OFFICIAL RULE BOOK
and
BY – LAWS
EIGHTEENTH EDITION
MARCH 2012
Tri- Valley Horseman’s Association Inc.
Official Rule Book and By-law’s
Index
Article I
Article II
Article III
Article IV
Article V
Article VI
Article VII
Article VIII
Article IX
Article X
Article XI
Article XII
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Name and Purpose .................................
Membership
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Operations
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Amendments
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Duties of Officers .................................
Committees
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Awards
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Equine Rules
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Exhibitor Rules
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TVHA Inc. Pointed Shows and Class Rules ..........
Pointable Classes
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Halter Division
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Showmanship Division .......................................
Equitation Division ..............................................
Western Pleasure Division...................................
Hunter Pleasure Division ........................................
Saddle Seat Pleasure Division................................
Walk Trot or Jog Pleasure/Performance Division.....
Western Performance Division................................
Hunter Performance Division .....................................
Special Hunter Performance Division ......................
Saddle Seat Performance Division..........................
Gymkhana Division ................................................
Driving Division - Reinsmanship ..............................
Driving Division - Pleasure .....................................
Driving Division - Performance ...............................
Driving Division - Drive & Ride .............................
Miscellaneous Classes ...........................................
Year End Championship Awards ...........................
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Article I - Name and Purpose
Section I: This organization shall be named TRI - VALLEY HORSEMAN’S ASSOCIATION, INC. and shall operate within the
boundaries of United States Equestrian Federation, Inc. and AQHA Rules and Regulations.
A. Web sites are www.usef.org and www.aqha.com
Section II: The Corporation is a corporation as defined in the New York State the Not-For Profit Corporation Law in that is not formed
for pecuniary profit or financial gain and no part of the assets, income or profit of the Corporation is distributable to or insures to the
benefit of its members, directors, or officers or any private person except to the extent permissible under Not-For-Profit Corporation
Law.
Section III: The objectives and purpose of Tri-Valley Horseman’s Inc. hereinafter referred to as TVHA, Inc. are purely charitable and
educational without regard to race, color or creed, as follows:
A. To promote showing, exhibiting, clinics and gatherings in the area encompassed by this association.
B. To develop and improve interest, education and participation of all horse people.
C. To encourage sportsmanship among its members. Any in-appropriate behavior will not be tolerated by TVHA, Inc. from
any of its members at any of its functions.
D. To provide and pursue ways and means not prohibited by law to solicit and receive money and property for the forgoing
purposes and to receive and accept for charitable purposes donations of money and property.
Section IV: No part of the net earnings of the corporation shall inure to the benefit of any member, director, officer or employee of the
Corporation. No member, director, officer or employee of the Corporation shall receive or be lawfully entitled to receive any pecuniary
benefit of any kind, except for Year-end awards and for reasonable compensation for services in effecting one or more purposes of the
Corporation.
Section V: In case of dissolution of the Corporation, subject to the approval of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, no
distribution of any of the property or assets of the Corporation shall be made to any member, director, Officer or employee of the
Corporation, but all of such property shall be applied to accomplish the public charitable and educational purpose for which the
Corporation is organized.
Section VI: The territory in which the activities of the corporation are principally to be conducted is the area encircled within a
one-hundred fifty (150) mile radius of the New York Village of Unadilla.
Article II - Membership
Section I: TVHA, Inc. may not discriminate against race, age, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, class or physical or mental
ability. TVHA, Inc. may discriminate and refuse a membership because a person’s behavior is not conducive to the objectives and
purposes of TVHA, Inc.
1) Membership year will go from 3/1 – 2/28 or 2/29 in the case of a leap year. Membership approvals are effective three (3)
days after receipt by the TVHA Treasurer, not any board member.
Section II: Classes of membership:
A. Family membership: Family members living in the same household, (legal residence) including children twenty-one (21)
years and under as of December 1, of the previous year. $30.00
B. Individual Membership: $20.00
1. Members who are eighteen (18) years old and older.
2. Members 17 & Under, must have parental signature on membership application.
C. Show Membership: Organization/Club to pay membership fee for each show. Initial fee ($20) entitles Show member to
one, one day show; additional days, of that show, carry a 50% fee($10).
Show members agree:
1. Submit complete show results to the point secretary within Ten (10) days of the show.
2. Fee is payable at the time of obtaining show date and is non-refundable.
3. Show programs in their entirety, including class descriptions and rules must be submitted to TVHA, Inc. Rule
committee chairperson (point secretary) for approval at least 45 days prior to date of show, for approval before
you mail your programs for the show. (This would coincide to show contracts). With a 10-day grace period- point
secretary must follow up.
4. Once the show calendar has been released to the club members, any changes to the calendar, IE. Date, location,
organization, seats, etc. must be approved by the board of directors and all TVHA members must be notified, by
mail or e-mail, with read receipt, or phone, at least three (3) weeks in advance or the show will not be pointed by
TVHA. If a TVHA, Inc hosted show is postponed, the TVHA, Inc. board of directors must approve the date change
and all members must be notified. No other shows will be rescheduled.
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D. Honorary Lifetime Membership: The TVHA, Inc. Board of Directors may award this membership to an individual
who they feel truly has shown outstanding dedication to the organization. NO FEE. However, honorary members must
pay for their horse registrations yearly. It will be presented at the annual banquet and the person will keep membership
privileges for life as long as his/her behavior is conducive to the by-laws
of this Corporation.
2000 - William Davis
2002 - Kathy Forbes
2003-Dee Perry 2005 – Ronnie Haag
2006 – Genie Avery 2009 – James and Helen Groff
2010 –
2011 - Trish Skovira
E. Each Horse listed on the membership form carries a one (1) dollar fee.
Section III: Termination or Suspension of Membership:
A. Membership shall be terminated by resignation of the member, failure to pay annual dues or dissolution and liquidation
of the corporation.
B. A member may be suspended by a majority vote of the Board of Directors, may be expelled from the Corporation conduct
deemed by the Board to be prejudicial or in-appropriate to the interests of the Corporation provided prior notice in
writing by registered mail of the charge and opportunity to be heard by the Grievance Committee thereon be given to
such a member.
Article III - Operations
Section I: Membership Rights
A. An application acceptance allows those members rights to participate in TVHA, Inc. activities. Those rights may be
revoked by the Board of Directors if that person is suspended by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors must
vote upon acceptance of a suspended person’s new application.
B. A member’s show points start three (3) days after application approval.
C. Voting Rights: the voting rights for TVHA, Inc. shall be vested in paid - up Adult members in good standing and not
under suspension for at least ninety (90) days prior to vote.
D. An adult member in good standing may run for a director seat ninety (90) days after application acceptance of the
previous year. Only one (1) director per family membership.
E. Membership fees shall be due annually and payable to the treasurer. All checks made to: Tri Valley Horseman’s
Association, or TVHA, Inc.
F. The annual year runs from March 1 until the last day of February.
G. Membership applications may be made prior to the end of the year or at the first meeting of the new year and his/her
voting rights will be continued into the new year.
H. Rule Books, TVHA, Inc. calendars and mailing lists are included in the price of membership.
Section II: Board of Directors: The Board of Directors shall have the power and authority as stated with - in the by - laws to direct the
affairs of the organization including but not limited to, amend and repel By -Laws and Rules Under Article IV.
