Open Sport Horse Show AT THE COLORADO HORSE PARK A USEF Level 2 Dressage Competition USEF/USDF # RMDS #1026 Wednesday, September 13, 2017

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1 2017 GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE GROUP/ USDF BREEDERS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES ROCKY MOUNTAIN SERIES QUALIFIER SHOW AND FINALS and RMDS SPORT HORSE BREEDING CHAMPIONSHIP 2017 OPEN SPORT HORSE SHOW Open Sport Horse Show AT THE COLORADO HORSE PARK A USEF Level 2 Dressage Competition USEF/USDF # RMDS #1026 Wednesday, September 13, 2017 ENTER ONLINE at Opening Date: Aug. 1st Closing Date: Sept. 5th A Qualifying Event for the Great American / USDF Breeders Championship Series Rocky Mountain Series Final as well as a Qualifying Event for the RMDS Sport Horse Breeding Championships JUDGES: Melissa Creswick (R), CA; Janet Foy (R), CO TECHNICAL DELEGATE: Elisabeth Williams (R), PA BREED SHOW MANGER & SECRETARY: Heather Petersen, County Road 37, Elbert, CO 80106, (303) , slush@drgw.net ANNOUNCER: Nicho Meredith VET: Shannon Lemons, DVM FARRIER: Chad Toney EMT: Event EMS LICENSEE: Rocky Mountain Dressage Society, Gwen Ka awaloa, President STABLE MANAGER: Nicole Donohue AWARDS: Susan Gregg OFF. HOSPITALITY: Stephanie DiCenso VOLUNTEER COOR: Didi DeKrey, denisedekrey@gmail.com PHOTOGRAPHER: Kathleen Bryan BREED SHOW OPEN CLASSES AND CHAMPIONSHIP CLASSES Young Horse/Sport Horse Prospect Classes Open Show Young Horse/Sport Horse Prospect Classes Open Show Class 1: Fillies of 2017, with or without dam, foals only to be judged C - 55

2 Class 2: Class 3: Colts/Geldings of 2017, with or without dam, foals only to be judged Current Year Foal Champion of Open Show/Great American/USDFBC Qualifier 1st two places from classes 1,2 (no class fee) Class 4: Yearling Fillies (born in 2016) Class 5: Two Year old Fillies (born in 2015) Class 6: Three Year old Fillies (born in 2014) Class 7: Filly Champion of Open Show / Great American / USDFBC Qualifier 1st two places from classes 4,5,6 (no class fee) Class 8: Yearling Colts and Geldings (born in 2016) Class 9: Two Year old Colts and Geldings (born in 2015) Class 10: Three Year Old Colts and Geldings (born in 2014) Class 11: Colt and Gelding Champion of Open Show / Great American / USDFBC Qualifier 1st two places from classes 8,9,10 (no class fee) Class 12: Young Horse Champion of Open Show 1st two places from classes 3,7,11 (no class fee) Mature Horse/Breeding Stock Classes Open Show Class 13: Four Year Old and Older Broodmares with or without foals (mares only to be judged) Class 14: Four Year Old and Older Maiden and Yeld Mares (not nursing or currently in foal) Class 15: Champion Mare of Open Show / Great American / USDFBC Qualifier 1st two places from classes 13, 14 (no class fee) Class 16: Four Year Old and Older Stallions Class 17: Champion Stallion of Open Show / Great American / USDFBC Qualifier 1st two places from class 16 (no class fee) Class 18: Mature Horse Champion of Open Show 1st two places from classes 15, 17 (no class fee) Class 19: Grand Champion of Open Show 1st two places from classes 12, 18 (no class fee) Under Saddle Classes Open Show Only one horse can be ridden per class by an individual rider. Class 40: Three Year Old Fillies Materiale Class 41: Three Year Old Colts and Geldings Materiale Class 42: Four and Five Year Old Mares Materiale Class 43: Four and Five Year Old Stallions/Geldings Materiale Class 44: Suitable to Become a Dressage Horse Open to horses any sex, six years and under, not competing above First Level Individual Breed Classes Winners do not move on to Championship classes, horses entered must be registered with the breed specified in the class. Please send copies of your breed papers with your entry. If you would like your breed represented, please contact Heather Petersen, or slush@drgw.net C - 56

3 Class 50: Arabian / Half-Arabian Breed Class Class 51: Hanoverian Breed Class Class 52: Oldenburg Breed Class Class 53: American Warmblood Breed Class Class 54: Trakehner Breed Class Class 55: KWPN and NA/WPN Breed Class Class 56: Westfalen Breed Class Class 57: Andalusian Breed Class (includes PRE, ½ Andalusian, etc) Class 58: Holsteiner Breed Class Class 59: AQHA or Appendix AQHA Breed Class Class 60: Friesian or Part Friesian Breed Class Class 61: Zweibrucker/RPSI Breed Class Class 62: Morgan Breed Class Class 65: Amateur/Junior/Young Rider Handler (Score 50% on gaits presentation and conformation, 50% for general impression, presentation/handling and grooming/turnout). Great American / USDF Breeders Championship Rocky Mountain Breeders Championship 2017 Class 20: USDFBC Current Year Foal Finals open to all Champion and Reserve Foals from qualifying series eligible to compete (class fee for this class) Class 21: USDFBC Filly Finals open to all Champion and Reserve Fillies from qualifying series eligible to compete (class fee for this class) Class 22: USDFBC Colt/Gelding Final open to all Champion and Reserve Colts/Geldings from qualifying series eligible to compete (class fee for this class) Class 23: USDFBC Mare Finals open to all Champion and Reserve Mares from qualifying series eligible to compete (class fee for this class) Class 24: USDFBC Stallion Finals open to all Champion and Reserve Stallions from qualifying series eligible to compete (class fee for this class) Class 25: USDFBC Three Year Old Materiale Championship - open to all from qualifying competitions eligible to compete (class fee for this class) Class 26: USDFBC Four/Five Year Old Materiale Championship - open to all from qualifying competitions eligible to compete (class fee for this class) RMDS Sport Horse Breeding Championship 2017 All qualified horses will be run individually on the triangle. Class 27: RMDS Championship Weanlings (only open to those horses that have qualified previously or at this Open Show, class fee for this class) Class 28: RMDS Championship Yearlings and Two Year Olds (only open to those horses that have qualified previously or at this Open Show, class fee for this class) C - 57

