Presents The 2 nd Annual BAFTA All Gaited Horse Show Saturday May 11, 2013 Robertson Park Stadium Arena 3200 Robertson Park Road Livermore, Ca 94550
Second Annual BAFTA All Gaited Horse Show Robertson Park Stadium Arena, Livermore, CA Saturday, May 11, 2013 Show Officials Judge: Karen Graddy, Rogersville Mo Announcer: Barbara Reilly Show Manager: Marilyn Avalos (408-921-5301) Ring Steward: To Be Announced Gate Official: Mike Galvan Event Planning: Marilyn Avalos (408-921-5301) Marie Boyd (805-218-0849) Office Manager: To Be Announced Awards: Debbi Galvan The welcomes all who enjoy participating and/or watching the Missouri Fox Trotter horse and other wonderful gaited breeds. This is BAFTA s 2nd Annual Horse Show, and if you ve never shown before and want to try, now is a good time to start. Feel free to contact any BAFTA board member and let us answer questions you may have. This Show will be judged by the rules of the Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association (please refer to the MFTHBA Rule Book and Show Rules). This is a Point Show for Missouri Fox Trotters and will be judged by the rules of MFTHBA. Sponsorships Are Welcome & Appreciated Please help support our Show by your most appreciated sponsorship(s). Each $25.00 sponsorship (or any amount) will help BAFTA defray show costs (awards, facilities, etc.) and enable our Club to provide other events for our Membership! Awards Show Ribbons will be presented to 1 st through 5 th places, with additional awards presented to winners of Championship Classes. 2
Please refer to the following items that MUST be provided for Registration Entry Form Completed (Include Horse Owner s Signature) MFTHBA Number Include on Entry Form MFTHBA Amateur Card Copy of front & back Youth Birth Date Include on Entry Form Liability Form Signed and Dated Parent or Guardian Signature Horse MFTHBA Registration papers Copy front & back OGB Entries Include copy of horse s registration papers or documentation verifying horse s eligibility as a gaited horse breed. Check Made payable to BAFTA Additional Registration Information To Pre-Enter and pay only $15 per class, entry forms MUST be postmarked by Friday, May 3rd, 2013. Entries postmarked after the May 3rd date will be $20. No Entries accepted by email after May 7th. Paddock Fees are $25/stall Must be received with Entry to reserve No first bedding. Arrivals prior to Fri. May 10 th must be arranged w/show Manager. Entries submitted at the Show will be $20. California Drug Fee is $5.00 per horse Office Fee is $10.00 per horse Mail entries to: BAFTA 1818 Hobbie Lane Santa Rosa, Ca 95407 E-Mail entries to: IrishHills2006@gmail.com BAFTA CLASS LIST 3
Judge: Karen Graddy, Rogersville Mo Show starts promptly at 9:30 AM 1. MFT MODEL WEANLINGS, YEARLINGS & 2 YEAR OLDS (FTM5-6) 2. MFT MODEL MARES - 3 YEARS & OLDER (FTM7) 3. MFT STALLIONS & GELDINGS - 3 YEARS & OLDER (FTM8) 4. OGB MODEL SHORT BREAK 10 MINUTES 5. MFT NOVICE AMATEUR RIDER - NO CANTER (AFT12) 6. OGB STALLIONS & GELDINGS WALK AND FAVORITE GAIT 7. MFT YOUTH FOXTROT - NO CANTER - Rider 17 & Under (YFT1 -YFT2) 8. MFT OPEN SENIOR CITIZENS 62 & OLDER NO CANTER (OFT12) 9. OGB EQUITATION 2 GAIT 10. MFT OPEN FOX TROT - 4 YEARS & OLDER - NO CANTER (OFT10) 11. OGB YOUTH COUNTRY PLEASURE - Rider 17 & Under - NO CANTER 12. MFT WESTERN PLEASURE - NO CANTER (PFT2) 13. OGB NOVICE HORSE 2 GAIT SHORT BREAK 10 MINUTES 14. MFT ENGLISH PLEASURE - NO CANTER (PFT4) 15. OGB STALLIONS & GELDINGS - 3 GAIT 16. MFT COUNTRY PLEASURE NO CANTER (PFT1) 17. OGB MARES WALK AND FAVORITE GAIT 18. MFT OPEN FOX TROT - 4 YEARS & OLDER - CANTER (OFT11) LUNCH BREAK 19. OGB LEAD LINE RIDER 7 YEARS OLD AND UNDER 20. MFT OPEN TRAIL PLEASURE - NO CANTER (PFT3) 21. MFT OPEN TRAIL - CANTER (VO1) 22. OGB TRAIL 2 GAIT SHORT BREAK TO CLEAR TRAIL COURSE 23. MFT OPEN FOX TROT - OPEN LADIES - NO CANTER (OFT14) 24. OGB YOUTH - 3 GAIT - Rider 17 & Under 25. MFT OPEN FOX TROT - OPEN GENTLEMEN - NO CANTER (OFT13) 26. MFT EQUITATION (OFT15) 27. OGB MARES - 3 GAIT 28. MFT AMATEUR FOX TROT - 4 YRS & OLDER- NO CANTER (AFT15) SHORT BREAK 10 MINUTES 29. OGB 2 GAIT CHAMPIONSHIP 30. OGB 3 GAIT CHAMPIONSHIP 31. MFT YOUTH 2 GAIT CHAMPIONSHIP 32. MFT 2 GAIT CHAMPIONSHIP 33. MFT 3 GAIT CHAMPIONSHIP 4
Class Information and Explanation MFT: All classes labeled MFT are Missouri Fox Trotter classes only all participants must be Missouri Fox Trotters. OGB: All classes labeled OGB are open to any participant showing any registered breed of gaited horse, including Missouri Fox Trotters. Novice Amateur Rider: The rider has won less than 3 blue ribbons in a MFTHBA pointed show prior to current year. OGB Walk and Equitation Youth 14 and Under: This class is to support new coming youths and is open to all gaited breeds. The rider will enter at the flat foot walk, down to a trail walk, back to a flat foot walk, halt, reverse at a flat foot walk, down to a trail walk and line up. Lead Line Rider 7 and Under: Rider s horse will be led, by hand, by 1 handler a second person may walk beside the rider for additional support. Riding with Helmets: State & local laws may require the use of Helmets for Youth riders 18 and younger. National Points: All classes underlined on the class list are eligible for national point recognition with the MFTHBA. You must be a current MFTHBA member in good standing, participate on a registered MFT and provide BAFTA with your MFTHBA membership number in order for your points to be recorded. Tips and Reminders Western Pleasure: No ribbons, no cavason/noseband. Rider must wear a western type hat. Rider must ride one handed, unless specified by the MFTHBA Rule Book. For specific attire, tack and handling guidelines, please refer to the official MFTHBA Rule Book. Country Pleasure: No ribbons, no cavason/noseband. Rider may ride 1 handed or two handed. English pleasure tack and attire permitted. For specific attire, tack and handling guidelines, please refer to the official MFTHBA Rule Book. 5
