The 2015 Equitation & Hunter Finals

The New Hampshire Hunter Jumper Association presents The 2015 Equitation & Hunter Finals October 2-4, 2015 Cheshire Fairgrounds - Swanzey, NH SHOW OFFICIALS Judges Ms. Carolyn Vincent Greenvale, NY Ms. Barbara Feigus- Colts Neck, NJ Course Designer Melissa Barden Dublin, NH Steward Judy Kobilarcsik York, ME Ringmaster Mel McBrian Center Harbor, NH Announcer Mike Kobilarcsik York, ME Show Secretary Kara Quigley Rindge, NH Show Manager Melissa Barden Dublin, NH Farrier Available on show grounds EMT On Show Grounds Veterinarian (on-call) VT/NH Vet Clinic 802-924-5422

2015 NH FINALS TIMETABLE Friday - Indoor Arena 8:00AM: Horses allowed on the show grounds 9:30AM - 11:00AM: 2 3 Warm up 11:00AM - 12:30PM: 18 Warm up 1:00PM Start 1. Open 18 Equitation 2. Open 2 3 Equitation 3. The Stone Pony Junior Equitation Classic 4. Eaton & Berube Adult Equitation Classic Saturday - Indoor Arena 6:00AM - 7:00AM: 2 3 Warm up 7:00AM - 7:30AM: 18 Warm up 8:00AM Start 6. 18 Equitation 7. NH Novice Medal 8. 2 3 Equitation 9. NH Modified Children s Medal 10. NH Modified Adult Medal 11. 2 6 Equitation 12. NH Pony Medal 13. NH Children s Medal Sunday - Indoor Arena 6:00AM - 7:00AM: 2 3 Warm up 7:00AM - 7:30AM: 18 Warm up 8:00AM Start 22. Lead Line Equitation 23. Lead Line Pleasure 24. Walk Trot Equitation 25. Walk Trot Pleasure 26. Walk Trot Ground Poles 27. Pony Hunter Pleasure Championship 28. Hunter Pleasure Championship 29. 18 Open Hunter 30. 18 Hunter Classic 31. 2 3 Open Hunter 4:00PM: Team Challenge teams assemble 4:30PM: Team Challenge Horsemanship Test (Kids Pizza Dinner) 5:30PM-6PM: 5. Team Challenge class begins (18 riders to start) 6:00PM: Exhibitor s Dinner 14. Amateur Adult Equitation 15. NH Adult Medal 16. Equitation Under 15 17. Equitation 15-17 18. NH Junior Medal 19. 2 6-2 9 Jumper Classic 20. 3-3 3 Jumper Classic 21. Gambler s Choice 5:00PM: Wine & Cheese (will start while Jumpers are running) 32. 2 3 Hunter Classic 33. 2-2 6 Open Pony Hunter Sm./Med. Ponies 2, Large Ponies 2 6 34. Twice as Nice Pony Hunter Classic 35. 2 6 Open Hunter 36. 2 6 Polly Murphy Memorial Hunter Classic 37. 3 Open Hunter 38. 3 Hunter Classic

2015 Finals Class Descriptions Lead Line Pleasure Open to riders eight (8) years of age and younger. Leaders and side walkers must be over the age of fourteen (14) and formal dress is suggested. To be judged on suitability of pony and rider at the walk and trot. Entry fee: $25.00 Trophy and ten (10) ribbons Lead Line Equitation Open to riders eight (8) years of age and younger. Leaders and side walkers must be over the age of fourteen (14) and formal dress is suggested. To be judged on equitation at walk and trot. Entry fee: $25.00 Trophy and ten (10) ribbons Walk-Trot Pleasure Open to riders ten (10) years of age and younger. Riders may not have cantered or loped at any rated show. To be judged on suitability of pony and rider at walk and trot. Entry fee: $25.00 Trophy and ten (10) ribbons Walk-Trot Equitation Open to riders ten (10) years of age and younger. Riders may not have cantered or loped at any rated show. To be judged on equitation at walk and trot. Entry fee: $25.00 Trophy and ten (10) ribbons Walk-Trot Ground Poles Open to riders ten (10) years of age and younger. Riders may not have cantered or loped at any rated show. To be judged at the trot over a ground pole course. Entry fee: $25.00 Trophy and ten (10) ribbons The Stone Pony Junior Equitation Classic - fences not to exceed 2 6. Open to any junior rider (under age 18) that has shown in any Equitation class with fences heights between 2 3 and 3 3. Scores to be announced. Top four riders will return for testing. Points accumulated at shows will count towards Year End award. Braiding not required. Trophy and six (6) ribbons Eaton Berube Amateur Adult Equitation Classic - Fences not to exceed 2 6. Open to any amateur adult rider that has shown in any NHHJA equitation over fences class with fence heights between 2 3 and 2 9. Scores to be announced. Top four riders will return for testing. Points accumulated at shows will count towards Year End Award. Braiding not required. Trophy and six (6) ribbons $200 2 6-2 9 Jumper Classic Open to any NHHJA member in good standing who has shown in at least one (1) jumper class at any NHHJA show throughout the 2015 season. Fence heights not to exceed 2 9. Table II.2.b Ties in first round will be broken by time. Prize money to be awarded to the first (1 Ribbons awarded up to tenth (10 Entry fee: $50.00 Prize money: $100, $60, $25, $15 $200 3-3 3 Jumper Classic - Open to any NHHJA member in good standing who has shown in at least one (1) jumper class at any NHHJA show throughout the 2015 season. Fence heights not to exceed 3 3. Table II.2.b Ties in first round will be broken by time. Prize money to be awarded to the first (1 awarded up to tenth (10 Entry fee: $50.00 Prize money: $100, $60, $25, $15 $200 Gamblers Choice - Open to any NHHJA member in good standing who has shown in at least one (1) jumper class at any NHHJA show throughout the 2015 season. Riders to jump fences based on their selection with assigned values to gain as many points in the allotted time as possible. Fence heights not to exceed 3 0. Table II.2.b Prize money to be awarded to the first (1 tenth (10 th Entry fee: $50.00 Prize money: $100, $60, $25, $15

Open 18 Equitation Open to junior and amateur adult riders who have not previously shown over fences that exceed 2. Fence heights not to exceed 18. Entry fee: $30.00 Open 2 3 Equitation Open to all junior and amateur adult riders. Fences heights not to exceed 2 3. Entry fee: $30.00 2 3 Equitation Open to riders who are showing in the NH Modified Children s Medal, NH Modified Adult Medal, and small/medium sections of the NH Pony Medal at the 2015 NH Finals. Fence heights not to exceed 2 3. NH Modified Children s Medal Junior riders must have qualified (accumulated 12 or more points in 2015) for the class in order to compete at the Finals and must not have previously shown over fences exceeding 2 6 at a rated show. Riders will be required to perform over a minimum of eight (8) fences with at least one change of direction. 25% of the class will be called back for testing. USEF tests 1-8. Fence heights not to exceed 2 3. NH Modified Adult Medal Amateur riders must have qualified (accumulated 12 or more points in 2015) for the class in order to compete at the Finals. Riders must not have previously shown over fences exceeding 2 6 at a rated show. Riders will be required to perform over a minimum of eight (8) fences with at least one change of direction. 25% of the class will be called back for testing. USEF tests 1-8. Fence heights 2 3-2 6. 2 6 Equitation Open to riders who are showing in the NH Children s Medal and the large pony section of the NH Pony Medal at the 2015 NH Finals. Fence heights not to exceed 2 6. NH Children s Medal Junior riders must have qualified (accumulated 12 or more points in 2015) for the class in order to compete at the Finals and must not have previously shown over fences exceeding 2 9 at a rated show. Riders will be required to perform over a minimum of eight (8) fences with at least one change of direction. 25% of the class will be called back for testing. USEF tests 1-8. Fence heights not to exceed 2 6. NH Pony Medal Junior riders must have qualified (accumulated 12 or more points in 2015) for the class in order to compete at the Finals. Riders will be required to perform over a minimum of eight (8) fences with at least one change of direction. 25% of the class will be called back for testing. USEF tests 1-19. Fence heights not to exceed 2 3 for small and medium ponies, and 2 6 for large ponies. Adult Equitation Open to amateur adult riders who are showing in the NH Adult Medal class at the 2015 NH Finals. Fence heights not to exceed 2 9. To be shown over a course with a minimum of eight (8) fences. Trophy, and eight (8) ribbons NH Adult Medal Amateur riders must have qualified (accumulated 12 or more points in 2015) for the class in order to compete at the Finals. Riders will be required to perform over a minimum of eight (8) fences with at least one change of direction. 25% of the class will be called back for testing. USEF tests 1-19. Fence heights not to exceed 2 9.

Equitation Under 15 Open to Junior riders under 15 years of age that are showing in the NH Junior Medal class at the 2015 NH Finals. Fence heights not to exceed 2 9. To be shown over a course with a minimum of eight (8) fences. Riders may not cross enter into any other equitation class at the 2015 NH Finals. Trophy, and eight (8) ribbons Equitation 15 17 - Open to Junior riders ages 15-17 who are showing in the NH Junior Medal class at the 2015 NH Finals. Fence heights not to exceed 3. To be shown over a course with a minimum of eight (8) fences. Riders may not cross enter into any other equitation class at the 2015 NH Finals. Trophy, and eight (8) ribbons NH Junior Medal - Junior riders must have qualified (accumulated 12 or more points in 2015) for the class in order to compete at the Finals. Riders will be required to perform over a minimum of eight (8) fences with at least one change of direction. 25% of the class will be called back for testing. USEF tests 1-19. Fence heights not to exceed 3. NH Team Challenge Open to all 2015 NHHJA members in good standing. Each entrant will be assigned a team. Each team will collectively complete a written horsemanship exam. Each individual team member will show over an equitation course at respective heights: 18 riders to go first and 2 3 riders to follow. Individual scores will be tallied (lowest score dropped) for each team. Exam scores will be added to the jumping tally to determine final placing. Entry fee: $35.00/rider Team ribbons through 10th place Pony Hunter Pleasure Championship Open to all ponies (14.2 hands and under) of hunter type ordinarily used for pleasure purposes with no limitations to status of rider. To be judged on performance, manners, quality, presence, suitability, and soundness. Horse Hunter Pleasure Championship Open to horses (over 14.2 hands) of hunter type ordinarily used for pleasure purposes with no limitations to status of rider. To be judged on performance, manners, quality, presence, suitability, and soundness. 18 Novice Equitation Open to junior and amateur riders who are showing in the NH 18 Novice Medal class at the 2015 NH Finals. Riders must not have previously shown over fences exceeding 18. Fence heights not to exceed 18. NH 18 Novice Medal Junior and amateur riders must have qualified (accumulated 12 or more points in 2015) for the class in order to compete at the Finals. Riders will be required to perform over a minimum of eight (8) fences with at least one change of direction. 25% of the class will be called back for testing. USEF tests 1-8. Fence heights not to exceed 18. 18 Open Hunter Open to any NHHJA member in good standing who has competed in any NHHJA Hunter division throughout the 2015 show season with fence heights not exceeding 18. Riders to show over a minimum of eight (8) fences. Fence heights not to exceed 18. Horse/rider combination may only show in one open hunter class at the 2015 NH Finals.

$200 18 Hunter Classic This classic is in honor of French Fry fond friend of the Hirsch Family. The top 12 horse and rider combinations from the Short Stirrup and Suitable Hunter divisions qualify. Horse and rider combinations may not have previously shown over fences exceeding 18 at any rated show. Fence heights not to exceed 18. Top 10 riders after first round to return for a handy hunter round. Entry fee: $50.00 Prize money: $100, $60, $25, $15 2 3 Open Hunter Open to any NHHJA member in good standing who has competed in any Hunter division at a 2015 NHHJA show. Riders to show over a minimum of eight (8) fences. Fence heights not to exceed 2 3. Horse/rider combination may only show in one open hunter class at the 2015 NH Finals. $200 2 3 Hunter Classic The top 12 horse and rider combinations from the Modified Junior & Modified Adult divisions qualify. Fence heights not to exceed 2 3. Top 10 riders after first round to return for a handy hunter round. Entry fee: $50.00 Prize money: $100, $60, $25, $15 2-2 6 Open Pony Hunter Open to any NHHJA member in good standing who has competed in the Children s Pony Hunter or Working Pony Hunter division at a 2015 NHHJA show. Riders to show over a minimum of eight (8) fences. Fence heights not to exceed 2 for small/medium ponies and 2 6 for large ponies. Horse/rider combination may only show in one open hunter class at the 2015 NH Finals. $200 Pony Hunter Classic This classic is in memory of Different Drummer Farm s champion large pony, Twice As Nice. The top 12 horse and rider combinations from the Children s Pony Hunter & Working Pony Hunter divisions qualify. Riders to show over a minimum of eight (8) fences. Fence heights 2 for small/medium ponies and 2 6 for large ponies. Top 10 riders after first round to return for a handy hunter round. Entry fee: $50.00 Prize money: $100, $60, $25, $15 2 6 Open Hunter Open to any NHHJA member in good standing who has competed in any Hunter division at a 2015 NHHJA show. Riders to show over a minimum of eight (8) fences. Fence heights not to exceed 2 6. Horse/rider combination may only show in one open hunter class at the 2015 NH Finals. $200 2 6 Hunter Classic Class held in memoriam of NHHJA s good friend, Polly Murphy. The top 12 horse and rider combinations from the Baby Green, Open Special & Special Child/Adult hunter divisions qualify. Fence heights not to exceed 2 6. Top 10 riders after first round to return for a handy hunter round. Entry fee: $50.00 Prize money: $100, $60, $25, $15

3 Open Hunter Open to any NHHJA member in good standing who has competed in any Hunter division at a 2015 NHHJA show. Riders to show over a minimum of eight (8) fences. Fence heights not to exceed 3. Horse/rider combination may only show in one open hunter class at the 2015 NH Finals. $200 3 Hunter Classic - The top 12 horse and rider combinations from the Children s Hunter Horse, Amateur Adult Hunter and Performance Hunter divisions qualify. Fence heights not to exceed 3. Top 10 riders after first round to return for a handy hunter round. Entry fee: $50.00 Prize money: $100, $60, $25, $15

NEW HAMPSHIRE EQUITATION AND HUNTER FINALS PERPETUAL TROPHIES These People, Horses and Ponies all have a special place in our hearts! KING OF SPADES NH PONY MEDAL Donated in 2014 by Taylor Svenconis OTTOMAR NH JUNIOR MEDAL Donated in 2015 by Marley Jordan IN THE MOOD NH MODIFIED ADULT MEDAL Donated in 2014 by The Krauss Family GANDALF NH ADULT MEDAL Donated in 2014 by Cindy McLaughlin FRENCH FRY NH18 HUNTER CLASSIC Donated in 2014 by Hirsch Family THE POLLY MURPHY MEMORIAL TROPHY NH 2 6 HUNTER CLASSIC Donated in 2014 by the Thigpen Family TWICE AS NICE PONY HUNTER CLASSIC Sponsored by Jodi Fortier

NH EQUITATION & HUNTER FINALS Show Information Horses are allowed on the show grounds no earlier than 8:00AM on Friday, October 2 Horses must be off the show grounds 1 hour after the show concludes on Sunday, October 4 Show starts promptly at 1:00PM on Friday and 8:00AM on Saturday & Sunday. Ticketed warm-ups are available daily. Please see the Timetable for specific times and fence heights. All entries accepted after September 28 will be charged a post entry fee of $30.00/entry Post entries will be accepted if room allows. Limited stabling - assigned on a first come, first serve basis and on a 3 to 1 ratio (horses to feed/tack stalls). Stalls are $165.00 each for the three days if payment is sent in with Stall Form. Stalls increase to $185.00 each for the three days if charged to entry form. Any damage done to tent stalls will result in a $200.00 charge to horse s owner or occupant of that particular stall(s). No refunds on stalls, regardless if a doctor s or veterinary note is presented and participant is unable to show. NHHJA management reserves the right to limit entries or cancel any class, section or division, to change, to add a dotted line, to cancel or combine any unfilled classes, or to reschedule classes, change rings or change specifications in jumper classes due to time constraints. CLASS PRICES Lead Line & Walk Trot $25.00/class Pleasure Championships $40.00/class Stone Pony Jr. Eq. Classic $40.00 Jumper Classics $50.00/class E&B Adult Eq. Classic $40.00 Hunter Classics $50.00/class Open Hunters $40.00/class Medals $75.00/class Open Equitation $40.00/class Warm Ups $20.00/round Team Challenge $35.00/rider Friday Open Equitation $30.00/class LODGING Best Western - 401 Winchester St. Keene, NH Days Inn - 3 Ashbrook Rd. Keene, NH Additional lodging can be found by visiting www.keenechamber.com Stall Reservation for: The 2015 NH Equitation & Hunter Finals October 2-4, 2015 Date of Arrival: Total number of stalls needed: Name of trainer or barn: Discounted pricing if payment is enclosed: $165/stall x = $ If stalls are to be charged to entries: $185/stall x = $ Hay and Shavings please contact Deb Wesoja at debwesoja@yahoo.com or 603-252-3077 Night watch is included in the stall fee. Stable with: Entries due: September 28, 2015 Checks are to be filled out entirely and made payable to: NHHJA Please mail form and payment to: Kara Quigley 1 Conifer Rd., Rindge, NH 03461 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Horse s Name or Tack Stall Rider To Be Paid By Splits 14

Please Stable With: ENTRY FORM (Please use separate entry form for each rider) THE 2015 NEW HAMPSHIRE EQUITATION & HUNTER FINALS Name of Rider Name of Horse/Pony Age of Junior or (Adult) Height (Pony) Signatures on the reverse side indicate that each of us has read and understands the rules and warning on reverse. Signatures in three (3) places below and on back of this entry. X Print Name: Rider s Signature (parent/guardian if under 18) X Trainer s Signature Print Name: X Print Name: Horse Owner/Agent Signature ** ASTM/SEI certified helmets are ENTRY INSTRUCTIONS required for all riders. Harnesses 1. Check off or X classes entered must be buckled while riding ** 2. Enter entry fees in Fee column 3, Enter stall fees if applicable Stall reservations must be made by September 28, 2015 with Kara Quigley. E-mail: kara.quigley@ymail.com 4. Make checks payable to NHHJA 5. No fax entries will be accepted 6. Mail to: Kara Quigley 1 Conifer Rd., Rindge, NH 03461 SHOW FEES Office Fee $25.00 Stall Fee (if paying with entry: $185) ENTRIES DUE Post Entry Fee @ $30 after 9/28 September 28, 2015 Camper Fee @ $35/night Total Amount Due (from this column) ** ALL FINALS INFORMATION & FORMS CAN BE DOWNLOADED BY VISITING NHHJA.COM ** Friday, October 3 rd Ticketed 2 3 Warm up @ $20.00/round Ticketed 18 Warm up @ $20.00/round 1. Open 18 Equitation @ $30.00 2. Open 2 3 Equitation @ $30.00 3. Stone Pony Jr. Equitation Classic @ $40.00 4. Eaton Berube Ad. Equitation Classic @ $40.00 5. Team Challenge @ $35.00 RIDER NUMBER: Saturday, October 4 th Ticketed 2 3 Warm up @ $20.00/round Ticketed 18 Warm up @ $20.00 /round 6. 18 Novice Equitation @ $40.00 7. NH 18 Novice Medal @ $75.00 8. 2 3 Equitation @ $40.00 9. NH Modified Children s Medal @ $75.00 10. NH Modified Adult Medal @ $75.00 11. 2 6 Equitation @ $40.00 12. NH Pony Medal @ $75.00 13. NH Children s Medal @ $75.00 14. Amateur Adult Equitation @ $40.00 15. NH Adult Medal @ $75.00 16. Equitation Under 15 @ $40.00 17. Equitation 15-17 @ $40.00 18. NH Junior Medal @ $75.00 19. $200 2 6-2 9 Puddle Jumper Classic @ $50.00 20 $200 3-3 3 Schooling Jumper Classic @ $50.00 21. $200 Gamblers Choice @ $50.00 Sunday, October 5 th Ticketed 2 3 Warm up @ $20.00/round Ticketed 18 Warm up @ $20.00 /round 22. Lead Line Equitation @ $25.00 23. Lead Line Pleasure @ $25.00 24. Walk Trot Equitation @ $25.00 25. Walk Trot Pleasure @ $25.00 26. Walk Trot Ground Poles @ $25.00 27. Pony Hunter Pleasure Championship @ $40.00 28. Hunter Horse Pleasure Championship @ $40.00 29. 18 Open Hunter @ $40.00 30. $200 18 Hunter Classic @ $50.00 31. 2 3 Open Hunter @ $40.00 32. $200 2 3 Hunter Classic @ $50.00 33. 2-2 6 Open Pony Hunter @ $40.00 34. $200 Pony Hunter Classic @ $50.00 35. 2 6 Open Hunter @ $40.00 36. 2 6 Hunter Classic @ $50.00 37. 3 Open Hunter @ $40.00 38. $200 3 Hunter Classic @ $50.00 Total Amount Due: (please include total fees from Show Fees at left) Amount Enclosed: (must also be accompanied by a signed open check)

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: Under New Hampshire law, a participant in equine activities assumes the risk of any injury, harm, damage, or death and any legal responsibility that may occur to a participant from the inherent risks associated with equine activities. Pursuant to R.S.A 508:19, Equine Professionals are not liable for damages resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities. All owners and exhibitors will be held responsible for any damages incurred by them, their agents or employees to buildings, stalls, rings and other properties on show grounds, and will be billed accordingly. I agree to hold harmless New Hampshire Hunter Jumper Association and NEHC, its employees, officers, and show grounds from any damage or injury that occurs to any horse or rider, including myself that I bring to the New Hampshire Equitation & Hunter Finals on October 2, 2015 to October 4, 2015. X Rider s Signature (parent/guardian if under 18; if not available) Name of Rider:_ Address: City: State: Zip: Phone Number: X Horse Owner/Agent Signature Name of Rider:_ Address: City: State: Zip: Phone Number: X Trainer s Signature Name of Rider:_ Address: City: State: Zip: Phone Number: NO ENTRY WILL BE ACCEPTED UNLESS ALL SIGNATURES ARE PRESENT ON BOTH PARTS OF ENTRY FORM