June 5, 2013
Well, in traditional Mason City fashion, consistent precipitation welcomed the staff and exhibitors during schooling day of Mid States Horse Shows Summerfest show. Though, if you have ever been to a show in Mason City, you would know that this is not a rare occurrence, and that us Midwestern show goers never a little rain dampen our spirits. At least it’s not SNOW!!
The rain made for some wet conditions during the first day of competition today, but thanks in large part to the hard working ring crew and tractor drivers the footing help up quite well. One person even said the jumper schooling ring was the best it has ever been after seeing so much rain. So, competition went on, people enjoyed their horses, and by the end of the day the skies cleared up, the sun came out, and there was a gentle breeze meandering across the fairgrounds. Hopefully a good omen for tomorrow.
SOME IMPORTANT EXHIBITOR INFORMATION
The Grand Prix ring will remain open for hacking.
The Main Hunter ring will be closed this evening , but will be open for hacking and possibly schooling in the morning before the show.
Hunter Ring 2, more affectionately referred to as the “Sand Ring” will be open for schooling
SCHEDULE CHANGE FOR TOMORROW
In the Grand Prix ring, after the conclusion of the Open Jumpers and the High Jr/AO Jumpers, the schedule will continue you with the .75m jumpers and work up in height. (Instead of starting with 1.0m and working down in height).
SOME INFORMATION REGARDING THE “UEE POISE AND BRILLIANCE OPEN HUNTER CLASSIC”
The goal was to create something fun and different, and still have participants be able to get classic bonus points.
The twist is to be somewhat of a hunter version of a power & speed class, with the finish of the 1st course preferably being the start of the 2nd. USEF rules say Hunters may not be ‘required’ to do “back to back” classes, but we offer a 5 point incentive to commence the 2nd round immediately. If someone prefers to come out for the 2nd round, then they may do their 2nd round at the end of their height group, forfeiting the 5 points.
Options are only in the 2nd round and are “officially” 2″ bigger per USEF rules.
UEE Poise and Brilliance Open Hunter Classic:
Open to all horses and ponies otherwise qualified (HU 144. 1 & 6).
Two rounds for all horses over two different courses with a choice of 3′, 3’3″, 3’6″, 3’9″, or 4′ in both rounds, using the open numerical judging system for the base score. Soundness to be considered in the judges’ scores, but horses not to jog.
Can be held as one class overall, but then does not count for Zone Classic or National Classic HOTY points, as it combines ‘A’ rated sections with ‘C’ rated sections.
Can be held “split” with ‘A’ and ‘C’ sections competing in two separate Classics where horses from ‘A’ rated sections will receive their National and Zone Classic points. Horses from ‘C’ rated sections will receive their Zone points.
The first round emphasizes Poise, style, and quality. At the end of the first round, if, the 2nd round is commenced immediately, 5 points will be added to the first round’s open numerical base score for demonstrating additional Poise. A rider may opt to come back at the end of their height group for the second round, but then will not receive the 5 points.
In the second round, also with open numerical scoring, Brilliance and Expression are to be emphasized, and with the following options:
Second round 3′ horses will have four 3’2″ options.
Second round3’3″ horses will have four 3’5″ options.
Second round 3’6″ horses will have four 3’8″ options.
Second round 3’9″ horses will have four 3’11″ options.
Second round 4′ horses will have four 4′ 2″ options.
Each higher option jumped results in an additional 2 points added to the base score.
In addition second round points may, at the judges’ discretion, be awarded for Brilliance, and then added to the second round base score in the following manner:
0-2 points for the 3′ group.
0-4 points for the 3’3″ group.
0-6 points for the 3’6″ group.
0-8 points for the 3’9″ group.
0-10 points for the 4′ group.
The highest COMBINED total score from both of the two rounds places first, and so forth, and will be pinned and announced accordingly.
Brilliance of Pace is defined as a faster pace than ordinary, without sacrificing performance or style.
If a horse is shown in more than one section qualifying for the Hunter Classic, the exhibitor must declare to the Competition Secretary to which eligible section bonus points are to count, and jump that appropriate height (see HU 144. 1). Points will be awarded accordingly. (see HU 144. 9 b&c) Horses not to jog, with soundness considered in the performance of the rounds.
FORMAL ATTIRE
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