2009 Timber Ridge

Dressage Schooling Show Rules

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:

Proof a negative Coggins Test required with entry.

Competitors must have show number before entering warm-up areas.

IMPORTANT:

It is the competitor’s responsibility to be familiar with the schooling show rules. When in doubt, contact the Schooling Show Manager.

PAYMENT INFORMATION:

• Full payment and signatures of rider and owner, and for Juniors, parent or guardian are required with entry.

• Entries must be postmarked on opening date up to and including closing date.

• Make your check payable to Timber Ridge Stables and send to Kaycee Coles, 13401 River Road, Milan, OH 44846.

• Returned checks will be assessed a $25.00 fee.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS:

• Proof of current negative Coggins test is required with entry form. The horse name on the Coggins test must match the horse name on the entry form.

• A horse-rider combination may enter a maximum of 3 classes. A rider may bring more than one horse and the horse may be ridden by more than one person, but there will be a maximum of 4 rides per horse at Introductory and Training Level. At First level, a horse may compete in a maximum of three classes. No horse may be ridden twice in the same class.

• Timber Ridge Stables reserves the right to limit entries, to add, combine or cancel classes, and to make whatever changes may be required by the circumstances of the competition.

• Unless otherwise specified, competition shall be run according to USEF rules. Knowledge of and compliance with these rules are the responsibility of the competitor. The complete USEF rulebook is available online at www.equestrian.org.

RING SIZE:

• The small ring will be used for Introductory Level and Training Level 1 and 2. The large arena will be used for all other classes.

RIDE TIMES:

• Ride times will be emailed to you the Thursday before the show. If you do not receive a ride time, call Kaycee Coles at 419-499-4575.

RING RESTRICTIONS:

• Entry number must be visible in rings. Pass left-shoulder to left-shoulder in warm-up ring. Riders and trainers are asked to be considerate to all, especially less experienced riders. Check with show office for lunge area availability.

ATTIRE:

• Formal attire and braiding are not required. However, care should be given to presenting a neat appearance to the judge. Riding breeches and boots are required. Half chaps made of smooth brown or black leather (or leather-like material) but without fringe are permitted. A plain shirt of any color, with collar and sleeves can be worn but coats are not required. Full chaps are prohibited.

HELMETS:

• Head gear appropriate to the division must be worn while mounted at all times. Riders under 18 must wear ASTM SEI certified helmets with harness secured. It is strongly encouraged that riders of all ages wear protective headgear passing or surpassing ASTM SEI standards with harness secured.

TACK:

• Regulations correspond to the dressage regulations as set forth in the USEF rule book. Only snaffle bits are permitted below Third Level. No leg wraps or other protective boots can be worn in the show ring. One whip no longer than 47.2 inches including the lash is allowed. Any English-style saddle may be used.

STABLING:

• Call Timber Ridge Stables for availability and cost of stalls. A limited number of stalls are available. Stalls are available on a first come first serve basis. All other horses will show out of trailer.

VOLUNTEER:

If you are interested in volunteering at the show, please contact Kaycee Coles at 419-499-4575.

EXTRA SHAVINGS:

Shavings will be available for $7.00/bag