NHS Crystal Crown Judged Pleasure Ride Sunday, October 9th, 2016 Sky Meadows State Park, Delaplane, VA

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1 NHS Crystal Crown Judged Pleasure Ride Sunday, October 9th, 2016 Welcome to the 5 th leg of the 2016 Crystal Crown Ride Series. NHS thanks those who support our organization and our ride, year after year, and to those joining us for the first time. ** Our JPR theme is Olympic Games Equestrian Style ** BONUS: Team Competition Option!!! General Information: The ride will be held at the Bridle Trail at Sky Meadows State Park in Delaplane, VA (near Paris, VA). The ride will be approximately 10 miles long and will include the new trails on the West side of Route 17. Trails are a mixed terrain to include pastures, stream crossing and the mountain trail. Note: we will include a small portion of the mountain (only up the area where the benches are located, i.e. last year s Hooka Caterpillar obstacle. Shoes are recommended but not required Check-in will begin at 8:00 am. Riders will be notified of their pre-assigned starting times by , or by phone if no , no later than October 5th Groups of 4 or more, who wish to ride together, should submit their entry forms in one mailing, if possible Junior riders (17 and under) must be accompanied by a rider 18 years or older and must wear an approved hard hat and boots with heels. Under age riders are not to ride off alone and/or ahead of of age rider. There are no exceptions to this rule Trailer parking is ample; water and portable rest room facilities are onsite. Due the leasing rights, the parking field is not mowed. If needed, bring bug spray for yourself and your horse For the safety of our volunteers and participants, leave your dog(s) at home and leave your horse at your trailer when checking in at the Registration Table. Due to liability, NHS does not allow non-registered riders to ride along or participate at any obstacle. Any rider on the course must have registered for the event. Additionally, NHS does not allow horses in training to be ponied during this event Stallions may be entered only with prior permission of the Ride Secretary. If prior permission is granted, stallions should be marked front and back with yellow ribbons Lunch meal will be provided to registered/paid riders and volunteers No Awards Ceremony Onsite! Scores will be ed to the riders within 5 business days and all awards/ribbons will be mailed within two weeks of the event This ride will be held rain or shine, but may be cancelled or rescheduled if the weather or trail is considered hazardous. Final notice of rescheduled or cancelled ride will be ed to you by Saturday, October 8 th at 6:00 pm so when in doubt, check your Team Event One of your fellow riders and our 2015 Overall Grand Champion suggested that we incorporate a Team Competition into our JPR. This sounded like a fun twist so let s give it a go. Here s how it will work we will have teams consisting of 2 riders. You choose your partner! Each rider participating will pay an additional $5 to register. This will be a 50/50 Jackpot so the team who has the highest cumulative points combined will win 50% of all funds collected for the team event. So, if we have 20 teams, that s $100 collected, of which the winning team that wins will receive $50 as the prize. There will be only one winner there will not be a 2nd-6 th placing. So, choose your partner and sign up!

2 Obstacles The course will consist of natural and/or man-made obstacles. Horse and rider will be judged on their ability to negotiate these obstacles safely, trail manners, general horsemanship and ability to complete the ride within the prescribed time as determined by the Course Designers. Time limit(s) will be set for each obstacle and will be strictly enforced. Riders are not to coach or provide direction to friends, children or any participant while they engaged at the obstacle. Judging Riders will be awarded 0-10 points per obstacle. Rider/horse will receive 1 point for an attempt, only if the horse engages the obstacle. A flat out refusal may warrant a zero and is at the discretion of the Judge(s). Points will be deducted for exceeding said set limit(s) and for coaching, either receiving or giving. Judges will be instructed on how to deduct in the event of this situation. Riders may ask for their scores after completing each obstacle. Decision of the onsite judges is FINAL and is not to be disputed. Unsportsmanlike Conduct Riders are hereby notified that any act of unsportsmanlike conduct, whether verbal or physical disrespect to Judges, event volunteers or other riders will result in loss of points on the particular obstacle and/or shall be grounds for immediate disqualification. Additionally, any abuse to your horse, at the staging area or at any time during this event shall be grounds for immediate disqualification. If disqualification occurs, the rider shall forfeit all entry fees and prizes and will be asked to immediately leave the premises. No exceptions will be made. The Judge(s) and Ride Managers have the final say. Gaited vs. Non-Gaited All horses are to perform paces and movements as described by the Judges Assistant. If a canter is part of the obstacle description and you wish to receive the maximum points allowed, then you must canter as requested. Please do not discuss, dispute or argue this point with the Judges as they have been instructed on the requirements for all horses to perform the same movements, regardless of breed. Awards/Prizes Grand Champion and Reserve Champion awards will be given to the two high point winners. Up to six ribbons will be awarded in each Breed, Age and Novice Division. Breed categories are established when there are 6 or more horses of any particular registered breed. If your horse does not meet the 6 minimum criteria, said horse will be placed in Other Registered or Other Registered Gaited. For riders who send in their application without breed papers, their horse will be placed in the Grade category. Novice Horse and Novice Rider Divisions In order to qualify for either Novice Horse or Novice Rider, either you and/or your horse have competed in 3 or less JPR s as of the first CC JPR, which was the BES ride on This includes JPR s outside of the Crystal Crown Series. Registration/Fees The fee for pre-registered entries is $40 for NHS Members and $45 for non-nhs Members. All entries must be received no later than October 3rd, Any entry after that date is on a space available basis and will include a $10 late fee. The ride is limited to 150 riders; entries will be logged in by postmark. If you are planning to ride in a group of 4 or more, please send all paperwork in one envelope if possible. Substitution/Cancellations It will be possible to substitute the horse or the rider on the day of the ride due to extenuating circumstances. However, you may not substitute both. If substituting the horse, please have a copy of the current Coggins and Registration papers (if applicable) when you go to Registration. If you know in advance that you are making a change, please contact Kari Boberek before the ride so as to prevent additional work for our volunteers at the Registration table. No refunds unless the ride is cancelled! Event Contact Ride Manager/Secretary: Kari Boberek at or kari.boberek@bt.com

3 Ride Goals and Safety: First and foremost, the goal of the day is to have fun!!! This is a PLEASURE RIDE. Enjoy the day, be grateful for time spent with your horse, appreciate your fellow riders and most importantly, thank the volunteers!!! Without them, this wonderful event ceases to exist. We expect all riders to observe the rules of good horsemanship, sportsmanship and safety. Included but not limited to: 1) Pass with permission and only when there is room, 2) do not run up behind other riders, 3) do not crowd one another on the trail or at obstacles and 4) and do not ask something of your horse that he/she is not capable of doing and/or that might put you or others in harm s way. This event should be a positive experience for both horse and rider. Alcohol is not permitted at Sky Meadows State Park. Anyone seen in possession or under the influence will be asked to leave the premises immediately. Ride fees, parking fees and/or awards will not be returned and/or awarded for anyone who violates this rule. As we are utilizing the new trails on the West side of Route 17, we have secured the services of Fauquier law enforcement to assist with the road crossing. It is important that riders NOT cross the road until the officer has given you the clear to proceed. Route 17 is a very busy road and your safety is our priority. Head protection for riders 18 and over is strongly encouraged and recommended by NHS. Horses known to kick should have a red ribbon in their tails. Green horses should be marked with green ribbons in their tails. Stallions, if permission is received by Ride Secretary pre-ride, will be marked front and back with yellow ribbons Carry a hoof pick with you during the ride. Directions From Washington, D.C. and No. VA Take Route 66 west to Exit 23 (Rt. 17 NORTH), Delaplane exit. Go approximately 7 miles north. Entrance to Sky Meadows Bridle Trail is on your right. From Route 50 Route 50 intersects Route 17 approximately 12 miles west of Middleburg, or 20 miles east of Winchester. At the intersection of Route 50 and Route 17. Go approximately 1 mile south to Sky Meadows Bridle Trail entrance on your left.

4 NHS Crystal Crown Judged Pleasure Ride Application Sunday, October 9th, 2016 Deadline for Submission/Must be Received by: 10/3/2016 Please Print Clearly Name of Rider: Age if under 18: Address of Rider: City: State: Zip: Home Phone: Mobile: Address: Age Categories: (Please circle one) 12 & Under Novice Horse (3 JPR s or less as of ) Yes, No Novice Rider (3 JPR s or less as of ) Yes, No Name of Horse (use Registered Name if applicable): Breed: Gaited: Yes No I wish to ride with the following people: If participating in Team Competition, who is your partner? Preferred Start Time: Start times will be granted on first come-first serve basis but no guarantees will be made. If riding with a group and only one person registers early, that one early entry does not secure placement for the entire group. For lunch, we will be serving fresh grilled hamburgers, hot dogs and vegan burgers. We will also have an assortment of fresh toppings, condiments, chips, sweets and cold refreshments. Note: If you do not make a selection, you will be given hot dogs. (Circle one Choice): Hamburger Hot Dog Veggie Burger Items Required for Registration: Completed Application *Amount of Money Included (includes lunch): Signed Release/Waiver Form NHS Members Fee: $40 Copy of current negative Coggins Test Non-NHS Member Fee: $45 Copy of Breed Papers Parking; $4 per horse (manadatory) Team Participation ($5 per rider) Addl. Late Fee (after Oct. 3rd) $10 *Make checks payable to the Nokesville Horse Society, Inc. Mail the above documents and ride fee to: Kari Boberek, c/o NHS CC JPR 5590 Old Farm Lane Sudley Springs, VA Total Amount:

5 NHS Crystal Crown Judged Pleasure Ride Application Sunday, October 9, 2016 Release and Waiver of Liability I am aware that horseback riding is an athletic event that poses potentially serious risks of injuries or death to its participants. I understand that my horse or I may be injured or die as a result of my negligence, the negligence of others, or through no fault of myself or anyone else, because of the nature of the activity in which I am going to be engaged. I also understand that horses, even the best trained, are often unpredictable. With this waiver I accept notice of the provisions of Section through of the Code of Virginia, which state in part: That there are inherent risks in equine activities, including (I) the propensity of an equine to behave in dangerous ways which may result in injury to the participant: (II) the inability to predict an equine s reaction to sound, movements, objects, persons, or animals: and (III) hazards of surface or subsurface conditions. The waiver shall remain valid unless expressly revoked by the participant or parent or guardian of a minor, in writing, with receipt acknowledged by the Nokesville Horse Society,Inc. and its officers. I understand that I am completely responsible for anything that happens to me and/or my horse while riding on or at the host facility, Sky Meadows State Park. The host facility, the Nokesville Horse Society, Inc. and its members, directors, officers and employees, are in no way responsible for any injuries, damages or losses that may occur. Further, I hereby agree to waive or release (give up) any and all rights that I or my heirs may have to make claim against the host facility, the Nokesville Horse Society, Inc. or their members, directors, officers and employees, arising from any damages, injury, or death which I might sustain or which might occur to any horse I am riding as a result of my horseback riding. I Have Read and Understood the Above Release and Waiver of Liability Print Name of Rider: Signature of Rider: Date Signed by Rider: Print Name of Horse Owner: Signature of Horse Owner: Date Signed by Horse Owner: Print Name of Guardian if rider is under 18 years of age: Signature of Guardian if rider is under 18 years of age: Rider(s) 17 years and under must have permission of Guardian to enter ride and must be accompanied by an adult on the trail. Date Signed by Guardian: