Hunter Divisions PROTESTS Hunter in Hand No restrictions Formal protests must be in writing and sent to the of Walk/Trot Can cross enter into Extremely Green Hunter Hunter Up and Over. The Board will make any changes necessary Extremely Can enter into Walk/Trot Hunter or and the decision of the Board is final. Green Hunter Baby Green Hunter but NOT both Baby Green Can cross enter into Extremely Green HUNTER/JUMPER GENERAL RULES Hunter Hunter or Low Hunter at 2’6” but NOT both Low Hunter 2’3” Can cross enter into Extremely Green or 1. ASTM-SEI approved protective headgear is REQUIRED Intermediate Rider but NOT both for all riders when mounted. Low Hunter 2’6” Can cross enter into Baby Green Hunter or Children’s Hunter /Adult Amateur Hunter but 2. Participation in a division at THREE Up & Over point NOT both approved Thoroughbred Can cross enter into any division otherwise shows is required to qualify for year-end awards. Points for Hunter eligible for year-end awards will begin to accumulate upon the receipt Low Adult Can cross enter into Baby Green Hunter of paid membership for the current year. Memberships are Hunter and Beginner/Adult Rider not retroactive. Low Children’s Can cross enter into Baby Green Hunter Hunter and Beginner Rider 3. All classes are open to horses or ponies unless Adult Amateur Can cross enter into Low Hunter 2’6” and Hunter Intermediate Rider specifically stated in the class description. Stallions may be Children’s Can cross enter into Low Hunter 2’6” and shown by adult exhibitors only. Hunter Intermediate Rider 4. There is no limit on the age of the rider unless specifically stated in the class description. 5. Riders will not be asked to back their mounts unless they are competing in equitation classes or Miscellaneous Pleasure classes. 6. Equipment Rules: Standing Martingales are permitted in all over fences classes and all flat classes in Walk-Trot Rider Not to Jump, Walk-Trot Rider Cross Rails, Walk-Trot Horse 2 17
Hunter Divisions Hunter in Hand No restrictions Walk/Trot Hunter Can cross enter into Extremely Green Hunter Extremely Green Hunter Can enter into Walk/Trot Hunter or Baby Green Hunter but NOT both Baby Green Hunter Can cross enter into Extremely Green Hunter or Low Hunter at 2’6” but NOT both Low Hunter 2’3” Can cross enter into Extremely Green or Intermediate Rider but NOT both Low Hunter 2’6” Can cross enter into Baby Green Hunter or Children’s Hunter /Adult Amateur Hunter but NOT both Thoroughbred Hunter Can cross enter into any division otherwise eligible for Low Adult Hunter Can cross enter into Baby Green Hunter and Beginner/Adult Rider Low Children’s Hunter Can cross enter into Baby Green Hunter and Beginner Rider Adult Amateur Hunter Can cross enter into Low Hunter 2’6” and Intermediate Rider Children’s Hunter Can cross enter into Low Hunter 2’6” and Intermediate Rider 17 PROTESTS Formal protests must be in writing and sent to the of Up and Over. The Board will make any changes necessary and the decision of the Board is final. HUNTER/JUMPER GENERAL RULES 1. ASTM-SEI approved protective headgear is REQUIRED for all riders when mounted. 2. Participation in a division at THREE Up & Over point approved shows is required to qualify for year-end awards. Points for year-end awards will begin to accumulate upon the receipt of paid membership for the current year. Memberships are not retroactive. 3. All classes are open to horses or ponies unless specifically stated in the class description. Stallions may be shown by adult exhibitors only. 4. There is no limit on the age of the rider unless specifically stated in the class description. 5. Riders will not be asked to back their mounts unless they are competing in equitation classes or Miscellaneous Pleasure classes. 6. Equipment Rules: Standing Martingales are permitted in all over fences classes and all flat classes in Walk-Trot Rider Not to Jump, Walk-Trot Rider Cross Rails, Walk-Trot Horse 2
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