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YHRA 2017 Dressage Show July 7 th, 8th and 9th 2017 The Riding Arena, Bea Firth Road, Whitehorse

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Yukon Horse and Rider Association 2017 Dressage Show Judge: Rita Behan July 7, 8, and 9, 2017 Indoor Riding Arena on Bea Firth Road Whitehorse Yukon Entries close Friday June 30, 2017 at 5:00 pm Entries can be dropped off at Sport Yukon or mailed to YHRA P.O. Box 31482, Whitehorse Yukon Y1A 6K8 YHRA is trilled to welcome Rita back. Rita was our judge for the 2016 dressage show and has graciously accepted our invitation to return. Rita is a certified Basic Level Dressage judge holding a current competition coach card. She is an active judge with extensive experience judging all levels of dressage, including western dressage, 3-day events, 2- day trial championships, pony club championships and derbies. Our judge continues to be an active and experienced competitor having achieved third level while continuously training with a goal of attaining fourth level and Prix St. Georges. These goals will support her progress to upgrade her judge and coaching cards. In addition, Rita is a long-serving former executive member of the Alberta Dressage Association and current director of the Calgary and Area Dressage Association board. Other activities include co-coordinating and organizing several adult amateur clinics featuring instructors Sylvia Loch, Charlotte Bredahl-Baker and Jane Savoie. Rita is passionate about teaching dressage skills to new and experienced riders from all disciplines and is passing on her joy of dressage as a dressage coach for two local and active pony clubs. Rita lives south of Calgary in Black Diamond and spend her recreational time trail riding, hiking and biking with her dog Molly in the beautiful Rocky Mountain foothills. She also volunteers as a 4-H public speaking and a mentor to young riders. Show Steward: Sarah Laxton Show Committee: Competition Contact: Marylynn Penner, (867) 633-2615, mc.penner@icloud.com Competition Manager: Judy Linton (867) 334-2584, jmlinton@northwestel.net

General Information 1. The Yukon Horse and Rider Association 2017 Dressage Show, Yukon Championships is sanctioned as a Bronze competition of Equestrian Canada 308 Legget Drive, Suite 100, Ottawa, Ontario, K2K 1Y6 and is governed by the rules of EC. (A602.1) 2. STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLE: Equestrian Canada (EC), the National Equestrian Federation of Canada, supports adherence to humane treatment of horses in all competitions under its jurisdiction. The EC is committed to upholding the welfare of horses, regardless of value as a primary consideration in all activities, requiring that horses be treated with kindness, respect and the compassion that they deserve, and that they never be subjected to mistreatment; ensuring that owners, trainers, exhibitors, and their agents use responsible care in the handling, treatment, and transportation of their horses as well as horses placed in their care for any purpose; providing for the continuous well-being of horses by encouraging routine inspection and consultation with health care professionals and competition officials to achieve the highest possible standards of nutrition, health, comfort, sanitation and safety as a manner of standard operating procedure; continuing to support scientific studies on equine health and welfare, requiring owners, trainers and exhibitors to know and follow their sanctioning organizations rules and to work within industry regulations in all equestrian competitions, reviewing, revising and developing competition rules and regulations that protect the welfare of horses. The standard by which conduct or treatment will be measured is that which a reasonable person, informed and experienced in generally accepted equine training and exhibition procedures, would determine to be neither cruel, abusive nor inhumane. 3. Every class offered herein is covered by the rules and specifications of the current rules of EC and will be held and judged in accordance with the EC Rule Book and in particular Section E Dressage 2017. Knowledge of the rules is the responsibility of the competitor. Please direct questions regarding rules and regulations to the show Steward. All competitors are advised to check the Dressage Canada Web site (www.dressagecanada.org) to review the rules and obtain a hard copy. 4. Any horse entered in any class at a competition may be selected for equine medication control testing while at the event location. (A602.6) 5. Per Article A801, every entry at an EC sanctioned competition shall constitute an agreement by the person responsible that the owner, lessee, trainer, manager, agent coach, driver or rider and horse shall be subject to the EC constitution and all the rules of EC and any additional rules set by the competition. (A602.7) 6. Competitor Identification numbers must be worn and visible at all times while on the competition grounds. 7. An Equestrian Canada Bronze Sport License must be obtained prior to entering any Bronze competition. 8. Riders must include payment, copy of current coggins test, signed waivers (Equestrian Canada, and Yukon Horse and Rider Association) and proof (photocopy) of current EAY and EC Sport license for entries to be accepted. 9. Manes may be braided Article 4.1.9 (It is not mandatory). 10. Gate at A may remain open at all times for all competitors (E.7.14.3) 11. Callers are allowed in all National tests. Competitors must provide their own callers who must be appropriately dressed. (E.9.1.3) 12. All riders regardless of age or level of competition must wear ASTM/SEI or BSI/BS EN approved protective headgear at all times when mounted at the competition site. (Article 4.0.) 13. Entry fees will be refunded on presentation of a veterinarian s or physician s certificate. 14. No horse/pony may be ridden in more than four tests (including the freestyle) in one day (Article E 7.11.8 (3)). Space limited to 60 rides per day therefore entries may be limited as the intention is to include as many horse/rider combinations as possible. Hors concurs will be available upon request if space permits. 15. Lunging may only be done by the athlete, owner, coach, groom or Person Responsible. (E 7.11.12.4) Lunging is permitted in specified areas only and must be under the supervision of the show steward. 16. Horse passports are not required for EC Bronze shows (A602.4).

17. The Show Office will be open on Friday July 7, 2017 between 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm for pickup of competitors show package and horse stabling information. The Show Office will also open each morning 45 minutes before the start of the show. 18. Limited overnight stabling available in outdoor stalls and small pens starting on Thursday night. 19. Ride times will be distributed by email at 8:00 pm on July 5, 2017 and posted at 3:00 pm on Friday July 7,2017, at the show office. Post entries will be accepted prior to 9.00 am of the day of the class but the competitor will ride at the end of the day. Late substitution of a horse is permissable provided the show office is advised. 20. Freestyle music must be in CD format and athletes must provide clearly marked CD with competition number and specific instructions. 21. All classes are ridden in a 20x60m arena. 22. All competitors hauling to the show must check in at show office before unloading horses. Current boarders of the facility must check in at the show office. Competitors will receive rider number, ride times, warm up ring schedule, and stabling information (if required) at that time. 23. The indoor arena is designated as the warm-up area and may be used at any time provided it is supervised by either the show steward or a show official. Warm-up in any other location is not permitted. 24. ALL competitors must provide the following documents with their entry form: ñ current negative coggins certificate, ñ signed waivers, ñ full payment ñ sport licence(if applicable). 25. Open and Adult Amateurs (AA) will compete in the same class unless sufficient entries allow for division of the class. AA will require proof of EC adult amateur status. 26. Emergency Disaster plan will be posted at show office, in the arena stabling area, at ring bulletin board. St. John s Ambulance is the lead during all on site emergencies with the exception of horse only injuries. 27. Pas-de Deux test requirements available here: http://www.cadora.ca/tests/pasdedeux.pdf 28. Prix Caprilli tests available at http://www.dressageniagara.com/prix-caprilli-tests/ 29. Dressage Canada Freestyle Test requirements for 1 st level and above available at: http://equinecanada.ca/index.php?option=com_docman&task=cat_view&gid=418&itemid=365&lang=en 30. Freestyle for training level available here: http://www.cadora.ca/tests/cadora_test_traininglevel_fs_2015.pdf 31. Dressage Canada tests available at: http://equinecanada.ca/index.php?option=com_docman&task=cat_view&gid=1009&itemid=365&lang=en 32. Western Style Dressage tests available at: http://www.westernstyledressage.ca/rules-tests-1.html

Prizes and Awards Ribbons to 5th place. Ribbons and prizes can be picked up with the tests from the show office after the class is completed. When there is only one horse in a class, ribbons shall be awarded in accordance with the following chart of percentages: 1st 60% or Higher, 2nd 57% to 59.9%, 3rd 54% to 56.9%, 4th 51% to 53.9% Yukon Championships Yukon Champion and Reserve Champions will be established by averaging the two highest percentages of a horse/athlete combination that competes in an eligible class in each division and athlete category. Eligible classes are Dressage Equitation, First level, Second Level Third level and above. There should be at least 3 competitors in each eligible class and the test should be ridden from memory. The competitor with the highest total will be named champion. The competitor with the second highest total will be named reserve champion. (E.9.9.4) Champion and Reserve Champion will be awarded for Junior and Amateur/Open divisions. Note: This is a championship through Equine Association Yukon and not an Equestrian Canada championship Western Style Dressage Hi-Point and Reserve Hi-Point will be awarded for the Western Style Dressage classes. Lorene Robertson Award reflects Lorene s love and dedication to her horses and the joy that she brought to the barn and her learning every day. The Judge names this award winner based on collective marks and observed dedication, persistence and horsemanship. Class Schedule Friday July 7, 2016 3:00 pm 8:30 pm

# Class description Division Price 101 Dressage Equitation Medal Child $20 YHRA member/$25 102 Dressage Equitation Medal Jr. AA/Open $20 YHRA member/$25 103 Pas-de Deux TOC*** Jr. AA/Open $20 YHRA member/$25 104 Freestyle Training Level* Jr. AA/Open $20 YHRA member/$25 105 Freestyle First Level and above * Jr. AA/Open $20 YHRA member/$25 TOC** 106 Prix Caprilli Test 1 * Jr. AA/Open $20 YHRA member/$25 107 Prix Caprilli Test 2* Jr. AA/Open $20 YHRA member/$25 108 Prix Caprilli Test 3* Jr. AA/Open $20 YHRA member/$25 *Not rated for EC awards. *** TOC Test of choice Saturday July 8, 2016 8:30 am 5:00 pm # Class description Division Price 201 Introductory W/T Test A Jr. AA/Open $20 YHRA member/$25 202 Introductory W/T Test B Jr. AA/Open $20 YHRA member/$25 203 Training Level Test 1 Jr. AA/Open $20 YHRA member/$25 204 Training Level Test 2 Jr AA/Open $20 YHRA member/$25 205 First Level Test 1 Jr. AA/Open $20 YHRA member/$25 206 First Level Test 2 Jr. AA/Open $20 YHRA member/$25 207 Second Level Test 1 Jr. AA/Open $20 YHRA member/$25 208 Second Level Test 2 Jr. AA/Open $20 YHRA member/$25 209 Third Level Test and Above TOC** Jr. AA/Open $20 YHRA member/$25 **TOC: Test of choice Sunday July 9, 2016 9:00 am 5:00 pm # Class description Division Price 301 Introductory W/T Test C Jr. AA/Open $20 YHRA member/$25 302 Introductory W/T Test D Jr. AA/Open $20 YHRA member/$25

303 WSDAC Introductory Test 1* Jr. AA/Open $20 YHRA member/$25 304 WSDAC Introductory Test 4* Jr. AA/Open $20 YHRA member/$25 305 WSDAC Basic Test 1* Jr. AA/Open $20 YHRA member/$25 306 WSDAC Basic Test 4* Jr. AA/Open $20 YHRA member/$25 307 WSDAC higher than Basic Test* Jr. AA/Open $20 YHRA member/$25 TOC** 307 Training Level Test 2 Jr. AA/Open $20 YHRA member/$25 308 Training Level Test 3 Jr. AA/Open $20 YHRA member/$25 309 First Level Test 2 Jr. AA/Open $20 YHRA member/$25 310 First Level Test 3 Jr. AA/Open $20 YHRA member/$25 311 Second Level Test 2 Jr. AA/Open $20 YHRA member/$25 312 Second Level Test 3 Jr. AA/Open $20 YHRA member/$25 * Not rated for an EC award *** TOC Test of Choice

