A Day in the Country Horse Show

T H E 64 T H A NNU A L

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1 ST , 2017 FEATURING G AMBLER’ S C HOICE & POWER & SPEED CLASSES MARSHALL & S TERLING MEDAL AND CLASSICS LUCKY BUCK, P AIRS , AND C OSTUME CLASSES ADULT CLASSES FOR P LEASURE RIDERS HIGH P OINT T RAINER AWARD HORSE & RIDER PHOTO B OOTH TAILGATE P RESENTATION A WARD & PARTY

MILLIKEN PROPERTY PIERSON DRIVE - GREENWICH, CT WWW . THEGRTA . ORG

Dear Friends, This year we celebrate the 64th Anniversary of A Day in The Country Horse Show. Welcome!

A Day in the Country Horse Show is more than a schooling show; it's a family and friends event for show and pleasure riders and their allies.

Compete, have fun, and support a peaceful, good cause. Everyone welcome to tailgate and spectate, cheer for riders of all ages, and visit our horse-sized open air photo booth! We'll give awards to the best tailgate display and high point trainer of the show. This year, we've added a lunch break, grouped the adult classes together, and added two jumper classes.

The

GRTA

is dedicated to preserving, promoting, and protecting green

spaces in Greenwich, helping save honey bees, and maintaining a 94-acre nature preserve. There is no cost for admission, but for those who want to go the extra mile, we have many sponsors opportunities listed below. Thank you in advance for your support!

Sincerely, A Day in the Country Committee

• Photo Booth Contributor $1000.00 • Printed Materials (programs & fliers) Contributor $500.00 • Stick Pony Class Contributor $300.00 • Champion Contributor $500.00 • Reserve Champion Contributor $250.00 • Blue Ribbon Contributor $150.00 • Other

SUPPORT & JOIN The Greenwich Riding & Trails Association Visit the www.thegrta.org

A DAY IN THE COUNTRY SHOW OFFICIALS JUDGES Lynn Peters & Barbara Filippelli HORSE SHOW MANAGER Kelsey Merrow VETERINARIAN ON CALL New England Equine 845-878-7500 FARRIER ON CALL Eamonn Gillespie 845-222-1075 SECRETARY Michelle Schmerzler 203-856-9807 COURSE DESIGNER Fred Schauder PHOTOGRAPHY Richard Killian www.richardkillianphotography.ifp3.com GREENERY Generously donated by Sam Bridge Nurseries BLUE RIBBON PRIZES Generously donated by Hästens of Greenwich SPECIAL THANKS to N orthern Trust Bank for their sponsorship, Diego Orozco, Blythe Stoecklein, Sarah Reilly, Trish White, Dana Willcox, Sarah Carrs and all who so generously volunteered their time and energy!

A DAY IN THE COUNTRY LOGO The logo for A Day in the Country, featuring a mother and daughter on their mounts, was created by Ann Claiborne Pierce, mother of longstanding GRTA Board member Nancy Pierce Chapin. The logo embodies the spirit of A Day in the County, which for more than 60 years has been a family-oriented, fun show for riders and non-riders, young and the young at heart. Ann was active in the Greenwich equestrian community for decades as a rider, backyard barn owner, Pony Club official, and open space supporter. We miss her!

DIRECTIONS FROM 184 AND 1684: Travel South on 1684 to Exit 3. At end of exit ramp go north on Rt. 22. at first traffic light, turn right onto Rt.

433. Turn right onto

Bedford Rd, and follow signs to horse show grounds on left.

FROM 195: Take 287 (Exit 13) to 1684. Leave 684 at Exit 3. Follow directions above.

RING I Children's Large Pony Hunters Division - 2'6 height. Champion and Reserve.

Children's Large Pony Hunters 2nd Round - This counts as Round 1 of M&S Children's Hunter Pony Classic.

Children's Small/Medium Pony Hunter Division - 2'3 height. Champion and Reserve.

Children's Small/Medium Pony Hunter 2nd Round - This counts as Round 1 of M&S Children's Hunter Pony Classic.

M&S Children's Hunter Pony Classic - This round's score will be combined with that of class 2 or 5. No cross entry into the Bit O' Straw.

GRTA Modified Ch/Adult Hunter 1st Round - Alvin Untermeyer Trophy. Open to all members of the GRTA. You may become a GRTA member at the show. Fences not to exceed 2'6". Rockette Perpetual Trophy donated by Betty Davies will be awarded to the champion of the division.

GRTA Modified Ch/Adult Hunter 2nd Round - Joseph Wilshire Trophy. This counts as Round 1 of M&S Bit O' Straw Classic.

GRTA Modified Ch/Adult Hunter Under Saddle - Robert Cornell Trophy M&S Bit O' Straw Classic - This round's score will be combined with that of class 9. 2'6" fence height. No cross entry into the Hunter Pony Classic.

GRTA Modified Ch/Adult Equitation Division - 2'6" height. Champion and Reserve. Open to horses and ponies.

M&S Ch/Adult 2’6” Medal - Test at the discretion of the judge.

Leadline - Country Lane Farm Trophy. Riders ineligible for other classes except Family Class, Stick Pony, and Costume Class. $20.

Power & Speed Jumper Class – Offered at 2’3” & 2’6”. The first six fences constitute the power phase, wherein if a rider goes clean, they move on to the speed phase.

Competitors who go clean, upon crossing the finish line, commence the designated speed course. Time starts as the horse crosses the finish line for the initial course.

Gambler's Choice Jumper Class – Offered at 2’3” & 2’6”. Each jump is assigned a points value.

Riders design their own course and jump until the bell signals the end of their round. Jumps can be taken either direction and each fence can be jumped twice. Points are only tallied for fences jumped cleanly, but there is no additional penalty for rails. There may be an optional Joker Jump at the end which adds points if jumped cleanly and subtracts points if rails come down.

Riders will have 45 seconds to decide if they are going to attempt the Joker Jump.

Pairs Over Fences - Lalande Keeshan Trophy. Horses to be ridden tandem. Last fence taken abreast. $20/rider.

Pairs Walk, Trot - Bolling Trophy. Performance and appearance to count. $20/rider.

Adult Handy Hunter - Open to horses and ponies. May include opening a gate, backing, dismounting, two fences up to 2’3”, and natural challenges at our discretion. $20.

RING I - continued GRTA Pleasure Horse/Pony - Kenneth Schall Trophy. WTC. May be asked to halt and/or back.

Family Horse or Pony - Henry J. Fisher Trophy. Entry to be ridden by two members of the same family. First member rides over fences; second rides on the flat. Fence height 2’0” – 2’3”, TBD. 50% bonus for two generations. $20/per rider.

Bloody Mary Class - Riders 21 years of age or older, only. To be judged at the walk, trot, canter and over fences. First prize to the rider left with the fullest glass. $20.

Coca Cola Classic - Riders 20 years of age or younger, only. To be judged at the walk, trot, canter and over fences. First prize to the rider left with the fullest glass. $20.

Sit-a- Buck Sections A & B - Open to all ages. We provide a buck under the knee.$20.

Section A: Walk and trot while riding bareback.

Section B: Walk, trot, canter and jump TBD while riding bareback.

Children’s Handy Hunter - Open to horses and ponies. Walk or trot. May include ground poles, weaving through cones, mailing a letter, and/or basic natural challenges at our discretion. $20.

Ch/Adult Stick Pony - Entry fee to include stick horse crafting materials. All welcome, including non-riders. Take your stick horse home with you! $10.

Adult Leadline Class - Riders ineligible for other classes except Family Class, Stick Pony, and Costume Class. No entry fee.

Family Class - CW Kelsey Trophy. Walk only. 25% bonus for each generation. No entry fee.

Costume Class - Open to all ages, riders and non-riders. Helmets required on horseback.

No entry fee.

RING II Walk/Trot Equitation Division, inc. WT Pleasure Class - Class 33 (2nd class) wins the Misty My Love Trophy. Riders ineligible for other classes except Children’s Handy Hunter, Sit-a-Buck WT, Family Class, Costume Class, Stick Pony, and Pairs WT. Walk/Trot/Canter Equitation Division, inc. WTC Pleasure - Class 36 (2nd class) wins the Helen Castles Trophy. Riders ineligible for other classes except Children’s Handy Hunter, Sit-a-Buck WT, Family Class, Costume Class, Stick Pony, and Pairs WT. Short Stirrup Division - Class 41 (2nd jumping class) wins the Hope Agnew Trophy.

