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Opening Date: April 1, 2015
Closing Date: May 1, 2015
Presents
KDA Spring Warm-Up Show, May 22-23, 2015
&
th
KDA 29 Annual Dressage Show, May 24, 2015
Official Prize List
Featuring:
$12 ,700 total prize money
“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.”
Recognition: USEF Level 3 Shows, USDF, KDA, AHA, AQHA,
MSEDA, IDS, MODA, TIP
Judges
Gabriel Armando FEI 4* (Ringoes, NJ)
Lilo Fore  FEI 5*/S (Santa Rosa, CA)
Nancy Lowey  R (Orange, VA)
Jeanne McDonald  FEI 4*/S (Downingtown, PA)
Tom Poulin  S (St. Charles, IL)
Lois Yukins  FEI 4*/S (Manchester by the Sea, MA)
 Young Horse Certification
Technical Delegate
Susan Moran R (Berry, KY)
Show Secretary
Co-Secretaries
Show Manager
Licensee Contact
Susan Peacock
Sharon Patrick
Anne Kuhns
Sheila Woerth
837 Glenlake Drive
Johnstown, OH
Paris, KY
[email protected]
Edmond, OK 73013
[email protected]
(918) 231-9777
(859) 351-4137
(405) 749-9777 – home
Julia Peacock
[email protected]
(866) 487-6624 –fax
Edmond, OK
[email protected] [email protected]
Licensee: Kentucky Dressage Association
License #s 324808 & 4580
Horse show updates posted on
Kentucky Dressage Association
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KDA Show Activities & Events
Thursday
“Welcome Party”
Sponsored by KDA
5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Located at the USDF Office near the main KHP parking lot
Friday
“Vendor Progressive Party”
Food and drink sponsored by KDA and our vendors
All are welcome in Vendor Village
“3rd Annual KDA Kearney Cancer 5K & Fun Walk”
In memory of Mary Kearney to benefit the Markey Cancer Center
Online registration at www.runsignup.com and there will be onsite registration
Full details on the KDA website, 7 p.m. race starts and ends in front of USDF building
Saturday
“KDA Competitors’ Party”
Sponsored by Zoetis
Competitors Tent at the Dressage Complex dinner and cash bar
Each bridle number will receive one complimentary ticket.
Additional dinner tickets can be bought with your entry for $20.
A limited number of tickets will be available for $25 at the show.
Details for all events will be on our website www.kentuckydressageassociation.com.
and Facebook page Kentucky Dressage Association
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KDA Spring Warm-Up &
29th Annual Dressage Show
High Score Ribbons
Overall High Score Open Rider Champion & Reserve
Overall High Score AA Rider Champion & Reserve
Overall High Score Jr/Yr Champion & Reserve
Champion & Reserve for Open & AA/Jr/Yr awarded at each level
Training
First Level
Second Level
Third Level
Fourth Level
FEI
Musical Freestyle
One set of high score ribbons will be awarded Friday & Saturday combined for the KDA
Spring Warm-Up Show. A second set of high score ribbons will be awarded Sunday for
the KDA 29th Annual Dressage Show. All level champion and reserve scores for AA &
JR/YR will be combined. Overall High Score champions will also win a prize. All awards
not picked up by the end of the show Sunday will revert back to KDA. KDA will not be
responsible for shipping uncollected ribbons and prizes.
Materiale, Equitation, Young Horse, Freestyle, Para, Rider Tests and Intro classes are not eligible.
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$7,000 in Prize Money
KDA is proud to introduce a new prize money program for our May show. We merged the
two money programs from last year, increased that prize money by $1,700 . All competitors
are eligible. A Pony division was also added and details follow on the next page.
KDA Members Prize Money
Paid to Open & AA/JrYr
Tr-FEI and Freestyles
Non KDA Member Prize
Money
$250
Winner
$125
$150
Second
$75
$100
Third
$50
Prize Money RulesTraining-FEI levels each horse/rider combination must compete in at least 3 classes at the same
level over the two shows. Freestyles scores not included.
Freestyle levels each horse/rider combination must compete in at least 2 classes at the same level
over the two shows.
Scores will be averaged and at least two of the scores must be at the highest test in that level except
for FEI and Freestyle competitors.
If the same horse/rider combination competes in more than 3 classes (Tr-FEI) or more than 2
Freestyle classes at one level during the two shows, the lowest score(s) will be dropped.
Eligible riders must compete in both shows. Friday/Saturday is the Warm-Up Show, and Sunday is
the 29th Annual Dressage Show.
Horses may be shown by multiple riders, but each horse/rider combination will be considered as
one eligible entry at each level shown.
The same horse/rider combination can win money at multiple levels if all requirements are met.
Rider can win prize money on multiple horses if all requirements are met.
Winners will be posted on our website, FB page, and in the Impulsion.
Prize money will be mailed to the address on file. National level riders will receive the prize money
check. The FEI prize money check will be sent to the owner.
To receive the KDA member prize money, your membership must be a received by May 15th. For
an additional $10 you may join at the show in the show office on Thursday, May 21st, only. Once
the Warm-Up show starts, new memberships will not be eligible for this KDA prize money. KDA
2015 Membership forms are in this prize list.
Payouts will be to both the Open Division and the AA/Jr/YR combined.
