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Rule 10.1 Show Championships

Rule 10.1 Show Championships

  1. In order to offer an equitation division championship, a minimum of two over fences classes and one flat class must be completed.

  2. A class is considered completed if three or more riders complete the course. A rider has completed an over fence class  when the rider completes the posted course and a score is recorded on the judges card.

    A rider  failing to complete the entire course is not eligible to receive points, awards or prize money, nor will the rider  be counted in the number of entries necessary to fill a class or division. A rider  has completed a flat class when the rider  has executed all of the gaits required and remains in the ring until the class has lined up.

  3. Shows with a minimum of two completed equitation over fence classes and one com pleted equitation flat class must an Equitation Championship.
  4. Equitation championships at each show are calculated on the following point system: 1st place = 10 points, 2nd place = 6 points, 3rd place = 4 points, 4th place = 2 points, 5th place = 1 point, 6th place = ½ point.
  5. In case of a tie for the Champion or Reserve Champion, the award goes to the rider with the most points over fences. If the tied riders have an equal number of points over fences, they will remain tied.