Show Rules: The Missouri Fox Trotting Breed Association (MFTHBA) Show Rules will be followed. If you do not have copy of the MFTHBA rulebook, contact MFTHBA at 417-683-2468 or visit their website at MFTHBA.com. Since most of our classes are eligible for MFTHBA National Points, all classes will be judged under MFTHBA rules. These rules do not cover every situation. In cases where there is no specific rule, decisions are left to the discretion of the Show Management. Standards for judging and requirements for tack, show apparel, etc., are not the same for all classes. Make sure you review the rules and understand the specific rules for the classes you are entering. Don t get marked down for not knowing the rules for your classes! The California Department of Food and Agriculture requires that exhibitors declare all drugs and medications in use at the show or within 72 hours preceding the show. MFTHBA Points: This BAFTA show is eligible for MFTHBA s National Point Competition. Pointed classes are indicated on the class schedule. To be eligible, you must show in a minimum of 3 pointed shows and both the owner and exhibitor must be MFTHBA members in good standing. If you are competing in Amateur classes and would like MFTHBA points, include a copy of your Amateur Card with your entry. BAFTA Points: See the BAFTA website for more information on BAFTA s hight point program for 2013: www.bayareafoxtrotter.com All Owners and Exhibitors will be held responsible for any damage incurred by them or their agents to barns or other Livermore Rodeo Grounds properties on the Show Grounds and will be billed accordingly. Show Management reserves the right to refuse or accept conditionally, or to cancel any entries, disqualify riders or exhibitors, prohibit exhibition or entries, cancel award prizes and to cancel, consolidate or split classes without claim for damages. Be sure to sponsor a class! Sponsors help support the show and secure more shows in the upcoming years! 6
Refunds will be given if written notice is received by the Show Manager before the closing of entries. Exhibitors scratching their horse for any reason AFTER the official closing date shall forfeit all entry, stall and association fees UNLESS a valid Veterinarian s or Doctor s certificate of disability for entered horse/rider is submitted to the Show Manager prior to the first event of the horse show. If illness or injury after the start of the Show should prevent exhibitor s participation in the balance of entered classes, a refund of unused class fees will be made, providing the balance of classes are officially scratched and a doctor s certificate is provided with 48 hours of the close of the show. STALL AND ASSOCIATION FEES WILL NOT BE REFUNDED. ADDS & Scratches. If classes are scratched through the horse show office after the closing date and prior to the start of the Show, entry fees will be refunded. STALL AND ASSOCIATION FEES WILL NOT BE REFUNDED. An OPEN CHECK must be on file with the Office Manager to cover additional entry fees and other incidentals. Don t Miss Our Second Horse Show of 2013! The will be hosting a second horse show for the 2013 show season. October 12, 2013 Sonoma County Fair Grounds, Santa Rosa California The BAFTA Board is COMMITTED to keeping our Membership as Up-to-Date as Possible with information about our Club and other Breed Activities and Information ~~~ Visit our Website @ www.bayareafoxtrotter.com Like Us on Facebook 7
Some Livermore Hotels check online for additional listings Please note that most hotels in Livermore are approximately 4-5 miles away from the show grounds. Name Address Phone Comfort Inn 2625 Constitution Dr. 925-606-6200 Courtyard Livermore 2929 Constitution Dr. 925-342-1000 Hampton Inn 2850 Constitution Dr. 800-741-5072 Holiday Inn Express 3000 Constitution Dr. 925-961-9600 Hawthorne Inn 1700 N. Livermore Ave. 925-606-6060 We will be having a silent auction! There will be several items available for silent auction! Be sure to check out the auction table and bid on items! All proceeds will go towards BAFTA and support future shows and events! www.bayareafoxtrotter.com 8
Location Information Robertson Park Main Stadium Arena 3200 Robertson Park Road Livermore Ca, 94550 Please use Google Maps or MapQuest for detailed driving directions from you area Please note: All overnight stabling is provided in stock pens that are NOT covered. Straw bedding is easier to manage than shavings and will provide better coverage than shavings. Thee parking areas are large for easy turn around and space between trailers please do not crowd. There is limited shade in the show arena area Please visit our website for hotel information Please visit our website for more detailed information About the facility 9