Welcome to our Bronze circuit. There are some changes again this year, so please consult your OVPSC Division’s page, as well as each competition’s individual and OFFICIAL prize list.

Every owner and rider showing on the OVPSC Bronze circuit must have a 2010 OEF membership and a BRONZE EC membership. Temporary sport licenses will still be available for purchase at each competition but your points will not count towards year end awards. Any questions regarding memberships can be directed to any executive member. Child/Adult Hunter adult riders must have current amateur cards. We strongly encourage you to purchase your memberships in advance of any competitions.

Pilot Program for 2010- School Horse Division.

This may not be offered at every OVPSC show, please read each OFFICIAL prize list carefully.

Open Equitation

Open Equitation will be run at a maximum of 2’6” in 2010, with no height change.

Bronze Jumper

Bronze Jumper- read division description carefully. The clear round 2’6” is back. There will be a Table A 2’6” with jump off, a Table A 2’9” with jump off and the Jumper Equitation 2’9” will have no flat phase. There will be no Champion or Reserve as per EC rules. However, a high point award (counting only the two Table A classes) may be given out at the discretion of each show.

New Silver Divisions

Please read all Schedules carefully, as two new SILVER divisions, requiring SILVER EC memberships, THJA memberships, and passports have been added at most of the two day competitions. These can be entered; however, temporary sport license fees will apply and points will not count towards year end awards.

Approved Headgear

Approved Headgear – A reminder that all entry forms have a clause to be signed by parents of Junior competitors verifying that the Junior rider will be wearing a properly fitted ASTM/SEI or BSI approved helmet. Each show will continue to check helmets. All riders not in compliance will be asked to dismount, scratched from remaining classes, and will not receive a refund. New in 2010, this rule applies to all competitors, please see rulebook for details.

OPEN WARM UP ADVISORY-COACHES, RIDERS PLEASE READ

A friendly reminder, show organizers kindly ask that the “Open Warm Up”, held in the show rings prior to competition, not be used to teach lessons. This Open Warm Up is designed to provide an opportunity to jump 1 consecutive round of jumps only. We understand that although this is not always possible (ie: spooky or green horses), we as facility owners ask for respect regarding our footing and equipment. This Open Warm Up has come under close scrutiny in regards to safety and the welfare of both horse and rider. In 2010, we ask that extra thought and planning be given to the warm up, as even though it has a fee, it is a privilege not a right, and continued misuse will lead to it’s possible removal from the program at some or all competitions. Thank you for considering the other competitors and the show management’s position.