Kootenai County Saddle Club Horseshow
August 16th, 2014
Kootenai County Fairgrounds North Arena
Start Time : 8:30 a.m.
Show Committee:
Morgan Loosmore 509-999-2102
mstevens1302@gmail.com
Laurice Webb: 208-699-6016
jlmbwebb@aol.com
Entry Fees:
Entry Information
Pre-Entries: $3.50/class
Post Entries: $7.00/class
Pre-Entries Deadline: August 9th, 2014
Judge: Gena Loper
The judge’s decision will be final in all classes
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General Information
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The age of the rider is determined as of January 1st,2014.
The horse’s birthdate shall be January 1 of the year foaled.
There will be awards for high-point champion in the 8 & under, 9-12, 13-17, and 18 & Over age groups. Classes that count toward high
point awards are Showmanship at Halter, Costume, Bareback Equitation, Western Pleasure, Western Equitation, Freestyle Reining, Trail,
English Pleasure and English Equitation. All high point awards will be calculated on a one horse/one rider basis.
Ribbons will be given in all classes to fifth place with first place getting an additional award. Danish awards for 8 & under.
 Note: Danish classes will be placed by the judge in his/her order of preference. The top 5 exhibitors in each class will earn
points toward the 8 & Under high point award. All exhibitors in the 8 & Under will receive a participation award.
No horse may compete against itself, nor may any other rider compete against him/herself in the same age group or event except that
exhibitors my enter more than one horse in Reining and Trail.
APHA rules apply, however KCSC ground rules will prevail.
No horses will be allowed in the cook shack area. NO horses are to be tied to trees, fences, bleachers, buildings etc. No loose foals are
allowed on the KCSC grounds.
Stallions must be handled by an adult 18 years of age or older.
Do not lope or run horses in any area other than the warmup arena.
KCSC reserves the right to combine or split classes depending on the number of entries.
Chaps are optional in all western performance events. In western classes, exhibitors must wear boots, pants, long sleeved shirts and
western hat or helmet. In English classes, exhibitors must wear breeches, coat, English boots, derby or hunting cap or helmet.
Junior horses may be ridden two-handed in an acceptable snaffle bit or hackamore or one handed in a curb bit, half-breed or spade bit.
Junior horses are 5 years and younger. Senior horses must be ridden one-handed in a curb bit, half-breed or spade bit. Senior horses are
6 years and older. Horses must be shown in acceptable English equipment in all English classes and in acceptable western equipment in
all western classes.
All equipment and/or attire is subject to examination by the judge.
If the judge rules a horse uncontrollable, the horse will be disqualified and must exit the arena.
Please bring and ride only healthy horses. We recommend all horses be vaccinated for influenza and Rhinopneumonitis.
KCSC reserves the right to disqualify any contestant who displays poor sportsmanship or is abusive toward any individual or animal. You
will be asked to leave.
Schedule of Events
8:30 a.m. Classes will begin.
Class Schedule
Showmanship
□#1 Showmanship at Halter (8& Under) Patterns will be posted the day of the show.
□#2 Showmanship at Halter (9-12)—Rules same as above #1.
□#3 Showmanship at Halter (13-17)—Rules same as class #1.
□#4 Showmanship at Halter (18 & Over)—Rules same as class #1.
□#5 Lead line, 5 & Under—Must be led by a responsible handler, shown at the walk only both directions of the ring. May be required to
back in line at the discretion of the judge. May only cross enter Showmanship 8 & Under.
□#6 Foals & Fillies 2 & Under – Rules same as class #1 (Must be shown by a person 18 years or older).
□#7 Halter Mares 2 years and older – Rules the same as class #1
□#8 Halter Geldings 2 years and over – Rules the same as class #1.
□#9 Stallions – Rules the same as class #1 (must be handled by an adult 18 years or older)
□#10 Showmanship Grand and Reserve Champion Class – will be automatically entered from Classes won.
□#11 Costume, 18 & Over—Exhibitors to work at a walk and jog both directions of the ring, line up, stand quietly and back.
□#12 Costume, 17 & Under— Rules same as class #11
15 minute break to warm up horses
□#13 Walk/Jog Pleasure- For horses 4 and younger. Rules same as class #14
□#14 Western Pleasure, 8 & Under- To be worked at a walk and jog both directions of the ring on a reasonably loose rein without undue
□#15
□#16
□#17
□#18
□#19
restraint. Horses are required to back easily and stand quietly. Severe penalties will be assessed if 1)the horse’s head is carried such that
the point of the ear is lower than the withers; 2) the horse’s head is flexed behind the vertical; 3) the horse is excessively slow at any gait;
4) light contact with a reasonably loose rein in not maintained; or 5) the horse appears sullen, dull, lethargic, or emaciated.
Bareback Equitation, 9-12 – To be worked at a walk, jog, and lope both directions of the ring on a reasonably loose rein without undue
restraint. Exhibitors may be asked to extend normal gaits, back the horse, work individually, or perform other tests the judge deems
necessary. Pattern may be required and will be posted the day of the show. Exhibitors shall not be required to dismount and mount.
Bareback Equitation, 13-17 – Same rules as class #15
Bareback Equitation, 18 & Over – Same rules as class #15
Novice Western Equitation – Open to all ages. Rider must not have placed in the top five in any equitation class in the past 5 years.
To be worked at a walk, jog, and lope both directions of the ring on a reasonably loose rein without undue restraint. Exhibitors may be
asked to back the horse, work individually, or perform other tests the judge deems necessary.
Walk-Trot Equitation, 8 & Under – To be shown at the walk and the jog (trot) both directions of the ring. May be required to back in line
at the judge’s discretion. May only cross enter 8 & Under Trail, 17 & Under Costume and 8 & under Showmanship. No pattern work
required. Exhibitors may wear western or English attire.
Lunch Break
□#20
□#21
□#22
□#23
□#24
□#25
□#26
Western Pleasure 9-12 – Rules same as class #14 except that a lope will be required in both directions.
Western Pleasure 13-17 – Rules same as class #14 except that a lope will be required in both directions.
Western Pleasure 18 & Over - Rules same as class #14 except that a lope will be required in both directions.
Western Equitation 9-12 – Rules same as class #15
Western Equitation 13-17 – Rules same as class #15
Western Equitation 18 & Over – Rules same as class #15
Freestyle Reining 17 & Under – Participants will create their own reining pattern to include small slow circles, large fast circles, lead
changes, roll backs, sliding stops and spins in each direction to music. Costumes are optional. Rider must provide their own music in the
form of cd or another device that can be played through announcer’s microphone. Music must be turned into the announcers stand prior to
lunch break. There is a time limit of 4 minutes per performance.
□#27
Freestyle Reining 18 & Over – Rules the same as class #26.
□#28
□#29
□#30
□#31
English Pleasure 17 & Under – To be worked at a walk, trot, and canter both directions of the ring. Light contact
the horse’s mouth is recommended. Exhibitors may be asked to extend normal gaits, hand gallop, halt and stand
quietly on a free rein and/or back. Horses will be severely penalized for 1) moving in an artificial frame or 2) being
over flexed and behind the bit. Judge will emphasize free movement and manners. Quick, short strides and/or
excessive speed will be penalized.
English Pleasure 18 & Over – Same rules as class #28.
English Equitation 17 & Under - To be worked at a walk, trot, and canter both directions of the ring. Light contact
the horse’s mouth is recommended. Exhibitors may be asked to extend normal gaits, back the horse. Work
individually or perform other tests the judge deems necessary. Pattern may be required and posted the day of the
show. Exhibitors shall not be required to dismount and mount.
English Equitation 18 & Over – Same rules as class #30.
**Trail Class held outside the arena from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ONLY. Exhibitor is responsible for completing class in the
allotted time.
□#32
□#33
□#34
□#35
Trail 8 & Under—Pattern will be posted the day of the show.
Trail 9-12 –Same rules as class #32.
Trail 13-17 – Same rules as class #32
Trail 18 & Over – Same rules as class #32
All events count toward high point in the 8 & Under, 9-12, 13-17, & 18 & Over age groups.
Kootenai County Saddle Club Horseshow
August 16th, 2014
Kootenai County Fairgrounds North Arena
Start Time : 8:30 a.m.
Pre-Entry Deadline – August 9, 2014
**Must reach a Show Committee Member by this date with payment**
Entry Fees: Pre-Entries $3.50/Class
Post Entries
$7/Class
Please Mail Entries to:
KCSC Horseshow
c/o Laurice Webb or Morgan Loosmore
PO BOX 1201-Hayden, ID 83835
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Class Name
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Horse’s Name
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Exhibitor’s Signature _____________________________________ Date ________________
Name: ____________________________________ Age as of January 1, 2014: ___________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip: ________________________________________________________________
Phone #: ____________________________________ E-mail Address: ____________________________________
□ Waiver received for this entrant (Office Use ONLY)
Waiver of Liability
KOOTENAI COUNTY SADDLE CLUB
PO BOX 1201, Hayden Lake, Idaho 83835
ASSUMPTION OF INHERENT RISK AT THIS ACTIVITY
On behalf of myself and the members of my family, I hereby release and forever hold harmless Kootenai
County Saddle Club, Kootenai County and Kootenai Fair Board, its officers, agents, volunteers, or employees
for any injury sustained while participating during the 2014 season, and hereby, agree to abide by all rules, bylaws, and regulations of said organization. Any infraction of said rules may cause removal from the facility.
WARNING: All activities involving horses, donkeys, mules, or ponies (equines) have inherent risks for
Participants/Riders. Ride at your own risk.
Rider agrees to assume all liability and responsibility for any accidents, injury or damages sustained or caused
by Rider, Rider’s helper, stock or equipment and to expressly assume all risks of harm to Rider and/or horses
including harm resulting from the negligence of the Organizer, or the Activity, officials, KCSC members or
officers, Kootenai County Fair Grounds/Board, landowners, volunteers, service providers, vendors, or
sponsors.
Riders under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian and have obtained signature of
parent or legal guardian prior to participation. If I am a parent or guardian of a youth Rider, I consent to the
child’s participation and agree to all of the above provisions and agree to assume all of the obligations of this
Release on the child’s behalf.
WAIVERS MUST BE SIGNED OR WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Signed: _________________________________
Dated: ______________________
Signature of Rider (Parent/Guardian, if participant is under the age of 18)