Eligibility

For horse show purposes, people competing in this division must have a disability in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). A disability is defined by the ADA as: “A physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities; or a record of such impairment; or being regarded as having an impairment.”

Reasonable accommodations will be granted on a case by case basis. A reasonable

accommodation is any modification or adjustment that makes it possible for an individual with a disability to enjoy equal opportunities. Exhibitors should contact each respective show manager to request an accommodation. A new request is required for each show. The granting of request(s) is up to the discretion of the show manager

Highlights

• Any horse exhibited does NOT have to be owned by the exhibitor.

• Special Needs youth may only exhibit mares or geldings.

• Special Needs exhibitors will be excused from wearing the required attire, except Showmanship.

• In Special Needs classes, exhibitors will be lined up with at least two (2) horse lengths between each exhibitor for safety.

• In Special Needs driving classes, Judging is 60% on exhibitor’s performance, 30% on the horse's performance and 10% on appropriateness of vehicle and attire for that style of driving.

• Headers are REQUIRED in all SN driving classes, regardless of whether the

• driver is a youth or adult exhibitor.

• An accompanying person may be in the cart. (See the rulebook for restrictions.)

• At the World show, exhibitors in this division are eligible for Youth and Adult

• (respectively) High Point & Reserve High Point awards.

• Special Needs classes only require a minimum of 6 points to qualify for Honor Roll standings.

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Classes

• Youth Special Needs Showmanship 18 & Under

• Youth Special Needs Halter 18 & Under Exhibiting a Mare or Gelding

• Adult Special Needs Showmanship

• Adult Special Needs Showing a Mare or Gelding

• Special Needs Driving (Driver may be accompanied by an adult or youth 13-18.)