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Philanthropy is an important part of the mission of the New England Equitation Championships. Thus, the Challenge of the States winners will work together to choose an organization that they feel will benefit from a donation, made possible by an anonymous donor.

This component was developed to encourage our young people to learn the importance of giving back. The Medal winning teams will each donate a minimum of $1,500 (Gold Team $750, Silver Team $500 and Bronze Team $250) to the top three charities that will be chosen by the riders before the start of the class. There will be additional opportunities to donate to these charities during the horse show.

Open to Junior riders, who will represent their state, with the top six scores from the open equitation classes. The top five riders with the highest scores will ride and the sixth highest score will be the chef d’equipe.

If a junior in their last year is a Chef d'equip but has a score high enough to ride on the Graduate Team, that junior will be moved to the Graduate Team as a rider. The rider with the next highest score will move up to be the Chef d'equip on the team that just lost its Chef.

It will be the chef’s responsibility to give the events in-gate starter the teams order of go. Riders must have a minimum score of 55 to make a team. The top four scores will count for the team total. Number of teams for each state will be determined as follows, with management reserving the right to change:

States with fewer than four riders will be combined, as the All American Team where the top six scores from these states will become the Team. If there are not four of these riders they may then compete as individuals.

Teams work together, without the help of trainers, walking the course and working out their strategies. Only the Chef and one rider from the team will be allowed in the schooling area to help its rider school. Once a horse has gone it can go back to the barn, there is no further testing.

Riders must be NEHC Medal qualified riders or past winners of the New England Finals in order to qualify for this class. Horse must be unbraided.

Costume Rules

Teams may dress up their riders and horses in costume. Costumes must be safe in manner. Costumes may not obstruct the vision of either horse or rider and must not impede movement on course. No objects may be placed in horses’ tail or on or around horses’ face that could potentially spook or distract the horse. Competition management will be the deciding factor should a team’s costume be in question.

There will be 8-10 jumps, not to exceed 3’0”. Two tests (1-19) will be built into the course. The Steward will supervise the schooling area. Jumps cannot be higher than 3’ and they will be flagged. Trainers are not allowed in the schooling area.

Rider's USEF address will determine the state they will represent.

No Entry Fee.

Philanthropy is an important part of the mission of the New England Equitation Championships. Thus, the Challenge of the States winners will work together to choose an organization that they feel will benefit from a donation, made possible by an anonymous donor.

This component was developed to encourage our young people to learn the importance of giving back. The Medal winning teams will each donate a minimum of $1,500 (Gold Team $750, Silver Team $500 and Bronze Team $250) to the top three charities that will be chosen by the riders before the start of the class. There will be additional opportunities to donate to these charities during the horse show.

Open to Junior riders, who will represent their state, with the top six scores from the open equitation classes. The top five riders with the highest scores will ride and the sixth highest score will be the chef d’equipe.

If a junior in their last year is a Chef d'equip but has a score high enough to ride on the Graduate Team, that junior will be moved to the Graduate Team as a rider. The rider with the next highest score will move up to be the Chef d'equip on the team that just lost its Chef.

It will be the chef’s responsibility to give the events in-gate starter the teams order of go. Riders must have a minimum score of 55 to make a team. The top four scores will count for the team total. Number of teams for each state will be determined as follows, with management reserving the right to change:

States with fewer than four riders will be combined, as the All American Team where the top six scores from these states will become the Team. If there are not four of these riders they may then compete as individuals.

Teams work together, without the help of trainers, walking the course and working out their strategies. Only the Chef and one rider from the team will be allowed in the schooling area to help its rider school. Once a horse has gone it can go back to the barn, there is no further testing.

Riders must be NEHC Medal qualified riders or past winners of the New England Finals in order to qualify for this class. Horse must be unbraided.

Costume Rules

Teams may dress up their riders and horses in costume. Costumes must be safe in manner. Costumes may not obstruct the vision of either horse or rider and must not impede movement on course. No objects may be placed in horses’ tail or on or around horses’ face that could potentially spook or distract the horse. Competition management will be the deciding factor should a team’s costume be in question.

There will be 8-10 jumps, not to exceed 3’0”. Two tests (1-19) will be built into the course. The Steward will supervise the schooling area. Jumps cannot be higher than 3’ and they will be flagged. Trainers are not allowed in the schooling area.

Rider's USEF address will determine the state they will represent.

No Entry Fee.

For Junior members of the New England Horsemen's Council who have won one New England Medal Class at a member show after the first Sunday of October in the past show season through midnight on the first Sunday of October for the current show season.

Back numbers must be visible during course walk.