2016 DRESSAGE SHOWS Winter February 5-6- USEF# 331284 Judge: Creeky Routson, S ; Axel Steiner, S Entries Open: December 22, 2015. Entries must be received by January 27, 2016! Spring May 13-14 USEF # 6029 Judge: Louise Koch, S Entries Open: March 29, 2016. Entries must be received by May 4, 2016! Summer June 18-19 USEF #330842 Judge: David Schmutz, S Entries Open: May 3, 2016. Entries must be received by June 8, 2016! Entries mailed to: Galway Downs Dressage Secretary P.O. BOX 1938, Lexington, KY 40588-1938 or Online Entries available at www.equestrianentries.com ALL Approved by CDS/USEF/USDF Level 2 Qualifying Competitions for: 2016 USDF and CDS Championships 2016 Arabian Sporthorse Regionals 2016 RAAC CDS Regional Adult Amateur Competition SDSEL San Diego Scholastic Equestrian League More Information at www.galwaydowns.net Volunteers need for all shows, please sign up at www.galwaydowns.net/volunteer/!
GALWAY DOWNS DRESSAGE OFFICIALS Manager... Del Mar Evening, Inc., Robert Kellerhouse, rkellerhouse@galwaydowns.com; 951.303.0405 Secretary... Christina Gray, info@grayareaevents.com; 805.239.3930 ext. 1 Veterinarian... San Dieguito Equine Group, 760.591.9952 Farrier... Dwight Weinberg, 619.985.9666 Medical... AMR, Inc. Volunteer Coordinator... Jerri Lance Announcer... Lewis Blakenship WINTER OFFICIALS Judge... Creeky Routson, S Walnut Creek, CA; Axel Steiner, S San Marcos, CA Technical Delegate... Cynthia Collins Victorville, CA SPRING OFFICIALS Judge... Louise Koch, S - Westlake Village, CA Technical Delegate... Theresa Hunt Chandler, AZ SUMMER OFFICIALS Judge... David Schmutz, S Glendale, CA Technical Delegate... Doris North Valley Center, CA TENTATIVE SCHEDULE Friday & Saturday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM Summer Sunday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM Show Office will open Thursday noon, Friday, Saturday & Sunday 7:00 AM. SHOW FEE SCHEDULE USDF Intro Classes $35 USEF National Level Classes $50 Dressage Seat Equitation $20 FEI Classes $60 Q Great American Insurance Group/ USDF Regional Championship $10 San Diego Scholastic Equestrian League $10 Non-Competing Horse (per day)* $25 Internet Search** $10 Late Fee $50 Change Fee $25 Non Stabled/Grounds Fee(/horse/day) $25 Stabling Fri-Sun (2 shavings provided) $125 Returned Check or Credit Card (10% of Charge) $25min MANDATORY FEES Office Fee (per entry) $35 ***USEF Administration fee $8 ***USEF Drugs and Medication $8 California Drug Fee $5 CDS Travel Grant Fee (per horse) $3 Entries mailed to: Galway Downs Dressage Secretary PO BOX 1938, Lexington, KY 40588-1938 or Online Entries available at www.equestrianentries.com Checks payable to Del Mar Eventing *Non-competing horses must pay the $25 per day fee, Mandatory Fees ($59), and Grounds Fee ($25) or Stall Fee ($125). ***Federation Fee: For every horse participating in any competition licensed by the Federation, a $16 Federation fee will be collected ($8 shall be an Equine Drugs and Medication fee to provide for research, inspection, and enforcement of rules regarding use of medications and drugs; see GR407.1,.2 and.3.) Exception: Horses entered in classes exempted from the Equine Drugs and Medication fee are also exempt from the balance of the Federation fee. Internet Search** will be done and fee added to entry of those missing documentation. Non-Member Fees (per entry): USEF $30.00 per each non-member Rider, Owner, Trainer. USDF Non-Member Fee $25.00 per each Rider and / or Owner. USDF Affidavit Fee $5 per Rider, Owner not able to provide proof of membership. If not specified as Open (O), Adult Amateur (AA) or Junior/Young Rider (JR/YR) on the entry, you will be entered in the OPEN division. Adult Amateur riders must have a current USEF AA card. Junior/Young Riders must include birth date on entry.
