West Coast Connemara Show

West Coast Connemara Show JUNE 25-27, 2010 TWIN RIVERS RANCH, PASO ROBLES, CA FRIDAY, JUNE 25 th Open Classes Training Through Fourth Level (CDS/USDF/USEF, LEVEL 2 DRESSAGE SHOW) SATURDAY, JUNE 26 th Connemara In-Hand Breed Show Connemara Performance Classes (USEF LOCAL COMPETITION ) Western/Costume/Games (NON-USEF) SUNDAY, JUNE 27 th (NON-USEF) Open Jumper Classes Inaugural Irish Derby Open Driving and Trail Classes ENTRIES CLOSE MAY 21, 2010

Judges: Dressage CeeCee Moss-Giovannetti (R), Santa Margarita, CA Breed/Performance Chris Knox (r), Chesterfield, ID Driving Diane Kastama, Arroyo Grande, CA Show Management and Officials: Saturday Night Celtic Caper At the end of showday on Saturday, come all yee ringside and enjoy complimentary beverages, crackers, cheese and snacks. Please plan to join us for fun and festivities as we appreciate each other and our specia pony breed! BBQ to follow, tickets available in office. Organizer/Contact Lee Webster (707)695-1654 (all pre-show questions) Hotel Information Manager Connie Baxter (805)235-0397 (calls on show days only) Secretary Nancy Nathanson (805) 448-3027 Announcer Andrea Baxter (805) 235-0412 Dressage TD Patty Littmann, (r) Agoura, CA USEF Steward Alice Calhoun (C2), Raymond, CA Photographer Tass Jones, www.tassjones.com On-call Veterinarian Dr. Donal Holohan, DVM (805)610-9959 Farrier TBA EMT TBA Directions to Twin Rivers Ranch: Address: 8715 N. River Rd., Paso Robles, CA 93446 From North: US 101 south to San Miguel Exit. Turn Left on River Rd. Cross bridge & continue south approx. 1 mi. to 8715 North River Road. It is on the right, directly across from Fetzer Winery. From South: US 101. Exit on Mission Street. Continue straight thru town of San Miguel. Right on River Road. Then follow as above. Western States Inn 1099 K Street San Miguel, CA 93451 805-467-3674 westernstatesinn.com La Quinta 2615 Buena Vista Drive Paso Robles, CA 93446 805-239-3004 www.lq.com Adelaide Inn 1215 Ysabel Avenue Paso Robles, CA 93446 805-238-2770 www.adelaideinn.com Best Western Black Oak (7 miles) 1135 24th Street Paso Robles, CA 93446 805-238-4740 book.bestwestern.com Feed and bedding may be purchased onsite at Twin Rivers Ranch. Stabling includes 1 bag of shavings and stall doors. Breakfast and Lunch will be available during show hours. All arenas and warmups haveexcellent sandy loam footing. Dressage court 20 x 60m, Jumping arena 150 x 300. Lunging arena, wash racks, 30 permanent 12 x 12 stalls with full doors and one bag of shavings for initial bedding. Human amenities include showers, sinks, and new plumbed toilets, too!

All tests to be ridden in standard court (20M X 60M) For all dressage classes, please use the entry form for USEF/USDF/CDS Shows. Be sure to include all applicable numbers, and enclose photocopies of all 2010 membership cards with entry. Please add $10 for each Qualifying ride and add Q to class number on entry. New!! Opportunity Classes: To encourage participation, CDS/USDF/USEF nonmember fees, CDS travel grant and USEF admin/drug fees will be waived (see USEF rule book GR821 for details). $15 Office fee is required for Opportunity Class entrants. Opportunity class scores will count for CDS awards and qualify for championships if CDS card is provided. Opportunity class scores will NOT count for USDF or USEF awards or championship qualifications. Riders may cros enter into other classes but will then be required to pay all required fees. Opportunity horse will be subject to USEF/USDF rules and drug testing. For awards, opportunity classes will be combined with non-opportunity class for eac test (Eg. Class 1 and 1A will be combined.) FRIDAY, JUNE 25, 2010, 8am to 5pm A. USDF Introductory Level, Test A ($40) B. USDF Introductory Level, Test B ($40) 1. Training Level Test 1 ($45) 1A. Training Level Test 1 Opportunity Class ($45) 2. Training Level Test 2 ($45) 2B. Training Level Test 2 Opportunity Class ($45) 3. Training Level Test 3 ($45) 4. Training Level Test 4 ($45) (Open and Great American/USDF Qualifying 5. First Level Test 1 ($45) 5A. First Level Test 1 Opportunity Class ($45) 6. First Level Test 2 ($45) 6A. First Level Test 2 Opportunity Class ($45) 7. First Level Test 3 ($45) 8. First Level Test 4 ($45) (Open and Great American/USDF Qualifying) 9. Second Level Test 1 ($45) 10. Second Level Test 2 ($45) 11. Second Level Test 3 ($45) 12. Second Level Test 4 ($45) (Open and Great American/USDF Qualifying) 13. Third Level Test 1 ($45) 14. Third Level Test 2 ($45) 15. Third Level Test 3 ($45) (Open and Great American/USDF Qualifying) 16. Fourth Level Test 1 ($45) 17. Fourth Level Test 2 ($45) 18. Fourth Level Test 3 ($45) (Open and Great American/USDF Qualifying)

Membership Requirements for USEF-licensed/USDF-recognized Competitions: Owners and riders, including foreign riders and owners who are not residents of the US wishing to participate in a USEF-licensed/USDF-recognized competition as a rider or owner/lessee, must have either a USDF Group Membership, Participating Membership (PM), or have a USDF Non-Member (NM) identification number and pay the USDF NM fee. (Note: USDF business members can own horses but cannot compete as riders with their USDF Business Membership (BM).) Horses competing at USEF-licensed/USDF-recognized shows must have either a USDF Horse Identification (HID) number or a USDF Lifetime Horse Registration (LHR). Prope credentials or verification certificates must be presented to the competition secretary. This is a USEF Level 2 Dressage Competition. This competition is recognized by USDF for 2010. This is a USDF Region 7 Qualifying Competition for 2010. USEF MEMBERSHIP STATEMENT Life, senior active and junior active members shall be eligible to participate in all classes at Regular Competitions, Eventing Competitions at the Preliminary Level or above and Combined Driving Competitions at the Advanced Level, Dressage, Reining and VaultingCompetitions and Endurance Rides. A nonmember may participate as a handler, rider, driver, owner, lessee, agent, coach or trainer at Regular Competitions, Eventing Competitions, Dressage Competitions, Reining Competitions and Combined Driving Competitions upon payment of a $30 nonmember registration fee. Participants in the following classes are exempted from the Requirements of this rule: 1) leadline; 2)exhibitions; 3) games and races; 4) classes for 4-H members; 5) walk trot and academy classes (academy classes are classes limited to horses used regularly in a lesson program); 6) USDF introductory level tests, pas de deux and quadrille classes; 7) NRHAEndorsed Reining Competitions. 8) Opportunity classes, 9) citizens of other nations who have proof, in English, of current membership in good standing of their own National Federation, 10) USEA beginner novice division; and 11) assistant handlers in Dressage Sport Horse Breeding classes. USDF Membership Benefits: USDF is dedicated to education, the recognition of achievement, and promotion of dressage. For details on member benefits, including educational programs, awards, and other opportunities, refer to the USDF Directory or the USDF Web site at www.usdf.org. Riders and owners wishing to participate in a USEF-licensed/USDF-recognized competition, and not able to present the competition secretary with verification of a USDF membership or NM identification, and USDF LHR or USDF HID, must complete a USDF Competition Affidavit Form and pay the $5 affidavit filing fee. A copy of a completed affidavit form from another competition may also be used for verification purposes for up to 60 days. (Exception: Affidavits cannot be used at Great American Insurance Group/USDF Regional Dressage Championships.) Exceptions: Horses competing only in Individual Breed Classes (IBCs) at DSHB competitions, sires and dams of horses in DSHB group classes, where those sires or dams are not actually competing in the same competition, horse competing only in breed restricted dressage or DSHB classes at Regular Competitions (e.g. all Arabian, all Friesian, or all Morgan classes), or in USDF Introductory Level tests, Pas de Deux, Quadrille, or FEI ParaEquestrian classes, are exempt from this requirement. Also exempt are horses ridden in leadline, exhibitions, games and races, classes for 4-H members, walk-trot an academy classes. For foreign-owned horses competing in a CDI, USDF accepts copies ofthe horse identification pages from an FEI passport in lieu of USDF HID or Lifetime Horse Registration (LHR) number. Riders and owners/lessees competing only in classes which are exempt from the USDF HID requirements are also exempt from the USDF NM identification number and NM fee requirements. Also exempt are handlers of horses competing in DSHB In-Hand or Group classes. Memberships Defined Participating Membership (PM): A membership issued to an individual directly by USDF. The membership year is December 1 through November 30. PMs are available for 1-year ($62), 5-years ($250), or life ($1,000). A USDF Youth Participating Membership (YPM) is available for individuals who have not reached their 21st birthday by December 1 of the current membership year ($35). A PM allows the member to compete at USEFlicensed/USDF-recognized competitions and to participate as a rider and/or owner/lessee for all Adequan /USDF Year-End Awards, Great American Insurance Group/USDF Breeders Championship Series Finals, and the Great American Insurance Group/USDF Regional Dressage Championship program. Group Membership (GM): A membership issued to an individual by USDF when the member name and dues are submitted to USDF through an affiliate Group Member Organization (GMO). The GM year begins December 1 and ends November 30. A GM allows the member to compete at USEF-licensed/USDF-recognized competitions and participate in the USDF Rider Awards program.

Business Membership (BM): A membership that runs December 1 through November 30 and is issued to a business or organization directly by USDF. The USDF BM ($175) offers a wider variety of advertising benefits. BMs satisfy requirements of horse ownership only. Non-Member (NM) Identification Number: For each USDF NM owner/lessee and USDF NM rider there will be a USDF NM fee of $20 and a USDF NM form per competition that must be collected by the show secretary and submitted to USDF along with the USDF Report of Fees document and the $5 affidavit fee if the person cannot provide a copy of their USDF NM card. Owners/lessees or riders exempt from the NM number requirements are also exempt from paying the USDF NM fee. If there are multiple owners of a horse and all are NMs, only one of the owners must pay the NM fee. If the horse has at least one owner who is a current USDF member there is no NM fee assessed. Competition management will be invoiced for all applicable USDF NM fees not received with the USDF post competition paperwork, along with a report listing all USDF NMs. Competition management is then required to submit the NM fees within 30 days to the USDF. An individual with a USDF NM identification number is not eligible for any USDF membership benefits. Once a USDF NM number has been assigned, a USDF NM card can be