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FAQ for PSHA Members
Patterned Speed Horse Association
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AGE DIVISIONS
Age determined as of August first (1)
each year.
- JUNIOR 13 and under
- INTERMEDIATE 14 thru 17
- SENIOR A 18 thru 28
- SENIOR B 29 thru 39
- SUPER SENIOR A 40 thru 50
- SUPER SENIOR B 51 and over
- Classification will be assigned to horses on the basis of the horse's three fastest
times set since August 1, 1968 at PSHA approved shows. - Horse will have to run three times in a faster time classification before
reclassification upward will occur. Horses shall move up for the next show. - Regions shall issue wallet sized cards stating horse's classification in each
event. When a horse's classification is moved upward in any event, a new card
will be issued. To be dropped from present classification to the next lower class
(example: A to B, B to C, C to D) will require 5 consecutive times slower
(excluding times with penalties) than the present classification. - An unknown or unclassified member horse appearing at a show will be placed in
the appropriate ABCD category for the next show according to the first qualifying
time run in each event and will remain in that category until reclassification
occurs. Horse shall retain any awards won at the first show. - Out of state horses shall retain their current ABCD classifications when entering
a PSHA approved show. - Non-PSHA riders may ride in the ABCD Jackpot classified events with a "X"
number but may not compete for year end awards, three time averages, or for
day awards in all classes. - Classified horses may compete in any higher classification, but may not ride
down in class. All times will count toward reclassification. Any horse found to be
illegally entered in a class shall lose all times in that event for that day. - Times earned at closed or restricted shows (State Finals, Interstate, and the
Classic Show) will be used for reclassification. - The same horse/rider combination may appear only once in the same event. The
same horse or rider may appear multiple times in an event, except at State Finals
or Classic Show. Junior, Intermediate, Senior A, Senior B, Super Senior A, Super
Senior B and ABCD classified events are considered separate events. Classified
horses cannot enter below their classification. - Show management will offer a Jackpot Open Class for all individual events and
optional for all team (2 man and 4 man events) at any PSHA approved show.
Entry fee will be a minimum of $5.00. State and Region to receive same cents
per ride as in ABCD classes. Times run in this class will count for classifications
and 3 time averages.
| 2009 ABCD CLASSIFICATION RULES |