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$500 Pony High Score Money
KDA is pleased to announce our first Pony Prize Money Program.
Ponies are eligible for prize money in both prize money programs.
KDA member Winners Prize
Money
Highest average scoring pony
in all levels Open/AA/Jr/Yr
Non KDA member Prize Money
$250
Winner
$125
$150
Second
$75
$100
Third
$50
Pony Award RulesTo be eligible for the pony prize money you must have a current pony card or be measured at the
show.
Each rider/pony combination must compete in at least 3 classes for Tr-FEI levels at both shows.
Freestyles will not be included in the Pony Prize Money Program.
The Pony prize money will combine all levels (excluding Freestyles) and will only have one payout
with Open, AA, and Jr/Yr all being combined.
Scores will be averaged and at least two of the scores must be at the highest test in that level, except
for FEI. Ponies may earn scores in pony and non-pony classes.
If the same rider/pony combination competes in more than 3 classes (Tr-FEI) at one level during the
two shows, the lowest score(s) will be dropped.
Eligible riders must compete in both shows. Friday/Saturday is the Warm-Up Show, and Sunday is
the 29th Annual Dressage Show.
Ponies may be shown by multiple riders, but each pony/rider combination will be considered as one
eligible entry at each level shown.
The same pony/rider combination can win money at multiple levels if all requirements are met.
Rider can win prize money on multiple ponies if all requirements are met.
Winners will be posted on our website, FB page, and in the Impulsion.
Prize money will be mailed to the address on file. National level riders will receive the prize money
check. The FEI prize money check will be sent to the owner.
To receive the KDA member prize money, your membership must be a received by May 15th. For
an additional $10 you may join at the show in the show office on Thursday, May 21st, only. Once
the Warm-Up show starts, new memberships will not be eligible for this KDA prize money. KDA
2015 Membership forms are in this prize list.
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KDA SPRING WARM-UP SHOW, May 22-23, 2015
KDA 29th ANNUAL DRESSAGE SHOW, May 24, 2015
Fri
Sat
Sun
Class Name
1IA
1IB
1IC
1T1
1T2
1T3
1PT
2T1
2T2
2T3
2PT
111
112
113
1PF
211
212
213
2PF
121
122
123
1PS
221
222
223
2PS
131
132
133
141
142
143
1SG
1I1
1I2
1INA
1INB
1GP
231
232
233
241
242
243
2SG
2I1
2I2
2INA
2INB
2GP
1FST4
1FSFEI
2FST4
2FSFEI
3FST4
3FSFEI
2MC-FM
2MC-CG
3PR
3PRFS
3EQ
3MC-FM
3MC-CG
1PR
1PRFS
1EQ
1MC-FM
1MC-CG
1DS
2PD
3T1
3T2
3T3
3PT
3T4
311
312
313
3PF
314
321
322
323
3PS
324
331
332
333
341
342
343
3SG
3I1
3I2
3INA
3INB
3GP
3GPS
USDF Introductory Test A
USDF Introductory Test B
USDF Introductory Test C
USEF Training Test One
USEF Training Test Two (Sat $100)
USEF Training Test Three (Sun $100)
USEF Training Test Three Pony
USEF Training Level Rider Test
USEF First Level Test One
USEF First Level Test Two (Sat $100)
USEF First Level Test Three (Sun $100)
USEF First Level Test Three Pony
USEF First Level Rider Test
USEF Second Level Test One
USEF Second Level Test Two (Sat $100)
USEF Second Level Test Three (Sun $100)
USEF Second Level Test Three Pony
USEF Second Level Rider Test
USEF Third Level Test One
USEF Third Level Test Two (Sat $100)
USEF Third Level Test Three (Sun $100)
USEF Fourth Level Test One
USEF Fourth Level Test Two (Sat $100)
USEF Fourth Level Test Three (Sun $100)
FEI Prix St. George (Sat $100)
FEI Intermediare I (Sun $100)
FEI Intermediare II (Sat $100)
FEI Intermediare A
FEI Intermediare B
FEI Grand Prix (Sun $100)
FEI Grand Prix Special
USDF Freestyle TOC ** (specify test) (Sat $250)
FEI Freestyle TOC (specify test) (Sat $250)
Para Equestrian TOC (specify test)
Para Equestrian Freestyle (specify test)
Dressage Seat Equitation
Materiale 3, 4, and 5 yr old filles and mares
Materiale 3, 4, & 5 yr old colts/geldings, stallions
Suitable to Become Dressage Horse u/s
USDF Pas de Deux Tr-4th Levels
Division
Open
Open
Open
OP; AA; JR/YR
OP; AA; JR/YR
OP; AA; JR/YR
OP; AA; JR/YR
Open
OP; AA; JR/YR
OP; AA; JR/YR
OP; AA; JR/YR
OP; AA; JR/YR
Open
OP; AA; JR/YR
OP; AA; JR/YR
OP; * AA; JR/YR
OP; AA; JR/YR
Open
OP; AA; JR/YR
OP; AA; JR/YR
OP; AA; JR/YR
OP; AA/JR/YR
OP; AA/JR/YR
OP; AA/JR/YR
OP; AA/JR/YR
OP; AA/JR/YR
OP; AA/JR/YR
OP; AA/JR/YR
OP; AA/JR/YR
OP; AA/JR/YR
OP; AA/JR/YR
OP; AA/JR/YR
OP; AA/JR/YR
Open
Open
Open
Open
Open
Open
Open
Fee
$45
$45
$45
$45
$45
$45
$45
$45
$45
$45
$45
$45
$45
$45
$45
$45
$45
$45
$45
$45
$45
$45
$45
$45
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$45
$45
$25
$25
$25
$25
$50
Qualifying
+ $10
+ $10
+ $10
+ $10
+ $10
+ $10
+ $10
+ $10
+ $10
+ $10
+ $10
+ $10
+ $10
+ $10
*USDF Dover Saddlery Adult Medal Friday and Sunday.