CLASS NAME 2016 CLASS LIST FEE FRIDAY (Summer SATURDAY) SATURDAY (Summer SUNDAY) SECTION TRAINING LEVEL Training Level Test 1 $50 101 201 O-A-J/YR Training Level Test 2 $50 102 202 O-A-J/YR Training Level Test 3 $50 103 203 O-A-J/YR Q FIRST LEVEL First Level Test 1 $50 111 211 O-A-J/YR First Level Test 2 $50 112 212 O-A-J/YR First Level Test 3 $50 113 213 O-A-J/YR Q SECOND LEVEL Second Level Test 1 $50 121 221 O-A-J/YR Second Level Test 2 $50 122 222 O-A-J/YR Second Level Test 3 $50 123 223* O-A-J/YR Q *Class 223 on Saturday: USDF/Dover AA Medal THIRD LEVEL Third Level Test 1 $50 131 231 O-A-J/YR Third Level Test 2 $50 132 232 O-A-J/YR Third Level Test 3 $50 133 233 O-A-J/YR Q FOURTH LEVEL Fourth Level Test 1 $50 141 241 O-A-J/YR Fourth Level Test 2 $50 142 242 O-A-J/YR Fourth Level Test 3 $50 143 243 O-A-J/YR Q Q - Great American Insurance Group/USDF Regional Championship: Add Q to class on entry form and $10 to entry form.. San Diego Scholastic Equestrian League: Add SD to class on entry form & $10 to entry fee. FEI LEVELS Prix St. Georges $60 150 250 O-A-J/YR Q Intermediaire I $60 161 261 O-A-J/YR Q Intermediaire II $60 162 262 O-A-J/YR Q Grand Prix $60 170 270 O-A-J/YR Q Grand Prix Special $60 171 271 O Junior Team $60 180 280 J Q Young Rider Team $60 182 282 YR Q Young Horse Test of Choice $60 189 289 O USEF Test of Choice (Excludes Para, Freestyles, Young Horse) $50 190 290 FREESTYLE & SPECIAL CLASSES USDF Freestyle of Choice (no Q for training) $60 191 291 O-A-J/YR Q FEI Freestyle of Choice $60 195 295 O-A-J/YR Q Quadrille Freestyle Level of Choice $20/Horse 198 298 Pas de Deux Level of Choice $25/Horse 199 299 Rider Test Training Level $50 410 420 Rider Test First Level $50 411 421 Rider Test Second Level $50 412 422 OPPORTUNITY AND USDF INTRO CLASSES USDF Introductory Level Test A $35 500 520 O-A-J/YR USDF Introductory Level Test B $35 502 522 O-A-J/YR USDF Introductory Level Test C $35 503 523 O-A-J/YR *Opportunity Training Level Test 1 $35 801 821 O *Opportunity Training Level Test 3 $35 806 826 O *Opportunity First Level Test 1 $35 807 827 O *Opportunity First Level Test 3 $35 808 828 O *Opportunity classes are open to all Horses and Riders regardless of USEF/USDF or CDS membership status, without having to pay nonmember fees. Opportunity classes do not count towards USDF or USEF Horse of the Year Awards. CDS will use Opportunity class scores for CDS Qualifying for current CDS Members. Horses entered in these classes are still subject to and must comply with the Drugs & Medications rule and are subject to drug testing. Horses may cross enter into recognized divisions whereupon they are subject to all membership requirements.
