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HORSE SHOWS EXPLAINED

POINTS:
1st- 25 points
2nd- 20 points
3rd- 18 points
4th- 15 points
5th- 15 points
6th- 15 points
Clear round Division: 15 points (if clear)

HUNTER CLASSES:
Pony Hunters
2’6” -2’9” Hunters
3’ -3’3” Hunters
3’6” Hunters
3’9” Hunters
4’ Hunters

JUMPER CLASSES:
Level 0 Jumpers- 2’9” in height.
Level 1 Jumpers- 3’ in height, 3’3”-3’6” in spread
Level 2 Jumpers- 3’3” in height, 3’6”-3’9” in spread
Level 3 Jumpers- 3’6” in height, 3’9”-4’ in spread
Level 4 Jumpers- 3’9” in height, 4’-4’3” in spread
Level 5 Jumpers- 4’ in height, 4’3”-4’6” in spread
Level 6 Jumpers- 4’3” in height. 4’6”-4’9” in spread
Level 7 Jumpers- 4’6” in height, 4’9” - 5’ in spread
Level 8 Jumpers- 4’9” in height, 5’- 5’3” in spread
Level 9 Jumpers- 5’ in height, 5’3”-5’6” in spread

MOVING UP IN HEIGHT
Level 0 Jumpers: Under 300 points
Level 1 Jumpers: Over 300 points
Level 2 Jumpers: Over 400 points
Level 3 Jumpers: Over 500 points
Level 4 Jumpers: Over 600 points
Level 5 Jumpers: Over 700 points
Level 6 Jumpers: Over 800 points
Level 7 Jumpers: Over 1000 points
Level 8 Jumpers: Over 1200 points
Level 9 Jumpers: Over 1500 points
International Jumpers: Over 2500 points

Pony Hunters: Must move up to a horse after 1500 points
2'6"-2'9" Hunters: Under 400 points
3'-3'3" Hunters: Over 400 points
3'6" Hunters: Over 600 points
3'9" Hunters: Over 800 points
4' Hunters: Over 1000 points

'SPECIALTY' CLASSES
Gamblers Choice: Rider makes up their own course using jumps that are already set. Points are awarded for each fences difficulty.
Mini-Prix/ Grand Prix: Reward more prize money than regular jumper classes, but for this boards case it is just another class to participate in. (will change if it is decided to put in a money system)
Hunter Classic: More difficult hunter course, often involving triples and longer than 8 fences. Formal attire is worn.
Hunter Derby: Made to be more like the "hunt field", jumps are more natural and solid. More diffifult than your average hunter course and often offer options on the course.
Medals: Equitation classes, will be held for rider points ONLY.

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THE BARNS

Wyndfield Farms
Wyndfield is home of the well known coach, judge and rider Jessica Dwyer. Internationally known for her talent in the jumper ring Jessica is the girl to school with. She’s got a long list of titles beneath her and has been referred to as the next George Morris. She won every equitation title as a kid, showed in the Grand Prix ring as a junior and has put down some flawless hunter rounds. She herself has a tendency to lean towards the jumper ring, but has shown hunters for clients since she was just a kid. She is often known as the coach that shows no mercy and is a complete hard ass, pushing her students until they either succeed or break. She isn’t exactly friendly with compliments and can seem fairly cold in the ring, but those who know her admire her. She has an enormous sense of humour which often doesn’t sit well with students- they have a tendency to take her sarcasm seriously. All in all, Jessica is the one to ride with. But you have to be able to handle her, and even some international riders feel she can be a bit ‘too much’.

