IASA is proud to introduce the Showmanship Challenge Finals. While we have the equitation cup for Iowa’s equitation rider, we are excited to start the Showmanship Challenge Finals for riders showing in non equitation performance classes. These finals will be held at the IASA October Classic, October 24 & 25 at Ellsworth Equestrian Center, in Iowa Falls, Iowa.
Finals Requirements
The Rider:
Must have shown in a minimum of 4 classes at 2 of the following shows in Iowa:
IASA Tune Up Show
Great River Benefit Horse Show
Mid States Horse & Pony Show
Iowa State Fair
Iowa Fall Extravaganza
Equitation, Academy, In-Hand, and Walk & Trot only classes do not qualify.
17 & under
Rider/trainer is to submit where they qualified and proof of IASA membership at time of entry. Must be a member of IASA before entry number is given at October Classic
Attire: Participants will be given a t-shirt to wear with jodhpurs.
The Horse:
The horse is to be a a lesson type horse, not in training and regularly used in a riding program. Horses can wear a full bridle, running martingale, german martingale, draw rein. No martingales or draw reins with a leverage/curb bit.
How the Class Will Run
Phase 1:
Walk, trot, extended trot, and canter both directions, line up. Excuse the class to the paddock.
To be judged on horsemanship, ringmanship, ring awareness, ability to present the horse to the best of that horse’s ability.
Phase 2:
If class entries are over 12, Phase 1 will be split into two sections.
The judge is to pick at least 8 to return for phase 2.
If class entries are under 12, only top 8 return.
If entries are less than 8, all riders are eligible for phase 2.
Awards:
Top 8 will return for awards presentation.
Winner: $1,000 scholarship
IASA Performance Challenge can be won only once. Winner of the Performance Cup Challenge to be invited to be a learner judge at the next year’s Performance Challenge.
Please reach out to IASA President, Lauren Brannon, with any questions regarding these finals: lauren.e.brannon@gmail.com.
IASA is proud to introduce the Showmanship Challenge Finals. While we have the equitation cup for Iowa’s equitation rider, we are excited to start the Showmanship Challenge Finals for riders showing in non equitation performance classes. These finals will be held at the IASA October Classic, October 24 & 25 at Ellsworth Equestrian Center, in Iowa Falls, Iowa.
Finals Requirements
The Rider:
Must have shown in a minimum of 4 classes at 2 of the following shows in Iowa:
IASA Tune Up Show
Great River Benefit Horse Show
Mid States Horse & Pony Show
Iowa State Fair
Iowa Fall Extravaganza
Equitation, Academy, In-Hand, and Walk & Trot only classes do not qualify.
17 & under
Rider/trainer is to submit where they qualified and proof of IASA membership at time of entry. Must be a member of IASA before entry number is given at October Classic
Attire: Participants will be given a t-shirt to wear with jodhpurs.
The Horse:
The horse is to be a a lesson type horse, not in training and regularly used in a riding program. Horses can wear a full bridle, running martingale, german martingale, draw rein. No martingales or draw reins with a leverage/curb bit.
How the Class Will Run
Phase 1:
Walk, trot, extended trot, and canter both directions, line up. Excuse the class to the paddock.
To be judged on horsemanship, ringmanship, ring awareness, ability to present the horse to the best of that horse’s ability.
Phase 2:
If class entries are over 12, Phase 1 will be split into two sections.
The judge is to pick at least 8 to return for phase 2.
If class entries are under 12, only top 8 return.
If entries are less than 8, all riders are eligible for phase 2.
Awards:
Top 8 will return for awards presentation.
Winner: $1,000 scholarship
IASA Performance Challenge can be won only once. Winner of the Performance Cup Challenge to be invited to be a learner judge at the next year’s Performance Challenge.
Please reach out to IASA President, Lauren Brannon, with any questions regarding these finals: lauren.e.brannon@gmail.com.