WIHS Rules & Regulations

Washington International
Horse Show

Children's & Adult Championships
Rules & Regulations

RIDER MEMBERSHIP
Annual membership is $30. Membership entitles riders to earn points in the rankings on one or more horses. Membership (application & fee) must be received at the WIHS Membership Office within 10 days of the completion of an event for points from that event to count. Riders may join at a show; however, riders are strongly encouraged to mail the application themselves. Riders may contact Ryegate Show Services, 1298 Royal Road, Annville, PA 17003; 717-867-5643, wihs@ryegate.com to obtain an application or download an application from the website, www.wihs.org.

Riders need not be members of the WIHS Championships to compete in any qualifying classes, but only current members will accrue points towards year-end finals.

QUALIFYING PERIOD
Classes held at shows starting on or after September 1^st through shows starting on or before August 31^st.

WIHS CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS
The Finals will be held at the Verizon Center during the Washington International Horse Show. Approximately 30 horse/rider combinations in each of the following four sections will qualify for the championships:

$10,000 WIHS Children’s Hunter Championship
$10,000 WIHS Adult Hunter Championship
$10,000 WIHS Children’s Jumper Championship
$10,000 WIHS Adult Jumper Championship

FINALS ENTRY INFORMATION
Horse/rider combinations will qualify based on points accrued during the qualifying period in WIHS sanctioned classes or classics. Horse/rider combinations wishing to compete in the WIHS Championship Finals at the Verizon Center must enter on the Washington International Horse Show entry blank. Entries must be postmarked by the closing date of entries.

CALCULATION OF POINTS - Points will be accrued by horse/rider combinations (must be current members) as follows:

WIHS CHILDREN’S AND ADULT HUNTER - only one option may be offered at each show
Points will be awarded based on the type of event held.

Option A (a designated class within a section): 10, 6, 4, 2, 1, ½ multiplied by the number of competitors in the class. Results submitted for that class must be the same as those used in determining the section championship.

Option B (a classic where the first round was a designated class in the section): 20, 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, 3, 2 multiplied by the number of competitors that entered the classic.

Option C (separate 2 round classic): 30, 22, 16, 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, 3, 2, 2, 2 multiplied by the number of competitors in the first round.

WIHS CHILDREN’S AND ADULT JUMPER
Points will be awarded 25, 15, 13, 12, 10, 9, 8, 8 multiplied by the number of competitors participating in the first round. If more than 8 places receive prize money, eighth place points will also be awarded for those exhibitors.

HORSE SHOW INFORMATION
Open to all USEF and Equine Canada Member shows that apply to the WIHS at least 30 days prior to the start of their show, on the official form.

Results must be postmarked within 10 days of the completion of the show, along with payment of $5.00 for every rider who competed in each class. Shows that fail to file results in a timely manner will not be awarded future dates.

PRIZE LIST REQUIREMENTS: Shows must include a WIHS membership page in their prize list. Camera Ready copy is sent to all shows. Additional sizes may be obtained by contacting Ryegate Show Services.

PRIZE MONEY: Minimum prize money as required in specs must be awarded, as published in prize list. Each division has specific requirements for combining classes.

NOMINATING FEE: An entry competing only in a WIHS Championship qualifying class may not be charged a nominating fee, nor may a separate nominating fee be charged for the WIHS qualifying class.

COMBINING OF CLASSES:

Hunter: If there are fewer than 8 entries in either the Adult or Children’s Hunter Classics one hour prior to the start of the first of these classes they must be combined. Exemption will be given for those shows that have classics on different days. For year-end points, the WIHS office will place each section separately with points awarded as if separate classes were held. The show must include original class sheets for split classes with results so that year-end points may be awarded in the correct section.

Jumper: Classics may be combined if there are fewer than 20 entries in either classic one-hour prior to the start of the first classic. Prize money and entry fee will be as stated in the prize list for the WIHS Adult Classic. For year-end points, the WIHS office will place each section separately with points awarded as if separate classes were held. The show must include original class sheets for split classes with results so that year-end points may be awarded in the correct section.

CLASS SPECIFICATIONS

WIHS CHILDREN’S AND / OR ADULT AMATEUR HUNTER – only one option may be offered per show
Prize money is Optional in all hunter events.

Option A – Open to any USEF or Equine Canada recognized show.

Any class in the section may be designated a WIHS Championship Series Qualifying Class. Results submitted for that class must be the same as those used in determining the section championship. Minimum of 6 ribbons must be offered. Prize List must state: “Qualifying class for the WIHS Children’s and Adult Championship Series”

Option B – Open to USEF or Equine Canada recognized shows held over multiple days.

Any class within the section may be designated as the first round of the classic. Judge(s) will give each horse a numerical score. The 12 highest scoring horses from the first round will return for a separate second round. Minimum of 8 ribbons must be offered. Proper Attire required.

Option C – Open to USEF or Equine Canada recognized shows held over multiple days.

Management may offer a separate two round classic. Judge(s) will give each horse a numerical score. The top 12 from the first round will return for the second round. Minimum of 12 ribbons must be offered. Proper Attire required. Horses must have completed the course in at least two classes in the same section in accordance with USEF HU136.1.

WIHS Children’s Hunter: Open to Junior riders. A rider need not be a member of the WIHS Championship Series to compete, but only current members will accrue points toward the year-end championships. Class specifications as stated in current Zone specifications. Prize money is optional.

WIHS Adult Amateur Hunter: Open to Adult Amateur riders. A rider need not be a member of the WIHS Championship Series to compete, but only current members will accrue points toward the year-end championships. Class specifications as stated in current Zone specifications. Prize money is optional.

WIHS CHILDREN’S AND / OR ADULT AMATEUR JUMPER

WIHS Children’s Jumper Classic

Minimum prize money $500

Open to junior riders. A rider need not be a member of the WIHS Championship Series to compete, but only current members will accrue points toward the year-end championships. To be conducted and scored under Table II, Section 2(a) or Table II, Section 2(b)- Time First Jump-Off. Class specifications as stated in current Zone specifications. Proper Attire Required.

Prize Money: Minimum of 8 prize monies and ribbons must be offered.

Suggested distribution: 20%, 14%, 12%, 12%, 11%, 11%, 10%, 10%

WIHS Adult Jumper Classic

Minimum prize money $1,500
Open to Adult Amateur riders. A rider need not be a member of the WIHS Championship Series to compete, but only current members will accrue points toward the year-end championships. To be conducted and scored under Table II, Section 2(a) or Table II, Section 2(b)- Time First Jump-Off. Class specifications as stated in current Zone specifications. Proper Attire Required.

Prize Money: Minimum of 8 prize monies and ribbons must be offered.
Suggested distribution: 20%, 14%, 12%, 12%, 11%, 11%, 10%, 10%

QUALIFYING PERIOD Classes held at shows starting on or after September 1st through shows starting on or before August 31st.

WIHS CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS The Finals will be held at the Verizon Center during the Washington International Horse Show. Approximately 30 horse/rider combinations in each of the following four sections will qualify for the championships:

WIHS CHILDREN’S AND ADULT HUNTER - only one option may be offered at each show Points will be awarded based on the type of event held.

WIHS CHILDREN’S AND ADULT JUMPER Points will be awarded 25, 15, 13, 12, 10, 9, 8, 8 multiplied by the number of competitors participating in the first round. If more than 8 places receive prize money, eighth place points will also be awarded for those exhibitors.

HORSE SHOW INFORMATION Open to all USEF and Equine Canada Member shows that apply to the WIHS at least 30 days prior to the start of their show, on the official form.