2012 DRESSAGE. NEW": USEF l ESTERN DRESSAGE CLASSES 111 SEPTEMBER 30

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1 2012 DRESSAGE NEW": USEF l ESTERN DRESSAGE CLASSES 111 JULY 15 AUGUST 12 SEPTEMBER 30 HIDDEN POND STABLES NORTH ST. MANORVILLE, NY or on Facebook

2 DRESSAGE at HIDDEN POND STABLES Come enjoy a new Dressage show experience at Hidden Pond Stables. We have two lovely large riding rings and plenty of room to park. There will also be a food vendor on site. NEW!!! Western Dressage classes!! We hope that you, your family, and your horse/pony have fun! Directions to Hidden Pond Stables: (NOTE: DO NOT use the street address as input into your GPS device... it will direct you in completely the wrong direction. LI Expressway (1495) Exit 69 (Wading River Rd.) Turn North. Go over the RR Tracks to the first Stop Sign (North Street). Turn left. Stables are on the right about 1/8 mile. ro Show Committee 03 Chair: Carolyn Jolly 1-631/ , jollyquack@gmail.com Entries: Julia Brooks: 1-516/ , bebop_woot@att.net GENERAL INFORMATION I RULES & REGULATIONS 1. Entry fee for each class is $ Entries close on Monday, July 9 th for the July 15 th show. 3. Entries close on Monday, August 6 th for the August 1ih show. 4. Entries close on Monday, September 24th for the September 30 th show. 5. Please include payment with your entry form. Make check payable to "Hidden Pond Stables" and mail to Dressage Entry, c/o Hidden Pond Stables, PO Box 774, Manorville, NY Entries will be accepted over the phone to the number above or via , by Tuesday midnight, with the assumption that said entries will not only attend the show but also all fees will be paid in full. Riders forfeit the right to enter other Hidden Pond events if monies are not forthcoming as stated above. 7. Riders or their Guardians will need to pay all fees BEFORE a number is issued. 8. Times will be available by the Thursday before the show. Please call the Entries Phone Number above (NOT Hidden Pond Stables). I

3 9. If an address is included on the entry form, times will be ed to the entrant by Friday. Not responsible for incorrect addresses. If you have not received your time via , see #8 above. 10. Classes will be pinned place 1st through 6 th. 11. Championship/Reserve will be awarded for each test division. 12. Champion/Reserve will be awarded to the overall best scores of the show. 13.AII Juniors (14 and under) are REQUIRED to wear an ASTM/SEI approved safety riding helmet while working around and/or riding their pony/horse, as per New York State law. 14. All pets must be leashed at all times while on the show grounds. 15. Exhibitors are expected to treat their animals humanely. Any exhibitor using methods deemed inappropriate by the stable management or horse show management will be asked to leave the show grounds immediately. 16. Questions and/or disputes of these rules or other concerns should be raised to the Horse Show Committee / Stable Management, and their decision will be FINAL..:. Information about the show, entries and results will be posted in the Forum at the Hidden Pond website :. Become a fan of Hidden Pond Stables on Facebook for up-to-the-minute news about the shows.

4 DRESSAGE CLASSES All tests are the new 2011 USDF and USEF dressage tests and the USEF Western Dressage tests. Readers will be allowed. Dressage tests can be found online at Classes may be split between Adult and Junior if entries warrant. *Beginner Horse/Beginner Rider designations are for horses or riders who have not won more than three blue ribbons at that level. 1. USDF Introductory Test A Amateur AdulUJunior 2. USDF Introductory Test B Amateur AdulUJunior 3. USDF Introductory Test C Amateur AdulUJunior 4. USEF Western Dressage Basic Test 1 Open/Amateur 5. USEF Western Dressage Basic Test 2 Open/Amateur 6. USEF Training Level Test 1 Beginner Horse* 7. USEF Training Level Test 1 Beginner Rider* 8. USEF Training Level Test 1 Open 9. USEF Western Dressage Primary Level Test 1 Open/Amateur 10. USEF Training Level Test 2 Beginner Horse* 11. USEF Training Level Test 2 Beginner Rider* 12. USEF Training Level Test 2 Open 13. USEF Western Dressage Primary Level Test 2 Open/Amateur 14. USEF Training Level Test 3 Beginner Horse* 15. USEF Training Level Test 3 Beginner Rider* 16. USEF Training Level Test 3 Open 17. USEF Western Dressage Primary Level Test 3 Open/Amateur 18. USEF Western Dressage Primary Level Test 4 Open/Amateur 19. USEF First Level Test 1 Open/Amateur 20. USEF First Level Test 2 Open/Amateur 21. USEF First Level Test 3 Open/Amateur 22. USEF Second Level Test or Above, Test of Choice

