VAHA DISTRCT 6

OPEN SPORT HORSE & DRESSAGE SHOW

($300 PRIZE MONEY AVAILABLE)

Saturday, November 9, 2013

At the Airfield 4-H Center, Wakefield, VA

Followed by an Open Schooling Show on Sunday, Nov 10.

Sport Horse Judge – TBA

Dressage Judge – Margaret Little

Dressage Entries close October 25, 2013

Contact info:

SH Secretary - Kathy Putnam - , 757-487-4870

Dressage - Marie Taylor - , 804-314-5216

Stalls/Shavings – Katharine Owens - , 757-356-9703

Rooms & Camper Spaces - Airfield 4-H Center - 757-899-4901

Entry Fees - Sport Horse In Hand & Under Saddle - $8.00

Sport Horse Under Saddle Championships - $10.00

Dressage Classes - $20.00

Stalls - $35 for SH/Dsg Show; $45.00 for both Shows (Open Show on 11/10)

Shavings (if available) - $8.00 per bag

Out of Trailer - $3.00 per horse per day

Six Ribbons per Class (except Champs as noted); Trophies to Champions

WHEN THERE ARE 4 OR MORE ENTRIES IN ANY OF THE

6 UNDER SADDLE CHAMPIONSHIP CLASSES, OR 4 DRESSAGE LEVELS,

PRIZE MONEY WILL BE AWARDED.

If 4 horses are entered, The Champion will receive $10.

If 5 horses are entered, the Champion will receive $15, and the Reserve will receive $5.

If 6 or more horses are entered, the Champion will receive $20, and the Reserve will receive $10.

For additional Class Lists or Entry Forms, go to www.vahaclub.com under Districts.

DIRECTIONS from Rt 460:

East bound traffic turn right at the light on to Rt 628. West bound traffic turn left at the light on to Rt 628. Go 4 ½ miles and turn right on to Rt 729.

Entrance to Airfield is ¼ mile on the left.

MANY THANKS TO THE NUMEROUS VOLUNTEERS FOR HELPING MAKE OUR SHOWS POSSIBLE. WE COULDN'T DO IT WITHOUT YOU!

VAHA DISTRICT 6 SPORT HORSE & DRESSAGE SHOW

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2013

9:00 AM: RING 1 - Judge - TBA

1. SHIH Colts/Stallions In Hand 5 & Under

2. SHIH Stallions In Hand 6 & Over

3. Champion & Reserve Sport Horse Stallions In Hand

4. SHIH Fillies/Mares In Hand 5 & Under

5. SHIH Mares In Hand 6 & Over

6. SHIH Mares In Hand Amateur To Handle

7. SHIH Mares In Hand Junior To Handle

8. Champion & Reserve Sport Horse Mares In Hand

9. SHIH Geldings In Hand 5 & Under

10. SHIH Geldings In Hand 6 & Over

11. SHIH Geldings In Hand Amateur To Handle

12. SHIH Geldings In Hand Junior To Handle

13. Champion & Reserve Sport Horse Geldings In Hand

Break

14. SHUS Walk/Trot Novice Rider

15. SH Show Hack Open

16. SHUS Walk/Trot 10 & Under

17. SHUS Open

18. SHUS Walk/Trot Amateur To Ride

19. SHUS Open Equitation

20. SHUS Walk/Trot Junior To Ride

21. SHUS Walk/Trot Junior/Novice Horse

22. SHUS Novice Rider

23. SHUS Walk/Trot Equitation 10 & Under

24. SHUS Junior To Ride

25. SHUS Junior/Novice Horse

26. SHUS Open Walk/Trot

27. SHUS Amateur To Ride

28. SHUS Novice Rider Championship (14,22)

29. SHUS Walk/Trot 10 & Under Championship (16)

30. SHUS Amateur To Ride Championship (18,27)

31. SHUS Junior/Novice Horse Championship (21,25)

32. SHUS Junior To Ride Championship (20,24)

33. SHUS Open Championship (17,26)

Definitions:

SPORT HORSE IN HAND - To be shown on the triangle. Horses 3 and over must be shown in a bridle. The two horses with the highest scores in each division shall be named Champion & Reserve. (Classes 3,8,13)

SPORT HORSE UNDER SADDLE - To be shown in Hunter or Dressage tack and attire. Kimberwick bits are not allowed. Prize money offered in Championships with 3 or more entries.

8:30 AM: RING 2 (Dressage Ring) - Judge - TBA

34. Intro Level Test A Open

35. Intro Level Test A Amateur To Ride

36. Intro Level Test A Junior To Ride

37. Intro Level Test B Open

38. Intro Level Test B Amateur To Ride

39. Intro Level Test B Junior To Ride

40. Intro Level Test C Open

41. Intro Level Test C Amateur To Ride

Champion & Reserve Intro Level

42. Training Level Test 1 Open

43. Training Level Test 1 Amateur To Ride

44. Training Level Test 1 Junior To Ride

45. Training Level Test 2 Open

46. Training Level Test 2 Amateur To Ride

47. Training Level Test 2 Junior To Ride

48. Training Level Test 3 Open

Champion & Reserve Training Level

49. First Level Test 1 Open

50. First Level Test 2 Open

51. First Level Test 3 Open

Champion & Reserve First Level

52. Second Level Test 1 Open

53. Second Level Test 2 Open

Champion & Reserve Second Level

Breaks TBA

Definitions (cont):

WALK/TROT 10 & Under - May not cross enter in to any Class which requires a canter.

