Alachua County OPEN & 4-H Horse Show Western & Ranch Classes

Alachua County OPEN & 4-H Horse Show
November 8, 2014 & April 4, 2015
Registration starts at 8:00 a.m. Show starts at 9:00 a.m.
Canterbury Show Place, Outdoor arena, 9 miles west of I-75 on Newberry Road
Show may be cancelled due to inclement weather. If there is doubt, please call ph. numbers below.
Western & Ranch Classes
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3.
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6.
7.
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28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
Open Grooming & Conditioning
Open Minis and Ponies 14.2 &Under.
Open Stock Type Mares, Over 14.2
Open Stock Type Geldings, Over 14.2
Jr/Sr W/T Showmanship
Open Showmanship
Jr. Showmanship
Sr. Showmanship
Open Ground Handling
Hunter Type Ponies 14.2 & under
Hunter Type Mares, over 14.2
Hunter Type Geldings, over 14.2
Jr./Sr W/T Hunter Showmanship
Open Hunter Showmanship
Jr. Hunter Showmanship
Sr. Hunter Showmanship
Over Fence Classes
50.
51.
52.
53.
54.
55.
56.
Open Hunter Hack 18”
Jr Cross Rails (trot or canter)
Sr Cross Rails (trot or canter)
Open Cross Rails (trot or canter)
Jr Equitation Over Fences 2’
Sr Equitation Over Fences 2’
Open Equitation Over Fences 2’3”
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11.
12.
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15.
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17.
18.
19.
20.
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24.
25.
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27.
Open W/T Green Rider*See Rule 11
Open W/T Green Horse*See Rule #12
Open W/T Schooling
Open W/T Western Pleasure
Open W/T Western Horsemanship
Jr./Sr. W/T Western Pleasure
Jr./Sr. W/T Western Horsemanship
Open W/T/L Schooling
Open Western Pleasure
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43.
44
45.
46.
47.
48.
49.
Hunter Classes
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37.
38.
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41.
41.
Open W/T Green Rider*See Rule #11
Open W/T Green Horse*See Rule #12
Open W/T Schooling
Open W/T Hunter Under Saddle
Open W/T Hunter Equitation
Jr./Sr. W/T Hunter Under Saddle
Jr./Sr. W/T Hunter Equitation
Open W/T/C Schooling
Open Hunter Under Saddle
Jr. Hunter Under Saddle
Sr. Hunter Under Saddle
Open Hunter Equitation
Jr. Hunter Equitation
Sr. Hunter Equitation
Open Hunter Command
Open Show Hack
Dressage Classes 10:00am – 2:00.
Pre Entry by Noon Wednesday is requested.
Trail Classes- 11:00 -3:00
Your highpoint division class must be ridden first.
57. Open W/T Trail (H/W)
58. Jr./Sr. W/T Trail (H/W)
59. Open Trail (H/W)
Jr. Western Pleasure
Sr. Western Pleasure
Open Western Horsemanship
Jr. Western Horsemanship
Sr. Western Horsemanship
Open Western Command
Open Ranch Riding
Open Reining
Open Western Riding
60. Jr. Trail (H/W)
61. Sr. Trail (H/W)
62. Ranch Trail
Dressage
63. Intro A W/T
64. Intro B W/T
65. Training Test 1
66. Training Test 2
67. Training Test 3
68. First Level 1-3
Western Dressage
69 Intro Level 1
70. Intro Level 2
71. Intro Level 3
72. Basic Level 1
73. Basic Level 2
74. Basic Level 3
4-H Pre-Entry Fee: $7 per class or $65 all day for each horse/rider combination entered. (Dressage Included)
Non 4-H Pre-Entry: $8 per class or $75 all day for each horse/rider combination entered (Dressage $12 per class.)
Post Entry Fees: $10 per class for all riders Grounds Fee: $10 Stall Fee: $37
PRE-ENTRY MUST BE RECEIVED BY NOON WEDNESDAY OF THE WEEK OF THE SHOW.
