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SPRING BROOK STABLES HUNTER JUMPER
Equine Canada BRONZE Competition
AUGUST 5th, 2012
Judge :
Valerie Phelan
Oromocto, NB
Safety Committee:
Tanya Steeves
Michelle Bourque
Emergency Service: Tanya Steeves
(onsite medic)
Course Design: Deanna Phelan
Oromocto, NB
Manager:
Michelle Bourque
(On Call) St. John Ambulance
Secretary:
Patti Steeves
Vet: Provincial Vet Services
Announcer:
Vikki Hart
Farrier:
Show Committee:
on Call
Tanya Steeves, Vikki Hart, John Stairs Mackenzie
“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 Spring Brook Stables Hunter
Jumper Show is a sanctioned Bronze competition member of Equine Canada, 2685 Queensview Dr, Suite
100, Ottawa, Ontario, K2B 8K2 and is governed by the rules of EC.
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CLASSES
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SHARP!
Hunt Seat Equitation Junior C Flat
Hunt Seat Equitation Junior B Flat
Hunt Seat Equitation Junior A Flat
Senior Hunt Seat Equitation Flat
Novice Hunt Seat Equitation
Walk / Trot Hunt Seat Equitation
Pony English Pleasure
Novice English Pleasure
English Pleasure Junior Rider
English Pleasure Senior Rider
TAYLOR FORD $200 Pleasure Stake
Leadline
Walk/Trot Pleasure
Pony Road Hack
TRITES EQUIPMENT LTD. $150 Pony Road Hack
Stake
Novice Road Hack
Road Hack Junior (horses only)
Road Hack Senior (horses only)
STREATCH WEALTH MANAGEMENT Open Road
Hack $200 Stake (horses only)
Show Hack
Hunter Hack
******LUNCH BREAK & COURSE SET UP********
22. X-Rail Hunter #1
23. X-Rail Hunter #2
24. Intro Hunter #1
25. Intro Hunter #2
26. X-Rail Hunter U/S
27. Intro Hunter U/S
28. MARITIME TACK Beginner Hunter #1, max 2’6”
29. MARITIME TACK Beginner Hunter #2, max 2’6”
30. ADVANCE SAVINGS CREDIT UNION Open Hunter
$150 Stake, Max 2”6
31. Ann Murray Memorial Hunter Classic
32. Low Hunter #1, max 2’9”
33. Low Hunter #2, max 2’9”
34. MARITIME TACK Beginner Hunter U/S
35. Low Hunter U/S
36. .8 m Jumper Welcome
37. .9m Jumper Welcome
SHOW RULES 2012 - PLEASE READ
CAREFULLY
Full Payment due before ring numbers will be issued. – All NSF
cheques will be charged a $25 fee.
ABC EQUITATION: Ages for equitation classes G1007 2
a,b,c,
2.a) Individuals are juniors until the end of the calendar
year in which they turn 18.
a)Junior A: A rider who is 15,16 ,17 on January 1st 2012
b)Junior B : A rider who is 12,13,14 on January 1st.
c)Junior C : A rider who is under 12 January 1st.
HUNT SEAT EQUITATION DIVISION- FLAT: Class 1-6,
Juniors may show ponies G1001-G1009. Riders to be
judged on equitation
HACK DIVISION: No breastplates, whips, martingales,
flash or drop nosebands, boots or bandages of any kind.
Classes 7-11: Shown at flat footed walk, normal trot, easy
canter; not to light contact with horse's mouth; judged on
manners, performance, conformation.
Classes 14-21, G1402 restricted - no saddlesuits, no
kentucky jodhpurs, and no saddle seat tack. Shown on
light to medium contact at walk, normal & strong trot,
canter & controlled hand gallop. EC G Chapter 12-13
OPEN PLEASURE & ROAD HACK: Open to all junior &
seniors riding horses. (ponies enter pony classes).
G1201, G1204, G1205
SHOW HACK: Restricted - no saddlesuits, no kentucky
jodhpurs, no saddle seat tack. Shown both ways of the
ring on light to medium contact at collected, regular and
extended gaits (walk, trot, and canter) & controlled hand
gallop. G1301
HUNTER DIVISION: Miscellaneous, not rated for EC
awards. Open to seniors riding horses or large ponies and
juniors riding horses or ponies. A pony shown by an adult
must not be shown by a junior at the same competition.
