PROPOSED 2020 VERSATILITY RULE CHANGES
1.3 Division of Classes 1.3 B. Dressage Limitations
Limitations Maiden, Novice and Limit classes or divisions are open
to horse/rider combinations which have not attained
one/ three/six scores of 60% or higher, respectively,
in Dressage classes at NWHA competitions in
the particular level in which they are shown.
The following limitations may be used for Versatility
classes only, except Novice which is addressed
in section 5.3 for classes other than Versatility.
Limitations may be applied to either horse or rider
or a combination of both. Eligibility is established
as of the closing date of entries. Only NWHA
competitions affect reckoning of limitation criteria.
Single horse classes do not affect reckoning.
Exception: Dressage limitations use scoring
instead of ribbons won, reference section 1.3 B.
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Maiden has not won one (1) blue ribbon
Novice has not won three (3) blue ribbons
Limit has not won six (6) blue ribbons
Scores attained at a lower dressage level do
not count in the reckoning of Maiden, Novice,
or Limit status at a higher level, however, the
same horse/rider combination cannot compete
in Maiden, Novice or Limit classes or divisions
if they have previously competed at a higher
dressage level in a NWHA competition.
Green - horse or rider in their first or second
year of showing in Jumping classes only.
Kimberly O’Connor, Rules Committee Chair (RCC)
Rules Committee (RC):
Morgan Applewhite, Shannon Gibbs, Beth Jennings, Merleene Pacheco and Mag Ranft
Responsible for coordinating all horse show rule initiation and changes. Provides recommendations to the
Board of Directors (BOD). Compiles all public comment for review. Researches, develops, and presents
new rules and rule changes for horse shows. Provides recommendations and rationale for approval by the
Board of Directors.
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NWHA National News / November 2019