IEA Western National Finals sponsored by NRHA & NRHyA

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1 IEA Western National Finals sponsored by NRHA & NRHyA June 27-29, 2013 (Entry deadline: June 3rd) Competition #NW2013 Offered In Alliance With The NRHA Derby at the Oklahoma State Fair Park 333 Gordon Cooper Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73107

2 The following have been invited to officiate: 2013 National Finals Show Committee: Stephanie Keough, Todd Knerr, Shianne Megel Judges Bonnie Jo Clay-AQHA/NRHA Tioga, TX Charlene Carter-AQHA/NRHA Goodlettsville, TN Stewards Bryan Bradley-IHSA Coach Newark, Delaware Megan Taylor-IHSA Coach Sewanee, TN EMT Equine Medical Oklahoma City, OK In-Gate Amanda Garner Dahlonega, GA Barn Manager Simon Towns Jasper, GA Horse Coordinators Stephanie Keough-Burton, OH Ashley Bond Wilson - Concord, GA Show Manager Roxane Lawrence Cleveland Heights, OH NRHyA Manager Shianne Megel Oklahoma City, OK Announcer John Bahret Middletown, RI Photographer Waltenberry, Inc. waltenberry.com Videographer Equine Promotions Equinepromotion.com Farrier-on call Phillip Chamberlain (405) Secretaries Kathryn Quinlan-Melrose, MA Jennifer Eaton-Groveland, MA Carolyn Licata-Melrose, MA Veterinarian Equine Sports Medicine Dr. Donnell (940) ***QUALIFICATION STATEMENT*** Membership in IEA is mandatory; only teams and individuals who have previously qualified in accordance with IEA rules may compete. Coaches and riders should confirm their eligibility with the IEA membership office before submitting entries.

3 Western Individual Class Descriptions Horsemanship Classes W1I. Varsity Open Horsemanship: Riders who have competed at nationally qualifying competitions such as, but not limited to, youth team or world show qualifying competitions. Also, riders who have won NRHA or AQHA world top 5 placing or any rider with a top 5 placing at the All American Quarter Horse Congress, Paint, appaloosa, and other breed show equivalents. Showmanship, halter, hunt seat, and contest classes are excluded. These riders should be capable of performing western tests W2I. Varsity Intermediate Horsemanship: These riders are those who have won 5 or more blue ribbons in western horsemanship or reining in breed or National Reining Horse associations, for example: Quarter Horse, Paint, and Appaloosa and NRHA shows. These riders should be capable of performing western tests 1-8. W3I. Junior Varsity Novice Horsemanship: These riders may have shown at open shows and non-breed specific shows, for example, 4H events and county fairs. These riders should be capable of performing western tests 1-6. W4I. Junior Varsity Beginner Horsemanship: Open to riders who are not eligible for Novice level classes, but should be experienced enough to walk, jog and lope an unfamiliar animal in a group. These riders should be capable of performing Western tests 1-6 and may have participated in camp shows and in-house farm shows. Riders may not have shown at a lope in more than five (5) open shows (i.e. 4H events and county fairs) and non-breed specific shows. To be eligible for class 4, riders must have at least one year continuous professional instruction, must demonstrate proficiency at a jog and lope, and must be capable of competing on a variety of unfamiliar horses. A Walk/Jog class is now an optional offering and is open only to those riders competing in the Walk/Jog/Lope class. Entry fees will be collected but no individual or team points will be awarded. The intent is not to accommodate lower level riders. Competitors in W/J must meet eligibility requirements of Western Class 4 and must compete in the W/J/L class. W5I. Future Intermediate Horsemanship: Restricted to middle school riders who meet the criteria for Western Horsemanship Class 2 and/or are capable of performing western tests 1-8. W6I. Future Novice Horsemanship: Restricted to middle school riders who meet the criteria for Western Horsemanship Class 3 and/or who are capable of performing western tests 1-6. W7I. Future Beginner Horsemanship: Restricted to middle school riders who meet the criteria for Western Horsemanship Class 4. These riders should be capable of performing western tests 1-6. Reining Classes W8I. NRHA Varsity Open Reining: Restricted to those riders competing in the Varsity Open Horsemanship. Riders participating in Varsity Open Reining are expected to compete throughout the season in Varsity Open Horsemanship. To be eligible for post season competitions (individual or team) riders must have accumulated the required points and participated in a minimum of two (2) Varsity Open Horsemanship classes during the regular season. (Note: The top 4 riders in the Individual Open Reining will be invited to participate in the NRHA High School Reining Champion Class at the 2013 NRHA Derby!! The class will be held on Friday, June 28 at approximately 12:00 in the Coliseum Arena.) W9I. NRHA Varsity Intermediate Reining: Restricted to riders competing in Varsity Intermediate or Varsity Open Horsemanship. Riders participating in Varsity Intermediate Reining are expected to compete throughout the season in Varsity Intermediate or Varsity Open Horsemanship. To be eligible for post season competitions (individual or team) riders must have accumulated the required points and participated in a minimum of two (2) Varsity Intermediate or Varsity Open Horsemanship classes during the regular season. W10I. NRHA Future Intermediate Reining: Restricted to riders competing in the Futures Intermediate Horsemanship Class. Riders participating in Future Intermediate Reining are expected to compete throughout the season in Future Intermediate Horsemanship. To be eligible for post season competitions (individual or team) riders must have accumulated the required points and participated in a minimum of two (2) Future Intermediate Horsemanship classes during the regular season.

4 Western Upper School Team Class Descriptions Horsemanship Classes W1T. Varsity Open Horsemanship: Riders who have competed at nationally qualifying competitions such as, but not limited to, youth team or world show qualifying competitions. Also, riders who have won NRHA or AQHA world top 5 placing or any rider with a top 5 placing at the All American Quarter Horse Congress, Paint, appaloosa, and other breed show equivalents. Showmanship, halter, hunt seat, and contest classes are excluded. These riders should be capable of performing western tests W2T. Varsity Intermediate Horsemanship: These riders are those who have won 5 or more blue ribbons in western horsemanship or reining in breed or National Reining Horse associations, for example: Quarter Horse, Paint, and Appaloosa and NRHA shows. These riders should be capable of performing western tests 1-8. W3T. Junior Varsity Novice Horsemanship: These riders may have shown at open shows and non-breed specific shows, for example, 4H events and county fairs. These riders should be capable of performing western tests 1-6. W4T. Junior Varsity Beginner Horsemanship: Open to riders who are not eligible for Novice level classes, but should be experienced enough to walk, jog and lope an unfamiliar animal in a group. These riders should be capable of performing Western tests 1-6 and may have participated in camp shows and in-house farm shows. Riders may not have shown at a lope in more than five (5) open shows (i.e. 4H events and county fairs) and non-breed specific shows. To be eligible for class 4, riders must have at least one year continuous professional instruction, must demonstrate proficiency at a jog and lope, and must be capable of competing on a variety of unfamiliar horses. A Walk/Jog class is now an optional offering and is open only to those riders competing in the Walk/Jog/Lope class. Entry fees will be collected but no individual or team points will be awarded. The intent is not to accommodate lower level riders. Competitors in W/J must meet eligibility requirements of Western Class 4 and must compete in the W/J/L class. Reining Classes W8T. NRHA Varsity Open Reining: Restricted to those riders competing in the Varsity Open Horsemanship. Riders participating in Varsity Open Reining are expected to compete throughout the season in Varsity Open Horsemanship. To be eligible for post season competitions (individual or team) riders must have accumulated the required points and participated in a minimum of two (2) Varsity Open Horsemanship classes during the regular season. W9T. NRHA Varsity Intermediate Reining: Restricted to riders competing in Varsity Intermediate or Varsity Open Horsemanship. Riders participating in Varsity Intermediate Reining are expected to compete throughout the season in Varsity Intermediate or Varsity Open Horsemanship. To be eligible for post season competitions (individual or team) riders must have accumulated the required points and participated in a minimum of two (2) Varsity Intermediate or Varsity Open Horsemanship classes during the regular season. Western Middle School Team Class Descriptions Horsemanship Classes W5T. Future Intermediate Horsemanship: Restricted to middle school riders who meet the criteria for Western Horsemanship Class 2 and/or are capable of performing western tests 1-8. W6T. Future Novice Horsemanship: Restricted to middle school riders who meet the criteria for Western Horsemanship Class 3 and/or who are capable of performing western tests 1-6. W7T. Future Beginner Horsemanship: Restricted to middle school riders who meet the criteria for Western Horsemanship Class 4. These riders should be capable of performing western tests 1-6. Reining Classes W10T. NRHA Future Intermediate Reining: Restricted to riders competing in the Futures Intermediate Horsemanship Class. Riders participating in Future Intermediate Reining are expected to compete throughout the season in Future Intermediate Horsemanship. To be eligible for post season competitions (individual or team) riders must have accumulated the required points and participated in a minimum of two (2) Future Intermediate Horsemanship classes during the regular season.

5 Western Horsemanship Tests A western judge may choose from the following horsemanship tests. Any one or combination of appropriate or equivalent tests may be used. 1. Ask an appropriate horsemanship question that is tailored to the rider s ability level. 2. Individual performance on the rail. 3. Halt and/or back 4. Figure eight at the jog 5. Change horses 6. Lope on specific lead and stop degree turn 8. Figure eight at the lope, demonstrating a change of lead (through the walk or jog) 9. Ride without stirrups 10. Simple change of leads in a straight line 11. Counter canter Horseman s Knowledge Test (no entry fee) The Horseman s Knowledge Test is offered to promote good horsemanship among IEA equestrian athletes. It is intended to compliment the IEA s mission to educate younger equestrians in all areas of equestrian studies and focuses on the belief that horsemanship always comes first. Sources: AQHA Rule Book Horse Industry Handbook -available through American Youth Horse Council (www. Ayhc.com) IEA Rule Book NRHA Rule Book Secondary Source/Recommended Reading-Horses by J. Warren Evans How to Participate: 1. The National Test will be available to all IEA members attending the IEA National Finals and will be administered on Thursday, location to be announced. (See time schedule.) There is no entry fee to take the test and participation in National Finals is not required. 2. The top three highest scoring exhibitors will be invited to a hands-on Horsemanship Test on Thursday afternoon of the competition-approximately 5:00pm. 3. The winner receiving the highest overall score will receive a trophy and a $250 monetary grant to further their equestrian education + additional awards. Awards will be given to the top 8 in high school and the top 8 in middle school. Awards will be announced on Friday during the afternoon ceremony.

6 TIME SCHEDULE Tuesday, June 25 3:00pm Stabling Available for IEA Horses (Barn 8) Wednesday, June 26-Arena in Barn #3 10:00am-12:00pm Optional Schooling* for IEA Horses-Arena in Barn #3 12:00-5:00 Competitor Check-In Available / Office Open 12:00pm-2:00pm Mandatory Schooling** of all IEA Reining Horses-Arena in Barn #3 2:00pm-4:00pm Mandatory Schooling** of all IEA Horsemanship Horses-Arena in Barn #3 (**All horses intended for use in the IEA competition must be seen by the Horse Committee during the mandatory schooling sessions.) 6:00pm IEA/NRHyA Party Welcome Party-Sale Arena

7 Thursday, June 27-IEA Show-Adequan Arena 7:00am-5:00pm Competitor Check-In Available / Office Open 7:00am-8:15am Schooling of ALL IEA Reining horses: 8:15 Coaches Meeting 8:15 Draw for NRHA Varsity Open & Intermediate Reining (Additional classes will be called to the draw table by announcement, approximately 30 minutes prior to the class.) 9:00 Competition Begins-Western Individual Finals W8I. NRHA Varsity Open Reining-Individual (12 rides-drag after 6) / Pattern 3 10:30-12:00 Horseman s Knowledge Test-location to be announced W9I. NRHA Varsity Intermediate Reining-Individual (12 rides-drag after 6) / Pattern 6 W10I. NRHA Future Intermediate Reining-Individual (12 rides-drag after 6) / Pattern 4 Schooling Break-ALL IEA Horsemanship horses W1I. Varsity Open Horsemanship-Individual W5I. Future Intermediate Horsemanship-Individual W2I. Varsity Intermediate Horsemanship-Individual W3I. JV Novice Horsemanship-Individual W7I. Future Beginner Horsemanship-Individual W4I. JV Beginner Horsemanship-Individual W6I. Future Novice Horsemanship-Individual Presentation of Winners from IEA National Sportsmanship Award sponsored by IHSA Presentation of the IEA Derby Team (Top 4 riders from Class W8I- Varsity Open Reining- will be invited to participate in the Interscholastic Championship Class in the Coliseum on Friday at approximately 12:00.) Champion Western Rider (individual) Award Horseman s Knowledge Test Finals-Top 3 Additional Testing -TBA

8 Friday, June 28-IEA Show-Adequan Arena 7:00am-5:00pm Competitor Check-In Available / Office Open 7:30-8:15 Schooling of ALL IEA Reining horses 8:15 Coaches Meeting 8:15 Draw for NRHA Varsity and Future Intermediate Reining (Additional classes will be called to the draw table by announcement, approximately 30 minutes prior to the class.) 9:00 Competition Begins-Western Team Finals W9T. NRHA Varsity Intermediate Reining-Team (12 rides-drag after 6) / Pattern 5 W10T. NRHA Future Intermediate Reining-Team (12 rides-drag after 6) / Pattern 2 ***** Mid-Day Break***** (see details) Schooling Break-ALL IEA Horsemanship Horses W6T. Future Novice Horsemanship-Team W4T. JV Beginner Horsemanship-Team W7T. Future Beginner Horsemanship-Team W3T. JV Novice Horsemanship-Team W2T. Varsity Intermediate Horsemanship-Team W5T. Future Intermediate Horsemanship-Team W1T. Varsity Open Horsemanship-Team *****Mid-Day Break To Be Announced***** Note: The IEA Show will stop 30 minutes prior to the NRHA High School Reining Championship Class in the main Coliseum-estimated time of 12:00. Classes will resume in the IEA Show, Adequan Arena, 30 minutes after the completion of the NRHA High School Reining Championship Class. Exact break will be determined & announced as the show day progresses. Horseman s Knowledge Test Awards Team Spirit Award NRHA Sportsmanship Award NRHA Outstanding Western Horse Western Middle School Team Awards

9 Saturday, June 29-IEA Show-Coliseum Arena 7:00am-12:00pm Office Open 8:15 Coaches Meeting & Draw for NRHA Varsity Open Reining 8:45am Schooling of Reining Horses for Open Class In Coliseum 9:00am Competition Begins: Western Team Finals-Varsity Open class W8T. NRHA Varsity Open Reining-Team (12 rides-drag after 6) Pattern 8 Parade of Teams (All IEA teams, coaches and riders should be present.) Western Upper School Team Awards Be sure to attend the NRHA Open Derby Finals Saturday night! NHRA Open Derby Finals Saturday 6:00pm The NRHA Derby is the 3 rd largest reining show in the WORLD attracting top riders who come to compete for over $650,000! Competitors such as Shawn Flarida, Andrea Fappani, Craig Schmersal, Tim McQuay, and Tom McCutcheon will come from all parts of the globe for a chance to take a piece of the prize. Don t miss this great opportunity!!! Saturday is IEA Day at White Water Bay!! IEA families will receive specialty pricing and discounted tickets at Oklahoma s largest water park. Just minutes from the show, White Water Bay boasts over 25 acres of water rides, slides and attractions. Details will be sent out in early June. Plan to stay and check out the fun at

10 General Rules Responsibility: In exchange for entrance to and participation in the show, this entry constitutes an agreement and affirmation that the team making it, and each of its riders, coaches, trainers, and representatives shall accept and abide by the Rules and Regulations of the IEA and of the Show, and that each rider, coach and Team: (1) is a member in good standing of IEA, (2) is eligible as entered, and (3) will accept as final all rulings of IEA and the show steward (or committee) with respect to their conduct. Also, through participation each rider, rider s parents/legal guardians, coach, trainer, and participant acknowledges THAT HORSES ARE INTRINSICALLY DANGEROUS AND UNPREDICTABLE AND CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH, thus each agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless IEA, its officers, directors, members, employees, Executive Director, National Steward, agents and representatives, the Event Host Coordinator, the host team and facility, the show stewards, stewards committee members, the show judges, the show secretary, all show organizers and officials, and all persons, stables, and others providing facilities, horses or equipment for the Show, other riders, coaches, teams and team sponsoring institutions, from any claim, action or suit, for injury, property damage or death sustained by the individual, rider, entity, coach, trainer, or participant while traveling to, from and around the show, while staying in the city for the show, during participation in the show and while at the show. This entry constitutes an acceptance of the hired officials at this event. Entries: Entries will not be accepted without an IEA number listed for each rider. Entries will be considered received only with full payment. Entries will open immediately upon electronic distribution of prize list. Entries will close, and must be received by June 3, Each individual rider will be charged $50 per class, each team rider will be charged $50 per class. Scratches can be made with full refund before closing date. Checks should be made payable to Interscholastic Equestrian Association. A confirmation will be sent upon receipt of entries; please include a valid address in the space provided on the entry form for this purpose. NRHA Sportsmanship Award Each team represented may nominate one entered rider for the Sportsmanship Award. This rider will wear an armband and entry number throughout the weekend, and at the conclusion of National Finals the judging committee will announce the winner of the Sportsmanship Award. One rider for each named team may be nominated. Format: The general format will follow the Rules and Regulations as established by the IEA unless otherwise stated. However, if a topic is not covered by these Rules and Regulations, the rules and regulations of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association [ IHSA ] and the United States Equestrian Federation, Inc. [ USEF ] for the Hunt Seat Division and the American Quarter Horse Association [AQHA ] and the National Reining Horse Association [ NRHA ] for the Western Division may be used as a reference for guidance in making an equitable decision under the circumstances. Any decisions made by a steward or show management shall be final. Horses and Order of Go will be assigned by a random draw on the day of competition. All classes will be judged on equitation, and faults of the horse will not be judged. If a horse should perform so poorly that it is impossible to fairly judge the rider, the judge may request a re-ride. Any other requests for re-rides will be determined by the steward. -It is mandatory for all riders to use appropriate western attire while showing; this would include a long sleeve shirt, western hat or safety helmet, and boots. Failure to use appropriate attire will result in a score of zero. Spurs will not be allowed on ANY beginner rider. Awards: -The Champion Western Rider Award will be given to the high point rider of the Individual Varsity Open Horsemanship and Varsity Open Reining classes. -Team Championship: Each team will designate one point rider for each class in the Varsity and Junior Varsity and Future divisions. Different riders may be designated for horsemanship and reining classes. High Point Teams will be placed through eighth place. -NRHA Sportsmanship Award will be given to the individual chosen by show official to exemplify outstanding qualities of good sportsmanship at the IEA National Finals. -The Team Spirit Award will be given to the team who best exemplifies overall sportsmanship and enthusiasm. -Horseman s Knowledge Test: See details within class descriptions. -High Point Crossover Rider will go to the rider with the most combined points between hunt seat and western classes. -NRHA Outstanding Western Horse will be chosen by the judges.

11 Senior Scholarships: The highest placing senior/12th grade rider AND the second highest placing senior/12th grade rider from each of the individual rider classes will be awarded scholarship money as follows: Open Horsemanship $1000 / $500 Open Reining $1000 / $500 Intermediate Horsemanship $600 / $300 Intermediate Reining $600 / $300 Novice Horsemanship $500 / $250 Beginner Horsemanship $500 / $250 Scholarship checks will be mailed to the rider s home address on/before July 31, Questions: Call 877-RIDE-IEA Entries should be sent to: IEA Membership Secretary 414 Main St., Suite C Melrose, MA Schooling: Please note designated schooling times for horsemanship and reining horses. Schooling sessions will be supervised by a designated member of the show committee. No rider that is showing in the IEA Nationals may school any horse on the show grounds unless they have finished all possible phases of competition. All schooling riders must wear identifying armbands that are available in the show office. Sportsmanship The IEA was established to provide competitive and educational opportunities through equestrian athletics. Good horsemanship and honorable participation are priorities at every event. It is the responsibility of all attendees to foster a spirit of belongingness, an atmosphere of community enjoyment, and a mutual respect for all participants. All attendees must commit to the following oath: Oath: In representation of the participants at this event, I promise to respect and abide by the governing rules of the Interscholastic Equestrian Association and to represent myself, my team, and this association in the spirit of good horsemanship and honorable competition. Entries received after June 3 will not be accepted. While a confirmation will be sent upon receipt of entries as a courtesy, it is each coach s responsibility to ensure that their entries have been received in a timely fashion. The IEA recommends that entries be sent via certified mail with a return receipt or through some other guaranteed delivery service.

12 Western National Finals~ Individual Entry Mail to: Membership Secretary IEA National Finals June 27-29, Main St., Suite C Show ID #NW2013 Melrose, MA Name of Team Team Contact for Confirmation of Entries Phone PLEASE ATTACH COPY OF CURRENT TEAM ROSTER FROM IEA DATABASE AS PROOF OF MEMBERSHIP FOR ALL RIDER, COACH, AND CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS. IT MUST INCLUDE THE NAMES AND MEMBERSHIP NUMBERS FOR ALL INDIVIDUALS ATTENDING THIS SHOW. Senior/12 Grade Sportsmanship Representative Horseman s Knowledge Test V Open Horsemanship V Int Horsemanship JV Nov Horsemanship JV Beg Horsemanship Fut Int Horsemanship Fut Nov Horsemanship Fut Beg Horsemanship V Open Reining V Int Reining Fut Int Reining Fees Rider Name and IEA Membership Number 1I 2I 3I 4I 5I 6I 7I 8I 9I 10I Total Amount Enclosed: In exchange for entrance to and participation in the show, this entry constitutes an agreement and affirmation that the team making it, and each of its riders, coaches, trainers, and representatives shall accept and abide by the Rules and Regulations of the IEA and of the Show, and that each rider, coach and Team: (1) is a member in good standing of IEA, (2) is eligible as entered, and (3) will accept as final all rulings of IEA and the show steward (or committee) with respect to their conduct. Also, through participation each rider, rider s parents/legal guardians, coach, trainer, and participant acknowledges THAT HORSES ARE INTRINSICALLY DANGEROUS AND UNPREDICTABLE AND CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH, thus each agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless IEA, its officers, directors, members, employees, Executive Director, National Steward, agents and representatives, the Event Host Coordinator, the host team and facility, the show stewards, stewards committee members, the show judges, the show secretary, all show organizers and officials, and all persons, stables, and others providing facilities, horses or equipment for the Show, other riders, coaches, teams and team sponsoring institutions, from any claim, action or suit, for injury, property damage or death sustained by the individual, rider, entity, coach, trainer, or participant while traveling to, from and around the show, while staying in the city for the show, during participation in the show and while at the show. This entry constitutes an acceptance of the hired officials at this event. Coach s Signature: *** Please choose ONE Sportsmanship Representative per team (upper and middle combined). *** Any IEA member is eligible for the Horseman s Knowledge Test. Members may sign up at National Finals. Local Press Contacts:

13 Western National Finals~ Upper School Entry Mail to: Membership Secretary IEA National Finals June 27-19, Main St., Suite C Show ID #NW2013 Melrose, MA Name of Team Team Contact for Confirmation of Entries Phone PLEASE ATTACH COPY OF CURRENT TEAM ROSTER FROM IEA DATABASE AS PROOF OF MEMBERSHIP FOR ALL RIDER, COACH, AND CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS. IT MUST INCLUDE THE NAMES AND MEMBERSHIP NUMBERS FOR ALL INDIVIDUALS ATTENDING THIS SHOW. Senior/12 Grade Sportsmanship Representative Horseman s Knowledge Test V Open Horsemanship V Int Horsemanship JV Nov Horsemanship JV Beg Horsemanship V Open Reining V Int Reining Fees Rider Name and IEA Membership Number 1T 2T 3T 4T 8T 9T Total Amount Enclosed: In exchange for entrance to and participation in the show, this entry constitutes an agreement and affirmation that the team making it, and each of its riders, coaches, trainers, and representatives shall accept and abide by the Rules and Regulations of the IEA and of the Show, and that each rider, coach and Team: (1) is a member in good standing of IEA, (2) is eligible as entered, and (3) will accept as final all rulings of IEA and the show steward (or committee) with respect to their conduct. Also, through participation each rider, rider s parents/legal guardians, coach, trainer, and participant acknowledges THAT HORSES ARE INTRINSICALLY DANGEROUS AND UNPREDICTABLE AND CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH, thus each agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless IEA, its officers, directors, members, employees, Executive Director, National Steward, agents and representatives, the Event Host Coordinator, the host team and facility, the show stewards, stewards committee members, the show judges, the show secretary, all show organizers and officials, and all persons, stables, and others providing facilities, horses or equipment for the Show, other riders, coaches, teams and team sponsoring institutions, from any claim, action or suit, for injury, property damage or death sustained by the individual, rider, entity, coach, trainer, or participant while traveling to, from and around the show, while staying in the city for the show, during participation in the show and while at the show. This entry constitutes an acceptance of the hired officials at this event. Coach s Signature: *** Please choose ONE Sportsmanship Representative per team (upper and middle combined). *** Any IEA member is eligible for the Horseman s Knowledge Test. Members may sign up at National Finals. Local Press Contacts:

14 Western National Finals~ Middle School Entry Mail to: Membership Secretary IEA National Finals June 27-29, 2013 Melrose, MA Show ID #NW2013 Name of Team Team Contact for Confirmation of Entries Phone PLEASE ATTACH COPY OF CURRENT TEAM ROSTER FROM IEA DATABASE AS PROOF OF MEMBERSHIP FOR ALL RIDER, COACH, AND CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS. IT MUST INCLUDE THE NAMES AND MEMBERSHIP NUMBERS FOR ALL INDIVIDUALS ATTENDING THIS SHOW. Sportsmanship Representative Horseman s Knowledge Test Fut Int Horsemanship Fut Nov Horsemanship Fut Beg Horsemanship Fut Int Reining Fees Rider Name and IEA Membership Number 5T 6T 7T 10T Total Amount Enclosed: In exchange for entrance to and participation in the show, this entry constitutes an agreement and affirmation that the team making it, and each of its riders, coaches, trainers, and representatives shall accept and abide by the Rules and Regulations of the IEA and of the Show, and that each rider, coach and Team: (1) is a member in good standing of IEA, (2) is eligible as entered, and (3) will accept as final all rulings of IEA and the show steward (or committee) with respect to their conduct. Also, through participation each rider, rider s parents/legal guardians, coach, trainer, and participant acknowledges THAT HORSES ARE INTRINSICALLY DANGEROUS AND UNPREDICTABLE AND CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH, thus each agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless IEA, its officers, directors, members, employees, Executive Director, National Steward, agents and representatives, the Event Host Coordinator, the host team and facility, the show stewards, stewards committee members, the show judges, the show secretary, all show organizers and officials, and all persons, stables, and others providing facilities, horses or equipment for the Show, other riders, coaches, teams and team sponsoring institutions, from any claim, action or suit, for injury, property damage or death sustained by the individual, rider, entity, coach, trainer, or participant while traveling to, from and around the show, while staying in the city for the show, during participation in the show and while at the show. This entry constitutes an acceptance of the hired officials at this event. Coach s Signature: *** Please choose ONE Sportsmanship Representative per team (upper and middle combined). *** Any IEA member is eligible for the Horseman s Knowledge Test. Members may sign up at National Finals. Local Press Contacts:

15 2013 IEA Nationals Program Congratulatory Ads Full and Half Page Ads Available Full Page - $300 Half Page - $150 Advertisement Specifications: Full page-7.5in x 10 in (w x h) Half page- 7.5in x 4.5 in Minimum resolution 300dpi Ads can be sent in a JPG, PDF, or DOC file-black and white All ads should be sent to: roxane@rideiea.org DEADLINE FOR AD SUBMISSIONS: June 3, 2013 Detach here Yes! I would like to reserve ad space in the 2012 IEA Nationals Program. Name: Phone: Full Page Ad Half Page Ad Total Amount Due: $ Please make checks payable to Interscholastic Equestrian Association and mail to: Roxane Lawrence 2721 Scarborough Rd. Cleveland Heights, OH Questions? Call 877-RIDE-IEA or info@rideiea.org

16 2013 IEA/NRHyA Derby Welcome Party A Yabba Dabba Doo Good Time!! Wednesday, June 26 6:00-9:00 pm Dunk Tank! Bubble Runners! Ice Cream Bar! Prizes for best costume! + Music & More!!! NRHyA and IEA members will be celebrating the NRHA Derby and IEA Western Finals in true Flintstone style!! It is sure to be a good time! Join us at 6:00pm on Wednesday, June 26 th at the Sale Arena for an awesome party. Don t forget to bring Pebbles, Bam-Bam, and Dino!! Location: Sale Arena-just outside café and IEA Show Office Riders, coaches and family members are encouraged to choose a theme to display their team spirit and dress accordingly for fun and prizes! (Flintstone s Style / Team Theme / Crazy Colors, etc.) Admission is FREE to all IEA members and their families!! But, RSVP s Are Needed!!! (Please us the number of expected attendees from your team to info@rideiea.org by Friday, June 14.) In case of questions, contact the membership office at 877-RIDE-IEA or info@rideiea.org.

17 Travel Information Location: Oklahoma State Fair Park 333 Gordon Cooper Boulevard Oklahoma City, OK Closest Airport: Will Rogers World Airport Oklahoma City, OK Official Host Hotel: Fairfield Inn & Suites Oklahoma City Airport 4521 SW 15th Street Meridian and SW 15th St. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Phone: (405) Use IEA code Y96 when making your reservation OR Use the direct link address: Our Host Hotel is offering special rates for IEA Nationals guests. Please support the hotels that support the IEA. NRHA Derby Schedule and Information nrhaderby.com Camper Reservation The NRHA Derby offers two options for staying in an RV or camper: Oklahoma State Fairgrounds Camping- Located on the southeast corner of the state fair property. Parking on grass with electricity and water. For pricing and reservations contact the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds at VIP RV CAMPING- Located at the north end of the barn row. Parking on concrete with electricity and water. Spaces are limited and will be allocated first come first serve. $75/night. Reservation form is located on the following page, or it can be found at: Form can be returned by post mail, fax or Attn: VIP RV Camping 3000 NW 10 th St Oklahoma City, OK Fax: (405)

18 VIP RV Reservation Form Oklahoma State Fairgrounds Oklahoma City, Oklahoma The VIP Camping area is adjacent to the north side of Barn #9 at Oklahoma City State Fair Park. NRHA is selling the VIP camping spaces on a first come basis. There are a total of 14 spaces. Every new VIP RV space comes with: Water Hook Up 50 am Electric Service Paved Parking Close proximity to the barns MAKE YOUR RESERVATION NOW! # of VIP RV Spaces at $75 per night # of Nights $ Total Name Mailing Address Address City State/Province Zip/Postal Code Country Phone RV License Plate # Check or Money Order (in US Funds) Make checks payable to: Mail checks to: NRHA NRHA Attn: VIP RV Reservations 3000 NW 10 th St Oklahoma City, OK Please note: Payments made by credit cards will be charged a 3.5% service fee. Card # CSV Code Exp. Date Cardholder Name FAX credit card orders to: Phone NRHA, Attn: Jamie Boller FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Date Rec d: Amt. Pd: ck #: Date Ent d: Printed in the U.S.A.

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