Trillium (Silver) Shows
Hunter/Jumper Rules, Regulations and Eligibility Equitation
Individuals are juniors until the end of the calendar year in which they reach the age of 18. Passports are required for equitation classes. NEW EC RULE
Junior “A”
Riders are classified as Junior “A” from the beginning of the calendar year in which they reach the age of 15 to the end of the calendar year in which they turn 18. Junior ‘A’ is a rider who is 15, 16, 17 on January 1st.
Junior “B”
Riders are classified as Junior “B” from the beginning of the calendar year in which they turn 13 to the end of the calendar year in which they turn 15. Junior ‘B’ is a rider who is 12, 13, 14 on January 1st.
Junior “C”
Riders are classified as Junior “C” until the end of the calendar year in which they turn 12. Junior ‘C’ is a rider who is under 12 on January 1st.
Equitation Over Fences - Small 2’3”, Medium 2’6”, Large 2’9”, Horse 3’
Eligible Pony, Children’s and Junior Riders will jump their respective fence heights and distances. A horse/pony ridden in an Equitation Over Fences class or in the Jumper Medal may only be ridden in that class by one rider
Adult Equitation – 3’
Adult equitation riders must be Amateurs.
Ponies and Pony Riders
For show purposes, ponies are to be divided as follows:
“A” Ponies - over 13.2 hands, but not to exceed 14.2 hands
“B” Ponies - over 12.2hands, but not to exceed 13.2 hands
“C” Ponies – do not exceed 12.2 hands
Riders in Pony Hunter Classes – (G1107)
Junior A Riders may not ride “B” or “C” ponies.
Junior B Riders may ride “A”, “B” or “C” ponies.
Junior C Riders may ride “A”, “B” or “C” ponies.
Hack Division
Horses in this Division may be of any breed or combination of breeds, must have a natural action, i.e., not high and/or weighted, and must be over 14.2 hands. Passports not required. The Hack Division shall consist of Road, Show and Pleasure.
Martingales, breastplates, boots of any kind and/or bandages are not allowed. Dropped and flash nosebands are prohibited. Brow bands shall be leather of any description but not solid white, coloured or sequenced. Whips not permitted in any hack class.
C) Champion points awarded as follows: First – 5 pts; Second – 3pts; Third – 2 pts; Fourth – 1 pt. In the event of a tie, horses shall be shown in hand and judged on conformation.
Hunter Divisions
Low Hunter – 3’
As this division is included in the core program, horses placing in the Low Hunter classes cannot be excused from jogging into the ring prior to receiving their award. Failure to jog will result in the forfeiting of their placing.
Adult Amateur - 3’
Riders must have Amateur Status as per Equine Canada rules. In order to stay in line with the Equine Canada rules, Adult Amateurs may enter into Trillium Jumper division, i.e., EC Article G707(2) Amateur 1 and 2 Jumpers. Riders may cross enter into the Modified Junior/Amateur Hunter Division (3’3”) and into miscellaneous jumper classes where the height of the fences does not exceed 1.15m (3’9”) (Amended Nov. 2003)
Children’s Hunter - 3’
Open to competitors under the age of 18 as of January 1st, 2009. Children’s Hunter competitors may enter in the Trillium Jumper Division, i.e., EC Article G704 Junior 1 & 2 Jumpers. Riders showing in this division may cross enter into Modified Junior/Amateur Hunter (3’3”) and miscellaneous Jumper Classes where the height of the fences does not exceed 1.15m (3’9”).
Modified Junior/Amateur Hunter – 3’3”
Open to all Junior and Adult Amateur riders including Children’s Hunter and Adult Amateur riders.
Trillium Hunter – 3’6”
Open to all riders except Children’s Hunter and Adult Amateur riders.
Short Stirrup Division – 21”
This division is part of the core program and riders can qualify for representation at the Championships. Riders must be of the age eligibility for ‘C’ Equitation. Junior ‘C’ Equine Canada definition – Junior ‘C’: a rider who is under 12 on January 1st. Short Stirrup riders are not allowed to enter any other classes except for ‘C’ Equitation on the flat. Short Stirrup riders need all required memberships – OEF and THJA and Equine Canada Silver Sports License and the horse/pony must have a passport. For the over fences classes there will be a maximum of eight (8) fences, verticals and oxers. Both horses and ponies may be entered but lines (distances) will not be adjusted.
Pony Hunters – Small 2’3”, Medium 2’6”, Large 2’9”
Small/Medium Pony division will be split at the Championships and for year-end awards. Zones can combine or split the Small and Medium Pony divisions during the competition season if they have sufficient entries.
Modified Child/Adult Hunter – 2’9”
One Medal class can be added following the Division but it does not count towards the Champion and Reserve Champion points.Restrictions for RIDERS in this division: The RIDER may NOT enter in any other division at that show with the exception of the Hack Division. They may also enter in their applicable equitation class on the flat only. The horse may, however, with another rider, enter in another division(s) at that show. EC, OEF and THJA memberships and a valid Passport are required for owner and rider.
Modified Child/Adult Hunter Medal Class – 2’9”
An equitation class for Modified Child/Adult Hunter riders, it will follow the Modified Child/Adult Hunter Division. It will consist of a relatively simple equitation class over fences – 2’9” class – with the top 10 riders being called back to do a phase on the flat. The tack remains the same for the flat phase.
Jumper
Trillium Jumper – 3’6” to 3’9”
Standing martingales, German martingales and draw reins are not allowed for any competitor in this division. The height of this division will be 3’6” to 3’9” with up to 50% of the jumps at 3’9”.
Trillium Jumper Medal Class – 3’3”
Open to Junior and Amateur riders only. This class will have both an over fences and a flat phase. Over fences first and 50% of competitors, or a maximum of 12 to be called back for the flat phase.
Tack and equipment of horse and rider as per EC Jumper rules. Only running martingale allowed for Jumper phase.
The over the fence phase should be over a special course of at least nine (9) fences, with the fences not to exceed 3’3” in height with a spread not to exceed the height. The course must contain at least one double or triple combination with at least one spread fence. Other spread fences are required elsewhere on the course. A water jump or a Liverpool is optional.
MARTINGALES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE FLAT PHASE.
All other tack remains the same as in the over fences phase with the exception of whips and spurs. During the flat phase, riders will show at a working walk, the working trot sitting, the working trot rising and showing a lengthening of stride, the working canter and the working canter showing a lengthening of stride. The working canter on the counter lead for at least one full revolution of the arena/course. The top four (4) riders will complete a short test determined by the Judge. When this test is being done, the riders will turn their backs so they cannot watch the other competitors.
Medal will be judged 60% over fences and 40% on the flat.
Child/Adult/Training Jumper – 3’ to 3’3”
Open to Junior, Amateur and Professional riders, however only Junior & Amateur riders will accumulate point towards the Trillium Championships. Standing martingales allowed but German martingales and draw reins are prohibited. 50% of the fences will be 3’3”. No cross-entry from Child/Adult Jumper to Trillium Jumper on the same horse. A rider may ride one horse in Child/Adult provided he/she is a Children’s or Adult Amateur rider, and a second horse in the Trillium Jumper.
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