LONG  ISLAND HIGH SCORE AWARDS ASSOCIATION

2005 RULES AND REGULATIONS

Effective December 1, 2004

 

BOARD of DIRECTORS

 

Mrs. T.V.W. Cushny, Chairman Emeritus

President -Marty de Leyer

Vice-president  -Jimmy Rice

 Secretary- Karin Immerman

 Treasurer  -Janet Plympton

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Betty Cantor - 631-421-5587

Debbie DeLeyer - 631-265-0463

Marty DeLeyer - 631-265-0463

Karin Immerman, 631-287-5427

George Lukemire – 631-751-1157

Mary O'Conner - 631-287-3504

Linda Panetta - 631- 265-9283

Janet Plympton - 631-736-1736

Joyce Przebowski - 631-924-4466

James Rice - 631-242-5948

Sally Rosenberg  516-627-1272

Jo Rothenberg – 631-265-7722

John Strumpf 

Carolyn Vincent - 516-621-0026

Sandra Woison - 631-271-5314

 

POINTS RECORDER:  Sally Rosenberg   516-627-1272   E-mail:  7010@msn.com

MEMBERSHIP: No show may be a member of the LIHSAA unless it is a Regular Member Show of the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF). 

DUES:  $10.00 for each LIHSAA section offered, except Adult Amateur Hunters and Children’s/Adult Jumpers $20.00.  In no case shall the dues for any show exceed $140.00; however, all shows must indicate on their membership application each section offered.  Applications for membership must include the USEF Rating (i.e., AA, A, B or C). Dues must be paid to the Treasurer of the LIHSAA: 

Janet Plympton

95 Washington Ave.

Holtsville, NY 11742

Applications must be accompanied by the Prize List, completed application form, and  fees, received no later than 15 days before the first day of the show.  Any applications and dues not received before the required date will be accepted up until the date of the show at twice the normal fee for that show.  No refunds will be made for any reason.  Shows that are canceled may apply dues to their next show. Notification of any suspended horse shows will be posted on the Website.

PRIZE LIST:  Complete class specifications for each LIHSAA section or class offered must be printed in the prize list.  In addition, the following entire statement must be included in LIHSAA member prize lists:  “Member Long Island High Score Awards Association. All points won at this show will count toward the annual Long Island High Score Awards.  In order to be eligible for an award in any LIHSAA section, the horse, pony or rider must have shown in that section in at least six member shows.  Any show failing to print the above statement in both their prize list and program shall be subject to a $15.00 fine. Any show, which advertises itself to be a member of the LIHSAA and has not paid its dues before the first day of the show shall be subject to disciplinary action by the LIHSAA Hearing committee.

LIHSAA recognized classes or divisions may not be combined with any non-LIHSAA division or class. 

ELIGIBILITY:  In order to be eligible for an award in a given LIHSAA section, the horse, pony or rider must be entered and shown in that section in at least six LIHSAA member shows.  Should a particular section or class be run at ten shows or less, a horse must have entered and shown in at least 50% of the shows at which the section or class was run.

Sally Rosenberg 

237 Thompson Shore Rd.

Manhasset,  NY  11030     (516) 627-1272

Results must be post marked within ten (10) days after the final date of the show.  Results must include the Hunter Increment Report, the names of all horses and owners including post and other added entries and scratches, and any changes or additions to the prize list.  Note: If sections are combined, height of animal or age of rider must be included with the results. A list of all entries in classes that count towards LIHSAA must be submitted.

A fine of $50.00 per week (or part thereof) will be imposed upon any show whose results are not received by the points recorder within the allotted time, or who fail to submit complete results as noted above.  This fine shall be payable along with dues for the following year before any negligent show will be permitted to rejoin the LIHSAA. Failure to send a prize list will result in a fine of $25.00.

POINTS: This season’s point year will run from December 1, 2004 to November 30, 2005 to match USEF’s competition year. No credit will be given in any classes if less than three entries have shown and placed.  Championships in Hunter Divisions must be awarded in accordance with USEF rules in order to count.

HUNTERS: Points will be awarded in accordance with USEF GR (General Rule) 917. 

JUMPERS: Points will be awarded in accordance with USEF GR (General Rule) 919.

EQUITATION: 1^st through 6^th place will receive points as 7-5-4-3-2-1 in the Mini and Adult PHA, Mini and Adult Hoskins Medal and Mini and Adult Cassidy Maclay classes.  No points for championship or reserve ribbons in equitation sections.

DISPUTES:

Any disputes concerning LIHSAA rules, any available LIHSAA board member must be consulted in a conference with the horse show Steward.

The rules of the LIHSAA, where not specifically set forth herein, and where a USEF Rule applies, shall be assumed to incorporate the USEF rule which shall govern to the same extent as if fully set forth herein.  In all cases, however, the decision of the Committee shall be final and binding upon all members and participants.

Current standings of the LIHSAA points will be posted at various member shows throughout the season and at our web site – www.lihighscore.com. 

LIHSAA  AWARDS are offered in the following sections and classes, the specifications for which are in accordance with the rules for USEF Zone 2, except as specified below.   Please note: age of rider is determined as of December 1, 2004.

Short Stirrup Hunters (riders 12 & under) (LIHSAA specs)

Short Stirrup Equitation (riders 12 & under) (LIHSAA specs)

Pre-Children’s Hunter Pony (LIHSAA specs)            

Pre-Children’s Hunter Horse (LIHSAA specs)

Children’s Hunter Pony - Small/Medium

Children’s Hunter Pony - Large

Pony Hunters - Small/Medium and Large sections

Children’s Hunter Horse

Junior Hunters

Amateur Owner Hunters

Green Hunters

LIHSAA Special Hunters  (LIHSAA specs)

LIHSAA Pre-Adult Hunter  (LIHSAA specs)

Adult Amateur Hunters 18-35

Adult Amateur Hunter (35+) Note: if a show offers an additional age section, LIHSAA points will count toward the 35+ section.

LIHSAA Baby Green Hunters (Amateur & Juniors) (LIHSAA specs)

LIHSAA Baby Green Hunters (Professional) (LIHSAA specs)

LIHSAA Low Hunters (LIHSAA specs)

Children’s Jumpers

Adult Jumpers

LIHSAA Jumpers  (LIHSAA specs)

LIHSAA Mini Junior Equitation (total combined points won in the Robert Hoskins Medal, the Hugh Cassidy Maclay and the LI PHA Mini Medal classes)

LIHSAA Adult Equitation (total combined points points won in the Robert Hoskins Medal, the Hugh Cassidy Maclay and the LI PHA Adult Medal classes)

 

SPECIFICATIONS AND NOTES

COURSES:  Horses must be shown over a minimum of eight obstacles the required height in all sections. Exception: jump-off courses, High Jump, Six Bar and LIHSAA Short Stirrup.

RIDER ELIGIBILITY on PONIES:  In accordance with USEF proposed rule clarification, adults may show ponies in classes that are not restricted to junior riders, however that pony may not be shown in any junior exhibitor class at the same show.

HUNTER WARM UP CLASSES:  If a hunter warm-up class is to be judged, please note USEF General Rule 1510:  Entering a class Hors De Concours (without being judged) is prohibited except in jumper classes, which is at management’s discretion.

 SHORT STIRRUP: A rider who enters and shows in the Short Stirrup Division (Equitation or Hunter) shall not be eligible to enter any other section or division at that show.  Riders must be age 12 or under as of December 1 of the current show year. Short Stirrup classes may not be split unless there are 12 or more entries.

Permissible test for the Short Stirrup Equitation is USEF Hunter Seat Equitation Test #1. (Halt and/or back.)

Courses for all short stirrup classes must consist of at least six (6) cross rails not to exceed 18”.  In the Short Stirrup Hunter Section, courses must contain 1 change of direction. 

LIHSAA BABY GREEN HUNTERS – Two sections must be offered: Professional to ride and Amateur / Junior to ride.  If there are less than 3 entries in either the Professional section or the Amateur/Junior section, both sections must be combined.  Fences 2’6”.  Open to horses of any age in their first or second year of showing in USEF Regular Member Shows. Horses cannot cross enter into any classes at the same show where fences exceed 3’, nor can they cross enter between sections of LIHSAA Baby Green Hunters at the same show.   NOTE: If an Amateur/Junior rider has more than one horse entered in a Baby Green Under Saddle class, the horse must be ridden by a rider of the same status. Amateur/Junior riders may hack in the professional section. 

LIHSAA PRE-CHILDRENS HUNTERS:  Two sections must be offered: Ponies and Horses.   If there are less than 3 entries in either the Pony section or the Horse section, both sections must be combined.  Ponies to jump 2’ and horses to jump 2’6”. A rider who enters and shows in the Pre-Children’s Hunter Division must be eligible as a limit equitation rider for the current horse show year as of December 1.  Riders may not cross enter into the Childrens Hunter division.. 

LIHSAA PRE-ADULT HUNTERS: Fences 2’3” - 2’6”. Open to horses and ponies to be ridden by an adult amateur limit equitation rider for the current horse show year as of December 1.  Riders may not cross enter into any other division at that shows where fences are higher than 2’6”. 

LIHSAA JUMPERS:  Open to horses and ponies. Fences 3’ to 3’3”.