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Congratulations,You have Qualified!The 2011 CHSA Finals Committeeand the CHSA Board of Directorswould like to congratulate you on your2011 CHSA Finals Qualification.Connecticut Horse Shows Associationwww.chsafinals.comPlease join your fellow CHSA membersfor the Fifth Annual 2011 CHSA Finals,Friday, August 26 throughSunday, August 28, 2011 atHigh Hopes Therapeutic Riding.High Hopes Therapeutic Riding36 Town Woods Road, Old Lyme, CT 06371Photograph from CHSA Finals 2010 © Flying Horse Photography

The CHSA Board of Directors would like to congratulate you on your 2011CHSA Finals qualification for the following division(s):Owner/Rider: «Owner»Horse: «Horse»«Class1»«Class2»«Class3»Please join your fellow CHSA members at the 2011 CHSA Finals on Friday, August 26,Saturday, August 27, and Sunday, August 28, 2011 at the High Hopes TherapeuticRiding Inc.Please review the enclosed 2011 CHSA Finals Prize List and Rules of the Competition.Next, fill out the following forms included in this mailing:1. 2011 CHSA Finals Entry Form – Fill out the enclosed Entry Form. Don’t forgetyour pants size as we have a special gift for you!2. Stall Reservation Form – Fill out the enclosed Stall Reservation Formincluding shavings and hay as needed. All stalls must be paid in advance.3. Cookout Reservation Form – Fill out the enclosed Cookout Reservation formto reserve your meal for the cookout to be held Saturday night from 6 – 8 pm.($10 per person)4. Tent Table Reservation Form – Reserve your table under the Nutrena Tent.Each table seats 8 people. Tables under the tents can only be reserved inadvance and are $150 each.5. Support the 2011 CHSA Finals – Please consider becoming a CHSA FinalsMedalist Sponsor or purchase a Congratulatory Message in the Finals program.To reserve your place in the 2011 CHSA Finals your completed entry form along with aprepaid check must be mailed and received by Friday, August 12, 2011. All formsmust be filled out in their entirety including all signatures and membershipnumbers. If you are under the age of 18, the entry form must be signed by a parentor legal guardian. In order to participate in the CHSA Finals it is necessary that bothrider and horse or pony be CHSA members. Please include these membershipnumbers on the Entry Form.Please send your check, made payable to CHSA, with your Entry Form, Stalls, TentTable Reservation, and Support Forms in one payment to:CHSA FinalsLarry Schwartz10 Potter Hill DriveGuilford, CT 06437Questions? 203-903-2472 or chsa@chsaonline.comIf you are unable to attend or you have moved up a division, for example: from Walk-Trot to Short Stirrup, please send an email to chsa@chsaonline.com letting us knowthat you are unable to attend and we will offer your place to an alternate. If we do notreceive your entry form by the deadline we will offer your place to an alternate.There are no post entries for this event! No Exceptions!

