To Benefit the American National Riding Commission, Inc. (ANRC)

Hosted by
North Fork School of Equitation
Jefferson, Maryland

Judged by
Marion Lee
ANRC National Judge

On
September 25, 2011

Equitation to begin at 9 a.m., Derby not to start before 1 p.m.

$12 per class
$10.00 schooling fee for non-showing horses

*ANRC logo items will be for sale
*ANRC will provide a High Score Award for the highest scoring rider in any division

Established in 1939, the ANRC initiated a standardized method to educate riders in Hunt Seat Equitation. The overall goal of the ANRC is to promote a contemporary, systematic approach to riding, training and teaching that is appropriate for horses as well as riders at various stages of learning. Please visit their web site at http://www.anrc.org/ to learn more.

Morning Classes 9:00 AM Equitation

DIVISION I - Beginner Equitation - Classes 1, 2, 3
Rider may compete ONLY in classes 1 thru 4
1 - Equitation/Flat - Walk, Trot
2 - Equitation/Flat - Walk, Trot, Individual Canter
3 - Equitation/Cross Rails - Course of 4 jumps

4 - Dressage Sportif - (hunter style progam ride)
Walk, Trot ride. Open to all

DIVISION II - Classes 5, 6, 7
5 - Equitation/Flat - Walk, Trot, Canter
6 - Equitation/ Jump Course A - 18" or 2'
7 - Equitation/ Jump Course B - 18" or 2'

8 - Dressage Sportif - (hunter style program ride)
Walk, Trot, Canter ride. Open to all

DIVISION III - Classes 9, 10, 11
9 - Equitation/Flat - Walk, Trot, Canter
10 - Equitation/ Jump Course A - 2'6" or 3'
11 - Equitation/ Jump Course B - 2'6" or 3'

12 - Equitation on outside course (if weather permits) Jumps approx 2'3" or 2'9"

Afternoon Classes 1:00 PM Mini Equitation Derby

With the increased interest in Hunter Derbies, we are offering a Mini Equitation Derby experience over our second outside course, extending hunter activities outside of the ring.

1 - EQUITATION ON THE OUTSIDE COURSE - Field Hunter Area
Low course is approx. 2' - Higher course is approx. 2'9"

2 - EQUTATION IN THE RING - walk, trot, canter.

3 - HANDY HUNTER EQUITATION - Field 2
Jumps will not be higher than 2'3" and will include a small bank, small ditch, a trot fence, and a halt on course.

RULES & REGULATIONS

Current Negative Coggins Test Required

1 - Points will be 5-3-2-1 for each Equitation (morning) class. Champion will be awarded only in the morning classes
2 - Schooling permitted in the ring before the show and during the lunch break
3 - Decisions of the Judge and show committee are final
4 - Boots and bandages are permitted
5 - No stallions permitted
6 - Adults may ride ponies. All classes are open to horses and ponies
7 - Proper hard hats are reqired at all times in the ring and schooling areas
8 - Water is not available
9 - Classes 4, 8, and 12 do not count toward Championships

SPECIFICATIONS

Morning:
1 - Equitation will be judged on unity of horse and rider, security of rider, non-abuse of the horse and efficient use of the aids (voice, weight, legs and hands). Implied in the above are correct design of position, correct weight distribution, balance and rhythm in motion.
2 - Dressage Sportif - Rider will be asked to perform a program ride that may involve circles, half-circles, sitting trots, figure eights, etc.

Afternoon:
1 - Classes will be run in sections of 10 horses
2 - Outside Course will be held in our field hunter area next to the ring
3 - Flat Class will be held in the ring
4 - Handy Hunter will be held in our second field below the ring next to the front driveway. It will include jumps no higher than 2'3" a small ditch, a small bank, trot fence and a halt while on course.

Questions? Call 301.834.9744