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138A Seekonk Cross Rd
Gt Barrington, MA 01230
Upcoming horse shows
MHC C-rated
NEHC C- rated
WNE-PHA Recognized
Marshall & Sterling Recognized
May 31st, 2015
August 30th, 2015
Ring 1 start at 8:30 AM
Hunt Field not before 11am
Judges: .....................................................Mr. John Berkos “R” May 31st
Mr. Doug Raucher “r” August 30th
Steward: .....................................................................Mrs. Jocelyn Molitor
Announcer: ....................................................................Mrs. Kacy Warner
Show Manager: ...............................................................Ms. Aimee Boyer
Secretary: ...................................................................... Mrs. Donna Boyer
Course Designer................................................................Ms Aimee Boyer
Veterinarian on Call.....................................................Rhinebeck Equine
Farrier on call..........................................................................Keith Warner
EMT..................................................................................provided by SBVAS
Classes $20.00
Classics & Medals $35.00
Office fee $15.00
Sand Arena 100x125, Hunt Field 200x350
Food Booth - Plenty of Parking
Information on the day of the show — 413-528-4034
Class Descriptions, Continued
Show Rules and Regulations
1.
Numbers will not be released without a signed entry and open check.
2.
All riders must wear protective headgear while mounted.
3.
Management reserves the right to cancel or combine any event with less than
3 entries
4.
All scratches must be made through the show secretary. Class fees will not be
refunded once a class has started.
5.
A $25.00 fee will be charged for returned checks.
6.
Please park on designated areas only.
7.
Leashed dogs are welcome!
8.
The officials listed in the prize list have been invited to officiate, but could vary
if situations arise.
9.
All horses must have negative coggins.
10.
This is a no smoking facility. Please refrain from smoking while on the
grounds.
11. The show will be held according to USEF rules.
Directions
From the North:
Take Route 7 South into Great Barrington. Take a right on Rt 23 west, then
another right on Rt 71. Take your first left onto Seekonk Cross Road. Horse
show will be on your right.
From the South:
Take Route 7 North into Great Barrington. After Big-Y plaza take your first
left onto Silver Street. At the end of Silver Street, take a left on Rt 23 west.
Take a right on Rt 71, then first left onto Seekonk Cross Road. Horse show
will be on your right.
O. JUNIOR EQUITATION - Open to all junior riders who are not eligible for Pre
Children’s or Children’s Equitation. Riders may show horses or ponies. To be shown over a
course of fences at a height of 3’ with at least one change of direction. Combinations are
optional.
P. ADULT EQUITATION - Open to amateur riders 18 years of age and over. Fences not to
exceed 2'9".
S. LEADLINELEADLINE Open to beginner riders age 10 and under who have never shown off the
lead line before. Riders may not enter any other division. To be eligible for year-end
participation ribbon, riders must compete at two shows during the season. Show secretary
must submit proof of participation. Rider need not be a member to be eligible for this award.
T. WALK TROTTROT Open to riders 12 and under who have never shown at the canter. Riders
may not enter any other division. To be eligible for a year-end participation ribbon, riders
must accumulate a minimum of 28 points throughout the season. Riders must be members
of the WNEPHA.
A. The WNEWNE-PHA SHORT STIRRUP MEDAL CLASSCLASS- Open to junior members of the
WNE-PHA who are eligible for Short Stirrup Equitation. Riders in this class may compete
in any equitation class in which the fence height does not exceed 2’. Rider must be a member
before the class begins. A course of at least eight fences not to exceed 18". Simple changes
will not be penalized. A minimum of 4 riders is needed to fill the class. If appropriate, the
judge is encouraged to offer a test to the top riders.
B. The WNEWNE-PHA LONG STIRRUP MEDAL CLASSCLASS- Open to members of the WNE-PHA
who are eligible for Long Stirrup, and who are 13 years of age and over. A course of at least
eight fences not to exceed 18" with at least one change of direction and no combinations or
oxers should be included. Simple changes will not be penalized. A minimum of 4 riders is
needed to fill the class. If appropriate, the judge is encouraged to offer a test to the top
riders.
C. The WNEWNE-PHA PRE CHILD/ADULT MEDAL CLASSCLASS- Open to riders members of the
WNEPHA who are eligible for Pre Children’s Equitation. Riders may show horses or ponies.
To be shown over a course of at least 8 fences at a height of 2’0. No combinations. Simple
changes will not be penalized. A minimum of 4 riders is needed to fill the class. If
appropriate, the judge is encouraged to offer a test to the top riders.
D. The WNEWNE -PHA CHILDREN’S MEDAL CLASSCLASS- Open to junior members of the
WNEPHA who are eligible for Children’s Equitation. Riders may show horses or ponies. To
be shown over a course of at least 8 fences at a height of 2’6 with at least one change of
direction. No combinations. A minimum of 4 riders is needed to fill the class. If appropriate,
the judge is encouraged to offer a test to the top riders.
E. The WNEWNE-PHA MODIFIED JUNIOR MEDAL CLASSCLASS Open to junior members of the
WNE-PHA who are eligible for Modified Junior Equitation. Riders may show horses or
ponies. A course of at least eight fences not to exceed 2'9" with at least one change of
direction. A minimum of 4 riders is needed to fill the class. If appropriate, the judge is
encouraged to offer a test to the top riders.
F. The WNEWNE-PHA JUNIOR MEDAL CLASSCLASS- Open to all junior members of the WNEPHA
who are not eligible for Pre Children’s, or Children’s Equitation. Riders may show horses or
ponies. To be shown over a course of at least 8 fences at a height of 3’ with at least one
change of direction. Combinations are optional. A minimum of 4 riders is needed to fill the
class. If appropriate, the judge is encouraged to offer a test to the top riders.
G. The WNEWNE -PHA ADULT MEDAL CLASSCLASS Open to Amateur Adult members of the
WNE-PHA. Rider must be a member before the class begins. A course of at least eight
fences not to exceed 2'9" with at least one change of direction must be included. A minimum
of 4 riders is needed to fill the class. If appropriate, the judge is encouraged to offer a test to
the top riders.
MHC and NEHC Specifications for medal classes will be available at the secretary’s desk
the day of the show, along with applications for both organizations.
Class Descriptions
A. BABY GREEN - Open to any horse in their first or second year of showing who has never
shown higher than 2'6" in said 1st or 2nd year. Horses that enter this division at a given
show may not enter any other class at that show in which fence heights exceed 2'6". No
rider restrictions. Trotting in corners will not be penalized.
B. LOW HUNTER – No restrictions. Fences not to exceed 2'6".
C. NOVICE HUNTER DIVISION - Open to any rider who is eligible for novice adult or
novice junior equitation as of December 1 of the current show year. Riders who enter this
division at a given show may not enter any other class at that show in which fence height
exceeds 2'6". The course will not include any combinations. Fences not to exceed 2'0".
D. JUNIOR/AMATEUR HUNTER - Open to all except professional riders. No horse
restrictions. Horse/rider combinations that enter this division at a given show may not enter
any other class at the show in which fence height exceeds 2'6". No combinations.
E. CHILDREN'S HUNTER PONY - Open to all ponies ridden by juniors. Small ponies,
12.2 hands and under to jump 2'. Medium ponies, 12.2 but not exceeding 13.2 to jump 2'3".
Large ponies, over 13.2 but not to exceed 14.2 to jump 2'6". Judged on manners,
performance, suitability and soundness. NOTE: Children's Hunter may be run together as
long as riders designate horse or pony.
F. CHILDREN'S HUNTER HORSE - Open to horses to be shown by junior riders. Riders
over 15 years of age must still be eligible for Limit equitation over fences (1.e... they have
not won 6 equitation blues over fences) as of December 1st of the current show year. Fences
not to exceed 3' for horses. Note: if 6 or more of each (horses and ponies) are entered in this
class, it should be split. Judged on manners, performance, suitability and soundness.
G. OPEN WORKING / JUNIOR HUNTER - Fences to be 3’. No restrictions on age or
status of rider except in Junior Hunter. Judged on manners, suitability and soundness.
H. ADULT HUNTER DIVISION - Open to horses ridden by riders 18 years of age and
over. Fences will be set at 2’6. Judged on manners, performance, suitability and soundness.
I. PLEASURE DIVISION – No restrictions. Horses will be shown at a walk, trot and canter
both ways of the ring. Martingales not permitted.
J. SHORT STIRRUP EQUITATION - Open to riders 12 and under, who have never
competed over fences exceeding 18” in a recognized show, except riders may show in
equitation classes where fence height does not exceed 2’.
2’ Riders may show horses or
ponies. To be shown over a course of fences at a height of 18”. No combinations. Simple
changes will not be penalized.
K. LONG STIRRUP EQUITATION - Open to riders 13 and older (including amateur
adults), who have never competed over fences exceeding 18” in a recognized show, except
riders may show in equitation classes where fence height does not exceed 2’. Riders may
show horses or ponies. To be shown over a course of fences at a height of 18”. No
combinations. Simple changes will not be penalized.
L. PREPRE-CHILD/ADULT EQUITATIONEQUITATION Open to riders who have never competed over
fences exceeding 2’3 in a recognized show, except riders may show in equitation classes
where fence height does not exceed 2’6”. Riders may show horses or ponies. To be shown
over a course of fences at a height of 2’0. No combinations. Simple changes will not be
penalized.
M. CHILDREN’S
CHILDREN’S EQUITATIONEQUITATION Open to junior riders who have never competed over
fences exceeding 2’6 in a recognized show, except riders may show in equitation classes
where fence height does not exceed 2’9”. Riders may show horses or ponies. To be shown
over a course of fences at a height of 2’6 with at least one change of direction. No
combinations.
N. MODIFIED JUNIOR EQUITATIONEQUITATION Open to junior riders who have never competed
over fences exceeding 3’ in a recognized show. Riders may show horses or ponies. To be
shown over a course of fences at a height of 2’9 with at least one change of direction.
Combinations are optional.
Class list and Schedule
Schooling will be open on the hunt course until the completion of class number 15
RING ONE
Walk/Trot
1. Walk/Trot Pleasure
2. Walk/Trot Equitation
3. Walk/Trot Hunter
Short Stirrup NEHC C- Rated/
Long Stirrup Equitation 18”
4. Short Stirrup/LS Eq Flat
5. Short Stirrup/ LS Eq O/F
6. Short Stirrup/ LS Eq O/F
7. WNEPHA Short Stirrup/ LS Medal
Pre-Child/Adult Equitation 2’
8. Pre-Child/Adult Eq Flat
9. Pre-Child/Adult Eq O/F
10. Pre-Child/Adult Eq O/F
11. WNEPHA Pre-Child/Adult Medal
Pleasure Division - NEHC C- Rated
12. Hunter Pleasure
13. Hunter Pleasure
14. Road Hack
15. NEHC Pleasure
RING TWO (Hunt Course)
Baby Green Hunter 2’
16. Baby Green Hunter
17. Baby Green Hunter- Handy
18. Baby Green Hunter U/S
Novice Hunter 2’
19. Novice Hunter
20. Novice Hunter- Handy
21. Novice Hunter U/S
Children’s Pony Hunter NEHC C- Rated
22. Children’s Pony Hunter
23. Children’s Pony Hunter- Handy
24. Children’s Pony Hunter U/S
25. M&S Children’s Pony Medal
26. M&S Children’s Pony Classic (2 round)
Junior/Amateur Hunter 2’6
27. Jr/Am Hunter
28. Jr/Am Hunter- Handy
29. Jr/Am Hunter U/S
30. Bit O’ Straw Hunter Classic (2 rounds)
Children’s Equitation -2’6 NEHC C- Rated
31. Children’s Eq Flat
32. Children’s Equitation
33. Children’s Equitation
34. WNEPHA Children’s Medal
35. M&S 2’6 Children’s Medal
36. MHC Mini Medal
RING TWO, Continued.
Low Hunter 2’6
37. Low Hunter
38. Low Hunter- Handy
39. Low Hunter U/S
Adult Equitation 2’6 NEHC C- Rated
40. Adult Equitation Flat
41. Adult Equitation
42. Adult Equitation
43. WNEPHA Adult Medal
44. M&S Low Adult Medal
45. MHC Adult Medal
46. NEHC Adult Medal 2’9
47. M&S Adult Medal 3’
Adult Hunter 2’6
48. Adult Hunter
49. Adult Hunter- Handy
50. Adult Hunter U/S
51. M&S Children’s/Adult Hunter Classic 3’
Modified Jr/Junior Equitation 2’9
52. Mod Jr/Junior Equitation Flat
53. Mod Jr/ Junior Equitation
54. Mod Jr/Junior Equitation
55. WNEPHA Modified Junior Medal
56. WNEPHA Junior Medal
57. MHC Junior Medal
58. Sore no More M&S 3’ Children’s Medal
59. NEHC Junior Medal
Open Working/Junior Hunter 3’
(Junior Hunter NEHC - Rated)
60. Open Working / Jr Hunter
61. Open Working/ Jr Hunter- Handy
62. Open Working/Jr Hunter U/S
M&S Adult Medal - Open to Adult and Amateur Riders. No cross entry restrictions. To be
shown over minimum of 8 fences at 3’ including a combination and at least two changes of
direction after the first fence. Two or more tests of the top four competitors are required. The
same horse must be used in all phases. Only one rider per horse. Three riders must complete
the course in order for points to count. The rider must be a member in order for points to
count toward qualifying for the Finals. May be combined with Child Horse and/or Pony
Medal. Fences 3’
Sore NoNo-More Children’s Medal – Horse - Open to Junior Riders on horses that are not
competing in any Hunter or Equitation class in which the fences exceed 3’3”. To be shown
over a minimum of 8 fences at 3’ including a combination and at least two changes of
direction after the first fence. Two or more tests of the top four competitors are required. The
same horse must be used in all phases. Only one rider per horse. Three riders must complete
the course in order for points to count. The rider must be a member in order for points to
count toward qualifying for the Finals. No cross entry of rider into the M&S Children’s Pony
Medal at the same show. May be combined with Adult and/or Pony Medal. Fences 3’
M&S 2’6” Children’s Medal - Open to Junior Riders on horses or ponies that are not
competing at the same show in any class with fences at 3’ or higher. To be shown over a
minimum of 8 fences at 2’6” including a combination and at least two changes of direction
after the first fence. Two or more tests of the top four competitors are required. The same
horse must be used in all phases. Only one rider per horse. Three riders must complete the
course in order for points to count. The rider must be a member in order for points to count
toward qualifying for the Finals. No cross entry of rider into the M&S Children’s Pony Medal
at the same show. May ONLY be combined with M&S 2’6” Adult Medal. Fences 2’6”
M&S 2’6” Adult Medal - Open to Adult Riders that are not competing at the same show in
any class with fences 3’ or higher. To be shown over minimum of 8 fences at 2’6”’ including a
combination and at least two changes of direction after the first fence. Two or more tests of
the top four competitors are required. The same horse must be used in all phases. Only one
rider per horse. Three riders must complete the course in order for points to count. The rider
must be a member in order for points to count toward qualifying for the Finals. May ONLY
be combined with M&S 2’6” Children’s Medal. Fences 2’6”
M&S Children’s Medal – Pony - Open to Junior Riders on ponies that are not competing at
the same show in any class with fences at 3’ or higher. To be shown over a minimum of 8
fences at the required height with at least two changes of direction after the first fence. A
combination is optional, and must be adjusted according to fence heights. Two or more tests
of the top four competitors are required. The same pony must be used in all phases. Only one
rider per pony. (Riders may not ride in more than one height section of the class.) Three
riders must complete the course in order for points to count. The rider must be a member in
order for points to count toward qualifying for the Finals. No cross entry of rider into the
M&S Children’s Horse Medal or Children’s 2’6” Medal at the same show. May be combined
with Child Horse and/or Adult Medal. Fences 2’6” (Large) Fences 2’0” (Sm/Med).