| SILVER SPUR RIDING CLUB, INC. 2009 SLATE OF OFFICERS President---------------Tammy Taylor----------------------716-2041 Vice-President--------Jackie Kulik------------------------873-2959 Treasurer---------------Becky Lallemand------------------242-8704 Secretary----------------Autumn Johnson------------------721-9188 Equitation & Game Show Secretary-Patty Bragg--649-8323 Web Site: www.silverspurmaine.com As members if you have anything you want to put on our Web Site (selling or buying) or just information about you or your business. E-mail Becky at: webmaster@silverspurmaine.com If you like to put anything in our Newsletters, Please call Autumn Johnson---721-9188 or e-mail to Patty Bragg at bragghomestead@roadrunner.com Or mail to: Autumn Johnson 270 Meadow Road Topsham, Maine 04086 GENERAL RULES FOR EQUITATION AND GAMES SHOWS 1. Age requirements will be effective as of January 1s.t 2. Under 18 are encouraged to wear helmets or must have a Parents signed waiver 3. 14 hands and under will be shown as a Pony 4. Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES NO ONE UNDER 21 will be ALLOWED to handle, care for or show A Stallion on the Silver Spur Riding Club’s grounds. 5. Stallions are barred from all youth classes 6. Numbers must be worn and visible at all times to the Judge and the Secretary’s booth during the class. You will receive one warning, after that you will be disqualified and you won’t place in that class. 7. THE NUMBER THAT IS ASSIGNED TO YOU AT YOUR FIRST SHOW WILL BE USED IN THE REMAINDER SHOWS. IF YOU LOSE OR FORGET YOUR NUMBER YOU WILL BE ISSUED A HAND WRITTEN ONE AT THE SHOW. YOU CAN NOT USE ANOTHER NUMBER. IF YOU ENTER THE RING WITH ANOTHER NUMBER YOU WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE AND WILL BE DISQUALIFIED FROM THAT CLASS. NO EXCEPTIONS 8. Any horse/pony may be disqualified at the Judge’s discretion, with an explanation to the Exhibitor. The Show Secretary may dismiss any horse/pony at the discretion if an unsafe Situation occurs. 9. Proper hats, boots and attire must be worn in all halter and Equitation Classes. NO SWEAT- SHIRTS OR SWEATPANTS OR SNEAKERS ALLOWED AT ANY TIME!!!! Hard hats and English Equipment (no Western) must be used in all jumping classes. Chaps in Western classes are worn at the rider’s discretion. Drop nose bands, figure 8 nose bands or a running martingale may only be used in a jumping class or if it is a safety issue and needs to be used on your Horse/pony. SAFETY IS IMPORTANT. Boots with a heel must be worn in all classes However, NO HEELS DOWN SNEAKERS or regular sneakers are allowed at anytime. 10. A RED RIBBON SHOULD BE PLACED ON YOUR HORSE/PONY’S TAIL IF THEY KICK. IF YOU HAVE REPEATLY NOT USED A RIBBON YOU WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE CLASS. 11. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND ILLEGAL DRUGS ARE PROHIBITED ON THE SHOW GROUNDS PLEASE DO NOT BRING THEM. 12. Membership will be accepted all year. Memberships must be paid for prior to showing to Qualify for points. The points start at the show that you paid your membership. 13. THERE WILL BE NO HOLDS ON CLASSES UNLESS HORSE/PONY/RIDER IS IN THE NEXT CLASS THE SHOW SECRETARY WILL NEED TO KNOW 2 CLASS PRIOR TO THE CLASS THAT YOU WANT HELD. A HOLD WILL NOT LAST LONGER THEN 3 MINUTES. 14. CLASS REGISTRATIONS AND CHANGES MUST BE DONE 2 CLASSES IN ADVANCE. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! For classes 1 & 2, registration will be taken only until 8:45a.m., After 8:45a.m. Classes 1 &2 will be closed to all entries. If a participant enters a class they have not signed up for, they will be asked to leave the class and will be disqualified from placing in that class. 15. Any questions see the Show Secretary and/ or the officers. Questions pertaining to the Judging will be addressed to the Judge. See the Show Secretary to schedule a convenient Time to discuss the matter at the Judge’s Discretion. 16. Silver Spur has a NON-VIOLENCE RULE. No foul language. We do not allow ABUSE TO ANIMAL on the grounds. This is NOT acceptable. You will be given one warning only and The second time you will be asked to leave the grounds 17. Refunds will be given on the decision of the executive board, (example: if an injury occurs Or there is a good reason for the Board to give a refund. 18. NO CANTERING ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE SHOW RING. ----AFTER 2 WARNINGS YOU WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE…NO REFUND…WITH THE EXCEPTION FOR LUNGING. PLEASE USE THE PRACTICE RING FOR CANTERING..THIS ALSO MEANS ALL OF THE SILVER SPUR INCLUDING OUT BACK. 19. Entries must be prepared and ready to go enter their classes at the gate. The Class will be closed after the last horse/pony enters the ring. We will no longer hold a Class, unless you have a pre-arranged hold. 20. Western Classes: Horses/Ponies age 5 & under can be ridden (2) handed with the Proper bit or bosal. Shank bits are to be ridden (1) handed only. 21. Walk/Trot Classes: For any horse/rider combos that have not entered and participated In any Walk/trot/canter or Lope classes this season, Riders may not cross over into Other divisions. Any changes to a riders division are made by the Show Committee Present at show. 22 Trail Classes: 3 Tries per obstacle and the rider must move on. 23. The Lead line classes: do not attach the lead line to the bit. Lead line and Therapeutic Lead line does not have to have the same horse or handler to quality for yearends. In Therapeutic lead line the handler does not have to have the lead line attached, they Can assist them at the horse’s side. There has to be a bridle on the horse/pony. Miscellaneous We are American Paint Horse Association (PAC) and the Appaloosa Association approved, there will be a $5.00 fee if you want the Show Secretary make out the paper work and to send it in the mail. If you would like more information go to the secretary’s booth. Year end trophies will be awarded in each class. To qualify for an award (year end points) a horse/pony must be registered and shown in: Equitation Shows and Game Shows: 3 out of 4 (The double show will count as Two shows): Membership must be paid prior to the show in order to qualify for points. “NO EXCEPTIONS” ……..If a horse/rider is injured on the grounds, please report the injury immediately to the Show Secretary and/or authorized personnel. Silver Spur encourages all participants to acquire their own insurance for their horse/rider and their equipment. Special trophies will be given out at the Year end Banquet for high point w/t (12 & under), high point w/t (13-17), high point w/t (18 & over). High game pairs, high point horse, high point pony, high point senior game horse, high point junior, game horse and high point youth in each division. There is also a Bart Ryan Memorial Trophy. Bart raised Quarter Horses for many years and later years he acquired a Paint Stallion. To qualify for this year end award you must own, ride or show a registered Quarter Horse or Paint. If you wish to qualify, please sign up at the Show Secretary booth and show proof of registration. You will be picking 2 classes from the list. (1) Halter class & (1) riding class or Equitation, 2 classes for Game Shows. Points will be counted from the first show that you have signed up for and according how you place in the classes. FUN SHOWS: June 28th and October 4th COMING EVENTS: BLISTER FINGERS BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL WILL NEED THE SILVER SPUR RIDING CLUB GROUNDS BETWEEN JUNE 14TH ---22nd , AND AUGUST 23TH----AUGUST 31st ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ TRAPPERS ASSOCIATION SEPTEMBER 16TH --- 21ST +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ MAINE HORSE RESCUE ALUMNI BENEFIT HORSE SHOW— ------------- SEPTEMBER 26TH ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ MAINE BARREL RACERS: JULY 26th SILVER SPUR RIDING CLUB, INC. 2009 Show times Equitation 9:00 a.m. SHARP Show dates & Judges---Equitation DATE JUDGES JUNE 28th---------------FUN SHOW----------------Jackie McConkie JULY 19TH---------------------------------------------Kyle Smith AUGUST 2ND---------DOUBLE SHOW------------Sherri Thornton Molly Thornton AUGUST 16th trophy show---------------------Mary Heald OCTOBER 4th -------FUN SHOW------------------Katie Beaulieu ************************************************************* Game Show Dates Game Shows will be after the Equitation shows ******************************************************************* POINTS ALLOWED: 1ST—5 POINTS 2ND— 4 POINTS 3RD—3 POINTS 4TH---2 POINTS 5TH ---1 POINT 6TH----1/2 POINT PRE-REGISTRATION IS GREATLY ENCOURAGED: THE SHOW CAN GO MUCH FASTER. To pre-register: NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!!!!! Fill out one entry form per horse & rider. There may not be more than one person or horse on an entry form. Pre- registration needs to be there by the Friday before the show. Mail to: Show Secretary: Patty Bragg 3386 West River Road Sidney, Maine 04330 2009 INFORMATIONAL SHEET Class Fees: PRE-REGISTRATION Members and Non-Members per Class---$5.00 Members, Games or Equitation for the day--$20.00 Members Both Games and Equitation, --$30.00 Non-Members, Games or Equitation for the day--$25.00 Non-Members, Both Games or Equitation for the day--$35.00 DAY OF THE SHOW Members and Non-Members per Class---$6.00 Members, Games or Equitation for the day--$25.00 Members Both Games and Equitation, --$35.00 Non-Members, Games or Equitation for the day--$30.00 Non-Members, Both Games or Equitation for the day--$40.00 Number Fee--- $5.00 The Number Fee is refundable at the end of the day or season, when you turn your number in. You can use your own number all year and not have to pay a fee. You have to keep the same number all year to help us keep track of points. TO QUALIFY FOR YEAR END POINTS YOU HAVE TO BE A MEMBER!!!! Year end points are on Rider/Horse combination with exception to Lead line and Therapeutic Classes. (Lead line and Therapeutic classes do not have to have the same horse or same handler to qualify.) CURRENT COGGINS AND RABIES ARE REQUIRED AT ALL SILVER SPUR RIDING CLUB EVENTS. MORE….. 2009 INFORMATIONAL SHEET This year we have put a waiver on the entry form and our membership form that if you have a child under 18 and you don’t want them to wear a safety helmet in or out of the ring you need to sign that waiver. Also if you are the childs guardian for the day we need a written permission and it needs to be signed by the parent or legal guardian. ******************************************************************** CLASS REGISTRATIONS AND CHANGES MUST BE DONE 2 CLASSES IN ADVANCE. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! For classes 1 & 2, registration will be taken only until 8:45a.m., After 8:45a.m Classes 1 & 2 will be closed to all entries. If a participant enters a class they have not signed up for, they will be asked to leave the class and will be disqualified from Placing in that class. ********************************************************************* Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES NO ONE UNDER 21 will be ALLOWED to handle, care for or show. A Stallion on the Silver Spur Riding Club’s grounds. ********************************************************************* THE NUMBER THAT IS ASSIGNED TO YOU AT YOUR FIRST SHOW WILL BE USED IN ALL OF THE SHOWS. IF YOU LOSE OR FORGOT YOUR NUMBER YOU WILL BE ISSUED A HAND WRITTEN ONE AT THE SHOW. YOU CAN NOT USE ANOTHER NUMBER. IF YOU ENTER THE RING WITH ANOTHER NUMBER YOU WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE AND WILL BE DISQUALIFIED FROM THAT CLASS. NO EXCEPTIONS A RED RIBBON SHOULD BE PLACED ON YOUR HORSE/PONY’S TAIL IF THEY KICK. IF YOU HAVE REPEATLY NOT USED A RIBBON YOU WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE CLASS. SILVER SPUR RIDING CLUB |
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