Juniors of any age may show any height of pony in
miscellaneous, non point classes. Article G306 2 & 3.
HUNTER DIVISIONS: Hunter Under Saddle classes must
complete course in one O/F class in respective division.
Shown at walk, trot, canter, both ways of ring on light
contact may be asked to hand gallop. Distances will not
be adjusted for ponies. G201,G202, G316
CROSS RAIL DIVISION: Classes 22, 23 & 26. Course to
be posted. Shown at a trot or canter over a course of 810 cross rails. Emphasis will be placed on: 1/ horses
ridden in a safe manner. 2/ a correct & effective path to &
away from the fences. 3/ jumping style.
INTRO HUNTER (Max 22 inches- 0.55m): Classes 24,
25 & 27. Course to be posted. Shown at canter over
course of 8-10 verticals & small oxers no higher than 22”.
Fences may be approached in either a trot or canter.
Emphasis will be placed on: 1/ horses ridden in a safe, 2/
controlled manner, a correct & effective path to & away
from the fences, 3/ jumping style.
BEGINNER HUNTER (Max 2'6"- 0.75m): Classes 28, 29
& 34. . Course to be posted. Shown at canter over course
of 8-10 fences. To be judged on obedience, form
and general way of going.
ANN MURRAY MEMORIAL HUNTER CLASSIC ( Max
2’6): Class 31. G313 Sponsored by Action Truck Caps
& Accessories & Maritime Saddle & Tack Ltd. Open to
horse and ponies. To be judged on performance,
manners, way of going. Will be judged over 2 rounds with
the top 8 in the first round coming back for the second
round. 1st to 6th place will all receive an embroidered
saddle pad & goodies. Prizes will be awarded to 6th place.
Distances not adjusted for ponies. A portion of the
proceeds will be donated in memory of Ann Murray to the
Cavalier Therapeutic Riding Club.
ADVANCE SAVINGS CREDIT UNION Open Hunter $150
Stake: Class 30: Course to be posted. Shown at canter
over course of 8-10 fences.
LOW HUNTER (Max 2'9”-.85m): Class 32, 33 & 35.
Course to be posted. Shown at canter over a course of 810 fences.
NOVICE DIVISION: A novice is a horse or rider that is in
their 1st 2 years of showing. ON YOUR HONOR. Not
eligible for Junior or Senior but can show in the open
classes.
JUMPER DIVISION : Class 36 & 37 .80 METER
JUMPER WELCOME. IMMEDIATE JUMP OFFMiscellaneous class, not rated for Equine Canada awards.
Open to horses & ponies.
LEADLINE: to be lead by a senior handler appropriately
dressed & on a suitable mount. Competitors must wear a
properly fitted ASTM approved helmet. Leadline riders are
exempted from EC Sport License requirements but may
not enter any other classes. The owners of the horses
competing only in this class are not required to have EC
Sport Licenses.
WALK/TROT: open to green horses or green riders of all
ages, on suitable mounts. May not enter any classes over
fences or requiring a canter.
Ribbons to 6th place, prizes for first place in non stake
classes.
Stake Classes: Prize Money: 1st place 40%, 2nd place
25%, 3rd place 20%, 4th place 10%, 5th place 5%, Entry $16
1st Place receives a chair except pony stake 1st place
receives an embroidered saddle pad.
Rules: Equine Canada Section G
NBEA memberships must be purchased prior to
the competition.
NBEA memberships
New Brunswick Equestrian Association
900 Hanwell Road, Unit 13,
Fredericton, NB E3B 6A3
Phone: (506)454-2353 Fax :( 506)354-2363 or online at
www.nbea.ca. Please print and send a copy of your
receipt for proof of membership.
SPRINGBROOK STABLES
SHOW INFORMATION 2012
1.
The show will be held August 5th, 2012 at Spring Brook Stables,
home of Maritime Saddle & Tack. This show will be held rain or
shine. For more information call Michelle Bourque at 372-4006.
2.
Judge’s decision is final.
3.
The Spring Brook Stables show committee reserves the right to
refuse any entry. A805
4.
Entry Fees $8.00 for all regular classes, $16.00 for stake classes.
Divisions are $30 each & each division will be awarded a
championship blanket. Entry Fees will not be refunded without a
physician’s or veterinarian’s certificate (this refund will be 75% of
class fees). Coolers will be presented for the following divisions:
Junior & Senior English Performance Champion / Novice Champion
/ High Pt. Pony/ X-Rails /Intro Hunter / Beg. Hunter / Low Hunter.
Horse & Riders must be present for presentations in full show attire
or it will be considered a forfeit & will go to the next exhibitor.
5.
Horses must be shown by the same exhibitor in all qualifying
classes in order for points to count. The judge will break ties for
Champion.
6.
Show Committee may cancel classes with less than 3 entries.
7.
All riders must wear a helmet with an attached harness while
on your horse and on the grounds. These helmets must meet
the standards of the American Society of Testing Materials and
display the SEI seal. The ASTM and British BSI are also
acceptable. While mounted, all riders must wear their ring number.
Horses are to be ridden in the warm up ring ONLY, no trotting
horses in the driveway.
8.
Limited overnight stabling is available on the premises. Please call
ahead for availability. Room is available for overnight tenting. If
stabling in the barn PLEASE make sure to clean your stalls
before leaving (stripping is not necessary) & keep your tack
area clean & tidy throughout the day! Please sweep in front of
your stall! Brooms are available in the barn, do not leave the
stall area unswept while showing. If stabling in the barn you will
be asked to pay a $5 fee with your entry. This fee will be refunded
to you upon inspection of the stall and aisle prior to you departing
the grounds. The barn and tack room is off limits to visitors. Please
use the garbage containers provided on the grounds.
9.
Stalls are rented to those traveling from out of town first & then will
be available for local accommodations. We require that you be out
of the stall by 6 pm to allow the next competitor in. Prices per day Box stall$45 or $80 for both nights
10. Canteen on site –open for breakfast & lunch, hamburgers, hot
dogs, Kurt’s Sausages, chili, subs, salads, pop, tea, coffee, snacks,
Brother’s bakery…YUMMY!!
11. It is MANDATORY that all horses have rabies, tetanus,
influenza! (Strangles, Rhino and West Nile are optional but
strongly suggested). Anyone stabling in the barn must be
inoculated for strangles & Rhino, please provide a copy with
your entry if stabling on the grounds. You must show proof
with a veterinarian's certificate upon arrival at the show. You
will be asked to leave if you do not have proof of shots!
12. Protests must be made in writing, signed and accompanied by a
$100 deposit in cash within 48 hrs of completion of the class,
Equine Canada Article A1206.
13. First Aid will be located in the show office tent incase of any
emergencies. First Aid Tanya Steeves & Michelle Bourque.
Emergency numbers will be posted in the barn & show office.
14. Anyone who shows any disrespect or misconduct towards horses
and or others at the show will be asked to leave the grounds and
will lose their entry fees.
15. All riders must have a NBEA membership and an EC Bronze
license. Parents or guardians are permitted to sign their children’s
entry forms without being EC members. However, the owner of the
horse must hold a bronze license. Bronze memberships may be
purchased online at www.equinecanada.ca .Your receipt will be
proof of membership. Passports are not required at the Bronze
level. Temporary memberships are no longer available. All
competitors & owners are required to be NBEA members. Equine
Canada Bronze License is NOT required for exhibitors competing
only in leadline. Proof of membership (photocopy) must be
included with the entry form or it will be considered an incomplete
entry.
16. We MUST receive your paid entry form by July 29th, 2012. ANY
LATE ENTRIES RECEIVED AFTER MIDNIGHT July 29th, 2012
will pay a late entry fee of $30.00 per horse! THIS WILL BE
STRONGLY ENFORCED!
