Every class offered is run by the rules of Equine Canada and will be judged accordingly.  Competitors of the riding phases must be a member of Ontario Equestrian, or hold corresponding liability insurance. 

 

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Attire

In the spirit of a schooling show, braiding and show attire is optional. Riders should be turned out neat and tidy. Riders must have an ASTM or SEI certified helmet and boots with an appropriate heel.

Riders riding cross country must wear an appropriate saftey vest. 

 

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Dressage

Riders may ride with a whip and may choose to have a caller. Leaving the arena during the test may not be cause for elimination. Instead will be counted as an error on course, -2 points for the first error, -4 points for the second, and elimination on the third. 

 

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Tack

For dressage tests, only snaffle bridles in which the bit is made of metal, leather, rubber or synthetic material are permitted.

Standing martingales are not permitted. 

 

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Coaching

The lowest levels in each discipline will allow for coaching during the round. 0.40m jumper and 0.4m combined (jumping portion only). This is to give competitors and horses at the lowest levels additional confidence.

 

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Jumping Eliminations

Riders may only have 3 refusals before being eliminated. Riders can continue once eliminated, however at the 4th refusal they must retire from the course. 

In the event of elimination, the riders' scores will not count towards ribbons or year- end totals. Eliminated riders may be coached during the remainder of the class.

 

Jumping the wrong jump on course is cause for immediate elimination, however the rider may continue or take a courtesy jump at the judges discretion. 

 

Rider falls are an automatic elimination. The rider may not continue until being cleared by the medic.

 

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Combined Training ​Scoring

Placings will be determined by dressage penalty points plus stadium penalty points. 

Stadium penalty points are +4 points per knock down & + 4 points per refusal. Riders will be eliminated upon the 3rd refusal.

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Show Jumping Scoring

Placings will be determined by speed plus faults. 

Faults are +4 points per knock down & + 4 points per refusal. Riders will be eliminated upon the 3rd refusal. Eliminated riders may continue at the discretion of the judge & show organizer.

 

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Year-end points

Riders must ride at a minimum of 2 shows on the same horse in the same divisions to qualify for year end points.  

1st- 10 points

2nd- 8 points

3rd- 6 points

4th- 5 points

5th- 4 points

6th- 3 points

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Other Rules

Horses may be used in up to 2 divisions per show.