Northwestern Riding & Driving Club

Northwestern Riding & Driving Club 2017 PEEWEE GYMKHANA BOOK Route 104, Fairfax, VT 05454

2017 Northwestern Riding & Driving Club Peewee Gymkhana Coloring Contest. This contest is open to all children who particpate in any of the peewee gymkhanas during the 2017 show season. One entry per participating child. Entries can be submitted throughout the season and should be submitted by the last peewee gymkhana of the season. All entries will be displayed at the 2017 NWRDC annual banquet and a winner will be chosen at that time. Any questions, please contact the peewee gymkhana committee. Best of luck to all peewee competitors this season.

Northwestern Riding & Driving Club Inc. Webpage: www.nwrdcvt.com Facebook: Northwestern Riding and Driving Club CLUB OFFICERS President Stacy Bennett Vice President Sam Webb Treasurer Sue Sullivan Secretary Mandy King-Dash DIRECTORS Raymond Hatin 524-3261, Tracy Webb 868-2225, James Sullivan 868-5207, Christina Carnes 316-2705, Mike Ovitt 434-5125 PEEWEE CHAIRWOMAN Pat LaFar 868-7161 PEEWEE COMMITTEE Stacy Bennett 868-7161 or gbm_1999_04@yahoo.com, Dan Bennett, Christina Carnes, Tracy Webb and Dawn LaPan OTHER NWRDC EVENT DATES FOR 2017 Open Gymkhanas-June 3, June 24, July 8, Aug. 12, and Sept.23 Open Horse Shows-June4, June 18, July 30, Aug. 13, and Sept. 24 Monthly meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at the VFW Hall on Lake St. in St. Albans at 7:00 pm.

PEE-WEE GYMKHANA DATES & GAMES May 20 th June 17 th Gifts sponsored by Pat and Ben LaFar Streaking Poles Lost Animal Race Speed Barrel Barrel Race Speed Ball Gifts sponsored by Yo Hemingway Barrel Race Collar Scooby Doo Arizona Keyhole Ball Drop Turn & Burn July 29 th August 19 th Gifts sponsored by Stacy and Dan Bennett Stake Race Teddy Bear Drop Big O Gated Stake Spur Race Gifts sponsored by Sandy and Ray Hatin Twisted Keyhole Stake Race Ring Toss Open Ended Figure 8 Speed Barrel September 9 th Gifts sponsored by Jim, Sue, Travis and Ryan Sullivan in memory of Shelley Lafar Key Hole Egg Drop Race Big M Ring Around the Roses Birangle Rain Date: September 23, 2017

PEEWEE DIVISIONS Patterns must be followed or the rider will be disqualified. Committee has final decision. We will be using the wireless timer this season. Any handler with the rider who crosses the timing light before the horse will cause the rider to have a 20 second penalty. Rider must be sure the timer is ready before starting their run. PEEWEE LEAD LINE: This class is for riders who are being led through the events by handler. Horse/pony must be kept at a walk or trot only. At no time can the horse/pony canter or go off pattern or rider will be disqualified. If you knock over or drop any object, rider will get 20 seconds added to their time. Handing equipment to the rider or carrying equipment for the rider will result in disqualification. Riders in lead line with extra handler stirrups optional. Lead line riders cannot be off lead at anytime on club grounds or any equine event or they will be required to move up to PeeWee Non Lead Line. Children with special needs regardless of their age that cannot ride on their own may be eligible for lead line, as long as they have never shown off a lead line. Please speak to the peewee committee if you have a child over thirteen with special needs. All lead line horses/ponies must be led with a halter and lead rope; also all horses/ponies must have a bridle with reins. Handlers must be at the head of the horse/pony/not in front for better control at all times. If handler crosses the finish line in front of the horse s head, a 20 second penalty will be added to the rider s total time. Children 6 yrs and older, who have shown at least two years or more in the Lead Line Division, must have at least one hand on the reins and be making an attempt to direct the horse or a 20 second penalty will be added to their time.

PEEWEE NON LEAD LINE: In the peewee non lead line division, a handler may stand inside the gate or escort an arm s length away from the horse s head through the pattern. If the handler makes contact with the horse, the rider is disqualified. The handler, or a second handler, may also stand in the center of the ring a minimum of 15 feet beyond the last obstacle. Riders must have full control of their horse/pony without assistance of an adult. This class is walk trot only, if the horse/pony breaks into a canter, the rider must pull their horse/pony up within 3 strides or the rider will receive a 60 second penalty for the first offense of the day. Any offense that occurs again that show will result in disqualification for that game. Non lead line riders cannot canter on the grounds of any equine event or they will be asked to move up. No assistance by the handlers is allowed unless it is an emergency. If handler assistance is used, the rider will be disqualified. If you go off pattern, rider will be disqualified. If you knock over or drop any object, rider will get 20 seconds added to their time. Pre-enter a week before the show, if not pre-entered, a post entry charge of $5.00 for the day will apply. Members must show current membership card and will pay $4.00 per class, non-members will pay $6.00 per class. There will be a $2.00 fee per rider for club maintenance. Send entries to Stacy Bennett, 232 Lafar Rd., Swanton, VT 05488 or call Stacy at 868-7161

PEEWEE RULES AND REGULATIONS 1 All peewee s must be age 13 and under as of Jan. 1 st, 2017. 2 A current negative coggins and proof of rabies vaccine is required. 3 Helmets with proper chinstraps are required for riders 18 and under. 4 Saddles with stirrups properly fitted to child, riding boots or shoes with heels are required. No bareback riding pads allowed. Child will NOT be able to participate without proper attire. 5 There is no riding double or riding bareback allowed on club grounds. 6 No re-runs for defective equipment. Please check your tack before the next event. 7 If you have a disagreement it must be discussed with the peewee committee before the next event. 8 It is the responsibility of the rider to check to see if the timer is ready and the ring crew is out of the way before starting their ride. 9 All riders are expected to be on deck when called or the rider maybe disqualified; only the rider on deck should be near the gate. 10 No horses/ponies are allowed in the designated spectator area [between the two rings] or on the track, near the concession stand or in the hayfields. 11 Ribbon points are as follow 1 st is 7 points, 2 nd is 5 points, 3 rd is 4 points, 4 th is 3 points, 5 th is 2points, and 6 th is 1 point. 12 Ribbons are given to the first six riders to place in each class. All others will receive participation ribbons. 13 Champion and reserve champion ribbons for both divisions will be awarded at each show, same horse/rider. Must enter 4 or more classes. 14 Year end awards champion and reserve awarded to the same horse/rider with the highest points, which have attended 4 or more shows and entered 4 or more classes per show. 15 Year end participation: children must attend 4 shows and enter 4 classes per show to qualify. 16. No horses allowed in ring while children are getting ribbons. 17. Only participant and/or handlers allowed in ring during classes with the exception of the ring crew/peewee committee members. 18. No colts or stallions allowed. 19. If rider is required to pick something out of a bucket, rider has the option to have the bucket elevated from normal barrel height.

Northwestern Riding & Driving Club GROUND RULES The objective of this association shall be to promote good fellowship and to provide recreation among and for horse-lovers, young and old. 1. Any rider/driver under 18 or entered in a youth class is required to wear a helmet while mounted or in a cart on the grounds. 2. A current negative coggins test and rabies vaccine will be required within one year of date. 3. Cantering outside of fenced in rings is not allowed, except as required by special events. 4. Horses are not allowed in designated spectator areas. 5. Horses and horse trailers must be at least 200 feet away from concession stand. 6. When trail riding, use path around outside area of hay field. 7. Riding boots or shoes with heels are required. Sneakers or flat soled shoes are not allowed. 8. Use of alcoholic beverages on the grounds by participants, handlers, judges, officials, committee members and spectators during any active horse-related event is strictly prohibited. 9. Riding double is not allowed, except as required by special events. 10. All riders ride at their own risk and are responsible for damage done by their horse. 11. Abuse of horses will not be tolerated, riders will be asked to leave and will receive no refund. If you have concerns about the treatment of any horse, please address it with a committee member. 12. At the discretion of committee members, anyone whose horse cannot be controlled in or out of the ring and may cause injury will be asked to leave without any refund. 13. All dogs must be leashed, attended at all times and kept away from all riding rings or you will be asked to remove your dog from the grounds. If your dog barks excessively, please leave them at home. 14. This is a family focused club, foul language or excessive cursing is strongly discouraged. If any person has an issue with any other member during an event, notify a committee member as soon as possible so that it can be addressed in a timely manner. 15. Use of club grounds, other than events, is for members only and one guest. 16. Please return equipment to designated area after use. 17. Horses are not to be turned loose in the Sand Ring, Grass Ring or Trail Ring and lunging is not allowed in the Grass Ring. 18. Persons participating in an ongoing event have priority use of all rings and the grounds over all other riders or persons on the grounds. 19. Persons who are not in good standing with the club are not eligible for year end awards. Per the NWRDC By-Laws the event committee has the ability to prohibit further participation at any event in any form by participants, judges, officials, committee members and spectators due to inappropriate conduct and request immediate removal from the grounds if deemed necessary. The Board of Directors maintains the right to suspend any member due to inappropriate conduct at meetings, trail rides, shows, races, or other activities, without refund of dues. Please be aware that the individual events being held at NWRDC have their own rules that need to be followed, for a list of those rules please contact the individual committees.

