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NATIONAL PHA MEDAL HUNTER SEAT EQUITATION FINAL |
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Rebekah Chenelle stands proud after winning the 2011 PHA Medal Final at HITS-on-the-Hudson in Saugerties, New York. Joining her for the presentation are Mary Jane Mitchell, president of PHA; Emma Schuder, winner of 2010 PHA Medal Final,
Martha Chenelle, Lynn Peters, Corresponding Secretary of PHA and Armand Chenelle.
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| Qualifying: |
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Open to riders under 18 years of age. The top 45 riders who have accumulated the most points throughout the qualifying year will qualify for the ride-off. Additionally, a minimum of two riders from each PHA chapter, if not already included in the top 40 riders, will qualify based upon their accumulated points. Riders will be notified of their eligibility for the Final by PHA. Points won in this class are as follows: With up to 15 horses, points will count 10-6- 4-2-1-1/2. With 16 to 30 riders, points will count double and with 31 riders and above points will count triple. The qualifying year is August 16, 2011 through August 15, 2012. The winner of the final ride off is NOT eligible to compete in future PHA Medal classes. |
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| Competition Format: |
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To be shown over a course of 8 or more fences at 3'6” in height, with at least one combination including an oxer, and two changes of lead after the first fence. The judge will insert two tests into the original course. Further testing of the top riders at judges discretion. Only one rider per horse. |
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| Further Information: |
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National PHA - www.nationalpha.com
For questions regarding points and qualifying,
contact Scott Tarter at Scott@TwinLakesFarm.com |
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