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WESTERN DIVISION

Personal Appointments: Long‐sleeved western‐style shirt or appropriate blouse or long‐sleeve shirt with collar, band, stand‐up or tuxedo‐style, Western hat or approved ASTM helmet with harness and boots with heel are required. Western‐type chaps are optional. Riders opting not to wear chaps must wear trousers or show pants. are optional. No ripped jeans. Tack: Stock‐type required. Any lariat, riata or hobbles are optional. Covered are prohibited. Western‐ type headstall required. Cavesson‐type are prohibited. No discrimination against any standard western (i.e. curb‐type with shanks, solid or broken mouthpiece). five years and under using a ring or / may be ridden with two hands. Horses six years and over must be ridden with one hand in a shank‐ type bit. Mechanical are prohibited. Ring snaffles must have a chin strap. are allowed as appropriate to breed and age of . Curb strap or chain chin strap must be at least ½" in width and be of the standard flat variety. No wire or metal other than approved type curb chains allowed. Rounded, rolled, braided or rawhide curb straps are prohibited. may be of split leather variety or reins. is optional. Nosebands, martingales, tie‐downs or draw reins are prohibited. Bandages and/or boots of any type are prohibited.

Open Western Division: Open to horses and ponies. Open to all riders of any age. 41 Open 44 Open Western Sponsored By: 47 Open Western Discipline Rail Treats Pools & Spas

LEAD‐LINE DIVISION

Requirements: Open to riders 7 years of age and under who have never competed in any riding class other than ‐ Line. Open to all disciplines. Riders are required to direct their own mounts in all classes. Handler's interference will be penalized. No covered stirrups allowed. A under or over the is mandatory for all classes. Handler must be 14 years or over and dressed in neat, appropriate attire. Diagonals will not count in equitation for riders. Position of free hand will not count in equitation for western riders. Side walkers are allowed without penalty for exhibitors 3 years of age and under. ALL riders, regardless of discipline, MUST wear an ASTM approved helmet. Grab straps are permitted, but usage is subject to penalty at the discretion of the judge. For personal appointments and tack requirements, see the descriptions under Hunt Seat, Saddleseat, and Western divisions, as applicable to your discipline. No Green Horses will be allowed in Lead Line classes.

Lead‐Line Division: 37 Saturday Lead‐Line Pattern Sponsored By: 38 Saturday Lead‐Line Suitability TR & Son Electric LLC 39 Saturday Lead‐Line Equitation

SADDLESEAT DIVISION

Personal Appointments: Derby, soft hat or ASTM approved helmet with harness to be worn over confined hair. Hair must not cover the rider's number. Saddlesuit or Jodhpur pants with day coat (day coat not to be penalized in equitation classes), shirt, tie, vest, and Jodhpur boots required. Gloves should be worn in all classes and are required in equitation. are optional and should be less than 3'6" long. Optional spurs are to be of the unrowelled type. Tack: Flat‐type saddle with appropriate . Headstall: colored brow band or cavesson set with single or double bit and double reins. , bandages or martingales are prohibited.

Open Saddleseat Division: Open to horses and ponies. Open to riders of any age. 40 Open Saddleseat Pleasure 43 Open Saddleseat Equitation 46 Open Saddleseat Road Hack WALK‐ DIVISIONS

Requirements: Open to riders who have never competed in any division at any show requiring a canter. Riders may only cross enter into other Walk‐Trot classes. Open to all disciplines. For personal appointments/tack requirements see descriptions under Hunt Seat, Western and Saddleseat Divisions as applicable. Walk‐Trot riders cannot enter Green Horse classes, nor can the Walk‐Trot rider ride a horse competing in Green Horse classes. Walk‐Trot Classes with over 20 exhibitors will be split into A and B sections.

Walk‐Trot 10 & Under: Open to riders 10 years & under in all disciplines. 60 Walk‐Trot 10 & Under Pleasure Sponsored By: 63 Walk‐Trot 10 & Under Equitation Y‐ Farm 66 Walk‐Trot 10 & Under Discipline Rail

Walk‐Trot 11‐17: Open to riders 11 years to 17 years in all disciplines. 62 Walk‐Trot 11‐17 Pleasure 65 Walk‐Trot 11‐17 Equitation Sponsored By: 68 Walk‐Trot 11‐17 Discipline Rail Dental Doctors of Somerset Adult Walk‐Trot: Open to riders 18 years & over in all disciplines. 53 Adult Walk‐Trot Pleasure 56 Adult Walk‐Trot Equitation 59 Adult Walk‐Trot Discipline Rail

MISCELLANEOUS DIVISIONS

Pet Pony Division: Open to ponies (14.2 and under) being shown by children 17 years & under. Open to all disciplines. Pony measurement required. See Rule #43. 71 Pet Pony Pleasure 74 Pet Pony Equitation 77 Pet Pony Discipline Rail

Senior Horse Open Division: Open to horses and ponies aged 15 years and older. Proof of age is mandatory to enter this division and must be submitted with entry form. The following are considered acceptable proof of age: breed registration papers or a document signed by a licensed veterinarian stating the age of the horse or pony. 42 Senior Horse Open Pleasure 45 Senior Horse OpenEquitation Sponsored In Memory of: 48 Senior Horse Open Discipline Rail Don’t Skip the Honey (The Manning Family)

GREEN HORSE DIVISION

The Green Horse Divisions are Walk‐Trot‐Canter divisions open to horse and ponies. For personal appointments and tack requirements, see the descriptions under Hunt Seat, Western and Saddleseat Divisions as applicable to your discipline. Classes with 20 or more entries will be split for the canter.

Open Green Horse Division: Open to horses or ponies, of any discipline, in their 1st or 2nd year of showing under saddle, regardless of discipline, number of classes previously shown, and/or change in ownership. May show in other classes as applicable. Beginner and Walk‐Trot riders may not show in Green Horse classes. 61 Open Green Horse Walk‐Trot Pleasure 64 Open Green Horse Walk‐Trot Pleasure 67 Open Green Horse Walk‐Trot‐Canter Pleasure **NEW**Charity Class

74 **NEW!!**Morris Animal Foundation Charity Open Pleasure Class: A walk‐trot‐canter class open to all exhibitors in all disciplines, except Walk‐Trot riders. Open to horses and ponies. Exhibitors must be a member of Tri‐ State. Five dollars of every entry will be donated to Morris Animal Foundation for equine cancer research. This class is sponsored by Kneasr Veterinary Services and Megan Whipple in Memory of Here’s the Beauty (“Bailey”).

HUNT SEAT DIVSIONS

The hunter course is closed to everyone except during specified warm‐up times. Any horse and/or person any fence outside of the designated warm‐up times will be escorted out of the ring, disqualified and prohibited from exhibiting in any over fence class. No alterations to any posted course without prior authorization from both the Show Steward and judge will be allowed.

Personal Appointments: Riders 17 and under must wear an ASTM approved helmet with a harness when mounted. Riders 18 and over must wear an ASTM approved helmet with a harness when jumping. Helmet regulations will be enforced. Suitable Hunt shirt should be worn under hunt jacket. Removal of jackets is at the discretion of the judge. No sleeveless riding shirts will be allowed if the judge makes jackets optional. Breeches or jodhpurs, riding boots with heel are required. Chaps are not allowed. Half chap systems are allowed with approval from show management. Spurs are optional and must be of un‐rowelled type. Crops or bats are optional. Tack: English‐type saddle, hunter‐type headstall with appropriate nose cavesson. Hackamore and/or bosals are prohibited. A chain chinstrap must be of standard flat variety. Judge may ask for removal/alteration of any bit deemed unfair/inhumane. Breastplate or are optional. Standing martingales are allowed in over fence classes only. Draw reins and/or dropped nosebands are prohibited. Bandages and/or boots on horse's legs are permitted in equitation classes only. Elimination: The following will result in elimination: unsoundness of horse, jumping an obstacle before it is reset, bolting from the ring, off course, fall of horse or rider, or three refusals.

HUNTER ON THE FLAT DIVISIONS

Bridle Path Hack classes may be asked for an extended trot and/or hand gallop.

Amateur Adult Hunter on the Flat Division: Open to horses and ponies. Open to amateur riders 18 years & over. 22 Amateur Adult Hunter on the Flat Pleasure 25 Amateur Adult Hunter on the Flat Bridle Path Hack 28 Amateur Adult Hunter on the Flat under Saddle

Children's Hunter on the Flat Division: Open to horses and ponies. Open to riders 17 years and under. 23 Children's Hunter on the Flat Pleasure 26 Children's Hunter on the Flat Bridle Path Hack 29 Children's Hunter on the Flat under Saddle

Open Hunter on the Flat Division: Open to horses and ponies. Open to riders of any age. 24 Open Hunter on the Flat Pleasure 27 Open Hunter on the Flat Bridle Path Hack Sponsored By: 30 Open Hunter on the Flat under Saddle Kristen Kaskela, Realtor® Berkshire Hathaway NE Properties

HUNTER OVER FENCES DIVISIONS

Walk‐Trot Hunter Division: A Walk‐Trot division open to riders of any age who have not competed in any class that requires cantering and who have not jumped over 18”. Horses and ponies allowed. This is stressed as a Walk‐Trot division. Any more than three consecutive canter strides will be penalized. 1 Walk‐Trot Hunter Equitation Crossrails 12” 2 Walk‐Trot Hunter Crossrails 12” 3 Walk‐Trot Hunter Equitation under Saddle

Open Crossrails Division: A Walk‐Trot‐Canter division open to riders of any age who have not competed in any class that requires jumping over 18”. Horses and ponies allowed. 4 Saturday Open Crossrails Hunter over Fences 18” Sponsored By: 5 Saturday Open Crossrails Equitation over Fences 18” Breezy Brooke Farm 6 Saturday Open Crossrails Equitation under Saddle

