SHOW MANAGER Richard Cram, Aiken, SC. PHOTOGRAPHER Shawn McMillen, Aiken, SC

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2 Officials Roster Rules & Regulations The following officials have accepted an invitation to participate in the Aiken Spring Classic Horse Shows January Wk I Sue Ashe Wellington, FL R H, H/E, HB Jimmy Lee Wellington, FL R H, H/E Linda Esau Charlottesville, VA R H, H/E Lewis Pack Columbus, NC R J March Wk III Tucker Ericson Wellington, FL R H, H/E Traci Weston Tampa, FL R H, H/E Andrea Wells Ocala, FL R H, H/E Lewis Pack Columbus, NC R J 2 Wk I Mary Choate Lancaster, SC Wk III Louisa Robb Sullivans Is, SC Stewards Wk II Linda Esau Charlotte, NC Wk IV Dale Lawler Wellington, FL SHOW MANAGER Richard Cram, Aiken, SC STABLING MANAGER Drew Schettino, Aiken, SC SHOW SECRETARIES Carol Vos, Aiken, SC Wanda Smith, Aiken, SC ANNOUNCERS Lewis Pack, Columbus, NC Will Tharrington, Aiken, SC Aiken Winter Classic Judges January Wk II Gary Duffy Keswick, VA R H, H/E, HB Dale Pederson Sweet Briar, VA R H, H/E Glen Moody Charlottesville, VA R H, H/E Lewis Pack Columbus, NC R J March Madness Judges March Wk IV Claudia Roland Wellington, FL R H, H/E Linda Shaninian So. Pines, NC R H, J, H/E Matt Collins Aiken, SC R H,H/E,HB Lewis Pack Columbus, NC R J Management & Official Staff Course Designers Wk I & II JP Godard, Aiken, SC - J Wk III & IV Blake Alder, Germantown, TN - J Wk I- IV Catherine Cram, Aiken, SC - H Richard Cram, Aiken, SC - H PHOTOGRAPHER Shawn McMillen, Aiken, SC ON-SITE VETERINARIAN Sabrina Jacobs, DVM, Aiken, SC cell ON-SITE FARRIER Marty Bryant, Aiken, SC ACTS OF DISCOURTESY Any act of discourtesy to the judges or to any official of the show on the part of any owner, trainer, rider or groom will disqualify any horse with which they are associated and no refund will be made. ADD/SCRATCH No slip, no trip. If you are not on the class sheet, you must add in the show office and bring the slip to the ingate. If you are scratching, you must also do this in the show office and bring your slip to the ingate. No adds on Sunday. ATTIRE Jackets will be worn for the hunter and equitation classes in the show rings. Rider will be allowed to show in tucked in polo shirts in the jumper ring. The classics and mini-prix require formal attire. AMATEUR STATUS Adults showing in Adult Amateur and/or Amateur Owner classes must present their amateur certification to the show secretary before numbers will be issued. CANADIAN EXHIBITORS The legend US Fund must be pre-printed on the face of all Canadian checks drawn on Canadian banks used to pay entry fees. CHAMPION & RESERVE AWARDS Divisions with 3 or more entries are eligible for Champion and Reserve Champion awards. Points for the top 4 riders over fences will be combined with their Under Saddle points and the rider with the most points will be awarded the Championship, with the second highest point winner recieving the Reserve Championship. In the case of a tie, the rider with the most points over fences will receive the Championship. COGGINS Current Negative Coggins Test Certificate dated within one year must accompany entry. DOGS All dogs must be leashed at all times while on the show grounds. Unrestrained dogs create a serious safety hazard for exhibitors and their horses. Loose dogs will not be tolerated in the show ring area. They will be impounded and the owner will be charged a $100 fine added to their entry fee which will be donated to the SPCA. ELECTRICAL/FIRE REGULATIONS All electrical installation and connections must meet all state and county codes. Aisles shall be maintained clear for a minimum of six (6) feet wide by eight (8) feet high. No obstructions or projections shall be allowed in these aisles. No class I Flammable liquids, such as gasoline, are allowed inside the buildings. Cooking is not permitted within any stable area. Anyone found in violation shall be subject to dismissal from further participation in the Horse Show without recourse. FARRIER/VETERINARIAN/PHOTOGRAPHER No farrier/veterinarian/photographer other than the official competition farrier/veterinarian/photographer will be permitted to practice on the grounds without express permission of the management. Exhibitors wishing to use another farrier/veterinarian/photographer must request a permit at the Horse Show Office. FOOD Food service will be available on the grounds beginning the day of the show through Sunday. FOOTING Rings 1 & 2 (150 x 275 ) Sand/Gravel Dust Ring 3 (150 x 275 ) Dirt/Sand Derby Field (300 x 300 ) Dirt/Sand Grand Prix Field (300 x 300 ) & Schooling Area, Grass JUMP ORDER AND CONFLICTS A rotating jump order will, at management s discretion, be established for any jumping class. The starter must be advised by exhibitors of any conflicts to make necessary adjustments. A 3 minute time may be called by management. HORSE WELFARE Horses and ponies may not enter more than 7 classes over fences, including equitation and all special classes, per day. LUNGING No lunging permitted in the show rings. Lunging only in designated areas. MINOR EXHIBITORS Parent(s) or guardian(s) of a minor child shall hold the horse show management and the facility harmless for any injury to such minor. No minor child s entry will be accepted or number issued unless entry is signed by a parent or LEGAL guardian. The signature of unrelated persons WILL NOT be accepted. MOTORIZED VEHICLES/GOLF CARTS 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), 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 Rule 6. Wheelchairs and other mobility assistance devices for individuals with disabilities are exempt from this rule. PADDOCKS Limited Paddock Space Available. $250 per week, only one paddock per trainer. First Come, First Served. PONY DISTANCES Will be run according to size of the pony. PRIZE MONEY The owner of any horse or pony exhibited in classes where prize money is awarded MUST provide a Social Security or Federal ID number on the entry. Foreign Exhibitors must fill out a W-8ECI or W-8BEN form prior to receiving any winnings. Prize money will be applied as a credit on your account at the show office. Checks will be mailed within 30 days after the show. PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR Everyone must wear properly fitting ASTM protective headgear with harness secured and properly fitted while riding in the designated schooling and exercise areas, the show ring and while jumping or riding anywhere on the show grounds. It is the responsibility of the rider, or the parent or guardian or trainer of the junior exhibitors to see to it that the headgear worn complies with appropriate safety standards and is properly fitted and in good condition. MOTOR HOME/RV HOOK-UPS Motor home and camper hook-ups are available for $175 per show. Spaces are limited, reserve in advance. If you are arriving after hours, please let us know in advance. SCHOOLING Schooling in the show rings without permission is prohibited at all times. There will be a $100 fine for anyone caught in the rings before or after the show if rings have been closed. Rings will be available for schooling after the show each day. Closing times will be announced each day. The rings will be available for hacking only in the mornings. No morning schooling. TICKETED WARM-UP Tickets are $25.00 and should be purchased in the horse show office and are good for one round of eight jumps. Tickets are NOT refundable. 39

3 The Horse Show Committee reserves the right to itself to interpret all questions and conditions in regard to or arising out of, or incident to the show without claims for damages or recourse of any kind. All questions not covered in these Rules and Regulations shall be decided by the Horse Show Management; its decision to be final. The Horse Show Management reserve to itself the right to limit entries in any class, section or division, to refuse, accept conditionally, or to cancel any entries, disqualify any riders or exhibitors, prohibit exhibition of entries, and cancel award prizes, without any claim for damages; to change any course, to add a dotted line, to cancel or combine any unfilled classes, or to reschedule classes, after due notice to exhibitors; to change rings or rotate judges, to change specifications in jumper classes as competitions warrants. Every horse entered herein for competition will be under the control of the Horse Show Management, but the Show Management will in no case be responsible for any loss or damage that may occur, and it shall be a condition of entry that each exhibitor shall hold the horse show and the officials, employees, directors, officers, sponsoring entities of the horse show and the facilities at which the horse show is held blameless for any loss or accident to his horse(s), employee(s), or equipment which may occur from sickness, fire or other cause. ENTRIES FEED AND BEDDING In order for stalls to be held, full payment must accompany stall Hay, grain and bedding may be purchased on the grounds. reservations. Stalls will be on a first-come, first-served basis. (By For same day delivery, orders must be received prior to 12 the date the check is received, the post mark on the envelope.ding reservations prior to arrival, please call ( ) noon. No Sunday or Monday deliveries. For feed and bed- Call: or- psjshows@aol.com fax ( ) or psjshows@aol.com 24 hours in Mail stall fees with the enclosed reservation form to: advance. Deliveries other than that made through the horse 147 Warehouse Road, Aiken, SC show office are not permitted. Make checks payable to: PSJ PARKING Closing date for stalls and entries: Fire regulations prohibit all vehicles, including trailers, vans See Entry Blank for Closing Dates. and campers from being parked in the stable areas. Vans After the closing date there will be a $50.00 late fee. and trailers will be allowed in the stable area only to load or Numbers will not be issued without a signed open check unload. PARKING AREAS WILL BE DESIGNATED AND VIOLAlodged with the horse show secretary. TORS WILL BE TOWED AWAY AT OWNER S EXPENSE AND FINED The entry form must include: $100. 1) Horses name & complete description; NON NEGOTIABLE CHECKS 2) All classes or divisions entered; Checks returned by the bank for any reason will be assessed 3) All mandatory signatures, including legal guardian in the a penalty of $50 or 10% of the check amount, whichever is case of a minor exhibiting; greater. Upon notification of a returned check, accounts will 4) Organization membership numbers; be given three (3) days to make full payment, including the 5) Social Security or Federal ID number of owner. penalty, which must be paid in certified funds, cashier s Every class offered herein, which is covered by the rules and check or money order. Overnight mail service is advised in specifications of the current USEF Rules Book, will be conducted order to avoid notification of the sanctioning organizations and judged in accordance therewith. for disciplinary action. STABLING Temporary stalls with doors will be available ( ). Initial bedding will not be provided. Stalls, whether occupied by horse, feed or tack will be available beginning 12 noon Monday of the show week and ending midnight Sunday of the same show week. Stalls $ per week. Closing date for stalls are listed on entry blank. CHECK OUT Any horse show bills not checked out at the conclusion of each show will be assessed a $50.00 fee for check out. Any mistakes at check out must be resolved within 24 hours. Check your bills carefully. COMPETITION OFFICE HOURS Competition days - Opens one hour before the start of the first class and closes 30 minutes following the last class. Non Competition days (day before show) - 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. DAMAGE All owners and exhibitors shall be held responsible for any damage incurred by them, their agents or employees to stalls, buildings, and other properties on the show grounds, and shall be billed accordingly. (This includes screw eyes or nails in stalls.) DAY EXHIBITORS/NON STABLING Horses entered but not stabled must use the designated area for day exhibitors. $35.00 grounds fee per horse and a $30.00 service fee per horse per show. 38 Rules & Regulations NON SHOWING HORSE All non showing horses must have a signed entry blank in the office, $50.00 non showing fee and $30.00 service fee per horse per show. REFUNDS Full refunds will be given before the closing date of the stalls. After the closing date of stalls, stall fees are not refundable. After the show starts, with the official vet s certificate only, refunds will be given minus the stabling fee and a $25.00 scratch fee and fees for classes already held prior to notification of horse show secretary, whether exhibited or not. Scratches must be made in the horse show office on the official form. Refunds will be mailed within 30 days after the horse show. SERVICE FEE All horses, showing or non showing, will be assessed a fee of $ This fee allows the horse UNLIMITED add/scratches from classes, access to schooling areas and rings at designated times and defers all charges for parking passes. SPLITTING OF TACK STALLS The horse show office will split the tack stalls per the Trainers instructions among his/her customers up to each Friday at 11:00 a.m. At that point, the total amount will be billed to the trainers barn account. Lodging and Area Information Welcome to Aiken! THE ORIGINAL WINTER COLONY Thank you so much for choosing Aiken for your winter circuit destination. We are sure that you will enjoy your horse show experience & the City of Aiken. Aiken has recently received numerous awards for it s shopping, restaurants and historic site seeing. If there is anything we can do for you, we hope that you will feel comfortable to give us a call. We can be reached by phone or psjshows@aol.com. Our staff is ready and waiting to help you. Enjoy a great holiday season with your friends and family. We look forward to seeing you at the first show. Sincerely, Rick Cram, Founder Get directions to Highfields and see a tentative show layout on Page 37. CONTACT AND DELIVERY INFO DURING HORSE SHOW: Postal Mail Delivery, Fed-Ex & UPS For Directions Use Physical Address: 147 Warehouse Road 198 Gaston Street Aiken, SC Aiken, SC (do not mail to this address) For Stabling Other Than Barn 1 - Use our North Entrance at the Intersection of Gaston Road and Willow Run, One Block up from Barnwell Horse Show Office # Fax psjshows@aol.com - 3

4 The Aiken Winter Classic I&II and the March Madness I &IIHorse Shows are operated in accordance with the current rules of the American Horse Shows Association, Inc. of which body it is a Regular Member Competition and is rated AA. Competition #s AWC I AWC II MM I MM II Green Working (AA) Green Conformation (AA) Amateur Owner (AA) 3 3 Am Htr (AA) Junior Hunter (AA) Pony Hunter (AA) Green Pony Hunter (AA) Regular Working Hunter (AA) Regular Conformation Hunter (AA) Children s Hunter (C) Adult Amateur Hunter (C) Pre-Green Hunter (C) Hunter Breeding (C) Mow the fields. Haul the hay. Paint the barn and the house. Re-order supplements and office supplies. Make sure we re covered on the road and in the ring. Get ready for the big competition. Win! Ship the trophy equestrian home without a scratch. Rent a car and drive to the coast. Take a vacation. Relax! You don t have to bet the farm to check off this season s most important tasks. For details on how you can save big 4 with USEF MemberPerks, visit Care agents at or call one of our Customer 198 GASTON ROAD, AIKEN, SC Directions: (do not send mail to this physical address) I-20 to SC Exit #22. At end of ramp, go toward Aiken. Follow US Hwy 1 for 7-8 miles. Once into town, take a left at the 2nd light (Sunoco on left) onto 118 Bypass. Merge almost immediately right onto Beaufort Street and follow through one stop light. Before you reach the 2nd light, take a left onto Barnwell Ave (Credit Union on left, there is no road sign on left). Continue straight on Barnwell, you will cross over a dirt road and enter the gates of Highfields. Welcome! (For those stabled in Pole Barns 2 & 3 or Stabling Tents, use North Entrace at Willow Run & Gaston Rd) 37

5 Hunter Division Specs HUNTER DIVISION PRIZE MONEY 1st - 30%, 2nd 22%, 3rd 15%, 4th 15%, 5th 10%, 6th 8% To be judged on per- HUNTER OVER FENCES To be shown over approximately eight fences at the required height. formance and soundness unless otherwise noted. HUNTER UNDER SADDLE CLASS To be shown at a walk, trot and canter. Light contact with the horse s mouth is required. May be asked to hand gallop at the discretion of the judge, but no more than eight to gallop at one time. martingales are not permitted. Green and non-rated hunter sections will not be asked to gallop. MODEL CLASS To be shown at a walk and trot on the line; to be judged on conformation, way of moving and soundness. HUNTER CHAMPION AND RESERVE CHAMPION To be awarded to two of the four horses scoring the most points over fences, in addition, only these will receive full points for ribbons won under saddle and half points for ribbons won in the model. COURSES Hunter courses will simulate fences found in the hunting fields such as brush, wall, in-and-out, oxer, post and rails, gate, aiken, bank, coop and panels. Management reserves the right to adjust fence heights or spreads as competition warrants. MEASUREMENT CARDS - PONY HUNTER The person presenting any animal to be shown in a Hunter Pony class must be in possession of (a) a measurement card issued by the USEF; (b) a certified card applied for prior to Dec. 1, 1987; or (c) a copy of a valid measurement form, and same must be presented to the horse show secretary. Numbers WILL NOT be issued before the above requirements have been complied with. Time and place of measurement will be announced for those requiring measurement. MEASUREMENT CARDS - JUNIOR HUNTER All horses showing in the Junior Hunter division must be in possession of a USEF measurement card or a copy of a valid measurement form, and same must be presented to the horse show secretary. FORMAL ATTIRE - HUNTERS & EQUITATION Hunt coat; white shirt with white stock, tie or choker; white, buff or canary breeches; protective headgear. Riders must wear protective headgear in accordance with USEF rules. NO EXCEP- TIONS. USEF CONDITIONS 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. S.C. EQUINE LIABILITY LAW Under South Carolina law, an equine activity sponsor or equine professional is not liable for an injury to or the death of a participant in an equine activity resulting from an inherent risk of equine activity. Pursuant to Article 7, Chapter 9 of Title 47, Code of Law of South Carolina,1976. USEF 2010 MEMBERSHIP STATEMENT LIFE, SENIOR ACTIVE AND JUNIOR ACTIVE MEMBERS SHALL BE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN ALL CLASSES AT REGULAR COMPETITIONS, EVENTING COMPETITIONS AT THE PRELIMINARY LEVEL OR ABOVE AND COMBINED DRIVING COMPETITIONS AT THE ADVANCED LEVEL, DRESSAGE, REINING AND VAULTING COMPETITIONS AND ENDURANCE RIDES. A NONMEMBER MAY PARTICIPATE AS A HANDLER, RIDER, DRIVER, OWNER, LESSEE, AGENT, COACH OR TRAINER AT REGULAR COMPETITIONS, EVENTING COMPETITIONS, DRESSAGE COMPETITIONS, REINING COMPETITIONS AND COMBINED DRIVING COMPETITIONS UPON PAYMENT OF A $30 NONMEMBER 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. EC 7/21/08 EFFECTIVE 12/1/

6 Hunter Divisions $4600 PONY HUNTER DIVISION Classes limited to ponies 14.2 hands and under and riders who have not reached their 18th birthday. No pony may be shown in this division unless the owner possesses (a) a measurement card issued by the USEF; (b) a certified card applied for prior to Dec. 1, 1987; or (c) a copy of a valid card measurement form. Management WILL NOT issue exhibitor numbers until the above requirements have been complied with. Manners and suitability of a pony/rider combination are to be emphasized in all classes and extreme speed will be penalized. Entry Fee for model: $15 $1,600 GREEN PONY HUNTER Open to ponies who have not shown over fences at regulation heights at USEF or CEF regular member shows prior to the start of the previous year. To be ridden by juniors who have not reached their 18th birthday. Green ponies will be combined with less than 4 in each section. Fences: Small 2 3, Medium 2 6, Large 2 9 Entry Fee: $150 per section $800 Small-Medium Green Pony Hunter Section 1. Sm-Med Green Pony Hunter Model 3.,4.,5. Sm-Med Green Pony Hunter 2. Sm-Med Green Pony Hunter Conf. 25% 6. Sm-Med Green Pony Hunter U/S Highfields Host Hotels ** MENTION PSJ FOR QUALITY HORSE SHOW RATES! ** Quality Inn & Suites 3608 Richland Avenue West Aiken, SC Phone: Fax: Nash Champaneri - Managing Director $800 Large Green Pony Hunter Section 7. Large Green Pony Hunter Model 9.,10.,11. Large Green Pony Hunter 8. Large Green Pony Hunter Conf. 25% 12. Large Green Pony Hunter U/S $1,000 SMALL PONY HUNTER To be ridden by juniors age 12 and under. Open to ponies not exceeding 12.2 hands. Fences: 2 3 Entry Fee: $175 per section 13. Small Pony Hunter Model 15.H,16.,17.* Small Pony Hunter 14. Small Pony Hunter Conf. 25% 18. Small Pony Hunter U/S $1,000 MEDIUM PONY HUNTER To be ridden by juniors age 14 and under. Open to ponies 12.2 hands, not exceeding 13.2 hands. Fences: 2 6 Entry Fee: $175 per section * One-room Suites w/ Microwaves & Refrigerators * Free Hot Continental Breakfast * Complimentary USA Today * Handicap & Non-Smoking Rooms Available * Remote Control Cable TV w/ HBO, ESPN * Outdoor Pool * 100% Satisfaction Guarantee * Guest Laundry * Pets Allowed $10/nightly * Down & Out Rooms Available * Poolside Rooms Available * Free Local Calls * Fitness Center * Fax Machine & Copier * Coffee Makers & Telephones in all rooms * Indoor Whirlpool Available * Lounge on Site * In-Room, High Speed * Internet Service * Across from Walmart * Next to McDonalds 19. Medium Pony Hunter Model 21.H,22.,23.* Medium Pony Hunter 20. Medium Pony Hunter Conf. 25% 24. Medium Pony Hunter U/S $1,000 LARGE PONY HUNTER To be ridden by juniors who have not reached their 18th birthday. Open to ponies 13.2 hands, not exceeding 14.2 hands. Fences: 3 Entry Fee: $175 per section Directions: I-20, Exit 18 to SR 19 (Aiken), right on SR 118, left on US 1/Hwy 78, Hotel is 1.5 miles on left CHOICE choicehotels.com 25. Large Pony Hunter Model 27.H,28.,29.* Large Pony Hunter 26. Large Pony Hunter Conf. 25% 30. Large Pony Hunter U/S CHILDREN S HUNTER PONY Open to ponies ridden by a junior exhibitor with no other age restrictions applicable. The pony/rider combination is not eligible for any USEF rated class. To be judged on performance, soundness, manners, way of going, and size of mount to rider with suitability of Children s pony stressed. Ponies may be jogged for soundness at management s discretion. SEE ZONE 4 SPECS (p14). Fences: Small-Medium 2, Large 2 6 Entry Fee: $140 per section or $35 per class 36.,37.,38.,39. Children s Hunter Pony 40. Children s Hunter Pony U/S SCHOOLING PONY Open to all ponies not exceeding 14.2 hands. Fences: Sm-Med 2 & Lrg 2 6 Entry Fee: $90 per section or $35 per class 31.,32. Schooling Pony 33. Schooling Pony U/S 6 * designates first round of hunter classic Handy round s are designated with an H 35

7 Hunter Divisions $4,000 GREEN WORKING HUNTER DIVISION A Green Hunter is a horse of any age in its first or second year of showing at Regular Member Competitions of the USEF or the CEF in any classes that require horses to jump 3 6 or higher. First and Second Year Green Hunter will be combined with less than six in either section. Fences: 1st Year 3 6, 2nd Year 3 9 Entry Fee: $230 per section (Individual Classes May Not Be Entered) $2,000 1st Year Green $2,000 Second Year Green 101.,102.H,103.,104. 1st Year Green Wkg Hunter 106.,107.H,108.,109. 