THE SOUTHERN CLASSIC February 14 19, 2017 Jackson, MS $100,000 in Prizes & Added Money 2 Day EWD Show Feb. 7th & 8th Dixie National Equine Expo Feb. 15th-19th Over $18,000 Added Money in the Roping Events Double Pointed Special Event Roping Feb. 14th 4 Judged Roping Feb. 15th $10,000 Added Money Freestyle Reining Feb. 17th Southern Classic Horse Sale Feb. 18th Mississippi State Fairgrounds Jackson, MS Hosted by The Mississippi Quarter Horse Association Hosted byus TheatMississippi Quarterfor Horse Association Visit www.mqha.org more info.
Mississippi Quarter Horse Association Welcomes You to THE DIXIE NATIONAL QUARTER HORSE SHOW February 14-19, 2017 Manager: Show Secretary: Announcers: Timer: Stall Managers: Shavings Manager: Photographer: Arena Preparation: SHOW STAFF Casey Devitt Vanessa Lay Clark Scoggin & Casey McBeath Billy Webb Lissa Jones Lissa Jones Shane Rux Edwin Rousch, Ken Reveal, & J.P. Wolfer Entries Close January 17, 2017 For Entry Information, Contact: Dixie National Quarter Horse Show c/o Vanessa Lay 933 Williams St. Miamisburg, OH 45342-1722 Phone: (937) 620-0662 E-mail: dixienationalqhs@gmail.com Website: www.mqha.org 1
EQUESTRIANS WITH DISABILITIES Classes: February 7-8, 2017 Jackson, MS Contact: Liz Turner (228) 669-4517 Mary Hopkins (601) 415-7272 ALL AQHA EWD CLASSES APPROVED Southern Classic Horse Sale 11:00 a.m. Mississippi Trade Mart SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2017 Quality Quarters & Paints Contact for Information: West Kentucky Horse Sales, Inc. Wayne & Diane Boyd www.westkentuckyhorsesales.com Phone: 270-365-7272 FREE STYLE REINING Friday, February 17, 2017 MS Coliseum 5:00 p.m. General Admission Tickets 6:00 p.m. Doors Open 7:00 p.m. Opening Ceremonies Call for Box Seat Availability Contact: Sandy Tidmore Cell: (662) 719-8377 Email: stidmore@hughes.net 2
DIXIE NATIONAL QUARTER HORSE SHOW AQHA EWD SHOW FEBRUARY 7, 2017 @ 9:00 A.M. AQHA Approved Classes EQUINE CENTER MISSISSIPPI STATE FAIRGROUNDS FOUR COMPLETE SHOWS (AQHA Rules Apply) NO PRE-ENTRY REQUIRED (Sign up at show) NO ENTRY FEES NO STALL FEES DIXIE NATIONAL AWARDS AQHA APPROVED COMPETITION NSBA APPROVED FOR 2 TWO JUDGES CLASSES 600.Walk-Jog Western Pleasure (supported) Level 1 800 NSBA Walk-Jog Western Pleasure (supported) Level 1 601.Walk-Jog Western Pleasure (independent) Level 2 801 NSBA Walk-Jog Western Pleasure (independent) Level 2 602.Walk-Jog-Lope Western Pleasure (independent) Level 3 802.NSBA Walk-Jog-Lope Western Pleasure (independent) Level 3 603.Walk-Jog Western Horsemanship (supported) Level 1 803.NSBA Walk-Jog Western Horsemanship (supported) Level 1 604.Walk-Jog Western Horsemanship (independent) Level 2 804.NSBA Walk-Jog Western Horsemanship (independent) Level 2 605.Walk-Jog-Lope Western Horsemanship (independent) Level 3 BREAK TO SET UP TRAIL 606.Walk-Jog Trail (supported) Level 1 806. NSBA Walk-Jog Trail (supported) Level 1 607.Walk-Jog Trail (independent) Level 2 807.NSBA Walk-Jog Trail (independent) Level 2 608.Walk-Jog-Lope Trail (independent) Level 3 808.NSBA Walk-Jog-Lope Trail (independent) Level 3 609.Walk-Jog Reining (independent) Level 2 ** 610.Walk-Jog-Lope Reining (independent) Level 3 ** Patterns will be posted on www.mqha.org CONTACTS: Liz Turner 16057 Cable Bridge Road Gulfport, MS 39503 Phone: (228) 669-4517 E-mail: boyter64@msn.com 3 Mary H. Hopkins 5500 Gibson Road Vicksburg, MS 39180 Phone: (601) 638-1322 E-mail: hoppingh@yahoo.com
DIXIE NATIONAL QUARTER HORSE SHOW AQHA EWD SHOW Sponsored by: Mississippi Quarter Horse Association FEBRUARY 8, 2017 @ 9:00 A.M. EQUINE CENTER MISSISSIPPI STATE FAIRGROUNDS NO PRE-ENTRY REQUIRED (Sign up at show) NO ENTRY FEES NO STALL FEES DIXIE NATIONAL AWARDS CLASSES 611. Walk Only Showmanship Level 1 811. NSBA Walk Only Showmanship Level 1 612. Walk-Trot-Jog showmanship Level 2** 613. Walk-Trot-Jog showmanship Level 3 813. NSBA Walk-Trot-Jog showmanship Level 3 614. Walk-Trot Hunter Under Saddle (supported) Level 1 814. NSBA Walk-Trot Hunter Under Saddle (supported) Level 1 615. Walk-Trot Hunter Under Saddle (independent) Level 2 815. NSBA Walk-Trot Hunter Under Saddle (independent) Level 2 616. Walk-Trot-Canter Hunter Under Saddle (independent) Level 3 816. NSBA Walk-Trot-Canter Hunter Under Saddle (independent) Level 3 617. Walk-Trot Hunt Seat Equitation (supported) Level 1 817. NSBA Walk-Trot Hunt Seat Equitation (supported) Level 1 618. Walk-Trot Hunt Seat Equitation (independent) Level 2 818. NSBA Walk-Trot Hunt Seat Equitation (independent) Level 2 619. Walk-Trot-Canter Hunt Seat Equitation (independent) Level 3 819. NSBA Walk-Trot-Canter Hunt Seat Equitation (independent) Level 3 Patterns will be posted on www.mqha.org Liz Turner 16057 Cable Bridge Road Gulfport, MS 39503 Phone: (228) 669-4517 E-mail: boyter64@msn.com CONTACTS: 4 Mary H. Hopkins 5500 Gibson Road Vicksburg, MS 39180 Phone: (601) 638-1322 E-mail: hoppingh@yahoo.com
QUICK CLASS SCHEDULE AMATEUR AQHA CLASSES NO DATE Working Cow Horse 10 15-Feb Jr. Tie Down Roping 11 15-Feb Jr. Tie Down Roping 711 14-Feb Sr. Tie Down Roping 12 15-Feb Sr. Tie Down Roping 712 14-Feb Jr. Heading 13 15-Feb Jr. Heading 713 14-Feb Sr. Heading 14 15-Feb Sr. Heading 714 14-Feb Jr. Heeling 15 15-Feb Jr. Heeling 715 14-Feb Sr. Heeling 16 15-Feb Sr. Heeling 716 14-Feb Ranch Riding 17 16-Feb Reining 18 16-Feb Yearling Stallions 19 16-Feb 2 Yr. Old Stallions 20 16-Feb 3 Yr. Old Stallions 21 16-Feb Aged Stallions 22 16-Feb Performance Stallions 23 16-Feb Yearling Geldings 24 16-Feb 2 Yr. Old Geldings 25 16-Feb 3 Yr. Old Geldings 26 16-Feb Aged Geldings 27 16-Feb Performance Geldings 28 16-Feb Yearling Mares 29 16-Feb 2 Yr. Old Mares 30 16-Feb 3 Yr. Old Mares 31 16-Feb Aged Mares 32 16-Feb Performance Mares 33 16-Feb Sr. Western Pleasure 34 17-Feb All Age Western Riding 35 16-Feb Level 1 (Green) Trail 36 17-Feb Jr. Trail 37 17-Feb Sr. Trail 38 17-Feb Lvl 1 (Green) Western Riding 39 16-Feb Pleasure Driving 41 18-Feb Lvl 1 (Green) W. Pleasure 42 17-Feb Jr. Western Pleasure 43 18-Feb Lvl 1 (Green) Working Hunt. 44 18-Feb Prog. Working Hunter 45 18-Feb Working Hunter 46 18-Feb Jumping 47 18-Feb AQHA CLASSES NO DATE Hunter Hack 48 19-Feb Lvl 1 (Green) Hunter U/Saddle 49 19-Feb Jr. Hunter U/Saddle 50 19-Feb Sr. Hunter