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Opening Date February 28, 2015
Closing Date April 6, 2015
Official prize list
Houston Dressage Society presents:
Updated 3/30/2015
Shoofly Farm CDI3*●CDI1*●CDIY/J/P/Am● CDIU-25●CDIYH
and the
HDS Spring Classics I and II
Recognized by the United States Equestrian Federation as a Dressage Level 5 Competition
April 23 – 26, 2015
(Veterinary inspection April 23, Spring Classic I April 24 – 25, Spring Classic II April 26)
FEI/USEF/USDF Recognition Nos. 310016, 317697, SWDC Recognition Nos. 15043A, 15043B, HDS
Hosted by the Houston Dressage Society at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center, Katy, TX
Qualifying Competition for:
2015 Great American Insurance Group/USDF Regional Dressage Championships
2015 Southwest Dressage Championships
2015 Dover/USDF Adult Amateur Medal Program
“Official Qualifying Competition for the 2015 Adequan FEI North American Junior and Young Rider
Championships presented by Gotham North; the 2015 USEF Pony Rider Dressage National
Championship; 2015 AGCO/USEF Junior and Young Rider Dressage National Championships; and the
2015 USEF Young Adult ‘Brentina Cup’ Dressage National Championship. Official Qualifying
Competition for the 2015 Markel/USEF Young and Developing Horse Dressage Championships.”
Judges:
Cara Whitham FEI 5* #, Canada “S” President of the Ground Jury and Foreign Judge
Gabriel Armando FEI 4*, Argentina
Natacha Waddell, FEI 3*, Brazil
Jeanne McDonald FEI 4* #, USEF S #, PA
Jane Weatherwax FEI 4* #, USEF S #, CA
Sandra Hotz FEI 3*, USEF S #, CO
#Young Horse Certification
FEI Chief Steward:
Elisabeth Williams, “Level 3”,Horsham, PA
Technical Delegate:
Joyce Hardesty “R”, Overland Park, KS
Show Secretary:
Co-Secretary
Show Manager:
Licensee Contact:
Susan Peacock
Jan Colley
Ed Lavallee
Leslie Rohrer
837 Glenlake Drive
Leander, TX
Wylie, TX
President
Edmond, OK 73013
(512) 565-1134
(214) 366- 7125
Houston Dressage Society
(405) 749- 9777
[email protected]
(713) 523- 0448
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Fax: 866-487-6624
For more information and prize list updates, go to: www.houstondressagesociety.org and www.showsecretary.com
Great Southwest Equestrian Center is located at 2501 South Mason Road, Katy, TX 77450
Directions: GSWEC is located on the east side of Mason Road approximately three miles south of
Interstate Highway 10 (Exit #745) Phone: (281) 578-7669
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CDI CLASSES
Fri
Sat
Sun
Class Name
CDI 3*
Fee
FEI Grand Prix
$125
208
FEI Grand Prix Freestyle
$125
229
FEI Grand Prix Special
$125
205
FEI Intermediate A
FEI Intermediate B
FEI Intermediate II
107
Q Fees
GAIG + $10
SWDC + $8
Prize Money
(up to)
USEF, GAIG/USDF,
SWDC
USEF, GAIG/USDF,
SWDC
USEF
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
CDI 1* Medium Tour
104
306
$80
$80
$80
USEF, GAIG/USDF,
SWDC
$400
$400
$400
CDI 1* Small Tour
FEI Prix St. Georges
$100
FEI Intermediate I
$100
303
FEI Intermediate I Freestyle
$100
328
FEI Prix St. Georges CDIAm
FEI Intermediate I CDIAm
FEI Intermediate I Freestyle CDIAm
101
202
USEF, GAIG/USDF,
SWDC
USEF, GAIG/USDF,
SWDC
USEF, GAIG/USDF,
SWDC
$1,000
GAIG/USDF, SWDC
$1,000
$400
$400
$1,000
$1,000
CDI Am Small Tour
124
225
$80
$80
$80
GAIG/USDF, SWDC
GAIG/USDF, SWDC
CDI Am Medium Tour
FEI Intermediate A CDIAm
FEI Intermediate B CDIAm
126
227
$80
$80
$400
$400
CDI Y
110
209
311
FEI Young Rider Team Test
$80
FEI Young Rider Individual Test
FEI Young Rider Freestyle
$80
$80
AGCO/USEF, NAJYRC,
GAIG/USDF
AGCO/USEF, NAJYRC,
AGCO/USEF, NAJYRC,
SWDC
$400
$600
$400
CDIJ
FEI Junior Team Test
$80
314
FEI Junior Individual Test
FEI Junior Freestyle
$80
$80
317
FEI Pony Rider Team Test
FEI Pony Individual Test
FEI Pony Freestyle
113
212
AGCO/USEF, NAJYRC,
GAIG/USDF
AGCO/USEF, NAJYRC,
AGCO/USEF, NAJYRC,
SWDC
$400
$600
$400
CDIP
116
215
$80
$80
$80
USEF
USEF
USEF
$400
$600
$0
FEI Intermediate II 16-25
$80
USEF, GAIG/USDF,
SWDC
$400
FEI Young Rider Grand Prix 16 – 25 Test
$80
USEF
$400
$80
$80
$80
$80
Markel/USEF Selection
Events for the FEI
World Breeding
Championships for
Dressage Young Horses
$400
$400
$400
$400
CDIU-25
118
219
CDIYH
120
FEI Five-Year-Old Preliminary Test
221
122
223
FEI Five-Year-Old Final Test
FEI Six-Year-Old Preliminary Test
FEI Six-Year-Old Final Test
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CDI FEE SCHEDULE
CDI Drug/Medication Fee
$28.00
IHP Fee
$35.00
CDI Stall Fee (Wednesday 1:00 pm – Sunday 9:00 pm incl. 2 bags of shavings)
$175.00
CDI Tack Stall Fee (Wednesday 1:00 pm – Sunday 9:00 pm)
$150.00
CDI Show Office Fee (per entry – this is one show)
$50.00
Great American/USDF Qualifying Fee (additional)
$10.00
SWDC Qualifying Fee (additional)
$8.00
Incomplete entry fee
$20.00
Pony Measurement Fee (Measurements must occur in advance of ride – vet on site) fee no more than $25
$25.00
Additional Shavings (per bag)
$12.00
RV Hook-up (per night) - request space number on entry – map on GSWEC website
$50.00
Returned Check/Declined Credit Card handling Fee
$35.00
Early arrival/late departure per night per stall/tack stall – must designate dates on entry
$45.00
All CDI entries must pay $35 IHP Fee as well as the $28 USEF Fee and $50 office fee.
Note: CDI Horses may not enter into USEF national show at the same time they are entered in the CDI. However,
CDI horses can show in the national show(s) before the CDI jog begins and/or after the day of their last CDI class.
Riders must have FEI Rider Numbers.
FEI Entry System
US CDI Riders Please see:
https://www.usef.org/_IFrames/breedsdisciplines/discipline/alldressage/hpDressage.aspx
for instructions on the FEI Entry System.
Non–US CDI Riders:
Please contact your National Federation for entry details.
All CDI riders MUST be submitted through the FEI Entry System by the
Definite Entry Deadline 4/6/2015
All CDI riders are also required to submit a normal entry through www.showsecretary.com
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Class List for HDS Spring Classic I, April 24-25, 2015 and HDS Spring Classic II, April 26, 2015
Fri
Class
Sat
Class
Sun
Class
Class Description
57
57-2
57-3
USEF Rider TOC (specify test Tr, 1st, 2nd Levels only)
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
21
22
23
24
25
31
32
33
34
35
41
42
43
44
45
51
52
53
54
55
4-2
5-2
6-2
7-2
8-2
9-2
10-2
11-2
12-2
13-2
14-2
15-2
21-2
22-2
23-2
24-2
25-2
31-2
32-2
33-2
34-2
35-2
41-2
42-2
43-2
44-2
45-2
51-2
52-2
53-2
54-2
55-2
4-3
5-3
6-3
7-3
8-3
9-3
10-3
11-3
12-3
13-3
14-3
15-3
21-3
22-3
23-3
24-3
25-3
31-3
32-3
33-3
34-3
35-3
41-3
42-3
43-3
44-3
45-3
51-3
52-3
53-3
54-3
55-3
USDF Introductory Test Level A
USDF Introductory Test Level B
USDF Introductory Test Level C
USEF Dressage Equitation 13 and Under
USEF Dressage Equitation 14 to 18
USEF Dressage Equitation 19 to 21
USEF Dressage Equitation
USEF First Level Test 1
USEF First Level Test 2
USEF First Level Test 3
USEF Pony First Level Test 3
USDF First Level Freestyle
USEF Second Level Test 1
USEF Second Level Test 2
USEF Second Level Test 3 (AA Dover Medal Fri & Sun)
USEF Second Level Test 3 Pony
USDF Second Level Freestyle
USEF Third Level Test 1
USEF Third Level Test 2
USEF Third Level Test 3
USEF Third Level Test 3 Pony
USDF Third Level Freestyle
USEF Fourth Level Test 1
USEF Fourth Level Test 2
USEF Fourth Level Test 3
USEF Fourth Level Test 3 Pony
USDF Fourth Level Freestyle
USEF Training Level Test 1
USEF Training Level Test 2
USEF Training Level Test 3
USEF Pony Training Level Test 3
USDF Training Level Freestyle
Divisions
Fee $
O
20
O
O
O
JR
JR/YR
YR
AA
O, AA, JR/YR
O, AA, JR/YR
O, AA, JR/YR
O, AA, JR/YR
O
O, AA, JR/YR
O, AA, JR/YR
O, AA, JR/YR
O, AA, JR/YR
O
O, AA, JR/YR
O, AA, JR/YR
O, AA, JR/YR
O, AA, JR/YR
O
O, AA, JR/YR
O, AA, JR/YR
O, AA, JR/YR
O, AA, JR/YR
O
O, AA, JR/YR
O, AA, JR/YR
O, AA, JR/YR
O, AA, JR/YR
O
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
45
40
40
40
40
45
40
40
40
40
45
40
40
40
40
45
40
40
40
40
45
Qualifying
SWDC + $8 AA, JR/YR
GAIG + $10, SWDC + $8
GAIG + $10, SWDC + $8
GAIG + $10, SWDC + $8
GAIG + $10, SWDC + $8
GAIG + $10, SWDC + $8
GAIG + $10, SWDC + $8
GAIG + $10, SWDC + $8
GAIG + $10, SWDC + $8
GAIG + $10, SWDC + $8
GAIG + $10, SWDC + $8
GAIG + $10, SWDC + $8
GAIG + $10, SWDC + $8
GAIG + $10, SWDC + $8
GAIG + $10, SWDC + $8
SWDC + $8
66
FEI Young Rider Team Test
YR
45
GAIG + $10
63
70
70-2
70-3
FEI Junior Rider Team Test
FEI Prix St. Georges
JR
O, AA, JR/YR
45
45
GAIG + $10
GAIG + $10, SWDC + $8
71
71-2
71-3
FEI Intermediate I
O, AA, JR/YR
45
GAIG + $10, SWDC + $8
72
73
74
75
76
77
91
93
94
83
84
90
87
72-2
73-2
74-2
75-2
76-2
77-2
91-2
93-2
94-2
72-3
73-3
74-3
75-3
76-3
77-3
91-3
93-3
94-3
FEI Intermediate I Freestyle
FEI Intermediate A
FEI Intermediate B
FEI Intermediate II
FEI Grand Prix
FEI Grand Prix Freestyle
USDF Pas De Deux (fee is per exhibitor)
FEI Para Equestrian Test of Choice (specify test)
FEI Para Equestrian FS Test of Choice (specify test)
USEF Developing Prix St. Georges Test
USEF Developing Grand Prix Test
USDF Materiale 3,4,5, year old colts, stallions, geldings
USDF Materiale 3,4,5, year old mares or fillies
USEF Four-Year-Old Test
FEI Five-Year-Old Final Test
FEI Six-Year-Old Final Test
O, AA, JR/YR
O, AA, JR/YR
O, AA, JR/YR
O,AA,JR/YR
O, AA, JR/YR
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
45
45
45
45
45
45
30
60
60
45
45
40
40
45
45
45
GAIG + $10, SWDC + $8
80-3
81-3
82-3
GAIG + $10, SWDC + $8
GAIG + $10, SWDC + $8
GAIG + $10, SWDC + $8
2015 Markel/USEF
2015 Markel/USEF
2015 Markel/USEF
2015Markel/USEF
2015Markel/USEF
Note: Enter the designation “Q” after the class number if you intend on entering the Great American/USDF
Qualifiers as a qualifier and include the qualifying fee of $10.00 and if you intend on entering the Southwest
Dressage Championships Qualifiers as a qualifier include the qualifying fee of $8.00.
