CTDS Bluebonnet Classic I and II March 28-29, Harris Branch Parkway Manor, TX 75032

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1 Opening Date: February 1, 2015 Closing Date: March 6, 2015 (on-line only) CTDS Bluebonnet Classic I and II March 28-29, Harris Branch Parkway Manor, TX Official Qualifying Competitions for the 2015 Great American Insurance Group USDF Regional Dressage Championship and the 2015 Southwest Dressage Championship Dover/USDF Adult Amateur Medal Program 2015 National Dressage Pony Cup Partner Shows USEF Level 2 Dressage Shows Two One Day Shows Recognized by: United States Equestrian Federation and United States Dressage Federation Competition numbers & , Southwest Dressage Championships A & B Licensee: Central Texas Dressage Society Tina Zehnder, President Free Competitor Party Saturday night! Entertainment! Show Manager/Secretary Judges Marilyn Kulifay Fran Dearing-Kehr S Magnolia, TX P.O. Box 3452 Thomas Poulin S St. Charles, IL Houston, TX (713) Technical Delegate marily2004@yahoo.com Sarah Jane Martin R Montgomery, TX Assistant Show Secretary: Kristen Chavez Show Office Phone: (512) (days of show only) Check for updates, stabling chart, ride times Official Show Videographer: Kerry E. Parmer-Eligius Equine Video eligiusequinevideo@gmail.com (706) Official Show Photographer: Lisa Tannehill ( to sign up in advance) lisactannehill@gmail.com Braider: Ashley Fiddler (512) Warning: Under Texas Law (Chapter 87, Civil Practices and Remedies Code), a livestock show sponsor or farm animal activity sponsor is not liable for an injury to or the death of a participant in a livestock show resulting from the inherent risks of livestock show activities. All rules are in effect and will be enforced from the time a competitor arrives on the show grounds. Show to benefit The Dressage Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization incorporated to cultivate and provide financial support for the advancement of dressage.

2 Tentative Schedule: All standard dressage classes will be offered. See following class list. Indicate Division on entry form, i.e. Open, AA or JR/YR. Class Number Class Division 4 Intro A O, AA, JR/YR 5Q Intro B SWDC Qual for AA, JR/YR O, AA, JR/YR 6 Intro C O, AA, JR/YR 7 Dressage Eq 13 & under JR/YR 8 Dressage Eq JR/YR 51 Training 1 O, AA, JR/YR 52 Training 2 O, AA, JR/YR 53Q Training 3-Great Am/USDF/SWDC Qual O, AA, JR /YR 53P Training 3-Pony-SWDC Qual O, JR/YR 55Q Training Freestyle SWDC Qual O 11 First 1 O, AA, JR/YR 12 First 2 O, AA, JR/YR 13Q First 3-Great Am/USDF/SWDC Qual O, AA, JR/YR 13P First 3-Pony-SWDC Qual O 15Q First Freestyle-Gr Am/USDF/SWDC Qual O 21 Second 1 O, AA, JR/YR 22 Second 2 O, AA, JR/YR 23Q* Second 3-Gr Am/USDF/SWDC Qual/AA Dover Medal O, AA, JR/YR 25Q Second Freestyle-Gr Am/USDF/SWDC Qual O 31 Third 1 O, AA, JR/YR 32 Third 2 O, AA, JR/YR 33Q Third 3-Gr Am/USDF/SWDC Qual O, AA, JR/YR 35Q Third Freestyle-Gr Am/USDF/SWDC Qual O 41 Fourth 1 O, AA, JR/YR 42 Fourth 2 O, AA, JR/YR 43Q Fourth 3-Gr Am/USDF/SWDC Qual O, AA, JR/YR 45Q Fourth Freestyle-Gr Am/USDF/SWDC Qual O 63Q (Sat only) FEI Young Rider Team-Gr Am/USDF Q YR 64Q (Sun only) FEI Young Rider Freestyle-SWDC Qual YR 68Q (Sat only) FEI Junior Rider Team-Gr Am/USDF Q JR 69Q (Sun only) FEI Junior Rider Freestyle-SWDC Qual JR 70Q Prix St. Georges-Gr Am/USDF/SWDC Qual O, AA, JR/YR 71Q Intermediate I-Gr Am/USDF/SWDC Qual O, AA, JR/YR 72Q Intermediate I Frstyle-Gr Am/USDF/SWDC Qual O 76 Intermediate A O, AA, JR/YR 77 Intermediate B O, AA, JR/YR 73Q Intermediate II-Gr Am/USDF/SWDC Qual O, AA, JR/YR 74Q Grand Prix-Great Am/USDF/SWDC Qual O, AA, JR/YR 75Q Grand Prix Freestyle-Gr Am/USDF/SWDC Qual O * This class is designated as the USDF/Dover Medal class for Adult Amateurs Note that the FEI Young Rider/Junior Team tests only qualify for Great Am/USDF qualifying (not NAJYRC or SWDC). Note: If competitor intends to enter a Great American/USDF Qualifier class as a qualifier include the qualifying fee of $ If competitor intends to enter a Southwest Dressage Championships Qualifier class as a qualifier, include the qualifying fee of $8.00. Qualifying classes held concurrently with the class of the highest level. 80 Materiale Fillies 3 year old O 81 Materiale Mares 4 & 5 year old O 82 Materiale Colts/Geldings 3 year old O 83 Materiale Stallion/Geldings 4 & 5 year old O 85 Pas de Deux (state level and riders) O 90 Pony Test of Choice Class (Intro, 2 nd -4 th, FEI) O 151 Training Level Test 1 Opportunity Class O 152 Training Level Test 2 Opportunity Class O