Mail to: Alachua County 4-H, 2800 NE 39 Ave, G’ville, 32609 Fax to: 352-334-0122 Email to: [email protected]
Contact: Show Chairman, Suzanne Holton (352)745-6846 or Show Secretary, Christa Williams (352)485-1232
RIDER ENTRY INFORMATION
SHOW ENTRY #____________
Rider’s Name: _______________________________Horse’s Name:__________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________Birthdate (youth only):_____ /______ /______
City:_________________ Zip:____________ County:____________
Tel #__________________________________
E-Mail:____________________________________
Coggins #and Draw Date Required Coggins No:______________________ Date Drawn:____________________
CHECK ONE: ___ 4-H Jr.
___4-H Sr.
___Non 4-H Jr.
___Non 4-H Sr.
___Adult
Circle only ONE High Point DIVISION: JrWestern SrWestern Open Western Jr/Sr W/T Western
Open W/T Western
Open Ranch Riding
Jr Hunter
Sr Hunter
Open Hunter
Jr/Sr W/T Hunter
Open W/T Hunter
Total Class Entry Fees Due: _____ X _____= $___________
Dressage Fee Non 4-H’ers: _____ x $12 = $___________
Pd by : Cash _______ CK # _______
Grounds Fee $10 / Stall Fee $37
+ $___________
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE:
$________________________
“Daily Division High Points Awarded”
PARTICIPATION RULES
1. Our Horse Show may be cancelled due to inclement weather. If there is doubt, please contact our Show Chairman.
2. All riders’ ages are as of September 1, 2014. Junior division is 8-13 years old, Senior division is 14-18 years old, and Open division is any and all riders 8
years through adult.
3. To be eligible for 4-H Fee rate, youth must be an enrolled member at least 7 days prior to the scheduled show.
4. Exhibitors may compete in all divisions. Proper show attire required.
5. Rider must show original or notarized copy of a current negative Coggins test upon entrance to the show grounds or to Show Secretary, at every show.
No Exceptions!
6. All State of Florida health regulations must be followed.
7. Riders must submit "Statement of Risk” to the show secretary prior to first class ridden in our show series.
8. Entry fees must be paid at time of registration, or a signed check left with the show secretary. Class fees refunded on any canceled class. Riders owing
fees from a previous show will not be allowed to register until back fees are paid.
9. Unsportsmanlike conduct, cruelty to animals, or excessive rail coaching shall be cause for dismissal by judge or show management.
10. Walk-Trot Division: any horse/rider combination that has never cantered or loped in any show or competition.
11.* GREEN RIDER Has not yet won 3 blue ribbons in riding classes at any show. (Lead line not applicable)
12.* GREEN HORSE Has not yet won 3 blue ribbons in riding classes at any show.
SAFETY AND OTHER RIDER RULES
13. All youth riders are required to wear an SEI or SEI/ASTM approved safety equestrian helmet with fastened chin harness in all classes, all warm-up
and make-up areas. Additionally, appropriate footwear must be worn at all times, (no tennis shoes or sport shoes are acceptable.) Failure to comply may
result in disqualification.
14. No stallions will be permitted on grounds. No dogs, except on leash. Keep horses away from secretary's area.
15. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor's parent/guardian, or rider, if of legal age, to determine if he/she is able to compete safely. When no parent is
present, the judge or division chairman has the right to determine this.
16. Management may stop or cancel a class in progress due to storm, accident or other emergency.
17. Hunter rules not addressed here or in the State 4-H Horse Show Rule Book, are governed by USA Equestrian.
Western rules not addressed here or in the State 4-H Horse Show Rule Book will be governed by AQHA.
18. The Alachua Co. Extension Service & 4-H Horse Project committee are not responsible for any accident or loss that may occur to any animal, person, or
property, nor damage to vehicle. The exhibitor shall hold harmless and indemnify above against any such accident or loss.
CONDUCT OF CLASSES
19. Pony Heights: 14.2 & under
20. Classes held for one minute gate call. Fees not refunded if missed.
21. 4-H reserves the right to cancel or combine classes with less than 3 entries and add a class for 3 entries.
