Leadline and Walk Trot Equitation
New Leadline Rules for 2009! Walk Trot Equitation Class Description -Riders obtaining 50 points are still eligible to compete in these walk trot classes.
In 2009, the requirements for earning year-end recognition in the Lead
line Division have been modified. Previously, a rider was required to win one first place award in a recognized class in order to receive a recognition award at the Annual CHJA Awards Banquet. In order to ensure that as many children as possible are recognized, the criterion has been changed to be that a rider must accumulate at least 20 points in recognized Leadline classes.
Additionally, at the Annual Meeting on January 1, another rule was passed to ensure that as many children as possible are recognized. Effective immediately only one (1) entrant is required to compete in and complete the class in order for points to count.
Open to riders who have not reached their 7th birthday and have not competed in any classes in a USEF OR CHJA Recognized show other than leadline. Entries may be asked to trot. Riders to be judged on elementary fundamentals of horsema
nship. An adult is required to lead each entry.
Additionally:
-Classes in this division are not subject to the points multiplier for number of entries, so all placings will receive single points.
-Only (1) entrant is required to complete in and complete (show and place) the class for points to be awarded.
-There is no minimum show requirement for this division.
Open to riders 10 years and under who have not competed in any class requiring them to canter or jump at a CHJA show. Riders may not compete in any short stirrup classes. Riders will be asked to walk and trot in both directions of the ring. They will be judged on position and ability to control their mount. Diagonals will be considered.
-All riders who accumulate 50 points in recognized Walk Trot Equitation classes will receive a year end award.
-Classes in this division are not subject to the points multiplier for number of entries, so all placings will receive single points.
-A minimum of three (3) entries must compete in and complete (show and place) the class for points to be awarded.
-There is no minimum show requirement for this division.
-Bonus points will be awarded for Division Champion (10 points) and Reserve Champion (6 points) provided that there are 3 recognized Walk Trot Equitation classes which have three entries compete and complete each class in the division.
