Vermont Horseman’s Association
2013 horse show class list
Dates:
June 8
July 20
August 10
All shows are held at Pond Hill Stables, route 4A east, Castleton, VT 802-468-5166.
Shows begin at 9:00 am sharp ~ Rain or Shine. Indoor Arena available for rainy days.
Shows pointed with VEHA. Refreshments available on the grounds.
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Adult Fitting & Showmanship
Beginner Fitting & Showmanship
Junior Fitting & Showmanship
Senior Fitting & Showmanship
Adult English Equitation
Beginner English Equitation
Junior English Equitation
Senior English Equitation
Leadline
Beginner Western Equitation
Harry O’Rourke Memorial Futurity Class
Beginner Horsemanship Pattern
Junior Western Equitation
Senior Western Equitation
Adult Western Equitation
****Tentative Lunch Break****
Josephine O’Rourke Memorial Challenge Class
Beginner Western Pleasure
Junior Western Pleasure
Senior Western Pleasure
Adult Western Pleasure
Western Road Hack
Open Pairs Class
Western Reining
Beginner Fun Class
Beginner Pairs Class
English Pattern Class
Beginner English Pleasure
Junior English Pleasure
Senior English Pleasure
Adult English Pleasure
English Road Hack
Entry Fees:
$5.00 Secretary Fee will be paid at one VHA Show, to cover the 3 show’s.
Members per class
$7.00
Members for the day $25.00 per seat
$45.00 for both seats $ 1.00 refundable for Number
Vermont Horseman’s Association
2013 horse show class list
Dates:
June 8
July 20
August 10
Non- Members: $8.00 per class
$1.00 refundable for number
 All fees are non refundable, unless medical emergency or otherwise stated.
Membership must be paid for PRIOR to the first show in order for your points to
count for Year-End Awards. Any membership paid after the first show will start
accumulating at the time of purchase. Advanced entries are greatly appreciated; prepayment in not necessary. Please mail entries to: Colleen O’Rourke 1683 Pond
Hill Rd. Castleton, VT 05735 or call Colleen O’Rourke @ 802-558-4922.
Day End Pointed Classes
Beginner Western
Beginner English
Fitting and Show, Equitation, Pleasure, Horsemanship Pattern
Fitting and Show, Equitation, Pleasure, Horsemanship Pattern
Junior Western
Junior English
Fitting and Show, Equitation, Pleasure, Reining and RoadHack
Fitting and Show, Equitation, Pleasure, English Pattern and RoadHack
Senior Western
Senior English
Fitting and Show, Equitation, Pleasure, Reining and RoadHack
Fitting and Show, Equitation, Pleasure, English Pattern and RoadHack
Adult Western
Adult English
Fitting and Show, Equitation, Pleasure, Reining and RoadHack
Fitting and Show, Equitation, Pleasure, English Pattern and RoadHack
Age Divisions:
(Ages as of January 1)
Beginner
Junior
Senior
Adult
10 years and under
13 years and under
14 -18 years old
19 and over
Year End Awards in the following classes:
Beginner Western
Beginner English Junior Western
Junior English
Senior Western Senior English
Adult Western
Adult English
Leadline
Beginner Horsemanship
Beginner Pairs
Western Pairs
English Pairs
Western Reining English Road Hack
Beginner Fun Class
Harry O’Rourke Memorial Pleasure Futurity Class : Given by Pond Hill Ranch
Josephine O’Rourke Memorial Challenge Class: Given by Pond Hill Ranch
Show rules
 6 ribbons awarded in each class.
 Champion and Reserve Champion ribbons and trophies will be awarded.
 A high point award will also be awarded, based on the combination of points in both English
and western classes open to all age divisions.
 Any day end ties will be broke by the placing in the fitting and showmanship class. The
exhibitor placing the highest in Fitting & Showmanship will be the Champion.
 Pointes to be accumulated on a one horse/one rider combination.
 Exhibitors must show in at least 2 shows to be eligible for year end awards.
 Day end points must be declared at the start of the show, i.e. Western or English. If you don’t
tell the secretary, attire worn in fitting & show will determine the seat pointed.
Vermont Horseman’s Association
2013 horse show class list
Dates:
June 8
July 20
August 10
 No martingales, tie-downs, hackamores, dropped nosebands or draw reins will be allowed.
No leg protectors allowed, with the exception of Western reining, or jumping.
 No chaps allowed in Equitation classes.
 Proper attire will be expected in the show ring. Helmets are encouraged to be worn in
Western classes. Hunt Jackets excused by the judge only on warm days.
 All horses must have a 2014 coggins test and rabies shot to be shown.
 NO DOGS ALLOWED ON THE SHOW GROUNDS.
The decisions of the judge and show committee are final. Any questions please bring them to the
announcer’s booth.
The show committee reserves the right to cancel or combine classes with insufficient entries.
There will be no unannounced changes in the order of the class list. VHA members pride
themselves and the overall organization on professionalism. Please respect others, and use
SPORTSMANSHIP at all times.
Any display of un-sportsman like conduct and/or mistreatment of horses in the arena, will be
considered an automatic disqualification for that class. If conduct persists the Horse Show
Chairman reserves the right to disqualify that person for the remainder of the show/shows and
have them removed from the grounds.