4 Class 29: RMDS Championship Three Year Olds (only open to those horses that have qualified previously or at this Open Show, class fee for this class) Class 30: RMDS Championship Mares (only open to those horses that have qualified previously or at this Open Show, class fee for this class) Class 31: RMDS Championship Stallions (only open to those horses that have qualified previously or at this Open Show, class fee for this class) Class 32: RMDS Championship Grand Champion Horse 1st two places of classes 25 through 29 will move into this class. (no class fee) QUALIFYING FOR BREED CHAMPIONSHIP CLASSES NOTE: The open breed show is a qualifier for the Great American / USDF Breeders Championships Rocky Mountain Series Final as well as for the RMDS Sporthorse Breeding Championship To qualify for the Great American / USDF Breeders Championships Rocky Mountain Series Final: Horses that have been Champion or Reserve Champion Current Year Foal, Filly, Colts/ Geldings, Mare or Stallion at any qualifying show (including this Open Show) are automatically qualified to enter the Great American / USDF Breeders Championships. In addition, any other horse receiving a 77% or better in its age/sex class will be eligible to compete in the final class. A list of qualified horses is maintained by series on the USDF Web site. See the current RMDS Omnibus for a list of qualifying shows for this year. A horse may qualify for competition in a USDF Breeders Series Final Materiale Championship class by receiving one score of 72.0% or higher in a materiale class held at any USEF-licensed/ USDF-recognized DSHB or Dressage competition during the relative competition year. Scores must be earned at competitions licensed by USEF as dressage competitions. Scores earned at competitions licensed by USEF as Regular or Local competitions are not eligible to be used as qualifying scores for the USDFBC series finals materiale championships. The materiale championships will run on the same calendar year as the USDFBC series (January 1-December 31). Qualifications to compete in a class must be earned in the calendar year that the championship will occur. Any qualifications earned in other calendar years will not apply. A horse may qualify with a different rider than the rider that competes the horse in the class. Any materiale score earned at any USEF-licensed/USDF-recognized dressage competition with materiale classes scheduled prior to the USDFBC series final material championship class entered in the same calendar year are eligible for qualification to participate in that USDFBC series final. To qualify for RMDS Sport Horse Breeding Championships: the first and second place horse from any RMDS recognized sport horse breeding class (including this Open Show) is eligible to attend the RMDS Sport Horse Breeding Championships in that class. The horse, owner and handler must be RMDS members in good standing at the time the placing was earned. All horses entered in any Great American / USDF Breeders Championship Series show must either be registered with USDF or pay a $25.00 USDF Horse Identification Number Fee (that is good for the life of the horse but not eligible for any USDF Year End Awards), and submit identification information and (if available) a copy of the registry papers directly to USDF or to the first Great American / USDFBC Qualifying Event that they enter. Any horse participating in the Series Final classes must be lifetime registered with USDF. The Horse Identification Number Fee will apply toward the (lifetime) USDF Horse Registration Fee. Owners must have a current USDF Participating Membership (PM) or Business Membership (BM) to compete in the series finals classes. Awards may be withheld by USDF to Series winners if the following C - 58

5 information, if known, is not provided to USDF or show management prior to reporting or competition deadlines: name and breed of horse, sire, dam, dam s sire, age, sex, breeder, handler and owner. USDF membership requirements for the USDF Breeders Series Final Materiale Championship class are the following: Horses are required to have a Lifetime Horse Registration with USDF, Riders are required to have a current USDF Participating Membership and owners are required to have either a USDF Participating Membership or a USDF Business Membership. For competition purposes, a mares breeding status on January 1 will remain the same until December 31 of the same calendar year (i.e., a mare that is in foal or nursing will remain a broodmare for competition purposes after her foal is weaned, regardless of her actual breeding status, until December 31 of the same year. If she is not in foal on January 1 of the next calendar year, she will remain a Yeld mare, for competition purposes, throughout the next calendar year even if she is successfully re-bred during that year). Exception: During the calendar year in which an embryo-transfer recipient mare is due to foal, the embryo-transfer donor mare must compete according to her breeding status the prior year. Awards: Ribbons to 6th place for the open show classes, champion and reserve champion ribbons for call back classes. Open Show classes 1st place prizes. RMDS Sport Horse Breeding Championships neck ribbon to champion and reserve champion, trophy for champion, bridle ribbons 3rd through 8th place. Great American / USDF Breeders Series Champions (including Materiale) receive a Champion neck sash, embroidered cooler, and plaque. Reserve champions receive a reserve neck sash and plaque. ALL COMPETITORS MUST SUBMIT WITH THEIR ENTRY CURRENT PROOF (WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF THE FIRST DAY YOUR HORSE ENTERS THE COMPETITION GROUNDS) OF EQUINE INFLUENZA AND RHINOPNEUMONITIS VACINATION FOR ALL HORSES 7 MONTHS OF AGE OR OLDER. Management Rules and Procedures Classes designated RMDS Championship classes shall be open ONLY to individual horse/ rider combinations meeting the criteria described in the RMDS Standing Rules section XIV B. See the Standing Rules and qualifying requirements in the current RMDS Omnibus. During the competition, the performance arenas will be open to hand walking only up to one half hour prior to the start of the first class. No horses will be allowed in the performance arenas during breaks. On Tuesday and Wednesday, priority will be given to arena setup and maintenance, however, schooling might be allowed on a limited basis. Schooling will be allowed in performance arenas each evening if competition management deems it appropriate footing and weather. Both bridle numbers should be worn on each side of the horse when out of the stall. One bridle number is always required. RMDS Permanent Bridle tags will not be used for the 2017 Great American/USDF Region 5 Championships nor the RMDS Championships and open show due to identification issues with championship entries, sponsorship requirements and numerical sequences. ALL dogs must be leashed and attached to a person or immovable object at all times! $50 fine for all violations. EVERY CLASS OFFERED HEREIN WHICH IS COVERED BY THE RULES AND SPECIFICATIONS C - 59

6 OF THE CURRENT USEF RULEBOOK WILL BE CONDUCTED AND JUDGED IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH. Open show entries accepted on first come first served basis, based on the postmark or date stamp with dates on and between open and close dates. , fax, snail mail and online entries accepted with valid payment. Sharps containers will be available in the stabling area and also in the show office for trailer in horses. 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. Post entries accepted on first come first served basis with space available, including RMDS and USDF Region 5 Championship classes. Priority will be given to Championship Classes for post entries. Wait list will be maintained through Tuesday 8pm Management reserves the right to: Add or cancel judges Combine, divide, limit or cancel classes Refuse entries for cause. Waive penalty fees NO SMOKING IN BARNS. Schooling (out of competition) horses may be brought to the show but must be registered on an entry form, with signatures and appropriate fees. Areas where they may be ridden in will be restricted, and priority given to horses in competition. Check with the show office for details. Stabling for competing will be prioritized over non-compete horses. All horses entered in competition must have a USDF HID or Lifetime registration. All riders and owners must have a USDF nonmember ID, Group membership, or Participating membership and/or pay appropriate nonmember fees. All riders and owners must also have a USEF membership or pay appropriate nonmember fees. Attention Competitors: Each competitor is responsible for supplying management with correct applicable numbers (USDF and USEF) for horse, owner, rider, and trainer, before the day(s) of the competition. The scores of competitors who fail to supply correct numbers may not be counted toward national awards. TIMES Provisional ride times will be ed to riders if a legible address is provided and posted at and Official times will be posted at the show office by noon on Wednesday. Breed Show Fees: Breed show open, under saddle, and IBC classes $40 per class all classes except call back classes. RMDS Championship Breed Classes 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 - $50 per class. RMDS Grand Champion Class #32 no fee Great American / USDF Breeders Champ classes 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 - $50 per class. Office fee $40 per breed show entry C - 60

7 Post Entries: $20 taken on space available Haul-in Fee: $30 per horse per day (only if not doing stall/paddock) USEF Drug fee: $16 (drugs & medications $8; USEF $8) USEF Show Pass (non-member fee): $30 USDF Affidavit Fee: $5 USDF Non member Fee: $25 RV hook up fee: $35/night Bad Check Fee: $50 INCLUDE WITH ENTRY: Copies of RMDS/USDF/USEF membership cards MUST be included with entry. ALL COMPETITORS MUST SUBMIT WITH THEIR ENTRY CURRENT PROOF (WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF THE FIRST DAY YOUR HORSE ENTERS THE COMPETITION GROUNDS) OF EQUINE INFLUENZA AND RHINOPNEUMONITIS VACINATION. A NEGETIVE COG- GINS MUST ALSO BE PROVIDED THAT IS DATED AFTER JANUARY 1, Make checks payable to RMDS and mail to Heather Petersen. If you are mailing overnight, please waive the required signature for delivery If you do not waive the signature, you will be charged $5. REFUNDS The office fee is non-refundable. Entries cancelled on or before the closing date will receive a refund of all fees except the office fee. No refunds if cancelled after the closing date unless ride is filled from waitlist. Waitlist maintained through Monday, September 11, No refunds of any kind for any reason including Acts of God from Wednesday, September 13, 2017 through Sunday September 17, IMPORTANT: All cancellations must be made in writing and mailed or ed to show secretary. You are responsible to confirm that your cancellation has been received. Anyone not appearing for any of their dressage tests without prior notification to the show secretary will be scratched from their remaining classes. Those rides will be filled if possible. STABLING Bedding not included Permanent 10x12 stalls with hard packed floors and the possible addition of stall mats and full doors or Tent 10x10 temporary stalls with full doors and hard packed floors. Bedding required and must be purchased from the facility. Advance bedding orders with entries will be placed in stalls prior to arrival. The CHP feed office will have limited hours so it is best to order your bedding with your entry to make sure you have some when you arrive! Haul-in fee: $30 per day (only if not doing a stall or paddock) Bedding Preordered $11 per bag 10X12 STALLS ONLY 200 AVAILABLE FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE Stabling per day on grounds $40 (not per night must pay per day on grounds) Tack Stall per day $40 (not per night must pay per day on grounds) Weekend Stall: $150 (Thurs Sun, Weds-Sat, or Tues-Fri) Weekend Tack Stall: $150 (Thurs Sun, Weds-Sat, or Tues-Fri) Extended Weekend Stall $180 (Tues Sat or Weds Sun) C - 61

8 Extended Weekend Tack $180 (Tues Sat or Weds Sun) Full Show Stall $210 (Tues-Sun or Weds-Mon) Full Show Tack $210 (Tues-Sun or Weds-Mon) Individual days of stabling WILL be stabled in separate area from package stalls AND MOST LIKELY IN TENT STALLS. Bedding and feed can be purchased on the grounds; Very limited hours. Stalls will be available at 10:00 AM on the Tuesday prior to show weekend. If you desire other arrangements, you MUST speak with Heather prior to sending your entry. Priority will be given to stalls for horses before tack stalls if stabling fills. HORSES ENTERED IN USDF CHAMPIONSHIP CLASSES MUST HAVE A STALL. HAUL INS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED PER USEF RULES. Outside bedding is NOT allowed on the show grounds. OFFICE HOURS (Subject to change) Tuesday, 12 Noon to 6:00 PM; Wednesday through Sunday 7:00 AM until 1 hour after final ride or as posted in show office. ARENAS Outdoor arenas have all weather sand mix/ggt footing. All tests will be ridden in an outdoor 20x60 arena. Warm-up arenas have comparable footing. NO LUNGEING in warmup arenas use lunging arenas only. Coaching may be done from the outside of the arenas ONLY. Competition arenas will be open for schooling on set-up day, Tuesday and/or Wednesday (before show weekend) until posted close time in show office. Limited schooling may be available in the evening by management decision. Hours and availability will be posted in the show office. ACCOMMODATIONS Comfort Suites, Castle Rock ; Days Inn and Suites, Castle Rock ; Many hotels in Castle Rock and Parker area. DIRECTIONS Colorado Horse Park (CHP) is located on Bayou Gulch Rd, off of Hwy 83. From the North: Hwy 83 South five miles from downtown Parker (go past entrance to Pinery and Timers) to Bayou Gulch Road (at Ponderosa High School), turn East, CHP is about 1 mi. on the left. From the South: Hwy 83 North, three miles North of Franktown is Bayou Gulch (at Ponderosa High School), turn East, CHP is about 1 mi. on the left C - 62

9 PRIZE LIST FOR THE GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE GROUP/ UNITED STATES DRESSAGE FEDERATION REGION 5 DRESSAGE CHAMPIONSHIPS Licensed by United States Equestrian Federation, Inc. ROCKY MOUNTAIN DRESSAGE SOCIETY DRESSAGE CHAMPIONSHIPS AND OPEN COMPETITION September 14-17, 2017 Colorado Horse Park, Parker, Colorado A USEF Level 4 Dressage Competition USEF / USDF Recognition # RMDS Recognition #1029 Opening Date: August 1, 2017 Closing Date: August 21, 2017 USDF Region 5 Final Qualifying Date: August 21, 2017 Official Qualifying Competition for the 2018 Adequan FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North; the 2018 Children Dressage National Championship; the 2018 USEF Pony Rider Dressage National Championship; 2018 AGCO/USEF Junior and Young Rider Dressage National Championships; and the 2018 USEF Young Adult Brentina Cup Dressage National Championship. Official Qualifying Competition for the 2017 US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan The Official Prize List of the Great American/USDF Region 5 Dressage Championships appears in the USDF Regional Championship Master Omnibus that may be obtained after May 1, 2017 from the USDF web site or by calling USDF at ENTER ONLINE at Manager: Joe Coleman, , jcoleman@equitechgroup.net Secretary: Heather Petersen, County Road 37, Elbert, CO 80106, , cell: , slush@drgw.net Judges: Cindy Canace (S), NJ; Anne Cizadlo (R), FL; Melissa Creswick (S), CA; Lilo Fore (S), CA; Janet Foy (S), CO; William McMullin (R), MA; Michael Osinski (S), WA; Charlotte Trentelman (S), FL TDs: Elisabeth Williams (R), PA; Lisa Gorretta (R), OH Announcer: Nicho Meredith Vet: Shannon Lemons, DVM Farrier: Chad Toney EMT: Event EMS C - 63

10 Licensee: Stable Manager: Nicole Donohue Awards: Rocky Mountain Dressage Society, Gwen Ka awaloa, President Susan Gregg Off. Hospitality: Stephanie DiCenso Volunteer Coor: Didi DeKrey, Asst Secretary: Photographer: Kevin Bradbury Kathleen Bryan Great American/USDF Region Championships Qualifying Dates: 8/22/2016 8/21/2017 See for more rules regarding the Great American/USDF Championships OPEN SHOW INFORMATION In the Musical Freestyle Test of Choice be sure to list level on entry and include copy of 60% or better technical test at the highest test of the level in which you are riding a freestyle. Open show classes/divisions with less than 4 entries may be canceled or combined. Management will do its best to schedule specified Open classes before Championship classes where appropriate. Regional Championship Rider Change of Region Timeline Extended! USDF will presume qualified horse/rider combinations will compete in the region in which the rider resides as determined by the address associated with the rider s membership information on file as of July 1. Riders are NOT required to be a resident of the region to compete in that region s championship. Riders, who wish to compete at a Regional Championship in a region other than their region of residence, must submit a Change of Region Form, at no cost if received by July 1. In addition, all persons living outside of the United States, who intend to compete in a Regional Championship, must submit this form to USDF to declare a region. This may be done at no cost if received by July 1. Change of Region Forms will be accepted and processed after the July 1 deadline only if accompanied by the applicable late fees. Change of Region forms submitted between July 2 and August 1 must include a late fee of $100. Change of Region forms submitted from August 2 to the closing date of the championship region the rider is declaring for, must include a late fee of $300. Dressage Seat Medal Semi Finals (13 and under; 14-18): A competitor may qualify by earning a qualifying score of 70% or better in a dressage seat equitation class between August 1, 2016 and July 31, 2017 or if a rider is qualified to compete in the Great American Insurance Group/USDF Regional Championships (excluding Freestyles), then they may compete in the Dressage Seat Medal Semi Finals. Qualifying For 2017 RMDS Championships Qualifying Dates: 10/01/16-9/17/2017 You need two qualifying scores, two different judges, and from two different shows, per level, see RMDS Standing Rules section XIV Championship Show paragraph B-4c for scores required. Please Note: One of the qualifying tests must be the highest test at the level. You may attempt to earn your last qualifying score in the Open section of the Championship show (see sec. XIV B-1). However, you MUST send in your championship entry form complete with entry in the Championship class you intend to qualify for on or before the Championship show closing date (see sec. XIV B-2). If you do not earn your final score in the Open section of the Championship show you will C - 64

11 NOT get a refund for the RMDS Championship class that you were unable to qualify for (see sec. XIV B-3). RMDS FUTURITY: Nominate your horse for the 2017 Futurity! No advance nominations are necessary, just fill out your entry form with the appropriate class and show entry fees for the 2 futurity classes and pay the Futurity Nominating Fee. Be sure to enter the two Futurity classes: classes 331 and 431 The futurity is open to all horses six years and younger who have not shown above First Level. Futurity Nominating Fee: $35 per horse. This is in addition to the class fees. Prize money will be awarded to Champion and Reserve on a 60/40 split of the nominating fee. Run under Championship rules. No prior Futurity Champion may enter. Horse, rider and owner must be RMDS members prior to the start of the classes. Provide proof of age in the form of papers or a vet certificate must be sent with entry. The FEI 5 Year Old Test is now equivalent to Second Level so any horse that has competed in the FEI 5 Year Old Test is no longer eligible to compete in the RMDS Futurity. Management Rules and Procedures Classes designated RMDS Championship classes shall be open ONLY to individual horse/ rider combinations meeting the criteria described in the RMDS Standing Rules section XIV B. See the Standing Rules and qualifying requirements in the current RMDS Omnibus. During the competition, the performance arenas will be open to hand walking only up to one half hour prior to the start of the first class. No horses will be allowed in the performance arenas during breaks. On Tuesday and Wednesday, priority will be given to arena setup and maintenance, however, schooling might be allowed on a limited basis. Schooling will be allowed in performance arenas each evening if competition management deems it appropriate footing and weather. Both bridle numbers should be worn on each side of the horse when out of the stall. One bridle number is always required. RMDS Permanent Bridle tags will not be used for the 2017 Great American/USDF Region 5 Championships nor the RMDS Championships and open show due to identification issues with championship entries, sponsorship requirements and numerical sequences. ALL dogs must be leashed and attached to a person or immovable object at all times! $50 fine for all violations. EVERY CLASS OFFERED HEREIN WHICH IS COVERED BY THE RULES AND SPECIFICATIONS OF THE CURRENT USEF RULEBOOK WILL BE CONDUCTED AND JUDGED IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH. Open show entries accepted on first come first served basis, based on the postmark or date stamp with dates on and between open and close dates. , fax, snail mail and online entries accepted with valid payment. Sharps containers will be available in the stabling area and also in the show office for trailer in horses. 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. C - 65