RULES AND GENERAL INFORMATION 1. EVERY CLASS OFFERED HEREIN WHICH IS COVERED BY THE RULES AND SPECIFICATIONS OF THE CURRENT USEF RULE BOOK WILL BE CONDUCTED AND JUDGED IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH. 2. All questions not covered in these rules and regulations shall be decided by the show management whose decision shall be final. 3. Every horse entered for competition will comply with the rules of the horse show management, but management will, in no case, be responsible for any loss or damage that may occur, and it shall be condition of entry that each exhibitor shall hold this horse show and the officials and employees of the show blameless for any loss or accident to his horse, employees, equipment, which may occur from sickness, fire or otherwise. 4. The management reserves the right to refuse, accept conditionally, or to cancel any entries, disqualify any riders or exhibitors, prohibit entries and cancel award prizes without claims for damages; to cancel or combine unfilled classes, or to reschedule classes after due notice to exhibitors; to change rings or rotate judges. 5. Exhibitors are notified that any act of discourtesy or disobedience to the judges or officials, on the part of the owner, manager, rider, or groom shall disqualify the horse, and the owner shall forfeit his entry fee and other fees. 6. Show management reserves to itself the power to prohibit any person from attending or showing a horse in the ring and to remove any groom or horse from the show without being liable for compensation. 7. In accordance with the 1989 Federal Waste Tracking Act, which restricts the disposal of medical waste, bio-hazardous medical waste containers will be provided in the stable area. All exhibitors and their agents are responsible for the proper disposal of this waste. 8. No person will be allowed in the show ring during the time of judging except the exhibitor and those having official or requested duties to perform. 9. It is the tradition of the show that riders be correctly attired for the class in question, that attendants be neatly dressed and the horses properly presented. Management may in its discretion bar any person from entering the ring if not suitable presented to appear before an audience. 10. USEF Life, Senior active and Junior active Members shall be eligible to participate in all classes at Regular Competitions, Eventing Competitions at the Preliminary Level or above, Combined Driving Competitions at the Advanced Level, Dressage, Reining and Vaulting Competitions and Endurance Rides. A non-member may participate as a handler, rider, driver, owner, lessee, agent, coach or trainer at Regular Competitions, Eventing competitions, Dressage competitions, Reining Competitions and Combined Driving competitions upon payment of a $30 non-member registration fee. Participants in the following classes are exempted from the requirements of this rule: 1) Leadline; 2) Exhibitions; 3) Games and Races; 4) Classes for 4-H Members; 5) Walk Trot and Academy Classes (Academy classes are classes limited to horses used regularly in a lesson program); 6) USDF introductory level tests, pas de deux and quadrille classes; 7) NRHA Endorsed Reining Competitions. 8) Opportunity classes. 9) citizens of other nations who have proof, in English, of current membership in good standing of their own National Federation, 10) USEA Beginner Novice division; and 11) assistant handlers in Dressage Sport Horse Breeding classes. 11. ENTRY PROCEDURE: Entries must be made on an official entry form or photocopy of same and must be filled out completely, including all classes entered, all signatures, (no dittos), organization membership numbers and fees. Please include a photocopy of current membership ID for rider, owner, trainer and horse. Amateur must provide a copy of their Amateur card or proof of application for an Amateur card. An Internet search will be done for entries missing any of the required membership photocopies at a charge of $10. Entries are accepted on a first-come, first served basis until classes are filled. Entries received after the closing date will be accepted only if the schedule permits. Each late entry that has been accepted shall be assessed a late fee of $50. Changes to entries after the closing date will be at the sole discretion of the show management with a $25 change fee. No telephone or faxed entries will be accepted. Complete entry with check must be mailed by closing date. Payment in full or an open check must accompany the entry made payable to Del Mar Eventing. 12. AMATEURS AND JUNIORS: Amateurs are defined by the rules and specifications of the current USEF Rule Book. All riders entering the Amateur classes must possess or have applied for an USEF Amateur Card prior to riding in the class. All riders in Amateur Divisions must present an USEF Amateur Card when picking up their numbers or they will not be allowed to show in the Amateur Division. Cards may be applied for at the show office. Individuals are eligible as Juniors until the end of the calendar year in which they will be 18 years of age. Individuals are eligible as Young Riders from the beginning of the calendar year in which they reach the age of 16 years and until the end of the calendar year in which they reach 21 years of age. Competitors will compete as Adults from the beginning of the calendar year in which they reach the age of 22. Individuals possessing current amateur certification are only eligible as Adult Amateurs from the beginning of the calendar year in which they reach age 22. 13. REFUNDS: All cancellations/scratches must be made in writing via email to info@grayareaevents.com. All fees, less a $30 administrative fee, will be returned if horses are scratched before the Closing Date. THERE ARE NO REFUNDS OF CLASS FEES OR STALL/TACK ROOM FEES FOR ANY REASON AFTER THE CLOSING DATE. Exception: Stall/Tack room fees will be returned if scratched by 6:00PM Friday one week before start of the show.
RULES AND GENERAL INFORMATION, con t. 14. RETURNED CHECKS: Checks returned by the bank for any reason are regarded as a most serious offense and will be handled according to the following procedure: A 10% penalty (minimum $25.00) will be assessed for each returned check. Credit cards that do not go through will incur a penalty of at least $10 for each occurrence. 15. ARENA: Show arena is 20 X 60 meters. Footing in arenas is mostly sand mixed with dirt. Only those horses registered with the Galway Downs show management are permitted use of the show facilities, warm-up arena and show arena. All horses in the warm-up arena must wear their competition numbers. Lunging is allowed in specific areas only and upon receiving permission of the ring steward. 16. STABLING & NON STABLED/GROUNDS FEE: Permanent stalls, cinder block construction, 12 x12 with Dutch doors. Stalls, grooming stalls and/or tack rooms are $125 (Friday thru Sunday), 2 bales of shavings provided. If you need additional nights at $25/night you must make arrangements by email at info@grayareaevents.com. Shavings may be Pre-ordered on entry form or in show office $10/bag. Big Horse Feed is nearby for feed shopping. Grounds fee (per day including schooling days) of $25 applies if not stabled. 17. ACCOMODATIONS/RV PARKING: Temecula Creek Inn, 5 mi. (800) 962-7335. Embassy Suites-8 mi. (951) 676-5656. Ramada Inn- 7 mi., (951) 676-8770. La Quinta 7mi., (951) 296-1003. Ask for Galway rate. Water and electric hookups are available in the RV Park at Galway Downs for $50/night. 18. SHOW STATUS: Entry Status and Ride Times will be posted at www.galwaydowns.net. In the event of inclement weather, natural or other disasters prior to the show, it is the competitor s responsibility to check the website at www.galwaydowns.net. 19. DOGS: Dogs must be on a held leash. $100 fine for any dogs caught off leash. 20. SCORED TEST: Tests will be distributed to riders, or their authorized representative, after the results have been finalized and awards presented. Scores will be posted at the show office and online at www.galwaydowns.net. 21. STALLIONS: Stallions must be in a stall or remain in the trailer unless being managed by a qualified person. 22. SCHOOLING HORSES: Horses not entered in the show must be registered with the Horse Show office and will be given a number to be worn at all times not in a stall or tied to a trailer. Appropriate stall or grounds fees, drug fees and a $25.00 per day fee must be paid. Any person(s) riding a schooling horse must have signed an official entry blank. A schooling horse may be allowed in the warm-up arena at the discretion of the ring steward. 23. RIDE TIMES: Times will be posted at www.galwaydowns.net on the Wednesday before the show. It is the exhibitor s responsibility to contact show management if times are not received. Riders should be prepared to ride at any time, as classes may need to be scheduled out of order. Failure to enter the arena at the specified time may incur elimination. 24. HEADGEAR RULE: From the time horses are officially admitted to the competition grounds by competition management, anyone mounted on a horse at any time on the competition grounds including non-competing riders, riders on non-competing horses, and those competing in all classes and tests, including Para-Equestrian tests must wear protective headgear as defined by this rule and otherwise in compliance with GR801. Any rider violating this rule at any time must immediately be prohibited from further riding until such headgear is properly in place. Protective headgear is defined as a riding helmet which meets or exceeds ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)/SEI (Safety Equipment Institute) standards for equestrian use and carries the SEI tag. The harness must be secured and properly fitted. If there are questions regarding this rule or the use of protective headgear at USEF dressage competitions please contact Hallye Griffin by email at hgriffin@usef.org or by phone (859)225-6918. 25. GOLF CARTS: Can be rented from Prestige Golf Carts at 951.695.2720. Golf Carts and all other motorized vehicles require a valid driver s license to operate. Wheelchairs, etc., for people with disabilities are exempt. USEF rule GR1301.7 Minors who do not have a valid driver's license which allows them to operate a motorized vehicle in the state in which they reside will not be permitted to operate a motorized vehicle of any kind, including, but not limited to, golf carts, motorcycles, scooters, or farm utility vehicles, on the competition grounds of licensed competitions. Minors who have a valid temporary license may operate the above described motorized vehicles as long as they are accompanied by an adult with a valid driver's license. Violations of this rule will be cause for sanctions against the parent(s), guardian(s) and/or trainer(s) who are responsible for the child committing the offense. Penalties may include exclusion of the child, parent(s), guardian(s), and/or trainer(s) from the competition grounds for the remainder of the competition and charges being filed against any of the above individuals in accordance with Chapter 6. Wheelchairs and other mobility assistance devices for individuals with disabilities are exempt from this rule. 26. FOOD: Food will be available on grounds during show hours. There are multiple food locations within miles of show grounds on Temecula Parkway. 27. PRIZES: Ribbons 1 st -8 th will be given, prizes to 1st place. Ribbons & Prize for High Score for each day for FEI, AA, Open, & YR/JR. 28. DIRCTIONS TO GALWAY DOWNS: Address: 38801 Los Corralitos Rd., Temecula, CA 92592 From I-15: To Hwy 79 south. East 6.5 miles to Los Caballos Rd. Turn left to Los Corralitos Rd. Right on Los Corralitos to Galway Downs.
