Culver Academy Cupid s Challenge Horse Show. Two full shows February 14 February 15, 2009 HU8094A HU8094B

Culver Academy Cupid s Challenge Horse Show Two full shows February 14 February 15, 2009 HU8094A HU8094B

The following have been invited to officiate: Judge February 14 Ingrid Schoenlein** Lafayette, In February 15 Jim Farmer,** Indianapolis, In Manager Robin Seims Culver, In Course Designer Mark Wahler Culver, In Steward TBD Qualification Statement Membership in IEA is mandatory only team and individuals who are members may compete. New membership applications to IEA must be received by the membership office at least 14 days in advance of the opening date of the show, and a membership number must be assigned in order for the rider to compete.

Hunt Seat Class Descriptions Jumping Classes 2. Varsity Open Equitation o/f 2 6 Riders should be capable of jumping 3-3 6 on their usual mounts at home. Riders may have shown in any horse show, recognized or unrecognized, at 3 3 or above. Coaches should be confident these riders could safely perform over a 2 6 hunter or equitation course on an unfamiliar horse. 3. Varsity Intermediate Equitation o/f 2 - Riders should be capable of jumping 2 6-3 on their usual mounts at home. Intermediate Riders may have shown in any horse show, recognized or unrecognized, at 3 or below. Riders who have won 10 or more blue ribbons at 3 must be placed in Varsity Open o/f. Coaches should be confident these riders would be able to safely perform over 2 hunter or equitation course on an unfamiliar horse. 4. Junior Varsity Novice Equitation o/f x-rails Riders should be capable of jumping 2-2 6 on their usual mounts at home. Junior Varsity Novice Riders may have shown in any horse show, recognized or unrecognized, at 2 6 or below. Riders should have a minimum of one year of professional instruction over fences. Coaches should be confident these riders would be able to safely perform over an x-rails hunter course or equitation course on an unfamiliar horse. 5. Future Intermediate Equitation o/f 2 Restricted to middle school riders who meet the criteria for Hunt Seat Class 3. 6. Future Novice o/f x-rails Restricted to middle school riders who meet the criteria for Hunt Seat Class 4. Flat Classes [Note: Riders without jumping experience should be assessed according to their ability to perform flatwork tests, as listed in Rule 3 (D).] 8. Varsity Open Equitation on the flat These riders should be capable of performing Hunt Seat Tests 1 through 13. 9. Varsity Intermediate Equitation on the flat These riders should be capable of performing Hunt Seat Tests 1 through 9. 10. Junior Varsity Novice Equitation on the flat These riders should be capable of performing Hunt Seat Tests 1 through 8. 11. Junior Varsity Beginner Equitation on the flat WTC Open to riders who have been riding less than 4 calendar years, who are not eligible for any jumping classes, but should be experienced enough to canter an unfamiliar animal in a group. These riders should be capable of performing Hunt Seat Tests 1 through 7, and may have shown at any unrecognized horse show. A Beginner rider may not have shown over fences larger than 2 in any horse show, recognized or unrecognized. A rider who is in their first year of showing over cross rails may still be considered eligible for this class. To be eligible for Class 11, a rider must have had at least one year continuous professional instruction. 12. Future Intermediate Equitation on the flat Restricted to middle school riders who are capable of performing Hunt Seat Tests 1 through 9. 13. Future Novice Equitation on the flat Restricted to middle school riders who are capable of performing Hunt Seat Tests 1 through 8. 14. Future Beginner Equitation on the flat WTC Restricted to middle school riders who meet the eligibility requirements of Class 11. Championship Class Varsity Open Championship Class The top Varsity Open riders as determined by points and places within the show are eligible for this class. The class requires a minimum of 6 riders, and should be limited to the top 10. Riders must be eligible to compete in Varsity Open Over Fences (2 6 ) to be eligible for this championship class. The class may be run using the same mount for both phases of the competition, or a separate draw may be done for each phase. The judge may choose to implement any additional testing after the completion of the 2 mandatory phases. Phase 1 Riders will be judged over an advanced equitation course with jumps from 2 6 to 3. Hunt Seat Tests 1-13 may be asked. Phase 2 Riders will also compete on the Flat and may be asked to perform any of tests 1-11.

Hunt Seat Time Schedule Saturday 8:30 Schooling of Jumping Horses 9:00 Draw Horses for all classes and Course Walk 9:30 Coaches Meeting Mounted Color Guard National Anthem 10:00 Competition Begins: 2. Varsity Open o/f 2 6 3. Varsity Intermediate o/f 2 4. Junior Varsity Novice o/f x-rails Break to school flat horses Rough riding exhibition 8. Varsity Open on the flat 9. Varsity Intermediate on the flat 10. Junior Varsity Novice on the flat 11. Junior Varsity Beginner on the flat Cupid s Challenge Social - All teams are invited to a light dinner and viewing of the day s classes please see attached form. Sunday 8:30 Schooling of Jumping Horses 9:30 Draw Horses for all flat classes 10:00 Competition Begins 2. Varsity Open Over Fences 2 6 3. Intermediate Over Fences 2 4. Junior Varsity over fences x rails Break to school flat horses 8. Varsity Open on the flat 9. Varsity Intermediate on the flat 10. Junior Varsity Novice on the flat 11. Junior Varsity Beginner on the flat.**open High Point championship class **Intermediate High Point championship class **Novice High Point championship class High point riders will be determined for points accumulated over Saturday and Sunday. In the event of a tie, the riders will ride-off and be tested at a level that is suitable. Rules above will apply.

Hunt Seat Tests Rule 3.D. A rider must be prepared to perform the test appropriate for the class in which the rider is participating. Riders may be requested to perform the following tests collectively or individually during a show or competition. No other tests may be used. The judge may choose only from the following list, and instructions for performance of the test must be publicly announced. 1. Asked an appropriate question 2. Halt 3. Sitting trot 4. Two point position at the walk and/or trot 5. Figure eight at trot, demonstrating change of diagonals 6. Figure eight at canter on correct lead, demonstrating simple change of lead 7. Change Horses 8. Ride without stirrups 9. Change leads down center of ring, demonstrating simple change of lead 10. Canter on the counter lead. No more than eight horses may counter canter at one time 11. Half-turn on forehand and/or half-turn on haunches 12. Jump a shortened course 13. Trot a jump not to exceed 2 6

General Rules Responsibility: In exchange for entrance to and participation in the show, this entry constitutes an agreement and affirmation that the team making it, and each of its riders, coaches, trainers, and representatives shall accept and abide by the Rules and Regulations of the IEA and of the Show, and that each rider, coach and Team: (1) is a member in good standing of IEA, (2) is eligible as entered, and (3) will accept as final all rulings of IEA and the show steward (or committee) with respect to their conduct. Also, through participation each rider, coach, trainer, and participant acknowledges that horses are intrinsically dangerous and unpredictable and can cause serious injury or death, thus each agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless IEA, its officers, directors, members, employees, National Steward, agents and representatives, the Event Host Coordinator, the host team and facility, the show stewards, stewards committee members, the show judges, the show secretary, all show organizers and officials, and all persons, stables, and others providing facilities, horses or equipment for the Show, other riders, coaches, teams and team sponsoring institutions, from any claim, action or suit, for injury, property damage or death sustained by the individual, rider, entity, coach, trainer, or participant while traveling to, from and around the show, while staying in the city for the show, during participation in the show and while at the show. This entry constitutes an acceptance of the hired officials at this event. Entries: Entries will not be accepted without an IEA number listed for each rider. Entries will be accepted on a first received basis with full payment until all spots are filled, with priority given to Zone 5, Region 3. Entries for members of Zone 5, Region 3 will open on February 1, 2009. Entries will open for all regions of Zone 5 on February 7, 2009. Entries close on February 11, 2009. Entries are limited to 8 rides over fences and 10 flat rides. If you have additional entries, please prioritize your alternates for consideration. After the closing date, additional entries will be awarded in as fair and equitable way as possible. Any alternate entries accepted will be allowed to pay entry fees upon check-in on show day. Each individual will be charged $35.00 per class. One rider in each class should be marked as the priority entry. Scratches can be made with full refund before closing date. After the closing date, entry fees will only be refunded if a substitute team or rider can fill the opening. Any entry changes made following the closing date will be charged a $10 office fee as allowed per IEA rule 4.F.4. Checks should be made payable to CEF / Horsemanship. Hunt Seat Format: The general format will follow the Rules and Regulations as established by the IEA unless otherwise stated. However, if a topic is not covered by these Rules and Regulations, the rules and regulations of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association [ IHSA ] and the United States Equestrian Federation, Inc. [ USEF ] for the Hunt Seat Division and the American Quarter Horse Association [ AQHA ] and the National Reining Horse Association [ NRHA ] for the Western division may be used as a reference for guidance in making an equitable decision under the circumstances. Any decisions made by a steward or show management shall be final. All horses will be provided by the host team. Horses and Order of Go will be assigned by a random draw on the day of competition. Before jumping classes, each rider will be allowed only two warm-up fences, in the pattern posted by the show steward. Warm-up fences may only be changed by a steward or show official. All classes will be judged on equitation, and faults of the horse will not be judged. If a horse should perform so poorly that it is impossible to fairly judge the rider, the judge may request a re-ride. Any other requests for re-rides will be determined by the steward. -All riders must wear ATSM approved protective headgear whenever mounted. Hunt Seat Awards: -Team Championship: Each team will designate one point rider for each class in the Varsity and Junior Varsity and Future divisions. Different riders may be designated for flat and fences. A champion and reserve will be awarded to (1) The High Point Upper School Team and (2) The High Point Middle School Team. Overall High Point Team will be the team with the most points from all pointed classes-combined upper school and middle school results. Points will be awarded as follows: 1 st =7 points, 2 nd =5 points, 3 rd =4 points, 4 th =3 points, 5 th =2 points, 6 th =1 point. -Sportsmanship Award will be given to the individual chosen by show officials to exemplify outstanding qualities of good sportsmanship. Questions: Call (574) 842-8257

