2011 Official Rule Book - New England Pinto Horse Association

(2) Two Star (**) – For competitors with some
experience in Three-Day Events on horses just
beginning International competition.
(3) Three Star (***) – For competitors and horses
with some International experience.
(4) Four Star (****) – For experienced and successful
combinations of International competitors and
horses.
2. Two-Day Event – The Two-Day Event comprises three
distinct tests, usually taking place on two days, during
which a competitor rides the same horse throughout
namely:
a. Dressage Test
b. Jumping Test
c. Cross-Country Test comprising four phases:
(1) Phases A and C – Roads and Tracks
(2) Phase B – Steeplechase
(3) Phase D – Cross Country Obstacles
d. The tests must be scheduled in the order listed above.
e. Levels of Two-Day Events
(1) Intermediate
(2) Preliminary
3. Horse Trials –The Horse Trial comprises three distinct
tests, usually taking place on one or two days, during
which a competitor rides the same horse throughout,
namely:
a. Dressage
b. Cross Country
c. Show Jumping
d. The Dressage Test must be first. The Cross-Country
and Jumping Tests may follow in either order.
e. Levels of Horse Trials
(1) Beginner Novice
(2) Novice
(3) Training
(4) Preliminary
(5) Intermediate
(6) Advanced
4. Tests – Tests consist of one or more dressage, cross
country, or jumping competitions. They are designed to
introduce the discipline, and to prepare competitors and
horses for Horse Trials. Tests may be offered as separate
competitions or may be organized in conjunction with a
Horse Trial or an Event. These competitions may include:
a. Cross Country Tests – consist of distinct competitions
involving various cross-country skills. The tests may
include pace, taking your own line, following unknown
course, top score competitions with obstacles of
different values, clear round cross-country, etc. The
conditions under which the Cross Country Tests will be
conducted will be printed in the prize list.
b. Combined Tests – consists of two distinct tests during
which a competitor rides the same horse throughout.
The tests may include two of the following: dressage,
cross-country, jumping; or may include one discipline
(such as cross-country) repeated twice under different
conditions. Combined Tests will be conducted under
guidelines published by the USEA.
c. Starter Event Rider Tests – Open to riders of any
age who have never competed in a horse trial, on
any horse. The test shall involve a short dressage
test (30 percent), jumping 6 or 7 fences in the arena
(30 percent), and galloping in the open over 3 or 4
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