Specifications - The League presented by M&S Insurance Company
Specifications - The League presented by M&S Insurance Company
General Membership: The Rider must be a League member in order for points to count. Any horse shown by a member rider will earn points in the division. Rider membership must be received in the League Office within 10 days after the completion of a League show for points from that show to count. Points will not be retroactive.
*Member shows may offer M&S classes at no more than two shows in a seven-day period.
Divisions Sanctioned
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Jumpers |
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Children's Jumper (3'6”) |
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Adult Jumper (3'6") |
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Child/Adult Jumper Classic Low (3’3”) |
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Child/Adult Jumper Classic Modified (2’11”) |
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Equitation |
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M&S Junior Medal (3'6”) |
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M&S Adult Medal (3') |
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M&S Children's Horse Medal (3') – Sponsored by Pyranha™ |
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M&S 2'6" Adult Medal (2'6") |
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M&S 2'6" Children's Medal (2'6") |
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M&S Jr/Am Horsemanship (3'3") |
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M&S Children's Large Pony Medal (2'6”) |
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M&S Children's Small /Medium Pony Medal (2') |
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Results
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Results must be received within 21 days of the completion of the show and must include: |
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Class results for each Marshall & Sterling class or classic. |
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Champion and Reserve results for each hunter division (or submit their entire Championship Report). |
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Payment of Show Dues. |
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Results must show Horse, Owner, Rider, Addresses, and Prize Money Won, where applicable. When classes are combined, results must indicate in which section points are to be awarded. Note: Results not received within 21 days, or without payment will not be processed.
HUNTER SPECIFICATIONS
Regular Division Requirements - In all Classes or Classics, three riders must complete the course for points to count.
Qualifying Criteria: Horses will qualify based on points earned in their division during the qualifying period. A horse's points will be recorded only if the rider of record is a current League Member. A horse may accrue points in any division for which it is eligible, and may accrue points in multiple divisions, with multiple riders, provided the rider of record is a current League Member.
Eligibility
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Open to Junior riders on horses. To be run as a two-round classic. Round one may be a designated over-fences class from the regular division. Classic can be run separately or combined with Ponies and/or Adult Hunters. Prize money is optional. Bonus points will be awarded to the division champion and reserve when applicable. |
Fences 3’0” |
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Open to Junior riders on Small, Medium or Large ponies. To be run as a two-round classic. Round one may be a designated over-fences class from the regular division. A separate Classic may be run for Small/Medium and Large ponies. Classic can be run separately or combined with Children’s Horse and/or Adult Hunters. Prize money is optional. Bonus points will be awarded to the division champion and reserve when applicable. |
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Open to Adult Amateur riders on horses. To be run as a two-round classic. Round one may be a designated over-fences class from the regular division. Classic can be run separately or combined with Children’s Hunter Horses and/or Ponies. Prize money is optional. Bonus points will be awarded to the division champion and reserve when applicable. |
Fences 3’0” |
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Bit O' Straw Hunter Classic |
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Open to Junior or Amateur riders. No cross entry of horse/pony or rider into the M&S Children’s Horse, Pony or Adult Hunter Classic. No cross entry of rider into any rated Hunters or any class with fences of 3’ or higher. Prize money is optional. |
Fences 2'6” |
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USHJA 2’ Hunter |
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Open to Juniors, Amateurs, and Professionals on horses or ponies. Oxers are optional, combinations are not permitted. To be shown over a course of at least eight fences. League points will be awarded in one designated class. Bonus points will be awarded to the division champion and reserve when applicable. A horse and/or rider may only compete in one section of the height. |
Fences 2'0” |
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USHJA 2’6” Hunter |
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Open to Juniors, Amateurs, and Professionals on horses or ponies. Combinations are permitted. To be shown over a course of at least eight fences. League points will be awarded in one designated class in the division. Bonus points will be awarded to the division champion and reserve when applicable. A horse and/or rider may only compete in one section of the height.
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Fences 2'6” |
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USHJA 2’9” Hunter |
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Open to Junior riders on horses or ponies. No cross-entry of rider into any Rated Hunter or any class with fences 3’ or higher. League points will be awarded in one designated class in the division. Bonus points will be awarded to the division champion and reserve when applicable. |
Fences 2’6” |
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Eligibility for Children's and Adult Hunters will be determined by show management. |
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Points
Awarded to the horse, provided the rider is a League Member. Points will be awarded to sixth place in each division in the same manner as Hunter Championships (i.e.; 10, 6, 4, 2, 1, ½). Points will be awarded on this scale regardless of the number of entries in the class. In the case of a combined class (i.e.: Children's/Adult Hunter), points will be awarded according to the ribbon won. Bonus Points will be awarded to the Champion (10 pts.) and Reserve Champion (6 pts.) in each division (not applicable for Bit o' Straw Hunter Classic). Only horses shown by Member Riders will have their points recorded.
