Keystone Dressage & Combined Training Association
Promoting Dressage & CT in Central Pennsylvania
Rules and Fees/awards
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Rules / fine print
Dressage and Hunter Schooling Show
Rain or Shine
RULES AND REGULATIONS
Closing Date: 9 days prior to Show
- NO REFUNDS AFTER CLOSING DATE-
Consideration of refund with vet certificate only
1. Registration Booth opens at 7:30 a.m. Ring A begins at 9:00 a.m. Ring B begins at 9:00 a.m.
2. COGGINS: A copy of a negative Coggins taken within 12 months of the show date is required for each horse entered. If no proof of Coggins, you will be asked to leave the show grounds.
3. Class list for Ring A must be pre-registered. If any post entries are available, they will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. Class list entries for Ring B will be accepted until the previous class begins. If riding classes in both rings, please pre-register hunter classes also.
4. The decisions of the judges and show secretary/manager are final. USEF rules will be followed.
5. The show management reserves the right to cancel, combine, add or divide classes if conditions warrant.
6. AGE: As of Jan. 1st -Jr Riders = 18 years & under.
Sr. Riders = 19 years and up.
7. DRESS: Dress will be casual, but suitable boots and an
ASTM certified helmet are required for every rider while
mounted. Paddock boots and half chaps are allowed.
Chaps are not allowed.
8. Copies of dressage tests are available upon re-
quest from the show secretary for $1 per test or can be
printed from the USDF and USEF websites.
9. All dogs must be leashed at all times.
10. DRESSAGE: Readers are permitted for all tests. USDF
2007 Intro tests and USEF 2007 Training Level and above
tests will be used. No Horse/Rider combination may enter
more than two consecutive dressage levels. Suitability
and Equitation classes to be judged as a group. Higher
level tests may be ridden upon request. All classes on
page 6 must be pre-registered. Intro and Training Levels
divided Jr. & Sr. for placing, please indicate on entry form.
11. MUSICAL FREESTYLE & QUADRILLE: May ride test of
choice or create your own. Any number of riders allowed.
Music must be at the announcer’s stand 1 hour prior to
class. Cassette or CD format.
12. SPORT HORSE IN-HAND: Horses to be shown in halter
or bridle on the triangle.
13. HUNTER DIVISIONS: Each division (except
Pleasure) has an under saddle and 2 jumping classes. Paid
schooling rounds before each division. One round per
competitor/horse combination.
Short/Long Stirrup: Cross rails: Jr. / Sr. WT for under saddle.
Hopeful Hunter: 2’
Special Hunter: 2’3”
Child / Adult Hunter: 2’6” Jr. / Sr.
14. PLEASURE DIVISIONS:
Pleasure Division classes may be divided if more
than 7 entries.
WTC Pleasure: (No jumping)
English Pleasure—walk/trot/canter
Road Hack—extended trot to be called for
Bridle Path Hack—hand gallop to be called for
Trail Class—obstacle course
WT Pleasure: (No Jumping)
WT Equitation
WT Pleasure
WT w/ Individual Canter
WT Trail Class
15. GAMBLER’S CHOICE: Fences from x-rails to 2’ 6”.
Fences are assigned point values; rider chooses own
course; accumulate as many points as possible in 1
minute. Rider with the most points wins.
16. Schooling over fences is only permitted in warm-up ring.
or paid schooling round.
17. Stabling is available for $30 per stall/tack stall. Stalls do
not need to be stripped before leaving.
Wheel barrows available. Shavings available for $5 per bale.
Stalls and shavings must be requested on pre-registration
entry form.
18. PARKING : Trailer parking only on the grass. No trailers next
to barn except for loading/unloading.
19. STALLIONS: Must be well mannered and pre-registered.
20. REFUNDS & CLASS CANCELATIONS: In the case where a
horse has been entered and not shown, class fees will be
forfeited. Refunds will only be made with a vet certificate.
Fees and Awards
ENTRY FEES
Pre-Registration Post-Registration
Dressage: $15 / Class $20 / Class
Freestyle: $15 / Class $20 / Class
Quadrille: $20 ($5 per rider) $25 ($7 per rider)
Suitability & $8 / Class $10 / Class
Equitation:
Hunter Div.: $25 / Division
$10 per single class
WT Div. &
Pleasure Div. $35 / Division
$10 per single class
Paid Schooling Round: $3 per round
Stalls/Tack : $30 per stall - sorry, price increased by Grange :{
Shavings: $5 per bale
Grounds fee: $10 per Horse
*if riding in both rings, must pre-register
To receive TEST TIMES include e-mail address on entry or call Pat McConnell at 814-944-1529 on Thursday night before show.
FOXFIRE MEMORIAL TROPHY
**In remembrance of Trinity’s Foxfire, a wonderful schoolmaster who taught much to many.**
Awarded to Rider with Highest average dressage score of the day (2 standard dressage tests).
Eligibility requirements: Must be currently taking at least 2 riding lessons per month.
Winner receives ribbon and name and score engraved on the Memorial Trophy.
Entry fee: None; sign up on entry form!
AWARDS
· 1st thru 6th place in all classes
· High Point Champion for each Dressage Level
· Champion & Reserve for each Hunter Division
· Foxfire Memorial Trophy
May 17, 2008
Dressage "L" Judge Evelyn Susol and Marcia Niemczyk
Hunter Judge April Gill
Costume Class TBA
September 6, 2008
Dressage "L" Judge Laura Beetle and Cheryl Ash
Hunter Judge Laura Sweeny
Costume Class TBA
Manager/ Pat McConnell
Scheduling 814-944-1529
click for directions: Located at the Grange Fairgrounds Centre Hall, PA
DIRECTIONS: From Route 322, take RT 45 East to Centre Hall. From Rt. 144, take RT 45 West to
Boalsburg/St. College. Use Homan Lane entrance (right beside Farm Credit Bureau) to reach the horse rings.
