West Coast / California Medal Classes
Onondarka Rules
A. For riders 12 years of age and under, current members of the PCHA who will not be older than 12 (USEF horse show age) when the Final is held.
B. This class to be held only at PCHA Shows.
C. Three (3) contestants must complete the course in order for points to count. Points to be awarded to the top eight riders as follows: (2021)
| Entries 5+ | 4 or less | |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 4 | |
| 6 | 3 | |
| 5 | 2 | |
| 3 | 1 | |
| 2 | – | |
| 1 | – | |
| 1 | – | |
| 1 | – |
Eight (8) Points or more qualify a rider for the Onondarka Final.
D. To be judged over a course of 3’0″ fences. Combinations are permitted. Work off is required of at least 4 (if available) without a major fault. Tests 1 – 16. Major faults include trotting, loss of stirrup, loss of reins, refusal or a numerical score of less than 60. Only one rider per horse.
E. Conventional equipment recommended. Unconventional equipment penalized at judge’s discretion.
F. Riders may continue to ride in the qualifying classes regardless of how many points he/she accumulates. The official Onondarka medal will be presented only to those who win a class with 5 or more riders completing the course.
G. Winner of the Finals is ineligible to compete in future Onondarka Classes.
H. There will be a $50.00 fee to management to hold this medal. Make your check to the order of Don Simington. To obtain information about Medals, please contact:
DON SIMINGTON
CINDY SIMINGTON
60715 LIVING STONE DR
LA QUINTA CA 92253
714 401-6915
onondarka1@gmail.com
Onondarka Medal Final Specifications
Open to riders who have qualified by winning an Onondarka Medal Class with 5 or more riders completing the course or by accumulating 8 points since the previous Onondarka Medal Finals. Riders must be 12 years of age or under (USEF horse show age).
The Onondarka Medal Finals will consist of 2 qualifying rounds judged by at least two (2) judges using the open numerical scoring system. All riders will compete in Rounds 1 and 2. There will be a third round of the top 12 followed by a work-off of the top 8 plus any riders having less than three (3) points separating them from the leader.
The scores from the first two rounds will be averaged together and carried into Round 3. Scores from Round 3 will be averaged and that average will be combined with the average score from Rounds 1 & 2 to produce an overall average. The judges will sit together for the work-off and the work -off score will be added to the overall average. Work-off scores will not be announced. The top 8 riders, plus any rider(s) having less than three (3) points separating them from the leader, will work off using UESF tests 1-18. If riders are tied after the work-off, the judges will confer to place those riders. There will be no further work-offs. In case of ties for Rounds 1, 2 and 3, one designated judge’s score will serve as the tiebreaker.
The same horse must be ridden through all phases of the competition. However, due to illness or injury of the horse, a rider may petition to ride a substitute horse but this must be approved by the Appeals Committee consisting of the Show Manager, the PCHA TD, and the Official Show Veterinarian. Except for what is specified above, USEF Rules regarding equitation classes will be followed.
A protest, if lodged, must be filed within one (1) hour of the conclusion of the class. No money must be included with the protest, but it must be written, signed, and handed to a member of the Appeals Committee.
Rounds 1 and 2 will receive a trophy and ribbons through 8th place. The winning rider will receive a special award and a cooler. The winning trainer will also receive a special award. In addition, coolers and ribbons will be awarded to the top 8 finalists.