USC HORSES AT WORK 2012

USC HORSES AT WORK 2012 MAY EDITION USC Horses at Work Hunter/Jumper Schooling Competition Schedule & Prize Lists Competition Dates: Hunter/Jumper June 23/24th, 2012 Hunter/Jumper July 28/29th, 2012 NEW DATES EC Gold Show July 14/15th 2012 Separate Prize List posted on our website Presented by: USC Horses At Work registered with the Registry of Joint Stocks, Nova Scotia

USC HORSES AT WORK Once again, a warm welcome to returning exhibitors and those joining us for the first time! Another year sees more changes to the structure of our competitions as we strive to meet the changing needs of our equestrian community. We hope that you will consider us in your planning for the upcoming season! Competition starts at 9 and ends by 6! For 2012 all competitions will be held in the sand rings. The grass rings will be available for warmup purposes. Separate parking areas for exhibitor vehicles Ample warm-up area away from spectators Spectator parking/viewing area, Those competitors moving between rings should report to in gate to get in the early flights of the lower divisions). NO DOGS ALLOWED ON THE SHOW GROUNDS. CANTEEN WILL BE AVAILABLE. Hunter Divisions Ribbons awarded to 6 th place. Each hunter division will include two over fence and an under saddle class. Championship awards for each division. Hunter divisions below 2 6 are based on 11 stride. Hunter Schooling; Available before competition starts in both rings. Rider must have ticket from show office to give to in-gate, limited number of rounds. $5 ticket four minutes per trip. Jumper Divisions Ribbons awarded to 6th place. The Jumper Open Class (both) in each division will be Add back classes with $10 from each entry being pooled for the class and paid out as 35%, 25%, 20%, 10% and 10%. The 1.0M and 1.10M Jumper Open Class (both in each division) will also be add back with an additional $100 premium and percentages paid out as noted above. Immediate Jump off. Novice Division is comprised of two walk/trot and a walk/trot/canter class limited to children 12 years old and under. Hunter Under Saddle Division is comprised of Hunter Under Saddle, Hunter Pleasure and Suitable to Become Hunter. ENTRIES RECEIVED ON THE DAY OF THE SHOW ADD $10 per division if room for extra entries exist Lucy Cuthbertson Memorial Fund A portion of proceeds from the USC Horses At Work Competitions will be donated to the Lucy Fund. Please visit the Lucy page in this booklet or www.bengallancers.com SPONSORSHIP: WE WELCOME BACK OUR LOYAL SUPPORTING SPONSORS AND A WARM WELCOME TO OUR NEW SPONSORS WHO HAVE BEEN GENEROUS IN THEIR SUPPORT AND ENTHUSIASM! AS EXHIBITORS CAN APPRECIATE, SPONSORSHIP IS ESSENTIAL FOR A COMPETITION, THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS CAN HELP PROVIDE RING DRESSING (FLOWERS, SHRUBS, SIGNATURE FENCES), AND THE MANY OTHER DETAILS THAT MAKES YOUR DAY MEMORABLE! FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND INQUIRIES REGARDING SPONSORSHIP, VENDOR SPACE OR JUST TO HELP PLEASE CONTACT JILL BARKER 1-902-476-9955 OR 1-902-792-1383. EMAIL: HORSESATWORK@GMAIL.COM Page 2

USC HORSES AT WORK Table of Contents Welcome/General Information Guidelines p2 p4/p5 Lucy Cuthbertson Memorial Information p6 Greenhawk Equitation Series Jumper Equitation Challenge Daily Show Schedule Canadian Team Information Hunter Entry Form Jumper Entry Form p6 p7 p8 p9 p10 p11 Team Nova Scotia Information p12/13 Note: When printing, select the pages you need and set your printer to non-color. This will save paper and ink usage. STABLING: There are a number of stables in the area who may be able to offer overnight accommodation. Please make your own arrangements with stable owners. DIRECTIONS: FROM HALIFAX, TAKE EXIT 5(MARTOCK), TURN RIGHT ONTO ROUTE 14 TOWARDS BROOKLYN, APPROX 4KM), IMMEDIATE TURN RIGHT ONTO WENTWORTH ROAD, FIRST ROAD ON LEFT OLD CEMETERY ROAD-YOU WILL SEE THE SHOW SITE ON YOUR RIGHT! Page 3

USC HORSES AT WORK Guidelines 2012 Membership to the NSHJ is strongly recommended. NSEF or EC membership is required to participate as a competitor. In the event a competitor is not an NSEF or EC member, then they will be required to provide written proof of liability ($5 million). Mission: To provide a venue for riders and/or horses to gain experience and develop their abilities to excel in equestrian sport To create a safe and enjoyable experience for horses/riders/spectators To provide an opportunity for horses and riders to learn to train and compete Principles: Each competition will conduct its competition within the guidelines outlined below and within the realm of conventional hunter, jumper and equitation rules as those which govern licensed competitions in Canada. Coaches and competitors, by entering the competition, agree to use prudent judgment and exhibit good sportsmanship. The competition management retains the right of final decision. Our designated Risk Management Official is responsible along with the competition management to ensure that the guidelines are followed. As a competition organizer, we endeavor to engage the services of competent knowledgeable individuals. Note that EC Officials are as of yet not allowed to officiate at non EC competitions in this province. As a competition organizer, an EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN will be in place. Our competition retains liability coverage and demands the same from each competitor on the show grounds. An entry will not be allowed to compete until their entry form is signed. USC Horses At Work, its Management, Organizing Committee, Officials or Show Staff are in no way responsible for accident, injury or damage to any rider, exhibitor, spectator, groom, attendant, trainer or other employee; or animals, nor theft, loss or damage to animals, vehicles or equipment. Although divisions in both hunter and jumper over 0.9M (3 ) are small and sometimes have no entries, we will offer them as schedule permits to encourage and provide a platform for riders to move up. Page 4

USC HORSES AT WORK All competitors note: As a safety measure it is mandatory that all persons mounted on horseback anywhere on the competition grounds wear protective headgear secured with a safety harness permanently affixed to the helmet. (b) Junior Competitors must wear proper fitting, approved protective headgear, with the safety harness correctly secured, at all times while mounted on competition or event grounds. Approved headgear meets the ASTM (American Society for Testing Materials) standards and displays the SEI (Safety Equipment Institute) seal. The British standard, BSI, is also acceptable. The rule that doesn't allow competitors to get back on their horse after falling off in the show ring and take a fence before exiting was made with rider safety and well-being in mind as well as protection for the Show Organizers and Show Officials. Riders may not remount in the ring. Riders will only be allowed to come back in the ring with approval of parents, coach and competition management. This rule will apply. Any competitor that may in the opinion of officials and/or competition management be considered riding at risk of injury to themselves or their horse will be asked to withdraw from further competition. Schooling tack and horse boots may be worn but it is up to the discretion of the judge as to whether or not the horse is dependent on the equipment. Proper Rider attire is to be of show ring level. Half chaps are acceptable but full chaps are not. Hunt coats and show shirts are to be worn for competition and for award of prizes in all hunter horsemanship and flat competitions. Casual attire is acceptable in jumper classes; polo shirts of conservative colors with collars may be worn tucked in. Jumper Competitors please note: There is not a posted time allowed for any of our courses. The day is designed to introduce and develop skills of horses/ponies and riders in a jumper style environment. Jumper rounds Competitor will follow the posted course. Two refusals on course will result in elimination. riders may take the first fence of the course and only once after the bell. In case of a rider or horse fall, riders are to leave the ring unmounted. if there is time in the day, the rider may return at end of class if cleared by their coach/guardian and ride the course again without a score RIDE SAFE AND HAVE A GREAT DAY! Please respect our property and ensure that garbage, bottles, items are not left behind, please use our garbage bins Page 5

Lucy Cuthbertson Memorial Fund In February 2005, Lucy Faith Cuthbertson, at the age of 24, died of meningitis in London, England. In memory of their beloved daughter and sister, Brian, Lindsay and Richard have established, in association with the Halifax Junior Bengal Lancers, the Lucy Cuthbertson Memorial Fund. As a young girl, Lucy joined her older brother as a rider with the Lancers. Her love of horses and riding meant that she literally grew up at Lancers, becoming a qualified instructor for young riders. As well as riding Lucy played basketball for St. Patrick s High School and for the University of King s College. While completing her Masters in Economics at McGill University, she was a stalwart member of a Triathlon Club. The Cuthbertson Family and the Lancers have signed an Agreement that the annual income from the Fund will be used each year to send selected children to a riding camp at Lancers. These camps will teach the fundamentals of riding and encourage the participants to take an active role in the care of horses and to develop a strong sense of responsibility and self-respect. The Nova Scotia Amateur Sport Fund has approved the Fund and its purposes, enabling contributions to qualify as charitable donations under the Income Tax Act. http://www.bengallancers.com METRIC CONVERSION CHART 10 = 25.4cm; 10 cm = 4 2 3-0.70m 4 9-1.45m 2 6-0.75m 5 0-1.50m 2 9-0.85m 5 3-1.60m 3 0-0.90m 5 6-1.70m 3 3-1.00m 5 9-1.75m 3 6-1.10m 6 0-1.80m 3 9-1.15m 6 3-1.90m 4 0-1.20m 6 6-2.00m 4 3-1.30m 6 9-2.10m 4 6-1.40m 7 0-2.20m Since 10cm equals 4 inches, it should be noted that exact equivalents are not possible. During this time of transition between Imperial and Metric measure, this chart may be useful, but it should be remembered that the listed Metric maximum height may be slightly higher than the equivalent Imperial maximum.

OUR HUNTER DAY PRESENTING SPONSOR! THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED GENEROUS SUPPORT OF HORSES AT WORK COMPETITIONS! OUR JUMPER DAY PRESENTING SPONSORS! THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED GENEROUS SUPPORT OF HORSES AT WORK COMPETITIONS!

USC Horses At Work Schooling Competition Schedule Saturday Saturday Sunday Sunday Hunter Hunter Jumper Jumper Roadside Ring Hillside Ring Roadside Ring Hillside Ring Schooling Ticket Rounds 8-8:45 AM Schooling Ticket Rounds 8-9:45 AM 9:00 AM start 10:00 AM start 9:00 AM Start 0.70M Jumper Welcome Cross Rail Hunter Division 0.75M Hunter (2 6 ) Division 0.70 Jumper Open 18 Hunter Division Greenhawk Equitation 2 6 0.70 Jumper Open #2 2 Hunter Division 0.85M Hunter (2 9 ) Division 0.75M Jumper Welcome 0.7M Hunter (2 3 )Division Greenhawk Equitation 2 9 0.75M Jumper Open Greenhawk Equitation 2 3 0.90M Hunter (3 ) Division 0.75M Jumper Open #2 Novice Children Seat and Greenhawk Equitation 3 Hands Division 0.85M Jumper Welcome 0.85M Jumper Open Hack Division 0.85M Jumper Open #2 0.90M Jumper Welcome 0.90M Jumper Open 0.90M Jumper Open #2 1.0M Jumper Welcome 1.0M Jumper Open 1.0M Jumper Open #2 1.10M Jumper Welcome 1.10M Jumper Open 1.10M Jumper Open #2

Show Date: June 23rd July 28 rd ENTRY USC HORSES AT WORK HUNTER ENTRY FORM HORSE/PONY NAME HEIGHT RIDER NSEF # NSHJ# DATE OF BIRTH / / NSEF # NSHJ# (HORSE/PONY OWNER ) CONTACT TELEPHONE # DAY EVENING CELL EMAIL: One entry form for each horse/rider combination. Please do not arrive at the show without prior acceptance of entries. Membership to the Nova Scotia Hunter Jumper Association is encouraged. NSEF, EC Membership required(or written proof of liability insurance $5 million coverage) Div # Division Div Fee Total 100 Cross Rail Hunter Division $30 200 18 Hunter Division $30 300 2 Hunter Division $30 400 0.7M Hunter (2 3 )Division $30 500 0.75M Hunter (2 6 ) Division $30 600 0.85M Hunter (2 9 ) Division $30 700 0.90M Hunter (3 ) Division $30 800 Novice Children Seat and Hands Division $10/class 900 Hunter Under Saddle Division $10/class 3000 Greenhawk Medal Equitation 2 3 $15 3100 Greenhawk Medal Equitation 2 6 $15 3150 Greenhawk Medal Equitation 2 9 $15 3200 Greenhawk Medal Equitation 3 $15 ClassTotal HST(15%) Total Remitted HST 82546 4829 0001 PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. WE THE UNDERSIGNED UNDERSTAND THAT RIDING AND CARING FOR HORSES ESPECIALLY IN A STRANGE SETTING SUCH AS A COMPETITION IS A DANGEROUS ACTIVITY AND THAT ACCIDENTS, INCLUDING INJURY AND POSSIBLY DEATH CAN OCCUR WHEN PARTICIPATING IN THESE DANGEROUS ACTIVITIES. I AGREE ON BEHALF OF MYSELF AND/OR MY MINOR CHILD THAT THE UPPER SWEET S CORNER HORSE SHOW, ITS COMMITTEE, PROPERTY OWNER, VOLUNTEERS, JUDGES, COURSE DESIGNERS AND RING CREWS WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INJURY CAUSED TO OR BY ANY LOSS INCURRED TO MYSELF AND/OR MY MINOR CHILD. I ALSO AGREE TO ALLOW PARTICIPATION IN THIS EVENT KNOWING THE RISKS INVOLVED. I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE JUMPSTART GUIDELINES. SIGNATURE DATE (Parent or Guardian if under 19) PLEASE SEND ALL ENTRIES TO: USC HORSES AT WORK 44 OLD CEMETERY ROAD SWEET S CORNER, NS, BON 2TO horsesatwork@gmail.com ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE MONDAY PRIOR TO THE COMPETITION. Cheques to accompany entry and payable to USC Horses At Work NOTE: Limited Class Entry Enter Early

Show Date: June 24 th July 29th ENTRY # USC HORSES AT WORK JUMPER ENTRY FORM HORSE/PONY NAME HEIGHT RIDER NSEF # NSHJ# DATE OF BIRTH / / NSEF # NSHJ# (HORSE/PONY OWNER ) CONTACT TELEPHONE # DAY EVENING CELL EMAIL: One entry form for each horse/rider combination. Please do not arrive at the show without prior acceptance of entries. Membership to the Nova Scotia Hunter Jumper Association is encouraged. NSEF, EC Membership required pr written proof of liability insurance for $5 million coverage. Class # Class Description Class Fee Total Class # Class Description 5000 0.70M Jumper Welcome $20 8000 0.90M Jumper Welcome $20 5001 0.70 Jumper Open $30 8001 0.90M Jumper Open $30 5002 0.70 Jumper Open #2 $30 8002 0.90M Jumper Open #2 $30 6000 0.75M Jumper Welcome $20 9000 1.0M Jumper Welcome $20 6001 0.75M Jumper Open $30 9001 1.0M Jumper $100 Open $30 6002 0.75M Jumper Open #2 $30 9002 1.0M Jumper $100 Open #2 $30 7000 0.85M Jumper Welcome $20 9003 1.10M Jumper Welcome $20 7001 0.85M Jumper Open $30 9004 1.10M Jumper $100 Open $30 7002 0.85M Jumper Open #2 $30 9005 1.10M Jumper $100Open #2 $30 Class Fee Total ClassTotal HST(15%) Total Remitted HST 82546 4829 0001 PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. WE THE UNDERSIGNED UNDERSTAND THAT RIDING AND CARING FOR HORSES ESPECIALLY IN A STRANGE SETTING SUCH AS A COMPETITION IS A DANGEROUS ACTIVITY AND THAT ACCIDENTS, INCLUDING INJURY AND POSSIBLY DEATH CAN OCCUR WHEN PARTICIPATING IN THESE DANGEROUS ACTIVITIES. I AGREE ON BEHALF OF MYSELF AND/OR MY MINOR CHILD THAT THE UPPER SWEET S CORNER HORSE SHOW, ITS COMMITTEE, PROPERTY OWNER, VOLUNTEERS, JUDGES, COURSE DESIGNERS AND RING CREWS WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INJURY CAUSED TO OR BY ANY LOSS INCURRED TO MYSELF AND/OR MY MINOR CHILD. I ALSO AGREE TO ALLOW PARTICIPATION IN THIS EVENT KNOWING THE RISKS INVOLVED. I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE JUMPSTART GUIDELINES. SIGNATURE DATE (Parent or Guardian if under 19) PLEASE SEND ALL ENTRIES TO: USC HORSES AT WORK 44 OLD CEMETERY ROAD SWEET S CORNER, NS, BON 2TO horsesatwork@gmail.com ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE MONDAY PRIOR TO THE COMPETITION. Cheques to accompany entry and payable to USC Horses At Work NOTE: Limited Class Entry Enter Early