Novice / Hunter Ring Judges
| September 7 Hunter – Dana Boyd Novice – Steven Rivetts | February 8 Hunter – Mark Wonderly Novice – Michael Lenard |
| October 5 Hunter – Casey Martino Anzalone Novice – Mark Wonderly | March 8 Hunter – Ellen Raidt Novice – Doug Bruce |
| November 2 Hunter – Chris Gilman Novice – James Rivetts | April 5 Hunter – James Rivetts Novice – Casey Martino |
| December 7 Hunter – Doug Bruce Novice – Ginny Edwards | May 3 Hunter – Ginny Edwards Novice – Dana Boyd |
Classes
| NOVICE RING Sunday 8:30am Saturday Schooling 8:30-2:30 Sunday Schooling 7:00-8:00 | HUNTER RING Sunday 8:00 AM Saturday Schooling 8:30-4:30 Sunday Schooling 7:00-7:45 |
| LEAD LINE 7 & UNDER DIVISION Sponsored by: Pet Store Direct 75. Lead Line Hunter 76. Lead Line Equitation 77. Lead Line Ground Pole | 110. Model Horse / Confirmation |
| WALK/TROT OFF LEAD 10 & UNDER DIVISION 78. W/T Off Lead Hunter 79. W/T Off Lead Equitation 80. W/T Off Lead Ground Pole | WORKING HUNTER DIVISION Sponsored by: On Course 111. Working Hunter Under Saddle 112. Warm-up 2’9”or 3’ (Open Card to Class 115) 113. Working Hunter (2’9” or 3’) 114. Working Hunter (2’9” or 3’) 115. Medal 2’9” |
| WALK/TROT 10 & UNDER DIVISION Sponsored by: CK Equine Vet 81. Walk/Trot Hunter 82. Walk/Trot Equitation 83. Walk/Trot Equitation Jump (12” – 18”) | OPEN HUNTER DIVISION Sponsored by: GGT Footing 116. Open Hunter Under Saddle 117. Warm-up 2’6” (Open Card to Class 122) 118. Open Hunter (2’6”) 119. Open Hunter (2’6”) |
| WALK TROT 11–18 DIVISION 84. Walk/Trot Hunter 85. Walk/Trot Equitation 86. Walk/Trot Equitation Jump (12” – 18”) | C/A EQUITATION DIVISION Sponsored by: Palm City Equestrian 120. Child/Adult Equitation Flat 121. Child/Adult Equitation (2’6”) 122. Child/Adult Equitation (2’6”) |
| WALK TROT ADULT DIVISION 87. Walk/Trot Hunter 88. Walk/Trot Equitation 89. Walk/Trot Equitation Jump (12” – 18”) | LOW HUNTER DIVISION 123. Low Hunter Under Saddle 124. Warm-up 2’3” (Open Card to Class 129) 125. Low Hunter (2’3”) 126. Low Hunter (2’3”) |
| WALK/TROT CROSSRAILS OPEN 90. W/T Equitation 91. W/T Equitation Jump (4 Xrails 12” – 18”) 92. W/T Hunter Jump (4 Xrails 12” – 18”) | LOW C/A EQUITATION DIVISION Sponsored by: Tackeria 127. Low Child/Adult Equitation Flat 128. Low Child/Adult Equitation (2’3”) 129. Low Child/Adult Equitation (2’3”) |
| WALK/TROT INDIVIDUAL CANTER DIVISION Sponsored by: Git Barn Solutions 93. W/T Ind. Canter Hunter 94. W/T Ind. Canter Equitation 95. W/T Ind. Canter Equitation Jump (18”) 96. Hunter Warm-up 18” (Open Card to Class 105) | SCHOOLING HUNTER 2’0” DIVISION Sponsored by: Pet Store Direct 130. Schooling Hunter Under Saddle 131. Warm-up 2’ (Open Card to Class 136) 132. Schooling Hunter (2’) 133. Schooling Hunter (2’) |
| SHORT STIRRUPS DIVISION 97. Short Stirrups Hunter 18” 98. Short Stirrups Equitation 18” 99. Short Stirrups Equitation Flat | BEGINNER EQUITATION DIVISION 134. Beginner Equitation Flat 135. Beginner Equitation (2’) 136. Beginner Equitation (2’) |
| LONG STIRRUPS DIVISION 100. Long Stirrups Hunter (18”) 101. 101. Long Stirrups Equitation (18”) 102. Long Stirrups Equitation Flat | |
| NOVICE RIDER GREEN HORSE Sponsored by: Rocky’s 103. NRGH Hunter 2’ 104. NRGH Hunter 2’ 105. NRGH Hunter Under Saddle 106. NRGH Hunter 2′ Warm-up |
| JUMPER SHOW Saturday 3:00 PM Schooling 2’6” &. Higher 1:30-2:00 pm Schooling 2’3” & Lower 2:00-2:30 pm Course Walk: 2:30 pm |
| 150. Beginner X Rail Jumpers (18”) Table 2B 151. Open X Rail Jumpers (18”) Table 2B 152. Puddle Jumpers (18”) Table 2B 153. Novice / Green Jumpers (2’) Table II2B 154. Blue Ribbon Jumpers (2’3”) 155. Future Jumpers (2’3”) Table II2B |
| Course change 156. Trainer Jumpers (2’6”) Table 2B 157. Child Adult Jumpers (2’6”) Table II2B 158. Modified Jumpers (2’6”-2’9”) Table II2b 159. Hopeful Jumpers (2’9”) Table II2B |
Class Descriptions
Novice Ring
Lead Line Division Open to riders 7 years and under. To be judged both directions of the ring at the walk. Hunter to be judged on manners and suitability, Equitation to be judged on position and suitability. Ground Pole to be judged on riders’ position and equitation, walk over ground pole. Rider may be asked for Two-Point Position while on the rail and may be asked simple questions about the horse or tack. Rider may not enter any other hunter/jumper classes weekend of show. May also enter lead line division/classes (Pleasure-English/Western & Dressage) and in-hand classes SAME weekend of show.
Walk/Trot Off Lead Division Open to riders 10 years and under. To be judged both directions of the ring at the walk and trot. Hunter to be judged on manners and suitability, Equitation to be judged on position and suitability. Ground Pole to be judged on riders’ position and equitation, walk over ground pole. Rider may be asked for Two-Point Position while on the rail and may be asked simple questions about the horse or tack. Handler may walk beside the rider without contact or stand in the center of the ring for assistance. Rider may not enter any other hunter/jumper classes weekend of show. May also enter off-lead division/classes (Pleasure-English/Western & Dressage) and in-hand classes SAME weekend of show.
Walk Trot 10 & Under Division Open to riders 10 and under. Hunter to be judged on performance and serviceably sound, Equitation to be judged on rider. To be shown walk and trot both directions of the ring and jump one cross rail (12”-18”). Horse and rider combination may only enter walk/trot classes weekend of show.
Walk Trot 11-18 Division Open to riders 11-18. Hunter to be judged on performance and serviceably sound, Equitation to be judged on rider. To be shown walk and trot both directions of the ring and jump one cross rail (12”-18”). Horse and rider combination may only enter walk/trot classes weekend of show.
Walk Trot Adult Division Open to riders 18 and older. Hunter to be judged on performance and serviceably sound, Equitation to be judged on rider. To be shown walk and trot both directions of the ring and jump one cross rail (12”-18”). Horse and rider combination may only enter walk/trot classes weekend of show.
Walk Trot Crossrail Division Open to all riders. To be shown walk and trot both directions of the ring, and jump a simple crossrail course of 4 jumps (12” – 18”). Hunter to be judged on performance and serviceably sound, Equitation to be judged on the rider. Over fences to be shown at the walk and trot, however rider will not be penalized for cantering between jumps in a line. Horse and rider combination may only enter walk/trot classes weekend of show.
Walk Trot Individual Canter Division Open to all riders. To be shown walk and trot both directions of the ring, then canter one direction for each class. Hunter to be judged on performance and soundness, Equitation to be judged on rider. Jump class to be shown either at trot or canter over 4 jumps (outside 4 jumps), height not to exceed 18′′. Jumps may be set as verticals or cross rails from 12′′-18′′. Brush boxes and flower boxes may be used. Horse and rider combination not eligible for any other Hunter classes weekend of show.
Warm-up Classes (Open Card) Open to all riders, to be judged on performance and soundness. To jump min of 7 jumps heights as indicated in schedule.
Short Stirrups Equitation Division Open to riders 13 years or younger, to be judged on rider. Classes over fences shall consist of max 8 fences not exceeding 18” in height over a simple course. Brush and flower boxes may be used. Flat classes to be shown at walk, trot, and canter both directions of the ring. Simple changes allowed. Same horse and rider combination shall not enter any other Hunter classes weekend of show.
Long Stirrups Equitation Division Open to riders 14 years or older, to be judged on rider. Classes over fences shall consist of max 8 fences not exceeding 18” in height over a simple course. Brush and flower boxes may be used. Flat classes to be shown at walk, trot, and canter both directions of the ring. Simple changes allowed. Same horse and rider combination shall not enter any other Hunter classes weekend of show.
Novice Rider/Green Horse (NRGH) Division Open to all riders, to be judged on the horse. Classes over fences shall consist of max 8 fences not exceeding 2’ in height. Must trot somewhere on course, other than courtesy circle (example: trot in canter out, simple changes). Flat classes to be shown at walk, trot and canter both directions of the ring.
Hunter Ring
Model Horse Open to all riders, to be judged on the horse’s conformation, movement, and soundness without tack. e horse is led into the ring by a handler and wears only a bridle. e judge scores the horse based on its standing form, presence, and suitability for hunter movement. is class will qualify as in hand requirement for pleasure divisions.
