Judge: Carolyn Denton Reed
Course Designer: Roxanne Blaze
Vet on call: Harry Werner, DVM 860-653-5088

RULES AND PROCEDURES

1. All classes except #37 and #38 will be $8.00.
2. Entries (with no registration fee) will be accepted until Friday May 16, at 8:00 PM and MUST be paid in full.
3. There is an registration fee of $10.00 for entries received after May 16, 2003.
4. No refunds will be issued except when accompanied by a medical or veterinary certificate.
5. The show committee reserves the right to cancel or combime classes with fewer than 4 entries
6. Dogs MUST be leashed at all times.
7. Helmets with harnesses and proper footwear must be worn at all times while mounted.
8. Place points toward championships as folows: First, 5, Second, 3, Third, 2, and Fourth, 1.
9. The Lead Line and Reverse Lead Line class is open to riders of all ages.
10. Classes for the Silvercryst Challenge Trophy are open to any United States Pony Clubber. To be judges first on the flat; the top six riders then to jump a course of 8 to 10 efforts up to 2'6".
    The large Challenge Trophy may be kept by the winner for one year and the MUST be passed on to next year's winner. A small replica is the winner's to keep.
11. The George E. Woodger Handy Hunter Challenge Trophyis an open class. Fences will be set betweern 2'6" and 3'3" with spreads up to 3 1/2'.
    The trophy will be retired when it is own by the same horse and rider combination 3 years in a row.
    The large trophy may be kept by the winner for one year and the MUST be passed on to next year's winner.
12. Trail classes will run between 10 a. m. and 2 p.m. in a separate part of the grounds. It is the competitor's responsibility to make sure se/she does his/her course in a tinely fashion.
13. To be eliglble for championships, entrant must participate in 3 of the classes in each division except for Beginner and Short Stirrup in which an entrant must compete in 4 of the 5 classes. The three highest scores count toward the championship. Beginner and Short Stirrup will have the four highest scores count toward the championship. Championship and Reserve Championship trophies and ribbons will be awarded in the following divisions: (Ages are as of 1-1-2002)

    Beginner: Classes 1,2,3,4 & 5. Open to any beginners. Riders are not eligible for any other classes.

    Short Stirrup: Classes 6,7, 8, 9 & 26. Ages 12 and under; may not show in any other classes except Command & Pairs. Riders not to have jumped a course over 2’6" in height.

    Maiden: Classes 10, 11, 12 & 27. Open to riders 18 years of age and under who have never won a blue ribbon in equitation in open competition.

    Junior: Classes 13, 14, 15 & 28. Ages 14 and under.**

    Senior: Classes 16, 17, 18 & 33. Ages 15 - 18.**

    Adult: Classes 19, 20, 21 & 31. Ages 19 and over.

    Suitable Hunter: Classes 22, 32, and either 29 or 34.

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    2004 CLASS LIST
    1. Beginner -Walk (All Seats)
    2. Beginner Equitation -Walk, Trot (All Seats)
    3. Beginner Pleasure -Walk, Trot (All Seats)
    4. Beginner Equitation -Walk, Trot over ground poles (All Seats)
    5. Beginner Trail* (All Seats)
    6. Short Stirrup Equitation -Walk, Trot
    7. Short Stirrup Equitation -Walk, Trot & Canter
    8. Short Stirrup Pleasure   -Walk, Trot & Canter
    9. Short Stirrup Trail* (All Seats)
    10.Maiden Equitation (All Seats)
    11.Maiden Pleasure (All Seats)
    12.Maiden Trail* (All Seats)
    13.Junior Equitation (All Seats)**
    14.Junior Pleasure (All Seats)**
    15.Junior Trail* (All Seats)**
    16.Senior Equitation (All Seats)**
    17.Senior Pleasure (All Seats)**
    18.Senior Trail* (ALl Seats)**
    19.Adult Equitation (All Seats)
    20.Adult Pleasure (All Seats)
    21.Adult Trail* (All Seats)
    22.Suitable Hunter Under Saddle (judged on manners, performance & way of going)
    23.Lead Line & Reverse Lead Line Open to riders of all ages.
    24.Command Class
    25.Pairs Class
    26.Short Stirrup Cross Rails - 18"
    27.Maiden Equitation over Fences - 2'
    28.Junior Equitation over Fences - 2'3"
    29.Green Hunter over Fences - 2'3"
    30.Silvercryst Challenge Trophy A. on the flat, B. over Fences
    31.Adult Equitation Over Fences - 2'6"
    32.Suitable Hunter Over Fences - 2'6"
    33.Senior Equitation over Fences - 2'9"
    34.George F. Woodger Handy Hunter Challenge Trophy Fences to 3' 3"
    35.Gambler's Choice -Open to All
    36.Cloverleaf Barrels -Open to All
    37.Sit-A-Buck - Entry Fee $1, winner takes all.(do not pay $8.00)
    38.Groom's Class Free. Open to all grooms and/or parents who did not show.
    

    * Trail Classes will run 10 a.m. to 2 p.a. in a separate part of the grounds is the competitor's responsibility to make sure he/she does his/her Class in a timely fashion

    ** If there are a sufficient number of western riders we will split these classes into English and Western

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    For more information about our show, please contact:

    Anne Puzzo
    31 Lawrence Avenue
    Avon CT,
    e-mail: fishupton@attbi.com
    

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