New
Hampshire
Horse & Trail
Association
NHHTA Rule Book
The New Hampshire Horse & Trail Association Rule Book is mailed
out to new members. Current members who request it, may obtain
a supplement with changes that fit into the old format Rule Book
cover.
The Rule Book is available as a pdf download from this website or
you may access it online. CD copies are available on request.
CLICK HERE to download a pdf copy of the 2019 NHHTA Rule Book
2019 Rule Changes -
HOUSE KEEPING CHANGES
Registered American Saddlebred Section
Page M1
Delete first sentence “Horses shown prior to December 1973 need not
be registered.”
This sentence is no longer necessary
Page M2 – Section C American Saddlebred Three Gaited Country
Pleasure Division
Delete all reference to “Three Gaited” in classes 1 through 6.
In Classes 1 & 5, add “Horses shall be required to back readily in
the line.
In Class 3, In second sentence “Horses are required to stop and back
on the rail.” Delete “and back”.
Page C1 – Rules and Regulations Governing Shows …
Reference to United States Equestrian Federation should be deleted
and replaced by New England Horsemen’s Council and reference to the
appropriate breed organization where required.
Page A6 – List of Past Presidents
Helen Fenton should be marked as deceased. Correct spelling of
Christi Balch’s name
RULES GOVERNING NHHTA ANNUAL AWARDS - CHANGES
Page D1 – Rule #5
Last sentence delete “ten days prior to the annual awards banquet”
and change to read “Points shall become final on December 15th”
RULE CHANGE TO CLASS LISTS
Page F3 – Open Walk Trot Equitation Division 11 and Over
Class 4A – change age range – to read “Open Walk Trot 11 to 17
Equitation.”
Class 4B – change age range – to read “Open Walk Trot 11 to 17
Equitation Championship.”
Add Two Classes
Class 4C – change age range – to read “Open Walk Trot 18 and over
Equitation.”
Shall show at a walk and trot only. Reverse at the walk.
Class 4D – change age range – to read “Open Walk Trot 18 and over
Equitation Championship.”
Specifications same as qualifying class. Must have been
entered, shown and judged in the qualifying class.
Page J3 – Section D - Walk Trot Pleasure Division – 10 Years and
Under
To description, add “This Division will accrue to two (2) NHH&TA
Year End Awards: 1. Saddle Seat 2. Hunt Seat/Western
Seat.
Delete this sentence from Section E - Walk Trot Pleasure Division –
11 Years & Over
Page J3 - Section E - Walk Trot Pleasure Division – 11 and over
Class 1 – change age range – to read “Walk, Trot Pleasure Horse &
Pony – 11 to 17 years of age”
Class 2 – change age range – to read “Walk, Trot Pleasure
Championship Horse & Pony – 11 to 17 years of age”
Add two classes
Class 3 - “Walk, Trot Pleasure Horse & Pony – 18 and over years of
age”
To be shown at a walk, trot or jog only. To be judged on
manners, suitability of horse to rider and performance.
Class 4 - “Walk, Trot Pleasure Championship Horse & Pony – 18 and
over years of age”
Specifications same as qualifying class. Must have been
entered, shown and judged in the qualifying class.
Under the description, add the following:
A show may divide the class by age 11-17 years and 18 and over, OR,
11 and over. To be shown at a walk, trot, jog or alternate
gait both ways of the ring and will be asked to reverse at the walk.
Upcoming Events and Dates to Remember
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NEXT BANQUET OF CHAMPIONS
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RULE CHANGES 2019 are posted to the left.
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