Intellectual Disability
Microcephaly
Multiple Sclerosis
Muscular Dystrophy
Post Polio Syndrome
Prader Willie Syndrome
Rhett Syndrome
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Touretts Syndrome
Traumatic Brain Injury
Trisomy Abnormalities
Vision Impairment
Other diagnoses will be considered upon request.
i) The following disorders are not eligible:
ADHD
Anxiety Disorders
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Depression
Dyslexia
Eating Disorders
Fibromyalgia
Learning Disabilities
Psychological Diagnosis
j) The rider or their family does not have to own the
horse.
k) Handler – One (1) handler per entry in the ring to
facilitate the safety of the rider. The handler must be
eighteen (18) years of age or over. A halter must be
on the horse either over or under the bridle for use by
the handler if needed.
The handler must have a suitable lead line in hand in
case of need. Lead line cannot be fastened to the bit.
Handlers will stand quietly as a group in a designated
area of the ring unless their assistance is required
and requested by the judge or ring steward.
l) A competitor with a hearing impairment can have
an assistant who communicates via sign language
or cue cards to the competitor so they can conform
to the judge’s directives. This assistant will be
outside the ring and their position known to the
judge and ring steward;
m) Judges are not permitted to alter the mandatory
workout in any manner. Markers must be used, may
be numbered. People must not be used as markers
no matter if they are safety stand-by spotters.
n) Handlers, in appropriate attire, must stand with their
riders along the rail in the line-up. Handler may only
help at judge’s or ring steward’s indication.
97.2 Tack and Equipment
a) Equipment is to conform to the needs of the
competitor and be suitable for the horse.
b) Special adaptive equipment may be used where
appropriate. Acceptable adaptive equipment includes:
Audio Communications
Bareback Pads
Boot Adaptations
Dowel Reins
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