Qualification Highlights:
Again for the 2023 RI Finals, no qualification is needed to ride in the Short/Long Stirrup classes, nor for the 2' classes.
All exhibitors need to be a member of the Rhode Island Horsemans's assocaition. Please visit the RIHA website.
All Divisions
3 to fill a class; 10 points qualifies an exhibitor to ride in the finals; Can continue to show in it once qualified; Any RIHA show may offer two of each RIHA medals qualifying class on the same day;
If too few entries warrant, the 3' Adult medal and the 3' Junior medal may be combined; If too few entries warrant, the 2'6" Adult-Mini medal and the 2'6" Mini medal may be combined.
Points awarded as follows: 1st - 10 points; 2nd - 6 points, 3rd - 4 points, 4th - 2 points. Qualification ends 2 weeks prior to the Finals.
Mini Medal
Open to junior RIHA members who have not reached their 15th birthday and to riders 15 - 17 years of age who are eligible for limit equitation
over fences as of December 1st in the current show year and have not competed in classes in which the entry may be required to jump higher than
3 feet. Fences 2'6".
Adult Mini Medal
Open to Amateur Adult members of the Rhode Island Horseman's Association, who as of December 1 of the current show year have not jumped 3' or higher
within the past two show years as a Junior or Adult exhibitor at a recognized show. Fences 2'6".
Junior Medal
Open to Junior RIHA members who have not reached their 18th birthday. Fences 3'.
Adult Medal
Open to Adult Amateur RIHA members. Fences 3'.
Please visit the RIHA website for the exact specifications and additional information
about the qualification rules.
News
Thank you to everyone for a great 2023 show! And many thanks to Mystic Valley Hunt Club for the use of their facility to hold the RI Finals!
CONTINUED for 2023!!! The RIEC and RIHA are thrilled to announce that the 2023 RI Equitation Championships will again be held at Mystic Valley Hunt Club, just over the RI line in Gales Ferry, CT. We extend our gratitude to the MVHC family on opening up their farm to our cherished finals. We are looking forward to a wonderful finals this year.
CONTINUED for 2023!!! The RI Finals will again be held over 2 days! Day 1 will include a Short/Long Stirrup finals and a 2' division finals. The only qualification to ride the Short/Long Stirrup or the 2' finals is to be a RIHA member. The Adult Modifieds WILL BE MOVED TO DAY 2. The minis will again be on to Day 1. Day 2 will be the Adult and Junior 3-foot divisions.
Given our success the last few years, we are very excited for this year's finals. Each year will be better than the last!
Good luck qualifying and see you at the show!