General Show Rules

 ASTM APPROVED headgear must be worn by all riders at all times while mounted  Numbers must be visible on each rider whenever mounted  are never to be left unattended while tied to trailers  All horses are to be kept under control & supervised  NO DOGS ALLOWED ON SHOW GROUNDS  Unmanageable horses will be excused from the ring and/or grounds  Manes are to be braided or neatly pulled—braiding required for Show  Lame horses will be excused from the grounds  Age is taken as of January 1, 2012  Anyone using excessive force on their will be asked to leave the grounds  A warm up area will be provided  Riding in non-designated areas is not permitted  In the case of heavy rain the show will be moved indoors  Please bring water for your horse  Seven Pines Stables reserves the right to split & combine classes as they see fit  The waiver must be signed in order to participate  Entries accepted the morning of the show (Schooling & Jumper only)  All fees for classes must be paid before rider is allowed to enter the ring  Any un-necessary outbursts from spectators or riders towards the judge or staff will result in automatic withdrawal from the show & grounds with no refund of class money  Courtesy to other riders in the warm up area must be shown at all times.  This is a NON Smoking facility—please smoke in your vehicles

For the Jumper Show:  Warm-up jumps will be flagged. Riders MUST take these jumps only in the direction specified by the flags – Red on right, White on left – Failure to follow these rules may result in elimination from the show with no refund of entries paid

THE DECISION OF THE JUDGE and/or GROUND JURY IS FINAL

HUNTER SCHOOLING SHOW:

Dates:  Saturday May 19, 2012  Saturday June 23, 2012  Saturday September 15, 2012

AWARDS:  Ribbons to 6th place in each class  Division Champion awarded at each show  Division Res Champion awarded at each show  Goodies & Prizes handed out at each show

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS:  Hunter - flat class done in both directions with up to 2 fences (see rules for each division) to be jumped - flat portion to be done in group - over fences portion done one rider at a time - judged on way of going and ease and ability to handle the fences

 Hack Division - this is a flat division, Pleasure Hack-is judged on horses way of going, easy nature, quiet willing attitude. Hunter Under Saddle - judged on way of going and ability to be a good hunter. Show Hack- is judged on horses way of going, how horse covers the ground, extended/collected gaits may be asked for at all 3 gaits.

LEAD LINE CLASS - for riders 8 yrs and under, they must be lead by a handler that is 16 yrs +. Riders will be asked to walk both ways of the ring as well as - the trot may be done one rider at a time (will be the choice of the judge) Not part of a division - riders cannot enter any other classes.

HUNTER PAIRS - two horses working together at the walk and trot in both directions of the ring. All pairs to show in the ring together. Will be judged on the pairs way of going, how well they match and how well they stay together. Riders are to be in show attire. Not part of any division

BAREBACK - all riders that enter will get a prize, riders will be asked to w/t/c both directions and will be judged on their equitation while riding bareback. Not part of any division CLASS LIST:

9:00am START TIME

Open Walk/Trot Division: Open to all riders, any age – w/t in both directions 1. Equitation – w/t 2. Pleasure – w/t 3. Hunter Under Saddle – w/t

Adult Division: Open to adult riders 19 and over 4 Equitation – w/t/c 5. Pleasure – w/t/c 6. Hunter Hack - w/t/c + 1 x rail

7. Leadline Class: Open to riders 8 & under -- handlers must be 16yrs + -- w/t both ways

Beginner Division: w/t - never shown @ canter 12 & under Riders in this division may not enter any other division except Open W/T and Open Pairs 8. Equitation – w/t 9. Pleasure – w/t 10. Hunter Hack - w/t + 1 x rail

Novice Division: Riders must be in first or second year of showing at the canter - w/t/c - any age 11. Equitation –w/t/c 12. Pleasure – w/t/c 13. Equitation Over Fences (Course) - max 6 fences -max 1’9

Lunch to follow Novice Division but not before 11:30am

14. Open Hunter Pairs Class: Two horse/rider combinations working together as a pair To be judged on way the pair works together & the match of the pair, behavior & overall appearance All pairs will be in the ring together

Hack Division: w/t/c – all classes are on the flat 15. Pleasure Hack 16. Hunter Under Saddle 17. Show Hack

Low Hunter Division Max 2’: 18. Hunter Under Saddle – w/t/c on the flat 19. Equitation Over Fences 20. Hunter Over Fences

Novice Hunter Division Max 2’3: 21. Hunter Under Saddle – w/t/c on the flat 22. Equitation Over Fences 23. Hunter Over Fences

Open Hunter Division Max 2’6: 24. Hunter Under Saddle – w/t/c on the flat 25. Equitation Over Fences 26. Hunter Over Fences

27. Bareback Equitation w/t/c both ways prizes for every entry