USDF Statement on Animal Welfare The United States Dressage Federation, Inc. (USDF), a federation of over 120 independent organizations throughout the United States with a membership of 30,000 members, supports the concept of ethical treatment of animals. Dressage is a classical method of training horses, based upon the horse s natural responses, as carried out in a gradual, planned program during which the horse s athletic abilities are improved in a systematic manner. As a result, the horse becomes capable, comfortable, and responsive in partnership with the rider without the use of force. Dressage competition at various levels of achievement is the ultimate test of the training program to determine whether the desired harmony between horse and rider has been achieved. The rules pertaining to dressage competition prohibit the use of artificial appliances, training aids, and drugs, which would force the horse to submit. Instead, the emphasis is upon training and a cooperative partnership with the rider. Major competitions are carefully monitored to assure that there is no unnecessary force or harshness displayed. Unlike other horse sports in which horses enter training at a relatively immature state, dressage training is usually not seriously begun until the horse is three or four. The top levels of achievement require five or more years of progressive training and it is not unusual to see horses in international competition in their late teens. This, in itself, places a premium on good care and soundness throughout the horse s life. While supporting the concept of animal welfare in its broadest form, the United States Dressage Federation, Inc., also recognizes that it is unrealistic to ascribe human emotions and responses to the horse which in its wild state is a creature of flight, living a hard and precarious existence. Under domestication, the horse is assured of ample food, water, and shelter, as well as protection against infectious diseases and damaging parasites, thus leading a longer and healthier life with a high rate of survival. As an educational organization, USDF has numerous programs, which teach people how to pursue the accepted, humane training methods. A program of certifying instructors also emphasizes protecting the horse s welfare in pursuit of dressage training. United States Dressage Federation 4051 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY 40511 Phone: 859-971-2277, Fax: 859-971-7722, usdressage@usdf.org, www.usdf.org
USDF Membership Benefits: USDF is dedicated to education, the recognition of achievement, and promotion of dressage. For details on member benefits, including educational programs, awards, and other opportunities, refer to the USDF Member Guide or the USDF website at www.usdf.org. This competition is recognized by USDF for 2016 Membership Requirements for USEF-licensed/USDF-recognized Competitions: Owners and riders, including foreign riders and owners who are not residents of the US, wishing to participate in a USEF-licensed/USDF-recognized competition as a rider or owner/lessee, must have either a USDF Group Membership (GM), Participating Membership (PM), or have a USDF Non-Member (NM) identification number and pay the USDF Non-Member (NM) fee. (Note: USDF Business Members can own horses but cannot compete as riders with their USDF Business Membership.) Individuals cannot compete at a USEF-licensed/USDF-recognized competition with a USDF Education Membership. Horses competing at USEF-licensed/USDF-recognized competitions must have either a USDF Horse Identification (HID) number or a USDF Lifetime Horse Registration (LHR). Proper credentials or verification certificates must be presented to the competition secretary. Riders and owners wishing to participate in a USEF-licensed/USDF-recognized competition, and not able to present the competition secretary with verification of a USDF membership or NM identification, and USDF LHR or USDF HID, must complete a USDF Competition Affidavit Form and pay the $5 affidavit filing fee. A copy of a completed affidavit form from another competition may also be used for verification purposes for up to 60 days. (Exception: Affidavits cannot be used at Great American Insurance Group/USDF Regional Dressage Championships.) Exceptions: Horses competing only in Individual Breed Classes (IBCs) at DSHB competitions, sires and dams of horses in DSHB group classes, where those sires or dams are not actually competing in the same competition, horses competing only in breed restricted dressage or DSHB classes at Regular Competitions (e.g. all Arabian, all Friesian, or all Morgan classes), or in USDF Introductory Level tests, pas de deux or quadrille, are exempt from this requirement. Also exempt are horses