INDEPENDENT CONTEST & PLEASURE HORSE ASSOCIATION
SECTION I
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
ARTICLE 1 - The name of the said corporation shall
be: The Independent Contest and Pleasure Horse Association, Inc. The corporation shall be hereinafter referred to as the I.C.P.H.A.
ARTICLE 2 - The purpose for which the said corporation
is formed is:
1. To organize and conduct horse shows and exhibitions for the general public.
2. To create and stimulate interest in show horses and horse shows.
3. To promote the interest in horse and pony care, breeding, and showing
4. To further the art of riding and encourage horse "mastership", and the welfare of horses and ponies.
5. To take action in the defense of horses and ponies permitted by law, which may be approved by the members
of the ICPHA.
SECTION II
CODE OF REGULATIONS
ARTICLE 1 – MEETINGS
The Annual Membership
Meeting and Awards Banquet will be held in December of each year at a time and place designated by the Board of Trustees (or
their appointed committee). Election of officers will be held at this time. Board meetings shall be held at least once a month
to discuss ICPHA business.
ARTICLE 2 – MEMBERSHIP
Any person who has an
interest in showing horses may join.
Youth: 18 years and under as of January 1st.
Adult: Individual over 18 years of age as of January
1st and must have their own membership (cannot
be considered part of a family membership).
Family: Parents and youth, 18 years and under as of January
1st residing at the same residence.
Officers and Trustees for
coming year must have their dues paid by the second meeting, (February).
Voting Rights: Membership in ICPHA shall entitle each member to vote at the annual/general
meeting. New members seeking election to the Board of Trustees must have their membership dues paid by the second
meeting of the year, (February).
Nominations: All board member and trustee nominations will close prior to the year-end banquet. However, any position without nominations prior to the start of the banquet, will be open for nominations
during the election process, and any member who is nominated for one position, and does not win the vote, is permitted to
accept a nomination for another position during the banquet. Positions that have
nominations before the year-end banquet will not be opened for additional nominations during the election.
Membership fee must be paid prior to entering ICPHA show or points will not count. In addition, in order for a member
to be eligible for any year end award they must have worked eight hours at any ICPHA function and have participated in 50%
of the shows. With the exception of 8 and under members, who are not required
to work 8 hours at an ICPHA function to be eligible for year-end awards.
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ARTICLE 3 - BOARD OF
TRUSTEES
The Board of Trustees shall
consist of sixteen (16) members. They will consist of President, Past-President,
Vice-President, Secretary/News Reporter, Treasurer, Point Secretary, (3) two-year Trustees, (4) one-year Trustees, and (3)
Youth Trustees. Elected trustees shall hold office for two (2) years. The past President shall serve as long as the current President is in office. All Officers and Trustees shall have complete
control, authority and management of the affairs of the ICPHA.
ARTICLE 4 – OFFICERS
The officers of ICPHA shall
be President, Vice President, Secretary/News Reporter, Treasurer, and Point Secretary.
President
- shall preside over all meetings, will cast no vote, except in the case of tie during voting,
appoint special committees, and sign the records thereof. Has the authority to
appoint a member to fill a vacancy on the board.
Vice President
- shall perform all duties of the President in case of the President's absence or inability to perform such duties.
Secretary/News
Reporter - shall keep accurate record of all transactions of the members and Trustees; if requested,
shall give all notices of meetings, shows, and other activities to members; shall keep a proper book and record of ICPHA affairs
including copies of the judges and arena contracts, and attest to all certificates and at
the expiration of their term they shall deliver all books, papers, and property of the ICPHA to the President or to the next
term's Secretary. Reports all club news, correspondence, and updates membership roster.
Treasurer
- shall receive and safely keep all money belonging to ICPHA, disburses this money under the direction of the ICPHA and to
the satisfaction of the Board of Trustees. Shall keep an accurate account of
the finances and hold all books open for inspection by trustees and any committee or member appointed for such inspection. Shall compile and present a monthly Profit and Loss statement to be handed out to
each board member at monthly meetings and a year-end Profit and Loss statement for each member at year’s end. At the expiration of their term, they shall deliver all money and other property to the President or to
the newly elected Treasurer for the next term. The treasurer is responsible
for the completion of any tax forms, and should have a copy of the judges and arena contracts.
Point Secretary
- shall keep accurate and up-to-date records of points for each member in the association, along with a membership roster.
ARTICLE 5 – SUSPENSION
Officers - any officer
or trustee who fails to attend two consecutive meetings or three total meetings without reasonable oral or written excuse
shall be suspended from office, and is not permitted to run for an office the following year.
Members - any member shall
be suspended or expelled from membership in the ICPHA by the Board of Trustees for any act that in the opinion of the Trustees
is detrimental or a discredit to the ICPHA. Any member shall be given an opportunity
to be heard by the Board of Trustees upon their request.
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ARTICLE 6 - ORDER OF BUSINESS
Unless otherwise ordered
by a majority vote of the Trustees present, the order of all business at meetings shall be as follows:
A.
Roll call for Officers and Trustees
B.
Reading of the minutes of the previous meeting
C.
Treasurer's report
D.
Old business
E.
New business
ARTICLE 7 - REPEALS AND AMENDMENTS
This code of regulations may be repealed by a majority vote of the Board of Trustees at any regular
meeting or at a special meeting called for that purpose. In the event that such
action is improper and contrary to the purpose for which this organization is formed, that amendment may be revoked by a majority
vote of the total membership at any regular or special meeting called for that purpose.
I.C.P.H.A.
POINT SHOWS
Clubs, organizations, or individuals
desiring to sponsor an ICPHA APPROVED SHOW must meet the following requirements:
1.
1. Each showbill submitted for ICPHA approval must be accompanied
by a check in the amount of $50.00. A copy of the intended showbill or list of
classes must accompany the fee for approval of the association at least 90 days before the show. If the showbill is not approved, this check will be returned to that show committee. Each show date represents a separate show approval.
2.
2. The showbill must include all ICPHA required classes. No show will be approved that does not have both pleasure and contest divisions.
REQUIRED
CLASSES - CONTEST
Youth
Barrel Race 9 to 13
Youth Barrel Race 14-18
Open Barrel Race
Open Pole Bending
Youth Pole Bending 9 to13
Youth Pole Bending 14-18
Open Flag Race
Youth Flag Race 13 & Under
Youth Flag Race 14-18
Open Stake Bend
Youth Stake Bend 13 & Under
Youth Stake Bend 14-18
Youth Barrel Race 8 & Under
Youth Pole Bending 8 & Under
REQUIRED CLASSES - PLEASURE
Adult Showmanship
Youth Showmanship 14-18
Youth Showmanship 9-13 Youth Showmanship 8 &
Under
Adult English Equitation
Youth English Equitation 18 & Under
Adult English Pleasure
Youth English Pleasure 18 & Under
Adult Western Pleasure
Youth Western Pleasure 14-18
Adult Horsemanship
Youth Western Pleasure 9 to 13
Pony Showmanship
Youth Horsemanship 14-18
Pony Horsemanship
Youth Horsemanship 9 to 13
Pony Western Pleasure
Youth Western Pleasure 8 & Under
Youth Horsemanship 8 & Under
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3.
Select a show date previously approved. There will be only one
ICPHA approved show a day unless agreed to by the show committee and the ICPHA trustees.
No show will be approved that conflicts with the date of an ICPHA show or an already ICPHA approved show.
3.
- Show
bills in final form must be presented to our Board of Directors at least 60 days prior to
the show date.
2.
Money classes must pay back for first (1st) through fourth (4th) place, and a ribbon will be awarded for fifth
(5th) place.
4. Classes and money must be posted on all show bills.
5. The show
secretary will present to the ICPHA show steward a recording showing the placings in all the point classes the same day as
the show, or class results must be turned over to our Point Secretary within 30 days of the show. Class results must include all entries in classes and the top 5 placings.
6. Contest classes must be timed electronically or use two stop watches.
7. ICPHA will have a show steward present at the show. Our
steward will make any decisions needed regarding rules and his/her decisions will be final.
ICPHA RULES WILL PREVAIL.
4.
8. Arena conditions
(footing, lights, etc.) must be approved by ICPHA. If a show is to be canceled
due to inclement weather, it will be decided upon by a committee of board members.