U/Saddle 51 19-Feb Jr. Barrels 52 19-Feb Sr. Barrels 53 19-Feb Jr. Pole Bending 54 19-Feb Sr. Pole Bending 55 19-Feb AMATEUR AQHA CLASSES NO DATE AMA Working Cow Horse 56 15-Feb AMA Boxing 57 15-Feb AMA Tie Down Roping 58 15-Feb AMA Tie Down Roping 758 14-Feb AMA Breakaway 59 15-Feb AMA Breakaway 759 14-Feb AMA Heading 60 15-Feb AMA Heading 760 14-Feb AMA Heeling 61 15-Feb AMA Heeling 761 14-Feb AMA Ranch Riding 62 16-Feb AMA Reining 63 16-Feb AMA Trail 64 17-Feb AMA Yearling Stallions 65 16-Feb AMA 2 Yr Old Stallions 66 16-Feb AMA 3 Yr Old Stallions 67 16-Feb AMA Aged Stallioins 68 16-Feb AMA Perf. Stallions 69 16-Feb AMA Yearling Geldings 70 16-Feb AMA 2 Yr Old Geldings 71 16-Feb AMA 3 Yr Old Geldings 72 16-Feb AMA Aged Geldings 73 16-Feb AMA Perf. Geldings 74 16-Feb AMA Yearling Mares 75 16-Feb AMA 2 Yr Old Mares 76 16-Feb AMA 3 Yr Old Mares 77 16-Feb AMA Aged Mares 78 16-Feb AMA Perf. Mares 79 16-Feb AMA Showmanship 80 17-Feb AMA Western Riding 81 16-Feb AMA Pleasure Driving 82 18-Feb AMA Horsemanship 83 17-Feb AMA Western Pleasure 84 18-Feb AMA Equitation O/Fences 85 18-Feb AMA Working Hunter 86 18-Feb 5
QUICK CLASS SCHEDULE AMATEUR AQHA CLASSES NO DATE AMA Jumping 87 18-Feb AMA Hunter Hack 88 19-Feb AMA Hunter Under Saddle 89 19-Feb AMA Hunt Seat Equitation 90 19-Feb AMA Barrel Racing 91 19-Feb AMA Pole Bending 92 19-Feb AMA Stake Race 93 19-Feb SELECT AMATEUR AQHA NO DATE SEL AMA Trail 94 17-Feb SEL AMA Showmanship 95 17-Feb SEL AMA Horsemanship 96 17-Feb SEL AMA WP 97 18-Feb SEL AMA Hunter Hack 98 19-Feb SEL AMA Hunter U/Saddle 99 19-Feb SEL AMA Equitation 100 19-Feb NOVICE AMATEUR AQHA NO DATE Lvl 1 (Nov) Ama Ranch Riding 101 16-Feb Lvl 1 (Nov) Reining 102 16-Feb Lvl 1 (Nov) Ama Trail 103 17-Feb Lvl 1 (Nov) Ama Showmanship 104 17-Feb Lvl 1 (Nov) Ama Horsemanship 105 17-Feb Lvl 1 (Nov) Ama West Pleasure 106 18-Feb Lvl 1 (Nov) Ama Equit O/Fences 107 18-Feb Lvl 1 (Nov) Ama Working Hunter 108 18-Feb Lvl 1 (Nov) Ama Hunter Hack 109 19-Feb Lvl 1 (Nov) Ama HUS 110 19-Feb Lvl 1 (Nov) Ama Equitation 111 19-Feb Lvl 1 (Nov) Ama Barrels 112 19-Feb Lvl 1 (Nov) Ama Pole Bending 113 19-Feb Lvl 1 (Nov) Ama Stake Race 114 19-Feb AQHA YOUTH NO DATE Yth Working Cow Horse 115 15-Feb Yth Boxing 116 15-Feb Yth Tie Down Roping 117 15-Feb Yth Tie Down Roping 917 14-Feb Yth Breakaway Roping 118 15-Feb Yth Breakaway Roping 918 14-Feb Yth Heading 119 15-Feb Yth Heading 919 14-Feb Yth Heeling 120 15-Feb Yth Heeling 920 14-Feb Yth Ranch Riding 121 16-Feb AQHA YOUTH NO DATE Yth Reining 13 & U 122 16-Feb Yth Reining 14 18 123 16-Feb Yth Trail 13 & U 124 17-Feb Yth Trail 14 18 125 17-Feb Yth Yearling Mares 126 18-Feb Yth 2 Yr Old Mares 127 18-Feb Yth 3 Yr Old Mares 128 18-Feb Yth Aged Mares 129 18-Feb Yth Performance Mares 130 18-Feb Yth Yearling Geldings 131 18-Feb Yth 2 Yr Old Geldings 132 18-Feb Yth 3 Yr Old Geldings 133 18-Feb Yth Aged Geldings 134 18-Feb Yth Performance Geldings 135 18-Feb Yth Showmanship 13 & U 136 18-Feb Yth Showmanship 14 18 137 18-Feb Yth All Age W. Riding 138 18-Feb Yth Horsemanship 13 & U 140 18-Feb Yth Horsemanship 14-18 141 18-Feb Yth WP 13 & U 142 18-Feb Yth WP 14 18 143 18-Feb Yth Equtiation O/Fences 144 18-Feb Yth Working Hunter 145 18-Feb Yth Jumping 146 18-Feb Yth Hunter Hack 147 19-Feb Yth HUS 13&U 148 19-Feb Yth HUS 14-18 149 19-Feb Yth Equitation 13 & U 150 19-Feb Yth Equitation 14-18 151 19-Feb Yth Barrel Racing 13 & U 152 19-Feb Yth Barrel Racing 14-18 153 19-Feb Yth Pole Bending 13 & U 154 19-Feb Yth Pole Bending 14-18 155 19-Feb Yth Stake Race 13 & U 156 19-Feb Yth Stake Race 14-18 157 19-Feb AQHA NOVICE YOUTH NO DATE Lvl 1 (Nov) Yth Ranch Riding 158 16-Feb Lvl 1 (Nov) Yth Trail 159 17-Feb Lvl 1 (Nov) Yth Showmanhip 160 18-Feb Lvl 1 (Nov)Yth Horsemanship 161 18-Feb Lvl 1 (Nov) Yth W P 162 18-Feb Lvl 1 (Nov) Yth E/O/Fences 163 18-Feb Lvl 1 (Nov) Yth W. Hunter 164 18-Feb Lvl 1 (Nov) Yth Hunter Hack 165 19-Feb Lvl 1 (Nov) Yth HUS 166 19-Feb 6
QUICK CLASS SCHEDULE AQHA NOVICE YOUTH NO DATE Lvl 1 (Novice) Yth Equitation 167 19-Feb Lvl 1 (Novice) Yth Barrels 168 19-Feb Lvl 1 (Novice) Yth Pole Bending 169 19-Feb Lvl 1 (Novice) Yth Stake Race 170 19-Feb SMALL FRY CLASSES NO DATE Small Fry Trail 171 17-Feb Small Fry Showmanship 172 18-Feb Small Fry Walk Trot 173 18-Feb Small Fry Horsemanship 174 18-Feb Small Fry HUS 175 19-Feb Small Fry Equitation 176 19-Feb NRHA NO DATE Open 177 16-Feb Limited Open 178 16-Feb Intermediate 179 16-Feb Rookie I 180 16-Feb Rookie II 181 16-Feb Youth 13 & Under 182 16-Feb Youth 14-18 183 16-Feb Youth Short Stirrup 184 16-Feb Non-Pro 185 16-Feb Intermediate Non-Pro 186 16-Feb Limited Non-Pro 187 16-Feb Non-Pro Free Style 188 17-Feb Open Free Style 189 17-Feb NSBA NO DATE Three Yr Old WP 190 17-Feb Maturity Non-Pro WP 191 17-Feb Three Yr Old Non-Pro WP 192 18-Feb **The following NSBA Classes run concurrently with the same AQHA Classes* Senior Pleasure 193 17-Feb Nov Yth WP 194 18-Feb Yth WP 13 & U 195 18-Feb Yth WP 14-18 196 18-Feb Lvl 1 (Green) W Pleasure 197 17-Feb Lvl 1 (Nov.) Ama W Pleasure 198 18-Feb Jr Western Pleasure 199 18-Feb Select Ama W Pleasure 200 18-Feb Amateur W Pleasure 201 18-Feb Lvl 1(Nov) Yth HUS 202 19-Feb Lvl 1 (Nov) Ama HUS 203 19-Feb NSBA NO DATE Green HUS 204 19-Feb Yth HUS 13 & U 205 19-Feb Yth HUS 14-18 206 19-Feb Jr Hunter Under Saddle 207 19-Feb Amateur HUS 208 19-Feb Select Ama HUS 209 19-Feb Sr Hunter Under Saddle 210 19-Feb MISCILANEOUS CLASSES NO DATE Leadline 211 18-Feb Stick Horse Class 212 18-Feb MS Champ. WP 213 18-Feb MS Non-Pro Champ WP 214 18-Feb MS Champ. Barrels 215 19-Feb HOST HOTEL Cabot Lodge Millsaps (601) 948-8650 Cabot Lodge is offering our exhibitors a special rate of $89.99 per night! Simply call and make your reservations and mention the code DN-Exhibitors to receive your discounted rate! Cabot Lodge has a unique way to begin and end each day. Complimentary to our guests is our Deluxe Continental Hot Breakfast set up buffet style in our Great Room from 6:00am-9:30 am. Enjoy Waffles, bacon, eggs, sausage and biscuits, along with fresh fruit, yogurt, coffee, tea and juice. Every evening from 5:30pm 7:30 pm. our guests are invited to relax at our two-hour complimentary cocktail reception which includes soft drinks, cocktails, beer, wine and delicious popcorn. We also have free wireless internet throughout the entire hotel (lobby and rooms). Cabot Lodge Millsaps, Where Hospitality Comes Naturally 7
February 17, 2017 9 pm 11 pm In the Trade Mart Food * Shopping * Door Prizes Must be present to win www.dixieexpo.wix.com/expo Equine Expo Office - 601-317-7164 8
Entry Information & Horse Show Rules Entry Deadline MAILED ENTRIES: All Dixie National horse show pre-entries must be postmarked by January 17, 2017 (official post marks recognized). It is recommended that horse show entries be sent certified mail. The show secretary is not responsible for lost or late entries and is unable to verify receipt of entries due to the volume of mail received. ANY ENTRIES POSTMARKED AFTER JANUARY 17, 2017, WILL BE ASSESSED ANY APPLICABLE LATE FEES. EMAILED ENTRIES: All emailed entries must be received by January 17, 2017. ANY ENTRIES RECEIVED AFTER JANUARY 17, 2017, WILL BE ASSESSED ANY APPLICABLE LATE FEES. CONFIRMATION: An email address must be included for entry confirmation. Horse show entries and questions should be mailed to: Vanessa Lay, Show Secretary 8:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday 933 Williams St. Miamisburg, OH 45342 Phone: 937-620-0662 Email:dixienationalqhs@gmail.com Questions should be directed to: Dixie National Quarter Horse Show (8:00 5:00 Monday Friday) Email: dixienationalqhs@gmail.com 9
Late Entries Late entries are accepted at the show office during the show only. The penalty for a late entry at the show is $50 per horse. All late fee/entries must be received no later than 1 HOUR before the first class of the day begins. Payment Policy Entries may be paid by check, cash, money order, or credit card. The entry fees listed are giving the discount if paid by check, cash or money order. A $50 CHECK PROCESSING FEE WILL BE CHARGED FOR ANY NSF CHECK OR STOP PAYMENT CHECK. AN OFFICE FEE OF 5% WILL BE ASSESSED TO ALL CREDIT CARD CHARGES. Entries are not officially made until payment clears the bank. Registration Papers Please send a copy of each horse s current registration papers with all entries. If the papers are currently being transferred, etc., during time of entry, you must bring the updated papers to the Dixie National Show Office to receive your back number. Novice permits ARE NOT allowed at the Dixie National. Non-owned horses are not eligible to be shown in Novice Classes due to AQHA rule SHW245.8. Membership Cards Please send a copy of all owners and exhibitors AQHA, NSBA, and NRHA (all that apply) current membership cards with your entry. If you do not have the current cards at entry time, you must bring them to the show office or purchase what is needed. Both front and back copies are needed for membership cards. NRHA All horses competing in NRHA-approved events will be required to have an NRHA competition license. The competition license MUST be purchased PRIOR to the show. Please contact NRHA for this. To enter NRHA approved events, the competition license, rider s membership card and/or pro card, as well as the membership card of the owners listed on competition license must be current and copies included with your entry forms. Memberships can be purchased at the show if you are riding in a non-pro class. 10
NSBA Exhibitors and owners are REQUIRED to send in copies of their current NSBA cards. Memberships can be purchased at the show office. Reminder NSBA memberships expire on 12/31/16. Any expired or NEW NSBA memberships fees will be charged to agent s account and must be paid. Performance Halter All horses entered in a Performance Halter class must include a copy of their Register of Merit or proof of Register of Merit with the entry forms. Animal Welfare AQHA rules pertaining to animal welfare will be strictly enforced. Anyone found in violation of these rules may be subject to disqualification and/or penalties and fines as defined by AQHA rules. Medication Rules AQHA rules will be enforced. All horses are subject to drug testing by an AQHA representative. Health Paper Requirements: PLEASE NOTE The Dixie National Quarter Horse Show requires that all horses entering the Mississippi Fairgrounds (including those from Mississippi) that are 12 months of age or older must have and present a current (12 months) negative EIA (Coggins) report and a 30-day Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (Health Certificate). (ORIGINAL HEALTH CERTIFICATE ONLY, PHOTOCOPIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED). Certificates will be checked by the MS. Board of Animal Health at the livestock gate (Gate 14). No animals other than equine and cattle will be allowed inside buildings on the fairgrounds except properly identified service animals. Refunds/Substitutes Refunds of entry and stall fees will be considered only in the event of death or serious injury of the horse entered. A signed and dated vet certificate must be presented at the show office no later than 5:00 p.m. the afternoon prior to the first class entered. Any occupied stall is NON-REFUNDABLE. Refunds will be sent to the agent who paid the entry fee(s). Scratches will receive NO REFUND. Any extenuating circumstances will be ruled upon by the show manager. 11
Substitutes will be considered due to lameness, injury or death only if the show manager is furnished with a veterinarian s written statement PRIOR to the time the class is called, and the substitute must be approved by the show manager. Notify the show office/gate management of any change in exhibitors or the entry will be subject to disqualification. Working Orders Working Orders or splits will be posted by 8:30 p.m. the evening PRIOR to the day the class is held. Any late entries will be added to the working order. Exhibitors MUST ride in splits or working order as posted UNLESS otherwise approved by the arena manager. Conflicts in Scheduling With two arenas operating, there could be an entry conflict. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to notify the arena manager of an entry conflict PRIOR to the start of the class so that an adjustment can be made in the working order or draw. Stick Horse Class Rules: This class is for ages 10 and under. Western attire is preferred, spurs and chaps are optional. If you do not have western attire, come as you are and have fun. Participants will be judged at a walk, trot and lope going in both directions. Awards will be provided. If you have a stick horse, bring it, if not loaners are available. Patterns Patterns will be posted on the MQHA.org web site by Feb. 01, 2017. Patterns will also be available in the show office. Patterns will be posted at the arenas by 8:30 p.m. the evening prior to the day the class is held. Practice Riding Schedule Schedules for the Coliseum and Equine Center, will be posted. The use of lunge lines will not be allowed in the Show Arenas. These arenas and areas will be supervised by appointed AQHA and MQHA personnel who will have the sole discretion to eject any exhibitor from said areas for inhumane treatment and/or training of their horse. Your cooperation will be expected! Unless otherwise posted, lunging in Barn 4 and Barn 11 is prohibited while the show is in progress. The Livestock Judging Arena will be available at all times for lunging. 12
Exhibitor Numbers Numbers will be assigned to each horse at the time of entry, which shall stand for the entire show, and must be displayed whenever the horse is being exhibited. It is highly recommended that Hunter Under Saddle, Hunt Seat Equitation, and Hunter Hack exhibitors use saddle pads with the number on both sides in all classes. Motorized Vehicles No small motorized vehicles except golf carts are allowed on the fairgrounds. ALL vehicles, INCLUDING GOLF CARTS, must be operated by a licensed driver. UTV s will be used for official vehicles only. Golf Cart Rental & Reservations Golf carts will be available for rent. Anyone interested in renting a golf cart may contact Ben Nelson at (601) 664-7117 or 800-323-3934 for reservations and rates. Trailers Trailers with or without horses will enter and exit the show grounds ONLY through Gate 14. RV Reservations For information on RV hook-ups, contact the Coliseum office: Coliseum P. O. Box 892 Jackson, MS 39205 Phone: 601 961-4000 MQHA does not take reservations for RV hook- ups. Parking Exhibitors may park in designated areas ONLY. Vehicles in FIRE LANES or NO PARKING AREAS will be towed. All fines and towing fees are at the owner s expense. Interpretation of Rules The right to settle all questions or disputed incidents at the Dixie National Quarter Horse Show is reserved by the Dixie National Quarter Horse Show Manager, or their designated representative. All exhibitors or other participants, as a condition of admission, consent to such method and agree to be bound thereby by their entry form. Any objection to the award of the judge shall be lodged with the Show Manager immediately after the award is made. 13
Right of Removal The horse show committee and Mississippi Quarter Horse Association reserves the right to prohibit any person or horse from showing and to remove any person or horse from the grounds, for ANY REASON, without being liable for compensation. Right of Cancellation The Mississippi Quarter Horse Association can cancel the events without notice and without liability any time prior to the contests. In this case, fees will be refunded. Photography and Videographer Release The Mississippi Quarter Horse Association may film and photograph spectators, owners, trainers, exhibitors and horses participating in the Dixie National Quarter Horse Show to compile publicity, live Webcast of the event or for use in promotional materials, as it determines. By participating, owners, trainers and exhibitors agree that no compensation shall be due from MQHA, the Dixie National or any third party for the publications and/or broadcast of their likeness, picture and names, etc. All participants agree and understand and acknowledge that official Dixie videographers, photographers and mass media approved by MQHA have full access to the Dixie at any time. This includes the use of flashes and other photo and video equipment. All exhibitors agree and understand and that they should be prepared for official photographers, videographers and/or approved mass media taping and /or taking pictures of warm-ups, competition, etc., and upon this condition only are entries accepted. Liability for Loss or Damage The Dixie National committee and Mississippi Quarter Horse Association assumes no responsibility in case of loss or damage to persons, horses, or personal property, from any cause, and upon this condition only are entries accepted. Media Credentials To obtain media credentials, please fill out the media credential form available at www.mqha.org and send the completed form to dixienationalqhs@gmail.com All media credential requests must be received by January 17th 2017, so that all necessary information can be sent to you prior to the show. If requests are not received by January 17th, credential requests must be made at the show office and approved by the show manager. Upon arrival, all media representatives must stop by the show office to pick up their media packet. Additional background information, news releases and assistance setting up interviews with show officials will be available there as well. Please refrain from approaching exhibitors who are about to enter the arena to compete. Also, please note that the members of the media are not permitted to enter the arena during competition. 14
Stalls Reservations will be taken STARTING December 01, 2016, WITH PAYMENT! Stall & Shavings questions: Lissa Jones 601-955-0429 Lissa1954@bellsouth.net ***BARN AVAILABILITY & RATES*** Barn 23 Ropers - Monday Noon; Others - Tuesday Noon $100 Barn 3 Ropers - Monday Noon; Others - Tuesday Noon $150 Barn 12 Wednesday Noon $200 Barn 9 Tuesday Noon $125 Barn 10 Thursday 3 p.m. $100 No Barn Preference Ropers - Monday Noon; Others - Tuesday Noon $75 TO STALL AS A GROUP, reservations MUST be sent together in one envelope with full payment for stalls and one person designated as Stall Agent. Multiple checks or credit cards as payment will be accepted as long as all information and payment is provided in one envelope. Please complete all sections of the stall request form. NO EXCEPTIONS!! Once a stall has been occupied, you WILL NOT be allowed to move! The Stall & Shavings office is open twenty four hours (24) a day and personnel will unlock stalls upon exhibitor arrival. Stall & Shavings Office Managed by Mississippi Quarter Horse Association. Feed will not be available in the stall office. **Stalls in Barn 12 must be paid for before they will be reserved NO OUTSIDE SHAVINGS ALLOWED. Shavings MUST BE PAID FOR BEFORE DELIVERY NO EXCEPTIONS Shavings $10.00 per bag ABSOLUTELY NO WRITING ON THE STALLS INFORMATION MAY BE HUNG ON STALL FRONTS STALL RESERVATION FORM INCLUDED IN THIS BOOKLET IT IS THE AGENT S RESPONSIBILTY TO NOTE THE DATES OF STALL AVAILABITY 15
Fees and Pay Backs Only one total entry fee is charged. One entry fee enters the contestant in all four AQHA Shows. Any NSBA or NRHA class fees are in addition to AQHA fees. The contestant does not have the option of entering only one show. The Fee presented is only entry fee and does not include any association fee or office fee that is applicable. If you see (PB) Pay Back beside an entry fee that is the portion of the total entry fee that is paid back in Winnings in addition to any Added Money. Classes that include a Pay Back (PB) will be notated in the premium book. Fee Schedule AQHA Classes Open $60.00 Amateur /Select $55.00 Nov. Amateur $40.00 Youth $30.00 Nov. Youth $25.00 AQHA Drug $20.00 *Fee Schedule except where otherwise noted* All Open & Amateur NSBA Additional Fees $30.00 (In addition to AQHA Fees) All other classes (NRHA, Futurity Classes & etc.) Entry fees are as posted by class. Two types of Payout Schedule for the AQHA Classes (1)Monetary and (2) Dixie Dollars which will be notated by Dixie $. *Monetary Payout classes are paid on the percentage as listed below: (Except where otherwise noted): 1st Place 32% 2nd Place 22% 3rd Place 19% 4th Place 10% 5th Place 9% 6th Place 8% The preceding percentages will apply no matter the number of horses exhibited. Awards & Money paid on Composite Placing s. If, and only if, a class has (PB) beside the entry fee will that portion times the number of horses shown will be added to the winnings along with the added money listed by the class. Monetary Payout Classes include the following AQHA classes: Roping, Reining, Cow Horse, Ranch Pleasure, Senior Western Pleasure, Junior Western Pleasure, Amateur Western Pleasure and English classes held on Saturday and Sunday. 16
*Dixie Dollar payout classes are notated by Dixie $$ Added Money, and paid out based on the chart below: Placings $100 Dixie $$ $200 Dixie $$ $250 Dixie $$ $300 Dixie $$ 1 st $30 $65 $80 $95 2 nd $25 $45 $60 $65 3 rd $15 $35 $45 $55 4 th $10 $25 $30 $35 5 th $10 $20 $20 $30 6 th $10 $10 $15 $20 The Dixie $$ payout classes will include the following AQHA classes: Halter, Trail, Showmanship, Horsemanship, Western Riding, Pleasure Driving. Dixie Dollars are null and void after 2:00 pm on Sunday, February 19, 2017. Ribbons will be awarded under each judge (1st 10th). In all classes money, awards and prize winners will be determined based on composite placings of all four judges, and the composite winner will be Dixie National Champion. EXCEPTIONS: In timed events and roping, money will be based on time. In Cutting, Working Cowhorse and Reining, composite winner will be based on combined judges scores. In case of ties, money will be divided equally among exhibitors involved with one judge pre-designated as tie-breaker for awards. Premium Payments It is the Dixie s goal to have payback checks available in the Finance Office one hour following the conclusion of the class. All monies will be paid to the individual that pays the entry fee unless otherwise specified in writing to the show secretary at time of entry receipt. Prize money will be paid per schedule on page 15 (exception being NSBA Futurity Classes). All timed events and roping monies will be calculated based on the number of horses SHOWN in the class, except where rules state otherwise. Checks will be mailed by March 31, 2017, and must be cashed within ninety days. NO claims will be honored by the Dixie National after July 1st of the year in which the premiums are won. Premiums will be paid to the person paying entry fees. Social Security number and address of entry fee payee MUST be on entry form. A W-9 form will be required to be filled out in the Finance Office. It is the Dixie s goal to have payback checks available in the Finance office one hour following the conclusion of the class. If not picked up, checks will be mailed by March 31, 2017 as long as all entry fees have been paid, bank cleared and all required information has been received. 17
NSBA Money Paid Money in the two NSBA Futurity classes will be paid by NSBA Rules. NRHA Money Paid Money in the NRHA classes will be paid by NRHA Rules Amateur All-Around Award & Reserve All-Around An Amateur All-Around Trophy Saddle, sponsored by Harris Leather & Silver Works, will be awarded to the winner of the most composite Amateur points earned in the show. A Reserve Buckle will be awarded to the winner of the second most composite Amateur points earned in the show. ONLY points earned in Amateur classes will count. NO Select Amateur points will count towards this award. To qualify, you must show in at least three categories, and official AQHA rules will be followed to determine the winner. Amateur Select All-Around Award & Reserve All-Around An Amateur Select All-Around Trophy Saddle, sponsored by Harris Leather & Silver Works, will be awarded to the winner of the most composite Amateur Select points earned in the show. A Reserve Buckle will be awarded to the winner of the second most composite Amateur Select points earned in the show. ONLY points earned in Amateur Select classes will count. Exception being that Amateur Halter will be a qualifying category and points earned in an Amateur halter class will be included in points earned for the Amateur Select All-Around Award. No other Amateur class points will count. To qualify, you must show in at least three categories, and official AQHA rules will be followed to determine the winner. Youth All-Around & Reserve All-Around Award A Youth All-Around Saddle, sponsored by Harris Leather & Silver Works, along with being recognized on The Andree Hopkins Memorial Trophy, will be awarded to the winner of the most composite youth points earned in the show. A Reserve All-Around buckle will be awarded to the winner of the second most composite youth points earned in the show. To qualify, the exhibitor must show in at least three categories, and official AQHA rules will be followed to determine the winner. Youth 13 & Under and Youth 14-18 Awards All-Around & Reserve Plaques will be presented to the winning exhibitors in each age division. First place will be awarded to the winner of the most composite points in each age division. Reserve will be awarded to the winner of the second most composite points in each age division. To qualify, the exhibitors must show in at least three categories, and rules of the AQHA will be followed to determine the winners. 18