12 Post entries accepted on first come first served basis with space available, including RMDS and USDF Region 5 Championship classes. Priority will be given to Championship Classes for post entries. Wait list will be maintained through Tuesday 8pm Management reserves the right to: Add or cancel judges Combine, divide, limit or cancel classes Refuse entries for cause. Waive penalty fees NO SMOKING IN BARNS. Schooling (out of competition) horses may be brought to the show but must be registered on an entry form, with signatures and appropriate fees. Areas where they may be ridden in will be restricted, and priority given to horses in competition. Check with the show office for details. Stabling for competing will be prioritized over non-compete horses. Riders may compete in only ONE division, no cross entering divisions: You must choose either Open or Adult Amateur or Junior. Exception: you may cross enter into the GREAT AMERICAN/USDF Qualifying division or the PONY division. For USDF Regional Championship Classes ONLY a Junior may cross enter into the Open Division. This rule exception does not apply to RMDS Championship classes. All horses entered in competition must have a USDF HID or Lifetime registration. All riders and owners must have a USDF nonmember ID, Group membership, or Participating membership and/or pay appropriate nonmember fees. All riders and owners must also have a USEF membership or pay appropriate nonmember fees. All horses in USDF Region 5 Championship classes MUST be lifetime registered with USDF and Annual or Lifetime recorded with USEF; riders must be current USDF Participating Members, owners must have a current USDF Participating Membership or Business Membership and Active USEF members. Freestyle entries: Sound checks will be Wednesday afternoon/evening, each morning of competition 40 minutes before the start of the arenas or another time set up in advance with the show office once ride times have been released. Music will be accepted on a CD or flash drive only. Pony measurements will take place on Thursday morning at 10am for those who have notified the show office appropriately. Other times may be scheduled as needed. Effect October 1st, 2015, participants and horses competing in Para-Equestrian classes at USDF recognized competitions will no longer be exempt from USDF memberships. Para-Equestrian competitors will now be required to have a USDF Group Membership, a USDF Participating Membership or a USDF Non-Member ID and pay the $25 Non Member fee per competition. Owners of horses competing in the Para-Equestrian classes will be required to have a USDF Participating Membership, a USDF Business Membership, a USDF Group Membership or a USDF Non-Member ID and pay the $25 Non-Member fee per competition. The horses competing in Para-Equestrian classes will be required to have a USDF HID number or be USDF Lifetime registered. FEI Children Tests - Athletes are eligible as Children from the beginning of the calendar year in which they reach the age of 12 until the end of the calendar year in which they reach the age of 14. Athletes may compete on either a horse or pony. C - 66

13 PLEASE SEND IN YOUR RMDS NUMBERS FOR HORSE, RIDER, OWNER OR YOUR SCORES MAY NOT COUNT FOR RMDS YEAREND AWARDS. Attention Competitors: Each competitor is responsible for supplying management with correct applicable numbers (USDF and USEF) for horse, owner, rider, and trainer, before the day(s) of the competition. The scores of competitors who fail to supply correct numbers may not be counted toward national awards. TIMES Provisional ride times will be ed to riders if a legible address is provided and posted at and Official times will be posted at the show office by noon on Wednesday. ENTRIES and FEES Open classes (T-4): $45; FEI/MFS: $55 Materiale Classes, Introductory classes and open dressage equitation classes: $40 All Championship classes: $80 GREAT AMERICAN/USDF Qual. for 2017: $15 per class Futurity classes: $50 Post Entries: $30 taken on space available Futurity Nominating Fee: $35 ANY CHANGES MADE AFTER CLOSING DATE will be charged: $25 Office Fee: $55 per horse/rider combination ($30 per non-compete horse) No mandatory work requirement this year) Haul-in Fee: $30 per horse per day (only if not doing stall/paddock) USEF Drug fee: $16 (drugs & medications $8; USEF $8) USEF Show Pass (non-member fee): $30 USDF Affidavit Fee: $5 USDF Non member Fee: $25 RV hook up booked through the Colorado Horse Park Bad Check Fee: $50 INCLUDE WITH ENTRY: For Test of Choice Classes, state level and division on entry blank. Copies of RMDS/USDF/USEF membership cards MUST be included with entry. ALL COMPETITORS MUST SUBMIT WITH THEIR ENTRY CURRENT PROOF (WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF THE FIRST DAY YOUR HORSE ENTERS THE COMPETITION GROUNDS) OF EQUINE INFLUENZA AND RHINOPNEUMONITIS VACINATION. A NEGETIVE COGGINS MUST ALSO BE PROVIDED THAT IS DATED AFTER JANUARY 1, HEALTH CERT WILL ALSO BE REQUIRED OR YOU MUST PURCHASE A HEALTH PASS AS YOU ENTER THE GROUNDS AFTER INSPECTION FOR $10. Make checks payable to RMDS and mail to Heather Petersen. If you are mailing overnight, please waive the required signature for delivery If you do not waive the signature, you will be charged $5. C - 67

14 REFUNDS The office fee is non-refundable. Entries cancelled on or before the closing date will receive a refund of all fees except the office fee. No refunds if cancelled after the closing date unless ride is filled from waitlist. Waitlist maintained through Monday, September 11, No refunds of any kind for any reason including Acts of God from Wednesday, September 13, 2017 through Sunday September 17, IMPORTANT: All cancellations must be made in writing and mailed, faxed, or ed to show secretary. You are responsible to confirm that your cancellation has been received. Anyone not appearing for any of their dressage tests without prior notification to the show secretary will be scratched from their remaining classes. Those rides will be filled if possible. Permanent 10x12 stalls with hard packed floors and the possible addition of stall mats and full doors or Tent 10x10 temporary stalls with full doors and hard packed floors. Bedding required and must be purchased from the facility. Advance bedding orders with entries will be placed in stalls prior to arrival. The CHP feed office will have limited hours so it is best to order your bedding with your entry to make sure you have some when you arrive! Haul-in fee $30 per day (only if not doing a stall or paddock) Bedding Preordered $11 per bag 10X12 STALLS ONLY 200 AVAILABLE FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE Stabling - per day on grounds $40 (not per night must pay per day on grounds) Tack Stall per day $40 (not per night must pay per day on grounds) Weekend Stall: $150 (Thurs Sun, Weds Sat, or Tues Fri) Weekend Tack Stall: $150 (Thurs Sun, Weds Sat, or Tues Fri) Extended Weekend Stall $180 (Tues Sat or Weds Sun) Extended Weekend Tack $180 (Tues Sat or Weds Sun) Full Show Stall $210 (Tues Sun or Weds Mon) Full Show Tack $210 (Tues Sun or Weds Mon) Individual days of stabling WILL be stabled in separate area from package stalls AND MOST LIKELY IN TENT STALLS. Bedding and feed can be purchased on the grounds; Very limited hours. Stalls will be available at 10:00 AM on the Tuesday prior to show weekend. If you desire other arrangements, you MUST speak with Heather prior to sending your entry. Priority will be given to stalls for horses before tack stalls if stabling fills. HORSES ENTERED IN USDF CHAMPIONSHIP CLASSES MUST HAVE A STALL. HAUL INS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED PER USEF RULES. Outside bedding is NOT allowed on the show grounds. OFFICE HOURS (Subject to change) Tuesday, 12 Noon to 6:00 PM; Wednesday through Sunday 7:00 AM until 1 hour after final ride or as posted in show office. C - 68

15 AWARDS Open Show Classes: Ribbons through sixth place, first place prize. No placings, awards or ribbons for qualifying divisions. Other fun & special awards may be awarded during the show, look in the show program for details. Breed associations and individuals are being contacted for breed awards as well, not all breeds may be represented. Send in a copy of your registration papers with entry to be eligible for these awards. Class #206 Dover Adult Amateur Award Second Level Test 3. For more information on the USDF/Dover Adult Amateur Medal Program, please go to Programs/DoverAdultAmateurMedal.asp. Awards for the Great American/USDF Regional Dressage Championships: Champions will receive an embroidered jacket and a gift certificate from SmartPak, official supplement feeding system of USDF, an engraved silver tray, prize money, and a neck sash; Reserve Champions will receive an embroidered saddle pad, provided by the Great American Insurance Group, title sponsor of the championships, prize money, and a neck sash. Prize Money for the nine Great American/USDF Regional Championships will be paid directly by the USDF office to the recorded horse owner within 30 days of the last day of each championship. Champion and Reserve Champion in all levels and divisions (Open, AA and Jr/YR) of the 2017 Regional Championships will receive prize money. DSM (Dressage Seat Medal) Semi-Final awards: USDF will award ribbons to the top eight riders, and an engraved silver tray to the Champion and Reserve Champion. The Champion and Reserve Champion will also be invited to participate in the 2017 USEF Dressage Seat Medal Finals. RMDS Championship awards: A prize and neck ribbon to Champions, Reserve Champions awarded a neck ribbon, ribbons through eighth place. A tentative schedule for the Awards ceremonies will be printed in the Show Program and the official schedule will be posted in the show secretary s office by noon on the day prior to the beginning of the competition. GREAT AMERICAN/USDF REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS CEREMONY Riders placing in Great American/USDF Regional Championship classes must be present, mounted and in full riding attire for award ceremonies (Eight places for all Championship classes). Failure, without prior permission of the competition manager, in consultation with the Technical Delegate, the Awards Coordinator and the USDF representative, to be present and properly attired, will eliminate the official score and placing and the next highest score will move up in placing. In the case of inclement weather, unmounted ceremonies may be held. White or black wraps or boots are allowed for all horses for awards ceremonies. Competitors who do not wish to participate in the victory round may be excused. A tentative schedule for Awards Ceremonies will be printed in the Show Program and the official schedule will be posted in the show secretary s office by noon on the day prior to the beginning of the competition. RMDS CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS CEREMONY In case of a tie in RMDS Championship classes, the management will follow the tie-breaking policy for USDF Regional Championships classes. White or black leg wraps or boots are required for all horses for awards ceremonies. Attendance is required to awards ceremonies. Failure, without prior permission of the competition manager, to be present and properly attired, will eliminate the official score and placing and the next highest score will move up in placing. C - 69

16 ARENAS Outdoor arenas have all weather sand mix/ggt footing. All tests will be ridden in an outdoor 20x60 arena. Warm-up arenas have comparable footing. NO LUNGEING in warmup arenas use lunging arenas only. Coaching may be done from the outside of the arenas ONLY. Competition arenas will be open for schooling on set-up day, Tuesday and/or Wednesday (before show weekend) until posted close time in show office. Limited schooling may be available in the evening by management decision. Hours and availability will be posted in the show office. ACCOMMODATIONS Comfort Suites, Castle Rock ; Days Inn and Suites, Castle Rock ; Many hotels in Castle Rock and Parker area. DIRECTIONS Colorado Horse Park (CHP) is located on Bayou Gulch Rd, off of Hwy 83. From the North: Hwy 83 South five miles from downtown Parker (go past entrance to Pinery and Timers) to Bayou Gulch Road (at Ponderosa High School), turn East, CHP is about 1 mi. on the left. From the South: Hwy 83 North, three miles North of Franktown is Bayou Gulch (at Ponderosa High School), turn East, CHP is about 1 mi. on the left TENTATIVE CLASS SCHEDULE O=Open A=Adult Amateur J/Y=JR/YR F=Futurity P=Pony Q=GREAT AMERICAN/USDF Qualifying for 2018 The schedule below does not necessarily indicate the order of go for the classes. Please note that the Great American/USDF qualifying class will be the highest or single test of the level. For this reason, only the Training Level Test 3, First Level Test 3, Second Level Test 3, Third Level Test 3, and Fourth Level Test 3, may be ridden as qualifying for the Great American Insurance Group/USDF Regional Championships in their applicable test of choice class. ** The classes marked with 2 ** will attempted to be scheduled prior to the Championship class for that level. THURSDAY, September 14 Class Division Level/Test 100 O,A,J/Y,P USDF Introductory Test of Choice O,A,J/Y,P USDF Introductory Test of Choice C - 70

17 101 O, A, J/Y,P, Q Training Level Test of Choice** 102 O, A, J/Y,P, Q Training Level Test of Choice 103 O, A, J/Y,P, Q First Level Test of Choice** 104 O, A, J/Y,P, Q First Level Test of Choice 105 O, A, J/Y,P, Q Second Level Test of Choice** 106 O, A, J/Y,P, Q Second Level Test of Choice 107 O, A, J/Y,P, Q Third Level Test of Choice 108 O, A, J/Y,P, Q Third Level Test of Choice 109 O, A, J/Y, Q Fourth Level Test of Choice 110 O, A, J/Y, Q Fourth Level Test of Choice 111 O, A, J/Y, Q FEI Test of Choice 112 O, A, J/Y, Q FEI Test of Choice (Q on appropriate classes only) 113 O,Q Freestyle Test of Choice (Q on appropriate classes only) 114 J, Q NAJYRC Junior Team Test Official Qualifying Class for 2018 NAJYRC/USEF 115 Y,Q NAJYRC Young Rider Team Test Official Qualifying Class for 2018 NAJYRC/USEF 116 J FEI Pony Team Test Official Qualifying Class for 2018 USEF Championships 117 O FEI YR Grand Prix Official Qualifying Class for 2018 USEF Brentina Cup Championships 118 O Young Horse TOC 119 O Para Equestrian TOC 120 O 3 Year Old Fillies Materiale 121 O 3 Year Colts/Geldings Materiale 122 O 4&5 Year Old Mare Materiale 122 O 4&5 Year Stallion/Gelding Materiale 123 O, A, J Dressage Seat Equitation 124 O, A, J USEF Rider Tests Test of Choice 125 P, Q National Pony Cup Test of Choice 126 J FEI Children Team Test Official Qualifying Class for 2017 USEF Championships 131 O, Q RMDS Second Level Championship Open 132 A, Q RMDS Second Level Championship Adult Amateur 133 P, Q RMDS Second Level Championships Pony 134 O, Q RMDS Fourth Level Championship Open 135 A, Q RMDS Fourth Level Championship Adult Amateur 136 O, Q RMDS Prix St. Georges Championship Open 137 A, Q RMDS Prix St. Georges Championship Adult Amateur 138 O, Q RMDS Intermediare 2 Championship Open 139 A, Q RMDS Intermediare 2 Championship Adult Amateur 140 J, Q RMDS Intermediare 2 Championship Junior 141 O, Q Great American/USDF Training Level Championship Open 142 A, Q Great American/USDF First Level Championship, Adult Amateur 143 O, Q Great American/USDF Grand Prix Championship Open C - 71

18 144 A, Q Great American/USDF Grand Prix Championships Adult Amateur 145 J/Y, Q RMDS Third Level Championship, Junior/Young Rider FRIDAY September 15 Class Division Level/Test 200 O,A,J/Y,P USDF Introductory Test of Choice O,A,J/Y,P USDF Introductory Test of Choice 201 O, A, J/Y,P Training Level Test of Choice** 202 O, A, J/Y,P,Q Training Level Test of Choice 203 O, A, J/Y,P First Level Test of Choice 204 O, A, J/Y,P,Q First Level Test of Choice 205 O, A, J/Y,P,Q Second Level Test of Choice** 206 O, A, J/Y,P,Q Second Level Test of Choice Second Level Test 3 Dover/USDF AA Medal 207 O, A, J/Y,P,Q Third Level Test of Choice 208 O, A, J/Y,P,Q Third Level Test of Choice 209 O, A, J/Y, Q Fourth Level Test of Choice 210 O, A, J/Y, Q Fourth Level Test of Choice 211 O, A, J/Y, Q FEI Test of Choice 212 O, A, J/Y, Q FEI Test of Choice (Q on appropriate classes only) 213 O,Q Freestyle Test of Choice (Q on appropriate classes only) 214 J NAJYRC Junior Individual Test Official Qualifying Class for 2018 NAJYRC/USEF 215 Y NAJYRC Young Rider Individual Test Official Qualifying Class for 2018 NAJYRC/USEF 216 J FEI Pony Individual Test Official Qualifying Class for 2018 USEF Championships 217 O Young Horse TOC 218 O Para Equestrian TOC 219 O 3 Year Old Fillies Materiale 220 O 3 Year Colts/Geldings Materiale 221 O 4&5 Year Old Mare Materiale 222 O 4&5 Year Stallion/Gelding Materiale 223 O, A, J Dressage Seat Equitation 224 O, A, J USEF Rider Tests Test of Choice 226 J FEI Children Individual Test Official Qualifying Class for 2018 USEF Championships 231 O, Q RMDS Training Level Championship Open 232 P, Q RMDS First Level Championship PONY 233 O, Q RMDS Intermediare 1 Championship, Open 234 A, Q RMDS Intermediare 1 Championship, Adult Amateur 235 O, Q RMDS Grand Prix Championship Open 236 A, Q RMDS Grand Prix Championship Adult Amateur 237 J, Q RMDS Grand Prix Championship Junior C - 72

19 238 J, Q Great American/USDF Training Level Championship Junior/Young Rider 239 A, Q Great American/USDF Training Level Championship Adult Amateur 240 O, Q Great American/USDF Second Level Championship Open 241 A, Q Great American/USDF Second Level Championship Adult Amateur 242 J, Q Great American/USDF Second Level Championship Junior/Young Rider 243 O, Q Great American/USDF Fourth Level Championship Open 244 A, Q Great American/USDF Fourth Level Championship Adult Amateur 245 J, Q Great American/USDF Intermediare 1 Junior/Young Rider 246 J, Q Great American/USDF Fourth Level Championship Junior/Young Rider SATURDAY September 16 Class Division Level/Test 300 O,A,J/Y,P USDF Introductory Test of Choice O,A,J/Y,P USDF Introductory Test of Choice 301 O, A, J/Y,P,Q Training Level Test of Choice** 302 O, A, J/Y,P,Q Training Level Test of Choice 303 O, A, J/Y,P,Q First Level Test of Choice** 304 O, A, J/Y,P,Q First Level Test of Choice 305 O, A, J/Y,P,Q Second Level Test of Choice** 306 O, A, J/Y,P,Q Second Level Test of Choice 307 O, A, J/Y,P,Q Third Level Test of Choice 308 O, A, J/Y,P,Q Third Level Test of Choice 309 O, A, J/Y, Q Fourth Level Test of Choice 310 O, A, J/Y, Q Fourth Level Test of Choice 311 O, A, J/Y, Q FEI Test of Choice 312 O, A, J/Y, Q FEI Test of Choice (Q on appropriate classes only) 313 J NAJYRC Junior Freestyle 2018 NAJYRC/USEF Qualifying 314 Y NAJYRC Young Rider Freestyle 2018 NAJYRC/USEF Qualifying 315 O Young Horse TOC 316 O Para Equestrian TOC 317 O 3 Year Old Fillies Materiale 318 O 3 Year Colts/Geldings Materiale 319 O 4&5 Year Old Mare Materiale 320 O 4&5 Year Stallion/Gelding Materiale 324 O, A, J USEF Rider Tests Test of Choice 331 F, Q RMDS Futurity Training Level Test P, Q RMDS Training Level Championship PONY 333 O, Q RMDS First Level Championship Open 334 A, Q RMDS First Level Championship Adult Amateur 335 J, Q RMDS First Level Championship Junior (15 and under) 336 Y, Q RMDS First Level Championships, Young Rider (16-21) C - 73

20 338 O, Q RMDS Third Level Championship Open 339 A, Q RMDS Third Level Championship Adult Amateur 340 J/Y, Q RMDS Prix St. George Championship Junior/Young Rider 341 O RMDS Training Level Freestyle Championship 342 O, Q RMDS First Level Freestyle Championship 343 O, Q RMDS Second Level Freestyle Championship 344 O, Q RMDS Third Level Freestyle Championship 345 O, Q RMDS Fourth Level Freestyle Championship 346 O, Q RMDS Intermediare Freestyle Championship 347 O, Q RMDS Grand Prix Freestyle Championship 348 J, Q Great American/USDF FEI Junior Team Championship 349 O, Q Great American/USDF Prix St. Georges Championship Open 350 A, Q Great American/USDF Prix St. Georges Championship Adult Amateur 351 O, Q Great American/USDF Intermediare 2 Championship Open 352 A, Q Great American/USDF Intermediare 2 Championships Adult Amateur 353 J, Q Great American/USDF Intermediare 2 Championships Junior/Young Rider 354 J, Q Great American/USDF FEI Young Rider Team Championship 355 J USDF Dressage Seat Medal Semi Final 13 & Under 356 J USDF Dressage Seat Medal Semi Final SUNDAY September 17 Class Division Level/Test 400 O,A,J/Y,P USDF Introductory Test of Choice O,A,J/Y,P USDF Introductory Test of Choice 401 O, A, J/Y,P,Q Training Level Test of Choice** 402 O, A, J/Y,P,Q Training Level Test of Choice 403 O, A, J/Y,P,Q First Level Test of Choice** 404 O, A, J/Y,P,Q First Level Test of Choice 405 O, A, J/Y,P,Q Second Level Test of Choice** 406 O, A, J/Y,P,Q Second Level Test of Choice 407 O, A, J/Y,P,Q Third Level Test of Choice 408 O, A, J/Y,P,Q Third Level Test of Choice 409 O, A, J/Y, Q Fourth Level Test of Choice 410 O, A, J/Y, Q Fourth Level Test of Choice 411 O, A, J/Y, Q FEI Test of Choice 412 O, A, J/Y, Q FEI Test of Choice (Q on appropriate classes only) 413 O Young Horse TOC 414 O Para Equestrian TOC 415 O 3 Year Old Fillies Materiale 416 O 3 Year Colts/Geldings Materiale 417 O 4&5 Year Old Mare Materiale C - 74

21 418 O 4&5 Year Stallion/Gelding Materiale 424 O, A, J USEF Rider Tests Test of Choice 431 F RMDS Futurity First Level Test A, Q RMDS Training Level Championship Adult Amateur 433 J, Q RMDS Training Level Championship Junior (15 and under) 434 Y, Q RMDS Training Level Championship Young Rider (16-21) 435 J/Y, Q RMDS Second Level Championship Junior/Young Rider 436 J/Y, Q RMDS Fourth Level Championship Junior/Young Rider 437 J/Y, Q RMDS Intermediare 1 Junior/Young Rider 438 O, Q Great American/USDF First Level Championship Open 439 J/Y, Q Great American/USDF First Level Championship Junior/Young Rider 440 J/Y, Q Great American/USDF Third Level Championship Junior/Young Rider 441 O, Q Great American/USDF Third Level Championship Open 442 A, Q Great American/USDF Third Level Championship Adult Amateur 443 J/Y, Q Great American/USDF Prix St. Georges Championship Junior/Young Rider 444 O, Q Great American/USDF Intermediare 1 Championship Open 445 A, Q Great American/USDF Intermediare 1 Championship Adult Amateur 447 J/Y, Q Great American/USDF Grand Prix Championships Junior/Young Rider 448 O, Q Great American/USDF Freestyle Championship First Level 449 O, Q Great American/USDF Freestyle Championship Second Level 450 O, Q Great American/USDF Freestyle Championship Third Level 451 O, Q Great American/USDF Freestyle Championship Fourth Level 452 O, Q Great American/USDF Freestyle Championship Intermediare I 453 O, Q Great American/USDF Freestyle Championship Grand Prix ** The classes marked with 2 ** will be scheduled prior to the Championship class for that level. C - 75