ACADEMY SECTION

(This division is not rated by USEF)

General

· The rider will be judged on basic equitation skills and his/her ability to control the horse.

· To insure the safety of other riders, any OUT OF CONTROL HORSE WILL BE EXCUSED IMMEDIATELY.

· Academy riders may only show in Academy Classes.  They may NOT return to the Academy Division after having shown in regular performance or equitation in any show.

· Walk-Trot riders to be judged at the walk-trot both ways of the ring only.  Riders who have cantered at a recognized or unrecognized show are NOT eligible for this division.

· Students may not cross enter WT and WTC divisions at the same show.  Once they have shown in WTC, they may not return to the walk/trot division.

· Walk-Trot-Canter—riders will be judged both ways of the ring.

· Classes will be split at 8 riders.

· Entries will be judged 1st through 10th.  Remaining riders will receive a participation ribbon.

· Saddle seat way of riding utilizing a flat saddle.

Horse

· The horse must earn his living as a school horse.

· Any trainer substituting a show horse in the academy horse stall will be charged a $50 fee in addition to the stall fee.

· The horse may be any breed, registered or unregistered.

· No stallions! No Exceptions!

· School horses may be leased by the rider—lease paperwork must be included with the entry form.

· Open horses not used in a regular lesson program may not be used in the Academy division.

· Horse is to be tacked as if giving a lesson.  Snaffle and Martingale is encouraged on young riders, full bridles are acceptable.  Flat saddle seat saddle is required.

· Horses must be neatly presented with clean coast and clipped bridle path, face, ears, etc.

· Hoof black is acceptable, but not required.

· Only one pad or wedge is permitted with up to 16 oz shoe.  Anything heavier will be considered a show packaged and will not be permitted to show.  Show farrier to make final decision.

Attire

· Long sleeved, button down shirts with tie, vest optional

· Jodphur pants only

· All footwear should have a heel and be consistent with a paddock type of boot.

· Hair must be neatly pulled back and out of the way of the riders number.

· NO DERBIES or SHOW COATS ALLOWED!

· No barn logos or identifying marks of any kind on rider or horse

· Gloves and whips are optional.  However, spurs are prohibited.

· Students not complying with the above rules will simply not be judged.

· Helmets are required for all riders 17 years & under