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for our all new
Friday Grand Prix Series $15,000 Weekly 1.40 Meter Grand Prix USEF Level 2 Jumper Only Shows
Single Class In Gate Open : 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Times Can be Scheduled for Your Convenience $15,000 Prize Money Paying to 8th Place for 10 weeks
January 11th, 18th, 25th February 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd March 1st, 8th, 15th
Featuring the $24,750 Grand Prix Series Finale Saturday, March 23rd Open to All, however, riders who compete in 8 of our 10 events will be eligible to compete with no entry fee in our series finale. Rider Bonus awards for the highest placed riders who have competed in a minimum of seven events throughout the series. --------------
to be held at The Ridge at Wellington 14415 Palm Beach Point Blvd. • Wellington, Florida 33414 Show Phone: 561-791-1471 • Show Fax: 561-791-1543 Email: RidgeShows@aol.com www.TheRidgeFarm.com
Manager Craig Bergmann
HORSE SHOW OFFICIALS
Veterinarian Left Bank Equine 561-762-3057 / 561-319-2576
Secretary Bobbi Badgley Farrier James Burrell 954-445-6271
January 11th Judge: Pamela Rush, Jacksonville, FL Course Designer: Pierre Jolicoeur, Wellington, FL Steward: Lindy Esau, Encinitas, CA Steward: Dana Frank, Piedomnt, OK
January 18th
Judge: Christina Schlusemeyer, Ocala, FL Course Designer: Jackie Leemon, Wellington, FL Steward: George Uniss, Branchville, NJ Steward: Dana Frank, Piedmont, OK
January 25th
Judge: Pamela Rush, Jacksonville, FL Course Designer: Eric Hasbrouck, N. Salem, NY Steward: Clinton Hamilton, Ocala, FL Steward: Dana Frank, Piedmont, OK
February 1st
Judge: Christina Schlusemeyer, Ocala, FL Course Designer: TBA Steward: Clinton Hamilton, Ocala, FL Schooling Supervisor: Dana Frank, Piedmont, OK
February 8th
Judge: Julie Castle Course Designer: Conrad Holmfield, Wellington, FL Steward: Pamela Rush, Jacksonville, FL Schooling Supervisor: Dana Frank, Piedmont, OK
February 15th
Judge: Julie Castle, Wellington, FL Course Designer: TBA Steward: Pamela Rush, Jacksonville, FL Schooling Supervisor: Dana Frank, Piedmont, OK
February 22nd
Judges: Lisa Forman, Pompano Beach, FL & Julie Castle, Wellington, FL Course Designer: TBA Steward: TBA Schooling Supervisor: TBA
March 1st
Judges: Lisa Forman, Pompano Beach, FL & Julie Castle, Wellington, FL Course Designer: TBA Steward: TBA Schooling Supervisor: TBA
March 8th
Judges: Lisa Forman, Pompano Beach, FL & Julie Castle, Wellington, FL Course Designer: TBA Steward: TBA Schooling Supervisor: TBA
March 15th
Judge: Julie Castle, Wellington, Course Designer: TBA Steward: TBA Schooling Supervisor: TBA
Series Finale – Saturday, March 23rd
Judges: Lisa Forman, Pompano Beach, FL & Julie Castle, Wellington, FL Steward: Clinton Hamilton, Ocala, FL Corse Designer: TBA Schooling Supervisor: TBA
The Ridge @ Wellington - USEF Level 2 – Jumper Only Shows
RING DIMENSIONS:
Schooling Ring: 100 ft. by 180 ft.
1/11/13 #329155 . 1/18/13 # 330512 . 1/25/13 #330513 . 2/1/13 #330514 2/8/13 # 330515 . 2/15/13 #330516 . 2/22/13 # 330517 . 3/1/13 #330518 3/8/13 #330520 . 3/15/13 #330521 . 3/23/13 #330527
Show Ring: 245ft by 160 ft.
Both rings are sand and fine mixed all weather footing
Grand Prix Field – 550ft by 200ft
RULES AND REGULATIONS: 1. 2.
Pre-entries will be accepted until 12:00 noon the Tuesday before each show. Entries received after 12 noon the Tuesday before the show will be charged a $50 post entry fee. 3. All riders must wear proper attire and protective head gear at all times while mounted. 4. The Ridge Farm, its employees or owners, Nona Garson, George D’Ambrosio, or any member of the show committee will not be held responsible for any accident, loss, theft or damage at the show. It shall be the condition of every exhibitor to hold the same blameless or harmless for any accident or loss. 5. The committee reserves the right to cancel, combine, or substitute classes at their discretion. 6. Schooling will be permitted only in areas provided by the committee and back numbers must be issued and worn. 7. A jump order will be established at the in gate with the starter. 8. All pets must be kept on a leash at all times. 9. Sharps containers will be located in the secretary stand. 10. A $25.00 EMT fee will be charged to all entries as well as a $25 office fee. Standard USEF fees will apply. 11. The Class Fee will be $350 and the Nominating Fee will be $50 for the Friday Series. For the Series Finale, the entry fee will be $500 with a $100 Nominating fee. The Finale is open to all. Please note: if a horse/rider combination enters in 8 of the 10 event weeks, the combination will be eligible to compete in the Series Finale and pay no entry fee. 12. To be eligible for rider bonus awards, the rider must have competed in a minimum of seven shows in the series. The “Series Finale” can be counted as the seventh show. 13. Prize money will be paid following the show and will not apply to entry charges. 14. All entries not paid at the horse show will incur a $100.00 late payment fee. 15. Credit cards may be used to secure entries, but are not accepted for account settlement. $100.00 fee will be charged for any non-negotiable checks. 16. Every class offered herein which is covered by the rules and specifications of the current USEF Rulebook will be conducted and judged in accordance therewith. 17. Stalls as available will be 10’ by 10’ temporary stalls with doors.
Minors who do not have a valid driver’s license which allow 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 vehicle as long as they are accompanied by an adult with a valid driver’s license. The parent(s), legal guardian(s), or individual who signs the entry blank as a parent or guardian of a minor operating a motorized vehicle in violation of this rule are solely responsible for any damages, claims, losses or actions resulting from that operation. Violations of this rule will be cause for sanctions against the parent(s), an/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 the accordance with Chapter 6. Wheelchairs and other mobility assistance devices for individuals with disabilities are exempt from the rule. (updated 2012) 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 Training Competitions upon payment of $30.00 nonmember registration fee. Participants in the following classes are exempted from the )Requirements of the this rule: 1) Lead line 2 exhibitions 3) games and races 4) Classes for –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 test, pas de deux and quadrille classes 7) NRHA Endorsed Reining Competitions of 8) Opportunity classes 9) citizens of other nations who have proof, in English, of own National Federation 10) USEA beginner novice division, And 11) assistant handlers in Dressage Sport Horse Breeding classes. Ec 7/21/08 Effective 12/1/0
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Class Descriptions Class 101 $15,000 1.40 Meter Grand Prix Nominating Fee: $50 Entry Fee: $350 The class will be run as an open card beginning at 8:00AM and concluding at 4:30 PM. The gate will be open, however times may be obtained by request. To request and confirm a specific start time for a horse/rider combination, the show office may be contacted directly at 561-‐791-‐1471.
January 11th January 18th January 25th(*) February 1st February 8th February 22nd March 1st March 15th(*) The show dates above will be run as Table 2, Section 2b – Time First Jump Off February 15th(*) March 8th
The two show dates above will be run as Table 2, Section 1 – Time First Round
(*) Class will be run on the Grand Prix field as footing and conditions permit
Ribbons and Prize Money Awarded to 8th Place $5000, $3400, $2500, $1500, $1000, $750, $500, $350
SERIES FINALE Saturday, March 23rd Class 201 $24,750 1.40 Meter Grand Prix Nominating Fee: $100 Entry Fee: $500 Open to All, however, if a horse/rider combination enters in 8 of the 10 event weeks, the combination will be eligible to compete in the Series Finale and pay no Entry Fee.
This class will be run under the same “open gate” format as the Friday Series.
Table 2, Section 2b – Time First Jump Off Class will be run on the Grand Prix Field as footing and conditions permit
Ribbons and Prize Money Awarded to 10th Place $8000, $5100, $3150, $2500, $2000, $1500, $1000, $500, $500, $500
The Ridge @ Wellington is conveniently located at the end of Stables Way off of 50th Street in the heart of the Wellington equestrian community. The farm is within hacking distance to the WEF Show Grounds and day stalls can be obtained for ease of coordination for riders and staff members. DIRECTIONS: FROM FLORIDA TURNPIKE: Take the exit for Lake Worth Road West. Continue approximately 6 miles to South Shore Blvd. Make a left on South Shore Blvd. Continue to the stop sign at 50th Street. Make Right onto 50th Street. Continue to Stables Way and make a right. Continue to the end of the Stables Way and make a left on Palm Beach Point Blvd. to the parking entrance on the right. FROM ROUTE 95: Take the exit for Forest Hill Blvd West. Continue to South Shore Blvd. Make a left onto South Shore. Continue straight at light at Pierson Road and again straight through the intersection at Lake Worth Road, to the stop sign at 50th Street. Make a Right onto 50th Street. Continue to Stables Way and make a right. Continue to the end of Stables Way and make Left on Palm Beach Point Blvd to the parking entrance on the right.