Local Weekend. October 17-19, USEF Zone 3 Finals. Entries Close: October 8, 2008 Qualify for Local Finals at Verizon Center

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1 th Local Weekend October 17-19, 2008 Entries Close: October 8, 2008 Qualify for Local Finals at Verizon Center Prince George s Equestrian Center Upper Marlboro, Maryland Rated Local Member by USEF USEF Zone 3 Finals C rated Sunday, October 19, 2008 Prince George s Equestrian Center Special Zone Finals points awarded

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3 LOCAL WEEKEND All classes (including qualifying classes for the WIHS Local Finals at the Verizon Center) are open to all horses and ponies regardless of geographical location. Horses, ponies and riders participating in the Zone Finals on Sunday may also compete in Local Weekend on Friday and Saturday. However, only horses and ponies stabled within a 100 mile radius of the nation s capital are eligible to qualify for the WIHS Local Finals to be held at the Verizon Center. Entries close: October 8, 2008 Mark your calendar 50th Washington International Horse Show October 21-26, 2008 Verizon Center, Washington, D.C. Take Metrorail or Metrobus to Gallery Place- Chinatown for an easy trip to the show. Washington International Horse Show Comprint Circle Gaithersburg, MD (301) (301) fax USEF ZONE 3 FINALS C rated Sunday, October 19, 2008 Zone Finals will be held for each of the following divisions: Adult Amateur Hunter Adult Amateur Hunter 36 & Over Children's Hunter 14 & Under Children's Hunter Children's Hunter Pony Small/Medium Children's Hunter Pony Large Special Zone Final points will be awarded in all divisions as follows: Champion...30 points Reserve...20 points 1st place in each class...30 points 2nd place in each class...20 points 3rd place in each class...15 points 4th place in each class...10 points 5th place in each class...9 points 6th place in each class...8 points 7th place in each class...0 points 8th place in each class...0 points Letters of invitation will be ed/mailed in early-mid September. Approximately the top 20 horses in each division, based on total USEF, will be invited. If invitations are not accepted, additional horses will be invited. (See Rules & Regulations, page 5.) 1

4 2 TENTATIVE SCHEDULE Hunter Ring I Start 9:00am 41 Warm-up Adult *Adult Amateur Hunter (WIHS) 27 *Adult Amateur Hunter *Adult Amateur Hunter U/S 43 Warm-up Adult 36 & Over 31 *Adult Amateur Hunter 36 & Over (WIHS) 32 *Adult Amateur Hunter 36 & Over 33 *Adult Amateur Hunter 36 & Over U/S 105 MHSA Adult Equitation Hunter Ring I Start 8:00am 47 Warm-up Children s *Children s Hunter (WIHS) 22 *Children s Hunter *Children s Hunter U/S 106 Gittings Horsemanship Finals 501 Zone Finals Warm-Up Hunter Ring II Start 8:00am 45 Warm-up Children s 14 & Under 16 *Children s Hunter 14 & Under (WIHS) 17 *Children s Hunter 14 & Under 18 *Children s Hunter 14 & Under U/S 52 Warm-up Medium Pony 6 *Medium Pony Hunter 7 *Medium Pony Hunter 8 *Medium Pony Hunter U/S FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17 Hunter Ring II Start 9:00am 57 Warm-up Baby-Green Hunter O/F (2/3 ) 75 Baby-Green Hunter O/F 76 Baby-Green Hunter U/S 58 Open Hunter Open Hunter Open Hunter U/S 77 Pre-Green Hunter O/F (3 ) 78 Pre-Green Hunter O/F 79 Pre-Green Hunter U/S SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18 Jumper Ring Start 8:30am 55 Warm-up 2 90 Novice Equitation 91 Novice Equitation U/S 94 Short Stirrup Equitation Walk/Trot 95 Short Stirrup Eq. Walk/Trot/Canter 96 Short Stirrup Equitation O/F 97 Short Stirrup Hunter 98 Short Stirrup Hunter 99 Short Stirrup Hunter U/S 100 Leadline Equitation (around noon) 101 Leadline Pony/Horse 56 Warm-up Intermediate Equitation 93 Intermediate Equitation U/S 71 Modified Hunter 72 Modified Hunter 73 Modified Hunter U/S *Qualifying for Local Finals at Verizon Center (WIHS) = WIHS qualifying class for the 2008 WIHS Children s and Adult Championships Under saddle classes may be held outdoors Thursday, October 16 12:00-6:00pm Schooling Indoor & Outdoor Arenas 61 Special Hunter 62 Special Hunter 63 Special Hunter U/S 66 Low Children s/adult Hunter 67 Low Children s/adult Hunter 68 Low Children s/adult Hunter U/S 109 MHSA Pony Medal

5 Hunter Ring I Start 8:00am ZONE FINALS 511 Adult Amateur Adult Amateur Adult Amateur U/S 516 Adult Amateur 36 & Over 517 Adult Amateur 36 & Over 518 Adult Amateur 36 & Over U/S 521 Children s 14 & Under 522 Children s 14 & Under 523 Children s 14 & Under U/S 526 Children s Children s Children s U/S 531 Children s Hunter Pony Sm/Med 532 Children s Hunter Pony Sm/Med 533 Children s Hunter Pony Sm/Med U/S 536 Children s Hunter Pony Large 537 Children s Hunter Pony Large 538 Children s Hunter Pony Large U/S SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19 Hunter Ring II Start 8:00am 50 Warm-up Small Pony 1 *Small Pony Hunter 2 *Small Pony Hunter 3 *Small Pony Hunter U/S 54 Warm-up Large Pony 11 *Large Pony Hunter 12 *Large Pony Hunter 13 *Large Pony Hunter U/S DIRECTIONS TO PRINCE GEORGE S EQUESTRIAN CENTER From Washington/Virginia Take Washington Capital Beltway 495/95 to Exit 11 A, Pennsylvania Ave/Route 4 South/East. Go South/East for 7 miles to Upper Marlboro exit. Turn right at stop sign. Jumper Ring Start 8:00am 88 Schooling Jumper Children s Jumper 82 Children s Jumper 89 Schooling Jumper Adult Jumper 86 Adult Jumper 120 Level Level Level Level 4 To pre-order shavings and feed supplies contact: Myers Feed, Upper Marlboro (301) From Baltimore Take Baltimore Beltway 695 to Route 97 to Route 3 South (Route 3 turns into 301). Exit at Route 4 North/West (toward Washington). Stay in right lane and take first exit. Turn left at stop sign. TENTATIVE SCHEDULE 3

6 4 JUDGES & OFFICIALS Management reserves the right to vary this list Show Manager David Distler Norwalk, Connecticut Robert Ridland Newport Beach California Show Secretary Beverly Abbott Taneytown, Maryland Hunter Judges Peter van Guysling Guilderland, New York Kevin Lenehan Charleston, South Carolina Jumper Judge tba Steward Glena Wirtanen Phoenix, Maryland Course Designers Skip Bailey (hunters) Lexington, Kentucky tba Show Veterinarian Dr. Robert Barber Ocala, Florida Farrier Jack Miller Lantana, Florida Stabling Manager Paul Jewell Pennington, New Jersey Photographers Al Cook Lanexa, Virginia Videographer Action Video Productions Lancaster, Pennsylvania Historic riding facility offering quality instruction and horsemanship for ages 6 and up Meadowbrook Lane Chevy Chase, MD Meadowbrook is an M-NCPPC leased facility, operated by Meadowbrook Foundation, Inc., a 501 (c)(3) org.

7 RULES & REGULATIONS LOCAL WEEKEND 1. Entries for Local Weekend close October 8, No phone/fax entries or hand delivered entries will be accepted. All entries must be postmarked on or before October 8, Late entries will be accepted only on a space available basis. If late entries are accepted an additional $50 late fee will be assessed. To verify receipt of entries, please use a delivery method that requires a signature. The show cannot confirm receipt of entries. Entry blanks and checks should be mailed to: WIHS Local Weekend Comprint Circle Gaithersburg, MD Do not enter for Zone Finals. Letters of invitation will be mailed in mid-september. 2. Should a horse/pony or rider become ill or injured before October 8, 2008, entry fees if paid in advance will be refunded, less a $25 office charge, upon receipt of a veterinarian s or doctor s letter. No refunds will be made after the closing date. Nomination fees are nonrefundable. Substitution of horse/pony or rider will be allowed. Substitution of entries for the WIHS Local Finals at the Verizon Center will not be allowed. 3. All classes including qualifying classes for the WIHS Local Finals at the Verizon Center are open to all horses and ponies regardless of geographical location. Horses, ponies and riders participating in the Zone Finals on Sunday may also compete in Local Weekend on Friday and Saturday. However, only horses and ponies stabled within a 100 mile radius of the nation s capital are eligible to qualify for the WIHS Local Hunter Finals at the Verizon Center. 4. Riders may qualify one horse/pony for the WIHS Local Hunter Finals at the Verizon Center. 5. Cross-entry restriction (note: this restriction does not apply to Zone 3 Finals): Horses/ponies/riders competing in WIHS Local Weekend may not compete at the Washington International Horse Show at the Verizon Center except in the WIHS Local Finals and Children s/adult Championships. 6. Schooling Thursday, October 16, 2008 Indoor & Outdoor Arenas :00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Each entry will be assessed a mandatory $20 schooling fee. 7. Eight ribbons will be awarded in each class. ZONE FINALS 8. Letters of invitation to compete in Zone Finals will be ed/mailed in early-mid September. Approximately the top 20 horses in each division, based on total USEF zone points, will be invited. The qualifying period is shows starting on or after December 1, 2007 through shows starting on or before August 31, Exhibitors will be given one week to accept the invitation. If invitations are not accepted, additional horses will be invited. LOCAL WEEKEND AND ZONE FINALS 9. Stabling will be available during the WIHS Local Weekend and Zone Finals at $125 per stall. Stalls will be available Thursday, October 16, 2008 after 9:00 am and must be vacated by the close of the show on Sunday, October 19, Stalls will be $150 if reserved after October 8, A $20 grounds fee will be assessed for entries not stabled at the Prince George s Equestrian Center. 11. Non-negotiable checks may disqualify the entry and the exhibitor will be charged a $50 collection fee. Exhibitors with outstanding debts to WIHS will not be allowed to compete. 12. The committee reserves the right to combine sections if there are insufficient entries. In all sections, the number of entries will be limited to a first-come, first-served basis. 13. Management reserves the right to decline any entry, or return any entry fees before or during the show, without being liable for damages. Exhibitors are notified that any act of discourtesy or disobedience to any Judge or Official by an owner, rider, trainer or groom shall disqualify the horse, and the owner shall forfeit all entry fees. 14. Absolutely no dogs allowed on premises. 15. Smoking is not permitted on the grounds of the Prince George s Equestrian Center. 16. A negative coggins test taken within 12 months of the date of the show is required. To speed the processing of entries, include a copy of the coggins test with the entry form. 17. During the show, the veterinarian s phone number will be posted in the show office. 5

