January Wk II Katie Young, Jacksonville, FL R H, H/E Kristen Lowry, Ocala, FL R H,H/E,HB

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Officials Roster Rules & Regulations The following officials have accepted an invitation to participate in the Aiken Spring Classic Horse Shows January 4-8 - Wk I Jimmy Lee, Keswick, VA R H, H/E, HB Gary Duffy, Wellington, FL R H, H/E Joey Darby, So. Pines, NC R H, H/E, HB Lewis Pack, Columbus, NC R J February 29-March 4 - Wk IV Dale Pederson, Valley Center, CA R H, H/E Tony Sgarlata, Skaneateles, NY R H, H/E Lewis Pack, Columbus, NC R J Wk I Robert Obermiller Starr, SC Wk III tba Wk V Ken Okken Vernon, NJ 2 Stewards Wk II Robert Obermiller Starr, SC Wk IV Lynne Ridgeway Forest Park, GA SHOW MANAGER Richard Cram, Aiken, SC STABLING MANAGER tba SHOW SECRETARIES Carol Vos, Aiken, SC Wanda Sheperd, Aiken, SC ANNOUNCERS Lewis Pack, Columbus, NC Carole O Brien, Aiken, SC Aiken Winter Classic Judges Cupid Classic Judges January 11-15 - Wk II Katie Young, Jacksonville, FL R H, H/E Kristen Lowry, Ocala, FL R H,H/E,HB Lewis Pack, Columbus, NC R J February 8-12 - Wk III Claudia Roland, Wellington, FL R H, H/E Jenny Paisley, Corrales, NM R H, H/E, HB Carole O Brien, Aiken, SC R J March Madness Judges Management & Official Staff March 7-11 - Wk V Traci Weston, Tampa, FL R H, H/E Barbara Fillippelli, Pawling, NY R H, H/E Lewis Pack, Columbus, NC R J Course Designers Wk I & II JP Godard, Aiken, SC - J Wk III Keith Bollotte, Hendersonville, NC - J Wk V & VI Blake Alder, Germantown, TN - J Wk I- V Catherine Cram, Aiken, SC - H Richard Cram, Aiken, SC - H PHOTOGRAPHER Shawn McMillen, Aiken, SC 606.356.0518 www.shawnmcmillen.com ON-SITE VETERINARIAN Sabrina Jacobs, DVM, Aiken, SC 803.640.9282 cell www.performanceequinevets.com ON-SITE FARRIER Marty Bryant, Aiken, SC 803.292.4993 ACTS OF DISCOURTESY Any act of discourtesy to the judges or to any official of the show on the part of any owner, trainer, rider or groom will disqualify any horse with which they are associated and no refund will be made. ADD/SCRATCH No slip, no trip. If you are not on the class sheet, you must add in the show office and bring the slip to the ingate. If you are scratching, you must also do this in the show office and bring your slip to the ingate. No adds on Sunday. ATTIRE Jackets will be worn for the hunter and equitation classes in the show rings. Rider will be allowed to show in tucked in polo shirts in the jumper ring. The classics and mini-prix require formal attire. AMATEUR STATUS Adults showing in Adult Amateur and/or Amateur Owner classes must present their amateur certification to the show secretary before numbers will be issued. CANADIAN EXHIBITORS The legend US Fund must be pre-printed on the face of all Canadian checks drawn on Canadian banks used to pay entry fees. CHAMPION & RESERVE AWARDS Divisions with 3 or more entries are eligible for Champion and Reserve Champion awards. Points for the top 4 riders over fences will be combined with their Under Saddle points and the rider with the most points will be awarded the Championship, with the second highest point winner recieving the Reserve Championship. In the case of a tie, the rider with the most points over fences will receive the Championship. COGGINS Current Negative Coggins Test Certificate dated within one year must accompany entry. DOGS All dogs must be leashed at all times while on the show grounds. Unrestrained dogs create a serious safety hazard for exhibitors and their horses. Loose dogs will not be tolerated in the show ring area. They will be impounded and the owner will be charged a $100 fine added to their entry fee which will be donated to the SPCA. ELECTRICAL/FIRE REGULATIONS All electrical installation and connections must meet all state and county codes. Aisles shall be maintained clear for a minimum of six (6) feet wide by eight (8) feet high. No obstructions or projections shall be allowed in these aisles. No class I Flammable liquids, such as gasoline, are allowed inside the buildings. Cooking is not permitted within any stable area. Anyone found in violation shall be subject to dismissal from further participation in the Horse Show without recourse. FARRIER/VETERINARIAN/PHOTOGRAPHER No farrier/veterinarian/photographer other than the official competition farrier/veterinarian/photographer will be permitted to practice on the grounds without express permission of the management. Exhibitors wishing to use another farrier/veterinarian/photographer must request a permit at the Horse Show Office. FOOD Food service will be available on the grounds beginning the day of the show through Sunday. FOOTING Rings 1 & 2 (150 x 275 ) Sand/Gravel Dust Ring 3 (150 x 275 ) Dirt/Sand Derby Field (300 x 300 ) Dirt/Sand Grand Prix Field (300 x 300 ) & Schooling Area, Grass JUMP ORDER AND CONFLICTS A rotating jump order will, at management s discretion, be established for any jumping class. The starter must be advised by exhibitors of any conflicts to make necessary adjustments. A 3 minute time may be called by management. (See also, ORDERS OF GO) HORSE WELFARE Horses and ponies may not enter more than 7 classes over fences, including equitation and all special classes, per day. LUNGING No lunging permitted in the show rings. Lunging only in designated areas. ORDERS OF GO IN ORDER FOR US TO SCHEDULE THE ENTIRE DAY, YOUR ENTRIES WILL NEED TO BE IN THE SHOW OFFICE BY 5 PM THE DAY PRIOR TO YOUR SHOW DAY. THE SYSTEM WILL NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY WITH OUT YOUR INPUT. ONCE RE- CEIVED, WE WILL MAKE A TIME SCHEDULE PLAN. WE WILL DESIGNATE A PRI- ORITY RING EACH DAY AND ONLY THAT RING WILL HAVE A POSTED ORDER OF GO. THE REMAINING RINGS WILL HAVE A START TIME AND A FINISH TIME FOR EACH CLASS/ DIVISION WHERE YOU WILL CHECK IN WITH YOUR STARTER. THE SCHEDULE WILL BE POSTED AT THE SHOW OFFICE AND AT EACH STARTER INGATE NO LATER THAN 8PM THE DAY BEFORE YOU SHOW. AN OFFICIAL SHOW TIME WILL BE ANNOUNCED 1 HOUR PRIOR TO THE START OF THE SHOW EACH MORNING. MINOR EXHIBITORS Parent(s) or guardian(s) of a minor child shall hold the horse show management and the facility harmless for any injury to such minor. No minor child s entry will be accepted or number issued unless entry is signed by a parent or LEGAL guardian. The signature of unrelated persons WILL NOT be accepted. MOTORIZED VEHICLES/GOLF CARTS Minors who do not have a valid driver s license which allows them to operate a motorized vehicle in the state in which they reside will not be permitted to operate a motorized vehicle of any kind including, but not limited to, golf carts, motorcycles, scooters, or farm utility vehicles on the competition grounds of recognized competitions. Minors who have a valid temporary license may operate the above described motorized vehicles as long as they are accompanied by an adult with a valid driver s license. Violations of this rule will be cause for sanctions against the parent(s), guardian(s) and/or trainer(s) who are responsible for the child committing the offense. Penalties may include exclusion of the child, parent(s), guardian(s), and/or trainer(s) from the competition grounds for the remainder of the competition and charges being filed against any of the above individuals in accordance with Rule 6. Wheelchairs and other mobility assistance devices for individuals with disabilities are exempt from this rule. PADDOCKS Limited Paddock Space Available. $250 per week, only one paddock per trainer. First Come, First Served. PONY DISTANCES Will be run according to size of the pony. PRIZE MONEY The owner of any horse or pony exhibited in classes where prize money is awarded MUST provide a Social Security or Federal ID number on the entry. Foreign Exhibitors must fill out a W-8ECI or W-8BEN form prior to receiving any winnings. Prize money will be applied as a credit on your account at the show office. Checks will be mailed within 30 days after the show. PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR Everyone must wear properly fitting ASTM protective headgear with harness secured and properly fitted while riding in the designated schooling and exercise areas, the show ring and while jumping or riding anywhere on the show grounds. It is the responsibility of the rider, or the parent or guardian or trainer of the junior exhibitors to see to it that the headgear worn complies with appropriate safety standards and is properly fitted and in good condition. MOTOR HOME/RV HOOK-UPS Motor home and camper hook-ups are available for $175 per show. Spaces are limited, reserve in advance. If you are arriving after hours, please let us know in advance. SCHOOLING Schooling in the show rings without permission is prohibited at all times. There will be a $100 fine for anyone caught in the rings before or after the show if rings have been closed. Rings will be available for schooling after the show each day. Closing times will be announced each day. The rings will be available for hacking only in the mornings. No morning schooling. TICKETED WARM-UP Tickets are $25.00 and should be purchased in the horse show office and are good for one round of eight jumps. Tickets are NOT refundable. 39

The Horse Show Committee reserves the right to itself to interpret all questions and conditions in regard to or arising out of, or incident to the show without claims for damages or recourse of any kind. All questions not covered in these Rules and Regulations shall be decided by the Horse Show Management; its decision to be final. The Horse Show Management reserve to itself the right to limit entries in any class, section or division, to refuse, accept conditionally, or to cancel any entries, disqualify any riders or exhibitors, prohibit exhibition of entries, and cancel award prizes, without any claim for damages; to change any course, to add a dotted line, to cancel or combine any unfilled classes, or to reschedule classes, after due notice to exhibitors; to change rings or rotate judges, to change specifications in jumper classes as competitions warrants. Every horse entered herein for competition will be under the control of the Horse Show Management, but the Show Management will in no case be responsible for any loss or damage that may occur, and it shall be a condition of entry that each exhibitor shall hold the horse show and the officials, employees, directors, officers, sponsoring entities of the horse show and the facilities at which the horse show is held blameless for any loss or accident to his horse(s), employee(s), or equipment which may occur from sickness, fire or other cause. ENTRIES FEED AND BEDDING In order for stalls to be held, full payment must accompany stall Hay, grain and bedding may be purchased on the grounds. reservations. Stalls will be on a first-come, first-served basis. (By For same day delivery, orders must be received prior to 12 the date the check is received, the post mark on the envelope.ding reservations prior to arrival, please call (803.649.3505) noon. No Sunday or Monday deliveries. For feed and bed- Call: 803.649.3505 -or- e-mail: psjshows@aol.com fax (803.649.3577) or e-mail psjshows@aol.com 24 hours in Mail stall fees with the enclosed reservation form to: advance. Deliveries other than that made through the horse 147 Warehouse Road, Aiken, SC 29801 show office are not permitted. Make checks payable to: PSJ PARKING Closing date for stalls and entries: Fire regulations prohibit all vehicles, including trailers, vans See Entry Blank for Closing Dates. and campers from being parked in the stable areas. Vans After the closing date there will be a $50.00 late fee. and trailers will be allowed in the stable area only to load or Numbers will not be issued without a signed open check unload. PARKING AREAS WILL BE DESIGNATED AND VIOLAlodged with the horse show secretary. TORS WILL BE TOWED AWAY AT OWNER S EXPENSE AND FINED The entry form must include: $100. 1) Horses name & complete description; NON NEGOTIABLE CHECKS 2) All classes or divisions entered; Checks returned by the bank for any reason will be assessed 3) All mandatory signatures, including legal guardian in the a penalty of $50 or 10% of the check amount, whichever is case of a minor exhibiting; greater. Upon notification of a returned check, accounts will 4) Organization membership numbers; be given three (3) days to make full payment, including the 5) Social Security or Federal ID number of owner. penalty, which must be paid in certified funds, cashier s Every class offered herein, which is covered by the rules and check or money order. Overnight mail service is advised in specifications of the current USEF Rules Book, will be conducted order to avoid notification of the sanctioning organizations and judged in accordance therewith. for disciplinary action. STABLING Temporary stalls with doors will be available (803.649.3505). Initial bedding will not be provided. Stalls, whether occupied by horse, feed or tack will be available beginning 12 noon Monday of the show week and ending midnight Sunday of the same show week. Stalls $175.00 per week. Closing date for stalls are listed on entry blank. CHECK OUT Any horse show bills not checked out at the conclusion of each show will be assessed a $50.00 fee for check out. Any mistakes at check out must be resolved within 24 hours. Check your bills carefully. COMPETITION OFFICE HOURS Competition days - Opens one hour before the start of the first class and closes 30 minutes following the last class. Non Competition days (day before show) - 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. DAMAGE All owners and exhibitors shall be held responsible for any damage incurred by them, their agents or employees to stalls, buildings, and other properties on the show grounds, and shall be billed accordingly. (This includes screw eyes or nails in stalls.) DAY EXHIBITORS/NON STABLING Horses entered but not stabled must use the designated area for day exhibitors. $35.00 grounds fee per horse and a $30.00 service fee per horse per show. 38 Rules & Regulations NON SHOWING HORSE All non showing horses must have a signed entry blank in the office, $50.00 non showing fee and $30.00 service fee per horse per show. REFUNDS Full refunds will be given before the closing date of the stalls. After the closing date of stalls, stall fees are not refundable. After the show starts, with the official vet s certificate only, refunds will be given minus the stabling fee and a $25.00 scratch fee and fees for classes already held prior to notification of horse show secretary, whether exhibited or not. Scratches must be made in the horse show office on the official form. Refunds will be mailed within 30 days after the horse show. Refunds of entry fees will not be given in the event a class or classes, or all or part of the competition is cancelled due to a storm, inclement weather, accident or other emergency. SERVICE FEE All horses, showing or non showing, will be assessed a fee of $30.00. This fee allows the horse UNLIMITED add/scratches from classes, access to schooling areas and rings at designated times and defers all charges for parking passes. SPLITTING OF TACK STALLS The horse show office will split the tack stalls per the Trainers instructions among his/her customers up to each Friday at 11:00 a.m. At that point, the total amount will be billed to the trainers barn account. Welcome & Address Information Welcome to Aiken! THE ORIGINAL WINTER COLONY Dear Exhibitors, Thank you so much for choosing Aiken for your winter circuit destination. Known as the original winter colony you are assured to find warmth in this charming historic southern town. Aiken offers a quaint downtown area, less than five minutes from the showgrounds, with numerous shops and restaurants. Over the past 8 years, Progressive Show Jumping has been offering our winter series. Each year we make improvements to create a better showing experience for our exhibitors. We pride ourselves on providing a competition that offers the highest ratio of prize money to entry fees in comparison to other shows. In addition to our great prize money, this year we will also be offering the Aiken Challenge Series for our five winter shows. Children, Adult, Amateur/Owner, and Junior hunters and Child/Adult Jumpers have been selected to receive awards for the horse/rider combination that accumulates the most points in their divisions. Good luck! New this year you will find our NEW BARN 4 and continually improved footing both in the jumper ring and jumper schooling area. Our hunter rings have fantastic all weather footing, in case of inclement weather. There will be weekly exhibitor s parties and fun for everyone! If there is anything we can do for you, we hope that you will feel comfortable to give us a call. We can be reached by phone 803-649-3505 or email psjshows@aol.com. Our staff is ready and waiting to help you. Enjoy a great holiday season with your friends and family. We look forward to seeing you in Aiken. Get directions to Highfields and see a tentative show layout on Page 37. CONTACT AND DELIVERY INFO DURING HORSE SHOW: Postal Mail Delivery, Fed-Ex & UPS For Directions Use Physical Address: 147 Warehouse Road 198 Gaston Street Aiken, SC 29801 Aiken, SC 29801 (do not mail to this address) For Stabling Other Than Barn 1 - Use our North Entrance at the Intersection of Gaston Road and Willow Run, One Block North of Barnwell Horse Show Office # 803.649.3505 Fax 649.3577 psjshows@aol.com - www.psjshows.com 3

