TRI-COUNTY
HORSEMEN
2010 RULE BOOK and BY LAWS
SHOW MANAGER’S DUTIES
It is the duty of each Manager to carry out the rules and regulations and to:
1. Turn the water on and off.
2. Select jump courses, trail course, showmanship pattern, equitation patterns
and obstacles course; post course information on the secretary’s booth.
3. Identify all personnel needed to run the show: jump crew, (minimum 3 people
and 1 truck), supervisor for warm-up area when there jumping. All shows need
gate tenders, announcer, show secretary, ring master, ribbon person.
4. Provide lunch for Judge and Ringmaster and others, who volunteer for the
day, at the club expense
5. Arrange for grounds clean up, including placing trash can liners in trash
cans, supervising manure clean up and removing trash bags at the end of the
day.
6. Enforce the rules of Tri-County Horsemen as described in this rulebook.
JUDGES
1. Judges will award six places
for each class; Youth classes will be awarded eight places. Additional
placing at the discretion of the judge.
2. No judge shall judge more than one
Tri-County show per year for Tri-County points, except in the case of an
emergency.
3. Judges shall abide by the United States Equestrian Federation formally the
American Horse Show Association Rules in conjunction with rules and regulations
that are specific for this organization.
GENERAL RULES
1. The age of an individual on the prior
year’s December 1st shall be maintained throughout the following season.
2. The horse’s rider and owner must be a member of Tri-County prior to
entering the class for points to count towards year end awards.
3. Attire such as dress and tack need
not be fancy, but should be safe, neat, clean, and appropriate. Chaps are
optional.
4. On the recommendation of the Judge,
the Show Manager may disqualify anyone who uses unsafe or severe equipment. The
Show Manager will have the choice to disqualify or ask for correction (if
possible) for such equipment, before the class is judged. Not more than five
minutes will be allowed for such changes.
5. Unruly or disorderly conduct will be
grounds for dismissal from the show grounds, at the discretion of the Show
Manager for anyone on the show grounds.
6. At the discretion of the Judge any
horse out of control will be excused from the class. At the discretion of
the Judge any horse in pain will be excused from the class.
7. Hackamores are not permitted in any
English or Western Classes. In speed events use of a hackamore (Including
mechanical hackamores) or other type of bridle is the optional choice of the
contestant; however, the judge may prohibit the use of bits or equipment he may
consider severe. Plain cavesson nosebands are recommended. Bosal is suitable
for Western if the horse is 5 years old or less. A non-shanked snaffle bit
may be used on a junior horse or pony and must be ridden two-handed.
8. Non-conventional types of bits and
nosebands may be penalized. Boots and bandages are permitted ONLY in Equitation
Over Fences, Reining, and Games. Standing martingales
are permitted in all jumping classes and walk-trot divisions.
9. Youth (17 or under) are not permitted
to show a stallion.
10. Stallions are not to be left
unattended at anytime, under any circumstances on the show grounds.
11 Anyone violating the said rules and regulations could result in cancellation
of points and/or membership upon vote of the Executive Board.
12. Show proof of current coggin test and rabies vaccination.
SHOW REQUIREMENTS
1. Class list will contain the date,
time and place of the show.
2. Class list will contain the name of
the Judge and Mailing Secretary.
3. Class list will contain the amount of
class fee post entry fee, if any and all additional fees.
4. Class program must contain correct
age of riders. (See class specification)
5. Each class title should be written
exactly as in class specification list.
6. Any errors must be corrected at the
show to prevent further confusion.
7. Any new classes offered that are not
in the class specification list must have their own rules posted at the
secretary’s booth.
8. Full tack and appropriate attire are
required in all games, jumping and timed events. Hard hats used for all jumping
must have full harness. Show jackets may be removed at the discretion of the
judge.
9. All contestants participating in
timed events or games will dismount to receive award, for the safety of the
person giving the award.
10. All numbers will be worn on
contestant’s back or one on each
side. Failure to do so could result in disqualification. Assigned number
will be used for the entire year.
11. All participants under 18 years of age
MUST have the signature of a parent or legal guardian in writing on the entry
form. Failure to provide signature will result in disqualification.
SHOW GROUND RULES
Please use trash cans and pick up around your trailer before leaving. Please
take responsibility for cleaning up after your horse!
1. All parking will be under the
discretion of Club designates, ordinarily in the area between the access road
and the campground. State law requires animals and vehicles are 100 feet from
food booth.
2. Horses must not be ridden faster than
a walk in the parking area and from the practice ring to the paddock area.
3. No spectators or unauthorized
personnel will be allowed in the paddock area.
4. Spectators attend at their own risk.
Caution must be observed in horse areas. Parent or guardian must accompany
small children if they are in the trailer or horse area.
5. No one is allowed on the ring fences.
Only contestants and authorized personnel are allowed in the main or practice
rings.
6. All dogs must be on a leash.
7. All horses must be kept south of the
access road and off of the racetrack.
8. Campground is off limits to horses
because of shallow buried electrical wires.
9. Competitors violating ground rules
may be eliminated from showing for the rest of the day at the discretion of the
Show Manager.
POINT SYSTEM
Points are awarded to the horse or rider according to their placing and are
totaled at the end of the season for Championship trophies. Points will be
awarded according to how many entrants are in each class, to a maximum of 10
points for the first place entrant. Only six places will count for points in
each class, even if the judge chooses to award more than six places, except for
Youth classes which award ribbons and points through eight places.
Points rate 1.5 in championship classes - credited to original class.
1st 2nd 3rd
4th 5th
6th 7th 8th
10
9 8 7 6 5 4
3
9
8 7
6
5
4 3
2
8 7 6 5
4
3
2
1
7 6
5
4
3
2 1
6
5 4
3
2 1
5 4 3 2 1
4
3 2
1
3 2 1
YEAR END AWARDS
Championship trophies and Champion and Reserve ribbons will be awarded.
Maiden Equitation and Open Sweepstakes Pleasure are classes that do not
have yearend awards. If, no one qualifies for the Champion or
Reserve in a class; no awards will be presented. To be eligible for a year end
award the participant must enter the class a minimum of 3 times and the
rider/handler/owner must be a current paid member of Tri-County Horsemen.
An eligible winner of a challenge trophy will not have to show three times if
no entry wins the regular class year end award. Points can only be accrued
after membership dues have been paid in full. Any points earned prior to
payment of dues will not be counted. The awards banquet shall be held in
October or November depending on the availability of sites for the dinner.
Election of officers shall take place at that time.
CLASS SPECIFICATIONS
Any class may be split at the judge’s discretion. Split classes are
judged as one class. Horses not working will wait their turn in the paddock
area. All participants must be allowed to canter/lope at least one way of the
ring in classes calling for this gait.
NOVICE: Rider or horse, as appropriate,
that has not won a year end award in the respective class, as of Jan. 1st this
year.
MAIDEN: Entrants that have never won a
blue ribbon in the respective class.
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
ADULT SHOWMANSHIP AND GROOMING - POSTED
PATTERN
Open to riders 18 years and older riding English or Western Combined. English
exhibitors to lead horse into ring wearing a suitable bridle. Western
exhibitors to lead horse wearing a halter and lead. Class to
be judged on finish, grooming of the animal, appearance of exhibitor and their
showing of the horse to its best advantage. Each exhibitor will be asked to show their
horse individually for standing presentation and at the walk, trot, turning and
back while being lead.
YOUTH SHOWMANSHIP AND
GROOMING - POSTED PATTERN
Open to riders 17 years and under. English and Western Combined. English
exhibitors to lead horse into ring wearing a suitable bridle. Western
exhibitors to lead horse wearing a halter and lead Class to be judged on
finish, grooming of the animal, appearance of exhibitor and their showing of
the horse to its best advantage. Each
exhibitor will be asked to show their horse individually for standing
presentation and at the walk, trot, turning and back while being lead.
CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWMANSHIP AND GROOMING -
POSTED PATTERN
Showmanship and grooming class the same show day to be eligible to enter this
class. Enter ring one at a time.
MAIDEN SHOWMANSHIP AND GROOMING - POSTED
PATTERN
English and Western Combined. English exhibitors to lead horse into ring
wearing a suitable bridle. Western exhibitors to lead horse
wearing a halter and lead Class to be judged on finish, grooming of the animal, appearance of exhibitor and their showing of the horse to its best advantage. Open to any age. Each exhibitor will be asked to show their horse individually for standing presentation and at the walk, trot, turning and back while being lead. Exhibitor has never won a blue ribbon in Showmanship and Grooming.
Leadless Showmanship (with a posted
pattern which is open to all ages) One horse or pony at a time in the ring (the
same horse or pony may be used more than once with different exhibitors). A
Western exhibitor will give the lead to the ringmaster. The English exhibitor
will give their reins to the ringmaster or they can use a halter and give the
lead to the ringmaster. The exhibitor will pick up the lead or reins after
finishing the pattern and before leaving the ring. If the animal or tack is
touched during the pattern, a point for each time will be deducted from your
score. If the animal gets more than 10 feet away from the
exhibitor, or lays down the entry will be dismissed. This class will pay
back the money collected from the entry fees of 40%, 30%, 20% and 10% with no
ribbons. There will be no Year End Award for this class.
MODEL HORSE
Entrants to be led into the ring wearing appropriate halter or bridle. Animals
to be judged individually, standing and at a walk and trot on the line. Horses
are to be judged on type, quality, presence and conformation and the way of
going according to their breed type.
MODEL PONY
Entrants to be led into the ring wearing appropriate halter or bridle. Animals
to be judged individually, standing and at a walk and trot on the line. Horses
are to be judged on type, quality, presence and conformation and the way of
going according to their breed type.
MODEL CHAMPIONSHIP
Model Horse or Pony must enter a model class the same show day to be eligible
to enter this class.
YOUTH MODEL PONY – Exhibited by 17 yrs
& under (no stallion)
Entrants to be led into the ring wearing appropriate halter or bridle. Animals
to be judged individually, standing and at a walk and trot on the line. Horses
are to be judged on type, quality, presence and conformation and the way of
going according to their breed type.
PAINT HALTER
(APHA registered)
To be led into the ring wearing appropriate halter or
bridle. Animals to be judged individually, standing and at a walk and trot on
the line. Horses are to be judged on type, quality, presence and conformation,
according to their breed type. Registration papers are required for Paint
classes.
APPALOOSA HALTER
To be led into the ring wearing appropriate halter or bridle. Animals to
be judged individually, standing and at a walk and trot on the line. Horses are
to be judged on type, quality, presence and conformation, according to their
breed type. Registration papers are required for Appaloosas classes.
QUARTER HORSE HALTER
To be led into the ring wearing appropriate halter or bridle. Animals to
be judged individually, standing and at a walk and trot on the line. Horses are
to be judged on type, quality, presence and conformation, according to their
breed type. Registration papers are required for Quarter Horses.
OPEN LEAD LINE
EQUITATION
Open to English and Western riders 7 years of age and under. To be shown at a
walk and trot/jog or alternate gait on an attached lead demonstrating the
rider's control of the horse/pony. Rider may be asked to turn to
the left and right. Judged on the rider's performances.
Stallions are prohibited. An Adult, 18 years of age or older, shall be
required to lead entry. Handlers and riders shall be properly attired.
Entry may compete only in lead line classes.
OPEN LEAD LINE PLEASURE
Open to English and Western riders 7 years of age and under. Stallions
are prohibited. An adult, 18 years of age or older shall be required to
lead the entry using an attached lead. Both handlers and riders shall be
properly attired. To be judged at the walk trot, jog or alternate
gait. To be judged on the horse or pony as a pleasure class with manners
and the suitability of the mount emphasized.
OBSTACLES DRIVING
Open to horses and ponies to be performed at trot or walk of a posted pattern
with only the driver in the cart. The
cones with a ball or orange in the center will be 8 to 10 inches wider than the
track width of the widest cart entered.
Cantering and off course are disqualifications along with starting
before signal or failure to cross starting line within one minute of signal.
The horse or pony may enter ring going on the rail before the starting
signal. Time is taken from the moment
the horse’s nose crosses the starting line and ends when the horse’s nose
crosses the finish line. Course faults
are scored as penalty seconds and are added to the driver’s time. Knocking over any cone or dislodging
obstacles from starting cone to finish cone and cones in between is a 5 second
penalty. Breakage of harness or vehicle
is an elimination.
OPEN DRIVING
Enter the ring at a normal trot. To be shown at a walk, a normal trot and
strong trot, both ways of the ring. To stand quietly and back
readly. A header maybe used in the line-up.
OPEN WALK-TROT EQUITATION (10 YEARS
& UNDER)
Open to English and Western riders. To be shown at a walk and
trot/jog both ways of the ring. To be judged on the rider’s form and ability to handle their
mount. Rider may not enter any class asking for a canter/lope or jumping on the
same show date. Header is optional at line-up.
OPEN WALK-TROT EQUITATION (11
years- 17 years)
Open to English and Western riders. To be shown at a walk and
trot/jog both ways of the ring. To be judged on the rider’s form and ability to handle their
mount. Rider may not enter any class asking for a canter/lope or jumping on the
same show date
OPEN WALK-TROT EQUITATION (ADULT 18
& OVER)
Open to both English and Western riders 18 years old and older, riders not
cantering or loping. To be shown at a walk and trot/jog both
ways of the ring. To be judged on the rider’s form and ability to handle their mount. Rider may not enter
any class asking for a canter/lope or jumping on the same show date.
OPEN WALK-TROT PLEASURE (10 YEARS
& UNDER)
Open to English and Western riders not cantering or loping. To be judged on way
of going, manners and performance as a suitable walk/trot mount. To be shown at a walk and trot/jog both ways of the ring.
Rider may not enter any class asking for a canter or lope or jumping on the
same show date. Header is optional at line-up.
OPEN WALK-TROT PLEASURE (11 years-
17 years)
Open to English and Western riders not cantering or loping. To be judged on way
of going, manners and performance as a suitable walk/trot mount. Show at
a walk and trot/ jog both ways of the ring. Rider may not enter any class
asking for a canter or lope or jumping on the same show date.
OPEN WALK-TROT PLEASURE (ADULT 18 & OVER)
Open to both English and Western riders 18 years old and older, riders not
cantering or loping. To be judged on way of going, manners and performance as a
suitable walk/trot mount. Show at a walk and trot/ jog both ways of the ring.
Rider may not enter any class asking for a canter or lope or jumping on the
same show date.
World Wide Walk Trot
Equitation (All Ages)
Open to riders in both walk trot division and the walk trot canter/lope classes. It gives the walk trot rider an opportunity to compete against ride that are canter and lope.
OPEN SWEEPSTAKES PLEASURE
Open to Western or English Pleasure Horse or Pony. Ribbons optional, entry
Payback 40% 30% 20% 10% of the entry fees.
OPEN YOUTH ACTIVITY PLEASURE
Open to riders under 18 years riding either English or Western. To be shown as
English/Western Pleasure Class. To be judged on the horse’s performance, manners and way of
going.
WALK-TROT EQUITATION POSTED PATTERN
CHAMPIONSHIP
Open to riders, of any age, to be judged on the rider’s form and handling of their horse. Individual
performances are required by a posted pattern. You must enter a Walk-Trot
Equitation class the same show day to be eligible to enter this class Header is
optional at line-up
Hobby Horse Rookie Reward Walk-Trot Horsemenship Western
WWW.hobyhorseinc.com/rookierewards
TCH -NEHC Western/Reining
Seat Medal Class
TCH section will run
at all shows – NEHC section will run June and Aug. to be judged
simultaneously. Do not have to be a
member of Tri-County Horsemen to ride in this class, if judge for NEHC must be
current NEHC. Rider may join NEHC the
day of show.
The following was copied from NEHC rule book on their web page
NEHC JUNIOR WESTERN/Reining SEAT MEDAL CLASS
Points for Medal Class (See table below.)
Age Division: Under 18 C 243
Competitors may qualify
up to 14 days before the published NEHC date of the finals.
All exhibitors must
present a valid membership card before the class, and show secretaries must
record this number.
A multiple day show (a
show consisting of more than one day) may offer two Western/Reining Medal
Classes.
To fill the class,
three competitors must show with proper attire.
Once a contestant has
qualified, they are no longer eligible for the qualifying classes.
Violation will forfeit
eligibility for finals for that year. (See table)
Open to Junior Members
of the New England Horsemen’s Council who have not reached their eighteenth
birthday. Riders shall be judged on seat, hands, performance of horse,
appointments of horse and rider and suitability of horse to rider. Horses are
to enter the ring at a walk and will be judged at a walk, jog and lope. They
shall be worked both ways of the ring and must be on the correct lead. After
being worked in a group, the judge may ask for each horse to work individually.
Horses are required to back. To
fill a class, three competitors must show with proper appointments.
At least the top three contestants are required to
perform the following test:
1. Starting 20 feet off
the right rail, jog to center - Halt.
2. Turn 1/4 turn to
left - Halt
3. Lope circle left
lead (Simple or Flying change optional).
4. Lope circle right
lead.
5. Halt - turn right
1/2 turn.
6. Jog back to center,
turn left and continue jogging to end of ring.
7. Halt - back two
horse lengths.
Return to the lineup.
At the finals, the
standard test above is not required; all contestants
will perform a test of
the judge’s choosing.
A Western/Reining SEAT
MEDAL FINALS WILL BE HELD IF FOUR
(4) EXHIBITORS QUALIFY.
*NEHC ADULT AMATEUR WESTERN/REINING SEAT MEDAL
CLASS Open
to all Adult Amateur Members of the New England Horsemen’s
Council.
All specifications same
as the Junior Western/Reining Seat Medal Class
(above).
Points: First=10;
Second = 6; Third=4; Fourth=2; Fifth=1; Sixth=1/2==f the
NEHCouncil
A first place win
qualifies you for the finals.
A total of 10 points
qualifies you for the finals
Once you qualify for
the finals, you are no longer eligible to compete in that
section of Medal Classes.
WALK TROT PLEASURE CHAMPIONSHIP
You must enter one of the Walk-Trot Pleasure classes same show day to be
eligible to enter this class. Header is optional at line-up.
OPEN MAIDEN EQUITATION
Open to English and Western riders never having won a blue ribbon in an
equitation class requiring a canter/lope. No year award in this class. To be
shown at a walk, trot/jog and canter/lope, both directions of the ring. May be
asked to back. To be judged on the rider’s
form and ability to handle their mount. No age limit. Class may be split
into 2 divisions if there are more than 15 entries.
JUNIOR WESTERN EQUITATION
Open to riders under 18 years to be shown at walk, jog and lope both ways of
the ring. To be judged on rider’s
form and handling of horse/pony. Western tack and attire required. May
be asked to back. Individual workouts may be required.
ROAD HACK
Open to English riders of any age. To be shown at a walk, trot, extended trot
and canter both directions the ring. Hand gallop required with no more than 8
horses to gallop at one time. To be shown with a loose rein without loss of
contact. Must stand quietly and back readily. Martingales are not permitted. To
be judged on the horse’s
performance, substance and manners. Excessive speed to be penalized.
QUARTER HORSE WESTERN PLEASURE
Open to Register AQHA horse with papers judged as a pleasure class to AQHA
standards
.
OPEN PONY UNDER SADDLE
Open to ponies 14.2 hands and under. Open to English and Western. To be shown
at a walk, trot/jog and canter/lope both ways of the ring. May be asked to
back. Pony should be obedient, alert, responsive, and move freely. To be judged
on the pony’s manners, conformation
and way of going. Stallion barred.
ON COMMAND
Two classes: A. Walk, Trot/Jog, & Canter/Lope B. Walk & Trot/Jog. Must walk, trot/jog,
and canter/lope(canter/lope not for WT riders) on the commands of the judge by
the count of three or judge’s choice of time frame. May-be asked to back, stop,
ride without of stirrups or any other commands that the judge may use at his
discretion. Rider is dismissed when not doing the command incorrectly.
APPALOOSA WESTERN PLEASURE
Open to registered Appaloosa with papers. Judged as a pleasure
class to the ApHC standards.
OPEN WESTERN PLEASURE HORSE OR PONY
Open to Western riders. To be judged on the horse’s manner, performance and way of going as shown by the rider.
To be shown at walk, extended walk, jog, extended jog and lope both ways of the
ring. Must be asked to back. Should be ride with a reasonable loose rein
without loss of contact.
OPEN NOVICE EQUITATION
See description of Novice. English
and Western riders. To be shown in appropriate tack for seat riding. To
be judged on the rider’s form and
ability to handle their horse. To be shown at a walk, trot/jog and canter/lope
both ways of the ring. May be asked to back. No age limit.
JUNIOR EXHIBITS HACK HORSE OR PONY
Open to English riders under 18 years. To be shown at a walk, trot, extended
trot and canter (no hand gallop) both directions of the ring. To be shown with
a loose rein without loss of contact. Must stand quietly and back readily.
Martingales are not permitted. To be judged on the horse’s performance, substance and manners. Excessive speed to be
penalized.
ENGLISH EQUITATION: (17 YEARS OLD
AND UNDER)
Open to all English riders for their appropriate age division. To be shown at a
walk, trot and canter both ways of the ring. Riders may be asked to work
collectively without stirrups. May-be asked to back. To be judged on the rider’s form and ability to handle their mount.
Individual workouts may be required.
ENGLISH PLEASURE
HORSE OR PONY
Open to all types of English tack. To be shown at a walk, trot and canter both
ways of the ring. May-be asked to back. To be judged on the horse’s manners, performance and way of going.
Martingales are not permitted.
IDEAL OPEN PLEASURE
The class display the balance required of a pleasure horse or pony which also
exhibits good conformation. Animal to be stripped and judged on
conformation after the under saddle work. Two attendants per animal
permitted for stripping and grooming. Wheel barrows, carts or any type of
mechanical apparatus is prohibited in the ring.
OPEN WALK TROT TRAIL
HORSE OR PONY
Open to English and Western riders. Class to consist of showing individually
through a course of obstacles set up either in or outside the ring, course to
be made up of tests to simulate possible encounters while trail riding. Test
may require: negotiating a gate carrying objects, over logs or simulated brush,
crossing a bridge, backing through obstacles, side passing, ground tie and dismounting
from either side or other similar obstacles. Walk, trot/jog are required as
part of the course. Failure to perform a gait or obstacle will result in loss
of points but not disqualification. To be judged on the horse’s manners, performance showing suitability
in a quiet trail mount.
OPEN TRAIL HORSE OR PONY
Open to English and Western riders. Class to consist of showing individually
through a course of obstacles set up either in or outside the ring, course to
be made up of tests to simulate possible encounters while trail riding. Test
may require: negotiating a gate, carrying objects, riding through water, over
logs or simulated brush, crossing a bridge, backing through obstacles, side
passing, ground tie and dismounting from either side or other similar
obstacles. Walk, trot/jog and canter/lope are required as part of the course.
Failure to perform a gait or obstacle will result in loss of points but not
disqualification. To be judged on the horse’s manners, performance showing suitability in a quiet trail
mount.
OPEN HUNTER HACK WITH
TWO FENCES
To be shown at a walk, trot and canter both ways of the ring and over two
fences not to exceed 2ft.in height And to be judged on the horse’s manners, performance and way of
going.(Martingales are not permitted.)
OPEN HUNTER UNDER
SADDLE
To be shown at a walk, trot and canter both ways of the ring and may be asked
to back. To be judged on the horse’s
manners, performance and way of going. Martingales are not permitted.
OPEN ADULT EQUITATION
Open to both English and Western riders 18 years old and older. To be shown and
judged on rider’s form and ability
to handle their mount. Judge may require individual performances.
