Tejas Carriage Association Carriage Classic at Cedar Creek Run

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1 Tejas Carriage Association Carriage Classic at Cedar Creek Run May 12 th & 13 th, :00 AM Judge: Kail Palmer-Miller Technical Delegate: Dana Bright Saturday, May 12 th Competitor s Party with Silent Auction Dinner & Dancing at 6:30 PM Six Division Championships and Special Awards for Concours d' Elegance The Carriage Classic is the second event of the Three Amigo s Challenge. ADS Recognized Cedar Creek Run 3915 Old Mill Road ~ Greenville, Texas

2 Tejas Carriage Association Carriage Classic at Cedar Creek Run May 12 th & 13 th, 2012 Judge (Both Events): Kail Palmer-Miller Technical Delegate: Dana Bright Show Co-Organizers: Ruthie Graves Sheryl Lunz 1928 CR 3318, Greenville, Texas Show Secretary: Paula Long P.O. Box 1186, Kennedale, Texas Veterinarian: Rockwall Equine Clinic EMT Service: Cash Volunteer Fire Department Location: Cedar Creek Run 3915 Old Mill Road, Greenville, Texas Closing Date ~ May 1 st, Entries postdated after this date MUST PAY post entry fees. Entries will be taken on Saturday, but not Sunday due to scheduling. Levels/Divisions ~ VSE, Pony, Horse & Pair/Multiple (All Open), Novice Whip and Challenged Driver. At least three entries are required for a division to be considered filled. Management reserves the right to combine or eliminate divisions based on entries or at their discretion. Obstacle Class Notes ~ Fault and Out, Pick Your Route and Cross Country Obstacles/Cones. Footing is primarily grass, some mixed dirt in arenas. Open pastures, slightly rolling. May have some water. Ring and Warm-up Area ~ Grass footing. Awards Offered ~ Rosettes 1st ~ 6th. Special Concours Award and special awards for Division Champions. All classes are included for points toward Division championships, except Dog to Ride, Mother and Child or Grandchild and Well Worn Whips. Fees Fee Per Class: $15.00 Post Entry Fee: $25.00 Enter (6) Division Classes for Championship $85.00 Post Entry Fee: $ Enter ALL Eligible Classes (Includes Novelty Classes) $ Post Entry Fee: $ ADS Non-Member Fee: $30.00 Refund Policy: Total entry fee less 10% program fee with (24) hours notice. Stabling For Full Weekend $70.00 Stall ~ One Night: $35.00 Grounds Fee, Non-Stall Use $10.00 per day Stall Deposit: $20.00 Stabling is located on grounds with some permanent, some tent 10x10 stalls. Entries using trailers or portable pens for stabling must pay $10.00 facility fee, plus $15.00 per day. Stall Deposit ~ Separate check made payable to Connie Pitkin. Stalls must be stripped. Stall Refund Policy ~ No stall refunds. Shavings will be available to $5.00 per bag. Competitors Party ~ Dinner & Dancing Per Person: $15.00 Make checks payable to Tejas Carriage Association General Notes Mail entries to Show Secretary. Make checks payable to Tejas Carriage Association (TCA). In-state entries, negative Coggins within (1) year of show date. Out-of-state entries, health certificate within (30) days of show date. Camping on show grounds allowed. No hookups available. Please do not request hookups from owners. Entry form must be signed by exhibitor and anyone riding on the vehicle. Food will be available on grounds. A change of vehicle will be allowed for Sunday s event. Schedule Stabling Opens: May 11 th at 1:00 PM. Secretary s Office Opens: May 11 th at 6:00 PM. Course Walk & Briefing: Saturday night before Competitor s Party (Approximately 6:00 PM)

