Downeast Medal Finals Classes
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Downeast Walk-Trot Poles Medal
Open to riders 10 years of age and under. Must not have shown over fences or cantered at any horse show. Contestants shall be required to show at a trot over a minimum of four rails (poles) on the ground. If a rider wins the medal final, they are no longer eligible to compete in this division. 25% of contestants, at least two, may be called back for testing. Testing optional, verbal testing recommended.
Downeast Short Stirrup Equitation Medal
Open to riders 12 years of age and under, competing on horses or ponies. Riders must never have shown over fences higher than 18″. Riders shall be required to perform a minimum of six fences with at least one change of direction. Fence height will be 18”. If a rider wins the medal final, they are no longer eligible to compete in this division. 25% of contestants, at least 2, may be called back for individual testing. Testing optional, verbal recommended. All ages (Short and Long Stirrup) may compete together at the qualifying shows, but age groups will be divided at the finals into 12 & under, and 13 & over through adults. Well executed simple changes will be accepted.
Downeast Long Stirrup Equitation Medal
Open to riders 13 years of age and older through amateur adults. All riders must be in their first three years of showing over fences and must never have competed in a class or division with fences higher than 18”. Adults may apply for review under rule #27 if they have shown higher than 18” in the past 3 years and show extenuating circumstances. If a rider wins the medal final, they are no longer eligible to compete in this division. Riders shall be required to perform over a minimum of six fences with at least one change of direction. Fence height will be 18”. 25% of contestants, at least 2, may be called back for individual testing. Testing optional, verbal recommended. All adult equitation riders must have proof of amateur status from MHA, NHHJA, NEHC, USEF or any recognized breed organization. Both Short and Long Stirrup may compete together at the qualifying shows, however they will be separated at the Finals into Short Stirrup 12 & under, and Long Stirrup 13 and over through adults. Well executed simple changes will be accepted.
Downeast Modified Junior Medal
Open to riders 17 years of age and under, competing on horses or ponies. Riders must not have competed higher than 2’6” at a recognized show. Contestants shall be required to perform over a minimum of six fences with at least one change of direction. Fence heights will be 2’3”. If a rider wins the medal final, they are no longer eligible to compete in this division. 25% of the contestants, a minimum of 2 riders, may be called back for individual testing. Testing optional. Shows hosting qualifying classes may combine the Modified Junior Medal and the Modified Adult Medal if there are not enough riders to fill them separately.
Downeast Mini Medal
Open to junior and amateur adult riders, competing on horses or ponies. Riders must not have competed higher than 2’ anywhere. All fence heights shall be 2’. Riders shall be required to perform over a minimum of six fences with at least one change of direction. If a rider wins the medal final, they are no longer eligible to compete in this division. 25% of the contestants, at least 2, may be called back for individual testing. Testing is optional.
Downeast Junior Medal
Open to riders 17 years of age and under, competing on horses or ponies. Riders shall be required to perform over a minimum of six fences with at least one change of direction. Fence heights shall be 2’6”. If a rider wins the Junior Medal final, they are allowed to return for a second year. 25% of the contestants, a minimum of 2 riders, may be called back for individual testing. Testing optional. Shows hosting qualifying classes may combine the Junior Medal and the Amateur Adult Medal if there are not enough riders to fill them separately.
Downeast Modified Amateur Adult Medal
Open to amateur adult riders 18 years of age and older, competing on horses or ponies. Riders shall be required to perform over a minimum of six fences with at least one change of direction. Fence heights shall be 2’3”. Riders must not have competed higher than 2’6” at a recognized show in the current year or previous 3 years. If a rider wins the medal final, they are no longer eligible to compete in this division. 25% of the contestants, at least 2 riders, may be called back for individual testing. Testing optional. All adult equitation riders must be amateurs as that term is defined in the current NEHC rule book. Riders must have available for inspection, proof of amateur status from MHA, NHHJA, NEHC, USEF or any recognized breed organization. Shows hosting qualifying classes may combine the Modified Junior Medal and the Modified Adult Medal if there are not enough riders to fill them separately.
Downeast Amateur Adult Medal
Open to amateur riders 18 years of age and older, competing on horses or ponies. Contestants shall be required to perform over a minimum of six fences with at least one change of direction. Fence heights shall be 2’6″. Amateur Adult Medal Final is open to all adults, even those who have previously won the medal final. 25% of the contestants, at least 2 riders, may be called back for individual testing. Testing optional. All adult equitation riders must be amateurs as that term is defined in the current NEHC rule book. Riders must have available for inspection, proof of amateur status from MHA, NHHJA, NEHC, USEF or any recognized breed organization. Shows hosting qualifying classes may combine the Junior Medal and the Amateur Adult Medal if there are not enough riders to fill them separately.