Working Hunter Division 2’9” or 3’ Open to all riders, to be judged on performance and soundness. Over fences shall consist of 6-10 fences not exceeding 3’ in height. U/S to be shown at walk, trot, and canter both directions. May go up or down one jump height, same horse/rider combination, weekend of show.
Medal 2’9” Open to junior/amateur riders. a two-phase class with an over fences and a flat portion. Fences Phase: To be shown over a minimum of eight fences not exceeding 2’9′′ in height. e course may be either a Jumper or Hunter type course and must include at least two changes of direction. An open numerical scoring system must be used in the first phase, with each rider’s score announced at the completion of their round. Flat Phase: e top 20% or top ten scoring riders, whichever is greater, will return for the flat phase. Judges will test riders on their skills on the flat and may ask for a demonstration of additional basic dressage movements such as the shoulder in, haunches in, or leg yield.
Child/Adult Equitation Division Open to junior/amateur riders. To be judged on rider. Over fences shall consist of 6-10 fences not exceeding 2’6′′ in height. U/S to be shown at walk, trot, and canter both directions of the ring. Horse and rider combination shall not jump higher than 2’9′′ weekend of show. May go up or down one jump height, same horse/rider combination, weekend of show.
Open Hunter Division Open to all riders. To be judged on performance and soundness. Over fences shall consist of 6-10 fences not exceeding 2’6′′ in height. U/S to be shown at walk, trot, and canter both directions of the ring. Horse and rider combination shall not jump higher than 2’9′′ weekend of show. May go up or down one jump height, same horse/rider combination, weekend of show.
Low Hunter Division Open to all riders, to be judged on performance and soundness. Over fences shall consist of 6-10 fences not exceeding 2’3′′ in height. U/S to be shown at walk, trot, and canter both directions of the ring. May go up or down one jump height, same horse/rider combination, weekend of show.
Low Child/Adult Equitation Division Open to junior/amateur riders. To be judged on rider. Over fences shall consist of 6-10 fences not exceeding 2’3′′ in height. U/S to be shown at walk, trot, and canter both directions of the ring. May go up or down one jump height, same horse/rider combination, weekend of show.
Schooling Hunter Division Open to all riders, to be judged on performance and soundness. Classes over fences shall consist of 6-8 fences not exceeding 2’ in height. U/S to be shown at walk, trot, and canter both directions of the ring. May go up one jump height, same horse/rider combination, weekend of show.
Beginner Equitation Division Open to junior/amateur riders in their 1st and 2nd year of showing to be judged on rider only. Over fences shall consist of 6-8 fences not exceeding 2′ in height. U/S to be shown at walk, trot, and canter both directions of the ring. May go up one jump height, same horse/rider combination, weekend of show
Jumper Ring
Jumper Classes 150–152: Horse/rider combination eligible to be shown in Hunter classes up to 2’
Beginner X Rail Jumpers (18”) Open to riders in their 1st year of jumping. To be judged on time with min. of 7 jumps, not to exceed 18” cross rails. Horse/rider combination shall not enter any other class exceeding 2’ in height the SAME weekend of show. Table II2b
Open X Rail Jumpers (18”) Open to all riders. To be judged on time with a minimum of 7 jumps, not to exceed 18” cross rails. Horse/rider combination shall not enter any other class exceeding 2’ in height the SAME weekend of the show. Table II2b
Puddle Jumpers (18”) Open to all riders. To be judged on time with jump a min. of 7 jumps not to exceed 18” verticals. Horse/rider combination shall not enter any other class exceeding 2’ in height the SAME weekend of show. Table II2b
Novice Jumpers (2’) Open to riders or horses in their 1st & 2nd year of jumping. To be judged on time with min. of 7 jumps, not to exceed 2’ cross rails or verticals the day of show. Table II2b
Future Jumpers (2’3”) Open to all riders. To be judged on time with min. of 7 jumps not to exceed 2’3” either cross rails or verticals the day of show. Table II2b
Blue Ribbon Jumpers 2’3” Open to all riders. To jump min. of 7 jumps, verticals, not to exceed 2’3”. Clear rounds will receive a blue ribbon.
Training Jumpers 2’6” Open to all riders. To be judged on time with a min. of 7 jumps not to exceed 2’6”. Table II2b
Child/Adult Jumpers 2’6 Open to Junior and Amateur. To be judged on time with min. of 7 jumps not to exceed 2’6”. Table II2b
Modified Jumpers 2’6-2’9 Open to all riders. To jump a course of 7-12 jumps not to exceed 2’9”. Min of 3 riders for payoff. Table II2b
Hopeful Jumpers 2’9 Open to all riders. To be judged on time with a minimum of 7 jumps not to exceed 2’9”. Table II2b
Table ll2B – If a Rider has gone clean in 1st round, without leaving the ring the Rider, with an audible signal, will commence the designated jump off course.