Sunnybrook Schooling Shows

Our monthly horse shows are in their 31st year!

It is an especially good place for your first show, as it is conducted right here and is limited to Sunnybrook riders. Classes are divided according to level of experience.
Championship points are gained with each ribbon and collected over each show season. The rider who has accumulated the most points in each division will be awarded their grand prize at our annual awards presentation party in Spring 2011.

Family and friends are encouraged to join as it’s the perfect place for rider’s to show off what they’ve learned!

Dates for late 2010 and early 2011 Season:
Friday, October 15th, 2010
Friday, November 5th, 2010
Friday, December 3rd, 2010
Friday, May 6th, 2011
Friday, June 10th, 2011

Awards presentation party in Spring 2011!

Sunnybrook Stables Schooling Shows aim to provide riders with a competative environment in which to demonstrate correct, basic riding skills and a knoledge of safety and horsemanship specific to our school programme.

Classes

Equitation (classes 1, 3, 5, 6 and 7)

The emphasis in judging this class will be placed on the performance of the rider. Competitors will be evaluated on their position as well as their ability to control and direct the horse in order to achieve the best possible ride.
More specifically, the judge will be looking at the correctness of the rider’s position (upper body, seat and lower body) and use of aids, the effectiveness of the rider in controlling the horse; regulating direction and pace. When evaluating an equitation class, the judge will look for a smooth, fluid picture of harmony between the horses and rider, rewarding the one who is quiet, unobtrusive and exacting in conveying their instructions.

Hunter Seat Equitation (classes 2, 4, 8, 9 and 10)

This class is divided into two components, both of which are to be given equal weight.  As with the equitation classes, the rider (and not the horse) is to be judged according to the above criteria.   The first component will consist of flatwork, in which riders will be asked to walk, trot, canter and demonstrate their two/three point position (depending on the level of the class).  The second component will consist of riding a small jumping exercise in either trot or canter or any combination of the both.

Equitation Over Fences (classes 11, 12, and 13)

This class consists of a course of fences to be ridden at the canter.  The class will be judged by the same criteria noted above in the equitation classes and has been designed to emphasize rider position, jumping style and control over a course of fences.  The judge will be looking for an overall picture of style and technique.  The winning horse and rider should present a smooth, fluid and effortless performance.

Novice Division

Novice/Intermediate Division

Intermediate Division

Intermediate/Advanced Division

Advanced Division

Prizes

1. All classes will be judged to seventh place with ribbons awarded to sixth.
2. Champion and Reserve Champion ribbons will be awarded at the end of each division to the riders accumulating the most points during the day. In the event of a tie, jumping classes will be used as tie breakers.
3. The daily Champions and Reserve Champions in the Intermediate, Intermediate/Advanced and Advanced Division will also receive a prize. Year End Champion and Reserve Champion prizes will be awarded in May 2008. These are awarded to the riders who have accumulated the most points throughout the year. To qualify for annual championship, riders must have competed in a minimum of three shows at the designated division.

Conditions

1. All shows start at 4:00 p.m. sharp. It is the rider’s responsibility to make sure that their horse is groomed and tacked. Therefore, arrive 30 minutes early to ensure that both you and your horse are ready on time.
2. All competitors must wear properly fitted safety approved helmets, long pants and correct footwear. Riders under the age of 18 years must wear a safety approved body protector.
3. Competitors cannot be guaranteed their choice of horses. Students must ride the horse assigned to them in each designated class.
4. Entries will close on the Monday prior to the show date. No late entries will be permitted. All entries must be accompanied by payment in full of all entry fees.
5. Championship points are awarded as follows: 1st – 7 points, 2nd – 5 pts., 3rd – 4 pts., 4th – 3 pts., 5th – 2 pts, 6th – 1 pt., 7th – 0 pts.
6. The judge’s decision is final.
7. The show committee reserves the right to limit the number of entries in each class.
8. Each class will require a minimum of three entries. Classes that do not meet this requirement will be cancelled.

Liability

Sunnybrook Stables Limited accepts no responsibility for loss, injury or damages to riders, privately owned horses, property or spectators. All competitors ride at their own risk.