Announcements!
New Divisions for 2009
The Blue Ridge Horse Force is excited to announce two new divisions for 2009. It is great to see riders from local therapuetic riding programs coming out to the shows, and now they can work towards year-end awards! Please contact the show managers of your favorite shows and encourage them to add these classes.Therapeutic Riding Divisions: These two divisions are open to riders of any age who are currently enrolled in a therapeutic riding program. A rider in either of these divisions may not cross enter in any other division at the same show. As with other classes, riders wishing to be eligible for year end awards must be members of the BRHF.
Therapeutic Rider with Assist Division: Assist shall be defined as any manner of assist including one spotter, one headwalker, and two sidewalkers. Riders will not be penalized as to size or manner of assist team. This division consists of two classes: Therapeutic Rider with Assist – Walk, and Therapeutic Rider with Assist – Walk/Trot.
Independent Therapeutic Rider Division: These riders have no assist present inside the arena. This division consists of two classes: Independent Therapeutic Rider – Walk, and Independent Therapeutic Rider – Walk/Trot.
REMINDER
Volunteer hours must be submitted using the link to the left!Our Mission:
The mission of the Blue Ridge Horse Force is to promote grassroots showmanship and sportsmanship by uniting local open horse shows.Show Sanctioning:
To increase opportunities for those in Southwest Virginia to show their horses in the sport they love, our organization sanctions approximately 25 shows per year. Members work toward year end awards using a point system.Who Benefits:
BRHF shows are held by organizations ranging from 4-H groups to civic leagues to training stables to charitable organizations. All are able to raise more funds for their group through increased BRHF member participation. Exhibitors can compete at any of these shows knowing that there will be uniformity in class descriptions and offerings.Point System:
Points are awarded according to placings at sanctioned shows as follows:1st ~ 6 points
2nd ~ 5 points
3rd ~ 4 points
4th ~ 3 points
5th ~ 2 points
6th~1 point
Year-End Awards are given in 41 different divisions!