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HDS Spring Classic I and II Fee Schedule:
Federation and Qualifying Fees:
Great American/USDF Qualifying Fee (additional)
SWDC Qualifying Fee (additional)
USEF Drug/Medication Fee (D/M = $8, USEF = $8)
USEF Show Pass Fee (formerly non-member fee includes rider, owner and trainer)
USDF Non-member Fee per rider and owner
USDF Affidavit Fee
$10.00
$ 8.00
$16.00
$30.00
$25.00
$ 5.00
Stabling Fees:
Open Show Three Day Stall Fee (Thursday 1:00 pm – Sunday 9:00 pm/incl. 2 bags of shavings)
$135.00
Open Show Three Day Tack Stall Fee (Thursday 1:00 pm – Sunday 9:00 pm)
$110.00
Open Show Weekend Only Stall Fee (Friday 1:00 pm - Sunday 9:00 pm/incl. 2 bags of shavings)
$120.00
Open Show Weekend Only Tack Stall Fee (Friday 1:00 pm - Sunday 9:00 pm)
$85.00
Early Arrival/Late Departure per night per stall/tack stall (must designate arrival and departure dates) $45.00
Open Show One day Stall Fee (includes 1 bag of shavings – in by 5:00 PM night before/out by 6:00 PM) $60.00
Office/Entry Fees:
Spring Classic Show Office Fee (per entry per show – separate entry required for each show)
$32.00
Non-compete fee per show
$30.00
Incomplete/incorrect entry fee
$20.00
Late Entry Fee (if space available & per entry)
$50.00
Change After Closing Date (per change)
$10.00
Returned Check/Declined Credit Card handling Fee
$35.00
All entries using credit card for payment must use the online entry at www.showsecretary.com
A convenience fee of 3.2% will be charged on all credit card transactions
Miscellaneous Fees:
Pony Measurement Fee (Measurement must occur in advance of rides) paid by owner, no more than
$25.00
Additional Shavings/Bag
$ 12.00
RV Hook-Up (per night) - request space number on entry – map on GSWEC website
$50.00
2015 HDS membership (new or renewal)
varies according to type
Sponsorship
varies according to type
Note: Houston Dressage Society (HDS) is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation recognized by the Internal
Revenue Service and the State of Texas. The club is dedicated to furthering the art of dressage through
education for its members and through conducting shows in order for its members to achieve their goals.
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INFORMATION FOR FEI (CDI) COMPETITORS
A copy of the FEI Definite Schedule will be posted in the Show Office and on the show website.
This event is organized in accordance with:
FEI Statutes, 23rd edition, effective 29 April 2014
FEI General Regulations, 23rd edition, updates effective 1 January 2015
FEI Dressage Rules, 25th edition, effective 1 January 2015.
FEI Veterinary Regulations, 13th edition, effective 1 January 2015.
FEI Equine Anti - Doping and Controlled Medication Regulations (EADCMRS), 2nd Edition, effective 1 January
2015.
FEI Anti-Doping Rules for Human Athletes (ADRHA), based on the 2015 WADA Code, effective 1 January 2015
All subsequent published revisions, the provisions of which, will take precedence.
All FEI rules and regulations will be strictly enforced.
An arbitration procedure is provided for in the FEI Statutes and General Regulations referred to above. In
accordance with this procedure, any appeal against a decision rendered by the FEI or its official bodies is to be
settled exclusively by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne, Switzerland.
RIDER ELIGIBILITY - Competitors must have reached, or will reach, their 16th birthday in current year (ex.
Junior and Pony Riders) and must be licensed by their national federation, and may only take part under the
jurisdiction of the NF of the country from which they hold their passport. If not a U.S. citizen, they must be
nominated by an invited foreign NF. Riders must be prepared to produce their license or USEF membership card
on request of the Organizing Committee, and the name on the entry must be the same as appears on the license.
U.S. riders in the CDI must include payment of IHP Fees. All riders must present evidence of FEI Rider
Registration in order to participate.
