Class Specifications & Qualifications

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 of age

4. Adult amateurs 18 years of age and over ·

5. Maiden, Novice, Limit. Open to riders that have not won one/three/six first place ribbons respectively competing in equitation classes from the closing date of entries. One horse classes do not count toward the reckoning of status.

i. Blue ribbons won in the Hunter section will not affect a rider’s status in the Saddle or Stock sections, etc. Ribbons won in classes restricted to a particular breed will affect a rider’s status. ii. Ribbons won as a Juvenile affect a rider’s status when competing as an adult. Ribbons won in leadline classes and in classes where entries are not required to ride at all gaits will not affect Maiden, Novice, Limit and Intermediate status.

6. Maiden class is for a juvenile rider who has not won a first place ribbon. Skill Sets Low

7. Novice class is for a Juvenile rider who has not won three first place ribbons. Skill Sets Low & Medium

8. Limit class is for a Juvenile rider has not won six first place ribbons. Skill Sets Low & Medium

9. Walk and Trot classes are open to riders aged 10 and under. Evaluation takes place on the rail at a walking and trotting pace exclusively. Riders must not have participated in any class that required a canter wearing a full suit. It is advisable to divide classes with 12 or more entries. In the event of division, entries are typically split into two classes: one for riders aged 8 and under and another for riders aged 9 and 10. Headers are permitted in the lineup and will be called in by the announcer after the lineup is formed and before judging commences. No additional tests will be administered.

10. 11 TO 13. For Juvenile riders who have reached their 11th but not their 14th birthday. Skill Sets Low to Medium.

11. 13 AND UNDER. For riders who have not reached their 14th birthday. Skill Sets Low to Complex.

12. 14 TO 17. For Juvenile riders who have reached their 14th but not their 18th birthday. Skill Sets Medium to High.

13. OPEN. For Juvenile riders who have not reached their 18th birthday. Skill Sets Medium to High. Selection by a judge should take into consideration riders abilities.