3 211 First Level Test 1 Opportunity Class O 212 First Level Test 2 Opportunity Class O 300 Rider Test Training Level O 301 Rider Test First Level O 302 Rider Test Second Level O FEE SCHEDULE (all fees are per entry per show unless noted otherwise): Class/Qualifying Fees Intro thru Fourth, Opportunity, Equitation & Rider Classes $40.00 FEI, Freestyle, Materiale & ParaEquestrian Classes $45.00 Pas de Deux (per person per level) $25.00 Great American/USDF Qualifying Fee (additional) $10.00 SWDC Qualifying Fee (additional) $ 8.00 USDF/USEF Fees USEF Drug/Medication Fee (D/M $8, USEF $8) $16.00 USEF Show Pass (Non-member fee, per rider, owner, trainer) $30.00 USDF Non-member Fee (Non-member fee, per rider, owner) $25.00 USDF Affidavit Fee $ 5.00 Stabling & Grounds Fees Two Day Stall Fee (Fri 1 PM Sun 6 PM)(2 bgs shavings) $ Two Day Tack Stall Fee (Fri 1 PM Sun 6 PM) $ Early (Thurs) Arrival/Late Departure (per night)-must be 100 miles away $50.00 Additional Shavings/Bag $10.00 Office Fees Office Fee (per entry per show) $25.00 Late Entry Fee (per entry per show if space & schedule avail. & discr. of mgmt) $25.00 Class change after Closing Date (per chg) $20.00 Substitution of Horse or Rider (per show) see rules below $25.00 Amount Owed Billing Fee $35.00 Incomplete Entry Fees: $25.00 Signatures not matching entry, missing or not corrected $5.00 per show Incomplete cards show secretary will run cards $10.00 Current Coggins (if sent later than Mar. 13, 2015) $10.00 If Current Coggins not produced on or before Mar. 20, 2015 $20.00 additional to above $10.00 fee Returned Check Fee $ bank fees Miscellaneous Fees Pony Measurement arranged with vet RV Hook-Up must specify RV make & license no.-arrive Fri., Sat. & Sun. $ for the weekend Non Compete fee per show $45.00 (Horses not competing in classes must have an entry form for each show, with signatures, current Coggins, and pay a noncompete fee, office fee and stall fee.) Note: There is no additional (non-member) fee if you are not a member of a GMO (i.e. DDC, HDS, CTDS, etc.). RULES AND GENERAL INFORMATION 1. All standard dressage, individual and group classes will be offered on Saturday and Sunday. Every class offered herein is covered by the rules and specifications of the current US Equestrian Federation Rule Book and will be conducted and judged in accordance therewith. 2. Life, senior active and junior active members shall be eligible to participate in all classes at Regular Competitions, Eventing Competitions at the Preliminary Level or above and Combined Driving Competitions at the Advanced Level, Dressage, Reining and Vaulting Competitions and Endurance Rides. A nonmember may participate as a handler, rider, driver, owner, lessee, agent, coach or trainer at Regular Competitions, Eventing Competitions, Dressage Competitions, Reining Competitions and Combined Driving Competitions upon payment of a $30 Show

4 Pass registration fee. Participants in the following classes are exempted from the Requirements of this rule: 1) leadline; 2) exhibitions; 3) games and races; 4) classes for 4-H members; 5) walk trot and academy classes (academy classes are classes limited to horses used regularly in a lesson program); 6) USDF introductory level tests, pas de deux and quadrille classes; 7) NRHA Endorsed Reining Competitions. 8) Opportunity classes, 9) citizens of other nations who have proof, in English, of current membership in good standing of their own National Federation, 10) USEA beginner novice division; and 11) assistant handlers in Dressage Sport Horse Breeding classes. 3. Amateurs, Juniors & Young Riders: Amateurs are defined by the rules and specifications of the current USEF Rule Book. All riders entering the Amateur classes must possess or have applied for an USEF Amateur Card prior to riding in the class. All riders in Amateur Divisions must present a USEF Amateur Card when picking up their number or they will not be allowed to show in the Amateur Division. Cards may be applied for at the show office. Jr/YR: May compete as Junior until the end of the calendar year in which they reach the age of 18. Young Riders may compete in FEI Young Rider classes from 16 until the end of the calendar year in which they turn 21. Horse age: Horse is considered to be 1 year old on the first day of January following the actual date of foaling. For under-saddle classes, horse must be at least 36 months of age at time of competition. 4. CONDITIONS OF ENTRY: Every horse entered for competition is under the guidance of Horse Show Management, but the Horse Show Management will, in no case, be responsible for any loss or damage that may occur, and it shall be a condition of entry that each exhibitor shall hold the Horse Show Management, Facility, Licensee and its Directors harmless for any loss, illness or accident to their horse, horses or equipment which may occur. 5. ENTRY PROCEDURES: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!! A. Fees for Shows: Entry form for each show must be filled in on-line! Competitors may pay by credit card or by check. Go to register, fill out entry form on-line, and select classes, fees, stabling. Upload current Coggins (draw date 4/01/2014 or later), USDF & USEF membership cards (printed from Then pay by credit card or send a check within 3 days payable to Central Texas Dressage Society and send to Tina Zehnder, 409 Upper Elgin River Road, Elgin, TX No post dated checks accepted. Horse not officially entered until completed entry and payment received. Payment must be mailed by closing date, or entry will be considered late. B. Horse Show Office: Open at noon on Friday and one hour before first ride each show day. C. At the Show: No bridle numbers will be issued without full payment and completed entries, including signatures and emergency contact information. D. Entry Acceptance: Entries will be accepted on a first come-first serve basis based on On-Line Entry date (as long as payment is properly made) until classes are filled. Entries received after classes are filled will be notified and, if desired, put on a waiting list (in the order of online entry). Those entries entered online after closing will be accepted at the discretion of the show management, based on a space available basis and charged a $25.00 late fee per show. Those on the waiting list who entered show prior to closing date and did not get into the show will have all fees refunded. Only entries through the online system will be accepted. NO PHONE entries, FAX entries, entries attached to s or mailed entries will be accepted. All entries must be made online and filled out completely as to classes, exhibitors, owners, trainers, coaches, horse names, addresses, phone numbers, association numbers, USEF & USDF cards and signatures and include a copy of current Coggins. Parents or guardians must sign the official online entry form of a minor before a number will be released. Make sure that Emergency Contact information is complete. Management reserves the right to refuse any entry. Entries close & MUST BE ENTERED ON-LINE BY March 6, E. A copy of horses Coggins pulled within 12 months of the show date must accompany each entry (draw date on or after 4/01/2014). Horse s name on Coggins must match name on entry form and cards. Original Coggins must be available for inspection during the show. Failure to include Coggins prior to show may result in incomplete entry fees per show, and may result in elimination without return of fees. Any horse that develops a communicable disease may be removed at management s discretion. Competition Management will assume no responsibility for the health of horses being stabled. Owners are warned that they enter their horses at their own risk. F. Each competitor is responsible for supplying management with the correct association numbers (USDF, USEF) for horse, owner, rider, and trainer, before the day(s) of the competition. The scores of competitors who fail to supply correct numbers may not be counted toward national awards. Horse name and owner on entry blank must match USEF and USDF documentation.

5 G. Opportunity Classes: These classes do not require USEF & USDF memberships for the horse, rider or owner. USEF drug fees do not apply. If horse, rider or owner has memberships, please indicate so on entry. Riders may not cross enter into other classes. H. Any and all handlers, assistant handlers, drivers, riders, trainers, owners, agents, lessees, parent or guardian of a junior exhibitor, and coaches of horses (or riders) are required to sign an entry blank and with the exception of a parent or guardian of a junior exhibitor, must be USEF members or pay a Show Pass (non-member) fee. I. Show management reserves the right to limit entries, add, combine or divide classes, modify the schedule, add, substitute or change officials, modify or cancel awards and prizes and/or make whatever changes are required by circumstances to the competition specifications listed herein. Show management reserves the right to cancel classes insufficiently filled and to refuse or require withdrawal of an entry for cause deemed sufficient by show management. J. Management reserves the right to cancel any classes due to hazardous weather, Acts of God, accident, or emergency. Every effort will be made to reschedule with priority given to any qualifying classes being offered. No refunds for cancellations due to hazardous weather, Acts of God, accidents or emergencies. Refunds will be made in accordance with scratch policy (See #6.) 6. SCRATCHES & SUBSTITUTIONS: Exhibitors have the responsibility of informing the Show Secretary of their intention to scratch in writing. Please keep your receipt of notification of scratching for proof. No refunds given at the show. A. Scratches of the whole show made in writing to Show Entry Secretary on or before the closing date may be made for any reason and all fees except office fee will be refunded. B. Scratches of the whole show after the closing date will not receive any refund, except for fees collected on behalf of USEF (drug fees), USDF (qualifying fees) and SWDC (qualifying fees). These fees will be mailed one month after the end of the competition for entries that scratched. C. Any scratches of the whole show after the closing date are liable for all unpaid fees, including but not limited to entry and office fees, and will be billed accordingly. D. Scratches of a class will receive no refund, unless it was a qualifying ride, then GA/USDF or SWDC qualifying fees only will be refunded. Scratches of a class must be made in writing, and if at the show, with the show secretary. E. All no shows that have not contacted the show office prior to first ride will be considered a scratch for the rest of the shows (both I & II) and time slots may be filled. F. After closing date, one horse may be substituted for another for a $25.00 substitution fee if horse status (USDF/USEF memberships) and classes and divisions (O, AA, Jr) entered are the same and a note is provided from a veterinarian that the entered horse has been injured or is ill. New separate entry form per show must be filled out with substituted horse s information, cards, Coggins and signatures. A horse may also be substituted for one that is sold. Sale papers must be shown to show secretary. If class and divisions are not the same, change fees will apply. Adequate notice must be given to show secretary. Riders may be substituted for one another if the rider s status (and division) is the same regarding memberships and they are able to ride in the class that was entered by the original rider (i.e. open, amateur or junior) with a doctor s note that the entered rider became ill or injured. Must be same classes & divisions. See above - must fill out new entry blanks with Coggins, signatures, etc. A horse or rider may be substituted, but not both. 7. LATE ENTRIES: All entries must be entered online on or before the closing date or will be considered a late entry. Each late entry will be charged a late fee of $25.00 per show. Late entries will be accepted and given a ride time only as schedule permits and at management s discretion. 8. UNPAID CHARGES: Any exhibitor leaving the show with an unpaid balance of entry fees or other fees due, will be billed for these charges and a $35.00 billing fee will be added to the total due. Until these charges are settled, all future entries of horse, rider and owner will be returned AND USEF Rule 913 will be invoked. 9. RETURNED CHECKS: A $25.00 fee plus bank charges will be assessed for each returned check. All fees must be made good prior to packet pick-up. 10. RIDE TIMES: Preliminary ride times will be ed about three days before the show and ride times will be posted on by noon Wednesday before the show. Official ride times will be posted at the show grounds by noon on Friday, March 27. Any updates for Show II will be posted by 6:00 PM on Saturday. It is the responsibility of the rider to inform the management of any time conflicts as soon as possible. Any class changes after closing date initiated by rider or owner will incur a $20.00 per change fee.

6 11. BRIDLE NUMBERS: Bridle numbers for the show entered must be worn at all times when a horse is out of its stall even on non-show days. Each horse/rider combination is considered a separate entry and must fill out a separate entry form and will be issued a different number. 12. FREESTYLES: A photocopy of a test (score 60% at highest test of level) verifying eligibility must accompany entry. Music for all freestyles must be given to show office on Friday. Sound check time will be announced/posted. Competitors are responsible for picking up their music before the end of show. 13. FACILITIES & ARENAS: All tests and warm-up will be ridden in either indoor or outdoor arenas with sand footing. Competition arenas are 20m x 60m (one outdoor, one covered). No one is allowed on foot in designated warm-ups. Lunging permitted in designated round pen only. All horses in the warm-up arenas must wear their competition numbers. All arenas must be vacated while equipment is being used. Arenas close at 9:00 PM. Schedule for schooling will be posted at the show grounds. 14. RIBBONS AND AWARDS: In Dressage Classes (excluding Pas de Deux), award to 1 st place winner and ribbons awarded to sixth place for Intro through FEI. Qualifying classes will be run concurrently and not be pinned separately. Champion and Reserve Champion ribbons will be awarded per level for each horse/rider combination that has the high point and next highest point, respectively, of the highest test of each level (excludes Freestyles, Pas De Deux, Equitation, Rider Test, and Materiale classes. 15. SCORES: It is the Competitors responsibility to verify the accuracy of scores. Scoring errors must be reported to the Show Secretary within ONE hour of official posting of the scores from the last class of the show day during which the score was earned. 16. MANAGEMENT: Horse Show Management reserves the right to itself to interpret all questions and conditions in regard to or arising out of any incident in the show without claims for damages or recourse of any kind. All questions not covered in these rules and regulations shall be decided by the Horse Show Management; their decision will be final. The Horse Show Management reserves itself the right to refuse, accept conditionally, or to cancel any entries, disqualify riders or exhibitors, prohibit exhibition of entries and cancel award prizes, without claim to damages; to change, cancel or combine any classes, to reschedule classes after due notice to exhibitors, or to change rings or rotate judges. 17. BEDDING: Only shavings provided by facility for bedding. No outside shavings permitted. 18. STABLING A. Permanent stalls are 12' X 12 with doors. Temporary 10 x 10 tent or panel stalls erected inside barn may be used if needed. Two bags of shavings are included. Stabling requests accepted and will be granted if possible. Horse stalls are $ Friday noon through Sunday-one hour after last ride, two bags of shavings included. Tack stalls are $ Friday noon to Sunday-one hour after last ride. Additional days will be charged $45.00 per day (horse and tack stalls). Additional days will be available to those competitors traveling from their home stable more than 100 miles away. B. Stall charts will be posted and check-in will start at noon on Friday, March 27. Early arrivals and late departures are only available by arrangement with Show Entry Secretary at $45/night/horse. Early arrivals must be from home stables greater than 100 miles from show grounds. Stalls must be vacated by 6 PM Sunday, except by prior arrangement with show management. Anyone using (without having paid) an unassigned stall or tack stall, even temporarily, will be charge one half a weekend stall fee at a minimum. Anyone who has moved stalls after arrival at the show grounds must clean the stall from which they moved to the satisfaction of show committee/management, or will be charged one half a weekend stall fee at the minimum. Anyone who places manure in an empty or unused stall will be charged one half a weekend stall fee at a minimum. C. No smoking in the barns & offices. Smoking areas will be designated. D. All horses must have stalls. No trailer-ins. No one day stalls. 19. SCHOOLING HORSES: Horses not entered in the show must be registered with the Horse show office and will be given a number to be worn at all times outside of the stall. Appropriate stall fees and a $45 non-compete and $25 office fee per show must be paid. Any person(s) riding or schooling a horse must have signed an official entry blank and/or release form and have provided a current Coggins PRIOR TO UNLOADING HORSE. Schooling of non-compete horses are allowed in the warm-up area during competition hours if there is ample room in the arena. Non-compete horses may be requested to move to a different area or arena, as determined by Show Management or the Technical Delegate. Entry to include the correct number of stabling days.

