CEC Division/Class Specifications:
Three Inch Rule - In order to comply with other organizations, fence heights may be raised or lowered by 3 inches except in division or classes which restrict the use of the 3 inch rule.
Leadline- Not a CEC Division
Open to any beginning rider. Riders may not cross enter into any other class at the same horse show. Riders to be lead by a ground person or have a ground person walk beside them.
Walk/Trot No Diagnols-
Open to all junior/amateur riders. Riders to show at the walk and trot. Riders are not required to know their diagnols. The division may be split into two or more groups at the show manager's discretion. Riders will receive a participation star on the website (www.camdenequinecircuit.com) for each show they attend. Riders in this CEC division will be recognized at the Year End Banquet for their paticipation. Riders may not cross enter into any other division at that show. The division is to be run with one Equitation, and one Pleasure class. Horse/Ponies may have martingales.
Walk/Trot-
Open to all junior and amateur riders. Riders to show only at the walk and trot. Division may be split into two groups (Junior/Amateur or to reduce class size <Based on Ability>) at the show manager's discretion. Riders may not cross enter into any other division. Division to be run with one Equitation, one Under Saddle, and one Pleasure class. Riders eligible for Walk/Trot in their first and second years of showing. Horse/Ponies may have martingales. Riders who have been Champion or Reserve Champion in this Division at the CEC Year End Awards must graduate to the Walk/Trot/Canter Division.
Walk/Trot/Canter-
Open to all junior and amateur riders. Riders may not cross enter into any other division except crossrails. Division to run with one Equitation, one Under Saddle, and one Pleasure class. Horse/Ponies may have martingales. Riders must be in their second or third year of showing. Riders who have been Champion or Reserve Champion in this Division at the CEC Year End Awards must graduate to another division (either Crossrails-Future Hunter/Beginner Rider-Short Stirrup/Long Stirrup).
Crossrail Equitation Division- Fence height not to exceed 18"
No age limit. Open to riders in their first year of showing over fences. May cross enter into Walk/Trot/Canter but no other division. Martingales allowed. Riders must be in no more than their second or third year of showing. Riders who have been Champion or Reserve Champion in this Division at the CEC Year End Awards must graduate to another division (either FutureHunter/Beginner Rider-Short/Long Stirrup or CEC Hunter)
Crossrail Hunter division-Fence height not to exceed 18"
To be judged by, and points given to horse/rider combination. More than one person may ride the same horse in this division.
Future Hunters (18” Vertical)- Opened to beginning riders or horses/ponies in their first or second year of showing who have not jumped over 2’3” in a recognized show. Beginning riders may participate in their age group equitation classes on the flat. (This division will replace the 12 and Over Crossrails division and fill a gap that the Pre-short Stirrup/Rusty Spur covered)
12 and over walk/trot/canter
Open to beginner riders 12 years old or older. May not cross enter into the regular walk/trot/canter. May cross enter into 12 and 0ver crossrail division.
12 and over crossrails Fence height 18"
Open to beginner riders 12 years old or older,or professionals on very green horses. Beginner riders may not cross enter into the regular crossrail division but may only cross enter into 12 and over walk/trot/canter. Green horses ridden may not show in any other division at the same show. Those riders may show other horses in other divisions.
ADDITIONAL RULES-
*The CEC Board has the right to over rule the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd year of showing rule for a rider at a trainers request based on special circumstances (riders limited ability/disability/lack of improvement/safety reasons).
*Martingales are allowed in the walk/trot, walk/trot/canter and crossrail u/s. All other divisions do not allow Martingales in under saddle classes.
CEC Hunter Fence height 2'3"
Open to junior and adult amateur riders on a horse or pony who are showing at the 2'3" fence height. Riders may not cross enter into any classes having a fence height greater than 2'3" with exception of age group equitation, CEC Medal, and CEC Handy Hunter Scholarship Challenge. The rider may participate in schooling hunter, and pre-green hunter at 2'3"-2'6" fence height. The horse/rider may not participate in Pre-Children's, Children's, Open, Junior, Green, and Regular Hunter at that show. If a rider enters a Pre-Children's, Children's, Open, Junior, Green, and Regular Hunter at another show, they are no longer eligible for CEC Hunter.
Short Stirrup Working Hunter - Fence height 2'
Open to horses or ponies ridden by a junior rider age 12 and under whose rider is in their first or second year of recognized or unrecognized showing over fences exceeding 18 inches in height. The year in which a rider shall be deemed to begin showing shall be deemed to begin on the date the rider first competes in a show which is recognized by any other state or local horse show organization. The three-inch rule does not apply to this division. Riders may not cross enter into any other classes where fence heights exceed 2'0" inches except age group equitation where fences are 2'6" inches or lower.
Long Stirrup Hunter - Fence height 2'
Open to horses or ponies ridden by a rider age 13 and over in their first or second year of recognized or unrecognized showing over fences exceeding 18 inches in height. The year in which a rider shall be deemed to begin showing shall be deemed to begin on the date the rider first competes in a show which is recognized by any other state or local horse show organization. The three-inch rule does not apply to this division. Riders may not cross enter into any other classes where fence heights exceed 2'0" inches except age group equitation where fences are 2'6" inches or lower. . (15-17 Age Group Equitation must be 2'6" or lower for the Long Stirrup rider to participate) (Long Stirrup riders are not eligible for the CEC Medal class)
Pony Hunter- Fence height 2'0",2'3", 2'6"
This will be a combined division including small, medium and large ponies. Fences for small ponies shall be 2'0 in height with spreads not to exceed 2'. Fences for medium ponies shall be 2'3 in height, with spreads not to exceed 2'3". Fences for Large ponies are not to exceed 2'6" with spreads not to exceed 2'6". Pony sizes: Small Ponies not to exceed 12.2, Medium Ponies not to exceed 13.2 hands, and Large Ponies not to exceed 14.2 hands. Division may be conbined with Pre Children's/Adult hunter or Children's/Adult hunter if the show only has one pony entry.
Pre-Children/Adult Hunter 2'6"
Open to junior and adult amateur riders on a horse or pony who have not shown over fences exceeding 2'6" in height prior to riding in this division. Rider may not cross enter into any classes having a fence height greater than 2'6 with the exception of age group equitation classes.
Children's Working Hunter - Fence height 2'9"
Horses and riders competing in this division will be eligible to show in any other classes at the same show for which they are otherwise eligible. Show management may restrict the horses and riders showing in this Division from showing in other classes at their show if other association rules conflict with this rule. Cross entering into the Junior/Amateur Division on the same horse is not allowed. A different rider may cross enter into another division if qualified for it. Cross entering in Pony Hunter is allowed at CEC shows. Children's Hunter, Adult Hunter, and Pony Hunter may be combined at CEC Shows if there are not enough entries to hold the class.
Junior Working Hunter - Fence height 3'
Open to horses shown by a junior exhibitor. To be judged on performance, manners, way of going and soundness. Cross entering into the children's hunter division with the same horse/rider combination is not allowed. Junior hunters and amateur hunters may be combined.
Amateur Rider Working Hunter - Fence height 3'
Open to horses shown by a amateur exhibitor (horses do not have to be owned by the rider). To be judged on performance, manners, way of going and soundness. Cross entering into the Adult Hunter Division with the same rider/horse combination is not allowed.
Schooling Hunter- Fence height not to exceed 2'6"
Open to any horse or pony/rider combination.
Pre-Green Working Hunter - Fence height 2'3" to 2'6"
Open to horses that have not shown over fences exceeding 2'0" feet in height at a recognized show prior to the beginning of the current show year.
Adult-Amateur Rider Working Hunter - Fence height 2'6"
Horses and riders competing in this Division will be eligible to show in any other classes at the same show for which they are otherwise eligible. Show management may restrict the horses and riders showing in this Division from showing in other classes at their show, if it is necessary to comply with the requirements of other associations which it is also recognizing at the Show. Exhibitors may not cross enter into the Junior/Amateur Division on the same horse. Riders do not have to own their horses.
Green Working Hunter - First Year fence height 2'9". Second Year fence height 3'.
Horses are limited to two years of showing in this division. First year mhorses may show over the second year height fences but second year horses may not show over the first year height fences.
Regular/Open Working Hunter - Fence height not to exceed 3'6"
Open to all horses, with no restriction on previous showing.
Jumper Classes (Schooling/Children's/Adult)- Fence height not to exceed 3'6"
Short Stirrup Equitation - Fence height 2'
Open to any rider who is eligible to ride in the Short Stirrup Hunter Division.