PEEWEE Game Descriptions BARREL RACE: Rider may start with either of the front barrels and must make a complete circle around each. TEDDY BEAR DROP: Rider rides down and round back of barrel and puts the teddy bear in the bucket. Rider may start on either side of barrel and may circle the barrel as many times as is needed. BALL DROP: The rider is given a ball and must drop it in the bucket on the barrel. BIG O: Rider can start from either side, rider makes and complete circle around both barrels and returns to the start on the other side then they started. COLLAR SCOOBY DOO: Rider rides down and around behind barrel putting a collar [ring] on Scooby Doo s neck. Collar must go on and stay on. Rider may circle barrel as many times as needed. STAKE RACE: Five poles are lined up. Rider weaves up through the poles rounding the last pole and weaves back through the poles crossing the starting line. KEY HOLE: Six ground poles are setup in the form of a keyhole. Rider rides down and into keyhole, turns around and rides out and back to finish line without touching or going out of poles. LOST ANIMAL RACE: Rider will be told which animal is lost and needs help. Rider must have the correct animal when crossing finish line. EGG DROP RACE: This game uses the barrel race pattern with two poles instead of barrels. Egg will be carried in the rider s hand. They may start with either of the poles as long as they make a complete circle around each pole and barrel. Egg must go in the bucket. RING AROUND THE ROSES: Start on either side of three barrels, put ring around the roses on the middle barrel, proceed around the barrels to the finish line. OPEN ENDED FIGURE 8: Rider enters between the two barrels, rider can be on either side, but rider makes a full circle aroung the top barrel and exits on the opposite side of the first barrel.

Rain Date: September 23, 2017 Entry Form # Northwestern Riding & Driving Club -2017 Pee-Wee Gymkhana Please check each box for the event/events that you are attending Start time is 9:00 AM May 20 June 17 July 29 August 19 September 9 Streaking Poles Barrel Race Stake Race Twisted KeyHole Key Hole Lost Animal Race Collar Scooby Doo Teddy Bear Drop Stake Race Egg Drop Race Speed Barrel Arizona Keyhole Big O Ring Toss Big M Barrel Race Ball Drop Gated Stake Open Ended Figure 8 Ring Around the Roses Speed Ball Turn & Burn Spur Race Speed Barrel Birangle Check # Check # Check # Check # Check # Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Rider s Name Rider s Date of Birth Rider s Age Horse s Name Division: Lead- Line Non Lead- Line Coggins expiration date Signature of Parent or Guardian Signature of Horse owner Address of Rider Phone Number of rider Pre-entry a week before the gymkhana is strongly encouraged. Members pay $4.00 per class and nonmembers pay $6.00 per class. A post entry fee of $5.00 will be charged for the day if not pre-entered. There will be a $2.00 fee per rider for club maintenance. Please show your membership card. Send entries forms to Stacy Bennett, 232 Lafar Rd., Swanton, VT 05488 or call Stacy at 868-7161. All entries are accepted with the understanding the NWRDC will not be held responsible for any loss, damage or injury to any horse or any article of any kind. All horses shall be under the control and direction of the pee wee gymkhana committee but solely at the risk of the rider, who shall be responsible for any loss, damage or injury to any person, animal or property occasioned by them, their agent or employees or by any animal owned or exhibited by them shall identify the NWRDC committee against any and all loss, damage and liability thereof. The submission of any entry form to the gymkhana shall constitute an acceptance by each person signing same of the provisions herein set forth. A current negative coggins and proof of rabies vaccine is required.