5 GUIDELINES FOR JUDGING WESTERN DRESSAGE (excerpts from 2011 USEF document) "Western Dressage is defined as training and developing the Western rider and horse to improve themselves as individuals and as partners through the use and discipline of Dressage. By using classical Dressage principles, the Western Dressage rider improves cadence, balance and carriage of the horse. The Western Dressage horse becomes more supple and flexible as it moves up the levels of Western Dressage working more off its hindquarters allowing for increasing lightness of the forehand and encouraging a natural head carriage. "There are a few points of difference between Western Dressage and regular Dressage, most arising from the use of Western tack. The description of the qaits is virtually identical but the Western Dressage horse must maintain "ridability" for the rider in a Western saddle. The rider's position will also be somewhat different from that of a regular Dressage rider because of the Western saddle. The use of hands will appear somewhat different because of the Western bit; the Western Dressage horse should be "working on and accepting the bit". "GAITS: "Walk: A gait of "four-time" beat. The horse, while remaining on the bridle walks energetically, but calmly, with even and determined steps. No mixing of gaits. "JoglTrot: A slow steady, two-beat trot with engagement and impulsion from the rear with a lesser need to cover more ground than at the trot. No mixing of gaits. Mixing of gaits refers to patterns of foot movements/footfalls that are not true to the Walk, JoglTrot or Lope. While the need for extreme suspension and thrust is not required, the movement should be elastic with lift. The horse should be energetic and supple and always move without hesitation demonstrating relaxation of the back and engagement of the hindquarters while remaining on the bit. "Lope: A gait of "three-time" beat. The lope is light, cadenced with regular strides while remaining on the bit. No mixing of gaits. "BASIC POSITION: 'The stirrup should be just short enough to allow heels to be lower than toes. Body should appear comfortable, relaxed, and flexible. Feet should be placed in the stirrups with the weight on the ball of the foot.... All movements should be obtained without apparent effort of the rider, who should be well balanced with loins and hips supple, thighs and legs steady and well stretched downward. The upper part of the body should be easy, free, and erect. The seat, as well as the hands and legs, is of great importance in Western Dressage. "USE OF HANDS "One Hand - In repose, the arm is in a straight line with body, while the one holding the reins is bent at the elbow. Only one hand is to be used for reining and

6 hands shall not be changed. Hand to be around reins. When ends of split reins fall on near side, one finger between the reins is permitted. "Two Hands - Hands should be low and close together without touching each other or the horse, and with the thumb as the highest point. The elbows and arms should be close to the body, forming a reasonably straight line from the rider's elbow to the horse's mouth enabling the rider to follow the movements of the horse smoothly and freely and to apply aids imperceptibly, thereby allowing the rider to school his horse progressively and correctly. "ON THE BIT" AND HEAD CARRIAGE "Western Dressage horses are not shown with a draped rein; the rider maintains "light" contact with the horse's mouth. The horse must show acceptance of the bit with a quiet mouth and a willingness to maintain light but steady contact with no resistance... The emphasis is on a quiet mouth with head carriage that reflects the degree of collection and appropriate balance for the individual horse. "Good hands" are very highly valued in Western Dressage. The concept of a "gentle correction" followed by an immediate very slight release of rein pressure, coupled with a slight half halt, results in a lovely, soft carriage of the head and neck and a happy acceptance of the Western bit. "The head carriage of the Western Dressage Horse is the result of the horse carrying his entire body in balance. Overall head and neck carriage should be in relationship to the individual's natural conformation, showing the proper flexion of the poll and lightness of mouth achieved through proper training techniques which allow the horse to move in total balance and harmony. "SADDLERY: "Bits: Snaffle bits meeting the requirements of M may be used on any horse in Basic and Training Level tests. The rider must use two hands with a snaffle bit. The use of a curb bit meeting the requirements of M may be used on any horse of any age at either level. Riders may use either one or both hands with the curb bit but may not switch back and forth within the same test. Hackamores and cavessons are not permitted in any level in any test. "Saddle: any standard Western Stock Saddle to be used. (Silver equipment will not count over a good working outfit)."

7 HIDDEN POND STABLES DRESSAGE ENTRY FORM (Circle onej-# JULY 15 AUGUST12 SEPTEMBER30 Riders Name A«efi{ JR) Name of Horse/Pony Color Sex Age Height Class # Class Description (Level, test#, Open or Am) Fee TOTAL ENTRY FEES: $25/class $ Rider or Guardian (if Rider under 18) Information Name: Address: Phone: Emai1: RIDERS RELEASE AGREEMENT I acknowledge that I or my child will engage in horseback riding and other equestrian activities at the premises operated by Hidden Pond Stables NY. I represent that I am experienced in horsemanship or it has been explained to me that equestrian activities can be dangerous and I hereby accept and assume all risks to my person or that of my child and to my personal property while engaging in such activities. 11 l, for myself or for my child, understand that the wearing of a property fitted and secured SEI Certified equestrian helmet while riding or near horses may reduce the severity of some of the wearer's head injuries and possibly prevent the wearer's death from happenings as the result of a fall or other occurrences. I am of my own free will that I make the decision for myself or my child to wear a helmet while riding on the premises known as Hidden Pond Stables. All children 14 years old or under are required to wear an approved helmet in the state of New York and at Hidden Pond Stables. 111 hereby waive, release and relinquish all rights and claims I may now or hereafter have against Hidden Pond Stables, the owners, of the land and buildings upon which, it operated its business, their servants, agents, officers and employees with respect to any or all injury to myself, my child, my horse, and damage to my personal property which, may arise, directly or indirectly, at the said premises while visiting or participating in any activities. This waiver and release shall bind me, my heirs and legal representatives. Rider or Parent/Guardian Signature: _ Print Name: Mail entry form & check to: Dressage Entry, clo Hidden Pond Stables I PO Box 774 I Manorville, NY 11949;or Call Entries to Julia Brooks ; or to: bebop_woot@att.net by deadline. I