Alpine Preview. Now - Three Great Shows, One Great Place... July B Rated

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1 Now - Three Great Shows, One Great Place... Alpine Preview July B Rated Homestead Trail, Long Lake, MN USEF Jumper Rating 1 MHJA DOUBLE POINTS,

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3 ALPINE PREVIEW July 12 15, 2012 Judge Doug Bruce Wilson Manor, FL Show Manager Lonnie Underhill Orono, MN Announcer Shawn Fitzpatrick Course Designer Bill Nunn Hamel, MN Competition Management CKU Corporation Montrose, MN USEF Steward Kelly Fedt St. Paul, MN Paddock Master Shawn Fitzpatrick Secretary Linda Seay Murfreesboro, TN Assistant Secretary Veterinarian Leslie Borg Anoka Equine - On Call Medina, MN Anoka, MN Stabling Leslie Borg Medina, MN Medical Coordinator Safeguard International ALPINE PREVIEW Member of The Minnesota Hunter Jumper Association United States Equestrian Federation Show Office

4 USEF Competition Name: Competition Division(s) and Rating(s): "B" Green High Performance, Performance, Junior, Pony, Amateur-Owner Hunters "C" Adult amateur, Childrens, Hunter Horse, Children's Hunter Pony, Pre-Green Hunters. USEF#: Alpine Farms Preview

5 RULES AND REGULATIONS "Every class offered herein which is covered by the rules and specifications of the current USEF rule book will be conducted and judged in accordance therewith. In all classes wherein the rules of the USEF do not apply, the horse show management shall settle any dispute or question and the decision shall be final. Exhibitors and other participants herein, as a condition of admission, shall consent to such methods of settlement. GR states that: USEF 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, Reining and Vaulting Competitions and Endurance Rides. A nonmember 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 nonmember 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 tests, 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. USEF 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 USEF ( 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, cablecasts, 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 application 1

6 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 GR The horse show management reserves the right to itself, to refuse, limit, accept conditionally, or to cancel any entries; disqualify any riders or exhibitors, prohibit exhibition of entries, and to cancel awarded prizes, to change any course, to cancel or combine any unfilled classes, after due notice to exhibitors, to change rings or officials, to change specifications in jumper classes as competition warrants, and to interpret all questions and conditions in regard to, or arising out of, or incident to the show without claims for damages or recourse of any kind. The show management and CKU Corporation, DBA Alpine Farms, will, in no case, be responsible for any loss, accident and/or damage that may occur to any exhibitor, spectator, guest, rider, groom, vendor, attendant, or other employee, animal or equipment at the show. It shall be a condition of entry that each exhibitor shall hold CKU Corporation, DBA Alpine Farms, and this horse show, their directors and employees, and the officials and employees of the show blameless (whether or not such injury or loss resulted directly or indirectly from the negligent acts or omissions) for any loss or accident to himself, his/her animal(s), employee(s), or equipment. USEF rules are in force from the moment show management allows access to the show grounds. This includes conduct, correct saddlery, equipment, and attire. RESPONSIBILITY: All owners, exhibitors, and vendors shall be held responsible for any damages incurred by them, their guests, their horses or employees, to stalls, buildings and other properties on the show grounds and shall be billed accordingly. MEMBERSHIP/MEASUREMENT/& AMATEUR CARDS/AFFIDAVITS& HORSE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS: All participants (riders, drivers, handlers, owners, trainers, coaches, agents or lessees) must present to the competition secretary a current USEF/USHJA membership card or copy thereof. All junior and pony hunters must possess and present to the horse show office, a current USEF measurement card. All amateur-owners, adult amateurs, & limit adults must present their amateur cards at the time of number pick up. To speed processing, please enclose photocopies of these cards with entries. PLEASE note horse USEF/USHJA identification number on entry blank. ENTRIES: Entry forms must be filled out completely; including all classes or divisions entered, signatures and membership numbers, and be accompanied by a check. Entries close THURSDAY JUNE 28, 2012 for the Alpine Preview. NO EXCEPTIONS! Checks made payable to Alpine Farms. POST ENTRIES: Alpine Preview entries received after THURSDAY, JUNE , will be assessed a $50.00 post entry fee. NO EXCEPTIONS. ADDS/SCRATCHES DURING SHOW: Declare all classes the day before classes are held. A Transaction Fee of $10.00 per add/scratch sheet will be charged if changes are made on the same day as the classes are held. Any entry riding in a class without having filled out the paperwork will be charged a $20.00 fee each time. 2

7 OFFICE CHARGE: An office charge of $40.00 will be assigned to each entry. MAIL ENTRIES TO: ALPINE FARMS HOMESTEAD TRAIL LONG LAKE, MN ON-LINE ENTRIES: Download a prize list at Other show info at ENTRIES ACCEPTED: Three entries, unless otherwise stated are necessary to fill a class, or the class may be declared void. The show reserves to itself the right to retain any compensation and to combine, add or limit any classes. Further, it reserves the right to do all things necessary to compensate for excessive or inadequate entries. NON-SHOWING HORSES: Non-showing horses will be charged a non-showing fee of $50 per horse except horses living at Alpine Farms. REFUNDS: Prior to arrival on the show grounds, entry fees may be refunded only upon presentation of a statement signed by a veterinarian (or medical doctor in the case or an amateur or junior rider), stating that the horse (rider) is unable to perform in the classes entered. Once the show has begun, entry fees will only be refunded by presenting a veterinary excuse to the show secretary prior to the class in which the horse (rider) was entered. No requests for refunds will be considered if veterinarian's (or doctor's excuses) are received after the class in which one wishes to scratch has been completed. Stall fees will not be refunded under any circumstances. PRIZES: Eight ribbons will be offered in every hunter, equitation and jumper class. A champion and reserve champion title will be awarded to two of the four horses acquiring the most points in each hunter and jumper section. Championships and reserves will be awarded according to GR for hunter, and jumper divisions (JP 110.2). In addition to these points, only four top hunter horses will receive full points for the under saddle class. Premium checks may be picked up at the secretary's office after the bill has been paid in full. Premiums can be subtracted from payment due. PAYMENT OF FEES: All fees must be paid by the end of the horse show. Anyone leaving the show grounds without full payment of fees will be subject to USEF suspension and a $50 check out fee from competition management. Any mistakes at check out must be resolved within 24 hours. RETURNED CHECKS: There will be a $50.00 office charge for any checks returned to the show office by a bank for any reason. No check will be processed through a second time. To retain entries, both entry fees and penalties must be paid by money order, cashier's check or cash. In the event a check is returned, it will be handled in accordance with USEF rules. PARENTS & PROFESSIONALS- IF PARENT IS NOT ACCOMPANYING JUNIOR, PLEASE SEND PERMISSION FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT (INSURANCE # & RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE CARE) WITH THE TRAINER OR RESPONSIBLE ADULT. EXHIBITOR NUMBER WILL NOT BE ISSUED UNTIL ENTRY FORMS ARE CORRECTLY AND COMPLETELY FILLED OUT AND ARRANGEMENT FOR PAYMENT IS COMPLETED. 3

8 PROTESTS: Any USEF member exhibitor lodging a protest must first deposit $ with any member of the show committee, the show manager, or show secretary, which sum shall be forfeited if same is not sustained (non-member fee is $300). All protests must be made in writing, signed by the protester, and filed with any member of the show committee, the show manager the show secretary, or The Federation Hearing Committee within 48 hours of the alleged violation. If the protest is sustained the entries standing next in award will be moved up accordingly. See GR 603. STABLING: Most stabling will be temporary stalls. Stall doors are provided. The cost will be $ per stall. ($ overnight & $50/day stall). Include stall requests when completing entry blank. Payment of stall fees must accompany entry fees and are not refundable. Call Leslie Borg ( ) for stall reservations-stalls are available for occupancy Wednesday, July 11, 2012 and must be vacated no later than Monday morning, July 16, 2012 unless horses are competing the following week in the Alpine Equestrian Fest. Stall reservations must be received and paid for by June 28, SCHOOLING: There will be no schooling in the sand show ring at any time prior to the start of the show. In the sand ring, exhibitors may hack horses (no jumping) before 7:30 a.m. AT MANAGEMETNS DISCRETION POLING: NO MANUAL POLING OR OFFSETS ALLOWED ON ALPINE SHOWGROUNDS. STARTERS, JUMP ORDERS AND CONFLICTS: A rotating jump order will, at management s direction, be established for jumping classes. Rings will not be held to wait for horses and/or riders. Riders who anticipate a conflict must arrange their order of go so as to avoid causing a delay. Trainer conflicts will not be recognized. Starters have the authority to scratch riders who are untimely. Without going through the Steward or Show Manager. TURNOUT PADDOCKS: A limited number of paddocks are available. The cost is $ and must be paid in advance. Paddocks will be assigned on a first paid, first served basis. GOLF CARTS AND MOTORIZED VEHICLES: USEF Rule Minors who do not have a valid driver s license which allows them to operate a motorized vehicle in th state in which they reside will not be permitted to operate a motorized vehicle of any kind including, but no 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 operate the above described motorized vehicles as long as they are accompanied by an adult with a valid driver s license. The parent(s), legal guardian(s), or individual who signs the entry blank as a parent or guardian of a minor operating a motorized vehicle in violation of this rule are solely responsible for any damages, claims, losses or actions resulting from that operation. Violations of this rule will be cause for sanctions against the parent(s) and/or trainer(s) who are responsible for the child committing the offense. Penalties may include exclusion of the child, parent(s), guardian(s), and/or trainer(s) from the competition grounds for the remainder 4

9 of the competition and charges being filed against any of the above individuals in accordance with Chapter 6. Wheelchairs and other mobility assistance devices for individuals with disabilities are exempt from this rule. SPLIT SECTIONS: Any section with 50 or more entries at the beginning of the first class will be divided and prize money doubled. DOGS: The USEF dog rule is as follows: USEF GR Dogs are not permitted to be loose on the competition grounds and must be on a leash or otherwise contained. Individuals must not lead dogs on a leash while mounted. Dog Owners are soley responsible for any damages, claims, losses, or actions resulting from their dogs behavior. Dog Owners failing to comply with this rule may be subject to penalty under Chapters 6 & 7. This will be strictly enforced. The owner of any dog which disrupts a competitor s round in the ring will be required to reimburse said competitor for their entry fees for the entire division. ATTIRE: Riders must be neatly attired when competing. ALL riders must wear protective headgear while riding anywhere on the show grounds. All junior riders must wear protective headgear with harness secured when riding. Refer to GR 801. It is compulsory for riders in all Hunter, Jumper and Hunt Seat Equitation classes, and Paso Fino classes, both open and breed restricted including Hunter Hack, where jumping is required and when jumping anywhere on the competition grounds, to wear properly fastened protective headgear which meets or exceeds ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)/SEI (Safety Equipment Institute standards for equestrian use and carries the SEI tag. It must be properly fitted with harness secured. A show Committee must bar riders without protective headgear from entering the ring for classes in which protective headgear is required and may bar any entry or person from entering the ring if not suitably presented to appear before an audience. DESCRIPTION OF COURSES: Hunter fences shall generally simulate obstacles found in the hunting field, such as natural post and rail, brush, stone wall, white board fence, or gate, chicken coop, aiken, hedge, offset oxer, etc. Jumper courses may consist of any combination of the following: brush, oxers, gates post and rails, triple bars, walls panels, coops, hogsback and the like. COURTESY CIRCLE: In all classes, the courtesy circle may be restricted and will be indicated on the course diagram and a corresponding barrier will be erected and announced at least one hour prior to the class. TIES IN JUMPER CLASSES: Ties for other than first place in jumper classes will be decided on the basis of faults and time in the first round. ANIMAL WELFARE: Any rider or trainer who, in the opinion of the judges or management, uses his/her whip or spurs in an excessive manner will be immediately eliminated from the class where the incident occurred, be suspended from further showing for a twenty-four hour period and will forfeit all entry fees and prize money for that class. Further violation by the exhibitor on the same horse or another horse will result in said exhibitor being barred from any further competitions at this show. All incidents will be reported by the USEF steward to the USEF for possible further investigations. 5

10 SCHOOLING DAYS SAND RING ONLY (WEATHER PERMITTING) Schooling permitted in fenced grass arena-check times in horse show office. Alpine Preview WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 2012 ********** Alpine Farms Equestrian Fest TUESDAY, JULY 17, :00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. RIDERS MUST PICK UP NUMBERS AND WEAR THEM DURING SCHOOLING $20.00/HORSE NO JUDGE

11 FOR ALL HORSES, WHETHER SCHOOLING OR SHOWING, A COPY, DATED WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF EACH HORSE'S NEGATIVE COGGINS TEST MUST BE PRESENTED TO THE SHOW SECRETARY BEFORE NUMBERS WILL BE GIVEN OUT. ARENA DIMENSIONS AND FOOTING HUNTER & JUMPER RING 157' X 240' ALL WEATHER FOOTING INDOOR WARM UP RING 90' X 200' ALL WEATHER FOOTING PRIZE MONEY DISTRIBUTION PREMIUM 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH 5TH 6TH 7TH 8TH $ 0.00 R R R R R R $ $20 $15 $10 $5 R R $ $30 $20 $15 $10 $ $35 $25 $20 $10 $10 R $ $40 $30 $25 $20 $10 R $ $50 $40 $25 $25 $10 R $ $90 $55 $45 $40 $35 $35 $ $120 $90 $60 $50 $40 $40 R R $ Jumpers $150 $110 $75 $70 $55 $40 R R $ $300 $220 $150 $130 $100 $100 R R DRUGS: Exhibitors should exercise extreme caution before medicating their horses and should be aware of the United States Equestrian Federation rules governing drugs and medications. Any questions about the use of certain medications and regarding Chapter IV should be directed to the USEF drugs and medication program, 956 King Ave., Columbus, Ohio Phone (800) (Medequestrian@aol.com). Hazardous Weather/Accident/Acts of God, and Emergency Policy: Management reserves the right to cancel any classes due to hazardous weather, Acts of God, accident, or emergency. Every effort will be made to reschedule. No refunds for cancellations due to hazardous weather, Acts of God, accidents, or emergencies. Non-U.S. Citizens: must provide proof, in English, of current membership in good standing in their respective National Federation, or hold current membership in good standing with the USEF (GR 828.4). MEASUREMENTS: Time for measurements of ponies and horses will be posted in the horse show office. 6

12 "B" RATED HUNTER DIVISIONS USEF CHAPTER HU ALL HUNTER CLASSES WILL BE JUDGED ON PERFORMANCE AND SOUNDNESS, UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED. GREEN WORKING HUNTER 1,2 Green Hunter 3 $100 Green Hunter Stake 4 Green Hunter Under Saddle HIGH PERFORMANCE HUNTER ,6 High Performance Hunter 7 $100 High Performance Hunter Stake 8 High Performance Hunter Under Saddle PERFORMANCE HUNTER , Performance Hunter 11 $ Performance Hunter Stake Performance Hunter Under Saddle PERFORMANCE HUNTER , Performance Hunter 15 $ Performance Hunter Stake Performance Hunter Under Saddle AMATEUR-OWNER WORKING HUNTER ,18 Amateur-Owner Hunter 19 $100 Amateur-Owner Hunter 20 Amateur-Owner Hunter AMATEUR-OWNER WORKING HUNTER 3 3 Show USEF amateur certification to office. Horses may not cross enter into the 3 6 Amateur-Owner Hunter Division. 25,26 Amateur-Owner Hunter 27 $100 Amateur-Owner Hunter Stake 28 Amateur-Owner Under Saddle JUNIOR WORKING HUNTER 29,30 Junior Hunter 31 $100 Junior Hunter Stake 32 Junior Hunter Under Saddle 7

13 PONY WORKING HUNTER Measurement cards must be presented to the office. 33,34 Pony Hunter 35 $100 Pony Hunter Stake 36 Pony Hunter Under Saddle GREEN PONY HUNTER Measurement cards must be presented to the office. 37, 38 Green Pony Hunter 39 $100 Green Pony Hunter Stake 40 Green Pony Hunter Under Saddle "C" RATED HUNTER DIVISIONS PRE-GREEN HUNTER Low - High A Pre-Green Hunter is a horse of any age in his first or second year of showing over 3 or 3 3 fences that has never competed over fences of 3 6 (1.07m) or higher. A horse that receives a 1 st Year Green Reinstatement may return to Pre-Green if it is otherwise eligible. Fences not to exceed 3 or 3 3. A horse s Pre-Green Status is not affected by showing as a three-year old. Classes may be divided by height section 3 an 3 3. You may not show in both height sections at the same competition. Horses may compete in both height sections within the same competition year. To be judged on performance and soundness. Under saddle classes not to hand gallop. Jogging not required. 41,42 Low Pre-Green Hunter 43 $70 Low Pre-Green Hunter Stake 44 Low Pre-Green Hunter Under Saddle 45,46 High Pre-Green Hunter 47 $70 High Pre-Green Hunter Stake 48 High Pre-Green Hunter Under Saddle SMALL HUNTER Open to horses just over the Large Pony height of 14.2 hands and not to exceed 15.2 hands. Fences 3 Measurement cards must be presented to show office. 49,50,51 Small Hunter Over Fences 52 Small Hunter Under Saddle 8

14 CHILDREN'S HUNTER HORSE Open to horses ridden by junior exhibitors. To be judged on performance and soundness with emphasis on manners. Extreme speed will be penalized. Fence heights will not to exceed 3. Spreads will not to exceed the height of the fence. Horses are not required to be jogged for soundness. Horse/rider combinations entered in this division may not cross enter into the Junior Hunter Division at the same show, unless it is the rider s first year of showing in the Junior Division. Riders entered in the Children s Hunter may not cross enter, at the same show, in classes in which the jumps exceed 3 6. If entries warrant, the Children s Hunter Division will be split by age between 13 and Under and ,54 Children s Hunter Horse 55 $70 Children s Hunter Horse Stake 56 Children s Hunter Horse Under Saddle CHILDREN S HUNTER PONY Open to ponies ridden by a Junior Exhibitor. Riders may not cross enter into USEF rated classes at the same show where the height of fences exceeds 3 3.Riders may cross enter into Pony jumpers regardless of fence heights. To be judged on performance, soundness, manners, way of going, size of rider to mount and suitability as a Children s Hunter Pony. To be offered at two fence heights: 2 for small and medium ponies and 2 6 for large ponies. Ponies need not be jogged. Zone Award presented annually as one section. 57,58 Children s Hunter Pony 59 $70 Children s Hunter Pony Stake 60 Children s Hunter Pony Under Saddle ADULT AMATEUR HUNTER Open to amateurs no longer eligible to compete as a Junior exhibitor. USEF Amateur certification required. Ponies are eligible, with suitability to count. Riders can cross enter between the Amateur Owner 3 3 and 3 6, but horses may not cross enter between the Adult Amateur and Amateur Owner Hunter sections at the same show. Riders in the Adult Amateur section may ride a different horse in the Amateur Owner section, and may ride in any section for which they are eligible at the same show. To be judged on performance, soundness and suitability. Fence heights not to exceed 3, spreads must not exceed the fence height. Entries not to jog for soundness. To be offered in three age groups-18-35,36-49 and 50 and over. Zone awards will be offered in all 3 age groups. If there are less than 3 entries in an age group, it is to be combined with the other age group that has the least number of entries. 61,62 Adult Amateur Hunter $70.00 Adult Amateur Hunter Stake 64 Adult Amateur Hunter Under Saddle 65,66 Adult Amateur Hunter $70.00 Adult Amateur Hunter Stake 68 Adult Amateur Hunter Under Saddle 69,70 Adult Amateur Hunter 50/Over 71 $70.00 Adult Amateur Hunter 50/Over Stake 72 Adult Amateur Hunter 50/Over Under Saddle 9

15 NON RATED HUNTER DIVISIONS LOW WORKING HUNTER Open to horses and ponies. Fences not to exceed 3. 73,74,75 Low Working Hunter Over Fences LIMIT ADULT WORKING HUNTER Open to riders no longer eligible to compete as a junior exhibitor. Amateur certification required. Open to riders who have not won six (6) first place ribbons over fences 3 or higher at any USEF/EC recognized competition, including equitation, in the last six (6) years. A rider who is eligible as of December 1 shall retain their eligibility for the entire year, regardless of ribbons won. Horse/Rider combinations entered in Limit Adult may not cross enter into Low Amateur Hunter classes or any class where the height of fences exceeds 3. Riders may, however, enter into the Low Amateur Hunter on a different mount. To be judged on performance and soundness, with emphasis on manners. Not to jog for ribbons. Height of Fences ,77 Limit Adult Hunter Over Fences 80 Limit Adult Hunter Under Saddle LIMIT CHILDREN S HUNTER Open to horses and ponies ridden by junior riders who have not won more than six first place ribbons over fences 3 or higher at a USEF/EC recognized competition, including equitation. First place ribbons won in USEF Pony Hunter sections not to count. A rider who is eligible as of December 1 st shall retain his/her eligibility throughout the entire show year regardless of ribbons won. To be judged on performance and soundness, with emphasis on manners. Not to jog for ribbons. Fences not to exceed ,82,83 Limit Children s Hunter Over Fences 84 Limit Children s Hunter Under Saddle LOW AMATEUR HUNTER Open to amateur riders no longer eligible to compete as a junior exhibitor. Amateur certification required. Horse/Rider combinations entered in Low Amateur may not cross enter into Limit Adult, or into classes where the height of the fences exceeds 3 6. Riders may, if otherwise qualified, enter the Limit Adult on a different mount. Riders may also enter classes where the height of fences exceeds 3 6 on another mount. To be judged on performance and soundness, with emphasis on manners. Height of fences Entries will not to jog for ribbons. If there are 30 or more entries at the start of the division, management must split the division and award two sets of ribbons and two championships. 85,86,87 Low Amateur Hunter 88 Low Amateur Hunter Under Saddle 10

16 BABY GREEN HUNTER Open to horses in their first two years of showing. To be shown over fences not to exceed 2 6. No combinations. Trotting not to be penalized. MHJA Year End Award. 89,90,91 Baby Green Hunter Over Fences 92 Baby Green Hunter Under Saddle SHORT STIRRUP HUNTER Open to junior riders who have not reached their 12 th birthday and have not won six first place ribbons over fences 2 6 or higher. A rider, who is eligible as of December 1, shall retain his/her eligibility throughout the year regardless of ribbons won. No rider may cross enter, at the same show, between this division and the Long Stirrup hunter/equitation sections or any class requiring the entry to jump 3 or higher. Open to horses and ponies. Fences not to exceed 2 3. Manners emphasized and extreme speed penalized. Combinations and oxers prohibited. In Under Saddle Classes, no more than 8 entries to canter at one time, and no hand gallop. 93,94 Short Stirrup Hunter Over Fences 95 Short Stirrup Hunter Under Saddle ST. CROIX SADDLERY S Rusty Stirrup Hunter Open to amateur riders who have reached their 30 th birthday. Amateur certification required. No rider may cross enter at the same show between this division and any class where the height of the fence exceeds 2 6. Fences not to exceed 2 3. Combinations and oxers prohibited. No hand gallop in under saddle classes. Open to horses or ponies, manners emphasized, extreme speed penalized. Trotting not to be penalized. No jog. 96,97,98 St. Croix Saddlery s Rusty Stirrup Hunter Over Fences 99 St. Croix Saddlery s Rusty Stirrup Hunter Under Saddle LONG STIRRUP WORKING HUNTER Open to horses or ponies. Open to junior and amateur riders who have not won three (3) first place ribbons at any USEF/EC recognized show over fences which exceed 2 9 in height in the past three years, including equitation. No rider may cross enter, at the same show, between this division and short stirrup hunter/equitation. Junior riders in this division may not cross enter into classes where the height of fences exceeds 3. Adult Amateur riders in this division may not cross enter into classes where fences exceed 2 9 Fences not to exceed 2 6. Combinations prohibited. Manners emphasized. Extreme speed to be penalized. 100,101,102 Long Stirrup Working Hunter 17/Under Over Fences 103 Long Stirrup Working Hunter 17/Under Under Saddle 104,105,106 Long Stirrup Working Hunter 18/Over Over Fences 107 Long Stirrup Working Hunter 18/Over Under Saddle 11

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18 ALPINE PREVIEW Thursday, (no jumpers) Sand Ring - 8:00 a.m. 115 Warm Up A (Open Thru Class 7) 1,2,3 Green Hunter 4 Green Hunter U.S. 9,10,11 Performance Hunter ,6,7 High Performance Hunter High Performance Hunter U.S. 12 Performance Hunter U.S Warm Up B ,14,15 Performance Hunter ,46,47 High Pre-Green Hunter Warm Up C 3 41,42,43 Low Pre-Green Hunter 3 16 Performance Hunter 3 3 U.S. 48 High Pre-green Hunter 3 3 U.S. 44 Low Pre-Green Hunter 3 U.S. 73,74,75 Low Hunter 49,50,51 Small Hunter 52 Small Hunter U.S. 89,90,91 Baby Green Hunter 92 Baby Green Hunter U.S. 118 Warm Up D Green Pony 37,38,39 Green Pony 40 Green Pony U.S. 119 Warm Up E Pony Hunter 33,34,35 Pony Hunter 36 Pony Hunter U.S. 207 Pony Medal 96,97,98 Rusty Stirrup 99 Rusty Stirrup U.S. 134 Opportunity Beginner Eq Walk/Trot 130 Opportunity Beginner Eq Poles 131 Opportunity Beginner Hunter Poles 133 Opportunity Beginner Hunter Xrails 132 Opportunity Beginner Eq Xrails 135,136 Opportunity Intermediate Eq. O.F. 137 Opportunity Intermediate Eq. Flat 138,139 Opportunity Inter. Hunter Fences 140 Opportunity Inter. Hunter U.S. Friday 7:30 A.M. Non Judged Shortest Stirrup Warm-up Sand Ring 8:00 a.m. 218, 219 Shortest Stirrup EQ Cross Rails 216,217 Shortest Stirrup Hunter Cross Rails 214 Shortest Stirrup EQ Walk/Trot 215 Shortest Stirrup EQ Walk/Trot/Canter 120 Warm Up F ,94 Short Stirrup Hunter 210,211 Short Stirrup EQ Over Fences 95 Short Stirrup Hunter U.S. 212 Short Stirrup EQ Flat 121 Warm Up G Equitation 11/Under Over Fences 201 Equitation 11/Under Flat 122 Warm Up H 2 & ,58,59 Children s Hunter Pony 60 Children s Hunter Pony U.S. 220 MHJA Mini Medal 108,109 Modified Child/Adult Am Hunter Modified Child/Adult Am U.S. 123 Warm Up I ,222 Long Stirrup EQ17/Under Over Fences 223 Long Stirrup EQ 17/Under Flat 224,225 Long Stirrup EQ 18/Over Over Fences 226 Long Stirrup EQ 18/Over Flat 124 Warm J Equitation Over Fences 205 Equitation Flat 206 USEF Medal 208 ASPCA Horsemanship Class 125 Warm Up K ,82,83 Limit Children s Hunter 84 Limit Children s Hunter U.S. 76,77 Limit Adult Limit Adult U.S. 85,86,87 Low Amateur Hunter 88 Low Amateur Hunter U.S. Course Change m Jumper 2.2b m Jumper m Jumper 2.2b m Jumper m Jumper 2.2b m Jumper m Jumper 2.2b m Jumper m Jumper 2.2b m Jumper 2.2b

19 SCHEDULE 2012 W SCHEDULE 2012 Saturday Sand Ring - 8:00 a.m m Jumper 2.2b m Jumper 2.2b 303 Modified Children s/adult Jumper 2.2b m Jumper 2.2b 306 Low Child/Adult Am. Jumper 2.2b m Jumper 2.2b 309 High Child/Adult Amat. Jumper 2.2b m Jumper 2.2b 312 Modified Jr./Am. Jumper 2.2b m Jumper 2.2b 315 Low Junior Amateur Jumper 2.2b Course Change 209 Lead Line 126 Warm Up L ,26,27 Amateur Owner Hunter Amateur Owner Hunter 3 3 U.S. 17,18,19 Amateur Owner Hunter Amateur Owner Hunter 3 6 U.S. 29,30,31 Junior Hunter 32 Junior Hunter U.S. 127 Warm Up M 3 61,62,63 Adult Amateur Hunter Adult Amateur Hunter U.S. 65,66,67 Adult Amateur Hunter Adult Amateur Hunter U.S. 69,70,71 Adult Amateur Hunter 50/Over 72 Adult Amateur Hunter 50/Over U.S. 128 Warm Up N 3 53,54,55 Children s Hunter Horse 56 Children s Hunter Horse U.S. 203 EQ Flat 202 EQ Over Fences 213 MHJA Medal 111,112 Modified Child/Adult Am Hunter Modified Child/Adult Am U.S. 129 Warm Up O ,101,102 Long Stirrup Hunter 17/Under 103 Long Stirrup Hunter 17/Under U.S. 104,105,106Long Stirrup Hunter 18/Over 107 Long Stirrup Hunter 18/Over U.S. Sunday Sand Ring 8:00am 141 Opportunity Jumper 2.2b 142 Opportunity Jumper 2.2b Jumper 2.2b 304 Modified Children s/adult Am Jumper 2.2b 305 Modified Children s/adult Am Jumper Pony Jumper, Table IV Sec Pony Jumper, Table IV Sec.2(b) m Jumper 2.2b 307 Low Child/Adult Am Jumper $100 Low Child/Adult Am Jumper 2.2b m Jumper 2.2b 310 High Child/Adult Amateur Jumper $100 High Child/Adult Amateur Jumper 2.2b m Jumper 2.2b 313 Modified Jr./Am. Jumper $100 Modified Jr./Am. Jumper 2.2b m Jumper 2.2b 316 Low Junior/Amateur Owner Jumper $100 Low Junior/Amateur Owner Jumper 2.2b 339 River Bend Commemorative Jumper Derby 2.2a