5.
Members may call the ICPHA cellular phone, 419-210-0330, contact numbers on show
bill, or check the club website, www.icpha.tripod.com, regarding the cancellation of a show.
I.C.P.H.A. POINT SYSTEM
During the current
year the ICPHA will require points to be determined as follows:
A maximum of 15 points
will be awarded to each recognized class and shall be divided according to the placings as follows:
1st Place
- 5 Points
2nd Place
- 4 Points
3rd Place
- 3 Points
4th Place -
2 Points
5th Place -
1 Point
Points awarded shall be recorded
by the Point Secretary and appointed committee for the purpose of determining the high
point award winners.
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I.C.P.H.A. AWARD DIVISIONS
The divisions listed below are the divisions
and classes that qualify within each division in order to be eligible for year-end awards.
PLEASURE
_PONY__ __8 & UNDER__ __9_-_13__
__14_-_18__ __ADULT_
Pony Halter
8 & Under Showmanship 9-13 Showmanship 14-18 Showmanship Adult Showmanship
Pony Showmanship Youth
English Pleasure Youth Eng Pleasure Youth Eng.
Pleasure Adult Eng Pleasure
Pony English Pleas. Youth
English Equitation Youth Eng Equitation Youth Eng Equitation Adult Eng Equitation
Pony Eng Equitation 8
& Under Western Pleas 9-13 Western Pleasure 14-18 Western Pleas. Adult West Pleasure
Pony Western Pleas. 8
& Under Horsemanship 9-13
Horsemanship 14-18
Horsemanship Adult Horsemanship
Pony Horsemanship
*Ponies must be 58" and Under
EACH HORSE AND RIDER TEAM MAY SHOW AND GET CREDIT
FOR POINTS IN ONLY ONE OF THE THESE DIVISIONS. IF YOU CROSS OVER FROM ONE DIVISION TO ANOTHER (i.e., from pony to adult or youth age group), YOU WILL
ONLY GET CREDIT FOR POINTS FOR THE LATTER DIVISION IN WHICH YOU SHOWED DURING THE SEASON.
Open Halter
Jackpot Halter
Jackpot Showmanship
Egg & Spoon
Jackpot English Pleasure
Jackpot Western Pleasure
Sr. Western Pleasure Open Walk Trot English Pleasure Open Trail
Jackpot Horsemanship Open Walk Trot Western Pleasure Open Reining
Jr. Western Pleasure Hunter Hack
Novice Reining
ANY HORSE AND RIDER TEAM MAY SHOW IN THE ABOVE OPEN DIVISION CLASSES.
WALK TROT CLASSES
Walk-Trot Classes:
If you show in an aged walk-trot class, you may not show in any three-gaited classes.
However, if the Open Walk Trot classes are offered you can show in this class and also show in three-gaited classes.
CONTEST
OPEN_ _8 & UNDER_
__9_-_13__ __14_-_18__ _ADULT_
Open/Jackpot
Pole Bending Poles8 & Under
9-13 Poles
14-18 Poles
Adult Poles
Open/Jackpot
Barrels Barrels
8 & Under 9-13 Barrels 14-18 Barrels Adult Barrels
Open/Jackpot
Flag Race Flags 8 & Under 9-13 Flags
14-18 Flags
Adult Flags
Open/Jackpot Stake Bend Stake Bend 8 & Under 9-13 Stake Bend
14-18 Stake Bend
Adult Stakes
Open/Jackpot Down and Back
Open/Jackpot Mystery Class
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ANY HORSE AND
RIDER TEAM MAY SHOW IN ANY OPEN DIVISION CLASSES.
OVERALL AWARDS
The Overall awards include all
of the above plus any walk trot classes not listed by age division.
Special Fall Roundup classes are
not included in points for overall awards.
Approximately December 31st of
the current show season, all entry forms will be destroyed.
I.C.P.H.A. AWARDS
CHAMPION AND RESERVE AWARDS
Only Champion and Reserve
Champion Awards will be given in Open, Youth (Contest and Pleasure), Adult (Contest and Pleasure), and Pony for total points
accumulated in all classes in each division. In case of Champion tie, both Champion
awards will be given (no Reserve awards). In case of Reserve tie, both Reserve
awards will be given. No 3rd, 4th, or 5th place
awards will be given for the division awards.
The following are the
awards that one may qualify for at the end of the year for Champion and Reserve Champion division and overall awards:
Champion Open Pleasure Pony
Reserve Champion Open Pleasure Pony
Champion Youth Pleasure 8 and Under
Reserve Champion Youth Pleasure 8 and Under
Champion Youth Pleasure Horse 9-13
Reserve Champion Youth Pleasure Horse 9-13
Champion Youth Pleasure Horse 14-18
Reserve Champion Youth Pleasure Horse 14-18
Champion
Adult Pleasure 19 and Over
Reserve Champion Adult Pleasure 19 and Over
Champion Youth Contest 8 and Under
Reserve Champion Youth Contest 8 and Under
Champion Youth
Contest 9-13
Reserve
Champion Youth Contest 9-13
Champion
Youth Contest 14-18
Reserve Champion Youth Contest 14-18
Champion Adult Contest 19 and
Over
Reserve Champion Adult Contest 19 and Over
Champion
Open Pleasure
Reserve Champion Open Pleasure
Champion Open Contest
Reserve Champion Open Contest
OVERALL AWARDS
Champion Overall Pleasure - Youth
Reserve Champion Overall Pleasure - Youth
Champion Overall Pleasure -
Adult
Reserve Champion Overall Pleasure - Adult
Champion Overall Contest - Youth
Reserve Champion Overall Contest - Youth
Champion Overall Contest - Adult
Reserve Champion Overall Contest – Adult
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INDIVIDUAL
CLASS HIGH POINT AWARDS
High point champion,
reserve champion, and 3rd, 4th, and 5th place awards will be given to the horse and rider combination accumulating the highest
number of points in fifty (50%) of the ICPHA approved shows and have worked a minimum of eight hours at any ICPHA function. With the exception of 8 and under members, who do not need to work 8 hours to be eligible
for year-end awards, and weanling horses, who must attend at least 4 shows to be eligible for year-end awards. In case of a tie, tie will be broken by highest amount of first
placings, then seconds, and so on.
Approximately
December 31st of the current show season all entry forms will be destroyed.
INDIVIDUAL CLASS RULES, REGULATIONS, AND EXPECTATIONS
SHOWMANSHIP CLASSES
All showmanship classes
are to be judged on the ability of the exhibitor to properly show the horse or pony upon the grooming and condition of the
animal. The conformation or type of horse/pony has nothing to do with the placing
in these classes.
WESTERN HORSEMANSHIP/ENGLISH EQUITATION CLASSES
All horsemanship classes
are to be judged on the rider's ability to handle their horse/pony at a walk, trot, or lope.
Hands, seat, and legs of the rider shall be judged. Equipment shall not
count so long as it is suitable and properly fitted. Each class is to be shown
with proper tack and attire. Horses will be penalized for breaking a gait.
Horses and ponies must
be worked both directions of the ring at the required gaits or may only complete a pattern designed by the judge and approved
by the show manager. Note: Jackpot
classes must work a pattern and do rail work one direction.
ALL WESTERN PLEASURE CLASSES
To be judged on the type
of horse to its breed and confirmation. Shall be ridden with a fairly loose rein
at a walk, jog, and lope on the rail in both directions. Horses shall be penalized
for breaking a gait and/or being on the wrong lead at a lope.
ENGLISH
PLEASURE
To be shown with an English
type saddle and appropriate dress. Horses and ponies are to be shown at a walk,
trot, and canter both directions of the ring, with an optional hand gallop. No
artificial appliances are to be allowed. Wrong lead at canter will be penalized. Horses shall be penalized for breaking a gait.
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EGG AND SPOON
A spoon and fresh egg
shall be used. The judge may work the class at his/her discretion. Elimination will result if egg is dropped after the class has begun.
HUNTER HACK
The hunter hack horse
should move in the same style as a working hunter. The class will be judged,
(70% Jumping & 30% Flat Work), on style over fences, even hunting pace, flat work, manners, and way of going. Horses/Ponies are first required to jump two cross (X) rail fences, 2’, 36 feet apart or in increments
of 12 feet, up to 60 feet.
YEARLING/2 YR. OLD LUNGE LINE CLASS
Exhibitors enter the ring
one at a time. When the whistle blows, 90 seconds are allowed to walk, trot,
and lope in both directions. The exhibitor determines when he/she has displayed
each gait to its advantage. After everyone has lunged their entries, they are
shown as in a halter class and judged on conformation suitable to a performance horse.
Breaks of gait are not to be penalized unless thought to be an indication of bad mindedness. Entry to be exhibited in show halter with a lunge line attached to the halter by the side or center ring. Lunge line is not to go over the nose, under the chin, or over the poll. 2 Yr. old will follow the same rules, however, no whip is allowed.
JACK BENNY BARREL RACE
This class is for those riders who are 39 years of age or older.
3D BARREL RACE
Places will be given according to amount of entries.
1st Division will be placed as normal (ex: 1st 16.5, 2nd 16.8, 3rd
17.1)
2nd Division will be placed 1
full second off 1st division times (ex: 1st 17.5, 2nd 17.8, 3rd 8.1)
3rd Division will be placed
1 full second off 2nd division times (ex: 1st 18.5, 2nd 18.8, 3rd 9.1)
TRAIL
No less than five and
no more than nine obstacles are to be used at the judge's discretion. Leads and
manners to be considered in this class. No jumps will
be included in trail pattern. The spacing for walkover logs shall be 15”
to 24”. The spacing for trot-over logs shall be 36” to 42”. The spacing for lope-over logs shall be 6’ to7’ inside to inside of logs. Each obstacle is allowed two attempts. It
is the judge’s discretion to ask rider to move on to next obstacle.
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LEAD-IN CLASS
Rider 8 years old and
under. Only the rider is to be judged.
Manners of the animal and suitability to the rider shall be considered. Rider
cannot be tied to the saddle in any way. Exhibitor may not show in any other
two or three gated riding classes. No stallions are permitted!
WALK-TROT CLASSES
Age of riders is determined
as of January 1. To be judged at the walk and trot. Rider/horse combination cannot show in any three-gaited classes with the exception of the Open Walk Trot
class. Open Walk-Trot participants may show in three-gaited classes. Rider may not be tied to saddle in any way. No stallions are
permitted in 8 & Under Walk-Trot!
REINING CLASSES
Any horse/rider team may
enter either/both classes, however, any rider entering open reining during the course of the show season will not be eligible
for an award in Novice Reining. At each show, One (1) pattern will be chosen
by the judge to be run in both classes
OPEN REINING: Rider must ride with one (1) hand only. Rider must attempt flying lead changes where noted
in pattern. Open reining will be judged as a regular reining class – see
pattern 4.
NOVICE REINING: Rider must ride with two (2) hands. Rider must stop
and pause (vs simple or flying lead changes) where noted in pattern.
MYSTERY CONTEST CLASS
Class will be determined
upon by the show steward and announced the day of the show. General contest rules
will apply.
GENERAL HORSE SHOW RULES
1.
Exhibitors must be an ICPHA member in order for their points to count.
Points will begin accumulating once membership fee is paid. Horse and
rider combination must participate in at least 50% of the ICPHA Approved shows for points to count towards the Year End Awards
where the points will be published. In addition,
rider must have received credit for working a minimum of 8 hours at any ICPHA function.
With the exception of 8 and under members, who do not need to work 8 hours to be eligible for year-end awards, and
weanling horses, who must attend at least 4 shows to be eligible for year-end awards.
2.
Exhibitors in contest classes must wear proper western pants and boots.
Shirts must have a collar and a 4” sleeve, (excluding exhibition classes).
No muscle shirts, tank or tube tops, shorts or sweat pants will be permitted. Steward's decision will prevail in any
attire conflicts.
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3.
Exhibitors in western/english pleasure classes must wear accepted western/english attire in the show
ring. Any questions of attire will be settled by the judge and show manager.
4.
Horses are those animals over 58" in height. Ponies are
those animals 58" and under. 1/4" allowed for shoes. 1/4" allowed for pads. We reserve the right to measure any
pony whose height is in question. Riders must designate animal as a pony or horse
for purpose of points at the first show attended. All members who show ponies
are required to have their pony measured prior to exhibiting in the first class of the year.
Ponies will only need to be measured one time, each measurement will be kept on record with ICPHA. Breed cards will be accepted.
5.
Exhibitors will be disqualified for broken equipment in English & Western classes.
6.
There will be no reruns for broken equipment in contest classes.
7.
Exhibitors will not receive time if incorrect pattern is
run. Horse must stay in a forward motion at all times to be on pattern. However, 8 and under exhibitors are allowed assistance with a forward motion, but
must stay on pattern to receive time for run.
8.
Each knock down of an obstacle will have a 10 second penalty.
9.
An exhibitor may enter more than one horse in a class, but each horse may only have one rider per class.
10. Show
manager/stewards reserve the right to dismiss any exhibitor for abusive conduct. Absolutely No Hitting In The Head.
11. Rider
must be astride the horse or pony upon crossing the timer.
12. A
horse/pony can be ponied/led up to but not into the gate, only
rider may lead horse through gate.
13. Pleasure
exhibitors must display numbers on backs or on both sides of saddle pad or be disqualified.
14. If
the timer should fail on an exhibitor's qualified run, the exhibitor will run again with penalties applying (as if it were
their first run).
15. If
the timer should fail on an exhibitors disqualified run, the exhibitor may not have a rerun.
16. In
any event where the horse falls and loses the rider, the horse and rider are disqualified.
17. The Show Manager will appoint a show steward. No one will
be permitted to approach the judge without the steward’s permission and presence.
Failure to comply with this rule constitutes unsportsmanlike conduct.
18. Six
exhibitors shall be placed in each class in case of protest or
disqualification.
19. Classes
having an unusual number of entries may be divided at the Steward's
discretion.
20. Horses and ponies must be worked both
directions of the ring at the required gaits or may only complete a pattern designed by the judge and approved by the
show manager. Note: Jackpot classes must work a pattern and do rail work
one direction of the ring.
21. An Officer or Trustee cannot judge an ICPHA Approved Show.
22. A
judge may not judge more than two (2) ICPHA Approved Shows.
23. Protests must be submitted to show Steward
in writing and accompanied by a non-refundable $50.00 fee.
24. Any arena rules will prevail and will
be announced before the show.
25. Any inhumane treatment of horses on the show grounds
is cause for dismissal at the discretion of the show manager/steward.
26. Exhibition classes will be limited to a two (2) hour time limit. Exhibition classes do not count towards attendance.
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27. Practice in exhibition classes can be
overdone. Steward or Ringmaster may excuse people mistreating this rule. Show Steward may prolong or decrease the time limit.
28.
Unsportsmanlike conduct at any event, by
exhibitor or spectator, will be grounds for dismissal from the event and/or show at the
discretion of the show Steward.
29.
In contest, if a tie occurs, a runoff between
the tied contestants will determine the final placing. If either of the contestants
do not want to run, a coin toss will determine the final placing. The money may
be split between the tied contestants.
30.
Refunds
for lameness/injury to horse/rider will be given for unused entry fees if approved by the judge/show manager. No ground fees or stall refunds will be given.
31.
Payback slips must be cashed in by end
of show weekend or money is forfeited. Individual class paybacks will not be
dispersed until one class following.
32.
No transfers on classes once entry has
been made. Exhibitor may not scratch one class and transfer entry fee to another class.
Must pay for both classes.
33.
A pleasure exhibitor has two (2) minutes
to enter the arena once a class has been called, and a contest exhibiter has (2) minutes to cross the timer once their name
has been called.
34.
There will be two (2) minutes permitted
for tack changes. You must notify the entry booth when tack changes are needed.
35. Horse’s
registered name and exhibitor’s full name must be used when completing entry forms for year-end points to count.
BARREL RACE PATTERN
Clover-leaf pattern
will be run to either left or right direction. Maximum length from the center
of the first two (2) barrels to the end barrel will be 75 or 100 feet.
FLAG RACE PATTERN
May be run in
either direction. The first barrel to be no more than 30 feet from timer. Flag may not be used as a whip or bat. Pattern
will be run on outside of barrels. (not Indiana Flag version) The bucket must
be filled 1/2 full of sand. If either bucket or any barrel is knocked over, this
will result in disqualification. Flag must be placed and remain inside of the
second bucket. Failure to stick flag is a +10 second penalty. Failure to pick up flag is a +20 penalty.
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STAKE BEND PATTERN
Must use five
(5) cones 30 feet apart and first cone to be placed no more than 30 feet from the timer.
POLE BENDING PATTERN
Must use six
(6) poles placed 21 feet apart. The first pole to be placed no more than 21 feet
from the timer.
BALL RACE PATTERN
Run down around
barrel in either direction, dropping ball in the barrel. If ball is not in the
barrel, a +10 second penalty will be added. If barrel is knocked over, this will
be a disqualification.
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THREAD THE NEEDLE PATTERN
Three (3) large
cones are to be used in an 8 foot by 10 foot triangle (8' X 10'). Length to be
no more than 150 feet from the timer.
TEXAS KEYHOLE PATTERN
Two (2) cones
to be used with 8 feet between them. Length to be no farther than 150 feet from
the timer.
DOWN AND BACK PATTERN
Cone or barrel
may be used and no further than 150 feet from the timer.
DOLLAR BILL RACE PATTERN
Stake
to be 3 feet high and inside large cone. Dollar bill to be attached to the top
of the stake and be made from paper or cardboard of the same size. Cone to be
no further than 150 feet from the timer.
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RIDE AND RUN PATTERN
Rider must be
off the horse behind the cone and both must cross finish together to get time. Cone
to be no further than 150 feet from the timer.
SPEED AND CONTROL
Time
begins when the rider leaves the box and stops when he or she re-enters it. The
horse must be
completely
in the box to start and at the end of the run. If any part of the box is knocked
down, by
horse
or rider at any time while in the arena, they are disqualified. Pylons knocked
over are a ten (10) second penalty each. The rider must be mounted while in the
box. Pylons may be weaved either direction.
CONES AND BARRELS
The pattern
is set up on the basic pole bending pattern using cones for poles and adding a barrel pattern with it. Rider may start on either side of the first cone. Cones
or barrels knocked over are a ten (10) second penalty per barrel or cone. Failure
to do a correct pattern or to jump over a cone instead of weaving it is a disqualification.
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PATTERN 1
Horses may walk or trot to the center of arena. Horses
must walk or stop prior to starting pattern. Beginning at
the center of the arena facing the left wall or fence.
1. Beginning
on the right lead, complete three circles
to the right: the first two circles large and fast;
the third
circle small and slow. Stop at the center of the arena.
2. Complete
four spins to the right. Hesitate.
3. Beginning
on the left lead, complete three circles
to the left: the first two circles large and fast; the third
circle small and slow. Stop at the center of the arena.
4. Complete
four spins to the left. Hesitate.
5. Beginning
on the right lead, run a large fast circle
to the right, then
NOVICE=STOP AT CENTER OF ARENA,
PAUSE
REINING=PERFORM FLYING LEAD CHANGE AT THE CENTER OF THE ARENA,
Run a large fast circle to the left, and
NOVICE=STOP AT CENTER OF ARENA,
PAUSE
REGULAR=PERFORM FLYING LEAD CHANGE AT THE CENTER OF THE ARENA,
(Figure 8)
6. Continue
around previous circle to the right. At the
top of the circle, run down the middle to the far end of
the
arena past the end marker and do a right rollback -
no hesitation.
7. Run
up the middle to the opposite end of the arena
past the end marker and do a left rollback - no hesitation.
8. Run
past the center marker and do a sliding stop.
Back up to the center of the arena or at least ten
feet.
Hesitate to demonstrate completion of the pattern.
Rider must dismount and drop bridle to the designated judge.
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PATTERN 2
Horses may walk or trot to the center of arena. Horses
must walk or stop prior to starting pattern. Beginning at
the center of the arena facing the left wall or fence.
1. Beginning
on the left lead, complete three circles
to the left: the first two circles large and fast;
the third
circle small and slow. Stop at the center of the arena.
