2013 Wallowa Mountain Open Horse Show Series - Oregon State ...

2013
Wallowa Mountain
Open Horse Show
Series
June 22 and July 13
Wallowa County Fairgrounds
OFFICE OPENS: 7:30 A.M.
SHOW STARTS: 8:30 A.M.
Sponsored by the
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Wallowa County 4-H Horse Leaders
Classes for June and July Shows
15. English Pleasure Intermediate 7 – 9 32. Western Equitation Junior 4 th – 6 th
Sponsored by Double Arrow Veterinary
SHOWMANSHIP
1. Showmanship Adult
Sponsored by Rahns Sanitary Service
16. English Pleasure Junior 4 th – 6 th Grade
Sponsored by 3V Ranch
2. Showmanship Senior 10 th – 12 th Grade
Sponsored by Wallowa Mtn. Properties
17. English Pleasure Green Horse
Sponsored by Silver Spurs 4H Club
3. Showmanship Intermediate 7 th – 9 th Grade
Sponsored by Jim & Jane Warrener
18. English Pleasure Nervous Novice Rider
Sponsored by Wallowa Food City
4. Showmanship Junior 4 th – 6 th Grade
Sponsored by 1917 Lumber
ENGLISH EQUITATION
19. English Equitation Adult
Sponsored by Jim & Ernestine Kilgore
IN HAND TRAIL
20. English Equitation Senior 10 th – 12 th
5. Weanlings & Yearlings
Sponsored by Salon Joseph/Shelly Steen
Sponsored by Ann & Brad Smith
21. English Equitation Intermediate 7 th – 9 th
6. Two and Three year-olds
Sponsored by Kirk Skovlin Construction
Sponsored by Mr. Timber Inc.
TRAIL
22. English Equitation Junior 4 th – 6 th
Sponsored by Riverquest/Gail Murphy
7. Trail Nervous Novice
Sponsored by Les Bridges/Farmers Insurance
WESTERN PLEASURE
23. Western Pleasure Adult
8. Trail Green Horse
Sponsored by Bollman Funeral Home
Sponsored by Kirk Skolvin Construction &
1917 Lumber
24. Western Pleasure Senior 10 th – 12 th Grade
Sponsored by VEMCO
9. Trail Junior 4 th – 6 th Grade
Sponsored by Rusty Spurs 4-H Club
25. Western Pleasure Intermediate 7 th – 9 th
Sponsored by Wup & Nichole Winn
10. Trail Intermediate 7 th – 9 th Grade
Sponsored by Melanie & Kevin McCadden
26. Western Pleasure Junior 4 th – 6 th Grade
Sponsored by Shawn Dutcher
11. Trail Senior 10 th – 12 th Grade
Sponsored by KWVR Radio
27. Western Pleasure Green Horse
Sponsored by Midge Kliewer
12. Trail Adult
Sponsored by Chrisman Development
28. Western Pleasure Nervous Novice Rider
Sponsored by Larry & Ilene Wells
(Please do your trail class as soon as possible. The WESTERN EQUITATION
course will be open from 8:30 until? Closing time
will be announced.)
29. Western Equitation Adult
Sponsored by Bennett Insurance
ENGLISH PLEASURE
30. Western Equitation Senior 10 th – 12th
Sponsored by Wallowa County Ace
13. English Pleasure Adult
Hardware
Sponsored by Jim & Ernestine Kilgore 31. Western Equitation Intermediate 7 th – 9 th
14. English Pleasure Senior 10 th – 12 th Grade
Sponsored by Tienhaara Forestry, Inc.
Sponsored by Wallowa Lake Vacation
Rentals
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Sponsored by Double Arrow Veterinary
Clinic
REINING
33. Reining Adult
Sponsored by 3V Ranch/Dwayne & Carol
Voss
34. Reining Senior 10 th – 12 th Grade
Sponsored by Bob & Kathy Wadsworth
35. Reining Intermediate 7 th – 9 th Grade
Sponsored by Jim Stilson’s Horse Training
36. Reining Junior 4 th – 6 th Grade
Sponsored by John & Jill Arbogast
GAMING
37. Key Race 36 & Adult
Sponsored by Schaffer Automotive
38. Key Race Senior 10 th – 12 th Grade
Sponsored by Nez Perce Riders 4H Club
39. Key Race Intermediate 7 th -9 th Grade
Sponsored by Blue Banana
40. Key Race Junior 4 th – 6 th Grade
Sponsored by Red Barn Veterinary
41. Pole Bending Adult
Sponsored by Farm Supply Distributors
42. Pole Bending Senior 10 th – 12 th Grade
Sponsored by Gabe & Cammie Hale
43. Pole Bending Intermediate 7 th – 9 th Grade
Sponsored by Bollman Funeral Home
44. Pole Bending Juniors 4 th – 6 th Grade
Sponsored by Blonde Strawberry.