English All-Around Award An English All-Around Award will be awarded to the high point horse in the OPEN English classes of the show. The All-Around recipient must exhibit in at least 3 English classes. Pleasure Driving is considered an English class. Level 1 Youth & Level 1 Amateur Hi Point Award A Level 1 Youth Hi- Point & a Level 1 Amateur High Point Plaque will be presented to the winner of the most composite points earned in each division. Youth and Amateur Halter points will be included. Andrew McBeath Memorial High Point Open Cattle Event Award A Open Cattle High Point Saddle will be awarded to the highpoint horse in all open classes held on Tuesday and Wednesday. The recipient must show at least once in at least 3 different events. High Point/All-Around Ties In case of a tie in any of the High Point/All Around Awards, the official rules of AQHA will be followed. NOTE: All-around awards are based on points earned by one horse and one rider. *Dixie National Jackets will only be awarded to AQHA Class Winners, Small Fry Class winners and Mississippi Championship class winners unless otherwise noted. (NSBA and NRHA will not receive jackets.)* Show Office is located in the Equine Center Show Office Phone Number: 937-620- 0662 (During Show Office Hours) Office will be open 12:00 p.m. till 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Office will open 6:00 a.m. till 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Office will be open from 5:30 a.m. till 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Office will be open at 6:00 a.m. till 6:00 p.m., Thursday Sunday. Show Secretary: Vanessa Lay Show Secretary Assistant: Melissa Bausmanl Finance Manager: Jessica Adams 19
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AQHA SPECIAL EVENT ROPING Double Judged Double Pointed Tuesday, February 14, 2017 EQUINE CENTER 8:00 AM Start Dixie National Jackets will not be awarded Custom Rope Cans, Rope Bags, and Paper Books sponsored by: Elite Custom Saddles NOTE: A cattle charge of $15 is included in all roping class entry fees. CLASS FEE ADDED $$$ 917. Youth All Age Tie Down $35 758. Amateur Tie Down *(PB $15) $45 $300 711. Junior Tie Down *(PB $30) $75 $500 712. Senior Tie Down *(PB$30) $75 $750 918. Youth Breakaway $35 759. Amateur Breakaway *(PB$15) $45 $300 919. Youth Heading $35 760. Amateur Heading *(PB $15) $45 $300 713. Junior Heading *(PB $30) $75 $500 714. Senior Heading *(PB $30) $75 $750 920. Youth Heeling $35 761. Amateur Heeling *(PB $15) $45 $300 715. Junior Heeling *(PB $30) $75 $500 716. Senior Heeling *(PB $30) $75 $750 21
Wednesday, February 15, 2017 EQUINE CENTER 7:00 AM Start NOTE: A cattle charge of $25 is included in all Working Cow Horse and Boxing entry fees. CLASS FEE ADDED $$$ 10. All Age Working Cow Horse *(PB $15) $90 $100 56. Amateur Working Cow Horse *(PB $15) $85 $100 115. Youth Working Cow Horse $60 57. Amateur Boxing*(PB $15) $85 116. Youth Boxing $60 ROPING CLASSES NOT TO START BEFORE 9:00 AM NOTE: A cattle charge of $15 is included in all roping class entry fees. 117. Youth All Age Tie Down $50 58. Amateur Tie Down *(PB $15) $75 $300 11. Junior Tie Down *(PB $30) $95 $500 12. Senior Tie Down *(PB $30) $95 $1000 118. Youth Breakaway $50 59. Amateur Breakaway *(PB $15) $75 $300 119. Youth Heading $50 60. Amateur Heading *(PB $15) $75 $300 13. Junior Heading *(PB $30) $95 $500 14. Senior Heading *(PB $30) $95 $1000 120. Youth Heeling $50 61. Amateur Heeling *(PB $15) $75 $300 15. Junior Heeling *(PB $30) $95 $500 16. Senior Heeling *(PB $30) $95 $1000 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING CLASS #35 WATSON-FORD ROPING NIGHT CHALLENGE Top 5 times from Tuesday, Top 20 times from Wednesday in Jr./Sr. Tie Down, Jr./Sr. Heading, Jr./Sr. Heeling. $2000 added with $100 entry fee ($85 jackpotted/$15 cattle fee) Amateur Top 2 times from Tuesday, Top 5 times from Wednesday in Amateur Tie Down, Amateur Heading, Amateur Heeling. $500 added with $100 entry fee ($85 jackpotted/$15 cattle fee) If you are interested in competing please stop by the table in the Southwest corner of the arena, and leave a number where you can be reached. Please remember to sign up at the table or decline your spot if you do not wish to rope in the challenge and the next fastest time will get the opportunity. 22
Thursday, February 16, 2017 EQUINE CENTER 7:00 AM NRHA Class fees include judges fees and premium according to NRHA Rules CLASS FEE ADDED $$$ 177. NRHA Open Reining $150 $1000 178. NRHA Limited Open $50 $250 179. NRHA Intermediate $85 $500 18. AQHA All Age Reining $65 $250 Classes 177,178,179 & 18 will run concurrently. PATTERN # 10 180. NRHA Rookie I Reining $40 181. NRHA Rookie II Reining $40 102. AQHA Level 1 (Nov) Amateur Reining $45 Classes 180, 181 & 102 will run concurrently. PATTERN # 2 182. NRHA Youth Reining (13 & U) $10 122. AQHA Youth Reining (13 & U) $40 183. NRHA Youth Reining (14-18) $10 123. AQHA Youth Reining (14-18) $40 Classes 182, 122, 183 & 123 will run concurrently. PATTERN # 2 184. NRHA Short Stirrup Reining PATTERN #14 $10 185. NRHA Non-Pro Reining $150 $1000 186. NRHA Intermediate Non-Pro Reining $50 $250 187. NRHA Limited Non-Pro Reining $50 $250 63. AQHA Amateur Reining $65 $200 Classes 185, 186, 187 & 63 will run concurrently. PATTERN #8 CLASS FEE ADDED $$$ 101. Level 1 (Novice) Ama Ranch Riding $45 158. Level 1 (Novice) Youth Ranch Riding $30 121. Youth Ranch Riding $35 62. Amateur Ranch Riding $60 $200 17. All Age Ranch Riding $65 $300 Classes 101, 158, 121, 62, & 17 will run PATTERN #2 RANCH HORSE PLEASURE Paid Trail Practice will start in the Equine Center 1 Hour after class # 17 23
Thursday, February 16, 2017 COLISEUM 8:00 AM CLASS FEE ADDED $$$ 33. Performance Mares $65 $200 Dixie $ 79. Amateur Performance Mares $60 $100 Dixie $ 28. Performance Geldings $65 $200 Dixie $ 74. Amateur Performance Geldings $60 $100 Dixie $ 23. Performance Stallions $65 $200 Dixie $ 69. Amateur Performance Stallions $60 $100 Dixie $ (The 1st and 2nd horses in Performance classes UNDER EACH JUDGE are eligible and invited to come back for Grand & Reserve under each sex division.) 19. Yearling Stallions $65 $200 Dixie $ 20. 2 Yr. Stallions $65 $200 Dixie $ 21. 3 Yr. Stallions $65 $200 Dixie $ 22. Aged Stallions $65 $200 Dixie $ GRAND & RESERVE CHAMPION STALLION 24. Yearling Geldings $65 $200 Dixie $ 25. 2 Yr. Geldings $65 $200 Dixie $ 26. 3 Yr. Geldings $65 $200 Dixie $ 27. Aged Geldings $65 $200 Dixie $ GRAND & RESERVE CHAMPION GELDING 29. Yearling Mares $65 $200 Dixie $ 30. 2 Yr. Mares $65 $200 Dixie $ 31. 3 Yr. Mares $65 $200 Dixie $ 32. Aged Mares $65 $200 Dixie $ GRAND & RESERVE CHAMPION MARE BREAK 65. Amateur Yearling Stallions $60 $100 Dixie $ 66. Amateur 2 Yr Stallions $60 $100 Dixie $ 67. Amateur 3 Yr Stallions $60 $100 Dixie $ 68. Amateur Aged Stallions $60 $100 Dixie $ GRAND AND RESERVE AMATEUR STALLIONS 24
Thursday, February 16, 2017 COLISEUM (cont d) CLASS FEE ADDED $$$ 70. Amateur Yearling Geldings $60 $100 Dixie $ 71. Amateur 2 Yr Geldings $60 $100 Dixie $ 72. Amateur 3 Yr Geldings $60 $100 Dixie $ 73. Amateur Aged Geldings $60 $100 Dixie $ GRAND & RESERVE CHAMPION AMATEUR GELDING 75. Amateur Yearling Mares $60 $100 Dixie $ 76. Amateur 2 Yr Mares $60 $100 Dixie $ 77. Amateur 3 Yr Mares $60 $100 Dixie $ 78. Amateur Aged Mares $60 $100 Dixie $ GRAND & RESERVE CHAMPION AMATEUR MARE BREAK 39. Level 1 (Green) Western Riding $65 $100 Dixie $ 81. Amateur Western Riding $60 $200 Dixie $ 35. All- Age Western Riding $65 $300 Dixie $ Freestyle Reining practice immediately following Class 73 but not before 7 p.m. Friday, February 17, 2017 EQUINE CENTER Paid Trail Practice 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM 10:00 AM Start Time with Trail Classes CLASS FEE ADDED $$$ 171. Small Fry Trail $20 159. Level 1 (Novice) Youth Trail $30 103. Level 1 (Novice) Amateur Trail $45 36. Level 1 (Green) Trail $65 $100 Dixie $ 37. Junior Trail $65 $250 Dixie $ 124. Youth Trail 13 & U $35 94. Select Trail $60 $100 Dixie $ 125. Youth Trail 14-18 $35 64. Amateur Trail $60 $200 Dixie $ 38. Senior Trail $65 $250 Dixie $ 25
Friday, February 17, 2017 COLISEUM 8:00 AM CLASS FEE ADDED $$$ 104. Level 1 (Novice) Amateur Showmanship $45 80. Amateur Showmanship $60 $200 Dixie $ 95. Select Amateur Showmanship $60 $200 Dixie $ BREAK 190. NSBA 3 yr Old Snaffle $125 $1000 (60% entry added to purse One Go Monies paid by NSBA Rules) BREAK 34. Senior Western Pleasure $65 $750 193. NSBA Senior Western Pleasure $30 Class 193 will run concurrently with Class 34 105. Level 1 (Novice) Amateur Horsemanship $45 83. Amateur Horsemanship $60 $200 Dixie $ 96. Select Amateur Horsemanship $60 $200 Dixie $ 42. Level 1 (Green) Western Pleasure $65 $100 Dixie $ 197. NSBA Green West Pleasure*** $30 Class 197 will run concurrently with class 42 191. NSBA Maturity Non-Pro West. Pleasure $75 $500 Friday, February 17, 2017 COLISEUM 7:30 PM Doors Open at 6:00 PM Admission $5.00 (5 & under free) FREE STYLE REINING *** NRHA APPROVED** Free Style Payout: Payed out according to NRHA Rules Free Style Entry Process: Interested exhibitors MUST contact Aprille Watts at 601-917-5020. If no answer, please leave a message or send a text message NO LATER THAN January 17, 2017, or email wattsaf@hotmail.com. Exhibitors MUST declare what class they are entering, when you contact Aprille Watts. CLASS FEE ADDED $$$ 188. Non- Pro Free Style Reining (PB$100) $100 $5000 (Limited entry class ** Video Requested prior to entry) 189. Open Free Style Reining (PB$100) $100 $5000 (Limited entry class ** Video Requested prior to entry) Please support the Mississippi Quarter Horse Youth Association by purchasing your tickets at the door. There will be a paid over fences practice immediately following the freestyle 26
Saturday, February 18, 2017 EQUINE CENTER 8:00 AM CLASS FEE ADDED $$$ 126. Youth Yearling Mares $35 127. Youth 2 Yr. Mares $35 128. Youth 3 Yr. Mares $35 129. Youth Aged Mares $35 130. Youth Performance Mares $35 GRAND & RESERVE CHAMPION YOUTH MARES 131. Youth Yearling Geldings $35 132. Youth 2 Yr. Geldings $35 133. Youth 3 Yr. Geldings $35 134. Youth Aged Geldings $35 135. Youth Performance Geldings $35 GRAND & RESERVE CHAMPION YOUTH GELDING 172. Small Fry Showmanship $20 160. Level 1(Novice) Youth Showmanship $30 136. Youth Showmanship 13 & U $35 137. Youth Showmanship 14-18 $35 211. Leadline (Exhibitors 6 years or Under) 212. Stick Horse Class 138. Youth Western Riding 18 & U $35 BREAK 173. Small Fry Walk- Trot $25 BUCKLE AWARDED TO FIRST PLACE UNDER COMPOSITE SCORE UNDER 4 JUDGES. (Tie Breaker Judge will be selected prior to class.) Rules: 1. Entries limited to exhibitors 10 years of age or under as of 1/1/17. 2. ONLY AQHA Registered horses are eligible be shown. 3. Ownership of horses must meet AQHA requirements. 4. Exhibitors in this class or any other small fry class may not enter any AQHA class with the exception of Halter. 5. No stallions allowed. 6. Gaits in the event will be limited to walk, trot both ways of arena and back. MQHA reserves the right to disqualify any exhibitor who, if in the opinion of the judges, agrees that the exhibitor cannot maintain control of their horse and/or might pose a safety threat to themselves or other exhibitors. 7. No previous Dixie National Small Fry Walk-Trot winner is eligible to participate in this class. 27
