Interscholastic Equestrian Association

Interscholastic Equestrian Association

Zone Four

February 28, 2010

Chicopee Woods AgriculturalCenter

1855 Calvary Church Road

Gainesville, GA30507

Show ID # HB8350

This is an IEA Zone Four, Region One Finals Show.

Only riders and teams who have previously qualified are eligible to enter this competition and should be confirmed with IEA before submitting entries. **

Entries Open Now and

Close on February 20, 2010

Hosted through the

cooperative Effortof the

Zone Four, Region One Teams:

EastminsterMiddle School

EastsideHigh School

FalconRidgeHigh School & Middle School

Holy Innocents’ High School & Middle School

LassiterHigh School

LastLapRanchHigh School & Middle School

Little RiverEquestrianHigh School & Middle School

LovettHigh School

MorganCountyHigh School

NorthviewHigh School

StonegateFarmHigh School & Middle School

Save the Date

The IEA Zone 4 Finals will be held March 19-21, 2010 at Evermore Farm in Brooklet, Georgia. Each region in Zone 4, based on membership proportions, will be allowed a specific number of riders from each individual class to move on to Zone 4 Finals. The following places from all Zone Four, Region One Finals team classes will move on to the Zone Four Finals: First Place and Second Place.

Horse Show Officials

Judge

Cathy Geitner

Aiken, SC

Show Manager

SimonTowns

Jasper, GA

Steward

Amber DeSantis

Marietta, GA

Medical Personnel

Chip Salem Services

Course Design

SimonTowns and Amber DeSantis

Best of luck to all of the IEA riders

participating at Zone Four, Region One Finals!

It’s Your Future. Take the Reins!

Hunt Seat Division Class Descriptions

All classes listed, except the Varsity Open Championship class, will be

held for both individual and team competitions.

Over Fences Classes

Varsity Open Equitation o/f 2’6” – Riders should be capable of jumping 3’-3’6” on their usual mounts at home. Riders may have shown in any horse show, recognized or unrecognized, at 3’3” or above. Coaches should be confident these riders could safely perform over a 2’6” hunter or equitation course on an unfamiliar horse.
Varsity Intermediate Equitation o/f 2’ – Riders should be capable of jumping 2’6”-3’ on their usual mounts at home. Intermediate Riders may have shown in any horse show, recognized or unrecognized, at 3’ or below. Riders who have won 10 or more blue ribbons at 3’ must be placed in Varsity Open o/f. Coaches should be confident these riders would be able to safely perform over 2’ hunter or equitation course on an unfamiliar horse.
Junior Varsity Novice Equitation o/f x-rails – Riders should be capable of jumping 2’-2’6” on their usual mounts at home. Junior Varsity Novice Riders may have shown in any horse show, recognized or unrecognized, at 2’6” or below. Riders who have won 10 or more blue ribbons at 2’6” must be placed in the next higher appropriate level. Riders should have a minimum of one-year of professional instruction over fences. Coaches should be confident these riders would be able to safely perform over an x-rails hunter course or equitation course on an unfamiliar horse.
Future Intermediate Equitation o/f 2’ – Restricted to middle school riders who meet the criteria for Hunt Seat Class 3.
Future Novice o/f x-rails –Restricted to middle school riders who meet the criteria for Hunt Seat Class 4.

Flat Classes

[Note: Riders without jumping experience should be assessed

according to their ability to perform flatwork tests, as listed in Rule 3(D).]

Varsity Open Equitation on the flat – These riders should be capable of performing Hunt Seat Tests 1 through 13.
Varsity Intermediate Equitation on the flat – These riders should be capable of performing Hunt Seat Tests 1 through 9.
Junior Varsity Novice Equitation on the flat – These riders should be capable of performing Hunt Seat Tests 1 through 8.
Junior Varsity Beginner Equitation on the flat WTC – Open to riders who have been riding less than 4 calendar years, who are not eligible for any jumping classes, but should be experienced enough to canter an unfamiliar animal in a group. These riders should be capable of performing Hunt Seat Tests 1 through 7, and may have shown at any unrecognized horse show. A Beginner Rider may not have shown over fences larger than 2’ in any horse show, recognized or unrecognized. A rider who is in their first year of showing over cross rails may still be considered eligible for this class. To be eligible for Class 11, a rider must have had at least one year of continuous professional instruction.
Future Intermediate Equitation on the flat – Restricted to middle school riders who are capable of performing Hunt Seat Tests 1 through 9.
Future Novice Equitation on the flat – Restricted to middle school riders who are capable of performing Hunt Seat Tests 1 through 8.
Future Beginner Equitation on the flat WTC – Restricted to middle school riders who meet the eligibility requirements of Class 11.

Championship Hunt Seat Class

Varsity Open Championship Class– The top Varsity Open riders as determined by points and places within the show are eligible for this class. The class requires a minimum of 6 riders, and should be limited to the top 10. Riders must be eligible to compete in Varsity Open Over Fences (2’6”) to be eligible for this championship class. The class may be run using the same mount for both phases of the competition, or a separate draw may be done for each phase. The judge may choose to implement any additional testing after the completion of the two mandatory phases. Phase 1 – Riders will be judged over an advanced equitation course with jumps from 2’6” to 3’. Hunt seat tests 1-13 may be asked. Phase 2 – Riders will also compete on the flat and may be asked to perform any of tests 1-11.

Hunt Seat Rider Tests

Rule 3(D)

A rider must be prepared to perform the test appropriate for the class in which the rider is participating. Riders may be requested to perform the following tests collectively or individually during a show or competition. No other tests may be used. The judge may choose only from the following list, and instructions for performance of the test must be publicly announced.

Asked an appropriate question
Halt
Sitting trot
Two point position at the walk and/or trot
Figure eight at trot, demonstrating change of diagonals
Figure eight at canter on correct lead, demonstrating simple change of lead
Change horses
Ride without stirrups
Change leads down center of ring, demonstrating simple change of lead
Canter on the counter lead - no more than eight horses may counter canter at one time
Half-turn on forehand and/or half-turn on haunches
Jump a shortened course
Trot a jump not to exceed 2’6”

T-Shirts will be available and concessions

will be provided by Chicopee Woods

Try your luck at the raffle!

Directions to Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center

1855 Calvary Church Road, Gainesville, GA 30507

I-85 N towards Gainesville, Georgia

Stay left on I-85 to merge onto I-985N (via exit 113) towards Gainesville

Take exit 20 and go east onto Candler Road

Take right on Calvary Church Road

ChicopeeWoodsAgriculturalCenteris 3 miles on your left

Time Schedule

6:45 ~ Schooling of Horses

8:00 ~ Horse Draw by Competitors

** Note: Competitors must be on time for Horse Draw or they will not be able to show.

8:30 ~ Course Walk

8:45 ~ Coaches’ Meeting

9:00 ~ Competition Begins

Class #2 Individual - Varsity Open Equitation o/f 2’6”

Class #8 Team - Varsity Open Equitation on the flat

Class #2 Team - Varsity Open Equitation o/f 2’6”

Class #8 Individual - Varsity Open Equitation on the flat

Class #3 Team - Varsity Intermediate Equitation o/f 2’

Class #12 Individual - Future Intermediate Equitation on the flat

Class #3 Individual - Varsity Intermediate Equitation o/f 2’

Class #12 Team - Future Intermediate Equitation on the flat

Class #9 Individual - Varsity Intermediate Equitation on the flat

Class #5 Individual - Future Intermediate Equitation o/f 2’

Class #9 Team - Varsity Intermediate Equitation on the flat

Class #5 Team - Future Intermediate Equitation o/f 2’

Varsity Open Championship Class

Varsity Open Championship Awards

Class #4 Team - Junior Varsity Novice Equitation o/f x-rails

Class #13 Individual - Future Novice Equitation on the flat

Class #4 Individual - Junior Varsity Novice Equitation o/f x-rails

Class #13 Team - Future Novice Equitation on the flat

Class #10 Individual - Junior Varsity Novice on the flat

Class #6 Individual - Future Novice Equitation o/f x-rails

Class #10 Team - Junior Varsity Novice Equitation on the flat

Class #6 Team - Future Novice Equitation o/f x-rails

Class #11 Individual - Junior Varsity Beginner on the flat

Class #14 Individual - Future Beginner Equitation on the flat

Class #11 Team - Junior Varsity Beginner Equitation on the flat

Class #14 Team - Future Beginner Equitation on the flat

Award Presentations

General Rules

Responsibility:

In exchange for entrance to and participation in the show, this entry constitutes an agreement and affirmation that the team making it, and each of its riders, coaches, trainers, and representatives shall accept and abide by the Rules and Regulations of the IEA and of the Show, and that each rider, coach and Team: (1) is a member in good standing of IEA, (2) is eligible as entered, and (3) will accept as final all rulings of IEA and the show steward (or committee) with respect to their conduct. Also, through participation each rider,rider’s parents/legal guardians,coach, trainer, and participant acknowledgesTHAT HORSES ARE INTRINSICALLY DANGEROUS AND UNPREDICTABLE AND CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH, thus each agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless IEA, its officers, directors, members, employees,Executive Director,National Steward, agents and representatives, the Event Host Coordinator, the host team and facility, the show stewards, stewards committee members, the show judges, the show secretary, all show organizers and officials, and all persons, stables, and others providing facilities, horses or equipment for the Show, other riders, coaches, teams and team sponsoring institutions, from any claim, action or suit, for injury, property damage or death sustained by the individual, rider, entity, coach, trainer, or participant while traveling to, from and around the show, while staying in the city for the show, during participation in the show and while at the show. This entry constitutes an acceptance of the hired officials at this event.”

