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1 Academy Team Information 2017

2 Academy Team Information Table of Contents General Information Academy Show List Academy Show Details 5-16 January Winter Tournament 5 February Winter Tournament 6 Raleigh Spring Premier 7 Raleigh Invitational 8 Asheville Spring Classic 9 Dallas Summer Classic 10 Blowing Rock Charity 11 Roanoke Valley 12 Asheville Invitational 13 NC State Championships 14 Dallas Fall Classic 15 National Academy Championships 16 Championship Class Guidelines Late Registration Policy 19 Industry Membership Guidelines Academy Academy Camps/Clinics 22 Academy Show Packing List 23 2

3 GENERAL INFORMATION WHY SHOW ACADEMY? Showing Academy is a great way to learn how to show. For those riders who want to step up in their riding and compete, this is the way to go! You do not need to own your own horse to show; instead you show one of our Academy horses. Academy Team Members will practice on many of these horses during their riding lessons to prepare for the shows. Showing is much more than the competition. It s the other benefits that make it such a unique sport: character, sportsmanship, compassion, perseverance, and so much more. Just ask one of our current Academy Team Members; they can tell you! PRICING=$350/show Legacy Saddlebreds charges a flat rate for each Academy Show we attend throughout the year, with the exception of the National Academy Championships. This rate covers everything related to the horse and entering the rider in the show. It does not include clothing or your own personal expenses for traveling to the show (hotels, meals, gas). It also does not include the Championship classes that are offered at some of the shows we attend (see pages 17-18). WHAT IF I MISSED THE SIGN-UP DEADLINE? When the sign-ups open for an Academy Show, it will have a sign-up deadline. If you miss the deadline but still want to attend the show, there is a $25 Late Registration Fee that will be applied to the show (see page 19). WHAT IF A SHOW GETS CANCELED? For the Academy Shows we have on the calendar, Legacy must have 15 riders signed up by the registration deadline in order to still go to the show. If this minimum is not met, we will cancel that Academy Show. Any payments made can be credited to a future Academy Show. CLOTHING When you show Academy, there is a certain style and type of outfit that must be worn (see page 23). There are many options to purchase your rider s attire from consignment clothing to custom made outfits. We have connections with the finest clothiers in the business, and also have select outfits on consignment at the barn. Academy outfits can range anywhere from $300-$1,700. 3

4 2017 Academy Show List JANUARY January Winter Tournament Sat. 14 th Lone Hickory Arena Yadkinville, NC FEBRUARY February Winter Tournament Sun. 19 th Lone Hickory Arena Yadkinville, NC MARCH Raleigh Spring Premier Sat. 25 th J.B. Hunt Horse Complex Raleigh, NC APRIL Raleigh Invitational Sat. 15 th J.B. Hunt Horse Complex Raleigh, NC MAY Asheville Spring Classic Sat. 13 th WNC Agricultural Center Fletcher, NC Dallas Summer Classic Sat. 27 th Biggerstaff Arena Dallas, NC JUNE Blowing Rock Charity Sat. 10 th Blowing Rock Equestrian Preserve, Blowing Rock, NC Roanoke Valley Sat. 24 th Virginia Horse Center Lexington, VA JULY Asheville Invitational Sat. 22 rd WNC Agricultural Center Fletcher, NC AUGUST No Academy Show in August SEPTEMBER NC State Championships Sat. 23 rd J.B. Hunt Horse Complex Raleigh, NC OCTOBER Dallas Fall Classic Sat. 14 th Biggerstaff Arena Dallas, NC NOVEMBER National Academy Championships Fri. 3 rd TN Miller Collesium Sun. 5 th Murfreesboro, TN 4

JANUARY WINTER TOURNAMENT Date: Saturday, January 14 th Time: 11:00 AM Location: Lone Hickory Arena 1950 Bethel Church Rd Yadkinville, NC 27055 Description: This is a great warm-up show for any

5 JANUARY WINTER TOURNAMENT Date: Saturday, January 14 th Time: 11:00 AM Location: Lone Hickory Arena 1950 Bethel Church Rd Yadkinville, NC Description: This is a great warm-up show for any Performance or Academy Team Members to get back in the show ring. Only 30 minutes away from the barn, it is a great one to get the year started! There is an indoor arena, which is great for North Carolina s unpredictable winters. This show counts towards the ASHA Academy Medal Program and the USEF Equestrian Lettering Program. 5

FEBRUARY WINTER TOURNAMENT Date: Sunday, February 19 th Time: 11:00 AM Location: Lone Hickory Arena 1950 Bethel Church Rd Yadkinville, NC 27055 Description: This is a great warm-up show for any

6 FEBRUARY WINTER TOURNAMENT Date: Sunday, February 19 th Time: 11:00 AM Location: Lone Hickory Arena 1950 Bethel Church Rd Yadkinville, NC Description: This is a great warm-up show for any Performance or Academy Team Members to get back in the show ring. Only 30 minutes away from the barn, it is a great one to get the year started! There is an indoor arena, which is great for North Carolina s unpredictable winters. This show counts towards the ASHA Academy Medal Program and the USEF Equestrian Lettering Program. 6

7 RALEIGH SPRING PREMIER Date: Saturday, March 25 th Time: 9:00 AM Location: J.B. Hunt Horse Complex 1025 Blue Ridge Road Raleigh, NC Host Hotel: Hampton Inn 111 Hampton Woods Lane Raleigh, NC Other Area Hotels: Renaissance Inn Hawthorn Suites By Wyndham Ramada Raleigh Wingate By Wyndham Description: This is our first official Academy Show of the 2017 Show Season. Only an hour and a half away, it is a great one to get the year started! The climate controlled show arena with covered a warm-up arena make it a customer favorite. The Performance Team will also be competing Thursday through Saturday, making it a great get away for a horse show filled weekend in Raleigh! This horse show counts for ASHA Academy Medal Points, USEF Equestrian Lettering Program, and ASAC High Points as an A show. 7

8 RALEIGH INVITATIONAL Date: Saturday, April 15 th Time: 9:00 AM Location: J.B. Hunt Horse Complex 1025 Blue Ridge Road Raleigh, NC Host Hotel: Hampton Inn 111 Hampton Woods Lane Raleigh, NC Other Area Hotels: Renaissance Inn Hawthorn Suites By Wyndham Ramada Raleigh Wingate By Wyndham Description: In April, we go back to Raleigh for another wonderful show in the spring! The climate-controlled show arena with covered a warm-up arena make it a great place to show in the spring when rain is a strong possibility. This horse show counts for ASHA Academy Medal Points, USEF Equestrian Lettering Program, and ASAC High Points as an A show. 8

ASHEVILLE SPRING CLASSIC Date: Saturday, May 13 th Time: 1:00 PM Location: WNC Agricultural Center 1301 Fanning Bridge Road Fletcher, NC 28732 Host Hotel: Mountain Inn&Suites Airport 447 Naples Road

9 ASHEVILLE SPRING CLASSIC Date: Saturday, May 13 th Time: 1:00 PM Location: WNC Agricultural Center 1301 Fanning Bridge Road Fletcher, NC Host Hotel: Mountain Inn&Suites Airport 447 Naples Road Hendersonville, NC Other Area Hotels: Fairfield Inn Asheville Airport Hampton Inn & Suites I-26 Description: This horse show is a smaller show and precedes the Asheville Lions Horse Show. Located outside of Asheville, it is a great show to enjoy the mountains in the spring! The facility includes an indoor arena with a covered warm-up arena. This horse show counts for ASHA Academy Medal Points, USEF Equestrian Lettering Program, and ASAC High Points as a B show. 9

DALLAS SUMMER CLASSIC Date: Saturday, May 27 th Time: 11:00 AM Location: Biggerstaff Arena 1303 Dallas Cherryville Hwy Dallas, NC 28034 Area Hotels: Holiday Inn Express Days Inn Description: This is

10 DALLAS SUMMER CLASSIC Date: Saturday, May 27 th Time: 11:00 AM Location: Biggerstaff Arena 1303 Dallas Cherryville Hwy Dallas, NC Area Hotels: Holiday Inn Express Days Inn Description: This is a fun, outdoor horse show on Memorial Day Weekend! Located an hour and a half away from Winston-Salem, it is a small old-fashioned horse show great for a family picnic in a beautiful park. This horse show counts for ASHA Academy Medal Points, USEF Equestrian Lettering Program, and ASAC High Points as a B show. 10

BLOWING ROCK CHARITY Date: Saturday, June 10 th Time: 9:00 AM Location: Blowing Rock Equestrian Preserve 1280 Laurel Lane Blowing Rock, NC 28605 Area Hotels: Green Park Inn Meadowbrook Inn & Suites

11 BLOWING ROCK CHARITY Date: Saturday, June 10 th Time: 9:00 AM Location: Blowing Rock Equestrian Preserve 1280 Laurel Lane Blowing Rock, NC Area Hotels: Green Park Inn Meadowbrook Inn & Suites And so many more! Description: This horse show is a great show to kick off the summer! Located in the quaint mountain town of Blowing Rock, it is a favorite among Legacy families. The Performance Team will also be competing Thursday through Sunday, so make it a mountain escape for the weekend! This horse show counts for ASHA Academy Medal Points, USEF Equestrian Lettering Program, and ASAC High Points as a A show. 11

ROANOKE VALLEY HORSE SHOW Date: Saturday, June 24 th Time: 11:30AM Location: Virginia Horse Center 487 Maury River Road Lexington, VA 24450 Host Hotel: Courtyard Marriot 4400 West Wendover Avenue

12 ROANOKE VALLEY HORSE SHOW Date: Saturday, June 24 th Time: 11:30AM Location: Virginia Horse Center 487 Maury River Road Lexington, VA Host Hotel: Courtyard Marriot 4400 West Wendover Avenue Greensboro, NC Other Area Hotels: Best Western Inn at Hunt Ridge Best Western Lexington Sleep Inn Natural Bridge Park Historic Hotel Quality Inn&Suites Super Description: This show is a new one for Legacy! Located in Lexington, VA, the Virginia Horse Center is a beautiful facility. This show is the highlight of our first session of the Academy Day Camps. Campers receive a discounted rate! This horse show counts for ASHA Academy Medal Points, USEF Equestrian Lettering Program, and ASAC High Points as an A show. 12

ASHEVILLE INVITAITIONAL Date: Saturday, July 22 nd Time: 1:00 PM Location: WNC Agricultural Center 1301 Fanning Bridge Road Fletcher, NC 28732 Host Hotel: Mountain Inn&Suites Airport 447 Naples Road

13 ASHEVILLE INVITAITIONAL Date: Saturday, July 22 nd Time: 1:00 PM Location: WNC Agricultural Center 1301 Fanning Bridge Road Fletcher, NC Host Hotel: Mountain Inn&Suites Airport 447 Naples Road Hendersonville, NC Other Area Hotels: Fairfield Inn Asheville Airport Hampton Inn & Suites I-26 Description: This horse show is a smaller show and precedes the Blue Ridge Classic Horse Show. Located outside of Asheville, it is a great show to escape the humidity and visit the mountains! The facility includes an indoor arena with a covered warm-up arena. It is also the highlight show of our second session of the Academy Summer Day Camp! Campers receive a discounted rate! This horse show counts for ASHA Academy Medal Points, USEF Equestrian Lettering Program, and ASAC High Points as a B show. 13

14 NC STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS Date: Saturday, September 23 rd Time: 9:00 AM Location: J.B. Hunt Horse Complex 1025 Blue Ridge Road Raleigh, NC Host Hotel: Hampton Inn 111 Hampton Woods Lane Raleigh, NC Other Area Hotels: Renaissance Inn Hawthorn Suites By Wyndham Ramada Raleigh Wingate By Wyndham Description: This show is where we compete for the State Championship Titles! The climate-controlled show arena with covered a warm-up arena make it a great place to show. The Performance Team will also be competing Wednesday through Saturday, making it a great get away for a horse show filled weekend in Raleigh! This horse show counts for ASHA Academy Medal Points, USEF Equestrian Lettering Program, and ASAC High Points as a A show. 14

