Palermo Jumper Festival & Grand Prix October 25-28, 2012 USEF*M&S*NAL*WIHS Olaf Petersen, Course Designer Complete Fiat Rules Available Online! PALERMO S H O W S T A B L E BEDMINSTER, NEW JERSEY Featuring the $20,000 PALERMO GRAND PRIX PRIZE MONEY CLASSICS FOR ALL LEVELS PLUS ONE LUCKY EXHIBITOR OR TRAINER WILL WIN THE FIAT! Course Design Clinic October 27, 2012 at 3:30 pm www.palermoshowstable.com
PALERMO JUMPER FESTIVAL October 25-28, 2012 COMPETITION #327986 To be held at: PALERMO SHOW STABLE, LLC (Licensee # 5074712) The following have been invited to officiate: Managers: Gretchen & Osvaldo Ornia Pacher Course Designer: Olaf Petersen, Sr Show Secretary: Camille Caruso & Gretchen Ornia Pacher Judge: Doug Curry Steward: Pat Byrne & Kara Stark McGrew Farrier on Call: Chris Stewart (908.625.3444) Veterinarian on Call: Califon Animal Hospital (908.832.7523) Please Pre-Enter avoid late fees! All pre-entries receive a great goodie bag! Pre Entries Close: October 15, 2012 Stall Reservations Close: October 15, 2012 MAIL (or drop off) ENTRIES TO: 1555A BURNT MILLS RD, BEDMINSTER, NJ 07921 FAXED ENTRIES ACCEPTED at 908-719-0949 but will only be processed when payment is received. Recognized by USEF, NAL, WIHS, & M&S League Directions to Palermo Show Stable From the North - Follow 287 South to Exit 22 (Routes 202/206 North). Take the first jug handle to Routes 202/206 South. Follow Routes 202/206 South through 2 traffic lights. At third traffic light, make a right hand turn onto Burnt Mills Road. Proceed for approximately 1 mile to farm entrance on right hand side of road. From the South - Follow 287 North to Exit 22A (Routes 202/206 South). Follow Routes 202/206 South through one traffic light. At second traffic light, make a right hand turn onto Burnt Mills Road. Proceed for approximately 1 mile to farm entrance on right hand side of road. From the East - Follow 78 West to Exit 29 (287) and stay right to proceed northbound. Follow 287 North to first exit, Exit 22A (Routes 202/206 South). Follow Routes 202/206 South through one traffic light. At second traffic light, make a right hand turn onto Burnt Mills Road. Proceed for approximately 1 mile to farm entrance on right hand side of road. From the West - Follow 78 East to Exit 29 (287) and stay left to proceed northbound. Follow 287 North to first exit, Exit 22A (Routes 202/206 South). Follow Routes 202/206 South through one traffic light. At second traffic light, make a right hand turn onto Burnt Mills Road. Proceed for approximately 1 mile to farm entrance on right-hand side of the road. Ring Information Indoor Ring: 220' x 80' Footing = Cushion Air and Sand by Attwood Equestrian Surfaces Outdoor Ring: 200' x 135' Footing = All Weather Footing Warm-Up Area: 175' x 100' Footing = Grass and Sand USEF MEMBERSHIP STATEMENT Life, senior active and junior active members shall be eligible to participate in all classes at Regular Competitions, Eventing Competitions at the Preliminary Level or above and Combined Driving Competitions at the Advanced Level, Dressage, Reining and Vaulting Competitions and Endurance Rides. A nonmember may participate as a handler, rider, driver, owner, lessee, agent, coach or trainer at Regular Competitions, Eventing Competitions, Dressage Competitions, Reining Competitions and Combined Driving Competitions upon payment of a $30 nonmember registration fee. Participants in the following classes are exempted from the Requirements of this rule: 1) leadline; 2) exhibitions; 3) games and races; 4) classes for 4-H members; 5) walk trot and academy classes (academy classes are classes limited to horses used regularly in a lesson program); 6) USDF introductory level tests, pas de deux and quadrille classes; 7) NRHA Endorsed Reining Competitions. 8) Opportunity classes, 9) citizens of other nations who have proof, in English, of current membership in good standing of their own National Federation, 10) USEA beginner novice division; and 11) assistant handlers in Dressage Sport Horse Breeding classes. COMPLETE ZONE 2 SPECIFICATIONS AVAILABLE IN THE SHOW OFFICE Palermo Jumper Festival Page 1
Rules and Regulations All riders and exhibitors must wear USEF approved (ASTM/SEI) headgear at all times while mounted. Jeans are not allowed. Formal Attire required in all Classics and Grand Prix-NO EXCEPTIONS! Jackets required in all classes. Management reserves the right to change, alter, combine, cancel, or add classes, dates, and personnel. In addition, management reserves the right to refuse any entry before the start of the competition without being liable for compensation. EVERY CLASS OFFERED HEREIN WHICH IS COVERED BY THE RULES AND SPECIFICATIONS OF THE CURRENT USEF RULE BOOK WILL BE CONDUCTED AND JUDGED IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH. USEF rules followed at all times during the show. Any situation that arises that is not covered by the current rules in the USEF Rule Book, will be presented to the Show Committee whose decision will be final. Palermo Show Stable, LLC, and its owners, managers, employees, staff, volunteers will NOT be held responsible for any accident, illness, injury (including death), loss, or damage occurring at the show. All entry forms are to be completely filled out, signed, and presented (fax, mail, email, or in person) to the secretary along with full payment before numbers will be assigned. No entry will be processed without payment in full and proof of memberships shown to show secretary. No one will be allowed to show without a number. Jumpers may warm up only in designated schooling areas. Parking will be allowed in designated areas only exhibitors, trainers, and spectators agree to follow the parking official's instructions. Tying horses to fences and/or use of paddocks is not permitted. All pets must be leashed while on the show grounds-no exceptions. Course Diagrams will be posted at least one hour before each class. All fences will be Jumper type for Jumper classes. Jumper riders may walk the course on foot between classes no riding in the ring the day of the show. All Classes $40 unless otherwise noted in the prize list or show office. All entries and horses on grounds must pay $20 Office Fee & $20 EMT Fee. Entries close October 15, 2012. Post entries will be accepted at a fee of $50. Scratch fee $50. All Pre-Entries will receive a goodie bag upon check-in. Declarations must be made 5pm the day before the class: in the show office, via fax (908) 719-0949 or via email: info@palermoshowstable.com-no EXCEPTIONS. Anyone not declared will go first in the order of go, if space is available in the class. Palermo reserves the right to limit the number of entries for each division or class. Should entries be limited, they will be accepted based on first come first serve by postmark date. Faxed entries are processed upon receipt of open check. There will be a $100 fee for all non-negotiable checks. Checks not made good within 10 days will be turned over to USEF for collection. All prize money won will be mailed out 3 weeks following the horse show. All entrants into any class offering prize money must provide all Tax ID information or forfeit all prize money. All horses at show must have a negative EIA test within one year. Limited stabling available $200 per stall must be reserved by October 15, 2012 - NO REFUNDS under any circumstances. Stall doors included on the permanent 12x12 or 10x12 stalls. Stalls reserved after October 15, 2012 add $50 per stall if available. Blank checks sent in with entries will be filled in and deposited for all stall reservations. Show Office opens one hour before first class. A random posted jump order will be established at the gate with the starter for all weekday classes. The posted order for the weekend Classics will be based on points earned in the corresponding divisions. Those with the fewest points to jump first, those with the highest points will jump last. Failure to enter the ring within 3 minutes of being called will result in elimination. Pre loading is mandatory for all jumper classes at Palermo. A double entry fee will be charged to any horse showing in a class in which it was not entered. All ties for other than first place will be placed based on time taken in the first round. Sharps container will be available at the secretary's stand. All horse and rider combinations entering in and NAL, WIHS, or M&S point classes must be entered in at least one other class at the same show. Trophy and eight ribbons in each class. Champion and Reserve trophy and ribbon in each division. USEF rules apply to all divisions. Each trainer/exhibitor is responsible for knowing and following all USEF, NJHSA, M&S League, NAL, WIHS, and Palermo Jumper Festival rules. Each exhibitor and trainer is responsible for having CURRENT MEMBERSHIP cards available to the show office. USEF & USHJA Non-member fees will be applied to all who cannot show proof of membership. For all classes offering more than $1000 in prize money, 12 entries are required to fill the class. Should less than 12 entries participate in the class, it will change to a Sweepstakes Class and 100% of the entry fee will be paid out as follows: 30%, 20%, 15%, 10%, 10%, 10%, 5% In accordance with GR1301.7: Minors who do not have a valid driver's license which allows them to operate a motorized vehicle in the state in which they reside will not be permitted to operate a motorized vehicle of any kind, including, but not limited to, golf carts, motorcycles, scooters, or farm utility vehicles, on the competition grounds of licensed competitions. Minors who have a valid temporary license may operate the above described motorized vehicles as long as they are accompanied by an adult with a valid driver's license. The parent(s), legal guardian(s), or individual who signs the entry blank as a parent or guardian of a minor operating a motorized vehicle in violation of this rule are solely responsible for any damages, claims, losses, or actions resulting from that operation. Violations of this rule will be cause for sanctions against the parent(s), guardian(s) and/or trainer(s) who are responsible for the child committing the offense. Penalties may include exclusion of the child, parent(s), guardian(s), and/or trainer(s) from the competition grounds for the remainder of the competition and charges being filed against any of the above individuals in accordance with Chapter 6. Wheelchairs and other mobility assistance devices for individuals with disabilities are exempt from this rule. As an agreement as entry into the show the following is effective for all: WARNING: UNDER NEW JERSEY LAW, AN EQUESTRIAN AREA OPERATOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR AN INJURY TO OR THE DEATH OF A PARTICIPANT IN EQUINE ANIMAL ACTIVITIES RESULTING FROM THE INHERENT RISKS OF EQUINE ANIMAL ACTIVITIES, PURSUANT TO P.L., 1997, c. 287 (C.5:15-1 et seq). Palermo Jumper Festival Page 2
INDIVIDUAL JUMPER CLASSES All Classes $40 unless otherwise noted...no nominating fee for these classes. 100. Training Jumper 1.00m-Table II, Sec. 2 ( C) 101. Training Jumper 1.10m-Table II, Sec. 2 ( C) 102. Training Jumper 1.20m-Table II, Sec. 2 ( C) 103. Training Jumper 1.30m-Table II, Sec. 2 ( C) JUMPER DIVISIONS Nominating Fee Chart 0.80m Jumper (Level 0) & 0.90m Jumper (Level 1): $100 1.00m Jumper (Level 2) & Medium 1.10m Jumper (Level 3): $150 Modified 1.20m Jumper (Level 5) & Open Jumpers (1.30-1.40m): $175 Only ONE nominating fee per horse. Should a horse compete in more than one division where nominating fees are different rates, the greater rate will be charged. In order to compete in a classic, the horse must have been entered in both corresponding classes of the same division. THE WINNER OF EACH CLASSIC IN THE DIVISIONS LISTED BELOW, THE GRAND PRIX WINNER, AND THE HIGH POINT TRAINER FROM THE 2012 PALERMO CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES WIN A KEY TO THE FIAT, THE ONE WHO HAS THE KEY WHO STARTS THE CAR WINS THE CAR. Complete Fiat Rules will be posted in the show office and on the website by October 10, 2012. 