3 Classes 01 Open Horse Single Turnout 20 Open Pony Super Reinsmanship 02 Open Horse Single Working 21 Open VSE Super Reinsmanship 03 Open Pony Single Turnout 22 Open Pair/Multiple Super Reinsmanship 04 Open Pony Single Working 23 Novice Whip Super Reinsmanship 05 Open VSE Single Turnout 24 Open VSE Fault and Out ~ SUNDAY CLASSES 06 Open VSE Single Working 25 Open VSE Pick Your Route 07 Open Pair/Multiple Turnout 26 Open VSE Cross Country Obstacles 08 Open Pair/Multiple Working 27 Novice Whip Fault and Out 09 Novice Whip Turnout 28 Novice Whip Pick Your Route 10 Novice Whip Working 29 Novice Whip Cross Country Obstacles 11 Ladies Working 30 Open Pony Fault and Out 12 Gentlemen Working 31 Open Pony Pick Your Route 13 Mother and Child or Grandchild 32 Open Pony Cross Country Obstacles 14 Well Worn Whips (Over 60 yrs.) Working 33 Open Horse Fault and Out 15 Dog to Ride (Non ADS) 34 Open Horse Pick Your Route 16 Challenged Driver Working 35 Open Horse Cross Country Obstacles 17 Challenged Driver Super Reinsmanship 36 Open Pair/Multiple Fault and Out 18 Challenged Driver Obstacles 37 Open Pair/Multiple Pick Your Route 19 Open Horse Super Reinsmanship 38 Open Pair/Multiple Cross Country Obstacles The TCA Carriage Classic is approved by the American Driving Society and every class offered herein which is covered by the current rules and specifications of the Society will be conducted and judged in accordance therewith. **** Competitors are responsible for knowledge of ADS rules. **** A bridle with a rein attached and passed through the saddle terrets must be in place when a horse is put to a vehicle. A horse must never be left unattended while put to a vehicle. Failure to comply will incur elimination! All courses will be posted in the program and available to all competitors when they receive packets. Championship Rules The Championships will be awarded in six divisions: Horse, Pony, VSE, Pair/Multiple, Novice and Challenged Driver. The turnout with the most accumulated points in their division will receive an award and a rosette. Any division or class must have a minimum of three (3) competitors or may be cancelled or combined at management s discretion. In this competition, an entry is defined as a combination of horse(s), vehicle, and driver and will be assigned a specific entry number. Changes are only allowed to the carriage for Sunday s classes. Championship points are accumulated based on number of entries per class, not to exceed five points. For example, if there are ten entries in a class, first place will receive five points, second will receive four points, and so on to fifth place. Rosettes are provided through sixth place and will be awarded at the end of each class. Division Championships will be awarded after all classes are completed and final points totaled. Rules to Remember A bridle with reins attached MUST be in place, whenever a horse is put to a vehicle. Never tie a horse to anything, while it is hitched to a carriage. Someone must be in the carriage, at all times while it is hitched. Never remove the bridle of a hitched horse. All Juniors MUST wear Protective Headgear which meets or exceeds current ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)/SEI (Safety Equipment Institute) standards for equestrian use and carry the SEI tag. All dogs must be on a leash at all times while on show grounds. This policy will be strictly enforced. Management reserves the right to cancel, combine, or change classes, schedule, courses etc. at their discretion.

