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WINDGATE STABLES - HJA INTERNATIONAL HUNTER CLASSIC

^{Welcome to Windgate Stables, a Friesian Horse and Nordanner breeding farm just outside of Falkirk, Scotland.

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INTERNATIONAL HUNTER CLASSIC

RUNNING JUNE 14TH TO JULY 30TH

DIVISIONS: LOW/HIGH OPEN HUNTER, BABY GREEN HUNTER, HUNTER DERBY
PRIZES: RIBBONS AWARDED TO 1ST TO 6TH PLACE FOR EACH CLASS, CHAMPIONS IN EACH DIVISION, AND JUDGE'S CHOICE.

SEE BELOW FOR CLASS INFORMATION AND ENTRY FORM!

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WINDGATE STABLES INTERNATIONAL HUNTER CLASSIC 2015
The International Hunter Classic is a Hunter Jumper show hosted by Windgate-Stables, HARPG-HJA and qannekke, running three divisions. Horses are to be judged on athleticism, turnout, and how well they present the "perfect ride" - an easy to ride, but still achieving, horse.

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_{CLASS INFORMATION
Each class will be marked individually, and ribbons will be awarded for each class. However, Champion and Reserve Champion are only given to the best performing horses overall. Judge's choice will be awarded to a horse which has provided an outstanding entry.
Horse and rider may qualify for HARPG-HJA points - please see the group on how to register and start accumulating points! Please notice that both classes in a division must be entered to count for points.
The same horse cannot enter a class more than once. Riders may ride multiple horses from the same stable.
Horse breeds only - no big cats or other non-horse breeds are permitted.
Horses may have physical mutations, however cannot aid in competition - ie. if your horse happens to be a pegasus, you cannot simply say "well we flew around the course and didn't knock anything so we win!".
All entries will be effort based judging.
Each entry is awarded up to 20 points for effort.
Each entry is also awarded up to 12 points in entry requirements.
The more you put into your entry, the more effort points you will receive.
The show will run even without being filled. If you are the only person in a class, congratulations - you win!

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Photo Background = 0pts; No Background = 0pts; Full Background = 2pts.
No Rider = Disqualification; Full or Partial Rider = 0pts.
Tracing, use of Free Linearts, or any art not your own = Disqualification; Skeleton Tracing = 0pts.
Headshot = Disqualification; Partial Body = 0pts; Full Body = 1pts.
No Shading = 0pts; Shading = 2pts.
Incorrect Tack/Attire = Disqualification; Appropriate Tack/Attire = 1pts.
Incorrect/No Obstacles in Over Fences Class = 0pts; No Obstacles in Flat Class = 0pts; Correct use of Obstacles = 3pts.
Horse is not shown approaching/jumping/leaving an obstacle in over fences class = Disqualification; Horse is shown approaching/jumping/leaving an obstacle in over fences class = 2pts.
Incorrect weather and time of day = 0pts; Correct weather and time of day = 1pt.

HJA RULES AND REQUIREMENTS
All entries must be fullbody, and colored or shaded (if not both). No headshots or sketches allowed. Partial body allowed in the case of a jump blocking view of the horse's body.
In the hack class, a horse may be shown in any gait or transition on the flat.
In an over fences class, the horse must be shown approaching, jumping, or leaving a jump or combination of jumps.
Horses must be at least 5 years of age, and riders over 9.
PLEASE SEE HERE FOR FULL RULES AND REQUIREMENTS!}

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WINDGATE STABLES INTERNATIONAL HUNTER CLASSIC - INFORMATION AND SETTING

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
_{Under Saddle:
The under saddle class is flat-only, and judges the horse's movement, gaits, and transitions.
The class should be ridden on a long rein, with the horse responding to light contact.
The ideal hunter under saddle could be ridden by anyone - whether they are an advanced rider, or a three year old child!
The only tack permitted in the under saddle class is your saddle, white fitted saddle pad (alternately: white half pad or no saddle pad), girth, and bridle. No martingales or crops are permitted.

Over Fences:
The over fences class is ridden over a course of eight to twelve conservative fences of or below a predetermined height, and judges the horse's movement and athletic ability over fences.
The horse should ride each line in a certain number of strides, without taking longspots or chipping in to fences. Horses should land their leads or complete flying lead changes.
Tack regulations are the same as in the under saddle class, however standing martingales and crops are permitted.

DIVISION DESCRIPTIONS
Baby Green Hunter
Over fences and hack class. No hand gallop.
Horses and ponies may both enter.
Open to riders, horses, and ponies in their first year of showing.
Fence Height: 2'.
Course Difficulty: Beginner
Low/High Open Hunter
Over fences and hack class. May be asked to hand gallop.
Horses only.
Open to all riders.
Fence Height: Riders must choose either 3' or 3'6" fence height prior to competing.
Course Difficulty: Advanced.
Hunter Derby
One class only in this division, over-fences only.
Riders may have Low/High options on course. Obstacles will include several cross-country style jumps, and courses will be up to 16 jumps. Will be asked to trot and hand gallop.
Open to all riders, horses, and ponies.
Fence Height: Fences between 3' and 4'6".
Course Difficulty: Expert.}_{SETTING
The show will take place at Windgate Stables, all classes taking place at the Showgrounds.
Hunter Derby will be in the grass ring, while the Baby Greens and Low/High Open Hunter will take place in the sand ring.
The jumps are all natural hunter jumps, some with flowers and others with grass, gates, etc.
Riders are welcome to use Windgate's other outdoor rings for warmup.
Hunter Derby and Baby Greens will start at 9:00 AM, and Low/High Open Hunter will start at 1:30 PM after the Baby Greens have run. The day starts off cool, but quickly turns hot later in the day. It is sunny and warm, and the ground is soft due to rain during the week.}

Windgate Stables Showgrounds by qannekke

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WINDGATE STABLES HJA INTERNATIONAL HUNTER CLASSIC - ENTRIES

_{ENTRIES - BABY GREEN HUNTERS
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ENTRIES - LOW/HIGH OPEN HUNTERS
None now!

ENTRIES - HUNTER DERBY
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PRIZES!
_{1ST TO 6TH PLACE: Ribbons courtesy of Windgate-Stables!
CHAMPION IN EACH DIVISION: Ribbon courtesy of Windgate-Stables!
RESERVE CHAMPION IN EACH DIVISION: Ribbon courtesy of Windgate-Stables!
JUDGE'S CHOICE: Ribbon courtesy of HARPG-HJA!

PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN DONATING SPONSOR PRIZES!}