How do you qualify for Maclay?

The Maclay is open to junior members of USEF or Equine Canada who have not reached their 18th birthday in accordance with GR127. Rider and trainer (or coach when applicable [see USEF GR108]) must be current members of the National Horse Show Association (“NHSA”).

What is the Maclay Medal?

Maclay Trophy. The National Horsemanship Championship for the ASPCA Alfred B. Maclay Trophy has a rich history that reaches back to 1933. Each year, hundreds of the top Junior riders (18 years of age and under) across the country compete to qualify for the National Horsemanship Championship for the Alfred B.

How many points do you need to qualify for Maclay Regionals?

According to the official rulebook, In order to qualify for the Maclay Regional Finals, contestants must win the following: in Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York a rider must win 50 points. In Florida, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, they must win 38 points.

Can you use a flash in equitation?

While two-rings, three-rings, and gags — other than hunter gags — are illegal in hunter equitation, jumper equitation allows them. For nosebands, riders can’t use drops, flashes, or figure eights in hunter equitation classes, but all of those plus regular cavessons are legal in jumper equitation classes.

Where are the Maclay Finals held?

Kentucky Horse Park
Now held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, one of the most competitive classes each year is the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) Maclay National Championship, also known as the Maclay Finals.

How many points do you need to qualify for USEF Medal Finals?

30 points
To qualify, a rider must earn a total of 30 points during the qualifying period July 2, 2021– July 1, 2022. In all cases, points are earned based on the start date of the competition.

What is a Cavesson bridle?

The cavesson is a bridle with movable rings on the noseband and can be used bitless or with a bit. Usually, the cavesson is from leather, biothane, rope, or nylon. The noseband is with or without a metal core. The cavesson without an iron core in the noseband is also called the Vienna cavesson. …

Who won the 2021 Maclay Finals?

Rizvi
In the end, it was Rizvi who reclaimed her leading position, securing the win in the 2021 ASPCA Maclay National Championship with veteran mount Finnick, a 15-year-old Westphalian gelding.

What is the age limit for Pony Finals?

No junior over 12 years of age may compete on a small pony. No junior over 14 years of age may compete on a medium pony. If a pony is unable to continue to compete, the rider and/or trainer must request permission for a change of pony from the Show Committee prior to the start of the competition.