Riders are to be placed into the appropriate division and division level by their own coach/instructor.  Efforts should be made to place the rider where they show the greatest independence.

2 Divisions:

Open Division - all ages and abilities

Special Olympics Division - Participants must be registered with a Special Olympics Equestrian team that is recognized by their own provincial SO organization for entering into this division.

6 Division Levels:

A Level - independent walk/trot/canter

BI Level - independent walk/trot

BS Level - supported walk/trot (on lead and/or sidewalkers)

CI Level - independent walk

CS Level - supported walk (on lead and/or sidewalkers)

UN Level - unmounted

1. Prix Caprilli
A dressage test with jumps mixed in (or ground poles if walk only). All gaits within the athlete's competing level will be required within the test. We have kept the tests for this competition entry level Prix Caprilli with only 2 jumps/ground poles to navigate.

2. Equitation
A short pre-determined riding pattern displaying a rider's positioning, effective use of aids and accuracy at completing movements. All gaits within the athlete's competing level will be required within the test.

3. Gymkhana (Barrel Racing + Pole Bending)

This class is a combination of two timed events, Barrel Racing and Pole Bending. Times for each event are added together and then according to videos, our judges will subtract penalties from times to produce a total score.

4. Gymkhana - Unmounted

As above but the participant is leading their horse through the set ups.

5. Horsemasters (Hope Haven participants only)
Evaluation on how well the rider has learned parts of the horse and parts of their tack as well as a performance on one practical test.

What to Wear
Dress for success! Ideally you will be dressed in show attire (see above picture) or looking as spiffy as possible (ie breeches or tights, a clean collared shirt or Pegasus t-shirt, clean riding boots and of course helmet).

Class Videos
During your regular lesson time, you will be performing your chosen classes with a bit of practice before the video is taken. There will only be re-takes if an unforeseen circumstance arises as per the discretion of the staff involved in the session. All videos will be posted onto our Youtube Channel in order to be viewed by our judges and then transferred to our website when results are in. If you do not want your videos made public please inform your instructor.

Results
Videos along with results will be live on our website by late December or early January, giving time for each of our volunteer judges to view and score each video. Ribbons will be handed out during our winter lessons, mailed, or arrangements made for pick up.

Cost
None! Hope Haven has some generous supporters covering the administrative and equipment costs for this competition. You will only be responsible for your regular lesson fee for that day.

Good Luck and Have Fun!