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RULES & REGULATIONS
Ω Visit our website at www.waccamawequestrian.com for class
list, forms, and show results.
Ω Membership forms and entry forms will be available at each show.
Ω For more information email us at waccamawequestrian@gmail.com
Waccamaw Equestrian Show Series
PO Box 976
Whiteville NC 28472
(Last updated 2/25/15)
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Show Committee
Phyllis Greene – Show manager.
910-840-6880
Phyllisc2g@gmail.com
Amanda Thompson – Show administrator. Website maintenance.
Kim Torelli – Treasurer.
Leslie Reed – Hunter show advisor.
Cathy Prince – Hunter Show advisor.
Kelly Hines – Judge coordinator. Show staff.
Johnny & Les Hardie – Game show advisor.
Kathy Hardie – Game Show announcer.
Sybil Murray – Official show announcer.
Nakoma Simmons – Show staff.
Other Show Volunteers:
Jean Creech
Hanna Ritch
Caterina Torelli
Evelyn Smith
“Our show volunteers are extremely important in making sure that our shows
run fluently and we surely couldn’t do it without them. Thank you all for your
time and commitment!”
If you would like to become a member of our team, please see Phyllis Greene at one
of our shows or just give her a call.
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2015 WESS Show Dates
*All shows are to take place at the Boys and Girls Home
Arena located in Lake Waccamaw, NC.
*Hunter begins at 8:30am on Saturday.
*Games begin at 4:00pm. If the Hunter show is still
running, we will hold the key hole events the outdoor
arena (weather permitting). From there, we will resume
other classes in the main arena.
*Western Pleasure begins at 9:00am on Sunday.
Ω March 28-29
Ω April 25-26 **DOUBLE POINT SHOW**
Ω May 30-31
Ω September 26-27 **DOUBLE POINT SHOW**
Ω October 24-25
Chapter 99E of the North Carolina General Statutes: All entries are made at the
rider’s, owners’ and trainers own risk with the understanding that there is an
inherent risk. The Boys and Girls Home of NC, WESS, the management, officials,
volunteers nor employees will be responsible for any accident or loss which may
occur to an exhibitor, animal or equipment. Under NC law, an equine activity
sponsor or equine professional is not liable for an injury to or the death of a
participant in equine activities resulting exclusively from the inherent risks of
equine activities.
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Rules & Regulations
 A current negative coggins is required upon entry on the show grounds.
 Horse abuse or mistreatment will NOT be tolerated. Show management has
the right to disqualify and/or have one removed from the show grounds and
not return!
 Judges or show management reserves the right to disqualify a horse and
rider from a class if one exhibits unruly/unsafe behavior.
 Hunter: Judged under USEF regulations.
 Western Pleasure: Judged under Open Show regulations which include
AQHA, APHA, and USEF standards.
 Exhibitors are given at most a 2 minute gate call.
 If disqualified by judge or show staff, exhibitor is still responsible for the
entry fee(s).
 If any horse that is deemed lame/unsound, by the judge and/or show
management, they will be excused from the ring.
 Drugs, alcohol, profanity and unruly behavior will NOT be tolerated, thus
show management has the right to have one escorted from the premises.
 Judges’ decisions are final!
 Your division is determined by your level of skill and/or by you age as of
January 1st of each show year (Exhibitors cannot change age divisions midyear).
 Points are based on a horse and rider combination.
 In case of a tie regarding high points (year-end or end of show day), this will
be determined by the rider that has the highest average points. Thus, the
exhibitor that has more entries will have the greatest chance at the higher
average. For example, the exhibitor’s points for the day will be divided by
the number of total entries per division.
 Classes must be dropped two classes in advanced to receive a refund. NO
EXCEPTIONS!
 If a horse is deemed lame, injured, or has other health related issues and
has official notification from a licensed Veterinarian, a rider may transfer
their points to another mount to finish the season (Please notify show staff
before show date if this is the case with at least a 1 week notice).
 In any discipline if an exhibitor has won a year end Champion in the novice
division (Hunter, WP, and Games) with WESS in the past, the exhibitor must
move on to other divisions and can no longer compete in the novice
(exception: can ride novice in other disciplines if applicable).
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Show Fee’s
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WESS annual memberships $20.