** Training Level Freestyle is not a GAIG/USDF qualifying class.
Enter a “Q” after the appropriate class number if entering the class as a Great American/USDF qualifier
and include the qualifying fee of $10.
Online entries available on www.showsecretary.com
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KDA SPRING WARM-UP SHOW, May 22-23, 2015
KDA 29th ANNUAL DRESSAGE SHOW, May 24, 2015
Fri
Sat
Sun
2PT
3PI
2PF
2JRT
3JRI
2JRF
2YRT
3YRI
2YRF
2YRGP
1YH
TOC
1DEV
TOC
3USEF4Y
3FEI5Y
3FEI6Y
3DHPSG
3DHGP
Class Name
Div
FEI Pony Team Test
FEI Pony Individual Test
FEI Pony Freestyle Test
FEI Junior Team Test
FEI Junior Individual Test
FEI Junior Freestyle Test
FEI Young Rider Team Test
FEI Young Rider Individual Test
FEI Young Rider Freestyle Test
FEI Young Rider Grand Prix 16-25 Test
Young Horse Test of Choice (4, 5, 6 yrolds) Warm up only - not a qualifier
Developing Horse Test of Choice (PGS
or GP) Warm up only - not a qualifier
USEF 4-Year-Old Test
FEI 5-Year-Old Test-Finale
FEI 6-Year-Old Test-Finale
USEF Developing Prix St. Georges Test
USEF Developing Grand Prix Test
Jr
Jr
Jr
Jr
Jr
Jr
YR
YR
YR
YA
Open
Open
Open
Open
Open
Open
Open
Qualifying
Fee
2015
USEF
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$65
2015
AGCO/USEF
2015
NAJYRC
2015 USEF
Warm up only
Not a qualifier
Warm up only
Not a qualifier
2015 Markel/USEF
2015 Markel/USEF
2015 Markel/USEF
2015 Markel/USEF
2015 Markel/USEF
Q
+$10
+$10
$65
$65
$65
$65
$65
$65
KDA Fee Schedule
USEF Fee $16 ($8 drug $8 admin fee) (per show)
$16 Stall (Thursday noon thru Sunday 9 p.m.)
Per horse or tack stall *
$30 One night stabling per horse or tack 10 a.m. to
10 a.m.
$155
$25 Early/Late Stall Fee Per Night *
$5 Non-compete Fee (Space permitting) per show
$80
$50
Office Fee per show
$32 Pony Measurement Fee- no more than
$25
Late Entry Fee (postmarked after closing date)
Change/Add Fee per class after closing date
$50 Incomplete Fee (incomplete on closing date)
$25 Returned Check/Declined Credit Card Fee
$35
USEF Show Pass Fee (Fee is assessed for each rider,
owner, trainer who does not possess a membership
card. This used to be called USEF nonmember fee)
USDF Nonmember Fee per rider & owner
USDF Affidavit Fee
$80
$50
Credit Card Fee (per horse, per show) If paying by credit card, a 3.2 % processing fee will be added to total your fees.
Visa, Master Card, and Discover only (no American Express)
All entries using credit card for payment must use the online entry at www.showsecretary.com
* Setting up or bedding a stall prior to noon on Thursday will be charged an early arrival fee,
whether occupied by a horse or not.
Horses staying after 10:00 a.m. on Monday will be charged a late departure fee.
ATTENTION COMPETITORS
Each competitor is responsible for supplying the secretary with the correct USEF and USDF numbers
for horse, owner, rider, trainer and coach, before the day(s) of the competition.
The scores of competitors who fail to supply correct numbers may not be counted towards national
awards.
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Entry Information
Reminder: This Prize list covers two shows. You must fill out a separate entry form for each show.
Please make a single check payable to “The Kentucky Dressage Association”
and ensure that it includes ALL fees for ALL shows.
Each show entry must be postmarked by the closing date and must include:
1) Appropriate fees.
2) A copy of USEF & USDF cards for rider and owner. Trainer needs USEF card, owner may be USDF business member. If
adult amateur, rider USEF card must state Amateur. If riding in a Great American Qualifying class, rider and owner must be
participating members of USDF and provide copies of current USDF cards and provide copies of USDF Lifetime horse
registration and USEF annual or life recording for the horse. Please note that owners may be USDF Business Members per
Great American/USDF Qualifying Classes.
3) A clearly legible copy of negative Coggins dated within 12 months of last day of show date.
