SPRING GATHERING HORSE SHOW March 30 – April 4, 2010
Featuring
The $30,000 Spring Gathering Grand Prix Benefiting
New Danville
$15,000 USHJA International Hunter Challenge Derby Classic * 2010 World Champion Hunter Rider * NAL / WIHS Member Event To be held at
GREAT SOUTHWEST EQUESTRIAN CENTER- KATY, TEXAS Recognized by USEF (“AA”) USEF JUMPER RATING FOUR Texas Hunter Jumper Association (“A”)
SPRING GATHERING HORSE SHOW MARCH 30 - APRIL 4, 2010 Location:
Great Southwest Equestrian Center 2501 S. Mason Road, Katy, Texas United States Equestrian Federation Texas Hunter Jumper Association
Recognized By:
SHOW OFFICIALS Management reserves the right to add or vary this list.
Judges:
Mr. Otis Brown Jr. (HU, HE, HB, JP) Ms. Linda Andrisani (HU, HE, HB) Ms. Leslie Brown (HU, HE, JP) Mr. Peter Hugo (JP) Mr. Carl Hansen (JP & Derby)
Georgetown, KY Wellington, FL Lexington, VA Saugerties, NY Simonton, TX
USEF Stewards:
Ms. Sue Halpern Ms. Dorothy Trapp
Tulsa, OK Topsail Beach, NC
Manager:
Mr. Andrew Ellis
Southern Pines, NC
919-637-2958; equitalk@aol.com
Course Designers:
Mr. Olaf Peterson, Sr. –Jumper 1 Germany Mr. J.P. Godard – Jumper 2 & Derby Aiken, SC Mr. Patrick Rodes – Hunter & Derby Argyle, TX
Announcers:
Mr. Peter Fenton Mr. Peter Hugo Mr. Gary Sylvester
Show Coordinator:
Pauline Cook
Lexington, KY Saugerties, NY Norton, OH
(281) 579-1272 cookie143@hughes.net
Waller, TX
Show Office:
Ms. Kelly Lowry Ms. Maurene Moffett Ms. Marie Gibbons Ms. Carol Vos
San Antonio, TX Waller, TX Huntington, NY Aiken, SC
Veterinarian:
Dr. Andrew K. Currie, DVM
Hempstead, TX
Dr. De Cillo (979) 826-2852
Farrier:
Mr. Chris Guillory
Katy, TX
Photographer/ Videographer:
Shawn McMillan Photo Rodeo – Connie Keltz
Morehead, KY Saint Jo, Texas
Paramedics:
Mr. Aaron Jones
Katy, TX
Safety Cups/ Jumps: Jumps by Fuzzy & Britannia Farm Chief Schooling Supervisors:
Ms. Sue Halpern Mr. Carl Hansen – Asst. Schooling
Tulsa, OK Simonton, TX
For additional information contact: Pauline ―Cookie‖ Cook 281-579-1272 ~ www.britanniafarm.com Horse Show Office: 281-579-3443 after March 23, 2010
Spring Gathering “A” Horse Show - Competition #317746 This competition is operated in accordance with the current rules of the US Equestrian Federation of which it is a Regular Member Competition And is rated “A” in Regular Working Hunter, Reg. Conf., Green Working Hunter, Green Conf., Amateur-Owner Hunter, Junior Working Hunter, Pony Hunter and Green Pony Hunter. “C” rated in Adult Hunter, Children’s Hunter, Children’s Pony Hunter, Hunter Breeding, Adult and Children Jumper & Pony Jumper.
RULES AND REGULATIONS This show is a regular member of USEF. ―EVERY CLASS OFFERED HEREIN WHICH IS COVERED BY THE RULES AND SPECIFICATIONS OFTHE CURRENT FEDERATION RULE BOOK WILL BE CONDUCTED AND JUDGED IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH.‖ ENTRIES: A) Closing date is March 22, 2010. B) Entries received after the closing date may be charged a late fee of $35.00. C) Management reserves the right to limit the number of entries. Entries will be accepted on a first come first serve basis. D) Entry blanks will not be accepted unless signed and completely filled out and accompanied by a check. Anyone under the age of 18 must have the signature of a parent or responsible adult. It is the responsibility of the person making the entry to execute properly and complete all necessary information pertaining to each entry made in accordance with USEF rules. E) NO NUMBERS WILL BE ISSUED WITHOUT AN OPEN CHECK. F) NO FAXED ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED! EXHIBITOR NOTES: A) A $50.00 Office and Administrative fee will be charged to each horse on competition grounds. This will also include schooling the day prior to the horse show and/or other riding times in show rings as posted with EMT on duty. B) Management may refuse to give awards to horses competing without a back number. C) A processing fee of $50 + collection fees will be assessed for non-negotiable checks. D) Tack stalls & shavings can be divided if you notify the office the first day of show. E) A negative EIA (Coggins Test) must accompany each entry blank. F) In the interest of horse welfare; management may limit the number of classes a horse can compete in at this competition. G) All non showing horses must pay a fee of $100 and complete an entry blank with all applicable signatures. H) Refunds will be given only with a certificate of illness or injury from an accredited veterinarian. Monies will be refunded if classes are canceled due to weather or other emergency. In either case the show will retain its office fee and any stabling fees. I) No phone-in feed orders will be taken! J) USHJA Zone Support Fee of $2.00. STALLS & SHIP-INS: A) Permanent & temporary stabling will be available at a cost of $200 for the week. B) Ship-ins will be charged a $50.00 ground/clean up fee per horse. C) Stalls will be available for move-in on Monday, March 29th. D) 12' x 12' and 10' x 10' permanent stalls (with doors) are available. E) Stalls must be returned to GSWEC in the same condition upon move-in. All nails, hooks, etc. Must be removed from stalls upon move-out. F) No sharing of stalls allowed. G) Shavings available for purchase on show grounds. THJA POINTS: No points will be counted toward THJA annual awards until membership dues have been paid and horses have been recorded with THJA before the start date of this show. CAMPERS: A) Camper spaces are available for $250 per week and will include one pump-out and must be paid in advance. B) Camper fees will not be split on show bills.