JUNIOR RIDER Horses and ponies ridden by Juniors age 18 and Under as per USEF Rules.

NOVICE RIDER Riders in their first year of showing at the canter and/or who have not won three blue ribbons while showing at the canter in SHUS.

JUNIOR/NOVICE HORSE Horses and ponies age 5 and under and/or horses and ponies which have not won three blue ribbons in SHUS.

OPEN Horses and ponies ridden by Juniors or Adults.

SPORT HORSE SHOW HACK - To be shown at the normal, collected and extended walk, trot and canter, as well as the hand gallop.

EQUITATION At judge's discretion, simple tests may be called for. To be judged on the performance of the rider.

DRESSAGE - USEF Dressage Tests 2011 will be used. USDF Intro Tests will be used. The two horses with the highest scores in each level shall be named Champion & Reserve. Prize money offered in levels with 3 or more rides.

GENERAL RULES & REGULATIONS

Entering the Show Grounds constitutes an agreement that you will not hold the owners or employees of the Wakefield 4H Center, or the Virginia Arabian Horse Association and its members, responsible for any loss or injury occurring at these Shows.

Dressage exhibitors must pre-enter by October 25. A COPY OF NEGATIVE COGGINS DATED WITHIN 12 MONTHS MUST BE INCLUDED WITH YOUR ENTRY. Payment for stalls or grounds fee must be included. If you show in SH only, ride through the gate will apply, but pre-registering is requested to assist with scheduling.

A 1minute gate call and a 3minute tack change hold will be enforced. Three entries constitutes a class. The Show Management reserves the right to combine, divide, add, cancel or delay classes as necessary.

All classes are open to horses and ponies of all breeds. Except where noted, all classes are open to any age rider. Adults may ride ponies.

To be eligible to enter a Sport Horse Performance Championship Class, you must have entered and been judged in at least one of the corresponding qualifying classes as noted.

RIDERS IN 10 & UNDER WALK/TROT CLASSES MAY NOT CROSSENTER INTO ANY CLASS WHICH REQUIRES A CANTER. They may enter other Walk/Trot classes, if eligible

The decision of the judge is final.

Hardhats are required for all hunt seat riders while mounted.

The Show Committee feels very strongly about maintaining a fun Show as well as a safe and abusefree atmosphere during the Show. Harsh and severe treatment of animals will not be tolerated. Goodwill and sportsmanship are essential for a fun and safe show for all. The Show Management reserves the right to bar any animal, exhibitor, owner or spectator for conduct not in the best interest of the Show.

All dogs must be kept on a leash, or they will be removed from the grounds. (Wakefield rule actually, they prefer you leave dogs home.)

VAHA DISRICT 6 SPORT HORSE & DRESSAGE SHOW ENTRY FORM

(Closing date for Dressage entries is Oct 25)

Please return Entry Form, Payment (to VAHA District 6), Coggins and Stall Reservations to:

Marie Taylor, 23034 Dabney Mill Rd, Petersburg, VA 23803, Ph# 804-314-5216

If you are showing in Sport Horse ONLY, please send above information to:

Kathy Putnam, 3737 Stanley Dr, Chesapeake, VA 23323, Ph# 757-487-4870

ENTRY FEES:

$8.00 Regular SH Classes; $10.00 Championship SH Classes; $20.00 - Dressage Classes

HORSE______BREED______AGE_____

EXHIBITOR______JR EXHIBITOR YES_____ AGE_____

ADDRESS______E-MAIL______

CITY/STATE/ZIP______PHONE______

OWNER______(OFFICE)COGGINS______HORSE #______

Dressage Class #s | | | | | | | | | | | |

Sport Horse Class #s | | | | | | | | | | | |

# _____Dressage Classes @ $20 ______

# _____SH In Hand & Under Saddle Entry Fees @ $ 8 ______

#_____SH Under Saddle Championships @ $10______

#_____Horse Stalls @ $35______

#_____Tack Stalls @ $35______

#_____of Stalls for the Sunday Show @ $10 extra______

#_____Shavings @ $8 per bag______

#_____Grounds fee (out of trailer) per horse @ $3 per day______

Misc costs (Awards, T-Shirts, Sweatshirts, Membership, Etc) $______

TOTAL ENCLOSED $______

(Office) CHECK/CASH______

A COPY OF NEGATIVE COGGINS IS REQUIRED, DATED WITHIN 12 MONTHS.

INDEMNITY AND RESPONSIBILITY All entries are accepted with the understanding that neither VAHA and its members, the Wakefield 4H Center and its employees, nor any show official or volunteer will be held responsible for any loss, damage, or injury to any horse or article of any kind. All horses shall be under control and direction of the show committee but soley at the risk of the rider/handler/owner, who will be responsible for any loss, damage, or injury to any person, animal or property occasioned by him and the rider/handler/owner shall indemnify the above mentioned parties against any and all loss, damages, and liability thus occasioned, including but not limited to any and all legal costs. The submitting of an entry form to the committee shall constitute an acceptance by each person signing same of the provisions herein set forth.

SIGNATURE OF RIDER/HANDLER______DATE______

JUNIOR CONSENT I hereby consent to the entry of my child in this horse show and acknowledge that I waive any and all responsibility from VAHA, Wakefield 4H Center, and show officials and agree to the applicable terms, conditions, waivers and consent as set forth herein and accept responsibility hereunder for the participation of said minor.

SIGNATURE OF PARENT OR GUARDIAN______DATE______