Levels
Level 1- This is considered a new Partnership. The rider and Horse many not have established trust or are unsure about each team member’s ability to negotiate simple obstacles. Obstacles should be easy to explain to the team: basic maneuver or technique need to compete the obstacle. The course will be at the flat-footed walk.
Level 2- This is considered an established Partnership. The rider and Horse are familiar with one another, exhibit trust when negotiating obstacles and are conditioned to ride a longer Course. May include some jog, trot. running walk, gait, or intermediate gait up to and between obstacles, forward ground covering is encouraged; 180, 270 or 360 degrees on certain obstacles.
Level 3- This is considered a Partnership where Horse and rider have established trust, can negotiate difficult obstacles and are conditioned to travel a longer Course. May include some canter, lope, or gait up to and between obstacles; 180, 270 or 360 degrees on certain obstacles.
Divisions
1. Lead Line: This is defined as anybody requiring a lead line from an adult by their side (e.g., a child or equestrian with disabilities).
2. Novice Division: This is defined as limited exposure to mastering Mountain Trail obstacles. No more than 3 blue ribbons in a qualifying Trail Challenge or in the first 2 years of riding.
3. Youth Division: This is defined as participants under 18 years old based on age as of January 1st; minimum age to compete will be 6 years old. Helmets are necessary when required by state and/or local ordinance; all youth must wear helmets while showing under IMTCA. A youth cannot exhibit a stallion.
4. Adult Division: This is dined as participants 18 and older.
5. Open Division: This is defined as trainers and all riders.
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