CREDENTIALS: All exhibitors in the pony, Junior Hunter, and any Amateur section must present their measurement card and/or their amateur certifications at the show office before their numbers can be released. To speed processing please attach a Photostat of necessary paperwork w/ your pre-entry. All entries must be recorded pursuant to the current USHJA recording rules. DRUGS & MEDICATIONS: A) Current USEF rules relating to drugs & medications will be enforced. B) Each horse entered must pay a $15 Federation Fee. $7.00 Equine Drug & Medication Fee plus a $8.00 USEF fee. C) Sharps and medical waste must be disposed of in sharps containers placed around the barns. Anyone found dumping medical waste into manure bins and/or trash bins will be asked to leave the showground’s. D) All competitors are asked to comply with the USEF Testing Veterinarians in a courteous and efficient manner. SCHOOLING: A) Schooling will be available in the hunter rings on Monday, March 29, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. (weather permitting). A medic will be on duty during that time. B) ASTM-SEI approved headgear must be worn on schooling day in addition to showing days. C) There will be NO schooling at any time in the jumper ring. D) The hunter rings will be open for hand walking in the mornings. No jumping in the rings in the morning. E) The hunter rings will be open for schooling Friday after the show ends and conditions permitting. FOOTING AND ARENAS: A) Main Hunter (Otto Sport) ring is approximately 125‖ x 275‖ w/ Otto Sport Footing. B) Second Hunter Ring is approximately 125‖ x 275‖ with sandy loam footing. C) Jumper Indoor I arena is 150' x 290'. Indoor 2 arena is 125' x 250'. D) Footing is a priority; rings may be closed to schooling during inclement weather and/or for maintenance at any time during the show at the manager’s discretion. PRIZE MONIES AND AWARDS: A) Prize monies due to competitors will be credited and/or paid at the show upon check-out. B) NO PRIZE MONEY WILL BE MAILED UNLESS THE OWNER‟S SOCIAL SECURITY OR TIN IS LISTED ON THE ENTRY FORM. C) Arrangement for foreign funds must be pre-arranged with show management. TROPHIES / CHAMPIONSHIPS 1. Hunter classes receive a trophy and eight ribbons & Equitation classes receive a trophy and six ribbons unless otherwise noted. 2. Hunter sections will receive a champion & reserve award based on points unless otherwise noted. USEF rule HU-7 3. Full Championship points will be given in all classes in each hunter section except Green Conformation Hunter Model which will count as half points. In all hunter sections, Champion and Reserve Champion will be awarded to two of the top four horses acquiring the most points over fences. In addition, only these four horses will receive full points for ribbons won under saddle and half points for ribbons won in the model (full points for Reg. Conf. Model classes)
***By Signing the entry blank you assume all risk***
JUMPERS: A) A rotating random jump order will be used pursuant to JP112.2 B) Ties (other than 1st) will be separated by time taken in the first round. Ties in Jumper classes jump off for first only. COURSES: 1. Courses will be posted a minimum of 30 minutes prior to each class. 2. At management’s discretion, a dotted line may be put into effect to restrict the size of the courtesy circle in the hunter classes. PRIZE DISTRIBUTION: Prize money awarded in classes will be divided in the following manner unless specified in class listing. Hunter Prize Money Distribution: Amount 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th $100 30 22 15 14 12 7 $150 45 33 23 19 15 15 $200 60 44 30 28 24 14 $300 90 66 45 40 35 24 Ribbons $400 120 88 60 56 48 28 $450 135 99 68 58 50 40 $500 150 110 75 65 60 60 $600 180 132 90 80 68 50 $1000 300 220 150 130 100 100 Jumper Prize Money Distribution Amount $100 $250 $500 $750 $1000 $2500 $5000 $7500 $10,000 $20,000
1st 30 75 150 225 300 750 1500 2250 3000 6000
2nd 22 55 100 165 220 450 900 1500 2000 4000
3rd 15 38 65 113 150 300 600 1100 1400 2800
4th 14 32 65 97 130 250 500 900 1000 2000
5th 12 25 60 75 100 200 450 700 800 1600
6th 7 25 60 75 100 200 400 450 700 1400
7th
8th
Ribbons 175 350 300 600 1200
175 300 300 500 1000
JUMPER FENCE HEIGHT CONVERSION CHART 0.70 m fences 2’3‖ in height
1.15m
0.75 m fences 2’5‖ in height
1.20m
fences 3’9‖ in height fences 3’11‖ in height
0.80 m fences 2’7‖ in height
1.25m
fences 4’1‖ in height
0.85 m fences 2’9‖ in height
1.30m
fences 4’3‖ in height
0.90 m fences 2’11‖ in height
1.35m
fences 4’5‖ in height
0.95 m fences 3’1‖ in height
1.40m
fences 4’7‖ in height
1.00 m fences 3’3‖ in height
1.45m
fences 4’9‖ in height
1.05 m fences 3’5‖ in height
1.50m
fences 4’11‖ in height
1.10 m fences 3’7‖ in height
1.55m
fences 5’1‖ in height
1.60m
fences 5’3‖ in height
WARNING: Under Texas Law (Chapter 87, Civil, Practice and Remedies Code), an equine professional is not liable for an injury to or the death of a participant in equine activities resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities.
SAFETY AND WELFARE: A) Pursuant to USEF rule GR 301: Dogs are to be leashed & under the owner control. B) All motorized vehicles must be operated in a safe and responsible manner. C) Pursuant to USEF rule GR 801: An ASTM-SEI approved helmet must be worn on GSEC grounds at all times when mounted. Harness must be securely fashioned. D) All horses competing at Great Southwest Eq. Center must be cared for and competed with priority given to the horse’s health and welfare. E) Management may excuse any competitor from the grounds who does not maintain a horses feed, water, or minimum standards of care and custody. F) Riders must take full responsibility upon entry that they are fit and qualified to compete at this level of competition, and that they understand the inherent risk of equine activities. MOTORIZED VEHICLE POLICY: Minors who do not have a valid driver’s license which allows them to operate a motorized vehicle in the state in which they reside will not be permitted to operate a motorized vehicle of any kind including, but not limited to, golf carts, motorcycles, scooters, or farm utility vehicles on the competition grounds of licensed competitions. Minors who have a valid temporary license may operate the above described motorized vehicles as long as they are accompanied by an adult with a valid driver’s license. Violations of this rule will be cause for sanctions against the parent(s), guardian(s) and/or trainer(s) who are responsible for the child committing the offense. Penalties may include exclusion of the child, parent(s), guardian(s), and/or trainer(s) from the competition grounds for the remainder of the competition and charges being filed against any of the above individuals in accordance with Chapter 6. Wheelchairs and other mobility assistance devices for individuals with disabilities are exempt from this rule. (GR1301.7)
ADDITIONAL RULES AND REGULATIONS A) Every Competitor will comply with the rules of the show management, but management will, in no case, be responsible for any loss or damage that may occur, and it shall be the condition of entry that each competitor shall hold this horse show, the GSEC, it’s Directors and employees, and the officials and employees of the show blameless for any loss or accident to his horse, employees, equipment, which may occur from sickness, fire, accident, or otherwise. The competitor also acknowledges that equine activity carries an inherent risk of accident and/or death, and that the sole responsibility for choosing to participate rest with the competitor and their trainer. B) Competitors, guests, and vendors are responsible for their own property. C) The Great Southwest Eq. Center is not responsible for theft, fire, or loss. D) All questions and protests not covered by association rules will be decided upon and interpreted by competition management. E) Management reserves the right to cancel, combine, add, delay, and reschedule classes in the best interests of the horse show and its operations. RESPONSIBILITY: Submission of entry to these shows constitutes an agreement to the following: Exhibitor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Great Southwest Equestrian Center LP, Spring Gathering Horse Show, Andrew Ellis & Equitalk, LLC and P.J.C.P. Horse Show Management against any claims, demands, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney fees for the defense thereof, arising from the conduct or management of Exhibitor’s business or its use of the premises or from any breach on the part of Exhibitors of any conditions of this Agreement, or contractors, agents, employees, guests, or invitees in or about the premises. In case of any action or proceeding brought against Great Southwest Equestrian Center LP, Spring Gathering Horse Show, Andrew Ellis & Equitalk, LLC and P.J.C.P. Horse Show Management by reason of any such claim. Exhibitor, upon notice, covenants to defend such action or proceeding by council acceptable to owner. Exhibitor is responsible for his/her own property and the Great Equestrian Center is not responsible for accidents, fire or theft. Licensee: P.J.C.P. Horse Shows; Licensee No. 290738
THJA MEMBER STATEMENT: THJA MEMBERS SHALL BE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN ALL CLASSES AT COMPETITIONS RECOGNIZED BY THJA. A NON-MEMBER MAY PARTICIPATE AS A RIDER, OWNER, LESSEE, AGENT, OR TRAINER IN THJA RECOGNIZED SHOWS UPON PAYMENT OF A $10.00 REGISTRATION FEE. PARTICIPANTS IN THE FOLLOWING CLASSES ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS RULE: (1) LEADLINE, (2) EXHIBITIONS, (3) GAMES AND RACES, (4) BEGINNER, (5) SHORT-STIRRUP, (6) PRE-BEGINNER, AND (7) BABY GREEN. (See also THJA Bylaws, Section 1F). NON-RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS ARE EXEMPT FROM THE PAYMENT OF NON-MEMBER FEES. IF A MEMBER DOES NOT HAVE A MEMBERSHIP CARD WITH HIM/HER, OR IS NOT ON THE CURRENT THJA ROSTER, A $10.00 NON-MEMBER FEE MUST BE PAID. A CHECK FOR THE NON-MEMBER FEE AND/OR A MEMBERSHIP AFFIDAVIT FORM MUST BE FILED WITH THE HORSE SHOW OFFICE. THE NON-MEMBER FEE WILL BE REFUNDED UPON PROOF OF THJA MEMBERSHIP. A PERSON/HORSE MAY REGISTER WITH THE THJA AT A RECOGNIZED HORSE SHOW AS LONG AS THE APPLICATION(S) AND PAYMENT ACCOMPANY THE OFFICIAL HORSE SHOW RESULTS. PAYMENT MAY BE MADE IN THE FORM OF A PERSONAL CHECK, BUSINESS CHECK OR CASHIER’S CHECK. THE TIME STAMP ISSUED BY THE WEBSITE DETERMINES THE DATE OF REGISTRATION IF DONE ONLINE.
USEF MEMBERSHIP STATEMENT Life, senior active and junior active members shall be eligible to participate in all classes at Regular Competitions, Eventing Competitions at the Preliminary Level or above and Combined Driving Competitions at the Advanced Level, Dressage, Reining and Vaulting Competitions and Endurance Rides. A nonmember may participate as a handler, rider, driver, owner, lessee, agent, coach or trainer at Regular Competitions, Eventing Competitions, Dressage Competitions, Reining Competitions and Combined Driving Competitions upon payment of a $30 nonmember registration fee. Participants in the following classes are exempted from the Requirements of this rule: 1) leadline; 2) exhibitions; 3) games and races; 4) classes for 4-H members; 5) walk trot and academy classes (academy classes are classes limited to horses used regularly in a lesson program); 6) USDF introductory level tests, pas de deux and quadrille classes; 7) NRHA Endorsed Reining Competitions. 8) Opportunity classes, 9) citizens of other nations who have proof, in English, of current membership in good standing of their own National Federation, 10) USEA beginner novice division; and 11) assistant handlers in Dressage Sport Horse Breeding classes Federation Entry Agreement Effective 12/1/09 By entering a Federation-licensed Competition and signing this entry blank as the Owner, Lessee, Trainer, Manager, Agent, Coach, Driver, Rider, Handler, Vaulter or Longeur and on behalf of myself and my principals, representatives, employees and agents, I agree that I am subject to the Bylaws and Rules of The United States Equestrian Federation, Inc. (the ―Federation‖) and the local rules of the Competition. I agree to be bound by the Bylaws and Rules of the Federation and of the competition. I will accept as final the decision of the Hearing Committee on any question arising under the Rules, and agree to release and hold harmless the Competition, the Federation, their officials, directors and employees for any action taken under the Rules. I represent that I am eligible to enter and/or participate under the Rules, and every horse I am entering is eligible as entered. I also agree that as a condition of and in consideration of acceptance of entry, the Federation and/or the Competition may use or assign photographs, videos, audios, cablecasts, broadcasts, internet, film, new media or other likenesses of me and my horse taken during the course of the Competition for the promotion, coverage or benefit of the Competition, sport, or the Federation. Those likenesses shall not be used to advertise a product and they may not be used in such a way as to jeopardize amateur status. I hereby expressly and irrevocably waive and release any rights in connection with such use, including any claim to compensation, invasion of privacy, right of publicity, or to misappropriation. The construction and application of Federation rules are governed by the laws of the State of New York, and any action instituted against the Federation must be filed in New York State. See GR908.4.
The $30,000 Spring Gathering Grand Prix! Benefiting New Danville a 501 (c) (3) Organization
At
The Spring Gathering Horse Show The Great Southwest Equestrian Center Saturday, April 3, 2010
6:30 p.m. – Ringside Exhibitor’s Reception 7:00 p.m. – Dinner – Hosted by Great Southwest 7:00 p.m. – Lead Line 7:30 p.m. – Grand Prix
Spring Gathering Horse Show Hospitality Events Exhibitor’s Breakfast
Daily
8 – 9 am
East Arena
Derby Party
Friday
6 pm
Main Arena
Birthday Celebration
Friday
after Derby
Arena Club
Grand Prix Dinner Gala
Saturday 6:30 pm
Main Arena
Hosted by Great Southwest – Tickets required
LOOK WHO‟S 50 THIS YEAR? Maurene „Mo‟, Mike, Patrick, Peter, and Russell Come join the birthday celebration after the Derby in the Arena Club Let us know if you have a 50th birthday this year…the more the merrier!
Spring Gathering Sponsorships Be a sponsor and get the following benefits:
$250 $500 $1000 $2500 $5000
Daily lunch and Grand Prix dinner ticket for 1 Daily lunch and Grand Prix dinner ticket for 2 Daily lunch and Grand Prix dinner ticket for 4 Daily lunch and Grand Prix reserved table for 8 Daily lunch and Grand Prix reserved tables for 16
For information regarding sponsorships, please call Mary Jane Stone at 512-789-6029 or email Pauline Cook, Cookie, at cookie143@hughes.net.
The $30,000 Spring Gathering Grand Prix At The Spring Gathering Horse Show Saturday, April 3, 2010
Benefiting New Danville
New Danville is a private community that provides affordable housing and offers a holistic approach to services to enable adults with intellectual and development disabilities to live independently. It is located on 42 acres on Shepard Hill Road, five miles northwest of Willis, Texas in beautiful historic Montgomery County. New Danville provides educational and pre-vocational training opportunities that will encourage physical activity, build interpersonal relationships, enhance social skills, and promote health & safety awareness. The most successful program is the Miniature Horse Therapy program: Participants learn to work with miniature horses and donkeys. Instructors will teach basic animal care including feeding, grooming, cleaning and maintaining stalls, pastures and work arenas. In addition to daily care, trainees will have the opportunity to participate in annual parades and other community events plus visit schools, senior groups, elder care residents and hospital patients. The Spring Gathering Horse Show will benefit New Danville’s Miniature Horse Therapy program. New Danville also welcome donations of tack, feed and other horse care related materials. For more information, go to www.newdanville.org. Thank you for helping New Danville. Best wishes to all of you for the 2010 Spring Gathering Horse Show and Grand Prix.
HUNTER DIVISION Classes will be judged on performance and soundness unless otherwise noted in the prize list. Please refer to the current USEF rulebook for additional specifications and rules that may be applicable to the hunter division. Management may combine and/or split hunter sections based on entries in the best interest of the horse show.
Class Listings Class
Class #
$3000 Regular Working Hunter Regular Hunter
Section Fee
Class Fee
$300
Section Fee Only
1, 2, 3
Regular Handy Hunter Stake
4
Regular Hunter U/S
5
$500
7, 8, 8a
Regular Handy Conf. Stake
9
Regular Conf. U/S
10
$25 $250 (7-10)
Section Fee Only
$2000 First Year Green Working Hunter 1st Year Green Hunter 11, 12, 13 st
14
st
15
1 Year Green Handy Stake 1 Year Green U/S
Year Green Handy Stake
19
nd
Year Green U/S
20
2 2
$250
$250
25
Green Conf. U/S
26
$200
Section Fee Only
$600
Section Fee Only
$400 $600 $200
$25
22, 23, 24
Green Conf. Handy Stake
$600
$200
$1000 Green Conformation Hunter Green Conf. Model 21 Green Conf. Hunter
$400
$400
$2000 Second Year Green Working Hunter 2nd Year Green Hunter 16, 17, 18 nd
$1000 $500
$2000 Regular Conformation Hunter Regular Conf. Model 6 Regular Conf. Hunter
Prize Money_
$175 (22-26)
Section Fee Only
$200 $300 $100
Class
Class #
Section Fee
Class Fee Prize Money
$5000 Amateur-Owner Working Hunter $1000 Amateur-Owner Hunter 3‟3” A/O Hunter 3’3‖ 27, 28, 29 A/O Hunter 3’3‖ Handy Stake
30
A/O Hunter 3’3‖ U/S
31
$175
$2000 Amateur-Owner Hunter 18-35 A/O Hunter 18-35 32, 33, 34 A/O Hunter18-35 Handy Stake
35
A/O Hunter 18-35 U/S
36
$250
$2000 Amateur-Owner Hunter 36 & Over A/O Hunter 36&O 37, 38, 39 A/O Hunter 36&O Handy Stake
40
A/O Hunter 36&O U/S
41
$250
Section Fee Only
Section Fee Only
Section Fee Only
$200 $300 $100
$400 $600 $200
$400 $600 $200
$6000 Junior Working Hunter $1500 Large Junior Working Hunter 15 & Under Large Jr. Hunter 15&U 42, 43, 44 Large Jr. Handy Stake 15&U
45
Large Jr. U/S – 15&U
46
$210
$1500 Large Junior Working Hunter 16-17 Large Jr. Hunter 16-17 47, 48, 49 Large Jr. Handy Stake 16-17
50
Large Jr. U/S – 16-17
51
$210
$1500 Small Junior Working Hunter 15&U Small Jr. Hunter 15&U 52, 53, 54 Small Jr. Handy Stake 15&U
55
Small Jr. U/S – 15&U
56
$210
$1500 Small Junior Working Hunter 16-17 Small Jr. Hunter 16-17 57, 58, 59 Small Jr. Handy Stake 16-17
60
Small Jr. U/S – 16-17
61
$210
Section Fee Only
Section Fee Only
Section Fee Only
Section Fee Only
“Exhibitor of The Week” from each In-gate!
Sponsored by Pauline “Cookie” Cook & Andrew Ellis
$300 $450 $150
$300 $450 $150
$300 $450 $150
$300 $450 $150
Class
Class #
Section Fee
Class Fee
Prize Money_
$4200 Pony Hunter $1000 Large Pony Hunter Large Conf Pony Hunter Large Pony Hunter
62
$200
63, 64 $175
Section Fee Only
$200
Large Pony Handy Stake
65
Large Pony Hunter U/S
66
$100
$1000 Medium Pony Hunter Med. Conf Pony Hunter
67
$200
Med. Pony Hunter
68, 69 $175
Section Fee Only
$300
$200
Med. Pony Handy Stake
70
Med. Pony Hunter U/S
71
$100
$1000 Small Pony Hunter Small Conf Pony Hunter
72
$200
Small Pony Hunter
73, 74
Small Pony Handy Stake
75
Small Pony Hunter U/S
76
$175
Section Fee Only
81, 82, 83
Green Pony U/S (Lg)
$160
Green Pony U/S(Sm/Md)
$100 $100
$600 Green Pony Hunter (Small / Medium) Green Conf. (Sm/Md) 85 86, 87, 88
$300
$200 Section Fee Only
84
Green Pony (Sm/Md)
$200
$100
$600 Green Pony Hunter (Large) Green Pony Conf. (Lg) 80 Green Pony Hunter (Lg)
$300
$200 $160
Section Fee Only
89
$100 $100
The Roseberry Farm Perpetual Showmanship Trophy Given to the Junior who best models a pony in the Conformation Class
$2000 Pre-Green Working Hunter $1000 Low Pre-Green Hunter Low Pre-Green Hunter 90, 91, 92, 93 Low Pre-Green U/S
94
$1000 High Pre-Green Hunter High Pre-Green Hunter 95, 96, 97, 98 High Pre-Green U/S
99
$175
$175
$40
$200
$40
$200
$40
$200
$40
$200
Class
Class #
Section Fee Class Fee Prize Money_
$1000 Children‟s Hunter $500 Children‟s Hunter 14 & Under 100, 101*, 102, Children’s Hunter 14&U 103 (Handy) Children’s U/S – 14&U 104
$150
$40
$100
$40
$100
$40
$100
$40
$100
$500 Children‟s Hunter 15-17 105, 106*, 107, 108 (Handy) 109
Children’s Hunter 15-17 Children’s U/S 15-17
$150
(Note: Class 101 & 106 are first round for Class 145 NAL Children‟s Hunter Classic)
Children‟s Hunter Pony Children’s Hunter Pony Children’s Hunter Pony U/S
135, 136, 137, 138 139
$125
$40 $40
Ribbons
$40
$100
$40
$100
$40
$100
$40
$100
$40
$100
$40
$100
$1500 Adult Amateur Hunter $500 Adult Amateur Hunter 18-35 Adult Am Hunter 18-35 Adult Am U/S 18-35
110, 111, 112 -(Handy), 113* 114
$150
$500 Adult Amateur Hunter 36-49 Adult Am Hunter 36-49 Adult Am U/S – 36-49
115, 116, 117 -(Handy), 118* 119
$500 Adult Amateur Hunter 50 & Over 120, 121, Adult Am Hunter 50&O 122 -(Handy), 123* Adult Am U/S – 50&O 124
$150
$150
(Note: Class 113, 118 & 123 are first round for Class 146 NAL Adult Hunter Classic)
Modified Children‟s Hunter Modified Children Hunter Modified Children U/S
125, 126, 127, 128 129
Modified Adult Amateur Hunter Modified Ad-Am Hunter 130, 131, 132, 133 Modified Ad-Am U/S 134 Baby Green Hunter Baby Green Hunter Baby Green Hunter U/S
140, 141, 142, 143 144
$125
$40 $40
Ribbons
$125
$40 $40
Ribbons
$125
$40 $40
Ribbons
Class
Class #
Hopeful Hunter Hopeful Hunter
Section Fee Class Fee Prize Money_
145, 146
Hopeful Hunter U/S
147
Short Stirrup Hunter Short Stirrup Hunter
148, 149, 150, 151
Short Stirrup Hunter U/S Long Stirrup Hunter Long Stirrup Hunter
152
162, 163, 164, 165
Long Stirrup Hunter U/S Schooling Hunter – 2‟0 to 2‟6” Schooling Hunter
166
153, 154
$100
$125
$125
$100
$40 $40
$40 $40
$40 $40
$40
Schooling Hunter U/S
155
$40
Additional Hunter Classes Low Working Hunter 2’6‖
156
$40
Open Working Hunter
157
$40
** must be handled by adult 18 yrs. older
158
None
Warm-up Hunter 2’6‖
159
$40
Warm-up Hunter 2’0‖
160, 161
$40
Ribbons
Ribbons
Ribbons
Ribbons
Leadline Ribbons
Hunter Breeding Yearlings
400
$30
Two Year Olds
401
$30
Three Year Olds
402
$30
Best Young Horse
403
None
Ribbons
Horses to be judged on conformation, way of moving, quality, substance, soundness and suitability to become or in the case of sires and dams apparent ability to produce or beget hunters. Transmissible unsoundness is only to be considered in cases of sires and dams or prospective sires and dams. Yearlings, two-year-olds, and three-year olds are to walk and jog before being moved on the line in order of preference. First place winners in classes 400, 401 and 402 to return for Best Young Horse.
Jane Queener Memorial Trophy to be awarded to Best Young Horse ~~ Award will be presented prior to Saturday nights Grand Prix ~~
Conditions and Specifications GENERAL Classes will be judged on performance and soundness unless otherwise noted in the prize list. All USEF hunter divisions and classes will be split according to current USEF rules, others will be divided as a California split. Each Section will be awarded Champion and Reserve.
Regular Hunter: Open to all horses. Fences 4'. Individual classes may not be entered. Green Hunter: Fences 3'6" (1st Year). Fences 3'9" (2nd Year). Individual classes may not be entered. Amateur-Owner Working Hunter: Fences 3'3" and 3'6". USEF amateur card required. Individual classes may not be entered. Junior Hunter: Fences 3'6". USEF measurements cards required. Individual classes may not be entered. Pre-Green Working Hunter: Open to horses or ponies who have not shown over fences in a recognized show prior to previous calendar year. Horses eligible for 2nd year green are not eligible. Horses may not cross enter between 3' and 3'3". Run in accordance with Zone 7 specs. Low Pre-Green Working Hunter: Fences 3'. High Pre-Green Working Hunter: Fences 3'3". Pony Hunter: This show is an official USEF qualifying competition for the USEF National Pony Hunter Championships. USEF measurements cards required. Fences 2'3" (small), 2'6" (medium), 3' (large). Large Green ponies jump 2'9". Individual classes may not be entered. Children‟s Hunter: Open to Junior riders. The same horse/rider combination may not cross enter into any class in which fences exceed 3'3" (equitation excepted). The rider may compete on a different horse at this show in any other division for which rider/horse are eligible. The horse may be shown by another exhibitor in any division at this show, for which eligible, except Junior Hunter. Run in accordance with Zone 7 specs. Fences 3'. Children‟s Hunter Pony: Run in accordance with Zone 7 Specs. Fences 2' (Small), 2'3" (Medium), 2'6" (Large). USEF measurements cards required. Adult Amateur Hunter: Open to Amateur Adults mounted on horses. The same horse/rider combination may not cross enter into any class in which fences exceed 3'3" (except equitation). Rider may compete on a different horse at this show in any other division for which rider/horse are eligible. The horse may be shown by another exhibitor in any division at this show, for which eligible, except Amateur-Owner Hunter. Fences 3'. Modified Children‟s/Adult Hunter: Horse/rider combination may not cross enter into any THJA A-rated hunter classes. Manners shall be emphasized and extreme speed shall be penalized. Fences 2'6". Baby Green Hunter: Open to horses in their first year of showing. Fences 2'6". Hopeful Hunters: Open to horses and ponies. Judged on performance and soundness. Fences 2'6". Schooling Hunter: Fences 2’0‖ to 2'6". Short / Long Stirrup Hunter: Open to Junior / Amateur riders on horses/ponies and who have not shown in any class where fences exceed 2'9". Riders may not cross enter into any THJA ―A‖ rated section. Manners shall be emphasized and extreme speed shall be penalized. Fences 2’ spreads not to exceed fence height. Miscellaneous classes Open Working Hunter: Fences 3'6".Card open re heights Low Working Hunter: Fences 2'6".
