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Show Judge : Laverne Schmidt, Onoway, AB
Dressage Judge : Rebecca Cade, Red Deer
JUMPING JUDGE: Victoria Klassen, Calgary
Show Steward : Margaret Johnston, Didsbury, AB
Show Co-Chair : Denise Thompson/ Marisa Pratt, Didsbury, AB
Ringmaster : Richard Underwood, Sundre AB
DIDSBURY AG SOCIETY EXHIBITION GROUNDS
All Communications To :
Show Secretary
Valerie Harris
26117 Highway 16A
Acheson, AB T7X 5A2
In the envent of a mail strike fax entries to:
Phone/Fax: (780) 470-3786
or email them to: rpbaker@live.com
***** DIDSBURY HORSE SHOW *****
Presented By:
Didsbury Agricultural Society
Horse Show Committee
“The Didsbury Horse Show is an approved Alberta Equestrian Federation Wild Rose Competition, and as such will abide by the 2011 Wild Rose General Performance Rules``.
The Alberta Equestrian Federation is dedicated to the humane treatment and welfare of horses. Cruel, abusive or inhumane treatment of a horse at any AEF competition by an competitor, owner, trainer or other person must not be tolerated anywhere on the grounds, under any circumstances.
Cruelty can be defined as intentionally causing pain or unnecessary discomfort to a horse. The standard by which such conduct or treatment will be measured is that which a reasonable person, informed and experienced in generally accepted equine training and procedures, would determine to be cruel, excessive or inhumane.
The following acts are considered under the words cruel, abusive and inhumane but are not limited to:
In any performance event, the judge shall have the authority to request the removal or alteration of any piece of equipment which, in his/her opinion, would tend to give the horse an unfair advantage or which he/she believes to be inhumane.
“Every class offered herein is covered by the rules and specifications of the 2011 Edition Wild Rose General Performance Rules.”
Friday July 8, 2011
Saturday July 9, 2011 – 8:00am Order of Go will be posted Saturday Morning
** Rain or Shine , the “Jumping” classes will start @ 8:00am in the outdoor arena.**
** If footing is unacceptable due to weather conditions, jumping will be cancelled and entry fees refunded. Cancellation will be at the judge`s discretion.**
**Jumping ClassEntry Fee $30.00 per Division: Purse will consists of 80% of entry fees, plus added money, being awarded to the first four(4) placings.
Ribbons and prize presentation will be in the indoor arena approximately ½ hour after last ride. Exhibitors may come mounted or un-mounted with or without horse. Steward will do a tack check following each ride .
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LINE CLASSES
** A class that has three (3) or less entries may be cancelled or combined at the discretion of the Executive Committee and will be strictly applied.
14.Open Pony Stallion : If first or second placing is a Welsh Pony Stallion eligible for Class #24.
15. QUARTER HORSE MARES OR GELDINGS : 5 years and under. If not enough entries then will be combined with Class #17.
16. WELSH PONY : 2 years and under, Section A & B
17. QUARTER HORSE MARES OR GELDINGS : 6 years and over.
18. WELSH PONY : 3 years and over, Mare or Gelding, Section A & B.
19. OPEN HALTER FOR GRADE HORSES/PONIES : Mare or Gelding – 2 yrs and Over.
20. HALF WELSH PONY, any age, Mare or Gelding
21. OPEN YEARLING HALTER : Open for Grade or Registered Yearlings. If 1 st or 2 nd placing is a Welsh Pony eligible for Class #24.
22. WELSH PONY : any age, Mare or Gelding, Section C & D
23. OPEN HALTER FOR REGISTERED HORSES/PONIES THAT DO NOT HAVE A BREED CLASS : Mare or Gelding – 2 yrs and Over.
24. CHAMPION AND RESERVE CHAMPION WELSH PONY : 1 st and 2 nd place winners of Classes #14 & 21 (if Welsh Pony) 16, 18 & 22.
** Class # 25 will be called only once. Please tell the Hitching Ring Staff if you do not plan to show in this class. Your cooperation will be appreciated. **
25. GRAND CHAMPION AND RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION : 1 st and 2 nd place showings from Classes #14, 15, 17, 19, 20, 21, 23 & 24.
26. OPEN YEARLING LUNGE LINE: Exhibitor to lunge horse as directed by the judge in the time allowed.
27. SENIOR SHOWMANSHIP : The showmanship class shall be judged strictly on the exhibitor’s ability to fit and show a horse at halter. The horse is merely a prop to demonstrate the ability and preparation of the exhibitor. The ideal showmanship performance consists of a poised, confident, neatly attired exhibitor, leading a well-groomed and conditioned horse that quickly and efficiently performs the requested pattern with promptness, smoothness, and precision.
BREAK – 15 Minutes
28. ADULT BEGINNER RIDER – ENGLISH OR WESTERN PLEASURE : Open to riders who have never won 1 st, 2 nd, or 3 rd place at a Regular Member Show. To be shown at a walk, jog (trot) and lope (canter). Judged on manners, quality and performance. (May be ridden two handed in any bit). Local Ruling
29. HUNT SEAT EQUITATION : Senior Rider. Open to Pros and Amateurs. The class will proceed at least once around the ring a each gait: walk, trot and canter – and on command reverse and repeat. Following the rail work, the class will line up and perform individual tests at the judge’s discretion.
30. QUARTER HORSE HUNTER UNDER SADDLE : To be shown at a walk, trot and canter both ways in the ring. Horses should back easily and stand quietly.
31. NERVOUS NOVICE : Western or English Pleasure. To be shown at a walk and trot only. No rider cross entry with any other pleasure class. No martingales or tie downs. May be ridden two hands, any bit.
32. JUNIOR HORSE ENGLISH PLEASURE – OPEN : Horses must be 5 years of age or less. To be shown at a flat-footed walk, normal trot and easy canter. Not to gallop. Light contact with the horse’s mouth. To be judged on manners, performance, quality and conformation. Tack and personal appointments to be appropriate to the seat being ridden. Senior rider. To be judged at 45% performance; 40% manners, and 15% conformation.
33. OPEN SENIOR RIDER ENGLISH PLEASURE – SADDLESEAT . To be judged the same as Class # 32.
34. OPEN SENIOR RIDER ENGLISH PLEASURE – HUNT SEAT . To be judged the same as Class # 32.
35. OPEN ROAD HACK : Horses to enter ring at a walk. To be shown at a flat-footed walk with a reasonably loose rein; at a trot, strong trot, easy canter and hand gallop. Maximum 8 horses to gallop at one time. In Road Hack the most important judging criteria is Performance which makes up 55% of the score followed by substance at 20%, conformation at 15% and manners 10%.
36. JACK BENNY ENGLISH PLEASURE HORSE : Riders must be 39 years of age or over. To be shown at a walk, trot and canter. To be judged on performance, manners and apparent ability to give a good pleasure ride.
37. AMERICAN SADDLEBRED THREE GAITED SHOW PLEASURE – ENGLISH EQUIPMENT : To be shown with a full mane and tail at a flat walk, trot and canter both ways of the ring. To be judged 75% on manners, performance, presence and quality; 25% on conformation.
38. OPEN SHOW HACK : Horses to enter ring at a walk. To be shown at a walk, trot, canter and hand gallop collected and extended gaits to be called for and, to stand quietly. Maximum 8 horses to gallop at one time. In Show Hack the most important judging criteria is Performance which makes up 55% of the score followed by quality at 20%, conformation at 15% and manners at 10%.
39. OPEN ENGLISH COUNTRY PLEASURE : To be shown at a flat walk, trot, extended trot and canter. Judged 75% on manners, performance, presence and quality; 25% on conformation and neatness of attire. Horses must be plain shod. Entries must be asked to halt and stand quietly on the rail, both ways of the ring. Horses must stand quietly and back readily in the line-up. Saddle Seat attire. Local Ruling.
40. MAIDEN ENGLISH PLEASURE : Senior Rider. A class open to horses that have not received one (1) first place ribbon at EC, national or provincial circuit competition or USEF competitions in the particular performance classes in which they are shown. A maiden entry is such from the date of the closing of the entries. To be judged the same as Class # 32.