ridden in leadline, exhibitions, games and races, classes for 4-H members, walk-trot, academy and opportunity classes. Riders and owners/lessees competing only in classes which are exempt from the USDF HID requirements are also exempt from the USDF NM identification number and NM fee requirements. Also exempt are handlers of horses competing in DSHB In-Hand or Group classes. Memberships Defined Participating Membership (PM): A membership issued to an individual directly by USDF. The membership year is December 1 through November 30. PMs are available for 1-year ($75), 5-years ($300), or life ($1,500). A USDF Youth Participating Membership (YPM) is available for individuals who have not reached their 21 st birthday by December 1 of the current membership year ($60). A PM allows the member to compete at USEF-licensed/USDF-recognized competitions and to participate as a rider and/or owner/lessee for all Adequan /USDF Year-End Awards, Great American Insurance Group/USDF Breeders Championship Series Finals and the Great American Insurance Group/USDF Regional Dressage Championship program. Group Membership (GM): A membership issued to an individual by USDF when the member name and dues are submitted to USDF through an affiliate Group Member Organization (GMO). The GM year begins December 1 and ends November 30. A GM allows the member to compete at USEF-licensed/USDF-recognized competitions and participate in the USDF Rider Awards program. Business Membership (BM): A membership that runs December 1 through November 30 and is issued to a business or organization directly by USDF. The USDF BM ($200) offers a wider variety of advertising benefits. BMs satisfy requirements of horse ownership only. Education Membership (EM): A membership issued to an individual directly by USDF. This online education only membership expires 12 months after the date joined. This membership type does NOT allow an individual to compete at a USEF-licensed/USDF-recognized competition. Non-Member (NM) Identification Number: For each USDF NM owner/lessee and USDF NM rider there will be a USDF NM fee of $25 per competition that must be collected by the show secretary and submitted to USDF, along with the USDF Report of Fees document and the $5 affidavit fee and Competition Affidavit Form if the person cannot provide a copy of their USDF NM card. Owners/lessees or riders exempt from the NM number requirements are also exempt from paying the USDF NM fee. If there are multiple owners of a horse and all are NMs, only one of the owners must pay the NM fee. If the horse has at least one owner who is a current USDF PM, GM, or BM there is no NM fee assessed. Competition management will be invoiced for all applicable USDF NM fees not received with the USDF post competition paperwork, along with a report listing all USDF NMs. Competition management is then required to submit the NM fees within 30 days to the USDF. An individual with a USDF NM identification number is not eligible for any USDF membership benefits. Once a USDF NM number has been assigned, a USDF NM card can be obtained from the USDF website. Horse Identification (HID) Number: A one-time tracking number for horses ($25). Scores earned by a horse with an HID number will be recorded, but will NOT be counted towards Adequan /USDF Year-End Awards. A horse with an HID number is not eligible to compete in Great American Insurance Group/USDF Regional qualifying or championship classes or Great American Insurance Group/USDF Breeders Championship Series Finals. An HID number can be upgraded to a Lifetime Horse Registration (LHR) for a fee of $70. If a horse has a USDF LHR it does not need an HID number. An HID number is a one-time fee that does not need to be renewed. Lifetime Horse Registration (LHR): A horse with an LHR ($95) is eligible for Adequan /USDF Year-End Awards, and eligible to compete at Great American Insurance Group/USDF Breeders Championship Series Finals and Great American Insurance Group/USDF Regional qualifying and championship classes, assuming requirements for the owner and rider are met. If a horse has an LHR it does not need an HID number. An LHR does not need to be renewed. How to Join USDF Applications for USDF Participating Membership (PM), Business Membership (BM), Horse Identification (HID) number, and Lifetime Horse Registration (LHR) may be found in the following locations: On the USDF website: www.usdf.org. You can submit the application online or download the form and fax or mail it to the USDF office. In the show office at USEF-licensed/USDF-recognized competitions classified by USEF as Dressage Competitions, and Regular Competitions which are open to all breeds. By calling or writing the USDF office at (859) 971-2277, 4051 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY 40511 The effective date of membership is the date the form and correct fees are received in the USDF office or, if applying at a competition, the date accepted by the competition secretary, provided the application is signed and dated by the competition secretary, member, and/or horse owner on that same day. 04/15
