WIHS Equitation Qualifying Information

Competitors must be WIHS members for qualifying points to count. Membership forms and Show Application Equitation forms may be downloaded at www.wihs.org – or contact Ryegate Show Services, 717-867-5643 - wihs@ryegate.com

RULES & REGULATIONS (new for 2005): Riders must be members of the WIHS Equitation to earn points in the standings.

The WIHS Equitation and Washington Pony Equitation are open to USEF and CEF member shows that request an application to hold an equitation qualifier class.

Shows must apply 30 days prior to the start of the show in order to offer the equitation class(es). Upon receipt of the application, the show contact will be mailed all pertinent forms.

Completed results forms and payment ($7.00 fee per rider in each class) must be returned to the Ryegate office within 10 days from the conclusion of the recognized horse show.

Qualifying period: shows starting on or after September 1st through shows starting on or before August 31st. The top 30 riders in the WIHS Equitation and the top 25 riders in the Washington Pony Equitation will be invited to compete in the Finals at the Washington International Horse Show.

Multi-day horse shows are permitted to hold either a one or two phase WIHS equitation qualifier. One-day horse shows are only allowed to hold a one-phase event. Washington Pony Equitation Classes may only be held as one phase.

The WIHS Equitation classes are open to junior members of USEF or CEF. Three riders must complete the course for the class to be included in the National Ranking.

• The same horse must be used in all phases of the event...No Exceptions.
• One rider per horse, unless the judge requests a change.
• Classes to be judged in accordance with the current USEF standards for equitation.
• Riders may only compete in one WIHS Equitation class at a show.
• Splitting of classes must be in accordance with USEF Article 2203.3.1.