Riverview Equestrian
Riverview is home of Michelle Hunt, a hunter goddess. Michelle has put down flawless trip after flawless trip, winning zone titles in both Canada and the United States in the hunter ring. She doesn’t have the reputation as a rider that Jessica does but she has had many successful students in both the hunter and jumper rings- despite never showing jumper in her life. She is the exact opposite of Jessica, giving a ‘warmer’ vibe and often being seen as more of a mother than a coach. She often encourages her riders to do their best and is never heard screaming ringside. She might be disappointed in you, but the worst she will do is shake her head and frown. Her barn has a group that simply are like Michelle’s family- they constantly hang out with her and they act as best friends. Not that Wyndfield doesn’t have it, Riverview’s is just more- obvious? This clan also has a huge hate out for Jessica. But that shouldn’t change your mind about joining right? No worries, if you sweet talk them they might just tell you why.

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BUYING HORSES

JUMPERS
level 0 jumper: $10,000
level 1 jumper: $15,000
level 2 jumper: $20,000
level 3 jumper: $35,000
level 4 jumper: $50,000
level 5 jumper: $70,000
level 6 jumper: $90,000
level 7 jumper: $120,000
level 8 jumper: $150,000
level 9 jumper: $190,000
international jumper: $450,000

HUNTERS
2'6"-2'9" hunter: $20,000
3'-3'3" hunter: $50,000
3'6" hunter: $90,000
3'9" hunter: $150,000
4' hunter: $190,000

*Once purchased you will fill out the horse form in the application and reply to your orginal application. These horses should suit their discipline breed wise- this includes warmbloods, thoroughbreds, etc. Remember you don't see many quarter horses in the grand prix ring.You may sell a horse, you will be offered the same amount as those listed for buying horses.Please PM an admin to buy or sell a horse.

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'STATUS' EXPLAINED

Since not everyone spends hours at hunter/jumper shows every year I've created a list of them with a brief explanation. Also includes minimum ages, etc.
junior: A rider that is under eighteen. These riders will rarely compete in divisions over 4'. Their horses points will be deducted slightly because of their age. Yes, some 'kids' do compete in Grand Prixs- but it is an extremely select few.

amateur: This is the majority of riders. They do not make money within the horse industry and therefore are credited this status. Don't think of this as a bad thing, as many claw onto their ammy status until they have to give it away- or hide the fact they are making money to keep it. Amateur's must have a career outside of the horse world ie. police officer, lawyer, writer etc.

professional rider: Known as the 'pros'. Their whole life is riding, they often coach and train as well. These rider must be a minimum of twenty-two, but most will be twenty-five or older.

coach: Pretty basic. Most pros coach as well, but this group is reserved specifically for those whose main income is coaching. They may ride their students horse once in awhile, show their own horse sometimes, but really they spend their lives ringside screaming at people to sit up. Often suffered an injury or simply have had their turn in the ring. Must be twenty-eight or older.

catch rider: They ride other peoples horses for them, often to get a greenie miles or to get a horse points since the rider well- isn't. They must be over twenty-two with a large amount of show experience.

working student: These people are often from a lower class, and in order to pay for things they work. They work either full time or part time for Wyndfield and in return get free lessons, board and entry fees paid when they show a horse from Wyndfield. Their is no age restriction, but they may only have one horse and it shouldn't be a high class warmblood- as if you can afford a fifty-thousand dollar horse you wouldn't be slaving away all day to pay for lessons.

Equine Canada Judge: These people have shown in the Grand Prix ring, spent a great amount of time on the back of a horse and really know their stuff. They have spent hours shadowing judges and went through an application process to become a judge. These people must be thirty or older and be awesome role players. Most judges don't have time to show since their weekends are full, but you may have project horses and coach on the side.

Equine Canada Course Designer: These people get paid to design courses at horse shows. They have went through courses and the whole ordeal. They must be twenty-five plus and may not show, but they can coach and train.

Equine Canada Stewart: They make sure all the rules are being followed at the horse shows- and yes, they get paid for it. They must be twenty-five plus and may not compete, but can coach and train.

Barn Staff: No age restrictions, just work for Wyndfield. May own horses/show/etc. Put this beside your ammy status if you wish to show and work at Wyndfield.

so you ask, what's needed? We are currently lacking in males.We do not need any more junior riders.

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