HORSE ELIGIBILITY - Horses must exceed 148 cm excluding shoes (exception ponies.) For Junior and Pony
classes, ponies/horses must be at least six years of age. For YR/PSG/I-I horses must be at least seven years of
age. For I-II, I-B, and GP, horses must be at least eight years of age. YH must be either five or six years of age.
Mares may not compete after their fourth month of pregnancy or within nine months after foaling date. The
nationality of a horse is that of its owner or of the country in which the company owning it is registered. *Horses
must have a valid National Passport or FEI Passport. USEF will provide information on veterinary requirements
for foreign horses entering the USA. Horses must be stabled on the grounds and may not leave during the event
(commencing with the Veterinary Inspection and ending with the pinning of their final FEI class). Each horse
will keep the same number throughout the event. It is compulsory for this number to be worn by the horse,
competitor or handler at all times, when the horse is being handled, exercised or shown on the grounds so that
it may be identified by the stewards. *The requirement to have an FEI passport is waived for CDI 1* or
CDI/Y/J/P horses competing in their home country. However, these horses must be registered with their NF,
have a proper identification document (including FEI-type diagram), and have a valid vaccination certificate
(see Vaccination information). The USEF National Passport meets these requirements. Contact the USEF
International Department @ (859) 258-2472 for more information. Proof of FEI Registration for all CDI*/Y/J/P
horses must be submitted in order to participate.
THE FEI CODE OF CONDUCT
FOR THE WELFARE OF THE HORSE
The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) requires all those involved in international equestrian sport to adhere to
the FEI’s Code of Conduct and to acknowledge and accept that at all times the welfare of the horse must be paramount.
Welfare of the horse must never be subordinated to competitive or commercial Influences.
The FEI urges all involved with equestrian sport to attain the highest possible levels of education in areas of
expertise relevant to the care and management of the Competition Horse.
A full copy of this Code can be obtained from the Fédération Equestre Internationale www.fei.org
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INFORMATION FOR FEI (CDI) COMPETITORS
VENUE : The event will take place at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center, Ring Number 1 (main indoor). See
attached map of facility.
COMPETITION ARENA :
Total dimensions: 45m x 90 m
Type of Sand Footing: Masonry sand over clay base
(Competition arena - dimensions: 20 x 60 m)
PRACTICE ARENA :
Arena - dimensions: 30 x 75 m
Type of Sand Footing: Masonry sand over clay base
STABLES: Size of stalls are approximately 3.5 m x 3.5 m (12 x 12), permanent stabling with sliding doors. Two
bags of shavings will be provided with each stall. Additional bags may be purchased – must use facility shavings
per contract – no outside shavings permitted. Stall charts will be posted at the showgrounds and on the
HDS/Show Secretary websites. Late departures are only available by arrangement with the Show Secretary at
$45/night/stall. Cost applies to horse stalls or tack stalls. Stalls must be vacated by 9:00 pm Sunday or the late
departure fee paid. No staples or nails are allowed to be affixed to any Great Southwest Equestrian Center
Property with the exception of stall cards. Individuals wishing to tape advertisements or flyers to the
walls must first obtain approval in writing from Great Southwest Equestrian Center. Such approval
must be shown to Show Management prior to display or the flyers will be removed.
STABLE ACCESS: Only identified riders, trainers, grooms, farriers, treating veterinarians, officials, organizing
committee members, and two owners per horse will be authorized to enter the CDI stabling area. Wristbands
will be used for identification. Up to two horses not entered in the CDI may be stabled with a CDI horse in this
area, if space is available, and only if they show health certificates and vaccination records in compliance with
FEI regulations and signed by a veterinarian.
Awards for Shoofly Farm CDI Classes:
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Distribution of prizes shall be in accordance with FEI General Rules, Articles 126-128.
Neck sashes will be presented for first through fifth place. Prize money will be awarded (see CDI Classes for
amounts).
Coolers and Champion ribbons for the Leading Athlete Awards shall be based on the highest average score
across all tests for each of the CDI3* (Grand Prix and Grand Prix Freestyle or Grand Prix Special), the CDI1*
Medium Tour (highest score average of two tests, either I-A and I-B or I-B and I-II), the CDI1* Small Tour
(PSG, I-1 and I-1 Freestyle), CDIY (YR Team Test, YR Individual Test, YR Freestyle), CDIJ (Junior Team Test,
Junior Individual Test, Junior Freestyle, CDIP (Pony Rider Team Test, Pony Rider Individual Test), CDIU-25 (III and YR Grand Prix), CDIYH Five Year Old (Preliminary and Final Tests) and CDIYH Six Year Old (Preliminary
and Final Tests), CDIAm (highest score average over two tests, either PSG and I-I or I-A and I-B and I-II.)
Riders must compete in designated tests of their division to be eligible.
CDI Awards- Art 436
Participation in the prize-giving ceremony of placed Athlete/Horse combinations is compulsory (up to 3rd place.)
Failure to do so entails losing the classification (rosette, plaque, prize in kind, prize money). Exception to this rule
can only be granted by the President of the Ground Jury/Foreign Technical Delegate and/or the Judge at C for the
particular Competition. Dress and saddlery have to be the same as in the Competition, however black or white
bandages are allowed. For safety reasons Athletes are not allowed to carry flags or other items during prize giving.
Only winner rugs/blankets are allowed to be worn by Horses during prize-giving.
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VETERINARY BARN INSPECTIONS
Date: 23 April 2015
Time: Beginning at noon
Where: In each horse’s stall
For all competitors entered in the CDI competitions. Horses will be examined to verify their identity, age, state
of health, correctness of passport, and fitness to compete. The Person Responsible for each horse must be
present unless a written request has been approved by the FEI Veterinarian. If the rider is under 18, the
committee must be given the name of the adult who shall be the Person Responsible.
