You must be a member of AERSO to compete at this show.  The membership fees are $25 for juniors and $30 for seniors. There will be no day stalls offered at the AERSO shows. 

To download the PDF of the prizelist and forms

Tentative Schedule/Horaire May 13, 2012

Thank you for participating, and we hope you have a great show on Sunday.

A.E.R.S.O Rules for 2011

All riders must be members of the Equestrian Association of the South West Region (AERSO). Annual membership fee is $25.00 for Juniors $30.00 for Seniors. Proof of membership must be shown at the show or a late membership fee of $10 will be levied along with the normal membership fee.

ASTM safety approved helmets must be worn by exhibitors at all times when mounted.

Judges are not permitted to judge any AERSO shows more than twice in the same ring, in the same year.
This show and all other AERSO Horse Shows are open to all horses and riders and will act as a qualifying
competition for the Jeux Equestre du Quebec. These shows are governed by the rules of Equine Canada
which are available online at www.equinecanada.ca

In order to be eligible for the Jeux Equestre Finals and/or AERSO year-end awards exhibitors must
compete at a minimum of 3 shows, results will only be counted for the best 5 out of 7 shows.

In the jumper divisions only the same horse/rider combination will have points counted to qualify for the
Jeux Equestre Finals. If this rule is not respected, no points will be counted for this horse.

Horses and/or ponies entered in all equitation classes over fences are permitted to go a second time in the same class with a different rider.
Junior A riders are not permitted to ride small ponies.
Amateur classes are open to non-pro riders, as per the non-pro rule (Article G411) in the EC Rule book.

Novice:
Open to all horses. Riders are restricted to their respective age category, and cannot enter any other classes.
Baby Green Hunter:
Open to all riders on horses which have never competed over fences at a Permit or Primary horse show prior to January 1st of the current year. Courses will not be adjusted for ponies. .
Small/Medium/Large Pony Hunter:
Small ponies are 12.2 hands and under; fences to 2'3". Medium ponies are over 12.2 and under 13.2 hands; fences to 2'6". Large ponies are over 13.2 and under 14.2 hands; fences to 2'9".

Junior ages are as follows, class heights are determined by size of their mount
Junior C a rider who is under 12 on January 1st
Junior B a rider who is 12, 13, or 14 on January 1st
Junior A a rider who is 15, 16 or 17 on January 1st

Adult/Amateur riders are over the age of 18 and defined as non-pro, as per EC rule book.
Modified Hunter:
Open to all horses and to junior and amateur riders. Riders can only cross-enter into their respective equitation classes, other than novice. Fences to 2'9".
Junior Hunter: Open to all horses and junior riders not showing in novice or modified classes; fences to 3'0".
Amateur Hunter/Equitation:
Open to all horses and riders over 18 not showing in novice or modified classes; fences to 3'0".
Combining Classes:
Less than 6 entries in Amateur 3’ Hunter & 3’ Amateur Equitation the classes will be combined with the 3’ Children’s Hunter and the 3’ Junior Equitation classe; the Novice Amateur and Novice Junior will be combined with less than 6 entries in either class.
• The class would be Junior/Amateur 3’ Hunter
• The class would be Junior/Amateur 3’ Equitation
• The class would be Mod Junior/Amateur 2’6” Equitation
Pony Medal:
Open to all ponies and to junior riders not restricted by the rules of any other classes. Riders are judged on position, security, and control on course. A minimum of 2 tests will be incorporated into the course; courses will be adjusted.
Sandridge Saddlery Medal:
Open to all horses and to junior and amateur riders not restricted by the rules of any other classes. Riders are judged on position, security, and control on course. A minimum of 2 tests will be incorporated into the course; fences to 3'0".
Jumper:
Open to all horses, and to riders not restricted by the rules of any other class. Only performance counts. In the case of a clear round, an immediate jump-off against the clock will be held.

Points for year-end awards will be calculated as follows:
1st Place - 7 points
2nd Place - 5 points
3rd Place - 4 points
4th Place - 3 points
5th Place - 2 points
6th Place - 1 point
Flat Classes have the same value as the Over Fences Classes. In all hunter and jumper classes points are awarded to the horse/pony. In all equitation classes points are awarded to the rider.