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Show Special: Unlimited classes both days $120 (per Horse/Rider
combination.
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$15 Grounds Fee per person (excludes those stalling their horses).
Member class fee $7 & Non members $10 (with the exception for Jack Pot
classes. They are $15 for everyone).
Stalls are $20 per night or $35 for the weekend. Shavings $6 per bag.
Campsite with water & electricity is $25 per night.
Campsites with water, electricity & sewer is $30 per night.
*Primitive camping allowed. Bath houses available.
* Concessions on site serving from 6:30am until.
Placing’s and Points
 Points are accumulated per horse and rider combination.
 Champion and Reserve per division are recognized and awarded at the end of
each show day.
 Champion and Reserve per division at the end of the year will be recognized
and receive prizes and awards at our annual banquet
 You must be a member in order to qualify for year end awards. Non members
are more than welcome to show and their points will be totaled for the show
day, however, they will not accumulate for year end.
 You must attend 3 of the 5 shows to be eligible for year end awards. With
that said, in any one division, you must also compete a minimum of 3 times
with the same horse rider combination.
 Graduated Point System:
This point structure is basically a prorated point system where the total of your
points per class is determined by how many enter a class. The more entries per
class the more points there are to be awarded. However, only 1st through 6th place
will be awarded points. The points are generated by our show software Charlie
Horse Ranch General Horse Show V.8.2
There is a base number of points or the min. and then there is an increment. The
increment is applied based on the number of riders in the class.
Total points = Base + [increment X (#of riders – riders placing)]
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Divisions acquiring points for year-end totals:
Hunter: Beginner Rider (class 1-3)
Pre-Short Stirrup (class 4-6)
Novice Rider (class 7-10)
Short Stirrup (11-14)
Green Horse (class 15-18)
Schooling (class 19-22)
Long Stirrup (class 23-27)
Adult Equitation (class 28-32)
Open Hunter (33-35)
Games:
Beginner Rider (class 39, 45, 51, 57, 63)
Novice Rider (class 40, 46, 52, 58, 64)
Junior Rider (class 41, 47, 53, 59, 65)
Senior Rider (class 42, 48, 54, 60, 66)
Adult Rider (class 43, 49, 55, 61, 67)
Open (class 44, 50, 56, 62, 68)
Stock Horse (Hunt Seat):
Youth Rider (class 75-77)
Adult Rider (class 78-80)
Open Rider (class 81-83)
Stock Horse (Ranch):
Youth Rider (class 72, 84-86)*
Adult Rider (class 73, 87-89)*
Open Rider (class 74, 90-92)*
Stock Horse (Western Pleasure):
Beginner Rider (93-95)
Novice Rider (96-98)
Youth Rider (class 72, 99-101)*
Adult Rider (class 73, 102-104)*
Open Rider (class 74, 105-107)*
*Showmanship classes 72-74 points will be applied to either the Ranch Divisions or
the Western Pleasure Divisions, but not both.
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HUNTER DIVISIONS
Lead Line All ages. Cannot cross enter into any other riding classes. No exceptions!
Beginner Rider 12 years of age and under in 1st of year showing. Can cross enter
into pre short stirrup only. Assistance in ring is allowed.
Pre-Short Stirrup – Open to rider’s 12 years of age and under in their 1st or 2nd
year of showing. Can cross over into Beginner Rider only.
Novice Riders Open to rider’s 1st or 2nd year of showing. Exception to those riders
who won year end Champion and/or Reserve in past with WESS in which you must
move out of the novice division.
Green Horse Open to horses in 1st or 2nd year of showing. Exception to those
horses who won year end Champion and/or Reserve in past with WESS.
Schooling & Open Hunter Open to all horse and riders.
Short Stirrup Rider ages 12 years and under.
Long Stirrup Rider ages 13 to 18 years.
Adult 19 years of age and older.
Requirements
o All Youth riders must wear a SEI certified helmet properly secured in all
classes.
o Adult riders may wear an unsecured helmet in flat classes ONLY. Must wear
an SEI certified helmet in all jumping classes.
o Helmets must be worn at all times while mounted in and out of show ring!