2nd Year Green Wkg Hunter st Year Green Wkg Hunter U/S nd Year Green Wkg Hunter U/S $2,000 GREEN CONFORMATION HUNTER DIVISION To be judged 60% on performance and soundness; 40% on conformation. Green and Regular Conformation will be combined with less than 3 entries in either section. Combined section to be judged 60/40. Fences: 1st Year 3 6, 2nd Year 3 9 Entry Fee: $230 per section + $15 for model (Individual Classes May Not Be Entered) 111. Green Conformation Model 112.,113.H,114.,115. Green Conformation Hunter 116. Green Conformation Hunter U/S $1,000 REGULAR WORKING HUNTER DIVISION A Regular Hunter is a horse of any age and is not restricted by previous showing in any division. Fences: 4 Entry Fee: $175 per section (Individual Classes May Not Be Entered) 126.,127.H,128.,129. Regular Working Hunter 130. Regular Working Hunter U/S $1,000 REGULAR CONFORMATION HUNTER DIVISION To be judged 75% on performance and soundness; 25% on conformation. Green and Regular Conformation will be combined with less than 3 entries in either section. Combined section to be judged 60/40. Fences: Entry Fee: $175 per section + $15 for model (Individual Classes May Not Be Entered) 1936 Whiskey Road, Aiken, SC I-GO-HOJO Belinda Koger - Property Manager Complimentary Breakfast, Complimentary Access to Gold s Gym, Pet-Friendly, Newly Renovated Lobby at Ho-Jo In Room Amenities: Microwave, Refrigerator, Iron, Ironing Board, Coffee Maker, Hair dryer, Cable, High Speed Internet 117. Regular Conformation Model 118.,119.H,120.,121. Regular Conformation Hunter 122. Regular Conformation Hunter U/S $2,000 PRE-GREEN HUNTER DIVISION A Pre-Green Hunter is a horse of any age that has never shown over a course of fences 3 6 or higher at a Regular Member Competition of the USEF or the CEF that required horses to jumper 3 6 or higher, equitation classes included. SEE ZONE 4 SPECS (p14). 3 and 3 3 Sections of Pre-Green Hunter will be combined with less than eight in either section. Fences: 3 & 3 3 Entry Fee: $175 per section or $35 per class $1,000 Pre-Green Hunter 3 $1,000 Pre-Green Hunter ,132.,133.,134.* Pre-Green Hunter ,137.,138.,139.* Pre-Green Hunter Pre-Green Hunter 3 U/S 140. Pre-Green Hunter 3 3 U/S $2,000 AMATEUR OWNER HUNTER DIVISION To be ridden by Amateur Owners or an Amateur member of the owner s family who is no longer eligible to compete as a Junior exhibitor. Leased horses are not eligible and multiple ownership is not permitted unless owners are members of the same family. An Amateur who rides for a person outside of the family may not ride in a class restricted to Amateur Owners in the same show. See Zone 4 Specs for more info about cross entering. Amateur Owner Hunter sections may be combined if there are less than eight entries in any section. Fences: 3 6 Entry Fee: $175 per section (Individual Classes May Not Be Entered) $1,000 Amateur Owner $1,000 Amateur Owner ,87.H,88.,89.* Amateur Owner Hunter ,92.H,93.,94.* Amateur Owner Hunter Amateur Owner Hunter U/S 95. Amateur Owner Hunter 36+ U/S Richland Avenue West, Aiken, SC * designates first round of hunter classic Handy round s are designated with an H 7

8 $1,000 AMATEUR OWNER HUNTER 3 3 Open to Adult Amateur horses to show over fences at 3 3. Riders in this section may enter any Equitation class. Adult Amateur riders who compete in the Amateur Owner Hunter or Jumper classes may show one horse that they own in Adult Amateur Hunter classes. Horses exhibiting in Adult Amateur Hunter may cross enter into any class where otherwise eligible. Horses may be jogged for soundness at management s discretion. SEE ZONE 4 SPECS (p14). Fences:3 3 Entry Fee: $175 section or $35 per class 363.,364.H,365.,366. Amateur Hunter Amateur Hunter U/S Hunter Divisions Social Schedule Exhibitors: Please plan to join us for these exciting special events! Oak Manor Saddlery Wine & Cheese Party Each Thursday $4,000 JUNIOR HUNTER DIVISION Open to horses over 14.2 hands and of any age not restricted by previous showing in any division and riders who have not yet reached their 18th birthday. Any horse/rider combination entered in the Junior Hunter Division MAY NOT cross enter into the Children s Hunter section. All horses showing in the Junior Hunter Division must have a current measurement card or valid measurement form issued by the USEF. Manners shall be emphasized and extreme speed shall be penalized. Junior Hunter sections may be combined if there are less than ten entries in any section. Fences: 3 6 Entry Fee: $175 per section $1,000 Junior Hunter - Small, 15 & Under $1,000 Junior Hunter - Large, 15 & Under 51.,52.H,53.,54. Junior Hunter - Sm, 15 & Under 61.,62.H,63.,64. Junior Hunter - Lrg, 15 & Under 55. Junior Hunter - Sm, 15 & Under U/S 65. Junior Hunter - Lrg, 15 & Under U/S $1,000 Junior Hunter - Small, $1,000 Junior Hunter - Large, ,57.H,58.,59. Junior Hunter - Sm, ,67.H,68.,69. Junior Hunter - Lrg, Junior Hunter - Sm, U/S 70. Junior Hunter - Lrg, U/S $2,000 CHILDREN S HUNTER DIVISION Open to all horses to be ridden by a Junior Exhibitor. Riders and horses are eligible for any equitation and children s jumper classes. The horse/rider combination is not eligible for USEF rated classes other than Hunter Under Saddle classes. A rider may show only one horse in this section if showing in other divisions 3 6 or higher, except equitation. To be judged on performance, soundness, manners, way of going, size of rider to mount, with suitability of a Children s Hunter stressed. Horses may be jogged for soundness at management s discretion. SEE ZONE 4 SPECS (p14). Children s Hunter sections may be combined if there are less than eight entries in either section. Fences: 3 Entry Fee: $175 per section or $35 per class $1,000 Children s Hunter 14 & Under $1,000 Children s Hunter ,42.H,43.,44.* Children s Hunter 14 & Under 46.,47.H,48.,49.* Children s Hunter Children s Hunter 14 & Under U/S 50. Children s Hunter U/S $2,000 ADULT HUNTER DIVISION To be ridden by Amateurs who are no longer eligible to compete as Junior Exhibitors. Riders and horses may enter any equitation classes. The horse/rider combination is not eligible for any USEF rated classes. A rider may show only one additional horse in addition to those horses owned or USEF leased by the rider. To be judged on performance, soundness, manners, way of going, size of rider to mount, with suitability as an Adult Amateur Hunter stressed. Horses may be jogged for soundness at management s discretion. SEE ZONE 4 SPECS (p14). Adult Amateur Hunter sections may be combined if there are less than eight entries in any section. Fences: 3 Entry Fee: $175 per section or $35 per class 8 $1,000 Adult Amateur Hunter $1,000 Adult Amateur Hunter ,72.H,73.,74* Adult Amateur Hunter ,77.H,78.,79.* Adult Amateur Hunter Adult Amateur Hunter U/S 80. Adult Amateur Hunter 36+ U/S * designates first round of hunter classic Handy round s are designated with an H January 9 Happy New Year Pizza Party January 16 BBQ Pig Pickin March 6 Bonfire & Smores March 13 Irish Pub Party 0.70 m = Fences 2 3 in height 0.75 m = Fences 2 5 in height 0.80 m = Fences 2 7 in height 0.85 m = Fences 2 9 in height 0.90 m = Fences 2 11 in height 0.95 m = Fences 3 1 in height 1.00 m = Fences 3 3 in height 1.05 m = Fences 3 5 in height USEF Meter Jumper Levels 1.10 m = Fences 3 7 in height 1.15 m = Fences 3 9 in height 1.20 m = Fences 3 11 in height 1.25 m = Fences 4 1 in height 1.30 m = Fences 4 3 in height 1.35 m = Fences 4 5 in height 1.40 m = Fences 4 7 in height 1.45 m = Fences 4 9 in height 33

9 $3,000 Children s/adult Jumper Division m Horses to be ridden by Children and Adult riders. See Zone Four Specs (p.14). Entry Fee: $45 per class (Prize Money: 160,120,70,55,50,45) 230. Children s Jumper - Table II.2.b 233. Adult Jumper - Table II.2.b 231. Children s Jumper - Table II.2.c 234. Adult Jumper - Table II.2.c 232. Children s Jumper - Table II.2.b 235. Adult Jumper - Table II.2.b $2,500 NAL-WIHS Children s/adult Jumper Classic m Table II.2.ab 12 entries required to fill. You must enter in two classes of the division to be eligible for the Classic. *Formal Attire Required* Entry Fee: $150 - Eight Ribbons (Prize Money: 500,400,375,325,250,175,150,125,100,100) 251. Children s/adult Jumper Classic* $1,500 Junior/Amateur Owner Jumper Division m Horses to be ridden by an individual who has not reached his/her 18th birthday or to be ridden by the Amateur Owner or an Amateur member of the Owner s family who is no longer eligible to compete as a Junior. Leased horses are ineligible and multiple ownership is not permitted unless all the owners are members of the same family. See Zone Four Specs (p.14). The same horse/rider combination may not cross enter into the High Junior/Amateur Jumper Division at the same show. Entry Fee: $45 per class (Prize Money: 160,120,70,55,50,45) 242. Junior/Amateur Jumper - Table II.2.b 243. Junior/Amateur Jumper - Table II.2.b 244. Junior/Amateur Jumper - Table II.2.c $3,000 Junior/Amateur Jumper Classic m Table II.2.ab 12 entries required to fill. You must enter in two classes of the division to be eligible for the Classic. *Formal Attire Required* Entry Fee: $200 - Eight Ribbons (Prize Money: 600,480,450,390,300,210,180,150,120,120) 252. Junior/Amateur Jumper Classic* $5,000 Welcome Stake m Open to all horses regardless of winnings. A minimum of 15 entries are required. *Formal Attire Required* Entry Fee: $255 - Ten Ribbons (Prize Money: 1000,800,700,650,500,350,300,250,225,225) 256. Open Jumper Welcome Stake * *Week I & III Gambler s Choice (JP149) *Week II & IV NAL Open Speed 32 Jumper Divisions Mini-prix Class Specs & Prize Money $10,000 Mini Prix Entry Fee: $275 - Ten Ribbons Prize Money: (2000,1600,1400,1300,1000,700,600,500,450,450) 253. Mini Prix m Class Conditions for Mini Prix To be conducted and scored under Table II.2.