Winter Fun Show Series

At High Knoll Equestrian Center, 100 Ten Rod Road, Rochester, NH 03867

Managed and Organized by the Dover High School Equestrian Team

Proceeds Benefit the DHS Equestrian Team

Judge: Ms. Jackie Gilbert, DHS Equine Teacher and Team Coach

Visit the DHS Equine Science webpage for additional entry forms/class lists

Show Dates: Jan. 14th, 2012, Feb. 11th, 2012, March 10th, 2012

Start Time: 11:00 AM, Warm-up open no earlier than 10:30 AM.

Entries: Send to: Jackie Gilbert, 55 Orchard Hill Rd, Barrington, NH 03825. Must be received by the Thursday prior to the show date to be considered a pre-entry.

Checks can be made payable to: DHS, Note in memo: Equine Science

Questions: Directed to Jackie Gilbert: or (603)994-1900 between 8am and 2pm.

Food: A small array of snacks, coffee, hot chocolate and other beverages will be available for sale during the show. Food sales benefit the DHS Equestrian Team.

Attire: Casual- it is Winter!! Please dress appropriately to stay warm and comfortable. Riders MUST have appropriate footwear (paddock boots, half chaps, winter riding boots). An ASTM helmet must be worn by ANYONE riding a horse.

Arenas: Classes to be held in 70’x144’ indoor arena. Warm-up in outdoor as weather permits, or short controlled warm-up periods will be organized prior to each group of classes.

FEES & POLICIES:

Participants Fees

-$10 office fee, non-refundable(waived if rider registers for and competes in at least 4 classes)

-Pre entry $8.00 per class, post entry $10.00 per class. NO refunds after closing date.

-Checks can be made payable to: DHS, Note in memo: Equine Science

Policies

1. Classes must be paid for in advance. POST ENTRY APPLIES TO ENTRIES RECEIVED ON THE FRIDAY BEFORE THE SHOW.

2. Refunds will only be given before closing date. Office fees will not be refunded. Closing date is the Thursday Prior to each Show Date.

3. In the event a check is returned by the bank due to insufficient funds, there will be a $35.00 charge.

4. Management reserves the right to combine classes with insufficient entries and make necessary changesto classes.

5. Coggins and Rabies certificates are required with entries. NO EXCEPTIONS.

6. Negative coggins no more than 1 year old will be required at the gate. No horses will be allowed on grounds until papers are checked. NO EXCEPTIONS.

7. No person shall approach any judge with regard to a decision or other matters without first obtaining permission from the Show Manager. Any exhibitor disregarding this rule may be asked to cancel all entries and forfeit all fees.

8. All riders must wear ASTM SEI certified protective headgear while mounted.

9. The management reserves the right to vary or change Judges, to decline any entry, or to cancel or combine classes that do not fill.

10. The gate will close TWO MINUTES after the class has been called to enter the ring.

11. No rider shall do more than a BRISK WALK on the grounds, except in the DESIGNATED WARM UP AREA.

12. No rider will be allowed on the OUTSIDE COURSES or in the RING except when specified. Warm-up fences will be marked.

13. ALL DOGS MUST BE KEPT ON A LEASH AT ALL TIMES.

14. SMALL CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT.

15. Any class may be divided at the Judge’s discretion.

16. Any horse that kicks habitually MUST have a RED RIBBON worn in its tail. Please use your discretion when approaching any horse from behind.

DIRECTIONS & PARKING: Take the Ten Rod Road Exit off of route 16. Take a left off the exit. We are 1 mile on your left, take the driveway lined with trees to the end and follow parking director OR parking signs located on pump house at the end of the paved driveway. Check in with secretary upon arrival after 10:00am at booth to obtain your number required for classes.

PRIZES: Ribbons to sixth place in each class.

Class List:

Equitation Classes: (Classes may be combined if less than 3 entries per class)

  1. Leadline Equitation
  2. Junior Walk/Trot Equitation
  3. Senior Walk/Trot Equitation
  4. Junior WTC Equitation
  5. Senior WTC Equitation

Fun Classes:

  1. Walk/Trot Command Class
  2. WTC Command Class
  3. Pairs Command
  4. Sit-A-Buck (with saddles)
  5. Cone Bending
  6. Cone Barrels

Jumping Classes: (Higher classes can be added as deemed necessary- please specify on entry)

  1. Groundpoles (leadline riders may be led)
  2. Cross Rails (18”)
  3. 18” Class
  4. 2’- 2’3”
  5. 2’6”- 2’9”
  6. 2’9”-3’

Class Descriptions:

Equitation classes are judged on rider’s position, handling of the horse, and accuracy of gaits.

Command Class- The speed at which the rider and horse can follow the directions of the ring caller. Riders have 3 seconds to complete the change of gait or the rider and horse are out.

Pair Command Class- just like the regular command class, but you are attached to a partner by holding a jumping crop. Pairs that drop the crop, become disconnected or do not complete the change in gait within 3 seconds are out.

Sit-a-Buck- riders place a piece of paper underneath their fanny and are expected to keep that piece of paper between fanny and saddle while walking, trotting and cantering around the ring. Riders that lose their paper are out, the last rider with the paper wins

Cone Bending- riders are timed in their completion of the cone bending course. Placing’s are based on fastest times.

Cone Racing- like a barrel race, but around cones. Placing’s are based on fastest times.

Jumping classes- all based on time and faults. Riders that incur a fault (refusal or rail down) add 4 penalty points onto their time score. Fastest time wins!

DHS FUN SHOW SERIES ENTRY FORM

Rider Name:

Physical Address:

StreetTownStateZip Code

Phone #: E-Mail Address:

Horse Name:Horse Breed:

Horse Owner’s Name:

Checklist: Signed Liability Release

Coggins & Rabies (within 1 year) Complete Payment

Show date(s) you are competing on: Jan. 14thFeb. 11thMarch 10th

Class Number / Class Fee- $8.00/class
Total Entry Fees:
Post Entry Fee add $2/class:
Office Fee (non-refundable):
Total Fee:

REQUIRED SIGNED LIABILITY RELEASE:

THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY. PLEASE READE BEFORE SIGNING. THE UNDER SIGNED COMPETITOR AND ANY SIGNING PARENT OR GUARDIAN HEREBY AGREES; TO RELEASE HIGH KNOLL EQUESTRIAN CENTER, MYHRE EQUINE COMPLEX, THE MANAGEMENT OF THIS COMPETITION, THEIR OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, MEMBERS OR AGENTS, AND THE OWNERS, OR THE MANAGERS OF THE GROUNDS WHERE THE EVENT IS HELD, FROM LOSS, DAMAGE, LIABILITY, OR INJURY ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THIS COMPETITIONS OR COMPETITORS PARTICIPATION OR ENTRY THERIN, INCLUDING THE NEGLIGENT ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF THE MANAGEMENT OF THE COMPETITION, THEIR OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, MEMBERS OR AGENTS, AND THE OWNERS OR MANAGERS OF THE GROUNDS WHERE THIS EVENT IS HELD.

RIDER’S SIGNATURE (PARENT OR GURADIAN IF UNDER 18)

X

Sign Above ( Parent/Guardian if less than 18 years of age). SIGNATURE REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE.