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Dear Friends, We are delighted to welcome you to Kansas City, the American Royal, and the 2014 UPHA American Royal National Championship Horse Show. This year marks the American Royal s 115 th anniversary. The past 114 years have seen wonderful accomplishments, exciting performances, and valued memories. This year promises to be no exception. We are particularly proud of our hospitality, so please join us for one of the evening parties. On Tuesday night, we honor the American Royal Horseperson of the Year with a buffet dinner in the Exhibitors Club. Thursday evening brings the UPHA Classics Jackpot Sale. On Friday night, all are invited to a celebratory exhibitors party food, music and drink in the Grand Hall. In their 13 th year of partnership, the UPHA and the American Royal are proud of this National Championship Horse Show. We thank you for bringing your champion horses, world-class ponies and accomplished riders to Kansas City for what is sure to be one of the best shows of the season. Good luck this week! Enjoy the show! Sincerely, Ann Rowland On behalf of the American Royal Horse Show Committee Celebrate with us.... 6 116058_AmericanRoyal_UPHA_insides.indd 4
Directions to the American Royal Complex From the North: Take I-29/I-35 south across the Paseo Bridge. Take I-70 east to I-670 west. Exit at Wyoming, Genessee, Kemper Arena exit. Turn left on Genessee (one way going south). Come south to the American Royal Complex. Follow signs for parking. From the East: Take I-70 west to I-670 west. Exit at Wyoming, Genessee, Kemper Arena exit then turn left on Genessee and come south to the American Royal Complex, follow signs for parking. From the South: Take I-35 north to I-670 west and exit at Wyoming, Genessee, Kemper Arena exit. Turn left on Genessee and come south to The American Royal Complex, follow signs for parking. From the West: Take I-70 East, to I-670 East to Genessee exit. Turn right on Genessee to American Royal Complex and follow signs for parking Entry Deadline: October 10, 2014 Mail your entries to: Beth Snider 65 Old Taylorsville Road Shelbyville KY 40065 Phone: (502) 647-0076 Cell: (502) 314-7960 Fax: (502) 633-6207 E-Mail: bethandscott@kih.net 7 116058_AmericanRoyal_UPHA_insides.indd 5
Table of Contents Country Pleasure...... 49-50 Fine Harness Division...... 42-43 Five-Gaited Division...... 36-38 General Rules...... 15-20 Hackney Pony Division...... 57-58 Hackney Pony Pleasure Driving..... 60 Harness Pony Division...... 59 Officials...... 10-11 Parade Horse Division...... 50 Roadster Horse Division...... 55 Roadster Pony Division...... 56 Saddlebred Country Pleasure Division... 49-50 Saddlebred Park Division...... 43 Saddlebred Park Pleasure Division... 45 Saddlebred Show Pleasure Division..46-48 Saddlebred Type Pony Division.....41 Saddlebred Western Pleasure...... 50 Saddle Seat Equitation...... 51-55 Schedule of Classes...... 22-34 Scholarship...... 35 Three-Gaited Division...... 39-41 Ticket Information...... 24, 41 USEF Saddle Seat Medal Finals.... 51 UPHA Challenge Cup...... 51-53 UPHA Classics Jackpot Sale...... 2 UPHA Exceptional Challenge Cup 52-53 Advertisers ASHA Driving Challenge...... 44 Advertising/Sponsorship Information... 14, 61 Hall s Crown Center.... 3 Marriott Hotel...... 9 Richfield Video...... 13 8 116058_AmericanRoyal_UPHA_insides.indd 6
IT S THE ROYAL TREATMENT THAT KEEPS GUESTS COMING BACK. The Kansas City Marriott Downtown takes pride in being a host hotel for the American Royal a proud Kansas City tradition. And our tradition of providing outstanding service to our guests is what keeps so many coming back to stay with us year after year. The hotel is conveniently located just steps from the Power & Light Entertainment District, offers easy accessibility to the Country Club Plaza and Westport, and is just minutes from Kemper Arena. Let us give you the Royal treatment we are eager to welcome you. Enjoy the special American Royal rate of just $118*. Reservations may be made by phone or at our Web site. You must use the Promotional Code OA9 when booking. *Rate subject to availability; good through November 27, 2014. Applicable room taxes apply. Advance reservations only. 200 W. 12th Street, Kansas City, MO 64105 816-421-6800 KansasCityMarriottDowntown.com 116058_AmericanRoyal_UPHA_insides.indd 7
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Advertising and Sponsorship Opportunities UPHA American Royal National Championship Webcast Produced by Richfield Video Over 200,000 hits through the course of the week * Over 9,000 computers streaming the horse show on Saturday night * Reaching an estimated 25,000 viewers at one time Sponsorship Packages: PRESENTING SPONSOR exclusive opportunity - ($5,000) Benefits: o o o your logo appears at the bottom of the webcast screen throughout the show your banner ad/stationary button (providing a live link to your website) appears in the frame of the webcast screen throughout the week commercial SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR limited to 2 sponsors ($2,000) Benefits: o 2 Banner Ads/Stationary Buttons (providing a live link to your website) o Ads/Buttons appear in the frame of the webcast screen throughout the week o commercial BANNER/BUTTON SPONSOR ($300) Benefits: o Spot on a Revolving Banner Ad/Stationary Button (providing a live link to your website) in the frame of the webcast screen throughout the week Advertising Opportunities: COMMERCIALS Run at least one time per session on the webcast and on close circuit video in the stabling area and arena suites, and in Kemper arena 30 minutes prior to the start of the show o 30 second video: $500. o 60 second video: $1,000. Interested? Technical Questions? Contact: 14 116058_AmericanRoyal_UPHA_insides.indd 12
Rules and Regulations USEF MEMBERSHIP AND AMATEUR CARDS: COPIES OF USEF MEMBERSHIP CARDS AND AMATEUR CARDS MUST BE SENT WITH ENTRIES. All participants (rider, driver, handler, owner, trainer, agent or lessee) must present to the competition secretary a current USEF membership card or copy thereof. Every person who has reached their 18th birthday and competes in classes for amateurs under USEF rules must possess a current year Amateur Card issued by USEF. USEF memberships and Amateur applications may be applied for at the horse show office. UPHA MEMBERSHIP CARDS: COPIES OF UPHA MEMBERSHIP CARDS: All participants (rider, diver, handler, owner, trainer) must present to the competition secretary a current UPHA membership card or copy. (Exhibitors showing in only Missouri-Kansas classes and/or the Missouri Breeders Challenge are not required to be members of UPHA.) ARRIVAL TIMES: HORSES STABLED IN: ARRIVAL TIME: Governors Building 12:00 noon, Sat., Nov. 8 Upper American Royal Building 12:00 noon, Sat., Nov. 8 Lower American Royal Building 10:00 a.m., Sun., Nov. 9 For advanced bedding orders, please call 816.513.4107. DEPARTURE TIME: 10:00am SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16 Management reserves the right to cancel events and to change scheduling or officials where necessary due to unforeseen circumstances. CAMPER AND MOBILE HOME SPACE: Reservations to be made through the American Royal Website at: www.americanroyal.com. Limited space is available. COMBINATION, CANCELLATION OR SPLITTING OF CLASSES: Management reserves the right to cancel or combine any class having less than five (5) entries. Large classes will be split at the discretion of management and class splits will be posted in the show office one (1) hour before the session. If a class is split, management may limit the number of competitors that may enter the corresponding championship or stake. COURTESY: Any discourteous act on the part of an owner, exhibitor, groom, trainer, or agent made toward judges, officials or staff will disqualify their entry and forfeit all fees and premiums. The Horse Show Committee shall have full power to act in issuing a ruling in such cases. Should the act justify it, the Horse Show Committee shall have power to exclude offender(s) from competition and remove them from the show grounds without being held liable for damages of any kind and this shall be accepted as a condition of entry. DOGS: Dogs are not allowed in Hale Arena, Kemper Arena or Scott Pavilion. Dogs in stable area must be on a leash. 15 116058_AmericanRoyal_UPHA_insides.indd 13
DRESS CODE: The following dress code has been adopted and will apply to all trainers, handlers, grooms and other participants entering the show ring: 1. Collared shirts are required; stable names and logos are acceptable; 2. Shirts must be tucked in while in the show ring; 3. Slacks or khaki pants only (no denim nor shorts); 4. Billed hats must be worn forward. Entry Information: ENTRIES: ENTRIES CLOSE OCTOBER 10, 2014. IN ORDER TO BE LISTED IN THE HORSE SHOW PROGRAM, THEY MUST BE POSTMARKED BY THAT DATE. Entries must be on an American Royal Horse Show Entry Form signed by the exhibitor, rider, driver, handler and trainer or his/her agent(s). In the case the exhibitor, rider, driver or handler is under the age of 18, his/her parent or guardian, or if not available, the trainer, must sign an entry blank on the minor's behalf. FEES: All fees, including entry and UPHA nominating fees must be paid in full and accompany entry form. Postdated checks are not accepted. Credit cards will be accepted (see entry form.) During the show, an open check MUST be left in the office for additional entry fees and charges made during the show. A $100.00 fee will be charged for all returned checks. If a returned check has not been taken care of within two (2) weeks after notification, your name will be submitted to USEF. POST ENTRIES: Post Entries will be accepted. Entries postmarked after October 10, 2014, and accepted by the Horse Show Committee, will be charged a LATE FEE of $50.00 per horse. ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER OCTOBER 28 th POSTMARK UNLESS STALLS ARE AVAILABLE. Any horse entered by November 10 th, 2014 may be entered in additional classes by paying the appropriate entry fee. ADD/SCRATCH: Classes must be officially added and/or scratched in the show office at least one hour prior to the start of the session in which that class is held. FAILURE to properly ADD classes will result in the entry being charged a $25 PENALTY. FAILURE to properly SCRATCH classes will result in the entry being charged a $50 PENALTY. If a problem arises immediately before an entry is to show, in order to avoid the penalty, the PADDOCK MUST BE INFORMED of the entry s inability to show. CHAMPIONSHIP CLASSES: must be officially entered either on the entry blank or in the show office at least one hour prior to the start of the session in which that class is held. NO DECLARATION IS NECESSARY. EXCEPTION: FIVE-GAITED, THREE-GAITED, FINE HARNESS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP CLASSESS. THESE THREE CLASSES MUST EITHER OFFICIALLY DECLARE OR SCRATCH BY 4:00 P.M. THE DAY OF THE CLASS. Entry fees of Championship classes (unless otherwise noted) will be refunded if properly scratched; we want you in the program. Add/Scratch penalties apply. SUBSTITUTE HORSES. A new horse may be substituted for a horse already entered which is unable to attend. A new entry form must be submitted; no additional stalls may be added without checking on availability. An additional office fee will be required to process the substitution. 16 116058_AmericanRoyal_UPHA_insides.indd 14
OPEN CHECKS MAILED WITH ENTRY FORMS WILL BE PROCESSED FOR THE AMOUNT OF FEES DUE AT THE TIME OF ENTRY. FEED AND BEDDING: Feed, grain, hay, straw and shavings may be purchased from the feed department. Orders must be placed between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Arrangements must be made in advance for late arrival. A bedding order form will be enclosed with your confirmation. FOOTING: American Royal footing has been screened and sifted and will be top dressed with sawdust in Hale, Scott and Kemper Arenas. GROUNDS ADMISSION: VEHICLE PASS: $20.00 (Enables exhibitor to park in Parking Lot A) SINGLE PARKING ADMISSION TO LOT A $5.00 EXHIBITOR'S BADGE $30.00 Entitles exhibitor to admittance to the grounds of the American Royal Complex including seats in Kemper Arena for all performances of the Horse Show as long as seats are available. Badge will also serve as admittance to the Club. Badges and Vehicle Passes may be ordered on entry forms and picked up at the Horse Show Office upon arrival. They may also be purchased between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. at the American Royal Office. Badges will serve as season Grounds Passes. BADGES DO NOT ENTITLE EXHIBITOR TO ADMISSION TO SPECIAL CONCERTS OR RODEO HEALTH REQUIREMENTS: All horses must have a negative Coggins test performed within 12 months of the show. All horses must have current health papers issued within 30 days of the show. The EIA test information must be completely recorded on the health certificate. HEALTH PAPERS AND COGGINS PAPERS MUST ARRIVE WITH THE HORSES. Health papers must be brought to the show office to pick up back numbers. The 2014 American Royal is presented by 17 116058_AmericanRoyal_UPHA_insides.indd 15
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION: USEF: COPIES OF USEF MEMBERSHIP CARDS AND AMATEUR CARDS MUST BE INCLUDED WITH ENTRIES. All participants (rider, driver, handler, owner, trainer, agent or lessee) must present to the competition secretary a current USEF membership card or copy thereof, or he/she must sign a USEF Membership Affidavit and pay a $5.00 fee. Per USEF rules, every person who has reached their 18th birthday and competes in classes for amateurs must possess a current year Amateur Card issued by USEF. USEF memberships and Amateur applications may be applied for at the horse show office. UPHA: COPIES OF UPHA MEMBERSHIP CARDS MUST BE INCLUDED WITH ENTRIRES. All participants (rider, diver, handler, owner, trainer) must present to the competition secretary a current UPHA membership card or copy. Missouri/Kansas and Missouri Breeders Challenge exhibitors are exempt. JUDGING: Competition involving three judges will be tabulated by the Majority Opinion System. Management reserves the right to substitute judges if necessary. UPHA Equitation Classes will also be tabulated by the MOS System. MINORS: 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 accompanies by an adult with a valid driver s license. The parent(s), legal guardian(s) or individual who signs the entry bland as a parent or guardian of a minor operating a motorized vehicle in violation of this rule are solely responsible for any damages, claims, losses or actions resulting from that operation. Violations of their 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. MISSOURI-KANSAS CLASSES: Horses must be owned by a Missouri or Kansas resident 90 days prior to the American Royal commencement date of November 10, 2014, but can be stabled out of state if that horse, shown by a Missouri or Kansas resident in the MO-KS classes at the 2014 American Royal, has qualified by showing, in 2014, at three USEF sanctioned shows in Missouri or Kansas. If a horse is owned, shown and trained by Missouri or Kansas resident, it does not need to qualify by showing in three USEF sanctioned shows in Missouri or Kansas. These classes are qualifying classes for their respective stakes and championship. PARENTS: If not accompanying a minor, please send permission for medical treatment (responsibility for care) with trainer or responsible adult. PRIZE MONEY: Prize money will not be mailed unless the Social Security Number is listed on the entry blank. Prize monies will be mailed no later than 30 days. 18 116058_AmericanRoyal_UPHA_insides.indd 16
PRIZE MONEY DISTRIBUTION Purse $50,000 $25,000 $10,000 $5,000 $2,000 $400 1st $10,000 $5,000 $2,000 $1,000 $400 $75 2nd $7,500 $3,750 $1,500 $750 $300 $65 3rd $5,000 $2,500 $1,000 $500 $260 $60 4th $4,500 $2,250 $900 $450 $240 $55 5th $4,250 $2,125 $850 $425 $210 $50 6th $4,000 $2,000 $800 $400 $200 $40 7th $3,875 $1,940 $775 $385 $200 $30 8th $3,750 $1,875 $750 $375 $190 $25 9th $3,625 $1,810 $725 $365 10th $3,500 $1,750 $700 $350 Entry $3,000 $1,500 $700 $350 $250 $45 REFUNDS: Requests for refunds must be received in the Horse Show Office with a veterinarian certificate. Entry fees minus a $25.00 vet-out fee will be refunded (except in UPHA Classic Grand Championships where the entry fee money becomes part of the prize money.) NO STALL FEES WILL BE REFUNDED. REGISTRATION PAPERS: Hackney/Harness/Roadster Ponies, American Saddlebreds and Roadster Horses: a copy of registration papers showing proof of ownership must be submitted with entry form at time of making entry. RIDER S AGE: For Horse Show Office purposes, please be sure to show age of rider, as of 12/01/2013, on entry form. RING CONDUCT: Rider/Drivers and attendants must be properly attired during all classes. During the time of judging, no persons will be allowed in the ring except the required officials. MANAGEMENT STRONGLY RECOMMENDS ALL ATTENDANTS BE SUITABLY DRESSED WHEN ENTERING THE RING, HEADING A HORSE OR PRESENTING IN A CHAMPIONSHIP CLASS. SHARPS DISPOSAL: There will be one container per fifty occupied stalls for the disposal of needles and other disposable sharp instruments in convenient locations in barns housing show horses. Competition Management will replace such containers when full and dispose of them properly. Competition management may fine any individuals including trainers, owners, exhibitors or their agents up to $100 for improper disposal of needles or other sharp instruments. SHOW OFFICE: The Show Office closes one hour before the start of each session (except during the 8:00 a.m. session) in order to prepare for the session. The Show Office also closes one-half hour after the completion of the evening sessions. STABLING: All entries must have a stall. Only entries exhibiting at this show are to be stabled on the grounds. Stalls are of a permanent and portable type with doors. Entries will be accepted on a "First Come, First Served" basis according to the availability of stabling. Bedding is not included; it may be purchased upon arrival. Due to the limited number of stalls available, management reserves the right to limit the number of tack stalls per stable. 19 116058_AmericanRoyal_UPHA_insides.indd 17
BOX STALLS/TACK STALLS $130.00 ONLY WHOLE STALLS MAY BE ORDERED AND PAID FOR ON THE ENTRY FORM. Stalls may not be sold or given away; any stall transaction must go through the Horse Show Office. Exhibitors stabled in the Governors Exhibition Hall are requested to not dismantle their stall decorations until the conclusion of the show on Saturday evening. Damage to stalls is at owner s expense. TIME OUTS: In the event a horse/pony throws a shoe in the warm-up area, a 5-minute Time Out may be taken to replace the shoe in the warm up area. The USEF-5-minute Time Out allowed in the ring would then be voided and no other time out would be available for that entry. This rule does not affect any other USEF time out rule. TRAINING AIDS: Whips longer than six (6) feet are not allowed at ringside or warm-up areas. Explosives and fire extinguishers used as training aids are prohibited on the show grounds before, during or after the show. Fire extinguishers will be confiscated and offenders will be reported to USEF. No attention-getting devices allowed in warm-up ring or show ring. Lash whips are not permitted on victory passes. TROPHIES: All memorial, perpetual and challenge trophies will remain in the possession of the American Royal. Souvenir trophies will be awarded for permanent possession. TRUCK AND TRAILER PARKING: Exhibitors enter through Gate A on the west side of the American Royal Building (southwest corner of complex). Exhibitors will be sent a card to be turned in at the entrance gate upon arrival. All trailers will be parked in a designated area. Violators will be subject to tow. 20 116058_AmericanRoyal_UPHA_insides.indd 18
Attention 2013 UPHA American Royal National Champions! 21 116058_AmericanRoyal_UPHA_insides.indd 19
National Championship Horse Show Tentative Schedule MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10-11:00 A.M. Trainers Meeting The Club MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10 5:30 P.M. Grooms Pizza Party North end of Hale Stabling Area TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11-9:00 A.M. Measure Ponies TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11-11:00 A.M. KEMPER ARENA 1 Missouri-Kansas Fine Harness Stake 2 Missouri-Kansas Saddle Seat Equitation, 17 & Under 3 Limit Hackney Pony 4 ASB Park Pleasure Open 5 Missouri-Kansas Three Gaited Country Pleasure 6 Roadster Horse to Bike, Open 7 Missouri-Kansas Three Gaited Open 8 Limit Harness Pony 9 ASB Western Pleasure 10 Missouri-Kansas Five Gaited Show Pleasure 11 Missouri-Kansas Three Gaited Park 12 Three Gaited, Over 15.2 Hands, Open 13 Limit Road Pony 14 Missouri-Kansas Five Gaited Open TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11-1:00 P.M. UPHA Equitation Committee Meeting Governors Room (2 nd floor American Royal offices) Classes in BOLD are National Championship Classes Classes in italics are new classes for 2014 Management reserves the right to change the class schedule due to unforeseen circumstances. 22 116058_AmericanRoyal_UPHA_insides.indd 20
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11 6:30 P.M. KEMPER ARENA 15 Missouri Breeders Challenge Weanling Stake 16 ASB Three-Gaited Country Pleasure Adult 17 Five Gaited Mares, Open 18 Missouri-Kansas Three Gaited Show Pleasure, Junior Exhibitor 19 Three Gaited, 15.2 Hands and Under, Amateur 20 Roadster Pony Open 21 Five Gaited Mares, Ladies 22 Missouri-Kansas Three Gaited Show Pleasure Amateur, 18 and Over 23 Ladies Amateur Three Gaited 24 ASB Fine Harness, Stallions/Geldings 25 Missouri-Kansas Three Gaited Amateur or Junior Exhibitor 26 Roadster Horse to Bike, Amateur 27 Five Gaited Geldings, Ladies 28 Hackney Pony, Open 29 ASB Three-Gaited Park Open 30 Will Shriver Five Gaited Stallions Open Following Evening Session Opening Party Horseperson of the Year The Club WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12-8:00 A.M. KEMPER ARENA 31 UPHA Junior Challenge Cup National Championship, Phase I Following Preliminary Session UPHA Junior Challenge Cup Reception The Club Following 8:00 a.m. Session Kemper Arena reserved for 1 hour for Exceptional Challenge Cup Riders WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12 9:00 A.M. UPHA Chapter 5 Meeting Governors Room (2 nd Floor American Royal Offices) 23 116058_AmericanRoyal_UPHA_insides.indd 21
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12-11:00 A.M. KEMPER ARENA 32 ASB Fine Harness, Two Year Old 33 Amateur Park Horses 34 ASB Three Gaited Show Pleasure, Junior Exhibitor, 13 & under 35 Three Gaited Park, Junior Horse 36 Three Gaited, Over 15.2 Hands, Amateur 37 Hackney Pony Adult Pleasure Driving 38 ASB Three Gaited Show Pleasure, 18-38 Years 39 Five Gaited, Junior Exhibitor, 14-17 Years 40 ASB Five Gaited Show Pleasure, 18-38 Years 41 Three Gaited, Junior Exhibitor, 13 Years and Under 42 Hackney Pony Pleasure Driving, Junior Exhibitor 43 Five Gaited Mare, Amateur 44 Three Gaited Two Year Old 45 ASB Five Gaited Show Pleasure, 39 Years and Over 46 ASB Three Gaited Park Pleasure, Junior Horse 47 Harness Pony, Open 48 ASB Three Gaited Show Pleasure, Junior Exhibitor, 14-17 49 Three Gaited, 15.2 Hands and Under, Ladies 50 Five Gaited Two Year Old Ticket Prices 2014 24 116058_AmericanRoyal_UPHA_insides.indd 22
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12-6:30 P.M. KEMPER ARENA 51 Parade Horse 52 ASB Fine Harness, Ladies 53 Hackney Pony, Amateur 54 UPHA Junior Challenge Cup National Championship, Phase II 55 Three Gaited, 15.2 Hands and Under, Open 56 Three Gaited, Junior Exhibitor, 14-17 Years 57 ASB Three Gaited Show Pleasure, Rider 39 Years & over 58 Roadster Pony Under Saddle, Junior Exhibitor 59 ASB Fine Harness, Junior Horse 60 Missouri-Kansas Five Gaited, Amateur or Junior Exhibitor 61 Five Gaited, Junior Exhibitor, 13 Years and Under 62 Roadster Pony, Amateur 63 Ladies Amateur Five Gaited 64 ASB Fine Harness, Mares 65 Three Gaited Park, Junior Exhibitor 66 Three Gaited, Over 15.2 Hands, Ladies 67 Roadster Horse to Wagon, Open 68 Five Gaited Stallions and Geldings, Amateur 69 Harness Pony, Amateur 70 Five Gaited Geldings, Open Following Evening Session Missouri Breeders Challenge Stallion Auction The Club THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13-8:00 A.M. KEMPER ARENA 71 UPHA Senior Challenge Cup National Championship, Phase I Following Preliminary Session UPHA Senior Challenge Cup Reception The Club Following 8:00 am Session Kemper Arena reserved for 1 hour for Exceptional Challenge Cup Riders 25 116058_AmericanRoyal_UPHA_insides.indd 23