2. Complete
four spins to the left. Hesitate.
3. Beginning
on the right lead, complete three circles
to the right: the first two circles large and fast; the third
circle small and slow. Stop at the center of the arena.
4. Complete
four spins to the right. Hesitate.
5. Beginning
on the left lead, run a large fast circle to
the left, then
NOVICE=STOP AT CENTER OF ARENA,
PAUSE
REGULAR= PERFORM FLYING LEAD CHANGE AT THE CENTER OF THE ARENA,
Run a large fast circle to the right,
NOVICE=STOP AT CENTER OF ARENA,
PAUSE
REGULAR= PERFORM FLYING LEAD CHANGE AT THE CENTER OF THE ARENA,
(Figure 8)
6. Continue
around previous circle to the left but do
not close this circle. Run
up the right side of the arena
past the center marker and do a right rollback at least
twenty feet from the wall or fence - no hesitation.
7. Continue
around previous circle but do not close
this circle. Run up the left side of the arena past
the
center marker and do a left rollback at least twenty feet
from the wall
or fence - no hesitation.
8. Continue
back around previous circle but do not
close this circle. Run up the right side of the arena
past
the center marker and do a sliding stop at least twenty
feet from the wall or fence. Back up at least ten feet.
Hesitate to demonstrate completion of the pattern.
Rider must dismount
and drop bridle to the designated judge.
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PATTERN 3
Horses may walk or trot to the center of arena. Horses
must walk or stop prior to starting pattern. Beginning at
the center of the arena facing the left wall or fence.
1. Complete
four spins to the right.
2. Complete
four spins to the left. Hesitate.
3. Beginning
on the left lead, complete three circles
to the left: the first two circles large and fast;
the third
circle small and slow, then
NOVICE=STOP AT CENTER OF ARENA,
PAUSE
REGULAR= PERFORM FLYING LEAD CHANGE AT THE CENTER OF THE ARENA,
4. Complete
three circles to the right: the first two
circles large
and fast; the third circle small and slow.
NOVICE=STOP AT CENTER OF ARENA,
PAUSE
REGULAR= PERFORM FLYING LEAD CHANGE AT THE CENTER OF THE ARENA,
5. Begin
a large fast circle to the left but do not close
this circle. Run up the right side of the arena past
the
center marker and do a right rollback at least twenty
feet
from the wall or fence - no hesitation.
6. Continue
back around previous circle but do not
close this circle. Run up the left side of the arena
past
the center marker and do a left rollback at least twenty
feet from the wall or fence - no hesitation.
7. Continue
back around previous circle but do not
close this circle. Run up the right side of the arena
past
the center marker and do a sliding stop at least twenty
feet from the wall or fence. Back up at least ten feet.
Hesitate to demonstrate the completion of the pattern.
Rider must dismount and drop bridle to the designated
judge.
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PATTERN 4
1. Run
at speed to the far end of the arena past the
end marker and do a left rollback - no hesitation.
2. Run
to the opposite end of the arena past the end
marker and do a right rollback - no hesitation.
3. Run
past the center marker and do a sliding stop.
Back up to the center of the arena or at least ten
feet.
Hesitate.
4. Complete
four spins to the right.
5. Complete
four and one-quarter spins to the left so
that horse is facing left wall or fence. Hesitate.
6. Beginning
on the right lead, complete three circles
to the right: the first two circles large fast; the
third circle
small and slow, then
NOVICE=STOP AT CENTER OF ARENA,
PAUSE
REGULAR= PERFORM FLYING LEAD CHANGE AT THE CENTER OF THE ARENA
7. Complete
three circles to the left: the first two
circles large fast; the third circle small and slow.
NOVICE=STOP AT CENTER OF ARENA,
PAUSE
REGULAR= PERFORM FLYING LEAD CHANGE AT THE CENTER OF THE ARENA,
8. Begin
a large fast circle to the right but do not close
this circle. Run straight down the right side of the
arena
past the center marker and do a sliding stop at least
twenty feet from the wall or fence. Hesitate to demonstrate
completion of the pattern.
Rider must dismount and drop bridle to the designated
judge.
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