(a)(b). This class will be conducted under the national standard. Time First Jump-Off. Each competitor will jump one round over a course of obstacles. After the first round, in event of equality of faults for first place only, there will be one jump-off in which time will decide. In the jump-off, if any, horses will go in the original drawn order. The remaining competitors will be classified according to their faults for first place, the placing determined by the time in the first round. All horses must be on the show grounds 24 hours prior to the class. Order of Go: Declarations must be made by 1:00p.m. on Saturday. The Order of Go will be drawn by 6:00p.m. on Saturday. Poling: No poling or off-sets will be permitted on the show grounds. *Formal Attire Required* PRE-CHILDREN S HUNTER Horse or pony to be shown by a junior rider under 18 years of age. Horse/rider combination who have shown over fences at a recognized show in a rated division/class or in an unrated division/class with fence heights 3 6 or higher are not eligible. Horse/rider combination cannot cross enter into divisions or classes where fence heights exceed 2 6 at the same show. Suitability of rider to mount to be stressed. Sections of Pre-Child/Pre-Adult may be combined if there are less than 10 entries in either section. Fences: 2 6 Entry Fee: $140 section or $35 per class 180.,181.,182.,183. Pre-Children s Hunter 184. Pre-Children s Hunter U/S PRE-ADULT HUNTER Horse or pony to be shown by an amateur. Horse/rider combination who have shown over fences at a recognized show in a rated division/class or in an unrated division/class with fence heights 3 6 or higher are not eligible. Horse/rider combination cannot cross enter into divisions or classes where fence heights exceed 2 6 at the same show. Suitability of rider to mount to be stressed. Sections of Pre-Child/Pre-Adult may be combined if there are less than 10 entries in either section. Fences: 2 6 Entry Fee: $140 section or $35 per class 185.,186.,187.,188. Pre-Adult Hunter 189. Pre-Adult Hunter U/S YOUNG HUNTER Open to horses and ponies that are four years old or younger. Also open to horses and ponies that have not jumped 2 6 or greater prior to the start of the current show year. Fences:2 6 Entry Fee: $90 Section or $35 per class 141.,142. Young Hunter 143. Young Hunter U/S LIMIT HUNTER Open to all horses and ponies who have not won six Blue Ribbons at a Regular Member Competition. Fences:2 3 Entry Fee: $90 Section or $35 per class 146.,147. Limit Hunter 148. Limit Hunter U/S AIKEN COUNTY HUNTER Open to all horses and ponies. Owner, Trainer or Rider must be a resident of Aiken County. Fences:2 9 Entry Fee: $90 Section or $35 per class 151.,152. Aiken County Hunter 153. Aiken County Hunter U/S HOPEFUL HUNTER Open to all horses and ponies. Fences:2 6 Entry Fee: $90 Section or $35 per class 156.,157. Hopeful Hunter 158. Hopeful Hunter U/S HUNTER BREEDING Entry Fee: $25 per class 192. Horse Yearling 193. Horse Two-Year Old 194. Horse Three-Year-Old 195. Best Young Horse & Reserve 196. Pony Yearling 197. Pony Two-Year-Old 198. Pony Three-Year-Old 199. Best Young Pony & Reserve Hunter Divisions Hunter Breeding USEF Rated (C) BABY GREEN HUNTER Open to horses and ponies of any age that have not shown over fences exceeding 2 9 prior to the start of the year. Fences:2 6 Entry Fee: $140 Section or $35 per class 161.,162.,163.,164. Baby Green Hunter 165. Baby Green Hunter U/S OPEN HUNTER Open to all horses regardless of age or winnings. Entry Fee: $35 per class 170.,171.,172.,173. Open Hunter HUNTER BREEDING - WEDNESDAY - NOT BEFORE 2:00PM 9

10 Hunter Classics Class Specs & Prize Money HUNTER CLASSIC SPECIFICATIONS A designated class of the division will be counted as the first round of the classic. The first round of the classic will be designated with a * in the division. A minimum of 10 entries are required. At least the top 10, if available or 25% of the first round entries will return over a second course. Each round will count 50% towards the final score. You must be entered in the office before you compete in the first round. Formal Attire Required. Entry fee: $90 CLASSIC PRIZE MONEY 1st 30%, 2nd 22%, 3rd 15%, 4th 9%, 5th 8%, 6th 7%, 7th 6%, 8th 3% * Formal Attire Required * $1,000 NAL-WIHS CHILDREN S HUNTER CLASSICS Fences: $1,000 Children s Hunter 14 & Under Classic 401. $1,000 Children s Hunter Classic $1,000 NAL-WIHS ADULT HUNTER CLASSICS Fences: $1,000 Adult Hunter Classic 403. $1,000 Adult Hunter 36+Classic 405. $1,000 SMALL JUNIOR HUNTER CLASSIC Fences: $1,000 LARGE JUNIOR HUNTER CLASSIC Fences: $1,000 AMATEUR OWNER HUNTER CLASSIC Fences: $1,000 PONY HUNTER CLASSIC Fences: Sm 2 3, Med 2 6, Lrg $1,000 PRE-GREEN HUNTERCLASSIC Fences: 3, $1,000 GREEN/REGULAR WORKING HUNTER CLASSIC Fences: 3 6, 3 9, 4 POLING AND OFFSETS Jumper Specs Manual poling and use of bamboo offsets are prohibited for all horses competing. Any rider, trainer, groom, or any other person who is in violation of the rules set forth above will be fined $500 for each incident and may be suspended from further competition for the duration of the scheduled competition starting from the time of the incident. Any horse upon which a violation of the manual poling and/or use of bamboo offsets rules is perpetrated will be suspended from competition for the duration of the scheduled competition. All entry fees for the classes entered during the suspended period of the horse in question will be forfeited. DECLARATIONS Declarations must be made on the appropriate form in the show office the day before the class is to be held by 4 pm or one hour after the last Jumper class, whichever is later. Untimely declarations will be subject to the post entry penalty and may require the horse to jump first in the order of go. 45 SECOND CLOCK Will be in effect in all jumper classes. ADD BACK JUMPERS Paid back to top six places. $15 per entry applied to add back, breakdown as follows: 30%, 25%, 20%, 10%, 10%, 5%. If there are less than six horses in a class, the entry fee drops to $30.00 with no prize money paid back. TIME ALLOWED The time allowed is based on minimum of 382 yards per minute for all sections. COURSES Courses may consist of any combination of the following: brush, gates, oxers, post and rails, water, liverpool, ditch, wall, banks, panels, or coops. NOMINATING FEE - $125 All horses showing in the Mini Prix, Level 5, Junior/Amateur Owner and Children s/adult divisions must be nominated and pay the nominating fee of $125 by the closing date of the show. Once a horse is nominated, the nominating fee is NOT refundable. Jumper Divisions PONY JUMPER DIVISION Entry Fee $35 per class 201. Pony Jumper 1.00m Table II.2.b 202. Pony Jumper 1.05m Table II.2.c 203. NAL Pony Jumper 1.05m Table II.2.b You must enter one class in the division to be eligible for the NAL class Pony Jumper Style Award To be decided by the Pony Jumper Judge(s) based on the following criteria: To be presented to the Pony Jumper rider who exhibits the best classical jumper style of riding throughout the Pony Jumper Classes. This award will not necessarily be given to the rider accumulating the most points in the Pony Jumper division. TIES All ties involving first place shall be jumped off. Ties not involving first place will be decided by time, unless otherwise stated. ORDER OF GO Will be posted one hour prior to the start of the class. JUMPER SECTIONS Any horse, regardless of winnings, is eligible to enter. ADD BACK LEVEL JUMPERS Entry Fee $45 per class 10 photo courtesy: Shawn McMillen 205.,206., m Jumper Table II.2.b,b,c See Above for Add Back Specs 209.,210., m Jumper Table II.2.b,b,c 212.,213., m Jumper Table II.2.b,b,c 215.,216., m Jumper Table II.2.b,b,c 218.,219. $1, m Jumper Table II.2.b,b,c Entry Fee: $45 per class (Prize Money: 160,120,70,55,50,45) 31

