LONG ISLAND HIGH
SCORE AWARDS ASSOCIATION
2008 Rules
and Regulations
Effective December 1, 2007
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:
Polly Hall
21 Wood Hollow Rd
Greenlawn, NY 11740
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. If
LIHSAA division and class specifications are missing from the
Prize List or are incorrect a fine of $50 per incident will be
charged. Failure to send a prize list to the LIHSAA Treasurer at
least 14 days prior to the show date will result in a fine of
$25.00 per incident.
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 $25.00 per incident 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.
POINTS: This season’s point year will run from December 1, 2007
to November 30, 2008 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) 1129.
JUMPERS: Points will be awarded in accordance with USEF GR
(General Rule) 1131.
EQUITATION: 1st through 6th 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, 2007.
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 sidy 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)
LIHSAA Pre Mini Equitation (LIHSAA specs)
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 rider who has not won
more than 6 blues in either the 3 foot Hunter or Equitation
divisions as of December 1. Riders may not cross enter into any
other division at that shows where fences are higher than 2’6”.
LIHSAA PRE-MINI EQUITATION: Exhibitors must be Junior Riders who
have not won three (3) blue ribbons in either the Mini-Medal,Mini-Maclay,and
Mini-PHA. Riders who accumulate 250 points are pointed out of
the division and no longer eligible to show in this division at
the end of the show year.
1st through 6th place will receive points as 7-5-4-3-2-1
To be shown over a lower and/ or modified version of the courses
used in the National Medal Classes(3'6" and 3' classes)
Riders may not compete in the Mini and National medal classes
while they are showing in the Pre-Mini division.
Points will be accrued to bronze, silver and gold medal status
as follows.
Bronze Medal 65 points
Silver Medal 125 points
Gold Medal 250 points
LIHSAA JUMPERS: Open to horses and ponies. Fences 3’ to 3’3”.
LIHSAA SPECIAL HUNTERS: Open to horses. Fences 3'. No
restrictions as to horse or rider, no restrictions as to cross
entering.
LIHSAA LOW HUNTERS: Open to horses and ponies. Fences 2’6”.
Adults may show ponies in this section, but that pony may not be
shown by in any class restricted to junior riders at the same
show.
LIHSAA OPEN HUNTERS: Open to all horses. Shown over a course
of fences no higher than 3'5".
LIHSAA ADULT EQUITATION DIVISION: Riders in the following adult
equitation classes may not compete in classes where fences
exceed 3’6” at the same show.
HUGH J.B. CASSIDY III ADULT MACLAY: Open to adult amateur
riders. All contestants are required to perform over at least
eight fences at 2’6” with or without wings. A minimum of 12
riders if available is required to show at a walk, trot and
canter. To be judged on seat, hands, guidance and control of the
horse. The Under Saddle shall count 50%. Test 1-19. Only one
rider per horse.
ROBERT HOSKINS ADULT MEDAL: Open to adult amateur riders. To be
shown over a course of not less than eight obstacles at 2’6”
which must include one combination including an oxer, and two
changes of direction. Two or more tests of the top four
contestants are required. Tests 1-19. Only one rider per horse.
ADULT PHA: To be run in accordance with current PHA equitation
rules. Rider must be a Member of the LIPHA as of the date he/she
competes in an Adult PHA Medal Class in order for points to
count. Fences at 2'6".
LIHSAA JUNIOR EQUITATION DIVISION
HUGH J.B. CASSIDY III JUNIOR MACLAY: Open to Junior riders who
have not reached their 18th birthday and who have not won three
(3) blue ribbons in a USEF Medal or ASPCA Maclay class prior to
the closing date for entries for this show. All contestants are
required to perform over at least eight obstacles not exceeding
3’ with or without wings. A minimum of 12 riders if available is
required to show at a walk, trot and canter. To be judged on
seat, hands, guidance and control of the horse. The Under Saddle
performance of those riders selected to show under saddle shall
count 50%. Tests 1-19. Only one rider per horse.
ROBERT HOSKINS JUNIOR MEDAL: Open to Junior riders who have not
reached their 18th birthday and who have not won three (3) blue
ribbons in a USEF Medal or ASPCA Maclay class prior to the
closing date for entries for this show. To be shown over a
course of not less than eight obstacles not exceeding 3’ which
must include a combination including an oxer, and two changes of
direction. Two or more tests of the top four contestants are
required. Tests 1-19. Only one rider per horse.
MINI PHA: To be run in accordance with current PHA equitation
rules. Rider must be a Junior Member of the LIPHA as of the date
he/she competes in a Mini PHA Medal Class in order for points to
count. Fences not to exceed 3'.
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2008
Division Points
Hunters
Short
Stirrup
Pre-Children's Pony
Pre-Children's Horse
Children's Pony S/M
Children's Pony L
Children's Horse - 15
Children's Horse 16 - 17
Pony Hunters S,M,&L
Junior
Amateur Owner
Green
LIHSAA Special
Pre-Adult
Adult Amateur 18 - 35
Adult Amateur 35 +
LIHSAA Baby Green -Am
LIHSAA Baby Green -Pro
LIHSAA Working
Hunter
Low Hunters
Equitation
Short Stirrup
Pre-Mini
Mini Junior
Junior PHA
Adult
Jumpers
LIHSAA
Children/Adult
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