SEPTEMBER 13 17, 2017 JUDGES AND OFFICIALS Management reserves the right to add to or vary this list of invited officials.

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1 SEPTEMBER 13 17, 2017 JUDGES AND OFFICIALS Management reserves the right to add to or vary this list of invited officials. Hunters & Hunt Seat Equitation Ms. Sue Ashe...Judges...Wellington FL Ms. Linda Andrisani... Wellington FL Cindy Dougherty...USEF Steward... Elkins NH Brian J. Flynn...Course Designer...New Albany OH Horse Show Manager Jason K. Gates Tequesta FL Jay Mullen...Assistant Manager / Stabling...Hopkinton MA Ryan Doherty...Special Asst. to the Managers...Wellington FL Horse Show Coordinator Stacey Hathaway Killingworth CT shathaway@thebige.com Horse Show Secretaries Harmony Allers...Hudson NY Valerie Beyer...Lower Burrell PA John Bahret...Announcer... Middletown RI Joanne Gates...Ringmaster... Tequesta FL Richie Butler...Camping... Chokoloskee FL Gary Saccocia... Parking... E. Bridgewater MA Mark Pedersen...Photographer... Danville OH Jim Fahey...Farrier...Plymouth MA Tom Carlson...Starter & Asst. Course Designer... Wellington FL Kris Koss DVM... Veterinarian...Millbury MA (Phone number posted outside Horse Show Office) VETERINARY SCRATCHES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED NOR HONORED VIA FAX. ENTRIES RECEIVED VIA FAX MUST BE PROCESSED WITH A CREDIT CARD. ENTRIES CLOSE AUGUST 15, 2017 (Entries received postmarked after this date will be considered post entries. See page 2) 1

2 RULES AND REGULATIONS NOTE: ONE HORSE PER ENTRY BLANK 1. ENTRIES: All entries must be postmarked on or before August 15, the closing date for entries. Entries postmarked after this date will be considered post entries (see item 3 below) and will be considered providing stalls are available. In either case, entry blank must be signed in three places and must contain the USEF membership numbers of owners, trainers, agents and riders or the proper fee must be submitted. 2. PAYMENT: All fees (entry fees, stall fees, drug fees, non-member fees, etc.) must accompany entry blanks or entries will be returned to sender. Payment must be made in U.S. funds made payable to EASTERN STATES EXPOSITION. A penalty of fifty dollars ($50) will be charged for all returned checks. Any returned checks must be replaced by cash or certified funds within 10 days to avoid USEF notification for collection. 3. POST ENTRIES: Post entries will be accepted provided (a) stalls are available, (b) division quotas have not been reached, (c) the time schedule allows. Post entries will be assessed an additional twenty-five dollar ($25) charge per horse. 4. REFUNDS: IMPORTANT NOTICE - Refund requests received by registered mail at the Horse Show Office prior to the closing of entries, August 15, will be honored and a refund will be made in full. Refund requests received after that date but before the start of the show, must be accompanied by a certificate of illness or lameness issued by an accredited veterinarian on his letterhead, dated prior to the start of the show. Refund requests that meet the above requirements will be made less a thirty dollar ($30) office charge per horse. Stall fees will not be refunded. NO requests for refunds will be accepted or honored after the start of the show. NO EXCEPTIONS. In the event of cancellation of classes due to severe weather or other emergency, refunds of entry fees will be made upon written request by the exhibitor within 30 days of the cancellation. 5. RESERVATIONS: Management reserves the right to (a) add to or vary the list of invited officials, (b) add, combine or cancel a class should the best interest of the show be served, (c) decline or refuse any entry at this show without being liable, (d) eliminate from further competition any exhibitor or horse should the best interest of the show be served. 6. PRIZE MONEY: Prize money awarded will be credited to your horse show account in the Horse Show Office. 7. CREDENTIALS: Amateur certification, pony measurement cards, junior hunter measurement cards, NEHC numbers, USHJA & USEF membership numbers and social security numbers must be made available to the Horse Show Secretary prior to the release of numbers. The above credentials must be made available to expedite processing in the Horse Show Office. 8. ANIMAL HEALTH REGULATIONS: All equines entering a Massachusetts fairground must have: a. A valid health certificate signed by an accredited veterinarian certifying that the animals are clinically free of infectious or contagious disease and exposure from such disease. Documents of health certification for out-of-state animals must be written on relevant state or federal health forms only. In-state animals may be accompanied by a certificate of examination on a veterinarian s letterhead stationery which clearly identifies the contact information for the veterinarian signing the certification. Certificates written on plain paper are not acceptable. These certificates must be available upon request to fair inspectors. Health certificates must be dated January 1, 2017 or later. These documents will be acceptable for the entire fair season. 2 Evidence of infectious, contagious or parasitic disease or failure to produce the necessary documents for health certification, vaccination or testing will result in the animal s rejection for entry. THE INSPECTOR S DECISION IS FINAL. b. All equines must be free of visual evidence of the following diseases and conditions: mange, ringworm, soring, strangles, and open or draining wounds. c. All equines originating from within and outside of the Commonwealth must have a negative USDA-approved EIA test (i.e., Coggins test or ELISA test) dated within twelve months of entry. A detailed description of the horse must appear on the test form, and must match the description that appears on the health certificate. d. While not required, it is strongly recommended that all equines be vaccinated for rabies, tetanus and EEE within one year of the fair. Any surgical procedure or injection of any foreign substance or drug or the external application of any substance (irritant, counterirritant, or similar substance) which could affect the animal s performance or alter its natural contour, conformation or appearance, except external applications of substances to the hoofs or horns of animals which affect appearance only, and except for surgical procedures performed by a duly licensed veterinarian for the sole purpose of protecting the health of the animal, is prohibited. 9. FIRE & SAFETY REGULATIONS: The following regulations must be adhered to in accordance with the Town of West Springfield Fire Regulations and Public Safety Code: a. No smoking allowed in barns or Coliseum. b. No open flames allowed in any barn or building. c. Fireproof material must be used for all stall decorations. Exhibitors must have an affidavit stating that tack and stall curtains have been flameproofed with DuPont MX12 or its equivalent during If tack and stall curtains are permanently flameproofed, bring an affidavit stating the same. d. The center aisle of C and E Barns must remain clear. Tack stall decorations must not extend more than 18 into the aisle. All aisles must have a walkway free of floor obstructions. e. Bedding material may not be allowed on the floor of any aisle for display purposes. This includes wood shavings, wood sawdust and peat moss. Large wood chips or coarse bark mulch may be used and must be kept damp at all times. The use of burlap for display purposes is strictly prohibited. f. Coverings over the aisles which would in any way limit the effectiveness of the sprinkler system will not be allowed. 10. CAMPERS: Space is limited to exhibitors showing at ESE Horse Show. Reservations must be made on entry blank complete with payment in full prior to the entry deadline. Requests received after the closing of entries, if space permits, will be honored and a late fee of $25 will be assessed. Enter Gate 1 (westernmost gate) on Memorial Avenue, Route 147. A non-refundable sticker permit will be mailed for admission to the camper area. This sticker must be attached to the left front of the camper before entering Gate 1C. Camper parking will be at the direction of the camper lot attendant. If space is not available in the Horse Show area, camping is available at Gate 9 on a first come, first served basis without reservations, hook-ups or electricity. 11. TRUCK AND TRAILER PARKING: All horse vehicles must enter Gate 1 Memorial Avenue, Rt Hunter exhibitors may arrive after 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, Sept.10 through 6:00 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 15, and may drive to their stabling location to unload. All vehicles must be removed prior to 8:00 a.m. on Friday, Sept 15 or will be subject to towing at 3

3 vehicle owner s expense. After 8:00 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 15 all vehicles must unload in the specified area in the parking lot. Their equipment will be moved by Big E personnel to the barn. Horses must be walked. Vans and trailers must then be parked off the grounds in the auxiliary parking area at no cost to exhibitors. Vans will not be allowed back on the grounds until 6:00 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17. Exhibitors stabled in Barn C MUST vacate their stalls by 10:00 p.m. on Sunday, Sept DRUGS & MEDICATIONS/MEDICAL WASTE: Exhibitors attention is directed to USEF Rule GR401 pertaining to Drugs and Medications. Every horse participating shall pay a $16 Federation fee ($8 shall be an equine drugs and medication fee; USEF $8). Management requests that exhibitors comply with USEF Rule GR regarding SHARPS. Failure to do so will result in a fine. Exhibitors attention is directed to USEF Rule GR 801 pertaining to Protective Headgear. 13. ADMISSION POLICY: Wristbands are good for daily admission to the grounds and unlimited access to and from the stabling area and Coliseum. Upon receipt and payment in full of your entry, wristbands and parking passes will be mailed with your acknowledgement. Wristbands will be provided complimentary, based on the number of horses in your stable. 1 horse = 2 wristbands, 2 horses = 3 wristbands, 3 horses = 4 wristbands, 4 horses or more = 5 wristbands. Additional exhibitor wristbands may be purchased at the Horse Show Office for $20 each. No refunds!! NOTE: It is important that your correct mailing address appears on the entry blank in order to assure timely delivery of admission credentials. PARKING PASSES: Parking passes will be issued as follows: One vehicle pass per owner and one vehicle pass per trainer listed will be issued. Passes will be mailed with entry acknowledgement provided entries are received by closing date. NOTE: It is important that your correct address appears clearly on the entry blank in order to receive the passes by mail. 14. STABLING/FEED & BEDDING: All horses must be in a stall. Day stalls are $50 per day each. All stalls are permanent with doors provided. Horse stalls are $140; tack stalls are $140. All stabled horses must be entered or a $25 non-show fee per day will be assessed. All stalls ordered in excess of horses entered will be considered as tack stalls. Tack stalls are limited to two per manager or trainer. Initial bedding will not be provided. Please preorder feed and bedding online at Phone in orders at Please indicate your estimated arrival time when placing your order. An open check or credit card will be required. 15. HOLDS: Management discourages gate holds or delays. In the event of extreme hardship, a gate hold may be requested. All holds or request for holds must be approved by management. NO OTHER PERSON MAY GRANT A GATE HOLD. 16. HUNTER EXHIBITORS: Jump orders will be posted and delays will not be permitted. Management recommends schooling early to avoid being shut out of a class. Riders showing more than three horses in any class will not be given the courtesy of a delay for schooling more than three horses. One minute will be allowed for the fourth and subsequent rides of the same rider to enter the ring. In some classes the area of the courtesy circle may be restricted by a mandatory line. This will be indicated on the course chart and physically in the ring. 17. DOGS: Due to the No Pet Policy on the fairgrounds, dogs of horse show exhibitors are restricted to the stabling area of the Horse Show complex. Dogs are not allowed in the Coliseum, entertainment staging areas or out along the parade route. Dogs must be restrained by a leash and will not be permitted to be tied to a barn aisle. Exhibitors will be expected to clean up after their dogs, especially in areas adjacent to campers and food service facilities. This rule will be strictly enforced with a fine of $200 imposed to anyone in violation. Dogs are subject to Massachusetts Animal Health Regulations RESPONSIBILITY: Neither Eastern States Exposition, its management, employees nor independent contractors will be responsible for any article of any kind or nature that is lost, destroyed or stolen, nor liable for any injury sustained to horses, exhibitors, spectators or employees. Under Massachusetts Law, an equine professional is not liable for an injury to, or death of, a participant in equine activities resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities, pursuant to Chapter 128, Section 2D of the General Laws. 19. NOTICE: The Eastern States Exposition Horse Show is held in conjunction with all laws and regulations of the United States and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and all exhibitors are notified to comply therewith with special reference to Horse Protection Act of 1970 as amended. 20. RELEASES: All exhibitors must settle accounts and obtain a release from the Horse Show Office before the start of the last session of the show and before removing horses and equipment from grounds. Hunter exhibitors must vacate stalls no later than Sunday, September 17 at 10:00 p.m. Feed store payments must be made in full prior to a release being issued. 21. FOOTING: The Coliseum ring is 100 x 200 with dirt footing mixed with sawdust. Warm-up rings are 66 x 170 and 90 x 180 with all-weather surfaces composed of limestone and sand. 22. MOTORIZED VEHICLES: Scooters, golf carts or other motorized vehicles will not be allowed to operate on the fairgrounds from 8:00 a.m. through closing of the fair at 10:00 p.m. In accordance with GR1301.7: 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. 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. 23 Upon signing of entry the exhibitor grants permission to be videod, photographed/ interviewed by the Exposition in connection with the activity. All videos/photographs are the property of the Exposition and may be used for their purposes. 24. AFFILIATIONS: Eastern States Exposition Horse Show is a member of: United States Equestrian Federation, Connecticut Horse Shows Assn., New England Horsemen s Council, and Washington International Horse Show September 13 ~ : New England Horsemen s Council: Rated in accordance with the current Rule Book Hunter Division: NEHC Pleasure: Rated C #188 Equitation: Rated C #173, 174 Adult Amateur Hunter: Rated AA #97, 98, 99, 100, 102, 103, 104, 105 Adult Amateur Owner Hunter: Rated AA #31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53 Junior Hunter: Rated AA #55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71 5

4 Children s Hunter: Rated AA #107, 108, 109, 110, 112, 113, 114, 115, 117, 118, 119, 120, 122, 123, 124, 125 Working Hunter: Rated AA #13, 14, 15, 16, 17 Green Hunter: Rated AA #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 Working Hunter Pony: Rated AA # 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89 Pre-Green Hunter: Rated A #91, 92, 93, 94, 95 Short Stirrup Hunter: Rated C #170, 171, 172 Connecticut Horse Shows Association: Rated in accordance with the current Rule Book This show is a regular member of the United States Equestrian Federation. Every class offered herein which is covered by the rules and specifications of the current USEF rule book will be conducted and judged in accordance therewith. UNITED STATES EQUESTRIAN FEDERATION 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 non-member 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 non-member 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. NON-MEMBERS OF UNITED STATES EQUESTRIAN FEDERATION GR205 Participation 1. A non-member who wishes to participate as a rider, driver, handler, vaulter, longeur, owner, lessee, agent, coach or trainer at Regular Competitions, Eventing Competitions at the Preliminary Level or above, Dressage Competitions, Endurance Rides, Reining Competitions, Vaulting Competitions, and Combined Driving Competitions at the Advanced Level, must pay a Show Pass Fee registration for each competition in which competeing. Lessees are considered owners in connection with this membership requirement. In the event of an entry under multiple ownershiponly one owner need be a Member or pay a Show Pass Fee. The competitions will be responsible for forwarding the names of the individuals who pay Show Pass fees at the competition to the Federation with the post comnpetition report. Payment of Show Pass fees for the purpose of competing does not entitle the indvidual to any other priviledges of USEF membership. are exempt from payment of the Federation Show Pass fee. 2. Recognized Affiliate Association non-member fee. A Federation Recognized Affiliate Association as defined under Bylaw 222, Section 1 (1) and 1 (2) may establish a non-member fee for their respective breed or discipline. If established, the amount of the non-member fee will be determined annually by the applicable Recognized Affiliate Association. This fee must be collected by all appropriate licensed competitions and remitted to the Recognized Affiliate Association (for exceptions see GR901.9). 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, cable-casts, broadcasts, internet, film, new media 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 GR0206 Show Pass Fee 1. Federation Show Pass fee. The amount of the Show Pass fee will be established annually by the Federation. Unless otherwise established, the fee will be $30 and must be collected by all appropriate competitions and remitted to the Federation (for exceptions see GR901.9). Non-US citizens who are members in good standing of their National Federations 6 7

5 IMPORTANT INFORMATION All horses competing in USEF recognized competitions MUST be properly identified and must obtain a Horse ID number from USEF. This MUST be done BEFORE the show. This Horse ID number must be entered on the entry form. There is no charge if done online at or via mail for a fee. You can also call Be sure to include your USEF membership number and the USEF membership number of your trainer on the entry form. USHJA ZONE 1 HOTY FINALS CLASSES HUNTER SCHOOLING SCHEDULE September COLISEUM HOURS (Subject to Revision) September 12 - Tuesday September 13 - Wednesday September 14 - Thursday September 15 - Friday September 16 - Saturday September 17 - Sunday Covered warm-up arena will be open all day. Noon 8:00 p.m. 6:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 6:00 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 6:00 a.m. 7:00 a.m. No Coliseum Schooling 6:00 a.m. 7:00 a.m Each Zone HOTY recognized hunter section will have one class designated as Round 1 of the USHJA Zone 1 HOTY Finals. Round 1 will be a full point class for the division championship and is open to all exhibitors. Only those entering the USHJA Zone 1 HOTY Finals Class will receive a numerical score. The top 10 scores (as designated) will return in reverse order, low score to high score, for Round 2 of the Finals, in which another numerical score will be given. The total high score from the first and second round will be the winner of the USHJA Zone 1 HOTY Finals. Open to Zone 1 members only. All ribbon winners will receive bonus points toward Zone 1 HOTY awards. Each USHJA Zone 1 HOTY Finals class will have $500 in prize money, (except equitation classics) plus championship ribbon and trophy. Entry fee $40 PLEASE NOTE: If fewer than six entries are entered in any USHJA ZONE 1 HOTY FINALS CLASS, the FINALS classes may be combined, with the entrants jumping their respective heights. Zone 1 & The Big E are providing the following Special Awards for the Zone 1 HOTY Finals $500 in Prize Money, (except Equitation Classics) Championship Jackets, Reserve Champion Gift Certificates, Professional Rider Award & Trainers Award 8 9

6 WEDNESDAY 8:00 A.M. SEPT. 13, Low Hunter Low Hunter Low Hunter U/S 156. Schooling Hunter Schooling Hunter Schooling Hunter U/S 91. Green 3 0 & 3 3 Hunter 92. Green 3 0 & 3 3 Hunter 93. Green 3 0 & 3 3 Hunter U/S 1. Green 3 6 Hunter 2. Green 3 6 Hunter 3. Green 3 6 Hunter U/S 7. Green 3 9 Hunter 8. Green 3 9 Hunter 9. Green 3 9 Hunter U/S 13. High Performance Hunter 14. High Performance Hunter 15. High Performance Hunter U/S 19. Performance Hunter Performance Hunter Performance Hunter 3 3 U/S 25. Performance Hunter Performance Hunter Performance Hunter 3 6 U/S 31. Amateur Owner Hunter Amateur Owner Hunter Amateur Owner Hunter U/S 37. Amateur Owner Hunter Amateur Owner Hunter Amateur Owner Hunter U/S 43. Amateur Owner Hunter Amateur Owner Hunter Amateur Owner Hunter U/S 49. Amateur Owner Hunter Amateur Owner Hunter Amateur Owner Hunter U/S 188. NEHC Open Pleasure 165. Big E Open Hunters THURSDAY 8:00 A.M. SEPT. 14, Special Hunter Special Hunter Special Hunter U/S 94. Green 3 0 & 3 3 Hunter 95. * Green 3 0 & 3 3 Hunter 96. $500 Green 3 0 & 3 3 Hunter 4. Green 3 6 Hunter 5. * Green 3 6 Hunter 6. $500 Green 3 6 Hunter Green 3 6 Hunter Handy 11. * Green 3 6 Hunter 12. $500 Green 3 6 Hunter 16. High Performance Hunter Handy 17. * High Performance Hunter 18. $500 High Performance Working Hunter 22. Performance Hunter 3 3 Handy 23. * Performance Hunter $500 Performance Hunter Performance Hunter 3 6 Handy 29. * Performance Hunter $500 Performance Hunter Amateur Owner Hunter Handy 35. * Amateur Owner Hunter $500 Amateur Owner Hunter Amateur Owner Hunter Handy 41. * Amateur Owner Hunter $500 Amateur Owner Hunter Amateur Owner Hunter Handy 47. * Amateur Owner Hunter $500 Amateur Owner Hunter Amateur Owner Hunter Handy 53. * Amateur Owner Hunter $500 Amateur Owner Hunter Adult Equitation USHJA Zone 1 HOTY Finals 176. Adult Equitation 36+ USHJA Zone 1 HOTY Finals 97. Adult Amateur Hunter Adult Amateur Hunter Adult Amateur Hunter US 102. Adult Amateur Hunter Adult Amateur Hunter Adult Amateur Hunter 36+ U/S FRIDAY 7:30 A.M. SEPT. 15, Open Hunt Seat Equitation 17 & Under 67. Junior Hunter Junior Hunter Junior Hunter 3 3 U/S 55. Small Junior Hunter 56. Small Junior Hunter 57. Small Junior Hunter U/S 61. Large Junior Hunter 62. Large Junior Hunter 63. Large Junior Hunter U/S 100. * Adult Amateur Hunter $500 Adult Amateur Hunter * Adult Amateur Hunter $500 Adult Amateur Hunter A.Children s Eq. Challenge Horse U B. Children s Eq Challenge Horse Children s Hunter Horse Children s Hunter Horse Children s Hunter Horse 14 & Under 108. Children s Hunter Horse 14 & Under 178. Children s Equitation Challenge Large 122. Children s Large Hunter Pony 123. Children s Large Hunter Pony 179. Children s Equitation Challenge S/M 117. Children s Small/Medium Hunter Pony 118. Children s Small/Medium Hunter Pony 200. Big E Opening Night $15,000 Hunter Classsic SATURDAY SEPT. 16, 2017 NOT BEFORE 11:00 A.M WIHS Pony Equitation 73. Small Pony Hunter 74. small Pony Hunter Conformation 75. Small Pony Hunter U/S 79. Medium Pony Hunter 80. medium Pony Hunter Conformation 81. Medium Pony Hunter U/S 85. Large Pony Hunter 86. Large Pony Hunter Conformation 87. Large Pony Hunter U/S 70. Junior Hunter 3 3 Handy 71. * Junior Hunter $500 Junior Working Hunter Large Junior Hunter Handy 65. * Large Junior Hunter 66. $500 Large Junior Working Hunter 58. Small Junior Hunter Handy 59. * Small Junior Hunter 60. $500 Small Junior Working Hunter USHJA Zone 1 HOTYFinal Round 180. Children s Equitation Horses 114. Children s Hunter Horse U/S * Children s Hunter Horse $500 Children s Hunter Horse Children s Hunter Horse 14 & Under U/S 110. * Children s Hunter Horse 14 & Under 111. $500 Children s Hunter Horse 14 & Under 181. Children s Pony Equitation Large 124. Children s Large Hunter Pony U/S 125. * Children s Large Hunter Pony 126. $500 Children s Large Hunter Pony 182. Children s Pony Equitation - S/M 119. Children s Small/Medium Pony U/S 120. * Children s Small/Medium Hunter Pony* 121. $500 Children s Small/Medium Pony SUNDAY 8:00 A.M SEPT. 17, USEF Pony Medal S/M/L 88. Large Pony Hunter Handy 89. * large Pony Hunter 90. $500 Large Pony Hunter 82. medium Pony Hunter Handy 83. * Medium Pony Hunter 84. $500 Medium Pony Hunter 76. Small Pony Hunter Handy 77. * Small Pony Hunter 78. $500 Small Pony Hunter 184. Best Child Rider - Emerson Burr Trophy 185. Leadline Open - Riders 6 & Under 173. Short Stirrup Hunter Equitation Flat 174. Short Stirrup Hunter Equitation Fences 170. Short Stirrup Hunter 171. Short Stirrup Hunter 172. Short Stirrup Hunter u/s 189. Walk / Trot Equitation 190. Walk / Trot Pleasure 191. Walk / Trot Ground Poles 192. Walk /Trot X-Rails * Denotes USHJA Zone 1 Horse of the Year (HOTY) Finals Round 1

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8 HUNTER DIVISION Hunters shall show over courses of fences that simulate fences actually found in hunting country. Under saddle classes shall be shown at a walk, trot and canter both ways of the ring. In amateur owner, junior, pony and regular hunter classes, horses may be asked to hand gallop collectively one way of the ring, but never more than eight at one time. Light contact with the horse s mouth is required. To be eligible for an under saddle class, a horse must complete the course in one class over fences in that section. All classes will be judged on performance and soundness unless otherwise noted. In each of the Hunter sections a Champion and Reserve Champion title will be awarded to the top two of the four horses which have acquired the most points over fences. In addition to these points, only those four shall receive points for ribbons won in the under saddle class. A dotted line may be used on courses. $4,000 GREEN HUNTER SECTION Classes will be run in accordance with USEF Rules. All classes full points. $1,500 GREEN 3 6 HUNTER Division Entry Fee $200 1, 2. Green 3 6 Hunter $65 $45 $35 $30 $25 R R R 3. Green 3 6 Hunter Under Saddle $65 $45 $35 $30 $25 R R R 4. Green 3 6 Hunter Handy $65 $45 $35 $30 $25 R R R 5. Green 3 6 Hunter (USHJA Zone 1 HOTY Finals/Round 1) $65 $45 $35 $30 $25 R R R Green 3 6 Hunter Champion & Reserve 6. $500 Green 3 6 Hunter USHJA Zone 1 HOTY Finals (Round 2) To qualify for this class, owner must reside in USHJA Zone 1, pay the entry fee below and show in Class 5 to receive a numerical score. The top ten scores from Class 5 will be eligible to show in this class. The total high scores from Classes 5 & 6 will decide the placing and the USHJA Zone 1 HOTY Finals Champion. Bonus points awarded. $1,500 GREEN 3 9 HUNTER Division Entry Fee $200 7, 8. Green 3 9 Hunter $65 $45 $35 $30 $25 R R R 9. Green 3 9 Under Saddle $65 $45 $35 $30 $25 R R R 10. Green 3 9 Hunter Handy $65 $45 $35 $30 $25 R R R 11. Green 3 9 Hunter (USHJA Zone 1 HOTY Finals/Round 1) $65 $45 $35 $30 $25 R R R Green 3 9 Hunter Champion & Reserve 12. $500 Green 3 9 Hunter USHJA Zone 1 HOTY Finals (Round 2) and show in Class 11 to receive a numerical score. The top ten scores from Class 11 will be eligible to show in this class. The total high scores from Classes 11 & 12 will decide the placing and the USHJA Zone 1 HOTY Finals Champion. Bonus points awarded. 14 $1,000 GREEN 3 0 & 3 3 HUNTER Division Entry Fee $150 91, 92, 93. Green 3 0 & 3 3 Hunter $45 $35 $25 $20 R R R R 94. Green 3 0 & 3 3 Hunter Under Saddle Trophy & 8 Ribbons 95. Green 3 0 & 3 3 Hunter (USHJA Zone 1 HOTY Finals/Round 1) $45 $35 $25 $20 R R R R Green 3 0 & 3 3 Hunter Champion & Reserve 96. $500 Green 3 0 & 3 3 Hunter USHJA Zone 1 HOTY Finals (Round 2) and show in Class 95 to receive a numerical score. The top ten scores from Class 95 will be eligible to show in this class. The total high scores from Classes 95 & 96 will decide the placing and the USHJA Zone 1 HOTY Finals Champion. Bonus points awarded. HIGH PERFORMANCE HUNTER Classes will be run in accordance with USEF Rules. Fences 4. All classes full points. Division Entry Fee $200 Individual classes $50 13, 14.High Performance Hunter $75 $55 $45 $35 $30 R R R 15. High Performance Hunter Under Saddle $75 $55 $45 $35 $30 R R R 16. High Performance Hunter Handy $75 $55 $45 $35 $30 R R R 17. High Performance Hunter (USHJA Zone 1 HOTY Finals/Round 1) $75 $55 $45 $35 $30 R R R High Performance Hunter Champion & Reserve 18. $500 High Performance Hunter USHJA Zone 1 HOTY Finals (Round 2) and show in Class 17 to receive a numerical score. The top ten scores from Class 17 will be eligible to show in this class. Horses will be required to jump respective heights. The total high scores from Classes 17 & 18 will decide the placing and the USHJA Zone 1 HOTY Finals Champion. Bonus points awarded. PERFORMANCE HUNTER 3 3 Classes will be run in accordance with USEF Rules. All classes full points. Division Entry Fee $150 Individual classes $40 19, 20. Performance Hunter 3 3 $45 $35 $25 $20 R R R R 21. Performance Hunter 3 3 Under Saddle $45 $35 $25 $20 R R R R 22. Performance Hunter 3 3 Handy $45 $35 $25 $20 R R R R 23. Performance Hunter 3 3 (USHJA Zone 1 HOTY Finals/Round 1) $45 $35 $25 $20 R R R R Performance Hunter 3 3 Champion & Reserve 24. $500 Performance Hunter 3 3 USHJA Zone 1 HOTY Finals (Round 2) and show in Class 23 to receive a numerical score. The top ten scores from Class 23 will be eligible to show in this class. Horses will be required to jump respective heights. The total high scores from Classes 23 & 24 will decide the placing and the USHJA Zone 1 HOTY Finals Champion. Bonus points awarded. 15

9 PERFORMANCE HUNTER 3 6 DIVISION Classes will be run in accordance with USEF Rules. All classes full points. Division Entry Fee $150 Individual classes $40 25, 26. Performance Hunter 3 6 $45 $35 $25 $20 R R R R 27. Performance Hunter 3 6 Under Saddle $45 $35 $25 $20 R R R R 28. Performance Hunter 3 6 Handy $45 $35 $25 $20 R R R R 29. Performance Hunter 3 6 (USHJA Zone 1 HOTY Finals/Round 1) $45 $35 $25 $20 R R R R Performance Hunter 3 6 Champion & Reserve 30. $500 Performance Hunter 3 6 USHJA Zone 1 HOTY Finals (Round 2) and show in Class 29 to receive a numerical score. The top ten scores from Class 29 will be eligible to show in this class. Horses will be required to jump respective heights. The total high scores from Classes 29 & 30 will decide the placing and the USHJA Zone 1 HOTY Finals Champion. Bonus points awarded. $435 LOW HUNTER Open to all horses or ponies. Fences at 2 9 : and spreads at 2 9 to 3. Division Entry Fee $80 Individual Classes $40 150, 151. Low Hunter $50 $40 $30 $25 R R R R 152. Low Hunter Under Saddle $50 $40 $30 $25 R R R R Champion & Reserve $435 SCHOOLING HUNTER Horses to jump 3 with spreads at 3 to 3 3. Division Entry Fee $80 Individual Classes $40 156, 157. Schooling Hunter $50 $40 $30 $25 R R R R 158. Schooling Hunter Under Saddle $50 $40 $30 $25 R R R R Champion & Reserve $435 SPECIAL HUNTER Open to all horses and ponies Fences at 2 9, spreads 3 to 3 3. Division Entry Fee $80 Individual Classes $40 159, 160.Special Hunter $50 $40 $30 $25 R R R R 161. Special Hunter Under Saddle $50 $40 $30 $25 R R R R Champion & Reserve BIG E OPEN HUNTER 165. Open to horses and ponies Ponies to be riden by junior exhibitors. Fences at no combinations Entry Fee $ no combinations Trophy & 8 Ribbons $2,120 ADULT AMATEUR HUNTER SECTION Classes will be run in accordance to USHJA Zone 1 Specifications. Height of fences 3. All classes full points. ADULT AMATEUR HUNTER Division Entry Fee $175 Individual Classes $45 97, 98. Adult Amateur Hunter $50 $35 $30 $25 R R R R 99. Adult Amateur Hunter Under Saddle $50 $35 $30 $25 R R R R 100.Adult Amateur Hunter USHJA Zone 1 HOTY Finals (Round I) $50 $35 $30 $25 R R R R Adult Amateur Hunter Champion & Reserve 101.$500 Adult Amateur Hunter USHJA Zone 1 HOTY Finals (Round 2) To qualify for this class, owner must reside in USHJA Zone 1, pay entry fee below and show in Class 100 to receive a numerical score. The top ten scores from Class 100 will be eligible to show in this class. The total high scores from Classes 100 & 101 will decide the placing and the USHJA Zone 1 HOTY Finals Champion. Bonus points awarded. ADULT AMATEUR HUNTER 36+ Division Entry Fee $175 Individual Classes $45 102,103. Adult Amateur Hunter 36+ $50 $35 $30 $25 R R R R 104. Adult Amateur Hunter 36+ Under Saddle $50 $35 $30 $25 R R R R 105. Adult Amateur Hunter 36+ (USHJA Zone 1 HOTY Finals/Round 1) $50 $35 $30 $25 R R R R. Adult Amateur Hunter 36+ Champion & Reserve 106. $500 Adult Amateur Hunter 36+ USHJA Zone 1 HOTY Finals (Round 2) To qualify for this class, owner must reside in USHJA Zone1, pay the entry fee below and show in Class 105 to receive a numerical score. The top ten scores from Class 105 will be eligible to show in this class. The total high scores from Classes 105 & 106 will decide the placing and the USHJA Zone 1 HOTY Finals Champion. Bonus points awarded. $5,200 AMATEUR OWNER HUNTER SECTION Classes will be run in accordance with USEF Rules. All classes full points. AMATEUR OWNER HUNTER Division Entry Fee $175 31, 32. Amateur Owner Hunter $60 $40 $35 $25 R R R R 33. Amateur Owner Hunter Under Saddle $60 $40 $35 $25 R R R R 34. Amateur Owner Hunter Handy $60 $40 $35 $25 R R R R 35. Amateur Owner Hunter (USHJA Zone 1 HOTY Finals/Round 1) $60 $40 $35 $25 R R R R. Amateur Owner Hunter Champion & Reserve 36. $500 Amateur Owner Hunter USHJA Zone 1 HOTY Finals (Round 2) and show in Class 35 to receive a numerical score. The top ten scores from Class 16 17

10 35 will be eligible to show in this class. The total high scores from Classes 35 & 36 will decide the placing and the USHJA Zone 1 HOTY Finals Champion. Bonus points awarded. AMATEUR OWNER HUNTER Division Entry Fee $175 37, 38. Amateur Owner Hunter $60 $40 $35 $25 R R R R 39. Amateur Owner Hunter Under Saddle $60 $40 $35 $25 R R R R 40. Amateur Owner Hunter Handy $60 $40 $35 $25 R R R R 41. Amateur Owner Hunter (USHJA Zone 1 HOTY Finals /Round 1) $60 $40 $35 $25 R R R R. Amateur Owner Hunter Champion & Reserve 42. $500 Amateur Owner Hunter USHJA Zone 1 HOTY Finals (Round 2) and show in Class 41 to receive a numerical score. The top ten scores from Class 41 will be eligible to show in this class. The total high scores from Classes 41 & 42 will decide the placing and the USHJA Zone 1 HOTY Finals Champion. Bonus points awarded. AMATEUR OWNER HUNTER Division Entry Fee $175 43, 44. Amateur Owner Hunter $60 $40 $35 $25 R R R R 45. Amateur Owner Hunter Under Saddle $60 $40 $35 $25 R R R R 46. Amateur Owner Hunter Handy $60 $40 $35 $25 R R R R 47. Amateur Owner Hunter (USHJA Zone 1 HOTY Finals/Round 1) $60 $40 $35 $25 R R R R Amateur Owner Hunter Champion & Reserve 48. $500 Amateur Owner Hunter USHJA Zone 1 HOTY Finals (Round 2) and show in Class 47 to receive a numerical score. The top ten scores from Class 47 will be eligible to show in this class. The total high scores from Classes 47 & 48 will decide the placing and the USHJA Zone 1 HOTY Finals Champion. Bonus points awarded. AMATEUR OWNER HUNTER Division Entry Fee $175 49, 50. Amateur Owner Hunter $60 $40 $35 $25 R R R R 51. Amateur Owner Hunter Under Saddle $60 $40 $35 $25 R R R R 52. Amateur Owner Hunter Under Saddle $60 $40 $35 $25 R R R R 53. Amateur Owner Hunter (USHJA Zone 1 HOTY Finals/Round 1) $60 $40 $35 $25 R R R R Amateur Owner Hunter Champion & Reserve 54. $500 Amateur Owner Hunter USHJA Zone 1 HOTY Finals (Round 2) and show in Class 53 to receive a numerical score. The top ten scores from Class 53 will be eligible to show in this class. The total high scores from Classes 53 & 54 will decide 18 the placing and the USHJA Zone 1 HOTY Finals Champion. Bonus points awarded. $2,600 JUNIOR HUNTER SECTION Classes will be run in accordance with USEF Rules. All entries must possess a current measurement card or valid measurement form issued by USEF prior to showing. All classes full points. Division Entry Fee $175 SMALL JUNIOR HUNTER 55, 56. Small Junior Hunter $60 $40 $35 $25 R R R R 57. Small Junior Hunter Under Saddle $60 $40 $35 $25 R R R R 58. Small Junior Hunter Handy $60 $40 $35 $25 R R R R 59. Small Junior Hunter (USHJA Zone 1 HOTY Finals/Round 1) $60 $40 $35 $25 R R R R Small Junior Hunter Champion & Reserve 60. $500 Small Junior Hunter USHJA Zone 1 HOTY Finals (Round 2) To qualify for this class, owner must reside in USHJA Zone 1, pay the entry fee below and show in Class 59 to receive a numerical score. The top ten scores from Class 59 will be eligible to show in this class. The total high scores from Classes 59 & 60 will decide the placing and the USHJA Zone 1 HOTY Finals Champion. Bonus points awarded. Division Entry Fee $175 LARGE JUNIOR HUNTER 61, 62. Large Junior Hunter $60 $40 $35 $25 R R R R 63. Large Junior Hunter Under Saddle $60 $40 $35 $25 R R R R 64. Large Junior Hunter Handy $60 $40 $35 $25 R R R R 65. Large Junior Hunter (USHJA Zone 1 HOTY Finals/Round 1) $60 $40 $35 $25 R R R R Large Junior Hunter Champion & Reserve 66. $500 Large Junior Hunter USHJA Zone 1 HOTY Finals (Round 2) and show in Class 65 to receive a numerical score. The top ten scores from Class 65 will be eligible to show in this class. The total high scores from Classes 65 & 66 will decide the placing and the USHJA Zone 1 HOTY Finals Champion. Bonus points awarded. Division Entry Fee $175 JUNIOR HUNTER , 68. Junior Hunter 3 3 $60 $40 $35 $25 R R R R 69. Junior Hunter 3 3 Under Saddle $60 $40 $35 $25 R R R R 70. Junior Hunter 3 3 Handy $60 $40 $35 $25 R R R R 71. Junior Hunter (USHJA Zone 1 HOTY Finals/Round 1) $60 $40 $35 $25 R R R R Junior Hunter 3 3 Champion & Reserve 72.$500 Junior Hunter 3 3 USHJA Zone 1 HOTY Finals (Round 2) and show in Class 71 to receive a numerical score. The top ten scores from Class 71 will 19

11 be eligible to show in this class. The total high scores from Classes 71 & 72 will decide the placing and the USHJA Zone 1 HOTY Finals Champion. Bonus points awarded. $3,450 PONY HUNTER SECTION Classes will be run in accordance with USEF Rules. Ponies showing in this division must possess a current measurement card issued by USEF. Fences 2 3 for ponies not exceeding 12.2 hands; 2 6 for ponies over 12.2 but not exceeding 13.2 hands; and 3 for ponies over 13.2 but not exceeding 14.2 hands. All classes full points. Division Entry Fee $175 SMALL PONY HUNTER 73, 74. Small Pony Hunter (74. Conformation) $40 $35 $30 $25 R R R R 75. Small Pony Hunter Under Saddle $40 $35 $30 $25 R R R R 76. Small Pony Hunter Handy $40 $35 $30 $25 R R R R 77. Small Pony Hunter (USHJA Zone 1 HOTY Finals/Round 1) $40 $35 $30 $25 R R R R Small Pony Hunter Champion & Reserve 78. $500 Small Pony Hunter USHJA Zone 1 HOTY Finals (Round 2) and show in Class 77 to receive a numerical score. The top ten scores from Class 77 will be eligible to show in this class. The total high scores from Classes 77 & 78 will decide the placing and the USHJA Zone 1 HOTY Finals Champion. Bonus points awarded. Division Entry Fee $175 MEDIUM PONY HUNTER 79, 80. Medium Pony Hunter (80. Conformation) $40 $35 $30 $25 R R R R 81. Medium Pony Hunter Under Saddle $40 $35 $30 $25 R R R R 82. Medium Pony Hunter Handy $40 $35 $30 $25 R R R R 83. Medium Pony Hunter (USHJA Zone 1 HOTY Finals/Round 1) $40 $35 $30 $25 R R R R Medium Pony Hunter Champion & Reserve 84. $500 Medium Pony Hunter USHJA Zone 1 HOTY Finals (Round 2) and show in Class 83 to receive a numerical score. The top ten scores from Class 83 will be eligible to show in this class. The total high scores from Classes 83 & 84 will decide the placing and the USHJA Zone 1 HOTY Finals Champion. Bonus points awarded. Division Entry Fee $175 LARGE PONY HUNTER 85, 86. Large Pony Hunter (86. Conformation) $40 $35 $30 $25 R R R R 87. Large Pony Hunter Under Saddle $40 $35 $30 $25 R R R R 88. Large Pony Hunter Handy $40 $35 $30 $25 R R R R 89. Large Pony Hunter (USHJA Zone 1 HOTY Finals/Round 1) $40 $35 $30 $25 R R R R Large Pony Hunter Champion & Reserve $500 Large Pony Hunter USHJA Zone 1 HOTY Finals (Round 2) and show in Class 89 to receive a numerical score. The top ten scores from Class 89 will be eligible to show in this class. The total high scores from Classes 89 & 90 will decide the placing and the USHJA Zone 1 HOTY Finals Champion. Bonus points awarded. $3,600 CHILDREN S HUNTER SECTION Classes will be run in accordance to USHJA Zone 1 Specifications. Ponies showing in this division must possess a current measurement card issued by USEF. Fences 3 for horses, 2 for small-medium ponies, 2 6 for large ponies. All classeses full points. CHILDREN S HUNTER HORSE 14 YEARS & UNDER Division Entry Fee $150 Individual Classes $40 107, 108. Children s Hunter Horse 14 & Under $40 $30 $20 $10 R R R R 109. Children s Hunter Horse Under Saddle 14 & Under $40 $30 $20 $10 R R R R 110. Children s Hunter Horse 14 & Under USHJA Zone 1 HOTY Finals (Round 1) $40 $30 $20 $10 R R R R Children s Hunter Horse 14 & Under Champion & Reserve 111. $500 Children s Hunter Horse 14 & Under USHJA Zone 1 HOTY Finals (Round 2) and show in Class 110 to receive a numerical score. The top 10 scores from Class 110 will be eligible to show in this class. The total high scores from Classes 110 & 111 will decide the placing and the USHJA Zone 1 HOTY Finals Champion. Bonus points awarded. The 14 & under and the Zone 1 HOTY Finals Round may be combined if there are not 12 entrants in each section. CHILDREN S HUNTER HORSE YEARS Division Entry Fee $150 Individual Classes $40 112, 113. Children s Hunter Horse $40 $30 $20 $10 R R R R 114. Children s Hunter Horse Under Saddle $40 $30 $20 $10 R R R R 115. Children s Hunter Horse (USHJA Zone 1 HOTY Finals/Round 1) $40 $30 $20 $10 R R R R Children s Hunter Horse Champion & Reserve 116. $500 Children s Hunter Horse USHJA Zone 1 HOTY Finals (Round 2) and show in Class 115 to receive a numerical score. The top 10 scores from Class 115 will be eligible to show in this class. The total high scores from Classes 115 & 116 will decide the placing and the USHJA Zone 1 HOTY Finals Champion. Bonus points awarded. The 14 & under and the Zone 1 HOTY Finals Round may be combined if there are not 12 entrants in each section.. CHILDREN S SMALL/MEDIUM HUNTER PONY Division Entry Fee $150 Individual Classes $40 117,118. Children s Small/Medium Hunter Pony $40 $30 $20 $10 R R R R 119. Children s Small/Medium Hunter Pony Under Saddle $40 $30 $20 $10 R R R R 21