obtained from the USDF Web site. Horse Identification (HID) Number: A one-time tracking number for horses ($20). Scores earned by a horse with an HID number will be recorded, but will NOT be counted towards Adequan /USDF Year-End Awards. A horse with an HID number is not eligible to compete in Great American Insurance Group/USDF Regional qualifying or championship classes or Great American Insurance Group/USDF Breeders Championship Series Finals. An HID number can be upgraded to a Lifetime Horse Registration (LHR) for a fee of $65. If a horse has a USDF LHR it does not need an HID number. An HID number is a one-time fee that does not need to be renewed. Lifetime Horse Registration (LHR): A horse with an LHR ($85) is eligible for Adequan /USDF Year-End Awards, and eligible to compete at Great American Insurance Group/USDF Breeders Championship Series Finals and Great American Insurance Group/USDF Regional qualifying and championship classes, assuming requirements for the owner and rider are met. If a horse has an LHR it does not need an HID number. An LHR does not need to be renewed. How to Join USDF Applications for USDF Participating Membership (PM), Business Membership (BM), Non-Member (NM) identification number, Horse Identification (HID) number, and Lifetime Horse Registration (LHR) may be found in the following locations: On the USDF Web site: www.usdf.org. You can submit the application online, print, fax or mail it. In the show office at USEF-licensed/USDF-recognized competitions classified by USEF as Dressage Competitions, and Regular Competitions which are open to all breeds. By calling or writing the USDF office at (859) 971-2277, 4051 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY 40511 The effective date of membership is the date the form and correct fees are received in the USDF office or, if applying at a competition, the date received by the competition secretary, provided the application is signed and dated by the competition secretary on that same day. 2010 Great American Insurance Group/ USDF Regional Dressage Championship A single Regional Dressage Championship program organized by the United States Dressage Federation (USDF), licensed by the United States Equestrian Federation, Inc (USEF), will be held in each of the nine USDF regions. In addition, Alaska and Hawaii may each hold state championships if an official request from a GMO is received by Ap 1 of the prior year. The Regional Championship Program Rules can be found on the USDF Web site at: http://www.usdf.org/programs/regionalchampionships/index.asp. Please refer to the USDF Directory for the comprehensive list of rules and requirements for this program. Membership/Registration Requirements for Qualifying & Championships: Rider: - Must be a USDF Participating* Member at the time qualifying scores are earned and a the time of the championships. - Must be a USEF member (Junior Active, Senior Active, or Life) at the time the qualifying scores are earned and at the time of the championships. Horse: - Must be USDF Lifetime Registered (LTR) at the time qualifying scores are earned and at the time of the championships. - Must be USEF (Annual or Lifetime) recorded at the time qualifying scores are earned and at the time of the championships. - USDF horse registration and USEF horse/recording must be in the name(s) of the current owner(s) or lessee(s) of record. A horse is not required to have registry papers. Owner: - Must be a USDF member (Participating or Business) at the time the qualifying scores are earned and at the time of the championships. - Must be a USEF member (Junior Active, Senior Active, or Life) at the time qualifying scores are earned and at the time of the championships. *Participating Members are USDF members who join USDF directly Sports Programs/Competitions Revised 7/09 Sports Programs/Competitions Revised 7/09 Minimum Qualifying Scores One set of nationally-standardized qualifying scores has been established for all USEF/USDF Regional Championships, for levels through Grand Prix, in three divisions Open, Adult Amateur, and Junior/Young Rider. FEI Junior Rider and FEI Young Rider classes have only one respective division. Freestyles have only Open divisions. The minimum percentages are as follows: Open AA Jr/YR Freestyle Training Level (Test 4) 68% 63% 63% First Level (Test 4) 66% 62% 62% First Level 65% Second Level (Test 4) 64% 61% 61% Second Level 65% Third Level (Test 3) 62% 60% 60% Third Level 65% Fourth Level (Test 3) 62% 60% 60% Fourth Level 63% FEI Junior Rider (Team Test) 60% Intermediate I 63% FEI Young Rider (Team Test) 60% Grand Prix 63% Prix St. Georges 60% 60% 60% Intermediate I 60% 60% 60% Intermediate II 60% 60% 60% Grand Prix 60% 60% 60%