Criteria
A Hunter Classic must be offered for Children's Hunters, Adult Hunters, and the Bit O' Straw Hunter Classic. The Bit O' Straw Hunter Classic must be held as a separate two-round classic (i.e., the first round may not be a designated class of a division). Three riders must complete the course in order for points to count. The rider need not be a member to compete, but only horses ridden by members will have their points recorded.
Special Circumstances - Combining Classics
If there are fewer than 8 entries in either the Children's or Adult Hunter classic, the Classics may be combined at management's discretion. When fewer than 3 entries in either section, the classics must be combined. When the Classics are combined under these circumstances and prize money is offered, the prize money and entry fee may be the lower of the two published in the Prize List. Points will be awarded according to the ribbon won.
Option A – Hunter Classic – Required for Children's Horse and Pony Hunters; Adult Hunters; and Bit O' Straw Hunters. This option may be used for the Novice Child and Novice Adult Hunters, at the discretion of Show Management.
Option B – Designated Class within the Division: Use this option for USHJA 2’, 2’6” and 2’9” Hunters; Novice Child Hunter, and Novice Adult Hunter Classes. In this case, the last class of the division, or another class in the division designated by show management will count as the Marshall & Sterling Class. The Designated Class must be indicated in the prize list and on the time schedule.
JUMPER SPECIFICATIONS
Qualifying Criteria
Horses will qualify based on points earned in their division during the qualifying period. A horse's points won will be recorded only if the rider of record is a current League Member. A horse may accrue points won in any division for which it is eligible, and may accrue points won in multiple divisions, with multiple riders, provided the rider of record is a current League Member. Eligibility will be determined by show management.
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Child/Adult Jumper Classic High |
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Open to Junior and Adult Amateur riders. The horse must have entered in at least one other Jumper class at the same show. No cross entry into the Low or Modified Jumpers. Fences 1.10m (3'7") |
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Child/Adult Jumper Classic Low |
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Open to Junior or Adult riders. The horse must have shown in at least one other Jumper Class at the same show. No cross-entry into the Modified or High Jumper Classic at the same show. Fences 1.10m (3’3”) |
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Child/Adult Jumper Modified Classic |
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Open to Junior or Amateur Adult riders. The horse must have shown in at least one other Jumper Class at the same show. Horse/Rider combination may not compete in the Child/Adult Jumper High or Low Classic at the same show. Fences .90m (2’11”) |
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Points / Money Won |
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Points are awarded to the horse, provided the rider is a League Member. |
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For all Jumper Classics: Points will be awarded to sixth place in each division in the same manner as Jumper Championships (i.e.; 10, 6, 4, 2, 1, ½). Points will be awarded on this scale regardless of the number of entries in the class. In the case of a combined class (i.e., Children's/Adult Jumper), points will be awarded according to the ribbon won. Only horses shown by Member Riders will have their points recorded. |
A Classic must be offered for all Children's and Adult Jumper High Classics. Prize money is required for the Children’s and Adult Jumper High Classics (See table below). Prize money is recommended yet optional for Children’s and Adult Jumper Low and Modified Classics.
Criteria
Three riders must complete the course in order for points to count. The rider need not be a member to compete, but only horses ridden by members will have their points recorded.
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Prize Money for Children’s and Adult Amateur Jumper Classics |
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Minimum Prize Money must be offered as follows: |
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Children's Jumper High |
$1,000 |
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Prize Money for Children’s and Adult Amateur Jumper Classics |
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Minimum Prize Money must be offered as follows: |
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Children's Jumper High |
$250 |
Note: Minimum Prize Money must be awarded as published in Prize List.
Special Circumstances - Combining Classes: It is suggested that separate classics be offered for High Children's and Adult Jumpers with minimum prize money of $1,000 for each classic. A combined Children's/Adult Jumper Classic may be offered with minimum prize money of $1,500. The Children's and Adult Amateur Jumper Classics may be combined if there are fewer than 20 entries in either Classic and less than 30 entries combined. The Classics must be combined if there are less than three entries in either section. When the Classics are combined under these circumstances, the prize money and entry fee may be the lower of the two published in the Prize List. Points will be awarded according to the ribbon won.
Note: Any discrepancy in results must be reported to the League Office within 30 days of posted results. Exhibitors are responsible for knowledge of the rules and regulations governing the League and are responsible for their own errors and omissions. Any conditions and/or questions that may arise, if not specifically covered herein, will be decided by the League Directors, their decision to be final.
