Avon Valley Show Stables 595 Waterville Rd Avon, CT 06001 Directions: From the West and East Take I-84 to Exit 39 (Farmington Route 4) follow Route 4 to Route 10, Take a right on Route 10 which is Waterville Road. Farm is approximately 1 1/2 miles on the left. From the North I-91 South to Exit 40 (Route 20) Follow to Route 10. Take Route 10 South through Granby, Simsbury and Avon. Route 10 becomes Waterville Road. The farm is on the right, about 20 minutes from the highway. From the South Take I-91 North to I-84 West. Exit 39 (Farmington Route 4) follow Route 4 to Route 10, Take a right on Route 10 which is Waterville Road. Farm is approximately 1 1/2 miles on the left. We offer the NEW 2 6 M&S Medals! These Medals are geared towrds the Mod. Adults and Child. Eq riders. See our complete prize list for details Fall High Point Series Sept. 8 Sept. 29 Oct. 14 Nov. 3 Grand Champion &Reserve awarded. Riders must participate in 3 out of 4 shows to be eligible. Awards given in both Eq and Hunter for: Short Stirrup, Long Stirrup, Pre-Children s, Mod. Adult. Awards in Eq & Pleasure for W.T and Beg. 11 & over Awards in Hunter for Children s Hunter Pony/Horse, Adult, Modified Children s, Schoolings Awards in Eq for Junior Eq and Adult Eq Awards in Low Training Jumper, Child/Adult Jumpers and Over All High Point Pleasure (classes 48-94) $500 Series Trainer Award In addition to each shows $150 Trainer s Award IEA riders receive $10 off total entries. Please show proof of membership. Avon Valley Show Stables CHJA, CHSA, NEHC, M&S RECOGNIZED Sat. Sept. 8 Sat. Sept. 29 Sun. Oct. 14 Warm-ups start at 7:30 am. Show starts at 8:30 am The following officials have been invited to attend, but AVSS Reserves the right to vary or add to this list. JUDGES Sept. 8.. Nancy Murphy Sept. 29... Lisa Foster Oct. 14.Karen von Bachelle STEWARDS Sept. 8...Cynthia Jensen Sept. 29 & Oct. 14. Dick Jones MANAGER/COURSE DESIGNER Cara Brown/Becca Goberman VET ON CALL..Salmon Brook Veterinary Hospital (860) 653-7238 FARRIER.........Chip Rankin EMT. provided by Safety Officer Services SECRETARY Sept & Oct... Sherril Woessner fax - (860) 537-0896 Email sherrill1021@gmail.com ENTRIES CLOSE 24 HRS PRIOR TO SHOW! $20 LATE ENTRY FEE! Avon Valley Show Stables 595 Waterville Rd. Avon, CT 06001 Questions? Phone: (860) 677-5260 Competition arena: 150 x 250 sand mix Warm-up arena: 150 x 200 sand mix Visit our website: avonvalleyshowstables.com Check out our November 3 rd Show Prize list for our exciting Derbies! Derby classes for W.T up to 3 6! Gambler s Choice Jumper Class!
