2011 Northumberland County Riders Class
Descriptions
1. OPEN HALTER This is a line class and is judged on the
horses
confirmation, which is the way the horse is built and put
together. If
you are showing in Western attire a leather halter and lead is to be
used. If showing in English attire an English bridle is to be
used.
2. YOUTH SHOWMANSHIP - Classes 2 & 3 are line classes and are judged on how you show your horse/pony. A pattern is usually posted for these classes. The equipment used is the same as the Halter class.
3. OPEN SHOWMANSHIP Classes 2 & 3 are line classes and are judged on how you show your horse/pony. A pattern is usually posted for these classes. The equipment used is the same as the Halter class.
4. WALK LEAD LINE This class is for children under 8 yrs., and can be shown either English or Western. A proper fitting helmet with harness is mandatory for all riders in this class. An adult must lead the horse/pony with a halter and lead with the halter being over the bridle. Children under 4 yrs. old, require one/two side walker(s). Riders in this class are not eligible to ride in any other riding class.
5. WALK TROT/JOG LEAD LINE This class is for children 5 10 yrs. that have passed the Walk Lead Line class and are not yet able to do the Walk Jog Pleasure Class. This class can be shown either English or Western. A proper fitting helmet with harness is mandatory for all riders in this class. Riders in this class are not eligible to ride in any other riding class.
6. WALK ONLY - This class can be shown either English or Western. Riders msy stay in this class up to the age of 12yrs. There is a 1 year limit of entering this class. A proper fitting helmet with harness is mandatory for all riders in this class. Riders in this class are not eligible to ride in any other riding class.
7. WALK TROT/JOG PLEASURE This class is open to English or Western riders and is judged on how much of a pleasure your horse/pony is to ride. There is a 2 year limit to riding in this class. The only other riding classes, these riders may enter in, is 8, 14 & 15, but no other riding/jumping class.
8. WALK TROT/JOG PATTERN CLASS This class is judged on how you ride your horse/pony and a pattern is usually posted for this class. There is a 2 year limit to riding in this class. Riders in this class my enter in riding classes 7, 14 & 15, but no other riding/jumping class.
9. GREEN HORSE PLEASURE (WALK/JOG) This class can be shown either English or Western and is strictly for GREEN HORSES in their first or second year of showing. This class is to get green horses use to the show ring. Horses in this class, may enter in riding classes 15, 22.
10. OPEN WESTERN PLEASURE This class is judged on how much your horse is a pleasure to ride. You will be asked to walk, jog and lope both ways of the ring. The pace of your horse is much slower than English.
11. OPEN WESTERN HORSEMANSHIP This class is judged on how you ride. Patterns are generally used for this class. You will be required to walk, jog and lope both ways of the ring.
12. OPEN POLE BENDING This class has been added for our member
to try.
All participants must wear an approved helmet (no matter what age). Can
be
ridden in English or Western attire. Will
be timed.
13. OPEN BARRELS This class has been added for our members to try. All participants must wear an approved helmet (no matter what age). Can be ridden in English or Western attire. Will be timed.
14. MYSTERY CLASS (18 & UNDER) This class is designed to be a fun class. This class is called Mystery because you dont find out what the class is until you are in the ring.
15. OPEN PAIRS This class is a walk, trot class. It
is open
to both English and Western but the pairs must be of the same
discipline.
The judge will issue commands for the pair to follow and the pair will
be judge
on the synchronization of the horses and riders.
16. 12 & UNDER WALK TROT CANTER (ENG/WEST) - This
class is
open to both English and Western riders. You will be asked to walk,
trot/jog
and caner/lope both ways of the ring. You will be judged on how much
you
horse/pony is a pleasure to ride.
17. 12 & UNDER WALK TROT CANTER PATTERN (ENG/WEST) - This
class is open to both English and Western riderss. You will be asked to
do a
pattern, which is posted prior to the start of the show. This is a walk
trop/jog and canter/lope class.
18. YOUTH ENGLISH PLEASURE - This class is judged on how much you horse is a pleasure to ride. You will be asked to walk, trot and canter both ways of the ring.
19. ADULT ENGLISH PLEASURE - This class is judged on how much your horse is a pleasure to ride. You will be asked to walk, trot and canter both ways of the ring.
20. OPEN ENGLISH EQUITATION This class is judged on how you ride. You will be asked to do a pattern, which is posted prior to the start of the show. This is a walk, trot and canter class.
21. COMMAND (ENGLISH or WESTERN) The class is simply that. The judge will ask for certain things and you are required to do them quickly. Things like halt, back, trot, canter, walk and reverse. You must act quickly or you will be eliminated from the class.
22. CROSS-RAIL HUNTER GREEN HORSE - (MAX. 12") (Walk/Trot)(Canter - optional) - This class is designed for those GREEN HORSES just learning to jump. This class is over a course of jumps (5or6). The courses are posted prior to the start of the show. You will be judged on the pace, manners and jumping style of your horse or pony, as you work your way around the course. Horse in this class may not enter any other classes over fences.
23. CROSS-RAIL HUNTER NOVICE RIDER - (MAX. 12")
(Walk/Trot)(Canter - optional) - This class is designed for those NOVICE
RIDERS just learning to jump. This class is over a course of jumps
(5or6).
The courses are posted prior to the start of the show. You will be
judged on
the pace, manners and jumping style of your horse or pony, as you work
your way
around the course. RIDERS in this class may not enter any other
classes over
fences.
24. HUNTER HACK (MAX. 2) - These classes are judged on the pace, manners, jumping style and way of moving over the course.You will be asked to jump over 2 jumps, maximum height being 2 feet. Depending on the class size, the judge may only call back certain riders for rail work.
25. BABY JUMPER (MAX. 2) This class is designed for those riders/horses
that are wanting to try a jumper class. (Clear rounds will require
a jump
off) You are required to jump an 8 jump course. The courses are posted
prior to
the start of the show. Rider
can not enter into Classes 28, 29.
26. LOW HUNTER (MAX. 2') - You are required to jump an 8 jump course. The courses are posted pror to the start of the show. These classes are judged on the pace, manners, jumping style and way of moving over the course.
27. OPEN HUNTER (MAX. 26) You are required to jump an 8 jump course. The courses are posted pror to the start of the show. These classes are judged on the pace, manners, jumping style and way of moving over the course.
28. OPEN LOW JUMPER (MAX. 2.6") - Jumper class is very different to Hunter classes. Jumper class is judged on whether you clear all the obstacles. You accumulate faults for refusals and knock downs. A fall is elimination. Your horse doesnt have to keep a nice even pace around the course like they are expected to do in Hunter classes. In the event of more than one clear round, there will be a timed jump-off.
29. OPEN JUMPER (MAX. 29) Jumper class is very different to Hunter classes. Jumper class is judged on whether you clear all the obstacles. You accumulate faults for refusals and knock downs. A fall is elimination. Your horse doesnt have to keep a nice even pace around the course like they are expected to do in Hunter classes. In the event of more than one clear round, there will be a timed jump-off.
IF YOU ARE STILL NOT SURE ABOUT ANY OF THESE CLASSES,
PLEASE
CONTACT; Please ask your Steward Nicola Connolly