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21 MODIFIED CHILDREN S/ADULT AMATEUR HUNTER 2 6 Open to Junior and Amateur Riders. Amateur Certification required. 108,109 Modified Children s/adult Hunter Over Fences 110 Modified Children s/adult Hunter Under Saddle MODIFIED CHILDREN S/ADULT AMATEUR HUNTER 2 9 Open to Junior and Amateur Riders. Amateur Certification required. 111, 112 Modified Children s/adult Hunter Over Fences 113 Modified Children s/adult Hunter Under Saddle Continue the Tradition 2013 Alpine Horse Shows Alpine Classic June Alpine Preview* July Equestrian Fest July * Subject to Approval Stay informed during the shows CLASS 114 $500 MHJA Hunter Challenge Class Fee: $50.00 Open to all horses, ponies and riders with ponies competing on the same course as the horses without adjustment. The Challenge will have two rounds judged on the entries performance and soundness over a first round course of at least 10 obstacles, of which at least four of the fences must be natural obstacles or obstacles like those traditionally found in field hunting, including, but not limited to, aikens, natural post and rail, coops, brush, board gates, hedge, water, ditches or banks. The remaining fences may be any type of hunter show ring fences. The second round will be similar to a handy course as described in USEF HU and may include option fences. Judging will be on an open numerical system. The class will be judged on the jumping style and brilliance of the rounds. A fresh athletic horse will be rewarded accordingly. This class will consist of 1 section, at 3. Entries receiving the highest 12 scores in the first round will return for the second round. The second round score will be added to the first round score to determine the overall winners. In the event of a tie, the higher placing shall be awarded to the entry with the highest score in the second round. No jog. Formal hunter attire required per USEF rule HU127. See for information about qualifying for year end awards. 12

22 WARM UPS 115 WARM UP - A WARM UP - B WARM UP - C WARM UP - D Green Pony Warm Up 119 WARM UP - E - Pony Warm Up 120 WARM UP - F WARM UP - G WARM UP - H - 2 & WARM UP - I WARM UP - J WARM UP - K WARM UP - L WARM UP - M WARM UP - N WARM UP O MHJA MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION New Renew I/We hereby submit this application for membership along with an annual dues payment of $. Check membership type: Individual ($60.00)competing member eligible for MHJA Year End Awards Sustaining Annual ($40.00)regular benefits NOT eligible for MHJA Year End Awards Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Home Telephone: Work Telephone: Cell Phone Please include area code Address: If horses are shown under farm or corporate name, please list: If there are multiple memberships at one address, but you want to receive only one mailing, check here If you wish to opt out of the directory and additional mailings, check here Please list your age as of December 1, 2011, your birth date. Becky Nay, 5910 Hillendale Road, Shorewood, MN

23 OPPORTUNITY CLASSES Riders in Opportunity Classes may not show in any USEF Rated classes at the same horse show. If a rider has EVER shown in a USEF rated Hunter or Jumper Class they are ineligible to compete in the Opportunity Classes. Entries are not required to have USEF/USHJA membership, pay the non member fee or drug fee, and their horse or pony need not be registered with USHJA or recorded with USEF to participate in these classes. Entries are required to pay all other fees. Riders may cross enter into unrated classes for which they are eligible provided the height of fences does not exceed 2 6. If riders or horses enter in any other classes at the show, they ARE required to have all necessary memberships (or pay non member fees) and registrations. Attire may consist of proper hunter/jumper show attire or the following: breeches with paddock boots and half chaps, jodhpurs with paddock boots, or breeches and boots. Jumper riders may wear a polo shirt or other shirt with sleeves and a collar. Hunter/Equitation riders may wear a shirt with a tie or a show shirt with a choker. Depending on the weather, riders may wear a close fitting sweater, jacket or vest. ALL RIDERS MUST WEAR SEI/ASTM APPROVED HEAD GEAR. Martingales are not permitted in Flat or Under Saddle Classes. Opportunity Classes GR821. OPPORTUNITY BEGINNER JUNIOR/SENIOR/ EQUITATION & HUNTER DIVISION Entry Fee: $20.00/Class Equitation to be judged on control of mount, appropriate pace, steering and effective position of rider. Cross Rail and Poles on the Ground courses shall be twice around the ring on the rail, with no diagonal lines. Hunter to be judged on performance, manners of mount, and suitability at this level of competition. Cross Rail and Poles on the Ground courses shall be twice around the ring on the rail, with no diagonal lines Opportunity Beginner Equitation Poles on the Ground 131 Opportunity Beginner Hunter Poles on the Ground 132 Opportunity Beginner Equitation Cross Rails 133 Opportunity Beginner Hunter Cross Rails 134 Opportunity Beginner Equitation Walk/Trot OPPORTUNITY INTERMEDIATE DIVISION $20.00 Per Class Open to riders of all ages. Classes may consist of walk/trot, walk/trot/canter and over fences. Courses are to be 6 to 8 fences in height. Fences may boxes, small verticals and may be similar to regular hunter fences, oxers prohibited. Courses should remain simple. Manners emphasized and extreme speed to be penalized. Trotting not to be penalized in over fences classes. All Opportunity Intermediate Equitation and Hunter shall be counted equally for one year end award. If a rider has more than one entry in an Opportunity Intermediate Hunter Class, only the top placing entry will be counted. 135,136 Opportunity Intermediate Equitation Over Fences 137 Opportunity Intermediate Equitation Flat 138,139 Opportunity Intermediate Hunter Fences 140 Opportunity Intermediate Hunter Under Saddle 14

24 OPPORTUNITY JUMPER Open to both Junior and Adult riders. $20.00 Per Class 141 Opportunity Jumper, Table IV, Sec m Opportunity Jumper, Table IV, 2.b --.7m 2 3 HORSE REGISTRATION NUMBERS All horses competing in Federation non breed restricted licensed competitions with hunter, hunter breeding, jumper and hunter seat equitation classes (except those activities enumerated in GR 901.9, items 1-9) must be properly identified and must obtain a Registration Number from the USHJA. A registration number for each horse must be entered on all entry forms for licensed competitions. Only one Horse Registration Number will be issued per horse, and must remain with the horse throughout its career. Anyone knowingly applying for a duplicate Registration Number for an individual horse may be subject to disciplinary action. Owners are requested to notify the Federation and/or the USHJA as applicable of corrections to previously submitted information, e.g., names, addresses, breed registration, pedigree, or markings. Applications for Registration Numbers can be completed online at or using the Horse Registration application form. The Horse application form is also available from the USHJA or Federation office, or it can be downloaded from the USHJA or Federation website of from competition management. Starting December 1, 2008, USEF GR requiring mandatory USEF Horse recording of jumpers will be eliminated and the USHJA will establish a horse registration program starting on December 1, 2009 in order to compete at a USEF licensed hunter, jumper or hunter/jumper competition, each horse must be registered with the USHJA for a one-time fee of $ Horses annually recorded with the USEF in 2009 are required to submit the $30 registration fee to USEF. Horses must still be recorded with the USEF (either Lifetime or Annual) to receive National or Zone points. See USEF Rules EQ100, HU 100, HB100, HP 100, JH 100 and JP100. HUNTER SEAT EQUITATION DIVISION USEF CHAPTER EQ ALL CLASSES JUDGED ON HANDS, SEAT, GUIDANCE AND CONTROL OF THE HORSE. Open Junior Equitation Open to junior riders who have not reached their 18 th birthday. For 11/under fences not to exceed 2/6", no combinations and tests 1-8 may be used, for years - fences not to exceed 3' and tests 1-19 may be used, for years - fences not to exceed 3'6" and tests 1-19 may be used. 200 EQUITATION 11/UNDER OVER FENCES 201 EQUITATION 11/UNDER FLAT 202 EQUITATION OVER FENCES 203 EQUITATION FLAT 204 EQUITATION OVER FENCES 205 EQUITATION FLAT 15

25 CLASS 206 USEF/Pessoa Hunter Seat Medal Class Entry Fee: $30.00 Refer to USEF Rule EQ112.9 for class specifications. CLASS 207 Equisport Insurance/USEF Pony Medal Class Entry Fee: $35.00 Refer to USEF Rule EQ for specifications. CLASS 208 ASPCA HORSEMANSHIP CLASS Entry Fee: $35.00 Refer to USEF Rule EQ for specifications. CLASS 209 LEAD LINE NO ENTRY FEE! Open to riders who have not reached their 7 th birthday. The rider may not cross enter into any other class at this show. To be shown at the walk. SHORT STIRRUP EQ OVER FENCES/FLAT Open to junior riders who have not reached their 12 th birthday and have not won six first place ribbons over fences 2 6 or higher. A rider, who is eligible as of December 1, shall retain their eligibility throughout the year regardless of ribbons won. No rider may cross enter, at the same show, between the short stirrup hunter/equitation and the Long Stirrup hunter/equitation sections, or between short stirrup hunter/equitation and any class requiring the entry to jump 3 or higher. Open to horses and ponies. Manners emphasized and extreme speed penalized. Fences not to exceed 2 3. Combinations and oxers prohibited. In Under Saddle Classes, no more than 8 entries to canter at one time, and no hand gallop. 210, 211 Short Stirrup Equitation/Over Fences 212 Short Stirrup Equitation/Flat CLASS 213 MHJA HUNT SEAT MEDAL CLASS Entry Fee: $30.00 Open to junior and amateur riders of the MHJA. Application for membership must be made directly to the MHJA. To be shown over a course of not less than 8 obstacles not exceeding 3' in height which must include one combination, one change of direction, and one long approach to a fence. Two or more tests of the top four riders are required. USEF Tests Only one rider per horse. Amateur riders in this class may cross enter into classes where fences are 3'6" or higher. Junior riders in this class may not cross enter, at the same show, into classes where fences are 3'6" or higher unless they are in their first year of showing over fences 3'6" or higher, except for the Medal Final class, where they may cross enter if otherwise qualified. First through fourth place winners shall be eligible to compete in the MHJA Hunt Seat Medal Final. The final for this class may be held at a horse show to be announced at the beginning of the year. The Final shall consist of a course of not less than 8 obstacles not exceeding 3 in height which must include one combination, one change of direction, and one long approach to a fence. All exhibitors shall return for a flat phase. Following the flat phase, two or more tests of the top four riders are required, USEF Tests The winner of the final will receive a perpetual trophy. Qualifying for the Medal shall start at the first show held after the final class of the previous year and end at the last show prior to the finals of the current year. In the event no final class is held, the perpetual trophy shall be awarded to the rider who has accumulated the most points in the MHJA Hunt Seat Medal class throughout the year. 16

26 ST. CROIX SADDLERY S SHORTEST STIRRUP EQ Opportunity Classes! Open to junior riders who have not reached their 11 th birthday. Riders in this division may not cross enter into any other division or class at the same horse show, except classes on the flat and under saddle classes for which they are otherwise eligible. Equitation Classes may consist of unmounted showmanship, walk-trot, walk-trot-canter and crossrails. Crossrail courses shall be twice around the ring on the rail, with no diagonal lines. Trotting not to be penalized in crossrail class. In flat/under saddle classes, no more than 6 entries to canter at one time. Manners emphasized and extreme speed to be penalized. All shortest stirrup classes, both Equitation and Hunter, shall be counted equally for one year end award. Entries in Shortest Stirrup are not required to have USEF/USHJA membership or pay the non member fee, and their horse or pony need not be registered with USHJA or recorded with USEF to participate in these classes. Entries are required to pay all other fees. If riders or horses enter in any other classes at the show, they ARE required to have all necessary memberships and registrations. To be eligible for the MHJA year end award in this division, the rider must be an active member of the MHJA. 214 Walk/Trot Equitation 215 Walk/Trot/Canter Equitation 216, Hunter Cross Rails 218, Equitation Cross Rails CLASS 220 MHJA MINI MEDAL CLASS Entry Fee: $30.00 Open to junior and amateur riders who are current members of the MHJA. Application for membership must be made directly to the MHJA. Cross entry at the same show into any class where the height of fences exceeds 2 9 is prohibited. To be shown over a course of at least 8 fences 2 6 in height. Two or more tests of the top four riders are required. USEF Tests 1-8. If there are 8 or more entries at the beginning of the class, two or more tests of the top four riders are required. USEF tests 1-8. Only one rider per horse. A final for this class may be held at a horse show designated by the MHJA Board of Directors. Riders who win a first, second, third or fourth place in the Mini-Medal will be eligible for the finals. The final will consist of a first round of at least 8 fences 2 6 in height. The top four contestants will return to be tested at the judge s discretion from tests 1-8. Exhibitors who qualify in both the Mini-Medal and the MHJA Medal may ride in only one final. Qualifying for the Mini-Medal shall start at the first show held after the final class of the previous year and end at the last show prior to the finals of the current year. If no final class is held, the Year End award for the medal will be awarded on points accumulated during the show year. 17

27 LONG STIRRUP EQ OVER FENCES/FLAT $35.00 Per Class Open to horses or ponies. Open to junior and amateur riders who have not won three first place ribbons at any USEF/EC recognized show over fences which exceed 2 9 in height in the past three years, including equitation. No rider may cross enter, at the same show, between this division and short stirrup hunter/equitation. Junior riders in this division may not cross enter into classes where the height of fences exceed 3. Adult Amateur riders in this division may not cross enter into classes where fences exceed 2 9. Fences not to exceed 2 6. Combinations prohibited Manners emphasized. Extreme speed to be penalized. 221,222 Equitation Long Stirrup 17/Under Over Fences 223 Equitation Long Stirrup 17/Under Flat 224,225 Equitation Long Stirrup 18/Over Over Fences 226 Equitation Long Stirrup 18/Over Flat MEDICAL WASTE Due to Federal Regulations, all medical waste must be separated. Receptacles are provided for disposal of hypodermic needles in aisles. Failure to use them will result in a $100 fine. Please do not mix with manure waste or trash cans. Gift Certificate You have been invited to receive a FREE Consultation, postural analysis, SEMG analysis, and range of motion evaluation! Alpine Farms 2012 Dr. Reggie Fuller 109 Bushaway Rd. Suite 100 Wayzata MN (952)

28 JUMPER DIVISION USEF CHAPTER JP All classes conducted and scored in accordance with USEF rules and regulations. PLEASE NOTE JUMPER METERS OF DIFFICULTY Meters Height Level At all heights, to qualify as a spread fence, the fence must be 5 cm (2 ) up to 15 cm (6 ) wider than the height. At least three out of the eight efforts must be spreads. (see JP 122.6) Any full width square oxer may be set 5 cm (2 ) lower than the height indicated. PONY JUMPER $35.00 Per Class Open to ponies 14.2 and under in height, ridden by an individual who has not reached his/her 18 th birthday. (JP 118.4). A measurement card is required as per USEF Chapter HU, Subchapter HU-110. Pony jumpers may not be ridden by an adult in any division at the same competition. Riders competing in the pony jumper section cannot compete in any section, at the same show, in which they are required to jump fences higher than 3 7. (Exception: Children s Jumpers). Final obstacle of all combinations in pony jumper classes may not be spreads. All entrants will compete over the same heights, spreads and distances. A rider style award will be awarded to the pony jumper rider who exhibits the best classical jumping style from classes 311,312,313 and 314. Minimum speed is 360 yards per minute..95 m Pony Jumper, Table IV Sec Pony Jumper, Table IV Sec.2(b) MODIFIED CHILDREN S/ADULT AM. JUMPER $35.00 Per Class Open to junior and amateur riders. Fence height.85 (2 9 ) to.95 (3 1 ). 303,304 Modified Children s/adult Amateur Jumper, 2.2 (b) 305 Modified Children s/adult Amateur Jumper, Time 1 st Round LOW CHILD/ADULT AM. JUMPER $35.00 Per Class Open to junior/adult amateur riders. Horse/rider combinations entered in this section may not cross enter into classes held above 1.15 m at the same show. Horse/rider combinations may cross enter into the High Children s/adult Amateur Jumpers at the same show, but not on the same day as showing in the Low Children s/adult Amateur Jumpers. Minimum speed is 360 yards per minute. 1.00m 306 Low Children s/adult Am. Jumper, 2.2 (b) 307 Low Children s/adult Am. Jumper Table Time 1 st Round 308 $100 Low Children s/adult Am. Jumper Stake, 2.2 (b) 19