11 In accordance with GR : Zone 4 chooses no contiguous states Adult Amateur Hunter: Adult Amateur Hunter classes are for amateurs 18 years of age or older showing horses and/or ponies. To be judged on performance, soundness, manners, way of going, and suitability. The Adult Amateur Hunter section may be divided by age of rider and/or height of fences. Adult Amateur Hunters are to be shown over fences at either 3' or 3'3". Riders in this section may enter any Equitation class. Riders who compete in the Amateur Owner Hunter and/or Jumper classes may show other horses that they own in the Adult Amateur Hunters. Horses and ponies exhibiting in this section may cross enter multiple sections of Adult Amateur Hunter and any classes where eligible. Note: The horse may only be shown by one rider in the Adult Amateur Hunter Classic and that rider must be declared prior to the first round of the Classic. Points for Zone Awards earned in a hunter classic will be awarded as follows: 35, 30, 25, 20, 15, 10, 6, 5. Horses are not required to be jogged for soundness, but may be jogged at management s discretion. Zone Awards will be presented annually to the Adult Amateur Hunter section and to the Adult Amateur Hunter 36 and over section. Children's Hunter: Children s Hunter classes are for exhibitors under the age of 18 showing horses. To be judged on performance, soundness, manners, way of going, and suitability. The Children s Hunters section may be divided by age of rider and/or height of fences. The Children s Hunter section may be combined with the Children s Hunter Pony section when there are less than three entries in either section. Children s Hunters are to be shown over fences at either 3' or 3'3". Riders in this section may enter any Equitation class, but may not crossenter into any Junior Hunter or Jumper class at the same show. Horses and ponies exhibiting in this section may cross enter multiple sections of Children s Hunter and any classes where eligible. Note: The horse may only be shown by one rider in the Children s Hunter Classic and that rider must be declared prior to the first round of the Classic. Points for Zone Awards earned in a hunter classic will be awarded as follows: 35, 30, 25, 20, 15, 10, 6, 5. Horses are not required to be jogged for soundness, but may be jogged at management s discretion. Zone Awards will be presented annually to the, Children s Hunter 14 & Under section and to the Children s Hunter section. Children's Hunter Pony: Children s Hunter Pony classes are for exhibitors under the age of 18 showing ponies. To be judged on performance,soundness, manners, way of going, and suitability. Suitability (size) of pony to rider is of particular importance. The Small/Medium Children s Hunter Ponies are to show over fences at 2' and Large Children s Hunter Ponies are to show over fences at 2'6". The section may be divided at managements discretion. The Children s Hunter section may be combined with the Children s Hunter Pony section when there are less than three entries in either section. Rider age restrictions as found in Regular Pony sections do not apply. Riders may show only one pony in either the 2 or the 2 6 height of the Children s Hunter Pony section when also competing in the Regular Small, Medium or Large Pony and/or Green Pony Hunter sections.. Riders cannot cross enter into any class where fences exceed 3 3. Exception: Riders may show in Pony Jumpers. Ponies exhibiting in Children s Hunter Pony may cross enter into any class where otherwise eligible. Note: The pony may only be shown by one rider in the Children s Hunter Pony Classic and that rider must be declared prior to the first round of the Classic. Points for Zone Awards earned in a hunter classic will be awarded as follows: 35, 30, 25, 20, 15, 10, 6, 5. Ponies are not required to be jogged for soundness, but may be jogged at management s discretion. Zone Awards will be presented annually to the, Children s Hunter Pony Small/Medium section and to the, Children s Hunter Pony Large section. Pre-Green Hunter: A Pre-Green Hunter is a horse of any age in its first or second year of showing over fences 3 or 3 3 or higher at Regular Member Competitions or Eventing Competitions of the Federation or Equine Canada or any National Competition. A horse s Pre-Green status is not affected by showing as a 4 year old or younger. A horse competing in a Pre-Green class may not compete in a class with fences over 3 3" at the same show. To be judged on performance, soundness, manners, way of going, and suitability. Fences at either 3' or 3'3". The Pre-Green Hunter section may be divided by height of fences and pinned as one section or offered and pinned as two sections. Horses are not required to be jogged for soundness, but may be jogged at management s discretion. Points for Zone Awards earned in a hunter classic will be awarded as follows: 35, 30, 25, 20, 15, 10, 6, 5. Zone Awards will be presented annually to the Pre-Green Hunter 3 section and the Pre- Green Hunter 3 3 section. Adult Amateur Hunter/Children s Hunter/Children s Hunter Pony/Pre-Green Hunter Classic: Any USEF "A" "B" or "C" rated competition which offers an Adult Amateur Hunter, Children's Hunter, Children s Hunter Pony or Pre-Green Hunter division may also offer a corresponding Classic in accordance with HU146, with the following exceptions; 1.) Bonus points for Zone Horse of the Year Awards will be awarded as follows: 1st - 35, 2nd - 30, 3rd - 25, 4th - 20, 5th - 15, 6th - 10, 7th - 6, 8th 5; 2.) Entries may be jogged at management s discretion; 3.) Riders are not required to wear formal attire; 4) $500 in money is required; 5.) Entry fee restrictions are inapplicable; and 6.) A Classic must be conducted as a two round class. A designated class of the specified Hunter section may be counted as the first round of the Classic. The second round of the Classic must not be a part of a Hunter section. Each round of a Classic is to count 50%. Classics may be combined Children's/Adult Amateur Jumper: Open to horses and ponies. The combination horse/rider and rider are not eligible to compete in any jumper class above 1.15m (3 9 ) at the same show. Once a horse/rider combination has competed over 1.15m (3 9 ), the same horse/rider combination cannot show in a Children/Adult Jumper Classic offering $2,500 or more for 30 days. A rider may show only one additional horse in the Children s/adult Amateur Jumper division in addition to those horses owned or USEF leased by the rider. Fences at 1.10m or 3 6 to 1.15m (3 9 ) Zone 4 Specifications Equitation Medal Classes TAYLOR HARRIS INSURANCE SERVICES (THIS) NATIONAL CHILDREN S MEDAL Open to all Junior members of the USEF and CEF who have never competed in a National Equitation Final with fences at 3 6 (i.e. USEF Medal; ASPCA Maclay; USET; CET or CEF Finals; WIHS Capital Cup). Rider may not compete in the State Line Tack National Children s Medal Finals and any national equitation final with fences at 3 6 (see above) in the same year. To be shown over a minimum of eight fences 2 9 to 3 in height, spread not to exceed fence height. The course may be either a Jumper or Hunter type course and must include at least two changes of direction and a combination. Water obstacles (i.e. water jump, liverpool) are not permitted. The top four riders, or 20% of the first round competitors, whichever is greater, are required to perform at least two individual test from USEF tests An Open Numerical Scoring System must be used in the first round, with each rider s score announced at the completion of their round. There is no minimum requirement to fill the class. ARIAT NATIONAL ADULT MEDAL Open to all Amateur members of the USEF and CEF who are eligible to compete in the Adult Amateur Hunter Section at this show. Effective December 1, 1997: a rider may not compete at the same horse show in any hunter or equitation class in which the jumps exceed three feet, three inches (3 3 ). To be shown over a minimum of eight fences not to exceed 3 in height, spread not to exceed fence height. The course may be either a Jumper or Hunter type course and must include at least two changes of direction and a combination. Water obstacles (i.e. water jump, liverpool) are not permitted. The top four riders, or 20% of the first round competitors, whichever is greater, are required to perform at least two individual test from USEF tests An Open Numerical Scoring System must be used in the first round, with each rider s score announced at the completion of their round. There is no minimum requirement to fill the class. E.J. HAUN MEMORIAL MEDAL Open to Junior members of the NCHJA. To be shown over a hunter type course of not less than eight fences 3 6 in height and one-third of the obstacles must be oxers. The course must include at least one change of lead and two of the following: bending line, roll-back turn, or long approach to a single jump. Only one rider per horse. Four (4) competitors to fill the class. Three (6) competitors must complete the course. 25% or a minimum of three (3), whichever is greater shall be required to show both ways of the ring being judged on seat, hands, guidance, and control of the mount. The flat phase of selected contestants shall count 50%. Judges may ask contestants to perform USEF tests NCHJA EQUITATION ON PONIES Open to Junior members of the NCHJA. To be shown over a hunter type course of not less than eight fences with no combinations and one-third of the obstacles must be oxers. Small/Medium Ponies jump 2 3 ; Large Ponies jump 2 9. Only one rider per pony. Four (4) competitors to fill the class. Three (3) competitors must complete the course. Judges may ask contestants to perform USEF tests All riders are required to show at a walk, trot, and canter both ways of the ring. The flat phase shall count 50%. Class to be judged on seat, hands, guidance, and control of the mount throughout. Contestants in the NCHJA Equitation on Ponies Class are not eligible for the E.J. Haun Memorial Medal Class at the same show. BRYAN JONES MEMORIAL MEDAL CLASS Open to amateur Senior members of the NCHJA. To be shown over a hunter type course of not less than eight fences 3 in height and one-third of the obstacles must be oxers. The course must include at least one change of lead and two of the following: bending line, roll-back turn, or long approach to a single jump. Only one rider per horse. Four (4) competitors to fill the class. Three (3) competitors must complete the course. 25% or a minimum of three (3), whichever is greater, shall be invited to show both ways of the ring; being judged on seat, hands, guidance, and control of the mount. The flat phase of selected contestants shall count 50%. Judges may ask contestants to perform USEF tests PESSOA/USEF HUNTER SEAT MEDAL CLASS PRESENTED BY BECKER CO. Open to junior members of the USEF who have not reached their 18th birthday. To be shown over a course of not less than 8 obstacles at 3 6 which must include one combination including one change of direction (change of lead) after the first fence. In CT, NJ, NY a rider must win 4 blues; in MA, PA, RI three blues; in DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, MI & OH two blues; in all other states, Canada & Puerto Rico one blue to qualify for the final ride-off at a specified show at the end of the season. On qualifying, a rider will receive a silver medal, an embossed certificate will be presents for preliminary wins. Two or more test of the top four competitors are required. Tests Only one rider per horse. To fill a class, six competitors must complete the course (five in Alaska and Hawaii). ASPCA HORSEMANSHIP CLASS Open to Junior Riders who have not reached their 18th birthday. Rider and trainer must be current members of the ASPCA/NHSAA, and must show their ASPCA numbers on the entry blank. All contestants are required to perform over at least eight fences at 3 6 with or without wings. A minimum of twelve (12) riders, if available, are required to show at a walk, trot and canter. To be judged on seat, hands, guidance and control of mount. The Under Saddle performance of those riders selected to show under saddle shall count 50%. Only one rider per horse Judges may ask contestants to perform USEF tests To fill a class six (6) competitors must complete the course. SCHJA GOVERNOR S EQUITATION CLASS Open to Junior members of the SCHJA and may be ridden on a horse or pony. Only one rider per horse or pony. To be shown over a modified hunter course of 8 fences with fences set at 3. The course must include a combination which counts as one fence, at least two changes of direction, and two spread fences There must be five exhibitors to fill the class. Four or more riders must return for additional flat work at a walk, trot and canter. To be judged on seat, hands, guidance and control of mount. The under saddle performance shall count 25%. USEF PLATINUM PERFORMANCE TALENT SEARCH Open to Junior/Young riders who are members of the Federation, who have not reached their 21st birthday under Federation rules. Competitors must use the same horse in both phases. Competitors may ride stallions. The jumping phase of the class shall be over a course of at least ten fences from 3 6 to 3 9 in height with spreads to five feet. Each course must contain no fewer than three fences set at 3 9 in height. The course must include a double and a triple combination, or 3 doubles. Additional spread fences are required elsewhere on the course and an obstacle with water is recommended. The course should be of the type used in a Junior or Preliminary Jumper class. In the flat phase, riders will show as a group at the working walk, the working trot sitting, the working trot rising, as well as showing a lengthening of stride; the working canter, and the working canter showing a lengthening of stride and the working canter on the counter lead. Judges may require additional tests

12 WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL EQUITATION CLASSIC - COMPETING FOR THE CAPITAL CUP Conventional tack per USEF Article Only running martingales used in the conventional manner are permitted in the Jumper Phase. Boots and conservative colored bandages are permitted in both phases. Hunter Phase: To be shown over a minimum of 8 jumps at 3 6. It is recommended that the course be a straightforward hunter course consisting of natural jumps, including a combination, hunter lines, and a long approach to a single jump. A numerical score will be given for the first round only. Further testing will be optional; USEF tests Jumper Phase: The course should be of the type used in a Junior or Preliminary Jumper competition. To be shown over a minimum of 10 jumps at Level 3. A minimum of two double or one triple combination are required. There must be at least two changes of direction after the first fence. In addition, at least two of the following are required and more are recommended: vertical - no ground lines; liver pool; narrow jump - minimum width 8 ; one or more of the following - triple bar, swedish oxer, fan jump. Further testing will be optional; USEF tests WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL PONY EQUITATION CLASSIC Open to Junior members of the USEF mounted on ponies. To be shown over a course of not less than 6 obstacles at the respective pony height. The judge will select riders to return to show at a walk, trot and canter and to perform any additional test at the judge s discretion. Finals will be held at the Washington International Horse Show. EQUISPORT USEF PONY MEDAL Open to Junior Active Members of the USEF who have not yet reached their 18th birthday, on ponies 14.2 hands and under. No Junior over 12 years of age may compete on a small pony. No Junior over 14 years of age may compete on a medium pony. Riders entered in this class cannot cross enter into a USEF Medal Class at the same competition. Suitability of a pony to rider will be emphasized. To be shown over a course of not less than six (6) obstacles 2 3 for ponies not exceeding 12.2 hands; 2 6 for ponies over 12.2 hands and not exceeding 13.2 hands; and 3 for ponies over 13.2 hands. If an in and out is used, the suggested distance for small ponies is 20, for medium ponies 22, and for large ponies 24. The distance must be altered for each height division Two tests (1-9) are required during the first round. Only one rider per pony. To fill a class six (6) competitors must complete the course. USEF ADULT MEDAL Open to Amateur Senior Members of USEF. Only one rider per horse. To be shown over a course of not less than eight obstacles at 3 3. The course must include one combination which includes an oxer and two changes of direction after the first obstacle. Two or more tests of the top four competitors are required. Judges may ask contestants to perform USEF tests To fill a class six (6) competitors must complete the course. HUNTER SEAT EQUITATION 304., & Under Equitation & Under Equitation Flat 307., Equitation Equitation Flat 310., Equitation Equitation Flat 331.,332. Pre-Children s Equitation Pre-Children s Equitation Flat EQUITATION MEDAL CLASSES 350. USEF/Pessoa Hunter Seat Medal USEF Adult Medal USEF Pony Medal 2 3, 2 6, USEF Show Jumping Talent Search ASPCA Horsemanship Taylor Harris Ins. Svcs. National Medal Ariat Adult Medal 3 Entry Fee: $40 per class 313.,314. Adult Equitation Adult Equitation Flat 316.,317. Adult Equitation Adult Equitation 36+ Flat 328.,329. Amateur Equitation Amateur Equitation Flat 334.,335. Pre-Adult Equitation Pre-Adult Equitation Flat Entry Fee: $45 per class 357. WIHS Classic - Hunter Phase WIHS Classic - Jumper Phase Level WIHS Pony Classic 2 3, 2 6, NCHJA Pony Equitation 2 3, 2 6, E.J. Haun Memorial Medal Bryan Jones Medal SCHJA Governor s Equitation 3 SHORT STIRRUP DIVISION Open to Junior riders under 12 years of age (horses and ponies). Riders eligible two years from date that rider first competes in recognized Short Stirrup Section. Manners shall be emphasized and extreme speed shall be penalized. Fences: 2, spreads not to exceed fence height Entry Fee: $90 per section or $35 per class Short Stirrup Warm-up Short Stirrup Hunter Short Stirrup Equitation 177.,178. Short Stirrup Warm-up 123.,124 Short Stirrup Hunter ,302. Short Stirrup Equitation Short Stirrup Hunter U/S 303. Short Stirrup Equitation Flat 12 Equitation Medal Classes Equitation Divisions 500. Leadline No Charge for class. Please register in the office the day prior. Lodging and Area Information ** AIKEN HOST HOTELS ** Howard Johnson $12/Pet Nightly Holiday Inn Express $45 One Time Non-Refundable Quality Inn & Suites $10/Pet Nightly Knights Inn $10/Pet Nightly Book your rooms early! NEW TO AIKEN? 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13 This show offers one or more classes that are recognized for year end finals by the NORTH AMERICAN LEAGUE In order for riders to receive credit, they must be a current member. Membership is valid for the qualifying year and entitles a rider to show one or more horses in any of the accredited classes. Finals are held at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show. Members will receive newsletters with standing and upcoming events. Please complete and mail the application with payment to: North American League, 1298 Royal Road Annville, PA USA Tel: (717) Fax: (717) : NAL@ryegate.com NORTH AMERICAN LEAGUE Date Valid for the QualifyingYear 20 Please enroll me as a member of the North American League: [ ] Adult [ ] Child [ ] Professional Rider s Name Address City State Zip Tel. Day ( ) Evening ( ) SS# Date of Birth: / / USEF Member # [ ] Payment of $35.00 enclosed Please bill my: [ ] Mastercard [ ]Visa Membership is effective when received in league office with payment. Account # / / / Exp / Cardholder s Name Address City State Zip Cardholder s Signature 28 WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW Children s & Adult Championship Membership Application Date: QualifyingYear: 20 Membership effective upon receipt inwihs office with payment in full. Rider Name: Address: City/State/Zip: Date of Birth: / / [ ] Child [ ] Adult USEF Membership #: SSN: - - Telephone: [ ] Daytime [ ] Evening Fax: [ ] Payment of $35.00 enclosed - cash or check [ ] Please bill my: [ ] Mastercard [ ]Visa Card #: Exp: / Security Code: (3 digit # from back of card) Cardholder Name: Address: City/State/Zip: I authorize the WIHS to debit my account for the Children s & Adult Championship membership fee: Signature: Date: Return to: WIHS, 1298 Royal Road, Annville, PA USA fax wihs@ryegate.com Received Check # 13

14 SOUTH CAROLINA HUNTER/JUMPER ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Date: [ ] $25, Juniors [ ] $30, Seniors [ ] $40, Farm (includes 1 Senior) [ ] $260, Lifetime Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Date of Birth: (Juniors Only) Phone: APPLICATION FOR HORSE/PONY REGISTRATION [ ] $20, Lifetime [ ] $20,Transfer Ownership [ ] $10, Name Change Horse/Pony Name of Horse Year Foaled Breed Color Height Sex Owner Name: SCHJA Membership #: FEE (for life): $10.00 Return with check to: SCHJA, P.O. Box 511, Camden, SC GEORGIA HUNTER/JUMPER ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 28228,Atlanta, GA (770) Membership Application Please enroll me as a: Family Junior* Senior Life member of GHJA for I am enclosing a check for $. Cash payments cannot be accepted. Name Address City State Zip Code Phone *Date of Birth&* (Juniors Only) GHJA Membership # Do you wish for the above information to be released by the GHJA?Yes No (Please check yes or no. The GHJA office receives many request from companies and organizations for members names, addressed and phone numbers; this information will only be released if you check yes ) Family - $60 (2 adults or 1 adult and 1 junior), Senior $45, Junior $35, Life $400 Application for Horse Recording Name of Horse Previous Name/Owner Breed Foaled Color Height Sex Markings Owner Address Lifetime registration fee $25.00 or Lease Change $10 Name change fee $10.00Transfer of ownership $10.00 No points will be credited to a horse toward annual awards until the horse is registered and the owner is a member of the GHJA. Where a horse is to be recorded and/or shown under a stable or business name, same should be noted and the owner/agent of that organization must be a member of the GHJA.I hereby certify that the above statements are correct and that I am the owner agent of the above described animal. Signature Date NORTH C AROLINA AROLINA HUNTER/J UMPER ASSOCIATION NCHJA, P.O. Box 33790, Raleigh, NC Application for Membership Renewal New Member I hereby apply for membership for the year and enclose payment of $. [ ] $35, Seniors [ ] $25, Juniors [ ] $50, Farm (life) [ ] $300, Life Name Address City State Zip Telephone Senior If a Senior, please check one: [ ] Professional [ ] Amateur Amateur If an Amateur, please indicate age group: [ ] [ ] [ ] 46 + Junior If a Junior, MUST have BIRTHDATE: Farm Please mail this application and your remittance to the above address. If you are interested in receiving points toward NCHJA Year End Awards, your horse must be recorded with the NCHJA. Please fill out form below. Horse Recording Form Fee: $25 for Life [ ] Horse [ ] Pony Name Foaled Sex Color Height Breed Markings (if any) Sire Dam Owner s Name Phone Address City State Zip THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS & THE NATIONAL HORSE SHOW ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA Maclay Horsemanship Registration [ ] Please enroll me as a Maclay Junior Rider [ ] Please enroll me as a MaclayTrainer (ASPCA Fee: $25.00, NHS Fee: $10.00) (ASPCA Fee: $35.00, NHS Fee: $15.00) Total Junior Maclay Membership Fee: $35.00 TotalTrainer Maclay Membership Fee: $50.00 Please make checks payable to the National Horse Show and mail to: National Horse Show, P.O. Box 386, Greenvale, NY Your Name Address City State Zip Phone Date of Birth [ ]Renew Membership [ ]New Member [ ]Current member # Trainer Name Phone Address City State Zip MEMBERSHIP EXPIRES NOV 30, CREDIT CARDS ARE NOT ACCEPTED. YOUR MEMBERSHIP IS TAX-DEDUCTIBLE. 14 USEF Federation Entry Agreement GR906.4 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 Iam 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. 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