45. Barrels Adult
Sponsored by Tim Gilbert Trucking
46. Barrels Senior 10 th – 12 th Grade
Sponsored by Jim & Jane Warrener
47. Barrels Intermediate 7 th – 9 th Grade
Sponsored by Henderson Oil
48. Barrels Junior 4 th – 6 th Grade
Sponsored by Outlaw Restaurant
INFORMATION & RULES
Pre-Entries are encouraged. To truly be “pre-register-ed,” all forms must be completed in full. Only one
Exhibitor Entry form for each exhibitor. Entries will be accepted on the day of the show. Please have
entries completed at least 30 minutes before your class is expected to start.
Show management reserves the right to reject any entry of any exhibitor or the participation of any agent/
trainer/rider who has shown previous unsportsmanlike conduct at a show or to its management. Exhibitors
are advised that any act of discourtesy or disobedience to the officials of this show on the part of the
owner, lessee, trainer, groom, rider, or member of the family of the person participating in the show will
disqualify the horse from being judged. The management reserves the right to remove a horse, owner,
lessee, trainer, groom, rider, or member of the family of the person participating from the show without
being liable for compensation.
The decision of the Judge is final. No one shall approach the Judge with regard to a decision unless
he/she first obtains permission from the Show Committee who shall arrange an appointment at a proper
time and place.
Lunchtime will be announced.
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Please take note that a thank you card to the sponsor will be included with all show awards. We ask that
the winners of these awards make every effort to show their appreciation by sending these cards to the
sponsors.
High Point and Reserve High Point awards for each age group are for the exhibitor earning the most
points in their age group for the two show series. High Point and Reserve High Point awards will be
announced following the July show. Awards are determined on a one-rider/one-horse basis.
All horses assume a January 1 st birth date, regardless of the actual foaling date. The age of the
participant is as of January 1, 2013.
Refunds of entry fees will be given for the reason of sick or lame horses (with vet certificate) for preentered
contestants who notify the show secretary 3 days prior to the show.
No mechanical hackamore will be allowed in any class, except gaming events.
Protective leg gear or bandages are prohibited in all classes except reining and gaming events.
The Show Committee reserves to itself the right to cancel any class if in its judgment the entries are not
adequate.
If the entries in any two or more classes of the same division are not sufficient to fill them, the Show
Committee reserves the right to combine the classes into one competition.
The Show Committee and Wallowa County Fair Board will not be responsible for any accident which
may occur to any rider, groom or attendants, animal, carriage or equipment at the show or in connection
with the show or in connection with the show or in any activities pertaining thereof.
No person will be allowed in the show ring during the time of judging except those having duties to
perform. Exhibitors are notified that any act of discourtesy or disobedience to the judges or officials on
the part of the owner, rider, or groom, shall disqualify the horse and the owner shall forfeit his entry and
other fees.
The Show Committee reserves to itself the power to prohibit any person from attending or showing a
horse in the show ring and to remove any groom of horse from the show without being liable for
compensation.
Should any questions or disputes arise that are not provided for in the rules, the same shall be referred to
the Show Committee whose decisions shall be final.
Dogs are not permitted at the Wallowa Mountain Open Horse Show.
Stallions may not be shown by riders or handlers 18 or under.
Gate will close three minutes after the first horse enters the ring. No horse may enter the ring once the
gate is closed. A two-minute gate hold may be obtained by informing the gatekeeper before the first horse
enters the ring.
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Exhibitors must appear in the ring properly attired. For English in English clothes with proper tack,
Western in Western clothes with proper Western tack. A correct number needs to be clearly visible. “No
number” will be grounds for disqualification.
Helmet Rule—ALL RIDERS 18 AND UNDER, regardless of riding seat, will wear a properly fitted
equestrian helmet which meets the minimum performance standards imposed by the American Society
of Testing Materials (ASTM) E 1163 and include certification and labeling required by the Safety
Equipment Institute (FEI). Such headgear will be secured with the harness engaged and be properly
fastened when mounted on an equine or in a vehicle being pulled by one or more equine.
No horses allowed near the Food Booth. Do not exercise horses on the lawn areas. Please keep horses off
track in front of the grandstands.
CLASSES DEFINED
Showmanship—The ideal showmanship performance consists of a poised, confident, neatly attired
exhibitor leading a well groomed and conditioned horse that quickly and efficiently performs the
requested pattern with promptness, smoothness and precision.