7 20. Anyone mounting, getting on, riding or trying a horse at the facility during the weekend of the show (including Friday) must sign a show release. 21. VETERINARIAN/FARRIER: Vet and farrier on call each show day. Phone numbers and information will be posted at the show grounds and in the show secretary s office prior to the start of the show. 22. PONY MEASUREMENT: Please notify Show Entry Secretary with entry if pony needs to be measured at the competition. If there are ponies to measure, measurement will take place on Friday and those competitors will be notified as to time & location. A pony does not exceed 148 cm without shoes and 149 cm with shoes. Any pony competing in classes limited to ponies must submit a copy of a USEF measurement certificate with its entry. 23. DOGS: Dogs are not permitted to be loose on competition grounds and must be on a leash or otherwise contained. Individuals must not lead dogs on a leash while mounted. Dog owners are solely responsible for any damages, claims, losses or actions resulting from their dogs behaviors. Dog owners failing to comply with this rule may be subject to penalty under Chapters 6 and 7of the USEF General Rules, including warning cards. Loose dogs will be impounded and the owner may be assessed a fine up to $ CONCESSIONS: Concessions are available at the show grounds. 25. PARKING: Parking is allowed in designated areas only. Trailers are to be parked in designated trailer parking area. Limited RV parking is available and will be assigned by show secretary. 26. MOTORIZED VEHICLES: Minors who do not have a valid driver's license which allows them to operate a motorized vehicle in the state in which they reside will not be permitted to operate a motorized vehicle of any kind, including, but not limited to, golf carts, motorcycles, scooters, or farm utility vehicles, on the competition grounds of licensed competitions. Minors who have a valid temporary license may operate the above described motorized vehicles as long as they are accompanied by an adult with a valid driver's license. The parent(s), legal guardian(s), or individual who signs the entry blank as a parent or guardian of a minor operating a motorized vehicle in violation of this rule are solely responsible for any damages, claims, losses or actions resulting from that operation. Violations of this rule will be cause for sanctions against the parent(s), guardian(s) and/or trainer(s) who are responsible for the child committing the offense. Penalties may include exclusion of the child, parent(s), guardian(s), and/or trainer(s) from the competition grounds for the remainder of the competition and charges being filed against any of the above individuals in accordance with Chapter 6. Wheelchairs and other mobility assistance devices for individuals with disabilities are exempt from this rule. 27. SHARPS CONTAINERS: Management will provide Sharps containers in the barns for competitors use. Competition management may fine any individuals including trainers, owners, exhibitors, or their agents up to $100 for improper disposal of needles or other sharp disposable instruments. If local law has different requirements, local law will prevail. 28. PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR: Anyone mounted on a horse must wear protective headgear. 29. DIRECTIONS: From San Antonio I-35N to Parmer Lane (exit 245) and turn East. Go 4.7 miles to Harris Branch Parkway. Turn left (north) and go approx. 8/10 th mile to Silver Hill Stables on left. Use 2 nd gate to enter. From Dallas I 25N to Howard Lane and turn left. Go approx. 5.5 miles to Harris Branch Parkway and turn right. Go approx. 4/10 th mile to Silver Hill Stables. Use main entrance. From Houston take Hwy 290, then turn right on Parmer Lane (first light once you leave Manor, TX). Go to Harris Branch Parkway and turn right. Go approx. 8/10 th mile to Silver Hill Stables on left. Use 2 nd entrance. 30. LODGING: Make reservations early! Deadline Mar. 2, Holiday Inn Express 258 Highway 290 East, Elgin, TX (512) (mention horse show) Quality Inn & Suites Manor, TX (512) (eligible for USEF discount online) Springhill Suites by Marriott-Austin North (I-35 & Parmer) (512) COMPETITOR PARTY: Saturday night approximately 1 hour after end of show. 32. PONY MEASUREMENT: Pony measurement will occur between 7:30 and 9:30 AM on Saturday, March 28, Please let show secretary know with show entry if you have a pony to be measured. 33. New for 2015: National Dressage Pony Cup is offering Partner Shows such as the Bluebonnet Classic the opportunity to create their own Series Championship from three Partner Shows. To be eligible, the same level test must be ridden by the same rider/pony combination at a minimum of two of the three partner shows of this series. Six awards will be presented: Champion and Reserve Champion to the Junior/Young Rider, Adult Amateur, and Open rider for Pony Test of Choice. The NDPC Degree of Difficulty scale will be used to determine the highest average of the highest two scores for each rider/pony combination. For more info go to Sign up for pony tests at training (53P) & first level (13P), or for Intro, Second-GP, sign up for test of choice (90).

8 United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Entry Agreement By entering a Federation-licensed Competition and signing this entry blank as the Owner, Lessee, Trainer, Manager, Agent, Coach, Driver, Rider, Handler, Vaulter or Longeur and on behalf of myself and my principals, representatives, employees and agents, I agree that I am subject to the Bylaws and Rules of The United States Equestrian Federation, Inc. (the Federation ) and the local rules of the competition. I agree to be bound by the Bylaws and Rules of the Federation and the competition. I will accept as final the decision of the Hearing Committee on any question arising under the Rules, and agree to release and hold harmless the competition, the Federation, their officials, directors and employees for any action taken under the Rules. I represent that I am eligible to enter and/or participate under the rules, and every horse I am entering is eligible as entered. I also agree that as a condition of and in consideration of acceptance of entry, the Federation and/or the competition may use or assign photographs, videos, audios, cable-casts, or other likenesses of me and my horse taken during the course of the competition for the promotion, coverage or benefit of the competition, sport, or the Federation. Those likenesses shall not be used to advertise a product and they may not be used in such a way as to jeopardize amateur status. I hereby expressly and irrevocably waive and release any rights in connection with such use, including any claim to compensation, invasion of privacy, right of publicity, or to misappropriation. The construction and application of Federation rules are governed by the State of New York, and any action instituted against the Federation must be filed in New York State. See GR USDF DOVER MEDAL ADULT AMATEUR MEDAL The USDF/Dover Saddlery Adult Amateur Medal Program is designed to specifically recognize and encourage adult amateurs riding at Second Level. Awards: 1. USDF/Dover Saddlery Medal Recipient: The eligible rider with the highest score of 60 percent or better in the designated Second Level Test Three class or applicable test of choice USDF/Dover Saddlery Adult Amateur Medal class at a participating competition will receive a handcrafted USDF/Dover Saddlery pewter medal and neck ribbon. Winners will receive a $20 Dover Saddlery gift certificate for the first three USDF/Dover Saddlery Medals they win during the competition season. 2. USDF/Dover Saddlery National Merit Award: A USDF/Dover Saddlery National Merit Award will be awarded to riders winning three USDF/Dover Saddlery Medals in the same competition year. 3. Year-End Awards: The USDF/Dover Saddlery Medal National Champion and Reserve Champion are determined from the average of the top three winning ride scores during the competition year. The champion receives a $1000 Dover Saddlery gift certificate and the reserve champion receives a $500 Dover Saddlery gift certificate. Rider Eligibility: 1. Rider must have a current USDF Participating or Group Membership and be a member in good standing of USDF when the scores are earned. 2. Rider must be an adult amateur in accordance with Article GR1306 of the USEF rules and be designated with USEF as an adult amateur at the time the scores are earned. Additional Information: For additional information and an updated list of competitions offering the USDF/Dover Saddlery Adult Amateur Medal Program, please visit

9 Southwest Dressage Championship 2015 Qualifying Percentages Level AA JR/YR OPEN Walk/Trot (USDF Intro B Test)* 63% 63% Training Level 61% 61% 64% First Level 60% 60% 63% Second Level 59% 59% 62% Third Level 58% 58% 60% Fourth Level 57% 57% 58% Prix St. Georges** 57% 57% 58% Intermediate I 57% 57% 58% Intermediate II 57% 57% 58% Grand Prix 57% 57% 58% Musical Freestyle Training Level 62% Musical Freestyle 1st Level 62% Musical Freestyle 2nd Level 62% Musical Freestyle 3rd Level 62% Musical Freestyle 4th Level 62% Musical Freestyle FEI 60% Pony Championship Training Level 56% Pony Championship First Level 56% *Walk Trot AA is sponsored by LJR Marketing & Walk Trot JR/YR by In the Irons. ** Prix St.Georges AA is sponsored by Evelyn and Frank Angelle. Friends of SWDC Patch Sponsors: Becky Brown, Anna Burtell, and Arlene Gaitan NEW - NEW - NEW FOR 2015 Walk/Trot Adult Amateur We will again have the CLASSIC COMBINATION HIGH SCORE HORSE/RIDER in AA and OPEN DIVISIONS (AWARD FIGURED BY THE HIGHEST COMBINATION OF THE AGE OF RIDER + AGE OF HORSE + % SCORE IN A SWDC CHAMPIONSHIP RIDE Check for complete Rules and Updates Important Considerations for Qualifying 1. A horse/rider combination may qualify for the SWDC Championship by earning two qualifying scores in qualifying classes at SWDC recognized shows during the 2015 SWDC qualifying year. Qualifying classes are the highest test at each level, with the exception of Walk Trot which will use Intro Test B. Winning or placing in the class is not necessary as long as the score is earned. These scores must be earned at two different competitions from two different judges. 2. An $8.00 fee is added to the regular entry fee when entering a Qualifying Class at an SWDC recognized competition. $5.00 of this fee is allocated for prize money at the Championships, $1.00 of the fee is to provide for the volunteers services at the Championships, and the remaining $2.00 will be used to help pay for awards. 3. The 2015 SWDC qualifying season will start 9/23/14 through 9/20/ One score may be earned at a show that is not approved by the SWDC as long as: a. The show is outside of Region 9 and recognized by USEF/USDF. b. The rider submits the score (a copy of the front of a signed dressage test) and a fee of $25.00 to the SWDC Qualifying Secretary within two weeks of the end of the competition. If the score is not received within the two weeks, it will not apply. 5. A horse/rider combination having won the Championships at a certain level and division may not compete at that level and division or below in the Championships in subsequent years (except Grand Prix). However, the horse may compete at any level with a different rider. 6. Riders in the Walk/Trot level must not have competed in a recognized show above First Level. 7. Each rider must declare the division in which they are competing prior to each attempt at a qualifying ride at SWDC qualifying shows or for a score submitted under Rule 4 (Amateur, Open, or Junior/Young Rider) and must provide proof of eligibility in the case of Amateur and Junior/Young Rider. The intent to qualify for a particular division must be designated on the entry form. Adult Amateur, Junior/Young Riders and Ponies may also qualify for the Open division. Separate qualifying scores must be earned for each division. At the SWDC Championships they must enter each division separately and will ride in each division separately. If a competitor is found to have entered a division in which they are NOT ELIGIBLE they must default to show in the Open division if their qualifying scores are sufficient to qualify in that division. 8. In qualifying classes with more than one judge, scores among the judges of the ride will be averaged. For purposes of obtaining qualifying scores from two judges, so long as one judge in the judging combination is changed, it will constitute a different judge. 9. Qualifying rides must be ridden in an unmodified standard 20m x 60m arena. 10. Competitors wishing to qualify for the Training or First Level Open Pony Championships may ride a qualifying test at Training or First Level in any division. These qualifying scores do not have to be earned in classes restricted to ponies but the competitor must declare prior to the start of the ride their intent to qualify for the SWDC Pony Championship class. Failure to do so will result in the default to the open division. Ponies must meet height requirements set by the USEF (DR135) in order to be eligible for this division at the Championships. 11. Junior Riders may qualify for the SWDC Open Third Level Freestyle Championship Class using qualifying scores obtained from Junior Rider Freestyle and Young Riders may qualify for the SWDC Open FEI Level Freestyle class using the Young Riders Freestyle. Scores must meet the division percentages and the rider must state the intention to qualify for those classes and pay qualifying fees PRIOR TO THE RIDE. 12. Competitors may check scores by checking web site or by ing the SWDC Qualifying Secretary, at qualifying@swdressage.org. To permit recording, scores will not be available until at least three weeks after the competition.

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