CLASS LIST ENTRY FEES: $25.00 per class unless otherwise stated. Trophy and six ribbons in each class All warm-ups are time permitting. 5 horses/ 5min/$20 31,32. LEAD LINE: Open to Children who have not reached their 7th birthday.and have only competed in lead line. An adult will be required to lead entry. ENTRY FEE: $20.00 WALK - TROT DIVISION NEHC C Rated,, CHJA Recognized classes 25,26,27 only Open to riders 10 years and under who have not competed in any class requiring them to canter or jump at a recognized show. Diagonals will be considered. Entry fee $20.00 per class. 25,26,27. WALK TROT EQUITATION 28,29,30. WALK-TROT PLEASURE BEGINNER 11 AND OVER EQUITATION This division is open to all riders 11 and over, Junior and Adults, who have never cantered in a recognized show. Once a rider canters in a show they may not go back to this division, but must go on to divisions that require a canter. Entries to be shown at the walk and trot going both directions. Will be judged on the basis of fundamentals of equitation. CHAMPIONSHIP AND RESERVE RIBBONS AWARDED 300, 301,302. BEGINNER 11 AND OVER EQUITATION SHORT STIRRUP EQUITATION DIVISION,NEHC C Rated; CHJA, Limited to riders 12 years and under who have never competed over fences exceeding 18" in a recognized show. Riders showing in this division may not compete in any other recognized division or recognized class in a show with fences exceeding 18" with the exception of pleasure and pet-type pony classes. Cross-rail fences not to exceed 18". CHAMPIONSHIP AND RESERVE AWARDED 35. SHORT STIRRUP WALK-TROT-CANTER: Shown at the walk, trot, and canter, both ways of the ring. Diagonals considered. 33,34. SHORT STIRRUP CROSS-RAILS LONG STIRRUP EQUITATION Open to riders 18 years of age and over who are in their first years of showing. Riders competing in the Long Stirrup Division are not eligible for other classes at the same show except Pleasure and Trail Classes. If entries warrant, this division may be split into riders 18-30 years of age, and Over 30. A person winning this award is eligible for this division in the future. 43. LONG STIRRUP EQ FLAT 40,41 LONG STIRRUP EQ OVER FENCES PRE-CHILDREN S EQUITATION DIVISION CHJA, Open to junior riders who are eligible for Limit Equitation over fences as of December 1 of the current show year and have never shown over fences exceeding 2'6" at a recognized horse show. Riders may show horses or ponies. Fence height 2'0". At the same show, riders may not cross enter into Children's Equitation, Children's Pony Hunter, Pony Hunters, any Medal classes that exceed 2' or any class where fences exceed 2'6". No combinations permitted. CHAMPIONSHIP AND RESERVE AWARDED 65. PRE-CHILDREN S EQ. FLAT 63,64. PRE-CHILDREN S EQ. FENCES CHILDREN S EQUITATION NEHC C Rated; CHJA, Open to riders who are eligible for Children's Hunter, have not shown over a course where fences exceeded 3' at a Recognized show, and have never shown in the CHJA Junior Medal Finals. No combinations. Fences for horses and large ponies 2'6", for small/mediumponies-2. CHAMPIONSHIP AND RESERVE RIBBONS AWARDED 72. CHILDREN S EQUITATION FLAT 70,71. CHILDREN S EQUITATION FENCES JUNIOR EQUITATION DIVISION CHJA, Open to all Junior riders. Riders cannot cross enter into Children s Equitation at the same show. Fence height 3 0. CHAMPIONSHIP AND RESERVE RIBBONS AWARDED 85.JUNIOR EQUITATION FLAT 86,87. JUNIOR EQUITATION FENCES 88. OPEN EQ U/18 FLAT 89. OPEN EQ U/18 FENCES ADULT EQUITATION NEHC C Rated; CHJA, Fences 3.. CHAMPIONSHIP AND RESERVE RIBBONS AWARDED 12. ADULT EQUITATION FLAT 13,14ADULT EQUITATION FENCES MODIFIED ADULT EQUITATION DIVISION NEHC C Recognized; CHJA, Open to Adult Amateur riders who as of Dec. 1 of the current show year have not won six blue ribbons in recognized Adult Equitation Classes, including CHJA Adult Medal Classes, but excluding Modified Adult Equitation classes. For amateurs who have won six blue ribbons, they are eligible for Modified Adult if, as of Dec. 1 of the current show year, they have not shown in classes with fences 3' or higher at more than three USEF or CHJA recognized horse shows within the past two show years. Fences not to exceed 2'6". Riders in this division cannot show in any other recognized classes at the same show where fences exceed 2'6". Judge may request USEFTests1-7. CHAMPIONSHIP AND RESERVE RIBBONS AWARDED 3. MODIFIED ADULT EQ. FLAT 1,2. MODIFIED ADULT EQ. FENCES HUNTER DIVISIONS 400. BLUE/RED HUNTER Available all day. Max 2 trips per horse/rider combination at the given height. ENTRY FEE $20 SHORT STIRRUP HUNTER DIVISION NEHC C Rated; CHJA, Riders must be eligible for Short Stirrup Equitation. CHAMPIONSHIP AND RESERVE AWARDED 10,11,12. SHORT STIRRUP HUNTER 13. SHORT STIRRUP HUNTER U/S LONG STIRRUP HUNTER Open to riders 18 years of age and over who are in their first years of showing. Riders competing in the Long Stirrup Division are not eligible for other classes at the same show except Pleasure and Trail Classes. If entries warrant, this division may be split into riders 18-30 years of age, and Over 30. A person winning this award is eligible for this division in the future. 47. LONG STIRRUP EQ FLAT 44,45,46. LONG STIRRUP EQ OVER FENCES
PRE-CHILDREN S HUNTER DIVISION NEHC C ; CHJA, Open to junior riders who are eligible for Limit equitation over fences as of December 1 of the current show year. Riders may show horses or ponies. Fence height 2'0". At the same show, horse/rider and pony/rider combinations may not cross enter into Children s Hunter Horse/Pony, Pony Hunters or any class where fences exceed 2'6". No combinations permitted. CHAMPIONSHIP AND RESERVE AWARDED 17,18,19 PRE-CHILDREN S HUNTER: 2 20. PRE-CHILD S HUNTER U/S MODIFEID CHILDREN S HUNTER -To be ridden by Junior Exhibitors who are eligible for Children's Equitation. Open to both horses or ponies. Fence height 2'6", spreads not to exceed fence height. No combinations.same horse or pony/rider combination cannot enter any over fence classes exceeding 2'6" at the same show. CHAMPIONSHIP AND RESERVE RIBBONS AWARDED 206,207,208. MOD. CHILD HUNTER O/F 209. MOD. CHILD HUNTER U/S MODIFIED ADULT HUNTER DIVISION NEHC C ; CHJA, Open to Adult Amateur riders who are eligible for Modified Adult Equitation. CHAMPIONSHIP AND RESERVE RIBBONS AWARDED 4,5,6. MODIFIED ADULT HUNTER 7. MODIFIED ADULT HUNTER U/S CHILDREN S HUNTER PONY DIVISION NEHC C Recognized; CHJA, To be run according to current Zone 1 specs (available at secretary s stand. Large ponies 2 6, small/medium ponies 2 0.3 rd over fence class to be 1 st round M&S. CHAMPIONSHIP AND RESERVE RIBBONS AWARDED 77,78,79. CHILDREN S HUNTER PONY 80. CHILDREN S HUNTER PONY UNDER SADDLE CHILDREN S HUNTER HORSE DIVISION NEHC C Recognized; CHJA, To be run according to current Zone 1 specs (available at secretary s stand). Horses jump 3 0. 3 rd over fence class to be 1 st round M&S.. CHAMPIONSHIP AND RESERVE AWARDED 81,82,83 CHILDREN S HUNTER HORSE 84. CHILDREN S HUNTER U/S ADULT AMATEUR HUNTER DIVISION NEHC C ; CHJA, To be ridden by Amateurs who are no longer eligible to compete as Junior Exhibitors. Run according to Zone 1 specs (available at secretary s stand). Fences 3 0 3 rd over fence class to be 1 st round of M&S. CHAMPIONSHIP AND RESERVE AWARDED 8,9,10. ADULT AMATEUR HUNTER 11. ADULT AMATEUR HUNTER U/S SCHOOLING HUNTER Intended for inexperienced horses/ponies/riders. Fences 2 2 3. Simple lead changes permitted CHAMPIONSHIP AND RESERVE AWARDED 59,60,61, SCHOOLING HUNTER 62. SCHOOLING HUNTER UNDER SADDLE MEDAL AND CLASSICS ($30 PER CLASS UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED) CHJA MEDAL CLASSES Riders must be current members of CHJA. The class consists of 2 phases- fences and flat each counting for 50%. At least four riders must complete both phases, same horse/rider combination for both phase. May enter only one Medal class per show. Judge may require additional testing, using current USA Eq. tests 1-8 for Children and Pony Medal, test 1-19 for Junior and Adult Medals. 73. CHJA CHILDREN S MEDAL: Fences 2 6. 76. CHJA PONY MEDAL: Sm. ponies jump 2 0. Med. Ponies jump 2 3. Large ponies jump 2 9. 91. CHJA JUNIOR MEDAL: Rider to be a Junior Member of CHJA who has not reached his/her 18th birthday. Fences 3. 17. CHJA ADULT MEDAL: Rider to be an Amateur Adult Member of the CHJA. Fences 3 0. CHSA MEDAL CLASSES ($30 per class) Entries need not be members of CHSA to participate, but must be members if they wish for points to count towards Finals. Min. 3 required to fill the class. 2 Tests inc. on course (USEF 1-8) 102. CHSA SHORT STIRRUP MEDAL fences 18 104. CHSA PRE-CHILDREN S EQUITATION MEDAL fences 2 105. CHSA CHILDREN S EQUITATION MEDAL fences 2 6 101. CHSA MODIFIED ADULT EQUITATION MEDAL fences 2 6 NEHC MEDAL CLASSES 92. NEHC HUNT SEAT MEDAL CLASS: Open to Junior Members of the New England Horseman s Council who have not reached their 18th birthday. All contestants are required to perform over at least eight fences not exceeding 3'3". One or more individual tests of the top four contestants may be requested at the judge s discretion (USEF tests 1-19). To fill a class at least four competitors must complete the course. One win required to qualify for the finals. 18. NEHC ADULT AMATEUR HUNTER SEAT MEDAL: Open to Adult Amateur Members of the NEHC. All contestants are required to perform over at least 8 fences not to exceed 3'. One or more individual tests of the top four contestants may be requested at the judge s discretion (USEF current tests 1-19). To fill a class, at least four competitors must complete the course.. MARSHALL & STERLING LEAGUE CLASSES Refer to M&S League rules for specs. Not to count for Zone Points ENTRY FEE $30 75. M&S CHILD MEDAL PONY sm/med 2 larges 2 6 97. M&S CHILDREN S HORSE Fences 3 93. CENTRAL EQUINE (M&S) Junior Medal: Fences 3 6 15. M&S ADULT MEDAL Fences 3 201. M&S BIT O STRAW HUNTER CLASSIC (A 2 6 Classic for novice Amateur and Junior Riders. Must be a separate 2 round Classic (i.e. the first round may not be a designated class or division) No cross entry of horse/pony or rider into M&S Child. Or Adult Hunter Classic or any other rated division. Judging card to remain open until conclusion of Mod. Adult Hunters. 202. M&S FARNAM ADULT HUNTER CLASSIC 203. M&S CHILDREN S HUNTER PONY CLASSIC 204. M&S CHILDREN S HUNTER HORSE CLASSIC 205. $500 M&S CHILDREN S/ADULT JUMPER CLASSIC ENTRY FEE $75
NEW! 2 6 M&S MEDALS 210. M&S 2 6 Children s Medal Open to Junior riders. Riders may not cross enter into any Medal class that exceeds 2 6 or any other M&S Medal class at the same show. May be combined with the M&S 2 6 Adult Medal. 211. M&S 2 6 Adult Medal Open to Adult Amateurs. Riders may not cross enter into any Medal class that exceeds 2 6 or any other M&S Medal class at the same show. May be combined with M&S 2 6 Children s Medal. 2012 PLEASURE CLASSES BEGINNER 11 AND OVER PLEASURE Open to riders who are eligible for Beginner 11 and Over Walk, Trot/ Jog Equitation. Emphasis on suitability of mount to beginner rider. CHAMPIONSHIP AND RESERVE RIBBONS AWARDED 303, 304,305. BEGINNER 11 AND OVER PLEASURE 58. NEHC OPEN PLEASURE NEHC C RATED: Open to members and non-members. Open to all horses ordinarily used for pleasure purposes with no limitation as to the status of the rider or place of residence. To be shown at a walk, trot, and canter. Will be required to back. Shall be judged on manners, performance and quality, in that order. Loose rein on command of judge only, but without loss of contact. 94. CHSA OPEN ENGLISH PLEASURE CHSA RECOGNIZED 48,49 HUNTER PLEASURE& CHAMP 50,51 JR ENGLISH PLEASURE & CHAMP 52,53. ADULT ENGLISH PLEASURE & CHAMP 54,55. CHILDREN S PLEASURE PONY & CHAMP 56,57. QUARTER HORSE PLEASURE AND CHAMP JUMPER CLASSES Low Training Jumper Open to all horses and riders. Fences 2 6 2 9. Horse and rider combinations are not eligible to compete in any other jumper classes at the same horse show whose specifications exceed 3'6". CHAMPIONSHIP AND RESERVE AWARDED 19, 20,21 LOW TRAINING JUMPER 2 6 2 9 CHILD/ADULT JUMPER To be ridden by Exhibitors who have not reached their 18th birthday by December 1 of the current competition year or adult amateurs. All exhibitors must be amateurs in accordance with GR1306 and must show USEF Amateur Certification. Fence heights to be set at 1.05 m to 1.15m (3 9 ). Cash winnings do not influence this classification. Riders may not compete in any other class at the same competition where fences exceed 1.15m (3 9"). CHAMPIONSHIP AND RESERVE AWARDED 22,23,24 CHILD/ADULT JUMPER Fences up to 3 6-3 9
AVON VALLEY SHOW STABLES RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. Entries close the day before show date. Post entries accepted the day of the show at an additional $20.00 per entry form. 2. The Show Committee reserves the right to cancel, vary or combine, any classes if in its judgment, the entries so indicate. If the area of the courtesy circle is to be restricted by a mandatory line, the line will be indicated on the diagram and a corresponding barrier will be erected on the course. 3. No entry fee will be returned because of withdrawal of a contestant after closing of entries except where an entry, through injury or illness, is unable to exhibit. In such cases, all unused entry fees will be returned upon receipt of a veterinarian certificate. 4. Every class offered herein which is recognized by the USHJA, PHA, CHJA, CHSA and/or NEHC will be conducted and judged in accordance with the current USHJA, PHA, CHJA, CHSA and/or NEHC rules. In order to compete for USHJA, PHA, CHJA, CHSA and/or NEHC annual horse awards, the owner of the horse or pony must be a member of the USHJA, PHA, CHJA, CHSA and/or NEHC and the horse or pony must be registered with the CHJA, CHSA and/or NEHC. In order to compete in CHJA and NEHC Medal classes, riders must be members of those respective organizations.. 5. New England Horseman s Council Rules shall supersede any State Rules for NEHC points to count. All specifications not covered in these regulations shall be in accordance with Rules of the USEF in which NEHC is an affiliate member. At any show affiliated with the USEF, the rules of that organization shall prevail over these Regulations. 6. To be eligible for stake classes, horses must have competed in a least one other class over fences in that division. By entering a Federation-licensed Competition and signing this entry blank as the Owner, Lessee, Trainer, Manager, Agent, Coach, Driver, Rider, Handler, Vaulter or Longeur and on behalf of myself and my principals, representatives, employees and agents, I agree that I am subject to the Bylaws and Rules of The United States Equestrian Federation, Inc. (the Federation ) and the local rules of the Competition. I agree to be bound by the Bylaws and Rules of the Federation and of the competition. I will accept as final the decision of the Hearing Committee on any question arising under the Rules, and agree to release and hold harmless the Competition, the Federation, their officials, directors and employees for any action taken under the Rules. I represent that I am eligible to enter and/or participate under the Rules, and every horse I am entering is eligible as entered. I also agree that as a condition of and in consideration of acceptance of entry, the Federation and/or the Competition may use or assign photographs, videos, audios, cable-casts, broadcasts, internet, film, new media or other likenesses of me and my horse taken during the course of the Competition for the promotion, coverage or benefit of the Competition, sport, or the Federation. Those likenesses shall not be used to advertise a product and they may not be used in such a way as to jeopardize amateur status. I hereby expressly and irrevocably waive and release any rights in connection with such use, including any claim to compensation, invasion of privacy, right of publicity, or to misappropriation. The construction and application of Federation rules are governed by the laws of the State of New York, and any action instituted against the Federation must be filed in New York State. See GR908.4. 2012 8. Avon Valley Show Stables Stables, LLC. And will in no way be responsible for any damage that may occur and it shall be a condition of every entry that each exhibitor shall hold The Avon Valley Show Stables Stables, LLC., and and The Avon Valley Show Stables Show Committee harmless for any loss or accident which may occur. Should any questions or disputes arise, it shall be referred to the Show Committee whose decision shall be final. 8. The prize list reflects the current USEF rule changes. Class descriptions are no longer required as they are already printed in the USEF Rule Book. It is felt that the exhibitor, as well as the management, should be familiar with the USEF rules. If you are not a member and have any questions concerning this prize list, please phone for clarification. Classes not covered in the USEF Rule Book will be conducted under USHJA, PHA, CHJA, CHSA and/or NEHC Rules. Class descriptions of CHJA classes, as well as CHJA membership applications, will be available at the secretary s office. 9.The Committee reserves the right to change the location of classes and to alter courses and/or fences, or to change the show schedule as it seems necessary. 10. Prize money: Will be applied towards entry fees. If prize money is not applied, and the error is detected after the show, then that entry shall receive a credit at the next Avon Valley Show Stables Horse Show they attend. The Horse Show will not stop payment or duplicate checks for lost prize money. 11. All classes will be judged on performance and soundness unless other wise noted. 12. Jumping orders of all classes will be established according to USEF rules. 13. Hunter Championship and Reserve Ribbons to be awarded to two of the four horses scoring the most points over fences. Only those four horses will receive full points for the Under Saddle Class. 2012
Avon Valley Show Stables Fall 2012 Time Schedule 7:30 am Cross rail warm up 8:30 am start 400. Blue/Red Warm-up All Day 33. 34. Short Stirrup Equitation 36. 37. 38. Short Stirrup Hunter 102. CHSA Short Stirrup Medal 35. Short Stirrup Eq. Flat 39. Short Stirrup Hunter U/S 40. 41. 42. Long Stirrup Equitation 44. 45. 46. Long Stirrup Hunter 43. Long Stirrup Eq. Flat 47. Long Stirrup Hunter U/S 25. 26. 27. Walk Trot Equitation 28. 29. 30. Walk Trot Pleasure 31. 32. Lead Line 300, 301,302. Beginner 11 and Over Equitation 303,304,305 Beginner 11 and Over Pleasure 48. 49. Hunter Pleasure & Champ 50. 51. Junior English Pleasure & Champ 52. 53. Adult English Pleasure & Champ 54. 55. Children s Pleasure Pony & Champ 56. 57. Quarter Horse Hunter & Champ 58. NEHC Pleasure 94. CHSA Open English Pleasure 2 Warm-Up Time Permitting 59, 60, 61. Schooling Hunter 62. Schooling Hunter U/S 65. Pre-Children Eq. Flat 63. 64. Pre-Children Equitation 104. CHSA Pre-Children Medal 66. 67. 68. Pre-Children Hunter 69. Pre-Children Hunter U/S 2 6 Warm Up Time permitting 205,206,207, Modified Children s Hunter O/F 208. Modified Children s Hunter U/S 72. Children s Eq. Flat 70. 71. Children's Equitation 105. CHSA Children s Medal 73. CHJA Children s Medal 210. M&S 2 6 Children s Medal 201. Bit O Straw (card to remain open) 2 6 Warm-Up 4. 5. 6. Modified Adult Hunter 7. Modified Adult Hunter U/S 1. 2. Modified Adult Equitation 101. CHSA Modified Adult Medal 211. M&S 2 6 Adult Medal 201. Bit O Straw(card open from earlier) Pony warm-up time permitting 75. M&S Pony Children s Medal 76. CHJA Pony Medal 77. 78. 79. Children s Hunter Pony 80. Children s Hunter Pony U/S 203. M&S Children s Pony Classic 3 Warm-Up Time Permitting 81. 82. 83. Children s Hunter Horse 204. M&S Children s Hunter Horse Classic 84. Children s Hunter U/S 85. Junior Equitation Flat 88. Open Equitation 18 & Under Flat 86. 87. Junior Equitation O/F 89. 90. Open Equitation 18 & Under O/F 97. M&S Children s Medal 91. CHJA Junior Medal 92. NEHC Junior Medal 93. CENTRAL EQUINE 8. 9. 10. Adult Hunter 202. M&S Adult Hunter Classic 11. Adult Hunter U/S 3 Warm-Up Time Permitting 12. Adult Equitation Flat 13. 14. Adult Equitation Fences 15. M&S Adult Medal 17. CHJA Adult Medal 18. NEHC Adult Medal 19. 20. 21. Low Training Jumper 22. 23. 24. Child/Adult Jumper 205. $500 M&S Child/Adult Jumper Classic
Federation Entry Agreement I have read the United States Equestrian Federation, Inc. (the Federation ) Entry Agreement (GR906.4) as printed in the Prize List for this Competition and agree to all of its provisions. I understand and agree that by entering this Competition, I am subject to Federation Rules, Prize List, and local rules of the competition. I agree to waive the right to the use of my photos at the competition, and agree that any actions against the Federation must be brought in New York State. Federation Release, Assumption of Risk, Waiver, and Indemnification This document waives important legal rights. Read it carefully before signing. I AGREE in consideration for my participation in this Competition to the following: I AGREE that the Federation and Competition as used herein includes the Licensee and Competition Management, as well as all of their officials, officers, directors, employees, agents, personnel, volunteers and Federation affiliates including, but not limited to NEHC, CHSA, CHJA, M&S League and Ryegate Show Services. I AGREE that I choose to participate voluntarily in the Competition with my horse, as a rider, driver, handler, vaulter, longeur, lessee, owner, agent, coach, trainer, or as parent or guardian of a junior exhibitor. I am fully aware and acknowledge that horse sports and the Competition involve inherent dangerous risks of accident, loss, and serious bodily injury including broken bones, head injuries, trauma, pain, suffering, or death. ( Harm ). I AGREE to hold harmless and release the Federation and the Competition from all claims for money damages or otherwise for any Harm to me or my horse and for any Harm of any nature caused by me or my horse to others, even if the Harm arises or results resulted, directly or indirectly, from the negligence of the Federation or the Competition. I AGREE to expressly assume all risks of Harm to me or my horse, including Harm resulting from the negligence of the Federation or the Competition. I AGREE to indemnify (that is, to pay any losses, damages, or costs incurred by) the Federation and the Competition and to hold them harmless with respect to claims for Harm to me or my horse, and for claims made by others for any Harm caused by me or my horse while at the Competition. I have read the Federation Rules about protective equipment, including GR801 and if applicable, EV114, and I understand that I am entitled to wear protective equipment without penalty, and I acknowledge that the Federation strongly encourages me to do so while WARNING that no protective equipment can guard against all injuries. If I am a parent or guardian of a junior exhibitor, I consent to the child s participation and AGREE to all of the above provisions and AGREE to assume all of the obligations of this Release on the child s behalf. I represent that I have the requisite training, coaching and abilities to safely compete in this competition. I AGREE that if I am injured at this competition, the medical personnel treating my injuries may provide information on my injury and treatment to the Federation on the official USEF accident/injury report form. BY SIGNING BELOW, I AGREE to be bound by all applicable Federation Rules and all terms and provisions of this entry blank. Office fee $20 Entry fees Stalls Warm-up Post Entry Fee Misc. Fees (Prize Money) Total E-Mail or fax Sept/Oct. entries to Sherrill Woessner Fax (860) 537-0896 Sherrill1021@gmail.com E-mail or fax Nov. entries to Sloane Milstein Fax - (203) 612-9884 sloanemilstein@yahoo.com