CHSA- Connecticut Horse Shows Association

2009 CHSA Finals Survey

Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2009 CHSA Finals, we had a record turnout!  The 2009 CHSA Finals results will be posted shortly. 

Your Opinion counts!  Please fill out the on-line 2009 CHSA Finals survey to help us plan for the 2010 CHSA Finals.  We need to learn what worked and what we need to do better next year.  All comments, suggestions and criticisms are welcome.

Click Here to take 2009 CHSA Finals on-line survey

POINT OF CLARIFICATION REGARDING FENCE HEIGHTS AND DIVISION ELIGIBILITY

There has been some confusion lately regarding eligibility in certain divisions and fence heights.

The Points Chairman must go by the prize list specifications or the rules as stated in the rule book.  

The biggest confusion seems to be with the Open Hunt Seat Equitation over Fences classes and their respective heights.   The 15-17 age group in the rule book states that fences are not to exceed 3’6” then unless otherwise stated in the prize list – it is presumed that the class was run at 3’6” at that show.  If the prize list states that the 15-17 class will be run at 3’3” then that is the height recorded by the Points Person regardless of any height adjustments made by Management at the show.

There are many cases where Managers, in their effort to be user-friendly on show day, will  lower the fence height for a specific class so that persons of lesser ability can compete and thereby  “fill” that class.  This unfortunately happens most often when Open Equitation classes for Under 12, 12-14 and 15-17 riders are combined for lack of sufficient entries in any one section.  When these classes are combined on show day, the proper procedure is for all riders to jump the same course (if it includes under 12 – that means no combination) AT THE APPROPRIATE HEIGHT for their age group.

However, BEWARE – even if the fences are a foot lower on show day, it is still must be assumed by the Points Person to have run at the printed height in the prize list – or –in the absence of any height listing in the prize list - the height listed in the rule book.  Entering a class that is above your height limitation in the rule book will result in disqualification from your division from that show forward.

It is not OK to enter a class (even as a” filler”) where the class specifications as stated in the prize list (or absent that, as stated in the rule book) may jeopardize your eligibility simply because Management states  the class was run at a lower height than what the prize list or rule book states.

Reminders:  Short Stirrup riders may not jump over 18”, Pre-Children’s riders cannot jump over fences exceeding 2’6” and Children’s Equitation riders cannot jump over fences exceeding 3’. 

When in doubt, always check with the Show Steward regarding the rules.

 

Congratulations, You Have Qualified!

 

The results are Final and below are the 2009 CHSA Finals Class Standings.  Invitations have been mailed to all qualified finalists.  If you are an alternate - please check this list daily, as we will update your alternate status as we confirm riders have "moved up" or scratched. As Entry Forms and checks are received they will be in the comment section of the Finals Class Standing List below.

View the 2009 CHSA FINAL Class Standings (Updated August 4, 2009)

Invitation:
If you can't wait for your invitation in the mail, you can view the invitation package online.  You can print out the online forms and follow the directions to send in your entry forms.

Dates to remember:
Entry Forms due with prepaid check by Friday, August 14, 2009 by 6:00pm
Order of Go posted online by Saturday, August 21, 2009
Sunday, August 23, 2009 at 7:00 AM - CHSA Finals

Lead Rein and Low Training Demonstration Classes

Last year, by popular request, the Finals Committee offered a new section to the show – a Lead Rein Demonstration Class, which is being offered again this year.

In keeping with the goal of our Finals to encourage and promote interest in the beginner and intermediate classes for members, this year the Finals Committee decided to offer a demonstration of another increasingly popular discipline on our circuit – Jumpers.

Therefore, there will be a Jumper Demonstration Class for the starter level jumper division in the CHSA organization.  The top ten point getters in the Low Training Jumper section are being invited to participate in a Jumper Demonstration class on Monday August 24.  This class will take place in the Westbrook Hunt Club Grand Prix arena and the fences will be at the starter level – not to exceed 3’0”.   This will be an exciting opportunity for spectators and other exhibitors to watch the total coordination of horse and rider as they try to not only clear the fences on a very complicated, serpentine-like course, but also beat the clock.

Our hope is this demonstration class will generate excitement so that next year Low Training Jumpers will return as a Qualified Division!