Saturday, February 18, 2017 EQUINE CENTER 8:00 AM CLASS FEE ADDED $$$ 174. Small Fry Horsemanship $20 161. Level 1 (Novice) Youth Horsemanship $30 140. Youth Horsemanship 13 & U $35 141. Youth Horsemanship 14-18 $35 162. Level 1 (Novice) Youth West Pleasure $30 194. NSBA Nov. Yth West Pleasure *** $30 Class 194 will run concurrently with 162 142. Youth Western Pleasure 13 & U $35 195. NSBA Yth West Pleasure 13 & U*** $30 Class 195 will run concurrently with 142 143. Youth Western Pleasure 14-18 $35 196. NSBA Yth West Pleasure 14-18 *** $30 Class 196 will run concurrently with 143 Saturday, February 18, 2017 COLISEUM 8:00 AM CLASS FEE ADDED $$$ 82. Amateur Pleasure Driving $60 $75 Dixie $ 41. All Age Pleasure Driving $65 $75 Dixie $ 192. NSBA 3 Yr Old Non Pro West Pleas $75 $500 (60% entry added to purse One Go Monies paid by NSBA Rules) 106. Level 1 (Nov) Amateur West Pleasure $45 198. NSBA Novice Ama West Pleasure $30 Class 198 will run concurrently with 106 43. Junior Western Pleasure $65 $750 199. NSBA Jr. Western Pleasure $30 Class 199 will run concurrently with 43 28
Saturday, February 18, 2017 COLISEUM CLASS FEE ADDED $$$ 97. Select Ama. West Pleasure $60 $300 200. NSBA Select Ama. West Pleasure*** $30 Class 200 will run concurrently with 97 84. Ama. West Pleasure $60 $750 201. NSBA Ama. West Pleasure*** $30 Class 201 will run concurrently with 84 213. Mississippi Championship Pleasure** $55 $300 Dixie $ 214. Mississippi NON- PRO Championship** $35 $225 Dixie $ ** Classes 213 & 214 will be open to Mississippi owned horses ONLY and ridden by ONLY Mississippi residents. To be eligible, the horse MUST have been shown in a 2017 Dixie National AQHA Pleasure Class. (Open, Amateur, or Youth). A Non- Pro is classified as an AQHA Youth or Amateur. Payout will be divided as follows for the Class 213: 1st Place - $150 Dixie Dollars plus a Dixie National Jacket, 2nd Place - $100 Dixie Dollars, 3rd Place - $50. Payouts will be divided as follows for Class 214: 1st Place - $100, 2nd Place - $75, 3rd Place - $50. BREAK CLASS FEE ADDED $$$ 163. Level 1 (Novice) Youth Equit O Fences $30 107. Level 1(Novice) Ama. Equit O Fences $45 144. Youth Equit O Fences $35 85. Ama. Equit O Fences $60 $100 164. Level 1 (Novice) Yth Working Hunter $30 108. Level 1 (Novice) Ama Working Hunter $45 44. Level 1 (Green) Working Hunter $65 $200 45. Progressive Working Hunter $65 $100 145. Yth Working Hunter $35 86. Ama. Working Hunter $60 $100 46. All Age Working Hunter $65 $200 146. Yth Jumping $35 87. Ama. Jumping $60 47. All Age Jumping $65 29
Sunday, February 19, 2017 COLISEUM 8:00 AM CLASS FEE ADDED $$$ 165. Level 1 (Novice) Yth Hunter Hack $30 109. Level 1 (Novice) Ama. Hunter Hack $45 147. Youth All Age Hunter Hack $35 88. Ama. Hunter Hack $60 $100 98. Select Ama. Hunter Hack $60 $100 48. All Age Hunter Hack $65 $200 175. Small Fry Hunter U Saddle $20 166. Level 1 (Novice) Yth Hunter U Saddle $30 202. NSBA Nov Yth Hunt U/Saddle*** $30 Class 202 will run concurrently with 166 110. Level 1 (Novice) Ama Hunter U Saddle $45 203. NSBA Nov Ama Hunt U/Saddle*** $30 Class 203 will run concurrently with 110 49. Level 1 (Green) Hunter U/Saddle $65 $200 204. NSBA Green Hunter U/Saddle*** $30 Class 204 will run concurrently with 49 148. Yth Hunter U Saddle 13 & U $35 205. NSBA Yth Hunter U Saddle 13 & U*** $30 Class 205 will run concurrently with 148 149. Yth Hunter U/Saddle 14-18 $35 206. NSBA Yth Hunter U/Saddle 14-18*** $30 Class 206 will run concurrently with 149 50. Junior Hunter Under Saddle $65 $200 207. NSBA Jr. Hunter U/Saddle*** $30 Class 207 will run concurrently with 50 89. Ama. Hunter U/Saddle $60 $200 208. NSBA Ama. Hunter U /Saddle*** $30 Class 208 will run concurrently with 89 99. Select Ama. Hunter U/Saddle $60 $200 209. NSBA Select Ama. Hunt U/Saddle*** $30 Class 209 will run concurrently with 99 51. Senior Hunter U Saddle $65 $200 210. NSBA Sr. Hunter U/Saddle*** $30 Class 210 will run concurrently with 51 176. Small Fry Hunt Seat Equitation $20 167. Level 1 (Novice) Yth Hunt Seat Eq $30 111. Level 1 (Novice) Ama. Hunt Seat Eq $45 150. Yth Hunt Seat Equitation 13 & U $35 151. Yth Hunt Seat Equitation 14-18 $35 90. Ama. Hunt Seat Equitation $60 $100 100. Select Ama. Hunt Seat Equitation $60 $100 30
Sunday, February 19, 2017 EQUINE CENTER 8:00 AM Roll over Times will be allowed with a signed declaration prior to the start of run being rolled over. 4- -D Format will be used. CLASS FEE ADDED $$$ 112. Level 1 (Novice) Ama. Barrels $45 ($22.50 PB) 168. Level 1 (Novice) Yth Barrels $30 ($15 PB) 91. Ama. Barrels $60 ($30 PB) $500 Jr. & Sr. Classes paid on COMBINED times by 4-D format. Added money of $4000 split over the 4-D format. 52. Junior Barrels $65 ($32.50 PB) $4,000 53. Senior Barrels $65 ($32.50 PB) Youth Classes paid on COMBINED times by 4-D format. Added money of $500 split over the 4-D format. 152. Yth Barrels 13 & U $35 ($17.50 PB) $500 153. Yth Barrels 14-18 $35 ($17.50 PB) 215. Mississippi Championship Barrels $55 ($25 PB) $500 **Class 215 will be open to Mississippi owned horses ONLY and MUST be ridden by a Mississippi resident. To be eligible, the horse MUST have been shown in a 2017 Dixie National AQHA Barrel Class. CLASS FEE ADDED $$$ 113. Level 1 (Novice) Ama. Pole Bending $45 ($22.50 PB) 169. Level 1 (Novice) Yth Pole Bending $30 ($15.00 PB) 92. Ama. Pole Bending $60 ($30.00 PB) $200 54. Junior Pole Bending $65 ($32.50 PB) $300 55. Senior Pole Bending $65 ($32.50 PB) $300 154. Yth Pole Bending 13 & U $35 ($17.50 PB) 155. Yth Pole Bending 14-18 $35 ($17.50 PB) 114. Level 1 (Novice) Ama. Stake Race $45 ($22.50 PB) 170. Level 1 (Novice) Yth Stake Race $30 ($15.00 PB) 93. Ama. Stake Race $60 ($30.00 PB) $200 156. Yth Stake Race 13 & U $35 ($17.50 PB) 157. Yth Stake Race 14-18 $35 ($17.50 PB) 31
2017 DIXIE NATIONAL JUDGES Special Event Roping Judges Jeff Petska TX Sandy Jirkovsky NE Keith Longacre OK Sandy Jirkovsky NE Debra Jones Wright GA John Tuckey KY Tom McBeath MS Clark Scoggin MS AQHA/NRHA/NSBA EWD AQHA Judges Jeff Allen NE Jeffrey Pait SC Holly Hover AZ Jennifer Thompson NV Clay Cavinder MS TBA 32
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Directions: Mississippi Fair Grounds, Jackson, MS 1. From Interstate 20, go north on Interstate 55. 2. From Interstate 55, take High Street Exit. 3. Go past Fair Grounds to Jefferson Street. 4. Turn south (left) on Jefferson & go 1 block. 5. Turn left on Mississippi Street (east). 6. Go thru Gate 14 and Livestock Inspection Station. 7. Please Report to Stall Office (just past Gate 14). 34
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