& SHOWING

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[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=style, border: solid #ffffff 0px; width: 425px; height: 105px;] shows Shows will be run approximately every two weeks. As winter draws nearer, and the Winter Equestrian Festival starts up in-character, shows might become more frequent depending on demand. Halcyon is a very show-oriented barn, so your character will be urged to compete. You can choose to show or not, with absolutely no OOC consequences.

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awards

Two sets of year-end awards will be awarded. One will be for high-point horse/rider in each division, after points from all shows have been tabulated. The second will be for the winner of the zone final at the end of the year. The zone finals will be held every in-character year and will require full-length posts for every class. The top ten pointed horses will be invited to the zone finals, but it's not a requirement to show back.

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This Wikipedia article describes the hunter horse. As a quick summary, hunters are judged on their movement and jump, in addition to manners. Non-rated classes will be offered at almost every show, but points toward high-point will be awarded in the following divisions: high performance (3'6"-3'9"), performance (3'3"), green working (1st year: 3'6"; 2nd year: 3'9"), pre-green (3'), amateur owner (3'6", sections for 18-35 and 35+), adult amateur (3'), regular conformation (3'9"), green conformation (3'6"), junior (3'6", sections for small and large, sections for 15 and under and 16-17), and children's (3', sections for 13 and under and 14-17).

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jumpers

This Wikipedia article describes the jumper horse. As a summary, jumpers are judged only on speed and ability to clear jumps. Non-rated classes will be offered at almost every show, but points toward high-point will be awarded in the following divisions: low amateur owner (4'3"), high amateur owner (4'9"), low junior (4'3"), high junior (4'9"), children's (3'9"), adult amateur (3'9"), five-year-old (3'9"), six-year-old (4'3"), and seven/eight-year-old (4'6").

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Ponies compete in hunters and jumpers, and class specifications reflect those of the larger discipline. Ponies may only be ridden by juniors. Non-rated classes will be offered at almost every show, but points toward high-point will be awarded in the following divisions: pony hunter (sections for small - 2'3", medium - 2'6", and large - 3'), green pony hunter (sections for small - 2'3", medium - 2'6", and large - 2'9"), children's pony hunter (sections for small - 2', medium - 2'3", and large - 2'6"), and pony jumper (3'6").

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equitation

This Wikipedia article describes equitation; the hunt seat section is of particular importance. Equitation is a bit of an interesting case. All equitation classes will count toward high-point, but the zone finals only offer medal finals. In addition to zone medal finals, there are also equitation finals, which require qualification and will be held if there's enough interest: Pessoa/USEF Medal, ASPCA Maclay, WIHS Equitation Classic, and the North American Equitation Championship.

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