17. Any horse in any class at a competition may, while on the
competition grounds may be selected for equine drug medication
control testing. There is a requirement to pay a drug testing fee of
$3.50 per horse. The person responsible is accountable for the
care, training, custody and the performance of the horse. This may
be the trainer, owner, rider, driver, agent or coach. The person
responsible must be an adult and must have an EC license, with
the exception of a Junior Exhibitor’s parent or guardian. (A203.5,
A214.2)
18. The announcer’s opinions are not necessarily the opinions of the
Judges or the Spring Brook Stables show organizers. As item 2
states, the Judge’s decision is final. Any incident requiring a ruling
which cannot be referenced to the EC Rule Book, will be rendered
by the show committee.
19. For safety reasons, there will be no spectators or coaches allowed
at the in/out gate of the arena. No Lunging in the warm up ring.
20. Class entries will close 3 classes before that class begins. There
will be no exceptions.
21. There must be a separate entry form for each horse/rider
combination. NO EXCEPTIONS.
22. ANY CHEQUES POST DATED WILL BE CONSIDERED A LATE
ENTRY.
23. With all the increases in costs of holding a show we ask that you
PLEASE RETURN YOUR SHOW NUMBERS before leaving the
premises. THANK-YOU! Last year many of our numbers were
not returned, therefore any rider that DOES NOT RETURN
THEIR NUMBER this year and registers next year at our show
the numbers will be checked and they will be charged a $5.00
fee before they can pick up their show packages!
24. Ages for this competition will be the age of the rider as of Jan.1,
2012. Jr. riders are not to be left on the competition grounds
without a responsible adult.
MANY THANKS TO OUR MAJOR
SPONSORS:
WEEKS CONSTRUCTION
PENOBSQUIS PLANT
2 X 4 LUMBER SALES
TAYLOR FORD
SITEL
STREATCH WEALTH MANAGEMENT
OMEGA ALPHA PHARMACEUTICALS
TRITES EQUIPMENT LTD.
ADVANCE SAVINGS CREDIT UNION
BROTHERS BAKERY
A1-PORTABLE TOILETS
MACARTHER’S NURSERIES
GIANT TIGER
MJL STEEL
HERITAGE INSURANCE
JONES-FOSTER LTD.
MARITIME SADDLE & TACK
RING # _____
SPRINGBROOK STABLES 2012 SHOW ENTRY FORM
****** ONE ENTRY FORM PER HORSE / RIDER COMBINATION – NO EXCEPTIONS *******
Rider’s NBEA Membership #_______Owner’s NBEA membership#_________
BRONZE RIDER#_______EC BRONZE OWNER #________ Both rider and owner are required to have an
NBEA and EC Bronze license –see item 16 & 19
Please attach a photocopy of NBEA and EC membership or a copy of a receipt showing proof of membership.
HORSE’S NAME: ______________________________________Mare_____ Gelding________Height_______
OWNER
RIDER
NAME: _______________________________________ NAME: ______________________________Age: ______
(as of Jan. 1, 2011)
ADDRESS: ___________________________________ ADDRESS: _____________________________________
____________________________________________ _______________________________________________
POSTAL
POSTAL
CODE: _______________ TEL: ___________________ CODE: _______________ TEL: _____________________
EMAIL: _______________________________________
NOTE: ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED UNLESS
ACCOMPANIED WITH PAYMENT!!
Late Entries (received after July 29th, 2012): $30.00 extra charge per horse. NO EXCEPTIONS!
Post Entries: accepted day of show at $4.00 extra per class, entries close 3 classes before the class begins.
Make cheques payable to:
Michelle Bourque
46934 Homestead Rd.
Steeves Mtn, NB
E1G 4P1
Total Class Fees $8 per class
Stake $16 per class
ANN MURRAY Memorial Hunter Classic $30
Jumper Welcome $15 per class
Division Fee $30 per division
Late Entry Fee ($30 per horse)
Post ($4 extra x # of classes)
Admin Fee $20 per rider/horse combo
NBEA Drug Testing Fee (Add $3.50 per horse)
$___________
$___________
$___________
$___________
$___________
$___________
$___________
$ 20.00
$
3.50
NO POST DATED CHEQUES!
$___________
Check List
Stall fee $45 per night ($5 refund at departure for clean stall)
$__________
or $80 for both nights (bedding is included, please clean stall)
(Must attach photocopies)
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Proof of vaccinations
Waivers signed
Cheque included
NBEA# & EC BRONZE#
Total Enclosed $___________
LIABILITY WAIVER
I hereby certify that every horse and rider is eligible as entered and agree for myself and my representatives to be bound by
the Constitution and rules of Equine Canada at this competition.
It is hereby recognized that all equestrian sports involve inherent risk and that no helmet or protective equipment can protect
against all foreseeable injury. I hereby accept the risk and hold harmless EC, the competition, their officials, organizers,
agents, employees, volunteers and their representatives.
I acknowledge that the Equestrian Sport and its competitions are a high-risk sport and that I am participating at my own risk
and in full knowledge of the hazards and potential hazards which are inherent in this sport. I further acknowledge that
inherent risks in riding and working around horses, which include bodily injury to both horse and rider which can result from
normal use, competition or schooling.
In consideration of being allowed to participate in this event, I hereby assume all risk and I hereby release and absolve the
organizing committee, Spring Brook Stables, National, Provincial and Discipline Affiliates, Equine Canada, the New Brunswick
Equestrian Association and their officials, volunteers, Directors, Agents, Representatives and Employees and the owners and
occupiers of the land upon which the competition is held, from all responsibility, liability, or claims of any nature and kind which
I may have arising from the participation in this activity, including but not limited to bodily injury or death to myself or my
horse(s) and damage to property arising from any cause whatever, including the negligence of one or more of the individuals
and organizations referred to herein.
If the rider is under eighteen, the Parent/Guardian must also sign below
‘In the event that __________________ participates in an Equine Canada Sanctioned competition
where approved headgear is required for juniors, he/she will wear a properly fitted ASTM or BSI
approved helmet. It is understood that juniors not meeting this requirement will not be allowed to
compete at these competitions.” I acknowledge as parent / guardian of _______________that I have
read and fully understand and agree to the terms and conditions stated herein on behalf of
__________________and myself.
Signature of Parent/Guardian__________________________Date:__________________
I Hereby declare that in making this entry I have read and fully understand and agree to the terms and
conditions stated herein and that it is binding upon my executors.
Signature of Rider_______________________________________Date_____________
Signature of Owner______________________________________Date_____________
Person Responsible
I declare that I am the person responsible for the care, training, custody and performance of the horse
Signature___________________ Parent/Guardian if rider is under 18 yrs. ___________________________
Print Name ______________________________________
Date: ______________________________
The person responsible must be on the competition grounds during the time of competition.
If on the day of the competition the person responsible is different from that stated, the
change must be made in writing to the show committee. A1011
STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLES
Equine Canada (EC), the national equestrian federation of Canada,
supports adherence to humane treatment of horses in all activities under its
jurisdiction.
EC is committed to:
Upholding the welfare of the 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 that owners, trainers and 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 and safety as a matter of standard
operating procedure;
Continuing to support scientific studies on equine health and
welfare;
Requiring owners, trainers and exhibitors to know and follow their
sanctioning organization’s rules, and to work within industry
regulations in all equestrian competition;
Reviewing, revising and developing competition rules and
regulations that protect the welfare of the 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.
Championships: HORSES MUST BE SHOWN BY THE SAME EXHIBITOR IN ALL QUALIFYING CLASSES FOR POINTS TO COUNT
(Sr. English Performance Champion: 4,10,11,18,19, 20) (Jr. English Performance Champion: 1, 2 or 3,9,11,17,19,20) (Novice
English: 5, 8,16) (X-Rail Hunter: 21, 22, 26) (Intro Hunter: 24, 25, 27) (Beg. Hunter: 28, 29, 34) (Low Hunter: 32, 33, 35)
(Champion Pony: 1, 2 or 3, 7, 14, 20)
Rider Name ___________________________________
Horse Name ___________________________________
Entry fee for regular classes is $8.00 - Entry fee for all stake classes is $16.00
$18 Admin Fee per Rider/Horse Combination (Leadline Excluded)
$30 per division( x-rails, intro hunter, beginner hunter,& low hunter)
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TO ALL OUR COMPETITORS HAVE A SAFE AND
ENJOYABLE SHOW!
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Left Column Subtotal Class Fee
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