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 a competition for three-, four- and five-year-old horses. Gaits, rideability, balance, rhythm and suppleness are some of the factors that are considered as the horses perform.

The components of the DG Bar Cup and those of Part 2 (the ‘as a group’ portion) of the IBOP are the same. Therefore, if a horse is signed up for both the DG Bar Cup and Dressage IBOP, the horse has to perform the ‘as a group’ test only one time and will be scored for both classes at the same time. Entrants may sign up for either the IBOP or the DG Bar Cup or for both.

One to three horses are shown at the same time and a ringmaster will call the test. The jury will ask the riders to show movements as outlined and evaluate the performance of horses and riders for 10 minutes.

Horses are shown at the walk, trot and canter and are asked to stand for a conformation evaluation. The gaits will account for 60% of the total score with an additional 40% for self-carriage, suppleness, submission and talent for dressage.

Ribbons through sixth place in each age group will be awarded at each keuring location. New in 2010 was that after both keuring tours are over, up to five horses scoring over 60% in each age group will be mailed a DG Bar Cup blanket. Additionally cash awards ($500 to the Champion, $250 to the Reserve Champion) will be divided between the breeder and owner of the winning horses. Overall Champions in each age group are honored during awards night at the KWPN-NA Annual Meeting where the Champions receive their prize money and DG Bar Cup trophy.

Eligibility

Open to three-, four- and five-year-old horses registered in the KWPN Foalbook, Studbook, Register A and Register B.

The Test

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

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

Three Year Olds – will be shown at trot, canter and walk in that order.

• Canter on a 20 meter circle.
• Conformation evaluation – do not dismount.

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: 20m circle in both directions. Leg yield both directions.
• Canter: 20m circle. Medium canter on the long side.
• Walk: lengthening of the walk, stretching of the neck.
• Conformation Evaluation: do not dismount.

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, two times in each direction 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.

Scoring

There will be a minimum of two judges. Horses will be scored as follows:

• 20 points per gait (walk x 2, trot x 2 and canter x 2). Gaits are evaluated for purity, quality and regularity.
• 10 points for self-carriage – the way the horse carries itself in balance.
• 10 points for suppleness – the range of motion in the joints.
• 10 points for submission – compliance and throughness.
• 10 points for talent – a combination of all traits above.

Iron Spring Farm Cup for Young Jumping Horses

For Four-, Five- and Six-Year Olds

The ISF Cup is sponsored by Iron Spring Farm and is a competition for four-, five- and six-year-old horses. Horses will be evaluated on gaits, reflexes, technique, scope, attitude, rideability 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. Entrants may sign up for either the IBOP or ISF Cup or both.

Ribbons through sixth place in each age group will be awarded at each keuring location. New in 2010 was that after both keuring tours are over, up to five horses scoring over 60% in each age group will be mailed a Iron Spring Farm Cup blanket. Additionally cash awards ($500 to the Champion, $250 to the Reserve Champion) will be divided between the breeder and owner of the winning horses. Overall Champions in each age group are honored during awards night at the KWPN-NA Annual Meeting where the Champions receive their prize money and Iron Spring Farm Cup trophy.

Eligibility

Open to four-, five- and six-year-old horses registered in the KWPN Foalbook, Studbook, Register A or Register B.

The Test

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

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

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 depends on age.
• Single oxer (rising).

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

• Line of three jumps with distances of 6m, 6.60m and 7.10m.

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

Scoring

There will be a minimum of two judges.

• 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.