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9 RULES & REGULATIONS CONTINUED HUNTER 1. All classes will be judged on performance and soundness unless otherwise noted. Manners and suitability of horse/pony to rider shall be emphasized and extreme speed shall be penalized. Classes under saddle to be shown at a walk, trot, and canter both directions of the ring. 2. Champion and reserve champion will be awarded to 2 of the 4 entries accumulating the most points over fences in each hunter section. In addition to these points, only these 4 entries shall receive points for ribbons won in one under saddle class. (per USEF Rule HU138) 3. Qualifying for LOCAL FINALS The top four horses or ponies stabled within a 100 mile radius of the nation s capital in each Pony Hunter Section, the top four in each Children s Hunter Section, and the top four in each Adult Amateur Hunter Section, based on championship points, will qualify to compete at the Verizon Center in the WIHS Local Hunter Finals. The points earned at the WIHS Local Weekend will carry over to the WIHS Local Hunter Finals at the Verizon Center, which will take place on Saturday, October 25, The overall Local Children s and Local Adult Hunter champions will automatically qualify for the WIHS Children s and Adult Hunter Championships at the Verizon Center on Tuesday, October 21, Horse and/or rider may not compete in any other classes at the WIHS except the Children s and Adult Hunter Championships and the WIHS Equitation Finals. 5. All riders competing in the adult amateur classes must have a current amateur certification from USEF. This rule applies to all adult amateur riders whether they are members or non-members of USEF. 6. All riders competing in pony classes must have a current measurement card or measurement certification issued by USEF. JUMPER 1. The nominating fee is $50 per horse. This entitles the horse to show in any jumper classes offered at the WIHS Local Weekend; however, the class showing fee must be paid prior to the start of the class in order to participate. Individual classes may be entered either on the entry blank or the day of the horse show. 2. The overall highest scoring Local Children s and Local Adult Amateur Jumpers will automatically qualify for the WIHS Children s and Adult Jumper Championships at the Verizon Center on Wednesday, October 22, Horse and/or rider may not compete in any other classes at the WIHS except the Children s and Adult Hunter Championships and the WIHS Equitation Finals. 3. All riders competing in the adult amateur classes must have a current amateur certification from USEF. This rule applies to all adult amateur riders whether they are members or non-members of USEF. 4. Prize money checks will be mailed following the conclusion of the Washington International Horse Show. Checks must be cashed by December 31, After that date, checks are null and void and will not be re-issued. Arena Dimensions: Indoor Arena Dimension: 120 x 240 Outdoor Arena Dimension: 150 x 300 Annex Ring Dimension: 140 x 280 Footing in warmup and competition arenas is limesand 7

