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SECTION F GENERAL PERFORMANCE, WESTERN EQUITATION Rules of Equestrian Canada 2017 CHANGES VISIBLE EDITION This document illustrates all changes following the final 2015 2016 edition. Changes are noted with additions underlined in red ink; deletions presented by strikethrough text, (also in red) and a revised effective date. EQUINE EQUESTRIAN CANADA RULEBOOK The rules published herein are effective on January 1, 2016 2017 and remain in effect for one year except as superseded by rule changes or clarifications published in subsequent editions of this section. Section F as printed herein is the official version of General Performance, Western, Equitation for 20162017. The Rule Book comprises the following sections: A General Regulations B Breeds C Driving: General, Pleasure, Driven Dressage, Draft Horse; Recreation D Eventing E Dressage F General Performance, Western, Equitation G Hunter, Jumper, Equitation and Hack J Endurance K Reining L Vaulting M Para-Equestrian Section F: GENERAL PERFORMANCE, WESTERN, EQUITATION is part of the Rulebook of Equine Equestrian Canada and is published by: Equine Equestrian Canada 308 Legget Drive, Suite 100 Ottawa, Ontario, K2K 1Y6 Tel: (613) 287-1515; Fax: (613) 248-3484 1-866-282-8395 Email: [email protected] Web site: www.equinecanadaequestrian.ca © 2016 2017 Equine CanadaEquestrian Canada ISBN 978-1-77288-021-2 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 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 in the competition. EQUINE EQUESTRIAN CANADA GENERAL PERFORMANCE COMPETITON CHART BRONZE SILVER Sport License * Sport License * G E N E R A L P E R F O R M A N C E Upgrade fee * to Silver- Upgrade fee * to Gold - purchase from Event purchase from Event Membership Yes Yes Sport License Yes Yes Horse ID No When available Horse LicenseHorse Recording No When available Insurance Required Yes Yes $10,000 to $15,000 for Prize Money allowed $5,000 championships Days of operation 5 5 Show license fee EC Show Fees EC Show Fees Show Approval PPTSO PPTSO Prize List Approval PPSO / delegate PPSO / delegate EC Rules GP Mandatory GP Mandatory Liability Insurance Mandatory Mandatory Temporary Sport License EC Schedule of Fees 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); Classes must comprise at least 40% of the English Flat; English Flat; classes offered at a General Performance Pleasure Driving; Halter Pleasure Driving; Halter Competition Permitted classes 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” 2’3”; 2’6” ; 2’9”; 3’0”; 3’3” Jumper – must use a Course Designer [0.7m; 0.75m; 0.85m; 0.90m] [0.7m up to 1.0m] PTSO: Championship for each class in Sections and by Championships Section Points awarded PTSO: Accumulated: 1st -6 pts. to 6th – 1 pt. Officials Judges Provincial/GP r/Breed R GP Sr. Stewards Yes Yes Coaching Level recommended Coach I Coach II - minimum qualification 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.equinecanadaequestrian.ca Page ii 2016 2017 Rules of Equine Equestrian Canada Section F EQUINE CANADAEQUESTRIAN CANADA RULE BOOK SECTION F GENERAL PERFORMANCE, WESTERN, EQUITATION These Rules are to be used in conjunction with the General Regulations of Equine CanadaEquestrian Canada. TABLE OF CONTENTS Our Vision, Mission, Core Values ..................................................................................... v Code of Conduct and Ethics of Equine CanadaEquestrian Canada .................................. vi EC Rule Book ................................................................................................................... xi PART ONE: GENERAL PERFORMANCE AND WESTERN JUDGES Chapter 1 General Performance Judges ...................................................................... 1 Chapter 2 Western Judges ........................................................................................ 24 PART TWO: GENERAL PERFORMANCE AND WESTERN COMPETITIONS Chapter 3 General Rules for General Performance Competitions ............................ 37 Chapter 4 General Rules for Western Competitions ................................................. 48 PART THREE: WESTERN PERFORMANCE CLASSES Chapter 5 Western Performance Classes .................................................................. 59 Chapter 6 Western Equipment and Attire ............................................................... 913 Chapter 7 Western Pleasure...................................................................................1217 Chapter 8 Trail Horse ......................................................................................1419 Chapter 9 Western Riding .....................................................................................2631 Chapter 10 Command Class ....................................................................................3338 Chapter 11 General Performance Reining ...............................................................3439 PART FOUR: WESTERN TIMED CLASSES Chapter 12 Western Speed Events...........................................................................3843 PART FIVE: ENGLISH PERFORMANCE CLASSES Chapter 13 General Performance Hunter……………………………………..….4853 Chapter 14 General Performance Hunter Hack……………………………….....5257 Chapter 15 General Performance Jumper………………………………………..5358 PART SIX: ENGLISH UNDER SADDLE CLASSES Chapter 16 General Performance Hunter Under Saddle ..........................................5863 Chapter 17 General Performance Hack Classes ......................................................6065 PART SEVEN: GENERAL PERFORMANCE SHOWMANSHIP CLASSES Chapter 18 General Performance Showmanship at Halter .....................................6368 PART EIGHT: GENERAL PERFORMANCE EQUITATION CLASSES Chapter 19 General Performance Equitation Rules……………………………..6873 Chapter 20 General Performance Hunt Seat Equitation…………………….…..6974 Chapter 21 General Performance Western Horsemanship……………………..7277 2016 2017 Rules of Equine Equestrian Canada Section F Page iii PART NINE: GENERAL PERFORMANCE HALTER CLASSES Chapter 22 Breeding/Halter classes ............................................................................7479 APPENDIX I Hunter Jumper Diagrams and Charts: Distances ...................................7681 Glossary ......................................................................................7782 Metric Conversion Table ......................................................................................9482 INDEX ....................................................................................95483 Page iv 2016 2017 Rules of Equine Equestrian Canada Section F EQUINE CANADAEQUESTRIAN CANADA Equine CanadaEquestrian 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 represent, promote advocate for and advance all related equine and equestrian interests, including recreation, industry and equine health and welfare. PATRON His Excellency the Right Honourable David Lloyd Johnston, C.C., C.M.M., C.O.M., C.D., Governor General of Canada Our Vision Canadians are inspired to achieve personal excellence and embrace lifelong participation in equestrian activities. Our Mission From championing best practices to encouraging fun and participation, Equine Canada is the dedicated national voice working to serve, promote and protect the interests of horses and Canada’s equestrian community. In support of this Mission, Equine Canada will: • Serve as an advocate for best practices in equine welfare • Speak with one voice to members, participants, government and the FEI • Provide leadership and vision in steering the future direction of equine activities in Canada • Promote the values and contributions of equine activities to our national life • Inspire excellence in performance at every competitive level • Collaborate based on a foundation of trust to meet our goals • Develop engaging and stimulating programs to encourage full appreciation of equine leisure, sporting and industry sectors, Our Core Values We believe in: • Equine Welfare - accepting our responsibility to our equine partners as a privilege, we affirm safeguarding the welfare of the horse is paramount. • Respect - for each other, for the safety of ourselves and our horses, and for the health of the environment in which we all live. • Diversity - celebrating our differences, we embrace our community’s increasingly dynamic membership. • Inclusivity - working together, we provide a meaningful equestrian experience for all our members, from grassroots participants through to elite performers. • Service - effectively and proactively satisfying our members’ needs, expectations and best interests is fundamental to all we do. • Excellence - leading by example,