Attention all iesa baseball, basketball, cheer, crosscountry, softball, track, volleyball and wrestling coaches. For the hunter seat divisions, over fences, the limit division jumps are set at 223, intermediate jumps at. All ihsa coaches must be an ihsa member see rule 1102. The university of north florida equestrian team was founded in 2010. We are in zone 1 region 5 in the ihsa and compete against both varsity and club teams across connecticut throughout the school year. Complete 2019 usef rulebook complete 2020 usef rulebook. May attend an ihsa officials training which includes rule interpretations. Founded in 1967 by bob cacchione, the ihsa was the first to make equestrian sports part of the college experience for male and female students in a manner that is fun, affordable, educational and. The united states equestrian federation takes seriously its role as a governing body for equestrian sport and implements programs and policies to protect human and equestrian athletes.
The ushja is the us equestrianrecognized national affiliate for the hunter and jumper disciplines. The ccet is a club comprised of around 30 talented and dedicated equestrians who participate in hunt seat equitation competitions within the intercollegiate horse show association. In my experience on the team i was on, riders are placed into the same division for both flat and fences regardless of blue ribbons on the flat on a competitive team where riders. Ihsa horse shows are held throughout the fall and spring semesters.
Riders can compete in either the hunt seat discipline, or the stock seat discipline, or both. The team strives to promote outstanding academics, community service, school spirit, sportsmanship, and horsemanship. The vhsa is an association of show members and individual members cooperating to promote the sport and to improve the breeding of horses in the commonwealth. However, regardless of the workplace, there are a few common elements that should be covered. Medal and maclay classes are an extension of equitation classes over fences, with the addition of testing. On the other hand, ihsa bylaws also do not mandate that. Here is the 20192020 ihsa rule book and its table of contents. Placement is dependent upon performance at what the ihsa qualifies as recognized per the ihsa rulebook, that is any competition sanctioned by usef andor usea. Here you can view the ihra rulebook, order a physical copy and check out all of the latest competition updates and revisions. All ihsa coaches must carry professional liability insurance. Lacrosse rules ihsla lacrosse play abides by the rules of the national federation of high schools nfhs and is sanctioned by us lacrosse.
The key to any great organization is great leadership. We are excited that you are interested in riding for the stanford equestrian team. Clarifying the different big equitation medal classes. Today, the ihsa covers 39 regions and about 350 hunt seat and 150 western shows annually, with 10,000 riders competing. But since hunter under saddle traditionally has had a classic style, the details are really important even down to the bit and curb chain. Hunter jumper association is helping members know before you show with a simple guide of rule changes taking effect for the new competition year. In 1979 the western divisions premiered at the ihsa national championship horse show nationals.
In accordance with ihsa rules, riders draw a horse out of a hat and are not. The ihsa is embarking on a threeday social media campaign from may 1416 to celebrate the end of the 201920 school year amidst the significant impact covid19 has placed on illinois high school association teams and students. Stanford equestrian prospective riders stanford university. It is important to understand the different college riding programs and what they offer. Almost 30 volunteers make up the leadership of miha.
The ushja is a competitionbased sport organization that serves our members through educational programs, awards and recognition, communication and rules. The annual license renewal period runs from may 1 to june 30. The rule is automatic and is not dependent on mutual agree. Gohorseshow five unwritten rules of hunter under saddle.
The ihsa intercollegiate horse show association is the oldest and largest nationally competitive college riding program in the united states. The most important factor to keep in mind is the fact that this class is not based on. No theft or vandalism will be tolerated at the workplace. Miha is well balanced with classes in showmanship, saddle seat, hunt seat, western, jumping, trail, speed events, and more. The mercy rule continues to be in place for regular season contests and state series contests. The ihsa has 8 levels of hunt seat riding, from the walktrot flat class to open over fences. All ihsa coaches must pass the online ihsa coach rules test and sign the ihsa liability waiver. Intercollegiate horse shows association national championships. Within the ihsa, riders can compete in hunter seat over fences and on the flat, and. The application and renewal period for the coming school term begins on may 1. Ihsaa bylaws summary rule 39 use of ineligible player the ihsaa bylaws contain specific rules regarding the scholastic and athletic eligibility of studentathletes. For a complete breakdown of ihsa rules and regulations, click here. Usef hunt seat equitation tests in iea and ihsa shows. All breed groups, shows and horse interests are represented and membership is open to all individuals and to shows in virginia and the bordering states of kentucky, tennessee, west.
No applications or licensing requests are accepted from now through april 30. Launched with just two colleges competing in hunter seat equitation, the ihsa was praised for its innovative competition format and quickly caught on. Hunt seat equitation on the flat is an evaluation based on the ability of a rider to perform various maneuvers in harmony with herhis horse. The flat test should appear as smooth and effortless as possible. The ihsa s rules have been adopted by the high schools which are members of ihsa as part of the associations constitution and bylaws.
The riding shirts are as dramatic as the hunt coats, if a rider chooses to wear them. Please return on or after may 1 to begin the licensing process. The usef rule book is now available for ios and android devices. For the ihsa riders, here is a list from the ihsa rule book of the ihsa hunt seat flat divisions and which tests may be asked for each. If you poll some judges, they will predominantly say they prefer the look of a snaffle in a hunt seat horse, either a d or full cheek. About 400 will qualify for nationals in hunt seat, western, and team and individual competition. Last week at the ihsaa board of directors meeting, several changes were brought forth and accepted into the governing rules of amateur sports in indiana. All rules will be governed by the ihsa current rule book. I didnt care what ones financial ability was or what ones riding ability was, cacchione explained. An office inspection list wont cover off the hazards of a worksite, or a generating station. The usef rule book is designed to delineate boundaries that create an environment for fair and honest competition within which equestrians can enjoy. Founded in 1999, the wellesley equestrian team served as a small organization at wellesley college for student riders. Housekeeping hazards such as trip hazards or falling objects.
Louisiana high school athletic association this site contains information on the association, the various sports teams, and a variety of studentathlete related material. The mercy rule should be automatically started entering the fourth quarter when a 30 point differential has been met. Despite challenges, country financial, an official corporate sponsor, recognizes the commitments of each school. Apr 21, 2015 there is every color and style of breeches imaginable to mankind and with a variety of bling. The intercollegiate horse shows association ihsa welcomes men and.
Use of an ineligible player in a contest requires that the school immediately contact the ihsaa. The most important factor to keep in mind is the fact that this class is not based on the movement of the class hunter under saddle. Riders must maintain an amateur status and there are specific rules and. The mercy rule is applied to the fourth quarter only. Laws and rules of the ihsa, is eligible for membership. You are not permitted to arrive or remain at work if your ability to perform the job safely is impaired. There is every color and style of breeches imaginable to mankind and with a variety of bling.
We compete in hunter seat equitation on the flat and equitation over fences. The ideal equitation horse has an adjustable stride, with the ability to easily jump 1. In case you are not aware, the illinois high school association offers rule interpretation presentations and meetings each year for all of the coaches and officials throughout the state in each sport. When you become a member of an interscholastic team at your high school, you will find that both your school and the ihsa will have rules you must follow in order to be eligible for interscholastic participation. University of north florida equestrian official website. Your inspection checklist should be specifically designed for the work environment being inspected. Must be received by december 1, 2018 take the 20182019 rules test here. Miha michigan interscholastic horsemanship association. I realize fun and comfort are the key goals here, and as long as the requirements of the usef rulebook are met regarding collared shirts, then all is good. Mar 06, 2018 medal and maclay classes are an extension of equitation classes over fences, with the addition of testing. Rule book definition of rule book by merriamwebster. Each club sport has an eboard that works collaboratively with both campus recreation and the student government association.
These special rules supersede ihsa rules where applicable. New rider joins and creates their membership account 2. There are a maximum of ten shows per discipline for the regular season. In accordance with ihsa rules, riders draw at random and are not allowed any. Now take that same idea, but instead of a flat test think of keeping correct position while jumping, which is the other. Rule book definition is a book that contains the official set of rules that must be followed in a game, job, etc also. The leadership of miha is made up of the executive board and the board of directors. The ushja boards vote on these rule change proposals will be submitted to the usef for consideration through their rule change proposal process and ultimately the usef board of directors will determine what rule change proposals are approved for inclusion in the usef rulebook. Once logged into their new account note the fill out placement form item in the things to do. The intercollegiate horse shows association ihsa is a nonprofit organization composed of. The following rules and regulations manual is a compilation of all current usa policies.
Hunt seat equitation on the flat is judged on how the riders guide the horse through nine maneuvers while keeping themselves in correct hunt seat position. The names of the judges for the 2018 nationals were. Saturday, march 11, 2017 saturday, march 11, 2017 7. You may propose changes to the rulebook by filling out the rule change proposal form. The complete guide to nfhs rules, online rule book ordering, and ncaanfhs rule differences can be found here. Click here for a comprehensive list of rule changes that were approved in 2019 for the 2020 competition year. You can compete in equestrian disciplines in college.