The Santa Cruz Show - Class List by Division

The Santa Cruz Morgan Horse Show:
(The Watsonville Show)
July 20, 21, 22, 2007

Class Listing by Division
For a complete list of rules please refer to the
USEF 2005 Rule Book.

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Morgan In Hand Division

Morgan Horse In Hand
Horses shall enter the ring and be lined up at the discretion of the judge. Entries are to be judged individually, standing, then at a walk and trot on the line and must be serviceably sound. Horses shall stand squarely on all four feet with front legs perpendicular to the ground. Rear legs may be placed slightly back, but the horse must also be judged at some time in the class not stretched. Emphasis shall be on type and confirmation with consideration given to the horse's ability to move correctly on the lead. Unnatural tail carriage should be penalized. See U.S. Equestrian Art. 2902.e and 2914.2. Not more than two handlers, each of whom may have one whip without appendages, may be allowed in the ring to show each horse. The First and Second place in each age group MUST return to be judged in their respective Championships.

Morgan Sport Horse In Hand
Horses shall enter the ring and be lined up at the discretion of the judge. Entries are to be judged individually, standing, then at a walk and trot on the line and must be serviceably sound. Horses to be judged on proper movement, conformation and manners based upon the horse's suitability to be a Sport horse. Gaits to be judged in terms of purity, quality and correctness. Horses shall stand square or in open position. The First and Second place in each age group MUST return to be judged in their respective Championships.

4. Morgan 4 and Under Geldings In Hand - Fri AM/PM
5. Morgan 5 and Over Geldings In Hand - Fri AM/PM
6. Morgan Champion Gelding - Fri AM/PM
8. Morgan 4 and Under Mares In Hand - Fri AM/PM
9. Morgan 5 and Over Mares In Hand - Fri AM/PM
10. Morgan Champion Mare - Fri AM/PM
49. Morgan Sport Horse 4 Years and Under in Hand - Sat AM
50. Morgan Sport Horse 5 Years and Over In Hand - Sat AM
51. Morgan Champion Sport Horse - Sat AM
53. Morgan 4 and Under Stallions In Hand - Sat AM
54. Morgan 5 and Over Stallions In Hand - Sat AM
55. Morgan Champion Stallion - Sat AM

Morgan English Pleasure Division
To be shown under English tack at a walk, pleasure trot, road trot and canter with a light rein, but still maintaining contact with horse's mouth. May be asked to back.

Open: Horses to be judged on manners, performance, quality, presence and apparent ability to give a good pleasure ride 60%; type and conformation 40%.

Junior Horse: Horses to be judged on manners, performance, quality, presence and apparent ability to give a good pleasure ride 60%; type and conformation 40%.

Junior Exhibitor: Horses to be judged on manners, suitability, performance, quality, presence and apparent ability to give a good pleasure ride 60%; type and conformation 40%.

Ladies: Rider must be 18 years or older. Horses to be judged on manners, suitability, performance, quality, presence and apparent ability to give a good pleasure ride 60%; type and conformation 40%.

Amateur: Rider must be 18 years or older. Horses to be judged on manners, suitability, performance, quality, presence and apparent ability to give a good pleasure ride 60%; type and conformation 40%.

Championships: To be judged 50%-50%

12. Morgan English Pleasure Adult Amateur - Fri AM/PM
21. Morgan English Pleasure Junior Horse - Fri AM/PM
32. Morgan English Pl Jr. Exhibitor 17 & Under - Fri AM/PM
35. Morgan English Pleasure Ladies - Fri AM/PM
72. Morgan English Pleasure Limit Horse -Sat PM
78. Morgan English Pleasure Open - Sat Evening
104. Morgan English Pleasure Novice Horse - Sun AM
112. Morgan Eng. Pl. Open $200.00 Championship - Sun PM
(To be eligible horse must have been judged in one other class in this division)
113. Morgan Eng. Pl. Jr. Ex. 17 & Under Champion - Sun PM
(To be eligible horse must have been judged in class # 32)
117. Morgan Eng. Pl. Adult Am $200.00 Champion - Sun PM
(To be eligible horse must have been judged in class # 12)
123. Morgan English Pleasure Jr. Horse Champion - Sun PM
(To be eligible horse must have been judged in class #21)

Pleasure Driving Division

To be shown at a walk, pleasure trot and road trot. Horses may be asked to back. One attendant, without whip, must head each entry.

Open: Horses to be judged on manners, performance, quality, presence and apparent ability to give a good pleasure drive 60%; type and conformation 40%.

Junior Horse: Horses to be judged on manners, performance, quality, presence and apparent ability to give a good pleasure drive 60%; type and conformation 40%.

Junior Exhibitor: Horses to be judged on manners, suitability, performance, quality, presence and apparent ability to give a good pleasure drive 60%; type and conformation 40%.

Ladies: Driver must be 18 years or older. Horses to be judged on manners, suitability, performance, quality, presence and apparent ability to give a good pleasure drive 60%; type and conformation 40%.

Amateur: Driver must be 18 years or older. Horses to be judged on manners, suitability, performance, quality, presence and apparent ability to give a good pleasure drive 60%; type and conformation 40%.

Championships: To be judged 50%-50%.

14. Morgan Pleasure Driving 2 Year Olds - Fri AM/PM
59. Morgan Pleasure Driving Junior Horse - Sat PM
66. Morgan Pleasure Driving Ladies - Sat PM n
70. Morgan Pl Driving Jr. Exhibitor 17 and Under - Sat PM
74. Morgan Pleasure Driving Open - Sat PM
85. Morgan Pleasure Driving Adult Amateur - Sat Evening
99. Morgan Pl. Driving Open $200.00 Championship - Sun AM
(To be eligible horse must have been judged in one other class in this division)
107. Morgan Pleasure Driving Novice Horse - Sun AM

Morgan Classic Pleasure Section

Saddle:

It is imperative that the horse give the distinct appearance of being a pleasure to ride with emphasis on the walk and smooth transitions. Horse must stand quietly and back readily. To be shown at a walk, pleasure trot, road trot and canter. To be judged on manners, performance and gait 60%; type and conformation 40%. Championships to be judged 50%-50%

28. Morgan Classic Pl Saddle Ladies - Fri AM/PM
62. Morgan Classic Pl Saddle Open - Sat PM
93. Morgan Classic Pl Saddle Limit Horse - Sun AM
97. Morgan Classic Pl Saddle Jr. Ex. 17 & Under - Sun AM
116. Morgan Classic Pl Saddle $200 Championship - Sun PM
(To be eligible horse must have been judged in one other class in this division)

Driving:

To be shown to an appropriate vehicle at a walk, pleasure trot and road trot. It is imperative that the horse give the distinct appearance of being a pleasure to drive with emphasis on the walk and smooth transitions. Horse must stand quietly and back readily. To be judged on manners, performance and gait 60%; type and conformation 40%. Championships to be judged 50%-50%

18. Morgan Cl Pl Driving Open - Fri AM/PM
57. Morgan Cl Pl Driving Novice Horse/Driver - Sat PM
80. Morgan Cl Pl Driving Jr. Ex. 17 & Under - Sat Evening
87. Morgan Cl Pl Driving $200.00 Championship - Sat Evening
(To be eligible horse must have been judged in one other class in this division)

Morgan Park Division

Saddle:
To be shown in English tack. at a park walk, park trot, and canter both ways of the ring.

Open: Horses to be judged on performance, presence quality and manners 60%; type and conformation 40%.

Junior Exhibitor: Horses to be judged on manners, suitability, performance, and quality 60%; type and conformation 40%.

Championships: To be judged 50%-50%.

3. Morgan Park Saddle Jr. Exhibitor 17 & Under - Fri AM/PM
26. Morgan Park Saddle Open - Fri AM/PM
88. Morgan Park Saddle Championship - Sat Evening
(To be eligible horse must have been judged in one other class in this division)

Harness:
To be shown to an appropriate four-wheel vehicle. One attendant, without whip, must head each entry. In Open class horses to be shown at a park walk, park trot and “show your horse”.

Open: Horses to be judged on performance, presence quality and manners 60%; type and conformation 40%.

Championships: To be judged 50%-50%.

37. Morgan Park Harness Open - Fri AM/PM
121. Morgan Park Harness Championship - Sun PM
(To be eligible horse must have been judged in class #37)

Morgan Hunter Pleasure Division

The Hunter Pleasure horse should be shown with hunter style equipment at a walk, trot, extended trot, canter and extended canter with light rein, but still maintaining contact with horse's mouth. Horses will not be tested over obstacles. U.S. Equestrian Article 2935-2939. To be judged on performance, manners and soundness 60%; type and conformation 40%. Championships to be judged 50% - 50%.

17. Morgan Hunter Pleasure Novice Horse - Fri AM/PM
20. Morgan Hunter Pleasure Ladies - Fri AM/PM
27. Morgan Hunter Pleasure Junior - Fri AM/PM
34. Morgan Hunter Pleasure Adult Amateur - Fri AM/PM
60. Morgan Hunter Pl Jr. Exhibitor 17 & Under - Sat PM
68. Morgan Hunter Pl Jr Horse Championship - Sat PM
(To be eligible horse must have been judged in class #27)
81. Morgan Hunter Pleasure Ladies Championship - Sat Evening
(To be eligible horse must have been judged in class #20)
86. Morgan Hunter Pleasure Open - Sat Evening
95. Morgan Hunter Pleasure Limit Horse - Sun AM
98. Morgan Hunter Pl Adult Amt $500.00 Champion - Sun AM
(To be eligible horse must have been judged in class # 34)
118. Morgan Hunter Pl Jr. Exhibitor Championship - Sun PM
(To be eligible horse must have been judged in class # 60)
124. Morgan Hunter Pl Open $500.00 Champion - Sun PM
(To be eligible horse must have been judged in one other class in this division)

Morgan Western Pleasure Division

To be shown under Western tack at a walk, jog trot and lope with light rein, but still maintaining contact with the horse's mouth. The judge may ask for an extension of any gait. All horses being considered for a ribbon must be required to back.

Open: Horses to be judged on manners, performance, quality, presence and apparent ability to give a good pleasure ride with emphasis on manners and gait 60%; type and conformation 40%.

Junior Horse: Horses to be judged on manners, performance, quality, presence and apparent ability to give a good pleasure ride with emphasis on manners and gait 60%; type and conformation 40%.

Junior Exhibitor: Horses to be judged on manners, suitability, performance, quality, presence and apparent ability to give a good pleasure ride with emphasis on manners and gait 60%; type and conformation 40%.

Ladies: Rider must be 18 years or older. Horses to be judged on manners, suitability, performance, quality, presence and apparent ability to give a good pleasure ride with emphasis on manners and gait 60%; type and conformation 40%.

Amateur: Rider must be 18 years or older. Horses to be judged on manners, suitability, performance, quality, presence and apparent ability to give a good pleasure ride with emphasis on manners and gait 60%; type and conformation 40%.

Championships: To be judged 50%-50%.

7. Morgan Western Pleasure Ladies - Fri AM/PM
13. Morgan Western Pl Jr. Exhibitor 17 &Under - Fri AM/PM
23. Morgan Western Pleasure Junior Horse - Fri AM/PM
30. Morgan Western Pleasure Adult Amateur - Fri AM/PM
31. Morgan Western Pleasure Limit Horse - Fri AM/PM
63. Morgan Western Pl Jr. Horse Championship - Sat PM
(To be eligible horse must have been judged in class #23)
83. Morgan Western Pleasure Open - Sat Evening
89. Morgan Western Pleasure Ladies Stake - Sat Evening
101. Morgan Western Pleasure Novice Horse - Sun AM
105. Morgan Western Pl Adult Amt $500.00 Champion - Sun AM
(To be eligible horse must have been judged in class #30)
114. Morgan Western Pl Jr. Exhibitor Championship - Sun PM
(To be eligible horse must have been judged in class #13)
120. Morgan Western Pl Open $500.00 Championship - Sun PM
(To be eligible horse must have been judged in one other class in this division)

Equitation Division

Riders to be judged according to USEF EQ100-125. All Equitation classes open to all breeds except AMHA Medal Classes.

Saddle Seat
19. Saddle Seat Equitation 17 and Under - Fri AM/PM
61. Saddle Seat Equitation Championship - Sat PM
109. Saddle Seat AMHA Medal - Sun AM
(To be eligible horse must have been judged in one other class in this division)

Hunt Seat
22. Hunt Seat Equitation 17 and Under - Fri AM/PM
75. Hunt Seat AMHA Medal - Sat PM
102. Hunt Seat Equitation Championship - Sun AM
(To be eligible horse must have been judged in one other class in this division)

Western Seat
71. Western Seat Equitation 17 and Under - Sat PM
94. Western Seat Equitation Championship - Sun AM
106. Western Seat AMHA Medal - Sun AM
(To be eligible horse must have been judged in one other class in this division)

Morgan Trail Section

To be shown with Western or English Tack . Horses to be shown individually over and through a course of six to eight obstacles. Courses to include a walk, jog-trot, lope (canter), of suitable duration to determine way of going. To be judged on performance with emphasis on manners and soundness.

38. Morgan Walk/Jog Open - Fri PM
39. Morgan Limit Horse or Rider - Fri PM
40. Morgan First & Second Year Green - Fri PM
41. Morgan Master Trail 35 Years and Older - Fri PM
42. Morgan Trail Open - Fri PM
43. Morgan Walk/Jog Limit Horse or Rider - Sat AM
44. Morgan Limit Horse or Rider - Sat AM
45. Morgan Adult Amateur - Sat AM
46. Morgan Trail Senior Horse 5 and over - Sat AM
47. Morgan Trail Open - Sat AM
48. Morgan Trail $500.00 Stake - Sat AM
(To be eligible horse must have been judged in one other class in this division)

Carriage Driving Section
Open to all horses and pony breeds

Carriage Pleasure Driving—Working : A pleasure driving class in which entries are judged primarily on the suitability of the horse to provide a pleasant drive. To be shown both ways of the arena at a walk, slow trot, working trot and strong trot. To stand quietly, both on the rail and while lined up, and to rein back. All entries Chosen for a workout may be worked both ways of the arena at any gait requested by the judge and may be asked to execute a figure eight. To be judged: 70% on performance, manners and way of going of the horse; 20% on the condition and fit of harness and vehicle; 10% on neatness of attire.

Carriage Pleasure Driving—Reinsmanship : A pleasure driving class in which entries are judged primarily on the ability and skill of the driver. To be shown at a walk, slow trot, working trot and strong trot. Drivers shall be required to rein back. All drivers chosen for a workout may be worked at any gait requested by the judge and may be asked to execute a figure eight and/or perform other appropriate tests. To be judged: 75% on handling of reins and whip, control, posture and overall appearance of driver; 25% on the condition of harness and vehicle and neatness of attire.

Carriage Obstacle Driving: See USEF Articles 2085 and 2090. Ties for first will be decided by a drive-off. Cones will be reset for each entry. Marathon Buggies will be allowed in all carriage classes.

25. Carriage Novice Driver - Fri AM/PM
33. Carriage Pleasure Driving - Fri AM/PM
65. Open Carriage Reinsmanship with Pattern - Sat PM
82. Open Carriage Amateur Driver - Sat Evening
91. Open Carriage Timed Cones - Sun AM
92. Open Carriage Pick RT Timed - Sun AM
110. Open Carriage Working - Sun AM
115. Carriage Championship - Sun AM
(To be eligible horse must have been judged in one other class in this division)

Miscellaneous Section
Open to Morgans only

1. Morgan Showmanship 17 and Under - Fri AM/PM
Entries are to be shown individually; standing, then at a walk and trot on the line. To be judged 40% on presentation and 60% on showmanship.

Morgan Trail Horse Pleasure Section

Open: Horses to be judged on manners, performance, quality, presence and apparent ability to give a good pleasure ride 60%; type and conformation 40%.

Amateur: Rider must be 18 years or older. Horses to be judged on manners, suitability, performance, quality, presence and apparent ability to give a good pleasure ride 60%; type and conformation 40%.

Championships and Stakes: To be judged 50%-50%.

11. Morgan Trail Horse Amateur Pl 18 and Over - Fri AM/PM
16. Morgan Open Trail Horse Pleasure - Fri AM/PM
52. Morgan Trail Horse Amateur Pl Championship - Sat PM
(To be eligible horse must have been judged in class # 11)
56. Open Trail Horse Pleasure Stake - Sat PM
(To be eligible horse must have been judged in one other class in this division)

Miscellaneous Section
Open to any Breed

Walk Trot Section
Walk Jog-Trot: Open to riders who have not been judged in a class that required a canter—lope at any show. Riders in these classes may not enter any class in this show that requires a canter. Horses may enter other classes in any section, providing the requirements for that section are met. Riders are exempt from paying the U.S. Equestrian non-member fee. Entries to be shown both ways of the arena at the walk and the jog or trot. Suitability and safety are paramount and unruly horses will be excused.

15. Open Walk Jog-Trot Pl All Seats 17 & Under - Fri AM/PM
58. Open Walk Jog-Trot Pl, Adult 18 & Over, Any Seat - Sat PM
73. Open Walk Jog-Trot Equitation All Seats 17 & Under - Sat PM
96. Open Walk Jog-Trot 17 & Under All Seats Pl Stake - Sun AM
(To be eligible horse must have been judged in class # 15)
100. Open Walk Jog-Trot Adult 18 and Over Stake - Sun AM
(To be eligible horse must have been judged in class #58)

2. Open Adult Showmanship with Pattern - Fri AM/PM
24. All Breed English Pleasure Saddle - Fri AM/PM
To be shown under English tack at a walk, pleasure trot, road trot and canter with a light rein, but still maintaining contact with horse's mouth. May be asked to back.
29. All Seats Adult Greenhorn Rider - Fri AM/PM
Open to any adult rider that has not shown in any walk, trot or jog, and canter or lope class before. To be shown in any seat, both directions of the arena walk, trot or jog and canter or lope. Must back readily.
36. All Breed Pleasure Driving - Fri AM/PM
To be shown at a walk, pleasure trot and road trot. Horses may be asked to back. One attendant, without whip, must head each entry.
67. All Breed English Pleasure Championship - Sat PM
To be shown under English tack at a walk, pleasure trot, road trot and canter with a light rein, but still maintaining contact with horse's mouth. May be asked to back.
(To be eligible horse must have been judged in class #24.)
77. Leadline - Sat Evening
Open to riders who are at least 2 but less than 7 years old (USEF GR103) and who are not entered in any other “horse show class” at this show. Leaders must be at least 16 years old. May be shown under Western, Hunter, or Saddle Seat tack. Safety is of the utmost importance in presentation, tack and attire, no trotting, no backing. All entries to receive blue ribbons. This is a special activity, not a “horse show class”. Riders will not be placed.
84. Open Jack Benny All Seats - Sat Evening
Horses to be shown by an amateur in any tack with appropriate attire. Riders must be 39 years or over. To be shown at the walk, trot or jog, and canter both directions of the ring. Horses may be asked to back.
122. All Breed Driving Championship - Sun PM
To be shown at a walk, pleasure trot and road trot. Horses may be asked to back. One attendant, without whip, must head each entry.
(To be eligible horse must have been judged in class #36.)

American Saddlebred Division

5 Gaited Section

Horses must be registered with the American Saddlebred Horse Assoc. or Canadian American Saddlebred Horse Assoc. They must be entered in their full registered names with registration numbers and under the names of the owners of record. A copy of the registration papers showing proof of ownership, or Certificate of Eligibility to Show Issued by the ASHA must be submitted with the entry form.

5-Gaited Open : To be shown with a full mane and tail at an animated walk, trot, slow gait, rack and canter. To be judged on performance, presence, quality, manners and conformation.

90. ASB 5 Gaited Open - Sat Evening
125. ASB 5 Gaited Stake - Sun PM
(To be eligible horse must have been judged in class #90.)

American Saddlebred Pleasure Horse Division

Entries to be shown with a full mane and tail. Cross entering prohibited between Show Pleasure and Country Pleasure, 3-Gaited and 5-Gaited. To be ridden by an amateur.

3-Gaited Show Pleasure : To be shown at a flat walk, Trot, Canter. To be judged on manners, performance, presence, quality and conformation.

79. ASB 3 Gaited Show Pleasure Open - Sat Evening
119. ASB 3 Gaited Show Pleasure Stake - Sun PM
(To be eligible horse must have been judged in class #79.)

3-Gaited Country Pleasure : To be shown at a Flat Walk, Trot, Extended Trot and Canter. Must be asked to halt both ways of the ring. To be judged on manners, performance, presence, quality and manners

64. ASB 3 Gaited Country Pleasure Open - Sat PM
108. ASB 3 Gaited Country Pleasure Stake - Sun AM
(To be eligible horse must have been judged in class #64.)

Western Country Pleasure : To be shown at a Flat Walk, Jog and Lope. Must be asked to halt both ways of the ring. To be judged on manners, performance, presence, quality and manners.

69. ASB Western Pleasure Open - Sat PM
111. ASB Western Pleasure Stake - Sun PM
(To be eligible horse must have been judged in class #69.)

American Saddlebred Park/3-Gaited

Non rated USEF. May be shown with roached or full mane. To be shown at an animated Walk, Trot and Canter. To be judged on performance, presence, manners, quality and conformation.

76. ASB Park 3 Gaited Open - Sat PM
103. ASB Park 3 Gaited Stake - Sun AM
(To be eligible horse must have been judged in class #76.)