VETERINARY TROT UP INSPECTION (JOG)
Date: 23 April 2015
Time: 4:00 pm
Where: North side of Arena 2 Warm-up
DRAW FOR THE ORDER OF STARTING (Art. 425, 456)
Date: 23 April 2015
Time: ½ hour following the jog
Where: offices near the FEI Barn A
STARTING ORDER - A drawing in accordance with FEI Article 425 will be conducted each day to determine the order of
starting for each class except GP. A drawing in accordance to FEI Article 456 will be conducted Thursday to determine the
order of starting for the GP and on Friday for the GP Freestyle or GP Special. The draw for Friday’s classes will immediately
follow the Veterinary Inspection on Thursday in the Show Office. Drawings on Friday and Saturday will be held in the Show
Office, times TBA. A draw time cannot be changed. Once entered in a class, a rider may not withdraw, except as specified in
the FEI Rules. FEI Rules provide for penalties for scratches without good cause.
FREESTYLES – A Horse must earn a minimum score of sixty percent (60%) in the qualifying Competition, in
order to be eligible to start in a Freestyle of all levels or a Grand Prix Special Competition. Article 422.3.1
The top 15 riders from each qualifying class will be eligible for the Freestyle. The draw will be in groups of five for the
order of starting in the Freestyle. A draw first within the group of riders placed 11th to 15th and then within the group of
riders placed 6th to 10th and last the group of riders placed 1st to 5th. i.e. the five best rider/horse combinations will start
last. Music for all freestyles on CD must be given to the show office upon arrival to show grounds and check in to show
office. Sound checks will be conducted during the lunch break before or after dragging and after the last class Thursday,
Friday, and Saturday. The times for sound checks will be posted in the show office. Competitors are responsible to picking
up their music before the end of the show. Music left will not be mailed.
Pony/Junior/Young Rider Freestyles: This competition is limited to and compulsory for, a maximum of the 15
best rider/horse combinations who qualified in the Individual competition and who previously declared for the
Freestyle. Riders may start one horse.
Intermediate I Freestyle CDI 1*: This competition is limited to and compulsory for, a maximum of the 15 best
rider/horse combinations who qualified in the Intermediate I Competition and who previously declared for the
Freestyle. Riders may start one horse.
Grand Prix Freestyle CDI 3*: This competition is limited to and compulsory for, a maximum of the 15 best
rider/horse combinations who qualified in the Grand Prix Competition and who previously declared for the
Freestyle. Riders may start one horse.
TACK CHECK - A Steward will check the saddlery of each horse immediately after he leaves the competition
arena. Any discrepancy will entail immediate elimination. All exercise/warm-up areas and arenas will be
supervised.
FEI Protective Headgear and top hat/bowler ARTICLE 427.1
As a general rule Protective Headgear* has to be worn by all Athletes (as well as any other person) at all times when mounted
and is recommended to be worn by the person presenting the Horse in a Horse Inspection. Any Athlete (as well as any other
person) violating this provision must immediately be prohibited from further riding until the Protective Headgear is properly
in place. The following exception applies: Athletes who are 18 years and older** and who are riding Horses that are seven (7)
years and older may wear a top hat/bowler instead of Protective Headgear. However, this exception is limited to the actual
Competition and the warming-up directly prior to the Competition (with no break before the Competition), which includes
riding between the stable and the warm-up area , riding of the competing Horse in the warmup area, and riding back to the
stable. The Athletes are allowed to remove the hat/bowler (not protective headgear) for saluting at the beginning and at the
end of the test and during the prize giving, both while receiving the prizes and during the lap of honour. It is however
recommended that Athletes falling under this exception nonetheless wear Protective Headgear at all times for their own
safety. A Protective headgear formed as a top hat may be used in the same situations as a standard top hat. Note*: Protective
Headgear is defined in Appendix A in the GRs.
Note **: An Athlete is considered to be eighteen (18) years old from the beginning of the calendar year (1st of January) in
which he reaches the age of eighteen (18).
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INFORMATION FOR ALL COMPETITORS
Entries: Entries must be postmarked on or before April 6, 2015. Entries after closing date will be considered
post entry and will incur late fees. PLEASE SEND ENTRIES WITHOUT A SIGNATURE NEEDED!! NO
CERTIFIED, REGISTERED, OR EXPRESS MAIL WITH A SIGNATURE NECESSARY FOR RECEIPT WILL BE
ACCEPTED!!
On-line entry now available at www.showsecretary.com. Follow directions for mailing in of necessary
information. You may also make checks payable to Houston Dressage Society and send with entry to Show
Secretary: Susan Peacock, 837 Glenlake Dr., Edmond, OK 73013. Credit cards are not accepted with mailed
entries. No post-dated checks accepted. Include copies of owner/rider/trainer/coach current USEF card(s) or
non-member fee and USDF card(s) or non-member fee. Include copy of horse’s Registration/Recording card or
certificate. For Great American/USDF Qualifying rides, horses must be Lifetime registered, riders must be
Participating Members and owners must be a Participating or Business member. Great American qualifying
entries must include horse USEF and USDF registration and owner’s USDF card. A copy of a Coggins taken
within 12 months of the show dates must accompany each entry. Entries are accepted on a first-come, firstserved basis, based on postmark date and entries may be limited. Those entries postmarked after closing will be
accepted at the discretion of the show secretary, based on a space available basis and charged a $50 late fee. If
the classes are oversubscribed, a Waiting List (in the order of receipt) will be maintained. Management reserves
the right to refuse any entry.
All entries must be made on official entry blanks and filled out completely as to classes, exhibitors ,
owners, trainers, coaches, horse names, addresses, phone numbers, association numbers, USEF & USDF
cards and signatures and include a copy of current negative Coggins. Parents or guardians must sign the
official entry blank of a minor before a number will be released. Ensure Emergency Contact information
is complete. Incomplete/incorrect entry fee is $20.
All entries using credit card for payment must use the online entry at www.showsecretary.com
A convenience fee of 3.2% will be charged on all credit card transactions
Refunds: Cancellations prior to closing date will be refunded, less office fee. If the owner is owed a refund of
$25 or less, the refund can be donated to the HDS Education Fund by checking the line at the bottom of
the entry form . No refunds will be given after closing date.
Non-showing horses are allowed on grounds, if space is available. Owner must fill out entry form and pay office
and stall fees, but no USEF drug fee. Horses must wear show numbers at all times when out of stall.
THERE WILL BE NO SMOKING IN THE BARNS AND NEAR THE INDOOR WARM-UP ARENA.
DESIGNATED SMOKING AREAS WILL BE PROVIDED.
Veterinarian: The veterinarian, Katy Equine (281) 391-8250, will be ON SITE each show day. Phone numbers
and information will be posted at the show grounds and in the show secretary’s office.
Pony Measurements: Show Management will notify Veterinarian and FEI Chief Steward/Technical Delegate of
competitors requiring Pony measurements. Ponies will be measured on Thursday at 3:00 p.m. Additional
measurement times will be posted in the show office on Thursday at 5:00 pm. All ponies competing in pony
classes that do not have a valid pony card must be measured prior to the first class shown.
Farrier: The farrier, Chris Guillory (713) 498-2428, will be on site each show day. Phone numbers and
information will be posted at the show grounds and in the show secretary’s office.
Concessions are available at show grounds. No cooking is allowed on the premises.
Dogs: Well-mannered dogs on leashes are welcome. Harris County leash law will be enforced.
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INFORMATION FOR SPRING CLASSIC OPEN SHOWS COMPETITORS
Ride Times: Stabling assignments and provisional times will be available to competitors at www.showsecretary.com.
Official times will be available at noon the day before the show.
Schedule: Classes may not necessarily be run in the order listed in the class lists. It is the responsibility of the rider
to inform the show secretary of any time conflicts as soon as possible after receiving the schedule.
Management reserves the right to cancel any classes due to hazardous weather, Acts of God, accident, or
emergency. Every effort will be made to reschedule with priority given CDI classes and to any qualifying classes
being offered. No refunds for cancellations due to hazardous weather, Acts of God, accidents or emergencies.
Management reserves the right to change officials, limit entries, combine or cancel classes, and modify the
schedule, and to modify or cancel awards and/or make whatever changes are required by circumstances to the
competition specifications listed herein. Show Management reserves the right to cancel classes insufficiently filled
and to refuse or require withdrawal of an entry for cause deemed sufficient by Show Management.
All entries accepted on first come first served basis based on postmark or fax date. Show Management reserves the
right to refuse or require withdrawal of an entry for cause deemed sufficient by Show Management.
All Change requests for the Spring Classic Open Shows must be made by 11:00 AM the day prior to the class.
Stabling: Stalls are permanent, 10 x 10’ with solid walls and doors. Two bags of shavings are provided with each stall.
Additional bags may be purchased – must use facility shavings per contract – no outside shavings permitted. Stall charts will be
posted and check-in will start at 1:00 PM on Thursday, April 23, 2015. Early arrivals and late departures are only available by
arrangement with Show Secretary at $45/night/stall. Cost applies to horse stalls or tack stalls . Stalls must be vacated by 9:00
pm Sunday or the late departure fee paid. A stall fee must be paid for every horse. No trailer-ins will be allowed at this show.
No staples or nails are allowed to be affixed to any Great Southwest Equestrian Center Property with the exception of
stall cards. Individuals wishing to tape advertisements or flyers to the walls must first obtain approval in writing from
Great Southwest Equestrian Center. Such approval must be shown to Show Management prior to display or the flyers
will be removed. Barn/stall requests will be awarded based on the following criteria: 1) HDS Members with Platinum
Sponsorship 2) HDS members that sign up to volunteer at least one hour per day per stall per group request at the
show with the Volunteer Coordinator prior to stabling assignments 3) HDS Members with Gold Sponsorship 4) HDS
Members with Silver Sponsorship 5) HDS Members with Bronze Sponsorships. In order to receive priority stabling, all
competitors in a must be HDS members.
There is a $50 penalty for switching horse stalls without notifying the Show Office in advance.
GSWEC will charge a $100 fine for anyone bringing in shavings from outside the facility.
Scores: It is the responsibility of the competitor to verify the accuracy of all scores. Scoring errors must be reported to the
Show Secretary within one hour of the official posting of the scores from the last class of the show day during which the score
was earned.
Arenas/Footing/Warm-Up: All tests and warm-up will be ridden in either indoor or outdoor arenas. Competition arenas are
masonry sand over clay base or Otto sport footing. Competition arenas include two indoor and three indoor arenas. Schedule
for schooling will be posted at the show grounds. Lunging permitted in designated areas only. Arenas close at 9:00 pm.
Freestyles/Music: The minimum score required to enter a freestyle class at any level for a horse/rider combination is 60
percent. DR129.9 Competitors must submit a copy of a test at the highest level showing that the required 60 percent was met in
order to enter the Freestyle at that level. Music for all freestyles on CD or cassette must be given to show announcer at least four
hours before the class. Competitors are responsible for picking up their music before the end of the show. Music for all freestyles
on CD must be given to the show office upon arrival to show grounds and check in to show office. Sound checks will be
conducted during the lunch break before or after dragging and after the last class Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. The times for
sound checks will be posted in the show office. Competitors are responsible to picking up their music before the end of the
show. Music left will not be mailed.
