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Divisions

Hunters (Equine Canada Rated Divisions)

Pony Hunter sm 2’3”/ med 2’6”/ lg 2’9”
Open to all ponies.  No cross entry to Short Stirrup Pony Hunter at the same horse show.

Children’s Hunter 3’0”
Open to all horses ridden by junior riders.  May not cross enter into hunter or equitation classes with fences over 3’3” and jumper fences over 3’9”.

Adult Hunter 3’0”
Open to all horses ridden by amateur riders.  May not cross enter into hunter or equitation classes with fences over 3’3” and jumper fences over 3’9”.

Jr/Am Hunter 3’6”
Open to all junior and adult amateur riders.  No cross entry to Children’s or Adult Hunter at the same horse show.

Pre Green Hunter 1^st yr 3’0”/ 2^nd yr 3’3”
A pre-green hunter is a horse of any age that is in its first two consecutive years of showing over fences in classes with the height restrictions laid out in Article G303.2. A first-year pre-green horse is one that has not competed in an EC sanctioned Gold or Silver competition (or equivalent) in any classes requiring the entry to jump over 2’9” (0.85m) prior to January 1st of the current year. A second-year pre-green horse is one that has not competed in an EC-sanctioned Gold or Silver competition (or equivalent) in any classes requiring the entry to jump over 3’ (0.90m) prior to January 1st of the current year.

Combined Hunter 1^st yr 3’6”/ 2^nd yr 3’9”/ open 4’0” 
A first year green hunter is a horse of any age that has not competed over 3’3” (1.00m). A horse that is shown at 3’3” (1.00m) for more than one year is no longer eligible for first year green. A horse that is shown at 3’6” (1.10m) for more than one year is no longer eligible for second year green. An open hunter is a horse of any age, and is not restricted by previous showing in the hunter division. 

Hunters (Miscellaneous Divisions)

Short Stirrup Pony Hunter 2’3”
This division is designed for beginner riders on ponies. No oxers. No cross entry to Pony Hunter at same horse show.

Short/ Long Stirrup Hunter 2’3”
This division is designed for beginner jr/am riders. No rider may cross enter with hunter/ equitation classes with fences over 2’9 or jumper classes with fences over 3’0.  Horses are not restricted.

Pre Child/ Adult Hunter 2’6”
Open to horses / ponies and riders who are not competing over 2’9 in the same horse show.

Modified Child/Adult Hunter 2’9”
Open to all junior and adult amateur riders.  No cross entry to Modified Hunter 3’3” or Jr/Am Hunter 3’6” at the same horse show.

Baby Green Hunter 2’3” - 2’6”
Horses or ponies entered in this division must not have been shown over a course of fences at any show or event prior to January 1^st of the current year.  Fences may be jumped at a trot or canter.  Horses may cross enter only in divisions with fences 2’6 and under.

Modified Jr/Am Hunter 3’3”
Open to all junior and adult amateur riders. No cross entry to hunter classes of height 2’9” or lower.

Equitation

Points count as double at the Finals Tournament
Awards are presented at the Year End Awards Celebration

Equine Canada Rated Equitation Classes
EC Jr C Eq (height o/f 3’0”) heights and distances adjusted for ponies
EC Jr B Eq (height o/f 3’0”) heights and distances adjusted for ponies
EC Jr A Eq (height o/f 3’6”)
EC Adult Eq (height o/f 3’0”)

Miscellaneous Equitation Classes
AHHS/CEDL Pony Eq (height o/f as per EC rules)
AHHS/CEDL Short/Long Stirrup Eq (height o/f 2’3”)
AHHS/CEDL Pre Child/ Adult Eq (height o/f 2’6”)
AHHS/CEDL Mod. Child/ Adult Eq (height o/f 2’9”)
AHHS/CEDL Children’s Eq (heights o/f 3’0”)

Greenhawk Medal Classes

Points count as double at the Finals Tournament
Awards are presented at the Year End Awards Celebration