Hunter Class Sheet
1. Beginner Walk
2. Beginner Walk Equitation
3. Beginner Walk Poles
4. Pre Short Stirrup W/T
5. Pre Short Stirrup W/T Equitation
6. Pre Short Stirrup Poles
7. Novice Rider W/T
8. Novice Rider W/T/C
9. Novice Rider X rails 18”
10. Novice Rider X rails 18”
11. Short Stirrup W/T
12. Short Stirrup W/T/C
13. Short Stirrup X rails 18”
14. Short Stirrup X rails 18”
15. Green Horse W/T
16. Green Horse W/T/C
17. Green Horse O/F 18”
19. Schooling W/T
20. Schooling W/T/C
21. Schooling O/F 2’
22. Schooling O/F 2’
23. Long Stirrup Equitation O/F 2’
24. Long Stirrup O/F 2’
25. Long Stirrup O/F 2’
26. Long Stirrup U/S
27. Long Stirrup Equitation on Flat
28. Adult Equitation O/F 2’3”
29. Adult O/F 2’3”
30. Adult O/F 2’3”
31. Adult U/S
32. Adult Equitation on Flat
33. Open Hunter O/F 2’6”, 2’9”, 3’
34. Open Hunter O/F 2’6”, 2’9”, 3’
35. Open Hunter U/S
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18. Green Horse O/F 18”
36. Gamblers Choice (Jackpot)
Hunter – Class Descriptions
*USEF regulations*
Patterns will be posted prior to show.
Beginner Walk – Open to riders 12 years & younger in first year of showing. Only cross
entry into Pre-Short stirrup division. A ground person or leadline is allowed in the ring
with the rider, but NOT required. Riders without ground person or leadline should be
rewarded. Riders will be required to walk both directions. In the walk equitation class,
riders will be judged on their equitation and may be asked to get in a 2 point position or
anything of equitation nature that the judge feels is safe for the riders to do at a walk
both directions. For the poles class, riders are required to walk over 4 ground poles. It will
be judged on riding ability of the rider to maneuver the horse.
Pre-Short Stirrup –Open to riders 12 years & younger that are in their first or second
year showing. May cross enter into Novice W/T & Short Stirrup W/T classes as long as
you are not in Beginner. Riders will be required to walk and trot both directions. In the
equitation class, riders will be judged on their equitation and may be asked to get in a 2
point position or anything of equitation nature that the judge feels is safe for the riders
to do. For the poles class, riders are required to trot full arena over 4 ground poles.
Novice Rider Division – Open to riders in their first or second year of showing or jumping
crossrails. However, if you have won year end Champion with WESS in the past, you must
move out of novice and into other qualifying divisions. For the W/T class, riders will be
required to walk and trot both directions. For W/T/C, riders will be required to Walk,
Trot, and Canter both directions. Judge has option to ask riders to back up in any of the
flat classes. For both X-Rails classes, riders will be required to jump 8 crossrails at 18” on
the correct patterns.
Short Stirrup Division - Open to riders 12 years & younger. Same class rules as Novice
(except they do not have to move out of this division if they have won a year end Champion
like the novice riders do).
Green Horse Division – Open to horses in their first year showing/jumping. For the W/T,
riders will be required to walk and trot both directions. For W/T/C, riders will be required
to Walk, Trot, and Canter both directions. Judge has option to ask riders to back up in any
of the flat classes. For both X-Rails classes, riders will be required to jump 8 crossrails at
18” on the correct patterns.
Schooling Division – Open to all riders. Riders will be required to walk and trot both
directions. For W/T/C, riders will be judged at the Walk, Trot, and Canter both
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directions. Judge has option to ask riders to back up in any of the flat classes. For the
O/F classes, riders will be required to jump 8 jumps at 2’ on the correct patterns.
Long Stirrup Division – Open to riders 13-18 years of age. For the Eq. O/F class, riders will
be required to jump at least 8 fences at 2’ from the equitation pattern that will be posted.
Rollbacks, broken lines, oxers, halting, trotting a fence, etc can be given in an equitation
pattern. For both O/F classes, riders will be required to jump 8 jumps at 2’ on the correct
patterns. For the U/S, riders will be required to Walk, Trot, and Canter both directions.
Judge has option to ask riders to back up in any of the flat classes. For the Eq. on flat,
riders will be required the same as the U/S, but judge has option to call for sitting trot, 2
point position, dropping of stirrups at any gate, hand gallop, etc; anything to test the
rider’s ability. To be judged strictly on the performance and riding ability of the rider.
There will not be a pattern for this equitation class.
Adult Division - Open to riders 19 years & older. Same class rules as Long Stirrup, except
jump height will be 2’3”.
Open Hunter Division - Open to all riders and horses. For both O/F classes, riders will be
required to jump 8 jumps at 2’6”, 2’9’, or 3’ on the correct patterns. Riders can choose at
the beginning of the class, which height they are going to jump. The 2'6" riders will jump
both of their courses first, then 2'9" riders, and last 3' riders. Riders will be judged the
same, with no bias of what height they jumped. For U/S, riders will be required to walk,
trot, and canter both directions. Judge has option to ask riders to back up.
Gambler Choice – Jack pot class. $15 entry fee with a minimum of 5 riders required (If
you pre pay for the class and we don’t have enough entries, you will receive your money
back). Open to any age group or level of riding. Jumps will range from ground poles to 3’.
Each jump will have a pre-determined point value. See below for more details.
$100 is the total cash payout.
1st = $40
2nd = $30 3rd = $20 4th = $10
Explanation of Rules for Gambler’s Choice
a. In this class, a certain number of obstacles are set up in the arena. Each obstacle carries from
1 to 10 points according to its difficulty. Combination obstacles are not allowed. The obstacles
must be built so that they can be jumped in both directions, ie square oxers.
b. The points allocated to the obstacles may be repeated at the discretion of the Course
Designer.
c. The competitor is credited with the number of points carried by each obstacle that he/she
has jumped correctly. No points are awarded for an obstacle knocked down.
d. Each competitor has 60 seconds. During this time, he/she may jump all the obstacles he/she
wishes in any order and in any direction. He/she will have to cross the starting line in order to
start the timer.
e. Time will be called when the 60 seconds are up. The competitor must then cross the finishing
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line in one direction or the other to allow his time to be recorded. If he does not cross the
finishing line, he is placed last of the competitors with the same number of
points. The finishing line will be provided.
f. If the 60 seconds is reached at the moment when the horse is already taking off (front
hooves off the ground), this obstacle counts if it is correctly jumped.
g. Any obstacle knocked down during a round will not be rebuilt; if it is jumped again, no points
will be credited to the competitor. The same applies for knocking down an obstacle in
disobedience or for displacing a lower part positioned in the same vertical plane. In the case of
a disobedience without a knock-down, the competitor may jump that obstacle or continue to
the next obstacle.
h. Each obstacle may be jumped a maximum of three times. The act, voluntarily or not, of
jumping an obstacle for the fourth time or of passing through an obstacle for the fourth time or
of passing between an obstacle already knocked down does not incur elimination. However,
the competitor does not score the points allotted to this obstacle.
i. All disobediences are penalized by the time lost by the competitor. The competitor must stop
after a fall. Nevertheless he is placed according to the points obtained up to the moment of his
fall disregarding the time.
j. The competitor who has obtained the highest number of points will be declared the winner.
In the event of equality of points, the fastest time taken between the starting line and the
finishing line will decide. In the event of equality of points and time for first place, there will be
a jump off according to the same formula with a fixed time of 30 seconds.
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GAMES DIVISIONS
Lead Line Recommended for riders 5 years of age and under or beginner riders.
No cross entry into other classes.
Beginner Rider – 12 year of age and under. 1st year of showing (No cross entry!).
Ring assistance is allowed in necessary but assistant must not interfere with the
time line.
Novice All ages. Riders in 1st or 2nd year of showing. Exception to those riders who
won year end Champion and/or Reserve in past with WESS in which you must move
out of the novice division.
Junior Riders 13 years of age and under.
Senior Riders 14 to 18 years of age.
Adult Riders 19 years of age and older.
Open Riders 11 years of age and older.
Requirements
o A shirt with a minimum of 4” sleeve. NO tank tops!
o Long Pants/ Jeans. NO shorts!
o Boots or proper riding shoe with a heel.
o HELMET: All youth riders, under the age of 18 MUST wear a SEI certified
helmet with a strap securely in place while mounted!
Gaming Class List
37. Stick Horse
38. Lead Line Barrel
39. Beginner Rider Key Hole
40. Novice Rider Key Hole
41. Junior Rider Key Hole
42. Senior Rider Key Hole
43. Adult Rider Key Hole
44. Open Rider Key Hole
45. Beginner Rider Pole Bending
46. Novice Rider Pole Bending
47. Junior Rider Pole Bending
48. Senior Ride Pole Bending
49. Adult Rider Pole Bending
50. Open Rider Pole Bending
51. Beginner Rider Flying T
52. Novice Rider Flying T
53. Junior Rider Flying T
54. Senior Rider Flying T
55. Adult Rider Flying T
56. Open Rider Flying T
57. Beginner Texas Barrels
58. Novice Texas Barrels
59. Junior Ride Texas Barrels
60. Senior Rider Texas Barrels
61. Adult Rider Texas Barrels
62. Open Rider Texas Barrels
63. Beginner Barrel Race
64. Novice Rider Barrel Race
65. Junior Rider Barrel Race
66. Senior Rider Barrel Race
67. Adult Rider Barrel Race
68. Open Rider Barrel Race
69. JACK POT Barrel Race
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Games – Class Descriptions
Key Hole Race: Timed event. Riders will cross the time line on their way to the
entrance lane (4ft wide x 20 ft long), enter the key hole circle (20 ft wide), turn
around, and exit down lane to time line. If horse steps ON or outside the white
line, it results in a no time. The keyhole will be drawn on the arena floor with flour
and will begin 21ft from the time line.
Pole Bending: Timed event. Six vertical poles placed in a line 21 ft apart. The
rider may start on the right or left side. The rider runs to the sixth pole, turns
back, weaves down, turns back at first pole, weaves back up to the sixth pole,
rounds it & races back in a straight to time line. A 5 second penalty for each
knocked down pole. NO time for breaking pattern or breaking the timer. First pole
is set 21ft from time line.
Flying T: Timed event. The rider will cross the time line, starting on either side,
weaving the 3 barrels and then executing turns around 2 poles as shown in
description. Rider can start on either side. Knocked over barrel or pole is a 5
second penalty each. Broken pattern results in a no time.
Texas Barrels: Timed event. 3 barrels set 60ft apart in a straight line. Rider will
weave through barrels to the third barrel and weave back through the barrels to
cross the time line. 5 second penalty for each knocked over barrel. No time for
breaking pattern.
Barrel Race: Timed event. A Cloverleaf pattern (see description). The rider can
begin from the left or right. Riders receive a NO time if they break the pattern
or timer. A 5 second penalty for each barrel knocked over.
Jack Pot Barrel Race: $15 entry fee with a minimum of 5 riders required (If you pre
pay for the class and we don’t have enough entries, you will receive your money back).
Same rules apply for Jack Pot as they do the Barrel Race.
$100 is the total cash payout.
1st = $40
2nd = $30 3rd = $20 4th = $10
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*Patterns below are shown beginning from the right hand side, however, exhibitors may
begin their pattern from the right or left side. However, the rider is still responsible for
completing the pattern per rules.
Game patterns & measurements
FLYING T RACE
BARREL RACE
POLE BENDING
TEXAS BARRELS
KEY HOLE RACE
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STOCK HORSE/WESTERN DIVISIONS
Beginner Rider: 12 years of age and under in 1st of year showing. Can cross enter
into pre short stirrup only. Assistance in ring is allowed.
Novice Rider: in 1st or 2nd year of showing. Exception to those riders who won year
end Champion and/or Reserve in past with WESS in which you must move out of the
novice division.
Youth Rider: 13 to 18 years of age.
Adult: Riders 19 years of age and older.
Open: All riders 11 years of age and older.
General Rules
o Helmets are not required in any Ranch Horse or Western Pleasure classes,
however they are recommended and riders will not be penalized for using
them.
o SEI helmets are required for youth in huntseat classes. SEI helmets are
encouraged for adults but not required.