Baby Green Hunter Division: Open to riders of any age. Novice, Beginner, and Walk‐Trot riders may not show in Green Horse classes. Open to horses or ponies in their 1st or 2nd year of showing over fences. Horses and ponies in this division may not show in any other over fences class that requires jumping over 2’0”. 7 Baby Green Hunter over Fences 2’0” 8 Baby Green Hunter over Fences 2’0” 9 Baby Green Hunter under Saddle

Low Hunter Division: Open to riders of any age who haven’t competed in any class that requires jumping over 2’0” in height. Fence height to be set at 2’0”. Horses and ponies allowed. 10 Low Hunter over Fences 2’0” 11 Low Hunter over Fences 2’0” 12 Low Hunter under Saddle

Children’s/Amateur Adult Hunter Division: Open to riders of any age. Horses and ponies allowed. Small/medium ponies will jump at a height of 2’0”, and large ponies and horses will jump at a height of 2’3”. Horse/rider combinations not to have completed in any other over fences class that requires jumping over 2’3”. 13 Children’s/Amateur Adult Hunter over Fences 14 Children’s/Amateur Adult Hunter over Fences 15 Children’s/Amateur Adult Hunter under Saddle

**NEW**Open Hunter Division: Open to riders of any age. Open to horses and ponies. Fence height to be set at 2’3”. 16 Open Hunter over Fences 2’3” 17 Open Hunter over Fences 2’3” 18 Open Hunter under Saddle

Children’s/Amateur Adult Equitation 2’6” Division: Open to junior and amateur riders. Open to horses and ponies. Boots and bandages are permitted in equitation classes. To be judged on the rider’s seat, hands, the performance of the horse/pony, and suitability of the team. Over Fences classes are judged on the rider’s ability to maintain the correct position over fences. Fence height to be set at 2’6”. 19 Children’s/Amateur Adult Equitation over Fences 2’6” 20 Children’s/Amateur Adult Equitation over Fences 2’6” 21 Children’s/Amateur Adult Equitation under Saddle

Discipline Rail classes will be judged on the quality of execution of the commands given. The horse’s willingness, responsiveness, and smoothness will be taken into consideration. Commands may include, but are not limited to, transitions, lateral movements, and extended gaits. BEGINNER WALK‐TROT‐CANTER DIVISION

Open to horses or ponies. Open to riders any age in their first or second year of showing in classes requiring a canter. Beginner riders may not show in Green Horse classes. Classes with 20 or more horses will be split into A and B sections.

Beginner Walk‐Trot‐Canter Division: 52 Beginner Walk‐Trot‐Canter Pleasure 55 Beginner Walk‐Trot‐Canter Equitation 58 Beginner Walk‐Trot‐Canter Discipline Rail Sponsored By: IN‐HAND DIVISION Balanced Equine Energy

Requirements: Headstall with throatlatch or appropriate halter of the breed is required. Neat, appropriate attire for any In‐Hand class is required. Horses or ponies are to be shown in‐hand at walk and trot and to 'set‐up' according to breed standards.

Open Model Horse Classes: Open to horses and ponies. To be judged on conformation, quality, substance and way of going, disposition, manners, and presentation of horse. 34 Open Model Horse

Showmanship: Open to horses and ponies. Judged strictly on the exhibitor's ability to show a horse or pony at halter. The horse or pony is merely a prop to demonstrate the ability of the exhibitor. The ideal showmanship performance consists of a poised, confident, neatly attired exhibitor leading a well‐groomed horse that quickly and efficiently performs any requested pattern with promptness, smoothness and precision. 35 Open Showmanship

In‐Hand Pattern: The course will consist of 4‐6 obstacles. Horse or pony to be shown in a halter (does not have to be a show halter) with appropriate lead. Chain on the lead is permitted under the chin only. Baiting (treats of any kind) to encourage horse or pony to perform any of the obstacles is NOT allowed. Horse or pony will be evaluated on responsiveness, willingness, and general attitude.

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OPEN DIVISIONS

The Open Divisions are Walk‐Trot‐Canter divisions open to all disciplines. For personal appointments and tack requirements, see the descriptions under Hunt Seat, Western, and Saddleseat Divisions as applicable to your discipline.

Open Junior Division: Open to horses or ponies and riders age 17 and under. 73 Open Junior Pleasure 76 Open Junior Equitation 79 Open Junior Discipline Rail

Open Adult Division: Open to horses or ponies and riders age 18 and over. 51 Open Adult Pleasure 54 Open Adult Equitation PLEASE BE ADVISED: 57 Open Adult Discipline Rail ALL DIVISIONS WILL RECEIVE ONLY ONE SET OF YEAR‐END AWARDS, REGARDLESS OF SPLITS Open Division: Open to horses or ponies and riders of any age. THAT MAY OCCUR AT ANY GIVEN SHOW. 72 Saturday Open Pleasure 75 Saturday Open Equitation 78 Saturday Open Discipline Rail