DRESSAGE IN THE RANCH

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1 DRESSAGE IN THE RANCH CDS San Diego Chapter JUNE 7-8, 2014 Rancho Riding Club Qualifier for 2014 GAIG/USDF Regional Dressage Championships 2014 CDS Championships, CDS Regional Adult Amateur Competition USDF/Dover Saddlery Medal Program Featuring: Intro through Grand Prix Freestyles & Pas De Deux, Dressage Seat Equitation, and Materiale Classes USEF USDF CDS RECOGNIZED DRESSAGE LEVEL 2 COMPETITION Online entries available at

2 CDS San Diego Platinum Sponsor ~A full service dressage facility providing exceptional care and customer service. ~Dressage courts with excellent footing and mirrors, equisizer, 200 x 75 covered arena with elevated viewing deck, turn outs paddocks, Vitafloor, the Encinitas trail system and much more. ~Lush landscape and overlooking the Olivenhain hills ~10 miles from the beach. Training and instruction offered through Grand Prix ~Laurie Falvo, LFD Dressage ~Michelle Reilly, Mountain View Dressage ~Stephen Birchall, Birchall Equestrian & Company ~Lauren Ogden, Avalon Dressage Flo Brown, Owner Bev Gnau, Barn Manager D o u b l e L L R a n c h R o a d E n c i n i t a s, C A

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4 TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome to the Show! 5 Dressage in the Ranch Show Information 6 Directions to Rancho Riding Club 7 Great Volunteers Wanted Chapter Show Calendar Chapter Board of Directors Sponsors Circuit and Year End Awards (Recognized and Schooling Shows) 17 Regional Adult Amateur Competition 18 Rules and General Information 20 Show Fees 24 Class List 25 Entry Form and Agreement GAIG USDF Regional Dressage Championship 33 USDF Dover Medal Program Invitation 31 4

5 May 3, 2014 Welcome to the beautiful Rancho Riding Club for our Dressage in the Ranch show! This is a trailer in show but don t let that dissuade you from coming! The historic Rancho Riding Club is serine and intimate which makes it perfect for your young horses to get some show mileage and you adult amateurs looking to experience a rated show. From the time you pull in with your trailer until you leave, we ll take good care of you. On Saturday your Chapter Board will host a big Barbeque lunch. Chapter Chair and Grill Master Debra Rankin will be working her magic on the BBQ. You won t want to miss out. On Sunday, we ll have a gourmet lunch truck on site. Coffee, tea and pastries will be available each morning too. Did you know that the Intro and Opportunity Classes at this show count towards the Schooling Show Circuit? And did you know a first through third place win earns double points? Turn to page 17 to learn more about both the San Diego Chapter show and schooling show circuits. The latest show information can be found on and on Facebook. You can always call me with your questions too! If there is anything we can do to make your showing experience better, don t hesitate to let me, the show team, or any board member know. Good luck at the show! Lisa Lisa Blaufuss Show Manager-CDS San Diego Crackerjack Productions LLC 5

6 D RESSAGE IN THE RANCH June 7-8, 2014 Dressage Level 2 USEF USDF CDS Recognized OFFICIALS Loris Henry (S) CA, Shirley Rector (S) AZ, USEF Technical Delegate: Maureen Van Tuyl (R) SHOW MANAGEMENT Show Manager... Lisa Blaufuss. lisa_blaufuss@yahoo.com/ Show Secretary.. Sarah Vincent. sevincent89@gmail.com/ SHOW STAFF & SERVICES Volunteer Coordinator.. Lisa Blaufuss.. lisa_blaufuss@yahoo.com/ Warm Up Ring Steward. Nici Boon.... On site Scoring. Janice Kall/Luanne Schloss On site Show Assistant. Patricia Salem... On site Veterinarian (on-call).. San Dieguito Equine Group EMT... Allen Bourdon Show Farrier. Steve Conibear Videographer... W Video Photographer... Terri Miller /terri@terrimiller.com Food Service On Site Closing date is Friday, May 23. Late entries will be accepted if the schedule permits and incur a $25 late fee. For up to date ride times and additional show information, please go to We strive to have ride times available Tuesday the week of the show. Mail/Fax Sarah Vincent 1610 Yosemite Ave #105 Simi Valley, CA Phone/Fax:

7 DIRECTIONS TO HISTORIC RANCHO RIDING CLUB Rambla De Las Flores Rancho Santa Fe, CA From Highway 5 Exit Encinitas Blvd, head east 3.1mi Encinitas Blvd becomes S. Rancho Santa Fe Rd.4mi Turn Right onto La Bajada.5mi Continue onto La Granada.2mi Turn Right onto Rambla De Las Flores.3mi Rancho Riding Club is on the Right From Highway 15 Exit Via Rancho Pkwy, head west 2.5mi At light, turn left onto County Hwy S6/Del Dios Hwy 8.5mi In Rancho Santa Fe, turn right onto La Granada 1.5mi Turn left onto Rambla De Las Flores.3mi Rancho Riding Club is on the Right Parking: When you arrive at the Rancho Riding Club, trailer parking will be in the Soccer Field Parking lot on the south side of the Club. Follow the signs. Parking attendants will also be available to assist you. NO DOGS ARE ALLOWED AT THE RANCHO RIDING CLUB-NO EXCEPTIONS. Please be a respectful competitor and leave your dog at home. 7

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9 The Official Show Hotel Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Solana Beach/Del Mar hinnexpress.com 621 Hwy 101 Solana Beach, CA Newly renovated in 2012! The Holiday Inn Express Solana Beach/Del Mar CA features an outdoor pool, hot tub, fitness center, covered parking and free WI-FI access. Start each day with the complimentary hot Express Start Breakfast Bar. You ll love staying here in Solana Beach/Del Mar where convenience meets unmatched comfort. hotel luxuries & amenities (858) Phone (858) Fax BOOK BEFORE MAY 21st AND REQUEST CDS SD CHAPTER RATE: $119.00/NIGHT Before taxes & required fees Free covered parking Free WI-FI Fitness Center Outdoor Pool & Spa Business center Complimentary 24 hour coffee bar Easy access to beach 5 min drive to Del Mar Horsepark Other local hotel accommodations: Hilton Del Mar Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar/CA (858) Double Tree by Hilton El Camino Real, San Diego/CA (858) Hampton Inn Del Mar El Camino Real, San Diego/CA (858) Marriott Del Mar El Camino Real, San Diego/CA (858) Howard Johnson Encinitas 607 Leucadia Blvd, Encinitas/CA (800) Do I Need A CDS Membership? CDS Membership is not required to participate in USEF/USDF recognized shows. HOWEVER, if your goal is to qualify for the CDS Annual Championship show, CDS Junior Championships (North or South), or CDS Regional Adult Amateur Competitions (North, Central or South), or any CDS awards programs, the Rider, Owner and Trainer must be members of CDS at the time the scores are earned. Proof of CDS membership is required with entry for scores to count. Those that do not provide valid CDS membership numbers and cards with their entry will not have scores recorded with CDS and are required to fill out a CDS non-member form at the show. To ensure that your scores count for CDS Championships and other CDS events, be sure to include a copy of your card with your entry, or join at the show. 9

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11 2014 CDS SAN DIEGO CHAPTER SHOW CALENDAR CDS SAN DIEGO CHAPTER MID WINTER SHOW USEF # Del Mar Horsepark, Del Mar CA FEBRUARY 8-9, 2014 USEF/USDF/CDS Recognized, Level 3 Judge: Debbie Riehl-Rodriguez (S), CO Judge: Janet Hannon (S), CO Technical Delegate: Doris North (r ), CA DRESSAGE IN THE RANCH (formerly called Dressage at Del Mar) USEF # Rancho Riding Club, Rancho Santa Fe, CA JUNE 7-8, 2014 Entries close and must be postmarked by: Friday, May 23, 2014 USEF/USDF/CDS Recognized, Level 2 Judge: Shirley Rector (S), AZ Judge: Loris Henry (S), Ca TD: Maureen Van Tuyl (R), Ca CDS SAN DIEGO CHAPTER SUMMER SHOW & SOUTH RAAC NAJYRC and USEF National Dressage Program Qualifier USEF #605 Del Mar Horsepark, Del Mar CA AUGUST 9-10, 2014 Entries close and must be postmarked by: Friday, July 25th USEF/USDF/CDS Recognized, Level 3 Judge: Joan MacCartney (S), CAN Judge: Sue Curry (S), CA Judge: Melonie Kesslor (S), CA Judge: Axel Steiner (S), CA Judge: Kristi Wysocki (S), CO Technical Delegate: Janet Welch (R), TN 11

12 GREAT TALENT WANTED! Come Volunteer at a Show We have a super volunteer program! Enjoy the daily raffles, the afternoon brownie bite break and the thank you gifts (not to mention working with a group of fun people and watching some great dressage!) Work a full day and have lunch on us too. At the end of the season, someone will be named Volunteer of the Year at the Awards Banquet...it may just be you. Please return form with entry or contact: Lisa Blaufuss lisa_blaufuss@yahoo.com/ Name: Phone/ Address: City/State/Zip: Please circle your preference: Set Up Awards Scribe Parking Score Poster Ring Steward Hospitality Competitor Packets (Fri am only) Tear Down Runner No Preference-just want to help. Please select your preferred day and time slot: All day includes lunch Friday (set up) Saturday Sunday All Day All Day All Day AM 1/2 Day AM 1/2 Day AM 1/2 Day PM 1/2 Day PM 1/2 Day PM 1/2 Day Tentative Schedule: All Day AM 1/2 Day PM 1/2 Day 7:30 AM 5:30 PM 7:30 AM 1:00 PM 12:30 PM 5:30 PM VOLUNTEERS MAKE OUR SHOWS POSSIBLE. THANK YOU FOR ALL THAT YOU DO! 12

13 2014 BOARD OF DIRECTORS CDS SAN DIEGO CHAPTER Debra Rankin Chapter Chair Bonnie Walker Programs Bridgette Braden Website/Newsletter Teri Walsh Treasurer Tiffany Silverman Secretary Angie Taylor Circuit Coordinator Members-At-Large: Stephen Birchall Debby Rosenburger Wishing you a successful 2014 Show Season! ATTENTION COMPETITORS Each competitor is responsible for supplying management with correct applicable numbers (USDF and USEF) for horse, owner, rider, and trainer before the day(s) of competition. The scores of competitors who fail to supply correct numbers may not be counted towards national awards. 13