Long Stirrup Equitation - Fence height 2'
Open to any rider who is eligible to ride in Long Stirrup Hunter.
CEC Equitation - Fence height not to exceed 2'3"
CEC Scholarship Class-Fence height 2'3"-2'6"- Handy Hunter
The junior rider (17 years and under as of Dec. 1) and horse must be a CEC member for points to count. They must be showing in a division at shows jumping 2'3" or higher. The class is to be judged as a handy hunter class. One Horse/rider combination to accumulate points through out the year. A rider may change horses during the show year, but the points will not carry over to the different horse. Points will begin to accrue for the new horse at the next show the rider and new horse attend. The top four point earners are eligible for the scholarship finals test. The top four finalists will then do an essay and interview for final placing at a CEC Meeting prior to the year end banquet. (see CEC Hunter rules) . If a rider declines to participate in the interview and essay portion of the Scholarship process, they forfeit their spot in the top four places. They must notify the CEC Board in writing within 72 hours prior to the CEC Scholarship Board Review Meeting. This allows for the board to contact the next person on the list of candidates to participate in the process within 48 hours. Winner of the actual scholarship money will no longer be eligible to show in this class.
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Equitation Classes- By Age Group
11 and Under - Fence height not to exceed 2'3"
12 through 14 - Fence height not to exceed 2'6"
15 through 17 - Fence height not to exceed 2'9"
Adult Equitation - Fence height 2'6"
Open to riders 18 years or older who are amateurs.
Class Entries: Two entries are necessary to fill a class, otherwise the hunter divisions adult/children's/pony hunter may be combined at the proper fence height; long and short stirrup may be combined; green and regular working; junior and amateur; all equitation division may be combined including adult to constitute a complete class.
CEC Medal Class - CEC Shows must offer a CEC Medal Class.
Open to junior riders who are members of CEC. Fence heights not to exceed 2'6" over an equitation course. Only one rider per horse or pony. The CEC Medal is to be judged on seat, hands, guidance and control of the horse or pony. Only two (2) riders needed to fill the class. Riders may be asked to return on the flat by the judge. Points will be cumulative, with the top 15 riders including ties being eligible for the CEC Medal Finals. CEC Medal riders may participate in the CEC Hunter, Pre-green Hunter, Schooling Hunter, Open Hunter, Green Hunter, Regular Hunter, Children's Hunter, Pre-Children's Hunter, and Junior Hunter. Crossrail Hunter, Short Stirrup Hunter, and Long Stirrup Hunter riders may not participate in the CEC Medal. Riders must have competed at 2'3" fence height or higher at horse show competitions. (Junior- 17 and Under as of Dec. 1 of the current show year). Winner of the CEC Medal will no longer be eligible to compete in this class.
CEC POINT SYSTEM
Place in Class Points
1st 10
2nd 6
3rd 4
4th 2
5th 1
6th .5
Champion 20
Reserve 12
Points will I be awarded for equitation classes over fences and on the flat. Championship and Reserve Championship points received at horse shows will not count towards year-end awards.
Prize lists must be mailed out 30 days form show date and anyone riding under the judge (such as lessons or coaching) may not do so 25 days before the show.
Bell Boots and Wraps are not allowed in Hunter Divisions but may be used in Equitation and Medal classes if appropriate. Proper riding attire such as Head Gear (Helmets), and Foot Wear (Boots) are required at all CEC horse shows. All horses/ponies must have a negative coggins.
Divisions That May Be Combined.
Two entries are necessary to fill a class, otherwise the hunter divisions adult/children's/pony hunter may be combined at the proper fence height; long and short stirrup may be combined; green and regular working; junior and amateur; all equitation division may be combined including adult to constitute a complete class.
Schooling Hunter and Pre-Green Hunter 2'3"
(the rider must notify show management and the points secretary which division they would like their points to count.)
Short Stirrup and Long Stirrup Hunter
Pre-Children's and Pre-Adult Hunter
Children's and Adult Hunter and Pony Hunter
(the rider must notify show management and the points secretary which division they would like their points to count.)
Green and Regular Hunter
Ring Procedure
Show management reserves the right to close a class. Show management determines which class in one ring takes priority over a class in another ring. The announcer, gate crew, and trainers should contact the show manager when delaying a class for approval or requesting to close a class.
