4-H AND OTHER YOUTH HORSE & PONY SHOWS
Director: Kathy Nisun • SUPERINTENDENT: Michelle Burritt, 453-3271
Monday, August 9, Tuesday, August 10 & Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Rain or Shine — 8:30 a.m.
PLEASE: ALL CAMPERS AND HORSE TRAILERS MUST CHECK IN BEFORE PARKING THEM.
RULES & REGULATIONS
1. Age: 18 and under as of January 1, 2010.
2. ENTRY FEE: $2.00 per class. $1.00 per number (not refunded). Number goes to each rider. If you scratch a class and enter a new one, you must pay another $2.00. No refunds, no exceptions. All classes must be paid for before receiving a number and entering the ring for the first class. Management is not responsible for forged signatures.
3. Decisions of management and judges will be final. Management reserves the right to combine/divide/add to or cancel any class or classes. Exhibitors will be notified.
4. 8 ribbons in all classes except those using the Danish system. In Danish system, all exhibitors receive a ribbon. Blue (excellent), red (good), or white (fair) ribbon. Those receiving blue will be placed 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, etc.
5. Trail classes and western riding will be posted at the secretary’s booth as soon as possible before the classes. VOUCHERS FOR PREMIUMS WILL BE GIVEN OUT AT THE END OF THE DAY.
6. No chaps allowed in Stock Seat Equitation classes.
7. Beginners & Advanced Beginners can show on Monday, and/or Tuesday only. No animal can be classified as a pony on one day and as a horse on the next. Decisions are made by the exhibitors when the animal enters its first class that is divided horse & pony.
8. Judgment must be used to not enter a horse/pony/rider in too many classes.
9. Rings are for the use of all exhibitors. No horses or ponies are to be turned loose in any ring.
10. No riding after dark. No riding below the ring. Stay in the horse area. No bareback or double. Walk your horse only outside of the rings.
11. Entries in Leadline: (exhibitors in this class must be between the ages of 5-8 years old, led by someone over 14 years old).
12. BEGINNERS: Age 18 & under. Those exhibitors over 12 years of age should be in their first or second ear of showing and never have shown in a cantering class. Shows Monday and/or Tuesday only.
13. ADVANCED BEGINNER: 18 years & under. Exhibitors may compete in this division one season or eight shows. Will show at a walk, trot or jog, cantering/loping may be done briefly, individually or in small groups. Shows Monday and/or Tuesday only.
14. If a horse or pony is unruly, the exhibitor will be asked to leave the ring.
15. Any class(es) having more than (20) entries will be divided A & B. Classes are final after division. EXCEPTION: fitting classes will not be divided, and very large classes of beginners or advanced beginners will be divided at the discretion of management.
16. Large ponies small ponies show together. Ponies are 14.2 hands and under. Questionable ponies will be measured.
17. Exhibitors must be neatly dressed while showing. Appropriate boots and ASTM/SEI approved helmets are a must.
18. Addison County Fair & Field Days, Inc. and management assumes no responsibility forany injury to horse, pony or damage to any vehicle or equipment or injury to any rider.
19. Please have your new 4-H papers available when you pick up your numbers and show to the secretary. No 4-H papers no number.
20. Horse & Pony Show health regulations:
A. All horses & ponies will need proof of Rabies inoculation (not returned) dated one month prior to show.
B. Out of state horse/ponies must have a health certificate (dated within 30 days) and a negative Coggins certificate dated within one year of show date.
21. NO DOGS ALLOWED
22. Shows will be judged according to the “Guidelines for Vermont 4-H and Local Horse Shows.”
23. There will be club exhibit awards which will be judged on:
A. Neatness and cleanliness
B. Originality
C. Sportsmanship
D. Safety in and out of the stalls.
You are encouraged to decorate your area & will be judged on Monday & Tuesday only, at any time. ABSOLUTELY NO TACK STALLS
24. Send entries to Michelle Burritt, 693 Pond Rd, North Ferrisburgh, VT 05473 • 802-453-3271
25. PASSES: Car passes & non-4-H passes will GO TO ADVANCED ENTRIES ONLY — PLEASE SEND A SASE FOR YOUR PASSES. If you arrive on Sunday you can pick them up from Michelle. Active 4-H members & leaders will be admitted to the grounds free every day upon presentation of 4-H passes (Parents may purchase one season pass per child for $10.00. Two children showing (and staying) entitles parents to 2 passes. Parents, please do not request passes for your child who is 16 and over & drives; passes are intended to get young children in & out of Field Days.) PLEASE NOTE: All 4-H passes (Leaders, Members, Parents) must be picked up through the extension office or through your Leader! Your car passes will only be given out by Michelle.
26. PREMIUMS: $9.00=Blue, $7.00=Red and $4.00=White, for the following (*) Classes
27. Stalls will be requested and occupied by Addison 4-H members and youth, they are given priority on stalls. A $5.00 stall fee (not refunded) must be paid in advance and be accompanied by a filled in entry blank. Do not call for stalls. The stalls must be left clean and checked by Michelle or Kathy before you leave. ***All 4-Her’s need to vacate the stalls on Wednesday night. Anyone staying in the stalls after Wednesday will need to pay a new stall fee of $15.00 ($5.00 refunded after stall has been checked by management for cleaning).****Only one horse per stall except for nursing foals.
28. An adult chaperone (defined as a parent/guardian or 4-H leader, or designated person over 18) must be on the grounds and in the horse area at all times, in charge of both horses/ponies & youth. This applies to all youth exhibitors, both 4-H and open.
29. WASH horses at the wash rack only. Do not attach hoses to barn faucets.
30. Electricity may be used for clippers only. Absolutely no electric extension cords permitted.
31. ALL Addison County 4-H Horse club members are expected to work on the shows Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday. PLEASE PLAN ON IT.
32. No alcoholic beverages or drugs are allowed. Those in possession of either will be required to leave, and all prizes won will be forfeited. Parents/guardians will be held responsible.
33. THERE ARE LIMITED CAMPING SPACES AVAILABLE. THEY ARE GIVEN OUT ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS. You need to fill out a camper form and send it in with your entry blank, a site will be assigned to you, if none are available you will be notified by management. The cost is $25/night or $100/week.
34. Do not arrive before 3:00 p.m. on Sunday with your horse/pony and/or camper.
35. Make all checks payable to Addison County Fair & Field Days.
36. Entries close with the postmark of August 5, 2010.
37. No hay allowed in front of stalls during Field Days.
38. NO ONE SHALL APPROACH A JUDGE WITH REGARD TO A DECISION UNLESS HE FIRST OBTAINS PERMISSION FROM THE SHOW COMMITTEE, WHO SHALL ARANGE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE JUDGE AT A PROPER TIME AND PLACE.
ENGLISH ONLY BEGINNER & ADVANCED BEGINNER SHOW
Monday, 9, 2010 — 8:30 AM RAIN OR SHINE
JUDGE: Timothy Norris – TRAIL JUDGE: Karen Malzac
CLASSES
1. 4-H Beginner Fitting, Grooming & Showmanship Pony
2. Open Beginner Fitting, Grooming & Showmanship Pony
3. Lead Line Fitting, grooming & Showmanship (ages 5-8 years, assisted by someone 14 or over)
4. 4-H Beginner Fitting, Grooming & Showmanship Horse
5. Open Beginner Fitting, Grooming & Showmanship Horse
Championship Fitting, Grooming, & Showmanship BEGINNERS
(1st & 2nd place winners from classes 1, 2, 4, & 5)
6. 4-H Advanced Beginner Fitting, Grooming & Showmanship Pony
7. Open Advanced Beginner Fitting, Grooming & Showmanship Pony
8. 4-H Advanced Beginner Fitting, Grooming & Showmanship Horse
9. Open Advanced Beginner Fitting, Grooming & Showmanship Horse
Championship Fitting, Grooming, & Showmanship ADVANCED BEGINNERS
(1st & 2nd place winners from classes 6, 7, 8, & 9)
10. Leadline, (English and Western), ages 5-8 years, assisted by someone 14 yrs or older.
11. Beginner Pony Equitation
12. Advanced Beginner Pony Equitation
13. Beginner Horse Equitation
14. Advanced Beginner Horse Equitation
15. Beginner Pony Pleasure
16. Advanced Beginner Pony Pleasure
17. Beginner Horse Pleasure
18. Advanced Beginner Horse Pleasure
19. 4-H Beginner Project Up Pony
20. 4-H Advanced Beginner Project Up Pony
21. 4-H Beginner Project Up Horse
22. 4-H Advanced Beginner Project Up Horse
23. Open Beginner Project Up Pony
24. Open Advanced Beginner Project Up Pony
25. Open Beginner Project Up Horse
26. Open Advanced Beginner Project Up Horse
27. Therapeutic Riding –Level I
28. Therapeutic Riding – Level II
29. Beginner Pony Trail
30. Advanced Beginner Pony Trail
31. Beginner Horse Trail
32. Advance Beginner Horse Trail
33. Leadline Trail
Level 1: The rider requires impairment that would interfere with riding independently in a group. The side walkers can have physical contact with the rider for safety purposes only. The assistants can give verbal and physical cues to the rider to help them understand the task and safety.
Level 2: The rider requires on person assisting, due to a physical or cognitive impairment that would interfere with riding independently in a group. The assistant can provide physical and verbal cues to rider to help them understand task and for the safety to help them understand the task and for safety.
***All trail classes to be held in the designated area. Exhibitors are responsible for going through the trail class in the time span allowed. Times to be announced.
Championships: All divisions. Classes to count are Fitting, Project Up, Equitation, Pleasure & Trail.
WESTERN ONLY 4-H AND OPEN
YOUTH HORSE SHOW
Tuesday, August 10, 2010 — 8:30 A.M. Rain or Shine
JUDGE: Cynthia Marshall – TRAIL JUDGE: Karen Malzac
CLASSES
1. 4-H Beginner Fitting, Grooming & Showmanship
2. 4-H Advanced Beginner Fitting, Grooming & Showmanship
3. Lead Line Fitting, Grooming & Showmanship (ages 5-8 years, assisted by someone 14 or over)
4. Open Beginner Fitting, Grooming, & Showmanship
5. Open Advanced Beginner Fitting, Grooming, & Showmanship
Championship Fitting, Grooming, & Showmanship
(1st & 2nd place winners of classes 1, 2, 4, & 5)
6. 4-H Junior Fitting, Grooming & Showmanship
7. 4-H Senior Fitting, Grooming & Showmanship
8. Open Junior Fitting, Grooming & Showmanship
9. Open Senior Fitting, Grooming & Showmanship
Championship Fitting, Grooming, & Showmanship
(1st & 2nd place winners of classes 5, 6, 7, & 8)
10. Lead Line - English & Western (Ages 5-8 yrs old - assisted by someone 14 or older)
*** Benefit class $5.00 minimum(pay at gate)-open to Jr, Sr, $ Adults to benefit a local charity***
11. Beginner Equitation
12. Advanced Beginner Equitation
13. Junior Equitation
14. Senior Equation
15. Beginner Pleasure
16. Advanced Beginner Pleasure
17. Junior Pleasure
18. Senior Pleasure
19. Western Pattern (Jr & Sr)
20. 4-H Beginner Project Up
21. 4-H Advanced Beginner Project Up
22. 4-H Junior Project Up
23. 4-H Senior Project Up
24. Open Beginner Project Up
25. Open Advanced Beginner Project Up
26. Open Junior Project Up
27. Open Senior Project Up
28. Beginner Trail
29. Advanced Beginner Trail
30. Junior Trail
31. Senior Trail
32. Lead Line Trail
CHAMPIONSHIPS in all divisions
ENGLISH ONLY 4-H AND OPEN YOUTH HORSE SHOW
Wednesday, 11, 2010 — 8:30 A.M. Rain or Shine
JUDGE: Christopher Sabin
TRAIL JUDGE: Karen Malzac
CLASSES
1. Minature horse Fitting
2. 4-H Junior Fitting
3. 4-H Senior Fitting
4. Open Junior Fitting
5. Open Senior Fitting
Championship Fitting Class, 1st & 2nd place winners in classes 1,2,3,4,5
6. Therapeutic Riding Level I (no riders from lead line)
7. Therapeutic Riding Level II (no riders from lead line)
8. English Performance, saddle seat horses only
9. Junior Equitation
10. Senior Equitation
11. Junior Pleasure Horse
12. Senior Pleasure Horse
13. Roadhack
*** Benefit class $5.00 minimum(pay at gate)-open to Jr, Sr, $ Adults to benefit a local charity***
14. Therapeutic Riding Level 1
Lunch Break
15. Therapeutic Riding Level 2
16. Dressage Suitability
17. Minature horse driving
18. 4-H Junior Project Up
19. 4-H Senior Project Up
20. Open Junior Project Up
21. Open Senior Project Up
22. Junior Trail
23. Senior Trail
24. Miniature Horse Trail in Hand
25. Miniature Horse Driving Obstacle Course
Trail classes in designated area. Times to be announced
Championships: All divisions.
THE ANNUAL 44 th ADDISON COUNTY FAIR & FIELD DAYS OPEN HORSE SHOW
Thursday, 12, 2010 — 8:30 A.M. Rain or Shine – JUDGE: Cher Griffin
CO-MANAGERS: Michelle Burritt, Monkton, VT 802-453-3271, Bailee Layn, Bristol, VT, 802-922-1653
SECRETARY: Michelle Burritt, 693 Pond Road, North Ferrisburg, VT 05473,453-3271
VETERINARIAN: Middlebury Large Animal Clinic, Middlebury, VT, 388-6321
Entries close by postmark of August 5, 2010. Day stabling only: First come, first served basis @ $15.00(box). $5.00 refunded if left clean and checked by show management.
Available from 7:30 p.m. on 8/4/2010. Vacate by 7:00 p.m. 8/12/2010.
This show will now count toward year end awards through the Vermont Classic Horse Shows
Vermont Classic Horse Shows is offering a special Champlain Valley Regional Year End Awards Program. Shows to count will be the six Vermont Classic Shows held at the Addison Field Days grounds, the Addison County Field Days Open Show, and the Champlain Valley Fair Open Show. Awards presented in 11 divisions. For more information, please visit: www.vthorseshow.com or contact Shelly Edson at 802-363-1997 or shellyedson@aol.com for a complete prize list.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
PLEASE NOTE: ALL CAMPERS AND HORSE TRAILERS MUST CHECK IN BEFORE PARKING THEM & NO DOGS ALLOWED.
1. Eight ribbons in each class. Entry fee $5.00 per class. Prize awarded to each champion.
2. Exhibitors are subject to Addison County Fair and Field Days rules.
3. Advance entries are necessary for Grounds Passes. On receipt of advance entries AND ALL FEES, a pass will be mailed to allow you to get on the grounds. Please enclose a SELF-ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPE FOR PASS. No advance entry, no pass. 1 pass per rider, 1 pass (driver & parking) per rig. No refunds given.
4. Post entries will be accepted after that date but will be charged an additional $1.00 for each class entered the day of the show. If no passes need to be mailed prior to the show date then you may enter without paying the late fee up until the day of the show.
5. No entry will be permitted in the ring unless exhibitor has signed an entry blank and the fees for that class have been paid. No entrant will be allowed in the ring without a number. Parent/guardian of exhibitor under 18 must sign an entry form.
6. ADDISON COUNTY FAIR & FIELD DAYS MANDATE. NO DOGS ALLOWED.
7. Horses not shown in any class forfeit their entry fee for that class except when excused by a vet (written verification required). No refunds for scratched classes.
8. All numbers are $1.00 and are non-refundable.
9. Exhibitors will be responsible for any accident or injury caused by horses entered by them, thereby releasing Addison County Fair & Field Days from any damage whatsoever.
10. No ponies under 13 hands.
11. The management will act as stewards at this show and their decision is final.
12. Hard hats required in all hunt seat classes.
13. RABIES CERTIFICATES REQUIRED. IT MUST BE ISSUED AND SIGNED BY A LICENSED VETERINARIAN AT LEAST 30 DAYS(JULY 8, 2010) PRIOR TO THIS SHOW. ATTACH A COPY TO YOUR ENTRY –IT WILL NOT BE RETURNED. HORSES CANNOT BE UNLOADED WITHOUT PROOF OF SHOTS. THIS IS A VERMONT STATE FAIRS MANDATE. NAME OF HORSE SHOULD BE THE SAME ON ENTRY BLANK AND RABIES CERTIFICATE.
14. All ages are 1/1/2010.
15. Lunch break to be announced.
16. Health certificate & negative Coggins required for all out-of-state horses.
17. Chaps required in Western Equitation
18. NO ONE SHALL APPROACH A JUDGE WITH REGARD TO A DECISION UNLESS HE FIRST OBTAINS PERMISSION FROM THE SHOW COMMITTEE, WHO SHALL ARRANGE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE JUDGE AT A PROPER TIME AND PLACE.
OPEN SHOW CLASS LIST (subject to change)
1. Open Western In-Hand, Stallions
2. Open Western In-Hand, Geldings
3. Open Western In-Hand, Mares
4. Miniature horses In-Hand (Pointed for VT Classic)
5. Open English In-Hand, Geldings
6. Open English In-Hand, Mares
7. Weanling Class (2010 foals) (Mares not allowed in ring.)
8. Yearling Class (2009 foals)
9. Two Year Olds (2008 foals)
---Open in Hand Championship. 1st & 2nd place winners of classes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, & 9. No entry fee.
10. Stock Seat Equitation, Junior 13 & under (Pointed for VT Classic)
11. Stock Seat Equitation, Senior 14-18 Years (Pointed for VT Classic)
12. Stock Seat Equitation, Adult (Pointed for VT Classic)
13. Saddle Seat Equitation, Junior 13 & under (Pointed for VT Classic)
14. Saddle Seat Equitation, Senior 14-18 Years (Pointed for VT Classic)
15. Saddle Seat Equitation, Adult (Pointed for VT Classic)
16. Hunt Seat Equitation, Junior 13 & under (Pointed for VT Classic)
17. Hunt Seat Equitation, Senior 14-18 Years (Pointed for VT Classic)
18. Hunt Seat Equitation, Adult (Pointed for VT Classic)
--- Equitation Championship: 1st & 2nd place winners from classes #10,11,12,13,14,16,17.
No Entry Fees. Prizes: $50, $30, $20.
19. Adult Equitation Championship: For those who have shown in a previous adult equitation class. Prizes: $50, $30, $20.
20. Miniature Horse Driving (Pointed for VT Classic)
21. Jr. Exhibitor English Pleasure Horses, 18 & under, Saddle & Hunt Seat (Pointed for VT Classic)
22. Road Hack (hunt seat)
23. English Performance (saddle seat)
24. Western Pleasure, junior exhibitor (18 & under) (Pointed for VT Classic)
25. Junior English Pleasure Horse (horses 5 & under)
26. Addison County Pleasure (western) (Addison County residents only) Prizes: $30, $25, $20
27. Addison County Pleasure (saddle seat)(Addison County Residents only) Prizes: $30, $25, $20
28. Junior Western Pleasure Horse (horses 5 & under)
29. Versatility English/Western Pleasure. Enter in Western tack, change to English tack. One helper allowed.
30. Dressage suitability
31. Adult English Pleasure (hunt seat) (Pointed for VT Classic)
32. Addison County Pleasure (hunt seat)(Addison County Residents only) Prizes: $30, $25, $20
33. Road Hack (western)
34. Adult Western Pleasure (Pointed for VT Classic)
35. Western Pleasure, open to all ages (Pointed for VT Classic)
37. Road Hack (saddle seat)
36. English Pleasure, open to all ages (Pointed for VT Classic)
37. English Pleasure Championship: Open to all who have shown in a previous English Pleasure Class Prizes: $50, $30, $20
38. Western Pleasure Championship: Open to all who have shown in a previous Western Pleasure Class Prizes: $50, $30, $20
39. Trail Class: Junior (13 & under), Time & Place to be announced (Pointed for VT Classic)
40. Trail Class: Senior (14 - 18), Time & Place to be announced (Pointed for VT Classic)
41. Trail Class: Adult, Time & Place to be announced (Pointed for VT Classic)
42. Miniature Horse In-Hand Trail (Pointed for VT Classic)
43. Miniature Horse Obstacle driving course (Pointed for VT Classic)