2012 Trillium Results and Standings

2011 Trillium Results and Standings

2012 Silver (Trillium) Show Date

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2012 Silver (Trillium) Entry Form coming soon

Another year and more rules to follow.  Equine Canada has sent out notification that anyone showing on the ‘Silver’ (Trillium) Circuit in 2011 will not be able to purchase their Equine Canada membership at the horse show.  If you show up without your ‘Silver’ licence you will have to purchase a Temporary Sport Licence, the fee is $30, and if you don’t have a passport you will have to purchase a Temporary Horse Registration.  And if you do not have either the EC Sport Licence or Passport you will not collect any points.

We encourage you to go on line and purchase your Sport Licence and if you need a Passport please get it done. Equine Canada has also published a “Members Not In Good Standing of Equine Canada (A805)” list which is maintained on the Equine Canada website.  If you are on this list your entries will not be accepted.  Show Secretaries have access to this list and EC is keeping it up to date.

Your Trillium Hunter/Jumper Association is now Incorporated and has a set of By-Laws which govern the Association.  The THJA Policies have been updated and will be sent out in early April to all THJA members.  The new Interim President of the THJA is Paul Morgan, with Jeanne Mervyn (Georgian Bay) as Vice-President. 

Good luck at the 2011 Competitions!

New Rules

Equine Canada has published new rules for the Hunter/Jumper circuit.  Some of the ones that you should be aware of include:

• All riders, in every class at the competitions, must walk their horses/ponies into, before starting your course, and out of the ring when finished – in other words you are not allowed to trot or canter into and out of the ring unless you have special permission from the judge. 
• ‘Hors Concours” is not allowed in Trillium Shows and is not allowed at Bronze Shows.
• A horse/pony returning to the ring for soundness must have on the complete bridle in which they have shown.
• Breakaway Cups – Plastic cups and pins are required for Hunter/Jumper Competition and schooling rings.  Steel cups and pins are BANNED.  If used, $5,000 fine and loss of insurance.
• Abuse – Gll5 – Abuse of the horse is strictly forbidden.  Excessive use of the whip – a horse should never be hit more than THREE times for any one incident.
• Horses must be SERVICEABLY sound in eye, wind and limb.
• Pony Measurement – G111 1-5 All ponies, even ones with current page in passport done, will be re-measured at show by two officials.  The 2009 new measurement will be valid for three (3) years.  This will be a very big job for the Steward and your co-operation will be greatly appreciated.
• Age of Junior Rider – G 1107 (2) Junior ‘A’ – a rider who is 15, 16, 17 on Jan. 1 of current year; Junior ‘B’ – a rider who is 12, 13, 14 on January 1 of current year; Junior ‘C’ – a rider who is under 12 on January 1 of current year.
• Adults are only permitted to ride ponies in schooling area and in non-judged warm-up rounds.
• SECOND refusal in the hunter ring (same as Jumper) = Elimination.  Ask permission from judge to take a courtesy fence on way out of ring.
• Dress G 109-2 - Black or brown SMOOTH leather half chaps allowed and must match colour of boots
• Jumper – G109-5:  Hot weather, at discretion of competition committee, NEW open neck polo shirt allowed.
• Jumper Schooling Rules to be used in warm-up areas with some exceptions.  Coloured sheets over take-off side and flags on fences at discretion of Management and Steward.
• Adult riders showing in Adult Amateur, Mod. Junior/Amateur, Modified Child/Adult Hunter and Jumper must possess a current Amateur Card. 
• Conventional standing and running martingales are allowed in hunter classes over fences.
• In extremely hot weather, with the permission of management only, not the judge, riders may be allowed to wear dress shirts with or without chokers and ties without jackets.  No sweatshirts, t-shirts, tank tops or other similar dress will be permitted.
• In Equitation, you must wear conservative-coloured protective headgear with no additional adornments.
• On the EC website there is a schedule of Drugs that elicit a positive response.  All coaches should know these rules – see Glossary EC 2008.
• No Canadian exhibitor may enter a horse or pony without a valid EC or FEI Passport.  If you do not have a Passport or forget your Passport at home you must fill out a Temporary Horse Registration Form and pay the fee.  Without a Passport you will not receive points.  Passports are required for a competitor to compete in Equitation classes.

Renew Your Membership!

Owners and competitors are required to be current member(s) in good standing to compete. This rule will be strictly enforced, regardless of wheter or not you are showing in one show or all 2011 shows.

All owners and competitors must have a valid (2011 Equine Canada competitive Silver licence, Ontario Equestrian Federation (OEF) and THJA memberships.  Memberships will be verified before you receive your number to compete.  In addition, ensure that you have your 2011 Passport Licence renewal sticker. 

Please note that the deadline for receipt of renewal of THJA memberships is May 31st.  After May 31st renewal fees will be $20.  New memberships remain at $10. 

If you need a THJA membership application form go to the Association’s new website at www.trilliumhunterjumperassociation.ca  

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. 

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”).

NEW Children’s Hunter Medal Class – 3'

An equitation class for Children's Hunter riders, it will follow the Children's Hunter Division.  It will consist of a relatively simple equitation class over fences – 3' 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.

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. 

Jumper

Trillium Jumper – 1.10m

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 – 1m

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 remain the same as per EC Jumper rules.  Only running martingale allowed for Jumper phase.

The over fence phase should be over a special course of at least nine (9) fences, with the fences not to exceed 1m 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.

All 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.

Junior/Amature Jumper – 1m

Open to Junior and Adult Amature riders and will run concurrently with the 1meter Training Jumper Division with one course walk.  Standing martingales allowed but German martingales and draw reins are prohibited. A minimum of 50% of the fences will be 1m.  No cross-entry from Junior/Amature Jumper to Trillium Jumper on the same horse.  A rider may ride one horse in Junior/Amature provided he/she is a Junior or Adult Amateur rider, and a second horse in the Trillium Jumper. 

Training Jumper – 1m

This division will run concurrently with the 1meter Junior/Amateur Jumper Division with one course walk.  NO PONIES ALLOWED.  1 meter Junior/Amateur (formerly Child/Adult).  Open to horses and ponies ridden by Juniors.  HORSE/RIDER COMBINATIONS will be limited to ONE of these divisions at this height.  Training Jumper Division competitors MUST indicate on entry form, if they are in Training Jumper. If there is no indication all Jr and or Amature riders will be put into the Jr/Am

Trillium Awards Banquet

Hopefully you have heard that the banquet is ‘stepping it up’ with a new venue and new date. This year it will be held at The Brookstreet Hotel in Kanata on October 29th. Doors open at 6 pm. 
The Brookstreet is located at 525 Legget Drive, Kanata, ON K2K 2W2. Those who wish can book a room and stay over  www.brookstreet.ca
This is a beautiful venue with a reputation for great food as well, Tickets are $65 or $35 for children 10 and under. With the more impressive surroundings feel free to dress up as you see fit ~ think Masquerade Ball!
You can pick up tickets at Horseworld or you can contact Nancy Mitchell, 613-831-8542, Pam Nuth, 613-8312844 or me at 613-253-4767 or by e-mail. Tickets must be paid for in advance and they will only be sold until Friday, October 21. Please get your asap.

Let all the Trillium followers know as it should be a fine evening.
If you are a barn owner/manager or individual who would like to sponsor one of the awards for the evening, please let me know.

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