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13-11:00 A.M. KEMPER ARENA 72 Walk & Trot Show Pleasure, Junior Exhibitor 12 & Under 73 Hackney Pleasure Horse or Pony Under Saddle, Jr. Exhibitor 74 ASB Country Pleasure Driving 75 Roadster Horse Under Saddle 76 Five Gaited Show Pleasure, Junior Exhibitor 77 ASB Country Pleasure Driving, if necessary 78 ASB Western Country Pleasure, Ladies 79 ASB Country Pleasure, 13 Years and Under 80 Missouri-Kansas Three Gaited Show Pleasure Championship 81 Roadster Pony to Bike, Junior Exhibitor 14-17 82 ASB Fine Harness, Amateur 83 Three Gaited Pony 84 ASB Show Pleasure Driving, Amateur 85 ASB Country Pleasure, Junior Exhibitor, 14-17 86 Roadster Pony to Bike, Junior Exhibitor, 13 & under 87 Missouri-Kansas Three Gaited Park Stake 88 ASB Show Pleasure Driving, if necessary 89 Five Gaited Pony THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13-6:00 P.M. KEMPER ARENA 90 UPHA Fine Harness Classic Grand Championship 91 UPHA Hackney Pony Classic Grand Championship 92 UPHA Park Pleasure Classic Grand Championship 93 UPHA Hackney Pony Pleasure Driving Classic Grand Championship 94 UPHA Senior Challenge Cup National Championship, Phase II 95 UPHA Harness Pony Classic Grand Championship 96 UPHA Three Gaited Classic Grand Championship 97 UPHA Roadster Pony Classic Grand Championship 98 UPHA Five Gaited Classic Grand Championship Following Evening Session UPHA Classics Jackpot Sale Hale Arena 26 116058_AmericanRoyal_UPHA_insides.indd 24
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14-8:00 A.M. KEMPER ARENA 99 UPHA 10 & Under Walk/Trot Challenge Cup National Championship, Phase I 100 UPHA Exceptional Challenge Cup National Championship, Phase I Following Preliminary Session UPHA 10 & Under Walk-Trot Challenge Cup Reception- The Club UPHA Exceptional Challenge Cup Reception- The Club FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14-11:00 A.M. - KEMPER ARENA 101 Walk & Trot Show Pleasure Stake, Jr. Exhibitor 12 & under 102 Missouri-Kansas Country Pleasure Championship 103 ASB Three Gaited Show Pleasure National Championship, Junior Exhibitor 14-17 104 Missouri-Kansas Five Gaited Stake, Amateur or Junior Exhibitor 105 AHHS Youth Medallion National Championship, Pleasure Driving 106 ASB Three Gaited Adult Country Pleasure National Championship 107 Saddle Seat Equitation, 13 & under 108 Missouri-Kansas Three Gaited Stake 109 Saddle Seat Equitation, 14-15 Years 110 ASB Three Gaited Park Pleasure Stake 111 Saddle Seat Equitation, 16-17 Years 112 ASB Five Gaited Adult Show Pleasure National Championship 113 Missouri-Kansas Three Gaited, Junior or Amateur Exhibitor Stake 114 AHHS Youth Medallion National Championship, Hackney/Harness Pony 115 ASB Western Country Pleasure National Championship 116 ASB Three Gaited Show Pleasure National Championship, Junior Exhibitor, 13 & Under 117 UPHA 10 & Under Walk/Trot Challenge Cup National Championship 27 116058_AmericanRoyal_UPHA_insides.indd 25
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14-6:00 P.M. - KEMPER OPENING CEREMONIES 118 UPHA Exceptional Challenge Cup National Championship, Phase II 119 Three Gaited, Amateur National Stake 120 Hackney Pony, Amateur National Championship 121 Missouri/Kansas Tom Bass Memorial Five Gaited Stake 122 American Royal Saddle Seat Equitation National Championship 123 Roadster Pony, Amateur National Championship 124 Three Gaited Park, Amateur Stake 125 Five Gaited, Junior Exhibitor National Championship, 13 & under 126 Roadster Horse to Wagon Championship 127 ASHA Junior Exhibitor Show Pleasure Driving Challenge Final 128 Ladies Amateur Three Gaited National Stake 129 Five Gaited Junior Horse, 4 Yrs and Under 130 Harness Pony, Amateur National Championship 131 ASB Three Gaited Adult Show Pleasure National Championship 132 Three Gaited, Junior Horse 133 AHHS Youth Medallion National Championship, Roadster Pony Under Saddle 134 Roadster Horse, Amateur National Championship 135 Five Gaited, Ladies National Stake Following Evening Session Exhibitors Party Grand Hall SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15-8:00 A.M. KEMPER ARENA 136 USEF Saddle Seat Medal Finals Preliminary 137 UPHA Exceptional Challenge Cup Qualifying Class 138 UPHA Exceptional Challenge Cup (walk, trot, canter) Following Preliminary Session Saddle Seat Medal Finals Brunch The Club 28 116058_AmericanRoyal_UPHA_insides.indd 26
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15-11:00 A.M. - KEMPER ARENA OPENING CEREMONIES 139 ASB Five-Gaited, Junior Exhibitor Show Pleasure National Championship 140 Fine Harness, Three Year Old 141 AHHS Youth Medallion National Championship, Roadster Pony to Bike, Junior Exhibitor 14-17 142 ASB Country Pleasure Driving National Championship 143 UPHA, 10 Years and Under, Walk-Trot Challenge Cup Class (Qualifier for 2015) 144 Hackney Pony National Championship 145 ASB Three Gaited Country Pleasure, Junior Exhibitor National Championship 13 & under 146 Three Gaited, Three Year Old 147 AHHS Youth Medallion National Championship, Pleasure Horse or Pony Under Saddle 148 Five Gaited Pony Stake 149 ASB Show Pleasure Driving National Championship 150 ASHA Junior Exhibitor Country Pleasure Driving Challenge Final 151 Five Gaited, Three Year Old 152 Three Gaited Pony Stake 153 ASB Three Gaited Country Pleasure, Junior Exhibitor National Championship 14-17 154 Three Gaited Park, Junior Exhibitor Stake 155 AHHA Youth Medallion National Championship Roadster Pony, Junior Exhibitor, 13 & Under 156 Saddle Seat Equitation, 10 Years and Under 157 Park Pleasure, Junior Horse Stake 158 USEF Saddle Seat Medal Final 29 33 116058_AmericanRoyal_UPHA_insides.indd 27
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15-6:30 P.M. KEMPER ARENA STAKE NIGHT OPENING CEREMONIES EQUITATION WINNERS PRESENTATION 159 Ladies Amateur Five Gaited National Stake 160 Junior Exhibitor Three Gaited National Championship 13 & under 161 Parade Horse National Championship 162 Fine Harness, National Championship 163 Ladies Three Gaited National Stake 164 Harness Pony National Championship 165 Amateur Five Gaited National Stake 166 Amateur Fine Harness National Championship 167 Junior Exhibitor Three Gaited National Championship, 14-17 168 Hackney Pony Pleasure Driving National Championship 169 Three Gaited National Championship 170 ASB Three Gaited Park Stake 171 Roadster Horse to Bike National Championship 172 Junior Exhibitor Five Gaited National Championship 14-17 173 Roadster Pony National Championship 174 Five Gaited National Championship *Class schedule subject to change 3034 116058_AmericanRoyal_UPHA_insides.indd 28
Junior Exhibitor Scholarship! The American Royal will award a $1,500 scholarship for postsecondary education to a junior exhibitor competing in the 2014 UPHA American Royal National Championship Horse Show. Eligibility: Applicants must be junior exhibitors (showing as 17 and under) entered to compete in the 2014 UPHA American Royal National Championship Horse Show. Application requirements: Applications must include application form, school transcript, one letter of recommendation and a one-page essay written by the applicant on what their participation in the UPHA American Royal National Championship Horse Show means to them. Deadline: Applications must be received by October 31, 2014. Visit the American Royal website for the application form and send all application materials to: American Royal Association UPHA American Royal Junior Exhibitor Scholarship 1701 American Royal Court Kansas City, MO 64102 The winner will be recognized in center ring during the show. 2013 UPHA American Royal $1,500 Junior Exhibitor Scholarship Recipient, Laurel Silcott. 35 116058_AmericanRoyal_UPHA_insides.indd 29