A. The Board of Directors is to consist of twelve (12) members.
B. If a vacancy occurs, the Board Of Directors shall appoint a successor, by a 2/3 vote of a quorum of the Board Of
Directors, for the remainder of the term vacated.
C. At the annual business meeting four (4) of the Directors shall be elected each for a term of three (3) years.
D. Directors shall be elected for no more than six (6) consecutive years or two consecutive terms. At the conclusion of
the sixth year, said Director shall be ineligible for re-election or appointment for one (1) year.
E. Board of Directors shall consist of the officers and inconclusive of the immediate past president as an advisory
member for one (1) year.
F. It is recommended that representatives of all seats be included in the directors.
G. Three (3) un-excused absences of duly called directors meetings may result in his/her termination as a director.
H. An officer may be removed from his/her office for breech of his/her duties by a vote of the Board of Directors.
A Director may be removed from his/her director seat for a breech of his/her duties by a vote of the Board of Directors.
I. Directors have the power of expenditure of monies and other details relating to the general purpose of TVHA, Inc.
J. Each Director shall, in some way, participate on a committee.
Section III: The business of TVHA, Inc. shall be managed in accordance with By-laws and Rules and Regulations, by the Board of
Directors. All property of TVHA, Inc. (secretary meeting minutes, bank records, Treasurer’s ledgers, show results, member application,
etc.) are the property of the organization. The Board of Directors may call for any property at any time. At the end one’s term, the
property must be handed on to the next officer.
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fact that such persons or was a director or officer of the Corporation shall be indemnified by the Corporation. With the approval of the
Board of Directors’ the Corporation shall pay such person’s related expenses, to the full extent permitted or authorized by law.
Section V: Officers - the officers of TVHA, inc. shall be President, Vice President, Secretary (Correspondence and/or Recording), Point
Secretary, and Treasurer who shall be elected from the present Board of Directors for a term of one year, by the Board of Directors.
There shall be a limit of four (4) consecutive elected years for any one person to hold any one office.
Section VI: Meetings:
A. The regular annual meeting shall be held before the end of the calendar year at a time and place designated by the Board
of Directors. Notice of this meeting shall be sent to all paid members in good standing.
B. Any meeting may be called by order of the president. These meetings may or may not be open to the General
membership. All board of Directors must be notified of the meeting in writing or via e-mail ten (10) days prior to the
meeting. The purpose of the meetings being to conduct or transact business. A quorum of eight (8) directors must be present
or in touch via conference call.
C. An excused absence for a director is allowed if that director calls the president before the start of the meeting with their
reason for absence.
D. Meetings shall be conducted according to Robert’s Rules of Order. A vote taken by the directors will pass with a
two/thirds (2/3) majority vote of the total number of directors.
Section VII: Banquet: The annual banquet shall be held every year at a date, place and time designated by the Board of Directors. All
of the members in good standing shall be notified of the banquet. The purpose of the banquet is:
A. Year-end Grand Championship and Reserve Championship award presentation.
B. Any award presentation including certificate of achievements.
C. Presentation of the Ray Rider Memorial Award.
D. Presentation of the Sportsmanship Award.
Article IV - Amendments
The Board of Directors shall have the power to make By-laws not inconsistent with law or the Articles of Incorporation of the
Corporation and shall have the power to alter, amend or repeal the same. The proposed by-law or amendment must be presented in
writing at a duly called meeting of the Board of Directors. The proposed by-law or amendment will be tabled for two (2) weeks. At the
next duly called Directors’ meeting with a quorum present the proposed change may then come to a vote. A new rule or amendment may
be made at any duly called meeting of the Directors that has a quorum present. All new by-laws and rules and all amended by-law and
rules will not come into effect until the start of the next year (March 1st.).
President
Vice-president
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Article V - Duties of the Officers
1. The president shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the corporation and shall have the general
supervision of the affairs of the corporation, subject to the consideration of the Board of Directors.
2. The President shall preside at all meetings of the Members and Board of Directors.
3. The President is elected from the Board of Directors by the Board of Directors to serve a (1) year term.
4. The President as part of the Board of Directors shall cast one vote.
5. The President shall appoint all committee chair persons as needed.
6. The president shall submit annually at the Annual General Meeting a report of the status of the
Corporation and of its activities during the preceding year.
7. The president shall preside as Show Chairperson of the annual Horse Show.
8. The President’s name must be on all TVHA, Inc. bank accounts.
9. The President or Vice President may cast a phone vote by contacting all the other 11 Directors. If two
board members express a need for a physical meeting, the phone vote will be discontinued and a meeting
scheduled. The accepted vote will then be reviewed at the next duly called meeting and added to the minutes.
1. The Vice-president is elected from the Board of Directors by the Board of Directors to serve a one (1)
year term.
2. The Vice-president shall in the absence of the president shall assume and perform the duties of
President.
3. The Vice-president, as part of the Board of Directors shall cast one vote.
4. The Vice-president shall be the Chairperson for the grievance committee.
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Secretary
1. The Secretary is elected from the Board of Directors by the Board of Directors to serve the term of one
(1) year.
2. The Office of Secretary may be divided to Corresponding Secretary and Recording Secretary.
3. The Secretary as a part of the Board of Directors shall cast one (1) vote.
4. The Recording Secretary as part of the Board shall attend all meetings held to conduct TVHA, Inc.
business and shall record the minutes of said meetings in a current minute book of the TVHA, Inc.
5. The Recording Secretary shall be the caretaker of the chronological minutes book from all previous
secretaries and present them intact and complete to the incoming secretary.
6. The Corresponding Secretary shall maintain an up to date master list of all members in good standing
each year including names, addresses and telephone numbers.
7. The Corresponding Secretary shall notify all members of Annual Meeting and Banquet.
8. The Corresponding Secretary shall give notice of all meetings.
9. The Corresponding Secretary shall maintain a mailing list consisting of all members’ addresses of current
and the last two (2) years.
Treasurer
1. The Treasurer is elected from the Board of Directors by the Board of Directors for a term of one
(1) year.
2. The Treasurer as part of the Board of Directors shall cast one vote.
3. The Treasurer shall keep a full and accurate record of all receipts and disbursements.
4. The Treasurer shall keep all bank accounts.
5. The Treasurer shall keep a cash ledger.
6. The Treasurer shall accept membership forms, dues and keep a copy of all membership forms and
forward a copy to the secretary and point secretary. Any membership application in question shall be
presented to the Board of Directors for acceptance.
7. The Treasurer shall prepare all records and provide records for an annual audit before the end of the
year.
8. The Treasurer shall collect funds from the committee chair persons.
9. The Treasurer must submit the proper forms to the IRS.
10. The Treasurer shall up-date and transact the proper insurance forms each year with the approval of
the Board.
Point Secretary
1. The Point-Secretary shall be elected from the Board of Directors by the Board of Directors for a term of
one (1) year.
2. The Point-Secretary, as part of the Board of Directors shall cast a vote.
3. The Point-Secretary shall obtain all show results from each TVHA, Inc. pointed show and shall keep a
full and accurate record for the year of all pointable classes. All equitation
classes, showmanship, reinsmanship, horsemanship points shall be listed for each exhibitor and all
halter, pleasure and performance points shall be listed for each horse.
4. The Point-Secretary shall point all earned points and may display them appropriately at each TVHA,
Inc. pointed show. The earned points may be provided to a member at his/hers request.
5.TVHA, Inc. pointed show results must be kept on file for three (3) years.
6. The Point- Secretary shall record all horses under the names of owners’ and or lessee.
7. The Point-Secretary is to provide results to the Secretary and Award’s committee chair by the first of
October so that the awards may be awarded at the annual Banquet.
8. The Point-Secretary shall chair the Rules committee and provide a proposed calendar of events for the
General Membership at the start of the new year.
9. A second Point person, as an assistant to the point’s secretary, elected by the Board of Directors, shall
calculate points individually as a conferring reference only.
Article VI - COMMITTEES
Committees: All Committees are to be formed according to need and by approval and consideration of the Board of Directors.
Chair people who are not voted in shall be appointed by the President. Committee Chair people in turn shall appoint his/her committee
with the consideration of the Board of Directors. All Committee members must be paid up adult members in good standing. All monies
collected by the committees shall in turn be turned over to the Treasurer.
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Grievance Committee:
1. The Vice-president will chair this committee.
2. All petitions to the Grievance Committee must be done in writing. All grievances must be postmarked
within thirty (30) days of the said complaint with one (1) said complaint per grievance.
3. The Vice-president will appoint a new committee for each petition. A resolution to the petition will be
produced at a committee meeting.
4. The written resolution shall be presented to the Board of Directors at the next Board meeting and
approved by the Board.
5. The approved resolution will then be mailed to each member directly affected.
Nominating Committee:
1. The Nominating Committee shall prepare a slate of directors to be presented to the General
membership at the annual meeting being approved by the Board.
2. Nominations will be open to the floor before the vote will be taken for the four (4) Board of Directors
seats.
Rules Committee:
1. The Point-Secretary will chair the Rules Committee.
2. The Rules Committee is a permanent committee and shall consist of a minimum of five (5) members.
3. All seats and both general member and Board members shall be represented on this committee.
4. Meetings are open to the general membership.
5. Shall coordinate with Show members their program content, suggest necessary changes, and/or make
adjustments required by TVHA, Inc.
6. The Chair shall appoint all horse show dates verification of show membership payment being made to
the Treasurer.
7. Shall receive all suggestions in writing pertaining to Rules and Regulations of TVHA, Inc. regarding
changes omissions or additions from members in good standing only. The evaluation and
determination as to the benefit of all suggestions will be the sole responsibility of the Rules Committee.
The committee will then recommend and forward their recommendation to the Board of Directors for a
vote and final approval.
Banquet Committee:
1. The Banquet Committee shall find an appropriate setting for the TVHA, Inc. year end awards banquet
for the date voted on by the Board.
2. The Committee shall take charge of menu, music, raffle, invitations, decor, etc.... with final approval of
the Board.
Awards Committee:
1. The chairman with help from the committee will purchase appropriate gifts for the year end award
winners.
2. The Committee will spend funds allocated by the Board of Directors.
3. The Committee may receive input from the winners and the Board of Directors.
Horse Show Committee:
1. The Committee chair will be the President.
2. The President must present suggested judge choices, division chairs, and show programs to the Board
for approval.
3. The Committee must take care of decisions in regards to dates, program, ribbon awards, sponsorship,
show workers, vendors, etc. with the final approval of the Board.
4. The Board of Directors has the right to choose the location for the horse show each year.
Donation Committee:
1. Any current member in good standing that collects $200.00 in donations for TVHA, Inc. receives a
$20.00 discount on their future membership fee.
Web Site Committee:
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1. The committee would be to oversee the maintenance of the website.
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2. The committee will gather and provide the appropriate TVHA information to the webmaster.
Article VII - AWARDS
Year End Awards:
1. Any exhibitor or horse must be a member of the association three (3) days before the show before their
points are to be count and must be in good standing in order to receive a year end award.
2. The horse or exhibitor with the most points in a division will be awarded the year end grand
championship provided they have earned a minimum of TEN (10) points.
3. The horse or exhibitor with the second highest amount of points in a division will be awarded the year
end reserve championship provided they have earned a minimum of EIGHT (8) points.
4. If a division has no one earning the minimum of EIGHT (8) points, then no reserve award will be awarded.
5. If a walk/Trot rider advances to walk/Trot/Canter, their walk/Trot points will be retained for the year
end award.
6. If a horse or pony is sold during the year and is eligible for a year end award(s), the person(s) who
owned the horse or pony when it is earned its last point at a member show, will receive the award.
7. If a tie occurs for champion, no reserve will be awarded and all tied will be awarded champion. If the
reserve champion is tied, then all tied will receive reserve champion.
8. Certificates of Participation may be awarded to any junior members as the Board decides.
9. Any award may be sponsored by any individual. Any new award may be sponsored by any individual
after acceptance by the Board of Directors who decides the recipient by a vote of the Board.
10. In order to be eligible for year-end awards in 2012, each member must show at one of the 2 TVHA
sponsored shows (July 19-21& September 16), where the proceeds go to TVHA, or make/collect at least
$100 in donations per member to TVHA - toward year end awards.
SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD:
Given to honor the memory of Will Perry (sponsored by the family- Anthony Perry). The sportsmanship Award is presented to an
outstanding junior TVHA, Inc. member whom the youth members feel has demonstrated outstanding sportsmanship and over all
personifies our youthful horseman of today. A good sportsman should be helpful, courteous, helpful outside the ring, respectful, a roll
model to their peers and shows a positive attitude.
1. Junior TVHA, Inc. member 17 years and under as of December 1st of the previous year (10 years &
under & walk trot riders excluded) in good standing.
2. This award will not be awarded more than once to an individual.
3. One member per year will receive the award.
4. In 2009, the sportsmanship awards will be voted on by youth members 17 & under submitting the
sportsmanship nomination form. The award will be announced at the annual banquet. In case of a tie, the
board of directors shall break the tie. If a board member’s child is involved in the tie, they must abstain
from voting.
5. Previous recipients:
1995 - Michael Brandow
1997- Maureen Utter
1999 - Liza Hafele
2001- Mabel Gutliph
1996 - Tina Struble
1998- Leslie Ann Docskalik
2000- Eddie Pick
2002-Amanda Gutliph
2003 – Bethany Austin (tie)
2003- William Stewart, Jr. (tie)
2004 – Brittney O’Brien 2005-Haley Groat
2006 – Jacqueline Hetterich
2007 – Diana Hartling
2008 – Kendra Hoyt
2009-Austin Phoenix
PEE-WEE SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD:
Sponsored by Younger Years Farm, this award is presented to an outstanding TVHA member between the ages of 5 and 10 years old,
whom the youth members feel has demonstrated outstanding sportsmanship and over all personifies our future equestrians. A good
sportsman should be helpful, courteous, helpful outside the ring, respectful, a roll model to their peers and shows a positive attitude.
1. This award will not be awarded more than once to an individual.
2. One member per year will receive the award.
3. In 2009, the sportsmanship awards will be voted on by youth members 17 & under submitting the
sportsmanship nomination form. The award will be announced at the annual banquet. In case of a tie, the
board of directors shall break the tie. If a board member’s child is involved in the tie, they must abstain
from voting.
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2002 – Sabine Klinger
2006 – Fenton Groat
4. Previous recipients:
2003 – Mary Hetterich
2007 – Rileigh Genung
2004 – Rachel Klinger
2008 – Melanie Lyons
2005 – Camlyn Lyons
2009 – Nathan Dumond/Austin Bedient
Ray Rider Memorial Trophy:
The Ray Rider Memorial Trophy is given in honor of the memory of Raymond Rider, a well known horse enthusiast. It is awarded to an
adult member who has shown outstanding dedication to the organization and the promotion of TVHA, Inc. objectives and purposes.