Aiken Challenge Series The Aiken Winter Classic I & II, Cupid Classic and the March Madness I & II Horse Shows are operated in accordance with the current rules of the American Horse Shows Association, Inc. of which body it is a Regular Member Competition and is rated AA. Green Working (AA) Green Conformation (AA) Amateur Owner (AA) 3 3 Am Htr (AA) Junior Hunter (AA) Pony Hunter (AA) Green Pony Hunter (AA) Regular Working Hunter (AA) Regular Conformation Hunter (AA) Children s Hunter (C) Adult Amateur Hunter (C) Pre-Green Hunter (C) Hunter Breeding (C) Competition #s AWC I 317705 AWC II 322519 CC 325511 MM I 315982 MM II 315152 198 GASTON ROAD, AIKEN, SC 29801 Directions: (do not send mail to this physical address) I-20 to SC Exit #22. At end of ramp, go toward Aiken. Follow US Hwy 1 for 7-8 miles. Once into town, take a left at the 2nd light (Sunoco on left) onto 118 Bypass. Merge almost immediately right onto Beaufort Street and follow through one stop light. Before you reach the 2nd light, take a left onto Barnwell Ave (Credit Union on left, there is no road sign on left). Continue straight on Barnwell, you will cross over a dirt road and enter the gates of Highfields. Welcome! (For those stabled in Pole Barns 2 & 3 or Stabling Tents, use North Entrace at Willow Run & Gaston Rd) http://www.psjshows.com/highfields.php 37

Hunter Division Specs 36 HUNTER DIVISION PRIZE MONEY 1st - 30%, 2nd 22%, 3rd 15%, 4th 15%, 5th 10%, 6th 8% HUNTER OVER FENCES To be shown over approximately eight fences at the required height. To be judged on performance and soundness unless otherwise noted. HUNTER UNDER SADDLE CLASS To be shown at a walk, trot and canter. Light contact with the horse s mouth is required. May be asked to hand gallop at the discretion of the judge, but no more than eight to gallop at one time. martingales are not permitted. Green and non-rated hunter sections will not be asked to gallop. MODEL CLASS To be shown at a walk and trot on the line; to be judged on conformation, way of moving and soundness. HUNTER CHAMPION AND RESERVE CHAMPION To be awarded to two of the four horses scoring the most points over fences, in addition, only these will receive full points for ribbons won under saddle and half points for ribbons won in the model. ORDERS OF GO In order for us to schedule the entire day, your entries will need to be in the show office by 5 pm the day prior to your show day. The system will not function correctly with out your input. Once received, we will make a time schedule plan. We will designate a Priority Ring each day and only that ring will have a POSTED order of go. The remaining rings will have a start time and a finish time for each class/ division where you will check in with your starter. The schedule will be posted at the show office and at each starter ingate no later than 8pm the day before you show. An official show time will be announced 1 hour prior to the start of the show each morning. COURSES Hunter courses will simulate fences found in the hunting fields such as brush, wall, in-and-out, oxer, post and rails, gate, aiken, bank, coop and panels. Management reserves the right to adjust fence heights or spreads as competition warrants. MEASUREMENT CARDS - PONY HUNTER The person presenting any animal to be shown in a Hunter Pony class must be in possession of (a) a measurement card issued by the USEF; (b) a certified card applied for prior to Dec. 1, 1987; or (c) a copy of a valid measurement form, and same must be presented to the horse show secretary. Numbers WILL NOT be issued before the above requirements have been complied with. Time and place of measurement will be announced for those requiring measurement. MEASUREMENT CARDS - JUNIOR HUNTER All horses showing in the Junior Hunter division must be in possession of a USEF measurement card or a copy of a valid measurement form, and same must be presented to the horse show secretary. FORMAL ATTIRE - HUNTERS & EQUITATION Hunt coat; white shirt with white stock, tie or choker; white, buff or canary breeches; protective headgear. Riders must wear protective headgear in accordance with USEF rules. NO EXCEP- TIONS. USEF CONDITIONS Every class offered herein which is covered by the rules and specifications of the current USEF Rule Book will be conducted and judged in accordance therewith. S.C. EQUINE LIABILITY LAW Under South Carolina law, an equine activity sponsor or equine professional is not liable for an injury to or the death of a participant in an equine activity resulting from an inherent risk of equine activity. Pursuant to Article 7, Chapter 9 of Title 47, Code of Law of South Carolina,1976. USEF 2011 MEMBERSHIP STATEMENT LIFE, SENIOR ACTIVE AND JUNIOR ACTIVE MEMBERS SHALL BE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN ALL CLASSES AT REGULAR COMPETITIONS, EVENTING COMPETITIONS AT THE PRELIMINARY LEVEL OR ABOVE AND COMBINED DRIVING COMPETITIONS AT THE ADVANCED LEVEL, DRESSAGE, REINING AND VAULTING COMPETITIONS AND ENDURANCE RIDES. A NONMEMBER MAY PARTICIPATE AS A HANDLER, RIDER, DRIVER, OWNER, LESSEE, AGENT, COACH OR TRAINER AT REGULAR COMPETITIONS, EVENTING COMPETITIONS, DRESSAGE COMPETITIONS, REINING COMPETITIONS AND COMBINED DRIVING COMPETITIONS UPON PAYMENT OF A $30 NONMEMBER REGISTRATION FEE. PARTICIPANTS IN THE FOLLOWING CLASSES ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS RULE: 1) LEADLINE; 2) EXHIBITIONS; 3) GAMES AND RACES; 4) CLASSES FOR 4-H MEMBERS; 5) WALK TROT AND ACADEMY CLASSES (ACADEMY CLASSES ARE CLASSES LIMITED TO HORSES USED REGULARLY IN A LESSON PROGRAM); 6) USDF INTRODUCTORY LEVEL TESTS, PAS DE DEUX AND QUADRILLE CLASSES; 7) NRHA ENDORSED REINING COMPETITIONS. 8) OPPORTUNITY CLASSES, 9) CITIZENS OF OTHER NATIONS WHO HAVE PROOF, IN ENGLISH, OF CURRENT MEMBERSHIP IN GOOD STANDING OF THEIR OWN NATIONAL FEDERATION, 10) USEA BEGINNER NOVICE DIVISION; AND 11) ASSISTANT HANDLERS IN DRESSAGE SPORT HORSE BREEDING CLASSES. 5

Hunter Divisions $4600 PONY HUNTER DIVISION Classes limited to ponies 14.2 hands and under and riders who have not reached their 18th birthday. No pony may be shown in this division unless the owner possesses (a) a measurement card issued by the USEF; (b) a certified card applied for prior to Dec. 1, 1987; or (c) a copy of a valid card measurement form. Management WILL NOT issue exhibitor numbers until the above requirements have been complied with. Manners and suitability of a pony/rider combination are to be emphasized in all classes and extreme speed will be penalized. Entry Fee for model: $15 $1,600 GREEN PONY HUNTER Open to ponies who have not shown over fences at regulation heights at USEF or CEF regular member shows prior to the start of the previous year. To be ridden by juniors who have not reached their 18th birthday. Green ponies will be combined with less than 4 in each section. Fences: Small 2 3, Medium 2 6, Large 2 9 Entry Fee: $150 per section $800 Small-Medium Green Pony Hunter Section 1. Sm-Med Green Pony Hunter Model 3.,4.,5. Sm-Med Green Pony Hunter 2. Sm-Med Green Pony Hunter Conf. 25% 6. Sm-Med Green Pony Hunter U/S $800 Large Green Pony Hunter Section 7. Large Green Pony Hunter Model 9.,10.,11. Large Green Pony Hunter 8. Large Green Pony Hunter Conf. 25% 12. Large Green Pony Hunter U/S $1,000 SMALL PONY HUNTER To be ridden by juniors age 12 and under. Open to ponies not exceeding 12.2 hands. Fences: 2 3 Entry Fee: $175 per section Social Schedule Social Schedule to Come! Please join us on Facebook for updated information about Social Events and Exhibitor Parties. 13. Small Pony Hunter Model 15.H,16.,17.* Small Pony Hunter 14. Small Pony Hunter Conf. 25% 18. Small Pony Hunter U/S $1,000 MEDIUM PONY HUNTER To be ridden by juniors age 14 and under. Open to ponies 12.2 hands, not exceeding 13.2 hands. Fences: 2 6 Entry Fee: $175 per section 19. Medium Pony Hunter Model 21.H,22.,23.* Medium Pony Hunter 20. Medium Pony Hunter Conf. 25% 24. Medium Pony Hunter U/S $1,000 LARGE PONY HUNTER To be ridden by juniors who have not reached their 18th birthday. Open to ponies 13.2 hands, not exceeding 14.2 hands. Fences: 3 Entry Fee: $175 per section 25. Large Pony Hunter Model 27.H,28.,29.* Large Pony Hunter 26. Large Pony Hunter Conf. 25% 30. Large Pony Hunter U/S CHILDREN S HUNTER PONY Open to ponies ridden by a junior exhibitor with no other age restrictions applicable. The pony/rider combination is not eligible for any USEF rated class. To be judged on performance, soundness, manners, way of going, and size of mount to rider with suitability of Children s pony stressed. Ponies may be jogged for soundness at management s discretion. SEE ZONE 4 SPECS. Fences: Small-Medium 2, Large 2 6 Entry Fee: $140 per section or $35 per class 36.,37.,38.,39. Children s Hunter Pony 40. Children s Hunter Pony U/S SCHOOLING PONY Open to all ponies not exceeding 14.2 hands. Fences: Sm-Med 2 & Lrg 2 6 31.,32. Schooling Pony 33. Schooling Pony U/S 6 * designates first round of hunter classic Handy rounds are designated with an H Entry Fee: $90 per section or $35 per class 0.70 m = Fences 2 3 in height 0.75 m = Fences 2 5 in height 0.80 m = Fences 2 7 in height 0.85 m = Fences 2 9 in height 0.90 m = Fences 2 11 in height 0.95 m = Fences 3 1 in height 1.00 m = Fences 3 3 in height 1.05 m = Fences 3 5 in height USEF Meter Jumper Levels 1.10 m = Fences 3 7 in height 1.15 m = Fences 3 9 in height 1.20 m = Fences 3 11 in height 1.25 m = Fences 4 1 in height 1.30 m = Fences 4 3 in height 1.35 m = Fences 4 5 in height 1.40 m = Fences 4 7 in height 1.45 m = Fences 4 9 in height 35

34 Jumper Divisions $3,000 Children s/adult Jumper Division Horses to be ridden by Children and Adult riders. See Zone Four Specs. Entry Fee: $45 per class (Prize Money: 160,120,70,55,50,45) Low Child/Adult Jumper -.95m High Child/Adult - 1.10m 230. Low Ch/Ad Jumper - Table II.2.b 233. High Ch/Ad Jumper - Table II.2.b 231. Low Ch/Ad Jumper - Table II.2.c 234. High Ch/Ad Jumper - Table II.2.c 232. Low Ch/Ad Jumper - Table II.2.b 235. High Ch/Ad Jumper - Table II.2.b NAL-WIHS Children s/adult Jumper Classic - Table II.2.ab 12 entries required to fill. You must enter in two classes of the High Child/Adult division (Class 251) or Low Child/Adult division (Class 250) to be eligible for the Classic. *Formal Attire Required* 251. $2,500 High Child/Adult Jumper Classic* - 1.10-1.15m Entry Fee: $175 - Eight Ribbons (Prize Money: 500,400,375,325,275,250,200,175) 250. $500 Low Child/Adult Jumper Classic* -.95m Entry Fee: $45 - Six Ribbons (Prize Money: 160,120,70,55,50,45) $1,500 Junior/Amateur Owner Jumper Division - 1.25m Horses to be ridden by an individual who has not reached his/her 18th birthday or to be ridden by the Amateur Owner or an Amateur member of the Owner s family who is no longer eligible to compete as a Junior. Leased horses are ineligible and multiple ownership is not permitted unless all the owners are members of the same family. See Zone Four Specs (p.34). The same horse/rider combination may not cross enter into the High Junior/Amateur Jumper Division at the same show. Entry Fee: $45 per class (Prize Money: 160,120,70,55,50,45) 242. Junior/Amateur Jumper - Table II.2.b 243. Junior/Amateur Jumper - Table II.2.b 244. Junior/Amateur Jumper - Table II.2.b $3,000 Junior/Amateur Jumper Classic - 1.25m Table II.2.ab 12 entries required to fill. You must enter in two classes of the division to be eligible for the Classic. *Formal Attire Required* Entry Fee: $225 - Eight Ribbons (Prize Money: 750,450,390,360,300,270,255,225) 252. Junior/Amateur Jumper Classic* $5,000 Welcome Stake - 1.20m Open to all horses regardless of winnings. A minimum of 10 entries are required. *Formal Attire Required* Entry Fee: $255 - Eight Ribbons (Prize Money:1500,1000,700,500,400,350,295,255) 256. Open Jumper Welcome Stake Table II.2.b Mini-prix Class Specs & Prize Money $10,000 Mini Prix ~ January & February Entry Fee: $275 - Eight Ribbons Prize Money: (3000,2500,2000,1000,500,425,300,275) $15,000 Mini Prix ~ March Entry Fee: $350 - Ten Ribbons Prize Money: (3800,2800,2100,1500,1200,1000,800,700,600,500) 253. Mini Prix - 1.30m Class Conditions for Mini Prix To be conducted and scored under Table II.2.(a)(b). This class will be conducted under the national standard. Time First Jump-Off. Each competitor will jump one round over a course of 12-16 obstacles. After the first round, in event of equality of faults for first place only, there will be one jump-off in which time will decide. In the jump-off, if any, horses will go in the original drawn order. The remaining competitors will be classified according to their faults for first place, the placing determined by the time in the first round. All horses must be on the show grounds 24 hours prior to the class. A minimum of 15 entries are required. If less than 15 entries, Welcome Stake prize money and entry fee will be used. Order of Go: Declarations must be made by 1:00p.m. on Saturday. The Order of Go will be drawn by 6:00p.m. on Saturday. Poling: No poling or off-sets will be permitted on the show grounds. *Formal Attire Required* $5,000 GREEN WORKING HUNTER DIVISION A Green Hunter is a horse of any age in its first or second year of showing at Regular Member Competitions of the USEF or the CEF in any classes that require horses to jump 3 6 or higher. First and Second Year Green Hunter will be combined with less than six in either section. Fences: 1st Year 3 6, 2nd Year 3 9 Entry Fee: $275 per section (Individual Classes May Not Be Entered) $2,500 1st Year Green $2,500 Second Year Green 101.,102.H,103.,104. 1st Year Green Wkg Hunter 106.,107.H,108.,109. 2nd Year Green Wkg Hunter 105. 1st Year Green Wkg Hunter U/S 110. 2nd Year Green Wkg Hunter U/S $2,500 GREEN CONFORMATION HUNTER DIVISION Open to horses in their first year of showing at 3 6. To be judged 70% on performance and soundness; 30% on conformation. Model to count half points. Fences: 3 6 111. Green Conformation Model 112.,113.H,114.,115. Green Conformation Hunter 116. Green Conformation Hunter U/S Hunter Divisions Entry Fee: $275 per section + $15 for model (Individual Classes May Not Be Entered) $2,500 REGULAR CONFORMATION HUNTER DIVISION To be judged 70% on performance and soundness; 30% on conformation. Fences: 3 9 Entry Fee: $275 per section + $15 for model (Individual Classes May Not Be Entered) 117. Regular Conformation Model 118.,119.H,120.,121. Regular Conformation Hunter 122. Regular Conformation Hunter U/S Green Conformation and Regular Conformation may be combined if there are less than 3 horses in either section. $2,501 HIGH PERFORMANCE WORKING HUNTER DIVISION A High Performance Working Hunter is open to all horses and riders. Fences: 4-4 6 Entry Fee: $275 per section or $55 per class 126.,127.H,128.,129. High Performance Working Hunter 130. High Performance Hunter U/S PERFORMANCE HUNTER Performance Working Hunters is open to all horses and riders. To be judged on performance, soundness, manners, and way of going. To be shown over a course of fences set at 3, 3'3" or 3 6-3 9. Entry Fee: $35 per class 146.,147. Performance Hunter 3 148. Performance Hunter u/s $500 PERFORMANCE HUNTER SECTIONS Entry Fee: $140 per section or $35 per class 156.,157.,158.,159. Performance Hunter 3 3 377.,378.,379.,380. Performance Hunter 3 6-3 9 160. Performance Hunter u/s 381. Performance Hunter u/s $2,000 PRE-GREEN HUNTER DIVISION A Pre-Green Hunter is a horse of any age that has never shown over a course of fences 3 6 or higher at a Regular Member Competition of the USEF or the CEF that required horses to jumper 3 6 or higher, equitation classes included. SEE ZONE 4 SPECS. 3 and 3 3 Sections of Pre-Green Hunter will be combined with less than eight in either section. Fences: 3 & 3 3 Entry Fee: $175 per section or $35 per class $1,000 Pre-Green Hunter 3 $1,000 Pre-Green Hunter 3 3 131.,132.,133.,134.* Pre-Green Hunter 3 136.,137.,138.,139.* Pre-Green Hunter 3 3 135. Pre-Green Hunter 3 U/S 140. Pre-Green Hunter 3 3 U/S * designates first round of hunter classic Handy rounds are designated with an H 7