WARNING
UNDER VERMONT LAW, AN EQUINE ACTIVITY SPONSOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR AN
INJURY TO, OR THE DEATH OF, A PARTICIPANT IN EQUINE ACTIVITIES RESULTING
FROM THE INHERENT RISKS OF EQUINE ACTIVITIES THAT ARE OBVIOUS AND
NECESSARY, PURSUANT TO 12 V.S.A. 1039
Horses are shown at the owner’s risk. The show committee, VHA and Pond Hill Stables
assumes no responsibility for damage to animals, riders, vehicles, and or articles brought to
the show.
DESCRIPTION OF CLASSES
Fitting and Showmanship:
To be judged in hand. Judging to be done on showmanship of exhibitor and horse. To be shown
at a standing position, walking, trot/jog, may be asked to back and do any variation of spins, at the judges
discretion. Judging will also include fitting evidence by grooming and conditioning. Conformation not to
count.
Leadline:
Open to riders 6 years of age and under. Horses will be lead by an assistant. Exhibitors will be
judged at a walk both ways of the ring. To trot/jog individually. Rider judged on seat and general
appearance.
Equitation:
To be judged at a walk, jog/trot, (canter/ lope for appropriate divisions) both directions of the ring.
Rider will be judged on hands, seat and ability to handle mount. Exhibitors may be asked to back their
horses. Diagonals in the English classes will count. Patterns are optional and at the decision of the judge.
Pleasure:
To be judged at a walk, Jog/Trot, (Canter/lope for appropriate divisions) both directions of the
ring. Horses are to be shown on a relaxed rein. (But manageable, reins should not be so loose as to cause
harm to rider, horse or other riders) To be judged at the ability to give a good ride, with emphasis on
manners and gaits. All horses will be asked to back.
Vermont Horseman’s Association
2013 horse show class list
Dates:
June 8
July 20
August 10
Beginner Horsemanship:
English and Western – Pattern will be posted the day of the show. All exhibitors must follow
pattern as posted. Any question on the pattern see the show secretary.
Western Reining:
Open to Junior, Senior and Adult riders only. Pattern to be posted day of show. Smooth Flying
Lead changes will place over simple lead changes. Disqualification will be breaking of posted pattern, use
of two hands on reins, holding saddle horn.
English Pattern Class:
Open to Junior, Senior and Adult riders only. Pattern to be posted day of show. Smooth Flying
Lead changes will place over simple lead changes. Diagonals will count, as well as excessive speed.
Disqualification will be breaking of posted pattern.
Beginner pairs class:
To be shown as a pair, at a walk, trot/Jog, both directions of the ring. Performance, quality,
manners and similarity as a pair to be considered in placing of class.
Open Pairs Class:
Judged at a walk, trot/jog, canter/lope both directions of the ring. Performance, quality, manners
and similarity as a pair to be considered in placing of class.
Beginner Fun Class:
Instructions to be announced day of show, example class is egg and spoon, with fun the emphasis,
but safe is first, this is an elimination class. To be shown at a walk, trot/jog both directions of the ring.
Western Road Hack
Shown at a walk, jog, extended Jog, Lope and hand gallop with control both directions of the ring.
Excessive speed at a hand gallop will be penalized. Need to stand quietly and back readily when asked.
Must change from any gait to a flat footed walk when asked. To be judged on performance, manners,
suitability to task, substance, and conformation. No more than 8 horses to hand gallop at a time.
English Road Hack:
Shown at a walk, trot, extended trot, canter and hand gallop with control both directions of the
ring. Excessive speed at a hand gallop will be penalized. Need to stand quietly and back readily when
asked. Must change from any gait to a flat footed walk when asked. To be judged on performance,
manners, suitability to task, substance, and conformation. No more than 8 horses to hand gallop at a time.
*Both Memorial Classes are based on 7 shows; 3 VHA shows: 3 Red and White booster Club Shows: and
the Pond Hill Stables Open Show. Open to Junior, Senior and Adult riders only. For year end points
accumulations. English or Western tack may be used in either class, points toward year end awards will be
accumulated no matter what seat you ride. Eight Places will be given in each class. Any further questions
beyond the listed rules will refer to the USEA rules as per that class.
Harry O’Rourke Memorial Pleasure Futurity Class*:
All horses will be under the age of 5 years, with dates of birth being in the year of 2009 or later.
Class will be judged at a walk, trot/jog; canter/lope both directions of the ring. The class will be judged as
a pleasure class. Horses to be shown on a loose rein or on the buckle. Horses will be asked to back. Open
to Junior, Senior, Adult riders only.
In case of a tie in year end points. The highest placing rider at the Pond Hill Stables show will win.
Josephine O’Rourke Memorial Challenge Class:
This class is to showcase the best all around rider in 4 shows. Classes will vary at each show.
Vermont Horseman’s Association
2013 horse show class list
Dates:
June 8
July 20
August 10
June VHA Show Versatility
July VHA Show Bareback Equitation
August VHA Show
Trail
In case of a tie the rider placing highest in HALTER class will be the year end winner.