American Saddlebred Horse Division All American Saddlebred Horses entered must be registered with the American Saddlebred Horse Association or the Canadian American Saddle Horse Registry. They must be entered in their full registered names with registration numbers and under the name of owner(s) of record with the ASHA or CASHR. A copy of the registration papers showing proof of ownership, or a copy of the registration papers with a Certificate of Eligibility to Show issued by the ASHA must be submitted with the entry form at the time of making the entry. The copies will be returned when you pick up your exhibitor numbers if requested. (Horses shown in USEF Regular Member Shows prior to December 31, 1973 are exempt.) Owners and trainers of horses participating at USEF recognized competitions in all Saddlebred sections must be members in good standing with the American Saddlebred Horse Association, Inc. Judging and Show Specifications for this Division please refer to USEF RULEBOOK CHAPTER SB101-SB 197. FIVE GAITED 98 $12,000+ UPHA CLASSIC GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP for THREE-YEAR- OLD AND UNDER. Horses must have placed first through sixth in a prior UPHA Three-Year-Old and Under Classic class during the year of the Grand Championships. Owners and trainers must be UPHA members. Horses must compete in the section they have qualified in at the local level. The first place winner of this class is not eligible to compete in any other three-year-old class at this show. All entry fees, including scratches will be added back to a $12,000 purse. $600 will be deducted each for 6th, 7th and 8th places ($1,800 total). Awards are trophy plus; 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 5 th 6 th 7 th 8 th 40% 30% 15% 10% 5% $600 $600 $600 Entry fee: $600 A non-refundable nominating fee of $100 is to accompany entry blank. THE FINAL PAYMENT OF $500 WILL BE CHARGED TO YOUR ACCOUNT 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE SESSION IN WHICH THE CLASS IS HELD. ENTRIES MUST BE SCRATCHED IN THE SHOW OFFICE IF YOU DO NOT INTEND TO SHOW. If the horse is NOT scratched, your account will be charged for the final payment of $500. Entry fee money is non-refundable as it becomes part of the prize money. INCLUDE QUALIFYING SHOW, SIRE AND DAM ON ENTRY FORM. Thursday Evening 36 116058_AmericanRoyal_UPHA_insides.indd 30
FIVE GAITED - continued 17 $400 MARE, OPEN 21 $400 MARE - LADY EXHIBITOR, over 18 years of age. Tue. Evening Tue. Evening 27 $400 GELDING - LADY EXHIBITOR, over 18 years of age Tue. Evening 30 $400 WILL SHRIVER STALLION OPEN Tue. Evening 39 $400 JUNIOR EXHIBITOR, 14 through 17 years of age. Wed. Matinee 43 $400 MARE AMATEUR EXHIBITOR -18 and over. Wed. Matinee 50 $400 TWO-YEAR-OLD Entry Fee $45.00 Wed. Matinee 61 $400 JUNIOR EXHIBITOR, 13 years of age and under. 63 $400 LADIES AMATEUR Wed. Evening Wed. Evening 68 $400 STALLIONS/GELDINGS-AMATEUR EXHIBITOR 18 & over. Wed. Evening 70 $400 GELDING, OPEN Wed. Evening 125 $1,000 JUNIOR EXHIBITOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP, 13 & Under Horses must have shown in Class 61. Entry fee $125.00 Fri. Evening 129 $400 JUNIOR HORSE Fri. Evening 135 $2,000 LADY EXHIBITOR NATIONAL STAKE Riders over 18 years of age. Must have shown in class 21 or 27. Entry fee $250.00 Fri. Evening 37 116058_AmericanRoyal_UPHA_insides.indd 31
FIVE GAITED - continued 151 $400 THREE-YEAR-OLD 159 $1,000 LADIES AMATEUR NATIONAL STAKE Horses must have shown in Class 63. Entry fee $125.00 Sat. Matinee Sat. Evening 165 $2,000 AMATEUR EXHIBITOR NATIONAL STAKE Horses must have shown in Class 43 or 68 or Missouri-Kansas Amateur Class 58. Entry fee $250.00 Sat. Evening 172 $1,000 JUNIOR EXHIBITOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP, 14-17 Horses must have shown in Class 39. Entry fee $125.00 Sat. Evening 174 $50,000 FIVE GAITED NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Horses must have been shown in any class in this or Missouri-Kansas Five Gaited section. Entries should declare their intent to participate in this championship class on the entry blank at time of submission. You must officially declare or officially scratch the class by 4:00 p.m. the day of the class. An entry fee of $3,000 will be deducted from winners premiums only. $5,000 Trainer s Award and Trophy to trainer of Champion. Entry fee $3,000 Sat. Evening MISSOURI-KANSAS CLASSES MISSOURI -KANSAS FIVE GAITED 14 $400 OPEN - Tue. Matinee 60 $400 AMATEUR OR JUNIOR EXHIBITOR 104 $400 AMATEUR OR JUNIOR EXHIBITOR STAKE. Open to horses shown in Class 60. Wed. Evening Fri. Matinee 121 $400 TOM BASS MEMORIAL STAKE. Open to horses shown in the Missouri-Kansas Five Gaited section. Fri. Evening 38 116058_AmericanRoyal_UPHA_insides.indd 32
THREE GAITED 96 - $12,000+ UPHA CLASSIC GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP for THREE-YEAR-OLD and UNDER. Horses must have placed first through sixth in a prior UPHA Three-Year-Old and Under Classic class during the year of the Grand Championships. Owners and trainers must be UPHA members. Horses must compete in the section they have qualified in at the local level. The first place winner in this class is not eligible to compete in any other three-year-old class at this show. All entry fees, including scratches, will be added back to a $12,000 purse. $600 will be deducted for 6th, 7th and 8th places ($1,800 total) and the balance divided. Awards are trophy plus; 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 5 th 6 th 7 th 8 th 40% 30% 15% 10% 5% $600 $600 $600 Entry fee: $600. A non-refundable nominating fee of $100 is to accompany entry blank. THE FINAL PAYMENT OF $500 WILL BE CHARGED TO YOUR ACCOUNT 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE SESSION IN WHICH THE CLASS IS HELD. ENTRIES MUST BE SCRATCHED IN THE SHOW OFFICE IF YOU DO NOT INTEND TO SHOW. If the horse is NOT scratched, your account will be charged for the final payment of $500. Entry fee money is non-refundable as it becomes part of the prize money. INCLUDE QUALIFYING SHOW, SIRE AND DAM ON ENTRY FORM. Thursday Evening 12 $400 OVER 15.2 HANDS, OPEN Tue. Matinee 19 $400 15.2 HANDS AND UNDER, AMATEUR EXHIBITOR 18 years of age and over. Tue. Evening 23 $400 LADIES AMATEUR Tue. Evening 36 $400 OVER 15.2 HANDS - AMATEUR EXHIBITOR 18 years of age and over. Wed. Matinee 41 $400 JUNIOR EXHIBITOR, 13 years of age and under. 44 $400 TWO-YEAR-OLD Wed. Matinee Wed. Matinee 49 $400 15.2 HANDS AND UNDER LADY EXHIBITOR, over 18 years of age. Wed. Matinee 55 $400 15.2 HANDS AND UNDER, OPEN. 56 $400 JUNIOR EXHIBITOR, 14-17 years of age Wed. Evening Wed. Evening 39 116058_AmericanRoyal_UPHA_insides.indd 33
THREE GAITED - continued 66 $400 OVER 15.2 HANDS LADY EXHIBITOR, over 18 years of age. Wed. Evening 119 $2,000 AMATEUR EXHIBITOR NATIONAL STAKE Horses must have been shown in Class 19 or 36 or Missouri-Kansas Amateur Exhibitor Class 25. Entry fee $250.00 Fri. Evening 128 $1,000 LADIES AMATEUR NATIONAL STAKE Horses must have been shown in Class 23. Entry fee $125.00 132 $400 JUNIOR HORSE, (four-year-old and under) 146 $400 THREE-YEAR-OLD 160 $1,000 JUNIOR EXHIBITOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP 13 & under Horse must have shown in class 41. Entry fee $125.00 Fri. Evening Fri. Evening Sat. Matinee Sat. Evening 163 $2,000 LADY EXHIBITOR NATIONAL STAKE Riders over 18 years of age. Must have shown in Class 49 or 66. Entry fee $250.00 Sat. Evening 167 $1,000 JUNIOR EXHIBITOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP 14-17 Horses must have shown in class 56. Entry fee $125.00 Sat. Evening 169 $25,000 THREE GAITED NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP. Horses must have been shown in any class in this section or Missouri-Kansas Three Gaited Section. Entries should declare their intent to participate in this championship class on the entry blank at time of submission. You must officially declare or officially scratch the class by 4:00 p.m. the day of the class. An entry fee of $1,500 will be deducted from winners premiums only. $2,500 Trainer s Award to trainer of Champion. Entry fee $1,500.00 Sat. Evening 40 116058_AmericanRoyal_UPHA_insides.indd 34
MISSOURI-KANSAS THREE GAITED 7 $400 OPEN 25 $400 AMATEUR OR JUNIOR EXHIBITOR Tue. Matinee Tue. Evening 108 $400 STAKE Open to horses shown in the Missouri-Kansas Three Gaited section. Fri. Matinee 113 $400 AMATEUR OR JUNIOR EXHIBITOR STAKE Open to horses shown in Class 25. Entry Fee $45.00 Fri. Matinee 83 $400 THREE GAITED PONY 89 $400 FIVE GAITED PONY SADDLEBRED-TYPE PONY 148 $400 FIVE GAITED PONY STAKE Must have been shown in class 89. 152 $400 THREE GAITED PONY STAKE Must have been shown in class 83. Thu. Matinee Thu. Matinee Sat. Matinee Sat. Matinee PREMIUM SEATING AVAILABLE! Suites and Box Seats at the Royal 41 116058_AmericanRoyal_UPHA_insides.indd 35
FINE-HARNESS 90 - $12,000+ UPHA CLASSIC GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP for THREE-YEAR-OLD and UNDER. Horses must have placed first through sixth in a prior UPHA Three-Year-Old and Under Classic class during the year of the Grand Championships. Owners and trainers must be UPHA members. Horses must compete in the section they have qualified in at the local level. The first place winner is not eligible to compete in any other three-year-old class at this show. All entry fees, including scratches, will be added back to a $12,000 purse. $600 will be deducted for 6th, 7th and 8th places ($1,800 total) and the balance divided: Awards are trophy plus; 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 5 th 6 th 7 th 8 th 40% 30% 15% 10% 5% $600 $600 $600 Entry fee: $600. A non-refundable nominating fee of $100 is to accompany entry blank. THE FINAL PAYMENT OF $500 WILL BE CHARGED TO YOUR ACCOUNT 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE SESSION IN WHICH THE CLASS IS HELD. ENTRIES MUST BE SCRATCHED IN THE SHOW OFFICE IF YOU DO NOT INTEND TO SHOW. If the horse is NOT scratched, your account will be charged for the final payment of $500. Entry fee money is non-refundable as it becomes part of the prize money. INCLUDE QUALIFYING SHOW, SIRE AND DAM ON ENTRY FORM Thursday Evening 24 $400 STALLIONS/GELDINGS OPEN Tue. Evening 32 $400 TWO-YEAR-OLD 52 $400 LADY EXHIBITOR 59 $400 JUNIOR HORSE (four-year-old and under) 64 $400 MARE OPEN Wed. Matinee Wed. Evening Wed. Evening Wed. Evening 82 $400 AMATEUR EXHIBITOR 140 $400 THREE-YEAR-OLD Thu. Matinee Sat. Matinee 162 $5,000 FINE HARNESS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Horses must have shown in any other class in this section or the Missouri-Kansas Fine Harness section. Entries should declare their intent to participate in this championship class on the entry blank at time of submission. You must officially declare or officially scratch the class by 4:00 p.m. the day of the class. An entry fee of $350 will be deducted from winners premiums only. $500 Trainer s Award to trainer of winner. Entry fee $350.00 Sat. Evening 42 116058_AmericanRoyal_UPHA_insides.indd 36
FINE-HARNESS - continued 166 $2,000 AMATEUR EXHIBITOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Must have shown in Class 82 or 52 (if shown by an amateur) Entry fee $250.00 Sat. Evening MISSOURI-KANSAS FINE HARNESS 1 $400 MISSOURI-KANSAS FINE HARNESS STAKE SADDLEBRED PARK DIVISION 29 $400 ASB THREE GAITED PARK, OPEN 33 $400 ASB THREE GAITED PARK, AMATEUR EXHIBITOR 35 $400 ASB THREE GAITED PARK, JUNIOR HORSE Tue. Matinee Tue. Evening Wed. Matinee Wed. Matinee 65 $400 ASB THREE GAITED PARK, JUNIOR EXHIBITOR, 17 & under. Wed. Evening 124 $400 ASB THREE GAITED PARK, AMATEUR EXHIBITOR STAKE. Horses must have shown in Class 33. Fri. Evening 154 $400 ASB THREE GAITED PARK, JUNIOR EXHIBITOR STAKE Must have been shown in class 65. Sat. Matinee 170 $5,000 ASB THREE GAITED PARK, STAKE. Horses must have shown in any other class in this section. $500 Trainer s Award to trainer of winner. Entry fee $250.00 Sat. Evening MISSOURI-KANSAS SADDLEBRED PARK 11 $400 MISSOURI-KANSAS THREE GAITED PARK Entry Fee $45.00 Tue. Evening 87 $400 MISSOURI-KANSAS THREE GAITED PARK STAKE Horses must have shown in Class 11. Entry Fee $45.00 Thurs. Matinee 43 116058_AmericanRoyal_UPHA_insides.indd 37
ASHA JUNIOR EXHIBITOR DRIVING CHALLENGE FINALS SHOW PLEASURE DRIVING COUNTRY PLEASURE DRIVING UPHA American Royal National Championship November 11-15, 2014 The UPHA American Royal in conjunction with the American Saddlebred Horse Association is pleased to offer classes for the ASHA Junior Exhibitor Driving Challenge. Show Pleasure driving and Country Pleasure driving will be offered for Junior Exhibitors, ages 17 and under. Driving Challenge Goals: To promote American Saddlebred driving divisions, encourage good sportsmanship, and create healthy competition among Junior Exhibitors. OVER $10,000 IN CASH AND PRIZES OFFERED! Driving Challenge Rules: Rules for Eligibility: 1. Horse must be a ribbon winner (ANY placing) in two official qualifying classes in the same division to be eligible to compete in that division of the Finals, i.e. a horse must compete in two Country Pleasure Driving qualifying classes to be eligible to compete in the Country Pleasure Driving Challenge Final. 2. Different drivers may show the same horse in the qualifying classes, and one driver may qualify different horses; however, one of those drivers who qualified the horse must show the horse in the Final. 3. A first place win does not eliminate a driver from other Driving Challenge classes during that qualifying period. 4. The winner of a Final is not eliminated from further competition. ASHA reserves the right to make changes or decisions regarding this program. For a schedule of qualifying classes, visit: www.saddlebred.com For more information contact: American Saddlebred Horse Association 4083 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY 40511 (859)259-2742 (859)259-1628 fax saddlebred@asha.net www.saddlebred.com 116058_AmericanRoyal_UPHA_insides.indd 38
SADDLEBRED PARK PLEASURE 92 - $12,000+ UPHA CLASSIC GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP for THREE GAITED PARK PLEASURE THREE-YEAR-OLD and UNDER. Horses must have placed first through sixth in a prior UPHA Three-Year-Old and Under Park Pleasure Classic class during the year of the Grand Championships. Horses will be stripped. Owners and trainers must be UPHA members. Horses must compete in the section they have qualified in at the local level. The first place winner is not eligible to compete in any other three-year-old class at this show. All entry fees, including scratches, will be added back to a $12,000 purse. $600 will be deducted for 6th, 7th and 8th places ($1,800 total) and the balance divided Awards are trophy plus; 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 5 th 6 th 7 th 8 th 40% 30% 15% 10% 5% $600 $600 $600 Entry fee: $600. A non-refundable nominating fee of $100 is to accompany entry blank. THE FINAL PAYMENT OF $500 WILL BE CHARGED TO YOUR ACCOUNT 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE SESSION IN WHICH THE CLASS IS HELD. ENTRIES MUST BE SCRATCHED IN THE SHOW OFFICE IF YOU DO NOT INTEND TO SHOW. If the horse is NOT scratched, your account will be charged for the final payment of $500. Entry fee money is non-refundable as it becomes part of the prize money. INCLUDE QUALIFYING SHOW, SIRE AND DAM ON ENTRY FORM. Thursday Evening 4 $400 ASB PARK PLEASURE, OPEN Tues. Matinee 46 $400 ASB THREE-GAITED PARK PLEASURE JUNIOR HORSE Four-year-old and under. Mares and Geldings may be shown by an amateur or a professional. Wed. Matinee 110 $400 ASB PARK PLEASURE STAKE Horses must have shown in Class 4 or 46 Fri. Matinee 157 $400 ASB PARK PLEASURE JUNIOR HORSE STAKE must have shown in Class 46 or 92. Sat. Matinee AMERICAN SADDLEBRED PLEASURE HORSE DIVISION SHOW PLEASURE 45 116058_AmericanRoyal_UPHA_insides.indd 39
THREE GAITED SHOW PLEASURE 34 $400 JUNIOR EXHIBITOR, 13 years and Under. 38 $400 AMATEUR EXHIBITOR, 18 through 38 years of age 48 $400 JUNIOR EXHIBITOR, 14-17 years 57 $400 AMATEUR EXHIBITOR, 39 years and over Wed. Matinee Wed. Matinee Wed. Matinee Wed. Evening 72 Walk & Trot Show Pleasure, Junior Exhibitor 12&under Thur. Matinee Entry fee $25.00 101 Walk & Trot Show Pleasure Stake, Junior Exhibitor Fri. Matinee 12 & under, Horse must have shown in class 72. Entry fee $25.00 103 $1,000 JUNIOR EXHIBITOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP, 14-17 Horse must have shown in class 48. Entry fee $125.00 Fri. Matinee 116 $1,000 JUNIOR EXHIBITOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP, 13&under Horse must have shown in class 34. Fri. Matinee Entry fee $125.00 131 $10,000 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP ADULT RIDER. This class is limited to horses placing first through eight in Class 38 or 57 and the top two placings in the Missouri-Kansas Amateur Three Gaited Show Pleasure, 18 and Over, Class 22 $1,000 Trainer s Award to trainer of Champion. Entry fee $700.00 Fri. Evening MISSOURI-KANSAS THREE GAITED SHOW PLEASURE 18 $400 MISSOURI-KANSAS, JUNIOR EXHIBITOR 22 $400 MISSOURI-KANSAS AMATEUR, 18 Years and Over 46 Tue. Evening Tue. Evening 80 $400 MISSOURI-KANSAS SHOW PLEASURE CHAMPIONSHIP Must have shown in Class 18 or 22. Thu. Matinee 116058_AmericanRoyal_UPHA_insides.indd 40
UPHA American Royal National Championship 600 American Saddlebred, Roadster, Hackney/ Harness, Equitation Rated N 116058_AmericanRoyal_UPHA_insides.indd 41
FIVE GAITED SHOW PLEASURE 40 $400 AMATEUR EXHIBITOR, 18-38 Years 45 $400 AMATEUR EXHIBITOR, 39 years and Over 76 $400 ASB JUNIOR EXHIBITOR, 17 and Under Wed. Matinee Wed. Matinee Thur. Matinee 112 $2,000 ADULT NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Horses must have shown in Class 40 or 45 or Missouri-Kansas Show Pleasure, Five Gaited, Class 10 if they are 18 and older. Entry fee $250.00 Fri. Matinee 139 $1,000 JUNIOR EXHIBITOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Open to horses shown in Class 76 or Missouri-Kansas Five Gaited Show, Pleasure, Class 10 if shown by a Junior Exhibitor. Entry fee $125.00 Sat. Matinee MISSOURI-KANSAS FIVE GAITED SHOW PLEASURE 10 $400 AMATEUR OR JUNIOR EXHIBITOR Tue. Matinee 84 $400 AMATEUR EXHIBITOR. SHOW PLEASURE DRIVING 88 $400 AMATEUR EXHIBITOR, add Section 2, if necessary 127 ASHA JUNIOR EXHIBITOR SHOW PLEASURE DRIVING CHALLENGE FINAL. See ad page 44 for eligibility. Entry fee $300 Thu. Matinee Thu. Matinee Fri. evening 149 $2,000 SHOW PLEASURE DRIVING NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP. Open only to the first six placings in Class 84 and 88 or all placings in Class 81 if Class 85 is not necessary. Please enter Class 84; class will be divided if entries warrant and Section 2 will be Class 88. Entry fee $250.00 Sat. Matinee 48 116058_AmericanRoyal_UPHA_insides.indd 42
COUNTRY PLEASURE THREE GAITED DIVISION 16 $400 ADULT EXHIBITOR, 18 years and over 79 $400 JUNIOR EXHIBITOR, 13 Years and Under 85 $400 JUNIOR EXHIBITOR, 14-17 Years of Age Tue. Evening Thu. Matinee Thu. Matinee 106 $2,000 THREE GAITED COUNTRY PLEASURE, 18 YEARS AND OVER NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP. Must have been shown in class 16. Entry fee $250.00 Fri. Matinee 145 $1,000 THREE GAITED COUNTRY PLEASURE 13 & UNDER NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Horse must have shown in class 79. Entry fee $125.00 Sat. Matinee 153 $1,000 THREE GAITED COUNTRY PLEASURE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP, 14-17. Horses must have been shown in Class 85. Entry fee $125.00 Sat. Matinee MISSOURI-KANSAS COUNTRY PLEASURE 5 $400 MISSOURI-KANSAS AMATEUR OR JUNIOR EXHIBITOR Tue. Matinee 102 $400 MISSOURI-KANSAS CHAMPIONSHIP, must have shown in Class 5 Fri. Matinee DRIVING 74 $400 ASB COUNTRY PLEASURE DRIVING Thu. Matinee 77 $400 ASB COUNTRY PLEASURE DRIVING, add Section 2, if necessary Thu. Matinee 49 116058_AmericanRoyal_UPHA_insides.indd 43
142 $2,000 COUNTRY PLEASURE DRIVING NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP. Open only to first six placings in Class 74 and 77 or all placings if Class 77 is not necessary. Please enter Class 74; class will be divided if entries warrant and Section 2 will be Class 77. Entry fee $250.00 Sat. Matinee 150 ASHA Junior Exhibitor Country Pleasure Driving Challenge Final See ad, page 44 for Eligibility. Entry fee $300.00 Fri. Evening WESTERN COUNTRY PLEASURE DIVISION 9 $400 ASB WESTERN COUNTRY PLEASURE 78 $400 ASB WESTERN COUNTRY PLEASURE, LADIES 115 $2,000 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Horses must have shown in Class 9 or 78. Entry fee $250.00 Tue. Matinee Thu. Matinee Fri. Matinee OPEN PARADE HORSE DIVISION Judging and Show Specifications for this Division please refer to USEF RULEBOOK CHAPTER PH101-PH111 51 $400 OPEN PARADE HORSE Wed. Evening 161 $1000 OPEN PARADE HORSE NATIOANAL CHAMPIONSHIP Horses must have shown in Class 51. Entry fee $125.00 Sat. Evening 50 116058_AmericanRoyal_UPHA_insides.indd 44
SADDLE SEAT EQUITATION Judging and Show Specifications for this Division please refer to USEF RULEBOOK CHAPTER EQ100-EQ107 & EQ116-EQ122 The American Royal Horse Show is proud to host the USEF SADDLE SEAT MEDAL CLASS FINAL and the UPHA CHALLENGE CUP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS USEF SADDLE SEAT MEDAL FINAL 136 USEF SADDLE SEAT MEDAL CLASS PRELIMINARY Entry fee $50.00 158 USEF SADDLE SEAT MEDAL CLASS - FINALS For junior members of the USEF who have won a first or second place ribbon in a qualifying medal class. Rider must list on entry blank the name of the show at which they qualified for verification by USEF. Each rider will be required to perform an individual workout. Tests 1-16. The preliminary "ride-offs" of this class will be held on Saturday morning, November 15th. The FINALS will be held on the same Saturday afternoon. Van Sinderen Trophy* & Ten Ribbons *The Adrian Van Sinderen Memorial Trophy is a perpetual trophy awarded in accordance with USEF Rule GR337 and will remain in possession of USEF. Saturday Morning- Preliminaries Saturday Matinee- Finals UPHA CHALLENGE CUP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP CLASSES The MOS Scoring System will be used. 31 UPHA JUNIOR CHALLENGE CUP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP PHASE I (PRELIMINARY) Entry fee $50.00 54 UPHA JUNIOR CHALLENGE CUP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS Phase I (preliminary) is open to riders 13 years of age or under who have won a UPHA Challenge Cup class or placed first or second in a Chapter Championship. Wednesday Morning Phase I Wednesday Evening Finals Trophy & Ten Ribbons 51 116058_AmericanRoyal_UPHA_insides.indd 45
71 UPHA SENIOR NATIONAL CHALLENGE CUP CHAMPIONSHIP PHASE I (PRELIMINARY) Entry fee $50.00 94 UPHA NATIONAL CHALLENGE CUP CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS. Phase I (preliminary) is open to riders 14-17 years of age who have won a UPHA Challenge Cup class or placed first or second in a Chapter Championship. This class is also open to riders 14-17 years of age who have won a UPHA Challenge Cup class or placed first or second in a Chapter Championship. Thursday morning Phase I Thursday evening Finals Trophy & Ten Ribbons 99 UPHA 10 AND UNDER WALK/TROT NATIONAL CHALLENGE CUP CHAMPIONSHIP PRELIMINARY Entry fee $50.00 117 UPHA 10 AND UNDER WALK/TROT NATIONAL CHALLENGE CUP CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS Preliminaries open to riders 10 years of age and under who have won a Ribbon in a UPHA 10 & Under Walk/Trot Challenge Cup class. Friday Morning Preliminaries Friday Matinee Finals Trophy and Ten Ribbons UPHA EXCEPTIONAL CHALLENGE CUP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP 100 UPHA EXCEPTIONAL CHALLENGE CUP CHAMPIONSHIP PRELIMINARY Entry fee $50.00 118 UPHA EXCEPTIONAL CHALLENGE CUP CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS Open to all English Equitation walk/trot riders twelve (12) years of age and over with a mental or physical handicap riding a mare or gelding of any breed. Rider may never have been judged at a recognized or non-recognized show at a canter. Tournament and academy classes are included as non-recognized shows. 52 116058_AmericanRoyal_UPHA_insides.indd 46
All contestants must work as a group (or in groups) of twelve (12) or less on the rail and complete an individual workout. All riders must compete at the walk and trot both ways of the ring and line up. Riders will remain in the lineup inside the ring throughout the individual workout portion of the class. The individual workout for the Championship will be the mandatory workout required in the qualifying class. Phase II Following rail work, the Top Ten riders shall be chosen for the awards presentation ceremony. From that group a Champion and Reserve Champion shall be tied. Trophy and 10 Ribbons Friday Morning - Preliminaries Friday Evening Finals Trophy & Ten Ribbons 137 UPHA EXCEPTIONAL CHALLENGE CUP QUALIFYING CLASS (Qualifier for 2015). Entry fee $25.00 138 UPHA EXCEPTIONAL CHALLENGE CUP (walk, trot, canter) Entry fee $25.00 Sat. Morning Sat. Morning AMERICAN ROYAL SADDLE SEAT EQUITATION 143 UPHA CHALLENGE CUP CLASS (Qualifier for 2015). Walk and Trot only. 10 Years and Under. Entry Fee $25.00 Sat. Matinee 156 10 YEARS OF AGE AND UNDER --Eight Ribbons Entry fee $25.00 107 13 & UNDER YEARS OF AGE -- Eight Ribbons Entry fee $25.00 109 14 AND 15 YEARS OF AGE -- Eight Ribbons Entry fee $25.00 111 16 AND 17 YEARS OF AGE -- Eight Ribbons Entry fee $25.00 Sat. Matinee Fri. Matinee Fri. Matinee Fri. Matinee 122 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Open only to ribbon winners in Classes 107, 109 and 111 and the top two places in Class 2. William P. Harsh and George Harsh Memorial Trophy Charles & Helen Crabtree Perpetual Trophy Entry fee $25.00 Fri. Evening 53 116058_AmericanRoyal_UPHA_insides.indd 47
Attention Equitation Competitors! The 2014 UPHA American Royal Horse Show Program will once again feature a section showcasing our Equitation Hall of Fame. This brilliant color section will include articles and photos of the best riders, teachers and horses, and will promote the discipline of equitation and the achievements of exhibitors and coaches now and in the past. In addition, we would like to have a full color page dedicated to each current Equitation competitor. We invite you to reserve your full color page in the Equitation Hall of Fame showcase with a $500 donation to the UPHA American Royal National Championship. **Please look for the Program Page Reservation Form in the back of the prize list and take advantage of this special rate to reserve your page today. Together we can continue this new tradition of honoring our equitation history and showcasing excellence in equitation performance at the UPHA American Royal National Championship. Receptions Honoring our Equitation Riders Wednesday, Nov. 12 Thursday, Nov. 13 Friday, Nov. 14 Friday, Nov. 14 Saturday, Nov. 15 Junior Challenge Cup Reception Senior Challenge Cup Reception Exceptional Challenge Cup Reception 10 & Under Walk Trot Challenge Cup Reception Saddle Seat Medal Finals Brunch Receptions will take place in the Exhibitors Club following Phase I or Preliminary rounds 54 116058_AmericanRoyal_UPHA_insides.indd 48
Missouri-Kansas Equitation The rider must be a resident of Missouri or Kansas to be eligible to participate in these classes. Any horse may be used. 2 17 YEARS OF AGE AND UNDER. Top two placings qualify for American Royal Equitation National Championship - Eight Ribbons Entry fee $25.00 Tue. Matinee ROADSTER DIVISION Judging and Show Specifications for this Division please refer to USEF RULEBOOK CHAPTER RD101-RD114 Owners, Riders, Drivers and Trainers must show proof of membership with the ARHPA to compete in the Roadster Division. ROADSTER HORSE 6 $400 SINGLE ROADSTER TO BIKE, OPEN. Tue. Matinee 26 $400 SINGLE ROADSTER TO BIKE, AMATEUR EXHIBITOR, any age. Tue. Evening 67 $400 ROADSTER HORSE TO WAGON 75 $400 ROADSTER HORSE UNDER SADDLE. Not a qualifying class for Championship. 126 $400 ROADSTER HORSE TO WAGON CHAMPIONSHIP Horses must have shown in Class 67. 134 $400 AMATEUR EXHIBITOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP. Horses must have been shown in Class 26. 171 $2,000 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP. Horses must have shown in Class 6 or 26. Entry fee $250.00 Wed. Evening Thu. Matinee Fri. Evening Fri. Evening Sat. Evening 55 116058_AmericanRoyal_UPHA_insides.indd 49
ROADSTER PONIES HELMETS ARE REQUIRED FOR JUNIOR EXHIBITORS The UPHA American Royal National Championship has been selected by the Federation as a competition that will be required to take heel measurements from the first and fourth place ponies in the Roadster Pony Championships. 97 $5,000+ ROADSTER PONY FOUR-YEAR-OLD AND UNDER UPHA CLASSIC GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP. Ponies must have shown and placed first through sixth in a prior UPHA Four-Year-Old and Under Classic Stake during the year of the Grand Championship. Owners and trainers must be UPHA members. Ponies must compete in the section they have qualified in at the local level. The first place winner in this class is not eligible to compete in any other four-year-old and under class at this show. All entry fees, including scratches, will be added back to a $5,000 purse. $300 will be deducted for 6th, 7th and 8th place ($900 total) and the balance divided. Awards are trophy plus; 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 5 th 6 th 7 th 8 th 40% 30% 15% 10% 5% $300 $300 $300 Entry fee: $300. A non-refundable nominating fee of $100 is to accompany entry blank. THE FINAL PAYMENT OF $200 WILL BE CHARGED TO YOUR ACCOUNT 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE SESSION IN WHICH THE CLASS IS HELD. ENTRIES MUST BE SCRATCHED IN THE SHOW OFFICE IF YOU DO NOT INTEND TO SHOW. If the horse is NOT scratched, your account will be charged for the final payment of $200. Entry fee money is non-refundable as it becomes part of the prize money. INCLUDE QUALIFYING SHOW, SIRE AND DAM ON ENTRY FORM 13 $400 LIMIT ROAD PONY Thursday Evening Tue. Matinee 20 $400 OPEN ROAD PONY 62 $400 AMATEUR EXHIBITOR, 18 and over Tue. Evening Wed. Evening 58 $400 Roadster Pony Under Saddle, Junior Exhibitor, Wed. Evening Entry fee: $45.00 81 $400 ROADSTER PONY to Bike, Junior Exhibitor, Thurs. Matinee 14-17 86 $400 ROADSTER PONY to Bike, Junior Exhibitor, Thurs. Matinee 13 & under 56 116058_AmericanRoyal_UPHA_insides.indd 50
123 $2,000 AMATEUR EXHIBITOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Ponies must have been shown in class 62. Entry fee $250.00 Fri. Evening 133 AHHS Youth Medallion National Championship, ROADSTER PONY UNDER SADDLE, 17 & under Fri. Evening 141 AHHS Youth Medallion National Championship ROADSTER PONY TO BIKE, 14-17 155 AHHS Youth Medallion National Championship ROADSTER PONY TO BIKE, 13 & under Sat. Matinee Sat. Matinee 173 $2,000 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Ponies must have been shown in another class in this section Entry fee $250.00 Sat. Evening HACKNEY PONY DIVISION Judging and Show Specifications for this Division please refer to USEF RULEBOOK CHAPTER HK 101- HK 153 57 116058_AmericanRoyal_UPHA_insides.indd 51
HACKNEY PONY 91- $5,000+ HACKNEY PONY FOUR-YEAR-OLD AND UNDER UPHA CLASSIC GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP. Ponies must have shown and placed first through sixth in a prior UPHA Four-Year-Old and Under Classic Stake during the year of the Grand Championship. Owners and trainers must be UPHA members. Ponies must compete in the section they have qualified in at the local level. The first place winner in this class is not eligible to compete in any other four-year-old and under class at this show. All entry fees, including scratches, will be added back to a $5,000 purse. $300 will be deducted for 6th, 7th and 8th place and the balance divided: Awards are trophy plus; 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 5 th 6 th 7 th 8 th 40% 30% 15% 10% 5% $300 $300 $300 Entry fee: $300 A non-refundable nominating fee of $100 is to accompany entry blank. THE FINAL PAYMENT OF $200 WILL BE CHARGED TO YOUR ACCOUNT 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE SESSION IN WHICH THE CLASS IS HELD. ENTRIES MUST BE SCRATCHED IN THE SHOW OFFICE IF YOU DO NOT INTEND TO SHOW. If the horse is NOT scratched, your account will be charged for the final payment of $200. Entry fee money is non-refundable as it becomes part of the prize money. INCLUDE QUALIFYING SHOW, SIRE AND DAM ON ENTRY FORM Thursday Evening 3 $400 LIMIT HACKNEY PONY Tue. Matinee 28 $400 OPEN HACKNEY PONY 53 $400 AMATEUR EXHIBITOR 120 $2,000 AMATEUR EXHIBITOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Ponies must have been shown in Class 53. Entry fee $250.00 144 $2,000 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Ponies must have shown in another class in this section. Entry fee $250.00 Tue. Evening Wed. Evening Fri. Evening Sat. Matinee 58 116058_AmericanRoyal_UPHA_insides.indd 52