Mail to: Culver Academies Horsemanship Department 1300 Academy Road #128 Culver, IN 46511 IEA Show # HU 8094 A Hunt Seat Entry Date: Phone: Name of Upper School Team and IEA Number: Name of Middle School Team and IEA Number: Priority Entry V Open o/f V Int o/f JV Nov o/f V Open Flat V Int Flat JV Nov Flat JV Beg Flat Fees Rider Name and IEA Membership Number 2 3 4 8 9 10 11 Total Amount Enclosed: In exchange for entrance to and participation in the show, this entry constitutes an agreement and affirmation that the team making it, and each of its riders, coaches, trainers, and representatives shall accept and abide by the Rules and Regulations of the IEA and of the Show, and that each rider, coach and Team: (1) is a member in good standing of IEA, (2) is eligible as entered, and (3) will accept as final all rulings of IEA and the show steward (or committee) with respect to their conduct. Also, through participation each rider, coach, trainer, and participant acknowledges that horses are intrinsically dangerous and unpredictable and can cause serious injury or death, thus each agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless IEA, its officers, directors, members, employees, National Steward, agents and representatives, the Event Host Coordinator, the host team and facility, the show stewards, stewards committee members, the show judges, the show secretary, all show organizers and officials, and all persons, stables, and others providing facilities, horses or equipment for the Show, other riders, coaches, teams and team sponsoring institutions, from any claim, action or suit, for injury, property damage or death sustained by the individual, rider, entity, coach, trainer, or participant while traveling to, from and around the show, while staying in the city for the show, during participation in the show and while at the show. This entry constitutes an acceptance of the hired officials at this event.

Coach s Signature: Mail to: Culver Academies Horsemanship Department 1300 Academy Road #128 Culver, IN 46511 IEA Show # HU 8094 B Hunt Seat Entry Date: Phone: Name of Upper School Team and IEA Number: Name of Middle School Team and IEA Number: Priority Entry V Open o/f V Int o/f JV Nov o/f V Open Flat V Int Flat JV Nov Flat JV Beg Flat Fees Rider Name and IEA Membership Number 2 3 4 8 9 10 11 Total Amount Enclosed: In exchange for entrance to and participation in the show, this entry constitutes an agreement and affirmation that the team making it, and each of its riders, coaches, trainers, and representatives shall accept and abide by the Rules and Regulations of the IEA and of the Show, and that each rider, coach and Team: (1) is a member in good standing of IEA, (2) is eligible as entered, and (3) will accept as final all rulings of IEA and the show steward (or committee) with respect to their conduct. Also, through participation each rider, coach, trainer, and participant acknowledges that horses are intrinsically dangerous and unpredictable and can cause serious injury or death, thus each agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless IEA, its officers, directors, members, employees, National Steward, agents and representatives, the Event Host Coordinator, the host team and facility, the show stewards, stewards committee members, the show judges, the show secretary, all show organizers and officials, and all persons, stables, and others providing facilities, horses or equipment for the Show, other riders, coaches, teams and team sponsoring institutions, from any claim, action or suit, for injury, property damage or death sustained by the individual, rider, entity, coach, trainer, or participant while traveling to, from and around the show, while staying in the city for the show, during participation in the show and while at the show. This entry constitutes an acceptance of the hired officials at this event.

Coach s Signature: IEA Coaches Consent Form Name of Competition: Cupid s Challenge IEA Regular Point Show Competition# HU 0894 A Date of Competition: Saturday, February 14, 2009 Event Host: Culver Academies Contact information for event Host: Beth Puskas 1300 Academy Road #128 Culver, IN 46511 (574) 842-8257 PuskasE@culver.org Name of Judge: Ingrid Schoelein According to Rule 6.A.1 a recognized USEF, AQHA or NRHA judge must be used to officiate an IEA competition. According to Rule 6.A.2 a judge not qualified as previously stated may be used only with prior written consent of the coaches of all teams participating in the show. By signing below, I acknowledge the judge for this competition does not meet the qualifications outlined in Rule 6.A.1, freely consent to enter my team, and accept all judge s decisions as final. (Print Coaches Name) (Team Name) (Coaches Signature) (Date) Rule 6 Officials, Judges, and Stewards A. Judges Qualifications 1. To officiate at an IEA Show, a person must be a recognized USEF, AQHA or NRHA judge either recorded or registered in the Division he/she is to judge. (See current USEF Rule Book). 2. A judge not qualified as stated above may be used only with prior written consent of the coaches of all teams participating in the show. A non-qualified judge must be approved every time he/she is to be hired. If a participating team later protests the judge and their coach did not sign the consent before the first day of the show, then said show shall be declared invalid and no points won at said show shall count. 3. A person may judge only one show managed by any particular EHC within a 1 year time period. 4. A judge for a National Show must be an USEF, AQHA or NRHA registered judge in the division in which is to adjudicate. 5. A judge may not officiate if he/she has had a professional relationship as defined by the USEF, AQHA or NRHA rules, but to include clinics with any exhibitor or Member Team, within sixty (60) days prior to the show. 6. No IEA individual member may show before a judge with whom he/she has had a professional relationship as defined by the USEF, AQHA or NRHA rules, but to include clinics, within sixty (60) days prior to the show.

IEA Coaches Consent Form Name of Competition: Cupid s Challenge IEA Regular Point Show Competition# HU 0894 B Date of Competition: Sunday, February 15, 2009 Event Host: Culver Academies Contact information for event Host: Beth Puskas 1300 Academy Road #128 Culver, IN 46511 (574) 842-8257 PuskasE@culver.org Name of Judge: Jim Farmer According to Rule 6.A.1 a recognized USEF, AQHA or NRHA judge must be used to officiate an IEA competition. According to Rule 6.A.2 a judge not qualified as previously stated may be used only with prior written consent of the coaches of all teams participating in the show. By signing below, I acknowledge the judge for this competition does not meet the qualifications outlined in Rule 6.A.1, freely consent to enter my team, and accept all judge s decisions as final. (Print Coaches Name) (Team Name) (Coaches Signature) (Date) Rule 6 Officials, Judges, and Stewards A. Judges Qualifications 1. To officiate at an IEA Show, a person must be a recognized USEF, AQHA or NRHA judge either recorded or registered in the Division he/she is to judge. (See current USEF Rule Book). 7. A judge not qualified as stated above may be used only with prior written consent of the coaches of all teams participating in the show. A non-qualified judge must be approved every time he/she is to be hired. If a participating team later protests the judge and their coach did not sign the consent before the first day of the show, then said show shall be declared invalid and no points won at said show shall count. 8. A person may judge only one show managed by any particular EHC within a 1 year time period. 9. A judge for a National Show must be an USEF, AQHA or NRHA registered judge in the division in which is to adjudicate. 10. A judge may not officiate if he/she has had a professional relationship as defined by the USEF, AQHA or NRHA rules, but to include clinics with any exhibitor or Member Team, within sixty (60) days prior to the show. 11. No IEA individual member may show before a judge with whom he/she has had a professional relationship as defined by the USEF, AQHA or NRHA rules, but to include clinics, within sixty (60) days prior to the show. x

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Cupid s Challenge Social- Includes tour of campus, light dinner and viewing of the day s videos. Presentation of High Point Team and Reserve High Point Team awards. $10 per person 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Total: Please make checks payable to CEF/ Horsemanship