Western Class Sheet
70. Open Halter Mares
71. Open Halter Geldings
72. Youth Showmanship
73. Adult Showmanship
74. Open Showmanship
75. Youth W/T
76. Youth HUS
77. Youth Equitation
78. Adult W/T
79. Adult HUS
80. Adult Equitation
81. Open W/T
82. Open HUS
83. Open Equitation
84. Youth Ranch W/J
85. Youth Ranch W/J/L
86. Youth Ranch Pleasure
87. Adult Ranch W/J
88. Adult Ranch W/J/L
89. Adult Ranch Pleasure
90. Open Ranch W/J
91. Open Ranch W/J/L
92. Open Ranch Pleasure
93. Beginner W
94. Beginner W/J
95. Beginner W/J Horsemanship
96. Novice W/J
97. Novice West. Pleasure
98. Novice Horsemanship
99. Youth W/J
100. Youth Western Pleasure
101. Youth Horsemanship
102. Adult W/J
103. Adult West. Pleasure
104. Adult Horsemanship
105. Open W/J
106. Open West. Pleasure
107. Open Horsemanship
108. Master Mover Challenge JACK POT*
109. Open Trail*
*Classes 108 & 109 are open to all divisions and disciplines.
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Western – Class Descriptions
*AQHA and APHA regulations*
Patterns will be posted prior to show.
Halter – Judged on horse’s conformation of their breed ideal. Horses are judged on
balance, structural correctness, breed and sex characteristics and degree of muscling. Of
these, balance is the most important. Horses will walk to the judge one at a time. As the
horse approaches, the judge will step to the right, to enable the horse to trot straight to
a cone, then turn left and trot toward the left rail of the arena. Horses will then be lined
up head to tail in order for individual inspection by the judge. The horse will be inspected
from each side, front, and rear.
Youth Classes-Open to exhibitors 18 & under
Adult Classes-Open to exhibitors 19 & older
Open Classes-Open to all ages and levels of riding.
Showmanship – Patterns will be posted. The judge will evaluate the grooming and fitting of
the horse and expertise of the exhibitor in presenting the horse. Each exhibitor is
required to perform a pattern designed by the Judge with emphasis on precession of the
pattern and degree of confidence exhibited by the showman. Exhibitors may be asked to
walk, jog, pivot, back, turn, set up for inspection, etc, at the discretion of the judge.
*Points for this class will be assigned to which ever discipline (Ranch or Western) that you
enter with that same horse. Showmanship points will NOT accumulate towards Hunt Seat
divisions.
Hunt Seat (English) - can cross enter into Ranch Horse or Western Pleasure, but not both.
You may enter classes #108 & #109 at any time. A preliminary class for English riding
disciplines in which judges evaluate a hunter-type horse on the flat. Emphasis is placed on
smoothness of gait, free-flowing stride and willingness to perform. Exhibitors must wear
traditional English attire. For the WT class, riders will be required to walk & trot both
directions. For the HUS class, rider will be required to walk, trot and canter both
directions. Judge has option to ask riders to back up in any of the classes. Equitation
classes will be judged on the rider’s ability to ride, not on the performance of the horse.
Riders will work a predetermined pattern consisting of maneuvers such as changing gaits;
travel in a figure-8 pattern; backing up as well as posting on correct diagonal and
cantering. Emphasis is placed on ability to sit correctly, hold the correct riding posture
and control the horse on a precise pattern. Patterns will be posted. Rail work is not a
requirement after pattern.
* Points for these classes will be separate from the Saturday Hunter show.
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Ranch Horse Division – Cannot cross enter into Western Pleasure, however, you may enter
into classes #108 #109. The ranch riding horse should simulate a horse riding outside the
confines of an arena and reflect the versatility, attitude and movement of a working horse.
The class is judged on the horse's ability to work at a forward, working speed while
performing the required and optional maneuvers. For W/J, riders will be required to walk
and jog both directions. For the ranch pleasure class, riders will be required to Walk, Jog,
and Lope both directions. Judge has option to ask riders to back up in any of the classes.
For the Ranch Pleasure (AQHA pattern), class riders are required to work individually.
Judging focuses on the rider’s body position, seat in the saddle and ability to control the
horse. The required maneuvers are the walk, jog and lope (both directions), the extended
trot and extended lope at least one direction as well as stops, back and one change of
direction. The optional maneuvers are side pass; turns of 360 degrees or more; change of
lead (simple or flying); walk, jog or lope over poles or other reasonable maneuvers a ranch
horse could perform. Rail work is not a requirement after pattern.
Western Pleasure – Cannot cross enter into Ranch Horse. Riders compete simultaneously,
traveling the perimeter of the arena, and at the discretion of the judge, are asked to walk,
jog, lope and reverse the direction of the horse. Horses are evaluated on quality of
movement while staying quiet and calm, traveling on a loose rein.
Beginner –Open to riders 12 years & younger in first year of showing. Only cross entry into
Novice division & Youth W/J classes. A ground person or lead line is allowed in the ring
with the rider, but NOT required. Riders without ground person or lead line should be
rewarded. Riders will be required to walk both directions. In the W/J class, riders will be
required to walk & jog both directions. In W/J Horsemanship, a walk jog pattern will be
posted for riders to work individually. It may consist of turns, circles, stops, backs, etc, to
test the rider’s ability to work the pattern. Rail work is not a requirement after pattern.
Novice Rider Division – Open to all riders in their first or second year of showing,
however, if you have won a year end Champion with WESS, you must move out of the
Novice division. Riders will be required to walk and jog both directions. For pleasure class,
riders will be judged at the Walk, Jog, and Lope both directions. Judge has option to ask
riders to back up in any of the classes. For the Horsemanship class, riders are required to
work individually. Judging focuses on the rider’s body position, seat in the saddle and
ability to control the horse. The following maneuvers are acceptable in a pattern: walk,
jog, trot, extended trot, lope or extended lope in a straight line, curved line, serpentine,
circle or figure 8, or combination of these gaits and maneuvers; stop; back in a straight or
curved line; turn or pivot, including spins and rollbacks on the haunches and/or on the
forehand; side pass, two-track or leg-yield; flying or simple change of lead; counter16
canter; or any other maneuver; or ride without stirrups. Rail work is not a requirement
after pattern., unless asked for by the judge.
Youth Division – Open to riders 18 & under. Same class expectations as Novice division
Adult Division – Open to riders 19 & older. Same class expectations as Novice division
Open Division - Open to all WP riders 11 and older. Same class expectations as Novice
division
Smooth Mover Challenge – Jack pot class. $15 entry fee with a minimum of 5 riders
required (If pay for the class and we don’t have enough entries, your money will be
refunded).
$100 is the total cash payout.
1st = $40
2nd = $30 3rd = $20 4th = $10
Open to Western Pleasure, Ranch Horse and Hunt Seat competitors. Riders will perform a
Walk Jog pattern individually. Exhibitors will then work the rail at the walk, jog and gait
of their choice for GAYP in at least one direction of the arena. The following maneuvers
are acceptable in this pattern: walk, jog, or extended jog in a straight line, curved line,
serpentine, circle or figure 8, or combination of these gaits and maneuvers; stop; back in a
straight or curved line; turn or pivot, including spins and rollbacks on the haunches and/or
on the forehand; or side pass. A back should be asked for at some time during the class.
Open Trail - Open to all disciplines and divisions including Western Pleasure, Ranch Horse
and Hunt Seat competitors. This class will be judged on the performance of the horse over
obstacles, with emphasis on manners, response to the rider and quality of movement.
Credit will be given to horses negotiating the obstacles with style and some degree of
speed, providing correctness is not sacrificed. Horses should receive credit for showing
attentiveness to the obstacles and the capability of picking their own way through the
course when obstacles warrant it, and willingly responding to the rider's cues on more
difficult obstacles. Horses shall be penalized for any unnecessary delay while approaching
or negotiating the obstacles. Horses with artificial appearance over obstacles should be
penalized. Horses are not required to work on the rail. The course must be designed to
require each horse to show the gaits of the class in which they are showing. The quality of
movement and cadence should be considered as part of the maneuver score. While on the
line of travel between obstacles, the horse shall be balanced, carrying his head and neck in
a relaxed, natural position. Gaits between obstacles shall be at the discretion of the judge.
Obstacles can include: gate, logs, poles, back thru’s or arounds, water hazard, serpentine,
carrying objects, bridge, slicker, or mailbox. Any other safe and negotiable obstacle which
could reasonably be expected to be encountered on a trail ride and meets the approval of
the judge may be used.
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