12 120. Children s Small/Medium Hunter Pony USHJA Zone 1 HOTY Finals (Round 1) $40 $30 $20 $10 R R R R. Children s Small/Medium Hunter Pony Champion & Reserve 121. $500 Children s Small/Medium Hunter Pony USHJA Zone 1 HOTY Finals (Round 2) and show in Class 120 to receive a numerical score. The top 10 scores from Class 120 will be eligible to show in this class. The total high scores from Classes 120 & 121 will decide the placing and the USHJA Zone 1 HOTY Finals Champion. Bonus points awarded. CHILDREN S LARGE HUNTER PONY Division Entry Fee $150 Individual Classes $40 122, 123. Children s Large Hunter Pony $40 $30 $20 $10 R R R R 124. Children s Large Hunter Pony Under Saddle $40 $30 $20 $10 R R R R 125. Children s Large Hunter Pony (USHJA Zone 1 HOTY Finals/Round 1) $40 $30 $20 $10 R R R R Children s Large Hunter Pony Champion & Reserve 126. $500 Children s Large Hunter Pony USHJA Zone 1 HOTY Finals (Round 2) and show in Class 125 to receive a numerical score. The top 10 scores from Class 125 will be eligible to show in this class. The total high scores from Classes 125 & 126 will decide the placing and the USHJA Zone 1 HOTY Finals Champion. Bonus points awarded. SHORT STIRRUP HUNTER DIVISION Open to riders 12 years of age or under who have never competed in classes with fences over 18. Fences 18. Division Entry Fee $85 Individual Classes $ Short Stirrup Hunter Trophy & 8 Ribbons 171. Short Stirrup Hunter Trophy & 8 Ribbons 172. Short Stirrup Hunter Under Saddle Trophy & 8 Ribbons Short Stirrup Hunter Champion & Reserve Champion SHORT STIRRUP EQUITATION DIVISION Open to riders 12 years of age or under. Fences & spreads not to exceed Short Stirrup Equitation - On the Flat Entry Fee $35 Walk, Trot & Canter Trophy & 8 Ribbons 174. Short Stirrup Equitation Over Fences Entry Fee $35 Trophy & 8 Ribbons EQUITATION SECTION Open to riders who have not reached their eighteenth birthday or Adult Amateurs as denoted. direction and a combination, including an oxer are required. The first round will be scored numerically. The top eight to ten scores at the judge s discretion will return in reverse numerical order for a second and final round. Total high scores from both rounds will decide the winner. USEF Tests The same horse must be used in all phases. Only one rider per horse. Bonus points awarded Adult Equitation USHJA Zone 1 HOTY Finals 36+ Open to Adult and Amateur riders who are USHJA Zone 1 members. Thurs. Aft. To be held over a course of at least 8 obstacles at 3. Two changes of direction and a combination, including an oxer are required. The first round will be scored numerically. The top eight to ten scores at the judge s discretion will return in reverse numerical order for a second and final round. Total high scores from both rounds will decide the winner. USEF Tests The same horse must be used in all phases. Only one rider per horse. Bonus points awarded. 177A.Children s Equitation Challenge - Horses Under B.Children s Equitation Challenge - Horses Open to USHJA Zone 1 Junior members riding horses. Fri. Aft. Riders may not cross enter into classes in which the fence height exceeds 3. To be held over a course of at least 8 obstacles set at 3. Two changes of direction and an oxer are required. No combination. The top 10 scores will return in reverse numerical order for a second and final round. Total high scores from both rounds will decide the winner. The same horse must be used in all phases. Only one rider per horse Children s Equitation Challenge - Large Ponies 179. Children s Equitation Challenge - Small / Medium Ponies Open to USHJA Zone 1 Junior members riding ponies. Fri. Aft. Riders in this class may not have shown over a course where the fence height was 2 9 or higher. To be held over a course of at least 8 obstacles. Small/medium ponies to jump 2 and large ponies to jump 2 6. Two changes of direction and an oxer are required. No combination. The top 10 scores will return in reverse numerical order for a second and final round. The same horse must be used in all phases. Only one rider per pony. 180.Children s Equitation - Horses Riders may not cross enter into classes in which fences exceed 3. Sat. Aft. Riders must be eligible for Children s Hunters. Riders that have competed in a National Finals are ineligible for classes 96,101,117,124, 124B. Tests 1-9. Fence heights Trophy and 8 ribbons 175. Adult Equitation USHJA Zone 1 HOTY Finals Open to Adult and Amateur riders who are USHJA Zone 1 members. Thurs. Aft. To be held over a course of at least 8 obstacles at 3. Two changes of 22 23

13 181. Children s Pony Equitation - Large Riders may not cross enter into classes in which fences exceed 3. Sat. Aft. Riders must be eligible for Children s Hunters. Riders that have competed i in a National Finals are ineligible for classes 96,101,117,124, 124B Tests 1-9. Fence heights Children s Pony Equitation - Small/Medium Riders may not cross enter into classes in which fences exceed 3. Sat. Aft. Riders must be eligible for Children s Hunters. Riders that have competed in a National Finals are ineligible for classes 96,101,117,124, 124B Tests 1-9. Fence heights Marshall & Sterling U.S. Pony Medal Open to Junior members of USEF on ponies 14.2 hands Sun. A.M. and under. Riders entered in this class cannot cross enter into an USEF Medal class at the same show. Suitability of a pony to rider will be emphasized. Tests 1-9. Only one rider per pony. To fill a class, 6 competitors must complete the course. A rider that has qualified for the Finals can continue to compete in qualifying classes. Classes held after July 15 will count toward the next year s final Best Child Rider - Pony Open to all Junior exhibitors showing a pony. Emerson Burr Memorial Trophy and Ribbon Sun. Aft Open Leadline - Riders 6 and Under Entry Fee $20 For horses or ponies ridden by a child 6 years of age and under. Sun. Aft. An adult must lead the entry at all times. Will be asked to trot 186.Open Hunt Seat Equitation 17 & Under Entry Fee $35 Open to Junior exhibitors showing a horse. Tests Fri. Aft. Fences not to exceed 3 6. MISCELLANEOUS 187. Washington International Horse Show ( WIHS) Pony Equitation Ponies to jump. sm / med / lg 3 0 Sat A.M NEHC Open Pleasure Open to members and non-members. Walk, trot or jog, canter Wed. Aft. or lope. Entries will be required to back. To be judged on manners, performance and quality, in that order. Martingales not permitted. WALK-TROT HUNT SEAT OPPORTUNITY (no points) Open to riders who have not reached their eleventh birthday and who have not competed in any class requiring rider to canter/lope at any show. Horses or ponies shall be shown under appropriate tack and riders will be suitably attired.shown at a walk and trot ONLY, both ways of the ring. May be asked to halt. Fences will be X-rails and not to exceed 18 inches. Shown at a Trot twice along the rail - 8 fences. There will be no combinations or changes of direction. Must compete in a three of the four classes to be eligible for Champion and Reserve award Walk-Trot Hunt Seat Equitation Entry Fee $ Walk-Trot Hunt Seat Pleasure Entry Fee $ Walk-Trot Ground Poles Entry Fee $ Walk-Trot X- Rails Entry Fee $20 Sun Aft. Champion & Reserve 188. NEHC Open Pleasure Open to members and non-members. Walk, trot or jog, canter Wed. Aft. or lope. Entries will be required to back. To be judged on manners, performance and quality, in that order. Martingales not permitted. $15,000 BIG E "OPENING NIGHT" HUNTER CLASSIC FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 15-7:00 PM This special event at The Big E is open to all horses or ponies that have entered and shown in at least two over fences classes at The Big E this year. It is a two round competition with open numerical scoring conducted under the Hunter Classic format. The top twelve scores will return for round two.the scores from round one will carry over to be added to the scores from round two to determine the final results. This class will be conducted using two fence heights, 3"0 & 3'3, to accommodate as many exhibitors as possible, although, it will be pinned as ONE class. Proper attire is required. Prize money and ribbons will be awarded to the top twelve. There will be NO jog required $15,000 BIG E "OPENING NIGHT" HUNTER CLASSIC Entry Fee-$175 Fence Heights to be 3'0 & 3'3" Fri Eve 1. $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

