JUNE 11-15th and JULY 9-13th, 2008
FOR 2008 STABLING RESERVATIONS CALL: JP GODARD 803-643-5698
DIVISIONS AND SCHEDULE from our 2008 PRIZE LIST:
REGULAR SHOW MEMBER: U.S. Equestrian Federation, Inc.
USEF "A" Rated and USEF*** JUMPER
South Carolina Hunter Jumper * North Carolina Hunter Jumper
* NAL Member Event * WIHS Ariat Nat’l Adult Medal * Taylor Harris Insurance Services National Children’s Medal * NFHJA
LIMITED STABLING (302 PERMANENT) - MAKE RESERVATIONS NOW
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: JP Godard: 864-643-5698
The TRYON RIDING & HUNT CLUB HORSE SHOW is held at the
Foothills Equestrian Nature Center (FENCE)
3381 Hunting Country Road, Tryon North Carolina 28782
STALLS
ALL STALL RESERVATIONS THROUGH Equus Events, Inc. (864-643-5698)
‘STALL FORMS' ON WEB: www.trhcevents.com
email: gatewoodjumps@aol.com
AN OPEN CHECK/CREDIT CARD SECURES YOUR STALL RESERVATION
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**LIMITED** STABLING
Only 302 Permanent Stalls. If you plan to arrive early and wish stalls, please indicate on entry (long-term layover rates quoted on request). ALL Stall fees must accompany entry and are non-refundable. We would appreciate it if you would keep tack stalls to a minimum.
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Please include initial shavings order and when you plan to arrive so that we may have it waiting at your stalls. Do you need a RV space? A Golf Cart?
ALSO, WITH WHOM YOU WISH TO STABLE
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HOST HOTEL for both shows:
DAYS INN.......COLUMBUS......828-894-3303
A block of rooms is being held - say you are with ‘Tryon Riding & Hunt Club Horse Show’
ACCOMMODATIONS
TRYON.... SALUDA....
Butterfly Creek Inn..........894-6393 Saluda Mtn Lodge........828-749-4951
The Foxtrot Inn......828-859-9706 LANDRUM.....
Melrose Inn...............828-859-7014 Red Horse Inn............864-895-4968
Mimosa Inn.............828-859-7688 Spartanburg....
Pacolet Inn...............828-859-7668 Comfort Inn................864-576-2992
Pine Crest Inn..........828-859-9135 Ramada Inn................864-576-5220
Stone Hedge Inn.....828-859-9114 HENDERSONVILLE.... Tryon Old South.....828-859-6965 Holiday Inn Express......828-698-8899
SALUDA... Best Western..............828-692-0521
Orchard Inn...........800-581-3800 Days Inn....................828-697-5899
Saluda Inn............828-749-9698 Hampton Inn..............828-697-2333
Mountain Inn & Suites...828-692-7772
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 AND VAULTING COMPETITIONS AND ENDURANCE RIDES PROVIDED THE RESPECTIVE BREED/DISCIPLINE DUES OR BREED/DISCIPLINE CATEGORY FEE HAS BEEN PAID. A NON-MEMBER MAY PARTICIPATE AS A HANDLER, RIDER, DRIVER, OWNER, LESSEE, AGENT, COACH OR TRAINER AT REGULAR COMPETITIONS, EVENTING COMPETITIONS, DRESSAGE COMPETITIONS AND COMBINED DRIVING COMPETITIONS UPON PAYMENT OF A $20. NON-MEMBER REGISTRATION FEE AND A $5 BREED/DISCIPLINE CATEGORY FEE FOR EACH BREED/DISCIPLINE. 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. ALSO EXEMPTED FROM THIS REQUIREMENT ARE RESIDENTS OF OTHER NATIONS WHO ARE MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING OF THEIR NATIONAL FEDERATION, AND 7)USEA BEGINNER NOVICE DIVISION, 8) ASSISTANT HANDLERS IN DRESSAGE SPORT HORSE BREEDING CLASSES; AND 9) CITIZENS OF OTHER NATIONS WHO ARE MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING OF THEIR NATIONAL FEDERATIONS AND, IN THE CASE OF RIDERS, DRIVERS OR VAULTERS COMPETING IN DISCIPLINES RECOGNIZED BY THE FEI, IN POSSESSION OF A FOREIGN COMPETITOR’S LICENSE TO COMPETE IN NATIONAL COMPETITIONS, WHICH HAS BEEN ISSUED BY THE FEDERATION. (See Art. 807.4 of the Federation rules).
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Every class offered herein which is covered by the Rules and Specifications of the current U.S.E.F. Rule Book will be conducted in accordance therewith. In all classes wherein the rules of the U.S.E.F. do not apply, association rules, if applicable, or Management in all other cases, shall settle any dispute or question that may arise and its decision shall be final. Management reserves the right to refuse, accept conditionally, or to cancel entries, disqualify riders or exhibitors, prohibit exhibition or entries, and cancel or combine classes, or to reschedule classes, to change rings or rotate judges; and to change specifications in jumper classes. Management may designate a jumping order, use THE ONE MINUTE RULE, and/or use a “dotted line”.
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“WARNING
UNDER NORTH CAROLINA LAW, AN EQUINE ACTIVITY SPONSOR OR EQUINE PROFESSIONAL IS NOT LIABLE FOR AN INJURY TO OR THE DEATH OF A PARTICIPANT IN EQUINE ACTIVITIES RESULTING EXCLUSIVELY FROM THE INHERENT RISKS OF EQUINE ACTIVITIES. CHAPTER 99E OF THE NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL STATUTES.”
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***PARKING - FIRE REGULATIONS***
Fire regulations prohibit all vehicles,
including trailers, vans and campers, from being in the stable areas.
Vans and trailers will be allowed in the
stable area ONLY TO LOAD OR UNLOAD.
PARKING AREAS WILL BE ENFORCED AND VIOLATORS
WILL BE TOWED AT OWNER’S EXPENSE.
ENTRIES
JUNE ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2008
JULY ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 2008
All horses entered must be named on the entry blank including horses shown only in equitation where the rider is being judged. Owners and exhibitors are responsible for all horses and fees incurred by them or their agents.
Entry blanks will be accepted ONLY when signed by the owner, rider or handler AND trainer. They must be accompanied by a check for stabling fees. ONLY AN OPEN CHECK OR CREDIT CARD SECURES YOUR STALL RESERVATION. A $25 POST ENTRY FEE will be charged once show has begun. All non-showing horses are required to have a signed entry blank in the office, $100 non-showing fee and stall per horse per show.
In all rated Hunter Divisions “All classes will be judged on performance and soundness unless otherwise noted” in the prize list.
A negative Coggins test certificate dated within 1 year is required for admittance to the grounds.
Parents or guardians of minor exhibitors shall hold the Management, Staff and Facility harmless for any injury to such minor. No minor’s entry will be accepted unless it is signed by a parent or guardian. UNLICENSED MINORS CAN NOT DRIVE MOTORIZED VEHICLES ON FENCE PROPERTY- INCLUDING GOLF CARTS (Article GR301).
Any division that is split because of age, size, etc. may be combined if there are less than 8 entries per section. Prize money will not be combined.
Every horse entered for competition will be under the control of the Horse Show Management, but the 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 Directors and Employees, the Management and the Facility harmless for any loss or accident to his horse, horses or equipment which may occur from sickness, fire or otherwise.
NON-NEGOTIABLE CHECKS
Checks returned by the bank for any reason will be assessed a penalty of $50.00 or 10% of the check amount, whichever is greater. Upon notification of a returned check, accounts will be given three (3) days to make full payment, including the penalty, which must be paid in certified funds, cashier’s check or money order. Overnight mail service is advised in order to avoid notification of the sanctioning organizations for disciplinary action.
PRIZE MONEY
The owner of any horse-pony exhibited in classes where prize money is awarded MUST provide a Social Security number or Federal ID number on the entry. Prize money will be applied as a credit on your account at the show office. Checks for the difference will be available in the horse show office and must be cashed within 60 days.
STABLING
302 Permanent stalls of wood construction, 10x10 with doors, are available. No Temporary stalls. The cost of stalls will be $160 for the show. After Closing Date stalls are $180. ONE ANIMAL PER STALL. NO SHARING OF STALLS ALLOWED.
Stalls will be available at 8:00 a.m. on June 12th/July 10th. If you plan to arrive earlier you MUST call ahead so that arrangements can be made. Early arrival cost is $15 per day per stall. Call 800-438-3681 or 859-6109 for reservations.
A grounds fee of $50 per horse will be charged to all day shippers, whether showing or not. A special parking area will be designated and all day shippers must check in at the show office immediately upon arrival on the show grounds.
Shavings orders may be placed in the show office only by noon each day.
REFUNDS
No Nominating Fees Will Be Refunded. Cancellation prior to closing entitles a full refund. After show begins, ALL refunds are subject to a $50 charge plus any fees owed and will only be given with show veterinarian’s certificate.
CREDENTIALS
NO NUMBERS WILL BE RELEASED UNTIL PROPER CREDENTIALS AND ALL SIGNATURES ARE IN ORDER. All exhibitors must have their current membership cards with them or a copy thereof, or send a copy of their card with their entry blank. Effective 12/1/02 ALL horses competing in U.S.E.F. recognized competitions must have a Horse ID Number - they are FREE - Please see Article #811.
All exhibitors in the Pony and Junior Hunter sections must present their measurement cards at the office before numbers will be released. All Pony and Junior Hunters who do not possess a current measurement card will be measured at a time and place to be announced. PLEASE INCLUDE COPIES OF MEASUREMENT CARDS WITH ENTRIES TO FACILITATE PROCESSING.
All exhibitors in Amateur sections must present their amateur certification at the office before numbers will be released. PLEASE INCLUDE COPIES OF AMATEUR CARDS WITH ENTRIES TO FACILITATE PROCESSING.
Discourtesy to an official by any owner, rider, trainer or groom will disqualify any horses with which they are associated and fees for horses forfeited.
RINGS/FOOTING
All rings and warm-up areas are on all weather footing. Ring A: 152x277(Hunter I); Ring B: 130x300(Jumper) and Ring C: 150x287(Hunter II - COVERED)
LUNGING
Lunging in lunging rings only.
PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR
All exhibitors are required to wear properly-fitting protective headgear on the show grounds when mounted. Additionally, all juniors must wear properly-fitting protective headgear with harness secured and properly fitted while riding in designated schooling and exercise areas, the show ring and while jumping anywhere on the show grounds. The U.S.E.F. encourages all riders to wear protective headgear passing or surpassing current applicable ASTM standards with harness secured while riding anywhere on the show grounds. It is the responsibility of the rider, parent, guardian or trainer of the junior exhibitor to see to it that the headgear worn complies with appropriate safety standards and is properly fitted and in good condition.
RV/CAMPER SPACES
Water and electric hookups are available, but a limited number(14). CONTAINED CAMPERS MUST BE IN DESIGNATED AREAS. Camper fee of $200 is assessed; this includes trailers with living quarters which are connected to any electric or water service on the grounds.
SCHOOLING
Schooling areas are approximately 100’x200’ with additional open areas. No schooling over fences allowed in Show Rings prior to showing each day; allowed after show at Management’s discretion. Starters have the authority to scratch riders who do not follow directions.
SHOW GROUND RULES
Dogs must be leashed and under control or $50 will be assessed the owner and dog may be impounded by Polk County Animal Control.
Motorized vehicles of any kind, including golf carts, ATC’S and scooters, MUST be operated byLICENSED DRIVERS ONLYin accordance with state,local,and facility laws. Fail-ure to abide by these regulations will subject the exhibitor to suspensions from the horse show.
Helmets must ALWAYS be worn when mounted.
Concession stand, will be open each day until close of show. Exhibitors responsible for charges incurred.
NO horses/ponies allowed on track for any reason except to cross from stabling areas to show rings where necessary.
Parking in designated areas only. All others will be towed at owner’s expense.
Farrier on grounds, across from show office, each day from 6:30 a.m. until sunset.
ALL shavings orders should be placed in the show office and not with those delivering your order.
