ISHS Rules
Updated August 16, 2008
Age Requirements
Middle School Division: Open to riders in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades.
Freshman and Sophomore Division: Open to riders in 9th and 10th grades.
Junior and Senior Division: Open to riders in 11th and 12th grades.
Varsity Show
Advanced and Intermediate level riders will compete in two Walk-Trot-Canter classes. If they receive a ribbon in either under saddle class, they then qualify to compete in the Over Fences class.
Points from the top three riders from each school will be combined for a cumulative team score. Schools will compete for the title of Champion or Reserve Champion School.
Riders will also accumulate points individually. The top riders will compete in the final show, known as “The Invitational”.
The Over Fences courses will consist of: Advanced (8) fences, Intermediate (6) fences
Proper Horse Show Riding Attire is required.
Equitation Medal Class
This class is open to Advanced Level riders, only.
All Advanced level riders will be competing in the same division, regardless of age.
There will be NO UNDER SADDLE portion in this medal class.
The course may include: roll backs, trot fences, broken lines, combinations, in and outs, narrow jumps, fences on the short side of the ring, a long approach to a single jump, riding without stirrups or a halt for several seconds. It may also include oral questions regarding tack, equipment, confirmation and basic horsemanship as taught in Pony Club.
The price of the medal class will be $36. The horse lease fee will be waived for the Medal Class.
The Equitation Medal Class will recognize the top eight (8) riders with ribbons, but only the top six (6) riders will receive points
Points are accumulated separately from the general standings.
Junior Varsity Show
The JV Future Intermediate Equitation level will compete in two Walk-Trot-Canter class and if they receive a ribbon in either hack class, they qualify to compete in the Over Fences class. The Over Fences class consists of 6 fences (not to exceed 2’).
The JV Novice level will compete in a Walk-Trot class, a Walk-Trot-Canter class and if they receive a ribbon in either hack class, they qualify to compete in the Over Fences class. The Over Fences class consists of 4 fences (not to exceed 18”, without a change of lead).
The JV Maiden level will compete in a Walk-Trot class, a Walk-Trot-Canter class and a combo class that will include two jumps.
At this time, we will not be limiting the number of JV riders each school may enter. This may change in the future, but for this season, you may enter more than 8 Novice riders into the JV show.
Future Intermediate, Novice, and Maiden level riders will compete for team ranking in the Junior Varsity Shows. Their points will be included in a separate team standings from the varsity. The top riders will compete in the final show, known as “The Invitational”.
Proper Horse Show Riding Attire is required.
Points and Awards
Points will be awarded for the First place through the Sixth Place riders. They will be awarded as 7,5,4,3,2,1 respectively.
No points will be awarded to the two additional honorable mention ribbon winners in the Equitation Medal Class.
A Champion and Reserve ribbon will then be awarded at the end of each Division.
No additional points are awarded for being the Champion and Reserve Champion of the division.
In the event that there are 21 entries in any regular division, the class will be split. Medal classes will not be split. Points will then be awarded to the top six riders of each section. Only one Champion and Reserve Champion ribbon will be awarded --- to the high point riders of the entire division.
Team Points
There is no minimum number of riders required for a team to qualify for team points. If only one rider competes, team points will be awarded to them.
No more than EIGHT (8) riders will be allowed to compete for points on a team, at each show.
For each school, the points of the top three riders, at each show, will be combined to produce the “team score” for that show.
The team standing will include points accrued in two separate catagories from riders in the Varsity Level of competition (Advanced and Intermediate riders) as well as the Junior Varsity Level of competition (Novice and Junior Varsity riders) .
The Champion School and Reserve Champion School will be announced at the end of each show. Ribbons will be awarded to their school representative.
End of Year Awards
Riders will accumulate individual points throughout the show season. The top riders, in each division, will be invited to compete in the Invitational Show to determine the Divisional Champion.
Riders that were awarded the Divisional Champion or Reserve Champion distinction at the Invitational Show must move up a division --- no exceptions. Riders in the Advanced Divisions may still continue to compete even if they have been awarded the Divisional Champion or Reserve Champion titles.
Show Host Policies
Proof of recent negative Coggins Tests (within 12 months) must be presented to the show secretary.
Shows will be run in accordance with NEF (formerly AHSA) rules, except where indicated.
NEF approved hard hats must be worn while mounted.
No spurs or warm ups are allowed on leased horses. NO EXCEPTIONS.
NO DOGS ALLOWED.
School horses are fitted with their own tack. If you wish to use your own saddle --- please check with the host barn prior to the show to see if this can be arranged.
The host barn will not be held responsible or liable for any damages occurring to horses, persons or property while on the grounds. Exhibitors enter the show under these conditions.
All participants must have a waiver form signed by a parent or guardian.
Each rider must be accompanied by an adult who is familiar with equestrian skills and safety. If a coach is unavailable, one will be assigned to you for a $10 fee/ per rider. Please let us know if you will be needing a coach from the host barn to assist your team.
Show secretary has final authority, on all rulings.
The decision of the judge is final.
Entry Fees
Entry Fee: $43 if you bring your own horse. $75 if leasing a school horse.
Riders competing in the Equitation Medal Class will pay an additional entry fee of $36, but not an additional leasing fee.
Due to the high volume of LATE ENTRIES, we will be instituting a Late Entry fee of $20/rider. Entry deadlines have been posted on the website. Entries are due by Sunday evening --- two weeks prior to the show. Any entry received after the deadline will be subject to a $20 late fee per entry.
Each team must be accompanied by an adult who is familiar with equestrian skills. A coach will be assigned for a $10 fee/ per rider, if a team coach is unavailable.
There will be a $25 surcharge for bounced checks.
Entry fees and the cost to lease a school horse are to be paid in advance and are non-refundable even if the rider does not participate in the horse show or ends up scratching from the class.
Entries and fees must be sent directly to Devereax Raskauskas---not to the host barn. Entries delivered to the host barn will not be processed.
All checks will be made out to DBR Promotions.