$1,000 AMATEUR OWNER HUNTER 3 3 Open to Adult Amateur horses to show over fences at 3 3. Riders in this section may enter any Equitation class. Adult Amateur riders who compete in the Amateur Owner Hunter or Jumper classes may show one horse that they own in Adult Amateur Hunter classes. Horses exhibiting in Adult Amateur Hunter may cross enter into any class where otherwise eligible. Horses may be jogged for soundness at management s discretion. SEE ZONE 4 SPECS. Fences: 3 3 Entry Fee: $175 section 363.,364.H,365.,366. Amateur Hunter 3 3 367. Amateur Hunter U/S Hunter Divisions $2,000 AMATEUR OWNER HUNTER DIVISION To be ridden by Amateur Owners or an Amateur member of the owner s family who is no longer eligible to compete as a Junior exhibitor. Leased horses are not eligible and multiple ownership is not permitted unless owners are members of the same family. An Amateur who rides for a person outside of the family may not ride in a class restricted to Amateur Owners in the same show. See Zone 4 Specs for more info about cross entering. Amateur Owner Hunter sections may be combined if there are less than eight entries in any section. Fences: 3 6 Entry Fee: $175 per section (Individual Classes May Not Be Entered) $1,000 Amateur Owner 18-35 $1,000 Amateur Owner 36+ 86.,87.H,88.,89.* Amateur Owner Hunter 18-35 91.,92.H,93.,94.* Amateur Owner Hunter 36+ 90. Amateur Owner Hunter 18-35 U/S 95. Amateur Owner Hunter 36+ U/S $4,000 JUNIOR HUNTER DIVISION Open to horses over 14.2 hands and of any age not restricted by previous showing in any division and riders who have not yet reached their 18th birthday. Any horse/rider combination entered in the Junior Hunter Division MAY NOT cross enter into the Children s Hunter section. All horses showing in the Junior Hunter Division must have a current measurement card or valid measurement form issued by the USEF. Manners shall be emphasized and extreme speed shall be penalized. Junior Hunter sections may be combined if there are less than ten entries in any section. Fences: 3 6 Entry Fee: $175 per section $1,000 Junior Hunter - Small, 15 & Under $1,000 Junior Hunter - Large, 15 & Under 51.,52.H,53.,54*. Junior Hunter - Sm, 15 & Under 61.,62.H,63.,64.* Junior Hunter - Lrg, 15 & Under 55. Junior Hunter - Sm, 15 & Under U/S 65. Junior Hunter - Lrg, 15 & Under U/S $1,000 Junior Hunter - Small, 16-17 $1,000 Junior Hunter - Large, 16-17 56.,57.H,58.,59.* Junior Hunter - Sm, 16-17 66.,67.H,68.,69.* Junior Hunter - Lrg, 16-17 60. Junior Hunter - Sm, 16-17 U/S 70. Junior Hunter - Lrg, 16-17 U/S $2,000 CHILDREN S HUNTER DIVISION Open to all horses to be ridden by a Junior Exhibitor. Riders and horses are eligible for any equitation and children s jumper classes. The horse/rider combination is not eligible for USEF rated classes other than Hunter Under Saddle classes. A rider may show only one horse in this section if showing in other divisions 3 6 or higher, except equitation. To be judged on performance, soundness, manners, way of going, size of rider to mount, with suitability of a Children s Hunter stressed. Horses may be jogged for soundness at management s discretion. SEE ZONE 4 SPECS. Children s Hunter sections may be combined if there are less than eight entries in either section. Fences: 3 Entry Fee: $175 per section or $35 per class $1,000 Children s Hunter 14 & Under $1,000 Children s Hunter 15-17 41.,42.,43.,44.* Children s Hunter 14 & Under 46.,47.,48.,49.* Children s Hunter 15-17 45. Children s Hunter 14 & Under U/S 50. Children s Hunter 15-17 U/S $2,000 ADULT HUNTER DIVISION To be ridden by Amateurs who are no longer eligible to compete as Junior Exhibitors. Riders and horses may enter any equitation classes. The horse/rider combination is not eligible for any USEF rated classes. A rider may show only one additional horse in addition to those horses owned or USEF leased by the rider. To be judged on performance, soundness, manners, way of going, size of rider to mount, with suitability as an Adult Amateur Hunter stressed. Horses may be jogged for soundness at management s discretion. SEE ZONE 4 SPECS. Adult Amateur Hunter sections may be combined if there are less than eight entries in any section. Fences: 3 Entry Fee: $175 per section or $35 per class $1,000 Adult Amateur Hunter 18-35 $1,000 Adult Amateur Hunter 36+ 71.,72.,73.,74* Adult Amateur Hunter 18-35 76.,77.,78.,79.* Adult Amateur Hunter 36+ 75. Adult Amateur Hunter 18-35 U/S 80. Adult Amateur Hunter 36+ U/S 8 * designates first round of hunter classic Handy rounds are designated with an H Jumper Specs POLING AND OFFSETS Manual poling and use of bamboo offsets are prohibited for all horses competing. Any rider, trainer, groom, or any other person who is in violation of the rules set forth above will be fined $500 for each incident and may be suspended from further competition for the duration of the scheduled competition starting from the time of the incident. Any horse upon which a violation of the manual poling and/or use of bamboo offsets rules is perpetrated will be suspended from competition for the duration of the scheduled competition. All entry fees for the classes entered during the suspended period of the horse in question will be forfeited. DECLARATIONS Declarations must be made on the appropriate form in the show office the day before the class is to be held by 4 pm or one hour after the last Jumper class, whichever is later. Untimely declarations will be subject to the post entry penalty and may require the horse to jump first in the order of go. 45 SECOND CLOCK Will be in effect in all jumper classes. TIME ALLOWED The time allowed is based on minimum of 382 yards per minute for all sections. OPEN JUMPER SECTIONS Any horse, regardless of winnings, is eligible to enter. ADD BACK JUMPERS Paid back to top six places. $15 per entry applied to add back, breakdown as follows: 30%, 25%, 20%, 10%, 10%, 5%. If there are less than six horses in a class, the entry fee drops to $30.00 with no prize money paid back. COURSES Courses may consist of any combination of the following: brush, gates, oxers, post and rails, water, liverpool, ditch, wall, banks, panels, or coops. TIES All ties involving first place shall be jumped off. Ties not involving first place will be decided by time, unless otherwise stated. ORDERS OF GO In order for us to schedule the entire day, your entries will need to be in the show office by 5 pm the day prior to your show day. The system will not function correctly with out your input. Once received, we will make a time schedule plan. We will designate a Priority Ring each day and only that ring will have a POSTED order of go. The remaining rings will have a start time and a finish time for each class/ division where you will check in with your starter. The schedule will be posted at the show office and at each starter ingate no later than 8pm the day before you show. An official show time will be announced 1 hour prior to the start of the show each morning. NOMINATING FEE - $125 All horses showing in the Mini Prix, Level 5, Junior/Amateur Owner and Children s/adult divisions must be nominated and pay the nominating fee of $125 by the closing date of the show. Once a horse is nominated, the nominating fee is NOT refundable. Jumper Divisions PONY JUMPER DIVISION Entry Fee $35 per class 201. Pony Jumper 1.00m Table II.2.b 202. Pony Jumper 1.05m Table II.2.c 203. NAL Pony Jumper 1.05m Table II.2.b You must enter one class in the division to be eligible for the NAL class. 203.1. Pony Jumper Style Award To be decided by the Pony Jumper Judge(s) based on the following criteria: To be presented to the Pony Jumper rider who exhibits the best classical jumper style of riding throughout the Pony Jumper Classes. This award will not necessarily be given to the rider accumulating the most points in the Pony Jumper division. ADD BACK LEVEL JUMPERS Entry Fee $45 per class 204.,205.,206.,207. 0.85m Jumper Table II.2.c,b,b,b See Above for Add Back Specs 208.,209.,210.,211. 0.95m Jumper Table II.2.b,b,c,b 212.,213.,214.,219. 1.05m Jumper Table II.2.b,c,c,b 220.,221.,222.,223. 1.10m Jumper Table II.2.c,c,b,b 215.,216.,217. 1.15m Jumper Table II.2.b,b,b 218. $500 1.25m Jumper Table II.2.b Entry Fee: $45 per class (Prize Money: 160,120,70,55,50,45) 33

