Entry fees are $15 per class, $20 medals if pre-entered. Post entries $5 per class additional. Each entry will be charged a $10 office fee. Open checks made payable to BHF Inc. and copy of current negative Coggins must be left with show secretary when picking up back numbers. There will be a $50.00 fee for all returned checks and returned checks will be reported to the member associations.
Proper tack & show attire requested in all classes. ASTMSEI approved headgear must be worn while mounted at all times.
BROOKHILL FARM, volunteers, and property owners are not responsible for accident or injury to spectators, riders and handlers. Entry onto grounds constitutes acknowledgement of this policy.
Show management reserves the right to combine, split or cancel any class or division it deems necessary.
Upon arrival onto grounds, all exhibitors must leave at the show office a copy of a current negative Coggins report for each horse brought onto the grounds.
No dogs allowed on the show grounds.
Concession stand will be available.
Schooling will be offered on the day before the horse show, from noon until 6 PM. $25.00 per horse payable on the day of schooling. Waiver must be signed before schooling.
Class and Divisions:
CALIFORNIA WARM UP: One unjudged round per horse - will run all day, time permitting. May be discontinued at any time at management's discretion. Per VHSA rules, any pony competing in the pony divisions must be ridden by a junior in the warm up as well.
SMALL/MEDIUM PONY HUNTER: Open to small ponies, not to exceed 12.2h, and medium ponies, over 12.2h but not to exceed 13.2h, ridden by juniors. Small pony fences to be 2’. Medium pony fences to be 2’3”. This division may be combined with the Large Pony Hunter Division if there are fewer than 4 entries.
LARGE PONY HUNTER: Open to ponies, over 13.2h not to exceed 14.2h, ridden by juniors. Fences to be 2’6”. This division may be combined with the Small/Medium Pony Hunter Division if there are fewer than 4 entries.
VHSA/BHSA ASSOCIATES PONY EQUITATION CLASS: Open to juniors mounted on ponies. The judge may select at least one-fourth of the class to show at a walk, trot, and canter and to perform additional tests at the judge’s discretion. The rider must be a member of the respective association or the points will not count towards the Associate year-end Championships. Small – 2’, Medium – 2’3”, Large 2’6”.
PONY HUNTER PLEASURE: Open to ponies ridden by a junior.
JUNIOR HUNTER PLEASURE HORSE: Open to horses ridden by a junior.
ADULT HUNTER PLEASURE HORSE: Open to horses ridden by an adult.
SHORT STIRRUP HUNTER: Open to horses and ponies ridden by children 12 years and under. Fences 18". Cross entry by horse/pony or rider to other VHSA recognized divisions limited to Pleasure Horse or Pony and Equitation on the flat only.
SHORT STIRRUP EQUITATION: Open to riders 12 and under. Fences 18”. May not cross enter into any classes that have fences higher than 18”.
SCHOOLING HUNTER: Open to horses and ponies. Adults may ride ponies not entered in a Pony division. Fences 2’6” or 3’.
LOW HUNTER: Fences 2’. Open to all horses and ponies. No restrictions on riders.
CHILDREN'S /ADULT AMATEUR HUNTER: Open to horses only shown by juniors or amateurs. Fences 2'6" or 3'. Will be split if entries warrant.
VHSA/BHSA ASSOCIATES CHILDREN’S/JUNIOR EQUITATION: Open to juniors mounted on horses. The judge may select at least one- fourth of the class to show at a walk, trot, and canter and to perform additional tests at the judge’s discretion. The rider must be a member of the respective association, or the points will not count towards the Associate year end Championships Fences 2’6”.
VHSA/BHSA ASSOCIATES ADULT EQUITATION: Open to Amateurs mounted on horses. Same specs as Children’s/Junior Equitation class.
VHSA/BHSA JUNIOR EQUITATION ON THE FLAT: Open to junior riders who have not reached their 18th birthday as of Dec 1st. To be shown at a walk, trot, and canter both ways of the ring. Judged on position, control, and guidance. USEF tests 1-19 may be used. A minimum of 3 entries are required to fill this class. If there are fewer than 3 entries, the class will be combined with the VHSA/BHSA Adult Equitation on the Flat Class.
VHSA/BHSA ADULT EQUITATION ON THE FLAT: Same specs as for the BHSA/VHSA Junior Equitation on the Flat Class, except open to adult amateur riders 18 years of age and older.
VHSA MEDALS - Fences 3'. Riders must be VHSA members and must show their membership cards. Adults must have a USEF amateur card and show that as well. These classes each require 3 entries who must complete the course, and they can be combined.
GREEN HUNTER: Open to horses only in their first or second year of showing over fences at 2’6”. Judged on performance, manners, and way of going. Fences 2’6” or 3’. No cross entry between height sections.
WORKING HUNTER: Open to horses. Judged on performance, manners, and way of going. Fences 3’, 3’3” or 3”6”, Rider’s option.
THOROUGHBRED HUNTER: Open to registered Thoroughbreds or horses eligible for registration. Fences 2’6” or 3’.
LEADLINE: Open to riders 7 years and younger. Class will be judged 50% equitation and 50% suitability of mount. Riders may not cross enter into any class that requires trotting.
PRE- SHORT STIRRUP EQUITATION: Open to riders 10 years and younger. May not cross enter into any class that requires showing at the canter, or jumping.
Class Schedule: April 24, 2022 & May 1, 2022
California Warm Up
Schooling Hunter over fences
Schooling Hunter over fences
Schooling Hunter under saddle
Green Hunter over fences
Green Hunter over fences
Green Hunter under saddle
Working Hunter over fences
Working Hunter over fences
Working Hunter under saddle
Thoroughbred Hunter over fences
Thoroughbred Hunter over fences
Thoroughbred Hunter under saddle 15 minute schooling break
VHSA/BHSA Equitation on the flat
VHSA/BHSA Children’s Equitation
VHSA/BHSA Adult Equitation
VHSA Children’s Medal
VHSA Adult Medal
Children’s/Adult Hunter over fences
Children’s/Adult Hunter over fences
Children’s/Adult Hunter under saddle
Leadline (As close to 1 as possible)
Pre Short Stirrup Eq Walk (to be run in schooling ring)
Pre Short Stirrup Eq Walk, Trot
Pre Short Stirrup Eq with tests
15 minute schooling break
26. Minute schooling break
27. Short Stirrup Equitation Walk, Trot
28. Short Stirrup Equitation Walk, Trot, Canter
29. Short Stirrup Equitation over fences
30. Short Stirrup Hunter over fences
31. Short Stirrup Hunter over fences
32. Short stirrup Hunter under saddle
33. Pony Pleasure – Walk, Trot
34. Pony Pleasure – Go As You Please
35. Pony Pleasure – Walk, Trot, Canter
36. Junior Horse Pleasure – Walk, Trot
37. Junior Horse Pleasure – Go As You Please
37. Junior Horse Pleasure – Walk, Trot, Canter
38. Adult Horse Pleasure – Walk, Trot
39. Adult Horse Pleasure – Go As You Please
40. Adult Horse Pleasure – Walk, Trot, Canter
41. Low Hunter over fences
42. Low Hunter over fences
43. Low Hunter under saddle
44. VHSA/BHSA Pony
Equitation
45. Pony Hunter over fences
46. Pony Hunter over fences
47. Pony Hunter under saddle
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