Valid through 2025

Special Olympics New Hampshire has created this set of rules based on the rules outlined by Special Olympics International as well as the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) which is the international governing body for Equestrian

These rules shall be used to govern all Special Olympics New Hampshire Equestrian competition through the end of 2025 when we next review these rules.

Events Offered

Registration

LevelDefinitionCategory options
A LevelWalk, Canter, Trot. Independent only. Rider is expected to compete with no modifications to these rules.A—Can perform any class requirements.AP—Riders that have a physical disability prohibiting them from posting the trot or sitting the jog.
B LevelWalk, Trot/JogBI—Independent, can perform any class requirements.BIP—Independent riders that have a physical disability prohibiting them from posting the trot or sitting the jog.BS—Supported, can physically perform any class requirements.BSP—Supported riders that have a physical disability prohibiting them from posting the trot or sitting the jog.
C LevelRiders will ride at the walk only.CI—IndependentCS—Supported
CategoryDefinition
Support (S)Rider needs the physical support of one or two side walkers and/or the presence of a leader. Any help in the arena is considered “supported.”
Independent (I)Independent riders may not be helped while competing. No one enters the arena with them.
Physical limitations (P)Riders who are unable to post the trot or sit the jog.

Divisioning

Equipment

Competition

SET UP: COURSE LAYOUT

Pole Bending:

Trail:

Flames, dry ice, fire extinguishers, etc.

Prix Caprilli:

The arena should be set up the same as for Dressage with the dimensions 20m X 60m

GENERAL RULES

SHOW PROCEDURE

1=Walk; 2=Sitting Trot/Jog; 3=Posting Trot; 4=Canter/Lope; 0=Reverse; Universal Stop Sign=Halt

Execution of Dressage Tests

Execution of Showmanship Patterns

Execution of Pole Bending

A horse may start either to the right or to the left of the first pole and then run the remainder of the pattern accordingly. These instructions are written for a horse starting to the right of the first pole.

Execution of Trail

Trail horses are required to work over and through obstacles.

Execution of Prix Caprilli

JUDGING

Disqualification