SATURDAY, JUNE 26, 2010, 8am to 4pm HALFBRED CONNEMARAS IN HAND 19. Two years old and under ($20) 20. Three years old and over ($20) 21. Champion Halfbred 22. Futurity yearlings ($80) 23. Futurity 2 & 3 years old ($80) PUREBRED CONNEMARAS IN HAND 24. Foals of 2010 ($20) 25. Yearling & 2 year old fillies ($20) 26. Yearling & 2 year old colts ($20) 27. Futurity Yearlings ($80) 28. Fillies & mares three years and over ($20) 29. Broodmares in foal or foal at side ($20) 30. Champion PB Filly or Mare 31. Gelding three years and over ($20) 32. Stallion three years and over ($20) 33. Futurity 2 and 3 years old ($80) 34. Champion Gelding 35. Champion Stallion 36. Breed Supreme Champion (winners from classes 30 and 35 only) 37. Produce of dam ($20) 38. Get of sire ($20) HUNTERS Noon- 4pm (approximately) 39. Open Warm-Up Hunters 18 Open to all breeds ($25) PROSPECT HUNTERS 18 Purebred and Halfbred Connemaras only 40. Prospect Hunter under Saddle ($20) 41. Prospect Hunter Hack ($25) 42. Prospect Hunters Over Fences ($25) 43. Prospect Conformation Hunters ($25) GREEN HUNTERS 2 6 Purebred and Halfbred Connemaras only 44. Green Hunters Under Saddle ($20) 45. Green Hunter Hack ($25) 46. Green Hunters Over Fences, 2 6 ($25) 47. Green Conformation Hunters, 2 6 ($25) REGULAR HUNTERS 3 Purebred and Halfbred Connemaras only 48. Regular Hunters under Saddle ($20) 49. Regular Hunter Hack ($25) 50. Regular Hunters Over Fences ($25) 51. Regular Handy Hunters Over Fences ($25) 52. Regular Conformation Hunters ($25)

ALL CLASSES BEYOND THIS POINT (53 80) ARE OPEN TO ALL BREEDS AND ARE NON-USEF RECOGNIZED. RIDERS 10 & Under * Open to all breeds 53. Future Olympians 6 & Under ($15) 54. Walk/Trot Equitation ($15) 55. Walk/Trot Pleasure ($15) 56. 10 & Under Showmanship ($15) *Riders cannot enter any classes that canter or jump TRAIL Open to all breeds, open arena all day Sunday 75. Baby Obedience in Hand ($15) 76. 10 & Under Trail Class ($15) 77. Child/AA Trail ($15) 78. Prospect Trail ($15) 79. Green Trail ($15) 80. Regular Trail ($15) CELTIC CAPER CLASSES Open to all breeds, to be held at the conclusion of Saturday s show classes in the Main Arena 57. Family Class ($15 per family member) 58. Western Pleasure ($15) 59. Western Equitation ($15) 60. Walk/Trot Bareback Equitation ($15) 61. Open Bareback Equitation flat ($15) 62. Costume Class ($15) 63. Games Class (FREE TO ALL THIS YEAR! Professionals, Adults, Juniors, and Children welcome!) SUNDAY, JUNE 27, 2010, 8am to 4pm JUMPERS, Open to all breeds, 8am to approximately 12pm 64. Beginning Jumpers 2 3, Tab 2.2b Open to all breeds ($25) 65. Low Pre-Training Jumpers 2 6, Tab 2.2b Open to all breeds ($25) 66. Pre-Training Jumpers 2 9, Tab 2.2b Open to all breeds ($25) 67. Level 1 Jumpers 3 Tab 2.2c Open to all breeds ($25) 68. Level 2 Jumpers 3 3 Tab 2.2c Open to all breeds ($25) 69. Level 3 Jumpers 3 6 Tab 2.2c Open to all breeds ($25) 70. Inaugural Irish Derby (Open to all, but Connemaras must enter at least one Training Level dressage test on Friday to be eligible for the Larry Ervin Memorial Trophy, see trophy details below and more information can be found on www.westcoastconnemarashow.com)) a. Beginner Novice 2 7 ($40) b. Novice 2 11 ($40) DRIVING Open to all breeds, 1pm to approximately 4pm 71. Cones ($20) 72. Driven Dressage (Preliminary Test 3) ($20) 73. Reinsmanship ($20) 74. Working Pleasure ($20)

CONNEMARA DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIPS All Divisions will be divided into Open and Child/AA if entries warrant. Dressage Division: to the purebred or halfbred Connemara with the highest combined scores in two dressage tests, Training level or higher. Prizes to the rider with the highest score in each age group. (Qualifying classes: 1-18) Prospect Division: to both the purebred and halfbred Connemaras with the most points in their division and 2 Introductory level dressage tests. (Qualifying classes: A, B, 40-43, 78) Green Division: to both the purebred and halfbred Connemaras with the most points in their division and 2 dressage tests, Training level or higher. (Qualifying classes: 1-18, 44-47, 79) Regular Division: to both the purebred and halfbred Connemaras with the most points in their division and 2 dressage tests, First level or higher. (Qualifying classes: 5-18, 48-52, 80) Child/AA Division: to the rider/horse combination with the most points in their division and two dressage tests, Training level or higher. (Qualifying classes: 1-18, 40-52, 77) Riders 10 and Under Division: to the rider/horse combination with the most points in their division and two Introductory level dressage tests. (Qualifying classes: A, B, 53-56, 76) PERPETUAL TROPHIES Consummate Connemara Trophy: Donated by Helen & Mel King. To be awarded to the purebred Connemara, regardless of age or sex, who, in the opinion of the judges, exemplifies the breed in the following: TYPE TEMPERAMENT CONFORMATION ATHLETIC ABILITY MOVEMENT, in that order. To retire the trophy, it must be won three consecutive years by the same Connemara. (Enter any classes you wish, this is judge s decision.) Custusha s Cashel Rock Trophy: Donated by Cashel Meadows. Awarded to the purebred Connemara stallion with the most points from two dressage tests, introductory level or higher, and all breed and performance classes. (Qualifying classes: 1-80) Cecilia W. Noonan Memorial Trophy: Donated by the Ervins, Merry-Go-Round Manor. Awarded to the purebred Connemara mare with the most points from two dressage tests, introductory level or higher, and all breed classes. (Qualifying classes: A-18, 28-37) Connemara Gelding Performance Trophy: Donated by the Bradpiece Famil Awarded to the Purebred Connemara gelding with the most points from tw dressage tests, one hunter division, and the driving classes. (Qualifyin classes: A-18, 40-52, 71-74) Cricket s Dew Flutter-By Perpetual Trophy: Donated by Sandy Stuart. Awarded to the purebred Connemara with the most points from two dressag tests, training level or higher, breed classes and the Regular Hunter Divisio (Qualifying classes: 1-18, 28-37, 48-52) Prospect Trophy: Donated by the Ervins, Merry-Go-Round Manor. Awarded to the purebred or halfbred Connemara with the most points in th Prospect Division. (Qualifying classes: 78, 40-43) Kerry Driving Trophy: Donated by Bob and Pat Ashworth, Cobblestone Farm Awarded to the Connemara with the most points in the Driving Divisio (including Driven Dressage). (Qualifying classes: 71-74) Junior Rider Trophy: Donated by Michael and Charlene O Neil, Ballyneil Farm Awarded to the rider 13-17 years with the most points from two dressage test training level or higher, and all performance classes. (Qualifying classes: 1-1 40-52, 64-70, 77-80) Orchard Hills Funny Princess: Donated by Aeron Hynes, Dauntsey Farm, memory of Orchard Hills Funny Princess. Awarded to the horse/rider comb with the highest point average from two dressage tests, two hunter classes, breed class, and either a driving, western, or games class. (Qualifying classe A-80) AnNinon Beag Dressage Trophy: Donated by Gately Farm. Awarded to the dressage rider 12 years and under with the highest test scor from the Introductory level tests. (Qualifying classes: A, B) Louise LeBeau Trophy: Awarded to the dressage rider 13-17 years with th highest test score from any dressage test, Training level or higher. (Qualifyin classes: 1-18) Leprechaun Cup: Donated by the Websters, Stonybrook Connemaras. Awarded to the winner of the Purebred Yearling Futurity. (Qualifying class: 27) Shamrock Cup: Donated by the Archerds, Island Dreamer Farm. Awarded to the winner of the Halfbred Yearling Futurity. (Qualifying class: 22) Hideaway s Erin Tooreen Trophy: Donated by Rick and Leslie Howell, Orchar Hills Connemaras, in memory of Hideaway s Erin Tooreen. Awarded to th winner of the Purebred Futurity for 2 and 3 years old. (Qualifying class: 33)

