ACTHA Monthly | June 2015 | 12
2015 SEASON CHANGES & IMPROVEMENTS
"In-Hand" Division at Arena Obstacle Challenges
Designed in partnership with
Parelli Natural Horsemanship
In keeping with our expanded mission of better horsemanship and improved education opportunities for our participants, we have reaffirmed our relationship with PNH and embraced their goal to help raise the level of horsemanship worldwide for the benefit of horses and the people who love them. To that end, we are pleased to announce ACTHA Arena Challenges “In Hand Division” inspired and in partnership with Pat & Linda Parelli. They graciously provide educational materials, judging criteria and generously share how developing skills and partnership in hand leads to a better riding experience for horse and rider.
In-Hand Division
This division is available to members only and limited to Arena Obstacle Challenges (AOCs). Obstacles must be performed on lead, and all participants are judged on partnership and execution of the obstacle from the ground. Participants may choose to enter this “class/division” either as a stand-alone entry or in addition to a mounted division. Judging criteria has been developed in partnership with Parelli Natural Horsemanship, which focuses on a willing partner and good communication skills with your horse; all styles of ground work are welcome and encouraged; it is the result and partnership that is being judged.
The In Hand Division is not required to be offered at every ACTHA Arena Obstacle Challenge and is entirely at the event host’s discretion. It will be clearly noted on the AOC event page as to the availability at a particular event.
Benefits include 1st - 6th ribbons, points towards State and National Standings and Medals Achievement Program. Additional prizes or awards are at the discretion of the individual ACTHA event host but are not required and may vary at each event.
The In-Hand Division is not required to be offered at every ACTHA Arena Obstacle Challenge and is entirely at the event host’s discretion. It will be clearly noted on the AOC event page as to the availability at a particular event.
Benefits include 1st - 6th ribbons, points towards State and National Standings and Medals Achievement Program. Additional prizes or awards are at the discretion of the individual ACTHA event host but are not required and may vary at each event.
If a participant elects to compete in both In Hand and a Mounted Division, the Mounted Division “run” must be performed prior to the In Hand “run”, to keep the playing field level for all mounted contestants.
In-Hand Division Complete Details >
Photo by Lori Silcher / 4 Seasons Marchador Ranch