32 2012 Zone 4 Specifications In accordance with GR 1111.4: Contiguous states are: AR, KY, LA, MO, NC, VA Adult Amateur Hunter: Adult Amateur Hunter classes are for amateurs 18 years of age or older showing horses and/or ponies. To be judged on performance, soundness, manners, way of going, and suitability. The Adult Amateur Hunter section may be divided by age of rider and/or height of fences. Adult Amateur Hunters are to be shown over fences at either 3' or 3'3". Riders in this section may enter any Equitation class. Riders who compete in the Amateur Owner Hunter and/or Jumper classes may show other horses that they own in the Adult Amateur Hunters. Horses and ponies exhibiting in this section may cross enter multiple sections of Adult Amateur Hunter and any classes where eligible. Note: The horse may only be shown by one rider in the Adult Amateur Hunter Classic and that rider must be declared prior to the first round of the Classic. Points for Zone Awards earned in a hunter classic will be awarded as follows: 35, 30, 25, 20, 15, 10, 6, 5. Horses are not required to be jogged for soundness, but may be jogged at management s discretion. Zone Awards will be presented annually to the Adult Amateur Hunter 18-35 section and to the Adult Amateur Hunter 36 and over section. Children's Hunter: Children s Hunter classes are for exhibitors under the age of 18 showing horses. To be judged on performance, soundness, manners, way of going, and suitability. The Children s Hunters section may be divided by age of rider and/or height of fences. The Children s Hunter section may be combined with the Children s Hunter Pony section when there are less than three entries in either section. Children s Hunters are to be shown over fences at either 3' or 3'3". Riders in this section may enter any Equitation class, but may not crossenter into any Junior Hunter or Jumper class at the same show. Horses and ponies exhibiting in this section may cross enter multiple sections of Children s Hunter and any classes where eligible. Note: The horse may only be shown by one rider in the Children s Hunter Classic and that rider must be declared prior to the first round of the Classic. Points for Zone Awards earned in a hunter classic will be awarded as follows: 35, 30, 25, 20, 15, 10, 6, 5. Horses are not required to be jogged for soundness, but may be jogged at management s discretion. Zone Awards will be presented annually to the, Children s Hunter 14 & Under section and to the Children s Hunter 15-17 section. Children's Hunter Pony: Children s Hunter Pony classes are for exhibitors under the age of 18 showing ponies. To be judged on performance,soundness, manners, way of going, and suitability. Suitability (size) of pony to rider is of particular importance. The Small/Medium Children s Hunter Ponies are to show over fences at 2' and Large Children s Hunter Ponies are to show over fences at 2'6". The section may be divided at managements discretion. The Children s Hunter section may be combined with the Children s Hunter Pony section when there are less than three entries in either section. Rider age restrictions as found in Regular Pony sections do not apply. Riders may show only one pony in either the 2 or the 2 6 height of the Children s Hunter Pony section when also competing in the Regular Small, Medium or Large Pony and/or Green Pony Hunter sections.. Riders cannot cross enter into any class where fences exceed 3 3. Exception: Riders may show in Pony Jumpers. Ponies exhibiting in Children s Hunter Pony may cross enter into any class where otherwise eligible. Note: The pony may only be shown by one rider in the Children s Hunter Pony Classic and that rider must be declared prior to the first round of the Classic. Points for Zone Awards earned in a hunter classic will be awarded as follows: 35, 30, 25, 20, 15, 10, 6, 5. Ponies are not required to be jogged for soundness, but may be jogged at management s discretion. Zone Awards will be presented annually to the, Children s Hunter Pony Small/Medium section and to the, Children s Hunter Pony Large section. Pre-Green Hunter: A Pre-Green Hunter is a horse of any age that has not competed in classes with fences of 3 or higher, and is in it s first two years of showing in USEF rated divisions at Regular member Competitions. Pre-Green Hunters are to be show over fences at either 3 or 3 3 in height. To be judged on performance, soundness, manners, way of going, and suitability. Fences at either 3' or 3'3". The Pre-Green Hunter section may be divided by height of fences and pinned as one section or offered and pinned as two sections. Horses are not required to be jogged for soundness, but may be jogged at management s discretion. Points for Zone Awards earned in a hunter classic will be awarded as follows: 35, 30, 25, 20, 15, 10, 6, 5. Zone Awards will be presented annually to the Pre-Green Hunter 3 section and the Pre-Green Hunter 3 3 section. Adult Amateur Hunter/Children s Hunter/Children s Hunter Pony/Pre-Green Hunter Classic: Any USEF "A" "B" or "C" rated competition which offers an Adult Amateur Hunter, Children's Hunter, Children s Hunter Pony or Pre-Green Hunter division may also offer a corresponding Classic in accordance with HU146, with the following exceptions; 1.) Bonus points for Zone Horse of the Year Awards will be awarded as follows: 1st - 35, 2nd - 30, 3rd - 25, 4th - 20, 5th - 15, 6th - 10, 7th - 6, 8th 5; 2.) Entries may be jogged at management s discretion; 3.) Riders are not required to wear formal attire; 4) $500 in money is required; 5.) Entry fee restrictions are inapplicable; and 6.) A Classic must be conducted as a two round class. A designated class of the specified Hunter section may be counted as the first round of the Classic. The second round of the Classic must not be a part of a Hunter section. Each round of a Classic is to count 50%. Classics may be combined Children's/Adult Amateur Jumper: Open to horses and ponies. The combination horse/rider and rider are not eligible to compete in any jumper class above 1.15m (3 9 ) at the same show. Once a horse/rider combination has competed over 1.15m (3 9 ), the same horse/rider combination cannot show in a Children/Adult Jumper Classic offering $2,500 or more for 30 days. A rider may show only one additional horse in the Children s/adult Amateur Jumper division in addition to those horses owned or USEF leased by the rider. Fences at 1.10m or 3 6 to 1.15m (3 9 ). Low Children's Jumper: Open to junior riders. Riders in Low Children s Jumper may not cross enter into any classes held above 1.15m (3 9 ) at the same show. Horse/rider combinations may cross enter into the High Children s Jumpers at the same show, but not on the same day as showing in Low Children s Jumpers. Horse/rider combinations may enter only one classic, if both Low and High are offered. Fence height 1.00m (3 3 ). http://www.ushja.org/content/committees/zones/2011zonespecs/2011_zone_4_specs.pdf 381.,382.,383.,384. Walk-trot u/s, pleasure, equitation, over poles OPPORTUNITY ACADEMY CLASSES Entry Fee: $75 per section or $25 per class 385.,386.,387.,388. Walk-trot-canter u/s, pleasure, equitation, over poles 389.,390.,391.,392., 393. Crossrails o/f 18, u/s OPPORTUNITY PRE-CHILDREN S HUNTER Horse or pony to be shown by a junior rider under 18 years of age. Horse/rider combination who have shown over fences at a recognized show in a rated division/class or in an unrated division/class with fence heights 3 6 or higher are not eligible. Horse/rider combination cannot cross enter into divisions or classes where fence heights exceed 2 6 at the same show. Suitability of rider to mount to be stressed. Sections of Pre- Child/Pre-Adult may be combined if there are less than 10 entries in either section. Fences: 2 6 Entry Fee: $140 section or $35 per class 180.,181.,182.,183. Pre-Children s Hunter 184. Pre-Children s Hunter U/S OPPORTUNITY PRE-ADULT HUNTER Horse or pony to be shown by an amateur. Horse/rider combination who have shown over fences at a recognized show in a rated division/class or in an unrated division/class with fence heights 3 6 or higher are not eligible. Horse/rider combination cannot cross enter into divisions or classes where fence heights exceed 2 6 at the same show. Suitability of rider to mount to be stressed. Sections of Pre-Child/Pre-Adult may be combined if there are less than 10 entries in either section. Fences: 2 6 Entry Fee: $140 section or $35 per class 185.,186.,187.,188. Pre-Adult Hunter 189. Pre-Adult Hunter U/S OPPORTUNITY YOUNG HUNTER Open to horses and ponies that are four years old or younger. Also open to horses and ponies that have not jumped 2 6 or greater prior to the start of the current show year. Fences:2 6 Entry Fee: $90 Section or $35 per class 141.,142. Young Hunter 143. Young Hunter U/S Open to all horses and ponies. Fences:2 9 151.,152. Aiken County Hunter 153. Aiken County Hunter U/S OPPORTUNITY AIKEN COUNTY HUNTER Entry Fee: $90 Section or $35 per class BABY GREEN HUNTER Open to horses and ponies of any age that have not shown over fences exceeding 2 9 prior to the start of the year. Fences:2 6 Entry Fee: $140 Section or $35 per class 163.,164. Baby Green Hunter 165. Baby Green Hunter U/S OPEN HUNTER Open to all horses regardless of age or winnings. 171.,172.,173.,174.,190. Open Hunter Hunter Divisions HUNTER BREEDING Entry Fee: $25 per class 192. Horse Yearling 193. Horse Two-Year Old 194. Horse Three-Year-Old 195. Best Young Horse & Reserve 196. Pony Yearling 197. Pony Two-Year-Old 198. Pony Three-Year-Old 199. Best Young Pony & Reserve Hunter Breeding USEF Rated (C) For HB Classes: No service fee. No stall charge if vacated by Wednesday Night. Entry Fee: $35 per class 9

