AIKEN SPRING CLASSIC MASTERS

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1 First Class US POSTAGE PAID Aiken, SC Permit # Warehouse Road Aiken, SC /3577 fax Return Service Requested First Class horse shows like they used to be AIKEN SPRING CLASSIC MASTERS APRIL 15 - APRIL 19, 2009 $25,000 Aiken Spring Classic Grand Prix $10,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby Classic World Champion Hunter Rider AIKEN SPRING CLASSIC FINALE APRIL 22 - APRIL 26, 2009 $30,000 Carolina Real Estate Company Grand Prix HIGHFIELDS ~ AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA USEF AA RATED 4 STAR JUMPER RATING

2 JUDGES The following officials have accepted an invitation to participate in the Aiken Spring Classic Horse Shows STEWARDS COURSE DESIGNERS SHOW MANAGER Richard Cram -Aiken, SC TECHNICAL COORDINATOR JP Godard -Aiken, SC SHOW OFFICE SECRETARIES Brett Waters -Gulfport, FL Carol Vos -Aiken, SC Carol Michaels -Richmond, IL ON-SITE FARRIER Marty Bryant Aiken Spring Classic Masters Officials Roster Scott Hofstetter Ocala, FL - R H, H/E Tony Sgarlata Skaneateles, NY - R H, H/E, HB Gary Duffy Wellington, FL - R H, H/E Barbara Filippelli Pawling, NY - H, H/E Stephen Sarafin Camden, SC - R J Mary Choate - Lancaster, SC Dale Lawler - Wellington, FL Jamie Alder Collierville,TN JP Godard Aiken, SC J H Richard Cram H Aiken, SC Catherine Cram H Aiken, SC Randy Roy Ontario, Canada - R H, H/E, HB Betsy Perry Wellington, FL - R H, J, H/E Carlton Brooks Encinitas, CA - R H, H/E Beth Neilson Longmont, CO - R H, H/E Stephen Sarafin Camden, SC - R J Louisa Robb - Sullivans Island, SC Dale Lawler - Wellington, FL Michel Vaillancourt J Aiken, SC JP Godard H Aiken, SC STABLING MANAGER Patrick Hill -Charleston, SC INGATES Mike Belisle -Brighton, MA Ashlyn Bell -Aiken, SC Andrew Allen -Lexington, SC Charles Willis -Charleston, SC PHOTOGRAPHER Shawn McMillen SCHOOLING SUPERVISOR TBA Aiken Spring Classic Finale Richard Cram H Aiken, SC Catherine Cram H Aiken, SC ANNOUNCERS Steve Sarafin -Camden, SC Brian Lookabill -Aiken, SC Will Tharrington -Charlotte, NC GOLF CARTS TBA NIGHT WATCH Pamela Failen failenpj@sapc.edu ON-SITE VETERINARIAN Sabrina Jacobs, DVM cell ADD/SCRATCH No slip, no trip. If you are not on the class sheet, you must add in the show office and bring the slip to the ingate. If you are scratching, you must also do this in the show office and bring your slip to the ingate. No adds on Sunday. AMATEUR STATUS Adults showing in Adult Amateur and/or Amateur Owner classes must present their amateur certification to the show secretary before numbers will be issued. CANADIAN EXHIBITORS The legend US Fund must be pre-printed on the face of all Canadian checks drawn on Canadian banks used to pay entry fees. COGGINS Current Negative Coggins Test Certificate dated within one year must accompany entry. DOGS All dogs must be under control at all times while on the show grounds. Unrestrained dogs create a serious safety hazard for exhibitors and their horses. Loose dogs will not be tolerated in the show ring area. They will be impounded and the owner will be charged a $100 fine added to their entry fee which will be donated to the SPCA. ELECTRICAL/FIRE REGULATIONS All electrical installation and connections must meet all state and county codes. Aisles shall be maintained clear for a minimum of six (6) feet wide by eight (8) feet high. No obstructions or projections shall be allowed in these aisles. No class I Flammable liquids, such as gasoline, are allowed inside the buildings. Cooking is not permitted within any stable area. Anyone found in violation shall be subject to dismissal from further participation in the Horse Show without recourse. FARRIER/VETERINARIAN/PHOTOGRAPHER No farrier/veterinarian/photographer other than the official competition farrier/veterinarian/photographer will be permitted to practice on the grounds without express permission of the management. Exhibitors wishing to use another farrier/veterinarian/photographer must request a permit at the Horse Show Office. FOOD Food service will be available on the grounds beginning the day of the show through Sunday. FOOTING Grand Prix Field - Grass 360 x360 Derby Field - Sand 300 x 450 Rings 2-4 Screenings 150 x 260 Schooling Areas - Sand LUNGING No lunging permitted in the show rings. Lunging only in designated areas. MINOR EXHIBITORS Parent(s) or guardian(s) of a minor child shall hold the horse show management and the facility harmless for any injury to such minor. No minor child s entry will be accepted or number issued unless entry is signed by a parent or LEGAL guardian. The signature of unrelated personswill NOT be accepted. RULES & REGULATIONS JUMP ORDER AND CONFLICTS A rotating jump order will, at management s discretion, be established for any jumping class. The starter must be advised by exhibitors of any conflicts to make necessary adjustments. A 3 minute time may be called by management. MOTORIZEDVEHICLES/GOLF CARTS Minors who do not have a valid driver s license which allows them to operate a motorized vehicle in the state in which they reside will not be permitted to operate a motorized vehicle of any kind including, but not limited to, golf carts, motorcycles, scooters, or farm utility vehicles on the competition grounds of recognized competitions. Minors who have a valid temporary license may operate the above described motorized vehicles as long as they are accompanied by an adult with a valid driver s license. Violations of this rule will be cause for sanctions against the parent(s), guardian(s) and/or trainer(s) who are responsible for the child committing the offense. Penalties may include exclusion of the child, parent(s), guardian(s), and/or trainer(s) from the competition grounds for the remainder of the competition and charges being filed against any of the above individuals in accordance with Rule 6. Wheelchairs and other mobility assistance devices for individuals with disabilities are exempt from this rule. PADDOCKS Limited Paddock Space Available. $250 per week, only one paddock per trainer. First Come, First Served. PRIZE MONEY The owner of any horse or pony exhibited in classes where prize money is awarded MUST provide a Social Security or Federal ID number on the entry. Prize money will be applied as a credit on your account at the show office. Checks will be mailed within 30 days after the show. PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR Everyone must wear properly fitting ASTM protective headgear with harness secured and properly fitted while riding in the designated schooling and exercise areas, the show ring and while jumping or riding anywhere on the show grounds. It is the responsibility of the rider, or the parent or guardian or trainer of the junior exhibitors to see to it that the headgear worn complies with appropriate safety standards and is properly fitted and in good condition. MOTOR HOME/RV HOOK-UPS Motor home and camper hook-ups are available for $175 per show. Spaces are limited, reserve in advance. If you are arriving after hours, please let us know in advance. SCHOOLING Schooling in the show rings without permission is prohibited at all times. There will be a $100 fine for anyone caught in the rings before or after the show if rings have been closed. Rings will be available for schooling after the show each day. Closing times will be announced each day. The rings will be available for hacking only in the mornings. No morning schooling. TICKETED WARM-UP Tickets are $25.00 and should be purchased in the horse show office and are good for one round of eight jumps. Tickets are NOT refundable. 35

3 ENTRIES In order for stalls to be held, full payment must accompany stall reservations. Stalls will be on a first-come, firstserved basis. (By the date the check is received, the post mark on the envelope.) Call: or- psjshows@aol.com Mail stall fees with the enclosed reservation form to: 147Warehouse Road, Aiken, SC Make checks payable to: Aiken Spring Classic, LLC Closing date for stalls and entries: ASC Masters, ASC Finale - March 23, 2009 After the closing date there will be a $50.00 late fee. Numbers will not be issued without a signed open check lodged with the horse show secretary. The entry form must include: 1) Horses name & complete description; 2) All classes or divisions entered; 3) All mandatory signatures, including legal guardian in the case of a minor exhibiting; 4) Organization membership numbers; 5) Social Security or Federal ID number of owner. Every class offered herein, which is covered by the rules and specifications of the current USEF Rules Book, will be conducted and judged in accordance therewith. STABLING Temporary stalls with doors will be available ( ). Initial bedding will not be provided. Stalls, whether occupied by horse, feed or tack will be available beginning 12 noon Monday April 13 and ending midnight Sunday. Stalls $ per week. Closing date for stalls is March 23, NON SHOWING HORSE All non showing horses must have a signed entry blank in the office, $50.00 non showing fee and $30.00 service fee per horse per show. COMPETITION OFFICE HOURS Competition days - Opens one hour before the start of the first class and closes 30 minutes following the last class. Non Competition days, (Closed Monday) - 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. DAY EXHIBITORS/NON STABLING Horses entered but not stabled must use the designated area for day exhibitors. $35.00 grounds fee per horse and a $30.00 service fee per horse per show. CHECK OUT Any horse show bills not checked out at the conclusion of each show will be assessed a $50.00 fee for check out. Any mistakes at check out must be resolved within 24 hours. Check your bills carefully. 34 RULES & REGULATIONS The Horse Show Committee reserves the right to itself to interpret all questions and conditions in regard to or arising out of, or incident to the show without claims for damages or recourse of any kind. All questions not covered in these Rules and Regulations shall be decided by the Horse Show Management; its decision to be final. The Horse Show Management reserve to itself the right to limit entries in any class, section or division, to refuse, accept conditionally, or to cancel any entries, disqualify any riders or exhibitors, prohibit exhibition of entries, and cancel award prizes, without any claim for damages; to change any course, to add a dotted line, to cancel or combine any unfilled classes, or to reschedule classes, after due notice to exhibitors; to change rings or rotate judges, to change specifications in jumper classes as competitions warrants. Every horse entered herein for competition will be under the control of the Horse Show Management, but the Show Management will in no case be responsible for any loss or damage that may occur, and it shall be a condition of entry that each exhibitor shall hold the horse show and the officials, employees, directors, officers, sponsoring entities of the horse show and the facilities at which the horse show is held blameless for any loss or accident to his horse(s), employee(s), or equipment which may occur from sickness, fire or other cause. FEED AND BEDDING Hay, grain and bedding may be purchased on the grounds. For same day delivery, orders must be received prior to 12 noon. No Sunday or Monday deliveries. For feed and bedding reservations prior to arrival, please call ( ) fax ( ) or psjshows@aol.com. Deliveries other than that made through the horse show office are not permitted. PARKING Fire regulations prohibit all vehicles, including trailers, vans and campers from being parked in the stable areas. Vans and trailers will be allowed in the stable area only to load or unload. PARK- ING AREAS WILL BE DESIGNATED AND VIOLA- TORS WILL BE TOWED AWAY AT OWNER S EXPENSE AND FINED $100. ALL vans & trailers will be parked off show grounds and directions will be available at the show office. NON NEGOTIABLE CHECKS Checks returned by the bank for any reason will be assessed a penalty of $50 or 10% of the check amount, whichever is greater. Upon notification of a returned check, accounts will be given three (3) days to make full payment, including the penalty, which must be paid in certified funds, cashier s check or money order. Overnight mail service is advised in order to avoid notification of the sanctioning organizations for disciplinary action. REFUNDS Full refunds will be given before the closing date of the stalls. After the closing date of stalls, stall fees are not refundable. After the show starts, with the official vet s certificate only, full refund will be given minus the stabling fee and a $25.00 scratch fee and fees for classes already held prior to notification of horse show secretary, whether exhibited or not. Scratches must be made in the horse show office on the official form. Refunds will be mailed within 30 days after the horse show. SERVICE FEE All horses, showing or non showing, will be assessed a fee of $ This fee allows the horse UNLIMITED add/scratches from classes, access to schooling areas and rings at designated times and defers all charges for parking passes. SPLITTING OF TACK STALLS The horse show office will split the tack stalls per the Trainers instructions among his/her customers up to each Friday at 11:00 a.m.at that point, the total amount will be billed to the trainers barn account. Aiken Spring Classic Horse Shows Thank you for your support over the past decade. Join us in celebrating our 11th anniversary in April. We value the tradition that you have helped us develop and look forward to continuing the level of quality that you have received in the past. We have listened to your input and are excited to have Highfields Event Center host the 2009 Aiken Spring Classic. On behalf of the entire Aiken Spring Classic staff, we want to invite you to continue the tradition of "horse shows like they used to be". Sincerely, Rick Cram, Founder Get directions to Highfields and see a tentative show layout on Page 33. CONTACT AND DELIVERY INFO DURING HORSE SHOW: Postal Mail Delivery, Fed-Ex & UPS 147 Warehouse Road Aiken, SC For Directions Map Our Physical Address: (do not mail to this address) 198 Gaston Road Aiken, SC Horse Show Office # fax psjshows@aol.com - 3

4 INDEX OF CLASSES AND DIVISIONS $2000 1stYear Green Working Hunter $2000 2ndYear Green Working Hunter $2000 Green Conformation Hunter $1000 Regular Working Hunter $1000 Regular Conformation Hunter $2000 Amateur Owner Hunter $2000 Amateur Owner Hunter 36+ $2000 Small Junior Hunter 15 & Under $2000 Small Junior Hunter $2000 Large Junior Hunter 15 & Under $2000 Large Junior Hunter $1000 Pre-Green Hunter 3 $1000 Pre-Green Hunter 3 3 $1000 Child/Adult Hunter 3 3 $1000 Children's Hunter 14 & Under $1000 Children's Hunter $1000 Adult Amateur Hunter $1000 Adult Amateur Hunter $1000 Adult Amateur Hunter Masters $1000 Amatuer Owner Hunter 3 3 $1000 Small Pony Hunter $1000 Medium Pony Hunter $1000 Large Pony Hunter $800 Sm - Med Green Pony Hunter $800 Large Green Pony Hunter $1500 Level 5 Jumper $2250 Level 6 Jumper $1500 Children s Jumper L3 $1500 Adult Jumper L3 $1500 Low Junior/Amateur Jumper L4 $2700 High Junior/Amateur Jumper L6 $3000 Open Jumper L7 & L8 SPECIAL CLASSES AND CLASSICS CIRCUIT FEATURES $5,000 Open Jumper Welcome $5,000 Child/Adult Jumper Classic $5,000 Junior/Amateur Jumper Classic $4,500 Young Jumper Challenge $2,500 Pre-Green Hunter Classic $2,500 Junior Hunter Classic $2,500 Amateur Owner Hunter Classic $1,000 Adult Hunter Classic $1,000 Adult Hunter Classic $1,000 Adult Hunter 51+ Classic $1,000 Children's 14 & Under Hunter Classic $1,000 Children s Hunter Classic $1,000 Pony Hunter Classic WEEK SPECIFIC FEATURES $25,000 Aiken Spring Classic Grand Prix (Masters) $10,000 USHJA Intl. Htr. Chllnge. Derby Classic (Masters) $30,000 Carolina Real Estate Company Grand Prix (Finale) SANCTIONED BY: USEF, ASPCA Maclay, GHJA, NAL, NCHJA, SCHJA, USET, WIHS Aiken Spring Classic Masters Week April Aiken Spring Classic Finale Week April Tent B Tent A HIGHFIELDS EVENT CENTER 198 GASTON ROAD, AIKEN, SC Directions: (do not send mail to this address) I-20 to SC Exit #22. At end of ramp, go toward Aiken. Follow US Hwy 1 for 7-8 miles. Once into town, take a left at the 2nd light (Sunoco on left) onto 118 Bypass. Merge almost immediately right onto Beaufort Street and follow through one stop light. Before you reach the 2nd light, take a left onto Barnwell Ave (Credit Union on left, there is no road sign on left). Continue straight on Barnwell, you will cross over a dirt road and enter the gates of Highfields. For those stabled in Tents A-D or Barns 2 & 3 and to access paddocks please use the North Entrance off Willow Run. Welcome!

5 HUNTER SPECS HUNTER DIVISION PRIZE MONEY 1st - 30%, 2nd 22%, 3rd 18%, 4th 15%, 5th 10%, 6th 5% HUNTER OVER FENCES To be shown over approximately eight fences at the required height. To be judged on performance and soundness unless otherwise noted. HUNTER UNDER SADDLE CLASS To be shown at a walk, trot and canter. Light contact with the horse s mouth is required. May be asked to hand gallop at the discretion of the judge, but no more than eight to gallop at one time. martingales are not permitted. Green and nonrated hunter sections will not be asked to gallop. MODEL CLASS To be shown at a walk and trot on the line; to be judged on conformation, way of moving and soundness. HUNTER CHAMPION AND RESERVE CHAMPION To be awarded to two of the four horses scoring the most points over fences, in addition, only these will receive full points for ribbons won under saddle and half points for ribbons won in the model. COURSES Hunter courses will simulate fences found in the hunting fields such as brush, wall, in-and-out, oxer, post and rails, gate, aiken, bank, coop and panels. Management reserves the right to adjust fence heights or spreads as competition warrants. MEASUREMENT CARDS PONY HUNTER The person presenting any animal to be shown in a Hunter Pony class must be in possession of (a) a measurement card issued by the USEF; (b) a certified card applied for prior to Dec. 1, 1987; or (c) a copy of a valid measurement form, and same must be presented to the horse show secretary. Numbers WILL NOT be issued before the above requirements have been complied with. Time and place of measurement will be announced for those requiring measurement. JUNIOR HUNTER All horses showing in the Junior Hunter division must be in possession of a USEF measurement card or a copy of a valid measurement form, and same must be presented to the horse show secretary. FORMAL ATTIRE HUNTERS & EQUITATION Hunt coat; white shirt with white stock, tie or choker; white, buff or canary breeches; protective headgear. Riders must wear protective headgear in accordance with USEF rules. NO EXCEPTIONS. HUNTER CLASSIC A designated class of the division will be counted as the first round of the classic. The first round of the classic will be designated with a * in the division. At least the top 12, if available or 25% of the first round entries will return over a second course. Each round will count 50% towards the final score. You must be entered in the office before you compete in the first round. Formal Attire Required. Entry fee: ($50) $1,000, ($125) $2,500 HUNTER CLASSIC PRIZE MONEY 1st 25%, 2nd 19%, 3rd 15%, 4th 10%, 5th 9%, 6th 8%, 7th 7%, 8th 7% USEF 2009 MEMBERSHIP STATEMENT LIFE, SENIOR ACTIVE AND JUNIOR ACTIVE MEMBERS SHALL BE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN ALL CLASSES AT REGULAR COMPETITIONS, EVENTING COMPETITIONS AT THE PRELIMINARY LEVEL OR ABOVE AND COMBINED DRIVING COMPETITIONS AT THE ADVANCED LEVEL, DRESSAGE, REINING AND VAULTING COMPETITIONS AND ENDURANCE RIDES. A NONMEMBER MAY PARTICIPATE AS A HANDLER, RIDER, DRIVER, OWNER, LESSEE, AGENT, COACH OR TRAINER AT REGULAR COMPETITIONS, EVENTING COMPETITIONS, DRESSAGE COMPETITIONS, REINING COMPETITIONS AND COMBINED DRIVING COMPETITIONS UPON PAYMENT OF A $30 NONMEMBER REGISTRATION FEE. PARTICIPANTS IN THE FOLLOWING CLASSES ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS RULE: 1) LEADLINE; 2) EXHIBITIONS; 3) GAMES AND RACES; 4) CLASSES FOR 4-H MEMBERS; 5) WALK TROT AND ACADEMY CLASSES (ACADEMY CLASSES ARE CLASSES LIMITED TO HORSES USED REGULARLY IN A LESSON PROGRAM); 6) USDF INTRODUCTO- RY LEVEL TESTS, PAS DE DEUX AND QUADRILLE CLASSES; 7) NRHA ENDORSED REINING COMPETITIONS. 8) OPPORTUNITY CLASSES, 9) CITIZENS OF OTHER NATIONS WHO HAVE PROOF, IN ENGLISH, OF CURRENT MEMBERSHIP IN GOOD STANDING OF THEIR OWN NATIONAL FEDERATION, 10) USEA BEGINNER NOVICE DIVISION; AND 11) ASSISTANT HANDLERS IN DRESSAGE SPORT HORSE BREEDING CLASSES. EC 7/21/08 EFFECTIVE 12/1/08 USEF CONDITIONS Every class offered herein which is covered by the rules and specifications of the current USEF Rule Book will be conducted and judged in accordance therewith. S.C. EQUINE LIABILITY LAW Under South Carolina law, an equine activity sponsor or equine professional is not liable for an injury to or the death of a participant in an equine activity resulting from an inherent risk of equine activity. Pursuant to Article 7, Chapter 9 of Title 47, Code of Law of South Carolina,

6 HUNTER DIVISIONS $4600 PONY HUNTER DIVISION Classes limited to ponies 14.2 hands and under and riders who have not reached their 18th birthday. No pony may be shown in this division unless the owner possesses (a) a measurement card issued by the USEF; (b) a certified card applied for prior to Dec. 1, 1987; or (c) a copy of a valid card measurement form. Management WILL NOT issue exhibitor numbers until the above requirements have been complied with. Manners and suitability of a pony/rider combination are to be emphasized in all classes and extreme speed will be penalized. Entry Fee for model: $15 $1,600 GREEN PONY HUNTER Open to ponies who have not shown over fences at regulation heights at USEF or CEF regular member shows prior to the start of the previous year. To be ridden by juniors who have not reached their 18th birthday. Green ponies will be combined with less than 4 in each section. Fences: Small 2 3, Medium 2 6, Large 2 9 Entry Fee: $150 per section $800 Small-Medium Green Pony Hunter Section 1. Sm-Med Green Pony Hunter Model 3.,4.,5. Sm-Med Green Pony Hunter 2. Sm-Med Green Pony Hunter Conf. 25% 6. Sm-Med Green Pony Hunter U/S $800 Large Green Pony Hunter Section 7. Large Green Pony Hunter Model 9.,10.,11. Large Green Pony Hunter 8. Large Green Pony Hunter Conf. 25% 12. Large Green Pony Hunter U/S $1,000 SMALL PONY HUNTER To be ridden by juniors age 12 and under. Open to ponies not exceeding 12.2 hands. Fences: Small Pony Hunter Model 15.,16.H,17.* Small Pony Hunter 14. Small Pony Hunter Conf. 25% 18. Small Pony Hunter U/S 6 Entry Fee: $175 per section $1,000 MEDIUM PONY HUNTER To be ridden by juniors age 14 and under. Open to ponies 12.2 hands, not exceeding 13.2 hands. Fences: 2 6 Entry Fee: $175 per section 19. Medium Pony Hunter Model 21.,22H.,23.* Medium Pony Hunter 20. Medium Pony Hunter Conf. 25% 24. Medium Pony Hunter U/S $1,000 LARGE PONY HUNTER To be ridden by juniors who have not reached their 18th birthday. Open to ponies 13.2 hands, not exceeding 14.2 hands. Fences: 3 Entry Fee: $175 per section 25. Large Pony Hunter Model 27.,28.H,29.* Large Pony Hunter 26. Large Pony Hunter Conf. 25% 30. Large Pony Hunter U/S CHILDREN S HUNTER PONY Open to ponies ridden by a junior exhibitor with no other age restrictions applicable. The pony/rider combination is not eligible for any USEF rated class. To be judged on performance, soundness, manners, way of going, and size of mount to rider with suitability of Children s pony stressed. Ponies may be jogged for soundness at management s discretion. SEE ZONE 4 SPECS (p14). Fences: Small-Medium 2, Large 2 6 Entry Fee: $140 per section or $35 per class 36.,37.,38.,39. Children s Hunter Pony 40. Children s Hunter Pony U/S SCHOOLING PONY Open to all ponies not exceeding 14.2 hands. Fences: Sm-Med 2 & Lrg 2 6 Entry Fee: $90 per section or $35 per class 31.,32. Schooling Pony 33. Schooling Pony U/S * designates first round of hunter classic H designates Handy Round Sponsorship Packages PLATINUM Sponsorship of a Mini Prix, Grand Prix, or special class. Contact us for specific details GOLD For a sponsorship of $1500 or more per week you will receive - Feature Event or Classic named in your honor Full page ad in Show Program 6 seats in Classic Club tent on day of your sponsored event Your banner displayed on show grounds Your promotional materials distributed in exhibitor packets Public address announcements Sponsor gift SILVER For a sponsorship of $1000 per week you will receive - Rated Division named in your honor ½ page ad in Show Program 4 seats in Classic Club tent on day(s) of your sponsored division Your promotional materials distributed in exhibitor packets Public address announcements Sponsor gift BRONZE For a sponsorship of $500 per week you will receive - Local Division named in your honor ¼ page ad in Show Program 2 seats in Classic Club tent on day(s) of your sponsored division Your promotional materials distributed in exhibitor packets Public address announcements Sponsor gift For more information please contact: Courtney Disposti psjcdisposti@aol.com (908)

7 Join the Aiken Classic Club Reserve a table ringside at the Aiken Spring Classic Horse Shows. Our Pavilion is situated to give you great seats to view all the action in both the Grand Prix Ring and the Derby Field. Lunch available for purchase from Show Day Cafe or bring your own. Wednesday - Saturday HUNTER DIVISIONS $4,000 AMATEUR OWNER HUNTER DIVISION To be ridden by Amateur Owners or an Amateur member of the owner s family who is no longer eligible to compete as a Junior exhibitor. Leased horses are not eligible and multiple ownership is not permitted unless owners are members of the same family. An Amateur who rides for a person outside of the family may not ride in a class restricted to Amateur Owners in the same show. Horses may not cross enter into the Adult Amateur Hunter division at the same horse show. Amateur Owner Hunter sections may be combined if there are less than eight entries in any section. Fences: 3 6 Entry Fee: $230 per section (Individual Classes May Not Be Entered) $2,000 Amateur Owner $2,000 Amateur Owner ,87.H,88.,89.* Amateur Owner Hunter ,92.H,93.,94.* Amateur Owner Hunter Amateur Owner Hunter U/S 95. Amateur Owner Hunter 36+ U/S $4,000 GREEN WORKING HUNTER DIVISION A Green Hunter is a horse of any age in its first or second year of showing at Regular Member Competitions of the USEF or the CEF in any classes that require horses to jump 3 6 or higher. First and Second Year Green Hunter will be combined with less than six in either section. Fences: 1st Year 3 6, 2nd Year 3 9 Entry Fee: $230 per section (Individual Classes May Not Be Entered) $2,000 1st Year Green $2,000 Second Year Green 101.,102.,103.,104.H 1st Year Green Wkg Hunter 106.,107.,108.,109.H 2nd Year Green Wkg Hunter st Year Green Wkg Hunter U/S nd Year Green Wkg Hunter U/S $2,000 GREEN CONFORMATION HUNTER DIVISION To be judged 60% on performance and soundness; 40% on conformation. Green and Regular Conformation will be combined with less than 3 entries in either section. Combined section to be judged 60/40. Fences: 1st Year 3 6, 2nd Year 3 9 Entry Fee: $230 per section + $15 for model (Individual Classes May Not Be Entered) 111. Green Conformation Model 112.,113.,114.,115.H Green Conformation Hunter 116. Green Conformation Hunter U/S $1,000 REGULAR WORKING HUNTER DIVISION A Regular Hunter is a horse of any age and is not restricted by previous showing in any division. Fences: 4 Entry Fee: $175 per section (Individual Classes May Not Be Entered) 126.,127.,128.,129.H Regular Working Hunter 130. Regular Working Hunter U/S Tickets must be purchased for special events, benefits & brunches ASC Artwork by Georgianna C. Conger Club Rates: $100 (6 seats) each week To reserve tables, please call or . CATHY CRAM psjshows@aol.com $1,000 REGULAR CONFORMATION HUNTER DIVISION To be judged 75% on performance and soundness; 25% on conformation. Green and Regular Conformation will be combined with less than 3 entries in either section. Combined section to be judged 60/40. Fences: Entry Fee: $175 per section + $15 for model (Individual Classes May Not Be Entered) 117. Regular Conformation Model 118.,119.,120.,121.H Regular Conformation Hunter 122. Regular Conformation Hunter U/S $2,000 PRE-GREEN HUNTER DIVISION A Pre-Green Hunter is a horse of any age that has never shown over a course of fences 3 6 or higher at a Regular Member Competition of the USEF or the CEF that required horses to jumper 3 6 or higher, equitation classes included. SEE ZONE 4 SPECS (p14). 3 and 3 3 Sections of Pre-Green Hunter will be combined with less than eight in either section. Fences: 3 & 3 3 Entry Fee: $175 per section or $35 per class $1,000 Pre-Green Hunter 3 $1,000 Pre-Green Hunter ,132.,133.,134.* Pre-Green Hunter ,137.,138.,139.* Pre-Green Hunter Pre-Green Hunter 3 U/S 140. Pre-Green Hunter 3 3 U/S * designates first round of hunter classic H designates Handy Round 7

8 8 HUNTER DIVISIONS $8,000 JUNIOR HUNTER DIVISION Open to horses over 14.2 hands and of any age not restricted by previous showing in any division and riders who have not yet reached their 18th birthday. Any horse/rider combination entered in the Junior Hunter Division MAY NOT cross enter into the Children s Hunter section. All horses showing in the Junior Hunter Division must have a current measurement card or valid measurement form issued by the USEF. Manners shall be emphasized and extreme speed shall be penalized. Junior Hunter sections may be combined if there are less than ten entries in any section. Fences: 3 6 Entry Fee: $230 per section $2,000 Junior Hunter - Small, 15 & Under $2,000 Junior Hunter - Large, 15 & Under 51.,52.,53.H Junior Hunter - Sm, 15 & Under 61.,62.,63.H Junior Hunter - Lrg, 15 & Under 54.* Junior Hunter - Sm, 15 & Under 64.* Junior Hunter - Lrg, 15 & Under 55. Junior Hunter - Sm, 15 & Under U/S 65. Junior Hunter - Lrg, 15 & Under U/S $2,000 Junior Hunter - Small, $2,000 Junior Hunter - Large, ,57.,58.H Junior Hunter - Sm, ,67.,68.H Junior Hunter - Lrg, * Junior Hunter - Sm, * Junior Hunter - Lrg, Junior Hunter - Sm, U/S 70. Junior Hunter - Lrg, U/S $1,000 AMATEUR HUNTER Open to Adult Amateur horses to show over fences at 3 3. Riders in this section may enter any Equitation class. Adult Amateur riders who compete in the Amateur Owner Hunter or Jumper classes may show one horse that they own in Adult Amateur Hunter classes. Horses exhibiting in Adult Amateur Hunter may cross enter into any class where otherwise eligible. Horses may be jogged for soundness at management s discretion. SEE ZONE 4 SPECS (p14). Fences:3 3 Entry Fee: $175 section or $35 per class 363.,364.,365.,366.H Amateur Owner Hunter Amateur Owner Hunter U/S $2,000 CHILDREN S HUNTER DIVISION 3 Open to all horses to be ridden by a Junior Exhibitor. Riders and horses are eligible for any equitation and children s jumper classes. The horse/rider combination is not eligible for USEF rated classes other than Hunter Under Saddle classes. A rider may show only one horse in this section if showing in other divisions 3 6 or higher, except equitation. To be judged on performance, soundness, manners, way of going, size of rider to mount, with suitability of a Children s Hunter stressed. Horses may be jogged for soundness at management s discretion. SEE ZONE 4 SPECS (p14). Children s Hunter sections may be combined if there are less than eight entries in either section. Fences: 3 Entry Fee: $175 per section or $35 per class $1,000 Children s Hunter 14 & Under $1,000 Children s Hunter ,42.,43.,44.* Children s Hunter 14 & Under 46.,47.,48.,49.*Children s Hunter Children s Hunter 14 & Under U/S 50. Children s Hunter U/S $3,000 ADULT HUNTER DIVISION 3 To be ridden by Amateurs who are no longer eligible to compete as Junior Exhibitors. Riders and horses may enter any equitation classes. The horse/rider combination is not eligible for any USEF rated classes. A rider may show only one additional horse in addition to those horses owned or USEF leased by the rider. To be judged on performance, soundness, manners, way of going, size of rider to mount, with suitability as an Adult Amateur Hunter stressed. Horses may be jogged for soundness at management s discretion. SEE ZONE 4 SPECS (p14). Adult Amateur Hunter sections may be combined if there are less than eight entries in any section. Fences: 3 Entry Fee: $175 per section or $35 per class $1,000 Adult Amateur Hunter $1,000 Adult Amateur Hunter ,72.,73.,74* Adult Amateur Hunter ,77.,78.,79.*Adult Amateur Hunter Adult Amateur Hunter U/S 80. Adult Amateur Hunter U/S $1,000 Adult Amateur Hunter Masters (51+) 81.,82.,83.,84.* Adult Amateur Hunter Masters 85. Adult Amateur Hunter Masters U/S * designates first round of hunter classic H designates Handy Round JUMPER PRIXS $25,000 AIKEN SPRING CLASSIC GRAND PRIX (MASTERS) Entry Fee: $450 - Twelve Ribbons Prize Money: (7500,5500,3250,2000,1500,1250,1000,750,750,500,500,500) 254. Grand Prix m $30,000 CAROLINA REAL ESTATE COMPANY GRAND PRIX (FINALE) Entry Fee: $500 - Twelve Ribbons Prize Money: (9000,6600,3900,2400,1800,1500,1200,900,900,600,600,600) 254. Grand Prix m CLASS CONDITIONS FOR GRAND PRIX To be conducted and scored under Table II.2.ab. This class will be conducted under the national standard. Time First Jump-Off. Each competitor will jump one round over a course of obstacles. After the first round, in event of equality of faults for first place only, there will be one jump-off in which time will decide. In the jump-off, if any, horses will go in the original drawn order. The remaining competitors will be classified according to their faults for first place, the placing determined by the time in the first round. All horses must be on the show grounds 24 hours prior to the class. Order of Go: Declarations must be made by 1:00p.m. on Saturday. The Order of Go will be drawn by 6:00p.m. on Saturday. Poling: No poling or off-sets will be permitted on the show grounds. *Formal Attire Required* Sympa & Daniel Geitner Owned by Mrs. Charles Bostwick --- Winners of the 2008 $30,000 Carolina Real Estate Company Grand Prix --- Presenters: Catherine, Celia & Liza Cram, Randy & Caroline Wolcott, Courtney Conger, Tara Gail & Mrs. Charles Bostwick All Grand Prix held at this show are eligible for inclusion on the USEF Computer List. ASC Masters Certification # 9104 ASC Finale Certification # 9105 photo courtesy: Shawn McMillen 29

9 28 JUMPER DIVISIONS & USEF METERS YOUNG JUMPER CHAMPIONSHIP DIVISION Open to horses in possession of Breed Registry Papers or a Nomination Certificate issued by the International Jumper Futurity and must be entered in at least two classes of another division in the show. Proof of registry must be presented prior to the class. To be scored under Table II.2.b. Courses are to be built to encourage clear rounds and any trappy elements in courses used for YJC classes are to be avoided. No triple combinations may be included for five-year-olds. Draw reins, standing martingales and the use of offsets are not permitted. Sanctioned by the YJC. $4,500 Young Jumper Championship Entry Fee: $130 No nominating fee if only competing in the YJC classes (Prize Money: 450,330,180,135,120,105,90,90) 258. $1,500 Five-Year-Old Young Jumper Championship m 259. $1,500 Six-Year-Old Young Jumper Championship m 260. $1,500 Seven/Eight-Year-Old Young Jumper Championship m 261. YOUNG JUMPER CHAMPIONSHIP CHALLENGE TROPHY PRESENTATION (FINALE) PRESENTED AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE YOUNG JUMPER CHAMPIONSHIP TO THE HORSE FROM THE SIX OR SEVEN/EIGHT-YEAR-OLD SECTION FINALE WEEK WITH THE FASTEST TIME OVER THE COURSE. USEF JUMPER METERS 0.70 m = Fences 2 3 in height 0.75 m = Fences 2 5 in height 0.80 m = Fences 2 7 in height 0.85 m = Fences 2 9 in height 0.90 m = Fences 2 11 in height 0.95 m = Fences 3 1 in height 1.00 m = Fences 3 3 in height 1.05 m = Fences 3 5 in height 1.10 m = Fences 3 7 in height 1.15 m = Fences 3 9 in height 1.20 m = Fences 3 11 in height 1.25 m = Fences 4 1 in height 1.30 m = Fences 4 3 in height 1.35 m = Fences 4 5 in height 1.40 m = Fences 4 7 in height 1.45 m = Fences 4 9 in height PRE-CHILDREN S HUNTER Horse or pony to be shown by a junior rider under 18 years of age. Horse/rider combination who have shown over fences at a recognized show in a rated division/class or in an unrated division/class with fence heights 3 6 or higher are not eligible. Horse/rider combination cannot cross enter into divisions or classes where fence heights exceed 2 6 at the same show. Suitability of rider to mount to be stressed. Fences: 2 6 Entry Fee: $140 section or $35 per class 180.,181.,182.,183. Pre-Children s Hunter 184. Pre-Children s Hunter U/S PRE-ADULT HUNTER Horse or pony to be shown by an amateur. Horse/rider combination who have shown over fences at a recognized show in a rated division/class or in an unrated division/class with fence heights 3 6 or higher are not eligible. Horse/rider combination cannot cross enter into divisions or classes where fence heights exceed 2 6 at the same show. Suitability of rider to mount to be stressed. Fences: 2 6 Entry Fee: $140 section or $35 per class 185.,186.,187.,188. Pre-Adult Hunter 189. Pre-Adult Hunter U/S LIMIT HUNTER Open to all horses and ponies who have not won six Blue Ribbons at a Regular Member Competition. Fences:2 3 Entry Fee: $90 Section or $35 per class 146.,147. Limit Hunter 148. Limit Hunter U/S OPEN HUNTER Open to all horses regardless of age or winnings to show over fences at 3 3. Fences:3 3 Entry Fee: $90 Section or $35 per class 174.,175. Open Hunter Open Hunter U/S AIKEN COUNTY HUNTER Open to all horses and ponies. Owner, Trainer or Rider must be a resident of Aiken County. Fences:2 9 Entry Fee: $90 Section or $35 per class 151.,152. Aiken County Hunter 153. Aiken County Hunter U/S HOPEFUL HUNTER Open to all horses and ponies. Fences:2 6 Entry Fee: $90 Section or $35 per class 156.,157. Hopeful Hunter 158. Hopeful Hunter U/S photo courtesy: Shawn McMillen HUNTER DIVISIONS BABY GREEN HUNTER Open to horses and ponies of any age that have not shown over fences exceeding 2 9 prior to the start of the year. Fences:2 6 Entry Fee: $140 Section or $35 per class 161.,162.,163.,164. Baby Green Hunter 165. Baby Green Hunter U/S OPEN HUNTER Open to all horses regardless of age or winnings. Entry Fee: $35 per class 170., ,173. Open Hunter HUNTER BREEDING Entry Fee: $25 per class 192. Horse Yearling 193. Horse Two-Year Old 194. Horse Three-Year-Old 195. Best Young Horse & Reserve 196. Pony Yearling 197. Pony Two-Year Old 198. Pony Three-Year-Old 199. Best Young Pony & Reserve 9

10 HUNTER CLASSICS Class Conditions: All horses will be scored under the numeric system with the top 12 returning for a second round. * Formal Attire Required * $1,000 NAL-WIHS CHILDREN S HUNTER CLASSICS A minimum of 10 entries is required. Final class of each section is scored as the first round of the NAL-WIHS Children s Hunter Classic. Fences: 3 Entry Fee: $50 - Eight Ribbons 400. $1,000 Children s Hunter 14 & Under Classic (Prize Money: 300,220,120,90,80,70,60,60) 401. $1,000 Children s Hunter Classic $1,000 NAL-WIHS ADULT HUNTER CLASSICS A minimum of 10 entries is required. Final class of each section is scored as the first round of the NAL-WIHS Adult Hunter Classic. Fences: 3 Entry Fee: $50 - Eight Ribbons 402. $1,000 Adult Hunter Classic (Prize Money: 300,220,120,90,80,70,60,60) 403. $1,000 Adult Hunter Classic 404. $1,000 Adult Hunter 51+ Classic 405. $2,500 JUNIOR HUNTER CLASSIC Open to all Junior hunter horses that compete at 3 6. No rider may ride more than three horses at either height. A minimum of 12 entries are required. Final class of each section is scored as the first round of the Junior Hunter Classic. Fences: 3 6 Entry Fee: $125 - Eight Ribbons (Prize Money: 500,400,375,325,250,175,150,125,100,100) 406. $2,500 AMATEUR OWNER HUNTER CLASSIC Open to all Amateur Owner hunter horses that compete at 3 6. No rider may ride more than three horses at either height. A minimum of 12 entries are required. Final class of each section is scored as the first round of the Amateur Owner Hunter Classic. Fences: 3 6 Entry Fee: $125 - Eight Ribbons (Prize Money: 500,400,375,325,250,175,150,125,100,100) 407. $1,000 PONY HUNTER CLASSIC A minimum of 10 entries is required. Final class of each regular pony section is scored as the first round of the Pony Hunter Classic. Fences: Sm 2 3, Med 2 6, Lrg 3 Entry Fee: $50 - Eight Ribbons (Prize Money: 300,220,120,90,80,70,60,60) 408. $1,000 PRE-GREEN HUNTER CLASSIC 3 Open to all Pre-Green horses that compete at 3. No rider may ride more than three horses at either height. A minimum of 12 entries are required. Final class of each section is scored as the first round of the Pre-Green Hunter Classic. Fences: 3 Entry Fee: $50 - Eight Ribbons (Prize Money: 300,220,120,90,80,70,60,60) 410. $1,000 PRE-GREEN HUNTER CLASSIC 3 3 Open to all Pre-Green horses that compete at 3 3. No rider may ride more than three horses at either height. A minimum of 12 entries are required. Final class of each section is scored as the first round of the Pre-Green Hunter Classic. Fences: 3 3 Entry Fee: $50 - Eight Ribbons (Prize Money: 300,220,120,90,80,70,60,60) 409. $10,000 USHJA INTERNATIONAL HUNTER CHALLENGE DERBY CLASSIC (Masters Only) IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM D. HAGGARD Open to horses that compete at 3 6 and 3 9. To be scored by two teams of two judges, entries must fill out form in office for this class to include: breed registry information, sire/dam, and declare which divisions points are to count for. Two round format: First round is a Regular Classic Course, to be shown over a minimum of 10 jumps, with the following: at least one in and out, bending line, line with unrelated distance. Ground lines not to exceed Second Round to be Handy Hunter Course, with at least two of the following: trot jump or in and out, open gate while mounted, lead over a jump, tight turn option, clever options for jump approaches, halt and/or back, walk a jump - option jumps to be included to allow for difficulty degree bonus points (20 points maximum can be awarded, 10 from each team of judges). There is no limit to the number of horses a rider can ride. Each team of judges will provide one score and the 2 scores will be combined for the overall total. A jog using FEI format will be held before the beginning of Round 1 and a judge and vet must be present. Formal Attire Required - white breeches, shad belly, dark coat, official sponsor or team jacket permitted. Minimum of 12 entries required. Entry Fee: $250 - Twelve Ribbons Castello & Liza Towell-Boyd Owner: Roger Smith --- Winners of the 2008 $10,000 USHJA International Hunter Challenge Derby Classic --- Presenters: Cathy & Rick Cram, Ron Danta & Shawna Dietrich (Prize Money: 3000,2200,1300,800,600,500,400,300,300,200,200,200) JUMPER DIVISIONS $3,000 CHILDREN S/ADULT JUMPER DIVISION Horses to be ridden by Children and Adult riders. See Zone Four Specs (p.14). Entry Fee: $45 per class (Prize Money: 300,220,120,90,80,70,60,60) 230. Children s Jumper 1.05m - Table II.2.b 233. Adult Jumper 1.05m - Table II.2.b 231. Children s Jumper 1.10m - Table II.2.c 234. Adult Jumper 1.10m - Table II.2.c 232. Children s Jumper 1.10m - Table II.2.b 235. Adult Jumper 1.10m - Table II.2.b $5,000 NAL-WIHS Children s/adult Jumper Classic -1.10m 12 entries required to fill. You must enter in two classes of the division to be eligible for the Classic. *Formal Attire Required* Entry Fee: $255 - Ten Ribbons (Prize Money: 1000,800,700,650,500,350,300,250,225,225) 251. Children s/adult Jumper Classic - Table II.2.ab $1,500 LOW JUNIOR/AMATEUR OWNER JUMPER DIVISION Horses to be ridden by an individual who has not reached his/her 18th birthday or to be ridden by the Amateur Owner or an Amateur member of the Owner s family who is no longer eligible to compete as a Junior. Leased horses are ineligible and multiple ownership is not permitted unless all the owners are members of the same family. See Zone Four Specs (p.14). The same horse/rider combination may not cross enter into the High Junior/Amateur Jumper Division at the same show. Entry Fee: $35 per class (Prize Money: 150,110,60,45,40,35,30,30) 242. Low Junior/Amateur Jumper 1.15m - Table II.2.c 243. Low Junior/Amateur Jumper 1.30m - Table II.2.b 244. Low Junior/Amateur Jumper 1.30m - Table II.2.1 $2,700 HIGH JUNIOR/AMATEUR OWNER JUMPER DIVISION Horses to be ridden by an individual who has not reached his/her 18th birthday or to be ridden by the Amateur Owner or an Amateur member of the Owner s family who is no longer eligible to compete as a Junior. Leased horses are ineligible and multiple ownership is not permitted unless all the owners are members of the same family. See Zone Four Specs (p.14). The same horse/rider combination may not cross enter into the Low Junior/Amateur Jumper Division at the same show. Entry Fee: $75 per class (Prize Money: 270,198,108,81,72,63,54,54) 236. High Junior/Amateur Jumper 1.35m - Table II.2.c 237. High Junior/Amateur Jumper 1.40m - Table II.2.b 238. High Junior/Amateur Jumper 1.40m - Table II.2.1 $5,000 Junior/Amateur Jumper Classic m 12 entries required to fill. You must enter in two classes of the division to be eligible for the Classic. *Formal Attire Required* Entry Fee: $255 - Ten Ribbons (Prize Money: 1000,800,700,650,500,350,300,250,225,225) 252. Junior/Amateur Jumper Classic - Table II.2.ab 227. Meter 1.40 Jumper - Table II.2.b 228. Meter 1.45 Jumper - Table II.2.b $3,000 OPEN JUMPER DIVISION Entry Fee: $130 per class (Prize Money: 450,330,180,135,120,105,90,90) $5,000 WELCOME STAKE M Open to all horses regardless of winnings. A minimum of 15 entries are required. *Formal Attire Required* 256. Welcome Stake 1.35m Take Your Own Line (JP149 - Table III) - Masters Gamblers Choice (JP149) - Finale Entry Fee: $255 (Prize Money: 1000,800,700,650,500,350,300,250,225,225) 10 photo courtesy: Shawn McMillen 27

11 JUMPER SPECS POLING AND OFFSETS Manual poling and use of bamboo offsets are prohibited for all horses competing. Any rider, trainer, groom, or any other person who is in violation of the rules set forth above will be fined $500 for each incident and may be suspended from further competition for the duration of the scheduled competition starting from the time of the incident. Any horse upon which a violation of the manual poling and/or use of bamboo offsets rules is perpetrated will be suspended from competition for the duration of the scheduled competition. All entry fees for the classes entered during the suspended period of the horse in question will be forfeited. DECLARATIONS Declarations must be made on the appropriate form in the show office the day before the class is to be held by 4 pm or one hour after the last Jumper class, whichever is later. Untimely declarations will be subject to the post entry penalty and may require the horse to jump first in the order of go. 45 SECOND CLOCK Will be in effect in all jumper classes. NOMINATING FEE - $150 All horses showing in the Grand Prix, Open, 1.30m, 1.35m, 1.40m, 1.45m, Low & High Junior/Amateur Owner and Children s/adult divisions must be nominated and pay the nominating fee of $150 by the closing date of the show. Once a horse is nominated, the nominating fee is NOT refundable. JUMPER DIVISIONS ADD BACK JUMPERS Paid back to top six places. $15 per entry applied to add back, breakdown as follows: 30%, 25%, 20%, 10%, 10%, 5%. If there are less than six horses in a class, the entry fee drops to $30.00 with no prize money paid back. TIME ALLOWED The time allowed is based on minimum of 382 yards per minute for all sections. COURSES Courses may consist of any combination of the following: brush, gates, oxers, post and rails, water, liverpool, ditch, wall, banks, panels, or coops. TIES All ties involving first place shall be jumped off. Ties not involving first place will be decided by time, unless otherwise stated. ORDER OF GO Will be posted one hour prior to the start of the class. JUMPER SECTIONS Any horse, regardless of winnings, is eligible to enter. PONY JUMPER DIVISION Entry Fee $35 per class 201. Pony Jumper 1.00m Table II Pony Jumper 1.05m Table II.2.c 203. NAL Pony Jumper 1.10m Table II.2.b You must enter one class in the division to be eligible for the NAL class Pony Jumper Style Award To be decided by the Pony Jumper Judge(s) based on the following criteria: To be presented to the Pony Jumper rider who exhibits the best classical jumper style of riding throughout the Pony Jumper Classes. This award will not necessarily be given to the rider accumulating the most points in the Pony Jumper division. ADD BACK METER JUMPERS Entry Fee $45 per class 205.,206.,207. Meter 0.90 Jumper Table II.2.b,b,c See Above for Add Back Specs 209.,210.,211. Meter 1.00 Jumper Table II.2.b,b,c 212.,213.,214. Meter 1.10 Jumper Table II.2.b,b,c 215.,216.,217. Meter 1.20 Jumper Table II.2.b,b,c 218.,219.,220. $500 Meter 1.30 Jumper Table II.2.b,c,1 Entry Fee: $45 per class (Prize Money:150,110,60,45,40,35,30,30) 222.,223.,224. $900 Meter 1.35 Jumper Table II.2.b,c,1 Entry Fee: $75 per class (Prize Money: 270,198,108,81,72,63,54,54) EQUITATION MEDAL CLASSES TAYLOR HARRIS INSURANCE SERVICES (THIS) NATIONAL CHILDREN S MEDAL Open to all Junior members of the USEF and CEF who have never competed in a National Equitation Final with fences at 3 6 (i.e. USEF Medal; ASPCA Maclay; USET; CET or CEF Finals; WIHS Capital Cup). Rider may not compete in the State Line Tack National Children s Medal Finals and any national equitation final with fences at 3 6 (see above) in the same year. To be shown over a minimum of eight fences 2 9 to 3 in height, spread not to exceed fence height. The course may be either a Jumper or Hunter type course and must include at least two changes of direction and a combination. Water obstacles (i.e. water jump, liverpool) are not permitted. The top four riders, or 20% of the first round competitors, whichever is greater, are required to perform at least two individual test from USEF tests An Open Numerical Scoring System must be used in the first round, with each rider s score announced at the completion of their round. There is no minimum requirement to fill the class. ARIAT NATIONAL ADULT MEDAL Open to all Amateur members of the USEF and CEF who are eligible to compete in the Adult Amateur Hunter Section at this show. Effective December 1, 1997: a rider may not compete at the same horse show in any hunter or equitation class in which the jumps exceed three feet, three inches (3 3 ). To be shown over a minimum of eight fences not to exceed 3 in height, spread not to exceed fence height. The course may be either a Jumper or Hunter type course and must include at least two changes of direction and a combination. Water obstacles (i.e. water jump, liverpool) are not permitted. The top four riders, or 20% of the first round competitors, whichever is greater, are required to perform at least two individual test from USEF tests An Open Numerical Scoring System must be used in the first round, with each rider s score announced at the completion of their round. There is no minimum requirement to fill the class. E.J. HAUN MEMORIAL MEDAL Open to Junior members of the NCHJA. To be shown over a hunter type course of not less than eight fences 3 6 in height and one-third of the obstacles must be oxers. The course must include at least one change of lead and two of the following: bending line, roll-back turn, or long approach to a single jump. Only one rider per horse. Four (4) competitors to fill the class. Three (6) competitors must complete the course. 25% or a minimum of three (3), whichever is greater shall be required to show both ways of the ring being judged on seat, hands, guidance, and control of the mount. The flat phase of selected contestants shall count 50%. Judges may ask contestants to perform USEF tests NCHJA EQUITATION ON PONIES Open to Junior members of the NCHJA. To be shown over a hunter type course of not less than eight fences with no combinations and one-third of the obstacles must be oxers. Small/Medium Ponies jump 2 3 ; Large Ponies jump 2 9. Only one rider per pony. Four (4) competitors to fill the class. Three (3) competitors must complete the course. Judges may ask contestants to perform USEF tests All riders are required to show at a walk, trot, and canter both ways of the ring. The flat phase shall count 50%. Class to be judged on seat, hands, guidance, and control of the mount throughout. Contestants in the NCHJA Equitation on Ponies Class are not eligible for the E.J. Haun Memorial Medal Class at the same show. BRYAN JONES MEMORIAL MEDAL CLASS Open to amateur Senior members of the NCHJA. To be shown over a hunter type course of not less than eight fences 3 in height and one-third of the obstacles must be oxers. The course must include at least one change of lead and two of the following: bending line, roll-back turn, or long approach to a single jump. Only one rider per horse. Four (4) competitors to fill the class. Three (3) competitors must complete the course. 25% or a minimum of three (3), whichever is greater, shall be invited to show both ways of the ring; being judged on seat, hands, guidance, and control of the mount. The flat phase of selected contestants shall count 50%. Judges may ask contestants to perform USEF tests PESSOA/USEF HUNTER SEAT MEDAL CLASS Open to junior members of the USEF who have not reached their 18th birthday. To be shown over a course of not less than 8 obstacles at 3 6 which must include one combination including one change of direction (change of lead) after the first fence. In CT, NJ, NY a rider must win 4 blues; in MA, PA, RI three blues; in DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, MI & OH two blues; in all other states, Canada & Puerto Rico one blue to qualify for the final ride-off at a specified show at the end of the season. On qualifying, a rider will receive a silver medal, an embossed certificate will be presents for preliminary wins. Two or more test of the top four competitors are required. Tests Only one rider per horse. To fill a class, six competitors must complete the course (five in Alaska and Hawaii). ASPCA HORSEMANSHIP CLASS Open to Junior Riders who have not reached their 18th birthday. Rider and trainer must be current members of the ASPCA/NHSAA, and must show their ASPCA numbers on the entry blank. All contestants are required to perform over at least eight fences at 3 6 with or without wings. A minimum of twelve (12) riders, if available, are required to show at a walk, trot and canter. To be judged on seat, hands, guidance and control of mount. The Under Saddle performance of those riders selected to show under saddle shall count 50%. Only one rider per horse Judges may ask contestants to perform USEF tests To fill a class six (6) competitors must complete the course. SCHJA GOVERNOR S EQUITATION CLASS Open to Junior members of the SCHJA and may be ridden on a horse or pony. Only one rider per horse or pony. To be shown over a modified hunter course of 8 fences with fences set at 3. The course must include a combination which counts as one fence, at least two changes of direction, and two spread fences There must be five exhibitors to fill the class. Four or more riders must return for additional flat work at a walk, trot and canter. To be judged on seat, hands, guidance and control of mount. The under saddle performance shall count 25%. PLATINUM PEFORMANCE / USEF SHOW JUMPING TALENT SEARCH Open to Junior/Young riders who are members of the Federation, who have not reached their 21st birthday under Federation rules. Competitors must use the same horse in both phases. Competitors may ride stallions. The jumping phase of the class shall be over a course of at least ten fences from 3 6 to 3 9 in height with spreads to five feet. Each course must contain no fewer than three fences set at 3 9 in height. The course must include a double and a triple combination, or 3 doubles. Additional spread fences are required elsewhere on the course and an obstacle with water is recommended. The course should be of the type used in a Junior or Preliminary Jumper class. In the flat phase, riders will show as a group at the working walk, the working trot sitting, the working trot rising, as well as showing a lengthening of stride; the working canter, and the working canter showing a lengthening of stride and the working canter on the counter lead. Judges may require additional tests

12 WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL EQUITATION CLASSIC - COMPETING FOR THE CAPITAL CUP Conventional tack per USEF Article Only running martingales used in the conventional manner are permitted in the Jumper Phase. Boots and conservative colored bandages are permitted in both phases. Hunter Phase: To be shown over a minimum of 8 jumps at 3 6. It is recommended that the course be a straightforward hunter course consisting of natural jumps, including a combination, hunter lines, and a long approach to a single jump. A numerical score will be given for the first round only. Further testing will be optional; USEF tests Jumper Phase: The course should be of the type used in a Junior or Preliminary Jumper competition. To be shown over a minimum of 10 jumps at Level 3. A minimum of two double or one triple combination are required. There must be at least two changes of direction after the first fence. In addition, at least two of the following are required and more are recommended: vertical - no ground lines; liver pool; narrow jump - minimum width 8 ; one or more of the following - triple bar, swedish oxer, fan jump. Further testing will be optional; USEF tests WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL PONY EQUITATION CLASSIC Open to Junior members of the USEF mounted on ponies. To be shown over a course of not less than 6 obstacles at the respective pony height. The judge will select riders to return to show at a walk, trot and canter and to perform any additional test at the judge s discretion. Finals will be held at the Washington International Horse Show. USEF PONY MEDAL Open to Junior Active Members of the USEF who have not yet reached their 18th birthday, on ponies 14.2 hands and under. No Junior over 12 years of age may compete on a small pony. No Junior over 14 years of age may compete on a medium pony. Riders entered in this class cannot cross enter into a USEF Medal Class at the same competition. Suitability of a pony to rider will be emphasized. To be shown over a course of not less than six (6) obstacles 2 3 for ponies not exceeding 12.2 hands; 2 6 for ponies over 12.2 hands and not exceeding 13.2 hands; and 3 for ponies over 13.2 hands. If an in and out is used, the suggested distance for small ponies is 20, for medium ponies 22, and for large ponies 24. The distance must be altered for each height division Two tests (1-9) are required during the first round. Only one rider per pony. To fill a class six (6) competitors must complete the course. USEF ADULT MEDAL Open to Amateur Senior Members of USEF. Only one rider per horse. To be shown over a course of not less than eight obstacles at 3 3. The course must include one combination which includes an oxer and two changes of direction after the first obstacle. Two or more tests of the top four competitors are required. Judges may ask contestants to perform USEF tests To fill a class six (6) competitors must complete the course. EQUITATION DIVISIONS HUNTER SEAT EQUITATION Entry Fee: $40 per class 304., & Under Equitation ,314. Adult Equitation & Under Equitation Flat 315. Adult Equitation Flat 307., Equitation ,317. Adult Equitation Equitation Flat 318. Adult Equitation 36+ Flat 310., Equitation ,329. Amateur Equitation Equitation Flat 330. Amateur Equitation Flat 331.,332. Pre-Children s Equitation ,335. Pre-Adult Equitation Pre-Children s Equitation Flat 336. Pre-Adult Equitation Flat EQUITATION MEDAL CLASSES 350. USEF/Pessoa Hunter Seat Medal USEF Adult Medal USEF Pony Medal 2 3, 2 6, USEF Show Jumping Talent Search ASPCA Horsemanship Taylor Harris Ins. Svcs. National Medal Ariat Adult Medal 3 SHORT STIRRUP DIVISION Open to Junior riders under 12 years of age (horses and ponies). Riders eligible two years from date that rider first competes in recognized Short Stirrup Section. Manners shall be emphasized and extreme speed shall be penalized. Fences: 2, spreads not to exceed fence height Entry Fee: $90 per section or $35 per class Short Stirrup Warm-up Short Stirrup Hunter Short Stirrup Equitation 177.,178. Short Stirrup Warm-up 123.,124 Short Stirrup Hunter ,302. Short Stirrup Equitation Short Stirrup Hunter U/S 303. Short Stirrup Equitation Flat 500. Leadline No Charge for class. Please register in the office the day prior $500 Groom s Class (Masters) Prize Money: $250, $100, $75, $50, $25 Open to all grooms of either a hunter or a jumper To be judged on the turnout of both horse and tack/equipment. Horse is to be presented for the judge in the attire that it will be showing in. No entry fee, but you must register in the office prior to the class and a back number must be worn in the ring. 12 EQUITATION MEDAL CLASSES Entry Fee: $45 per class 357. WIHS Classic - Hunter Phase WIHS Classic - Jumper Phase Level WIHS Pony Classic 2 3, 2 6, NCHJA Pony Equitation 2 3, 2 6, E.J. Haun Memorial Medal Bryan Jones Medal SCHJA Governor s Equitation 3 LODGING & AREA INFORMATION ** AIKEN HOST HOTELS ** Howard Johnson $12/Pet Nightly Hotel Aiken No Charge If Clean Knights Inn $10/Pet Nightly Quality Inn & Suites $10/Pet Nightly Book your rooms early and ask for the Horse Show Rate! DINING IN DOWNTOWN AIKEN: Aiken Brewing Company Laurens St Amanda s Laurens St Casa Bella Chesterfield St Cuizine Laurens St Davor s The Alley Ferando s The Alley Linda s Bistro York St Malia s Gourmet Laurens St New Moon Cafe Laurens St Olive Oils Chesterfield St Papa Russ BBQ The Alley Pat s Downhome Cooking Richland Ave Stoplight Deli Laurens St TakoSushi The Alley Up Your Alley The Alley West Side Bowery The Alley What s Cookin Downtown Laurens St Don t forget to check out the Shopping in Downtown! 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UNITED STATES EQUESTRIAN FEDERATION MemberPerks Magazine ZONE 4 SPECIFICATIONS In accordance with GR : For AL Contiguous state is zone locked LA, for FL - Zone locked NC, for GA - NC, for MS - AR, LA, for SC - NC, for TN - NC, VA, KY, AR, MO are contiguous states. ADULT AMATEUR HUNTER: Adult Amateur classes are for amateurs 18 years of age or older showing horses and/or ponies. To be judged on performance, soundness, manners, way of going, and suitability. The Adult Amateur section may be divided by age of rider and/or height of fences. Adult Amateur classes to be shown over fences at either 3' or 3'3". Riders in this section may enter any Equitation class. Riders who compete in the Amateur Owner Hunter or Jumper classes may show one horse that they own in Adult Amateur Hunter classes. Horses and ponies exhibiting in this Division may cross enter multiple sections of Adult Amateur Hunter and any classes where eligible. Note: The horse may only be shown by one rider in the Adult Amateur Hunter Classic and that rider must be declared prior to the first round of the Classic. Points for Zone Awards earned in a hunter classic will be awarded points as follows: 35, 30, 25, 20, 15, 10, 6, 5. Horses are not required to be jogged for soundness, but may be jogged at management s discretion. Zone awards will be offered annually to the Adult Amateur section and to the Adult Amateur 36 and over section. CHILDREN'S HUNTER: Children s classes are for exhibitors under the age of 18 showing horses. To be judged on performance, soundness, manners, way of going, and suitability. The section may be divided by age of rider, and/or height of fences. The Children s Hunter section may be combined with the Children s Pony section when there are less than three entries in either section. Children s horses to show over fences at either 3' or 3'3". Riders in this section may enter any Equitation class, but may not show in the Junior Hunter section at the same show. Horses and ponies exhibiting in this Division may cross enter multiple sections of Children s Hunter and any classes where eligible. Note: The horse may only be shown by one rider in the Children s Hunter Classic and that rider must be declared prior to the first round of the Classic. Points for Zone Awards earned in a hunter classic will be awarded points as follows: 35, 30, 25, 20, 15, 10, 6, 5. Horses are not required to be jogged for soundness, but may be jogged at management s discretion. Zone awards will be offered annually as two sections, Children s Hunter 14 & Under, Children s Hunter CHILDREN'S HUNTER PONY: Children s Hunter Pony classes are for exhibitors under the age of 18 showing ponies. To be judged on performance, soundness, manners, way of going, and suitability. Suitability (size) of pony to rider is of particular importance. The Small/Medium Children s ponies to show over fences at 2' and Large Children s ponies to show over fences at 2'6". The section may be divided at managements discretion. The Children s Hunter section may be combined with the Children s Pony section when there are less than three entries in either section. Rider age restrictions as found in Regular Pony sections do not apply. Riders may ride one pony at 2 and/or one pony at 2 6 of the Children s Pony section when also competing in the Regular Small, Medium or Large Pony sections. Riders may cross enter into the Green Pony division. Riders cannot cross enter into any class where fences exceed 3 3. Exception: May show in Pony Jumpers. Ponies exhibiting in Children s Pony may cross enter into any class where otherwise eligible. Points for Zone Awards earned in a hunter classic will be awarded points as follows: 35, 30, 25, 20, 15, 10, 6, 5. Ponies are not required to be jogged for soundness, but may be jogged at management s discretion. Zone awards will be offered annually as two sections, Children s Pony Sm/Med, Children s Pony Lg. PRE-GREEN HUNTER: A Pre-Green Hunter is a horse that has not shown in any class that requires horses to jump 2 9 or higher at Regular Competitions or Eventing Competitions of the Federation or Equine Canada or any national or international competition. A Pre-Green Hunter is eligible for two competition years from the time it first competes in an USEF Pre- Green Hunter class as a 5 year old or older; a horse competing in the Pre-Green Hunter as a 4 year old or younger is eligible to compete for two years once it competes as a 5 year old or older. A horse competing in a Pre-Green class may not compete in a class with fences over 3'3" at the same show. To be judged on performance, soundness, manners, way of going, and suitability. Fences at either 3' or 3'3". The section may be divided by height of fences and pinned as one section or offered and pinned as two sections. Horses are not required to be jogged for soundness, but may be jogged at management s discretion if so stated in the prize list. Points for Zone Awards earned in a hunter classic will be awarded as follows: 35, 30, 25, 20, 15, 10, 6, 5. Zone awards will be presented annually for each height section, 3 and 3 3. CHILDREN'S/ADULT AMATEUR/PRE-GREEN HUNTER CLASSIC: Any USEF "A" "B" or "C" rated competition which offers a Pre-green, Adult Amateur Hunter, a Children's Hunter or a Children s Hunter Pony division may also offer a corresponding Classic in accordance with HU145, with the following exceptions; 1.) Bonus points for Zone Horse of the Year Awards will be awarded as follows: 1st - 35, 2nd - 30,3rd - 25, 4th - 20, 5th - 15, 6th - 10, 7th - 6, 8th 5; 2.) Entries may be jogged at management s discretion; 3.) Riders are not required to wear formal attire; 4) $500 in money is required; 5.) Entry fee restrictions are inapplicable; and 6.) A Classic must be conducted as a two round class. A designated class of the specified Hunter section may be counted as the first round of the Classic. The second round of the Classic must not be a part of a Hunter section. Each round of a Classic is to count 50%. Classics may be combined. CHILDREN'S/ADULT AMATEUR JUMPER: Open to horses and ponies. The combination horse/rider and rider are not eligible to compete in any jumper class above 1.10m (3 7 ) at the same show. Once a horse/rider combination has competed over 1.15m (3 9 ), the same horse/rider combination cannot show in a Children/Adult Jumper Classic offering $2,500 or more for 30 days. A rider may show only one additional horse in the Children s/adult Amateur Jumper division in addition to those horses owned or USEF leased by the rider. Fences at 1.10m (3 7 ) or 1.15m (3 9 )