22. Show management may modify or alter any class procedures, obstacles, or patterns due to safety concerns.
23. State 4-H equipment rules will apply. The official judge may be called upon to rule on any questionable equipment.
24. H /W are combined Hunter and Western classes with one set of ribbons and points.
25. No re-ride will be given a rider for failure of personal equipment or accident in any class.
26. Striking a horse in front of cinch with anything other than the open hand is a disqualification. Striking the horse with anything, including the hand, in
front of the throatlatch is a disqualification.
27. Schooling over fences shall be allowed as announced by show chairman.
28. For a description of classes, see the State 4-H Show Book, contact the division chair, or go to http://alachua.ifas.ufl.edu/4H/index.shtml
29. Riders may not School over Trail Obstacles.(Pattern may be walked before 11am)
AWARDS/ PLACINGS JUDGES
30. Decisions of judges final. Other protests to be filed in writing with $50 cash fee to show chair at end of class. Cash fee refunded if protest upheld by
Appeals Committee.
31. Six place awards per class. Points are scored on a 6-5-4-3-2-1 basis. For less than 6 riders, first place points will equal number of riders in the class.
Daily High Point Show Awards
DAILY HIGH POINTS are awarded to the horse/rider combination in Walk-Trot, Junior, Senior, and Open Divisions. A horse and rider team may ride in
multiple divisions but cannot choose or win more than one highpoint. Exhibitor must indicate on the Entry Form a desire to compete for a certain
division highpoint so that points will be tracked. Participation in Showmanship class is required for high point eligibility, and showmanship points will be
used as a tiebreaker in any tie. For those competing for highpoints, open class points that span multiple categories will go to the highpoint division chosen
on the registration form. Exhibitors competing for highpoints in two different divisions with different horses must compete in showmanship with each
horse to be eligible for the respective high point awards. Different back numbers must be used for each horse.
Highpoints will be awarded at the end of the show day. If a winning exhibitor has left for the day the award may be picked up at the extension office.
Western Walk/Trot (Open) Highpoint & Reserve Classes: 1, (2 or 3 or 4) 6, 13 ,14, 57, and best one class of 69-71 (4 class minimum)
Western Walk/Trot (Jr. & Sr.) Highpoint & Reserve Classes: 1, (2 or 3 or 4) 5, 15, 16, 58 and best one class of 69-71 (4 class minimum)
Open Western Highpoint & Reserve Classes: 1, (2 or 3 or 4) 6, 18, 21, 24, 26, 27, 59, and best one class of 69-74 (5 class minimum)
Jr. Western Highpoint & Reserve Classes: 1, (2 or 3 or 4) 7, 19, 22, 24, 26, 27, 60, and best one class of 69-74 (5 class minimum)
Sr. Western Highpoint & Reserve Classes: 1,(2 or 3 or 4) 8, 20, 23, 24, 26, 27, 61, and best one class of 69-74 (5 class minimum)
Open Ranch Riding Highpoint & Reserve Classes (2 or 3 or 4) 9, 24, 25, 26, 27, 62 and best of class 69-74 (4 class minimum)
Hunter Walk/Trot (Open) Highpoint & Reserve Classes: (28 or 29 or 30) 32, 38, 39, 53, 57 and best one class of 63-64 (4 class minimum)
Hunter Walk/Trot (Jr. & Sr.) Highpoint & Reserve Classes: (28 or 29 or 30) 31, 40, 41(51 or 52) 58 and best one class of 63-64 (4 class minimum)
Open Hunter Highpoint & Reserve Classes: (28 or 29 or 30) 32, 42, 45, 48, 49, 50, 53, 59 and best one class of 63-68 (5 class minimum)
Jr. Hunter Highpoint and Reserve Classes: (28 or 29 or 30) 33, 43, 46, 48, 49, 50, 51, 54, 60 and best one class of 63-68 (5 class minimum
Sr. Hunter Highpoint and Reserve Classes: (28 or 29 or 30) 34, 44, 47, 48, 49, 50, 52, 55, 61 and best one class of 63-68 (5 class minimum)