2012 RULES of EQUINE CANADA CLEAN COPY EDITION This document contains the final text effective January 1, 2012. Section B Subsequent changes are noted with additions underlined in red ink ; deletions presented by strikethrough text, (also in red) and a revised BREEDS effective date Includes all amendments to March 22, 2012 EQUINE CANADA Equine Canada (EC) represents, promotes and serves Canada’s equine community and industry. Its core areas of activity involve sport, equine health and welfare, education and safety, governance and marketing, lobbying and communication. Equine Canada is recognized by Sport Canada., Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, the International Equestrian BREED SPORT COMPETITION CHART Federation (FEI), the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) and Canadian Coaching Association of Canada (CCAC) as the national organization SILVER BRONZE representing equestrian sport and equine interests in Canada. Sport License Silver Bronze PATRON Sanctioning Fees for all categories will be the same as in 2010 Her SOUS LE PATRONAGE de son excellence le très honorable David Lloyd Johnston, C.C., C.M.M., C.O.M., C.D., Prize Money No Limit Max $2,500 Gouverneure générale du Canada NOTE: Prize money totals must include all miscellaneous classes and add backs Days of Operation No Limit 1-3 Registration papers See Breed rules See Breed rules EQUINE CANADA MISSION: Drug Testing Required Required To represent, promote and develop a unified Canadian equine community. Rules EC rules EC rules Minimum Medical Assistance must be available, ambulance and EQUINE CANADA VISION: Emergency verterinarian must be present or on call; farrier should be Canada is a great equine nation, where: Standards available. • Every child has the opportunity for an equestrian experience . • Every Canadian has access to the use of horses for leisure, Officials EC Senior or Recorded EC Senior or Recorded hobby, sport and commerce Judges Judges (subject to Breed . • Equine activities are an integral part of the Canadian culture (subject to Breed Sport Sport Rules), EC General . • We have success at international level of competition Rules) Stewards required. Breed Sport Judges. • The welfare of the horse is paramount Stewards optional . • There is an economically viable horse industry Classes Permitted All Regular Classes, All Regular Classes Provincial/National Championships, EC Medal EQUINE CANADA VALUES: Classes . • Respect and Appreciation for all members, athletes, volunteers and staff Competition Point 2x 1x . • Trust, Honesty and Integrity Multiplier (Point values for Breed (Point values for Breed . • Inclusive, Fair and Equitable Association awards may be Association awards may be . • Credibility and Professionalism determined by individual determined by individual . • Client-focused and Service-driven Breed Association) Breed Association) . • Athletes’ Safety and Welfare of the Horse . • Cooperation 2012 Rules of Equine Canada Section B Page i Page ii 2012 Rules of Equine Canada Section B EQUINE CANADA RULEBOOK EQUINE CANADA RULE BOOK The rules published herein are effective on January 1, 2012 and remain in SECTION B BREEDS effect for one year except as superseded by rule changes or clarifications These Rules are to be used in conjunction with the General Regulations of published in subsequent editions of this section. Section B as printed herein Equine Canada. is the official version of Breeds for 2012. TABLE OF CONTENTS The Code of Ethics of Equine Canada ....................................................... vii The Rule Book comprises of the following sections The Statement of Principles ....................................................................... viii The Code of Conduct .................................................................................. ix A General Regulations The EC Rule Book ........................................................................................ x B Breeds C Driving: General, Pleasure, Driven Dressage, Draft Horse; Recreation PART ONE AMERICAN SADDLEBRED & FINE HARNESS DIVISION D Eventing Chapter 1 General Qualifications ............................................................. 1 E Dressage Chapter 2 Performance Section . ............................................................. 10 F General Performance, Western, Equitation Chapter 3 Pleasure Section ...................................................................... 14 G Hunter, Jumper, Equitation and Hack Chapter 4 Park ........................................................................................ 24 H Combined Driving Chapter 5 In-Hand and Model ................................................................. 27 J Endurance Chapter 6 Youth Showmanship in Hand ................................................... 29 K Reining Chapter 7 Golden ..................................................................................... 32 L Vaulting Chapter 8 Parade ..................................................................................... 33 M Para-Equestrian Chapter 9 Roadster .................................................................................. 35 Chapter 10 Saddlebred-Type Pony .......................................................... 36 Chapter 11 Saddle-Type Horses and Ponies Western Equipment ........... 38 Chapter 12 American Saddlebred and Fine Harness Judges ................... 40 PART TWO ARABIAN, HALF-ARABIAN, ANGLO-ARABIAN DIVISION Section B: BREEDS Chapter 13 Arabian Breed Standards and General Qualifications .......... 46 Chapter 14 Breeding/In-Hand ................................................................... 55 is part of the Rulebook of Equine Canada Chapter 15 Performance .......................................................................... 60 and is published by: Chapter 16 Park Horse ............................................................................. 65 Chapter 17 English Pleasure .................................................................... 67 Chapter 18 Country English Pleasure ..................................................... 69 Chapter 19 Arabian Hack Division ........................................................... 72 Chapter 20 Hunter Pleasure ..................................................................... 75 Equine Canada Chapter 21 Arabian Jumper .................................................................... 78 2865 Queensview Drive, Suite 100 Chapter 22 Arabian Working Hunter ....................................................... 80 Ottawa, Ontario, K2B 8K2 Chapter 23 Arabian Dressage Horses ..................................................... 84 Tel: (613) 248-3433; Fax: (613) 248-3484 Chapter 24 Arabian Sport Horses ........................................................... 86 1-866-282-8395 Chapter 25 Arabian Formal Driving ......................................................... 93 Email: [email protected] Chapter 26A Pleasure Driving .................................................................. 94 Web site: www.equinecanada.ca Chapter 26B Country Pleasure Driving .................................................... 96 Chapter 26C Roadster ............................................................................. 98 © 2012 Equine Canada ISBN 978-0-9813160-3-1 Chapter 26D Carriage Pleasure Driving ..................................................... 99 Chapter 27 Arabian Combination Classes .............................................. 100 Chapter 28 Mounted Native Costume ................................................... 101 Chapter 29 Ladies Side Saddle .............................................................. 102 Chapter 30 Western Pleasure ............................................................... 103 Chapter 31 Working Western Horse ........................................................ 107 Chapter 32 Arabian Reining Horses ....................................................... 110 2012 Rules of Equine Canada Section B Page iii Page iv 2012 Rules of Equine Canada Section B Chapter 33 Working Cow Horse ............................................................ 112 PART SEVEN ROAD HORSE DIVISION Chapter 34 Trail, Open, Maiden ............................................................ 115 Chapter 69 Roadster Horse .................................................................... 231 Chapter 35 Cutting/Western Riding ....................................................... 123 Chapter 70 Roadster Pony ..................................................................... 235 Chapter 36 Equitation ............................................................................ 124 Chapter 37 Western Horsemanship ........................................................ 134 PART EIGHT THOROUGHBRED DIVISION Chapter 38 Youth Showmanship .......................................................... 135 Chapter 71 Thoroughbred Division ......................................................... 237 Chapter 39 Walk-Trot/Walk-Jog/Leadline ............................................. 139 Chapter 40 Miscellaneous .................................................................... 141 PART NINE WELSH PONY & COB DIVISION Chapter 41 Half-Arabians – Anglo-Arabians ......................................... 142 Chapter 72 General Information ............................................................ 241 Chapter 42 Officials ................................................................................ 144 Chapter 73 Breeding Classes ................................................................. 248 Chapter 74