SOUTHWESTERN FAIR COMMISSION PRESENTS THE PIMA CUP FAIR HORSE SHOW Horse Show, Fair, Food and Fun THJA Recognized *** *** AHJA Category II SHOW # 2 OF THE PIMA CUP SHOW CIRCUIT AT THE PIMA COUNTY FAIR Saturday, April 22 & Sunday April 23, 2017 *receive a $20 rebate on pre entries PRIZE LISTS AND ENTRY BLANKS ACCESSIBLE AT tucsonhunterjumper.com or pimacountyfair.com go to schedule of events Show Officials Judges: Jack Adams, Phoenix, AZ Judge Jenny Paisley, Corrales, NM Course Designer Joe Lombardo, Temecula, CA Show Manager: Jeff Gilbert, Carlsbad, CA (818 259 4459) Technical Coordinator: Dave Anderson, Duluth, MN Show Secretary: Patty Humphries, Waconia, MN (952 250 4148) Asst. Secretary Pat Ness, Elk River, MN Horse Show Office During Show 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 520 762 9108 Ext. 1028 Rules & Regulations Closing Date: Wednesday, April 10, 2017. A $20 credit towards entries will be awarded if entries with stabling & office fee are received by April 10, 2017. Entries must be filled out completely and accompanied by a check for the office fee and stall (if needed). Mail entries to: Patty Humphries, 229 Ridgewood Court, Waconia, MN 55387. Entry Fees: Other Fees: Classes $25.00 per class Haul In Fee: $40.00 Jumper Add-Back classes $35.00 Non Showing Horse Fee: $25.00 & $30.00 Office Charge THJA fee: $ 1.00 per horse Stalls: AHJA fee: $ 2.00 per horse Stalls are limited and given on a Office Fee: $30.00 per horse first come, first served basis. Stall Fee: $75.00 per stall/or $40.00 per day. Fees must be paid with entry to reserve a stall. Fair Passes: ONLY 1 car pass and two entrance wrist bands will be given to each entered horse. All other passes must be purchased. Parking is limited and will be in the small rings adjacent to the warm up rings. Check for gate and parking instructions on the website before arriving. Ribbons: Ribbons first through sixth place.
Circuit Awards: Circuit Awards will be given at the final show October 28-29. PLEASE NOTE: THERE ARE NO RV SPACES AVAILABLE. Dogs: We share the barns with the 4-H and the Fair is always so busy, it s best to leave the dogs at home for this one. Schooling: Friday, April 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Ticketed Schooling @ $20.00 per ticket per ring. Non-negotiable checks: If your check is returned for any reason, a penalty of $35 will be assessed. Exhibitors have 10 days after notification to make full payment plus penalty in certified funds, cashier s check or money order. Adds/Scratches: There is no fee for adds or scratches during the show day, but an add/scratch slip must be filled out and presented to the secretary before the class begins. Golf Carts: Golf carts and other motorized vehicles must be operated by a licensed driver. No exceptions. GOLF CARTS ONLY ALLOWED IN HORSE SHOW AREA. Non Showing Horses: Rider must fill out and sign an entry blank, pay $30 office fee, plus a $25 schooling fee. Refunds: Full refund of all prepaid fees if entry is scratched prior to April 21, 2017, the prepaid amount minus the office fee will be refunded after the end of the horse show. CONDUCT Every horse on the show grounds will be under the control of the Horse Show Management, but Management will, in no case, be responsible for any loss or damage that may occur, and it shall be a condition of entry that each exhibitor shall hold the Horse Show, its members, directors, employees, sponsoring entities and facility harmless for any loss or accident to his/her horse, horses or equipment which may occur from sickness, fire or otherwise. The Horse Show Management reserves the right to itself to interpret all questions and conditions in regard to or arising out of an incident to the show without claims for damages or recourse of any kind. All questions not covered in these Rules and Regulations shall be decided by the Horse Show Management, their decision to be final. The Horse Show Management prohibits any cruelty or abuse to a horse by any person. An act or series of acts, that in the opinion of the Show Management and/or Judge can clearly and without a doubt be defined as abuse of horses shall be penalized by disqualification from the rest of the show. The following acts are included under the words cruelty and abuse, but are not limited to those terms: excessive use of the whip on any horse in a stall, runway, schooling area, competition ring or elsewhere on the competition grounds, before, or during a
competition; rapping a horse s legs with the butt end of a riding crop or other implement; riding an exhausted horse; excessive pressing of a tired horse; excessive use of spurs and/or bit; or riding an obviously lame horse. The Southwestern Fair Commission and the Pima County Fairgrounds expects the competitors, trainers, and anyone attending the horse show will behave in a sportsmanlike manner and follow the horse show rules. Any person acting in a manner that is prejudicial to the horse show or is unsportsmanlike may be asked to leave the show. Acts that are prejudicial and/or unsportsmanlike include, but are not limited to: acting, inciting, or permitting another to behave in a manner deemed improper, unethical, dishonest, or intemperate; acts or remarks that are offensive and/or are made with the intent to influence or cast aspersions on the character and integrity of the judge; physical assault upon any person; cruelty to a horse; and misrepresentation of an entry or qualifications to enter a class. ATTIRE AND EQUIPMENT All riders, including those not competing, MUST wear ASTM certified protective headgear while mounted on a horse or pony anywhere on the show grounds. NO EXCEPTIONS. All Riders participating in the show are required to wear: (1) properly secured ASTM certified protective headgear and (2) hard-soled riding boots with a heel (i.e. knee length English-style boots, Jodhpur boots, or paddock boots). Half chaps are permitted, NO full chaps. Riders are encouraged to show in proper riding attire. The minimum acceptable attire is an ASTM certified helmet, a long or short sleeved collared conservatively colored shirt tucked into breeches or jodhpurs, and clean half chaps with clean polished paddock boots. Hair must be worn so the number shows at all times. English saddles are required. Hunter Classes. Clothing should be neat and conservative in color. When possible, entrants are encouraged to show in proper riding attire: boots, breeches or jodhpurs, and riding coats in addition to properly secured ASTM certified head gear. Ladies should wear a rat-catcher shirt with a choker or stock tie. Gentlemen should wear a collared shirt and tie or stock tie. Regulation snaffles, pelhams, and full bridles with cavesson nosebands are recommended. The judge may penalize an entry for unconventional types of bits, nosebands or martingales. Martingales are NOT permitted in Hunter under Saddle classes. The use of boots, wraps, and bandages are prohibited in Hunter classes. Exceptions to this rule may be made at the discretion of the management when weather and footing conditions dictate. Equitation Classes. Entries in these classes are being judged on the rider s ability rather than personal attire. Riders are encouraged to wear conservative colored riding coats, breeches or jodhpurs, boots, and must wear properly secured ASTM certified headgear. Spurs, crops or bats are optional. Regulation snaffles, pelhams, and full bridles, with cavesson nosebands are recommended. A judge, at his or her discretion, may choose to penalize a horse with non-conventional bits, nosebands, or martingales. Martingales are permitted in classes over fences and in the jumping phase of classes requiring both jumping and flat work. They are prohibited on the flat in any class or phase of a class. Boots or conservative colored bandages on horses are permitted.
CLASS SPECIFICATIONS HUNTER CLASSES. Hunter classes will be judged on performance, soundness, way of going and, when indicated, manners and suitability. Hunter classes will be run over a course of at least six fences with at least one change of direction, except as noted below. Under saddle classes will be shown at the walk, trot, and canter in both directions, except as noted below. Simple changes of lead will not be penalized in classes with fences 2 3 and lower. No oxers may be used in classes with fences 2 and lower in height. No in and outs may be used in classes with fences 2 6 or lower in height. Horses/ponies will not be jogged. Warm-Up Classes: Warm up classes are open to all riders on any horse or pony. Walk/Trot: Points are given to the rider. For the beginner rider only. Riders may not cross enter into any other division at the same show. Cross Rail Classes: Points are given to the horse/rider combinations in Hunter Divisions, and rider in the Equitation Divisions. Fences 12 in an X configuration. For the beginning horse or rider horse and rider combinations may not cross enter divisions with fences higher than 18 at the same show. Schooling Hunter Division: Open to all. Horse may not compete in classes over fences above 3 0 at the same show. Fences 2 6. Future Classes: Points are given to the horse/rider combination in Hunter Divisions, and rider in Equitation Divisions. For the beginning horse or rider in Hunter Divisions and rider in Equitation Divisions. May not enter into any division with fences higher than 2 at the same show. Fences 18 Mini/Young/Silver Stirrup Division. Points are given to the horse/rider combination in the Hunter Divisions and rider in Equitation Divisions. Open to junior and amateur riders only. Riders may not cross enter into classes where the fences exceed 2 3 at the same show. Fences 2 0, no oxers Pre Children s/adult Amateur Division: Points are given to the horse/rider combination in Hunter Divisions and rider in Equitation Divisions Open to junior and amateur riders only. Horse/Rider combinations in Hunter Classes and Rider in Equitation Classes may not cross enter into divisions with fences higher than 2 6 at the same show. Fences 2 3 Children s/adult Amateur Division: Points are given to the horse/rider combination in Hunter Divisions and rider in Equitation Divisions Open to junior and amateur riders only. Horse/Rider combinations in Hunter Classes and rider in equitation classes may not cross enter into divisions with fences higher than 2 9 at the same show. Fences 2 6 Junior/Adult Amateur Division: Points are given to the horse/rider combination in Hunter Divisions and rider in Equitation Divisions Open to junior and amateur riders only. Fences 2 9
