2010: New Divisions and Changes

New Divisions: (three new divisions for 2010)

Coached Division-Coach allowed in the ring and to give verbal assistance.  Coach allowed to assist rider if safety is in jeopardy.  Riders may cross enter to Leadline, Costume, In-Hand Trail and Model only.

Classes-       Coached Showmanship
                        Coached Go As You Please Equitation
                        Coached Potato Race
Coached Trail

Ranch Horse Division-
            Classes- Ranch Riding-Walk, jog, lope, extension at the jog and lope.  Ranch riding will be shown at the w/j/l on a reasonably loose rein without undo restraint, horses must work both directions of the ring at all 3 gaits, judge may ask for extension of the jog and lope (junior and senior horse, senior horse must be ridden on handed)
Ranch Reining- The ability of the ranch horse to be reined willfully thru all maneuvers of the pattern. (3 patterns currently to choose from)
Western Riding-The classes are designated to showcase the horse that listens to their rider and can make correct lead changes with adjustments and speed while remaining quiet and maneuverable. (currently 1 pattern to choose from)

Ranch Horse Divisions Judging and Patterns

Walking Horse Division-
            Classes-Flatshod
            Plantation Specialty (non-canter)

Changes or additions to current divisions:

In the Jumper Divisions –(add after Baby Green Jumper)
Pony/Horse Schooling Jumper-Fences 2’3” to 2’6” (Year end awards to be split Horse/Pony but may be offered combined at shows.)

In the Racking Horse Division (add the word Western to both classes-should read as below)
            Racking Division
Consists of two Classes: Trail Racking (English or Western)
                                                      Country Pleasure Racking (English or Western)

In the Individual Classes add In-Hand Trail

In the Beginner Hunter rider division-drop the 12 month rule (starting with the 5th sentence that begins with “Rider will be considered a beginner for 12 months from…” and replace with : A Beginner Hunter Rider is one that is starting their show career. 
And, add to the last sentence in that division  to read: Once a rider wins Beginner Hunter Rider division, they may not win the division or be reserve champion a second year.

In the Therapeutic Riding Division-please add: Therapuetic Riders may cross enter into the following classes-Model, In Hand Trail, Showmanship and Costume.

In the Leadline Division- change the last sentence to read: Leadliners may show in Coached Division.

 

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!