41. SENIOR RIDER LOW HUNTER HACK Horse is required to jump two fences, maximum 18 inches. Then will be shown at Walk, Trot and Canter both ways of the ring. Protective headgear mandatory. No cross entry with Class 42. (Local Ruling)
42. SENIOR RIDER HUNTER HACK: Horse is required to jump two fences, maximum 3 feet. Then will be shown at Walk, Trot and Canter both ways of the ring. Protective headgear mandatory. No cross entry with Class 41. (Local Ruling)
43. SENIOR ENGLISH PLEASURE JACKPOT – ENTRY FEE $20.00: Senior Rider Only. To be ridden HUNT SEAT. Purse consists of 80% of entry fees, to the first four (4) placings. NO QUALIFIER CLASS REQUIRED.
44. SENIOR ENGLISH PLEASURE JACKPOT – ENTRY FEE $20.00: Senior Rider Only. To be ridden SADDLESEAT. Purse consists of 80% of entry fees, to the first four-(4) placings. NO QUALIFIER CLASS REQUIRED.
45. Pony Driving Course: Course will be timed; pattern will be posted 1 hour prior to class. Local Ruling.
46. STOCK SEAT EQUITATION: Senior Rider. Open to Pros and Amateurs. Riders will enter the ring at a walk or jog and are judged at the walk, jog and lope both ways of the ring. All competitors are required to back in a straight line. Results shown by performance of the horse are not to be considered more important than the methods used in obtaining them. Judge may choose tests to administer. Tests can be performed individually or collectively. Instructions should be publicly announced. If a pattern is used it must be posted before the class. No cross entry with Class 56.
47. QUARTER HORSE WESTERN PLEASURE: Horses to be shown at a walk, jog, and lope, on a reasonably loose rein or light contact without undue restraint. Horses must work both ways in the ring, at all three gaits, to demonstrate their ability with different leads. At the option of the Judge, horses may be asked to extend walk or lope one or both ways of ring. It is mandatory that a moderate extension of the jog be asked for in at least one direction. Horses are required to back easily and stand quietly.
48. WELSH PLEASURE DRIVING PONY: Section A, B, C & D. Ponies to be shown to a two or four-wheeled vehicle suitable for pleasure. To be shown both ways in the ring, at a flat-footed walk, ordinary trot, and a strong trot, and to stand quietly and back readily. To be judged 60% on manners, performance and style; 30% on breed type and conformation, 10% on appropriate harness, vehicle and attire.
49. MEN’S AND LADIES WESTERN PLEASURE: Open only to horses not eligible for specific breed Western Pleasure Classes. Senior Rider Only. To be judged the same as Class # 47.
50. SENIOR RIDER MAIDEN WESTERN PLEASURE: A maiden entry is such from the date of the closing of the entries. A class open to horses that have not received one (1) first place ribbon at EC national or provincial circuit competitions or USEF competitions in the particular performance classes in which they are shown. Horses 6 years old and older must be shown in bit. Horses five year and younger may be shown in either a bit, hackamore or snaffle bit. Horses must work both ways of the ring, at all three gaits, to demonstrate their ability with different leads. At the option of the Judge, horses may be asked to extend the walk, jog or lope, one or both ways of the ring. Not more than the top 12 horses may be asked to extend the lope. Horses are required to back easily, and stand quietly. Class will be judged on the performance, condition and conformation of the horse. Minimum 20% of the Judging will be placed on condition and conformation.
51. SINGLE PONY HARNESS OPEN: Entries to be shown to an appropriate 2 or 4 wheel vehicle, at a trot and as directed by the Judge. Excess speed is not required or expected. “Trot” and “Show your Pony”, which designates a smart jog, will be the commands given.
BREAK – 15 Minutes
52. JACK BENNY WESTERN PLEASURE: Rider must be 39 years of age or over. To be shown at a walk, jog, and lope. To be judged on performance, manners and apparent ability to give a good pleasure ride.
53. OPEN SIDE SADDLE: Sidesaddle classes are judged on manners and performance of the horse and rider, suitability of specific style, and appointments. To be shown in either english/western tack, at a walk, trot/jog and canter/lope.
54. HACKAMORE, SNAFFLE BIT OR BITLESS BRIDLE WESTERN PLEASURE: Senior Rider. Horses must be 5 years of age or less. Horse must be shown in permissible hackamore (rawhide or rope with no metal parts attached), or a snaffle bit (no shanks). Class will be judged on submissiveness and response to rider. The horse will be expected to perform at a walk, jog, and lope, both ways in the ring. Two hands will be allowed in the working of the horse. Running martingales are allowed. Cavesson or drop-noseband is permitted. Local rules.
55. OLDER THAN DIRT PLEASURE: Rider must be 50 years of age, or older. To be shown at a walk, jog (trot) and lope (canter). Western or English tack. To be judged on performance, manners and apparent ability to give a good pleasure ride.
56. HACKAMORE, SNAFFLE BIT OR BITLESS BRIDEL STOCK SEAT EQUITATION: Senior Rider. Open to Pros and Amateurs. Horses must be 5 years of age or younger. Riders enter the ring at a walk or jog, and are judged at a flat-footed four-beat walk, two-beat jog, and a three-beat lope both ways of the ring. All are required to back in the line-up. At the Judge’s discretion, individual performance may be requested. Snaffle bits or bosals only to be used. Chaps & boots required.. Riders may use two hands on reins. No cross entry with Class 46.
57. PIONEER PLEASURE CLASS – Rider must be 60 years or over. To be shown at a walk, jog (trot) and lope (canter). Western or English tack. To be judged on performance, manners and apparent ability to give a good pleasure ride.
58. SENIOR WESTERN PLEASURE JACKPOT – ENTRY FEE $20.00: Senior Rider Only. Purse consists of 80% of entry fees, to the first four-(4) placings. NO QUALIFIER CLASS REQUIRED.
59. SENIOR RIDER PAIRS: To be shown in matching English/western tack. Will be judged as a pleasure class.
60. SENIOR RIDING PATTERN: Can be ridden either English or Western. Judged on performance of the horse through the pattern, not equitation. (No rail work) (Local ruling). See attached sheet for pattern.
61. TRAIL HORSE – Senior Rider. The Trail Horse Class is the performance of a safe, sensible, will-mannered horse over a course of obstacles. The trail class will be judged on the performance of the horse over the obstacles with emphasis on manners, response to rider, and attitude. No cross-entry with class 62. Local ruling.
62. In-Hand Trail Horse – Senior Exhibitor The trail class will be judged on the performance of the horse over the obstacles with emphasis on manners, response to handler, and attitude. Handler to lead horse over obstacles using lead/reins. English/western attire. No cross-entry with class 61. Local ruling.
63. 3 BAR JUMPING – JUST LIKE THE BIG GUYS – INDOOR ARENA
3 Jumps will be placed in the arena – small, medium and large. All entries jump all fences with 4 points being deducted for each rail knocked down. Entries with the least number of faults move on to the next round. All fence heights are raised for the next round and all rounds after. This will continue until there is a winner.
** SEE HOW HIGH WE CAN GO **
** 3 Bar Class Entry Fee $50.00: Purse will consists of $500.00 to be divided to the top three winners ($250 – first, $150 – second, $100 – third).
Sunday July 10, 2011 – 8:00am
Walk/Trot will be ridden first, then Training Level, next First Level and last Second Level. Order of Go will be posted Sunday Morning.
Tests provided with the kind permission of CADORA Inc. and can be found attached at the back of the prize list.
** Dressage Class Entry Fee $20.00: Purse will consists of 80% of entry fees, plus added money being awarded to the first four(4) placings.
Ribbons and prize presentation will be in the indoor arena approximately ½ hour after last ride. Exhibitors may come mounted or un-mounted with or without horse. Tests may be picked up at hitching ring at this time. Steward will do a tack check following each ride. Each rider may ride a maximum of four(4) tests. No cross-entries are allowed between the Walk/Trot classes and any/all other dressage classes offered. Local Ruling.
