SHOW JUDGE: Beth Hora, Moose Jaw, SK
DRESSAGE JUDGE: Rita Behan, Bragg Creek, AB
SHOW STEWARD: Margaret Johnston, Didsbury, AB
SHOW CHAIRMAN: Kim Dampier, Didsbury, AB
RINGMASTER: Richard Underwood, Sundre AB
• Photographer on Site
• Mini Trade Fair

ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO:

Show Secretary
Arlene Morrish
RR 7, Site 27, Box 23
Calgary, AB T2P 2G7
Phone: (403) 590-6454
email: amorrish@efirehose.net

***** DIDSBURY HORSE SHOW *****

Presented By:

Didsbury Agricultural Society

Horse Show Committee

“The Didsbury Horse Show competition is a sanctioned as a Bronze competition member of Equine Canada, 2685 Queensview Drive, Suite 100 , Ottawa , Ontario , K2B 8K2 and is governed by the rules of EC.”

Statement of Principle: Equine Canada (EC), the National Equestrian Federation of Canada, supports adherence to human treatment of horses in all competitions under its jurisdiction.

The Equine Canada is committed to:

• Upholding the welfare of horses, regardless of value, as a primary consideration in all activities;
• Requiring that horses be treated with kindness, respect and the compassion that they deserve, and that they never be subjected to mistreatment;
• Ensuring those owners, trainers, exhibitors or their agents use responsible care in the handling, treatment and transportation of their horses as well as horses placed in their care for any purpose;
• Providing for the continuous well-being of horses by encouraging routine inspection and consultation with health care professionals and competition officials to achieve the highest possible standards of nutrition, health, comfort, sanitation and safety as a matter of standard operating procedure;
• Continuing to support scientific studies on equine health and welfare;
• Increasing education in training and horsemanship practices;
• Requiring owners, trainers and exhibitors to know and follow their sanctioning organizations’ rules, and to work within industry regulations in all equestrian competition;
• Reviewing, revising and developing competition rules an regulations that protect the welfare of horses;
• The standard by which conduct or treatment will be measured is that which a person, informed and experienced in generally accepted equine training and exhibition procedures, would determine to be neither cruel, abusive nor inhumane.

DIDSBURY HORSE SHOW RULES AND REGULATIONS

“Every class offered herein is covered by the rules and specifications of the current rules of EC and will be held and judged in accordance with the EC Rule Book.”

• The Executive Committee reserves the right to decide a point not covered by the rules, and to correct any error or make any necessary alterations in the rules, prize lists or program.
• Exhibitors are responsible for knowing when their stock will be judged. Animals must be in the show ring promptly after being called. The calling of classes is a courtesy only. A three- (3) minute gate hold for tack changes will be strictly adhered to. The hitching ring attendants must be notified in advance if a gate hold is required. Tack changes are to be done in the Hitching Ring area.
• A class that has three (3) or less entries may be cancelled, or combined at the discretion of the Executive Committee. This rule will be strictly adhered to, and entrants will be notified as soon as possible.
• Horses are classified as over 14.2 hands; ponies as 14.2 hands and under. The exception is a purebred horse that is 14.2 hands or under. It will be classified as a horse, unless it is of a definite pony breed.
• A horse or pony shall be considered as one year old on the first day of January following the date of foaling.
• Dogs on the grounds must be on a leash at all times. Absolutely no dogs will be permitted in barns, hitching ring or arena area.
• Attire for line classes only may include blue jeans, if clean and neat, and with a long sleeved shirt (Local ruling).
• SAFETY REGULATION: *Junior competitors must wear proper fitting, approved protective headgear, with the safety harness correctly secured, at all times while mounted on competition or events grounds. Approved headgear meets the ASTM (American Society for Testing Materials) standards and displays the SEI (Safety Equipment Institute) seal. The British standard, BSI , is also acceptable. At the present, if the junior is competing in a discipline or breed whose rules specify other headgear (eg. Western hats, Derbies), those rules supersede the new rule. However, all breeds and disciplines do allow protective headgear with no penalty, and we urge their members to put safety ahead of tradition and adopt the new rule. Therefore, no helmets are mandatory as yet in Saddle Seat or Western classes but they are recommended. Hunt seat on the flat must wear approved helmets complete with harness. Also mandatory for over fences classes.
• Classes will be shown as scheduled.
• AS AN EXHIBITOR YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING MEMBERSHIPS:
  • Alberta Equestrian Federation www.albertaequestrian.com
  • Equine Canada Bronze Sport License (**) www.equinecanada.ca
• AS AN OWNER YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING MEMBERSHIPS:
  • Alberta Equestrian Federation www.albertaequestrian.com
  • Equine Canada Bronze Sport License (**) www.equinecanada.ca Available through EC only

(A Cheque and Membership form (included in Prize List) must be sent into Alberta Equestrian Federation by exhibitor prior to entering the show. )

• A line class for a specific breed may be requested if there are 4 or more entries. Added class to be sponsored by entrants.

ENTRIES

“Any horse entered in any class at a competition may, while on the competition grounds be selected for equine medication control testing.”

• Entries postmarked after June 26th , 2009 shall be considered post entries . There is a $20 late fee for horses not entered prior to June 26 tth plus class fees. Post entries will be accepted at no additional charge for horses already entered in the show . Post entries will be accepted at the show up one session prior to the post-entered class. Phoned or email entries will be accepted with payment at the show.
• Entry fees, Registration Papers (for registered horses), and a valid copy of an Alberta Equestrian Federation or other Provincial Sanctioning Organization membership, Equine Canada Bronze Sport License must be paid and submitted at the time of submitting entries.
• Entry fees are $6.00 for Line & Junior exhibitor classes; $10.00 for senior exhibitor and Open classes; $6.00per horse for Administration & Handling. Cheques or money orders for all fees are to be made payable to the Didsbury Agricultural Society.
• JACKPOT and DRESSAGE CLASS entry fees are $20.00 per class, payable at the time of entry.
• Competition numbers must be worn and visible at all times in schooling and exercise rings. Please comply with this EC rules as requested by EC which means show steward must enforce it. (Article A814 of EC Rule Book)
• The Didsbury Agricultural Society will not be responsible for any loss, damage or injury resulting from the show.
• There will be cash or prizes awarded for 1 st placing in each performance class and ribbons to 5 th place in all classes. Junior, Showmanship and Equitation classes, will receive a prize for 1 st.
• Exhibitors canceling their entries shall forfeit their entry fees, except on submission of certificate of disability from a qualified Veterinarian, or medical doctor on or before the show date.
• All entries for PARTBRED AND PUREBRED horses and ponies must show their Registration number on the entry form. A copy of registration papers to accompany entry form.
• Any exhibitor may enter one or more horses in a class, BUT may ride only one horse in any working class, regardless of whether it is a Junior, Senior or Open Class. Horses are limited to one rider per class. (Exception Class 82 Combination Senior – Junior Exhibitor).
• Availability of warm-up time in indoor arena will be posted.
• **WASHRACKS MAY NOT AVAILABLE THIS YEAR. A water hose will be available for water.
• HORS CONCOURS: With permission of the Show Steward, Hors Concurs entries will be accepted. It is a non-competitive entry, entered in a competition with the permission of the organizing committee. Horses are not eligible for any winnings at the competition from the time it performs hors concurs. See division rules.

STABLING

• Rate charge is $20.00/day per box stall (bedding included) (SHAVINGS ONLY) you must bring your own cleaning supplies. There are approximately 38 stalls this year and will be allocated on a first-come-first-serve basis. Tack rooms NOT available.
• There will also be a deposit of $50.00 per stall clean out fee. (This is to be a separate cheque made payable to the DIDSBURY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY) Box stalls must be completely cleaned out and cleanings put into designated area prior to leaving the grounds. Your cheque will be returned after the “Barn Boss” gives you a SATISFACTORY ok.
• Exhibitors may not move from their assigned stalls to another stall without obtaining permission from the “Barn Boss”.
• Recreation vehicles will not be allowed to use power from sources in the barn area. No facilities are available.
• No Smoking is permitted in the barn or arena areas.
• Areas off limits to horses are: Crop and Hay land, the berm (hill) beside the outdoor arena, grass, tree and yard area.

SENIOR / OPEN EXHIBITOR DIVISION

Saturday July 11, 2009 – 8:00am

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.

• Open Pony Stallion : If first or second placing is a Welsh Pony Stallion eligible for Class #11.
• QUARTER HORSE MARES OR GELDINGS : 5 years and under. If not enough entries then will be combined with Class #4.
• WELSH PONY : 2 years and under, Section A & B
• QUARTER HORSE MARES OR GELDINGS : 6 years and over.
• WELSH PONY : 3 years and over, Dry Mare or Gelding, Section A & B.
• OPEN HALTER FOR GRADE HORSES/PONIES : Mare or Gelding – 2 yrs and Over.
• HALF WELSH PONY, any age, Dry Mare or Gelding
• OPEN YEARLING HALTER : Open for Grade or Registered Yearlings. If 1 st or 2 nd placing is a Welsh Pony eligible for Class #11.
• WELSH PONY : any age, Dry Mare or Gelding, Section C & D
• OPEN HALTER FOR REGISTERED HORSES/PONIES THAT DO NOT HAVE A BREED CLASS : Dry Mare or Gelding – 2 yrs and Over.
• CHAMPION AND RESERVE CHAMPION WELSH PONY : 1 st and 2 nd place winners of Classes #1 & 8 (if Welsh Pony) 3, 5, & 9.
• GRAND CHAMPION AND RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION : 1 st and 2 nd place showings from Classes #1, 2,4,6,7, 8 & 10.
  ** Class # 12 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.
• 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

• 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)(Not rated for EC (Equine Canada) Awards).
• HUNT SEAT EQUITATION : Senior Rider. Open to Pros and Amateurs. Enter the ring and work both ways of the ring at a walk, trot and canter. At the Judge’s discretion, individual performance may be requested. For complete rules, refer to Equitation Division of Current EC Rule Book, Article G1108. (Not rated for EC Awards).
• 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.
• NERVOUS NOVICE : Western or English Pleasure. Open to Adult riders only who have NOT placed 1 st, at a regular Member Show. To be judged the same as Class # 14. (May be ridden two handed any bit)(Not rated EC Awards).
• 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.
• OPEN SENIOR RIDER ENGLISH PLEASURE – SADDLESEAT . To be judged the same as Class # 18.
• OPEN SENIOR RIDER ENGLISH PLEASURE – HUNT SEAT . To be judged the same as Class # 18.
• PUREBRED ARABIAN, ANGLO-ARABIAN AND PARTBRED ARABIAN COMBINED ENGLISH/DRESSAGE/HUNTER PLEASURE : To be shown at a walk, normal trot, canter and hand gallop in both directions of the ring and to stand quietly and back readily. To be judged on manners, performance, quality and conformation. If showing in Hunter Attire, maximum 75 cm. of whip.
• AMERICAN SADDLBRED – NOVICE HORSE ENGLISH : Open to Pros and Amateurs. To walk, trot; canter both ways of the ring. (Not rated for EC Awards).
• 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. To be judged 55% on performance, 15% on conformation, 20% on substance and 10% on manners.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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. To be judged 55% on performance, 20% on quality; 15% on conformation; and 10% on manners.
• 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. (Not rated for EC Awards).
• 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 AHSA 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 # 18.

AFTERNOON PERFORMANCE - Time to Be Announced

• 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. See #8 Rules and Regulations. No cross entry with Class 30 (Not rated for EC Awards).
• SENIOR RIDER HUNTER HACK : Horse is required to jump two fences, maximum 3feet. Then will be shown at Walk, Trot and Canter both ways of the ring. Protective headgear mandatory. See #8 Rules and Regulations. No cross entry with Class 29.
• SENIOR ENGLISH PLEASURE JACKPOT – ENTRY FEE $20.00 : Senior Rider Only. To be ridden HUNTSEAT. Purse consists of 80% of entry fees, to the first four (4) placings. NO QUALIFIER CLASS REQUIRED.
• 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.
• Pony Driving Course : Course will be timed; pattern will be posted 1 hour prior to class.
• STOCK SEAT EQUITATION : Senior Rider. Open to Pros and Amateurs. 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 line-up. At the Judge’s discretion, individual performance may be requested. No snaffle bits or bosals must be ridden in curb bit with one hand only on reins in Stock Seat Equitation, chaps and boots are required as per Article F 507. (Not rated for EC Awards). No cross entry with Class 44.
• 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.
• PUREBRED ARABIAN, ANGLO-ARABIAN AND PARTBRED ARABIAN WESTERN PLEASURE : To be shown at a walk, jog-trot, lope and hand gallop. Extreme speed to be penalized. To be judged on manners, performance, substance, quality and conformation.
• 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.
• 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 # 35.
• 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.
• 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

• 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.
• HACKAMORE OR SNAFFLE BIT 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. (Not rated for EC Awards).
• 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. (Not rated for EC Awards).
• HACKAMORE OR SNAFFLE BIT 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 as per article F507. Riders may use two hands on reins. (Not rated EC Awards). No cross entry with class 34.
• 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. (Not rated EC Awards).
• 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.
• 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. Not rated for EC awards). See attached sheet for pattern.
• OPEN REINING PATTERN –Pattern posted 1 hour before the class.
• TRAIL HORSE – Senior Rider. Horses must be shown over and through obstacles. Entries to be judged on performance over obstacles, with emphasis on manners, response to rider and attitude. Horses shall be penalized for any unnecessary delay while approaching obstacles.

EVENING PERFORMANCE – 7:30pm

• 5th ANNUAL OBSTACLE CHALLENGE – See enclosed sheet for class description. This class will have a limited number of entries; if less than 5 entries by June 26, 2009 the class will be cancelled. More than one horse (entry) per person is allowed. First-come-first-entered basis. $25.00 Entry Fee.

DRESSAGE

Sunday July 12, 2008 – 8:00am

** Rain or Shine , the “Dressage” classes will start @ 8:00am in the outdoor arena. **.

Small Dressage Arena ( 20m x 40m )

JUNIOR EXHIBITOR DIVISION

Sunday July 13, 2008– 9:00am

Definitions

Except as modified by division rules, individuals are juniors until the end of the calendar year in which they reach the age of eighteen (18).

• JUNIOR “A”: Riders are classified as Junior “A” from the beginning of the calendar year in which they turn sixteen (16) until the end of the calendar year in which they turn eighteen (18).
• JUNIOR “B”: Riders are classified as Junior “B” from the beginning of the calendar year in which they turn thirteen (13) until the end of the calendar year in which they turn fifteen (15).
• JUNIOR “C”: Riders are classified as Junior “C” until the end of the calendar year in which they turn twelve (12).
• STALLIONS ARE NOT ALLOWED in Junior Exhibitor Classes. Nor are Junior exhibitors allowed to exhibit stallions in open classes.

• Junior Showmanship - To be judged the same as Class # 13. . . . Junior “A”
• Junior Showmanship - To be judged the same as Class # 13. . . . Junior “B”
• Junior Showmanship - To be judged the same as Class # 13. . . . Junior “C”

BREAK – 15 Minutes

• 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. (Not rated for EC Awards).
• 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 # 58. (Not rated for EC Awards).
• 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.
• 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.
• ENGLISH PLEASURE : Junior “B”. To be judge the same as Class # 61.
• ENGLISH PLEASURE : Junior “C”. To be judge the same as Class # 61
• MAIDEN ENGLISH PLEASURE : Junior Rider. To be judged the same as Class # 61. See Class # 39 for maiden eligibility.
• EQUITATION “HUNT SEAT”. Junior “A”. Enter the ring and work both ways of the ring at a walk, trot and canter. At the Judge’s discretion, individual performance may be requested. For complete rules, refer to Equitation Division of Current EC Rule Book, Article G 1109. Approved helmet with harness mandatory.
• EQUITATION “HUNT SEAT”. Junior “B”. To be judged the same as Class # 65.
• EQUITATION “HUNT SEAT”. Junior “C”. To be judged the same as Class # 65.
• 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.
• 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

• JUNIOR RIDER LOW HUNTER HACK : Horse is required to jump two fences, maximum 18 Iinches. Then will be shown at Walk, Trot and Canter both ways of the ring. Protective headgear mandatory. See #8 Rules and Regulations. No cross entry with Class 71 (Not rated for EC Awards).
• 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. See #8 Rules and Regulations. No cross entry with Class 70.
• 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.

AFTERNOON PERFORMANCE - Time to Be Announced – July 12, 2009

• STOCK SEAT EQUITATION : Junior “A”. 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 line-up. At the Judge’s discretion, individual performance may be requested. No snaffle bits or bosals, must be ridden in curb bit with one hand only on reins in Stock Seat Equitation, chaps and boots are required as per Article F 507. No cross entry with Class 76
• STOCK SEAT EQUITATION : Junior “B”. Will be judged the same as Class # 73.
• STOCK SEAT EQUITATION : Junior “C”. Will be judged the same as Class # 73.
• 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 # 55, however, snaffle bits or bosals will be used. Riders may use two hands on reins. (Not rated EC Awards). No cross entry with class 73.
• 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. Not rated for EC awards). See attached sheet for pattern.

• 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.
• WESTERN PLEASURE : Junior “B”. To be judged the same as Class # 78.
• WESTERN PLEASURE : Junior “C”. To be judged the same as Class # 78.
• 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 – Not rated for EC awards).
• MAIDEN WESTERN PLEASURE : Junior Rider. Judged the same as Class # 78. 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.
• 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

• 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. (Local rules not for rated EC Awards)
• COMMAND CLASS – JUNIOR EXHIBITOR – English or Western : See Article F1903 in the EC Current Rule book.
• 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.
• Open Contume Class
• TRAIL HORSE – Junior Rider. Horses to be shown over and through obstacles. Entries to be judged on performance over obstacles, with emphasis on manners, response to rider and attitude. Horses shall be penalized for any unnecessary delay while approaching obstacles. Western or English attire acceptable. Not rated for EC awards.

Jr. Riding Pattern

Walk, jog/trot and lope/canter at appropriate markers Lead changes to occur at appropriate location, indicated by shaded area on diagram Lope/canter up the center, Stop and back.

Senior Riding Pattern

Walk, transition to jog, jog over log Transition to left First crossing change Second crossing change First line change Second line change Third line change Fourth line change Lope over log Third crossing change Fourth crossing change Lope up center, stop and back

Didsbury Horse Show’s
Obstacle Challenge  

$200.00 PRIZE MONEY
Saturday July 11, 2009

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.

“Concession Available”

Please support our friendly concession.

AS AN EXHIBITOR YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING MEMBERSHIPS:

Alberta Equestrian Federation www.albertaequestrian.com

Equine Canada Bronze Sport License (**) www.equinecanada.ca

AS AN OWNER YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING MEMBERSHIPS:

Alberta Equestrian Federation www.albertaequestrian.com

Equine Canada Bronze Sport License (**) www.equinecanada.ca

EC Sport License available only from Equine Canada

An “AEF MEMBERSHIP FORM ” is included in the back of the prize list.

( This form and a cheque is to be mailed into the AEF office before the show to get your membership number )

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.

Name: _______________________________

 Business Name: _____________________________________

( Please include a business card if you have one)

Address: _______________________________

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 Cheques can be made payable to “Didsbury Agricultural Society”. Receipts will be issued.

Thank You!