Academy Classes

CL314 Academy Classes Entries are limited to beginners and/or intermediate exhibitors. Once an exhibitor shows in regular performance classes, they are no longer eligible to show in Academy classes.

1. Exception: riders who have shown in performance under saddle may show Academy driving and Driver who has driven in performance may show Academy under saddle.

2. Horses in academy classes should be “lesson-type” horses that are regularly used in a lesson program. Horses may be privately owned, but they should not be “in training”.

3. Unless local rules specify otherwise, academy horses may be cross entered into performance classes with a different rider.

4. Horses may be flat shod. Refer to local rules regarding the use of pads.

5. Hoof blacking is encouraged, but braiding is not permitted.

6. Juvenile Exhibitor academy riders must wear riding helmets.