Academy Hunter/Jumper Schooling Show

2022 - May 15, July 31 and August 28 

Feeling stressed out about high pressure schooling shows? Here is your answer! Come enjoy a day at the park with nice jumps, good footing and great people. Our Academy Hunter/Jumper Series is the perfect place whether you are just starting out or just happier at the lower heights. Get experience in the Bridle Trails main arena with smaller, more inviting jumps. Enter through Horseshowtime.com.
                                                                                                                 
​           ---NEW For 2022---
​Want to extend your show weekend? Check out the Dressage Show the Saturday prior to Sunday's Academy show! Limited overnight stabling for Saturday night is available.   Please fill out a stall request form (see below) if you would like a stall.  STALL REQUESTS MUST BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO SHOW ENTRIES.  ALL HORSES IN OVERNIGHT STABLING MUST SUBMIT PROOF OF VACCINATION WITHIN THE PAST 6 MONTHS TO SHOW SECRETARY.  THE PROOF MUST BE A PDF FILE EMAILED (No text messages accepted) to our show Secretary.

We've added some new special Challenge classes and awards in 2022 for those academy riders wanting a little more challenge and some preparation for our Classic Hunter/Jumper shows:
  • COMBINED TEST CHALLENGE (all show dates)
The Dressage Show team is partnering with the Academy HJ team and offering a fun chance for more prizes. Ride any eventing test at Saturday's dressage show and return Sunday for the Academy HJ show to complete a jump round. Your combined score from both will go towards the Combined Test overall! 
  • JUMPER RELAY CHALLENGE (May 15)​
Two Horses, two riders.  Open to everyone, however, each rider must be entered in the corresponding division for the height they are jumping in the relay. Jumps set at 2’ for rider and horse one and 2’3” for rider and horse two. Rider one will jump obstacles 1-5 and pass a baton to rider two who jumps obstacles 6-10.  Ribbons through 8th place based upon total optimum time of both riders.
  • EQUITATION ON THE FLAT CHALLENGE (July 31)
Open to all non-pro riders. Riders are expected to demonstrate basic equitation flat skills which might include sitting trot, transitions, halt and/or back, turn on the forehand and lengthening and shortening of gaits. A minimum of the top four riders will be invited back for a ride off where they might be expected to demonstrate USEF EQ113 tests executed on the flat as selected by the judge. These tests are listed in the USEF rule book and include counter canter, ride without stirrups, haunches in, shoulder in and changes of direction at the trot and canter. The judge may ask basic horsemanship questions of all riders. Riders will not be asked to jump obstacles or change horses. Riders will not be penalized for using a simple change of lead in any test so long as the change is executed in a timely, organized manner. Ribbons to 8th place.
  • 2'-2'3" HUNT SEAT MEDAL CHALLENGE (August 28)
Open to all non-pro riders. Riders must be entered in either the 2’ or 2’3” Hunt Seat Equitation division to participate. Riders will be given a course of 8-10 jumps with a test built into the class which might include a trot jump, halt, lengthening of canter to a jump and counter cantering a jump. The class will be judged on the rider’s position, execution of aids and consistency. In the event of a tie or at the judge’s discretion, riders may be asked to perform additional tests based on the USEF Rulebook, EQ113 tests. Riders will not be asked to change horses. Riders will not be penalized for consistently using a simple change of lead so long as the change is executed in a timely, organized manner.  Ribbons to 8th place.
How to Enter?
​For our July 31, 2022,  show date : Show Entries will open July 1, 2022.  Stall requests will open on June 30, 2022. 
We've moved to www.HorseShowTime.com to make your entry process easier.
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A deposit via credit card online is required at time of submission of an entry on HorseShowTime. In addition, you must have all fields completed, including class entries. All information is required for entry to be considered complete.  Credit cards will be charged for a deposit and all stall fees immediately. The $50 deposit and all stall fees are non-refundable unless accompanied by a vet note. Any remaining balances, including those incurred by adding classes will be charged at the end of your show day after you confirm charges are correct at the Show Office. When entering online, you must provide credit card information or your entry will not be processed! There is a $25 NSF charged for all declined cards or rejected checks.
  • All entries subject to a $25 mandatory fee which covers office and schooling fees.
  • Non-members subject to a $30 show pass fee. ​(So you might as well join LWSC!)
  • Due to increased disposal costs, a $10 disposal fee is added to our entries this year.
  • Regular classes are $20 each.  The Jumper Relay class is $10/rider (a two rider team ). Equitation on the Flat and Hunt Seat Medal Challenge classes are $25/each.
  • Limited stalls available for $35 each from 4pm the evening before the show. Must be stripped prior to leaving.  Priority given to competitors staying for the full weekend of shows (Dressage and Academy) in May, July and August, followed by membership, need and volunteerism. Trailers of those with stalls will need to be parked off site because we are capacity limited and need to provide room for those trailering into the show day of.
  • Stall requests include a signup for volunteering - please state your preference!
  • Please email our show secretary with questions or problems with your entry.​ ​
General Information
  • ​All points earned in classes will count towards LWSC Academy Year End Awards.  Must be a LWSC member and work at least 8 volunteer hours to qualify for year-end awards.
  • Ribbons awarded to 8th place. Champion and Reserve ribbons for each Ring 1 division. There are two divisions (equitation and jumpers) per age group (Jr. and Sr.) and height (18", 2', 2'3").
  • Trotting courses and simple changes of lead are not penalized in any equitation round though rounds will be judged on consistency of pace and timeliness of lead changes.  
  • Optimum time: crossbars and 18" will be a brisk trot with some canter. 2' and 2'3" will be a slow, steady canter. Optimum times will be posted on courses.  Times to be determined by our course designer.
  • Judges may penalize or eliminate any riders deemed reckless or unsafe at the judges discretion.
  • Flat classes will be split to canter if necessary.  Classes will be combined if fewer than 3 entries.  Junior and Senior divisions may be combined if entries warrant (at the discretion of show management).
  • Show will be considered full at 200 rides for the day. 
  • Show will start at 8:30 am (subject to number of entries). Show Office will open at 7:30 am.
  • Schooling will be open by 6pm on the day prior to the show.
  • The small Ring 2 will operate on the Danish system. Blue, red and yellow ribbons will be awarded by the judge based on performance during the round. A blue ribbon round will have a steady rhythm, correct leads or diagonals, and clean jumping efforts.  A red ribbon round will maybe have a missed diagonal, a rail, or unsteady gaits.  A yellow ribbon round will have refusals or rails.  
  • Ring 2 schedule: Ground poles 9:00-11:00; Crossbars 11:30 start. 
  • Equitation on the Flat classes are group, flat (non-jumping) classes. 
  • Equitation A and B are courses of 7-9 fences judging the rider's form and control of their horse. 
  • Jumper rounds 1, 2, and 3 are courses of 7-9 fences judged on number of knockdowns, refusals and closest to an optimum time.
  • ​You do not have to enter all classes in any one division.  Jumpers and Equitation are separate divisions with separate champion/reserve winners.  
  • Horses are limited to 7 classes per show.
  • We are anticipating large numbers and will run open cards on a California split rather than age divisions. 
Horse Show Rules
Our show rules are simple and easy to follow.  We expect healthy, well cared for horses and thoughtful, well-mannered riders.  ASTM-approved hard hats with a fastened chin strap are required for all ages when mounted.  Boots with a heel are mandatory.  Rules are based on USEF and USDF rulebooks. Judges may penalize or eliminate unsafe, reckless rinding at their discretion. Please see the full set of fun show rules if you have questions.
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​Need to Renew or Join?  Go to our membership page and join.  Then you avoid the $30.00 non member fee!
Volunteering
All members are encouraged to volunteer to help their club.  Volunteerism not only builds camaraderie, but is essential for us to continue the low cost, fun events that we hold. There are some distinct advantages to volunteering as well.  All members who perform 8 hours of volunteering are eligible for year-end awards at our annual awards banquet.  Please stop in at the ribbon tent to offer your services. There are all sorts of positions available -- from handing out ribbons, to jump crew, to running the back gate.  Make sure to sign in for your hours to count!  This is a great opportunity to develop skills and contacts for a paid, rated horse show job and to learn more about horse show management.  The Lake Washington Saddle Club is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization.  Many employers provide matching funds for charitable contributions and/or volunteer time.  Be sure to check with your employer to find out if employer matching is available - you may be able to double your contribution!
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