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2026 · Version 7.3 · Effective March 2026

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Division of Classes

SP608 Division of Classes Classes may be divided by gender of the horse or rider, age of the horse or rider and/or status of the rider. If the number of entries in a class exceeds the maximum number recommended per the chart below, show management should split the class. Splits should be made as evenly as possible, by selecting every other entry, size of horse or age of rider. Splits should be announced at least one hour prior to the start of the session and posted in the show office. * See Breed/Discipline rules for exceptions * Shows should consider the size of the ring, number of judges, and type of class when making a decision to split the class.

NUMBER OF ENTRIES TYPE OF CLASS 20 All under saddle classes except for the following:

24 All under saddle championship classes 18 Juvenile classes, age 17 and under, or 14-17 16 Juvenile classes, age 13 and under 14 Two year olds under saddle 14 Two-wheeled Driving classes 12 Four-wheeled Driving classes

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