ISHS Rules
Updated August 15, 2011
Eligibility
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.
A rider must attend the school he or she represents at the horse show.
Varsity Show
All riders will compete in two Under Saddle classes. Receiving a ribbon in either class, qualifies the rider to compete in the Over Fences class. Once qualified, a rider is required to compete in the jump class, in their division. If the rider can not ride the height or number of jumps required in their O/F Class, we ask that the rider either compete at a lower level or not participate in the show series until they are able.
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 for the show day.
Riders will also accumulate points individually. Each ribbon won at the show has a point value associated with it. A First Place Ribbon = 7 points, a Second Place Ribbon = 5 points, a Third Place Ribbon = 4 points, a Fourth Place Ribbon = 3 points, a Fifth Place Ribbon = 2 points and a Sixth Place Ribbon = 1 point. At the end of the regular season, the top riders in each division are invited to show at the Year End 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.
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.
If a division is split into Group A and Group B, due to the number of riders, each class in the respective group will be awarded First through Sixth place ribbons, but the champion and reserve ribbons will be awarded to the two highest point riders from the combined groups.
The Surrey Equitation Medal Class
This class is open to Advanced Level riders, only.
All Equitation Medal riders will be competing in the same division, regardless of age.
There will not be an 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.
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 eleven (11) riders with ribbons, but only the top eight (8) riders will receive points
Points are accumulated separately from the general standings.
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 Champion School and Reserve Champion School for the day, will be announced after 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.
The top eight schools will be awarded ribbons. This ranking will be based on the the points of the top three riders for a school, at each show.
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.
Show secretary has final authority on all rulings.
The decision of the judge is final.
Entry Fees
Entry Fee: $45 if you bring your own horse. $77 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 $15 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.
Entry Forms
On the Lesson Verification Form, the rider’s instructor must fill out the top portion and the parent/guardian must sign the waiver on the bottom.
One Lesson Verification Form must be filled out in September and a new one in January of the current series. One copy can be sent in with the original entry and will be kept on file. A new one does not have to be sent with each entry.
Only one entry should be submitted for each school.
To lease a horse from the host barn, an accurate rider height and weight must be included. If inaccurate information is provided, the host barn reserves the right to change or revoke a horse assignment.