Subway - Subway has generously donated subs for each rider and trainer. Please goto the Nutrena Tent and claim your sub each day of the CHSA Finals. Only oneSubway sub per Exhibitor and Trainer. Your trainer must be listed on your entry formto be eligible.Nutrena and Ocean State Equine Associates Ice Cream Social – Nutrena will behosting an old fashion Ice Cream Social under the Nutrena Tent on Saturday atapproximately 3:00pm. Ocean State Equine Associates will be hosting the Sunday IceCream Social at approximately 3:00 pm. Ice cream will be served with your favoritetoppings and whipped cream!Cookout – Exhibitors Cookout Saturday, August 27, 2011 under the big tent from6:00 – 8:00 pm. All Exhibitors, Trainers, Friends and Family are invited to attend.The Cookout is $10 per person and you have your choice of hamburger, hotdogs,veggie burgers, boneless grilled chicken each with 2 sides. Lemonade and Ice tea willbe available with cookies or brownies and some watermelon for desert. The cookoutwill be catered by Thom of Request A Chef. We need you to fill out the attached formto reserve your meal at the Cookout.Modified Children’s Hunter, and Lead Rein Demonstration Class – For the lastthree years, by popular request, the Finals Committee offered a new section to theshow – a Lead Rein Demonstration Class, which is being offered again this year.In keeping with the goal of our Finals to encourage and promote interest in thebeginner and intermediate classes for members, the Finals Committee decided to offera 2’6” Modified Children’s Hunter class for our Children’s Equitation riders.The Modified Children’s Hunter Division will only be open to junior riders who qualifyfor the 2011 CHSA Finals Children’s Equitation Medal and who show in the CHSAChildren’s Equitation Medal at the 2011 CHSA Finals. Fence height 2′6”. Riders mayshow horses or ponies. The Modified Children’s Hunter Division will run on Saturday,August 27th and the Children’s Equitation Medal will run on Sunday, August 28th.For up to date information on the 2011 CHSA Finals please visit our web sitewww.chsafinals.com. We will post completed entry forms as they are received and theOrder of Go will be posted online no later then Thursday, August 25, 2011.Special thanks to the CHSA Finals Lead Sponsors; Nutrena, Troiano Chrysler JeepDodge and Artioli Dodge, Subway and The Paddock.We look forward to seeing you at the 2011 CHSA Finals in Old Lyme, CT starting onFriday, August 26, 2011.Sincerely,Larry SchwartzChairman 2011 CHSA Finals

Congratulations, You Have Qualified! 2011 CHSA FINALS PRIZE LIST 2011 CHSA Finals To be held at: High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc. 36 Town Woods Road, Old Lyme, CT 06371 Friday, August 26, Saturday, August 27 and Sunday, August 28, 2011 Telephone Day of Show and Information: (203) 903-­‐CHSA (2472) Email: chsa@chsaonline.com www.CHSAFinals.com DATES: Invitations sent via the USPS on Wednesday, August 3, 2011 Entry Forms due with prepaid check by Friday, August 12, 2011 by 6:00pm Order of Go posted online by Thursday, August 25, 2011 Friday, August 26, 2011 at 7:00 AM -­‐ CHSA Finals begins CHSA Finals classes are not recognized by USEF and classes do not count towards CHSA annual year-­end awards. ALL HORSES AND RIDERS MUST BE MEMBERS OF CHSA PRIOR TO THE QUALIFICATION DEADLINE OF SUNDAY, JULY 31, 2011. ENTRY FORMS -­‐ ARE BY INVITATION ONLY AND MUST BE PREPAID In order to reserve your place in the 2011 CHSA Finals, your completed entry form and check must be received by Friday, August 12th, 2011 by 6:00pm. All forms must be filled out in their entirety including all signatures and membership numbers. An entry for an exhibitor under the age of 18 must be signed by a parent or legal guardian. Mail entry forms and payment to: Larry Schwartz/CHSA Finals 10 Potter Hill Drive Guilford, CT 06437 Direct any questions to chsa@chsaonline.com PAYMENT: Payment by check made out to CHSA must accompany all entries. POST ENTRIES: Entries will not be accepted after the August 12th deadline or at the show. There will be no exceptions. After the deadline, the Committee reserves the right to invite a qualified rider/horse (“Alternate”) to fill any declined invitation. ENTRY FORM RECEIPT: As entry forms are received by the Show Secretary, confirmation of receipt will be posted on the CHSA Finals website at www.chsafinals.com. 2011 CHSA Finals 1 Prize List

