Lynda Ramsay - EC Basic

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1 West Calgary Dressage Show at Cochrane Agricultural Centre Saturday and Sunday, August 9-10, 2014 is Sanctioned as a Bronze Competition Member 2685 Queensview Dr. Suite 100 Ottawa, Ontario K2B 8K2 Telephone (613) And is governed by the Rules of the Federation Show Manager: Leslie Hunt Show Secretary: Faye Friend Veterinarian: Burwash Clinic Show Location: Cochrane Agricultural Centre Judge: Lynda Ramsay - EC Basic Liability West Calgary Dressage Show, Cochrane Agricultural Center, nor the owners, management, tournament committee, nor any of its staff or agents shall in any way be liable for any accident, injury, damage, loss or for any other matter that may happen to exhibitors, competitors, owners, or members of their families, or their agents or to anyone on the grounds, or for any other loss, claim, matter, circumstances or event whatever, in connection with or arising out of, or attributable to, the tournament or any journey to or from the tournament. It is understood that under no circumstances shall West Calgary Dressage Show, Cochrane Agricultural Center, nor the owners, management, Tournament committee, not any of its staff or agents be liable for any loss, damages, claims or costs as a result of West Calgary Dressage Show, Cochrane Agricultural Center, nor the owners, management, tournament committee, not any of its staff or agents, negligence, and that you agree to indemnify and save harmless West Calgary Dressage Show, Cochrane Agricultural Center, nor the owners, management committee, not any of its staff or agents from and against any and all liability arising out of any such loss, damages, claims or costs. Prizes Prizes will be awarded for top three riders in each class or according to EC rules. Rules and Regulations The management committee reserves the right to decide any point not covered in the rules and to correct any errors or make alterations that may be necessary in the prize list. The management committee reserves the right to remove any groom, trainer, owner, manager, or rider from the tournament without compensation. Any acts of discourtesy, or disobedience to the judges or officials by the owner, rider, manager, trainer or groom shall disqualify them from further competition in the tournament and the owner shall forfeit all fees. Inhumane treatment of a horse will not be tolerated. Violation of this rule will result in immediate disqualification, and forfeiture of the fees. In the case of disqualification, the horse winning the succeeding prize shall receive the prize of the disqualified horse and the other prizes will be adjusted accordingly. Ride times will be posted online 2 days prior to the competition date. Anyone exhibiting dangerous or unsportsmanlike behavior may, at the discretion of the tournament committee, be expelled from the grounds and forfeit fees.

2 Entry Procedure: Entries must be in the hands of the show secretary by the closing date listed on entry forms. Entry forms must be accompanied by a check, or money order to cover all entry fees, stabling fees and any other applicable fees. N.S.F. checks will result in an additional $40 service fee. Competitors are responsible for their own errors or those of their agents in preparation of their entry forms. Juniors must have a parent or guardian sign their entry form. Entries received after the closing date will be subject to a $30 late fee. Any changes made to entries after closing date will be charged a $15 penalty. Penalties are charged at the discretion of the organizing committee. West Calgary Dressage Show, and management reserves the right to limit entries in any division and to refuse or decline any entry without being liable for compensation or damages. PLEASE CHECK THE ENTRY FORMS FOR THE CLOSING DATES Refunds Exhibitors cancelling their entries before the closing date will be issued a refund in full. After the closing date of entries but prior to the start of the tournament, shall, upon presentation of a valid veterinarian certificate, forfeit their stall and office fees, all other fees will be refunded. Non-veterinarian scratches will not be refunded after the closing date. Dress A dark coloured or grey jacket (tailcoats not permitted). Contrasting pin stripes and piping are allowed. ASTM/SEI or BSI/BS EN approved protective headgear. White or light coloured breeches (juniors are permitted to wear jodhpurs and jodhpur boots), tie, hunting stock or choker. Gloves are required. Dark coloured riding boots (plain, laced or with zippers). Spurs are optional (see article E 4.1.8) Riders with long hair must be secured with a hair net or tied back in a braid or a bun. Manes may be braided but is not a requirement. Saddlery & Equipment All bridles must be correctly fitted black or brown in colour. Bitless bridles are not permitted. Double bridles are optional at third level. (See article E 4.3 for permissible bits). Management The management reserves the right to limit entries in any division and to refuse or decline any entry without being liable for compensation or damages. Ties for championships will be decided by collective marks. Please Note All riders, regardless of age or level or competition, must wear ASTM/SEI or SBI/BS EN approved protective headgear at all times when mounted at any EC-sanctioned Dressage competition at the event location It is the exhibitors responsibility to provide their own readers for their tests if they are needed. Warm up There is a warm up arena available starting at 8:30 am prior to the start of the competition.

3 EQUINE CANADA STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLE EQUINE Canada (EC), the National Equestrian Federation of Canada supports adherence to humane treatment of horses in all competition under its jurisdiction. EC is committed to: Upholding the welfare of horses, regardless of value, as a primary consideration In all activities: Requiring that horses be treated with kindness, respect, and the compassion that they deserve, and that they never be subjected to mistreatment; Ensuring that owner s, trainers and exhibitors or their agents use responsible care in handling, treatment and transportation of their horses as well as horses place in their care for any purpose; Providing for the continuous well-being of horses by encouraging routine inspection and consultation with health care professionals and competition officials to achieve the highest possible standards of nutrition, health, comfort, sanitation and safety as a matter of standard operating procedure; Continuing to support scientific studies on equine health and welfare; Increasing education in training and horsemanship practices; Requiring owners, trainers and exhibitors to know and follow their sanctioning organization s rules, and to work within industry regulations in all equestrian competitions; Requiring owners, trainers and exhibitors to know and follow their sanctioning organization s rules, and to work within industry regulations in all equestrian competitions. Reviewing, revising and developing competition rules and regulations that protect the welfare of horses. The standard by which conduct or treatment will be measured is that which a reasonable person, informed an experienced in generally accepted equine training and exhibition procedures, would determine to be neither cruel, abusive, nor inhumane.

4 Directions COCHRANE & DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY (CDAS) The Cochrane Ag Grounds are located about 20 minutes northwest of Calgary in the Town of Cochrane. The grounds are located on the northwest corner of the junction of Hwy's 22 & 1A. The entrance to the South grounds is located on Hwy 1A - first exit on the right after the highway junction. COCHRANE & DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY (CDAS) PCDAS PARK RULES & POLICIES All competitors must sign a Cochrane & District Agricultural Society Release & Acknowledgement Form when they arrive on the grounds before the horse is unloaded on the grounds. INDOOR & OUTDOOR ARENA RULES & POLICIES: 1. NO horses through man doors. 2. NO SMOKING in the indoor arena. 3. Water provided in storage tanks is potable. It is intended as drinking water for horses and people. It is not to be used for washing horses. No wash bay facilities are currently available. 4. CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR HORSE. This includes arenas, alleyways, stalls & parking areas. Make an attempt to clean up manure droppings in the arenas as they occur as safely as possible. DUMP THE MANURE WAGONS in the appropriate dumping bins. 5. CLEAN UP AFTER YOURSELF. Sweep floors, pick up trash and place in proper containers. Keep arena, alleyways & parking areas tidy. 6. Do not clean out you trailer in the parking lot. BARN & STABLING RULES & POLICIES: 1. NO SMOKING in or around barn stabling areas. 2. Only use necessary lights. Turn on lights only in your area. Turn off all lights when you leave. 3. DO NOT TOUCH BREAKER PANEL BOX. 4. CLEAN UP AFTER YOURSELF & YOUR HORSE. This includes alleyways, stalls & parking areas. DUMP THE MANURE WAGONS in the appropriate bins. Do not throw your manure up on the hillsides or in ditches. Pick up trash and place in proper containers. Keep alleyways & parking areas tidy. 5. Do not clean out your trailer in the parking lot. 6. Do not stable or feed your horse(s) in any of the arenas or alleyways. Use stalls only. 7. Water provided in storage tanks is potable. It is intended as drinking water for horses and people. It is not to be used for washing horses. No wash bay facilities are currently available.

5 CLASS DESCRIPTION TRAINING LEVEL: To confirm that the horses muscles are supple and loose, and the it moves freely forward in clear and steady rhythm, accepting contact with the bit. FIRST LEVEL: To confirm that the horse in addition to the requirements of the Training Level, has developed thrust (pushing power) and achieved a degree of balance and throughness. SECOND LEVEL: To confirm that the horse, having demonstrated that it had achieved the thrust (pushing power) required in the First Level, now shows that through additional training it accepts more weight on the hind quarters (collection), shows the thrust requited at the medium gaits and is reliably on the bit. A greater degree of straightness, bending, suppleness, thoroughness, balance and self carriage is required than at First Level. THIRD LEVEL: To confirm that the horse has achieved the requirements of the Second Level. It now demonstrates in each movement, especially in movements, rhythm, suppleness, acceptance of the bit, thoroughness impulsion, straightness and collection. There must be a clear distinction between the paces. FOURTH LEVEL: To confirm that the horse has developed sufficient suppleness, impulsion and throughness to perform the fourth level test which have a medium degree of difficulty. The horse must remain reliably on the bit, showing a clear uphill balance and lightness. The movements are preformed with greater engagement, straightness, energy and cadence and the hind limbs carry more weight than at third level. PRIX ST. GEORGE This test represents the medium stage of training. It comprises exercises to show the horse s submission to all the demands of the execution of classical equitation and a standard of physical and mental balance and development which will enable him to carry them out with harmony, lightness and ease. ** If a Reader is needed Competitors MUST provide their own ** Tests are available on the Equine Canada Website Wherever possible we will put barn groups together for their classes. Any horse entered in any class at a competition may be selected for equine medication control testing while at the event. We are helping support the local pony club and in that effort you may donate your stall clean out fee of $25.00 and have the pony club do the cleaning for you. Saturday Supper with the Judge We are planning a supper with the judge on Saturday evening so you can ask questions, get something clarified or just visit. All you need is your drink. Please indicate you would like to join us by submitting your payment and indicating your intention on the entry form. Hope to see you all there.

6 Each Class is a cost of $ A horse and rider combination may enter a maximum of 3 classes each day. Stalls are $20.00 per night. Saturday, August 10 Class Class Class Class Class Class Class Class A Walk Trot A B Walk Trot B C Walk Trot C D Walk Trot D 1T1 Training Test 1 1T2 Training Test 2 1T3 Training Test 3 1T4 Test of Choice st Level Test st Level Test st Level Test Test of Choice nd Level Test nd Level Test nd Level Test Test of Choice rd Level Test rd Level Test rd Level Test Test of Choice th Level Test th Level Test th Level Test Test of Choice 501 Prix St George 601 I1 Sunday, August 11 Class Class Class Class Class Class Class Class 2A Walk Trot A 2B Walk Trot B 2C Walk Trot C 2D Walk Trot D 2T1 Training Test 1 2T2 Training Test 2 2T3 Training Test 3 2T4 Test of Choice st Level Test st Level Test st Level Test Test of Choice nd Level Test nd Level Test nd Level Test Test of Choice rd Level Test rd Level Test rd Level Test Test of Choice th Level Test th Level Test th Level Test Test of Choice 521 Prix St George 621 I1 PLEASE MAKE CHEQUES PAYABLE TO: Leslie Hunt. PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED IN FULL, WHICH INCLUDES THE STALL CLEAN OUT FEE FOR YOUR ENTRY TO BE ACCEPTED. Please include a separate refundable check of $25.00 for stall cleaning fee. If you wish you can donate the fee to the local pony club and get them to do the cleaning for you. When your stall is cleaned and checked by a show organizer your check will be returned.

7 Mail to: West Calgary Bronze Dressage Show Entry Form For Office Use Only Leslie Hunt (EC Bronze Rated Show) Entry Ave. SW August 9-10, 2014 Calgary, AB T2T 1J7 Closing Date August 1, 2014 Please fill out one form per horse Name of Rider Jr. AA O EC AEF Address City Postal Code Phone Number Horse Information: Name Age Height & Color Sex Horse Owner Name Address Telephone Owner EC Address City Postal Code Trainer Barn Name Division/class number Saturday Division/class number Sunday TOC - indicate which test by number TOC - indicate which test by number This Document will affect your legal rights and liabilities, Please read Carefully: I acknowledge that the sport of horses is a risk sport and that I am participating at my own risk and in full knowledge of the hazards which are inherent in this sport. I further acknowledge the inherent risks in riding and working around horses, which risks include bodily injury to both horse and rider which can result from normal use, competition, or schooling, It is hereby also understood that no helmet or protective equipment can protect against all foreseeable injury. In consideration of being allowed to participate in this event, I hereby assume all risk and I hereby release and absolve West Calgary and Cochrane Agricultural Center and their directors, officers, employees, volunteers, and representatives, and their personal representatives, for all responsibility, liability or claims of any nature and kind which I may have arising from my participation in this activity, including but not limited to bodily injury or death to myself or my horse(s) and damage to property arising from any cause whatsoever, including the negligence of one or more of the individuals and organizations referred to herein. I hereby declare that in signing this document that I have read and fully understand and agree to the terms and conditions stated herein and that it is binding upon my executors, heirs and assigns. Total Entry Class Fee Stabling Friday Saturday $20.00 $20.00 Number (if needed) $ 5.00 Subtotal Drug Fee $ 3.50 EC Levy Fee $ 7.00 Late Fees $30.00 Total Signature of Rider Date 2014 If rider is under eighteen(18) years of age, the parent/legal guardian MUST sign below. I acknowledge as parent/legal guardian of that I have read and fully understand and agree to the terms and conditions stated herein on behalf of my child and myself. Parent/Legal Guardian Date 2014 Entry will not be accepted without Parent or Legal Guardian Signature. Supper with Lynda Yes No $15.00 Signature of Person Responsible Date 2014 (Article 1011 Person Responsible is the individual responsible and accountable for the care/ custody and performance of the horse). The Person Responsible may be the trainer or may be an owner, rider, driver, agent or coach. The Person Responsible must be an adult and must hold an EC individual or group license (see A203.5) Entry will not be accepted without Parent or Legal Guardian Signature. Trainer Signature is not valid. Please photocopy and attach copies of your current 2014 Memberships EC and AEF. Proof of 2014 current memberships is now a prerequisite to competing at all EC rated shows and is now required to accompany all of your entry forms. PLEASE MAKE CHEQUES PAYABLE TO: Leslie Hunt. PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED IN FULL, WHICH INCLUDES THE STALL CLEAN OUT FEE FOR YOUR ENTRY TO BE ACCEPTED. Please include a separate check of $25.00 for stall cleaning fee. If you wish you can donate the fee to the local pony club and get them to do the cleaning for you. OR, if you wish, when your stall is cleaned and you have it confirmed by a show organizer, your check will be returned.