Rules of Equine Canada General Performance, Western, Equitation
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SECTION F General Performance, Western, Equitation Effective January 1, 2016 CLEAN COPY EDITION 2016 This document contains the final text effective January 1, 2016. Subsequent changes are noted with additions underlined in red ink; deletions presented by strikethrough text, (also in red) and a revised Rules of Equine Canada effective date. A General Performance competition may be conducted as an EC sanctioned Bronze or Silver competition. A General Performance competition will consist of a minimum, mandatory 40% Western classes taken from Western Performance, Western Equitation EQUINE CANADA RULEBOOK and Western Timed Event sections. Additional classes may be selected from the other sections of General Performance, but must not exceed 60% of the total classes offered The rules published herein are effective on January 1, 2016 and remain in in the competition. effect for one year except as superseded by rule changes or clarifications EQUINE CANADA published in subsequent editions of this section. Section F as printed herein GENERAL PERFORMANCE COMPETITON CHART is the official version of General Performance, Western, Equitation for 2016. BRONZE SILVER Sport License * Sport License * G E N E R A L Upgrade fee * to Silver- Upgrade fee * to Gold - P E R F O R M A N C E The Rule Book comprises the following sections: purchase from Event purchase from Event Membership Yes Yes A General Regulations Sport License Yes Yes Horse ID No When available B Breeds Horse License No When available C Driving: General, Pleasure, Driven Dressage, Draft Horse; Recreation Insurance Required Yes Yes $10,000 to $15,000 for Prize Money allowed $5,000 D Eventing championships E Dressage Days of operation 5 5 F General Performance, Western, Equitation Show license fee EC Show Fees EC Show Fees G Hunter, Jumper, Equitation and Hack Show Approval PPTSO PPTSO Prize List Approval PPSO / delegate PPSO / delegate J Endurance EC Rules GP Mandatory GP Mandatory KReining Liability Insurance Mandatory Mandatory LVaulting Temporary Sport License EC Schedule of Fees M Para-Equestrian On Site Medical/Safety Plan Mandatory Mandatory Veterinarian On call On call Drug Fees collected Yes Yes Drug testing Random Random Mandatory Sections Western Performance & Western Performance & - core classes in each Equitation Equitation Optional Sections: Note: Western Performance, Western Western Speed; English Western Speed; English Speed, Western Equitation and Halter Performance(Fences); Performance(Fences); Section F: GENERAL PERFORMANCE, Classes must comprise at least 40% English Flat; English Flat; of the classes offered at a General Pleasure Driving; Halter Pleasure Driving; Halter WESTERN, EQUITATION Performance Competition is part of the Rulebook of Equine Canada Permitted classes and is published by: Hunter 2’3”; 2’6” ; 2’9”; 3’0” 2’3”; 2’6” ; 2’9”; 3’0”; 3’3” 2’3”; 2’6” ; 2’9”; 3’0” Jumper – must use a Course 2’3”; 2’6” ; 2’9”; 3’0”; 3’3” [0.7m; 0.75m; 0.85m; Designer [0.7m up to 1.0m] 0.90m] PTSO: Championship for each class in Sections and Championships Equine Canada by Section 308 Legget Drive, Suite 100 Points awarded PTSO: Accumulated: 1st -6 pts. to 6th –1 pt. Ottawa, Ontario, K2K 1Y6 Officials Tel: (613) 287-1515; Fax: (613) 248-3484 Judges Provincial/GP r/Breed R GP Sr. 1-866-282-8395 Stewards Yes Yes Coaching Level recommended Coach I Coach II Email: [email protected] - minimum qualification Web site: www.equinecanada.ca Games Goal Regional/Zone Provincial Metric conversions: 2’3”=0.70m; 2’6”=0.85m; 3’0”=0.90m; 3’3”=1m; 3’6”=1.10m * EC Schedule of Fees – www.equinecanada.ca © 2016 Equine Canada ISBN 978-1-927392-99-7 Page ii 2016 Rules of Equine Canada Section F EQUINE CANADA RULE BOOK PART NINE: GENERAL PERFORMANCE HALTER CLASSES SECTION F Chapter 22 Breeding/Halter classes................................................................. 79 GENERAL PERFORMANCE, WESTERN, EQUITATION APPENDIX I Hunter Jumper Diagrams and Charts: Distances.......................... 81 These Rules are to be used in conjunction with the General Regulations of Glossary ................................................................................ 82 Equine Canada. Metric Conversion Table ................................................................................ 82 TABLE OF CONTENTS INDEX ................................................................................ 83 Our Vision, Mission, Core Values..........................................................................v Code of Conduct and Ethics of Equine Canada ...................................................vi EC Rule Book.......................................................................................................xi PART ONE: GENERAL PERFORMANCE AND WESTERN JUDGES Chapter 1 General Performance Judges ......................................................... 1 Chapter 2 Western Judges.............................................................................. 4 PART TWO: GENERAL PERFORMANCE AND WESTERN COMPETITIONS Chapter 3 General Rules for General Performance Competitions................... 7 Chapter 4 General Rules for Western Competitions........................................ 8 PART THREE: WESTERN PERFORMANCE CLASSES Chapter 5 Western Performance Classes ....................................................... 9 Chapter 6 Western Equipment and Attire ...................................................... 13 Chapter 7 Western Pleasure ......................................................................... 17 Chapter 8 Trail Horse ................................................................................ 19 Chapter 9 Western Riding ............................................................................. 31 Chapter 10 Command Class ........................................................................... 38 Chapter 11 General Performance Reining....................................................... 39 PART FOUR: WESTERN TIMED CLASSES Chapter 12 Western Speed Events ................................................................. 43 PART FIVE: ENGLISH PERFORMANCE CLASSES Chapter 13 General Performance Hunter……………………………………..….53 Chapter 14 General Performance Hunter Hack……………………………….....57 Chapter 15 General Performance Jumper………………………………………..58 PART SIX: ENGLISH UNDER SADDLE CLASSES Chapter 16 General Performance Hunter Under Saddle ................................. 63 Chapter 17 General Performance Hack Classes............................................. 65 PART SEVEN: GENERAL PERFORMANCE SHOWMANSHIP CLASSES Chapter 18 General Performance Showmanship at Halter............................. 68 PART EIGHT: GENERAL PERFORMANCE EQUITATION CLASSES Chapter 19 General Performance Equitation Rules……………………………..73 Chapter 20 General Performance Hunt Seat Equitation…………………….…..74 Chapter 21 General Performance Western Horsemanship……………………..77 2016 Rules of Equine Canada Section F Page iii Page iv 2016 Rules of Equine Canada Section F EQUINE CANADA seek, welcome, and respect those who selflessly give of their time in aid of the welfare of the horse and the achievement of Equine Canada’s Mission. Equine Canada is the national governing body for equestrian sport in Canada, with a mandate to represent, promote and advance the sport in Canada, and to CODE OF CONDUCT AND ETHICS represent, promote advocate for and advance all related equine and equestrian OF EQUINE CANADA interests, including recreation, industry and equine health and welfare. “We look to sport to impart something of moral and social values and, in PATRON integrating us as individuals, to bring about a healthy, integrated society.” His Excellency the Right Honourable David Lloyd Johnston, C.C., C.M.M., The Honourable Chief Justice Charles L. Dubin C.O.M., C.D., Governor General of Canada 1. Preamble Our Vision Equine Canada (“EC”) believes that: Canadians are inspired to achieve personal excellence and embrace x Equestrian pursuits are based on a relationship between horse and lifelong participation in equestrian activities. human. x It is the right and responsibility of EC to set standards in matters of Our Mission ethics, conduct, sportsmanship, the welfare of the horse, and in all From championing best practices to encouraging fun and participation, Equine matters under its jurisdiction. Canada is the dedicated national voice working to serve, promote and protect the x It is desirable to define ethical practices, to delineate unethical interests of horses and Canada’s equestrian community. practices, to encourage good sportsmanship, fair play, safety and high In support of this Mission, Equine Canada will: ethical behavior and to warn, censure or bring to public attention and x Serve as an advocate for best practices in equine welfare discipline those who commit acts detrimental to the best interests of its x Speak with one voice to members, participants, government and the FEI stakeholders. x Provide leadership and vision in steering the future direction of equine x All Persons should observe the spirit as well as the letter of this Code of activities in Canada Conduct and Ethics policy. x Promote the values and contributions of equine activities to our national life x Membership and participation in its activities brings with it many benefits and privileges that are balanced by the Person’s responsibilities and x Inspire excellence in performance at every competitive level obligations. This policy defines the parameters for these responsibilities x Collaborate based on a foundation of trust to meet our goals and obligations,