Equine Canada Rated Medal Classes
Greenhawk Pony Hunter Medal              
Greenhawk Children’s Hunter Medal
Greenhawk Adult Hunter Medal
Greenhawk Jr/Am Hunter Medal 3’3”       

Trace Medals

Points count as double at the Finals Tournament
Awards are presented at the Year End Awards Celebration

Miscellaneous Medal Classes              
Trace Short/Long Stirrup Hunter Medal 2’3”
Trace Pre Child/Adult Hunter Medal 2’6”
Trace Jr/Am Jumper Medal 0.75m
Trace Jr/Am Jumper Medal 0.90m
Greenhawk Jr/Am Jumper Medal 1.0m

AHHS/CEDL Medal Series
Presented by: TRACE EMBROIDERY CALGARY

TRACE Short/ Long Stirrup Hunter Medal

There is no minimum requirement to fill this class.

Fences to 2’3”. Open to Junior and Adult Amateur riders who are not competing at the same show in any hunter or equitation class in which the fences exceed 2’9”. The same horse must be used in all phases. Only one rider per horse.  .

An Open Numerical scoring system must be used with each rider’s score announced at the completion of their round.  No flat phase.  Two tests are required within the course phase.

Option at final to test the top 4 competitors.  Riders return in the same tack.

TRACE Pre Child/Adult Hunter Medal

There is no minimum requirement to fill this class.

Fences to 2’6”. Open to Junior and Adult Amateur riders who are not competing at the same show in any hunter or equitation class in which the fences exceed 2’9”. The same horse must be used in all phases. Only one horse per rider.

An Open Numerical scoring system must be used with each rider’s score announced at the completion of their round.  No flat phase. Two tests are required within the course phase.

Option at final to test the top 4 competitors.  Riders return in the same tack.

TRACE Junior/ Amateur 0.75m Jumper Medal

There is no minimum requirement to fill this class.

Fences to 0.75m.  Open to junior/amateur riders. The same horse must be used in all phases.  Only one horse per rider. No cross entry to other jumper medals over 0.85m.

An Open Numerical scoring system must be used with each rider’s score announced at the completion of their round.  No flat phase. Two tests are required within the course phase.

Option at final to test the top 4 competitors.  Riders return in the same tack.

TRACE Junior/ Amateur 0.90m Jumper Medal

There is no minimum requirement to fill this class.

Fences to 0.90m. Open to junior/amateur riders. The same horse must be used in all phases. Only one horse per rider.  No cross entry to other jumper medals over 1.0m.

An Open Numerical scoring system must be used with each rider’s score announced at the completion of their round.  No flat phase. Two tests are required within the course phase.

Option at final to test the top 4 competitors.  Riders return in the same tack.

CANADIAN EQUESTRIAN DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE MEDAL SERIES
Presented by: GREENHAWK CALGARY

GREENHAWK ADULT MEDAL

There is no minimum requirement to fill this class.

Fences to 3’0. Open to Adult and Amateur riders. The Same horse must be used in all phases. Only one rider per horse.  

An Open Numerical scoring system must be used in the 1^st round with each riders score announced at the completion of their round.
Test the top 4 competitors over fences. Riders return in the same tack.

GREENHAWK CHILDREN’S MEDAL

There is no minimum requirement to fill this class.

Fences to 3’0. Open to Junior riders who are not competing at the same show in any hunter or equitation class in which the fences exceed 3’3”. The same horse must be used in all phases. Only one horse per rider. No cross entry into Greenhawk Pony Medal at the same show.

An Open Numerical scoring system must be used in the 1^st round with each riders score announced at the completion of their round.
Test the top 4 competitors over fences. Riders return in the same tack.

 
GREENHAWK PONY MEDAL

There is no minimum requirement to fill this class.

Fences as per EC Heights.

Smalls Jump 2’3”.......Medium’s Jump 2’6” and Larges Jump 2’9”

Open to junior riders on ponies who are not competing at the same show in any hunter or equitation class in which the fences exceed 3’3”. The same pony must be used in all phases. Only one pony per rider. 

No cross entry into Greenhawk Children’s Medal at the same show.

An Open Numerical scoring system must be used in the 1^st round with each riders score announced at the completion of their round.
Test the top 4 competitors over fences. Riders return in the same tack.

GREENHAWK  JUNIOR/AMATEUR MEDAL

There is no minimum requirement to fill this class.

Fences to 3’3”.

Open to junior/amateur riders. No cross-entry at the same show with the Children’s or Adult Medal. The same horse must be used in all phases. Only one horse per rider.

An Open Numerical scoring system must be used in the 1^st round with each riders score announced at the completion of their round.
Test the top 4 competitors over fences.  Riders return in the same tack.

GREENHAWK JUNIOR/AMATEUR 1.00M JUMPER MEDAL

There is no minimum requirement to fill this class.

Fences to 3’3”.

Open to junior/amateur riders. The same horse must be used in all phases. Only one horse per rider.

An Open Numerical scoring system must be used in the 1^st round with each riders score announced at the completion of their round.
Test the top 4 competitors over fences.  Riders return in the same tack.

Jumpers  (Equine Canada Rated Divisions)

Pony Jumper 0.85m
Open to all ponies.  Course will not be altered for ‘B’ and ‘C’ ponies.

Jr/Am Jumper 1.0m
Jr/Am Jumper 1.10m
Jr/Am Jumper 1.15m
Open Jumper 1.20m
Open Jumper 1.30m

As per EC 2011 rules.  See Article G603.3, G604.3 and G605.4
For Junior, Amateur and Non-Pro Jumpers 1.00m, 1.10m, 1.20m, 1.30m and 1.40m
A horse / rider combination is permitted unlimited upward movement, but downward movement is restricted to only one level.  These movements are based on the first class in which they competed.  (at each competition)

Jumpers  (Miscellaneous Divisions)

Jr/Am Jumper 0.75m
Jr/Am Jumper 0.85m
Jr/Am Jumper 0.90m

AHHS/CEDL Mini Prix Series

Awards are presented at the Year End Awards Celebration

Top horse/rider combinations for each height section will be named mini prix series champion for their section. Points will be accumulated at shows throughout the year at approved competitions with double points at designated finals tournaments.

To be run under Table A Article 238.2.2.  Immediate jump off optional.

0.75m Mini Prix
0.90m Mini Prix
1.00m Mini Prix
1.10m Mini Prix
1.15m Mini Prix
1.20m Mini Prix

The AHHS/CEDL Team Cup Series

Awards presented in July

The AHHS/CEDL Team Cup was developed to give riders the “Nations Cup” Team experience.

Junior / Amateur riders compete in their respective height divisions at qualifiers throughout the year.  The following qualifiers have been approved for 2011: Willow Grove April, Bow Valley I, Bow Valley II, and Willow Grove June tournaments.  Additional shows TBA

Heights: 0.75m, 0.85m, 0.90m, 1.0m 

The top placed rider from each height will form the AHHS/CEDL Cup Team.  Those team members will receive a free entry into the team cup competition at the Mid Summer Classic III Finals and an AHHS/CEDL saddle pad.

Western Canadian Show Jumping Championships

The $25,000 Western Canadian Championships were introduced in 2010 by the Canadian Equestrian Development League/Alberta Hunter Horse Society. The Western Canadian Show Jumping Championships offers five divisions – 1.10m, 1.15m, 1.20m, 1.30m and 1.40m, with a total of $25,000 in prize money being distributed. Riders counted their scores over three days of competition held Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.

The first competition is a Table C event that will set the order of go for the competitors returning for phase two. Riders earn scores based on their result in the Table C event, and will return in the reverse order of their scores in phase two, where their total score were be carried into phase three. Upon the completion of the first round in phase three, the top 8 riders will ride a jump off with their total score carried into the jump-off. The horse/rider with the lowest score over the three competitions and jump off is crowned the Western Canadian Champion of the respective division.