North Fraser Therapeutic Riding Association PO Box 31601 Meadowvale Shopping Centre Pitt Meadows, BC CANADA V3Y 2G7 www.nftra.ca 604-462-7786 info@nftra.ca NFTRA OPEN BENEFIT SHOW Saturday June 24th & Sunday June 25 th, 2017 At the Maple Ridge Equi-Sport Centre 21973 132 nd Avenue, Maple Ridge, BC V4R 2T1 The NFTRA Open Benefit Show competition is sanctioned as a: HCBC Competition BC Summer Games Qualifier 2018 BC Heritage Qualifier 2018 Judges Dressage Judge: Judy Turner A second judge may be added if numbers warrant Officials Competition Manager: Show Secretary/Scoring: Show Committee: Veterinarian: Farrier: First Aid Attendant: Gay Conn Sandra Shaw Gay Conn, Fionna Christensen, Lisa Parker, Tracy Wahl, Kim Cadigan, Stacey Reeder, Rachel Sorsabal, Vi McKenzie, Lindy Mayer, Cathie Whitman, Fionna Christensen, Jessica Fergusson, Emily Felgnar, Melanie Williams Golden Ears Veterinary (on call) Keith Dixon (on call) Alex Foster Entries close Friday June 9 th, 2017 at 4:00pm Mail Entries to: Entry Secretary, NFTRA Open Benefit Show PO Box 31601 Meadowvale Shopping Centre Pitt Meadows, BC, V3Y 2G7
RULES AND REGULATIONS General Rules 1. All HCBC classes, offered herein are covered by the rules and specifications of the current HCBC rulebook and will be conducted accordingly. Classes specifically for riders with disabilities (designated as RDA) are covered by the rules and specifications of the current PE and HCBC rulebook and will be conducted accordingly. At the discretion of their CanTRA instructor, RDA riders are permitted to use their regular tack and are not subject to HCBC or PE tack check rules. 2. Neither, North Fraser Therapeutic Riding Association, nor the Maple Ridge Equi-sport Centre, nor the Show Committee will be held responsible in any way for damages, injury, and loss to persons, horses or property of spectators and exhibitors. 3. ALL competitors must have a current Horse Council B.C. membership. Photocopies must be submitted with your entry form. 4. Riders may enter up to three tests per day per horse. 5. DRESSAGE TESTS: Current Equestrian Canada Tests will be used in HCBC Dressage classes. Either National Bronze PE tests or the NFTRA Dressage tests (available from NFTRA office) may be used in the RDA dressage classes. Horse Council BC Western Dressage tests will be used in Western Dressage classes. Competitors must provide their own commanders and callers as required. 6. The Management reserves the right to split, combine, cancel, and/or adjust any class at its discretion, to govern all conditions of the show, and to make decision upon any matters not covered by current HCBC or PE rules. 7. SPECIAL REQUESTS AND MULTIPLE ENTRIES: Please indicate on the entry form, the order in which you wish to ride if you have multiple horses/tests in the same class. Special requests cannot be considered after the closing date of entries. Once assigned, ride order will not be changed. 8. Any entry not properly completed or not including the required documentation or payments will be returned to the sender. No competition number will be issued without payment. Entries close on June 9 th, or after the first 100 entries are received. Post entries after closing date will not be accepted. PAYMENT: Make cheques payable to NFTRA. Stabling deposits must be a separate cheque from entry fees. Dishonored cheques will be subject to a $25.00 penalty. 9. REFUNDS: Prior to the closing date, all entry fees will be refunded, $10 administration fee still applicable. After closing date, 50% of class fees will be refunded with a veterinarian/physician certificate, stabling and administration fees will not be refunded. A veterinarian/physician certificate must be presented 24 hours PRIOR to the start of the show for any fees to be refunded. 10. STABLING: Stabling on the show grounds will be available from 12:00 noon Friday June 23 th 2017. The stabling fee is $75.00 from noon Friday until completion of the show on Sunday and includes bedding. A separate clean out deposit of $25.00 will be required. Stalls must be stripped and cleaned before departing. The barn manager will review your stall at the end of the day to determine if your deposit is returned or not. All other stall maintenance is the responsibility of the competitor. Stabling fees are non refundable. Competitors who have not paid a stabling fee will be charged a haul in fee of $10.00 per day, per horse (excluding NFTRA program riders). Shavings will be available as the bedding of choice. Stall charts will be posted in stabling area. Please note that stabling is assigned and any changes must be approved by Competition Manager. 11. TACK STALLS: Tack stalls are available for $50/each. If you have a group of at least 3 competitors stabling together, you can request a tack stall at no charge. 12. SCHOOLING HORSES are permitted to attend competition grounds for schooling purposes for a fee of $50 for the 2 day show. An entry form must be completed and a number assigned for all schooling horses by the Entry Closing Date. Stabling charges and/or Haul In fees are applicable for all schooling horses. Drug testing fees and DC Levy Fees are not applicable for schooling horses. 13. FARRIER: The Farrier will be on call for the duration of the show. Keith Dixon 604-855-8635. 14. VETERINARIAN: The veterinarian will be on call for the duration of the show. 604-844-0086. 15. FIRST AID: First Aid will be provided on site for the duration of the show.