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TENTATIVE TIME SCHEDULE
WEDNESDAY
Hunter Ring I?8:00 am
6 Green Conformation Hunter Model
17 Regular Conformation Hunter Model
151 Warm-Up
(Concludes after Pre-Green)
1-2 Green Working Hunter
5 Green Working Hunter U/S
7-8 Green Conformation Hunter
11 Green Conformation Hunter U/S
12-13 Regular Working Hunter
16 Regular Working Hunter U/S
18-19 Regular Conformation Hunter
22 Regular Conformation Hunter U/S
88-89 Pre-Green Hunter – Section A
93-94 Pre-Green Hunter – Section B
109-110 Schooling Hunter 2'9"-3'
113 Schooling Hunter U/S
HUNT TEAM EXHIBIT (not before 6 pm)
Hunter Ring II(covered)?8:00 am
120-121 Morris Schooling Hunter 2'6"
122 Morris Schooling Hunter U/S
117-118 Morris Special Child/Adult Hunter 2'3"
119 Morris Special Child/Adult
Hunter U/S
114-115 Morris Pony Hunter 2'
116 Morris Pony Hunter U/S
Jumper Ring 9:00 am
204 Level 2 Jumper
209 Level 3 Jumper
213 Level 4 Jumper
217 Level 5 Jumper
229 Junior/AO Jumper
221 Level 6 Jumper
225 Level 7 Jumper
THURSDAY
Hunter Ring I?7:45 am
152 Warm-Up
(Concludes after Regular Conformation)
3-4 Green Working Hunter
9-10 Green Conformation Hunter
14-15 Regular Working Hunter
20-21 Regular Conformation Hunter
90-91 Pre-Green Hunter – Section A
92 Pre-Green Hunter U/S – Section A
95-96 Pre-Green Hunter – Section B
97 Pre-Green Hunter U/S – Section B
111-112 Schooling Hunter
HORSELESS HORSE SHOW
Hunter Ring II(covered)?7:45 am
129-131 Suitable Hunter
132 Suitable Hunter U/S
137 Young Hunter Warm-Up 2'6"
139-140 Young Hunter
138 Young Hunter – Conformation 40%
141 Young Hunter U/S
123-124 Morris Child/Adult Hunter 2'6"
125 Morris Child/Adult Hunter U/S
142-143 Short Stirrup Hunter
173-174 Short Stirrup Equitation O/F
145 Short Stirrup Hunter U/S
172 Short Stirrup Equitation U/S
Jumper Ring 9:00 am
205 Level 2 Jumper
210 Level 3 Jumper
214 Level 4 Jumper
218 Level 5 Jumper
222 Level 6 Jumper
230 Junior/AO Jumper
226 $3,000 Welcome Jumper
FRIDAY
186 USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Class
206 Level 2 Jumper
211 Level 3 Jumper
215 Level 4 Jumper
219 Level 5 Jumper
223 Level 6 Jumper
231 Junior/AO Jumper
Hunter Ring II(covered)?8:00 am
144 Short Stirrup Hunter
175-176 Short Stirrup Equitation O/F
106-107 Pre-Adult’s Hunter
108 Pre-Adult’s Hunter U/S
103-104 Pre-Children’s Hunter
105 Pre-Children’s Hunter U/S
160 Equitation 11 & Under On the Flat
161 Equitation 11 & Under O/F
162 Equitation 12-14 On the Flat
163 Equitation 12-14 O/F
166 Children’s Hunter EQ On the Flat
167 Children’s Hunter EQ O/F
183 THIS National Children’s Medal
133-135 Special Children’s/Adult Hunter
136 Special Children’s/Adult Hunter U/S
Hunter Ring I?8:00 am
165 Equitation 15-17 Over Fences
164 Equitation 15-17 On the Flat
185 Maclay Horsemanship Trophy
188 WIHS Equitation – Horse
(Hunter Phase)
153 Warm-Up
(Concludes after Lg. Jr. Hunter)
33-34 Small Junior Hunter
37 Small Junior Hunter U/S
38-39 Large Junior Hunter
42 Large Junior Hunter U/S
126-127 Modified Junior/Amateur Hunter
128 Modified Junior/Amateur Hunter U/S
168 Children’s Pony EQ On the Flat
169 Children’s Pony EQ O/F
Jumper Ring 7:30 am
238 High Children’s/Adult Jumper (L3)
235 Low Children’s/Adult Jumper (L2)
265 $5,000 KEN FEAGIN TRUCK &
TRAILER SALES – JUNE
Gambler’s Choice (not before 6:30 pm)
270 $5,000 DERBYSHIRE 5-BAR – JULY
(not before 6:30 pm)
This time schedule is strictly tentative. Management reserves the right,
without limitation, to alter or change scheduling, including arenas or
order of events, in accordance with USEF rules, following receipt of
entries. The final detailed schedule will be provided to all competitors
whose entries are accepted.
SATURDAY
Hunter Ring I?8:00 am
28-29 Amateur-Owner Hunter 36 & Over
32 Amateur-Owner Hunter 36 & Over U/S
23-24 Amateur-Owner Hunter 18-35
27 Amateur-Owner Hunter 18-35 U/S
35-36 Small Junior Hunter
40-41 Large Junior Hunter
170 Adult Equitation O/F
63-64 Adult Amateur Hunter 18-35
68-69 Adult Amateur Hunter 36 & Over
252 $5,000 White Oak Open
Hunter Clasic (not before 4 pm)
Hunter Ring II(covered)?8:00 am
187 WIHS Equitation – Pony
180 USEF Equitation – Pony
58-59 Green Pony Hunter
62 Green Pony Hunter U/S
53-54 Large Pony Hunter
57 Large Pony Hunter U/S
48-49 Medium Pony Hunter
52 Medium Pony Hunter U/S
43-44 Small Pony Hunter
47 Small Pony Hunter U/S
83-84 Children’s Pony Hunter
73-74 Children’s Hunter 14 & Under
78-79 Children’s Hunter 15-17
193 SCHJA Governor’s Cup
Jumper Ring 8:00 am
207 Level 2 Jumper
236 Low Children’s/Adult Jumper (L2)
212 Level 3 Jumper
239 High Children’s/Adult Jumper (L3)
216 Level 4 Jumper
220 Level 5 Jumper
224 Level 6 Jumper
275 $15,000 EMO AGENCY
GRAND PRIX – JUNE
presented by GREAT AMERICAN
INSURANCE COMPANY
(not before 6:30 pm)
280 $15,000 ESP GRAND PRIX – JULY
presented by Equestrian Sports Productions
(not before 6:30 pm)
SUNDAY
Hunter Ring I?8:00 am
30-31 Amateur-Owner Hunter 36+
25-26 Amateur-Owner Hunter 18-35
184 Ariat National Adult Medal
191 Bryan Jones Memorial Medal
182 USEF Adult Medal
171 Adult Equitation O/F
65-66 Adult Amateur Hunter 18-35
67 Adult Amateur Hunter18-35 U/S
70-71 Adult Amateur Hunter 36 & Over
72 Adult Amateur Hunter 36 & Over U/S
85-86 Children’s Pony Hunter
87 Children’s Pony Hunter U/S
Hunter Ring II(covered)?8:00 am
192 NCHJA – Pony
60-61 Green Pony Hunter
55-56 Large Pony Hunter
50-51 Medium Pony Hunter
45-46 Small Pony Hunter
75-76 Children’s Hunter 14 & under
77 Children’s Hunter U/S
80-81 Children’s Hunter 15-17
82 Children’s Hunter 15-17 U/S
Jumper Ring 8:00 am
181 Pessoa/USEF National Hunter Seat Medal
189 WIHS Equitation – Horse (Jumper Phase)
190 E. J. Haun Memorial Medal
208 Level 2 Jumper
237 $500 Low Children’s/Adult
Jumper Stake (L2)
240 High Children’s/Adult Jumper (L3)
260 $5,000 Children’s/Adult Jumper Classic
WIHS-NAL
261 $3,000 Junior/Amateur-Owner
Jumper Classic
PLEASE NOTE:
• All Hunters and Equitation horses will be
allowed to school over fences Tuesday from
noon until 4 p.m., and Wednesday through
Friday for 1 hour after the conclusion of
Hunter Rings I and II.
• A $5 penalty will be charged per class for
adding on the day of the class. No penalty
will be charged for adding the day before the
class.
Everyone attending must have a hospitality
arm band. Arm Bands may be purchased
for $10/person at the Horse Show Office and
are good for the entire show.