Below is a list of our general rules and regulations, but be sure to check our 2008 prize list for more detailed explanations and our code of conduct. As always, current printed copies are likely to be more reliable than the web site, unless there is a last minute change made after the printed copies were dispersed. In those instances it will be noted on the website.

RULES AND REGULATIONS

• There will be a 10 minute course walk prior to each class.
• There may be an enforced 60 second gate call.
• “Multiple Ride” competitors have priority in order of go (as needed) to keep the show running smoothly.   
• New for 2006:  New Seniors’ division – open to all adults 40 years of age and older.  Will compete concurrently with Novice Division but will be pinned separately.  Rider will declare senior class status before entering ring.    
• Juniors and adults may ride ponies.
• Shows are informal (excluding Mini-Prix - which is formal dress).  Tall boots, beige, gray or brick breeches, paddock boots, knee straps, polo shirts or ratcatchers.  All riders must wear approved helmets with harness while mounted at the showgrounds.  Riders may not enter the ring wearing a cell phone, pager or beeper.  NO FULL CHAPS.  NO COLLARLESS SHIRTS.  Shirts must be tucked into breeches. 
• Each horse will be assigned a new number for the year. 
• Copy of current negative Coggins must be provided to be kept on file. 
• Schooling is not permitted in the show ring prior to the show. 
• Horses may compete in a total of four classes per show day.   
• TIME TO START:  A competitor will have 45 seconds from the time the judge(s) sound an audible signal to cross between the start markers in the proper direction and start on course.  If a competitor does not cross through the start within the allotted time, the time on course will start when the allotted time expires.  In cases (or phases of a class) where time is not being recorded, competitors will have 45 seconds to cross the start line, or be eliminated. 
• Rider and horse combinations in the Novice Division may only cross-enter into the Child/Adult Low jumper division. 
• Horses and riders must have competed in one prior show during the year to qualify for year end Mini-Prix.  Mini-Prix is formal dress. 
• The Novice Division will be a combined class and exhibitors must file with the show secretary their respective affiliations – separate points will be reported to VHSA. 

1) For CVSJA points:  Novice Child/Adult Jumper is open to children and adult amateurs in their 1st or 2nd year of showing in Jumper classes as of January 1st of the current show year. 
2) For VHSA points: Novice is open to horses and ponies in their 1st or 2nd year of showing in jumper classes as of January 1st of the current show year.  

• The Child/Adult Low Division is a combined division (open to Children/Adult riders and professionals).

1) For CVSJA points: Points for the horse/rider combination will count. 
2) For VHSA points:  Child/Adult Points: the riders must declare whether they are C/A or professional.  There will be 2 sets of points:  C/A points will be filed as well as low points. 

• For VHSA:  Mini-Prix points will not count.  For CVSJA mini-prix points are regular points.

The Warm-Up Round:

During first Novice and first Child/Adult Low classes only, a horse may enter the ring for an unjudged warm up round.  Before entering the ring the rider must declare that this is an unjudged warm-up round.  If the rider does not declare this, the round will be judged.  Each horse is restricted to one warm up round during the entire show.  There are no points or prize money for the warm up round.  Entry fee:  $15.   

Schooling in the show ring is permitted after elimination on the course in the warm up round only.  A horn will sound 2 times and the timer will be set for 60 seconds.  The coach or trainer may enter the ring during the 60 seconds.  At the end of the 60 seconds the horn will sound again 2 times signaling the rider and trainer to exit.