Yukon Horse and Rider Association 2017 Dressage Show A separate entry form is required for each horse and athlete combination. Horse: Breed: Height: Colour: Birth Year: Optional Passport #: Rider: Email: YHRA# EAY#: EC Sport License#: Address: Postal Code: Ph: Amateur Status: Yes No Circle one: Jr. AA Open Birthdate if Jr: Horse Owner: EAY#: Optional EC Sport License#: Address: Email: City: Postal Code: Ph: Class # Class description Fee Class sub-total: Stabling per night: $10 Administration fee: EC Drug testing fee: Dressage Canada Levy: $15.00 $3.50 $7.00 Total fees: Payment can be made by cash, cheque made payable to YHRA or by e-transfer

Equestrian Canada WAIVERS In the event that participates in an Equestrian Canada sanctioned competition where protective headgear is required for juniors, he/she will wear properly fitted and fastened approved headgear at all times while riding or driving at the event location. It is understood that juniors not meeting this requirement will not be allowed to compete at these competitions. (A802.6) I hereby certify that every horse, rider and/or driver is eligible as entered and agree for myself and my representatives to be bound by the Constitution and rules of Equestrian Canada at this competition. It is hereby recognized that all equestrian sports involve inherent risk and that no helmet or protective equipment can protect against all foreseeable injury. I hereby accept this risk and hold harmless EC, the competition, their officials, organizers, agents, employees and their representatives. The person responsible (PR) agrees to the release of any information on the entry form to EC (A802.4) Signature of Person Responsible: Date: Name of Person Responsible (please Print): EC or EAY #: (Section A, General Regulations-Glossary: Person Responsible) The Person Responsible for a horse must be an adult who has, or shares, responsibility for the care, training, custody, and performance of the horse and who has official responsibility for that horse under EC Rules and is liable under the penalty provisions of the Rules for any violation of the EC Rules. For the purpose of these Rules, the Person Responsible is normally the trainer, owner or the competitor who rides or drives the horse during an event, or a parent or legal guardian in the case of junior competitors. The Person Responsible is ultimately responsible for the condition, fitness and management of the horse and is alone responsible for any act performed in the stables by himself or herself or by any other person with authorized access to the horse, or while the horse is being ridden, driven or exercised. The Person Responsible must hold a valid EC Sport License in good standing at the same level or higher in which the horse is competing. However, when the competitor is a Junior, the competitor cannot be the Person Responsible and the Person Responsible may be a parent/guardian who must be at minimum a EC Registered Participant or USEF member in good standing. The entry form must list the name of the Person Responsible, their EC or USEF member number and be signed. Signature of Rider (or Parent/Guardian if Junior): Date: Name of Rider (please Print): Signature of Owner: Name of Owner (please Print): Emergency Contact Name: Phone #:

Yukon Horse and Rider Association Non-Sanctioned Entry Form for WSDAC, Pas de Deux and Prix Caprilli A separate entry form is required for each horse and athlete combination. Horse: Breed: Height: Colour: Birth Year: Rider: Email: YHRA# EAY#: Address: Postal Code: Ph: Amateur Status: Yes No Circle one: Jr. AA Open Birthdate if Jr: Horse Owner: Address: EAY#: Email: City: Postal Code: Ph: Class # Class description Fee Class sub-total: Stabling per night: $10 One Time Administration fee: $15.00 Total fees: Payment can be made by cash, cheque made payable to YHRA or by e-transfer Second administration fee not required if also registering in EC dressage tests.

Yukon Horse & Rider Association 2017 Dressage Show