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15 Thank You to our Generous 2014 Sponsors! O F F I C A L S P S O N S O R : Crackerjack Productions LLC P L AT I N U M S P O N S O R S : G O L D S P O N S O R S : S I LV E R S P O N S O R S : B R O N Z E S P O N S O R S : T R A I N E R S C I R C L E : Dove Hollow Dressage Peppertree Farms Rochelle Putnam Horse and Rider Boutique Lisa Allay Zarkades BioRider Fitness Jacqui Grande for Radiance International Mushroom Matrix Angie Taylor Dressage Bonnie Walker Debra Rankin Holiday Inn Express Solana Beach Karen Allison-Coldwell Realty - RSF, CA Lindsey Stoh Nancy Louie-Gold Coin Jewelry Theresa Walsh/Chula Vista Physician s Group Triple Crown Arenas Unbridled Ltd Angie Taylor Dressage Betina Loy/Del Mar Dressage Birchall Equestrian & Company Birthe Laufer Dressage Donna Richardson/Fox Run Farms Jo Moran Dressage Lauren Ogden/Avalon Dressage Lientje Schueller/TrainandCompete.com Lena Nordlof-Davis Dressage Nick Wagman Dressage Rebecca Rigdon Dressage Ronnette Leja/Harmony Farms Steffen and Shannon Peters Tina Caldwell/Caldwell Dressage Tiffany Silverman/Unbridled Ltd. 15

16 BECOME A SPONSOR OF CDS SAN DIEGO CHAPTER! The mission of the San Diego Chapter is to promote the sport of dressage through education. To support that mission, each year the chapter hosts three rated competitions, supports a schooling show circuit and offers diverse educational events. Previous educational events have included: Through The Levels Riding Clinic with Shannon Peters, Peak Performance for Riders, Judges L Program, Test Riding Clinic with FEI 5* Judge Axel Steiner, Trailer Safety Clinic, and more. Your support enables CDS San Diego to continue operating at its current level of excellence, plus support other dressage events and programs. CDS-San Diego is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization and your donation is tax deductible. For complete information on our sponsorship program, please visit the chapter website, For show sponsorships, contact Lisa Blaufuss at lisa_blaufuss@yahoo.com We sincerely appreciate your support! 2014 Sponsorship Categories Official $3000 Platinum: $1500 Gold: $1,000 Silver: $500 Bronze: $300 Supporting: $100 Trainers Circle Friends of CDS SD: up to $100 Your generous, tax-deductible contribution could include some or all of the benefits below, depending on the level of sponsorship you choose: Free auditing of chapter sponsored clinics and educational events Recognition in the show prize lists, show programs, chapter website, Annual Awards Party and Facebook. Recognition on sponsor boards and/or banner displayed prominently at each show. VENDORS: Promote your products and services at a chapter show! Vendor booths are $275 per show or $500 in donation. Contact Lisa Blaufuss at lisa_blaufuss@yahoo.com or to talk about how to BEST promote your business! ADVERTISING: Advertising can be purchased for the show prize lists (February, June and August) and show programs (February and August). Full page ad is $350. Other sizes/prices available. Ad includes a web listing for one year. Contact Lisa Blaufuss at for more information or to place your ad. 16

17 2014 CIRCUIT AND YEAR END AWARDS Recognized and Schooling Show Circuits 2014 CDS SAN DIEGO CHAPTER RECOGNIZED SHOW CIRCUIT The 2014 show season is underway! Each year, CDS SD members can compete to qualify for year-end circuit awards. Circuit winners are celebrated at the annual awards party held in November. CDS-SD s 2014 competition season runs from October 1, 2013 to September 30, This year s Circuit includes the following shows: San Diego Chapter s February, June & August shows, The Spooktacular Halloween Dressage Show I & II, Creek Hollow recognized shows, Galloway Dressage Show in May, and Del Mar International. To be eligible for year end circuit awards, a competitor must meet the following criteria: Be a member of CDS San Diego chapter in good standing at the time scores are earned. Achieve a qualifying score of 60% or greater in Training-Fourth and FEI classes (Freestyles, Intro and Opportunity classes are not included in the show circuit awards). Compete at a minimum of two San Diego Chapter shows. Points are given for first through third place at each show. First place: 5 points Second place: 3 points Third place: 2 points A first through third place win at a CDS San Diego Chapter show earns DOUBLE POINTS! 2014 SCHOOLING SHOW CIRCUIT The San Diego chapter is again sponsoring in part a schooling show circuit for both CDS and non-cds members to participate in. Schooling shows are designed for riders and horses to gain valuable experience and knowledge showing dressage. The circuit will include 6 shows hosted by PVRA, REINS and Creek Hollow. To qualify for the Schooling Show Circuit Year End Awards presented at the yearly awards party, you must be a member of the San Diego Chapter in good standing. Points are given for first through third place at each show. First place: 5 points Second place: 3 points Third place: 2 points To earn points, you must receive a minimum score of 50%. Classes offered: Intro through second level Divisions: Adult Amateur and Jr/Yr Ribbons awarded for First through Third place New this year: Intro and Opportunity classes at each CDS SD recognized show will count towards Schooling Show Circuit Awards and each first through third place win will receive DOUBLE POINTS! This is only available at the San Diego Chapter shows and you must be a CDS San Diego Chapter member for scores to count. Be sure to check the show prize list to see which opportunity classes are offered at each recognized San Diego Chapter show. If you have any questions, please contact Angie Taylor at angietaylor40@roadrunner.com. Good Luck at the shows! Angie Taylor Circuit Coordinator 17

18 Get your game on! CDS San Diego is hosting the South RAAC. Hope to see you there! 18

19 KAREN ALLISON Realtor BRE # Selling Residential Real Estate for Over 25 Years C: D: F: karenallison121@yahoo.com COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE 6015 Paseo Delicias/P.O. Box 2225 Rancho Santa Fe, CA The Trainer with the Most Wins Challenge Sponsored by Crackerjack Productions Trainers who are members in good standing of the San Diego Chapter can earn points towards becoming the chapter s trainer with the most wins in a circuit year! Points will be awarded for each placing by the trainer or the trainer s student at a San Diego Chapter show. The trainer with the most wins at the end of the show circuit season, September 30th, will be recognized and awarded at the annual awards party. Points that can be earned are: High Point: 10 points First Place: 5 points Second Place: 3 points Third Place: 2 points Trainers are not allowed to win in consecutive years. Competitors, be sure to mark on your entry who your trainer is so he/she can earns points. We will update the trainer ranking after each show and publish it on the website and Facebook. Start earning your points! The 2013 Trainer with the Most Wins: Lena Nordlof Davis 2012 Winner: Tina Caldwell 2014 Top Ten to Date: Tina Caldwell. Laurie Falvo... Donna Richardson. Stephen Birchall. Birthe Laufer... Lientje Schueler... Steffen Peters. Nick Wagman.. Elizabeth Ball.. Kimberly Monk

20 RULES AND GENERAL INFORMATION Please read carefully All San Diego Chapter shows are covered by the rules and specifications of the current USEF rule book and will be conducted and judged in accordance therewith. ENTRIES: Entries are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Classes are LIMITED in size and may fill before the closing date. Correct fees and organization member numbers must accompany each entry form. No competition number will be issued without a completed entry, full payment, signatures, fees and organization memberships. Please include a copy of your current CDS, USEF, USDF and if appropriate, DASC membership cards. Parents or Guardians must sign entry blanks of minors. No phone entries will be accepted. NEW ONLINE ENTRY SYSTEM AT We encourage using this service for prompt and accurate processing of your entry. Online check, MasterCard and Visa are accepted. LATE ENTRIES: Entries must be postmarked on or before the closing date or will incur a $25 ate fee. Late entries will be accepted and given a ride time only if schedule permits. Horses already entered in the horse show will receive priority. SCRATCHES: Scratches made before the closing date will be refunded minus the office fee. NO REFUNDS after the closing date including natural disasters and acts of God. A CREDIT OF CLASS FEES good for one year at any CDS San Diego Chapter show will be issued ONLY with a letter from a DVM received by June 8th. CHANGES: Any change of horse/rider is the responsibility of the rider/owner. Changes must be reported to the show secretary PRIOR to the start of the class. Failure to make this report to the show secretary may result in elimination. RETURNED CHECKS/UNPAID BALANCES: Returned checks are subject to a $50.00 fee. Unpaid balances will be billed plus a $35.00 fee. Returned check/unpaid balances must be settled within 10 days after the competition or will be forwarded to USEF for disciplinary action. CANCELLATION: In the event of rain, it is the responsibility of the rider to contact show management to determine if the show is cancelled. Show will not be cancelled unless footing is deemed unsafe. If the show is cancelled for any reason before the closing date, a $75 fee will be retained from each entry and the balance refunded. RIDE TIMES: Ride times will be available on by Tuesday of the week of the show. Please call Show Management for times if you are unable to access the websites. Ride times will also be posted on the show grounds at the show office. MEMBERSHIPS/ASSOCIATION FEES: USEF federation Fee is $16.00 ($8 Drugs and Medication, $8 USEF), CDFA Drug Fee is $5.00. Senior USEF Show Pass (Non-member) Fee is $ USDF Non-Member Fee is $25.00 (Rider and/or Owner). CDS Travel Grant is $3.00. NOTE: These fees apply per show. Only horses entered into GAIG/USDF Regional Championship qualifying classes are required to have a USEF Horse Identification Number (HID) or USEF Horse Lifetime Registration number. Rider, Owner & Trainer must be Active USEF members. Rider and Owner must be USDF Participating or Business members. Copies of current membership cards MUST accompany entry form GAIG/USDF REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFYING REQUIREMENTS: In order to qualify for a Regional Championship, horse/rider combinations may qualify by earning a minimum of two qualifying scores at two official GREAT AMERICAN/USDF recognized competitions from two different judges in any region. Riders may ride in Qualifying classes both days. See USDF ad in this prize list or go to to find the minimum qualifying scores required for each level. Non US Citizens may ride in Qualifying classes. ATTENTION COMPETITORS: Each competitor is responsible for supplying management with correct association numbers and copies of current cards as requested (USEF, USDF, CDS and DASC) for Horse, Owner, Rider and Trainer before the day(s) of competition. The scores of competitors who fail to supply correct numbers may not be counted towards national awards. No competition bridle numbers will be issued without copies of the current association numbers as per federation rules. To verify and print association numbers, go to for USEF and USDF membership numbers. TESTS: Current USEF, USDF and FEI tests will be used. FEI and USDF Musical Freestyles are offered. FREESTYLES: Freestyle class entries require copy of qualifying test at that level or higher. Please mail, scan/ or Fax in qualifying test at time of entry. Riders should submit music to the show office at check in. Music should be labeled with instructions and horse/rider name. Sound checks can be organized with show management. ERRORS: Exhibitors are responsible for their errors and those or their agents. Per DR123, if a mathematical error is discovered on the score sheet, it must be brought to the attention of show management within 1 hour of the official posting of the scores from the last class of the competition day. SCORED TESTS: Tests will be given ONLY TO RIDERS or their agents and only AFTER results are posted and placing established. SHOW OFFICE: The Show Office will be open on Saturday and Sunday 6:00 am 6:00 pm. DOGS: DOGS ARE NOT PERMITTED AT THE RANCHO RIDING CLUB. Please leaver your canine friend at home. 20

21 Rules and general information continued: FOOD: Food will be available during the weekend. VET AND FARRIER: Are on call. Phone numbers will be posted in the show office. ARENAS: All tests will be ridden in 20 x 60 meter sand arenas. Only horses entered in the show will be permitted in the warm-up and competition arenas. No one on foot is allowed in the warm-up arenas. Horses in the warm up arena must wear their competition numbers. Arenas must be vacated while equipment is being used. Horses are not to be left unattended in arenas at any time. No one may ride a horse entered in the competition on the competition grounds who has not signed an entry form. Riders are NOT allowed in the competition arenas before the show Saturday and Sunday. LUNGING: Lunging is allowed only in designated areas. Lunging is not allowed in the warm-up arena unless designated by show management. SCHOOLING HORSES: Horses may enter the show for schooling on show grounds. Schooling only horses must be registered with the Horse Show Office and will be given a number that will be worn at all times on the showgrounds. Entry form and signed Federation Agreement must be submitted with association information for each horse. Write Schooling for class on entry form. Schooling is allowed in the warm up arena if there is room and the horse is not disruptive. No schooling of horses in or around the competition arenas before or during the days of competition. Schooling fee is $45.00 per day per horse. Schooling horses are also subject to the CDFA Drug fee ($5.00) and office fee ($35). AWARDS: Prize for first place and ribbons for first through third place will be given. Six overall show High Point ribbons and prizes will be given to winners in the Open, AA, JR/YR divisions for Training through Fourth Level and FEI. PROPERTY DAMAGE: All owners and exhibitors will be held responsible for any property damage incurred by them, their agents or employees and shall be billed accordingly. STABLING: There is no stabling at Rancho Riding Club. This is a trailer in show. PARKING: Parking for trailers will be in the dirt parking lot located on the South side of the Rancho Riding Club. Public parking and some overflow trailer parking will be on the north side of the club. Signs and parking attendants will be available to help/direct you. PROTESTS: Any exhibitor, rider, owner, agent, trainer or the parents of a junior exhibitor, or any life, senior, or junior member present at the competition may file a protest with the show management of a licensed competition or the Federation Hearing Committee alleging violations of any Federation rules. The protest must be in writing, signed by the protestor accompanied by a deposit of $200 if made by a Federation member, or $300 if made by a non-member. The sum will be forfeited to the Horse Show if not substantiated. Protests must be received by the show management or the Technical Delegate within 48 hours of the alleged violation. See GR603 for more information. USEF MEMBERSHIP STATEMENT: Life, senior active and junior active members shall be eligible to participate in all classes at Regular Competitions, Eventing Competitions at Preliminary Level or above and Combined Driving Competitions at the Advanced Level, Dressage, Reining and Vaulting Competitions and Endurance Riders provided the respective 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, reining competitions and combined driving competitions upon payment of a $30.00 show pass (non-member) registration fee. 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 test, pas de deux and quadrille classes; 7) NRHA endorsed reining competitions; 8) opportunity classes; 9) citizens of other nations who have proof, in English, of current membership in good standing of their own national federation; 10) USEA beginner novice division; and 11) assistant handlers in dressage sport horse breeding classes (See GR807.4 of the Federation rules.) AMATEUR AND JUNIOR/YOUNG RIDERS: Amateurs are defined by the rules and specifications of the current USEF Rule Book. All riders entering the AA classes must possess or have applied for an USEF Amateur Card prior to riding in the class. All riders in Amateur Divisions must present an USEF Amateur Card when picking up their number or they will not be allowed to show in the Amateur Division. Cards may be applied for at the show office. Individuals are eligible as Juniors until the end of the calendar year in which they reach the age of 18. Individuals are eligible as Young Riders from the beginning of the calendar year in which they reach the age of 21. Competitors compete as Adults from the beginning of the calendar year in which they reach the age of 22 (not 18). Therefore, for dressage competitions, riders between the ages of 18 & 21 compete in Young Rider divisions, NOT adult amateur, even if amateur is indicated on membership cards. JUNIOR/MINOR COMPETITORS: All juniors/minors must be supervised by their parents/guardians or authorized agent while at or on the show grounds whether riding or on foot. The parent/guardian or authorized agent shall assume all responsibility to protect junior/minor from harm and/or loss and shall identify, defend and hold CDS, USDF, USEF, CDS San Diego and Crackerjack Productions LLC harmless there from. No minor entry will be accepted unless signed by a parent or guardian. The signatures of instructors, agents or other non-related persons will not be acceptable. MOTORIZED VEHICLE STATEMENT, GR1307.1: Minors who do not have a valid driver s license which allows them to operate a motorized vehicle in the state in which they reside will not be permitted to operate a motorized vehicle of any kind including, but not limited to, golf carts, motorcycles, scooters, or farm utility vehicles, on the competition grounds of licensed competitions. Minors who have a valid temporary license may 21

22 Rules and general information continued: operate the above described motorized vehicles as long as they are accompanied by an adult with a valid driver s license. Violations of this rule will be cause for sanctions against the parent(s), guardian(s) and/or trainer(s) from the competition grounds for the remainder of the competition and charges filed against any of the above individuals in accordance with Chapter 6 of the USEF Rule Book. Wheelchairs and other mobility assistance devices for individuals with disabilities are exempt from this rule. HEADGEAR RULE EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2013: From the time horses are officially admitted to the competition grounds by competition management, anyone mounted on a horse at any time on the competition grounds, including non-competing riders, riders on non-competing horses, and those competing in all classes and tests, including Para-Equestrian test, must wear protective headgear as defined by this rule and otherwise in compliance with GR801. Any rider violating this rule at any time must immediately be prohibited from further riding until such headgear is properly in place. Protective headgear is defined as a riding helmet which meets or exceeds ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)/SEI (Safety Equipment Institute) standards for equestrian use and carries the SEI tag. The harness must be secured and properly fitted. SHARPS CONTAINERS, GR1210.4: Competition management shall place a minimum of one sharps container per each competition, whether or not stabling is provided. Competition management may fine any individuals including trainers, owners, exhibitors, or their agents up to $100 for improper disposal of needles or other sharp disposable instruments. PONY MEASUREMENT: Competitors wishing to have their scores count for pony awards must include a current pony measurement card with their entry. If the competitor wants to have their pony measured by the TD at the show they must let show management know two weeks in advance of the show date. Competitor is responsible for making arrangements with the show s on-call vet. The show is not responsible for making these arrangements, and advises that if the on-call Vet feels it is necessary to travel to a sick or injured horse instead of coming to the show to measure, the show will in no way be held responsible or liable for this decision on the part of the vet. Management will arrange for a measuring stick to be available. Competitor will be responsible for all vet charges, and all charges incurred for rental of a measuring stick if required. MANAGEMENT: The Horse Show Management reserves the right to interpret all questions and conditions in regard to or arising out of any incident in 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 and their decision will be final. The Horse Show Management reserves the right to refuse, accept, conditionally, or to cancel any entries, disqualify riders and exhibitors, prohibit entries and to cancel award prizes without claim to damage, to change, cancel or combine any classes, to reschedule classes after due notice to exhibitors, or to change rings or to substitute/rotate officials. The judges decisions are strictly their own and the Management accepts absolutely no responsibility for those decisions. CONDITIONS OF ENTRY: Every horse entered for competition will be under the control of the Horse Show Management, but the Horse Show 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, CDS-San Diego Chapter, its Directors and Employees, Crackerjack Productions LLC and Rancho Riding Club harmless for any loss or accident to his horse, horses or equipment which may occur from accident, sickness, fire or otherwise. Management reserves the right to cancel, combine or divide classes, or to change/rotate officials as it deems necessary. The decision of Show Management is final. REFUSAL OF ENTRY: USEF Article 1509 Refusal of Entries. In addition to entries of persons suspended or expelled from the Federation, Show Management at a Recognized Competition may refuse any entry of an exhibitor or the participation of any agent, trainer, rider, driver or handler who has shown an objectionable attitude or behavior at a recognized competition which management is able to substantiate. 22

23 ONLINE ENTRIES Show Management Requests That All Entries Be Created Online at: Please use this service for prompt and accurate processing of your entry! Online check, Master Card and Visa are accepted. Thank you! CANTEMAR EQUINE MASSAGE Patricia Salem 23

24 SHOW FEES USDF Introductory Level..each $25.00 Opportunity Classes..each $25.00 Dressage Seat Equitation.each $35.00 Materiale.....each $45.00 Training through Fourth Level.....each $45.00 USEF Rider Tests..each $45.00 USDF Freestyle Test of Choice..each $45.00 FEI Freestyle Level of Choice.each $60.00 USDF Pas de Deux Level of Choice..each $60.00 USDF Quadrille Level of Choice..each $60.00 FEI...each $60.00 FEI JR/YR Individual Test..... $60.00 FEI JR/YR Team Test.... $60.00 GAIG/USDF Regional Championships Qualifying Q (per class)... $10.00 Office Fee. $35.00 Late Entry Fee.. $25.00 Trailer In Fee. $10.00 Return Check Fee. $50.00 Unpaid Balance Fee. $35.00 Non Competing Horse Fee (Schooling only)..... $45.00/day USEF Fee (mandatory per horse).... $16.00 CDFA Fee (mandatory drug testing fee per horse).... $ 5.00 CDS Competition Grant (mandatory per horse).... $ 3.00 USEF Show Pass (non-member fee)... $25.00 USDF Non-Member Fee. $30.00 USDF Horse Identification Number (HID) $

25 CLASS LIST (TENTATIVE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE) O-Open, A-Adult Amateur, J/YR-Junior/Young Rider, OPEN-open to everyone, Q-USDF Qualifying Class Make sure your score counts by having the correct memberships! To participate in a recognized competition, the horse MUST have a USDF Horse Identification Number (HID). If the horse does not have a USDF HID number, please add HID to the entry and pay the $25 HID fee. You can also do this online before entering the show at You can upgrade the HID registration at the show to Lifetime if desired. Rider, Owner, Trainer & Coach must be members of USEF or pay a $30 Show Pass fee. Rider and Owner must be members of USDF or pay the non-member fee of $25 (exceptions: Opportunity, Introductory, Pas de Deux and Quadrille classes are exempt from all membership requirements). Eligibility to ride a USDF Regional Championship Qualifying test requires the Rider, Owner and Trainer are Active USEF members, and Rider and Owner are PARTICIPATING or BUSINESS members of USDF. Horse must be USDF lifetime registered, and USEF lifetime or annual registered. These memberships must be in place at the time the scores are earned. The $10 fee for the Qualifying ride must be paid in advance of the ride. To qualify for CDS annual awards programs: CDS Annual Championships, Junior Championships, RAAC or any other CDS awards program, see membership requirements on page 9. Sat Sun Class Name Fee Division Q A AA USDF Intro Class A $25.00 A-J/YR B BB USDF Intro Class B $25.00 A-J/yR C CC USDF Intro Class C $25.00 A-J/yR Opportunity Class Training Level, Test 1 $35.00 Open Opportunity Class Training Level, Test 3 $35.00 Open Opportunity Class First Level, Test 1 $35.00 Open Opportunity Class First Level, Test 3 $35.00 Open Dressage Seat Equitation $25.00 A-Y/YR USDF Materiale-3 Year Old Fillies $45.00 Open USDF Materiale-3 Year Old Colts and Geldings $45.00 Open USDF Materiale-4&5 Year Old Mares $45.00 Open USDF Materiale-4&5 Year Old Stallions and Geldings $45.00 Open USEF Rider Test-Test of Choice $45.00 O-A-J/YR Training Level, Test 1 $45.00 O-A-J/YR Training Level, Test 2 $45.00 O-A-J/YR Training Level, Test 3 $45.00 O-A-J/YR Q First Level, Test 1 $45.00 O-A-J/YR First Level, Test 2 $45.00 O-A-J/YR First Level, Test 3 $45.00 O-A-J/YR Q Second Level, Test 1 $45.00 O-A-J/YR Second Level, Test 2 $45.00 O-A-J/YR Second Level, Test 3 (Dover Medal Class #223-Sunday only/see page 31) 25 $45.00 O-A-J/YR Q

26 Class list continued: Sat Sun Class Name Fee Division Q Third Level, Test 1 $45.00 O-A-J/YR Third Level, Test 2 $45.00 O-A-J/YR Third Level Test 3 $45.00 O-A-J/YR Q Fourth Level, Test 1 $45.00 O-A-J/YR Fourth Level, Test 2 $45.00 O-A-J/YR Fourth Level, Test 3 $45.00 O-A-J/YR Q USDF Freestyle Level of Choice (requires copy of qualifying test) FEI Freestyle Level of Choice (requires copy of qualifying test) $45.00 Open Q $60.00 Open Q Pas de Deux-Level of Choice $60.00 Open Quadrille-Level of Choice $70.00 Open Prix St. Georges $60.00 O-A-J/YR Q Intermediare I $60.00 Open Q Intermediare II (ed. 2014) $60.00 Open Q Intermediare II A $60.00 Open Intermediare II B $60.00 Open Q Grand Prix (ed. 2009, revision 2014) $60.00 Open Q FEI YR. Team Test $60.00 YR Q FEI YR. Individual Test $60.00 YR FEI JR Team Test $60.00 JR Q FEI JR Individual Test $60.00 JR Riders in Freestyles: Freestyle entries require a copy of the qualifying test at that level. Riders furnish their own music and turn it into the Show Secretary at check in. Coordinate with show management for sound checks. Please allow enough time to perform a complete sound check so potential problems can be resolved before your ride. Clearly mark music with rider/horse and name of song. Q=Great American Insurance / USDF Regional Championships Qualifying Class. Please be sure to include a Q after the class number and include the $10 qualifying fee on your entry form. Dover Medal Class: Dover Medal class is the second level test 3 test offered once per show. Class #223 on Sunday will be the Dover Medal Class. See description of program including program awards in this premium. Intermediare II A & B are new for Intermediare B will replace the I2 at the GAIG/USDF Regional Championships and USDF Finals. Yet for the present time, qualifying scores earned at I2 will qualify for both USDF regional and national championships. More information regarding the A & B tests will be provided by USDF at 26

27 ENTRY ENTRY FORM: FORM: Dressage in in the Ranch June 7-8, June Closing 7-8, 2014 Date: CLOSING May 23, 2014 DATE: USEF/USDF/CDS May 23, 2013 Recognized USEF/USDF/CDS USEF Recognized # Level USEF 2. # Level 2 Important: Include copies of USEF, USDF, CDS and/or DASC cards for Rider, Owner, Trainer & Horse w/ each entry. IMPORTANT: Include copies of your USEF, USDF, CDS and/or DASC cards for Rider, Owner, Trainer & Horse w/ each entry. ONE HORSE PER ENTRY FORM. Entries must be complete with signatures and all fees enclosed. Ride times will be posted on: FAX ENTRIES REQUIRE A CREDIT CARD. Fax entries to: Sarah Vincent, Make check out to: CDS San Diego. Mail entry to: Sarah Vincent, 1610 Yosemite Ave, #105, Simi Valley CA RIDER INFORMATION Name: Address: City: State/Zip: Phone: Cell Phone: USEF #: USDF #: CDS/DASC #: OFFICE USE ONLY: Date Postmarked: Bridle #: Amt Pd: Bal Due: HORSE INFORMATION Name: Breed: Sex/Age: Color/Height: USEF #: USDF #: DASC #: STALLION: YES NO CLASSES Class Number Division: O, J/Y, AA Class Fee Qualifyingadd $10 Fee OWNER INFORMATION Name: Address: City: State/Zip: Phone: Cell Phone: USEF #: USDF #: CDS/DASC #: TRAINER INFORMATION Name: Address: City: State/Zip: Phone: Cell Phone: USEF #: USDF #: CDS/DASC #: Total Class Fees: $ Mandatory USEF Federation Fee $16.00 Mandatory CDFA Drug Fee $5.00 Mandatory CDS Travel Grant Fee $3.00 Mandatory Office Fee $35.00 Trailer In Fee $10.00 Schooling Only Fee $45/day per horse Late Entry Fee: $25 Donation to CDS-SD-Thank you for your support! Other Fees (if Applicable): USEF Non Member Fee $30 USDF Non Member Fee $25 (Rider and/or Owner) USDF Horse ID number ($25) TOTAL FEES DUE AND ENCLOSED: $ 27

28 ENTRY FORM: Dressage in the Ranch June 7-8, 2014 CLOSING DATE: May 23, 2014 USEF/USDF/CDS Recognized USEF # Level 2 IMPORTANT: Include copies of your USEF, USDF, CDS and/or DASC card for Rider, Owner, Trainer & Horse w/ each entry ENTRY AGREEMENT: By entering a Federation-Licensed Competition and signing this entry blank as the Owner, Lessee, Trainer, Manager, Agent, Coach, Driver, Rider, Handler, Vaulter or Longeur and on behalf of myself and my principals, representatives, employees and agents, I agree that I am subject to the Bylaws and Rules of The United States Equestrian Federation, Inc. (the Federation ) and the local rules of the competition. I agree to be bound by the Bylaws and Rules of the Federation and of the competition. I will accept as final the decision of the Hearing Committee on any question arising under the Rules, and agree to release and hold harmless the competition, the Federation, their officials, directors and employees for any action taken under the Rules. I represent that I am eligible to enter and/or participate under the Rules, and every horse I am entering is eligible as entered. I also agree that as a condition of and in consideration of acceptance of entry, the Federation and/or the Competition may use or assign photographs, videos, audios, cable cases, broadcasts, internet, film, new media or other likenesses of me and my horse taken during the course of the competition for the promotion, coverage or benefit of the competition, sport, or the Federation. Those likenesses shall not be used to advertise a product and they may not be used in such a way as to jeopardize amateur status. I hereby expressly and irrevocably waive and release any rights in connection with such use, including any claim to compensation, invasion of privacy, right of publicity, or to misappropriation. The construction and appliance of Federation rules are governed by the laws of the State of New York, and any action instituted against the Federation must be filed in New York State. See GR908.4 FEDERATION RELEASE, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, WAIVER AND INDEMNIFICATION This Document waives important legal rights. Read it carefully before signing. I AGREE in consideration for my participation in this Competition to the following: I AGREE that the Federation and Competition as used herein includes the Licensee and Competition Management, as well as all of their officials, officers, directors, employees, agents, personnel, volunteers and Federation affiliates. I AGREE that I choose to participate voluntarily in the Competition with my horse, as a Rider, Driver, Handler, Vaulter, Longeur, Lessee, Owner, Agent, Coach, Trainer, or as parent or guardian of a junior exhibitor. I am fully aware and acknowledge that horse sports and the Competition involve inherent dangerous risks of accident, loss, and serious bodily injury including broken bones, head injuries, trauma, pain, suffering, or death. ( Harm ). I AGREE to hold harmless and release the Federation and the Competition from all claims for money damages or otherwise for any Harm to me or my horse and for any Harm of any nature caused by me or my horse to others, even if the Harm arises or results, directly or indirectly, from the negligence of the Federation or the Competition. I AGREE to expressly assume all risks of Harm to me or my horse, including Harm resulting from the negligence of the Federation or the Competition. I AGREE to indemnify (that is, to pay any losses, damages, or costs incurred by) the Federation and the Competition and to hold them harmless with respect to claims for Harm to me or my horse, and for claims made by others for any Harm caused by me or my horse while at the Competition. I have read the Federation Rules about protective equipment, including GR801 and, if applicable, EV114, and I understand that I am entitled to wear protective equipment without penalty, and I acknowledge that the Federation strongly encourages me to do so while WARNING that no protective equipment can guard against all injuries. If I am a parent or guardian of a junior exhibitor, I consent to the child s participation and AGREE to all of the above provisions and AGREE to assume all of the Obligations of this Release on the child s behalf I represent that I have the requisite training, coaching and abilities to safely compete in this competition. I AGREE that if I am injured at the competition, the medical personnel treating my injuries may provide information on my injury and treatment to the Federation on the official USEF accident/injury report form. BY SIGNING BELOW, I AGREE to be bound by all applicable Federation Rules and all terms & provisions of this entry blank and all terms and provisions of this Prize List. If I am signing and submitting this Agreement electronically, I acknowledge that my electronic signature shall have the same validity, force and effect as if I affixed my signature by my own hand. BOD 1/23/11 Effective 12/1/11 Owner s/agent s Signature (MANDATORY): Rider s/handler s Signature (MANDATORY): Trainer s Signature (MANDATORY): Coach s Signature (IF APPLICABLE): Print Name: Print Name: Print Name: Print Name: Parent/Guardian Signature If Rider/Driver/Trainer/Handler/Vaulter/Longeur is Under 18: Print Parent/Guardian Name: Rider Emergency Contact Information: Emergency Contact Phone #: CREDIT CARD PAYMENT: CIRCLE ONE: VISA MASTERCARD DISCOVERY Credit Card #: Credit Card #: Signature: Name on on Card (please print): print): V-code (3 digit on back of V-code (3 digit # on back of card) Exp. Date: Billing address zip zip code: code: 28

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