The Criteria for selection:
1. Must be a TVHA, Inc. adult member in good standing.
2. After 1998 this award will not be awarded more than once to one person.
3. It will be awarded to one person or married couple per year.
4. The recipient will be voted on by the Board of Directors and awarded at the annual banquet.
5. The award will be purchased by TVHA, Inc.
Previous Ray Rider Memorial Trophy recipients:
1979 - Coby Holowacz
1985 - Ilene Cavanaugh 1991 - Tom Wayman
1997 - Delanor Perry
1980 - Albert Beard
1986 - John Johnson
1992 - Peter Hattern
1998 - Carol Gutliph
1981 - Francis Green
1987 - Beverly Gruver
1993 - Judy Johnson
1999 - Eugenia Avery
1982 - William Davis
1988 - Betty Winchester 1994 - Larry Hillis
2000 - Dee Hillis
1983 - Kathy Forbes
1989 - Robin Jerauld
1995 - Toni Watkins
2001 - Eileen Waterman
1984 - Tom & Lee Wyman 1990 - Lee Wyman
1996 - Norm & Sandy Dawson
2002 - Candice Guest - Menke
2003 – Dawn Perrine
2004 – Trish Skovira
2005- Yvonne Page
2006 – Yvonne Lyons
2007 – Heather Frost
2008 – Marie Hetterich 2009 – Carolyn Scobie
Dressage Awards:
There will be two divisions:
1. USDF - walk/trot
2. Training Level
Any Dressage test is acceptable from these two levels from any dressage show between the dates of March 1st and October
1st. Copies of three (3) different tests inclusive of at least two (2) different shows, from at least 2 different judges, must be sent
to the point secretary by October 7th.. The dressage test may be obtained from a show outside the 75 mile radius of Unadilla, as
long as the rules of the proper test are followed. Only open shows count for submittable tests. The rider/horse combination
with the highest test percentage will be awarded an award in each division.
High-Point Award:
One cash award to be determined annually will be offered to the top three (3) horse rider/driver combinations with the highest
points in a combination of an Open division. Paybacks totaling a minimum of 1st - 50%, 2nd - 30%, 3rd - 20%. The total for
2012 is $1000.00. The total will be determined year to year by the amount of funds in the separate versatility account.
The division is OPEN to any rider/driver combination in the incentive pointable classes as follows:
OPEN: a) all open in-hand and riding/driving classes as listed under equitation/reinsmanship, pleasure and performance.
b) excludes any open beginner classes.
Versatility Challenge:
The versatility challenge will involve 5 TVHA pointed shows to be decided at the annual meeting each year and the classes
listed for each discipline pointed (western, hunter and gymkhana) communicated to the membership once the annual meeting has been
held. Each show chosen will host 1 pointed class in each of the three pointed disciplines. TVHA run shows will host 3 pointed classes
for each discipline. These are open classes only and will also be pointed towards year-end. Points are accrued on a HORSE & RIDER
combination only. There is a $30 nomination fee to participate, as well as you must be a current member of TVHA. The fee allows the
Horse/rider combination to participate in each of the designated classes, for points towards this award, however applicable class fees will
apply at the shows.
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Article VIII - EQUINES
RULES:
1. All equines must be registered with the association and pay the established fees three (3) days prior to the start of their points being
earned.
2. Registration must be made in the name of the owner or lessee who is a paid member in good standing.
3. Any equine shall be considered one (1) year old on the first of January following the actual foaling date.
4. Pony owners should secure ASHA (USA Equine) pony measurement cards to have available at all times. If contested, a measure stick
will be available by TVHA, Inc.. All measurements will be in the presence of two (2) TVHA, Inc. directors.
All Ponies are: A. 14.2 hands an under in Saddle Seat and Hunt Seat divisions.
B. 14.1 hands and under in Western Divisions.
5. Horse measurements are:
A Over 14.2 hands in Saddle Seat and Hun Seat Divisions.
B. Over 14.1 hands in Western
6. A green equine is any equine, any age in their first or second year of showing in the divisions of Western, Driving, Gymkhana, Hunt
Seat on the flat, Hunt Seat over fences and Saddle Seat.
7. No more than eight (8) equines are to hand gallop at one time in any class, any division.
8. No equine may be entered more than once in any performance class under any rider including gymkhana, EXCEPT when youth
classes are combined 17 & Under.
9. An equine may be used more than once in an Over Fences equitation class where only the rider is being judged.
10. Stallions may not be entered in Junior Exhibitor classes.
11. Western junior horses 5 years and under may be shown in a bosal or snaffle bit.
12. If Open is split i.e. horse/pony or mares/gelding/stallions, all splits must be offered for either to be pointed.
Article - IX Exhibitors
RULES:
1. TVHA, Inc. will not tolerate any inappropriate behavior by any of its members at any TVHA, Inc. pointed shows. If the need arises the
Show Chairman and two (2) TVHA Inc. Directors may ask the exhibitor to either leave the show grounds or cease in their participation
of the function.
2. Any TVHA, Inc. rider or driver 14 years old and younger must wear an ASTM safety helmet at all times in all divisions while mounted
or driving at any TVHA, Inc. functions. NO exceptions as per New York State Law.
3. A walk/trot or jog rider may not cross enter into a walk/trot/canter or lope class at a show. Once a walk/trot or jog rider has shown in
a class requiring a canter or lope anytime/anywhere, they may not enter back into a walk/trot or jog class. The exception to this is an adult
rider 18 years old and over who wishes to return to the walk/trot or jog division because off age, injury, or physical condition. They may
do so with a written request to the board of directors before the start of their show season. If the request is granted they may then show
and stay in walk/trot or jog division.4. It is up to each and every TVHA, Inc. member to apprise themselves to all TVHA, Inc. rules and
rule changes and follow them to the best of their ability.
5. All protests must be submitted in writing and signed by a paid up member in good standing to the Board of Directors for consideration
and resolution.
6. Any TVHA. Inc. member, spouse, sibling, child or parent, of any member, may not judge any TVHA, Inc. pointed show.
7. Open beginner is an exhibitor any age in their first or second year of showing in that division.
8. Ladies and Men’s classes are those in that gender at any age. If Ladies is offered, Men’s must also for either to be pointed towards
Open.
9. Proper western attire is required in all western classes; chaps are optional.
10. A member cannot receive points if they have had dealings with the judge within a 30-day period. This
includes: lessons, training, sale/purchase of a horse, showing of or for.
11. TVHA board of directors is voluntary and can participate in TVHA managed/pointed shows.
Article X - TVHA INC. POINTED SHOW AND CLASS RULES
RULES:
1. TVHA, Inc. may point multiple shows per day, as long as seats are not duplicated on that day.
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2. Points for all classes will be 6-5-4-3-2-1-. A filled class is a minimum of six (6) exhibitors. Classes with less than six will be pointed
accordingly, i.e. three entries 3-2-1, etc.
3. Championships will not carry points.
4. A class must be offered in at least two (2) shows for a year-end award to be given.
5. Breed and County classes will not be pointed and will be considered as miscellaneous classes.
6. Classes or events not in compliance with TVHA, Inc. rules will not be pointed and will be considered as miscellaneous classes.
