Sunday, September 30, :00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Carroll County Agriculture Center Westminster, MD

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1 MARYLAND STATE 4-H DRESSAGE SHOW AND COMBINED TEST 2012 Sunday, September 30, :00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Carroll County Agriculture Center Westminster, MD Show Coordinator: Mrs. Ginger LaBarre Dressage Judge: TBD Jump Judge: Amanda Harman Steward: TBD PURPOSE: To encourage 4-H members to develop basic training skills and to offer an activity different from the traditional horse show. Judges are encouraged to communicate with the contestants and help make this competition a learning experience. These tests may be used as riding requirements for Maryland 4-H Horsemanship Standards, providing an acceptable score of 60% or higher is achieved. Contestants may enter dressage alone or dressage plus jumping (combined test). Dressage may be ridden either English or Western. ELIGIBILITY: This show is open to any Maryland 4-H member carrying a horse/pony project. Since this is a state show, Horse and Pony Identification Cards or Horse Lease Agreement must have been on file in the County Extension Office by June 1, 2012 ENTRY LIMITS AND DEADLINE: A 4-Her may show a maximum of two (2) horses or ponies. The show is limited to 60 dressage rides on a first come first serve basis. The entry closing date is September 7, RIDE TIMES: Ride times will be ed by September 20, Include self-addressed envelope if ride time requested by mail. Riders must be ready to enter the ring at their assigned times. FACILITY: The dressage arena will be set up outside on stone dust or inside the indoor arena if bad weather or dangerous footing. The stadium course will be set in the horse show ring. Other activities will be occurring at the Agriculture Center. Water will be available near the parking area. Cold drinks and food may/may not be available for purchase. REFUND POLICY: No refunds given. Substitute horses may be used. DIRECTIONS TO SHOW: The Carroll County Agriculture Center is located in Westminster, MD. From Baltimore Beltway I-695: Take I-795 North to Rt. 140 North towards Westminster. Follow Rt. 140 to Center Street. Turn left onto Center Street. Stay on Center Street past the farm museum and Carroll County General Hospital to Gist Road. Turn right at stop sign onto Gist Road and go to the stop sign. Turn right onto Smith Avenue. Follow Smith Avenue to the Agriculture Center. From Western Maryland: Travel on I-70 to the Mt. Airy/Route 27 Exit. Proceed North toward Westminster on Rt. 27 for approximately fifteen miles to the intersection of Rt. 27 with Kate Wagner Road. Turn right on Kate Wagner Road and follow it approximately 1.2 miles. At the bottom of the hill, turn left at stop sign onto

2 Gist Road. Proceed on Gist Road to a stop sign. Turn left on Smith Avenue. Follow Smith Avenue to the Agriculture Center on the right. TACK AND ATTIRE: All riders must wear American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM) and Safety Engineering Institute (SEI) approved headgear with harness secured whenever mounted. English: For dressage, all bits must be smooth; twisted, wire, kimberwick, and pelham bits are not allowed. For training, first, and second level tests, a plain snaffle bridle with either a plain caveson (noseband), a dropped noseband, a flash noseband, or a figure 8 noseband made entirely of leather is mandatory. An English style saddle with stirrups is compulsory. Forbidden Tack: Martingales of any kind; bearing, side, or running reins; for dressage any kind of horse boots or bandages; any form of blinders. One whip no longer than 43.3 inches including lash and blunt spurs are optional. Riders apparel, including gloves, is specified in the Hunter section of the Maryland 4-H Horse and Pony Rule Book (4-H 266). Approved safety helmets are required. Western: Bits must be smooth with a port no higher than ½ inch and shanks no longer than (6) inches; a curb chain or strap may be used. Hackamore [non-mechanical, combination] and bosals may be used. See the list of forbidden tack in the English section. Rider s attire should be a Western show suit or conservative Western trousers and long-sleeved shirt with a tie or a high-necked blouse. Western boots and approved safety helmets are required. Chaps and gloves are optional. Blunt spurs and bats are optional. Jeans are not acceptable. CLASS DEFINITIONS Walk-Trot Either the rider or the horse is too young and/or too inexperienced to show at a canter. A good choice for those entering more than 1 class. May enter First year. First year 2012 is the first year that the rider is entering dressage competition at the Introductory Level Test C (above walk-trot). Novice Rider The rider has not yet won a blue ribbon in this dressage test. The horse or pony may have won with a different rider. Novice Horse The horse or pony has not yet won a blue ribbon in this dressage test; the rider may have won on a different mount. Open Both the horse or pony and the rider have won at least one blue ribbon in this dressage test prior to the closing date of this show. DESCRIPTION OF TESTS OFFERED: The current U.S.D.F. Introductory Level and new (in 2011) USA Equestrian Training and First Level tests will be used. These tests may be used as riding requirements for Maryland 4-H Horsemanship Standards (as noted), providing an acceptable score of 60% or higher is achieved. Walk-Trot Test A Requires working walk, posting trot, halt, circle 20 meters (width of arena) at a trot. Walk-Trot Test B Requires working walk, free walk on a loose rein, posting trot, halt, circle 20 meters (width of arena) at a trot. Walk-Trot-Canter-Test C - Requires free walk, medium walk, halt through walk, working trot, working canter, twenty-meter circles. This is the pattern requirement for Maryland 4-H Horsemanship Standards English Riding Level 3. Training Level Test 1 Requires free walk, working trot, working canter, halt, and twenty-meter circles.

3 This is the pattern requirement for Maryland 4-H Horsemanship Standards English Riding Level 4. Training Level Test 3 Requires free walk, working trot, working canter, halt, and twenty-meter circles. This is the pattern requirement for Maryland 4-H Horsemanship Standards English Riding Level 5. First Level Test 1 Requires medium walk, free walk, working trot both rising and sitting, lengthening stride at trot, working canter, halt. 10 meter half circles at the trot and 15 meter circles at the canter and lengthening of stride in trot and canter. This is the pattern requirement for Maryland 4-H Horsemanship Standards English Riding Level 6. TOC/Musical Freestyle-Above First level- Requirements will vary depending on test chosen. Readers: Readers are allowed ONLY for Walk/Trot (Classes 1-4) and first year riders (Class 5) and those who need assistance. Reading for other classes will be penalized. CLASSES OFFERED: Young Rider Walk-Trot Division May cross enter into Training Level 1. Young Rider Walk-Trot Test A; no jumping 2. Young Rider Walk-Trot Test B; no jumping Young Horse Walk-Trot Division May cross enter into Training Level 3. Young Horse Walk-Trot Test A; no jumping 4. Young Horse Walk-Trot Test B; no jumping Walk-Trot-Canter Test C Division 5. First Year Rider, Walk-Trot-Canter Test C; no jumping 6. Novice Rider/Horse, Walk-Trot-Canter Test C; no jumping 7. Novice Rider/Horse, Walk-Trot-Canter Test C; C.T. jumps 2 ft. 8. Open Walk-Trot-Canter Test C; C.T. jumps sm/med. 2 3, lg pony 2 6 ; horses 2 9 Training Level Division 9. Novice Rider/Horse, Training Level Test 1; no jumping 10. Novice Rider/Horse, Training Level Test 1; C.T. jumps 2 ft. 11. Open Training Level Test 1; no jumping 12. Open Training Level Test 1; C.T. jumps sm/med. 2 3, lg pony 2 6 ; horses Novice Rider/Horse, Training Level Test 3; no jumping 14. Novice Rider/Horse, Training Level Test 3; C.T. jumps Open Training Level Test 3; C.T. jumps sm/med. Pony 2 3 ; large pony and horse 2 9 Western Division 16. First Year Rider, Walk-Trot-Canter Test C 17. Novice Rider/Horse, Walk-Trot-Canter Test C 18. Open Walk-Trot-Canter Test C 19. Novice Rider, Training Level Test Novice Horse, Training Level Test Open Training Level Test Novice Rider, Training Level Test Novice Horse, Training Level Test Open Training Level Test 3

4 First Level Tests 25. Novice Rider/Horse, First Level Test 1; no jumping 26. Novice Rider/Horse, First Level Test 1; C.T. jumps pony 2 6 ; horse Open First Level Test 1; C.T. jumps pony 2 9 ; horse Western Novice Rider/Horse, First Level Test Western Open First Level Test TOC USDF-USEA/Musical Freestyle SUMMARY OF JUMPING HEIGHTS FOR COMBINED TEST: Introductory Test C Training Level: First Level: First year and Novice Test 1 2 feet Novice Test 2 2 feet 3 inches Open small to medium ponies 2 feet 3 inches; large ponies 2 feet 6 inches; horses 2 feet 9 inches Novice Test 1 2 feet Novice Test 3 2 feet 3 inches Open small to medium ponies 2 feet 3 inches; large ponies 2 feet 6 inches; horses 2 feet 9 inches Novice ponies 2 feet 6 inches; horses 2 feet 9 inches Open ponies 2 feet 9 inches; horses 3 feet All entries jumping one height will complete their courses before the jumps are raised. DRESSAGE SCORING Each movement is scored by the judge on the basis of quality of execution of the required movements. 10 Excellent 5 Sufficient 9 Very Good 4 Insufficient 8 Good 3 Fairly Bad 7 Fairly Good 2 Bad 6 Satisfactory 1 Very Bad 0 Not performed or fall of horse or rider DRESSAGE TOTAL SCORE = total of scores for each movement and the collective marks MINUS any error points. TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS USDF Walk Trot Test A 160 Training Level Test USDF Walk Trot Test B 160 Training Level Test USDF Walk Trot Test C 200 First Level Test In this computation method, the HIGHEST score wins. This is used in dressage alone. DRESSAGE % = Total Dressage Score / Maximum Possible Points

5 DRESSAGE COMBINED TEST PENALTY POINT SCORING In this computation method the LOWEST score wins. It is used for Combined Tests and Combined Training events. Maximum Possible Points Minus Total Score Plus Any Error Points Difference times 0.5 Conversion Factor COMBINED TEST TOTAL SCORE = Dressage Score Points plus Jump Penalty Points. Lowest Score Wins. COMBINED TEST JUMPING SCORING Penalty Points Touch 0 Knock Down of any element of the jump 4 First Disobedience 4 Second Disobedience 8 Third Disobedience Elimination First Fall of Rider 8 First Fall of Horse Eliminations Times 1 penalty per second over optimum time Disobedience Corrected deviation from the course Refusal Run-Out Resistance Elimination Three disobediences Second Fall of Rider First fall of horse Uncorrected deviation from the course Unauthorized Assistance Starting before signal bell Entering or leaving course dismounted Unauthorized Assistance: Any intervention by a third party, whether solicited or not, during the course of a round or a dressage test from the starting signal to crossing the finish line. This includes handing a whip or helping a mounted competitor to adjust saddle. Headgear or eyeglasses may be accepted by the rider. Assistance may be offered after a fall. AWARDS: Ribbons in each class will be awarded by the Danish System. For Dressage For Jumping Blue 60% or higher Blue - 0 Red 50% to 59% Red 5 to 10 White 49% or lower White Above 10 These championships will be awarded for Dressage and Combined Test divisions provided at least 4 riders are entered per division Championship Tests Introductory W/T (Juniors and Seniors together) Intro Test A and B Introductory W/T/C (Juniors and Seniors together) Test C

6 Training Level Junior Training Level Tests 1 and 3 Training Level Senior Training Level Tests 1 and 3 First Level (Juniors and Seniors together) First Level Test 1 USDF Introductory Level Tests This unique series of tests provides an opportunity for the horse and/or rider new to dressage to demonstrate elementary skills. The tests have been designed to encourage correct performance and to prepare the horse for the transition to the USA Equestrian tests. All trot work to be ridden rising. Transitions from walk to trot and trot to walk may be performed through sitting trot with the objective of performing a smooth transition. Transitions from trot to canter and canter to trot may be performed through sitting trot with the objective of performing a smooth transition. Turns from center line to long side and long side to center line should be ridden as half circle, touching the track at a point midway between the center line and the corner, and vice versa. Horses should be ridden on a light but steady contact, with the exception of the free walk in which the horse is allowed complete freedom to stretch neck forward and downward USDF Introductory Level Test A Free walk Medium walk Working trot rising 20 meter circle Halt through walk Readers Please Note: Anything in parentheses should not be read. 1 A Between & C 2 C M Enter working trot rising. Medium walk. Track right. Working trot rising. 3 A Circle right 20 meters, working trot rising. 4 K--M Change rein. 5 C Circle left 20 meters, working trot rising. 6 Between Medium walk. C & H 7 H--F Free walk. 8 F-A A Medium walk. Down centerline. 9 Halt and salute. Leave arena in free walk. Exit at A Collective marks: Submission Coefficients: collective marks.