Hunter Classics Class Specs & Prize Money HUNTER CLASSIC SPECIFICATIONS A designated class of the division will be counted as the first round of the classic. The first round of the classic will be designated with a * in the division. A minimum of 10 entries are required. At least the top 10, if available or 25% of the first round entries will return over a second course. Each round will count 50% towards the final score. You must be entered in the office before you compete in the first round. Formal Attire Required. Entry fee: $90 CLASSIC PRIZE MONEY 1st 30%, 2nd 22%, 3rd 15%, 4th 9%, 5th 8%, 6th 7%, 7th 6%, 8th 3% * Formal Attire Required * 400. $1,000 NAL-WIHS CHILDREN S HUNTER CLASSIC Fences: 3 402. $1,000 NAL-WIHS ADULT HUNTER CLASSIC Fences: 3 405. $1,000 SMALL JUNIOR HUNTER CLASSIC Fences: 3 6 406. $1,000 LARGE JUNIOR HUNTER CLASSIC Fences: 3 6 407. $1,000 AMATEUR OWNER HUNTER CLASSIC Fences: 3 3, 3 6 408. $1,000 PONY HUNTER CLASSIC Fences: Sm 2 3, Med 2 6, Lrg 3 409. $1,000 PRE-GREEN HUNTER CLASSIC Fences: 3, 3 3 410. $2,500 NATIONAL HUNTER DERBY Fences: 3 w/ 3 5 Options Entry Fee: $275 ($25 USHJA Fee Included in the Entry Fee) Prize Money: 750,550,375,250,175,150,125,125 Open to all eligible horses. Riders, owners and trainers must be active current members of the USEF and USHJA before the start of the class. The order of go will be posted a minimum of one (1) hour prior to the start of the class. Horses entered in the class will not jog for soundness. During the two phases of the class, all horses entered must have their numbers clearly visible and be ridden only in the designated National Hunter Classic warm up area. This includes horses entered simultaneously in another class. Round 1 to be shown over a hunter classic type course consisting of a minimum of 10 obstacles designed to simulate those reminiscent of the hunt field. To include 4 option jumps set at 3 5. To be judged on performance, hunter pace and style, movement and brilliance. A minimum of 12 horses including horses tied for 12th place, if available, will return for round 2, the Handy Hunter Course. The Handy Hunter Course will consist of a minimum of 8 obstacles and will include a minimum of two required handy options. Four option jumps set at 3 5 will also be included. To be judged on style, brilliance and handiness. Horse/rider combinations will receive one (1) bonus point for every high option jumped without major fault up to a maximum of four (4). In addition a maximum of 10 bonus points may be awarded for handiness of round. Numeric round scores and bonus points will be announced separately and will be combined for the total round 2 score. Round 1 and round 2 scores will be combined to determine final placings. Top eight (8) to ride for ribbons. Zone bonus points will be awarded. **Formal attire required.** Ladies Side Saddle offered only at AWC II and MM II Entry Fee: $35 per class or $90 per section To be ridden by ladies who are no longer eligible to compete as junior exhibitors. Stallions not permitted. In cases of ties, horses are to hack off of Champion and Reserve. All horses being considered for an award must be serviceably sound. 371. Under Saddle: To be shown at a walk, trot, and canter both ways of the ring in formal hunting attire with appointments. See HU129-HU130. The Under Saddle class must be held as the first class of this section. To be judged on performance and soundness with emphasis on manners 75%, formal hunting attire, appointments, and general overall appearance of horse and rider 25%. Judges should give particular consideration to quality, condition, and cleanliness of tack. Mane and tail must be braided, (Exception: roached manes or pulled tails). Judges must line up exhibitors in order of preference before checking appointments. 372. Hunter Hack: To be shown at a walk, trot, and canter both ways of the ring. Judges may ask for a hand gallop but no more than eight to hand gallop at one time. To jump two fences at 2 6. To be judged on performance and soundness with an emphasis on manners. Under Saddle performance to count 50%, Over Fences performance to count 50 %. 373. Over Fences: To be shown over a course of at least eight fences 3 in height. No in and out to be used. 10 Lodging and Area Information ** AIKEN HOST HOTELS ** Hotel Aiken 803.648.4265 No Charge if Clean Book your rooms early! 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Equitation Medal Classes TAYLOR HARRIS INSURANCE SERVICES (THIS) NATIONAL CHILDREN S MEDAL Open to all Junior members of the USEF and CEF who have never competed in a National Equitation Final with fences at 3 6 (i.e. USEF Medal; ASPCA Maclay; USET; CET or CEF Finals; WIHS Capital Cup). Rider may not compete in the State Line Tack National Children s Medal Finals and any national equitation final with fences at 3 6 (see above) in the same year. To be shown over a minimum of eight fences 2 9 to 3 in height, spread not to exceed fence height. The course may be either a Jumper or Hunter type course and must include at least two changes of direction and a combination. Water obstacles (i.e. water jump, liverpool) are not permitted. The top four riders, or 20% of the first round competitors, whichever is greater, are required to perform at least two individual test from USEF tests 1-19. An Open Numerical Scoring System must be used in the first round, with each rider s score announced at the completion of their round. There is no minimum requirement to fill the class. ARIAT NATIONAL ADULT MEDAL Open to all Amateur members of the USEF and CEF who are eligible to compete in the Adult Amateur Hunter Section at this show. Effective December 1, 1997: a rider may not compete at the same horse show in any hunter or equitation class in which the jumps exceed three feet, three inches (3 3 ). To be shown over a minimum of eight fences not to exceed 3 in height, spread not to exceed fence height. The course may be either a Jumper or Hunter type course and must include at least two changes of direction and a combination. Water obstacles (i.e. water jump, liverpool) are not permitted. The top four riders, or 20% of the first round competitors, whichever is greater, are required to perform at least two individual test from USEF tests 1-19. An Open Numerical Scoring System must be used in the first round, with each rider s score announced at the completion of their round. There is no minimum requirement to fill the class. E.J. HAUN MEMORIAL MEDAL Open to Junior members of the NCHJA. To be shown over a hunter type course of not less than eight fences 3 6 in height and one-third of the obstacles must be oxers. The course must include at least one change of lead and two of the following: bending line, roll-back turn, or long approach to a single jump. Only one rider per horse. Four (4) competitors to fill the class. Three (6) competitors must complete the course. 25% or a minimum of three (3), whichever is greater shall be required to show both ways of the ring being judged on seat, hands, guidance, and control of the mount. The flat phase of selected contestants shall count 50%. Judges may ask contestants to perform USEF tests 1-19. NCHJA EQUITATION ON PONIES Open to Junior members of the NCHJA. To be shown over a hunter type course of not less than eight fences with no combinations and one-third of the obstacles must be oxers. Small/Medium Ponies jump 2 3 ; Large Ponies jump 2 9. Only one rider per pony. Four (4) competitors to fill the class. Three (3) competitors must complete the course. Judges may ask contestants to perform USEF tests 1-19. All riders are required to show at a walk, trot, and canter both ways of the ring. The flat phase shall count 50%. Class to be judged on seat, hands, guidance, and control of the mount throughout. Contestants in the NCHJA Equitation on Ponies Class are not eligible for the E.J. Haun Memorial Medal Class at the same show. BRYAN JONES MEMORIAL MEDAL CLASS Open to amateur Senior members of the NCHJA. To be shown over a hunter type course of not less than eight fences 3 in height and one-third of the obstacles must be oxers. The course must include at least one change of lead and two of the following: bending line, roll-back turn, or long approach to a single jump. Only one rider per horse. Four (4) competitors to fill the class. Three (3) competitors must complete the course. 