JAMES S. BRADY RIDING FOR SPECIAL CHILDREN The James S. Brady Riding Program for Special Children, a nonprofit organization of Horses in California, Inc., was established in 1987 to bring health and healing to the physically challenged in the San Francisco Bay Area. The program provides year-round riding and horsemanship lessons for children with special needs. Lessons are under the direction of licensed personnel, certified and insured by the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association. (415) 221-9438 Our program works in cooperation with and is supported by the following organizations: Mayor s Council on Disability Concerns Police Athletic League President s Committee on Employment for the Disabled San Francisco Volunteer Agency San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department Home Away From Home Homelessness United Cerebral Palsy Foundation University of San Francisco Youth Quest San Francisco State Nursing and Recreational Therapy Departments THERE S SOMETHING ABOUT THE OUTSIDES OF A HORSE THAT ARE GOOD FOR THE INSIDES OF A MAN. Sir Winston Churchill PSYCHOLOGICALLY General sense of well-being Self-confidence and self-control Increased interest in one s self Improved risk taking abilities Development of patience Self-discipline SOCIALLY Foster friendships Development of love and respect for animals Increased experiences with people Enjoyment EDUCATIONALLY Remedial reading Recognition of shapes and colors Sequencing, patterning, and motor planning Visual spatial perception Differentiation PHYSICALLY Improved balance, muscle strength, coordination, and reflexes Increased range of joint movement and sensory integration Improved respiration, circulation, appetite and digestion CALENDAR OF EVENTS JUMPING IN THE PARK ST JULY 31, 2006 - BERCUT EQUITATION FIELD DRESSAGE IN THE PARK OCTOBER 22 TD, 2006 - BERCUT EQUITATION FIELD POLO IN THE PARK SEPTEMBER 16 TH, 2006 - GOLDEN GATE PARK POLO FIELD
CLASS INFORMATION & DESCRIPTION OF CLASSES Equitation Over Fences/Under Saddle: Rider will be judged on hand, seat, guidance, and control of horse. Overall presentation will be considered. Hunter Over Fences/Under Saddle: Horse will be judged on obedience, alertness, responsiveness, and freedom of movement. Overall turnout will be considered. Hunter Hack: Horse will be judged on performance and obedience with an emphasis on manners on the flat and over two fences not to exceed division height. Horses in Elementary Hunter division may be asked to hand gallop individually. Horses in Low Hunter division may be asked to hand gallop in groups of no more then eight. Overall turnout will be considered. Medal class: To be shown over a jumper-type course at divisional height. Rider will be judged on hands, seat, guidance, and control of horse. Top riders may be called back to ride special test at judge s discretion. Overall turnout will be considered. Jumper course A/B: will be placed according to time and penalties only. A highpoint prize will be awarded to one horse/rider combination per division. To be considered for highpoint, horse/rider combination must have competed in the medal class for that division. Overall champion and reserve champion will go to the horse/rider combination with the highest number of points having competed in at least one medal class. Points are awarded for 1-6th place as follows: Medal Classes: 12-8-6-4-3-2 All other classes: 8-5-4-3-2-1 RULES & REGULATIONS Rider/horse combinations may not cross-enter Introductory hunter and Low hunter divisions. Classes over fences are limited to 20 competitors. Flat classes are limited to 30 competitors. There will be a non-refundable Nomination fee of $25 Entry will be $12/class for horses entered prior to closing date of entries. Post entry fee will be $15/class. Cancellations 48 hours prior to start time will be fully refunded, less the nomination fee. Refunds will be made with written verification from a veterinarian. Returned checks will be charged an additional $25 processing fee above the balance owed. The show will be held in accordance of the rules and procedures set forth by the USEF. Appropriate attire for hunt seat is required. Juniors must wear approved helmets while riding. Protective headgear is required by all participants while jumping. All exhibitors are required to wear shoes or boots with a riding heel whenever on horse back on the show grounds. All dogs must be restrained (leashed) at all times while at the show grounds. Courses may consist of any combination of brush, gates, oxers, panels, post and rail, coops and walls. All horses must remain in designated areas of the show grounds. There is no lounging/riding outside of designated area. Please observe all posed rules. All riders must sign a release. SCHEDULE OF CLASSES 10:00AM START TIME INTRODUCTORY HUNTERS* Fences 18, trotting permitted 1. Hunter Under Saddle (walk & trot only) 2. Hunter Under Saddle 3. Equitation on the flat (walk & trot only) 4. Equitation on the flat 5. Hunter Hack 6. Hunter over fences 7. Equitation over Fences 8. Medal Class ELEMENTARY HUNTERS Fences 2 2 3 9. Hunter Under Saddle 10. Equitation on the flat 11. Hunter Hack 12. Hunter over fences 13. Equitation over fences 14. Medal Class 15. Jumper course A 16. Jumper course B LOW HUNTERS Fences 2 6 2 9 17. Hunter Under Saddle 18. Equitation on the flat 19. Hunter Hack 20. Hunter over fences 21. Equitation over fences 22. Medal Class 23. Jumper course A 24. Jumper course B All entries must be postmarked by May 4, 2006 *Juniors and Seniors will be judged separately at the judge s discretion.
JUMPING IN THE PARK Name SS# Address City/State/Zip Phone ( ) Signature Horse Owner BERCUT FIELD, GOLDEN GATE PARK SAN FRANCISCO HUNTER/JUMPER SHOW MAY 7 TH 2006 Name Address City/State/Zip Phone ( ) Signature Trainer ENTRIES DUE BY MAY 4 TH 2006*. POST ENTRIES ACCPETED, SPACE PERMITTING. ALL FEES MUST ACCOMPANY ENTRY. Name of Horse Name of Rider Age of Rider Classes Entry Fee WAIVER/RELEASE The undersigned, hereby forever releases, acquits, discharges, and holds harmless HORSES IN CALIFORNIA, INC., it s officers, board of directors, agents, employees, volunteers, representatives, successors, and assigns from all manner of claims, demands and damages of every kind and nature whatsoever that the undersigned may now or in the future have against HORSES IN CALIFORNIA, INC.. its officers, board of directors, agents, employees, volunteers, representatives, successors and assigns on account of any personal injuries, physical or mental condition, known or unknown, to his person and the treatment thereof, as a result of, or in any way growing out of the acts of HORSES IN CALIFORNIA, INC.. its officers, board of directors, agents, employees, volunteers, representatives, successors and assigns, including but not limited to their negligence or gross negligence, in enlisting the services of the above said person or in any way incidental thereto. Rider s Signature Owner or Trainer s Signature (Parent or Guardian if Rider is a minor) Nomination Fee: $25 Pre Entry Fee, Classes @ $12 per class: Post Entry Fee*, Classes @ $15 per class: Total: HIGH POINT CHAMPION PRIZE FLEECE WORKS THERA-FLEECE JUMP PAD Mail entries, checks payable to: Horses in California, Fed ID# 94-1196213 22-22nd Avenue San Francisco, CA 94121 415.221.9438 or 415.751.9275 Fax 415.221.2581. horsesinca@aol.com
A SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS WITHOUT WHOM WE COULD NOT PUT ON OUR EVENTS! PRIZE LIST A FULL LINE OF FINE ENGLISH TACK, RIDING APPAREL & ACCESSORIES TAL-Y-TARA TEA & POLO SHOPPE 6439 CALIFORNIA STREET SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94121 TEL: 415-751-9275 EMAIL: talytara@dnai.com ATTENTION! INCLUDING : CAVALLO RIDING BREECHES ERMILLIO CUSTOM COATS FLECK (RIDING WHIPS & CROPS) CHARLES OWEN HELMETS IRIDEON RIDING WEAR If you or your company would like to be a show sponsor, your company name and logo can be included in our show schedule and at the event. Logos and/or company names can be placed on the fence line or jump standards, which creates an eye-catching advertisement. Please contact us for more information and show advertising rates. horsesinca@aol.com tel: 415-221-9438 OVERALL HIGH POINT CHAMPION: Fleece Works Thera-Fleece Jump Pad OVERALL RESERVE CHAMPION Adjustable Leather Halter with brass fittings and quick-clip release INTRODUCTORY HUNTERS DIVISION HIGH POINT ELEMENTARY HUNTERS DIVISION HIGH POINT LOW HUNTERS DIVISION HIGH POINT Ribbons will be awarded for 1-6 th place *ALL PRIZES FURNISHED BY TAL-Y-TARA TEA & POLO SHOPPE SHOW COMMITTEE JUDGE: Kay Hitch SHOW MANAGER: Philip Meakin SHOW SECRETARY: Sharon Haynes FIELD MANAGER: Philip Meakin HOSPITALITY: Melba Meakin FOUNDERS: Hugh and Melba Meakin
2006 SHOW SERIES Benefiting the James S. Brady Riding Program for Special Children Judge: Kay Hitch Location: Bercut Equitation Field, Golden Gate Park Date: May 7th, 2006 DIRECTIONS TO BERCUT EQUITATION FIELD From the North, take 101 South over the Golden Gate Bridge. Take the 19th Avenue exit, Stay on 19th Avenue (= Park Presidio Blvd) until through Golden Gate Park. Immediately turn right onto Lincoln Way, then right on 41st Avenue. Go through stop sign, see Bercut Field on left. From the South, take 280 North, and left exit onto 19th Avenue. Turn right onto Irving Street, then left onto 18th Avenue, left again onto Lincoln Way, right at 41st Avenue. Go through stop sign, see Bercut Field on left. HORSES IN CALIFORNIA 22-22ND AVENUE SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94121 (415) 221-9438 HORSESINCA@AOL.COM