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11 HUNTER QUALIFYING SECTIONS These are qualifying sections for the 2008 Local Hunter Finals to be held at the Verizon Center. FEE: $125 per section. Individual classes may not be entered. SMALL PONY SECTION: Open to ponies not exceeding 12.2 hands, fences 2'. 1 Small Pony Working Hunter 2 Small Pony Working Hunter 3 Small Pony Hunter Under Saddle Small Pony Champion & Reserve MEDIUM PONY SECTION: Open to ponies over 12.2 hands but not exceeding 13.2 hands, fences 2'. 6 Medium Pony Working Hunter 7 Medium Pony Working Hunter 8 Medium Pony Hunter Under Saddle Medium Pony Champion & Reserve LARGE PONY SECTION: Open to ponies over 13.2 hands but not exceeding 14.2 hands, fences 2'6". 11 Large Pony Working Hunter 12 Large Pony Working Hunter 13 Large Pony Hunter Under Saddle Large Pony Champion & Reserve CHILDREN S WORKING HUNTER 14 & Under: Open to horses exceeding 14.2 hands, fences 3'. Horses may show in only one age group. 16 Children s Working Hunter 14 & Under (WIHS) 17 Children s Working Hunter 14 & Under 18 Children s Hunter 14 & Under Under Saddle Children s Hunter 14 & Under Champion & Reserve (WIHS) = WIHS qualifying class for the 2008 WIHS Children s and Adult Championships CHILDREN S WORKING HUNTER 15-17: Open to horses exceeding 14.2 hands, fences 3'. Horses may show in only one age group. 21 Children s Working Hunter (WIHS) 22 Children s Working Hunter Children s Hunter Under Saddle Children s Hunter Champion & Reserve ADULT AMATEUR WORKING HUNTER 18-35: Open to horses exceeding 14.2 hands, fences 3'. To be ridden by amateur riders no longer eligible to compete as junior exhibitors. Horses may show in only one age group. 26 Adult Amateur Working Hunter (WIHS) 27 Adult Amateur Working Hunter Adult Amateur Hunter Under Saddle Adult Amateur Champion & Reserve ADULT AMATEUR WORKING HUNTER 36 & Over: Open to horses exceeding 14.2 hands, fences 3'. To be ridden by amateur riders no longer eligible to compete as junior exhibitors. Horses may show in only one age group. 31 Adult Amateur Working Hunter 36 & Over (WIHS) 32 Adult Amateur Working Hunter 36 & Over 33 Adult Amateur Hunter 36 & Over Under Saddle Adult Amateur 36 & Over Champion & Reserve HUNTER AWARDS Each Champion will receive a cooler compliments of Personalized Products. Each Grand Champion will receive a prize compliments of Everything Equestrian. The Grand Champion Horse and Pony winners at the Verizon Center Local Finals will each receive a gift certificate for a pair of custom chaps compliments of Journeymen Saddlers, Ltd. The Reserve Grand Champion Horse and Pony winners at the Verizon Center Local Finals will each receive a halter and lead compliments of The Tack Box, Inc. 9

12 10 OTHER HUNTER SECTIONS These are not qualifying sections for the Verizon Center Local Finals. HUNTER WARM-UP: Open to all horses and ponies. Fee: $30 per class. 41 Warm-up Adult Warm-up Adult 36 & Over 45 Warm-up Children s 14 & Under 47 Warm-up Children s Warm-up Small Pony Hunter 54 Warm-up Large Pony Hunter 55 Warm-up 2' (Jumper Ring) 56 Warm-up 2'6" (Jumper Ring) OPEN HUNTER Fee: $100 per section. Open to all riders and horses. Fences will not exceed 2'6" or 3. Individual classes may be entered; fee $50 per class. 58 OpenHunter 59 Open Hunter 60 Open Hunter Under Saddle Open Hunter Champion & Reserve SPECIAL HUNTER Fee: $100 per section. Open to all riders and horses. Fences not to exceed 2'6". Individual classes may be entered; fee $50 per class. 61 Special Hunter 62 Special Hunter 63 Special Hunter Under Saddle Special Hunter Champion & Reserve LOW CHILDREN S/ADULT HUNTER Fee: $100 per section. Open to Junior and Amateur riders eligible to compete in the Children s and Adult Hunter Sections. Fences not to exceed 2'6". Individual classes may be entered; fee $50 per class. 66 Low Children s/adult Hunter 67 Low Children s/adult Hunter 68 Low Children s/adult Hunter Under Saddle Low Children s/adult Hunter Champion & Reserve MODIFIED HUNTER Fee: $100 per section. Open to all riders and horses. Fences not to exceed 2'9". Individual classes may be entered; fee $50 per class. 71 Modified Hunter 72 Modified Hunter 73 Modified Hunter Under Saddle Modified Hunter Champion & Reserve BABY-GREEN HUNTER Fee: $100 per section. Open to a horse in his first two years of showing over fences. Fences 2 3 or 2 6. Individual classes may be entered; fee $50 per class. 74 Baby-Green Hunter 75 Baby-Green Hunter 76 Baby-Green Hunter Under Saddle Baby-Green Hunter Champion & Reserve PRE-GREEN HUNTER Fee: $100 per section. Open to horses of any age in its first two consecutive years of showing that have never shown over fences 3 6 or higher. Fences 3. Individual classes may be entered; fee $50 per class. 77 Pre-Green Hunter 78 Pre-Green Hunter 79 Pre-Green Hunter Under Saddle Pre-Green Hunter Champion & Reserve

13 JUMPER SECTIONS THESE ARE NOT QUALIFYING SECTIONS FOR THE WIHS HORSE SHOW AT THE VERIZON CENTER. SCHEDULING CONSTRAINTS HAVE MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE TO HOLD THE 2008 LOCAL JUMPER FINALS AT THE VERIZON CENTER. To be eligible for the Jumper sections, horses must be nominated and the nominating fee of $50 paid by the October 8, 2008 closing date of entries. Late entries will be accepted only on a space available basis. If late entries are accepted an additional $50 late fee will be assessed. Time allowed will be computed at 382 yards per minute in all jumper classes. CHILDREN S JUMPER SECTION: Open to Junior riders. Fences 3'0" to 3'3" with spreads 3'3" to 3'9". Level 2. Table II, Sec. 2(b). 81 Children s Jumper Fee: $30 82 Children s Sweepstakes Fee: $50 $25 of each entry fee will be combined and distributed to the eight ribbon winners as follows: 30%, 20%, 15%, 10%, 8%, 7%, 5%, 5% Local Children s Jumper Grand Champion & Reserve Grand Champion ADULT AMATEUR JUMPER SECTION: Open to adults who have a current USEF amateur card. Fences 3'0" to 3'3" with spreads to 3'3" to 3'9". Level 2. Table II, Sec. 2(b). 85 Adult Amateur Jumper Fee: $30 86 Adult Amateur Sweepstakes Fee: $50 $25 of each entry fee will be combined and distributed to the eight ribbon winners as follows: 30%, 20%, 15%, 10%, 8%, 7%, 5%, 5% Adult Amateur Jumper Grand Champion & Reserve Grand Champion JUMPER AWARDS The Grand Champion Children s and Adult Jumper will each receive a cooler compliments of Personalized Products and custom boots compliments of the Dehner Company Bootmakers. The Reserve Grand Champion Children s and Adult Jumper will each receive a prize compliments of Everything Equestrian. These awards will be presented during the Local Weekend Competition. OTHER JUMPER SECTIONS These are not qualifying sections for the Verizon Center Local Finals. To be eligible for the Jumper sections, horses must be nominated and the nominating fee of $50 paid by the October 8, 2008 closing date of entries. Late entries will be accepted only on a space available basis. If late entries are accepted an additional $50 late fee will be assessed. Time allowed will be computed at 382 yards per minute in all jumper classes. SCHOOLING JUMPER SECTION: Open to all riders and horses. Fences 2'9" to 3'0" with spreads 3'0" to 3'6". Level 1. Table II, Sec. 2(b). Fee: $30 per class 88 Schooling Jumper 89 Schooling Jumper LEVEL 3 JUMPER SECTION: Open to all horses and riders. Fences 3 6 in height, spreads to Fee: $30 per class 120 Level Level 3 Champion and Reserve LEVEL 4 JUMPER SECTION: Open to all riders and horses. Fences 3 9 in height, spreads to Fee: $30 per class 130 Level Level 4 Champion and Reserve 11

14 EQUITATION SECTIONS These are not qualifying sections for the Verizon Center Local Finals. NOVICE EQUITATION: Open to all riders on horses or ponies who have not won 3 blue ribbons in equitation classes at recognized shows. Fences not to exceed 2'. Fee: $30 per class 90 Novice Equitation Over Fences 91 Novice Equitation on the Flat INTERMEDIATE EQUITATION: Open to all riders on horses or ponies who have not won 12 blue ribbons in equitation classes at recognized shows. Fences not to exceed 2'6". Fee: $30 per class. 92 Intermediate Equitation Over Fences 93 Intermediate Equitation on the Flat GITTINGS HORSEMANSHIP FINALS The contestant must be a member of the MHSA. The class shall be judged on performance of rider over eight or more jumps, with wings, three feet high; on seat and hands; guidance and control of the mount throughout the whole course. The course must contain an oxer and at least one change of direction and three of the following which may not be combined: bending line, narrow jump (6-8 ), roll back turn, fence at the end of the ring, long approach to a single jump. Jumping faults shall not be counted. In addition, the judges must require any or all riders to perform additional tests. The judges may select any tests, 1 to 19. Class 106 Fee: $50 MHSA HUNTER SEAT ON PONIES The contestant must be a member of the MHSA and ride a pony and jump 8 or more fences of hunter type with or without wings. The course must contain an oxer, at least one change of direction, and two of the following which may not be combined; a bending line, a narrow jump (6-8 ), a roll back turn, a fence at he end of the ring, or a long approach to a single fence. Small ponies to jump 2 3, medium ponies to jump 2 6, and large ponies to jump 3. The judges will then select at least one-fourth of the class, but not less that six contestants, to show at a walk, trot and canter. The same pony must be shows in all phases of the class. Class to be judged on hands, seat, guidance and control throughout. Four entries must complete the class. Class 109 Fee: $30 MHSA ADULT AMATEUR HUNTER SEAT EQUITATION The contestant must be a senior member of the MHSA in possession of an USEF Amateur card and must ride a horse. To jump 8 or more hunter type fences 3 in height. The course must contain an oxer, combination, at least one change of direction, and two of the following which may be be combined; a bending line, a narrow jump (6-8 ), a roll back turn, a fence at the end of the ring, or a long approach to a single fence. The judges will then select at least one-fourth of the class, but not less than six contestants, to show at a walk, trot and canter. The same horse must be shows in all phases of the calls. Martingales are prohibited in the flat phase. Class to be judged on hands, seat, guidance and control throughout. Four entries must complete the class. Class 105 Fee: $30 12

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16 U S E F Z O N E 3 F I N A L S 14 Letters of invitation to compete in the Zone 3 Finals will be ed/mailed in early-mid September. Approximately the top 20 horses in each division, based on total USEF zone points accumulated during the qualifying period, will be invited. The qualifying period is shows starting on or after December 1, 2007 through shows starting on or before August 31, Riders will be given one week to accept the invitation. If invitations are not accepted, additional horses will be invited. Special Zone Final points will be awarded in all divisions as follows: Champion...30 points Reserve...20 points 1st place in each class...30 points 2nd place in each class...20 points 3rd place in each class...15 points 4th place in each class...10 points 5th place in each class...9 points 6th place in each class...8 points 7th place in each class...0 points 8th place in each class...0 points Eight ribbons will be awarded in each class. Classes will be conducted according to USEF Zone 3 specifications. ZONE 3 FINALS WARM-UP FEE: $ To be shown over a course of approximately 8 fences. Open to all horses and ponies showing in Zone 3 Finals. Fences 2, 2 6" and 3. Not to be judged. ADULT AMATEUR WORKING HUNTER FEE: $150 per section. Individual classes may not be entered. Open to horses exceeding 14.2 hands, fences 3'. To be ridden by amateur riders no longer eligible to compete as junior exhibitors. Horses may show in only one age group. 511 Adult Amateur Working Hunter Adult Amateur Working Hunter Adult Amateur Hunter Under Saddle Adult Amateur Champion & Reserve ADULT AMATEUR WORKING HUNTER 36 & Over FEE: $150 per section. Individual classes may not be entered. Open to horses exceeding 14.2 hands, fences 3'. To be ridden by amateur riders no longer eligible to compete as junior exhibitors. Horses may show in only one age group. 516 Adult Amateur Working Hunter 36 & Over 517 Adult Amateur Working Hunter 36 & Over 518 Adult Amateur Hunter 36 & Over Under Saddle Amateur 36 & Over Champion & Reserve

17 U S E F Z O N E 3 F I N A L S CHILDREN S WORKING HUNTER 14 & Under FEE: $150 per section. Individual classes may not be entered. Open to horses exceeding 14.2 hands, fences 3'. Horses may show in only one age group. 521 Children s Working Hunter 14 & Under 522 Children s Working Hunter 14 & Under 523 Children s Hunter 14 & Under Under Saddle Children s Hunter 14 & Under Champion & Reserve CHILDREN S HUNTER PONY (SMALL/MEDIUM) FEE: $150 per section. Individual classes may not be entered. Open to ponies not exceeding 13.2 hands. Height and spread of fences not to exceed 2'. 531 Children s Hunter Pony (Small/Medium) 532 Children s Hunter Pony (Small/Medium) 533 Children s Hunter Pony (Small/Medium) Under Saddle Children s Hunter Pony (Small/Medium) Champion & Reserve CHILDREN S WORKING HUNTER FEE: $150 per section. Individual classes may not be entered. Open to horses exceeding 14.2 hands, fences 3'. Horses may show in only one age group. 526 Children s Working Hunter Children s Working Hunter Children s Hunter Under Saddle Children s Hunter Champion & Reserve CHILDREN S HUNTER PONY (LARGE) FEE: $150 per section. Individual classes may not be entered. Open to ponies over 13.2 hands but not exceeding 14.2 hands. Height and spread of fences not to exceed 2'6". 536 Children s Hunter Pony (Large) 537 Children s Hunter Pony (Large) 538 Children s Hunter Pony (Large) Under Saddle Children s Hunter Pony (Large) Champion & Reserve 15

18 SHORT STIRRUP These are not qualifying sections for the Verizon Center Local Finals. Open to riders who have not reached their tenth birthday as of December 1st of the current show year. Riders may cross enter into Lead Line, if eligible. Hunter fences not to exceed 2'. Fee: $125. Entitles participants to compete in all 6 classes. Individual classes may be entered; fee $30 per class. 94 Short Stirrup Equitation Walk/Trot 95 Short Stirrup Equitation Walk/Trot/Canter 96 Short Stirrup Equitation Over Fences 18" Short Stirrup Champion & Reserve 97 Short Stirrup Hunter 98 Short Stirrup Hunter 99 Short Stirrup Hunter U/S Short Stirrup Hunter Champion & Reserve LEAD LINE These are not qualifying sections for the Verizon Center Local Finals. Open to riders seven years and under as of December 1 of the previous year. Handler must be 18 years or over and may not be responsible for more than one pony/horse per class. Appropriate attire requested. No martingales allowed. Fee: $50 entitles participants to compete in both Lead Line classes (Pony/ Horse and Equitation). Lead Line participants do not pay the drug fee. 100 Lead Line Equitation To be judged on equitation and suitability of mount at a walk. 101 Lead Line Pony/Horse To be judged on pony/horse s manners and suitability. EVERY CLASS OFFERED HEREIN, WHICH IS COVERED BY THE RULES AND SPECIFICATIONS OF THE CURRENT UNITED STATES EQUESTRIAN RULE BOOK WILL BE CONDUCTED AND JUDGED IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH. 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 AND VAULTING COMPETITIONS AND ENDURANCE RIDES PROVIDED THE RESPECTIVE BREED/DISCIPLINE DUES OR BREED/DISCIPLINE CATEGORY FEE HAS BEEN PAID. A NON-MEMBER MAY PARTICIPATE AS A HANDLER, RIDER, DRIVER, OWNER, LESSEE, AGENT, COACH OR TRAINER AT REGULAR COMPETITIONS, EVENTING COMPETITIONS, DRESSAGE COMPETITIONS AND COM-BINED DRIVING COMPETITIONS UPON PAYMENT OF A $20 NON-MEMBER REGISTRATION FEE AND A $5 BREED/DISCIPLINE CATEGORY FEE FOR EACH BREED DISCIPLINE. PARTICIPANTS IN THE FOLLOWING CLASSES ARE EX-EMPTED FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS RULE; 1) LEADLINE; 2) EXHIBITIONS; 3) GAMES AND RACES; 4) CLASSES FOR 4-H MEMBERS AND 5) WALK TROT AND ACADEMY CLASSES (ACADEMY CLASSES ARE CLASSES LIMITED TO HORSES USED REGULARLY IN A LESSON PRO-GRAM); 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. SEE GR807.4 OF THE FEDERATION RULES. FEDERATION 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 OF 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, CABLECASTS, 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 LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, AND ANY ACTION INSTITUTED AGAINST THE FEDERATION MUST BE FILED IN NEW YORK STATE. SEE GR

19 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mr. Austin Kiplinger Chairman Mr. Jorge J. Carnicero President Mr. Kenneth J. Cort Vice President Mrs. Kirsten Anne Pollin Secretary Mrs. Juliet Reid Treasurer Ms. Susie Baker Mrs. Gwen Moore Holliday Mrs. Nita Blundon Mrs. Judi McGee Holmes Ms. Pat Carleton Mrs. Pamela C. Keenan Mrs. Jorge E. Carnicero Mrs Melissa Keshishian Mrs. Rima Daniels Carnicero Ms. Toni Koerber Mrs. Stephen C. Clark, Jr. Ms. Sherry Black Kozloff Mr. Archie Cox Mr. Siegfried Lamprecht Mrs. Kim Davis Mr. Chris Norden Mrs. Lauren Peterson Fellows Mrs. Robin Patton Mr. Robert S. Foosaner Mrs. Anne Poulson Ms. Juleanna R. Glover Miss Mignon C. Smith Mr. Herman Greenberg Mrs. Reg Stettinius Ms. Karen Healey Mrs. Robin Wilder 2008 STAFF LIST Debbie Blair Executive Director Ericka Caslin Administrative Director Ainsley Hayes Horse Show Management Liaison Linda Macklin Media Director Gina Gueco Accountant WAIVER: THE WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW ASSOCIATION, LTD., SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ACCIDENT, LOSS, INJURY OR DAMAGE TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY WHICH MAY OCCUR TO ANY SPECTATOR, GUEST, RIDER, DRIVER, GROOM, TRAINER, ATTENDANT OR OTHER EMPLOYEE, ANIMAL OR EQUIPMENT AT THE WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW LOCAL WEEKEND. H O T E L I N F O R M A T I O N Local Weekend Host Hotels Call CONNECTIONS for all hotel reservations at / or visit us online at Sleep Inn & Suites Upper Marlboro $99.00 one king bed or two double beds / $ King suite with sleeper sofa Hampton Inn Bowie $149 two double beds, $149 one king bed. Special rates cutoff date is Oct. 3 Radisson Hotel Largo Rate: $169 flat rate, single or double Special rates cutoff date is Sept. 30 Comfort Inn Bowie $130 for two double beds or one king bed Special rates cutoff date is Sept. 20 Towneplace Suites Bowie $139 studio room: queen bed, sitting area, full kitchen $149 studio room: queen bed and pull-out day bed, sitting area, full kitchen Special rates cutoff date is October 1 Call CONNECTIONS at for reservations. 17

20 Washington International Horse Show Competition # 4566 The WIHS Local Weekend-Zone 3 Finals USEF # is rated C in Adult Amateur Hunter, Children s Hunter and Children s Hunter Pony. 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 recognized 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. Violations of this rule will be cause for sanctions against the parent(s) and/or trainer(s) who are responsible for the child committing the offense. Penalties may include exclusion of the child, parent(s), guardians(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 Rule 6. Wheelchairs and other mobility assistance devices for individuals with disabilities are exempt from this rule. WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW S AcelaClubCafé 18 Enjoy VIP treatment and intimate dining complete with exclusive arena seating, a first-class menu, wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages. The Acela Club Café will open Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday evenings October 23 25, 2008 Verizon Center Package includes: Reserved table/dinner for 4 each evening Ringside arena seating (Sections 116 & 117) 4 tickets to the WIHS Saturday evening gala Advance reservations required. For details, contact Ericka at ; ericka@wihs.org.

21 MARYLAND HORSE SHOWS ASSOCIATION The Washington International Horse Show is operated in accordance with the current rules of the Maryland Horse Shows Association, Inc. and is rated "C" in Children's Hunter, Adult Amateur Hunter, Children's Jumper, Adult Jumper, Leadline Equitation and Short Stirrup Equitation. MARYLAND HORSE SHOWS ASSOCIATION, INC. PO Box 345, Sykesville, MD Phone (410) Fax: (410) I hereby apply for junior/senior membership for 2 and enclose $ Junior Membership $30.00 Senior Membership $40.00 (17 years of age and under) (18 years of age and over) Membership expires November 30 Name: Address: Telephone: Date: Junior Applicant s date of birth: Year Month Day Please indicate your division choice: HUNTER JUMPER PONY HUNTER BREEDING NOTE: To qualify for high score awards an animal must be registered with the association and his owner must be a member of the association. VIRGINIA HORSE SHOWS ASSOCIATION The Washington International Horse Show is operated in accordance with the current rules of the Virginia Horse Shows Association, Inc. and is rated "C" in Children's Hunter, Adult Amateur Hunter, Children's Jumper and Adult Jumper. VIRGINIA HORSE SHOWS ASSOCIATION, INC. 32 Ashby Street, Suite 204, Warrenton, VA (540) Please enroll me as a member of the VHSA for the year: Name: Address: County: Telephone: Breed Interest: Date of Birth: Month Day Year REGULAR PROGRAM MEMBERSHIP FEES Annual Dues: Senior Membership $40.00 Junior Membership $30.00 (17 years of age and under) Life Membership $ ASSOCIATE PROGRAM MEMBERSHIP FEES (Not eligible to accrue points at rated shows) Annual Dues: Senior Membership $25.00 Junior Membership $20.00 Annual Membership Expires November 30th Horse and Owner must be registered with the VHSA to accrue points for Year-End Awards Program. 19

22 WIHS LOCAL WEEKEND WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE FOLLOWING: The Tack Box, Inc. 7 West Federal Street Middleburg, VA Personalized Products 625 W. Sumner Street, Suite 100 Hartford, WI Everything Equestrian 9815 Main Street Damascus, MD Journeymen Saddlers, Ltd. PO Box 1288 Middleburg, VA The Dehner Company Bootmakers 3614 Martha Street Omaha, NE The NewHauler

23 OCT. 23, 2008 VERIZON CENTER WASHINGTON, DC Exciting Contests GRAND PRIZE: Random Giveaways Awarded Throughout the Evening Rider Autograph Sessions Discount Tickets See it in action at ALSO THAT NIGHT THE $20,000 OPEN JUMPER GAMBLERS CHOICE Plus, Barn Night groups get to walk the course with Grand Prix riders! For rules, entry forms*, and information visit (then click on EVENT INFO) or call *All Barns/Groups must fill out entry form to enter

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