4 Rules, Definitions & Qualifications for Divisions Entry ~ An entry is defined as a combination of horse(s), vehicle and driver and will be assigned a specific entry number. At Cedar Creek no changes will be allowed in the equine/whip combination but a carriage change is allowed for Sunday s obstacle classes. Novice ~ Please note new novice qualifications-entries are ineligible for Novice classes after winning at least one first place ribbon in each of three ADS-recognized and/or USEF-licensed Carriage Pleasure driving competitions. Junior ~ Junior A - competition age: 10 and below. Junior A drivers may not compete in any classes held outside a securely enclosed arena and must be accompanied by a knowledgeable adult horseman at all times. c) Junior B - competition age 11, 12, 13. Junior B drivers must be accompanied by a knowledgeable adult horseman at all times. EXCEPTION: Junior B drivers competing with a single Very Small Equine (VSE defined by Articles 29.3 or 914.2) turnout in a securely enclosed arena need not be accompanied by a knowledgeable adult horseman unless required by the organizer. d) Junior C - competition age 14, 15, 16, 17, 18. Junior C drivers competing with a single horse/pony turnout at their discretion need not carry a groom/ passenger unless required by the competition. Challenged Driver ~ Eligibility requires active enrollment in a certified therapeutic driving program. Helper required, two sets of reins allowed. Whip rule waived for driver but MUST be held by helper driver. All other ADS rules apply with consideration. Divisional classes for Challenged Drivers are Working, Super Reinsmanship, and Fault and Out obstacles. Horse ~ Equines over 14.2 hands in height will be classified as horses. Exception: A registered horse of a breed permitting horses to be 14.2 or under (i.e., Arabian, Morgan, Quarter Horse, etc.) may show in either division but only one size division at the same show. Pony ~ Equines 14.2 hands and under will be classified as ponies. VSE ~ Very Small Equines (VSE) not to exceed 9.3 hands (99cm or 39 inches). Pair/Multiple ~ All configurations of multiple equines are allowed with prior notice for 4 in hands, unicorns, and other turnouts of over 2 equines. Class Descriptions Cross Country Obstacles ~ A cones class to be driven over a prescribed course of natural and/or artificial obstacles designed to simulate those that might be encountered on a country drive (i.e. bridges, water, log pile, farm animal pens, etc.) Obstacles should be designed to be easily driven and are not to simulate Combined Driving Obstacles. Obstacles must be clearly numbered. After passing through the Start markers, the driver shall proceed through each obstacle, in order, keeping within the limits of the designated course markers and passing through the designated Finish markers. a) Placings will be determined on a low fault basis (i.e. those with fewer faults finish ahead of those with more faults). b) Course faults and one fault for each commenced second over the Time Allowed are added together for a total score. c) The Time Allowed is to be calculated as per Article 52. d) Time will decide ties for those with equal fault totals. For additional information on penalties, etc. see ADS Art.60. Fault and Out ~ A pleasure obstacle class to be driven at the trot over a course of numbered cones. After passing the starting line, the driver shall proceed through each obstacle, in order, until the allowed time expires, or an obstacle is dislodged, or disobedience occurs. If all the obstacles are completed cleanly before the allotted time expires, the driver will begin the course over again starting with #1. Two points will be scored for each obstacle cleared. When time expires or an obstacle is dislodged, a signal will be given. The driver shall then proceed through the next consecutive obstacle where time will be taken upon clearance of the rear axle. One point is given for the obstacle driven after the signal. For details see Article 59 A. Pick Your Route ~ 1. To be driven over a course of obstacles (paired markers) with no set route. The number of obstacles to be proportionate to the dimensions of the driving area. Not to exceed 20 obstacles. 2. Typically, obstacles in this type of class are not measured for each entry but are set at 80 inches (200 cm) at the start of the competition, and only reset in the event of a knockdown. 3. After passing through the Start markers, the driver shall proceed through each obstacle to the designated Finish markers, choosing his own route. Each obstacle and the start and finish lines to be negotiated once and only once, but may be approached from either direction. 4. Course faults are listed in Article 57. Course faults are scored as penalty seconds and are added to the driver s elapsed time. Placings are determined on a low total time basis.

5 Class Descriptions, continued... Super Reinsmanship ~ Specifications - To be judged on the driver s skill: use of aids, control of the horse(s), accuracy, quality of transitions and gaits, with additional consideration of impressions of the turnout and driver. This class will be held in an area under large trees with varying terrain. There will be a prescribed course to be negotiated. See ADS Art. 37B for additional information. Turnout ~ A Pleasure Driving class in which entries are judged primarily on the performance and quality of each turnout. To be shown both ways of the arena at a walk, slow trot, working trot, and strong trot. To stand quietly and to rein back. To be judged: 70% on the condition, fit and appropriateness of harness and vehicle, neatness and appropriateness of attire and overall impression, 30% on performance, manners and way of going. Working ~ A Pleasure Driving class in which entries are judged primarily on the suitability of the horse to provide a pleasant drive. To be shown both ways of the arena at a walk, slow trot, working trot and strong trot. To stand quietly, both on the rail and while lined up, and to rein back. To be judged: 70% on performance, manners and way of going of the horse(s), 20% on the condition and fit of harness and vehicle, 10% on neatness of attire. Gentleman to Drive, Working ~ A working class as described above that is limited to male driver entries Lady to Drive, Working ~ A working class as described above that is limited to female driver entries. Mother and Child or Grandchild ~ A suitability/manners class described below that is limited to mothers with their children or grandchildren accompanying them in the carriage. 1. A manners class in which entries are judged primarily on the suitability of the turnout to safely provide a mother and her children a pleasant drive. 2. To be shown both ways of the arena at a walk, slow trot, and working trot. Must stand quietly. Must rein back. 3. To be judged, 50% Manners, Suitability and Performance of horse, 25% Condition and fit of harness, vehicle, attire, and overall impression, and 25% on skill of driver. There is no age restriction on any of the participants of this class. All children MUST wear helmets, Art Dog to Ride (non ADS) ~ A light hearted class that at Cedar Creek could be called Dogs in Drag. Costumes are allowed. Dogs should display all the qualities of the finest coaching canines First and foremost the attitude that they belong on the carriage and they are the center of attention. Multiple Dogs are allowed, but MUST be in control at all times. Dogs may be leashed and loosely connected with the driver but MUST NOT be tied to the carriage. Competitors will be severely penalized if the dog interferes with the ability of the driver to control the turnout in its entirety. Support the Silent Auction Betty Lowe has once again graciously volunteered to oversee the annual Silent Auction. To make a donation, please contact her at or hiddenacres@mypbmail.com. Two-thirds of the total proceeds from the Silent Auction will be donated to therapeutic driving programs at Equest and Riding Unlimited. Local Hotels & Directions Days Inn 5000 Interstate Highway 30 Greenville, Texas Econo Lodge Inn 1209 East Interstate 30 Greenville, Texas Holiday Inn Express Interstate 30 West, Exit 93-A Greenville, Texas

