News and Updates
NEWPHA Rule Reminders:
- Novice rider/handler = Never winning a 1st place in that class prior to 1/1/2018
- Double Registered = Horses may cross-enter into their prospective classes - This rule is effective for 2019
Check out our updated By-Laws and Class list for the 2018 season.
Get to Know and Understand our newer classes:
Hunter In Hand - Hunter in hand is a class geared towards the suitability for Hunter under saddle, creating the perfect venue for many performance-type horses the chance to be recognized in hand for their conformation, and movement.
Horse & Handler are asked to first perform a ground covering walk around the smaller triangle, once complete they swiftly, without hesitation move into an open trot that showcases their movement. horses are expected to move around the triangle with ease, comfort, and a quiet relaxed & natural headset suitable for their body type.
Handlers should be wearing a Conservative collars polo, or collared button up shirt, tucked into dress pants or khakis - belts must be simple, without western flare, and running shoes are suggested.
Equipment: a. English headstall equipped with any acceptable single-rein English bit that complies with appropriate equipment rules for the age of the horse shown.
YouTube Video of Pattern
Hunter In Hand Pattern
Ranch Horse The horse’s performance should simulate a horse riding outside the confines of an arena and that of a working ranch horse. This class should show the horse’s ability to work at a forward, working speed while under control by the rider. Light contact should be rewarded and horse does not have to be shown on a full drape of reins. The overall manners and responsiveness of the horse while performing the maneuver requirements, and the horse’s quality of movement are the primary considerations.
Apparel and Equipment
a. No hoof polish. b. No braided or banded manes or tail extensions. c. Trimming inside ears is discouraged. d. Trimming bridle path is allowed, also trimming of fetlocks or excessive (long) facial hair. e. Equipment with silver should not count over a good working outfit. Silver on bridles and saddles is discouraged.
YouTube - Open Ranch Rail Class
Apparel and Equipment
a. No hoof polish. b. No braided or banded manes or tail extensions. c. Trimming inside ears is discouraged. d. Trimming bridle path is allowed, also trimming of fetlocks or excessive (long) facial hair. e. Equipment with silver should not count over a good working outfit. Silver on bridles and saddles is discouraged.
YouTube - Open Ranch Rail Class