2016 Great American Insurance Group/USDF Regional Dressage Championships A single Regional Dressage Championship program organized by the United States Dressage Federation (USDF), and recognized by the United States Equestrian Federation, Inc. (USEF), will be held in each of the nine USDF regions. In addition, Alaska and Hawaii may each hold state championships if an official request from a Group Member Organization (GMO) is received by April 1 of the prior year. The Regional Championship Program Rules can be found on the USDF website at www.usdf.org. Please refer to the 2016 USDF Member Guide for the comprehensive list of rules and requirements for this program. Membership/Registration Requirements for Qualifying and Championships Rider: Must have a USDF Participating* Membership (PM) at the time qualifying scores are earned and at the time of the championships. Must have a USEF membership (Junior Active, Senior Active, or Life) at the time the qualifying scores are earned and at the time of the championships. Horse: Must have a USDF Lifetime Horse Registration (LHR) at the time qualifying scores are earned and at the time of the championships. Must have a USEF (Annual or Lifetime) Membership recorded at the time qualifying scores are earned and at the time of the championships. USDF horse registration and USEF horse/recording must be in the name(s) of the current owner(s) or lessee(s) of record. A horse is not required to have breed registry papers. Owner: Must have a USDF membership (PM* or Business Member (BM)) at the time the qualifying scores are earned and at the time of the championships. Must have a USEF membership (Junior Active, Senior Active, or Life) at the time qualifying scores are earned and at the time of the championships. * PMs are USDF members who join USDF directly. USDF Group Members (GM) are ineligible. Minimum Qualifying Scores. One set of nationally-standardized qualifying scores has been established for all USEF/USDF Regional Championships, for levels through Grand Prix, in three divisions: open, adult amateur and junior/young rider. FEI Junior and FEI Young Rider classes have only one respective division. Freestyles have only open divisions. The minimum percentages are as follows: OPEN AA JR/YR Training Level (Test 3) 68% 63% 63% First Level (Test 3) 66% 62% 62% Second Level (Test 3) 64% 61% 61% Third Level (Test 3) 62% 60% 60% Fourth Level (Test 3) 62% 60% 60% FEI Junior (Team Test) 60% FEI Young Rider (Team Test) 60% Prix St. Georges 60% 60% 60% Intermediate I 60% 60% 60% Intermediate II 60% 60% 60% Grand Prix 60% 60% 60% FREESTYLE OPEN AA JR/YR First Level 63% Second Level 63% Third Level 63% Fourth Level 63% Intermediate I 63% Grand Prix 63% Rev May 2015
CDS Non-Member Form If you are competing at this show and do not have a current CDS membership, please fill out this non-member form completely for CDS. CDS offers many qualifying opportunities and year end awards and would like you to be eligible for them. The Rider and the Owner must be a CDS member for any scores to count. Please provide your name and information and answer a few questions about why you are not a CDS member at this time. Return this to the show manager so they may submit it with the show results. Name Address City State Zip Phone ( ) Email Address (required) I am a member but don t have my card or member number I am not a CDS member at this time as I live out of the area I am not a CDS member at this time as I only compete at a few shows I would like to become a CDS member (mail a copy of this form with a check for $70 to address below) California Dressage Society P O Box 417 Carmel Valley, CA 93924 (831) 659-5696 fax (831) 659-2383 paula@california-dressage.org www.california-dressage.org
2016 CDS MEMBERSHIP FORM Active Membership...$70.00 Additional Family Member... $60.00 Life Membership...$1,000.00 www.california-dressage.org to join online Name Address City State Zip Telephone( ) Email Chapter Preference Would you like to use your Visa or MC? Card # Exp Date V code visa mastercard Signature Group membershipin the United States Dressage Federation (USDF) ($20) included with CDS membership.all CDS membershipsgo from Decemberto December. Anyone joining after October 1 will be a memberfor the following year. Please check any of the following that apply: Renewing Member New Member Amateur Instructor/Trainer Junior Rider ( / / ) Judge T.D. EMT Riding Member (QRM) Nominate for Regional Adult Amateur Competition(add $25) CALIFORNIA DRESSAGE SOCIETY P O Box 417 Carmel Valley, CA 93924 831/659-5696 (fax) 831-659-2383