DALLAS FALL CLASSIC Date: Saturday, October 14 th Time: 11:00 AM Location: Biggerstaff Arena 1303 Dallas Cherryville Hwy Dallas, NC 28034 Area Hotels: Holiday Inn Express Days Inn Description: This

15 DALLAS FALL CLASSIC Date: Saturday, October 14 th Time: 11:00 AM Location: Biggerstaff Arena 1303 Dallas Cherryville Hwy Dallas, NC Area Hotels: Holiday Inn Express Days Inn Description: This is a fun, outdoor horse show in the fall! Located an hour and a half away from Winston-Salem, it is a small oldfashioned horse show great for a family picnic in a beautiful park. This horse show counts for ASHA Academy Medal Points, USEF Equestrian Lettering Program, and ASAC High Points as a B show. 15

NATIONAL ACADEMY CHAMPIONSHIPS Date: Friday, November 3 rd Sunday, November 5 th Location: Tennessee Miller Coliseum 304B West Thompson Lane Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37129 Recommended Hotel: Embassy

16 NATIONAL ACADEMY CHAMPIONSHIPS Date: Friday, November 3 rd Sunday, November 5 th Location: Tennessee Miller Coliseum 304B West Thompson Lane Murfreesboro, Tennessee Recommended Hotel: Embassy Suites Nashville SE-Murfreesboro 1200 Conference Center Blvd Murfreesboro, TN Other Area Hotels: Comfort Suites Candlewood Suites Fairfield Inn Hampton Inn And Suites Sleep Inn Description: The National Academy Championships is the largest Academy Show in the country! Riders from all over come to compete for the National Title. The climate-controlled show arena with covered a warm-up arena make it a great place to show when we never know if it will be hot or cold in TN. This horse show counts for ASHA Academy Medal Points and USEF Equestrian Lettering Program. 16

17 Policies for Championship Classes at Academy Shows At some of the Academy Shows we attend, they offer Championship Classes. These classes are optional for the show to add to their schedule and it is at their discretion how they divide the age groups. We have come up with a policy that we feel is fair to all riders and horses at Legacy. Points will be awarded for ribbons received in both the Equitation and Showmanship classes, and these points will be added together. Riders within each Championship class division will be ranked in order of total points. Riders eligible for the Championship classes will be determined by the highest rank and horse availability. If your rider is eligible and you choose to show in the Championship class, there will be a $50 additional charge to be paid when we return from the show. If your rider is eligible and you choose not to show in the Championship class, you must tell the adult that is tallying the results through the show so we know to not include you in the ranking of points. Ribbons will be based on a value system: 1 st Place=10 points 2 nd Place=9 points 3 rd Place=8 points 4 th Place=7 points 5 th Place=6 points 6 th Place=5 points 7 th Place=4 points 8 th Place=3 points 17

18 Policies for Championship Classes at Academy Shows At each show, we will need a parent to volunteer to keep track of the points and ranking throughout the show. We will provide a spreadsheet and the adult must keep track of every Legacy Rider and their placing in each class so we can determine who will be eligible for the Championship class. Please contact Sondra if you are interested in helping us with this. Please note that the horse show, ASAC, or any other governing body does not determine these policies. They provide no guidelines for qualification for the Championship classes. Since we take a large volume of riders and our own Legacy Academy horses, horse options are limited. We want our riders to have the opportunity to show in these Championship classes, so that is why we have come up with this set of rules that we feel is fair to our barn, barn family, and Academy horses. We are always looking for ways to improve, so if you have any suggestions, please let us know. 18

19 Late Registration Policy Every Academy Show we attend has an entry deadline. In the past, many of the shows we attend have been lenient on adding Academy riders after the posted entry date. However, the shows are now charging for these post-entries for Academy. The sign-up sheet for each Academy Show will be available as soon as we find out the entry deadline for the show. It will be located on the bulletin board in the Lesson Barn Viewing Lounge, and we will add a link to register on the Academy page of our website. If you miss the sign-up deadline and still want to attend, we will charge a $25 Late Registration Fee. 19