6 Tejas Carriage Association Carriage Classic at Cedar Creek Run th May 12 th & 13, 2012 Driver: Address: City: State: Zip: Home Phone: Other Phone: Name of Horse(s): Breed: Sex: Age: Height: Approximate Arrival Time: Circle the correct information: Division: Horse Pony VSE Pair/Multiple Novice Whip Challenged Driver Class Numbers: Tejas Carriage Association Member: Yes No Applications included: Yes No ADS Member: Yes No ADS Number: Event Entry Fees: Carriage Classic Only: $15.00 per Class Post Entry-$25.00 $85.00 (6) Division Classes Post Entry-$ $ All Eligible Classes Post Entry-$ Includes (4) Novelty Classes ADS Non-Member Fee: $30.00 Stabling: $70.00 Weekend $35.00 One Night Stabling - Own Trailer/Pens: $15.00 per day for those using their own stabling Facility Fee: $ Required, if not using Cedar Creek Stabling Stall Deposit: $ Separate Check made payable to Connie Pitkin Competitor s Party: $15.00 per Person - Number Attending Dinner Choice ~ Lasagna Dinner Choice ~ Eggplant Parmesan TOTAL Make entry checks payable to the Tejas Carriage Association and mail to: Paula Long ~ P.O. Box 1186 Kennedale, Texas Include a copy of current Coggins. Signatures are Required: See American Driving Society Disclaimer page, included in Prize List.

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8 geassociation.org Membership Application Membership runs from January 1 st to December 31 st. First Name: Last Name: Additional Family Members: Street Address: City: State: Zip: Home Phone: Cell Phone: Website: Membership Level: Individual ($30) Family ($35) Junior ($10)-Birthdate Half-Year Membership (New Members Only-Runs from July 1 st to December 31 st ): Individual ($15) Family ($17.50) Junior ($5)-Birthdate ADS Member Yes CAA Member Yes No Membership Number No Membership information is required for ADS & CAA affiliation purposes only. I am interested in (check all that apply): Recreational Driving Pleasure Driving Shows Clinics & Educational Events Endurance Driving CDEs, HDTs & ADTs Volunteering Please make checks payable to Tejas Carriage Association and mail with application to: Alta Pederson 305 Ryan Avenue Burleson, Texas I hereby release the Tejas Carriage Association, its board and members from any liability and all claims of every kind (including costs, expenses, or attorney fees) that might result from damages, injuries or losses to my person or property during, or in connection with, any show, clinic, event or functions, whether or not such damages, injuries, losses result directly from the negligent act of omissions of the board or members of the Tejas Carriage Association. I understand that under Texas Law (Chapter 87, Civil Practice and Remedies Code), an equine professional is not liable for an injury to or the death of a participant in equine activities resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities. Signature(s): If Junior, signature of Parent or legal Guardian:

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10 Tejas Carriage Association c/o Ruthie Graves 1928 CR 3318 Greenville, Texas To: