The Equitation Classic
THE R.W. MUTCH EQUITATION CLASSIC At the Ocala Winter Celebration (VI), March 16-21
ELIGIBILITY
Open to junior riders who have won any USEF Medal, ASPCA Maclay, USEF Talent Search or WIHS Equitation Classic (either phase or overall) from any series of AA shows of 3 (three) weeks or longer after January 1, 2010.
FORMAT
Round I:	To compete over a course of fences set at 3'6" to include gymnastics, trot fences, oxers, verticles and combinations.
Round II:	The top ten will return in reverse order. The course will consist of 8-10 jumps set at 3'6", 1 (one) simple change of lead and 1 (one) flying change of lead
Round III:	At judges discretion. May include USEF Equitation tests 1-19.
SPECIFICATIONS
To be judged by two panels each consisting of one hunter judge and one jumper rider/trainer using the open numerical judging system. A fifth and/or sixth judge/steward will observe in the schooling area and make a report to the panel prior to the scores being totaled.
	Additional Rules Governig the Competition
	•	All horses must remain in the schooling area under the supervision of the judge/steward and the paddock managers.
	•	Riders are responsible for the course walk as well as the management and schooling of their own horse.
	•	Riders will not be allowed to leave the designated schooling area, rider seating area or holding area at any time unless accompanied by a steward.
	•	Trainers will not be allowed to enter the designated schooling area, rider seating area or holding area at any time.
	•	Any communication between the rider and trainer will result in immediate elimination.
	•	All cell phones and similar devices will be collected and returned at the conclusion of the class.
AWARDS & PRIZE MONEY
Ribbons and Awards through tenth place
Best Equitation Horse Award
Best Turned Out Horse
Award/Grooms Award
Trainer's Award to the trainers of each placing rider