4) Stabling requests - note names not a stable
5) All signatures (yes, on all lines!) Note: For entry purposes, “trainer” is defined as the adult on show grounds who will be
responsible for horse. A parent signing for a minor is exempt from USEF nonmember fee. All must be adults or
parent/guardian stated.
6) If your payment to KDA was returned for insufficient funds in the past, a certified check or money order is required
for this year’s entry fee.
7) No entry will be processed without full payment.
Membership/Non Member/Proof of Membership fees: All participants (rider, owner, trainer, agent, lessee, or coach) must present
to the competition secretary a current USEF membership card or copy thereof. In the event the participant does not have his/her
card or copy, he/she must pay a $30 USEF show pass fee per show. All Riders and Owners must present a current membership
card or pay the USDF membership fee per show. Those who cannot provide proof of their USDF membership may fill out an
affidavit form and must pay the $5 fee. The affidavit may also be used to verify horse registration and/or horse ownership. The
USDF non-member fee is $25 plus the $5 affidavit fee if a copy of the USDF non-member card can’t be provided. The Non-Member
Form/Affidavit form may be found on www.USDF.org.
Non-competing Horses: Non-competing horses are welcome on a space-available basis. They must have an entry form with all
release signatures, a current Coggins, and pay non-compete fee and office fee per show, and a stall fee. Noncompeting horses must
wear a bridle number when out of the stall.
Send entries to Show Secretary, checks payable to KDA. Checks will be cashed upon receipt. Dishonored checks will require
complete repayment in cash or money order prior to the show plus a service charge of $50.00. If paying entries by credit card, a
3.2% processing fee will be added to total your fees. Visa, Master Card, and Discover only (no American Express) All entries using
credit card for payment must use the online entry at www.showsecretary.com ALL competitors must pay all outstanding fees before
receiving their show packets. The organizing committee reserves the right to limit entries, to add or divide classes, to add or substitute
judges, and to make any changes required by the circumstances. Entries are limited to five arenas. Send your entries early to
ensure getting into the shows.
Show Management reserves the right 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.
PLEASE MAIL ENTRIES WITHOUT A SIGNATURE NEEDED!! CERTIFIED, REGISTERED, OR EXPRESS
MAIL WITH A SIGNATURE NECESSARY FOR RECEIPT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!!
Late Entries: Late entries will be accepted if schedule permits. Late entries must include all fees, negative Coggins, proof of USEF
membership (or pay nonmember fee) and must be completed by noon the day before start of class. The fee to enter late is the normal
entry fees plus the late fee of $50. Late Entries, if accepted, will not be included in the program.
Refunds:
 Before closing date – Full refund less office fee and $50 cancellation fee.
 On or after closing date – NO REFUND with the exception of fees collected on behalf of USEF (drug fees) and USDF
(qualifying fees). These fees will be mailed within one month after the end of the competition for entries that were
cancelled. Before the show, please contact the show secretary if you are not coming.
 Refunds of less than $15 will be considered donations to the Dressage Complex Renovation Fund unless owners opt out of
the donation opportunity on the entry form or by notification to show secretary at the show.
 Once you are at the show, please notify the show office if you are scratching a class. A no show is defined as a scratch for
the entire show. Please do not be a ‘NO SHOW’.
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General Information
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 change officials, limit entries, combine or cancel classes, 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.
Class Explanations: JR/YR - Open to Juniors and Young Riders only; any rider is eligible until the end of the calendar
year in which they reach the age of 21. Only Juniors ages 14-18 may enter FEI Junior Tests. Only Young Riders ages 1621 may enter FEI Young Rider Tests. AA - Open to Adult Amateurs only; competitors must compete as adults from the
beginning of the calendar year in which they reach the age of 22. Must hold current USEF Amateur card.
Qualifying Classes (Great American Qualifying) will not require a separate ride. An exhibitor wishing to qualify will
enter the appropriate test as Open, Amateur, or Junior/Young Rider and pay an additional $10.00 fee to have the ride
recorded as a qualifying ride.
Hazardous Weather/Act of God/Accident Policy: Management reserves the right to cancel any class due to hazardous
weather, Act of God or Accident. Every effort will be made to reschedule with priority given to Great American\USDF
qualifying classes being offered. No refund for cancellations due to this policy.
Stabling: 10 x 10 Permanent shed row stalls with sliding doors. Early arrivals must notify the show secretary and pay all
appropriate early arrival stall fees. See fee schedule above. Stalls will be secured. If your stall security is broken prior to
your paid arrival date, you will be charged an early arrival stall fee of $75 per day. The stalls are monitored daily by the
KHP and KDA. Setting up your stalls prior to horses arriving does get charged by the KHP as a stall being used so,
therefore, KDA will have to bill you an early arrival stall fee. Please bring suitable equipment to close off stall to your
liking.
ALL HORSES MUST HAVE A STALL. NO TRAILER-IN’s ALLOWED.
No bedding will be supplied.
You are responsible for reserving/ordering your own straw, shavings,
turn-out paddocks, and/or golf carts.
It is requested you order before your arrival.