Trail—Trail course will be open from 8:30—? (Closing time will be announced) Riders must ride trail
course at the rider’s discretion in the allotted time. To be judged on the performance of the horse over
obstacles with emphasis on manners, response to the rider and attitude. The course will be posted at least
one hour before class starts. Failure to follow the course shall cause disqualification.
In-Hand Trail—This class will be open to weanlings, yearlings, two-year olds and three-year olds that
have never been ridden. Exhibitor will lead horse through trail course. Exhibitors with older horses who
want to lead their horse through are welcome to pay the entry fee and do so, but will not be awarded a
placing. However, there will be no cross entry between in-hand trail classes and any other trail class.
Nervous Novice Rider—This rider is in the first year of showing in any type of riding class. No
professional trainers please.
Green Horse— First year of showing anywhere, in any riding class, by anyone (including walk-trot
classes). Exception: 4-H members that are using this horse as their green horse project may show
through 5 years. Snaffles and bosals are allowed on horses 5 years and younger.
Western Pleasure—Horses to be shown at a walk, jog and lope on a reasonably loose rein or light contact
without undue restraint. Horses must work both ways of the ring at all three gaits. At the option of the
judge, horses may be asked to extend the jog, one or both ways of the ring. Horses should back easily and
stand quietly. Snaffles and bosals are allowed on horses 5 years and younger.
Western Equitation—Riders will be judged on seat, hands and ability to control and show the horse.
Patterns will be used and posted near the arena.
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Reining—Patterns will be according to AQHA rules. Patterns will be posted the morning of the show.
English Pleasure—Shown at a walk, trot and canter both ways of the ring. The judge may ask for
extended gaits. Horses should back easily and stand quietly.
English Equitation—Riders will be judged on seat, hands, ability to control and show the horse. Patterns
will be used and posted at the arena.
HIGH POINT SERIES AWARDS
Qualifying classes for high point awards are as follows:
All-Around Green Horse June & July Shows: 8, 17, 27
Sponsored by Dennis & Peggy Brennan
All-Around Nervous Novice June & July Shows: 7, 18, 28.
Sponsored by Dennis & Peggy Brennan
High Point Western Rider
Junior —June & July Shows: 4, 9, 26, 32, and 36
Sponsored by Ken & Lela Kunkle
Intermediate—June & July Shows: 3, 10, 25, 31, and 35
Sponsored by Triple Creek Ranch
Senior—June & July shows: 2, 11, 24, 30, and 34
Sponsored by Circle P Ranch
Adult—June & July Shows: 1, 12, 23, 29, and 33
Sponsored by Thompson Auto Supply
High Point English Rider
Junior—June & July show: 4, 16, 22
Sponsored by Bennett Insurance
Intermediate—June & July show: 3, 15, 21
Sponsored by Bales Mobile Mix Concrete
Senior—June & July show: 2, 14, 20
Sponsored by Dave & Pat Murrill/YC Ranch
Adult—June & July show: 1, 13, 19
Sponsored by Les Schwab Tire Center
High Point Gaming Rider
Junior—June& July Show: 4, 40, 44, 48
Sponsored by Steve & Midge Kliewer
Intermediate—June & July show: 3, 39, 43, 47
Sponsored by Hells Canyon Mule Days
Senior—June & July show: 2, 38, 42, 46
Sponsored by Northwest Fence Company
Adult—June & July show: 1, 37, 41, 45
Sponsored by Dun the Right Way Horses
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All-Around High Point Rider:
Junior—June & July show: 4, 9, 16, 22, 26, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48
Sponsored by Stangel Industries
Intermediate—June & July show: 3, 10, 15, 21, 25, 31, 35, 39, 43, 47
Sponsored by Gary & Glenda McFetridge/Haywire LFO
Senior—June & July show: 2, 11, 14, 20, 24, 30, 34, 38, 42, 46
Sponsored by SPS of Oregon
Adult—June & July show: 1, 12, 13, 19, 23, 29, 33, 37, 41, 45
Sponsored by Community Bank
Reserve All-Around High Point Rider
Junior - Sponsored by Makin Enterprises/SPS of Oregon
Intermediate - Sponsored by Andy & Tasha Plew
Senior - Sponsored by Kevin’s Tire Shop
Adult – Sponsored by Robbs Auto
High Point Horse:
Sponsored by Bank of Eastern Oregon
June & July Show: Age appropriate Showmanship, Trail, Western Equitation, Western Pleasure, English
Equitation, English Pleasure, Reining, Key Race, Pole Bending and Barrels.
Contestant must compete at both shows to be eligible for this award.
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