a little help.

[Jumper.]

So we've got the registration for the first Canterbury horseshow of 2008 up, but we currently only have English and Western classes.

I've gotten some feedback and some students would really like to have dressage classes, and crosscountry classes and show jumping.

I myself have never done three day eventing; i've only done English Eq, and hunters . So how are classes done- like training level? Beginner? I don't know, lol. So could someone help me out so I could put these classes up?!

That'd be fantastic, thanks!

[Kayden Tristani]

Seeing as its the first show i recomend doing only lowerlevel, which is up too the preliminary level.

1. Beginner Novice—The Beginner Novice level is designed to introduce green horses and riders to
Horse Trials, combining dressage, cross-country and Beginner jumping tests. It is designed for competitors
and horses that have already had experience schooling competitions in all three disciplines. The entire experience
should be safe, inviting and educational to build confidence and a desire to progress. Competitors
should be prepared to do a walk, trot and canter dressage test with 20-meter figures and a halt. The crosscountry
should include a variety of introductory obstacles, including a bank-up, a shallow natural ditch, an
inviting water crossing and a brush. Obstacles must have a minimum of two strides (10 meters or 33 feet)
between two numbered obstacles. Such combinations of straight forward efforts are the only obstacles
composed of several elements that are permitted. The jumping course should be inviting and straightforward
and may include one double of two strides (10 meters or 33 feet).
2. Novice—The Novice Level is a continuing introduction to Horse Trials. It is designed for competitors
and horses with some experience at lower levels or for experienced riders and horses new to the sport.
The dressage will not differ greatly from Beginner Novice. The cross-country will invite bold, forward movement
involving galloping in balance and jumping out of stride. The obstacles will be more substantial and
may include a drop, a double, and a simple obstacle out of water. At such water obstacles, the exit shall
not be revetted. The jumping course shall include a double and a variety of straight and spread fences,
which may include a triple bar.
3. Training—The Training Level is an elementary examination of competitors and horses with some
experience and training. The dressage test may ask for further development of the basic gaits, including
lengthening at the trot and canter, as well as 10-meter trot and 15-meter canter figures. The cross-country
should include obstacles formed of two, or possibly three, elements involving the previously introduced
banks, drops and ditches. Jumps into and out of water and narrow fences should be introduced. While
these questions are becoming more sophisticated, they must remain positive and inviting in nature. The
jumping course shall include two doubles or a triple, a variety of turns, and sequences of various types of
obstacles.
4. Preliminary—The Preliminary Level is a moderate examination of competitors and horses in a regulartraining program preparing for One Star Events. The dressage test may include medium paces at the trot
and canter, as well as the introduction of leg yielding, shoulder in, rein back, and changes of lead through
the trot. The cross-country should include tests of accuracy, agility, boldness, control, judgment and
jumping ability. Obstacles may now include angled lines, corners, simple bounces, slopes, and combinations
involving water or narrow fences. The jumping course shall include two doubles, or a double and a
triple, and may incorporate alternative obstacles. It will emphasize quickness of recovery, and may require
lengthening or shortening stride.

i can get you the max heights, drops etc when you are done.

[Jumper.]

okay, thank you!

[Jumper.]

so on the show bill; should i put like

Beginner Novice Dressage
Beginner Novice Cross-country
beginner novice show jumping

etc,etc,etc

?

i'm so new at this three day eventing stuff, lol.

[Kayden Tristani]

no. just have Beg. Novice eventing, novice eventin etc.