Horse Show Announcements

for the 2010 East Coast Open Show Circuit

Driving Horse and Driving Pony Divisions Return for 2010   

Revised: 3/9/2010

Updates have also been added to the program and rulebook to clarify the Horse/Pony/Mini driving height restrictions (Minis are to drive in the Miniature Equine Division), plus clarifications to the ASB Qualifying Classes cross entry rules for show and circuit points.

Click here for the new program and rule book & to see the entire list of updates.

Many thanks to our drivers for your commitment and support! (and everyone's patience)

Approved Show Host Update Posted 3/4/2010

2009 Circuit Awards Presentation:

Saturday Evening - 2010 ECOSC April Premier Show

The re-scheduled presentation of 2009 year-end circuit awards will be held Saturday evening during the ECOSC April Premier Open Horse Show as follows:

• Main Arena: For the benefit of our halter exhibitors in the evening Halter classes, the first order of award presentations will be the Halter Awards. Halter Circuit Awards will be presented at the beginning of the halter section on Saturday Evening in the Main Arena. (Not to begin before 6:00 p.m.)
   
• East Building: All other Circuit Awards, Trainer of the Year Award and Sportsmanship Awards will be presented in the East Building. Presentation begins at 8:00 p.m. Saturday Evening.

Shavings

Please read our procedure for shavings orders, delivery and payment for the April Premier show.

New Classes and/or Divisions

NEW Division: The “Off-The-Rail” Division returns for 2010:

The Off-The-Rail Division consists of the following Utility Classes that require the horse and rider/handler to execute patterns and/or maneuvers. Horses may cross enter from any division. Points earned in the following Utility Classes will count towards the Off-The-Rail Division award:

1. Trail (In-hand and under saddle) – Note new location: East Building
2. Western Horsemanship (with pattern)
3. English Equitation (with pattern)
4. Over Fences
5. Showmanship

NEW Division: Miniature Equine Division:

The Miniature Equine Division will consist of the following classes:

• Trail: Miniature Equine – In Hand (East Building, Saturday)
• Showmanship: Miniature Equine (Covered Arena, Saturday)
• Miniature Halter: Mares (Main Arena, Saturday)
• Miniature Halter: Geldings (Main Arena, Saturday)
• Miniature Halter: Stallions (Main Arena, Saturday)
• Miniature Driving: Open (Main Arena, Saturday)
• Miniature Driving: Amateur To Drive (Main Arena, Saturday)
• Miniature Driving: Reinsmanship (Main Arena, Saturday)
• Miniature Driving: Youth (Drivers 17 yrs. & under) (Main Arena, Sunday)
• Miniature Driving: Adult (Drivers 18 yrs. & over) (Main Arena, Sunday)

This division is open to any equine 38" and under. Mini horses, donkeys and mules welcome. Registration papers not required.

• Points earned in Miniature Equine Division classes will count towards the Miniature Equine Division show awards and Overall Show High Point Horse awards.
• Points earned in Miniature Equine Division classes will be tracked for circuit nominated Horses for Year End Circuit Overall High Points and Achievement Points, and for the Miniature Equine Division circuit award.

NEW: Attention all Saddlebreds! ASB Qualifying Classes for 2010

Saddlebred World & Region 9 Championship Qualifying Classes:

• Saddleseat Division: Within the Saddleseat Division, the following classes count towards qualifying for the Kentucky State Fair World Championship Horse Show and ASHA Region 9 Regional Championship Show:

(ASB) Saddlebred 3 Gaited Show Pleasure (This class is limited to amateur & junior riders)

(ASB) Saddlebred English Country Pleasure (This class is limited to amateur & junior riders)

(ASB) Saddlebred 3 Gaited Park (This class is open to trainers, amateurs and junior riders)

• Western Pleasure Division: Within the Western Pleasure Division, the following class counts towards qualifying for Kentucky State Fair World Championship Horse Show and ASHA Region 9 Regional Championship Show:

(ASB) Saddlebred Western Country Pleasure (This class is limited to amateur & junior riders)

• Huntseat Division: Within the Huntseat Division, the following class counts towards qualifying for ASHA Region 9 Regional Championship Show:

(ASB) Saddlebred Hunter Country Pleasure (This class is limited to amateur & junior riders)

Official show results for all ASB classes listed above will be sent by show management to the ASHA within 10 days of the completion of each ECOSC show.

NEW:  Expanded Halter Division

• The 2010 show year welcomes back our expanded Halter Division, showcasing horses of each type (Stock Hunter and Saddle Pleasure.)

NEW:  Over Fences (Utility Classes)

Open To All Horses - May Be Cross Entered From Any Division

O/F classes will be held on Sunday - outdoor ring.

• Points earned in O/F classes will count towards Overall Show High Point Horse.
• Points earned in O/F classes will count towards the Off-The-Rail Division show awards.
• Points earned in O/F classes will be tracked for Circuit Nominated Horses for Year End Circuit Overall High Points and Achievement Points, and for the Off-The-Rail Division circuit awards.

Over Fence Classes:

Cross Rails: 12” (at the trot): Short Stirrup (12 and under);Long Stirrup (13–18 yrs);Adult (18 and over)

New Rider:* 18”: Short Stirrup (12 and under);Long Stirrup (13–18 yrs);Adult (18 and over)
*New Riders: Riders in their 1st or 2nd year of competing over fences

Low Hunter: 2’3”:Short Stirrup (12 and under);Long Stirrup (13–18 yrs);Adult (18 and over)

Open Hunter: 2’6”:Short Stirrup (12 and under);Long Stirrup (13–18 yrs);Adult (18 and over)

Classes start at 8:30 a.m.  You must be signed up for O/F classes no later than 7:45 a.m. on the day of classes.

ASTM approved safety helmets are REQUIRED in all classes over fences and during all jumping warm ups.

USEF rules (Chapter HU Hunter Division) will be followed, including tack: Regulation snaffles, pelhams and full bridles, all with cavesson nose bands, are recommended. A judge may penalize for non-conventional types of bits or nosebands. Standing martingales are allowed for all over fence classes. All other martingales may be considered unconventional.

Warm ups - Saturday: The O/F ring will be available for practice on Saturday. Please observe SAFE and proper ring etiquette. All youth exhibitors must be accompanied by a parent or trainer. If the jumping ring is empty, one trainer may coach up to three students at a time. Otherwise, only 2 horses should be on the course at a time, with each horse limited to 15 minute intervals when other exhibitors are waiting to practice. Show management urges everyone to please adhere to these precautions.

Warm ups - Sunday: The O/F ring will be open for schooling prior to classes Sunday a.m.. The final 10 minutes of schooling time will be for Cross Rails classes only.

Please note, depending upon the jump standards used, actual height of jumps may vary slightly.

Trail -- New Location:   Trail classes will be held in the East Building

Start Time: Saturday 9:00 a.m.

• Points earned in Trail classes will count towards Overall Show High Point Horse
• Points earned in Trail classes will count towards the Off-The-Rail Division show awards.
• Points earned in Trail classes will be tracked for Circuit Nominated Horses for Year End Circuit Overall High Points and Achievement Points, and for the Off-The-Rail Division circuit award.

NEW:  English Equitation Class (Pattern) – Utility Class

Points will count for Show and Circuit Overall Points, Off-The-Rail Division points, and Circuit Achievement Points.

NEW: Western Horsemanship Class (Pattern) – Utility Class

Points will count for Show and Circuit Overall Points, Off-The-Rail Division points, and Circuit Achievement Points.

New Rules/Regulations:

NEW: ECOSC “Non-Trotting Sound Horse Regulations”

Please read the following ECOSC Non-Trotting Sound Horse Regulations adopted to promote and ensure the participation of only sound, naturally moving gaited horses to show in the ECOSC horse shows.

The ECOSC supports the USDA Horse Protection Act. Non-trotting classes within the ECOSC shows are intended to promote and include only sound, naturally gaited horses. No bands, no pads, no action devices, are allowed in non-trotting classes. ECOSC shows prohibit any evidence of soring. Show management will spot check non-trotting horses for any evidence of soring or shoeing practices that are – in management’s opinion - contrary to a sound, naturally moving gaited horse. Show management retains the right to disqualify and remove horses from the show ring and the show grounds if, in their opinion, a horse is not sound or moving naturally. The opinion of show management will be final.

We appreciate the non-trotting community showing with us, and encourage their participation within GAYP classes, Trail classes, Showmanship classes, Halter classes, and all other appropriate classes outside of the non-trotting division.

New Rules/Regulations:

Dressage Suitability:

Equipment:

NEW: Reins (in accordance with USEF Dressage Chapter DR) - A rein is a continuous, uninterrupted strap or line from the bridle bit to the hand. Rein additions or attachments are not permitted.

ECOSC exceptions: Conventional laced huntseat reins are acceptable. Any use of unconventional reins (such as having rein additions or attachments) may be employed for therapeutic or handicapped purposes only with the permission of show management and accompanied by appropriate justification.

Also as before, horses are to be shown in a plain snaffle bridle and smooth snaffle bit with cavesson or a full bridle (in accordance with USEF Dressage Chapter DR). Kimberwicke or pelham bits are not allowed. Drop, flash (a combination of a cavesson noseband and a dropped noseband attachment) or figure eight nose bands are permissible. Saddles shall be dressage or all purpose English type. Martingales of any type, draw reins, other artificial appliances, boots and bandages are prohibited in competition. One whip is permitted in all classes. The whip must not be longer than 47.2 inches or 120cm, including the lash.

General Announcements

Driving Division:

It is with deep regret that we announce the withdrawal of the Driving Division for the 2010 circuit year. Decreasing entries are unable to sustain this division. Our sincere thanks go to all exhibitors throughout the years who have supported and shown in this division.

Approved Open Show Host

The ECOSC is an approved Open Show Host for the following organizations:

Paint Alternative Competition Program (PAC)  •  North Carolina Quarter Horse Association (NCQHA) Open Show Awards Program  •  Virginia Quarter Horse Association (VQHA) Open Show Program  •  American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) Open Competition Program  •  Appaloosa All-Breed Activities Program (ACAAP)  •  Arabian Horse Association Open Event Incentive Program (OEIP)  •  ASB World & Region 9 Championship Qualifier^New •  World Class Miniature Horse Registry (WCMHR) Recognized^New  •  Central Virginia Paint Horse Clubs Open Show Program (CVPHC)^New

Circuit Nominations

Please remember, horses must be re-nominated yearly for eligibility for circuit points. See the 2010 ECOSC Rule Book for complete Circuit Information.

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