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The WIHS Equitation and Pony Equitation Finals are the highlight of show week for junior riders, and a proving

 ground for future grand prix and Olympic riders.  Riders compete throughout the year to earn a spot at at the finals at Verizon Center. The qualifying period runs from shows starting on or after Sept. 1through shows starting on or before Aug. 31. WIHS Equitation competitors must be WIHS members in order for points to count for the finals. 

WIHS Equitation Finals

Eligibility: Invitations will be extended to the top 30 junior riders who are eligible to compete based on their points earned during the qualifying period. Letters of invitation will be mailed in September. The same horse must be used in all phases of the class. No exceptions will be made. Riders competing in the WIHS Equitation Finals may not compete in the WIHS Pony Equitation Finals

Format: The class will be conducted as a two-phase competition (a hunter course and a jumper course) followed by a final work-off. Horses to jump 3'6" in hunter and jumper phases. The order for the first round will be drawn. The order of go for the Jumper Phase will be in reverse standing order of the Hunter Phase with the winner of the Hunter Phase competing last.

WIHS Pony Equitation Finals

Eligibility:  Invitations will be extended to the top 25 junior riders who are eligible to compete based on their points earned during the qualifying period. Letters of invitation will be mailed in September.

Format: Ponies to jump 2'3" (small), 2'6" (medium) and 3'0" (large). The same pony must be used throughout the class. Each pony may be ridden by one rider only, unless the judges request a change. Conventional tack per USEF rules. Riders competing in the WIHS Pony Equitation Finals may not compete in the WIHS Equitation Finals. This class will be conducted as a one-phase competition and a work-off.