20 Industry Membership Guidelines As part of the Academy Team, you have the option to gain recognition for your success in the show ring through various Industry Associations. Below is a guideline of what memberships to obtain before your first show. Visit the Points Systems page under Services to learn more about these programs. American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA) In order to accumulate points for the Academy Medal and Master Medal Award Programs, and Saddle Time, the RIDER must be a member of ASHA. Legacy Staff will submit your Medal Points. Membership is valid from December 1, 20xx-November 30, 20xx, and must be renewed annually. Cost is $30 for a Junior Member (under 18 on Dec. 1), and $70 for a Senior Member (over 18 on Dec. 1) Go to register/renew online. Once registered, please provide the Legacy Office with a copy of your ASHA Membership Card for our records. United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) If you would like to become a USEF Letter Athlete, the RIDER must be a member of USEF, and send in an application for the program. The RIDER is responsible for recording and submitting the required information to USEF. Membership is valid from December 1, 20xx November 30, 20xx, and must be renewed annually (or every three years if you choose that option-see below). 20

21 Industry Membership Guidelines Cost is $55 for Juniors and Seniors per year or $165 for three years for the membership, and $15 per year for the application fee. Go to Renew.aspx to register/renew your membership online. Once registered, please provide the Legacy Office with a copy of your USEF Membership Card for our records. American Saddlebred Association of the Carolinas (ASAC) If you would like to accumulate points for the ASAC High Point Awards, the RIDER must be a member of ASAC. Legacy Staff will submit your High Point Nomination Form and Record Forms. Membership is valid from January 1, 20xx-December 31, 20xx, and must be renewed annually. Cost is $10 for Juniors (18 and Under), and $20 for Seniors (19 and Older). Go to to register online. Once registered, please provide confirmation to the Legacy Office that you have sent it in for our records. You will not receive a membership card for ASAC. 21

22 Academy Camps CLINICS Throughout the year, we will have guest trainers and instructors come in to work with our Performance Team Members on various skills. Keep an eye out on your s for details as we schedule clinics throughout the year. Barbe Smith: Saturday, January 28 th Sunday, January 29 th Seasoned Academy Riders Welcome ACADEMY DAY CAMPS Our Academy Day Camps are full of intense riding and show preparation, scheduled the week of an Academy Show. In 2017, we have two sessions scheduled for the summer. Campers receive a discount on the Academy Show, so mark your calendars for these great camps! Session 1: June 19 th 23 rd Camp is scheduled the week of the Roanoke Valley Academy Show. Session 2: July 17 th 21 st Camp is scheduled the week of the Asheville Invitational Academy Show. NATIONALS BOOT CAMP Get ready to work! Our Nationals Boot Camp is specifically designed as a last preparation before the National Championships. Intense Riding, Show Ring Strategy, and Team Building Exercises are just a few of the items on our agenda. Friday and Saturday nights, we will have an overnight at the barn. Weather permitting, we will have a bonfire too! On Sunday, the weekend will conclude with distributing the Nationals Gear to the Team Members and the Final Team Ride! 2017 Dates: October 28 th - 29 th 22

23 Academy Show Packing List Show Outfit (see below for details) Caboodle (see below for details) Saddle (if you have your own) Class List Provided by Legacy Saddlebreds Lawn Chairs Button-Down Long Sleeve Shirt Vest Tie Jodhpur Pants, with Underpasses! Brush Hair Spray Hair Ties Hair Net (to match your rider s hair color) Bobby Pins Hair Pins Large Metal Barrette Clip Small Hair Clips (to match your rider s hair color) WHAT TO BRING SHOW OUTFIT CABOODLE Camera Sunscreen Umbrella Rain Jacket Snacks (most shows have concessions, but feel free to bring your own just in case) Jodhpur Boots, Cleaned and Polished Riding Gloves Helmet Bun Bow Tie Bar Back Number Magnets Electric Tape (to match your gloves) Safety Pins (some small, some large) Make-up 23

Academy Team Information Table of Contents

Academy Team Information 2017 Academy Team Information Table of Contents General Information 3 2017 Academy Show List 4 2017 Academy Show Details 5-16 January Winter Tournament 5 February Winter Tournament