of rules and show classes is intended to help establish a standard 4 h horse show policy within north carolina. Pony hunter under saddle, grade 6 may not enter 22, 23, or 24 22. The top element of all fences must be securely placed so that a slight rub will not cause a knock down.
The ideal show hunter can be of any type of breed of horse that has the quality of movement and jumping ability to be competitive. Ponies entered in pony working hunter may not enter working hunter. Dressage, 2015 first level test 2 class entry notes. Classes a four and five year old pony may win, it retains its novice status at the commencement of its six year old year. Introduction interschool show horse consists of classes for show horse, show hunter and working hunter. A show hunter is a horse that competes in this division.
A hunter course shall be a fair test of a hunter, with a minimum of 4 obstacles. The steward will line up all horses whilst the scores are added and final places awarded. To promote the sport of showing saddle horses, show hunters, riding. Rules of show hunter new zealand mangere pony club. At the vhsa associate championship horse show the jump heights for this division will be small 2, medium 23, large 26. Access forms for aqha business, including registration applications, transfer forms, the aqha rulebook, patterns, judges score sheets and more. The primary responsibility for the safety of the exhib. In the united kingdom, competition over fences is called working hunter, and the. As we transition to this modified format, there may be interruptions to service.
This handbook of rules and show classes is intended to help establish a standard 4 h horse show. Finer head animals, such as a hack, riding horse or show pony may suit a slimmer. Mr david blair, saline, fife and mr j s strang, bridge of allan, stirlingshire. The only exception to this rule is in the champion hunter. These 4h horse and pony project uniform rules are written. Showing classes for rb equestrian chiltern and thames. Rules all competitors must be a member of the pony club. A show hunter is judged on jumping style, way of going, manners and ability to maintain an even pace over a course. Ponies should prick their ears and be seen to attack their fence. The judges will take into account the overall style of the jumping but, each fence will be. Novice working hunter ponies and novice intermediate wh four and five year old animals 165. The show hunter is a type of show horse commonly seen at equestrian events across britain. Can someone please tell me the jump heights for the following classes in aqhancqha.
Lead rein working hunter and cradle stakes classes are used to introduce the rider to the working hunter competition. The hunter division is a branch of horse show competition that is judged on the horses. There will be strictly no dogs allowed at any time. There is no requirement for the method of dividing the performance working hunter section. The national pony society 2018 showing and competition rules arthur rank centre, stoneleigh park, warwickshire, cv8 2lg. General rules open only to exhibitors with a 4h membership in counties other than sacramento. American miniature horse registry american show pony registry. The classes are open to mares and geldings aged four or over, and a snaffle, double or pelham bridle is normal. A body protector must be worn by all riders competing in the young event horse, small event horse, working hunter pony, combined training jumping phase, junior equitation, working hunter horse, performance irish draught, connemara performance hunter and international connemara performance hunter classes. Handsome is as handsome does is a saying that best describes a good working hunter pony. As with browbands the style of noseband most suitable depends on your horse pony type. The crystal clear cup will be awarded to highest placed elpc member for pony club pony. The british show hunter is shown primarily on the flat, while the working hunter must also jump a series of rustic fences see also the horses called show hunters in the usa. Show, welsh and working hunters welsh pony and cob.
Rules for all classes can be found in the ips rule book. Hunter under saddle class description much like western pleasure, the hunter under saddle is judged on the four following criteria. The class may be split at the finals between working horses of hunter type and working horses of cob type for horses ex 148cm. High point tie breaker rules for all championship classes. To promote integrity, honesty, equal opportunity, fair play, responsibility, respect and enjoyment in equestrian sport. Green and young hunter faqs for rules effective 1212019. The rules were developed to promote consistency within the program and will be followed at the state 4h horse show.
Hunter under saddle judging guidelines hunter under. If fewer than 6 entries are received in any class, the class may be cancelled or amalgamated with other classes. Contest committees and leaders should make every effort to inform all members, leaders, parents, and judges of rules to be used, especially if they vary from state rules. We will do our best to have all services fully functioning as quickly as possible. Showmanship junior and senior equitation junior and senior hunter under saddle. The hunter division is a branch of horse show competition that is judged on the horses performance, soundness and when indicated, conformation, suitability or manners. Whilst just as with other showing classes judges will be looking for good conformation, working hunter is a performance class with most of the focus put on a clear round.
Protective boots or bandages may be worn for the jumping. Working with animals provides mental relaxation from. Any queries regarding the contents of this document please contact diane bennit, chair of. Open to junior and adult amateur riders on a horse or pony who are showing at the 23 fence height. Novice working hunter fences must be between 23 and 26. A working hunter combination of pony and rider should be going forward in a wellbalanced rhythmical canter, meeting each fence without breaking strides. Horse and ponies must be ridden in a snaffle bridle in the jumping phase of working hunter. Novice working hunter ponies and novice intermediate wh. The wisconsin state 4h horse association rules and guidelines will be followed at this show. Utilityworking riding horses will be judged on conformation, soundness, movement, manners, general utility and the ride. To keep competition in the perspective of the usef stated mission. Each horse will be required to jump a course of working hunter fences. Page 3 of 18 equestrian australia national interschoolshow horse rules january 2017 1.
As a part of our efforts to protect the health of our employees, us equestrian is working under a flexible work plan for our staff. Show, welsh and working hunters the show hunter pony classes came into existence in the uk in the early eighties. We hope you find this online format more flexible to view. Rider and horsepony combination may compete in one class only, and must choose between show horse, show hunter or working hunter. Working hunter horse, working hunter pony, performance irish draught, connemara performance hunter, international connemara performance hunter, combined training, junior equitation, young event.
Rules, regulations, and guidelines 20162017 cec divisionclass specifications. No, the rules regarding green status for ponies are being moved to their own rule but they are not changing from the current rules. Any pony taking part in classes judged under bsps rules will be liable to dope testing. To encourage and reward performance excellence and initiative at every level. You can check if a horse is age verified through the online horse recording search. Trailblazers has a wide range of showing and working hunter competitions. Northern ireland festival rules below are the general. Working hunteryouth jumpingyouth equitation over fences youth thanks. So i am doing my first serious working hunter class tomorrow only done once before on old horse. Functionally correct broke and quiet broke and quiet horses. Showing classes for rb equestrian chiltern and thames rider. How do i verify my horses age with the federation in order to be able to compete in the young hunter section.
Club and county contests are encouraged to follow these rules for competition. For more horse and pony project rules at the county level, please contact your county msu extension 4h staff. The pony working hunter saddle is slightly more forward cut than the show saddle, it is more versatile, and is available in the full range verona, vicenza, genoa and sienna. The judges are again being asked to judge the hus class and the flat portion of the hunter hack by the rules, which call for a. The working hunter pony should be a show hunter pony that can jump. Not sure about your rc rules but in a bsps working hunter pony class you can wear brushing boots which youre allowed to take off for the flat section no other change of tack allowed. The characteristics of a show hunter, its horses and courses and way of riding are very specific indeed. These 4h horse and pony project uniform rules are written to standardize the judging and evaluation of 4h horse shows throughout michigan. If rules for combining sections are not included in zone specifications then the following applies. Some classe s or divisions in the state show will not be applicable to each county or qualifying show. Riders can not enter into any classes where the fence height exceeds 26 at the same show.
Working hunter rules and competition procedures effective. For more horse and pony project rules at the county level, please contact. In this book, horse refers to all equine, including ponies, mules and donkeys. Judges must eliminate a horse or pony that competes in illegal bits or nosebands.
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