7 2011 USDF Introductory Level Test B Free walk Medium walk, Working trot rising, 20 meter circle, Halt through walk. Readers Please Note: Anything in parentheses should not be read. 1 A Enter working trot rising. Halt through medium walk. Salute Proceed working trot rising. 2 C Track left working trot rising. 3 E E Circle left 20 meters, working trot rising Straight ahead 4 Between Medium Walk K & A 5 F E Free Walk 6 E H Medium Walk 7 Between Working trot rising H & C 8 B Circle right 20 meters, working trot rising 9 A Down centerline Halt through medium walk Salute Leave arena in free walk. Exit at A Collective marks: Submission Coefficients: collective marks

8 2011 USDF Introductory Level Test C Free walk Medium walk, Working trot rising, Working canter, 20 meter circle, Halt through walk. Readers Please Note: Anything in parentheses should not be read. 1 A Enter working trot rising. Halt through medium walk. Salute Proceed working trot rising. 2 C Track right working trot rising. 3 B Circle right 20 meters, 4 A Before A Circle right 20 meters developing working canter in first quarter of the circle, right lead. Working trot rising. 5 (Transition in and out of canter. 6 K--M Change rein, working trot rising. 7 E Circle left 20 meters, 8 A Before A Circle left 20 meters developing working canter in first quarter of the circle, left lead. Working trot rising. 9 (Transition in and out of canter. 10 Between F & B 11 B-F H 12 Between C & M 13 A Medium Walk Free Walk Medium Walk Working Trot rising to A. Down centerline G Halt through medium walk Salute Leave arena in free walk. Exit at A Collective marks: Submission Coefficients: collective marks

9 Training Level Dressage Tests The purpose of the Training Level Dressage Tests are to confirm that the horse is supple and moves freely forward in a clear and steady rhythm, accepting contact with the bit. Gaits judged on freedom and regularity. Impulsion judged on desire to move forward, elasticity of steps, suppleness of the back, and engagement of the hindquarters. Submission judged on attention and confidence, lightness and ease of movements, acceptance of the bridle, lightness of the forehand. Rider s position and seat judged on correctness and effectiveness use of aids, and harmony between horse and rider Training Level Test 1 All trot work may be ridden sitting or rising unless stated. Halts may be through the walk Introduce: Working trot; working canter; medium walk; free walk; and stretch circle in trot. Readers Please Note: Anything in parentheses should not be read. 1 A 2 C E Enter working trot Halt, Salute Proceed working trot Track left Circle left 20 m 3 A AFB Circle left 20 m, developing left lead canter second half the circle Working canter 4 B-E Half Circle left 20 m 5 Between E Working Trot & K 6 A Circle left 20 m rising trot, allowing the horse to stretch forward and downward Before A A 7 Between A & F 8 FH Shorten the reins Working trot Medium Walk Free Walk H-C Medium Trot 9 C Working Trot 10 B Circle right 20 m 11 A Circle right 20 m developing right lead canter second half of circle AKE Working Canter 12 E-B Half circle right 20m 13 Between Working Trot B & F 14 A Down centerline Halt, salute Leave arena at A in walk on a long rein Collective marks: Gaits, Impulsion, Submission, Rider, and Harmony Coefficients: Movement 6, 8, and collective marks

10 2011 Training Level Test 3 All trot work may be ridden sitting or rising. Halts may be through the walk Readers Please Note: Anything in parentheses should not be read. 1 A 2 C HK Enter working trot Halt, Salute Proceed working trot Track left One loop 3 Between A Working canter left lead & F 4 B Circle left 20 m 5 HF Change rein Working Trot 6 A A-K Medium Walk Medium walk 7 KH Free Walk 8 C H-C MF Medium Walk Working trot One loop 9 Between Working canter right lead A & K 10 E Circle right 20m 11 C Working trot 12 B Circle right 20m in rising trot allowing the horse to stretch forward and downward 13 A Before B Shorten the reins Down centerline Halt, salute Leave arena at A in walk on a long rein Collective marks: Gaits, Impulsion, Submission, Rider, and Harmony Coefficients: Movements 3, 7, 9, 12, and collective marks 2011 First Level Dressage Tests The purpose to confirm that the horse, in addition to the requirements of Training Level, has developed thrust (pushing power) and achieved an improved balance and thoroughness and to maintain more consistent contact with the bit. Gaits judged on freedom and regularity. Impulsion judged on desire to move forward, elasticity of the steps, suppleness of the back, and engagement of the hindquarters. Submission judged on attention and confidence, lightness and ease of movements, and acceptance of the bridle, lightness of the forehand. Rider s position and seat judged on correctness and effect of the aids and harmony between rider and horse.

11 2011 First Level Test 1 All trot work may be sitting or rising, unless stated. Introduce: 10 m half circle at trot, 15 m circle in canter, and lengthening of stride in trot and canter. 1 A 2 C E- -B 3 KM M-C 4 C Before C Enter working trot Halt, Salute Proceed working trot Track left Half circle left 10 m Half circle right 10 m Lengthen stride in trot Working trot sitting Circle left 20 m rising trot, allowing the horse to stretch forward and downward Shorten the reins C Working Trot 5 Between Medium Walk C&H 6 H-P Free walk P-F Medium Walk 7 F Working Trot A Working canter right lead 8 E Circle right 15m 9 M-P Lengthen stride in canter Between Develop working canter P&A 10 KM Change rein Working trot 11 C Working canter left lead 12 E Circle left 15m 13 F-R Lengthen stride in canter Between Develop working canter R&C 14 C Working trot 15 HF Lengthen stride in trot, F-A Working trot 16 A Down centerline Halt, Salute Leave arena at A in walk on long rein Collective marks: Gaits, Impulsion, Submission, and Rider Coefficients: Movements 4, 6, 7, 11, 14 and collective marks

12 2012 Maryland 4-H Dressage and Combined Test Show Entry Form Rider s Name Address Zip Address: LIMIT: Show will be closed at 60 dressage riders Birthdate County Phone DRESSAGE ONLY: $15.00 per class COMBINED TEST: $25.00 per class Indicate if you are entering dressage, only (D) or combined test (CT) Name of Mount Class Number Dressage Test No. Combined Jump Height Entry Fee Total Fee: $ County Extension Educator s Signature Verifying Horse and Pony ID Card/Horse Lease on File in County Office Make checks payable to: MARYLAND 4-H FOUNDATION A COGGINS test for each animal and RELEASE FORM for each exhibitor MUST accompany the ENTRY form. A CHECK MUST accompany the entry form. The self-certification inspection form from MDA MUST be presented the day of the show. Mail entries to: MD 4-H Dressage Show 427 Pine Grove Rd Hanover, PA ***ENTRIES CLOSE September 7, 2012 OR FIRST 60 RIDES*** For more information contact: Mrs. Ginger LaBarre/ Labarre4h@pa.net or The University of Maryland programs are open to all persons regardless of race, color, sex, age, religion, disability or national origin.

13 UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND PARENTAL RELEASE AND INFORMED CONSENT FORM PROGRAM: Maryland 4-H Horse Dressage Show DATE(S): September 30, 2012 My minor child/children, as listed below, have my permission to fully participate in all activities associated with the above 4-H program (Maryland 4-H Horse Dressage Show) sponsored by University of Maryland ( UME ). In connection with and consideration of my child s/children s participation in the Program, I, on behalf of my child/children and myself, my heirs, personal representative(s) and assigns, hereby represent and agree as follows: 1. I am aware that any horse related activity can be dangerous, and I fully recognize and understand that there are risks and hazards, both minor and serious, associated with participation in the Program and related activities, including, but not limited to: cuts, scrapes, bruises, broken bones, muscle strains, pulls or tears, head, neck, back, eye and other bodily injuries, heat prostration, brain damage, blindness, deafness, drowning, heart attacks, paralysis and, even, death. 2. I understand that my child/children are not in any way required to participate in the Program, but I want them to participate, despite the possible dangers and despite this Release. 3. I represent and warrant that my child/children have no physical, health related or other problems which would preclude or restrict their participation in the Program or otherwise render their participation dangerous or harmful to them or others. I further represent and warrant that my child/children have adequate medical, health and/or other insurance for participation. 4. Knowing the dangers, hazards and risks associated with the Program, and with sufficient knowledge of my child s/children s physical condition(s) and limitations, if any, I voluntarily assume all responsibility and risk of loss, damage, illness and/or injury to person or property which my child/children may, in any way, sustain in connection with participation in the Program and related activities. 5. I agree that my child/children must abide by all rules and regulations applicable to participation in the Program. Should my child/children require emergency medical treatment or first aid as a result illness or injury associated with the Program or related activities, I consent to such first aid and/or treatment. 6. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I hereby release and forever discharge, and agree not to sue and to indemnify and hold harmless, the State of Maryland, the University of Maryland, and their governing boards, officers, agents, employees and volunteers from and against any and all liabilities, claims, demands and causes of action of any kind on account of any loss, damage, illness or injury to person or property in any way arising out of or relating to my child s/children s participation in the Program and/or related activities, whether due to the negligence, mistake or other action or inaction of UME or any other person or entity. I CERTIFY THAT I AM 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER AND THAT I HAVE READ AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THIS RELEASE AND INFORMED CONSENT FORM, AND I SIGN IT VOLUNTARILY WITH FULL KNOWLEDGE OF ITS SIGNIFICANCE. Signature of Parent/Guardian Having Care and Custody of Participating Child/Children Date Name of Parent/Guardian: Emergency Telephone Number: Participating Child/Children: Name: Signature: Age:

14 EQUINE EHIBITOR S SELF-CERTIFICATION OF EQUINE HEALTH I, the undersigned, hereby verify the following: (Parent or guardian must sign for children under age 18) 1. I am the owner/authorized caretaker/transporter (circle as applicable) of the equine identified on the current, valid, Equine Infectious Anemia (Coggins) document. 2. I understand that any equine showing any signs of or having recent exposure to, contagious or infectious disease are not permitted to enter the fair/show premises. These conditions include but are not limited to the following: SKIN: Visible evidence of skin infections (bacterial or fungal) with particular emphasis on ringworm. HEAD: Discharge from the eyes or nose which is excessive in amount or opaque (yellow or white in color) as opposed to the normal clear nasal discharge commonly seen after exercise. RESPIRATORY: Signs of infectious respiratory disease such as fever, coughing, labored breathing, increased respiratory rate and nasal discharge. Animals originating from premises where there is current infectious respiratory disease and animals with any known exposure to infectious respiratory disease shall be ineligible to show for a minimum of 21 days after exposure. Infectious respiratory disease shall include but not be limited to Influenza, Rhinopneumonitis, and Strangles. INTESTINAL: Evidence of diarrhea which is watery and/or persistent in nature and more profuse than a looser stool which could be attributed to diet or nervousness. FEET: Horses exhibiting any type of unsoundness are already excluded from showing by the rules governing horse for shows. OTHER: Recent exposure to, or clinical signs of, any contagious or infectious disease conditions that would exclude equine from exhibition. 3. I have read and understand the above guidelines. 4. I have visually examined the equine I am presenting for exhibit. 5. I agree not to present for exhibition any equine showing any signs of contagious or infectious disease, or having any known recent (21 days) exposure to any contagious or infectious disease. Date of inspection: Number inspected Signature Printed Name Event (Parent or guardian must sign for children under age 18) Date of inspection: Number inspected Signature Printed Name Event (Parent or guardian must sign for children under age 18) Date of inspection: Number inspected Signature Printed Name Event (Parent or guardian must sign for children under age 18) Date of inspection: Number inspected Signature Printed Name Event (Parent or guardian must sign for children under age 18) Date of inspection: Number inspected Signature Printed Name Event (Parent or guardian must sign for children under age 18) MDA E-22 (Rev. 10/08)