Contact Dever at www.deverinc.com or [email protected]
Late Arrivals: Bring your own bedding if you are planning to arrive after 7 p.m. Dever’s normal business hours are from
8 a.m. to 7 p.m. If arriving after 6 p.m., contact Dever earlier in the day to ensure that you will receive your bedding that
night.
Night Watch Service: Night Watch Services ($10/night/horse) Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. Contact Amy
845-220-7206 [email protected] . It is the responsibility of the horse owners or competitors to schedule and pay for
all night watch services.
Footing/Arena: Sand/clay base arenas and warm-ups A 20m by 60m arena will be used for all tests except for Para
Equestrian Grade 1-III freestyles, which will be 20m by 40m. Enclosed lunging on the track only.
Golf Carts: Golf carts will only be permitted at the dressage complex and the Rolex Arena in designated parking areas.
These areas will be marked and a diagram will be in the show program. Only KDA Official golf carts will be allowed
near any rings or warm-up.
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Veterinarian: - Rood & Riddle, Lexington, KY 859-233-0371 on grounds during show hours and on call after
hours. Number posted in show office.
Farrier: Steve Koch will be on grounds each day during show hours. After hours number –859-621-4529.
Number posted in show office.
Photographers: Bob Tarr 513-851-8529 or 513-403-5130 [email protected]
Suzanne Fischer 937-446-4095 or 937-618-0044 www.SuzanneFischer.com
Videographer: Another Point of View 937-845-2473 or 937-232-4896 [email protected]
Pony Measurements: Any pony being ridden in a pony restricted class must possess a USEF Dressage Pony
Measurement Card. A pony measurement is required for any horse under 8 years old which does not have a
permanent pony measurement card. Owners must notify management of any ponies needing a measurement so
management can schedule the veterinarian accordingly for this service. Management will pro-rate the fee charged
by the veterinarian among the pony owners. This fee will only be the actual charge by the veterinarian and will
not exceed $25 per pony. Pony measurement will take place on Thursday at 4 p.m. If another time is required,
arrangements must be made with management, TD, and veterinarian. A reminder of time and place for
measurement will be posted in the show office at noon on Thursday.
Musical Freestyles: 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 Thursday late afternoon, during the lunch
break before or after dragging and after the last class Friday, and Saturday. The times for sound checks will be
posted in the show office at noon on Thursday. Competitors are responsible for picking up their music before the
end of the show. Music left will not be mailed. Except for USEF/USDF championships and for FEI Pony
Riders, FEI Junior, FEI Young Rider and FEI Para-Equestrian Freestyles, in order to enter a freestyle class at any
level, a horse/rider combination must have received a minimum of 60% in the highest test of the declared
freestyle level or any test of higher level at a Federation Licensed Competition held prior to the competition
where the horse/rider combination is entered to ride a freestyle class. A photocopy of the test verifying eligibility
must be submitted with the entry for a freestyle class”. DR129.9
FEI freestyles and Pas de Deux will be held Saturday evening during the
competitor dinner. Some national level freestyles may also be scheduled
during the competitor dinner.
Bridle numbers must be worn at all times on the show grounds. This includes non-competing horses.
ALL RIDERS MUST WEAR HELMETS 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 noncompeting riders, riders on noncompeting horses, mounted participants in
exhibition classes and those competing in all classes and tests, including Para -Equestrian tests, must wear
protective headgear as defined by this rule and otherwise in compliance with GR801. Any rider violating
this rule at any time must immediately be prohibited from further riding until such headgear is properly in
place. Protective headgear is defined as a riding helmet which meets or exceeds ASTM (American Society
for Testing and Materials)/SEI (Safety Equipment Institute) standards for equestrian use and carries the SEI
tag. The harness must be secured and properly fitted.
The show office and stabling will open at noon on Thursday, May 21st. Schooling in the Dressage Complex will
begin Thursday, May 21st at noon. All competitors must have their bridle number before riding. Schooling on
Thursday will continue until dusk. Friday schooling will be available after the show until dusk.
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AWARDS & PRIZES
Awards: First place award and six ribbons for each class. Champion and Reserve ribbons will be awarded at each
show. Please see show program for details. When classes are posted, you may pick up your ribbons and prize money.
Management reserves the right to make any changes required by circumstances. No separate awards for qualifying
classes. Upon request, awards and ribbons not picked up by the end of the show will be mailed to the winners at their
expense. At Training through 3rd Levels, Amateur, JR/YR, and Open exhibitors will be placed separately. At 4th
Level through FEI classes and all levels of Freestyles, Amateur and JR/YR exhibitors will be combined and open
riders will be placed separately.
President’s Cup: KDA member in good standing at time of show with highest percentage ride at any USEF/FEI
level training level and above. This will be awarded at the Annual Award Banquet.
Knute Woerth Memorial Trophy: Saturday’s Training 3 AA winner will be awarded a trophy Saturday evening
during the competitor party. The winner’s name will also be added to the perpetual trophy which will be on
display at various KDA events.
Freestyle Artistic Award sponsored by Debbie and Rich Banas: $250 and an award will be presented Saturday night
at the Competitors' Party to the two riders, one Open and the other AA/JR/YR, with the highest scoring Artist score from
1st - 4th level Freestyles performed on Saturday.
High Score Champion and Reserve ribbons- See page in prize list for rules.
KDA Spring Warm-Up and 29th Annual Dressage Show Class Cash Prizes:
(See class list for prize money classes.)
$100 will be divided by 1st-$40, 2nd-$30, 3rd-$20, 4th-$10.
$250 will be divided by 1st-$75, 2nd-$45, 3rd-$40, 4th-$35, 5th-$30, 6th-$25.
Prize Money National level prize money will be paid to the rider. FEI level prize money will be paid to the owner.
Any money not awarded will be returned to the KDA show funds. If additional sponsorship money is obtained, prize
money will be increased and/or awarded to additional classes.
OTHER AWARDS and PROGRAMS
Born in the USA Awards: (presented by Maryanna Haymon) $80 cash award and a saddle pad going to the owner of
the High Score horse that was Born in the USA and a $20 cash award going to the breeder. The winner would come
from Open and Adult Amateurs in either the KDA Warm-Up Show (Fri-Sat) or the KDA 29th Annual Dressage Show
(Sun) Training Level-GP classes. Qualifying scores can be earned up through noon on Sunday. The following
riders/tests are excluded: YH, YR, JR, and Freestyles
KDA is a National Dressage Pony Cup Partner Show, which means that anyone entered in any of
the pony classes will have their scores count toward NDPC Year-end awards. KDA is offering
Pony classes Training Test 3, 1st Level test 3, and 2nd Level test 3 each day at the KDA Warm-Up
and KDA 29th Annual Dressage Shows, May 22-24, 2015. Also, a Champion Ribbon for each
show will be mailed to the pony with the highest score for each show after NDPC adds points for
degree of difficulty based on the test ridden. You must compete in the pony only classes to be
recognized by NDPC.
Dressage competitors can now earn Incentive Fund dollars, year-end awards and AQHA points aboard
their American Quarter Horse through the KDA Spring Warm-up and 29th Annual Dressage shows.
AQHA will recognize levels of dressage competition Training Level through FEI. Freestyle is not
recognized. Visit the link below for complete details.
http://www.aqha.com/Showing/Content-Pages/Shows/Shows-and-Events/Dressage.aspx
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AWARDS continued
Thoroughbred High Score Weighted Percentage to be awarded at the KDA Warm-up Show (Friday and Saturday
combined) A high point ribbon and prize will be provided for each High Score Award sponsored by The Jockey Club
Thoroughbred Incentive Program for Introductory, Training, 1st, 2nd-4th, and FEI. Only TBs that
have been registered with The Jockey Club or a foreign TB stud book recognized by The Jockey
Club are eligible to participate in T.I.P. classes and awards. Riders and owners should obtain
a T.I.P number for all horse/rider combinations. T.I.P number applications are done online
at www.tjctip.com. T.I.P. numbers must be provided to the horse show.
The Open Event Incentive Program rewards both Riders and Horses that excel in allbreed competitions outside of the traditional Arabian horse community. Current AHA
members are eligible to receive recognition and awards for you and the Arabian, HalfArabian or Anglo-Arabian horses you compete. Visit the link below for complete
details. http://www.arabianhorses.org/activities/incentiveprograms/oeip.asp#ref7
Breed awards To be eligible for Breed Awards, the Breed Award Form must be submitted with breed papers
attached and sent in to Kimberly Phillips. See breed award page near the end of the prize list for more information.
Warm-Up Show one award for Friday/Saturday combined
American Hanoverian Society
American Holsteiner
KWPN-NA
American Haflinger Registry
N.A. Danish Warmblood Assoc.
Warm-Up Show two Separate awards- one for Friday and one for Saturday
American Saddlebred Horse Association
ISR Oldenburg N.A.
American Trakehner Association
RPSI
Friesian Horse Association of North America
Swedish Warmblood Assoc. of North America
International Andalusian & Lusitano Horse Association
Warm-Up Show one award for Saturday only
Arabian–Full or Half Arabian
One award for Warm-Up Show and One award for 29th Annual (Sunday)
American Morgan Horse Association
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HOSPITALITY & ACCOMMODATIONS
Concessions: The Paddock Grill is located next to the KHP Show Office on Nina Bonnie. Bit and Bridle
Restaurant at the Park. Kentucky Horse Park Farm House Open. Check Kentucky Horse Park website for
additional information. www.kyhorsepark.com
Hotel Accommodations: I-75 Exit 115, Newtown Pike
(south of the Kentucky Horse Park)
$89/night plus tax
$89/night plus tax
Fairfield Inn & Suites
2100 Hackney Place
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 977-5870
www.marriott.com/lexnw
Full hot breakfast, pool & whirlpool
Clarion Hotel
1950 Newtown Pike
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 233-0512
Full breakfast, bar, pool
Embassy Suites
1801 Newtown Pike
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 455-5000
Pet friendly
$25 non-refundable pet fee
Kentucky Horse Park Campground. Call the Campground Store at (800) 370-6416 or Reserve America at
(888) 4KY-PARK or (888) 459-7275 to find out if RV spaces are available and to make reservations or visit
http://www.parks.ky.gov/
Lexington Activities:
Kentucky Bourbon Tours at Woodford Reserve www.woodfordreserve.com
Tours of Lexington Horse Farms www.bluegrasstours.com
Competitors receive a 10% discount at the Kentucky Horse Park Gift Shop!
Take your bridle number.
WANT A FREE STALL (Value of $155) Send us $400 in
ADVERTISING or SPONSORS and you get one stall free!! Advertising and
Sponsorship Forms are in this prize list and can be found on:
www.KentuckyDressageAssociation.com
Please visit the KDA website, www.kentuckydressageassociation.com and
Kentucky Dressage Association
Facebook page.
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Exhibitors are not permitted to attach nails or screws to barns.
Kentucky Health Regulations: See above in KHP Exhibitor Information Horse Requirements Section a.
Owners with horses from other states are responsible to check for most up-to-date health regulation Kentucky
State Veterinarian website information before arrival.
http://www.kyagr.com/statevet/equine/index.htm
WARNING Under Kentucky law, a farm animal activity sponsor, farm animal, professional, or other person
does not have the duty to eliminate all risk of injury of participation in farm animal activities. There are
inherent risks of injury that you voluntarily accept if you participate in farm animal activities.
Liability: Neither the Organizing Committee, the Kentucky Horse Park, the Lexington-Fayette Urban County
Government, the Kentucky Dressage Association, USEF, or USDF or their members will be responsible for
any damage, injury, or loss to persons, horses, or property of exhibitors or spectators.
Directions: The Kentucky Horse Park is located north of Lexington, KY, at 4089 Iron Works Parkway,
Lexington, KY 40511. From I-75, take Exit 120. From other highways, watch for Kentucky Horse Park signs.
Enter main gate entrance of the park, watch for signs to KDA stabling (or ask for directions from the gate
attendant). Incoming trailers will be admitted first time only without a pass. When you arrive at the park, the
Kentucky Horse Park charges a $15 fee for a KDA Show Pass, which is good for all the days you are there for
the shows.
The Kentucky Dressage Association is a nonprofit organization established to encourage participation and
education in dressage. We sponsor competitions, clinics, symposiums and a newsletter with special
consideration for our members. We have an extensive awards program, an incentive for horse and rider to
compete and improve. Each KDA membership includes a group membership to the USDF, entitling member to
USDF mailings, and other benefits. See www.USDF.org for more information.
Dressage Complex Renovation
Momentum is building for the Dressage Complex Renovation Fund and we are working very
hard with interested parties to obtain large sponsors with naming opportunities. KDA is
committed to improve the footing in the Dressage Complex for all our competitors and to
make it a first-class facility.
The KDA Dressage Complex Renovation
Fund has over $96,000.
KDA is a key participant with the Kentucky Horse Park Foundation and the Kentucky Horse Park in the
effort to design a world class complex and raise the money to make our vision a reality.
If you are interested in working on this project or have ideas for donors
please contact Sheila Woerth.
[email protected] 859-351-4137
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US EQUESTRIAN FEDERATION RULES
“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.”
Exhibitors should exercise extreme caution before medicating their horses and should be aware of the US EQUESTRIAN FEDERATION rules
governing drugs and medications. Any questions about the use of certain medications and regarding Rule IV should be directed to the USEF drugs
and medication program, 3780 Ridge Mill Drive, Hilliard, Ohio 43026-9231 . Phone: (800) 633-2472
USEF MEMBERSHIP STATEMENT DR901.9
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.
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 to any Championship or qualifying classes being offered. No refunds for cancellations due to hazardous weather, Acts
of God, accidents, or emergencies.
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.
MOTORIZED VEHICLE RULE- In accordance with 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.
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.
THE RULES MAY HAVE CHANGED FROM THE CURRENT RULE BOOK. IT IS THE COMPETITORS’ RESPONSIBILITY TO CHECK
THE CURRENT USEF RULE BOOK FOR ANY CHANGES. The listed rules Are only general and are subject to change at the discretion of the
Board of Directors of USEF. Current rules can be found on www.usef.org.
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KDA Breed Awards Form
(Do Not send to Show Secretary)
In order for your horse to be eligible for Breed Awards in the performance show, you must
fill out this form, attach a copy of the horses breed papers or any other necessary papers
and send to Kimberly Phillips by mail or e-mail. See addresses below.
All Breed award entries must be received No later than two weeks prior to show date.
No late entries accepted.
Horse Registered Name:________________________________________
Show Name__________________________________________________
Owner of Record:______________________________________________
Rider Name__________________________________________________
Owner Address________________________________________________
Owner Phone Number:__________________________________________
Owner e-mail:________________________________________________
Contact Person at show:________________________________________
Phone Number at show_________________________________________
Horse Registered Breed Organization: _____________________________________________
Registration Number:___________________________________________
Failure to provide all the necessary information may preclude horse/rider combinations from
being eligible for these awards. Most breed organizations require that the owner pay yearly
dues, and that the horse is listed with the current owner to be eligible for these special awards.
All TB’s competing in the Jockey Club Incentive Program must provide TB papers or lip
tattoo, and must send in T.I.P number with Breed Awards Entry.
Award Winners will be announced and posted in the show office. Awards must be picked up
in the show office prior to show close. Awards not picked up by the end of the show can be
mailed at the winner’s expense. KDA is not responsible for shipping awards.
Please mail this form, breed papers, and T.I.P # (applies to TB’s only) to:
Kimberly Phillips
2233 Bonhaven Road
Lexington, KY 40515
You may e-mail or call Kimberly for further information
[email protected]
(859) 552-9278
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KDA Dressage Show Volunteer Form
May 22- May 24, 2015 – Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington KY
Name _______________________________________ KDA Member? Circle one:
yes
no
Home Phone __________________ Cell ___________________ Email _________________________
Street Address
____________________________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip
____________________________________________________________________________________
Preshow help: Tuesday – Thursday. Help set up offices, stuff packets,
set rings, unpack ribbons.
Preshow help contact Sheila Woerth [email protected] or 859-351-4137
I would like to volunteer as:
___Scribe: Experience required.
___Scorer: Must be familiar with a calculator. We will train.
___Ring Steward: No experience necessary. We will train.
___Runner: Must be at least 10-years-old. No experience necessary. Must be capable of walking
back and forth between the rings and the pavilion.
___Show takedown: Sunday afternoon ~ 3:30 -4:30 pm. No experience necessary. Family/friends
help take down and donate time to their favorite KDA member.
I can help:
Thursday, May 21st
__ Afternoon- noon – 4:00 steward for warmup arenas
__ Evening - 4:00-8:00 ring steward for warmup arenas
Friday, May 22nd
__Morning ~ 7:30-12:00 Preferred Position_____________________________________
__Afternoon ~ 12:00-4:45 Preferred Position____________________________________
__Evening ~ 4:00-8:00 ring steward for warmup arenas
Saturday, May 23rd
__Morning ~ 7:30-12:30 Preferred Position________________________________________
__Afternoon ~ 12:30-5:00 Preferred Position_______________________________________
__Evening ~ 6:00-8:00 Musical Freestyle Ring Preferred Position______________________
Sunday, May 24th
__Morning ~ 7:15-11:30 Preferred Position_____________________________________
__Afternoon ~ 11:30-3:30 Preferred Position____________________________________
__Take Down ~ 3:30-4:00 Preferred Position____________________________________
Return form to: [email protected]
Or mail to:
Sandy Kraatz, 4 Sassafrass Lane, Florence, KY 41042
Cell: 859-630-9711
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KDA Competitor Ticket Order Form
Saturday, May 23rd, in the Competitor Tent in the Dressage Complex
Please complete and return with your entry
Time TBA. All Competitors will receive one complimentary ticket per bridle number to the competitors’ party
on Saturday night. Your bridle number is your ticket. Extra pre-purchased dinner tickets are $20 each. Buffet
dinner and cash bar.
__________ Yes, I will attend __________________ No, I will not attend
__________ # of extra tickets x $20 = ___________________________ Include $ with entry
Competitor Name_____________________________________________________
Email address________________________________________________________
Contact number______________________________________________________
All tickets pre-purchased with entries will be with the show secretary and can be picked up with your
show packets.
A limited number of dinner tickets will be for sale at the show through the show secretary for
$25 each.
If you have any questions regarding ticket sales please email Michelle Morehead at
[email protected]
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 Refunds of less than $15 will be considered donations to the Dressage Complex Renovation
Fund unless owners opt out of the donation opportunity by checking this box or by notification to
show secretary at the show.
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BEFORE YOU SEAL YOUR ENTRY ENVELOPE
This prize list covers two shows. One entry blank for each show must be filled out. (KDA Spring Warmth
up, KDA 29 Annual.)
of your entry form should be signed. The Trainer Box should be signed by
the adult responsible for the horse on the show grounds. For JR/YR, this should be the parent’s signature (or
the accompanying adult).
A LEGIBLE copy of a current Coggins dated within 12 months of the last date of the show must be
included. The name on the Coggins MUST match the horse’s show name or a notarized letter from the
vet must accompany the Coggins.
Current USEF/USDF cards must be included with entry. To be registered in Adult Amateur classes, your
card must note your amateur status. Both rider and owner must be a member of USEF and a participating
member of USDF for ride in qualifying classes to count. Owner may be a USDF Business Member.
Horse’s USDF registration must be included. If you’re riding in qualifying classes, you must also have a
copy of your horse’s USEF registration.
Complete the Competitor Ticket Order Form to purchase dinner tickets and include payment and form with
your entry to show secretary.
Fill out a KDA Performance Show Breed Award Form to be eligible for Breed Awards and send to Kimberly
Phillips 2233 Bonhaven Road, Lexington, KY 40515
Make checks or money orders made payable to KDA. Visa, Mastercard, and Discover credit card
payments are accepted; no AMEX. If paying entries by credit card, a 3.2% processing fee will be added to
your total fees.
All entries using credit card for payment must use the online entry at www.showsecretary.com
Entries must be POSTMARKED by or on the closing date.
PLEASE NOTE: Any entry that does not include the above upon receipt will be assessed an incomplete fee.
Any entry that does not include the above by the closing date will be considered late and will be assessed a
late fee. Packets and ride times will not be distributed for incomplete entries.
Mail to:
Kentucky Dressage Association
Susan Peacock
837 Glenlake Drive
Edmond, OK 73013
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