16. SHOW OFFICE: The show office will be open Friday from noon to 5:00pm and from 7:30-4:00pm on both Saturday and Sunday. 17. SCHOOLING AREAS: Schooling in competition rings is permitted on Friday only. 18. COMPETITION NUMBERS: Must be worn and visible at all time in schooling and exercise areas as well as in the competition ring. 19. HEAD GEAR: Approved headgear is required for all participants. Competitors must wear a properly fitted ASTM or BSI approved helmet with the safety harness correctly secured, at all times while mounted on the competition or event grounds. Competitors not meeting this requirement will not be allowed to compete. 20. Hors Concours is not allowed at this competition 21. Whips to a maximum length of 1.20m may be carried. 22. Lunge whips are permitted only when lounging. Lunging is permitted in designated areas only. 23. Dogs must be leashed and under control at all times. Entries: 1. Entries close on Friday June 9 th, 2017 at 4:00pm 2. Post entries will not be accepted after closing date. 3. Ride times will be available by 1:00 pm on Thursday June 22 rd phone NFTRA 604-462-7786. 4. Ride times will be emailed out to competitors who provide an email address with their entry. 5. All competitors must sign the waiver. 6. ALL ENTRIES MUST INCLUDE PHOTOCOPIES OF CURRENT HCBC MEMBERSHIPS. Freestyles: 1. Music must be in CD format 2. Freestyle riders must provide a CD to the show office by 12 noon Saturday June 24 th. 3. CD must be clearly labeled with the Rider s Name, Competition Number and track identified for the selected music. It is the rider s responsibility to pick their CD up from the show office prior to the close of the show. 4. Sound checks are available from 2:00pm to 4:00pm Friday. Dressage Championship Awards: Championship and Reserve Championship will be awarded for each division and category with 3 or more qualifying competitors. A final minimum average score of 60% must be obtained to be eligible for Championship. A final minimum average score of 58% must be obtained to be eligible for Reserve Championship. In divisions with less than 3 riders the Show Committee reserves the right to alter or combine the Championships and Reserve Championships presented. Freestyle scores do not count towards championship Dressage Championship Criteria: The combined total of the top 2 tests at each level, one of which must be the most difficult test in the level Western Dressage Championship Criteria: The combined total of the top 2 tests at each HCBC Western Dressage level, one of which must be the most difficult test in the level PE/NFTRA Division Criteria: The combined total of any 2 tests in each level. Dressage High Point Award: A Dressage High Point Award will be awarded to the dressage rider/horse combination who achieves the highest score of the show.
Miscellaneous Awards Most Sportsmanlike Rider RDA Most Sportsmanlike Rider Senior Most Sportsmanlike Rider - Junior Best Turn Out Senior Awarded to the senior participant who our panel choses as best groomed and presented horse and rider Best Turn Out Junior Awarded to the junior participant who our panel choses as best groomed and presented horse and rider Partner Classes All RDA riders may enter Obstacle Course class and Equitation class, but other riders may only enter Obstacle or Equitation as a Partner Rider. The Partner scores will be determined by adding the scores of the RDA rider and the able bodied partner for a combined total to determine the placings in the partner classes. Please include the name of your RDA partner when entering any of these classes. You may find your own partner or for help with matching with an RDA rider before entering please contact the NFTRA office. RDA riders will enter as A walk only with leader and/or sidewalker support B walk and trot with leader and/or sidewalker support C independent at walk and trot Please use the appropriate letter with the class number when entering Partner Riders will do the same obstacle course as the RDA riders and a walk/trot/canter equitation class Equitation Scoring for partner total: 1 st place - 6 point 2 nd place 5 points 3 rd place 4 points 4 th place -3 points 5 th place -2 points 6 th place 1 point
CLASS LIST Dressage Classes will be divided JR / AA/ Open where 3 or more entries warrant SATURDAY Dressage Classes $35.00 Per Test SUNDAY Dressage Classes $35per test Class Description Class # Description 101 RDA dressage TOC ( NFTRA or RDA dressage TOC ( NFTRA or PE tests) Riders 201 PE tests) 102 Walk /Trot TOC may enter 202 Walk /Trot TOC 103 Training Level test 1 the same 203 Training Level test 1 104 Training Level- test 2 TOC class 204 Training Level- test 2 twice but 105 Training Level test 3 205 Training Level test 3 cannot 106 First Level test 1 ride the 206 First Level test 1 107 First Level- test 2 same test. 207 First Level- test 2 108 First level- test 3 Please 208 First level- test 3 109 110 111 Second Level TOC Higher level- TOC Western Dressage Walk/Jog-TOC clarify which tests you are riding. 209 210 211 Second Level TOC Higher level- TOC Western Dressage Walk/Jog-TOC 112 Western Dressage Training-TOC 212 Western Dressage Training-TOC 113 Western Dressage First TOC 213 Western Dressage First TOC 114 Freestyle Any level 214 Freestyle Any level Equitation Classes - $10 115 Equitation RDA rider (A/B/C)please specify 215 Equitation RDA Rider (A/B/C)please specify 116 Equitation partner rider 216 Equitation partner rider Obstacle Classes $15 117 Obstacle Course RDA rider (A/B/C)please specify 217 Obstacle Course RDA rider (A/B/C)please specify 118 Obstacle Course partner rider 218 Obstacle Course Partner rider Riders may enter the same TOC class twice but cannot ride the same test. Please clarify which tests you are riding. Dressage Classes: Current EC dressage tests will be used Ribbons provided to 6 th place The TOC class placings will be determined by highest percentage regardless of test number. PE (Grade I-II) and walk/trot tests are in a 20X40 Arena. All other tests are in a 20X60 Arena. PE and NFTRA dressage tests are for riders with a disability, but not necessarily classified. Western Dressage Classes : Junior & Senior divisions for First, Training and Walk/Jog tests Divisions are defined as per HCBC rules Ribbons provided to 6 th place. RDA Dressage Classes :- NFTRA Tests available from NFTRA office and Para Equestrian Canada tests available at https://www.equestrian.ca/sport/para-equestrian/tests RDA Dressage Classes are open to riders with a disability who are classified or enrolled in a therapeutic riding program.
OBS Horse Council BC 2017 ENTRY FORM Rider Name: Wheelchair Access Required? Yes No Address: City Postal Code: E-mail: Phone #: Birthdate: (Required if a Junior) HCBC#: (Include Photocopy) Horse Name: Breed: Color: Height: Gender: Age/Year of Birth: HCBC Miscellaneous Classes (Western Dressage & NFTRA): Senior Junior 18 years old + over as of Jan 1 st, 2017 Under 17 years old as of Jan. 1 st, 2017 Owner Name: Owner Signature: HCBC#: (Include Photocopy) Address: City Postal Code: E-mail: Phone #: Dressage Class # Class Description and test name and number (EC) Fee Equitation Class # Class Description and partner name if applicable Fee Obstacle Class # Class Description and partner name if applicable Fee Class Sub-Total Mandatory Admin Fee $10.00 Stabling @ $75 (FREE if you have minimum of 3 competitors stabling together) Tack Stall @ $50 Haul in Fees ($10.00 per day if not stabling)
TOTAL Cheque #1 payable to NFTRA Stabling Deposit Fee Stabling Deposit @ $25 $25.00 TOTAL Cheque #2 payable to NFTRA. REMEMBER TO INCLUDE WITH YOUR FROM: Signed Waiver / Photocopies of your HCBC Stabling or haul in fees All required information Two Separate cheques for entry fees and stabling payable to NFTRA. SPECIAL REQUESTS Groups of 3 or more can request a tack stall for FREE. If you d like to request a tack stall please list two partners below: Stable With: Stable With: Pub Steak Dinner: Contact gayc@shaw.ca for tickets. Please enter OBS Steak Dinner in subject. Tickets will be available in the NFTRA office after May 8, 2017
2017 NFTRA OPEN BENEFIT SHOW WAIVER OF LIABILITY ALL competitors sign As a condition of participation in the North Fraser Therapeutic Riding Association 2017 Open Benefit Show, as a competitor, spectator, or volunteer, and/or the use of the Maple Ridge Equi-Sport Centre facilities, I agree to assume all risks of personal injury, death, or property loss resulting from any cause whatsoever; including but not limited to the inherent risks of horseback riding, collision with natural or manmade objects, collision with other horses, or any negligence on the part of North Fraser Therapeutic Riding Association or it s agents, Maple Ridge Equi-Sport Centre or its employees, and the show committee. Signature of Rider: Date: Please Print Name: Witness: Signature of Person Responsible: Signature of Parent/Guardian for Junior: