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35th Annual Horse Show (2005)

Western Day

Saturday, September 24th, 2005
Tentative Schedule
Show will start promptly at 9:15 (Rain or Shine)

CLASS
 
1.
Youth Club - Fitting, Grooming and Showmanship
Ella Greubel Memorial Trophy
1b.
Open - Fitting, Grooming and Showmanship
2.
Adult Stock Horse
3.
Western Achievement Class – limited to Youth Club members
4.
Lead Line Class – 8 years and under
5.
Western Pleasure Horse or Pony – Open NY State Horse Council
6.
Beginners Horsemanship – Walk, Jog – may not enter other classes except numbers 1, 18 and 20
7.
Stock Seat Equitation – 13 years and Under
8.
Stock Seat Equitation – 14 to 19 years
9.
Adult Stock Seat Equitation
10.
Youth Stock Horse or Pony
11.
Youth Western Riding Pattern
12.
Adult Western Riding Pattern
13.
Youth Club Trail Horse
14.
Trail Horse or Pony – Open
15.
Open Stock Seat Equitation – 19 years and under
16.
Beginners Western Reining
17.
Open Command Class
18.
Musical Sacks
19.
Pony Express Team
20.
Egg Race
21.
Pole Bending
22.
Ride a Buck
23.
Bareback

Stock Seat Equitation Division

CLASS
 
7.
Stock Seat Equitation – 13 years and under
To be shown at a walk, jog and lope. Further tests may be required.
8.
Stock Seat Equitation – 14 to 19 years. To be shown at a walk, jog and lope. Further tests may be required.
15.
Open Stock Seat Equitation – 19 years and under
To be shown at a walk, jog and lope. Further test will be required.
23.
Bareback
To be shown at a walk, jog and lope.

Youth Stock Horse Division
Open to 19 years and under.

CLASS
 
10.
Youth Stock Horse or Pony
To be shown at a walk, jog and lope without restraint, lope at a figure eight (8), run at speed and stop, pivot. To be judged on rein, conformation, manners and appointments.
11.
Youth Western Riding Pattern
Pattern will be posted. Changing hands on reins, not following exact pattern, touching the saddle with free hand or two hands on the reins at any time is a disqualification.
16.
Western Reining
Pattern will be posted. Changing hands on reins, not following exact pattern, touching the saddle with free hand or two hands on the reins at any time is a disqualification.

Adult Division
For adults 20 years old and over. May not enter any other classes except 5, 14, 17, 18 and 20.

CLASS
 
2.
Adult Stock Horse
To be shown at a walk, jog and a lope without restraint, lope at a figure (8), run at speed and stop, pivot. To be judged on rein, conformation, manners and appointments.
9.
Adult Stock Seat Equitation
To be shown at a walk, jog and lope. Further tests may be required.
12.
Adult Western Riding Pattern
Pattern will be posted. Changing hands on reins, not following exact pattern, touching the saddle with free hand or two hands on the reins at any time is a disqualification.

Youth Club Horsemanship Division
Open to Youth Club Members only.

CLASS
 
1.
Youth Club Class
Fitting, Grooming and Showmanship. Horses and ponies to be shown in hand, in a halter or bridle at a walk, trot and standing. Contestants must be Youth Club Members.
3.
Western Achievement Class
No hackamores or tie downs to be used. Rider neatly dressed, judged on seat, hands, and the ability to handle mount. Walk, jog and lope both ways. Will be penalized for wrong lead. Must be able to mount and dismount easily and back readily. Horse or Pony – Suitable flesh, well-groomed, shows proper care. Equipment – (any type of western) – Cleaned and well cared for, in good repair, properly adjusted for horse’s comfort and rider’s safety.
13.
Youth Club Trail Horse
Open to 19 years and under. To be shown over and through obstacles. May be asked to walk, jog and lope both ways. Entries will be penalized for being on the wrong lead.

Pleasure Horse Division
Open to all ages – youth or adult – Cooler for Champion.

CLASS
 
5.
Pleasure Horse or Pony
Open to all ages – NY State Horse Council Inc. Perpetual Trophy. Must pay $10 to NYS Horse Council NHM to enter. To be shown at a walk, trot, canter both ways of the ring on a reasonably loose rein with no loss of contact. Must stand quietly and back willingly. To be judged on manners, performance, suitability to purpose and substance. Martingales and tie-downs prohibited. Further testing at the judge’s discretion. The winner will receive a NYSHC certificate. The horses in first and second places will qualify to ride off at the Fall 2006 NY State Fair.
14.
Trail Horse or Pony
Open – To be shown over and through obstacles. May be asked to walk, jog and lope both ways. Entries will be penalized for being on the wrong lead.
17.
Open Command Class (Break the Gait and Out)
Elimination class. Riser and horse perform to judge's command. Last one out wins and six ribbons will be awarded.

Miscellaneous Division

CLASS
 
1b.
Open
Fitting, Grooming and Showmanship. Horses and ponies to be shown in hand, in a halter or bridle at a walk, jog, and standing.
4.
Lead Line Class
Walk only. May not enter other classes except class 1.
1.
Must be 8 years and under.
6.
Beginner's Horsemanship
Walk, jog. May not enter other classes except number 1, 18 and 20.

Games Division

CLASS
 
18.
Musical Sacks
19.
Pony Express Team (2-horse relay)
20.
Egg Race
Fresh eggs and spoon provided.
21.
Pole Bending
22.
Ride a Buck
Riders to supply own dollar.

Western Championship Classes
Must enter all three classes for Championship

CLASS
 
1.
Stock Seat Equitation Championship
Points from classes 7 or 8, 15 and 23.
2.
Youth Stock Horse Championship
Points from classes 10, 11 and 16.
3.
Adult Championship
Points from classes 2, 9 and 12.
4.
Youth Club Horsemandship Championship
Points from classes 1, 3 and 13.
5.
Pleasure Horse Division
Points from classes 5, 14 and 17.
6.
Game Division
Points from classes 18, 19, 20, 21, and 22.

Memorial Good Sportsmanship Award… In loving memory of William C. Hayward for his devotion to young and adult riders for many, many years, a donation of $30 will be awarded to the Western Rider who exhibits Good Sportsmanship.