Championships

SP607 Championships

1. The prize list must state how Championship classes will be offered and qualified for; whether on points (i.e. point accumulation in an in-hand division) or by holding a championship class (i.e. in performance classes). Judging specifications must follow those of the qualifying class in performance championships.

2. If an entry must withdraw from a qualifying class due to a safety issue, equipment failure or loss of a shoe, that entry may be eligible for the Championship provided the show has not limited the Championship to qualifying class ribbon winners.

3. Entries in an in-hand or breeding class do not qualify for a performance championship unless the show sets special criteria to include such classes.

4. Junior Breeding or In-Hand Championships are to be offered for two-year-olds and under; Senior Breeding or InHand Championships are to be offered for three-year-olds and over.

5. In Breeding Championships, the Champion and Reserve Champion may be awarded either to the first and second place horses from the qualifying class, or by other means indicated in the prize list. If the first or second place winners from a qualifying class choose not to compete for the Championship or be disqualified, the horse with the next highest placing in the qualifying class shall have the option of moving up for the Championship and Reserve only.