EQUITATION SPECIFICATIONS
Qualifying Criteria: Riders will be ranked in the Standings based on points earned throughout the current season. The rider must be a member for points to count. Riders may compete in one Medal section only. All Medal riders may compete in the Jr/Am Horsemanship at 3'3".
Points: Awarded to the rider, provided the rider is a League member. Points will be awarded to sixth place in the same manner as Hunter Championships (i.e.; 10, 6, 4, 2, 1, ½). Points will be awarded on this scale regardless of the number of entries in the class. Three riders must complete the course in order for points to count.
Special Circumstances: M&S Children's Medals: Separate Finals for Horses and Ponies will be offered. Points will be tabulated separately. Shows are encouraged to offer separate qualifying classes, but may, at their discretion, offer a combined class if entries and scheduling warrant. If a combined class is offered, fence heights and combinations must be adjusted for ponies. Results must distinguish between horses and ponies and must categorize the size of the pony (i.e. Sm/Med or Large). Points will be awarded according to the ribbon won.
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M&S Junior Medal |
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Open to Junior Riders. To be shown over minimum of 8 fences at 3'6” including a combination and at least two changes of direction after the first fence. Two or more tests of the top four competitors are required. The same horse must be used in all phases. Only one rider per horse. Three riders must complete the course in order for points to count. May not be combined with any other M&S Medal. |
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Fences 3'6” |
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Adult Medal 3’ - Sponsored by Dover Saddlery™ |
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Open to Adult Amateur Riders. To be shown over minimum of 8 fences at 3' including a combination and at least two changes of direction after the first fence. Two or more tests of the top four competitors are required. The same horse must be used in all phases. Only one rider per horse. Three riders must complete the course for points to count. May be combined with Child Horse and/or Pony Medal. |
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Fences 3' |
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Children's Horse Medal 3’ – Sponsored by Pyranha™ |
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Open to Junior Riders on horses that are not competing in any Hunter or Equitation class in which the fences exceed 3’3”. To be shown over a minimum of 8 fences at 3’ including a combination and at least two changes of direction after the first fence. Two or more tests of the top four competitors are required. The same horse must be used in all phases. Only one rider per horse. Three riders must complete the course in order for points to count. No cross-entry of rider into the M&S Children’s Pony Medal at the same show. May be combined with Dover Saddlery™ Adult and/or Pony Medal. |
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Fences 3' |
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M&S 2'6" Children's Medal |
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Open to Junior Riders on horses or ponies that are not competing at the same show in any class with fences exceeding 3’. To be shown over a minimum of 8 fences at the required height including at least two changes of direction after the first fence. Two or more tests of the top four competitors are required. The same horse must be used in all phases. Only one rider per horse. Three riders must complete the course in order for points to count. No cross-entry of rider into the M&S Children's Pony Medal at the same show. May ONLY be combined with M&S 2'6" Adult Medal. |
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Fences 2'6" |
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M&S 2'6" Adult Medal |
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Open to Adult Amateur Riders who are not competing at the same show in any class with fences exceeding 3’. To be shown over minimum of 8 fences at 2'6"' including at least two changes of direction after the first fence. Two or more tests of the top four competitors are required. The same horse must be used in all phases. Only one rider per horse. Three riders must complete the course for points to count. May ONLY be combined with M&S 2'6" Children's Medal. |
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Fences 2'6" |
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M&S Children's Medal – Pony |
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Open to Junior Riders on ponies that are not competing at the same show in any class with fences at 3' or higher. To be shown over a minimum of 8 fences at the required height with at least two changes of direction after the first fence. A combination is optional and must be adjusted according to fence heights. Two or more tests of the top four competitors are required. The same pony must be used in all phases. Only one rider per pony. (Riders may not ride in more than one height section of the class.) Three riders must complete the course in order for points to count. No cross-entry of rider into the Pyranha™ Children's Horse Medal or Children's 2'6" Medal at the same show. May be combined with the M&S Children’s Medal and/or the M&S Adult Medal. *Fence heights are suggested, and should be used whenever possible. If Children's Pony specifications differ, show management may offer pony medal fence heights according to those specifications. |
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Fences 2'6" Fences 2'0" |
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M&S Jr/Am Horsemanship |
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Open to Juniors and Amateurs. To be shown over a minimum of 8 fences including at least one combination (a double and a triple are preferred) and two changes of direction after the first fence. A Liverpool is encouraged. At least 12 riders, if available, to return to show on the flat. Flat phase to include the working walk, trot sitting, trot rising, showing a lengthening of stride, working canter, working canter showing a lengthening of stride, and the counter canter (no more than 12 to counter canter at the same time). The same horse must be used in all phases. Riders may cross-enter into one Medal section. Running martingale or standing martingale allowed in the jumping phase. No martingales allowed in the flat phase. Change of bridle is permissible between phases. |
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Fences |