KWPN-NA

Young Horse Classes

DG Bar Cup for Young Dressage Horses

For Three, Four and Five Year Olds

The DG Bar Cup is sponsored by DG Bar Ranch and is patterned after the PAVO Cup classes for young horses in Holland. Gaits, rideability, balance, rhythm and suppleness are some of the factors that will be considered as the horses perform required movements.

Performance in the DG Bar Cup will be interchangeable with Part 2 of the dressage IBOP if the horse is signed up for both. Entrants may sign up for either the IBOP or the DG Bar Cup or for both.

A ringmaster will call the test and horses will be shown two at a time. The jury will evaluate the performance of horses and riders for 10 minutes and will ask them to show movements as outlined below. The jury will then give a brief review of each presentation. All horses will be shown at the walk, trot and canter and be asked to stand for conformation evaluation. The gaits (20% each) will account for 60% of the total score with an additional 20% for balance and suppleness. Ten percent of the total score will be assigned to overall impression as a dressage horse and the final 10% to conformation.

Each keuring location will award ribbons through sixth place in each age group and site champions will receive coolers. Winners must have a minimum of 60%. The overall Champion and Reserve Champion of the series will be announced during awards night at the KWPN-NA annual meeting. At that time cash awards ($ 500 to the Champion, $250 to the Reserve Champion) will be divided between the breeder and owner of the winning horses. The Champions will also receive the DG Bar Cup trophy.

Eligibility

Open to three-, four- and five-year-old horses registered in the KWPN Foalbook, Studbook, Register A or registered in the Auxiliary Foalbook or Auxiliary Studbook if the sire is KWPN approved.

The Test

Horses will be shown two at a time and separated by age and sex (if entry numbers are sufficient).

Arena size

Important: The DG Bar Cup is performed in a small arena, 20 x 40.

Three year olds

Three year olds will be shown at trot, canter and walk in that order.

Canter will be shown on 20 meter circle.

Conformation Evaluation: Stand horse in front of jury; do not strip, do not dismount.

Four year olds

Four year olds will be asked to lengthen the trot and canter, to leg yield both directions and to show stretching of the neck at the trot and walk. They will be shown at trot, canter and walk in that order.

Trot: 20 meter circle showing stretching of the neck on the circle both directions. Leg yield both directions.

Canter: 20 meter circle Medium canter on the long side.

Walk: Lengthening of the walk, stretching of the neck.

Conformation Evaluation: Stand horse in front of jury; do not strip, do not dismount.

Five year olds

Five year olds will add shoulder-in and a 12–15 meter circle to the above. They will be shown at trot, canter and walk in that order.

Shoulder- in both directions for at least 20 meters (2x each way).

12–15 meter circle with stretching of the neck.

Special emphasis will be given to transitions and a little more collection will be expected.

Judges

There will be a minimum of two judges.

Scoring

20 points per gait (walk, trot and canter): Purity, quality and regularity of gaits.

20 points for balance and suppleness: Self-carriage, flexibility, suppleness, use of the back, submission, ability to collect and lengthen.

10 points for overall impression as a dressage horse: Expression, character, movement, willingness.

10 points for conformation: Type, correctness, quality of legs, condition.

Iron Spring Farm Cup for Young Jumpers

For Three, Four and Five Year Olds

The ISF Cup is sponsored by Iron Spring Farm and is in part patterned after the Ian Trophy classes for young horses in Holland. Horses will be evaluated on gaits, reflexes, technique, scope, attitude, ride- ability and willingness. The class is open to both jumper and hunter horses. They will jump the same course but will be judged differently.

Performance in the ISF Cup will be interchangeable with the Jumping IBOP if the horse is signed up for both. The course and requirements are as described in the Jumping IBOP. Entrants may sign up for either the IBOP or ISF Cup or for both.

Each keuring location will award ribbons through sixth place in each age group and site champions will receive coolers. Winners must be present for the awards ceremony. The overall Champion and Reserve Champion of the series will be announced during awards night at the KWPN- NA annual meeting. At that time cash awards ($500 to the Champion, $250 to the Reserve Champion) will be divided between the breeder and owner of the winning horses. The Champions will also receive the ISF Cup trophy.

The Test

One to four horses of the same age will be in the ring at one time. Horses will take turns jumping one line of jumps at a time as designated by the jury.

Arena sizes

20 x 40 meters for warm- up and free jumping. 20 x 60 meters for jumping under saddle and showing of gaits.

Horses will enter at the trot and show the trot over a number of ground poles tracking both to the left and to the right, including a change of direction and a few steps of extended trot. Next horses will show the canter (to the left and to the right) with changes in tempo. The walk will be shown after jumping under saddle (working walk and free walk).

Jumping – At the trot

Trotting pole and X (vertical) 2x.

Line of trot pole, X (vertical), oxer with one canter stride, oxer with three canter strides.

Jumping – At the canter

Single X (vertical), height dependent on age.

Single oxer (rising).

Jumping - Free jumping after jumping under saddle (three and four year olds only)

Line of three jumps: 6m, 6.60m and 7.10m.

Jumps will be 80–90cm for three year olds, 90–100cm for four year olds and 100–110cm for five year olds. Jumps must be flanked by rails so horses can’t jump out.

Scoring

20 points each for the canter, reflexes and technique.

10 points each for scope, attitude, rideability and talent for jumping.

The walk, canter and self-carriage/ balance will be graded but are not included in the final score.

Equipment

Equipment requirements are the same as those for the IBOP. Flash, figure eight or dropped nosebands are allowed.

Wraps, bell boots and leg protection on hindlegs are not allowed.