EQUIFEST II JULY 31 - AUGUST 5. IHJA WEEK WCHR WEEK $25,000 Welcome Stake $20,000 Jumper Derby $15,000 International Hunter Derby $50,000 Grand Prix

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1 2018 Chicago Festival of the Horse 5 EQUIFEST I JULY IHJA WEEK $25,000 Welcome Stake $50,000 Grand Prix EQUIFEST II JULY 31 - AUGUST 5 IHJA WEEK WCHR WEEK $25,000 Welcome Stake $20,000 Jumper Derby $15,000 International Hunter Derby $50,000 Grand Prix EQUIFEST III AUGUST 8-12 $5,000 Welcome Stake $25,000 Grand Prix $5,000 National Hunter Derby - All Three Weeks Lamplight Equestrian Center Wayne, IL lamplightequestriancenter.com

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3 CHICAGO FESTIVAL OF THE HORSE Dear Exhibitors and Trainers, It is my pleasure to welcome you to the highly anticipated 2018 Chicago Festival of the Horse Equifest Show Series at Lamplight Equestrian Center. This year, Lamplight is excited to offer three weeks of top competition at one of the most distinguished show facilities in the United States. Our ongoing efforts to enhance the facilities guarantee everyone, both competitor and spectator alike, will enjoy one of their best equestrian experiences of 2018 at Lamplight. This year, Equifest includes two $50,000 Grand Prix and a $25,000 Grand Prix, as well as two $25,000 Welcome Stakes. Each week we will offer a $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby and a $1,500 USHJA Pony Hunter Derby. Plus, week two is a 2018 WCHR member event featuring a $15,000 International Derby. We would like to thank our generous sponsors for the wonderful exhibitor prizes. Best of luck to all competitors, Nina Koloseike Moore Owner Allen Rheinheimer Show Manager Lamplight Equestrian Center 6N940 Dunham Road Wayne, IL lamplightequestriancenter.com info@lamplightec.com (630)

4 SHOW OFFICIALS Hunter, Hunter Breeding & Equitation Judges: Jumper Judges: Course Designers: Hunter, Hunter Breeding & Equitation Judges: Jumper Judges: Course Designers: Hunter, Hunter Breeding & Equitation Judges: Jumper Judges: Course Designers: Equifest I Bill Ellis, Shane George, Stacy Goodson Kevin Giblin, Vick Kaneps, Tommy McIntyre Peter Grant (Jumper) Dean Battaglia (Hunter) Equifest II Holly Orlando, Bobbi Reber, Jill Worman Kevin Giblin (USHJA Derby Only) Kevin Giblin, Vick Kaneps, Tommy McIntyre Leopoldo Palacias (Jumper) Paul Jewell (Hunter) Equifest III Rob Bielefeld, Vandy Lipman, Phoebe Sheets Paul Jewell Paul Jewell (Jumper) Kevin Giblin (Hunter) Announcers: James Adams, Frank Waters Steward: Mike Christian Schooling Supervisor: Shawn Frazer Show Manager: Allen Rheinheimer Phone: showjumps@sbcglobal.net Show Secretary: Jonathan Rabon Office: Linda Jackson, Lois Rush Show Veterinarian: Dr. Shayne C. Wilcox, DVM Farrier: Bradley Ross Stall Reservations: Linda Jackson In-Gates: James Adams, Jennifer Adams, Lynne Briggs, Sara Jackson, Stephanie Santos Photographer: Andrew RyBack Photography Show Office Contact Info: Phone: Fax: DURING SHOW ONLY! 2

5 RULES AND REGULATIONS This show is a regular member show of the United States Equestrian Federation. Every class offered herein is covered by the rules and specifications of the current USEF rule book and will be conducted and judged in accordance therewith. Life, senior active and junior active members shall be eligible to participate in all classes at Regular Competitions, Eventing Competitions at the Preliminary Level or above and Combined Driving Competitions at the Advanced Level, Dressage, 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 $45 Show Pass 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. ENTRIES: Entries close June 29, 2018 for ALL THREE SHOWS and should be postmarked by that date in order to avoid late fees. New Entries made after this date will be charged a one time late fee of $50 per horse. Entry blanks must be completed, signed, and accompanied by an open check in order for numbers to be issued. Current Coggins certificates should accompany each horse. STABLING FEES MUST BE PAID BE- FORE STALLS WILL BE ASSIGNED. FOREIGN EXHIBITORS: All fees must be paid in US Funds with checks drawn on a US Bank. LAMPLIGHT DOES ACCEPT DEBIT and VISA and MasterCard CREDIT CARDS. OFFICE/ADM FEES: All horses, showing and non-showing, will be charged an office fee of $50 per show week in addition to their stall or day hauler fee. STALLS: Upper stalls are $300, back barn and tents are $250. Stalls are of permanent and/ or temporary construction, with doors; 11 x11. Hay and bedding will be for sale on the show grounds. BEDDING CAN BE PREORDERED BY CONTACTING Allen or showjumps@sbcglobal.net. Day Shipping Fee: $75 Non-Showing Fee: $50 FEED AND BEDDING: Can be ordered through the show office. Initial bedding can be ordered via the stall reservation form or by contacting the show manager, Allen Rheinheimer, at or showjumps@sbcglobal.net. During the show fax to STALL FEES MUST BE PRE-PAID IN ORDER FOR STALLS TO BE RESERVED; this may be done by sending an official entry form or via the stall reservation form ALONG WITH STALL PAYMENT. NON-NEGOTIABLE PAYMENTS: There will be a $75 charge or 15% of check amount, whichever is greater, for all returned checks. Accounts will be given 3 days to be paid in full by cash or cash equivalent or they will be reported to the USEF. Lamplight reserves the right to bar from future competitions any competitors that have issued bad checks PREVIOUSLY. REFUND POLICY: Until July 13, 2018 all stall and entry fees are fully refundable if proper notice is given to show organizer ( , fax, or call). After July 13, 2018 stall fees are, in general, not refundable unless show organizer grants a special exception. Entry fee refunds will be decided on a case by case basis; but in general entry fees are not refundable unless special circumstances can be shown. USEF FEES: All Exhibitors are required to pay the $23 USEF Drug/Adm. fee; plus a $7 per horse USHJA Zone Support fee. Non-Members of USEF or USHJA will be required to pay a show pass fee in order to participate, unless they are entered only in opportunity classes. SCHOOLING: Jumping will be permitted only when medical personnel are present on the grounds. Hunter Rings will be available for schooling the day prior to the shows. Schooling schedule to be posted outside of show office. MANDATORY HELMET RULE It is compulsory for all persons at Federation licensed hunter/ jumper competitions when mounted anywhere on the competition grounds, to wear properly fastened protective headgear which meets or exceeds ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) SEI (Safety Equipment Institute) standards for equestrian use and carries SEI tag. It must be properly fitted with harness secured. 3

6 RULES AND REGULATIONS DOGS: Dogs MUST BE ON A LEASH AND UN- DER CONTROL AT ALL TIMES. Owners of Dogs that disrupt a competitors round will be required to pay the affected horses entry fee in said class. Dog owners failing to comply with USEF rule may be subject to penalty and/or warning cards issued. DOG OWNERS ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, CLAIMS, LOSSES OR ACTIONS RESULTING FROM THEIR DOG S BEHAVIORS. COGGINS - All Illinois Equine (horses, ponies, mules, etc.) 12 months old and older participating in an advertised equine event ( Advertised equine events means a show, rodeo, exhibition, trail ride or horse fair, excluding sales or auctions, that is posted or media promoted ) must be accompanied by a negative test for equine infectious anemia/e.i.a. (Coggins/CELISA) conducted within the previous 12 months. A health certificate IS NOT REQUIRED FOR ILLINOIS EQUINE. HEALTH PERMITS - The Illinois Department of Agriculture now requires permits for all horses traveling to competitions in Illinois from out of state. Permits can be obtained by calling the Illinois Department of Agriculture s Bureau of Animal Health at (217) The phone line is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Electronic permits also will be issued through the department s website at IMPORTANT EQUINE HEALTH INFO The state of Illinois requires that all horses entering the state provide a negative Coggins test within one year of entry as well as a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (Health Certificate) signed by a licensed veterinarian within 30 days of entry. Horses originating within the state of Illinois are required to have a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection within 150 days. It is additionally recommended that all horses be vaccinated for Equine EHV-1 (either modified live or killed vaccine) no sooner than 7 days and no later than 120 days prior to entry and that the date of vaccination be noted on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. This paperwork must accompany the horses upon arrival and be available throughout their stay. NEAREST SURGICAL FACILITY - Kendall Road Equine Hospital (15.5 miles) 10N051 Kendall Road, Elgin, IL (847) Left out of horse show continue on Dunham Road, then Route miles : Follow signs for US.20 west (left) : Continue US 20 west for 5.1 miles : left on Nestler Road, go 2.6 miles : right at Bowes Road, go 1.5 miles : slight right stay on Bowes Road : Slight right at Muirhead Road : Slight left at Plato Road, go 1.8 miles. Left on Kendall Road, surgery will be on left after.5 miles. Pull up to automatic security gate to proceed through. ARENAS: All arenas are at least 250 by 150 with a limestone base and Limesand footing. MOTORHOMES & RV s: A limited number of RV hookups will be available at $300. Please call by July 1st to reserve! Hookup fees are non-refundable. JUMP ORDER: A rotating jump order will be established for all classes over fences. Starters have the authority to scratch entries who are not timely. COURSES: Will be posted at least 30 minutes prior to each class. At management s discretion a dotted line may be put into effect to restrict the size of the courtesy circle in hunter classes. POLING: Manual poling and the use of bamboo offsets i s p rohibited a t a ll t imes o n t he s how grounds. PRIZE MONEY: Prize money won will be credited to each horses account and the balance owed paid upon checkout. All Owners of horses winning over $600 MUST PROVIDE PROPER TAX ID NUMBERS AND COMPLETE AN IRS W-9. PRIZES: All hunter class winners will receive a trophy and ribbons through 8th place. Prize money will pay to 6th place: 1st 30%, 2nd 22%, 3rd 15%, 4th 13%, 5th 10%, 6th 10%, unless otherwise specified. Prize money will be subtracted from balance due on entries. Remaining credit balance will be mailed to owner within 30 days. NO PRIZE MONEY WILL BE PAID UNLESS THE OWNER S SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER IS LISTED ON THE ENTRY BLANK. PHOTO AND VIDEO RIGHTS: It shall be a condition of entry to these shows that show management may utilize any photo or video of any exhibitor or their horse shot during the competition for any purpose whatsoever, including, but not limited to: advertising, websites, or results publication. SCHEDULE CHANGES: Show management reserves the right to change, cancel, or combine classes; make course alterations and do all things necessary to compensate for excessive or inadequate entries. 4

7 RULES AND REGULATIONS CAVEAT: Due to uncertainty classes with $25,000 or more require 15 entries; less than 15 the class may have $10,000 in prize money with a $350 entry fee. classes with $15,000 require 15 entries; less than 15 the class may have $7,500 in prize money with a $300 entry fee. classes with $7,500 require 15 entries; less than 15 the class may have $5,000 in prize money with a $250 entry fee. all Hunter Classics with prize money require 6 entries or the classes may be combined or cancelled. all Jumper Classes with prize money require 6 entries or the class may be cancelled. JR/AO Jumpers require six in each section or the sections may be run together and pinned separately. Show Licensee: The USEF Licensee for this show is Lamplight Equestrian Center, Corp. City of Wayne Fees: Please note that the City of Wayne, IL, charges an amusement tax of $12.50 per horse, Per show, to all exhibitors. This fee will be collected by the horse show via the horses entry blank. Unlicensed drivers will not be permitted to drive motorized vehicles per USEF Rules. Minors who do not have a valid driver s license which allows them to operate a motorized vehicle in the state in which they reside will not be permitted to operate a motorized vehicle of any kind, including, but not limited to, golf carts, motorcycles, scooters, or farm utility vehicles, on the competition grounds of licensed competitions. Minors who have a valid temporary license may operate the above described motorized vehicles as long as they are accompanied by an adult with a valid driver s license. The parent(s), legal guardian(s), or individual who signs the entry blank as a parent or guardian of a minor operating a motorized vehicle in violation of this rule are solely responsible for any damages, claims, losses or actions resulting from that operation. Violations of this rule will be cause for sanctions against the parent(s), guardian(s) and/ or trainer(s) who are responsible for the child committing the offense. Penalties may include exclusion of the child, parent(s), guardian(s), and/ or trainer(s) from the