Gilnocky Halloween Cup: Donated by Sue Laidlaw in memory of Gilnocky Halloween. Awarded to the winner of the Halfbred Futurity for 2 and 3 years old. (Qualifying class: 23) Larry Ervin Memorial Trophy: Donated by Darian and Allen Hall, Rosewood Connemaras. Awarded to the highest placed Purebred Connemara in the highest division of the Irish Derby, must ride one Training Level dressage test and either 70A or 70B. (Qualifying Classes: 1-4, and 70A or B) CLASS SPECIFICATIONS Open to Purebred and Halfbred Connemaras and to riders of all ages unless otherwise specified. Dressage, Driving, Western, Costume and Games classes are open to all breeds. Horse/pony may be shown by only one rider per class. All horses/ponies showing in Connemara classes must be registered with the ACPS or have their Temporary Foal Certificates. Copy of registration papers must accompany entry. They must be shown under their full registered names. Age of rider: The age of an individual on December 1 shall be his/her age for horse show purposes for the following competition year. Connemara in-hand classes will be judged on qualifications of the breed as described by the official American Connemara Pony Society breed standard (http://www.acps.org/connemaras/breedstandard.htm.) Emphasis will be placed on breed type, conformation, substance, quality, and temperament. Transmissible weakness or unsoundness to be counted strongly against breeding stock. To be shown in hand at walk and trot on the line and at an appropriate hunter stance. Only one attendant per animal. If not already split by sex, may be split by sex if entries warrant. WCCS Futurities: Open to all yearling, 2 year-old, and 3 year-old registered purebred and halfbred Connemaras. Entry fees $80 per pony. Copy of registration papers must accompany entry. In event of illness, injury, or death of candidate, an owner may substitute another candidate. No refunds or carry overs. To be judged on conformation, Connemara type, way of going, temperament and potential to become or to produce useful riding animals. Halfbred classes shall not emphasize Connemara type as much as conformation, way of going, temperament, and usefulness. Purse: 90% for distribution among entrants: 10% retained for overhead. WCCS Futurities have no point value for any Championship or other award. Baby Obedience in Hand: Open to any horse/pony that is not started unde saddle. Shown in hand over a very simple modified trail course. Must b willing to go forward. Pulling of horse/pony will be penalized. Test may includ one or more of the following: walk-overs, u-turns, back up, and trot. Dressage: A copy of your CDS/USDF/USEF membership cards must b attached to your entry. Classes may be split JR/AA and Open if entrie warrant. Hunters: To be judged on performance and soundness. In all classes, manners to be emphasized and extreme speed will be penalized. Conformation Hunters: To be judged 70% on performance, manners, and way of going; 30% on breed type and conformation. Prospect Hunter: A Prospect Hunter is a horse/pony or rider at the very beginning of their competitive career. Entrants should not have competed in more than three shows of any type. All classes to be walk/trot. Fences: 18. Cantering between fences will not be penalized. Cantering into a line or to a single fence will be penalized. The course will be of 4 single fences. May cros enter into Introductory Level Dressage, Walk/Trot, Trail and Breed classes only Green Hunter: Open to ponies/horses or riders in their first or second year of showing. Fences 2 6. Regular Hunter: A Regular Hunter is a horse/pony and rider of any age and is not restricted by previous showing in any division. Fences 3. Hunters under Saddle: To be shown at the walk, trot, and canter. Light conta with horse s mouth is required. Green and Regular may be asked to han gallop at judge s discretion: no more than 8 to gallop at once. Martingales n permitted. Prospect will not canter. Trail Class: To be shown over a trail course. Test may include: walk-ove back through, gate, bridge, carrying objects, dismount/mount, etc. Miscellaneous classes have no point value for Division Championships or fo any other award unless otherwise specified. Any horse/pony entering walk/trot classes may not enter any class whic canters. Costume Class: Let your imaginations run wild! Entrants may be led, driven o ridden. Prizes for: the Most Imaginative; the Most Beautiful; the Funniest; th Most Work; and the Most Irish.

Games Classes: This year we will offer and hold a variety of mounted and unmounted games. If you have a favorite that you would like to see included please make that known on your entry! We want what you want! ***NEW*** Irish Derby: General Class Description: The Irish Derby is based on the sport of Three-Day Eventing. It consists of a dressage test and a jumping test, which will encompass both Stadium and Cross-country type fences. The final classification is determined by the competitor with the fewest combined penalties from both phases, see See www.westcoastconnemarashow.com for more details on the Inaugural Irish Derby temporary license may operate the above described motorized vehicles a long as they are accompanied by an adult with a valid driver s licens Violations of this rule will be cause for sanctions against the parent(s guardian(s) and/or trainer(s) who are responsible for the child committin the offense. Penalties may include exclusion of the child, parent(s guardian(s), and/or trainer(s) from the competition grounds for th remainder of the competition and charges being filed against any of th above individuals in accordance with Chapter 6 of the USEF ruleboo Wheelchairs and other mobility assistance devices for individuals wi disabilities are exempt from this rule. RULES AND GENERAL INFORMATION 1. EVERY CLASS OFFERED HEREIN WHICH IS COVERED BY THE RULES AND SPECIFICATIONS OF THE CURRENT USEF RULEBOOK WILL BE CONDUCTED AND JUDGED IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH. 2. WCCS reserves the right to decline any entry without explanation, or to remove any animal from the show and return its fees without being liable for compensation to the exhibitor or owner. 3. WCCS reserves the right to change the location of any class, to cancel or combine any class having fewer than 5 entries, and to change the show schedule. 4. Awards to first place, ribbons to fifth. 5. All minors must wear properly fitted protective headgear with harness properly fastened while riding anywhere on the show grounds or in the stabling area. Minors violating this rule will immediately be prohibited from further riding until such headgear is properly in place. Adults must wear protective headgear at all times when riding. 6. If any question or dispute not provided for arises, it shall be referred to the Show Manager whose decision shall be final. 7. Dogs must be on leash at all times. No exceptions. The owners of dogs found off-leash will be fined $25. Dressage ride times will be posted on the show website, www.westcoastconnemarashow.com, they may also be emailed or faxed at the secretary s discretion. Please include a valid email address with your entry. It is the exhibitor s responsibility to contact the show secretary if ride times are not received. 9. 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 ENTRY INFORMATION 1. Entries: ENTRIES CLOSE MAY 21, 2010. To ensure that the show w be held, we need to have your entries on time. Insufficient entries ma result in the cancellation of the show. Please enter ASAP! 2. Post Entries: After May 21, 2010, post entries may be made for a additional $5 per class. Substitutions and class changes will be considere post entries, and will be subject to the $5 per class fee. Post entries fo dressage will be accepted at the secretary s discretion. 3. Stabling: $90 per stall for the weekend, available Thursday, 9a through Monday 3pm; stall doors and initial bedding (1 bag) provide Please include special requests for stabling (stallions, please stable wit etc.) with entry. 4. Office Fee: $15 Office fee per horse for the weekend. 5. Refunds: Before the closing date of entries, full refunds will be give After the closing date, entry fees will be refunded only in the event medically verified (MD or DVM) disability of horse or rider, minus a $2 office charge. Stabling fees are not refundable. 6. A penalty of $25.00 will be charged if a check is refused by the bank. a check is refused by the bank, amount due must be covered by mone order, cashier s check or cash. 7. A minor s entry will be considered incomplete until entry blank is signe by a parent or guardian; signature of instructor, agent or other unrelate person will not be accepted. 8. All checks to be made payable to: ACPS Region 10 Mail entries to: WCCS 2010 c/o Nancy Nathanson PO Box 535 Santa Ynez, CA 93460