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Show Rules for 2008

 General Rules that Apply to All NHS Shows:

• All horses/ponies must show an original current Coggins Test dated within one year for each horse exhibited, and any other horse brought to the show grounds.  Anyone without such documentation will be excused from Show Grounds and refused entrance to classes. No Exceptions!

• All entries must be accompanied by payment of all necessary fees by way of cash or open check. Checks may be made payable to NHS or Nokesville Horse Society.

• There will be a $2.00 administration fee per horse/rider combination at each show.  

• All fields on registration form must be filled out completely. Registration must also be signed by exhibitor and parent or guardian of exhibitor if under 18 years of age.  

• In order to receive your number you will need to present current coggins; completed registration form; and payment (cash/open check).  Failure to present the above will result in you being asked to come back to registration when you have all the necessary papers.  

• The Nokesville Horse Society, Prince William Park Authority, Staff and Volunteers will not be held responsible for accident, loss, injuries to exhibitors, spectators, or animals, or damage to equipment.  

• Should any question or dispute arise that is not provided for in the aforementioned rules, the same shall be submitted to the show management, whose decision will be final.  

• The Judges’ decisions are FINAL – No Exceptions!  

• Exhibitors are hereby notified that any act of discourtesy or disobedience to judges or show officials on the part of the owner, trainer, rider, groom or parent shall be grounds to disqualify the horse and all entry fees and prizes will be forfeited.  

• Any exhibitor or spectator who is abusive to any individual or animal may be removed from the grounds. Safety is our main concern both in and out of the ring.  

• No cursing, poor sportsmanship or bad conduct will be tolerated and exhibitors will be asked to leave with NO refund of class fees.

• Dogs are allowed, but must be on a leash and contained at all times unless we have to move to a different facility due to inclement weather at which point dogs will not be allowed.

• Age or rider is determined “as of” January 1, 2008.

• All exhibitors are expected to clean the area around their trailer and to take any manure home with them.

Specific Rules that Apply to
English Schooling Shows:

1. All riders while mounted must wear properly secured hard hats.

2. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor, parent, or trainer to enter riders only in divisions in which they are eligible and in which they can compete safely. If a rider has competed in a division and it is discovered that they are ineligible it will be considered unjudged and points and ribbons will be removed.

3. The Nokesville Horse Society, Prince William Park Authority, Staff and Volunteers will not be held responsible for accident, loss, injuries

   to exhibitors, spectators, or animals, or damage to equipment.

4. All Equitation divisions are judged on the rider’s hands, seat, guidance and control. Points are awarded to the rider. Each rider may only enter the class one time regardless of mount.

5. All Pleasure and Hunter divisions are judged

   on the horse’s or pony’s performance, manners, way of going, suitability and soundness. Points are awarded to the horse. Riders may enter more than once as long as they are riding a different horse.

6. To determine division champions and reserve champions, points will be awarded as follows: Points - 1^st = 7 pts., 2^nd = 5 pts., 3^rd = 4 pts.,

   4^th = 3 pts., 5^th = 2 pts., 6^th = 1 pt.  4 or less entries – 1^st = 4 pts., 2^nd = 3 pts., 3^rd = 2 pts., 4^th = 1 pt. 1 Entry – 1^st = 1 pt. In the case of a tie, points awarded for classes over fences will be given preference.   

7. Once a rider has won Year End Champion in the Short Stirrup Division they must retire from that division and move up to the Student Equitation Division.

8. Once a rider has won Year End Champion in the Student Equitation Division, they must retire from that division and move up to the Children’s Equitation Division.

9. Riders must show in 3 of the 6 shows on the schedule to be eligible for year end awards.  Horses must show in 3 of the 6 shows on the schedule to be eligible for year end awards that go to the horse.

10. The show management has the right to split, combine, or cancel classes or divisions when there are 3 entries or less.

11. Unjudged rides will be allowed at the regular entry fee.

12. * See USEF Rules for Tack and Equipment.

13. Dress is casual (i.e. boots and breeches and/or chaps). Sleeveless shirts are allowed, but no tank tops, halter tops, or spaghetti strap shirts. Appropriate healed boots and headgear are required.

14. Dogs are allowed, but must be on a leash and contained at all times unless we have to move to a different facility due to inclement weather at which point dogs will not be allowed.

15. There will be a $2.00 administration fee per horse at each show.

16. Age of rider is determined “as of” January 1, 2008.

~ Open Schooling ~ 8:00 am to 8:45 am ~

Leadline Division – Beginner Riders 8 years and younger, not eligible for any other division. Lead at the walk, may be asked for the jump position and the judge may ask questions.
1. Leadline – judged 100% rider equitation
2. Leadline – judged 100% pony suitability and manners
3. Leadline – judged 50% rider/50% pony

Pre-Short Stirrup Division – Open to riders 10 years and younger on horses or ponies, not eligible for any other division. Riders may be asked to hold jump position while riding, and may be asked for a sitting trot.
4. Pre-SS – Walk-Trot 100% rider equitation
5. Pre–SS – Walk-Trot 100% mount
6. Pre-SS – Walk - Trot 50% rider/ 50% mount

Short Stirrup Equitation Division – Open to riders 12 years and under on horses or ponies. Riders may only cross enter into Children’s Pleasure.
7. Short Stirrup Walk-Trot
8. Short Stirrup Walk-Trot-Go as you please
9. Short Stirrup Over Fences: 4 fences, 15 inches

Student Equitation Division - 17 years old and under in there 1st or 2nd year of showing. May ride ponies or horses. Riders must choose to trot OR canter over fences. May only cross enter into Children’s Pleasure.
10. Student Equitation Walk-Trot
11. Student Equitation Walk-Trot-Canter
12. Student Equitation Over Fences: 8 fences, 18 inches

Children’s Hunter Pleasure Ponies – Open to riders 17 years and under on ponies.
13. Ch. Hunter Pony Pleasure Walk-Trot-Go as you please
14. Ch.Hunter Pony Pleasure Walk-Trot-Canter

Children’s Hunter Pleasure Horse – Open to riders 17 years and under on horses.
15. Ch. Hunter Pleasure Walk-Trot-Go as you please
16. Ch.Hunter Pleasure Walk-Trot-Canter

Adult Hunter Pleasure – Open to riders 18 and over on horses or ponies.
17. Adult Hunter Pleasure – Walk-Trot-Go as you please
18. Adult Hunter Pleasure – Walk-Trot-Canter

Adult Student Equitation – Open to riders 18 years and older in their first or second year of showing on horses or ponies. Riders must choose to trot OR canter over fences.
19. Adult Stu. Eq. on the Flat – W/T
20. Adult Stu. Eq. on the Flat – Walk-Trot-Go as you Please
21. Adult Stu. Eq. Over Fences – 8 fences, 18”

Green Hunter – Open to all horses or ponies that are in their 1st or 2nd year of showing . May choose to Trot or Canter over fences. Horses may only cross enter into Pleasure. Choice of 18” or 2’ fences.
22. Green Hunter Under Saddle – W/T
23. Green Hunter O/F – 6 fences, 18” or 2’
24. Green Hunter O/F – 6 fences, 18” or 2’

~ 30 min. Lunch and Open Schooling Break ~ Time Permitting – may be shortened Afternoon Classes Not to Start Before 11:30 am

Children’s Hunter – Open to all riders 17 years old and under on ponies or horses. Must canter the course.
25. Children’s Hunter Under Saddle – W/T/C
26. Children’s Hunter Over Fences: 8 fences, 2’
27. Children’s Hunter Over Fences: 8 fences, 2’

Adult Hunter – Open to riders 18 years and older on horses and ponies. Must canter the course.
28. Adult Hunter Under Saddle
29. Adult Hunter Over Fences: 8 fences, 2’
30. Adult Hunter Over Fences: 8 fences, 2’

Children’s Equitation – Open to riders under 17 years & younger on horses or ponies that did not enter Student Equitation. Riders may be asked to drop their stirrups, sit trot, jump position, hand gallop, etc. Riders will be required to trot and canter over the fences where designated.
31. Equitation on the Flat –W/T/C
32. Equitation Over Fences: max. fence height 2’

Adult Equitation – Open to riders 18 years and older on horses or ponies. Riders may be asked to drop their stirrups, sit trot, jump position, hand gallop, etc. Riders will be required to trot and canter over the fences where designated.
33. Equitation on the Flat –W/T/C
34. Equitation Over Fences: max. fence height 2’

Open Hunter - Open to all eligible riders on horses or ponies. (Please note restrictions in earlier divisions).
35. Open Hunter Under Saddle– WTC
36. Open Hunter O/F – 8 fences, 2’3” to 2’6”; or 2’6-2’9” – Your choice of fence heights
37. Open Hunter O/F - 8 fences, 2’3” - 2’6” ; or 2’6” to 2’9” – Your choice of fence heights

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