competition grounds for the remainder of the competition and charges being filed against any of the above individuals in accordance with Chapter 6. Wheelchairs and other mobility assistance devices for individuals with disabilities are exempt from this rule. DIRECTIONS TO SHOW GROUNDS: From Chicago: I-90 (Kennedy Expressway) West to Rt. 59 (Barrington, IL) / Rt.59 South to Stearns Rd. (West Bartlett, IL) / Stearns Rd. West (right turn) to end (Dunham Rd.) / Left turn onto Dunham Rd. / 1/8 mile Lamplight is on the right. From St. Charles Hotels: Rt. 64 East (Main St./North Ave.) to Kirk Rd. North. Kirk Rd. turns into Dunham Rd. Continue North. Lamplight is on the left approximately 1.5 miles after Army Trail Rd. SHARPS CONTAINERS: Competition management shall place a minimum of one sharps container per each competition, whether or not stabling is provided. Additionally, at least one sharps container per fifty occupied stalls in barns housing competition horses. It is the competition management s responsibility to replace such containers when full and dispose of them properly. Competition management may fine any individuals including trainers, owners, exhibitors, or their agents up to $100 for improper disposal of needles or other sharp disposable instruments. If local law has different requirements, Local law will prevail. GR ADDRESS FOR MAIL/PACKAGES - DURING SHOW ONLY!!! Lamplight Equestrian Center 6N940 Dunham Road Wayne, IL Attn: Horse Show Office WARNING!!! THE COMPETITION, SHOW MANAGEMENT, OWNERS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, AND/OR THE FACILITY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR ACCIDENT TO ANY EXHIBITOR, SPECTATOR, ATTENDANT, ANIMAL,VEHICLE, OR EQUIPMENT. THIS SHALL BE A CONDITIONOF ENTRY TO THE SHOW AND/OR SHOW GROUNDS. While every effort has been made to avoid mistakes in this publication, Lamplight Equestrian Center, and its management assume no liability to anyone for errors. Any significant errors or changes will be disclosed to competitors whose entries are accepted, upon their acceptance, and in accordance with USEF rules. 5

8 HUNTER DIVISIONS HUNTER DIVISIONS Courses to simulate fences found in the hunting field, such as: brush, wall, aiken, coop, gate, and rails. Classes to be judged on performance and soundness unless otherwise noted. A dotted line may be put in the course. Eight ribbons will be awarded in all Hunter classes. In each section a Champion and Reserve Champion will be awarded based on points. Hunter prize money will be distributed to the top 6 horses (unless otherwise stated) as follows: 30%, 22% 15%, 13%, 10%, 10%. A RATED HUNTER DIVISIONS $2,500 High Performance Hunter Section Fee: $375 Per Class Fee: $85 Fences: 4 1, 2, 3 $500 High Performance Hunter 4 $500 Handy High Performance Hunter 5 $500 High Performance Hunter U/S $2,000 HP Conformation Hunter 3'9" Section Fee: $250 Model Entry Fee: $35 Fences: 3 9 7, 8, 9 $400 HP Conformation Hunter 10 $400 HP Conformation Handy Hunter 11 $400 HP Conformation Hunter U/S 6 HP Conformation Model $1,200 Performance Hunter 3'3" Section Fee: $200 Individual Class Fee: $50 12, 13, 14 $200 Performance Hunter 3 3 O/F 15 $ Performance Hunter Handy 3 3 O/F 16 $ Performance Hunter 3 3 U/S $1,500 Performance Hunter 3'6" Section Fee: $200 Individual Class Fee: $50 17, 18, 19 $200 Performance Hunter 3 6 O/F 20 $200 Performance Hunter Handy 3 6 O/F 21 $200 Performance Hunter 3 6 U/S $2,000 Green Conformation Hunter 3'6" Section Fee: $250 Model Entry Fee: $35 Fences: , 24, 25 $400 Green Conformation Hunter 26 $400 Green Conformation Handy Hunter 27 $400 Green Conformation Hunter U/S 22 Green Conformation Model $2,000 Green Hunter 3 9 Section Fee: $225 Fences: , 29, 30 $400 Green Hunter 31 $400 Green Handy Hunter 32 $400 Green Hunter U/S $2,000 Green Hunter 3'6" Section Fee: $225 Fences: 3'6" 33, 34, 35 $400 Green Hunter 36 $400 Green Handy Hunter 37 $400 Green Hunter U/S $1000 Green Hunter 3 3 Section Fee: $175 Fences: , 39, 40, 41 $100 Green Hunter 42 $100 Green Hunter U/S $1000 Green Hunter 3' Section Fee: $175 Fences: 3' 43, 44, 45, 46 $100 Green Hunter 47 $100 Green Hunter U/S $1,000 USHJA Green Hunter Incentive Entry Fee: $100 Fences: 3' & 3'3" 513 USHJA Green Hunter Incentive See USHJA.org for specifications. $1,000 USHJA Green Hunter Incentive Entry Fee: $100 Fences: 3 6 & USHJA Green Hunter Incentive See USHJA.org for specifications. $1,500 Amateur Owner Hunter 3'6" Section Fee: $225 Fences: 3'6" 50, 51, 52 $300 A/O Hunter $300 A/O Handy Hunter $300 A/O Hunter U/S $1,500 Amateur Owner Hunter 3'6" 36+ Section Fee: $225 Fences: 3'6" 55, 56, 57 $300 A/O Hunter $300 A/O Handy Hunter $300 A/O Hunter 36+ U/S $1,500 Amateur Owner Hunter 3'3" Section Fee: $225 Fences: 3'3" 60, 61, 62 $300 A/O Hunter $300 A/O Handy Hunter $300 A/O Hunter U/S $1,500 Amateur Owner Hunter 3'3" 36+ Section Fee: $225 Fences: , 66, 67 $300 A/O Hunter $300 A/O Handy Hunter $300 A/O Hunter 36+ U/S $1,500 Small Junior Hunter 15 & Under Section Fee: $225 Fences: , 71, 72 $300 Small Junior Hunter 15 & Under 73 $300 Small Junior Hunter Handy 15 & Under 74 $300 Small Junior Hunter 15 & Under U/S 6

9 HUNTER DIVISIONS $1,500 Small Junior Hunter Section Fee: $225 Fences: 3'6" 75, 76, 77 $300 Small Junior Hunter $300 Small Junior Hunter Handy $300 Small Junior Hunter U/S $1,500 Large Junior Hunter 15 & Under Section Fee: $225 Fences: 3'6" USEF Measurement Cards Required 80, 81, 82 $300 Large Junior Hunter 15 & Under 83 $300 Large Junior Hunter Handy 15 & Under 84 $300 Large Junior Hunter 15 & Under U/S $1,500 Large Junior Hunter Section Fee: $225 Fences: 3'6" 85, 86, 87 $300 Large Junior Hunter $300 Large Junior Hunter Handy $300 Large Junior Hunter U/S $1,500 Small Junior Hunter 3'3" Section Fee: $225 Fences: 3 3 Open to all Junior Riders. 90,91,92 Small Junior Hunter 3'3" 93 Small Junior Handy Hunter 94 $300 Small Junior Hunter 3'3" U/S $1,500 Large Junior Hunter 3'3" Section Fee: $225 Fences: 3 3 Open to all Junior Riders. 95,96,97 Large Junior Hunter 3'3" 98 Large Junior Handy Hunter 99 $300 Large Junior Hunter 3'3" U/S $1,000 Small Pony Hunter Section Fee: $225 Fences: 2'3" 100 $200 Small Pony Hunter Conformation 101, 102 $200 Small Pony Hunter 103 $200 Small Pony Handy Hunter 104 $200 Small Pony Hunter U/S $1,000 Medium Pony Hunter Section Fee: $225 Fences: 2'6" 105 $200 Medium Pony Hunter Conformation 106, 107 $200 Medium Pony Hunter 108 $200 Medium Pony Handy Hunter 109 $200 Medium Pony Hunter U/S $1,000 Large Pony Hunter Section Fee: $225 Fences: 3' 110 $200 Large Pony Hunter Conformation 111, 112 $200 Large Pony Hunter 113 $200 Large Pony Handy Hunter 114 $200 Large Pony Hunter U/S $500 Small/Medium Green Pony Hunter Section Fee: $175 Fences: 2'3"/2'6" 115 $100 Sm/Med Green Pony Hunter Conformation 116, 117, 118 $100 Sm/Med Green Pony Hunter 119 $100 Sm/Med Green Pony Hunter U/S $500 Large Green Pony Hunter Section Fee: $175 Fences: 2'9" 120 $100 Large Green Pony Hunter Conformation 121, 122, 123 $100 Large Green Pony Hunter 124 $100 Large Green Pony Hunter U/S C RATED HUNTER DIVISIONS $1,500 Adult Amateur Hunter Section Fee: $175 Individual Class Fee: $45 Zone 5 Specs Fences: 3 201, 202, 203, 204 $100 Adult Amateur Hunter $100 Adult Amateur Hunter U/S , 207, 208, 209 $100 Adult Amateur Hunter $100 Adult Amateur Hunter U/S , 212, 213, 214 $100 Adult Amateur Hunter $100 Adult Amateur Hunter U/S 50+ $500 Children s Hunter 14 & Under Section Fee: $175 Individual Class Fee: $45 Zone 5 Specs Fences: 3 216, 217, 218, 219 $100 Children s Hunter 14 & Under 220 $100 Children s Hunter 14 & Under U/S $500 Children s Hunter Section Fee: $175 Individual Class Fee: $45 Zone 5 Specs Fences: 3 221, 222, 223, 224 $100 Children s Hunter 15 & Over 225 $100 Children s Hunter 15 & Over U/S Children s Pony Hunter Zone 5 Specs Fences: 2 Sm/Med & 2 6 Large 226, 227, 228, 229 Children s Pony Hunter 230 Children s Pony Hunter U/S $1,000 Take 2 Thoroughbred Hunter Section Fee: $225 Individual Class Fee: $50 Fences: 3 Open to Thoroughbreds only that have either their Jockey Club certificate of registration, a lip tattoo, or a letter from the Jockey Club verifying the horse s identity. Proof of registration must be presented at time of entry. 231, 232, 233, 234 $200 Take 2 Thoroughbred 235 $200 Take 2 Thoroughbred Hunter U/S USHJA Hunter 2'6" Open to all horses and ponies. 236, 237, 238, 239 USHJA Hunter USHJA Hunter 2 6 U/S 7

10 HUNTER DIVISIONS USHJA Hunter 2'9" Open to all horses and ponies. 241, 242, 243, 244 USHJA Hunter USHJA Hunter 2 9 U/S USHJA Hunter 3' Open to all horses and ponies. 246, 247, 248, 249 USHJA Hunter USHJA Hunter 3 U/S UNRATED HUNTER DIVISION Baby Green Hunter Fences: 2'6" 125, 126, 127, 128 Baby Green Hunter 129 Baby Green Hunter U/S Modified Children s Hunter 2'6" Fences: 2'6" Open to any non-pro horse/rider combination no restrictions. 130, 131, 132, 133 Modified Children s Hunter Modified Children s Hunter 2 6 U/S Modified Adult Hunter 2'6" Fences: 2'6" 135, 136, 137, 138 Modified Adult Hunter Modified Adult Hunter 2 6 U/S Novice Adult Hunter Fences: 2'6" See current IHJA specs. 140, 141, 142, 143 Novice Adult Hunter 144 Novice Adult Hunter U/S Novice Children s Hunter Fences: 2'6" Open to all horses and ponies ridden by a junior 17 years and under who has not won more than six blue ribbons in a Hunter Division at any USEF or IHJA rated show. Ribbons won on ponies excluded. 145, 146, 147, 148 Novice Children s Hunter 149 Novice Children s Hunter U/S Low Working Hunter Fences: 3' Open to all levels of horse, pony, and rider. Ponies must be ridden by a junior rider. Fences set at 3 and will remain the same for horses and ponies. To be judged on performance, manners, and way of going as a hunter. Horses and ponies need not be jogged, but soundness must be taken into consideration by the judge when making their decision. Entries MAY cross enter into other sections of this show. 150, 151, 152, 153 Low Working Hunter 154 Low Working Hunter U/S Intermediate Child/Adult Hunter 2' Fences: 2' No oxers. 155, 156, 157, 158 Intermediate Child/Adult Hunter 2' 159 Intermediate Child/Adult Hunter 2' Short Stirrup Hunter/Long Stirrup Hunter Fences: 1'6" Open to horse/ponies ridden by a Junior rider 11 years and under. Riders in this section may only cross enter into the 11 & under equitation division and the Children s Pony Under Saddle class. Martingales are allowed. 160, 161, 162, 163 Short Stirrup Hunter 164 Short Stirrup Hunter U/S 165, 166, 167, 168 Long Stirrup Hunter 169 Long Stirrup Hunter U/S Open Hunter (Division Height) Individual Class Fee: $40 See timetable for fence heights and class numbers. Open to any horse or rider. When held in conjunction with a division, the fence height shall be the same fence height as the consecutive class. 251, 252, 253, 254, 255, 256, 257, 258, 259, 260 Modified Junior/Amateur Hunter 3' Individual Class Fee: $40 Fences: 3' Open to all Junior/Amateur riders. 264, 265 Modified Junior/Amateur Hunter 3' Modified Junior/Amateur Hunter 3'3" Individual Class Fee: $40 Fences: 3'3" Open to all Junior/Amateur riders. 266, 267 Modified Junior/Amateur Hunter 3'3" HUNTER BREEDING DIVISION Individual Class Fee: $35 Suitable to become hunters. Will be moved on the line. Split into colts and fillies should entries warrant. 190 Yearlings Year Olds Year Olds Best Young Horse Championship Top 2 in each class. 8

11 EQUITATION & HUNTER CLASSICS HUNT SEAT EQUITATION CLASSES Individual Class Fee: $ Short Stirrup Equitation Walk, Trot 301 Short Stirrup Equitation Walk, Trot, Canter 302 Short Stirrup Equitation Over Fences 1'6" 303 Long Stirrup Equitation Walk, Trot 304 Long Stirrup Equitation Walk, Trot, Canter 305 Long Stirrup Equitation Over Fences 1'6" 306 Junior Equitation 11 & under On Flat 307, 308 Junior Equitation 11 & under Fences 2'3" 309 Junior Equitation On Flat 310,311 Junior Equitation Fences 3' 312 Junior Equitation On Flat 313,314 Junior Equitation Fences 3'6" 315,316 Junior Equitation on Ponies Fences 2'3" 317 Junior Equitation on Ponies - On Flat 318,319 IHJA Adult Eq 3' OF 320 IHJA Adult Eq 3' On Flat SPECIAL EQUITATION CLASSES Individual Class Fee: $45 IHJA EQ Individual Class Fee: $40 (WKS 1 & 2) USEF Medal/Maclay classes run under USEF rules. Specs for IHJA Medals may be found at IHJA.com. Specs for all other special equitation classes may be found at USEF.org. 330 WIHS Equitation Hunter Phase 3'6" 331 WIHS Equitation Jumper Phase 3'6" 332 Ariat National Adult Medal 3' 333 THIS National Children s Medal 3' 334 M&S US Pony Medal 2'3"/2'6"/3' 335 USEF Pessoa National Hunter Seat Medal 3'6" 336 ASPCA Maclay Horsemanship 3'6" 337 Platinum Performance/USEF Talent Search* 338 WIHS Pony Equitation 2'3"/2'6"/3' 339 IHJA Children s Mini Medal 2'6" 340 IHJA Pony Medal 2'3"/2'6"/3' 341 IHJA Junior Medal 3'3" & 3'6" 342 IHJA Adult Medal 3' 343 IHJA Children s Medal 3' 344 IHJA Adult Mini Medal 2'6" 345 M&S/Dover Saddlery Junior Medal 3'6" Hunter Prize Money Breakdown $100: $30, $22, $15, $13, $10, $10 $200: $60, $44, $30, $26, $20, $20 $300: $90, $66, $45, $39, $30, $30 $400: $120, $88, $60, $52, $40, $40 $500: $150, $110, $75, $65, $50, $50 $500 Hunter Classic: $150, $110, $75, $50, $40, $25, $25, $25 $1,000 Hunter Classic: $300, $220, $150, $100, $80, $50, $50, $50 HUNTER CLASSICS 501 $500 Pony Hunter Classic Entry Fee: $ WIHS/NAL/M&S $500 Adult Amateur Hunter Classic 3' Entry Fee: $ WIHS/NAL/M&S $500 Children s Hunter Classic 3' Entry Fee: $ $1,000 A/O Hunter Classic 3'3" & 3'6" Entry Fee: $100 Participation in A/O Hunter Divisions required to enter this classic. First round will be the second round over fences. MUST HAVE SIX (6) OR MORE OR WILL BE COMBINED WITH JUNIOR HUNTER CLASSIC. 508 $1,000 Junior Hunter Classic 3'3" & 3'6" Entry Fee: $100 Participation in Junior Hunters Divisions required in order to enter this classic. First round will be the final round of the division over fences. MUST HAVE SIX (6) OR MORE OR WILL BE COMBINED WITH A/O CLASSIC. 510 Novice Children s Hunter Classic Entry Fee: $ Novice Adult Hunter Classic Entry Fee: $ Short Stirrup Classic Entry Fee: $ Long Stirrup Classic Entry Fee: $45 Derbies Sponsored by Bull Run Equestrian 550 USHJA $5,000 National Hunter Derby Entry Fee: $300 (includes $25 USHJA fee) See USHJA.org for further information and current rules. 551 $15,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby Entry Fee: $400 (includes $50 USHJA fee) See USHJA.org for further information and current rules. Week 2 only. Formal attire required. 552 $1,500 USHJA Pony Hunter Derby Entry Fee: $175 (includes $25 USHJA fee) See USHJA.org for further information and current rules. Week 2 only. 9

12 JUMPER DIVISIONS JUMPER DIVISIONS All horses competing in prize money classes (exception: Child/Adult Jumpers, Pony Jumpers and Pre-Child/Adult Jumpers) must pay a nominating fee of $200. Horses tied for other than first place will be placed on 1st round time. Champion and Reserve Awards will be awarded based on points in the following divisions: Pony, Low Child/Adult, Children s, Adult Amateur, Low Modified Jr/Am Jumper, Low Jr/AO, and High Jr/AO. Unless otherwise stated, prize money will be distributed as follows to the top horses in each jumper class. $500: $125, $110, $80, $70, $65, $50 $750: $200, $150, $125, $105, $95, $75 $1,000: $250, $220, $160, $140, $130, $100 $1,500: $375, $225, $195, $180, $150, $135, $120, $120 $2,000: $500, $300, $260, $240, $200, $180, $160, $160 $2,500: $750, $500, $350, $250, $200, $175, $150, $125 $5,000: $1,500, $1,000, $700, $500, $400, $350, $300, $250 $7,500: $2,250, $1,500, $1,050, $750, $600, $550, $450, $350 Young Jumper Championship Qualifying Classes Held in accordance with YJC specs and USEF Young Jumper rules. Horses must have appropriate proof of age, which includes breed papers if not currently recorded with the YJC office. Classes must have a minimum of 6 entries in order for prize money to be awarded. Classes with fewer than the required entries will still be held and points will count towards qualification under YJC rules. Nominating fee required Year Old Young Jumpers, m, ll.1 Entry Fee: $ $500 6 Year Old Young Jumpers, m, II2b Entry Fee: $ $750 7 Year Old Young Jumpers, m Entry Fee: $70 Baby Green Jumper Entry Fee: $40 per class 401,402,403 Baby Green Jumper.75m, ll2b Puddle Jumper Entry Fee: $40 per class 404,405,406 Puddle Jumper.75m, ll2b Low Training Jumper Entry Fee: $40 per class 407,408,409 Low Training Jumper.90m, ll2b High Training Jumper 1.0m Entry Fee: $40 per class 410,411,412 High Training Jumper 1.0m, ll2b 10 Modified Child/Adult Jumper.85m Entry Fee: $40 per class 413,414,415 Mod Child/Adult Jmp.85m, ll2b 607 Modified Child/Adult Jumper Classic.85m Entry Fee: $45 Pony Jumper Entry Fee: $40 per class USEF Measurement Card Required 416,417,418 Pony Jumper 1.10m, ll2b Low Adult Jumper 1.0m Entry Fee: $40 per class Open to any horse ridden by a Junior or Adult Amateur. No Nomination Fee. 419,420 Low Adult Jumper 1.0m, ll2b 421 Low Adult Jumper 1.0m, ll2b Low Child Jumper 1.0m Entry Fee: $40 per class 422,423,424 Low Child Jumper 1.0m, ll2b 600 $500 Low Child/Adult Jumper Classic 1.0m Entry Fee: $50 Child/Adult Amateur Jumper Entry Fee: $50 per class Zone 5 Specs. 425 $ m, II2b 426 $ m, II $1,500 WIHS/NAL/M&S Child/Adult Jumper Classic, m, II2b Entry Fee: $120 $2,500 JR/AO/AM Jumper 1.20m Entry Fee: $50 Nominating Fee Required 427, 428 $500 JR/AO/AM Jumper1.20m, ll2b 602 $1,500 NAL/M&S JR/AO/AM Jumper Classic 1.20m, ll2b Entry Fee: $120 Recognized by M & S League $3,000 JR/AO/AM Jumper 1.30m Entry Fee: $50 Nominating Fee Required 429, 430 $500 JR/AO/AM Jumper 1.30m, ll2b 603 $2,000 JR/AO/AM Jumper Classic 1.30m, ll2b Entry Fee: $100 Must enter and show in one class of division to be eligible for any classic.

13 JUMPER DIVISIONS $9,500 JR/AO/AM Jumper 1.40m Nominating Fee Required 431, 432 $1,000 JR/AO/AM Jumper 1.40m, ll2b Entry Fee: $ $7,500 Hollow Brook Wealth Mgmt Show Jumping Hall of Fame JR/AO Classic Entry Fee: $350 Horses must be on the grounds and declared for this class 3 hours prior to the tentative start time. Only running Martingales, used in the conventional manner, will be permitted in this class. Horses that also compete in the Grand Prix at this show WILL NOT RECEIVE SERIES POINTS IN THIS CLASS. 1.40m, II2a/b. Formal attire requested. Training Jumpers Note: Tables may be adjusted to accommodate entry numbers. In the following classes, there is no prize money and a nominating fee is not required: 433, 434, 435, m, II2b Entry Fee: $45 per class 437, 438, m, II2b Entry Fee: $45 per class 440, 441, m, II2b Entry Fee: $45 per class 443, 444, m, II2b Entry Fee: $40 per class $900 Take 2 Thoroughbred Jumper Open to Thoroughbreds only that have either their Jockey Club certificate of registration, a lip tattoo, or a letter from the Jockey Club verifying the horse s identity. Proof of registration must be presented at time of entry. No nomination fee. Fences 3 3 (1.0m) Spreads to 3 5 (1.05m) 461, 462 $300 Take 2 Thoroughbred II2c Entry Fee: $45 per class 463 $300 Take 2 Thoroughbred II2b Entry Fee: $45 per class OPEN JUMPER SECTION Nomination Fee Required 446, 447, 448 $ m, II2b Entry Fee: $50 449, 450, 451 $1, m, ll2b Entry Fee: $ $1, m, ll2.1 Entry Fee: $ $1, m, II2b Entry Fee: $ $5, m, II2b Entry Fee: $ $25,000 Grand Prix (Week l, ll & lll) Standard Nomination Fee Required Entry Fee: $500 National Standard. Table II2a. Declarations are due 24 Hours prior to class. In order to compete. USEF rules in effect. Within this 24 hour period, horses must have their numbers displayed at all times while being ridden; and displayed on their stall when they are at rest. Schooling will be restricted to a designated area only. Formal attire required. Prize Money Distribution: $7,500, $5,500, $3,250, $2,000, $1,500, $1,250, $1,000, $750, $750, $500, $500, $ $5,000 Open Welcome (Week III) Standard Nomination Fee Required Entry Fee: $250 Table II2a. 1.40m Prize Money Distribution: $1,500, $1,000, $700, $500, $400, $350, $300, $ Prix de Lamplight $50,000 GRAND PRIX (Week l) 653 John Deere/Buck Bros., Inc. $50,000 GRAND PRIX (Week ll) Standard Nomination Fee Required Entry Fee: $750 National Standard. Table II2a. Declarations are due 24 Hours prior to class. In order to compete. USEF rules in effect. Within this 24 hour period, horses must have their numbers displayed at all times while being ridden; and displayed on their stall when they are at rest. Schooling will be restricted to a designated area only. Formal attire required. Prize Money Distribution: $15,000, $11,000, $6,500, $4,000, $3,000, $2,500, $2,000, $1,500, $1,500, $1,000, $1,000, $1,000 All participants in this class are required to have an IRS W-9 on file in the show office. 654 $20,000 Speed Derby (Week II) Standard Nomination Fee Required Entry Fee: $ m. Table III The Speed Derby is open to any Jumper rider. Selection for the final Show Jumping Derby on Sunday is dependent on qualification The Speed Jumping Derby will be held over a course of obstacles. Courses will include bank(s), ditch(es), water jump(s), liverpool(s),hedge(s), and other natural obstacles. Only running martingales, used in the conventional manner, will be permitted. Prize Money Distribution: $6,000, $4,400, $2,600, $1,600, $1,600, $1,200, $1,000, $800, $600, $400, $400, $400 All Grand Prix held at this show are eligible for inclusion on the Rolex/USEF Show Jumping Ranking List. Certification Numbers: #18124, #18125, #

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