RCRA SUNSHINE I BRONZE DRESSAGE SHOW July 4 th and 5 th 2015

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1 4252 Davis Drive, Cedar Valley, ON, L0G 1E0 (905) Fax (905) RCRA SUNSHINE I BRONZE DRESSAGE SHOW July 4 th and 5 th 2015 The following officials have been invited. The Show Management reserves the right to add to or alter this list. Show Manager Show Secretary Judge Announcer Sponsorship Veterinarian (On-Call) Farrier (On-Call) Medical Services Food Services The Royal Canadian Riding Academy Contact: RCRA Office Phone: Amanda Schickedanz Fax entries to: entries to: amanda@rcra.ca SAT: TBD SUN: Nancy McMahon TBA Ray Prajapati Contact: ray@bgshomes.com TBA TBA Rob Angus and Lana Hart Equus Café John & Rose MacDonald ENTRY CLOSE DATE: June 29 th 2015 The Royal Canadian Riding Academy EC Bronze competitions are recognized member competitions of Equine Canada (2685 Queensview Drive, Suite 100 Ottawa, Ontario K2B 8K2) and are governed by the rules of Equine Canada.

2 EC BRONZE DIVISIONS Entry Fees Walk/Trot Fourth Level $30/class Freestyles (other than FEI) $40/class FEI Pony, Children, JR and YR Tests $40/class FEI Senior (PSG until GP) $50/class Freestyles (FEI) $60/class NEW Western Dressage Tests $30/class Total Administration Fee non refundable $30.00 Scratch fee $25.00 Post Entry Fee $20.00 N.S.F. cheque $50.00 Day Stalls $40.00 Shavings $7.00/bag DC Levy $7.00 OEF Drug Testing Fee $3.50 Ribbons will be awarded to Eighth Place. EC BRONZE DIVISIONS - Class List All classes are available on Sunday (with limitations indicated below). Please specify the day you intend to compete on the Entry Form. Competitors may enter both days. Divisions Walk/Trot Level Training Level First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level CLASSES UPON REQUEST ONLY FEI Pony* FEI Children* FEI Junior* FEI Young Riders* Prix St. Georges* Intermediare I* Intermediare II* Grand Prix* * On request (specify specific test). Hors Concours events unless 3 or more entries. CLASSES UPON REQUEST ONLY 1 st Level Freestyle** 2 nd Level Freestyle** 3 rd Level Freestyle** 4 th level Freestyle** Freestyles (FEI)** ** On request. Hors Concours events unless 3 or more entries. Hand in 2 copies of CD with music at least ½ hour before your test time Schedule Final scheduling subject to entries. Show management reserves the right to amend schedules and class conditions, and cancel, amalgamate or divide any classes they deem advisable without notification.

3 Times will be available by Thursday evening prior to each show on or by calling Times are also ed to competitors so please include an address on your entry form that is spelled clearly and correctly. Classes Each horse and rider combination may enter two consecutive class levels. Walk/Trot classes divided Junior and Amateur Training, 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd, and 4 th Level classes divided Junior, Amateur, and Open 1 st 4 th Level Freestyle, FEI Pony, FEI Childrens, FEI Junior, FEI Young Riders, Prix St. Georges, Intermediare 1, Intermediare 2, Grand Prix, and FEI Freestyle classes available on request. Specify specific test(s). Will run as Hors Concours events unless 3 or more entries. EC BRONZE DIVISIONS - RULES AND REGULATIONS SECTION 1 MEMBERSHIPS 1. Any rider(s) entering any class or divisions at this horse show and any person or group listed as the owner(s) on the entry form of any horse or pony entered in any class or division of this show, MUST be current members in good standing of the Ontario Equestrian Federation (OEF) and Equine Canada (EC) and must supply original or photocopy of their 2015 OEF membership card before they will be issued a number. A receipt of payment for the OEF membership is also valid. 2. EC BRONZE SPORT LICENSES are now required to compete in BRONZE divisions. A copy of the 2015 EC Bronze Sport License is required. SECTION 2 ADMINISTRATION 3. Entries and applicable fees must be received on or before the closing date to avoid post entry fees. Entries will be accepted by mail, fax and as long as they are addressed to the show secretary. 4. REFUNDS: Administration, drug and stall fees are not refundable. NO EXCEPTIONS. Class/Division fees will be refunded if cancellation is made in writing and delivered to the show office 24 hours prior to the start of the horse show with the required medical documentation. Once a horse has entered the show grounds, there will be no refund unless authorized by the show committee. All unpaid scratch fees will be considered an outstanding account until paid in full. 5. Payment By cheque, debit, Visa, or Mastercard. If paying with cash, please bring the exact amount. Payment in full with Entry Form. No numbers will be issued without a signed open cheque or credit card authorization left to cover all charges and fees incurred by the

4 exhibitor. No numbers will be issued to any horse or rider for whom an entry form has not been fully completed. CHEQUES SHOULD BE MADE PAYABLE TO: RCRA OR Royal Canadian Riding Academy 6. All NO SHOW entries, including faxed and phone-in entries will be charged full entry costs and applicable fees. All accounts must be settled prior to the next show, otherwise entries will be denied. Please note any outstanding accounts at year-end will not be eligible to receive year-end awards. 7. A $50.00 charge will be added to all accounts paid with cheques that are returned from the bank for any reason. 8. Show management reserves the right to change or amend show scheduling up to one hour prior to the designated class. 9. Under NO circumstances will a PHONED IN entry or cancellation be accepted. SECTION 3 GENERAL 10. 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. 11. Dogs are allowed on leashes. If a dog is caught off leash, one warning will be issued then a $50 fine will be issued. 12. Show Office Hours - RCRA Show Office is open an hour before the first ride and closes an hour after the last ride 13. Food - RCRA has an onsite, fully licensed cafeteria style restaurant (Equus Café) on the second floor of the main complex. No outside food allowed in this area. 14. Lunging - Lunging is allowed only in the warm-up arena (Arena 2) until 7:00 am 15. In the event of a fall of horse and/or rider, the exhibitor must leave the ring dismounted. 16. Casual, weather-appropriate, tidy attire is allowed for all divisions and classes except as specified by show management. 17. Dressage Tests All tests will be conducted in a 20m x 60m ring. 18. Approved headgear: Junior competitors must wear proper fitting, approved protective headgear, with the safety harness correctly secured at all times while mounted in competition or on event grounds. Approved headgear meets the ASTM (American Society for Testing Materials) standards and displays the SEI (Safety Equipment Institute) seal. The British standard, BSI is also acceptable. 19. Management reserves the right to limit or close the entries of any class or division in an effort to adhere to the timetable. Please visit for any notices regarding the program or changes to the timetable. 20. Stabling: Stalls are assigned on a per calendar day basis; therefore is a horse arrives on Friday and leaves on Sunday, the cost will be for 3 days, regardless of departure time on Sunday. 21. Shavings: If your pre-ordered shavings are not in the stall when you arrive please contact the RCRA Show office or Front Desk immediately. RCRA will issue no refund for missing shavings at the end of the competition

5 22. Any horse entered in any class at a competition may be selected for equine medication control testing while at the event location. (A602.6) 23. Per Article A801, every entry at an EC-sanctioned competition shall constitute an agreement by the person responsible that the owner, lessee, trainer, manager, agent, coach, driver or rider and horse shall be subject to the EC constitution and all rules of EC and any additional rules set by the competition. It is the responsibility of all individuals participating in any capacity in EC-sanctioned competitions to be knowledgeable regarding the EC constitution and the applicable rules of EC and the additional rules, if any, imposed by the competition. Do not participate in this EC- sanctioned competition in any capacity if you do not consent to be bound by the constitution and rules of EC and any additional rules imposed by the competition. SECTION 4 WESTERN DRESSAGE 22. RCRA is excited to be offering Western Dressage classes. RCRA will be using WSDAC (Western Style Dressage Association of Canada) tests and rules. Please visit their website for more information 23. All Western Dressage competitors must use an ASTM/SEI/BSI certified helmet while mounted. 24. Dress Code for Western Classes (taken directly from the WDSAC website) Long-sleeved shirt with any type of collar. In the case of hot weather short sleeve shirts with a collar are acceptable. Conversely, in cold weather suitable warm clothing is acceptable. Trousers, pants, a one-piece long sleeved equitation suit provided it includes a collar and boots. Optional and legal attire include(s): necktie, kerchief, bolo tie or pin, vest, jacket, coat and/or sweater, spurs of western type, chaps, shotgun chaps, or chinks 25. All Western Dressage riders are applicable to the Administration fee and the OEF Medication fee. 26. Western Dressage Competitors will use the additional classes section of the entry form (on the right hand side of the entry form) to fill in their class selections. WESTERN TESTS OFFERED: Introductory Level Tests 1-4 Basic Level Tests 1-4 Level 1 Tests 1-4 Level 2 Tests 1-4 Level 3 Tests 1-4

6 EQUINE CANADA STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLE EQUINE CANADA, the National Federation of Canada, supports adherence to humane treatment of horses in all competitions under its jurisdiction. EQUINE CANADA is committed to: Upholding the welfare of 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. They must never be subjected to mistreatment. Ensuring that the owner, trainer, exhibitors and 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, sanitation and safety as a matter of standard operating procedure. Continuing to support scientific studies on equine health and welfare. Increasing education in training and horsemanship practices. Requiring owners, trainers and exhibitors to know and follow their sanctioning organization s rules and to work within industry regulations in all equestrian competitions. Reviewing, revising and developing competition rules and regulations that protect the welfare of horses. The standard by which conduct or treatment will be measured is that which a reasonable person, informed and experienced in generally accepted equine training and exhibition procedures, would determine to be neither cruel, abusive nor inhumane.

7 Royal Canadian Riding Academy Springtime III May 30 th and 31 st 2015 Name of Horse Mail Entries to: RCRA, 4252 Davis Dr., RR1, Cedar Valley, ON L0G 1E0 Fax Entries to: Make cheques payable to: RCRA *One entry form per horse/rider combination Owner s Name Address Postal Code Phone # Address Owner OEF# Owner EC# Rider Status: JR AA O Name of Rider Rider OEF# Rider EC# Rider DOB if Jr. Trainer Stable Division Circle Classes Entered JR AA O Fee/ class Additional Classes Be sure to indicate which DAY JR AA O Fee SAT: Walk/Trot A B C D $30 SAT: Training Level $30 SAT: 1 ST Level $30 SAT: 2 ND Level $30 SAT: 3 RD Level $30 SAT: 4 TH Level $30 SUN: Walk/Trot A B C D $30 SUN: Training Level $30 Post Entry Fee (after the close date) SUN: 1 ST Level $30 Stall: FRI SAT SUN SUN: 2 ND Level $30 Shavings # bags $20.00 $40/ day $7/ bag SUN: 3 RD Level $30 Administration $30.00 SUN: 4 TH Level $30 OEF Drug Testing Fee $3.50 Ride times available online Thursday evening before the DC Levy $7.00 show at: SUB-TOTAL 13% TOTAL The Royal Canadian Riding Academy is pleased to accept credit card, interac, cheque or cash payments. Visa Mastercard Card # Expiry Date ( / ) Signature PLEASE READ CAREFULLY - Every entry at an Equine Canada (EC) recognized competition shall constitute an agreement and affirmation that all participants (which include, without limitations, the owner, the lessee, trainer, manager, agent, coach, riders, driver, handlers, and the horse) for themselves, their principals, representatives, employees, and agents: (1) Shall be subject and bound by the constitution and rules of EC and the rules and policies of the RCRA 2015 Bronze Series; (2) Represent that every horse, rider, driver, and handler is eligible as entered; (3) Agree that they participate voluntarily in the RCRA 2015 Bronze Series horse show fully aware that equestrian sports and the competition involve inherent dangerous risk of serious injury or death, and accept that no helmet or protective equipment can protect against all foreseeable injury, and by participation they expressly assume any and all risks of injury or loss, and they agree to indemnify and hold EC, Royal Canadian Riding Academy, B.G. Schickedanz (York) Inc. the competition and their officials, directors, employees and agents harmless from all claims including for any injury or loss resulted, directly or indirectly, from the negligent acts or omissions of said officials, directors, employees or agents of Royal Canadian Riding Academy, B.G. Schickedanz (York) Inc., and EC. In the event that the above named junior rider(s), if any, participate 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. Your signature below indicates your acceptance of and compliance with the above statements. I HAVE READ THE ABOVE CONDITIONS OF THIS ENTRY AND HEREBY AGREE TO ALL OF THE ABOVE TERMS. OWNER/AGENT: RIDER/PARENT GUARDIAN: Closing Date: MONDAY JUNE 29 TH 2015