HUNTER CLASSICS Class Listings Class
Class #
Class Fee
Prize Money_____
Open to horse/rider combinations who have shown in their corresponding division
$500 NAL/WIHS Children’s Classic
167
$50
$500
$500 NAL/WIHS Adult Classic
168
$50
$500
$15,000 Chronicle of the Horse / USHJA International Hunter Derby
169
$400
$15,000
Conditions and Specifications $500 NAL / WIHS Children‟s and Adult Classic To be scored under the open numerical judging system. The top 12 horses from the first round will return to jump a second round. (First round will be the class denoted with an (*) in their respective division as indicated on the show schedule and in class listings. Scores will be added together from both rounds to determine the winner. Run in accordance with Zone 7 specifications. Fences 3’0‖. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
$15,000 Chronicle of the Horse / USHJA International Hunter Derby Presented by Dietrich Insurance featuring Charles Owen & Co. Dover Saddlery Prize Money: $4500, $3300, $2250, $1500, $900, $750, $600, $450, $450, $300 Two Round Classic. Fence heights 3’6‖ to 4’0‖ with a maximum of 50% of the jumps set at 3’6‖ and with a minimum of four 4’0‖ to 4’3‖ fences in each round set as option jumps. Tradition will be emphasized in the attire of both the riders and the horses. Horses will show in traditional hunter tack, including snaffles, pelhams, double bridles and both running and standing martingales. Jog: A jog will be held before the beginning of Round 1. One USEF ―R‖ judge who will be officiating for the class and a veterinarian must be present. All horses entered in the class must jog for soundness in order to be eligible to compete. Unsoundness during the competition will be reflected in the scores from the judges (GR 1031.7). Following consultation with the veterinarian, the decision of the judge is final. Attire: Formal/dress attire: Buff breeches and shad belly; White breeches and dark or scarlet coat, hunt colors coat or official sponsor or team jacket permitted. Judging: At least two teams of judges with at least two judges per team will officiate. Round 1 Hunter Classic Course: Judged on style and brilliance. Minimum of 10 fences with at least 1 in and out, 1 bending line, and 1 line with an unrelated distance. There must be four 4’0‖ to 4’3‖ fences set as option jumps. Obstacles will simulate those reminiscent of the hunt field and a variety of derby jumps will be used.
Round 2 Handy Hunter Course: A minimum of 8 obstacles must be offered in the Handy Hunter Round. Fence height 3’6‖ to 4’0‖, with a maximum of 50% of the jumps set at 3’6. There must be four 4’0‖ to 4’3‖ fences in the course, set as option jumps The course should simulate riding over trappy hunt country and must have a minimum of at least 3 handy options, such as: tight turn options, different track options, clever options for jump approaches, pen type obstacles, hand gallop a jump, trot a lowered obstacle, walk over an obstacle not to exceed 18‖ in height, lead over an obstacle, halt and/or back, open gate while mounted. A minimum of (12) entries, including horses tied for 12th place, must return for Round Two. Obstacles must simulate those reminiscent of the hunt field and course must offer a variety of Derby jumps with different appearances. Ties: Prior to the start of the class, one panel of judges must be designated as the tie breaking panel for each of the two rounds and the overall placings. (Team One and Team Two) • First Round Ties - In the case of ties occurring during the first round of the class, the scores of Team One will be used to break any ties. • Second Round Ties - In the case of ties occurring during the second round of the class, the scores of Team Two will be used to break any ties. • Overall Ties - In the case of ties occurring in the overall placings, the second round scores of Team One will be used to break any ties. • There will not be a jump off for horses tied for first place.
HUNT SEAT EQUITATION DIVISON Class
Class #
Class Fee
Prize Money_____
All classes to be judged on seat, hands, guidance and control of the mount.
EQUITATION CLASSES Jr. Equitation on the Flat – 13 yrs. & U
170
$40
Jr. Equitation over Fences – 13 yrs. & U
171
$40
Jr. Equitation on the Flat – 14-17
172
$40
Jr. Equitation over Fences – 14-17
173
$40
Ad/Am Equitation on the Flat
176
$40
Ad/Am Equitation over Fences
177
$40
Modified Adult Equitation on the Flat
178
$40
Modified Adult Equitation over Fences
179
$40
MEDAL CLASSES Pessoa / USEF National Hunter Seat Medal
180
$45
ASPCA Horsemanship Class Platinum Performance / USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Class
181
$45
182
$50
Ariat National Adult Medal
183
$45
Equisport / USEF Pony Medal Class
185
$45
THIS Children’s Medal
186
$40
WIHS Pony Medal
187
$45
WIHS Equitation Medal Hunter Phase
188
$45
WIHS Equitation Medal Jumper Phase
189
$50
Trophy & Ribbons
Trophy & Ribbons
Conditions and Specifications General: Current rules or more information about classes is available at www.usef.org. See USEF Rule Book for Specifications for medal and equitation classes. Jr. Equitation: 13 & U – Fences not to exceed 3’0‖; 14-17 – Fences not to exceed 3’6‖. Ad/Am Equitation: Fences not to exceed 3’3‖. Modified Ad/Am Equitation: Open to riders in the Mod. Adult Amateur Hunter section. Fences 2’6‖. Pessoa / USEF National Hunter Seat Medal: Open to Junior members of USEF who have not reached their 18th birthday. Fences 3'6". See USEF rule: EQ112.15 ASPCA Horsemanship Class: Open to Junior riders who have not reached their 18th birthday and are Junior patrons of ASPCA. Fences 3'6". See USEF rule: EQ112.12 USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Class: See USEF rule: EQ112.13 Ariat National Adult Medal: Open to all Amateur members of the USEF and Equine Canada who are eligible to compete in the Adult Amateur Hunter Section at this show. The top four riders are required to perform individual tests from USEF Tests 1-19. Fences 3’0‖. Equisport / USEF Pony Medal Class: Open to Junior riders on ponies. See USEF rule: EQ112.10. “THIS” National Children‟s Medal: Fences 3’. Open to junior members of USEF and Equine Canada who have never competed in a National Equitation Final with Fences at 3’6‖. Top four riders are required to perform individual tests from USEF Tests 1-19. Open numerical scoring system in first round. WIHS Pony Medal – Fence heights per pony size. Open to Junior riders mounted on ponies. Additional tests at the judges’ discretion. Conventional tack per EQ109.2 WIHS Equitation Medal – Open to Junior members of the USEF and WIHS. First round scores from each phase will be added together to determine the overall winner. WIHS Equitation Hunter Phase - Conventional tack per USEF JP111. A numerical score will be given for the first round only. Further testing will be optional; USEF tests 1-19. WIHS Equitation Jumper Phase - Riders will jump course of the type used in a high junior jumper competition. Further testing will be optional; USEF tests 1-19. A final score below zero may not be given.
JUMPER DIVISON Class Listings Class
Height
Class #
Class Fee Prize Money_
Non-Nominated Jumper Section Jumper Training Session ~~ 1.20M, 0.80M Training Jumper Session (90 secs) 1.20m
223, 224, 225, 226
$45
Training Jumper Session (90 secs)
253, 254, 255, 256
$45
0.80m
Blue Ribbon Training Jumper ~~ 0.85M & 0.90M Training Jumper II (Blue ribbon) 0.85m 190, 191, 192
$40
Blue Ribbon
Training Jumper II (Blue ribbon)
$40
Blue Ribbon
0.90m
193, 194, 195
$1800 Training Jumper ~~ 1.00M, 1.05M & 1.15M $300 Training Jumper II.2.b / II.I
1.00m
196, 197, 198
$40
$100
$1000 Training Jumper II.2.b / II.I
1.05m
199, 200, 201, 202
$40
$250
$750 Training Jumper II.2.b / II.1
1.15m
203, 204, 205
$40
$250
Ribbons
Pony Jumper ~~ 1.00M Pony Jumper V.2.b
1.00m
206
Pony Jumper II.2.b, II.I
1.00m
207, 208
$40
$300 Low Adult Amateur Jumper ~~ 1.00M / 1.05M Low Adult Amateur Jumper II.2.b 1.00m 209, 210
$40
Low Adult Amateur Jumper II.1
$40
Pony Jumper Style Award
1.05m
211
$750 High Adult Amateur Jumper ~~ 1.10M / 1.15M High Adult Am Jumper II.2.b 1.10m 212, 213
$45
High Adult Am Jumper II.1
214
$45
215, 216
$40
217
$40
218, 219
$45
220
$45
1.15m
$300 Low Children‟s Jumper ~~ 1.00M / 1.05M Low Children’s Jumper II.2.b 1.00m Low Children’s Jumper II.1
1.05m
$750 High Children‟s Jumper ~~ 1.10M / 1.15M High Children’s Jumper II.2.b 1.10m High Children’s Jumper II.1
1.15m
$100
$250
$100
$250
$10,000 NAL/WIHS Children‟s / Adult Amateur Jumper Classics ~~1.15M NAL/WIHS Children’s Jumper II.2.a
1.15m
221
$250
$5000
NAL/WIHS Adult-Am Jumper II.2.a
1.15m
222
$250
$5000
Class
Height
Class #
$1500 Young Jumper Championships YJC 5-year olds II.2.b 1.15m YJC 6-year olds II.2.b 1.25m YJC 7-8 year olds II.2.b 1.30m
Class Fee Prize Money_
250 251 252
$60 $60 $60
$500 $500 $500
NOMINATED JUMPER SECTION ~~Jumper Nomination Fee =$175, Late Nominated Fee = $200 Class
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$1500 Open Jumper ~~ 1.25M Open Jumper II.2.b Open Jumper II.1 $2250 Open Jumper ~~ 1.35M Open Jumper II.2.b Open Jumper II.1 $3000 Open Jumper ~~ 1.40M Open Jumper II.2.b Open Jumper II.1
__
Height
__ Class # _ Class ____Prize ____ ___Fee ____Money
1.25m
1.35m
1.40m
227, 228 229
230, 231 232
233, 234 235
$60
$500
$65
$750
$70
$1000
$18,500 Junior / Amateur-Owner Jumper Junior & A/O horse/rider combination may not cross enter between Low and High
$3000 Junior Jumper ~~ 1.25M, 1.35M Low Junior Jumper II.2.b, II.1 1.25m
236, 237
$60
$500
High Junior Jumper II.I, II.2.b
238, 239
$70
$1,000
$3000 Amateur-Owner Jumper ~~ 1.25M, 1.35M Low A/O Jumper II.2.b 1.25m 240, 241
$60
$500
High A/O Jumper II.2.b, II.1
$70
$1,000
$12,500 Junior / Amateur-Owner Jumper Classics $7,500 Low Jr/A-O Classic II.2.a 1.30m 244
$300
$7,500
$5,000 High Jr/A-O Classic II.2.a
245
$250
$5,000
246
$350
$10,000
$350
$10,000
$350
$10,000
1.35m
1.35m
1.40m
$10,000 Spring Gathering Speed Stake ~~ 1.35M Spring Gathering Speed Stake II.I 1.35m
242, 243
$10,000 Spring Gathering Jumper Classic ~~ 1.40M Spring Gathering Jumper Classic 1.40m 247 II.2.b $10,000 Spring Gathering Welcome Stake ~~ 1.45M SG Welcome Stake II.2.b 1.45m 248
$30,000 Spring Gathering Grand Prix ~~ 1.50M $30,000 Spring Gathering 1.50m Grand Prix II.2.a
249
$500
$30,000
Conditions and Specifications General: 1. Nominating Fee. Nomination fee of $175 is required for those divisions listed in the Nominated Jumper Section. Late nominating fee of $200 if not paid before noon Monday. Horses will only pay one nominating fee regardless of cross entry into money divisions and classics. 2. Championships will be awarded in jumper sections that offer 3 or more classes, except Training. Ribbons won in the High and Low Jr/AO Classics will count as bonus points towards the respective championship. Championships will be decided on the basis of points won in classes throughout the section. 3. Numbers must be worn on riders back or on the saddle pad so that it is visible to the paddock master. 4. Riders should be properly attired. 5. Exhibitors are responsible with familiarizing themselves with all pertinent current USEF rules and regulations for the jumper division and jumper schooling areas. 6. Poling or offsets will not be permitted on the grounds. 7. Ties for placing other than first place will be separated by time. 8. Management may institute random boot checks and inspections of horses at their discretion. 9. Children & Adult Jumpers will be combined if there are less than eight entries in either section. 10. GR1102.3 — Horses must be recorded with the Federation in Jumper classes offering prize money at competitions which offer $2,500 or more in the jumper division. Jumper Training Session: Open to horses only. Each horse may compete in the training session one time. The horse and rider will have 90 seconds in the ring over a posted course or they may choose their own route. Pony Jumper: Open to ponies 14.2 and under in height. To be ridden by a junior. A measurement card is required. Adult Amateur Jumper: Open to Adult Amateur riders on horses only. Horse/rider combination may not cross enter between low and high divisions. Children‟s Jumper: Open to Children riders on horses only. Horse/rider combination may not cross enter between low and high divisions. Junior Jumper: Open to junior riders on horses only. Horse/rider combination may not cross enter between low and high divisions. A horse shown in the High section throughout the week may NOT do the Low Classic at the same show. Amateur Owner Jumper: Horses in this section must be ridden by an amateur owner or amateur member of the owner’s family. Horse/rider combination may not cross enter between low and high divisions. A horse shown in the High section throughout the week may NOT do the Low Classic at the same show. Young Jumper Championship (YJC): Open to horses that are YJC Nominated and have not competed in a Grand Prix at any Level. See www.youngjumpers.com for rules and specifications.
The $30,000 Spring Gathering Grand Prix Class 249 ~~ Entry Fee: $500 National Standard — Table II.2.a Declarations to show are due by 3:00 p.m. Friday. Horses must be presented Friday. Time & Location—TBA. Scratches will be allowed without penalty after the course walk; but not after the first horse has entered the ring. In order to compete, horses may not be poled and/or offsets used. IBM/USET Rules in effect. 1. All horses competing must be on the grounds for the 24-hour period prior to the scheduled start of the class. 2. Grand Prix check in time will be posted and announced at the horse show. 3. Standing martingales are prohibited. 4. Anytime Grand Prix horses are out of their stalls they must have their number accompanying them. 5. Schooling restricted to designated Grand Prix area only. 6. Management may institute a boot check during the Grand Prix. Ties will be separated by time. Formal attire required. Horses will ride for ribbons. 1st $9,000 2nd $6,600 3rd $3,900
4th $2,400 5th $1,800 6th $1,500
7th $1,200 8th $ 900 9th $ 900
10th $ 600 11th $ 600 12th $ 600
All Grand Prix held at this show are eligible for inclusion on the USEF Computer List. Certification Number 10084
Houston Spring Series CIRCUIT AWARDS The following divisions will be awarded circuit awards. You must show in both the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show and the Spring Gathering to be eligible.
DIVISIONS
Green Hunter Green Conformation Hunter Regular Hunter Regular Conformation Hunter Amateur Owner Hunter Adult Hunter Junior Hunter Children’s Hunter Pony Hunter Pre-Green Hunter Equitation (Awards for Pre-Green, Green, Regular, Amateur Owner, Adult Hunter, Junior, Children’s and Pony Hunter will be presented during the Spring Gathering Horse Show) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
$1500 HIGH POINT GRAND PRIX RIDER High Point rider wins $1500 plus a custom CWD Saddle! Highest point total from Pin Oak Grand Prix & Spring Gathering Grand Prix (Winners determined by highest points earned (based on money won) by same rider/horse combination. In case of a tie, the prize money will be split equally and the saddle will be awarded by a drawing between the tied winners.)
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SPRING GATHERING HORSE SHOW is operated in accordance with current rules of the Texas Hunter & Jumper Association by which it is recognized and rated: ―A‖ in Regular, Reg. Conf., Amateur Owner, Green, Green Conf., Green Pony, Pony, Children’s Pony, Junior, Children’s, and Adult Hunter, and Jr/AO Jumper, Children’s Jumper, Adult Jumper. Points for placings in Hunter Breeding, Junior, Pony, Children or Adult Equitation classes will be credited in accordance with the rules of the THJA. A person/horse may register with the THJA at a recognized horse show as long as the application(s) and payment accompany the official horse show results. Payment may be made in the form of a personal check, business check or cashier‟s check.Points toward THJA Annual Awards will count when membership dues have been paid and the horse has been registered. If a member does not have a membership card with him/her or is not on the current THJA roster, a $10 non-member fee must be paid. A check for the $10 non-member fee & Membership Affidavit Form must be filed w/ the horse show secretary. The non-member fee will be refunded upon proof of THJA membership.
2010 Zone 7 Specifications 2010 Zone 7 Specifications In accordance with GR 1111.4: All members may compete for Zone Awards or money in any state contiguous to Zone 7; MS, TN, KY, IA, IL, NE, CO & NM Adult Amateur Hunter: To be ridden by Amateurs no longer eligible to compete as Junior exhibitors. Open to horses and ponies. State rules may prohibit entry of ponies (see exception paragraph below). Cross Entry: The same rider/horse (pony) combination may not compete at the same show in any class (equitation excepted) in which fence heights exceed 3'3". The rider may compete on a different horse or pony at the same show in any other division or section for which the rider/mount are eligible. The horse or pony may be shown by a different rider in any other division or section at the same show except Amateur Owner Hunter or a different age group in Adult Amateur Hunter. Exception: A state association may adopt more (but not less) restrictive cross entry rules (see below). Course and Judging Specifications: Fence height: 3‟ spread not to exceed fence height. Courses will not be adjusted for ponies. To be judged on performance, soundness, manners, way of going, and suitability of mount to rider. Entries are not required to jog for soundness. Children's Hunter: To be ridden, and handled in all phases of competition, by Junior exhibitors. Open to horses and ponies. State rules may prohibit entry of ponies (see exception paragraph below). Cross Entry: The same rider/horse (pony) combination may not compete at the same show in any class (equitation excepted) in which fence heights exceed 3'3". The rider may compete on a different horse or pony at the same show in any other division or section for which the rider/mount are eligible. The horse or pony may be shown by a different rider in any other division or section at the same show except Junior Hunter or a different age group in Children’s Hunter. Exception: A state association may adopt more (but not less) restrictive cross entry rules (see below). Course and Judging Specifications: Fence height: 3‟, spread not to exceed fence height. Courses will not be adjusted for ponies. To be judged on performance, soundness, manners, way of going, and suitability of mount to rider. Entries are not required to jog for soundness. Children's/Adult Amateur Hunter Classic: Any competition which offers an Adult Amateur Hunter or a Children's Hunter section may also offer an Adult Amateur Classic and/or a Children's Hunter Classic in accordance with HU146 with the following exceptions: 1.) Bonus points for Zone Horse of the Year Awards will be awarded as follows: 1st - 10, 2nd - 8, 3rd - 7, 4th - 6, 5th - 5, 6th - 4, 7th - 3, 8th - 2. 2.) Classics must offer at least $500 in prize money; 3.) Height and spread of fences to be the same as the requirements for the respective section; 4.) Riders are not required to wear special attire as described in HU146.5, but must wear protective headgear in accordance with GR801.2&.3. All Current eligibility requirements must be met. Children's Hunter Pony: Open to ponies ridden by a Junior Exhibitor with no other age restrictions applicable. Rider and/or pony may enter any Equitation classes. The rider may compete on a different horse or pony at the same show in any other division or section for which the rider/mount is eligible. The pony may be shown by a different rider in any other division or section at the same show except USEF Rated Hunter Pony classes. To be judged on performance, soundness, manners, way of going, suitability of size of rider to mount, and suitability as a Children's Hunter. Ponies not required to be jogged for soundness. Small ponies to be shown at 2', Medium Ponies at 2'3", and Large Ponies at 2'6"; spreads not to exceed height of fence. No minimum prize money is required. Pre-Green Hunter: A Pre-Green hunter is a horse in his 1st or 2nd year of showing over fences 3' or higher at Regular Member Competitions or Combined Training Events. A horse may show in the PreGreen Hunter Section of an USEF Zone VII Recognized Competition for no more than two years. PreGreen Classics will be awarded points equal to those given in USEF "B" Hunter Classics. Show management may offer two sections of Pre-Green Hunter (Fence Heights 3' and 3'3") or only one section at either height. Horses may only be entered in one section. Zone awards will be presented annually as one section. Reinstatement of Pre-Green Status: A horse‟s pre-green status may be reinstated for a future competition year in accordance with USEF rule HU105 for regaining green status. Adult Amateur Jumper: To be ridden by Amateurs who are no longer eligible to compete as Junior Exhibitors. Cash winnings do not influence this classification.
Children's Jumper: To be ridden by Junior Exhibitors. Cash winnings do not influence this classification. Class conditions for Adult Amateur and Children's Jumper: The first two classes in the Low Adult Amateur and/or Children’s Jumper section will be conducted at 1.00m. The third and any subsequent classes in the Low section to include a classic will be conducted at 1.05m. The first two classes in the High Adult Amateur and/or Children’s Jumper section will be conducted at 1.10m. The third and any subsequent classes in the High section to include a classic will be conducted at 1.15m. If only one section is offered, the classes will be conducted under 1.10m for all classes offered in the section. Competition Management may restrict cross entries between High and Low sections at the same show if stated in the prize list. Courses must be set, and/or adjusted if necessary, to provide safe and suitable distances between jumps in relation to fence heights. Classes to be scored under Table I; Table II, Section 1, Sections 2(a), 2(b), 2(c), or 3; or Table IV (Optimum Time). Cross entry into Junior or Amateur Owner Jumper or any class at 1.25 m and above is not permitted for the same horse/rider combination at the same show. A combined Adult Amateur/Children's Jumper section may be offered, and if entries warrant, may thereafter be split into separate sections. Exceptions: An exception is permitted to any or all of the sections described above only under the following conditions: The rule-making organization must be a statewide USEF Affiliated Association. State exceptions can apply only in shows held within that state. State specifications must have been published and sent to each member of the state association, each member of the Zone 7 Committee, USEF and the manager of every show that applies for State Association recognition or sanction. State rules that are valid exceptions to the general Zone 7 specifications can be more restrictive, but can not reduce or eliminate any of the Zone 7 stated criteria spelled out above and must be printed in their entirety under the applicable section heading in the prize list.
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TENTATIVE SCHEDULE TUESDAY Main Indoor • 9:00 am 223 250 227 230 233 246
Train Jpr Session 1.20m YJC 5 yr old (II.2.b) 1.15m Open Jpr (II.2.b) 1.25m Open Jpr (II.2.b) 1.35m Open Jpr (II.2.b) 1.40m $10,000 Jumper Speed Stake 1.35m
East Indoor • 9:00 am 253 Train Jpr Session 0.80m 190 Training Jpr II 0.85m 193 Training Jpr II 0.90m 196 Training Jpr II.2.b 1.00m 199 Training Jpr II.2.b 1.05m 203 Training Jpr II.2.b 1.15m
Otto Sport Ring • 8:00 am
Outside Ring 2 • 9:00 am
Schooling from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm
156 Low Hunter 2'6" (if time permits) 140 Baby Green Hunter 141 Baby Green Hunter 144 Baby Green U/S 90 Low Pre-Grn Hunter 91 Low Pre-Grn Hunter 94 Low Pre-Grn U/S
WEDNESDAY Main Indoor • 8:00 am 224 228 251 252 231 234 247
Train Jpr Session 1.20m Open Jpr (II.2.b) 1.25m YJC 6 yr (II.2.b) 1.25m YJC 7-8 yr (II.2.b) 1.30m Open Jpr (II.2.b) 1.35m Open Jpr (II.2.b) 1.40m $10,000 Spring Gathering Jumper Classic 1.40m
East Indoor • 9:00 am 254 Train Jpr Session 0.80m 191 Training Jpr II 0.85m 194 Training Jpr II 0.90m 197 Training Jpr II.2.b 1.00m 200 Training Jpr II.2.b 1.05m 204 Training Jpr II.2.b 1.15m
Otto Sport Ring • 8:00 am 21 Green Conf. Model 6 Regular Conf Model 157 Open Hunter (if time permits) 11 1st Yr Green Hunter 12 1st Yr Green Hunter 15 1st Yr Green U/S 22 Green Conf Htr 23 Green Conf Htr 26 Green Conf Htr U/S 16 2nd Yr Green Hunter 17 2nd Yr Green Hunter 20 2nd Yr Green U/S 7 Reg Conf. Hunter 8 Reg Conf. Hunter 10 Reg Conf. U/S 1 Reg Working Hunter 2 Reg Working Hunter 5 Reg Working U/S 95 High Pre-Grn Hunter 96 High Pre-Grn Hunter
Outside Ring 2 • 8:15 am Hunter Breeding 400 Yearlings 401 2-yr-olds 402 3-yr-olds 403 Best Young Horse 142 Baby Green Hunter 143 Baby Green Hunter 92 Low Pre-Grn Hunter 93 Low Pre-Grn Hunter 183 Ariat Medal 176 Ad/Am Equit Flat 178 Mod. Ad. Eq. Flat
THURSDAY Main Indoor • 8:00 am 225 229 232 235 248
Train Jpr Session 1.20m Open Jpr (II.I) 1.25m Open Jpr (II.I) 1.35m Open Jpr (II.I) 1.40m $10,000 Spring Gathering Welcome Stake 1.45m
East Indoor • 9:00 am 255 Train Jpr Session 0.80m 192 Training Jpr II 0.85m 195 Training Jpr II 0.90m 198 Training Jpr II.1 1.00m 201 Training Jpr II.1 1.05m 205 Training Jpr II.I 1.15m
Otto Sport Ring • 7:30 am
Outside Ring 2 • 7:30 am
99 97 98 24 25 13 14 18 19 3 4 8a 9 32 33 37 38
*177 Ad/Am Equitation O/F (if time permits) 110 Ad/Am Hunter 18-35 111 Ad/Am Hunter 18-35 115 Ad/Am Hunter 36-49 116 Ad/Am Hunter 36-49 120 Ad/Am Hunter 50/O 121 Ad/Am Hunter 50/O 179 Mod. Ad. Eq. OF 130 Modified Adult Hntr 131 Modified Adult Hntr 134 Modified Adult Hntr US 162 Long Stirrup Hunter 163 Long Stirrup Hunter
High Pre-Grn U/S High Pre-Grn Hunter High Pre-Grn Hunter Green Conf Htr Green Conf Stake 1st Yr Green Hunter 1st Yr Green Stake 2nd Yr Green Hunter 2nd Yr Green Stake Reg Working Hunter Reg Hunter Stake Reg Conf Hunter Reg Conf Stake A/O Hunter 18-35 A/O Hunter 18-35 A/O Hunter 36/O A/O Hunter 36/O
FRIDAY Main Indoor • 8:00 am
East Indoor • 8:00 am
226 Train Jpr Session 1.20m 256 Train Jpr Session 0.80m 240 Low A/O Jpr II.2.b 1.25m 209 Low Ad/Am Jpr II.2.b 1.00m 242 High A/O Jpr II.2.b 1.35m 215 Low Child Jpr II.2.b 1.00m 202 Training Jpr II.1 1.05m 212 High Ad/Am Jpr II.2.b 1.10m COURSE CHANGE 218 High Child Jpr II.2.b 1.10m 7:00 p.m. 169 $15,000 Chronicle of the Horse / USHJA International Hunter Derby
Otto Sport Ring • 7:30 am 34 35 36 39 40 41 112 113 114 117 118 119 122 123 124 168
A/O Htr 18-35 A/O Htr Stake 18-35 A/O Htr 18-35 U/S A/O Htr 36/O A/O Htr Stake 36/O A/O Htr 36/O U/S Ad/Am Htr 18-35 Handy Ad/Am Htr 18-35 * Ad/Am Htr 18-35 U/S Ad/Am Htr 36-49 Handy Ad/Am Htr 36-49 * Ad/Am Htr 36-49 U/S Ad/Am Htr 50/O Handy Ad/Am Htr 50/O * Ad/Am Htr 50/O U/S NAL / WIHS Adult Classic – 2nd round 188 WIHS Eq. Medal hunter phase
Outside Ring 2 • 8:00 am 159 145 146 147 153 154 155 132 133 164 165 166 170 172 171 173
Warm-up Htr 2’6” Hopeful Htr Hopeful Htr Hopeful Htr U/S Sch. Htr. 2’0” & 2’6” Sch. Htr. 2’0” & 2’6” Sch. Htr 2’0”&2’6” U/S Modified Adult Hntr Modified Adult Hntr Long Stirrup Hunter Long Stirrup Hunter Long Stirrup Hunter US Jr. Equit 13 & U Flat Jr. Equit 14-17 Flat Jr. Equit 13 & U O/F Jr. Equit 14-17 O/F
SATURDAY Main Indoor • 8:00 am 182 241 236 243 238
USEF Talent Search Low A/O Jpr II.2.b 1.25m Low Junr. Jpr II.2.b 1.25m High A/O Jpr II.I 1.35m High Junr Jpr II.I 1.35m
158 Lead Line (Not before 7:00, prior to Grand Prix)
East Indoor • 8:00 am 206 Pony Jumper V.2.b 1.00m 208 Pony Jumper II.I 1.00m 216 Low Child Jpr II.2.b 1.00m 210 Low Ad/Am Jpr II.2.b 1.00m 213 High Ad/Am Jpr II.2.b 1.10m 219 High Child Jpr II.2.b 1.10m 189 WIHS Eq. Medal Jumper phase
7:30 p.m. 249 $30,000 Spring Gathering Grand Prix II.2.a 1.50m (Not before 7:30pm) D Barn Indoor • 9:00 am 160 2’0” Warmup Hunter (Open) 135 Child Hunter Pony 136 Child Hunter Pony 148 Short Stirrup 149 Short Stirrup 152 Short Stirrup U/S ~~~~~~~ Time Permitting these classes may be held in Otto Sport Ring or Outside 2
Otto Sport Ring • 7:30 am 27 28 181 52 53 57 58 42 43 47 48 186 100 101 104 105 106 109 167
A/O Htr. 3’3” A/O Htr. 3’3” ASPCA Horsemanship Small Junior 15&U Small Junior 15&U Small Junior 16-17 Small Junior 16-17 Large Junior 15&U Large Junior 15&U Large Junior 16-17 Large Junior 16-17 THIS Child. Medal Child Hntr 14/U Child Hntr 14/U * Child 14/U U/S Child Htr 15-17 Child Htr 15-17 * Child 15-17 U/S NAL / WIHS Children’s Classic – 2nd rd.
Outside Ring 2 • 7:30 am 80 81 84 62 63 66 72 73 76 67 68 71 85 86 89 185 125 126
Lg Grn Pony Conf. Lg Grn Pony Conf. Lg Grn Pony U/S Lg. Pony Conf.Hunter Lg. Pony Hunter Lg. Pony U/S Sm Pony Conf Htr Sm Pony Hunter Sm Pony U/S Md Pony Conf. Md Pony Hunter Md Pony U/S S/M Grn Pony Conf. S/M Grn Pony Conf. S/M Grn Pony U/S USEF Pony Medal Modified Child Hntr Modified Child Hntr
SUNDAY Main Indoor • 8:00 am 237 Low Junr. Jpr II.I 1.25m 244 Low Jr/A-O Jmpr Classic II.2.a 1.30m 239 High Jr Jmpr II.2.b 1.35m 245 High Jr/A-O Jmpr Classic II.2.a 1.40
East Indoor • 8:30 am 207 Pony Jumper II.2.b 1.00m Pony Jumper Style Award 217 Low Child Jpr II.I 1.05m 211 Low Ad/Am Jpr II.I 1.05m 214 High Ad/Am Jpr II.I 1.15m 220 High Child Jpr II.1 1.15m 221 NAL/WIHS Children’s Jpr Classic II.2.a 1.15m 222 NAL/WIHS Adult Jpr Classic II.2.a 1.15m
Otto Sport Ring • 7:30 am 29 30 31 180
A/O Htr. 3’3” A/O Htr. 3’3” A/O Htr. 3’3” U/S Pessoa/USEF Hunter Seat Medal 54 Small Junior 15&U 55 Small Jr 15&Ustake 56 Small Jr. 15&U U/S 59 Small Junior 16-17 60 Small Jr 16-17 Stake 61 Small Jr. 16-17 U/S 44 Large Junior 15&U 45 Large Jr 15&U Stake 46 Large Jr 15&U U/S 49 Large Junior 16-17 50 Large Jr 16-17 Stake 51 Large Jr. 16-17 U/S 102 Child Htr 14/U 103 Child Htr 14/U Handy 107 Child Htr 15-17 108 Child Htr 15-17 Handy
Outside Ring 2 • 7:30 am 187 82 83 64 65 74 75 69 70 87 88 127 128 129
WIHS Eq. Pony Medal Lg Grn Conf Pony Hntr Lg Grn Pony Hntr Large Pony Hunter Large Pony Stake Sm Pony Hunter Sm Pony Stake Med. Pony Hunter Med. Pony Stake S/M Grn Pony Conf. S/M Grn Pony Hntr Modified Child Hntr Modified Child Hntr Modified Child U/S
D Barn Indoor • 9:00 am 161 2’0” Warmup Hunter (Open) 150 Short Stirrup 151 Short Stirrup 137 Child Hunter Pony 138 Child Hunter Pony 139 Child Htr Pony U/S ~~~~~~~ Time Permitting these classes may be held in Otto Sport Ring or Outside 2
Easter Egg hunt and breakfast on Sunday morning! Outside Ring 2
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