Children's & Adult Championships
Rules & Regulations
WIHS Championships Show Application
WIHS membership Application
RIDER MEMBERSHIP
Annual membership is $35. Membership entitles riders to earn
points in the rankings on one or more horses. Membership (application & fee)
must be received at the WIHS Membership Office within 10 days of the
completion of an event for points from that event to count. Riders may join at
a show; however, riders are strongly encouraged to mail the application
themselves. Riders may contact Ryegate Show Services, 1298 Royal Road,
Annville, PA 17003; 717-867-5643,
wihs@ryegate.com to obtain an application or download an application from
the website,
www.wihs.org.
Riders need
not be members of the WIHS Championships to compete in any qualifying classes,
but only current members will accrue points towards year-end finals.
QUALIFYING PERIOD
Classes
held at shows starting on or after September 1st through shows
starting on or before August 31st.
WIHS
CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS
The Finals
will be held at the Verizon Center during the Washington International Horse
Show. Approximately 30 horse/rider combinations in each of the following four
sections will qualify for the championships:
$10,000 WIHS Children’s Hunter
Championship
$10,000 WIHS Adult Hunter Championship
$10,000 WIHS Children’s Jumper Championship
$10,000 WIHS Adult Jumper Championship
FINALS ENTRY INFORMATION
Horse/rider
combinations will qualify based on points accrued during the qualifying period
in WIHS sanctioned classes or classics. Horse/rider combinations wishing to
compete in the WIHS Championship Finals at the Verizon Center must
enter on the Washington International Horse Show entry blank. Entries must be
postmarked by the closing date of entries.
CALCULATION OF POINTS
- Points will be accrued by horse/rider combinations (must be current members)
as follows:
WIHS CHILDREN’S AND ADULT
HUNTER - only one option may be offered at each show
Points will be
awarded based on the type of event held.
Option A (a designated class within a section): 10, 6, 4,
2, 1, ½ multiplied by the number of competitors in the class. Results submitted
for that class must be the same as those used in determining the section
championship.
Option B (a classic where the first round was a designated
class in the section): 20, 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, 3, 2 multiplied by the number of
competitors that entered the classic.
Option C (separate 2 round classic): 30, 22, 16, 12, 10,
8, 6, 4, 3, 2, 2, 2 multiplied by the number of competitors in the first round.
WIHS CHILDREN’S AND ADULT
JUMPER
Points
will be awarded 25, 15, 13, 12, 10, 9, 8, 8 multiplied by the number of
competitors participating in the first round. If more than 8 places receive
prize money, eighth place points will also be awarded for those exhibitors.
HORSE SHOW INFORMATION
Open to all USEF and Equine Canada Member shows that apply to the
WIHS at least 30 days prior to the start of their show, on the official form.
Results must be postmarked
within 10 days of the completion of the show, along with payment of $5.00 for
every rider who competed in each class. Shows that fail to file results in a
timely manner will not be awarded future dates.
PRIZE LIST REQUIREMENTS:
Shows must include a WIHS membership page in their prize list. Camera Ready
copy is sent to all shows. Additional sizes may be obtained by contacting
Ryegate Show Services.
PRIZE MONEY:
Minimum prize money as required in specs must be awarded as published in prize
list. Each division has specific requirements for combining classes.
NOMINATING FEE:
An entry competing only in a WIHS Championship qualifying class may not be
charged a nominating fee, nor may a separate nominating fee be charged for the
WIHS qualifying class.
COMBINING OF CLASSES:
Hunter:
If there are fewer than 8 entries in either the Adult or Children’s Hunter
Classics one hour prior to the start of the first of these classes they must be
combined. Exemption will be given for those shows that have classics on
different days. For year-end points, the WIHS office will place each section
separately with points awarded as if separate classes were held. The show must
include original class sheets for split classes with results so that year-end
points may be awarded in the correct section.
Jumper:
Classics may be combined if
there are fewer than 20 entries in either classic one-hour prior to the start of
the first classic. Prize money and entry fee will be as stated in the prize
list for the WIHS Adult Classic. For year-end points, the WIHS office will
place each section separately with points awarded as if separate classes were
held. The show must include original class sheets for split classes with
results so that year-end points may be awarded in the correct section.
CLASS SPECIFICATIONS
WIHS
CHILDREN’S AND / OR ADULT AMATEUR HUNTER – only one option may be offered per
show
Prize
money is Optional in all hunter events.
Option A
–
Open to any USEF or Equine Canada recognized show.
Any class in
the section may be designated a WIHS Championship Series Qualifying Class.
Results submitted for that class must be the same as those used in determining
the section championship. Minimum of 6 ribbons must be offered. Prize List
must state: “Qualifying class for the WIHS Children’s and Adult Championship
Series”
Option B
–
Open to USEF
or Equine Canada recognized shows held over multiple days.
Any class
within the section may be designated as the first round of the classic. Judge(s)
will give each horse a numerical score. The 12 highest scoring horses from the
first round will return for a separate second round. Minimum of 8 ribbons must
be offered. Proper Attire required.
Option C
– Open to USEF or Equine Canada recognized shows held over
multiple days.
Management
may offer a separate two round classic. Judge(s) will give each horse a
numerical score. The top 12 from the first round will return for the second
round. Minimum of 12 ribbons must be offered. Proper Attire required.
Horses must have completed the course in at least two classes
in the same section in accordance with USEF HU136.1.
WIHS Children’s Hunter:
Open to Junior riders. A rider need not be a member of the WIHS Championship
Series to compete, but only current members will accrue points toward the
year-end championships. Class specifications as stated in current Zone
specifications. Prize money is optional.
WIHS Adult Amateur Hunter:
Open to Adult Amateur riders. A rider need not be a member of the WIHS
Championship Series to compete, but only current members will accrue points
toward the year-end championships. Class specifications as stated in current
Zone specifications. Prize money is optional.
WIHS CHILDREN’S AND / OR
ADULT AMATEUR JUMPER
WIHS Children’s Jumper Classic
Minimum prize money $500
Open to junior riders. A rider need not be a member of the WIHS Championship
Series to compete, but only current members will accrue points toward the
year-end championships. To be conducted and scored under Table II, Section 2(a)
or Table II, Section 2(b)- Time First Jump-Off. Class specifications as stated
in current Zone specifications. Proper Attire Required.
Prize Money:
Minimum of 8 prize monies and
ribbons must be offered.
Suggested distribution: 20%, 14%, 12%, 12%, 11%, 11%, 10%, 10%
WIHS Adult Jumper Classic
Minimum prize money $1,500
Open to Adult Amateur riders. A rider need not be a member of the
WIHS Championship Series to compete, but only current members will accrue points
toward the year-end championships. To be conducted and scored under Table II,
Section 2(a) or Table II, Section 2(b)- Time First Jump-Off. Class
specifications as stated in current Zone specifications. Proper Attire Required.
Prize Money:
Minimum of 8 prize monies and
ribbons must be offered.
Suggested distribution: 20%, 14%, 12%, 12%, 11%, 11%, 10%, 10%