GENERAL INFORMATION, RULES AND REGULATIONS EVERY CLASS OFFERED HEREIN IS COVERED BY THE RULES AND SPECIFICATIONS OF THE CURRENT CHSA or USEF (when applicable) RULE BOOK, AND WILL BE CONDUCTED AND JUDGED IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH. NUMBERS : Specially assigned numbers for the CHSA Finals MUST be picked up from the CHSA Finals Secretary before the competition begins. The Show Secretary will be available at the High Hopes Therapeutic Riding facility on Thursday, August 25, from 3:00PM to 6:00PM. The Secretary will also be available during the CHSA Finals on Friday, August 26, Saturday, August 27, and Sunday, August 28 from 7am — 5pm. AWARDS : All classes will be pinned to 10th place. Awards will be presented upon the completion of each final round. SCRATCHES: Once entered, no horse or competitor may be withdrawn from the competition without permission of the CHSA Finals Committee. Any request to scratch must be made in writing and be accompanied by a confirmation of inability to compete from a Veterinarian or a Physician in the case of a rider's illness or injury. If approved, a full refund of class entry fees, less a $100 scratch fee will be given within 30 days after the completion of the show. CHANGE OF HORSE OR PONY: In order to change the horse or pony being ridden in an Equitation class only, the CHSA Finals Secretary must be notified at least two (2) hours before the start of the class. NON-­‐NEGOTIABLE CHECKS: Checks returned by the bank for any reason will be assessed a penalty of $100. Upon notification of a NSF (non-­‐sufficient funds) check, accounts will be given 7 days to make full payment including penalty, which must be paid in certified funds, cashier's check or money order. An account not brought current within seven days will have the entrant's CHSA Membership put on hold and no points will accumulate until the account is paid. DISQUALIFICATION: Any rider/horse going into a class for which they have not qualified, or officially entered, will be fined $100 and disqualified from any further participation in the CHSA Finals. CONDITIONS OF COMPETITION: The CHSA Finals Committee reserves the right to itself 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. All questions not covered in these Rules and Regulations shall be decided by the CHSA Finals Committee, its decision to be final. The CHSA Finals Committee reserves to itself the right to limit or change the number of accepted entries in any class, to refuse, accept conditionally, or to cancel any entries, disqualify any riders, horses or exhibitors, prohibit exhibition of entries without any claim for damages; to change any course, to add a dotted line, to cancel any unfilled classes, or to reschedule classes, after due notice to exhibitors; to change rings or judges as the competition warrants. SAFETY: Protective Headgear is compulsory for riders in all CHSA Finals classes and when riding anywhere on the competition grounds. Adults and Juniors must wear properly fastened protective headgear that meets or exceeds ASTM standards for equestrian use and carries the SEI tag. It must be properly fitted with harness secured. See USEF GR 801.3. It is the responsibility of the rider, trainer, or parent or guardian of the junior 2011 CHSA Finals 2 Prize List

exhibitor, to see to it that the headgear worn complies with appropriate safety standards and is properly fitted and in good condition. Motorized Vehicles and Golf Carts: 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 recognized 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. Violations of this rule will be cause for sanctions against the parent(s), guardian(s) and/or trainer(s) who are responsible for the child committing the offense. Penalties my include exclusion of the child, parent(s), guardian(s) and/or trainer(s) from the competition grounds for the remainder of the competition and charges being filed against any of the above individuals. Wheelchairs and other mobility assistance devices for individuals with disabilities are exempt from this rule. CHSA will impose a fine of $250 to any exhibitor found in violation of the above. In addition, reckless driving of any motorized vehicle by anyone on the show grounds will be subject to a fine of $250 and expulsion from the show grounds and forfeiture of any prizes won. DOGS: All dogs must be leashed only. Dogs are not allowed in cages, pens or other holding containers. No other animals are allowed on the show grounds. TENTS: No portable tents, popup tents, umbrellas or any portable structures are allowed within 200 Feet of the show and schooling rings. NO ALCOHOL, DRUGS OR FIREARMS ARE ALLOWED ANYWHERE ON THE SHOW GROUNDS.2011 CHSA Finals 3 Prize List

