DIVISIONS
In all divisions, judging will follow USEF Guidelines, where applicable.
Open Hunter: Fences 2’6” to 2’9” or 3’ to 3’3”, Open to all ponies and horses ridden by a Junior or Adult.
Adult Amateur Hunter: Fences 2’6” to 2’9” or 3’ to 3’3”, Open to all horses ridden by an Amateur 18 years and older.
Walk, Trot: Open to children 12 years and under. Rider may cross enter into Costume and Family classes only.
Walk, Trot, Canter: Open to children 12 years and under. Rider may cross enter into Costume, Family, and Open Pleasure classes only.
Sidesaddle: Walk, Trot and Canter. To be judged on way of going and suitability; the most formal (afternoon) hunt appointments will be judged.
Leadline Class: Open to children 7 years and under. Family Class: Open to members of the same family, walk and trot.
Costume Class: Open to all.
Foxhunter Hilltopper: Open to all qualified Hilltoppers. Horses and ponies may not enter any classes over fences. May be asked to hold hard, dismount or back. Additional awards to be presented are: Glory’s Gavin Trophy for Foxhunter Hilltopper championship, Aiken Hounds Perpetual Trophy for judge’s choice of best Foxhunter Hilltopper.
Open Pleasure: Open to ponies and horses, judged on suitability and way of going. No cross entry with any classes over fences.
Junior Horse/Pony Hunter: Fences 2’6” to 2’9” or 3’ to 3’3”. Open to any horse or pony ridden by a Junior 17 years and under. Riders may not cross enter into Walk, Trot or Walk, Trot, Canter classes. Additional awards to be presented are: Best Child Rider on a Horse, Best Child Rider on a Pony, and Sportsmanship Award.
Foxhunter: Fences 3’ to 3’3” (must jump the high side). Open to all foxhunters who are members of a recognized hunt. Must have completed six hunts during the ’10 – ‘11 season. No cross entry in the Hilltopper Division. Riders 18 years and older. To be judged on way of going over natural fences and on brilliance. May be asked to gallop, hold hard, dismount and/or lead over a fence. Foxhunter pairs and teams may participate in only one pair and/or on one team. Additional awards to be presented are: Hey Sailor Trophy for best turned out Field Hunter, Rushkia Trophy for judge’s choice for best Field Hunter, Arden Park Morgan Trophy for Foxhunter championship, and Aiken Hounds Masters Trophy.
Junior Foxhunter: Fences 2’6” to 2’9” or 3’ to 3’3”. Open to all qualified foxhunters. Riders 17 years and under. To be judged on way of going, brilliance, and suitability for a junior rider. May be asked to gallop, hold hard, dismount and/or lead over a fence.