Open Hunter Division: Open to all. Fences 2 9 3 $200 Pima County Fair 2 6 Handy Hunter Challenge. One round only. Entries may show at 2 6 with 2 9 options. Six entries to fill. Entry fee: $35.00 Prize Money $70-$45-$45-$40. $200 Pima County Fair2 9 Handy Hunter Challenge. One Round only. Entries may show at 2 9 with 3 options.six entries to fill. Entry fee: $35.00 Prize Money $70-$45-$45-$40. EQUITATION CLASSES. Equitation classes will be judged on the rider s hands, seat, and control of the mount over fences and/or on the flat. Over fences classes will be shown over a course of not less than six fences with at least one change of direction, except as noted below. No oxers may be used in classes with fences 2 and lower in height. No in and outs may be used in classes with fences 2 6 or lower in height. Flat classes will be shown at the walk, trot, and canter in both directions, except as noted below. Open Equitation Division: Open to juniors and adult amateur riders. Fences 2 9-3 0. Leadline: Restricted to riders 7 years of age and under. Rider cannot show in any other class. There are no fees, but a completed entry form signed by a parent or guardian is required. MEDALS THJA Flat Medal Open to all junior and adult amateur members of the Tucson Hunter Jumper Association. Entries will work collectively on the flat and will be asked to demonstrate at least two advanced flat work skills such as turn on the forehand, turn on the haunches, counter canter, leg yields, lengthening and/or collection of the stride, work without irons, and/or other tests deemed appropriate by the judge. Three entries are required to fill the class. THJA Mini Medal Open to all junior and adult amateur members of the Tucson Hunter Jumper Association who are not showing over fences above 2 9 at the same show. To be shown over an equitation type course of not less than eight fences at 2 6 in height, including at least two changes of direction. No combinations. At least the top three riders will return for further testing(usef Tests 1-8). Three entries are required to fill the class. THJA Children s/adult Amateur Medal Open to all junior and adult amateur members of the Tucson Hunter Jumper Association. To be shown over an equitation type course of not less than eight fences at 3 in height, including at least two changes of direction and one combination. After the over fences phase, the top six riders (if available) will return for a group flat phase. Martingales are permitted for the over fences phase only no martingales in the flat phase. Scores from each phase shall count equally. At the judge s discretion, at least the top three riders will return for further testing (USEF Tests 1-8). Three entries are required to fill the class.
AHJA CATEGORY II CHILDREN S MEDAL Open to riders who have not reached their 18 th birthday by the start of the competition year. Fences 2 3. Oxers at management s discretion. Work-off at judges discretion. USEF tests 1-9. Three riders must complete the course in order for the class to count. AHJA CATEGORY II ADULT MEDAL Open to adult amateur riders 18 & Over Fences 2 3. Oxers at management s discretion. Work-off at judges discretion. USEF tests 1-9. Three riders must complete the course in order for the class to count. JUMPERS JUMPER CLASSES. Unless otherwise specified, USEF rules will apply. Classes will be run over a course of eight to ten jumper type fences. Classes are open to all riders on any horse or pony. Add-Back Jumper: Open to all horses and ponies. Add back money paid to top six places. 30%, 25%, 20%, 10%, 10%, 5%. If there are less than six horses in class, the entry fee drops to the regular class fee with no prize money paid back, unless otherwise specified. NEW Beginner Jumper:.70m 2 3 NEW Beginner Child/Adult Jumper:.70m 2 3 Puddle Jumper Division: Fences 0.80 meters (2 6 ), spreads to 0.85 meters (2 9 ). AHJA Jumper: Fences 0.80 meters - 0.85 meters (2 6 2 9 ) Schooling Jumper: Fences 0.85m (2 9 ), spreads to 0.95 meters (3 ) Level 1 Division: Fences 0.95 meters (3 1 ), spreads to 1.10 meters (3 7 ). Level 2 Division: Fences 1.00 meter (3 3 ), spreads to 1.15 meters (3 9 ). Level 3 Division: Fences 1.10 meters (3 7 ), spreads to 1.25 meters (4 1). Hotels Four Points by Sheraton Tucson Airport 7060 S. Tucson Blvd., Tucson AZ 520-300-6974 Marriott Townplace Suites Airport 6595 S. Bay Colony Dr. Tucson AZ 520-294-6477 Best Western Tucson Airport 6801 S. Tucson Blvd. Tucson AZ 520-746-3932 Mention Pima County Fair