Champion and Reserve. Cross-rails at 18".

Pre-Children's/Adult Equitation Division 2' height - Champion and Reserve.

Open to horses and ponies.

Schooling Hunter Division 2’ height – Champion and Reserve. Open to horses and ponies.

RULES & REGULATIONS • Unless otherwise specified, all hunter classes to be judged on performance and soundness.

• Every animal entered for competition shall be under the control of show management; but A Day in the Country Horse Show, GRTA, and the Milliken Family will in no way be responsible for any loss, accident or damage that may occur by fire or otherwise and it shall be a condition of entry that each exhibitor, spectator, trainer and attendant hold the competition, and its members, employees and agents harmless for any loss or damage that may occur to any persons, animals or property at the show.

• Management reserves the right to cancel, combine or divide any classes if in its opinion the entries so warrant.

• Course diagrams will be posted at least one hour prior to each class.

Management reserves the right to restrict the area of the courtesy circle by a mandatory line. The same will be indicated on course diagrams and a corresponding barrier will be erected in the ring.

• Riders must be members of Marshall & Sterling League and GRTA to compete in those respective classes.

• Every class offered herein which is recognized by the Marshall & Sterling League will be conducted and judged in accordance with the current Marshall & Sterling League Rules.

• M&S class specifications, and membership applications are available at the show secretary's office.

• Any returned checks or billed entries will be charged an additional fee of $100.

• We request you leave your dogs at home. All dogs must be leashed and under control at all times. $100 fine for loose dogs.

• All class specifications & membership applications available at the secretary's desk.

• Sharps containers must be used. Location available at the show office. Failure to properly dispose of medical waste shall result in a $100 fine.

• Regular classes $30 each unless otherwise noted. M&S classes $40 each.

Others are $20, $10 and free of charge. See class descriptions for details.

Schooling 7:30 - 8:30AM All regular classes are $30. Medals and Classics are $40. Others are $20, $10 or free of charge, as listed in the class descriptions.

Ring 1

19

Pairs Over Fences

20

Pairs WT

Ring size 125' x 300'

21

Adult Handy Hunter

22

GRTA Adult Pleasure

1, 2

23

Family Horse or Pony

24

Bloody Mary

25

Coca Cola Classic

26

Sit-A-Buck Sections A.

8:30 AM

Children's Large Pony Hunters (2'6")

3

Children's Large Pony Hunters U/S

4, 5

Children's Small/Med Pony Hunters (2'3")

6

Children's Small/Med Pony Hunters U/S

7

M&S Children's Hunter Pony Classic (2'3" / 2'6")

8, 9 10 11

GRTA Modified Ch/Adult

12 PM

Adult Leadline

30

Family Class

31

Costume Class

8:30 AM

Hunters U/S

Ring size 125' x 125'

M&S Bit O' Straw Classic

32, 33

WT Equitation

34

WT Pleasure

35, 36

WTC Equitation

37

WTC Pleasure

38

Short Stirrup WT

M&S Ch/Adult Medal

39

Short Stirrup WTC

(2'6")

40, 41

Short Stirrup Crossrails (18")

42, 43

Pre-Ch/Adult Equitation (2'0")

GRTA Modified Ch/Adult GRTA Modified Ch/Adult

Lunch Break Raffle,Tailgate, & Awards

16

Leadline

17

Power & Speed Jumper Class (2'3" / 2'6")

18

Stick Pony

29

Ring 2

Equitation (2'6") 15

28

GRTA Modified Ch/Adult

Equitation Flat 13, 14

Children's Handy Hunter

Hunters (2'6")

(2'6") 12

(WT) & B. (WTC/2') 27

44

Pre-Ch/Adult Equitation Flat

45, 46

Schooling Hunter (2'0")

47

Schooling Hunter U/S

12 PM

Lunch Break

Gambler's Choice Jumper

Raffle,Tailgate, & Awards

Class (2'3" / 2'6")

Show continues in Ring 1