64. WALK/TROT – Test A 68. TRAINING LEVEL – Test A
65. WALK/TROT – Test B 69. TRAINING LEVEL – Test B
66. WALK/TROT – Test C 70. TRAINING LEVEL – Test C
67. WALK/TROT – Test D 71. TRAINING LEVEL – Test D
72. FIRST LEVEL – Test A 76. SECOND LEVEL – Test A
73. FIRST LEVEL – Test B 77. SECOND LEVEL – Test B
74. FIRST LEVEL – Test C 78. SECOND LEVEL – Test C
75. FIRST LEVEL – Test D 79. SECOND LEVEL – Test D
Age categories are based on the Canadian National standard, based on age as of January 1.
2010 AEF Helmet Policy: “For safety and insurance purposes, all youth under the age of 18 as of January 1 of the current year will be required to wear an approved ASTM/SEI helmet when participating in an event sanctioned by the Alberta Equestrian Federation.”
80. Junior Showmanship - To be judged the same as Class # 27. . . . Junior “A”
81. Junior Showmanship - To be judged the same as Class # 27. . . . Junior “B”
82. Junior Showmanship - To be judged the same as Class # 27. . . . Junior “C”
BREAK – 15 Minutes
83. ENGLISH OR WESTERN PLEASURE - WALK/TROT : Riders to be 12 years and under. To be shown at a walk and trot only. No rider cross entry with any other pleasure class. No martingales or tie downs.
84. ENGLISH OR WESTERN LEAD LINE CLASS : Adult Handler. Rider to be 8 years and under. To be shown at a walk only. Lead line mandatory. No martingales or tie downs. No rider cross entry with Class # 83.
85. JUNIOR RIDER TWO WAY VERSATILITY : Horses to enter ring under Western tack at a walk, and be judged as in a Western Pleasure class. Then line up, change to English tack and be judged as in an English Pleasure class. Only one rider is permitted and one groom is mandatory. Each of two ways counts equally. A prize may be offered to the fastest groom.
86. ENGLISH PLEASURE : Junior “A”. To be shown at a flat-footed walk, normal trot and easy canter. Not to gallop. Light contact with the horse’s mouth. To be judged on manners, performance, quality and conformation. Tack and personal appointments to be appropriate to seat being ridden.
87. ENGLISH PLEASURE : Junior “B”. To be judge the same as Class # 86.
88. ENGLISH PLEASURE : Junior “C”. To be judge the same as Class # 86.
89. MAIDEN ENGLISH PLEASURE : Junior Rider. To be judged the same as Class # 86. See Class # 40 for maiden eligibility.
90. EQUITATION “HUNT SEAT”. Junior “A”. The class will proceed at least once around the ring a each gait: walk, trot and canter – and on command reverse and repeat. Following the rail work, the class will line up and perform individual tests at the judge’s discretion.
91. EQUITATION “HUNT SEAT”. Junior “B”. To be judged the same as Class # 90.
92. EQUITATION “HUNT SEAT”. Junior “C”. To be judged the same as Class # 90.
93. EQUITATION – SADDLESEAT : Junior “A, B & C”. Class to enter ring to right and proceeding in a counter clockwise direction. To be shown at a walk, trot and canter. At the Judge’s discretion, individual performance may be requested. Entries shall be shown in full bridles.
94. JUNIOR ENGLISH PLEASURE JACKPOT – Entry Fee $20.00 . Junior Rider Only. To be ridden “SADDLESEAT” . Purse consists of 80% of entry fees, to the first four (4) placings. NO QUALIFIER CLASS REQUIRED.
95. JUNIOR ENGLISH PLEASURE JACKPOT – Entry fee $20.00 . Junior Rider Only. To be ridden “HUNT SEAT” . Purse consists of 80% of entry fees, to the first four (4) placings. NO QUALIFIER CLASS REQUIRED.
BREAK – 5 Minutes
96. JUNIOR RIDER LOW HUNTER HACK : Horse is required to jump two fences, maximum 18 inches. Then will be shown at Walk, Trot and Canter both ways of the ring. Protective headgear mandatory. No cross entry with Class 97.
97. JUNIOR RIDER HUNTER HACK : Horse is required to jump two fences, maximum 3 feet. Then will be shown at Walk, Trot and Canter both ways of the ring. Protective headgear mandatory. No cross entry with Class 96.
AFTERNOON PERFORMANCE - Time to Be Announced
98. STOCK SEAT EQUITATION : Junior “A”. Riders may enter the ring at a walk or jog and are judged at the walk, jog and lope both ways of the ring. All competitors are required to back in a straight line. Results shown by performance of the horse are not to be considered more important than the methods used in obtaining them. Judge may choose tests to administer. Tests can be performed individually or collectively. Instructions should be publicly announced. If a pattern is used it must be posted before the class. No cross entry with Class 102.
99. STOCK SEAT EQUITATION : Junior “B”. Will be judged the same as Class # 98.
100. STOCK SEAT EQUITATION : Junior “C”. Will be judged the same as Class # 98.
101. STOCK SEAT EQUITATION – HACKAMORE OR SNAFFLE BIT . Junior Rider. Horses must be 5 years of age or younger. To be judged the same as Class # 98, however, snaffle bits or bosals will be used. Riders may use two hands on reins. No cross entry with class 98,99,100.
102. JUNIOR Riding Pattern : Junior Rider. Can be ridden either English or Western. Judged on performance of the horse through the pattern, not equitation. (No rail work)Local ruling. See attached sheet for pattern.
103. WESTERN PLEASURE : Junior “A”. Horses 6 years old and older must be shown in bit. Horses 5 years old and younger may be shown in either bit, hackamore or snaffle bit. Horses must work both ways of the ring, at all three gaits, to demonstrate their ability with different leads. At the option of the Judge, horses may be asked to extend the walk, jog or lope, one or both ways of the ring. Not more than top 12 horses may be asked to extend the lope. Horses are required to back easily, and stand quietly. Class will be judged on the performance, condition and conformation of the horse. Minimum 20% of the judging will be placed on condition and conformation.
104. WESTERN PLEASURE : Junior “B”. To be judged the same as Class # 103.
105. WESTERN PLEASURE : Junior “C”. To be judged the same as Class # 103.
106. WESTERN PLEASURE HACKAMORE OR SNAFFLE BIT : Junior Rider. Horses must be 5 years of age or younger. Horse must be shown in a permissible hackamore (rawhide or rope with no metal parts attached), or snaffle bit (no shanks). Class will be judged on submissiveness and response to rider. The horse will be expected to perform at a walk, jog, and lope both ways of the ring. Two hands will be allowed in the working of the horse. Running martingales are allowed. Cavesson or drop-noseband permitted. Local ruling.
107. MAIDEN WESTERN PLEASURE : Junior Rider. Judged the same as Class # 103. A class open to horses that have not received one (1) first place ribbon at EC, national or provincial circuit competitions or USEF competitions in the particular performance classes in which they are shown. A maiden entry is such from the closing date of entries.
108. JUNIOR WESTERN PLEASURE JACKPOT – ENTRY FEE $20.00 : Junior Rider Only. Purse consists of 80% of entry, to the first four (4) placings. NO QUALIFIER CLASS REQUIRED.
BREAK – 5 Minutes
109. COMBINATION SENIOR – JUNIOR EXHIBITOR – English or Western: Open to all breeds. Shown at a flat-foot walk, normal jog or trot, and easy lope or canter. Same horse first half to be ridden by Senior, second half to be ridden by Junior. If there are enough participants, the class will be separated into English and Western.
110. COMMAND CLASS – JUNIOR EXHIBITOR – English or Western :
111. DERBY ROYALE- JUNIOR EXHIBITOR - Riders must ride in pairs holding a length of toilet paper between them while performing requested gaits around the arena. Riders are eliminated when their toilet paper breaks.
112. EGG AND SPOON RACE : Junior Exhibitors – English or Western. Riders must balance an egg on a spoon while performing requested gaits around the arena. Riders are eliminated when they loose their egg.
113. DOLLAR BILL RACE – JUNIOR EXHIBITOR – Riders will place a dollar bill under his or her leg and must not let it drop while performing requested gaits around the arena. Riders are eliminated when they loose their dollar bill. (Monopoly money provided).
114. OPEN COSTUME CLASS
115. TRAIL HORSE – Junior Rider. The Trail Horse Class is the performance of a safe, sensible, will-mannered horse over a course of obstacles. The trail class will be judged on the performance of the horse over the obstacles with emphasis on manners, response to rider, and attitude. Western/English attire permissible. No cross-entry with class 116. Local Ruling.
116. IN-HAND TRAIL HORSE – Junior Exhibitor. The trail class will be judged on the performance of the horse over the obstacles with emphasis on manners, response to handler, and attitude. Handler to use lead/reins to lead horse over obstacles. Western/English attire permissible. No cross-entry with class 115. Local Ruling.
$500.00 PRIZE MONEY
Purse to be divided between the top three winners ($250-first, $150-second, $100-third)
Friday July 9, 2011
For this competition up to 12 obstacles will be set up in the course. Each obstacle carries a value from 10 to 50 points according to difficulty. Some obstacles may be built so that they can be passed through/over from both directions. The competitor is credited with the number of points carried by each obstacle that has been successfully completed. No points are awarded if any part of the obstacle is altered or not completed. (No partial points/Judges ruling is final). Each obstacle may be negotiated only once; however it is not necessary to negotiate all obstacles. Horses may be ridden Western or English. (Two hands permitted)
Each competitor has 150 seconds to go through all of the obstacles they wish in any order. The start line must be crossed in any direction. Ringing of the bell at 150 seconds signals the end of the round and the competitor must then cross the finish line in any direction as quickly as possible to allow their time to be recorded. If they do not cross the finish line, they are placed in last place with the competitors that have the same number of points. When the fixed time of 150 seconds is reached, the competitor may complete an obstacle they have begun and then cross the finish line. This obstacle will count if it is completed correctly.
An obstacle will be provided marked as the “Jeopardy Challenge” and is worth 100 points. After the competitor has crossed the finish line, the judge will give the signal at which point the competitor has the option to complete the “Jeopardy Challenge.” If the obstacle is completed successfully within 40 seconds, 100 points will be added to the total score, but if the obstacle is not completed successfully within the time, 100 points will be deducted from the total score. The competitor may choose not to try this obstacle without penalty.
The competitor who has obtained the greatest number of points will be declared the winner. In the event of equality of points, the competitor with the fastest time between the start line and the finish line will be the winner. In the event that points and time for first place are equal, there will be a ride-off according to the same formula with a fixed time of 60 seconds.
Requirements for the Obstacle Course
- Copy of valid AEF Membership Required - Riders 16 yrs & Up
- $25.00 Entry Fee - Ride Western or English (Two hands permitted)
- Limited No. of Participants (20)
The course and order of go will be available at the Show Secretaries office one hour prior to the competition.
The course will be available for a walk through 15 minutes prior to the start of the class.
If you would like to become a sponsor of this years’ show, please feel free to fill out the bottom of this form and send into the address of the “Show Secretary” on the front of the prize list.
YOUR SPONSORSHIP WOULD BE
GREATLY APPRECIATED…
$40.00 – Bronze Tier (Regular Class)
OR
Any size of Donation is Welcome.
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Please make cheques payable to “Didsbury Agricultural Society”. Receipts will be issued.
Thank You!
The Didsbury Horse Show committee will appreciate the donation of any pictures of previous Didsbury Horse Shows to be included in the Didsbury Horse Show scrapbook which will be on display during the horse show next year. These pictures will also be used for advertising and the cover page of the 2012 program.
Also, we would appreciate any past prizes anyone received in the past and would like to lend them to the Didsbury Horse Show for display during the 2012 horse show.
Should you have any questions, please contact Margaret Johnston at the hitching ring during this year’s horse show or call her at 403-335-4229.
The lending/donation of any past memorabilia and/or pictures will be greatly appreciated!
THANK YOU!
Phone: (403)335-4494 Fax: (403)335-8771 E-Mail: didsagso@telus.net