25% or a minimum of three (3), whichever is greater, shall be invited to show both ways of the ring; being judged on seat, hands, guidance, and control of the mount. The flat phase of selected contestants shall count 50%. Judges may ask contestants to perform USEF tests 1-19. PESSOA/USEF HUNTER SEAT MEDAL CLASS PRESENTED BY BECKER CO. Open to junior members of the USEF who have not reached their 18th birthday. To be shown over a course of not less than 8 obstacles at 3 6 which must include one combination including one change of direction (change of lead) after the first fence. In CT, NJ, NY a rider must win 4 blues; in MA, PA, RI three blues; in DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, MI & OH two blues; in all other states, Canada & Puerto Rico one blue to qualify for the final ride-off at a specified show at the end of the season. On qualifying, a rider will receive a silver medal, an embossed certificate will be presents for preliminary wins. Two or more test of the top four competitors are required. Tests 1-19. Only one rider per horse. To fill a class, six competitors must complete the course (five in Alaska and Hawaii). ASPCA HORSEMANSHIP CLASS Open to Junior Riders who have not reached their 18th birthday. Rider and trainer must be current members of the ASPCA/NHSAA, and must show their ASPCA numbers on the entry blank. All contestants are required to perform over at least eight fences at 3 6 with or without wings. A minimum of twelve (12) riders, if available, are required to show at a walk, trot and canter. To be judged on seat, hands, guidance and control of mount. The Under Saddle performance of those riders selected to show under saddle shall count 50%. Only one rider per horse Judges may ask contestants to perform USEF tests 1-19. To fill a class six (6) competitors must complete the course. SCHJA GOVERNOR S EQUITATION CLASS Open to Junior members of the SCHJA and may be ridden on a horse or pony. Only one rider per horse or pony. To be shown over a modified hunter course of 8 fences with fences set at 3. The course must include a combination which counts as one fence, at least two changes of direction, and two spread fences There must be five exhibitors to fill the class. Four or more riders must return for additional flat work at a walk, trot and canter. To be judged on seat, hands, guidance and control of mount. The under saddle performance shall count 25%. USEF PLATINUM PERFORMANCE TALENT SEARCH Open to Junior/Young riders who are members of the Federation, who have not reached their 21st birthday under Federation rules. Competitors must use the same horse in both phases. Competitors may ride stallions. The jumping phase of the class shall be over a course of at least ten fences from 3 6 to 3 9 in height with spreads to five feet. Each course must contain no fewer than three fences set at 3 9 in height. The course must include a double and a triple combination, or 3 doubles. Additional spread fences are required elsewhere on the course and an obstacle with water is recommended. The course should be of the type used in a Junior or Preliminary Jumper class. In the flat phase, riders will show as a group at the working walk, the working trot sitting, the working trot rising, as well as showing a lengthening of stride; the working canter, and the working canter showing a lengthening of stride and the working canter on the counter lead. Judges may require additional tests 1-19. 11

Equitation Medal Classes WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL EQUITATION CLASSIC - COMPETING FOR THE CAPITAL CUP Conventional tack per USEF Article 2209.2. Only running martingales used in the conventional manner are permitted in the Jumper Phase. Boots and conservative colored bandages are permitted in both phases. Hunter Phase: To be shown over a minimum of 8 jumps at 3 6. It is recommended that the course be a straightforward hunter course consisting of natural jumps, including a combination, hunter lines, and a long approach to a single jump. A numerical score will be given for the first round only. Further testing will be optional; USEF tests 1-19. Jumper Phase: The course should be of the type used in a Junior or Preliminary Jumper competition. To be shown over a minimum of 10 jumps at Level 3. A minimum of two double or one triple combination are required. There must be at least two changes of direction after the first fence. In addition, at least two of the following are required and more are recommended: vertical - no ground lines; liver pool; narrow jump - minimum width 8 ; one or more of the following - triple bar, swedish oxer, fan jump. Further testing will be optional; USEF tests 1-19. WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL PONY EQUITATION CLASSIC Open to Junior members of the USEF mounted on ponies. To be shown over a course of not less than 6 obstacles at the respective pony height. The judge will select riders to return to show at a walk, trot and canter and to perform any additional test at the judge s discretion. Finals will be held at the Washington International Horse Show. EQUISPORT USEF PONY MEDAL Open to Junior Active Members of the USEF who have not yet reached their 18th birthday, on ponies 14.2 hands and under. No Junior over 12 years of age may compete on a small pony. No Junior over 14 years of age may compete on a medium pony. Riders entered in this class cannot cross enter into a USEF Medal Class at the same competition. Suitability of a pony to rider will be emphasized. To be shown over a course of not less than six (6) obstacles 2 3 for ponies not exceeding 12.2 hands; 2 6 for ponies over 12.2 hands and not exceeding 13.2 hands; and 3 for ponies over 13.2 hands. If an in and out is used, the suggested distance for small ponies is 20, for medium ponies 22, and for large ponies 24. The distance must be altered for each height division Two tests (1-9) are required during the first round. Only one rider per pony. To fill a class six (6) competitors must complete the course. USEF ADULT MEDAL Open to Amateur Senior Members of USEF. Only one rider per horse. To be shown over a course of not less than eight obstacles at 3 3. The course must include one combination which includes an oxer and two changes of direction after the first obstacle. Two or more tests of the top four competitors are required. Judges may ask contestants to perform USEF tests 1-19. To fill a class six (6) competitors must complete the course. Aiken Winter Classic I & II, Cupid Classic, March Madness I & II Check the website for continued Sponsor Updates! www.psjshows.com Equitation Divisions HUNTER SEAT EQUITATION 304.,305. 11 & Under Equitation 2 3 306. 11 & Under Equitation Flat 307.,308. 12-14 Equitation 3 309. 12-14 Equitation Flat 310.,311. 15-17 Equitation 3 6 312. 15-17 Equitation Flat 331.,332. Pre-Children s Equitation 2 6 333. Pre-Children s Equitation Flat Entry Fee: $40 per class 313.,314. Adult Equitation 18-35 3 315. Adult Equitation 18-35 Flat 316.,317. Adult Equitation 36+ 3 318. Adult Equitation 36+ Flat 328.,329. Amateur Equitation 330. Amateur Equitation Flat 334.,335. Pre-Adult Equitation 2 6 336. Pre-Adult Equitation Flat EQUITATION MEDAL CLASSES Entry Fee: $45 per class 350. USEF/Pessoa Hunter Seat Medal 3 6 357. WIHS Classic - Hunter Phase 3 6 351. USEF Adult Medal 3 3 368. WIHS Classic - Jumper Phase Level 3 352. USEF Pony Medal 2 3, 2 6, 3 358. WIHS Pony Classic 2 3, 2 6, 3 353. USEF Show Jumping Talent Search 3 6-3 9 359. NCHJA Pony Equitation 2 3, 2 6, 3 354. ASPCA Horsemanship 3 6 360. E.J. Haun Memorial Medal 3 6 355. Taylor Harris Ins. Svcs. National Medal 3 361. Bryan Jones Medal 3 356. Ariat Adult Medal 3 362. SCHJA Governor s Equitation 3 370. NCHJA Children s Equitation 3 OPPORTUNITY SHORT STIRRUP DIVISION Open to Junior riders under 12 years of age (horses and ponies). Riders eligible two years from date that rider first competes in recognized Short Stirrup Section. Manners shall be emphasized and extreme speed shall be penalized. Fences: 2, spreads not to exceed fence height Entry Fee: $90 per section or $35 per class Opp. Short Stirrup Hunter Opp. Short Stirrup Equitation 123.,124 Short Stirrup Hunter 2 301.,302. Short Stirrup Equitation 2 125. Short Stirrup Hunter U/S 303. Short Stirrup Equitation Flat 12 500. Leadline No Charge for class. Please register in the office the day prior. Offering Circuit Awards in these Divisions: Adult Amateur Hunter Amateur Owner Hunter (3 3 & 3 6 ) Children s Hunter Junior Hunter Children s/adult Jumper If you would like to sponsor a Coolerette please contact Cathy Cram at the PSJ Office! psjshows@aol.com or 803-649-3505 29