0.80m Jumper (Formerly Level 0) - Open to all. Fence Height: 0.80m unless otherwise noted. 104. 0.80m Jumper-Table IV, Sec. 1 Entry Fee: $40 105. 0.80m Jumper-Table II, Sec. 2 (c) Entry Fee: $40 106. $1,500 0.85m Jumper Classic -Table II, Sec. 2 (a) Fence Height: 0.85m Entry Fee: $100 0.90 Jumper (Formerly Level 1) - Open to all. Fence Height: 0.90m unless otherwise noted. 107. 0.90m Jumper-Table II, Sec. 2 (c) Entry Fee: $40 108. 0.90m Jumper-Table II, Sec. 2.1 Entry Fee: $40 109.$2,000 0.95m Jumper Classic -Table II, Sec. 2 (a) Fence Height 0.95 Entry Fee: $150 1.0m Jumper (Formerly Level 2) - Open to all. Fence Height 1.0m unless otherwise noted. 110. 1.0m Jumper-Table II, Sec. 2 (c) Entry Fee: $40 111. 1.0m Jumper-Table II, Sec. 2.1 Entry Fee: $40 112. $2,500 1.05m Jumper Classic -Table II, Sec. 2 (a) Fence Height 1.05m Entry Fee: $175 Medium Jumper- Open to all. Fence Height 1.10m (Formerly Level 3)-unless otherwise noted. 113. Medium Jumper-Table II, Sec. 2.1 Entry Fee: $40 114. Medium Jumper-Table II, Sec. 2 ( c) Entry Fee: $40 115. $3,500 Medium Jumper Classic-Table II, Sec. 2 (a) Fence Height: 1.15m Entry Fee: $75 Modified Jumper - Open to all. Fence Height 1.20m (Formerly Level 5)-unless otherwise noted. 116. Modified Jumper-Table II, Sec. 2 (c) Entry Fee: $ 40 117. Modified Jumper-Table II, Sec. 2.1 Entry Fee: $ 40 118. $6,000 Palermo Jumper Classic-Table II, Sec. 2 (a) Fence Height 1.25m Entry Fee: $325 Must have entered Class 116 and 117 to be eligible for class 118. Open Jumper - Open to all. 119. $4,000 Welcome Stake-Table II, Sec. 2 (b) Fence Height: 1.30-1.35m Entry Fee: $280 120. $20,000 Palermo Grand Prix-Table II, Sec. 2 (a) Entry Fee: $525 Fence Height: 1.35-1.40m. Horse must have entered Class 119 to be eligible. Palermo Jumper Festival Page 3
design MISC JUMPER CLASSICS Nominating Fee: $100. Entry Fee Per Class: $100 Applies to each entry, unless a horse is already being charged a nominating fee for Jumper Divisions listed above. THESE CLASSICS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO WIN THE FIAT. 121. $1,500 M&S/NAL/WIHS Child/Adult Jumper Classic-Table II, Sec. 2 (a/b). Fence Height: 1.15m 122. $1,500 M&S/NAL Low Junior-A/O Jumper Classic-Table II, Sec. 2 (a/b). Fence Height: 1.25m MISC OPPORTUNITY CLASSES 123. Leadline-Open to riders 7 yrs and under. Walk, some trot, basic questions, jumping position may be asked by the judges. Entry Fee $20 no other show fees apply. To be held during the course walk for the Palermo Jumper Classic. Enter by 3pm on Saturday October 27, 2012. 124. Costume Class-Open to all-riders or non-riders. To be judged on originality of costume of horse and/or riderhandler...many awards categories to apply! USEF Helmet Rules are in effect for all mounted riders; however, riding is not required. Entry Fee: $15 each...no other show fees apply. To be held during the course walk for the Palermo Grand Prix. Description of costume and bio required in the show office. Must enter by October 24, 2012. PRIZE MONEY TABLE: Prize Money 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th $1,500 $425 $300 $200 $150 $125 $100 $100 $100 -- -- $2,000 $600 $300 $240 $200 $180 $170 $160 $150 -- -- $2,500 $650 $440 $375 $275 $220 $180 $180 $180 -- -- $3,500 $1050 $675 $450 $390 $300 $225 $210 $200 -- -- $4,000 $1200 $700 $540 $420 $300 $280 $280 $280 -- -- $6,000 $1800 $1200 $750 $600 $500 $450 $375 $325 -- -- $20,000 $6000 $4000 $2800 $2200 $1600 $1000 $750 $600 $525 $525 VOLTAIRE Bryan Cytryn 201-450-0926 Office: 845-875-4438 bryan@voltaire-design.com www.voltaire-design.com Palermo Jumper Festival Page 4 Photo of Ashley Bond Courtesy of Morgan German Photography 2012
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USEF Competition Name: Palermo Jumper Festival USEF#: 327986 Competition Division(s) and Rating(s) Jumper Rating 3 Palermo Jumper Festival Page 7
HOW CAN I WIN THE FIAT? 1) The High Point Trainer from the 2012 Palermo Championship Series will win a Key that MAY start the FIAT! 2) The Winner of the 2012 Palermo Grand Prix will win a Key that MAY start the FIAT! 3) The Winner of Each of the Division Classics at the Palermo Jumper Festival will win a Key that MAY start the FIAT! (These classes are: 106, 109, 112, 115, 118) Sorry, Child/Adult and Jr-A/O Classics are NOT eligible to win a Key, but those riders can participate in the eligible Classics! 4) Each Key Winner must be present or have a representative present at the Awards Ceremony following the Grand Prix. Each Key Winner will try their key until one starts the FIAT. The one who has the Key that starts the FIAT, wins the FIAT! Only ONE Fiat will be awarded. 5) The Winner of the FIAT must accept and follow all rules, regulations, requirements, and procedures as set forth by Fullerton Automotive Group, as well as, state, local, and national governments. IMPORTANT NOTES TO REMEMBER: Portions of the show and Grand Prix will be Televised on RFD-TV, Tuesday, November 6th, 2012. Therefore, Show Jackets are required in all classes. For all Weekend Classes, FORMAL ATTIRE IS REQUIRED-No Exceptions. Olaf Petersen Clinic Registration is due by October 24, 2012-with Payment in Full. See form in this Prize List and online. Late Registrants will be accepted; however, seating is limited and pre-registrants will have priority to BBQ and seating for Clinic. Entries and Stall Reservations Close October 15, 2012. Late Entries accepted at $50 per horse, if space is available. Late Stall Reservations accepted at $50 per stall, if available. Entries may be limited. Entries accepted on 1st come, 1st serve basis...based on postmark and acceptance date. Faxed entries processed when payment is made. Declarations must be made by 5pm the night before the class. www.horseshowing.com is the website to check for entry numbers and "How Many" questions. Read all the Rules & Regulations in this prize list. Your Local Certified Viridian Associate Gretchen Ornia Pacher 210-860-5688 www.viridian.com/gopgreenenergy Palermo Jumper Festival Page 8
2012 PALERMO JUMPER FESTIVAL & GRAND PRIX Tentative Time Schedule-All Classes to be held in the AES/GGT Outdoor Arena (Weather and Lighting Permitting, As per Contrary, Indoor Ring to be Used) Start Time 8am Each Day Prompt Start Times & Pre-Loading Each Day Thursday-October 25 Friday-October 26 Saturday-October 27 Sunday-October 28 100. 1.00m Jumper 116. Modified Jumper- Table II, Sec. 2 (c) 101. 1.10m Jumper 117. Modified Jumper- Table II, Sec. 2.1 102. 1.20m Jumper 119. Welcome Stake-Table II, Sec. 2 (b) 106. $1,500 0.85m Jumper Classic 109. $2,00 0.95m Jumper Classic 112. $2,500 1.05m Jumper Classic 121. $1,500 M&S/NAL/WIHS Child/Adult Jumper Classic 115. $3,500 Medium Jumper Classic 122. $1,500 M&S /NAL Low Jr.-A/O Classic 103. 1.30m Jumper Course Set for Next Day 123. Lead Line during course walk of class 118 NOT BEFORE 2PM Possible ring change 104. 0.80m Jumper-Table IV, Sec. 1 105. 0.80m Jumper-Table II, Sec. 2 (c) 107. 0.90m Jumper-Table II, Sec. 2 (c) 108. 0.90m Jumper-Table II, Sec. 2.1 NOT BEFORE 2PM Possible ring change 110. 1.0m Jumper-Table II, Sec. 2 (c) 111. 1.0m Jumper-Table II, Sec. 2.1 113. 1.10m Jumper-Table II, Sec. 2.1 114. 1.10m Jumper-Table II, Sec. 2 (c) Argentine BBQ for Clinic Participants 3:30pm Olaf Petersen Course Design Clinic! 118. $6,000 Palermo Jumper Classic 124. Costume Class During course walk of Grand Prix NOT BEFORE 2PM 120. $20,000 Palermo Grand Prix AWARDS PARTY & FIAT WINNER ANNOUNCED