It licenses judges for both pleasure classes and gaited dressage, 47 promotes use of gaited horses in distance riding and sport horse activities, 48 and is an authorized hio. About fosh friends of sound horses fosh partners with. Fosh adds second level dressage tests to the ija manual for. Fosh gaited dressage award winners 2020 training level live performance northfork cotton trim twh owned by lori dyberg wetaskiwin, alberta, canada 10 tests with an average score of 65. In addition to the usefusdf classical dressage tests, we offer. G x d independent judges association 2014 guidelines.
Going at a gait gaited horse show coming to nevada county. Based upon traditional training principles and progression, ija tests allow the gaited horse to shine. Thanks to my dressage instructor trish hutchinson, who is now also our farm manager, i was introduced to the possibility of riding my gaited horse with walter zettl. The ija gaited dressage manual is an addition to the ija rule book and deals with the discipline of dressage. The fosh gaited dressage rules apply to both the traditional and virtual.
This is a comprehensive manual based upon the fundamentals of dressage combined with the unique characteristics of the gaited horse. The test is intended for horses and riders new to the sport. Fosh offers a reward program that is open to all breeds of gaited horses that. Gaited horses entertain in equitheater horse illustrated. She was the only gaited horse entered at the october 2010 rocking r schooling dressage sho. The program was expanded in 2009 with publication of the ija manual for dressage with gaited horses. Use coupon code gwo2019 to take advantage of two free dressage tests for your gaited horse sponsored by fosh. Fran coles moondance ranch in grass valley will host the threeday event to be held march 11. Equine info exchange na western dressage offers 2 free. Fosh, a nonprofit that advocates the welfare and promotion of all gaited breeds, offers the independent judges associations ija manual for gaited dressage. A division of fosh gaited sport horse initiative, fosh dressage for gaited horses is a recognition and reward program for gaited horses competing in the discipline of dressage. Mar 03, 2017 fosh is a national leader in the promotion of natural, sound gaited horses and in the fight against abuse and soring of tennessee walking horses.
Gaits wide open gaited dressage championship registration. How to show gaited dressage without leaving home naturally. Sep, 2019 for the nationals, we will offer a limited number of classes by nawd and fosh ija as detailed in a document found here. Southern states rocky mountain horse club gaited charity event february 2729, 2020 at the florida horse park in ocala, florida. Tsb had a chance to catch up with the everfunandfascinating rick lamb on his way back from equifest of kansas and before he heads for murfreesboro, tennessee, for the 2011 road to the horse legends coltstarting competition. Sep 02, 2019 both ija and nawd tests are available to be ridden western or traditionally. Nevada county, with its everexpanding horse population and interest, has been selected as a site for the national gaited horse independent judges association ija clinic. All virtual gaited dressage tests will be judged by licensed ija dressage judges. This intense and comprehensive clinic consists of classroom instruction, detailed information on ija. May 05, 2017 fosh announces its second independent judges association ija judge certification clinic for dressage with gaited horses will be held june 1416, 20, in chino valley near prescott, arizona. Sep 28, 2017 fosh judge certification clinic for dressage with gaited horses. Fosh adds second level dressage tests to the ija manual. Fosh announces recognition program for gaited horses. The ija program for dressage with gaited horses began in 1998 when fosh was founded.
Welcome program historical stadium the oregon state horse stadium is on the u. Ija gaited dressage judge, usef and friends of sound horses fosh member. This is a comprehensive manual based upon the fundamentals of dressage. Gaited dressage championship sponsored by friends of sound horses. Gaited dressage championship ija intro 1 ija intro 4 ija 2gait b ija. Independent judges association manual for gaited dressage fosh. Ija judges will judge in accordance to their principles, the principles of this show and the rmha for. Fosh nawd will be hosting the third annual fosh nawd gaits wide open virtual national dressage show october 1, 2020. Open to all gaited breeds, the inaugural program included entries from. Jennifer klitzke riding her sixyearold twh mare gift of freedom. Fosh has developed dressage tests and a wonderful dressage manual which accommodates all naturally gaited breeds.
Equine journal october 2012 by equine journal issuu. Mar 03, 2017 in 2012, the number of tests was expanded to 38 with the addition of western dressage tests. The organization is incorporated as a public benefit humane and education organization. Going at a gait gaited horse show coming to nevada. The high point program is open to any gaited breed covered by the ija rule book. Third annual virtual gaits wide open championship show. Click on the underlined text above to be directed to tests. May 23, 2016 so my naturally gaited tennessee walking horse makana and i rode the fosh ija training 1 test which calls for regular walk, medium walk, free walk, intermediate gait flat walk, and canter. Ija manual for gaited dressage friends of sound horses. Gaited horses may perform fosh ija tests in an english or western saddle. Its purpose is to provide information to the public about the humane care, treatment and training of gaited horses, with a special emphasis on the tennessee walking horse, and to promote the exhibition of the flat shod and barefoot walking horse at. All virtual gaited dressage tests will be judged by licensed ija dre.
C ija 2 gait dressage test a hmebkf dressage show online. Ija manual for gaited dressage effective january 1, 2019. We want to get more audiences into horse shows and develop more interest. This unique program honors any gaited horse participating in the art and discipline of dressage. Intro 2 or 4, basic 1 or 3, level 1 test 1, level 2 test 2, or level 3 test 3 fosh ija intro 1, training 2, 1st level test 1, 2nd level test 2, or 3rd level test 3 nawd preintro leadline test 2.
Within the fosh organization, in all disciplines among all gaited breeds twenty six horses that went on to win multiple honors including four regional overall. Sanctioned b rocky mountain horse show, open gaited breed classes, open. We welcome gaited horses in all of our programs and have partnered with friends of sound horses to ensure that we have qualified judges. The ija gaited dressage manual provides the standards to be used at any fosh ija gaited dressage competition. Participants develop routines with their horses using costumes, choreography, music, props, storytelling and music. May 09, 2017 the ija program for dressage with gaited horses began in 1998 when fosh was founded. Fosh judge certification clinic for dressage with gaited.
Oct 01, 2019 friends of sound horses has partnered with nawd to offer gaited horses the opportunity to compete in the 2nd annual gaits wide open championship show. Fosh is the acronym for the friends of sound horses. Nawd preintro leadline tests are available for riders under the age of 10 and therapeutic tests for riders that are certified disabled by path or other qualified organization. Fosh announces its second independent judges association ija judge certification clinic for dressage with gaited horses will be held june. Licensed judge for smoothgaited and open breed shows. Offered as an open gaited breed class, equitheater is focused on fun, entertainment and awareness. Fosh announces the annual judges training seminar may 19 to 22, 2016. Ija judges seminar for dressage with gaited horses the. Currently fosh tests are being embraced by western dressage association of america wdaa.
Fosh is a national leader in the promotion of natural, sound gaited horses and in the fight against abuse and soring of tennessee walking. Fosh ija western training 1 canter through the corner. Gaits wide open dressage for gaited horses north american. Where to show gaited dressage naturally gaited horse. Lead line class dressage seat equitation sport horse prospect inhand ija gaited dressage fosh western dressage nwha gaited dressage. Independent judges association manual for gaited dressage. Fosh ija western training 1 canter naturally gaited horse. Board of directors president teresa bippen missouri. For more information about fosh, or to become a member please visit. Nov 14, 2014 the fosh virtual schooling show gaits wide open category is open to western and english gaited dressage using any of the tests included in the fosh independent judges association manual for gaited dressage pdf. Built in 1919 it has been the host site of countless equine competitions over the decades. In 2012, the number of tests was expanded to 38 with the addition of western dressage tests.
Gaited horses can benefit by being given an opportunity to express themselves in a sound and healthy manner. The clinic was based upon the fosh sound principles as well as the. So my naturally gaited tennessee walking horse makana and i rode the fosh ija training 1 test which calls for regular walk, medium walk, free walk, intermediate gait flat walk, and canter. Fosh partners with other organizations with similar goals of sound and. The fosh tests would be great to introduce to gaited breed shows with idj judges. Although a small percentage of the equestrian world, there are many riders of gaited horses who practice dressage as a way of interacting with their horse. The purpose of the 2 gait introductory level tests is to. Jan 15, 2017 gaited dressage is of interest to many owners of gaited horses. Friends of sound horses fosh also promotes exhibition of flatshod and barefoot horses.
Fosh is sponsoring a coupon to the first 50 registrants to receive feedback on their dressage work with their gaited horse through a virtual dressage test. Nawd and fosh honor classical principles and believe that dressage is applicable to all breeds and can help horses live healthy and happy lives. Ija manual for gaited dressage 2019 all dressage tests. The addition of second level tests increases the number of gaited horse tests to 46. Whats nice about a virtual show is that you can ride from homeno need to trailer to the show grounds, as long as you have an arena marked off and. Fosh dressage for gaited horses is included under the fosh gaited sport horse initiative. Although im a early beginner when it comes to my dressage understanding, each lesson has been a wonderful discovery. Southern states rocky mountain horse club gaited charity. Junse 4, 2018 get two free virtual test entries for your gaited horse with north american western dressage dressage is for every horseeven gaited breeds. In order to participate in the fosh regional high points program, the owner of the horse must be a member of fosh. The second ija judging seminar for dressage with gaited horses was. Fosh announces its second independent judges association ija judge certification clinic for dressage with gaited horses will be held june 1416, 20, in chino valley near prescott, arizona. Friends of sound horses fosh equitheater gives versatility show classes a whole new meaning.
597 685 1582 950 261 1543 445 5 379 903 299 578 396 983 689 1423 160 925 868 923 751 1761 1384 1756 1242 1717 303 1445 1066 174 1529 1086 444 1003 70 341 389 349