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Point Standings for the 2025 CVEP Driving Shows

Have a GREAT summer - stay safe and cool! 

See you at the next Driving Show on Saturday, September 13, 2025!

Event Fees:

Office Fee:  $10/horse

Class Fee:  $15/class

Audit/School:  $12/class

Camp Fee/RV:  $25 per night

Camp Fee/Dry:  $10 per night

Pen Rental:  $10 per day

*Sponsorships:  $25 per class

Ribbon Credit:  blue $2 | other $1

4H Credit:  $5/class

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CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

 

Pleasure Turnout Classes - A Pleasure Driving class in which entries are judged primarily on the
performance and quality of each turnout. All class entries are in the ring at the same time. Ribbons
are presented in the ring at the end of the class. To be shown both ways of the arena at a walk, slow
trot, working trot and strong trot. To stand quietly and to rein back. To be judged: 70% on the
condition, fit and appropriateness of harness and vehicle, spares and appointments, neatness and
appropriateness of attire, and overall impression; 30% on performance, manners and way of going


Working Classes - A Pleasure Driving class in which entries are judged primarily on the suitability
of the horse to provide a pleasant drive. All class entries are in the ring at the same time. Ribbons
are presented in the ring at the end of the class. The working classes are shown both ways of the
arena at a walk, slow trot, working trot, and strong trot. Required also to stand quietly both on the
rail and while lined up, and to rein back. To be judged: 70% on performance, manners and way of
going of the horse(s); 20% on the condition, fit of harness and vehicle; 10% on neatness of attire.


Reinsmanship Classes - A driving class in which entries are judged primarily on the ability and skill
of the driver. All entries are in the ring at the same time. Ribbons are presented in the ring at the end
of the class. The Reinsmanship classes are shown both ways of the ring at a walk, slow trot,
working trot and strong trot. Drivers are required to rein back. The driver should be seated
comfortably on the box so as to be relaxed and effective. Either a one-handed or two-handed
method of driving is acceptable. Common to both methods, the elbows and arms should be close
to the body with an allowing but steady hand enabling a consistent “feel” with the horse’s mouth.
Drivers should not be penalized or rewarded for using one general style over another. To be
judged:75% on handling of reins and whip, control, posture, and overall impression of driver. 25%
on the condition of harness and neatness of attire.


NOTE: ALL OBSTACLE CLASSES ARE WALK/TROT ONLY. A horse may not be entered more than
once in the same Obstacle class, except as a single and again as part of a pair/multiple hitch
(different entries). Therefore, there is no cross entering of division obstacle classes allowed by the
same entry.


Reverse Psychology Obstacles - To be driven over a prescribed course of 8-10 obstacles (paired
markers). Obstacle clearance for horses and ponies is a set distance of 80 inches (200 cm). After
passing through the Start markers, all the obstacles must be driven in the correct sequence. After
completing the highest-numbered obstacle, the driver will then turn and drive that obstacle in the
reverse direction and continue to drive all the remaining obstacles in reverse order and in the
reverse direction and through the Finish markers where timing will stop. Course faults are scored
as penalty seconds and are added to the driver’s elapsed time. Placings are determined on a low
total time basis; ties broken on lower course fault total. Entries may be stopped by a signal from the
judge after completing the highest numbered obstacle to allow dislodged/disturbed obstacles to
be rebuilt.


Your Route/My Route Obstacles - After passing through the start markers, the driver drives
through all 10 obstacles in the correct sequence and direction. My route: After completing the #10
obstacle, the competitor will continue, without passing through the Start/Finish markers by driving
all obstacles a second time in any sequence and in either direction. Time will be taken when
passing through the Finish markers in either direction. Entries may be stopped by a signal from the
judge after completing the #10 obstacle to allow dislodged/disturbed obstacles to be rebuilt.

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Chino Valley Equestrian Association is a  501(C)(3): 81-2317933

PARK LOCATION
2208 Equestrian Way, Chino Valley AZ 86323

MAILING ADDRESS
PO Box 381, Chino Valley AZ 86323
Email: secretary@cvequestrianpark.org

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