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16 Hall of Fame Award Eastern States Exposition has been in existence since 1916 and is committed to excellence in providing year -round opportunities for the development and promotion of agriculture, education, industry and family entertainment, while preserving our New England heritage. Eastern States Exposition has now created a platform to recognize those who have demonstrated excellence in their discipline, significant achievement in the competition world, longevity, as well as having made outstanding contributions to the sport and equestrian community. Those few individuals or equines whose achievements and contributions to the sport have set them apart will be considered for induction to The Eastern States Exposition Hall of Fame. Each year three nominations for the Hall of Fame will be considered. The inductee will then be chosen by The People s Choice via voting throughout the equestrian community. Individuals and equines can be considered for nomination posthumously. Induction Ceremony Saturday Evening September 23, 2017 Center Ring 6:00 PM hunter nominations are encouraged 30 CONNECTICUT HORSE SHOWS ASSOCIATION Year 2017 (The CHSA show year begins December 1) New membership applications and renewals will become active on the date complete information and payment of correct fees are received at the CHSA office. All memberships (with the exception of Lifetime Horse Registration ) expire on November 30. In order to accumulate points, all riders must compete under the name registered with CHSA. ALL FIELDS MUST BE FILLED IN FOR APPLICATION TO BE PROCESSED. PLEASE PRINT. NAME: ADDRESS: CITY: STATE: ZIP: TELEPHONE: CELL: TRAINER: MEMBERSHIPS CANNOT BE ACTIVATED WITHOUT SIGNATURE. JUNIOR MEMBERSHIPS MUST BE SIGNED BY PARENT OR GUARDIAN: By signing this application, I / we agree to abide by the constitution, rules and by-laws of CHSA. Where applicable, I also declare that I am an Amateur in accordance with USEF Amateur Status and have not engaged in any activities cited uner the Amateur Rule which would make me a professional. JUNIOR: DOB: Month Day Year JUNIOR: DOB: Month Day Year JUNIOR: DOB: Month Day Year 31 FAMILY... $50 ADULT... $35 JUNIOR*... $35 (Junior memberships cannot be activated without date of birth.) *under 18 as of 12/1 of show season CHSA HORSE / PONY RECORDING APPLICATION Owner/Lessee of the horse / pony must be an active member of CHSA. In order to accumulate points, all horses must compete under the name registered with CHSA. ALL FIELDS MUST BE FILLED IN FOR APPLICATION TO BE PROCESSED. PLEASE PRINT. NAME OF HORSE / PONY Size (if pony) $20 ANNUALLY $100 LIFETIME NAME OF HORSE / PONY Size (if pony) $20 ANNUALLY $100 LIFETIME Owner name Lessee name SIGNATURE OF OWNER / LESSEE: Do you wish to receive a Free print subscription to Connecticut Horse magazine ( Yes PLEASE CONSIDER A CONTRIBUTION TO THE CHSA SCHOLARSHIP FUND GOLD $100 and over SILVER $50-$99 BRONZE $25-$49 PATRON Under $25 Please mail completed application to CHSA Membership, PO Box 54, Danielson, CT Application may also be electronically submitted online at chsaonline.com. Application may also be handed to the secretary at any CHSA affiliated show. No

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18 2017 DAILY HORSE SHOW PROGRAM ADVERTISING RATES Printed daily for the most up to date and correct information. SIZE SPACE RATE w / SCOREBOARD Full Page B/W 8.5 x 5.5 $275 $400 1/2 Page B/W 4.5 x 4 $200 $325 1/4 Page B/W 4.5 x 2 $125 $250 The above prices are for camera ready artwork. Please submit all ads via in PDF format, print ready with fonts included. Eastern States Exposition is not responsible for errors and reserves the right to reject any advertising which it deems unsuitable for publication. The advertiser will be notified on submission of the material. 19 DAYS of SCOREBOARD ADVERTISING $300 Advertising is also available on our full-colored LED Display Scoreboard. Your name and four-color logo will be scrolled throughout the 17 days of The Big E. Submit four-color logo in PDF format with information to be used. Call the Horse Show Office at or shathaway@thebige.com for further details and pricing. Your Name: Company Name: Address: City & State: Zip Code: Payment must accompany ad to be processed: Visa MasterCard Discover # (Circle one) Name on Credit Card Expiration Date: Check Enclosed: ad copy along with credit card payment to shathaway@thebige.com no later than August 1 to: Eastern States Exposition Horse Show ATT: Stacey Hathaway 1305 Memorial Avenue West Springfield, MA For Office use only: Date received: Acknowledged: Enter the Washington International Horse Show Children's & Adult Championships and WIHS Equitation! Earn points here to qualify for the $10,000 Adult Jumper Final $10,000 Adult Hunter Final $10,000 Children's Jumper Final $10,000 Children's Hunter Final WIHS Equitation Final WIHS Pony Equitation Final at the Washington International Horse Show in Washington, DC. Become a member of the WIHS Children's & Adult Championships and WIHS Equitation to receive points. Competitors need only submit one WIHS membership application for the current qualifying year and that will entitle them to accrue points in all WIHS santioned classes. Membership is valid for the qualifying year and entitles a rider to earn points on one or more horses in any of the divisions. Please enroll me as member of the WIHS Championships & Equitation: Date Membership is effective the date received in the league office with payment. Name Address Qualifying Year: (Sept 1 - Aug 31) Amateur WIHS 1298 Royal Rd Annville, PA ; fax Junior City State Zip Code Phone Payment of $40.00 enclosed Please bill my Account # Cardholder Address Signature Join online at MasterCard Visa Fax DOB USEF #: Discover City State Zip Code I authorize Ryegate Show Services on behalf of WIHS to debit my account. wihs@ryegate.com AmEx Equitation Riders Only East Ranking Exp West Ranking Received Check # CSV 34

19 RESERVED BOX SEATS We would like to invite you to purchase box seats for the 2017 Eastern States Exposition Horse Show. The Exposition policy of free seating in the past few years has often filled the Coliseum. Box Seats are available for purchase for your viewing pleasure. To ensure comfortable viewing of our A-Rated Championship Horse Show, send in your order now! Only complete Box Seats will be sold. Box Seat prices DO NOT include admission to the grounds. 4 $100 6 $150 8 $200 Hunter Show Sept Please complete the enclosed 2017 Eastern States Exposition Horse Show Order Form to reserve your seats. RESERVED EXHIBITOR ON-GROUNDS PARKING At the request of exhibitors, ESE Horse Show has obtained ongrounds reserved parking for 35 cars. The reserved parking is located adjacent to the Horse Show camper* lot at Gate 1B. Space is limited, the cost is $75 and will be available for purchase by the first 35 exhibitors submitting entries postmarked no later than August 15. A space will be reserved by number in your name. Upon receipt of your non-refundable payment, a parking sticker will be fowarded to you which will reserve your space. *There will be no vehicle parking within the camper area. Hunter Show - September 13-17, 2017 Please complete the enclosed 2017 Eastern States Exposition Horse Show Order Form