North Star Morgan Show - Class Specifications

Judges	Name	Divisions Judged
BH	Belle Hufferd	English Pleasure, Park, Pleasure Driving, Equitation Saddle Seat, In-Hand
JS	Joyce Swanson	Western Pleasure, Hunter Pleasure, Equitation Hunt/Western Seat, Classic Pleasure Driving,
		Classic English Pleasure, Futurity In-Hand
BS	Bill Solentjes	Dressage, Sport Horse In-Hand
BL	Bill Long	Carriage
RP	Robert Powers	Hunter over Fences

IN HAND CLASSES

Morgan Sport Horse In Hand

Horse to be shown individually on the triangle. To be judged on suitability to perform in sport horse disciplines with consideration given to Morgan type. One handler only.

16.	BS	Sport Horse Suitability - Mares
17.	BS	Sport Horse Suitability - Stallions & Geldings
18.	JS	NCMA Futurity Fillies, Sport Horse - 2 year olds
19.	JS	NCMA Futurity Colts & Geldings, Sport Horse - 2 yr olds

In-Hand

In Hand Open and NCMA Futurity classes will run simultaneously, but with separate judges for each class. (I.e., classes 6 & 6a will be judged at the same time, but by different judges.) Awards for both classes will be presented at the end of the combined class.

1.	BH	Yearling Fillies - Open
1a.	JS	Yearling Fillies - NCMA Futurity
2.	BH	2 year old Fillies - Open
2a.	JS	2 year old Fillies - NCMA Futurity
3.	BH	3 & 4 year old Mares
4.	BH	5 year old & over Mares
5.	BH	Grand Champion & Reserve Mares
6.	BH	Yearling Colts & Geldings - Open
6a.	JS	Yearling Colts & Geldings - NCMA Futurity
7.	BH	2 year old Colts - Open
7a.	JS	2 year old Colts - NCMA Futurity
8.	BH	3 & 4 year old Stallions
9.	BH	5 year old & over Stallions
10.	BH	Grand Champion & Reserve Stallions
11.	BH	2 year old Geldings - Open
11a.	JS	2 year old Geldings - NCMA Futurity
12.	BH	3 & 4 year old Geldings
13.	BH	5 year old & over Geldings
14.	BH	Grand Champion & Reserve Geldings
15.	BH	Fitting & Showmanship

PERFORMANCE CLASSES

To be eligible for Championship classes, entries must have previously shown and been judged in at least one qualifying class in the respective division (i.e., age group, amateur, etc.).

Exhibitors in Walk-Trot classes may not have shown in any class requiring a canter or lope.

Horses in Amateur Owned/Trained/Shown classes must not have been in training with a professional barn after January 1st. Owner and exhibitor must each have AHSA amateur card. Headers must be eligible for AHSA amateur card. Exhibitor need not be the owner.

Carriage Driving

Conducted in accordance with the rules, regulations and directives of the AHSA Driving Division. Classes will be split for more than 3 multiple hitches. Dressage driving classes will be held outdoors in the standard small (40m x 60m) and large (40m x 100m) arenas. All breeds are eligible to participate in all Carriage Driving Classes. All obstacles will be set at 2 meters.

65.	BL	Carriage Driving Reinsmanship
71.	BL	Carriage Driving Dressage, Training Test 2
72.	BL	Carriage Driving Dressage, Preliminary Level Test 3
73.	BL	Carriage Driving Dressage, Intermediate Level Test 1
81.	BL	Carriage Driving Turnout
89.	BH	Carriage Driving/Performance Driving NCMA Futurity 2 year old
92.	BL	Carriage Driving Working Pleasure Driving
106.	BL	Carriage Driving Obstacles Pick Your Route
107.	BL	Carriage Driving Obstacles Gambler's Choice
120.	BL	Carriage Driving Americana Picnic Drive
		Entries must carry a driver, one or more passengers, and a 4th of July Picnic. Period costumes are encouraged and drivers are not required to wear a lap robe or driving apron. Entries are to be judged on the suitability of the horse to provide a pleasant picnic drive. Wire wheeled vehicles are allowed. To be shown both ways of the ring at a walk, slow trot, and working trot; to stand quietly at the rail; and to rein back if asked. Horses will not be asked to trot-on. To be judged 60% on manners, performance, and way of going; 40% on overall impression, including presentation of the theme. Picnic food will not be judged (but may be sampled!).
120a.	BL	Carriage Driving Championship Awards

Champion and Reserve awards will be given to the entries accumulating the most points. Only 2 dressage driving classes will count; Americana Picnic Drive will not count. Point system: 1st-(5), 2nd-(3), 3rd(2), 4th(1).

Classic English Pleasure

41.	BH	Classic English Pleasure Jr. Horse
54.	BH	Classic English Pleasure Mares
57.	BH	Classic English Pleasure Stallions/Geldings
85.	BH	Classic English Pleasure Jr. Exhibitor 17 and under
112.	BH	Classic English Pleasure Championship

Classic Pleasure Driving

37.	JS	Classic Pleasure Driving Jr. Exhibitor 17 and under
78.	JS	Classic Pleasure Driving Jr. Horse
89.	BH	Classic Pleasure Driving/Performance Driving NCMA Futurity 2 year old
94.	JS	Classic Pleasure Driving
138.	JS	Classic Pleasure Driving Championship

Dressage

USDF and CSDCTA approved. Classes will be held in the standard arena (20m x 60m). 1995 tests will be used for all classes (except USDF Intro, which will use 1996 tests). Exhibitor is responsible for supplying show office with USDF and CSDCTA numbers for both horse and rider. Please include this information with your entry. Sand warm up area is adequate but limited. Half Morgans are eligible to participate in all Dressage Classes, except AMHA Medal class #31.


23.	BS	Dressage USDF Intro 1 Open
24.	BS	Dressage Training 1 Open
25.	BS	Dressage Training 2 Open
26.	BS	Dressage Training 4 Open
27.	BS	Dressage First 1 Open
28.	BS	Dressage First 2 Open
29.	BS	Dressage Open* Percentage 1
30.	BS	Dressage Open* Percentage 2
		* List on your entry form the tests you will be riding in these percentage classes. Horses may only show one time per class.
31.	BS	Dressage Medal (registered Morgans only, Jr. Exhibitor)
		In Medal classes, spurs of unrowelled type are optional, no whips are allowed, and tests may be called. Refer to the Morgan Horse Judging Standards for further explanation.
41a.	BS	Dressage Championship Awards

Awards will be given to the two highest percentage rides (separate horses) from Dressage classes (excluding Intro Level). Awards will be presented in the middle of the Thursday evening session. The following point system will be used: Training Level: % + 0 pts; 1st Level: % + 2 points; 2nd Level: % + 4 points; 3rd Level: % + 6 points; 4th Level: % + 8 points.

English Pleasure

34.	BH	English Pleasure Mares
36.	BH	English Pleasure Amateur Owner/Trained/Shown
40.	BH	English Pleasure Stallions/Geldings
43.	BH	English Pleasure Jr. Exhibitor 13 and under
48.	BH	English Pleasure 3 year old NCMA Futurity
50.	JS	English/Jack & Jackie Benny Class; rider 39 and over, English, Hunt or western
64.	BH	English Pleasure 4 year old
66.	BH	English Pleasure Amateur Stallions/Geldings
70.	JS	English/Command Class under Saddle - English, Hunt or Western
80.	BH	English Pleasure Amateur mares
82.	BH	English Pleasure Jr. Exhibitor 14-17
84.	BH	English Pleasure 3 year old
88.	BH	English/Pro-Am Saddle Class - English, Hunt or Western
96.	JS	English/Hunter Pleasure Walk-Trot 12 and under
100.	BH	English Pleasure Ladies 18 and over
119.	BH	English Pleasure Jackpot Championship
134.	BH	English Pleasure Championship Jr. Exhibitor
135.	BH	English Pleasure Championship Jr. Horse
141.	BH	English Pleasure Novice Horse
149.	BH	English Pleasure Amateur Championship

Equitation

Medal Classes are limited to AMHA Junior members, 17 & under, and will be judged according to the AMHA Morgan Judging Standards book.

58.	JS	Equitation Leadline 8 and under
		Western, English, or Hunt tack with rider and walker suitably dressed. Horse must be led at a walk at all times by an adult on foot. Performance of child and suitability of horse & rider to be considered. No costumes. Memento given to each entry. Leadline exhibitors may not compete in any other class in the show.
53.	JS	Equitation Hunt/Saddle Seat Walk Trot - 12 and under
56.	JS	Equitation Hunt Seat 14-17
76.	JS	Equitation Hunt Seat 13 and under
86.	JS	Equitation Hunt Seat 18 and over
118.	JS	Equitation Hunt Seat Championship
131.	RP	Equitation Hunt Seat Over Fences AMHA Medal
148.	JS	Equitation Hunt Seat on the flat AMHA Medal
53.	JS	Equitation Saddle/Hunt Seat Walk Trot - 12 and under
69.	BH	Equitation Saddle Seat 13 and under
90.	BH	Equitation Saddle Seat 14-17
110.	BH	Equitation Saddle Seat AMHA Medal
146.	BH	Equitation Saddle Seat Championship
103.	JS	Equitation Stock Seat AMHA Medal
99.	JS	Equitation Western Seat 17 and under
139.	JS	Equitation Western Seat AMHA Medal
142.	JS	Equitation Western Seat Walk Trot 12 and under

Hunter Pleasure

33.	JS	Hunter Pleasure Stallions/Geldings
39.	JS	Hunter Pleasure Mares
45.	JS	Hunter Pleasure Jr. Exhibitor 14-17
47.	JS	Hunter Pleasure 4 year old
50.	JS	Hunter/Jack & Jackie Benny Class; rider 39 and over, English, Hunt or western
52.	JS	Hunter Pleasure Amateur mares
61.	JS	Hunter Pleasure Amateur Stallions/Geldings
63.	JS	Hunter Pleasure Jr. Exhibitor 13 and under
70.	JS	Hunter/Command Class under Saddle - English, Hunt or Western
74.	JS	Hunter Pleasure 3 year old
83.	JS	Hunter Pleasure Amateur Owned/Trained/Shown
88.	BH	Hunter/Pro-Am Saddle Class - English, Hunt or Western
91.	JS	Hunter Pleasure NCMA Futurity 3 year old
96.	JS	Hunter/English Pleasure Walk-Trot 12 and under
97.	JS	Hunter Pleasure Ladies 18 and over
114.	JS	Hunter Pleasure Championship Jr. Exhibitor
121.	JS	Hunter Pleasure Jackpot Championship
137.	JS	Hunter Pleasure Novice
143.	JS	Hunter Pleasure Championship Jr. Horse
145.	JS	Hunter Pleasure Amateur Championship

Performance Futurity

48.	BH	English Pleasure 3 year old NCMA Futurity
77.	JS	Western Pleasure NCMA Futurity 3 year old
89.	BH	Carriage Driving/Performance Driving NCMA Futurity 2 year old
89.	BH	Classic Pleasure Driving/Performance Driving NCMA Futurity 2 year old
89.	BH	Park Harness/Performance Driving NCMA Futurity 2 year old
89.	BH	Pleasure Driving/Performance Driving NCMA Futurity 2 year old
91.	JS	Hunter Pleasure NCMA Futurity 3 year old
102.	BH	Pleasure Driving NCMA Futurity 3 year old

Park Harness

38.	BH	Park Harness Jr. Horse
87.	BH	Park Harness Open
89.	BH	Park Harness/Performance Driving NCMA Futurity 2 year old
140.	BH	Park Harness Amateur

Park Saddle

75.	BH	Park Saddle Amateur
117.	BH	Park Saddle Open

Pleasure Driving

32.	BH	Pleasure Driving 3 year old
44.	BH	Pleasure Driving 4 year old
49.	BH	Pleasure Driving Ladies 18 and over
51.	BH	Pleasure Driving 2 year olds
55.	BH	Pleasure Driving Mares
59.	BH	Pleasure Driving Jr. Exhibitor 17 and under
89.	BH	Pleasure Driving/Performance Driving NCMA Futurity 2 year old
98.	BH	Pleasure Driving Stallions/Geldings
102.	BH	Pleasure Driving NCMA Futurity 3 year old
109.	BH	Pleasure Driving Amateur
113.	BH	Pleasure Driving Championship Jr. Horse
144.	BH	Pleasure Driving Jackpot Championship

Western Pleasure

35.	JS	Western Pleasure Novice Horse
42.	JS	Western Pleasure Stallions/Geldings
46.	JS	Western Pleasure Amateur Mares
50.	JS	Western/Jack & Jackie Benny Class; rider 39 and over, English, Hunt or western
60.	JS	Western Pleasure Mares
67.	JS	Western Pleasure Walk Trot 12 and under
68.	JS	Western Pleasure Amateur Stallion/Geldings
70.	JS	Western/Command Class under Saddle - English, Hunt or Western
77.	JS	Western Pleasure NCMA Futurity 3 year old
79.	JS	Western Pleasure Ladies 18 and over
88.	BH	Western/Pro-Am Saddle Class - English, Hunt or Western
93.	JS	Western Pleasure Jr. Exhibitor 14-17
95.	JS	Western Pleasure Jr. Exhibitor 13 and under
101.	JS	Western Pleasure Amateur Owned/Trained/Shown
111.	JS	Western Pleasure 4 year old
115.	JS	Western Pleasure 3 year old
116.	JS	Western Pleasure Amateur Championship
133.	JS	Western Pleasure Championship Jr. Horse
136.	JS	Western Pleasure Championship Jr. Exhibitor
147.	JS	Western Pleasure Jackpot Championship

Working Hunter

123.	RP	Working Hunter Warm Up (2'3" max course 1)
124.	RP	Working Hunter Warm Up (2'3" max course 2)
125.	RP	Working Hunter Over Fences 1 (2'6" max open)
126.	RP	Working Hunter Over Fences 1 (2'6" max jr. ex.)
127.	RP	Working Hunter Over Fences 2 (2'9" max open)
128.	RP	Working Hunter Over Fences 2 (2'9" max jr. ex.)
129.	RP	Working Hunter Over Fences 3 (3'0" max open)
130.	RP	Working Hunter Over Fences 3 (3'0" max jr. ex.)
132.	RP	Working Hunter Under Saddle
132a.	RP	Working Hunter Championship Awards

Champion and Reserve will be awarded to the entries accumulating the most points. Combined points from open classes (125, 127 and 129) will count.

Miscellaneous Classes


50.	JS	Jack & Jackie Benny Class; rider 39 and over, English, Hunt or western
62.	BH	Road Hack
70.	JS	Command Class under Saddle - English, Hunt or Western
88.	BH	Pro-Am Saddle Class - English, Hunt or Western
104.	JS	Hunter Hack
105.	JS	Open Jumper Progressive
		Each entry will jump a course of 3 jumps, starting at 2� 3� and progressively raised each round until all but 1 exhibitor is eliminated. To be shown as a �fault and out� class.
108.	JS	Trail Horse English or Western
120.	BL	Carriage Driving Americana Picnic Drive
		(See detailed description in Carriage Driving division.)
122.	BH	Costume Class (judged 60% creativity, 40 % manners and suitability)

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