7. A current TVHA, Inc. rulebook should be readily available at the secretary stand at each TVHA, Inc. pointed show.
8. The Judge’s decision is final. All petitions to the judge must be made in writing to the Show secretary. Judges should not tie any
placing in fifth place or higher. If this is done, the points must be divided in half for that placing. For example: If there is a tie for first
place, the first and second placing will be added together (9) and divided in half, each rider will receive 4.5 points.
9. Show programs must specify type of show. There are nine (9) types:
a. Open
d. Saddle Seat
g. Gymkhana
b. Western
e. Dressage
h. Junior
c. Hunter
f. Driving
i. any combination of b-h
10. All non-pointed classes should be listed on program or posted at the secretary stand the day of the show.
11. TVHA, Inc. recommends that all programs state “it is required that approved safety helmets” are to be worn in all Hunt seat classes
by riders 17 & under.
12. All programs should state that proper attire is required for each division.
13. TVHA, Inc. recommends, as per ADS rules, that all drivers under 14 years of age be accompanied by an adult driver.
14. Open classes in all divisions must include adults and juniors, horses and ponies, mares geldings and stallions, junior horse and senior
horse with age split of 5 & under, 6 & over or any age split as long as all ages are covered with no duplication of age.
15. Junior classes may be split horse and pony or horse/pony 5 & under and horse/pony 6 & over or any combination of age split as long
as all age groups are covered and there is no duplication of age within one grouping.
16. Junior exhibitors are 17 years old and under as of December 1st of the previous year. If junior classes are to be divided, they must
include 14 - 17 and 13 & under.
17. Trail and Dressage may be run on an outside course in a designated area.
18. All Open one (1) day TVHA, Inc. shows must consist of at least twenty-five (25) pointable classes. All one (1) seat shows must
have fifteen (15) pointable classes In two (2) or three (3) day shows there must be at least fifteen (15) pointable classes each day,
with the exception of gymkhana classes; with no restrictions on the number of pointable classes.
19. In two (2) or three(3) day shows where classes are repeated (i.e. Open pony halter all seats) only the highest points will be
recorded.
20. Classes that specify all seats must be offered (i.e. Open pony halter all seats) to all seats to be pointed.
21. In all performance classes three (3) accumulative refusals or fall of horse or rider is automatic elimination.
22. Going off course is automatic elimination. No TVHA points will be awarded to a horse/rider that is off course and class sheets
should reflect no placing.
23. Prize money may be paid in any equitation, horsemanship, showmanship or reinsmanship classes.
24. AQHA patterns and rules are to be used in western performance and gymkhana events.
25. An exhibitor may show more than one horse in a performance class provided each horse wears a different number.
26. Broken tack during an event may be replaced or repaired (Maximum of three (3) minute hold time) except Gymkhana.
27. No re-runs allowed in gymkhana except for malfunction of the timer.
28. Shows must use standard barrels, poles, bridges, jumps, etc. for safety.
29. Miscellaneous classes are not pointable classes.
30. All divisions of walk/trot or jog do not have to be offered to be pointed but the following combinations may be offered:
A. 10 years and under
D. Any combinatation of A,B,C,
B. 11 years to 17 years
as long as their is no duplication of an age group
C. Adult - 18 years and over
31. As long as everyone in an age division, that TVHA points, fit into a breakdown of age at a show where the whole division is in the
same class, then that division will be pointed. If exhibitors from one of the above age brackets fall under 2 different classes, then that
division is not pointed. Ex: if the divisions at the show are 11 and under, 12-17 and 18 and over, then the 10 and under is pointed and the
adult is pointed but the 11-17 division would not be pointed because the children in that division fall under 2 classes (11 & under and
12-17). Ex 2: if the division at the show is 14-18, than the 14-17 division will be pointed since everyone in our 14-17 division can show
in that class but if the same show offers adult at 19 and over, the adult division cannot be pointed since the 18 year olds would fall under
a different class.
32. Any division added the day of a pointed show will not carry TVHA points.
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33. It is strongly recommended that all youth 14 & under wear an ASTM helmet when handling or around horses.
34. Lead line entries may show in in-hand classes.
Article XI - POINTABLE CLASSES
Halter Division: judged on quality and conformation of the equine.
1. 2 years and under Western Halter
2. 2 year and under Hunter Halter
3. 2 years old and under Saddle Seat Halter
1-3 may be split:
A, weanlings, yearlings, 2 year olds, B. colts fillies, geldings, C. foals through, 2 year olds
4. Open Western Halter
5. Open Hunter Halter
6. Open Saddle Seat Halter
4-6 may be split A. mares, geldings, Stallion B. mares, geldings stallions C. Junior horse, Senior horse
7. Open pony Halter all seats
7 may be split
A. Mares, geldings, stallions B. Mares, gelding & stallions
C. Pet pony Jr. Handler, Open pony Sr. Handler
8. Driving Horse In Hand: Based on balance, structural correctness, breed and sex characteristics and degree of muscling with balance
being most important. Horses are to be shown in an open bridle. Yearlings must be shown in a good working halter.
8. may be split: A. mares, geldings, Stallion B. mares, geldings & stallions C. Junior handler, Senior handler
Showmanship Division: judged on exhibitor and presentation of the equine.
9. Junior Western fitting & showmanship
10. Junior Hunter fitting & showmanship 13 & Under
11. Junior Hunter fitting & showmanship 14 to 17
12. Junior Saddle Seat fitting & Showmanship
9 -11 may be split:
A. 13 years and under, 14 - 17, 10 and Under (may not cross enter)
B. 17 years and Under, 10 years and under (may not cross enter)
C. 11 – 17, 10 years & under
D. 11 – 17 walk/trot, walk/jog (may not cross enter)
13. Adult Western Fitting & Showmanship
Equitation Division: is judged on the rider only. Any horse that is suitable for a particular seat and is capable of performing the class
routine is acceptable. Class shall proceed at least once around the ring at each gait, reverse and repeat, line up on command and any or all
riders may be asked to do further reasonable tests, if the judge so decides. Rides are judged on seat, hands, performance and suitability of
horse to rider.
Over fences - Judging begins when the horse enters the ring. Except for refusals, jumping faults of the horse are not to be considered
unless it is the result of the riders capability. Riders are judged on seat, hands and their ability to establish and maintain an even hunting
pace. Walk/Trot x-rails shall not exceed 18” measured at the cup.
13. Open Western Horsemanship
20. Adult Western Horsemanship
14. Open Stock Seat Equitation
21. Adult Western Seat & Hands
15. Open Western Seat & Hands
22. Adult Western Stock Seat Equitation
16. Open Saddle Seat Equitation
23. Adult Hunt Seat Equitation (flat)
17. Open Saddle Seat, Seat & Hands
24. Adult Hunt Seat Equitation O/F 2’6”
18. Open Hunt Seat Equitation (flat)
25. Adult Saddle Seat Equitation
19. Open Hunt Seat Equitation over Fences 2’6”
26. Adult Saddle Seat Seat & Hands
13 -19 may be split:
A. horse/pony
B. Sr. Equine, Jr. Equine
27. Junior Western Horsemanship
34. Walk/Trot Saddle Seat Equitation
28. Junior Stock Seat Equitation
35. Walk/Trot Hunt Seat Equitation
29. Junior Western Seat & Hands
36 Walk/Trot Hunt Seat Equitation (cross rails)
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30. Junior Saddle Seat Equitation
37. Walk/Jog Western Horsemanship
31. Junior Saddle Seat Seat & Hands
38. Walk/Jog Stock Seat Equitation
32.Junior Hunt Seat Equitation (flat)
34-38 May be Split:
33. Junior Hunt Seat Equitation o/f 2’6”
A 10 years & under,11-17,Adult,18 & over
27 - 33 may be split:
A. Horse, Pony
B. 13 & under, 14-17 years
C. 13 & under horse, 13 & under pony
39. Open Beginner Saddle Seat Equitation
42. Open Beginner Western Horsemanship
40. Open Beginner Stock Seat Equitation
43. Open Beginner Hunt Seat Equitation (flat)
41. Open Beginner Hunt Seat Equitation (cross rails)
44. Open Beginner Hunt Seat Equitation o/f min 2”, max. 2’3”
39- 44 May be split:
A. Horse, Pony
Western pleasure Division - walk, jog lope both directions of the ring. Horse must stand quietly and back readily. The horse must
display a pleasure to ride and a pleasurable attitude. Light contact with the horses mouth must be maintained all gaits. All gaits must be
performed with willingness and obvious ease, cadence and balance. Tie downs are prohibited. ROAD HACK - The horse is to move out
and extend gaits.
45. Open Western Pleasure
51. Adult Western Pleasure
46. Open Western Road Hack
52. Adult Western Road Hack
47. Open Western Patterned Pleasure
53. Adult Western Patterned Pleasure
44 - 47 May be Split: A. Ladies, Men’s
54. Open Western Pleasure Stake
B. Jr./Sr. Horse
55. Junior Western Pleasure Stake
C. Horse, Pony
56. Adult Western Pleasure Stake
48. Junior Western Pleasure
57. Green Western Patterned Pleasure
49. Junior Western Road Hack
58. Green Western Pleasure
50. Junior Western Patterned Pleasure
59. Green Western Road Hack
48-49 may be split: A. Horse, Pony
B. Equine Jr., Sr.
C. 13 Yr. & Under, 14 - 17 yrs
D. Horse 13 Yr. & Under, 14 - 17 yrs
Pony 13 Yr. & Under, 14 - 17 yrs
Hunter Pleasure Division: No Jumps - walk, trot, and canter both directions of the ring. Horse must stand and back readily. The horse
must display a pleasure to ride and a pleasurable attitude. Light contact with the horses mouth must be maintained at all gaits. All gaits
must be performed with willingness and obvious ease, cadence and balance. Martingales are prohibited. HUNTER UNDER SADDLE Emphasis shall be placed on actual suitability. Bridle Path Hack - horse is asked to move out and extend the trot and hand gallop.
60. Open Hunter Pleasure
69. Adult Hunter Pattern Pleasure 74. Junior Hunter Pleasure
61. Open Hunter Under Saddle
60-69 may be split
75. Junior Hunter Under Saddle
62. Open Bridle path Hack
A. Horse, Pony
76. Junior Hunter Patterned Pleasure
63. Open Hunter Pleasure Stake
B. Lady’s, Men’s
77. Junior Bridle Path Hack
64. Open Hunter Patterned Pleasure
C. Jr., Sr. Horse
78. Junior Hunter Pleasure Stake
65. Adult Hunter Pleasure
70. Green Hunter Pleasure
74-78 may be split:
66. Adult Hunter Under Saddle
71. Green Hunter Under Saddle
A. Horse, Pony
67. Adult Bridle Path Hack
72. Green Bridle Path Hack
B. 13 & under, 14-17yrs
68. Adult Hunter Pleasure Stake
73. Green Patterned Pleasure
C. Jr., Sr. Horse
Saddle Seat Pleasure Division: Open to equines with full main and tail. Enter ring to the right at a trot. A flat walk, trot and canter must
be performed in both directions. Horse must stand and back readily. Light contact with the horses mouth must be maintained with the
horse mouth at all gaits. The horse must give an appearance of a pleasurable to ride. BRIDLE PATH HACK and ROAD HACK- Horse
is asked to move out in an extended trot and hand gallop.
79. Open Saddle Seat Pleasure
89. Junior Saddle Seat Pleasure
80. Open Saddle Seat Road Hack
90. Junior Saddle Seat Road Hack
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81. Open Saddle Seat Bridle Path Hack
82. Open Saddle Seat Pleasure Stake
83. Open Saddle Seat Pattern Pleasure
79 - 83 May be split:
A. Horse, Pony
B. Mares, Stallions, Geldings
C. Jr., Sr. Horse
D. Lady’s, Men’s
84.Adult Saddle Seat Pleasure
85. Adult Saddle Seat Road Hack
86. Adult Saddle Seat Bridle Path Hack
87. Adult Saddle Seat Pleasure Stakes
88. Adult Saddle Seat Patterned Pleasure
91. Junior Saddle Seat Bridle Path Hack
92. Junior Saddle Seat pleasure Stake
93. Junior Saddle Seat Patterned Pleasure
89 - 93 May be Split
A. Horse, Pony
B. Mares, Stallions, Geldings
C. Jr. Sr. Horse
D. Ladies, Men’s
94. Green Saddle Seat Pleasure
95. Green Saddle Seat Road Hack
96. Green Saddle Seat Bridle Path Hack
97. Green Saddle Seat Patterned Pleasure
Walk Trot or Jog Pleasure Performance Division: Horse/Pony is judged on their pleasurably and their obedience. Bridle Path Hack,
Road Hack - will be asked to extend the trot.
98. Western Pleasure
105. Saddle Seat Pleasure
99. Western Trail
106. Saddle Seat Trail
100. Western Riding
107. Saddle Seat Command
101. Western Command
108. Saddle Seat Command
102. Western Discipline Rail
109. Saddle Seat Road Hack
103. Western Road Hack
110. Saddle Seat Patterned Pleasure
104. Western Patterned Pleasure
111. Hunt Seat Pleasure
98 - 104 May be split:
112. Hunt Seat Trail
A. 10 yr. & under
113. Hunt Seat Command
B. 11yrs - 17yrs
114. Hunt Seat Discipline Rail
C. Adult, 18yrs & over
115. Hunt Seat Bridle Path Hack
D. 17yrs & Under
116. Hunt Seat Patterned Pleasure
117. Musical Freestyle (all seats/all divisions)
118. Working Hunter Over Crossrails
119. Hunter Under Saddle
120. Ground Poles (W/T only)
Western Performance Division: The horse is judged on their performance and characteristics of an obedient, sensible, free and
moving, qualities of gaits, change of leads, balance, soundness manners and disposition. Fall of Horse/Rider is considered an
elimination. Off pattern is also an elimination. Bridle and bit may be checked.
1. Open Western Trail
12. Junior Western Reining
2. Open Western Command
13. Junior Western Stock Horse
3. Open Western Discipline Rail
14. Junior Western Discipline Rail
4. Open Western Riding
15. Junior Working Cow Horse
5. Open Western Reining
16. Junior Western Performance Stake
6. Open Western Stock Horse
9 - 16 May be split:
7. Open Working Cow Horse
A. Horse, Pony
8. Open Western Performance Stake
B. 13 & Under, 14 -17yrs.
1-8 may be split:
C. Horse 13 & Under, Horse 14-17
A. Horse, Pony
17. Green Western Trail
B. Lady’s, Men’s
18. Green Western Command
C. Junior Horse and
19. Green Western Riding
9. Junior Western Trail
20. Green Western Reining
10. Junior Western Command
21. Green Discipline Rail
11. Junior Western Riding
22. Adult Western Trail
24. Adult Western Command
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25. Adult Western Discipline Rail
26. Adult Western Riding
27. Adult Western Reining
28. Adult Western Stock Horse
29. Adult Working Cow Horse
30. Adult Western Performance Stake
Hunter Performance Division: The horse is judged on their performance and characteristics of obedience, alertness, responsiveness,
and free moving. If over fences the horse must do the course in an even pace. May be jogged for soundness. The hunt course will be a fair
test of the hunter over a minimum of eight (8) fences. Handy Hunter course fence numbers may range from six (6) to ten (10). Hunter
Hack - To be shown at the walk, trot and canter both ways of the ring. Required to jump two (2) fences. May be asked to hand gallop and
extend the trot. Green hunter performance maximum fence height of 2’6” with no in and outs (May not jump 3’) Open hunter
performance min 2’ max. 3’. Junior hunter performance maximum 2’6”.
31. Open Working Hunter.
31 - 37 may be split:
38..Junior Working Hunter
32. Open Handy Hunter
A. Horse, Pony
39. Junior Handy Hunter
33. Open hunter Hack
B. Jr./Sr. Horse
40. Junior Hunter Hack
34. Open Performance Stake
38-44 may be split:
41. Junior Hunter Performance Stake
35. Open Hunter Command
A Horse, Pony
42. Junior Hunter Command
36. Open Hunter Trail
B. 13 yr & under, 14-17
43. Junior Hunter Trail
37. Open Hunter Discipline Rail
C. Horse 13& Under, 14- 17
44. Junior Hunter Discipline Rail
45. Green Working Hunter
46. Green Handy Hunter
47. Green Hunter Hack
48. Green Hunter Command
49. Green Hunter Trail
50. Green Hunter Discipline Rail
51. Adult Working Hunter
52. Adult Handy Hunter
53. Adult Hunter Hack
54. Adult Hunter Command
55. Adult Hunter Trail
56. Adult Hunter Discipline Rail
45 - 56 may be split: A. Horse/Pony
Special Hunter Performance Division: The over fences classes will consist of eight (8) fences minimum height of 2’ and the maximum
height of 2’3”. Horse/Rider combinations where rider is no longer a beginner and not ready for 2’6” or the horse is not ready for green
2’6”. Once horse/rider combination jump 2’6” they will no longer be eligible for special points accumulated to that point will be retained
for year end awards. Horse/rider combination may cross enter in any flat class they are eligible to ride in.
57. Special Working Hunter
59. Special Hunter Under Saddle
58. Special Hunter Hack
60. Special Hunter Pleasure
Saddle Seat Performance Division: Park Horse and 3-Gaited. Open to any Horse/Pony trimmed or untrimmed. To be shown at an
animated walk, collected balanced trot, and smooth canter, both ways of the ring. To be judged on performance, brilliance, quality and
manners.
61. Open Saddle Seat 3-Gaited (trim/un-trim)
66 - -70 may be split:
62. Open Saddle Seat Park
A. Horse, Pony
63. Open Saddle Seat Trail
B. 13 yr. & under, 14 - 17
64. Open Saddle Seat Command
C. Horse 13yr & under, Horse 14 -17
65. Open Saddle Seat Discipline Rail
Pony 13 & under, Pony 14 -17 61 - 65
may be split
71. Green Saddle Seat 3-Gaited (trim/untrim)
A. Horse, Pony
72. Green Saddle Seat Park
66. Junior Saddle Seat 3-Gaited (trim/un-trim)
73. Green Saddle Seat Trail
67. Junior Saddle Seat Park
74. Green Saddle Seat Command
68. Junior Saddle Seat Trail
75. Green Saddle Seat Discipline Rail
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69. Junior Saddle Seat Command
70. Junior Saddle Seat Discipline Rail
76. Adult Saddle Seat 3-Gaited(trim/untrim)
77. Adult Saddle Seat Park
78. Adult Saddle Seat Trail
79. Adult Saddle Seat Command
80. Adult Saddle Seat Discipline Rail
Gymkhana division1. California Poles
2. California Poles Stakes
1-2. Open may split
A. Horse, Pony
B. Ladies, Mens
C. Junior horse 5 & under, senior horse 6 & over
1-2. Juniors may split
A. Horse, Pony
B. 13 years old & under, 14-17
C. Horse 13 years old & under, Horse 14-17, Pony 13 years old & under, Pony 14-17
1-2 Walk/jog may split
A. 10 & under, 11-17, Adult 18 & over
3. Cloverleaf Barrels
4. Cloverleaf Barrels Stakes
3-4 Open may split
A. Horse, Pony
B. Ladies, Mens
C. Junior horse 5 & under, senior horse 6 & over
3-4 Junior may split
A. Horse, Pony
B. 13 years old & under, 14-17 years
C. Horse 13 years old & under, Horse 14-17, Pony 13 years old & under, pony 14-17
3-4 Walk/jog may split
A. 10 years old & under, 11-17, Adult 18 & over
5. Games including
A. Pole bending straight poles
B. Barrels and Poles Combo
E. Keyhole race
F Straight barrels
G. Figure 8 stake
H . Gymkhana stake
I. Twister
J. Dash for Cash
laps
K. Can race
L. Quadrangle barrels
horse, one rider
M. Texas T
running first leg)
C. Bleeding Heart
D. Flag race
A-R Open Gymkhana may split
1- Horse, pony
2- Ladies, Mens
3- Junior horse 5 & under, senior Horse 6 & over
A-R Junior Gymkhana may split
1. Horse, Pony
2. 13 years old & under, 14-17 years
3. Horse 13 years old & under, Horse 14-17, Pony 13 years old & under, pony 14-17
A-R Walk/jog may split
1. 10 & under, 11-17, Adult 18 & over
Driving Division - Reinsmanship: A driving class in which entries are judged on the ability and skill of the driver. Class may be shown
at the walk, slow or jog trot, trot, strong trot or extended trot, road trot. Entries may be asked to rein back, stand in line quietly or perform
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a reasonable pattern. Judged - 75% on appearance of driver, 25% on presentation. Open to single harness only.
1. Open Driving Reinsmanship
May be split:
A. Horse, Pony
B. Carriage Pleasure, Show Pleasure
2. Junior Driving Reinsmanship
May be split:
A. Horse, Pony
B. 13 yr & under, 14 -17
C. Horse 13 & under, Horse 14 - 17
and Pony 13 & under, Pony 14 - 17
3. Open Beginner Driving Reinsmanship
Driving Division - Pleasure: Martingales & over checks are optional. A pleasure driving class in which animals are judged primarily on
quality and performance. To be shown both ways of the ring at a flat walk and trot. Must stand quietly and rein back easily. Headers with
out a whip may stand by horse. Entries may be asked to collect or extend the trot or work a pattern at the judges discretion. Will be
judged 60% on performance, 30% condition of horse & vehicle, 10% presentation. May be shown in a two (2) or a four (4) wheeled
vehicle. Open to light single harness only.
4. Open Pleasure Driving
May be split:
A. light horse, light pony
B. Carriage Pleasure, Show Pleasure
5. Open Light Horse Driving Pleasure
6. Open Light Horse Driving Pleasure Stake
5 - 6 may be split:
A. Ladies, Men’s
B. Carriage Pleasure, Show Pleasure
7. Open light Pony Driving Pleasure
9. Green Pleasure Driving
9 may be split:
A. Horse, Pony
10. Junior Pleasure Driving
11. Junior Pleasure Driving Stake
10 -11 may be split:
A. Horse, Pony
B. 13 yrs & under, 14 -17
C. Horse with Driver 13 & under, Horse with Driver 14-17
8. Open light Pony Driving Stake
7-8 may be split:
A. Ladies, Men’s
B. Carriage Pleasure, Show Pleasure
Driving Division - Performance: A driving class in which entries are judged on there performance of the equine will be judged on
driving qualities of gaits, soundness, response to driver, and obedience. Off course and third refusal will be considered an elimination. In
timed classes break of gait, knock down of obstacle and 1st and 2nd refusal are time penalties.
12. Open Working
22. Green Working
13. Open Obstacles
23. Green Obstacles
14. Open Timed Obstacles
24. Green Timed Obstacles
15. Open Gamblers Choice
25. Green Gamblers Choice
16. Open timed choose your own route
26. Green timed Choose your own route
12 - 16 may be split:
22 -26 may be split:
A. Light Horse/Light Pony
A. Light Horse/Light Pony
B. Ladies/Men’s
B. Ladies/Men’s
C. Carriage Pleasure/Show Pleasure
C. Carriage Pleasure/Show Pleasure
17. Junior Working Obstacles
27. Musical Freestyle (all divisions)
18. Junior Obstacles
19. Junior Timed Obstacles
20. Junior Gamblers Choice
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21. Junior Timed choose your own route obstacles
17 -21 may be split:
A. Light Horse/Light Pony
B. Carriage pleasure, Show Pleasure
Driving Division - Drive & Ride Combination:
In Harness: To be shown to a suitable pleasure driving vehicle, both ways of the arena at a walk, slow trot, working trot and strong trot.
To stand quietly and to rein back. Driver & Rider of any combination, the number stays with the horse.
Under saddle: All seats. To be shown both ways of the arena at a walk, trot/jog and canter/lope. To stand quietly and to rein back.
To be judged: 50% on performance, manners, way of going and suitability in harness.
50% on performance, manners, and way of going under saddle.
Miscellaneous Classes: These are not TVHA, Inc. pointed classes.
1. Lead Line
11. Therapeutic Lead Line
2. Lead Line Trail
12. Therapeutic Lead Line Trail
3. Jack Benny
13. Pairs Harness Tatum, 4-in Hand
4. Champagne Classic
14. Maiden, Novice, Limited
5. 4H Classes
15. Kindergarten Western Pleasure
6. Breed Classes
16. Combination Seat
7. County Classes
17. Roadster Pony
8. Pairs Pleasure Classes
18. Lead Line Walk/Jog
9. Bare Back Classes
19. Lead Line Walk/Jog Trail
10. Grooms Classes
20. In Hand Trail
and any class not listed here that is not included in our divisions.
ARTICLE XII - YEAR END CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS
Halter Division:
1. 2 year and under Western
2. 2 year and under Hunter
3. 2 year and under saddle Seat
10. Driving Horse in Hand
4. Open Western Halter Mares
7. Open Saddle Seat Halter
5. Open Western Halter Geldings/Stallions 8. Open Pony Halter
6. Open Hunter Halter Geldings/Stallions 9. Open Hunter Halter Mares
Showmanship Division:
11. Junior (14-17) Western
14. Children’s (13 & Under) Western
16 Pee Wee (10 & Under) Western
12 Junior (17 & Under) Hunter
15. Adult Western
17. Pee Wee (10 & Under) English
13. Junior Saddles Seat (17 & Under)
Equitation Division:
17. Open Western
20. Adult Western
23. Junior 14 - 17 Western
26. Children’s 13 & Under Western
29. Open Beginner Western
Revised 03/2012
18. Open Hunter
21. Adult Hunter
24. Junior 14 -17 Hunter
27. Children’s 13 & Under Hunter
30. Open Beginner Hunter
19. Open Saddle Seat
22. Adult Saddle Seat
25. Junior 14 -17 Saddle Seat
28. Children’s 13 & Under Saddle Seat
31. Open Beginner Saddle Seat
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Official Rule Book and By-law’s
32. Walk/Jog 10 & Under
35 .Walk/Jog 11 -17
38 .Walk/Jog Adult
33. Walk/Trot 10 & Under Hunter
36. Walk/Trot 11 - 17
39. Walk/Trot Adult Hunter
34. Walk/Trot 10 & Under Saddle Seat
37. Walk/Trot 11 - 17 Saddle Seat
40. Walk/Trot Adult Saddle Seat
42. Open Hunter Pleasure
45. Adult Hunter Pleasure
48. Green Hunter Pleasure
51. Junior Hunter Pleasure 14 -17
54. Children’s Hunter Pleasure 13 & Under
43. Open Saddle Seat pleasure
46. Adult Saddle Seat pleasure
49. Green Saddle Seat pleasure
52. Junior Saddle Seat Pleasure 14 -17
55. Children’s Saddle Seat Pleasure 13 & Under
Pleasure Division:
41. Open Western Pleasure
44. Adult Western pleasure
47. Green Western pleasure
50. Junior Western Pleasure 14 -17
53. Children’s Western Pleasure 13 & Under
Walk/Tort and Jog Pleasure/Performance:
56. Western Pleasure 10 & Under
57. Hunter Pleasure 10 & Under
59. Western Pleasure 11 -17
60. Hunter Pleasure 11 -17
62. Western Pleasure Adult
63. Hunter Pleasure Adult
58. Saddle Seat Pleasure 10 & Under
61. Saddle Seat Pleasure 11 -17
64. Saddle Seat Pleasure Adult
Performance Division:
65. Open Western Performance
68. Adult Western Performance
71. Junior Western Performance 14 -17
74. Children’s Western Performance 13 & under
77. Green Western Performance
67. Open Saddle Seat Performance
70. Adult Saddle Seat Performance
73. Junior Saddle Seat Performance 14 -17
76. Children’s Saddle Seat Performance
79. Green Saddle Seat Performance
66. Open Hunter Performance
69. Adult Hunter Performance
72. Junior Hunter Performance 14- 17
75. Children’s Hunter Performance 13 & Under
78. Green Hunter Performance
Gymkhana Division:
80 Open California Poles
81. Open Cloverleaf Barrels
82. Open Games
83. Junior (14-17) California Poles
84. Junior (14-17) Cloverleaf Barrels
85. Junior (14-17) Games
86. Children’s 13 & under California Poles 87. Children’s 13 & under Cloverleaf Barrels 88. Children’s 13 & under Games
89. 10 & under walk/jog California Poles/Cloverleaf Barrels/Other Games
90. 11-17 walk/jog California Poles/Cloverleaf Barrels/Other Games
91. Open Beginner California Poles/Cloverleaf Barrels/Other Games – First or second year of loping in gymkhana
92. Green Gymkhana – any horse in their first or second year of showing Gymkhana
93. Walk/Jog Adult Gymkhana
Dressage Division:
94. Training Level
95. USDF (walk/trot)
Driving Division:
96. Open Driving Reinsmanship
99. Pleasure Driving Horse
102. Junior Pleasure/Performance Driving
105. Drive and Ride
Revised 03/2012
97. Open Beginner Reinsmanship
100. Pleasure Driving Pony
103. Performance Driving Horse
98. Junior Reinsmanship 17 & under
101. Green Pleasure/Performance Driving
104. Performance Driving Pony
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