Entries:

Entries will not be accepted without an IEA number listed for each rider. All entries will be verified for eligibility to compete at regional finals. Entries will open now and will close on February 20, 2010. Each entry will be charged $35 per class.The Individual Hunt Seat Entry Form is to be used to enter riders that have qualified on an individual basis. All riders who qualified per class may be entered. The Team Hunt Seat Entry Form is to be used to enter only a team, one rider per class. There is no entry fee for Varsity Open Championship. Scratches can be made with full refund before closing date. Stalls are available for Saturday night, February 27, 2010 at the cost of $25/stall. Stall shavings are available at the cost of $6/bag with a (2) bag minimum per stall. Checks should be made payable to FRS Equestrian Team.

Hunt Seat Format:

The general format will follow the Rules and Regulations as established by the IEA unless otherwise stated. However, if a topic is not covered by these Rules and Regulations, first the Rules and Regulations of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association [“IHSA”] and then if not resolved the United States Equestrian Federation, Inc. [“USEF”] for the Hunt Seat Division may be used as a reference for guidance in making an equitable decision under the circumstances. Any decisions made by a steward or show management shall be final.

Horses and Order of Go will be assigned by a random draw on the day of the competition.Riders must be on time for the Horse Draw or they will not be able to show.

Flat Class Riders will mount and ride the horse with no additional warm-up before entry into the competition arena. Over Fences Class Riders will be allowed one lap in each direction around the warm-up arena and two (2) practice jumps before the competition.

All classes will be judged on equitation and faults of the horse will not be judged. When through no fault of the rider, a horse performs so poorly that it is impossible to fairly judge the rider’s ability, a re-ride may be granted. A re-ride must be requested before the lineup in a flat class or the last horse leaves the ring in an over fences class. Only the coach of the rider involved may request a re-ride. Although they may confer with show management and the judge, only the show steward may grant or deny a re-ride.

At all times while mounted, riders in all hunt seat classes must wear a harnessed and fully fastened protective ASTM approved safety helmet.

Hunt Seat Awards:

Individual Awards: Ribbons will be awarded for all individuals placing 1st through 6th place.

Team Championship: Each team will designate one rider for each class in the Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Future divisions. Different riders may be designated for flat and over fences classes. Trophies will be awarded to the Champion, Reserve Champion, and Third Place teams for both UpperSchool and Middle School, based on points earned. Points will be awarded as follows: 1st = 7 points, 2nd = 5 points, 3rd = 4 points, 4th = 3 points, 5th = 2 points, and 6th = 1 point. Ribbons will be awarded for Fourth through Sixth place teams for both UpperSchool and Middle School.

Questions:Call (678)458-7192 or (770)737-4681 or email at

SimonTowns, 3385 Damascus Road, Jasper, GA30143

Falcon Ridge Stables Equestrian Team

IEA Zone Four, Region One Finals ~ Show ID #HB8350

February 28, 2010

Individual Hunt Seat Entry Form

Mail to: Theresa Hauser, 4200 Westchester Trace, Roswell, GA30075 or

Date: ______Contact Name: ______Phone: ______

Name of UpperSchool Team and IEA Team Number: ______

Name of Middle School Team and IEA Team Number:______

Rider Name
and IEA Membership Number / IEA Back # / Over 5’6” / Over 150 lbs / V Open o/f 2’6” / V Int o/f 2’ / JV Nov o/f x-rails / Fut Int o/f 2’ / Fut Nov o/f x-rails / V Open Flat / V Int Flat / JV Nov Flat / JV Beg Flat / Fut Int Flat / Fut Nov Flat / Fut Beg Flat / Fees
2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 / 12 / 13 / 14
Class Entry Fees Total / $
Stalls & Shavings Total / $
Total Amount Enclosed / $

No. of STALLS requested @ $25/night: ______No. of BAGS of SHAVINGS requested @ $6/bag: ______

Total Amount Enclosed: ______Checks should be made payable to FRS Equestrian Team.

“In exchange for entrance to and participation in the show, this entry constitutes an agreement and affirmation that the team making it, and each of its riders, coaches, trainers, and representatives shall accept and abide by the Rules and Regulations of the IEA and of the Show, and that each rider, coach and Team: (1) is a member in good standing of IEA, (2) is eligible as entered, and (3) will accept as final all rulings of IEA and the show steward (or committee) with respect to their conduct. Also, through participation each rider,rider’s parents/legal guardians,coach, trainer, and participant acknowledgesTHAT HORSES ARE INTRINSICALLY DANGEROUS AND UNPREDICTABLE AND CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH, thus each agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless IEA, its officers, directors, members, employees,Executive Director,National Steward, agents and representatives, the Event Host Coordinator, the host team and facility, the show stewards, stewards committee members, the show judges, the show secretary, all show organizers and officials, and all persons, stables, and others providing facilities, horses or equipment for the Show, other riders, coaches, teams and team sponsoring institutions, from any claim, action or suit, for injury, property damage or death sustained by the individual, rider, entity, coach, trainer, or participant while traveling to, from and around the show, while staying in the city for the show, during participation in the show and while at the show. This entry constitutes an acceptance of the hired officials at this event.”

Coach Signature: ______