Helmet Policy: DR120.6 From the time horses are officially admitted to the competition grounds by competition
management, anyone mounted on a horse at any time on the competition grounds, including non-competing riders, riders on
non-competing horses, mounted participants in exhibition classes and those competing in all classes and tests, including ParaEquestrian tests, must wear protective headgear as defined by this rule and otherwise in compliance with GR801. The harness
must be secured and properly fitted.
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Awards for HDS Spring Classic Shows I and II:
 Trophies will be presented for first place and ribbons will be presented for first through sixth
place. Qualifying classes will not be pinned separately.
 Champion High Point ribbon and trophy and a Reserve High Point Champion ribbon will be given at
each show in three divisions: Open, Amateur, and Junior at the National Levels combined (Training
Level through Fourth Level) and at the FEI Levels combined (Prix St. Georges, I-I, I-II, IA, IB and Grand
Prix) each day. Rider Tests, Freestyles, Opportunity Classes, Pas De Deux, Quadrille, Introductory
Level, Young Horse (4-6 yr old) and Equitation classes are not eligible. Riders must collect their
awards at the show. Awards will not be mailed afterwards.
 USDF Dover Adult Amateur medal class is 2nd Level Test 3 on Friday (Show I) and Sunday (Show
II). See additional Dover Medal information included in prize list.
Calaveras County Adult Amateur High Point Award will be given to the Adult Amateur HDS member
with the highest single score from Spring Classic I & II on the weekend. Both the national level and the
FEI levels must ride in two classes on the same horse: one on either Friday or Saturday and one on
Sunday. The winner will receive a wooden plaque with the show name, the award name and date along
with a Charlotte's Saddlery gift certificate. Quadrille, Pas De Deux, Freestyles, Introductory Level,
Materiale, Young Horse, Para Equestrian, Rider Test and Equitation classes are not eligible.
Hedley Lamberty Trophy will be given to the owner of the horse ridden by the trainer with the highest
score on Friday or Saturday. Trophy will be awarded on Sunday morning. Trainer, Owner and Horse
must be present. Pas De Deux, Freestyles, Introductory Level, Materiale, Young Horse, Para Equestrian
and Equitation Classes are not eligible.
Winsome Award will be given to the owner of the mare with the single highest score for the weekend
(Friday-Sunday). Quadrille, Pas De Deux, Freestyles, Introductory Level, Materials, Young Horse, Para
Equestrian, Rider Test and Equitation Classes are not eligible.
Note: Due to the fact that this is a Level 5 competition and USEF rules state that a show photographer is
required and that a videographer is recommended, photographer Susan Stickle and Equine Productions’
Robin Gaines will be on site to meet the photographic and videographic needs of the competitors. Only
family members will be allowed to photograph and video riders for their personal use. Any competitor
requesting photographs or videos from anyone other than a family member must first obtain written
permission from Susan Stickle and/or Robin Gaines at Equine Productions. Copies of written
permissions must be turned into the show office. Any photographer or videographer violating this
request will be asked to leave the show grounds.
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The Houston Dressage Society is Sweetening the Pot for Coaches!
Announcing the Two New
Dressage Coach Q Awards
The “Quality Award” and the “Quantity Award”
HDS Spring Classic I Show, April 23-25, 2015
The Quantity Award of one new APPLE iPad Air2, 16GB, Wi-Fi, will be awarded to the Coach whose
students have the most number of qualified rides at the 2015 Spring Classic I show.
The Quality Award of one new Wireless Communication System (2 headsets) will be awarded to the
Coach with the highest average score of ten (10) qualified rides in the Spring Classic 1. However, no
more than four (4) scores from the person identified as the Coach may be included in this average with
the remaining scores coming from the Coach’s students.
Both awards will be presented at the HDS Spring Classic Banquet on Saturday Night of the show.
Rules:
1) The Coach must be a paid 2015 member of Houston Dressage Society before the start of the show.
2) The Coach must be designated on each of their rider’s entry forms in the “Coach” column*
3) Qualified Rides may be performed by riders in the Open, Amateur or Junior divisions. The Coach’s own
qualified rides will be counted towards each award’s total.
4) A Qualified Ride is one in which the Horse and Rider enter the Competition Arena to be judged except
for the classes outlined in #6 below.
5) The Quantity Award includes all Qualified Rides in the Spring Classic I show on Friday and Saturday.
6) The Quality Award includes ONLY Training Level – Grand Prix classes in the Spring Classic I. Maximum of
four (4) rides by the Coach may be included in the average of the ten (10) scores. The following classes
are excluded: Freestyles, Materiale, Young Horse, Pas de Deux, Quadrille, Introductory Level, Para
Equestrian, Rider Test and Equitation classes.
*See USEF General Rules 108 Coach: “For purposes of these rules, coach is defined as any adult or
adults who receive remuneration for having or sharing the responsibility for instructing, teaching,
schooling, or advising a rider, driver, handler, or vaulter in equestrian skills.”
Rules and Information may be found on the HDS Web site:
www.houstondressagesociety.org or the HDS Facebook page.
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EVERY CLASS OFFERED HEREIN WHICH IS COVERED BY THE RULES AND
SPECIFICATIONS OF THE CURRENT FEDERATION RULE BOOK WILL BE CONDUCTED
AND JUDGED IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH.
2015 Motorized Vehicle Statement GR1301.7
Minors who do not have a valid driver's license which allows them to operate a motorized vehicle in the state in which they
reside will not be permitted to operate a motorized vehicle of any kind, including, but not limited to, golf carts, motorcycles,
scooters, or farm utility vehicles, on the competition grounds of licensed competitions. Minors who have
a valid temporary license may operate the above described motorized vehicles as long as they are accompanied by an
adult with a valid driver's license. The parent(s), legal guardian(s), or individual who signs the entry blank as a parent
or guardian of a minor operating a motorized vehicle in violation of this rule are solely responsible for any damages,
claims, losses or actions resulting from that operation. Violations of this rule will be cause for sanctions against the
parent(s), guardian(s) and/or trainer(s) who are responsible for the child committing the offense. Penalties may include
exclusion of the child, parent(s), guardian(s), and/or trainer(s) from the competition grounds for the remainder of the
competition and charges being filed against any of the above individuals in accordance with Chapter 6. Wheelchairs and other
mobility assistance devices for individuals with disabilities are exempt from this rule.
2015 USEF MEMBERSHIP STATEMENT GR901.9
Life, senior active and junior active members shall be eligible to participate in all classes at Regular Competitions,
Eventing Competitions at the Preliminary Level or above and Combined Driving Competitions at the Advanced Level,
Dressage, Reining and Vaulting Competitions and Endurance Rides. A nonmember may participate as a handler, rider,
driver, owner, lessee, agent, coach or trainer at Regular Competitions, Eventing Competitions, Dressage Competitions,
Reining Competitions and Combined Driving Competitions upon payment of a $30 Show Pass fee. Participants in the
following classes are exempted from the Requirements of this rule: 1) leadline; 2) exhibitions; 3) games and races; 4)
classes for 4‐H members; 5) walk trot and academy classes (academy classes are classes limited to horses used
regularly in a lesson program); 6) USDF introductory level tests, pas de deux and quadrille classes; 7) NRHA Endorsed
Reining Competitions. 8) Opportunity classes, 9) citizens of other nations who have proof, in English, of current
membership in good standing of their own National Federation, 10) USEA beginner novice division; and 11) assistant
handlers in Dressage Sport Horse Breeding classes.
Sharps Containers: Competition management shall place a minimum of one sharps container per each competition, whether
or not stabling is provided. Additionally, at least one sharps container per fifty occupied stalls for the disposal of needles and
other disposable sharp instruments in convenient locations in barns housing competition horses. It is competition
management’s responsibility to replace such containers when full and dispose of them properly. Competition management
may fine any individuals including trainers, owners, exhibitors, or their agents up to $100 for improper disposal of
needles or other sharp disposable instruments. If local law has different requirements, local law will prevail.
All questions not covered in these rules and regulations shall be decided by the show management whose decision shall be final.
Every horse entered for competition will comply with the rules of the horse show management, but management will, in no case,
be responsible for any loss or damage that may occur, and it shall be condition of entry that each exhibitor shall hold this horse
show and the officials and employees of the show blameless for any loss or accident to his horse, employees, equipment, which
may occur from sickness, fire or otherwise.
The management reserves the right to refuse, accept conditionally, or to cancel any entries, disqualify any riders or exhibitors,
prohibit entries and cancel award prizes without claims for damages; to cancel or combine unfilled classes, or to reschedule
classes after due notice to exhibitors; to change rings or rotate judges.
Exhibitors are notified that any act of discourtesy or disobedience to the judges or officials, on the part of the owner, manager,
rider, or groom shall disqualify the horse, and the owner shall forfeit his entry fee and other fees.
Show management reserves to itself the power to prohibit any person from attending or showing a horse in the ring and to
remove any groom or horse from the show without being liable for compensation.
No person will be allowed in the show ring during the time of judging except the exhibitor and those having official or requested
duties to perform.
It is the tradition of the show that riders be correctly attired for the class in question, that attendants be neatly dressed and the
horses properly presented. Management may in its discretion bar any person from entering the ring if not suitable presented to
appear before an audience.
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ATTENTION COMPETITORS
Each competitor is responsible for supplying management with correct association
numbers (USDF, United States Equestrian Federation) for horse, owner, rider and
trainer, before the day(s) of the competition.
The scores of competitors who fail to supply correct numbers may not be counted
toward national awards.
Lodging:
Holiday Inn Express (Official Show Hotel) 21010 Katy Fwy, Katy, TX 77450 (on north side feeder
road at I-10 east of Mason Rd, I-10 exit 745) 281/392-1010 (3.5 miles from Great Southwest
Equestrian Center)
Comfort Inn, 22025 Katy Fwy, Katy, TX 77450 (on south side feeder road at I-10 west of Mason Rd,
I-10 exit 745) 281/392-8700 (3 miles from Great Southwest Equestrian Center)
LaQuinta Inn & Suites, 22455 Katy Freeway, Katy, TX 77450 Phone: (281) 392-9800 (on south side
feeder road at I-10 west of Mason Rd, I-10 exit 743) (4 miles from Great Southwest Equestrian Center)
Hampton Inn, 22055 Katy Fwy, Katy, TX 77450 (on south side of feeder road at I-10 west of Mason
Road, I- 10 exit 745) 281-392-1000 (3 miles from Great Southwest Equestrian Center)
Home 2 Suites by Hilton. 20985 Katy Freeway, Katy, TX 77450. 281-398-3500,
www.houstonkaty.home2suites.com
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WARNING: UNDER TEXAS LAW (CHAPTER 87, CIVIL PRACTICE AND REMEDIES CODE), AN EQUINE
PROFESSIONAL IS NOT LIABLE FOR AN INJURY TO OR THE DEATH OF A PARTICIPANT IN EQUINE
ACTIVITIES RESULTING FROM THE INHERENT RISKS OF EQUINE ACTIVITIES.
If the owner is owed a refund of $25 or less, the refund can be donated to the HDS Education Fund by checking this
line:____________
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All entries using credit card for payment must use the online entry at www.showsecretary.com
A convenience fee of 3.2% will be charged on all credit card transactions.
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