4 points

Riders to be judged at the walk and trot both ways of the ring. Diagonals will count. Tests 1 – 4, 9 may be asked

IHSA shows shall be classified as Regular, Regional, Zone or National shows.

6

Rider should have a workmanlike appearance, seat and hands light and supple, conveying the impression of complete control should any emergency arise.

5 points

Pre-Novice
To be judged at the walk, trot, and canter both ways of the ring. Tests 1-5, 9 may be asked. Leads and diagonals to count.

Novice
To be judged at the walk, trot, and canter both ways of the ring. Tests 1-6, 9 may be asked. Leads and diagonals to count.

Crops, whips, or bats may be carried only when specified by the Show Committee. Crops etc. are not to be used prior to entering the ring. One or two disciplinary applications in the event of disobedience are sufficient. Stewards may rule that a rider be disqualified for improper use of a whip.

Circle

To mount, take up the reins in left hand and place hand on withers. Grasp stirrup leather with right hand, insert foot in stirrup and mount. To dismount, rider may either step down or slide down. The size of the rider must be taken into consideration.

7 points

To be shown over six or more fences at least 2' 3" in height and not to exceed 2' 9” and including at least one change of direction.

In order for a class to count there must be a minimum of 3 riders in the ring.

3

Hands should be over and in front of the horse's withers, knuckles 30 degrees inside the vertical, hands slightly apart and making a straight line from the horse's mouth to rider's elbow. Method of holding reins is optional, but all reins must be picked up at the same time.

18 or more

To be shown over six or more fences at least 2' 6" in height and not to exceed 3', including at least one change of direction.

Small or medium ponies shall not be used in IHSA shows.

Although a flying change of lead is preferable, a well-executed simple change must not be penalized.

The eyes should be up and shoulders back. Toes should be at an angle best suited to rider's conformation, ankles flexed, heels down, calf of leg in contact with horse and slightly behind girth. Iron should be on ball of foot.

36 points

To be shown over six or more fences at least 2' 9" in height and not to exceed 3' 3" in height and 3' in width including at least one change of direction.

All horses to be used in over fences classes must be schooled over the courses prior to the show. On the day of the show, no rider entered may school a horse to be used in the show prior to that rider having competed in his/her own classes

1. Ask an appropriate question.
2. Halt.
3. Sitting Trot.
4. Two-point position at the walk and/or trot.
5. Figure eight at trot, demonstrating change of diagonals.
6. Figure eight at canter on correct lead, demonstrating simple change of lead.
7. Ride without stirrups. Riders must be given the option to cross their irons.
8. Change leads down center of ring, demonstrating simple change of lead.
9. Change horses.
10. Canter on the counter lead. No more than eight horses may counter canter at one time.
11. Half-turn on forehand and/or half turn on haunches.
12. Jump a shortened course.
13. Trot a jump not to exceed 2' 6"

At the walk and slow trot, body should be vertical; posting trot, inclined forward; canter, half-way between the posting trot and the walk; galloping and jumping, same inclination as the posting trot.