Shows and events

All shows and races must listed on the official show calendar to be qualify for points. To be added to the calendar, shows and races must be posted in the proper format on the proper board at the Community Center and be approved by an official.

Intersim and all-sim showing is permitted. Points may be counted towards titles, but entries must follow all Impulsion show rules, and all points must be converted to our point scale. Points gained from all-sim showing should be designated as so in an animal's show record.

In order to run, a show must have a minimum of three entrants. Shows arenot permitted to be closed before the listed closing date unless prior approval is received.

A randomizer must be used for generating results in order to ensure fairness. Results must be posted within one week of the show date.

Animals may compete in a maximum of four events, including halter, at any given time. Those competing at higher levels should specialized in that discipline. Conflictions in disicplines will result in the removal of all results in one of the disicplines.

In Impulsion English Pleasure is considered a saddleseat typed class only and is therefor restricted to saddleseat typed horses. Horses who are not able to compete in a saddleseat typed class may do Hunter Pleasure, or Stock Breed Pleasure.

Animals may start competing at any age-appropriate level of competition and may advance levels at the owner's discretion or per the relevant association's guidelines.

Animals may not enter more than 10 classes total per show, of which a maximum of five may be strenuous. If a show runs over a period exceeding one day, an animal may enter up to five classes per day, of which a maximum of three may be strenuous.

A strenuous class is one in which a higher degree of physical stress is placed on the horse. This includes any classes over fences, or those that do not fall within the category of pleasure, showmanship, equitation or halter/in-hand. Strenuous classes are open to horses aged four years and older only. Classes in which the jumping height exceeds 4'0" are restricted to horses aged five years and older.

Flat racers may begin active racing as two-year-olds. They may continue to race until the age of seven, when they must retire from active racing. Steeplechasers may begin racing as three-year-olds, and must retire at the age of eight. Race horses may not compete in any other type of event while racing, excepting halter or in-hand classes. After being retired they may compete as seen fit.

Dog racing is not permitted in Impulsion.

All animals are required to show in disicplines appropriate to their age, breed or skill level and that do not conflict with other disciplines the animal is being shown in. Failure to do so will result in the loss of any points or prize money awarded in that particular show.

Photo shows are shows where results are based on photographs instead of randomized. To insure that these shows meet all copyright policys instituted by Impulsion, show holders should make certain that members have permission to use the photos in a show.

Photo shows must have at least three judges involved in doing the results. Judges should beknowledgeable about the kind of show they are judging, or who have a good understanding of horse and/or dog conformation.