find out more about dressage... join the california dressage society What is the California Dressage Society? It is an organization whose purpose is to foster an interest among horsemen in Dressage. The program of the Society is educational, designed primarily to offer a framework in which individuals can progress with the schooling of themselves and their horses. CDS is an opportunity - to share, to experience, to learn and to contribute. What does the Society offer? Educational activities on a statewide basis includes Riding Seminars, Instructor Seminars, National Symposiums and Judges' Forums. The local chapters sponsor clinics, competitions, films, discussion and informal schooling sessions. Dressage Letters, the monthly publication, offers educational literature along with a complete calendar of all CDS events. The CDS Omnibus, yearly e-publication, offers dressage show premiums and entry forms for your convenience in planning and entering shows for the year. Membership Roster, a yearly printed publication of all the CDS members, including judges and a trainer listing. What is Dressage? Dressage (training or schooling) is an equitation term that means the gradual harmonious development of the horse s physical and mental condition with the aim to achieve the improvement of his natural gaits and perfect understanding with his rider. SHERI SCOTT PHOTO Junior Championships. Juniors & Young Riders can qualify. One show held in the north and one in the south. CDS Horse of the Year Competition. A horse /rider combination can qualify for the year end CDS Annual Show. Membership types Active membership provides all of the above privileges, as well as voting rights, and eligibility to hold office and to apply for a Qualified Riding Membership. Family membership is an Active Membership for more than one member in an immediate family, living at the same address. Life membership is an Active Membership for the life of the member. A membership card is issued with each membership. RAAC. Regional Adult Amateur Competitions for Amateurs to compete in Novice or Elite Divisions within their Region, North, Central and South. www.california-dressage.org P O BOX 417 CARMEL VALLEY, CA 93924 831-659-5696 POSTER MUST BE PROMINENTLY DISPLAYED AT THE SHOW OFFICE
2016 USDF/Dover Saddlery Adult Amateur Medal Program The USDF/Dover Saddlery Adult Amateur Medal Program is designed to specifically recognize and encourage adult amateurs riding at Second Level. Awards 1. USDF/Dover Saddlery Medal Recipient The eligible rider with the highest score of 60 percent or better in the designated Second Level Test Three class or applicable test of choice USDF/Dover Saddlery Adult Amateur Medal class at a participating competition will receive a handcrafted USDF/Dover Saddlery pewter medal and neck ribbon. Winners will receive a $20 Dover Saddlery gift certificate for the first three USDF/Dover Saddlery Medals they win during the competition season. 2. USDF/Dover Saddlery National Merit Award A USDF/Dover Saddlery National Merit Award will be awarded to riders winning three USDF/Dover Saddlery Medals in the same competition year. 3. Year-End Awards The USDF/Dover Saddlery Medal National Champion and Reserve Champion are determined from the average of the top three winning ride scores during the competition year. The champion receives a $1000 Dover Saddlery gift certificate and the reserve champion receives a $500 Dover Saddlery gift certificate. Rider Eligibility 1. Rider must have a current USDF Participating or Group Membership and be a member in good standing of USDF when the scores are earned. 2. Rider must be an adult amateur in accordance with Article GR1306 of the USEF rules and be designated with USEF as an adult amateur at the time the scores are earned. Owner & Horse Eligibility 1. Horse and owner must meet minimum competition eligibility requirements at the time scores are earned. Additional Information For additional information and an updated list of competitions offering the USDF/Dover Saddlery Adult Amateur Medal Program, please visit http://www.usdf.org/awards/performance/adultmedalprogram.asp. Competitions/rev. 5/7/2015
USEF Competition Name: Competition Division(s) and Rating(s): USEF#: TRACK POINTS, CLIMB THE STANDINGS, AND EARN YEAR-END AWARDS! Make your results count toward the USEF Horse of the Year Awards and Silver Stirrup Awards Programs with an annual or lifetime horse recording. Call or email today to speak with a customer care representative about how to get started. 859 258 2472 // customercare@usef.org