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MGN 17.0 Morgan Sport Horse 1. Eligibility: Horses entered in the class must be registered Morgans. Sport Horse classes may have divisions based on age, gender, or specific disciplines. Open to Professional, Amateurs or Juvenile Exhibitors.…
MGN 18.0 Morgan Walk Trot/Jog 1. Eligibility: Riders of all ages may participate in Walk Trot classes, but they are often aimed at novice or beginner riders who are learning the basics of horsemanship and riding. The class may have division…
MGN 21.0 Morgan Sport Horse 1. Eligibility: Horses entered in the class must be registered Morgans. Sport Horse classes may have divisions based on age, gender, or specific disciplines. Open to Professionals, Amateurs and Juvenile Exhibitor…
SSE 1.0 General 1. Description: Saddle Seat Equitation is a discipline within the equestrian world that emphasizes correct rider position, balance, and effective communication with the horse while riding in a specific saddle style. The clas…
SSE 2.0 Positions While In Motion 1. Walk: minor motion in saddle. 2. Trot: minor elevation in the saddle when posting on the correct diagonal; hips under body not mechanical up-and-down nor swinging forward and backward. 3. Canter: firmly …
SSE 3.0 Tack & Apparel 1. Maintaining a traditional appearance is essential for riders, following established customs. Judges are required to penalize or disqualify participants who do not adhere to these standards. 2. Informal riding attir…
SSE 4.0 Class Execution Protocol 1. Each exhibitor is permitted to request a single 5 minute time-out per class. 2. It is the duty of the judge to remove any horse from the ring that displays unruly behavior or poses a danger to the rider, …
SSE 5.0 Class Specifications & Qualifications Four age categories may be offered but may vary according to local conditions: 1. Juvenile riders 10 years of age and under 2. Juvenile riders 11-13 years of age 3. Juvenile riders 14-17 years o…
SSE 6.0 Pleasure Division 1. Juvenile riders are permitted to ride Pleasure horses with full mane and tail, displaying a natural carriage. 2. Classes may be categorized by the rider's sex and/or age. 3. If participating with American Saddle…
SSE 7.0 Adult Riders Open to amateur riders 18 years of age or older. Skill Sets Low to High.
SSE 8.0 Championships 1. The decision to restrict championships to ribbon winners lies with competition management. 2. Competition management is required to allow any class in the saddle seat sections (such as age groups, Challenge Cups, Me…
SSE 9.0 The Good Hands National Finals The Mane Event Horse Show is host to the Good Hands National Finals. 1. The Good Hands Qualifying Classes: For juveniles who have not reached their 18th birthday. To be judged at a walk, trot, and cant…
SSE 10.0 UPHA Challenge Cup See https://www.uphaonline.com/
SSE 11.0 Instructions for Executing Skill Set Tests 1. All tests, whether performed individually or collectively, must adhere strictly to the specified guidelines. No other testing methods are permitted. 2. Instructions for each test must b…
SSE 12.0 Testing the Rider 1. Alternatively known as Traditional Tests 1-16, now arranged by Complexity Skill Sets going from Low to High. 2. Each pattern skill set has a recommended scoring range. When a judge is selecting a pattern, the s…