QUARTER HORSE ENGLISH PLEASURE
Open to a registered AQHA papered horse judge as a pleasure class. Judged to
AQHA standards.
OPEN ADULT PLEASURE
Open to riders 18 years and older riding English or Western. To be shown as
English/Western Pleasure Class. To be judged on the horse’s performance, manners and way of
going.
APPALOOSA ENGLISH PLEASURE
Open to registered Appaloosa with paper judged as a pleasure class.
Judged to ApHC standards.
PAINT OPEN PLEASURE (English and
Western)
Open to registered Paints with paper judged as a pleasure class. Judged
to APHA standards.
SADDLE SEAT PLEASURE
Open to any age Saddle Seat rider. To be shown at a walk, trot and canter both
directions of the ring. Must be asked to back. To be judged on the horse’s manners, substance and way of going.
Easy ground covering action desired. Should give the impression it is an
agreeable mount to ride. Special emphasis is placed on flat footed walk.
Transitions from one gait to another should be smooth and effortless. To be
penalized for laboring action, pulling, tossing head, going sideways and tail
twitching.
BRIDLE PATH
Open to English riders of any age. To be shown on a reasonably loose rein but
without loss of contact, at a flat footed walk, easy trot and canter both
directions of the ring. Must stand quietly and back readily. Emphasis is placed
on actual suitability of mount to purpose.
EQUITATION POSTED PATTERN CHAMPIONSHIP
Open to English and Western riders, to be judged on the rider’s form and handling of their
horse. Individual performances are required by a posted pattern. You must enter
either the youth aged equitation class or the adult equitation class on the
same show day to be eligible to enter this class.
BAREBACK
EQUITATION
Open to all ages and seat types to walk, trot/jog, and canter/lope. To be shown
and judged on rider’s form and
ability to handle their mount. Judge may require individual
performances.
SIT A LINCOLN
A game where a five dollar bill is put under the rider’s thigh and ride is
dismissed for riding with the loss of the bill. The payback will be 40%, 30%,
20% and 10%. Rider will wear long pants, long sleeves, boots and hat.
JR. EQUITATION OVER
CROSS-RAILS
Rider judged on ability and form over cross-rail fences. Riders are
under 18 years of age
HUNTER OVER CROSS-RAILS
Open to all ages of riders to be shown over cross-rail fences not to exceed 18
inches in height. Rider may trot or
HUNTER CLASSES:
All hunter classes are to be judged in accordance with American Horse Show
Association guidelines. Horses are to be judged on manner, performance and
soundness with suitability to count. Riders may compete on more than one horse
as long as they meet the class specifications. Standing martingales are
permitted in all jumping classes, but not in under saddle classes. Standard
cavesson and suitable English bridle are required. Any type of leg or foot
protection is not permitted unless the ring conditions are deemed extreme by
show management. Riders and/or horse must stay within their division.
TIMED EVENTS:
REQUIRED GEAR - Western Saddle, bridle (type optional), long sleeve shirt and
hat.
POLE BENDING
Western exhibitors are required to maneuver their horses individually through
six upright poles in the fastest possible time. For each pole that is knocked
over there is a five-second penalty added to your time. Begin on the right or
left side and proceed to the end and weave back between the poles, repeat weave
up and return on the opposite side of starting. Not following pattern and
missed poles results in no time. Walk-Trot class cannot lope for more than 3
strides, twice per course.
BARREL RACING
Western exhibitors are required to maneuver their horses in a cloverleaf
pattern around the barrels in the fastest possible time. Rider may select
either the front left or front right barrel to work first. For each barrel that
is knocked over there is a five-second penalty added to your time. Not
following pattern results in no time. Walk- Trot class cannot lope for more
than 3 strides, twice per course.
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BY LAWS
ARTICLE I: NAME
the name of this organization is: Tri-County Horsemen.
ARTICLE II: PURPOSES
1. To promote and develop good fellowship among horse lovers.
2. To encourage, promote and develop the owning, training and breeding of
horses.
3. To promote and develop good horsemanship together with the knowledge and
interest in the care, training and breeding of horses.
4. To cultivate the social life among its members and foster the welfare and
enhance the health and happiness of its members and persons interested by
promoting and encouraging the use of and interest in horses.
5. To promote and cultivate among its members and others all equestrian games
and sports.
6. And through the activities of this organization to interest and educate the
public in the recreational possibilities and benefits of the use and ownership
of horses.
7. To promote and cultivate the formation of association and friendly
relationship
with similar clubs throughout the state and elsewhere.
8. And for the uses and purposes for which this organization is formed, to
lease, purchase, hold, use and enjoy in fee simple, deed in the trust or
dispose of same at the pleasure of the organization excepting and providing
that this organization is a nonprofit one and none of its operations shall at
any time result in any way in pecuniary profit or gain to this organization or any
members thereof.
ARTICLE III: MEMBERSHIP
1. In order to maintain active membership in this organization, all members
should participate and assist in all of the activities of this organization.
2. Active membership in this organization shall be granted to all persons upon
payment of dues.
3. Participation of the activities of this organization shall be restricted to
members only, excepting public events.
4. The annual dues for membership shall be $15 for an individual, regardless of
age and $30 for a family membership including all children under 18 years of
age.
5. The annual dues shall start from January 1st each year and shall be payable
thirty days thereafter and any members who fails to pay dues on or before April
1st shall be suspended from the privileges of membership until such dues are
paid and if dues are not paid by the succeeding January 1st, the member shall
be automatically suspended.
6. No member shall participate in the annual meeting until all dues for the
past year are paid.
ARTICLE IV: MEETINGS
1. This organization shall attempt to meet monthly, the day to be decided by
the Executive Board.
2. The annual meeting shall be held at the awards banquet in the fall.
3. The annual election of officers shall take place at the awards banquet each
year.
4. Special meetings of the organization may be called by the secretary upon
request of five members in good standing.
5. A quorum shall consist of a majority of the Executive Board and 4 members in
good standing.
ARTICLE V: BOARD, DIRECTORS
1. The Executive Board shall consist of the Officers and 3 elected Directors.
2. The term of office for the Directors shall be 3 years, 2 years and 1 year.
ARTICLE VI: OFFICERS
1. The elective officers of this organization shall be President,
Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer and Show Secretary.
2. The President shall establish agendas for meetings and conduct meetings
according to Robert’s Rules.
3. The Vice-President shall act for the President in his/her duties if absent.
4. The duty of the Secretary shall be to keep a record of all meetings and send
newsletters to members. He/She shall deliver all records to his/her successor
at the annual meeting.
5. The duties of the Treasurer shall be to keep a record and have charge and
custody of all funds and pay out same on any bills or financial affairs. He/She
shall deliver all funds and records to his/her successor at the annual meeting.
6. The duty of the Show Secretary shall be to keep show records, receive and
post show entries and maintain year-end award point records.
7. All monies of this organization shall be handled by the treasurer and
deposited in a bank designated by members of the organization in good standing.
ARTICLE VII: ELECTIONS
1. All Officers and Directors shall be elected at the annual awards banquet.
2. All voting of Officers for this organization shall be by secret ballot.
3. Only active members in good standing whose dues are paid in accordance with
these by-laws shall be eligible to vote.
Emma Allen
Judy Argento
Jordon Bowie
Katharine Braid
Lura Burr & family
Noreen Clark
Susan Campbell
Sue Dean
Jillian, Elise, Stephanie, Brian, Dow
Richard Ferris
Rosemary Feyler
22 Barker lane, Union, ME 785-6657
Rita Glaude, 398 Miller Rd, Waldoboro 832-4782
Raquel Graf
Joylie Gushee
Kasadra Gushee & Elijah Hamilton
Vicki Hariman
Joann Knox
Sally Larson
Abby Leidonfost
Tinothy Miller & family
Pam Schultz
Gayla Shaw
Katie Smith
Marilyn Smith
Molly Stark
Luann Wasson
Carole Whelan
Beverly Zahner