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
April 26, 2009

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

$12 per class/ $35 per division
Starter Show Afternoon Classes - $10 per class
$10.00 schooling fee for non-showing horses

*In any equitation divistion with more than 10 horses entered in the entire division, there will be a drawing for free entry fees

*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 thatt is appropriate for horses as well as riders at various stages of learning. Please visit thier 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 Starter Show

Open to all - No age restrictions in any class - Good introduction to showing!

1 - Leadline - Judged on riders position and suitability
2 - Leadline - Judged on horse's suitability and manners
3 - Walk - Judged on rider's position, control, suitability and manners of mount
4 - Walk - Judged on rider's position, control, suitability and manners of mount. This will include halting and turning through a very simple pattern
5 - Walk, Trot - Judged on rider's position, control, suitability and manners of mount
6 - Walk, Trot - Judged the same as Class 5. Will include trotting over ground rails.
7 - Walk, Trot, Individual Canter - Judged the same as Class 5.
8 - Walk, Trot, Individual Canter - Judged the same as Class 5. Will include two small jumps.

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

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.