CONDITIONS OF COMPETITION 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. CHSA ENTRY AGREEMENT By entering and signing this entry blank as the Owner, Lessee, Trainer, Manager, Agent, Coach, Rider, or Handler, and on behalf of myself and my principals, representatives, employees and agents, I agree that I am subject to the By-­‐laws and Rules of CHSA. I agree to be bound by the By-­‐laws and Rules of CHSA. I will accept as final the decision of the CHSA Finals Committee on any question arising under the Rules, and agree to release and hold harmless the competition, CHSA, High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc, 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, CHSA may use or assign photographs, videos, audios, cablecasts, 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 CHSA. 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 of CHSA Rules are governed by the laws of the State of Connecticut, and any action instituted against CHSA must be filed in Connecticut State. The CHSA Finals Committee reserves the right to itself 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. All questions not covered in these Rules and Regulations shall be decided by the CHSA Finals Committee; its decision to be final. Every horse entered herein for competition will be under the control of the CHSA Finals Committee and the Horse Show Management, but the CHSA Finals Committee 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 CHSA Finals Committee, the horse show and the officials, employees, directors, officers, sponsoring entities of the horse show and the facilities at which the horse show is held blameless for any loss or accident to his horse(s), employee(s), or equipment which may occur from sickness, fire or other cause. Should any question or dispute arise, it shall be referred to the Show Committee whose decision shall be final. Exhibitors are notified that any discourtesy or disobedience to the judges or officials on the part of an owner, rider or groom shall disqualify the horse and the owner shall forfeit his entry and other fees. 2011 CHSA Finals 4 Prize List

CHSA FINALS CLASS LISTING CLASSES WITH FEWER THAN ELEVEN (11) ENTRIES IN THE FIRST ROUND MIGHT BE RUN IN ONLY ONE ROUND AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CHSA FINALS COMMITTEE. FALL OF A HORSE/RIDER: If a horse or rider falls during the first round of a class, the horse/rider is eliminated. If the horse/rider falls during the second round of a class, they are placed last of the horses/riders competing in that round. NO MARTINGALES PERMITTED IN ANY FLAT CLASSES. All Classes will be judged by two registered USEF judges. 201. UNJUDGED TICKETED WARM-­‐UP CLASS Entry Fee: $25. There will be an unjudged warm-­‐up on Friday, August 26 not to start before 2:00pm. The class will be run at three heights – 18”, 2’ and 2’6”. This class is only open to CHSA members competing in the 2011 CHSA Finals. Every qualified horse rider combination who pre-­‐enters the warm-­‐up, will be able to purchase multiple warm-­‐up tickets as time and fairness permits. The warm-­‐up trips may be taken by the rider and/or their trainer only. You must pre-­‐enter for the warm-­‐up. There will be no warm-­‐up post entries. 101. Schooling Class Equitation-­‐ 18” Entry Fee: $50. Open only to Exhibitors in Class 10. Judged on Short Stirrup Equitation class specifications. 10 Ribbons. 10. SHORT STIRRUP EQUITATION MEDAL Entry Fee: $100. Open to riders 12 years and under as of 12/1/10 who have never competed over fences exceeding 18” in a Recognized show. Course not to exceed ten non-­‐x-­‐rails fences, not to exceed 18”, which must contain at least two tests from the current USEF Tests 1-­‐8 including sitting trot. May trot or canter. To be scored under the open numerical judging system. The top 10 riders from the first round will return to jump a second round in reverse order of their scores in the first round; lowest score going first and highest score going last. Scores from the first round will be added together with the scores of the second round to determine the placings. In case of a tie for first place only, those with tied scores will jump a third round over a shortened course to break the tie. In all other ties, the riders will toss a coin for the awards. Only one rider per horse/pony. Awards: Champion, Reserve Champion and 8 Ribbons 102. Schooling Class Hunter-­‐ 18” Entry Fee: $50. Open only to Exhibitors in Class 11. Judged on Short Stirrup Hunter class specifications. 10 Ribbons. 11. SHORT STIRRUP HUNTER Entry Fee: $100. Open to riders 12 years and under as of 12/1/10 who have never competed over fences exceeding 18” in a Recognized show. Course not to exceed ten non-­‐x-­‐rails fences, not to exceed 18”. May trot or canter. Only one rider per horse/pony. To be judged on performance and soundness with manners emphasized. To be scored under the open numerical judging system. The top 10 riders from the first round will return to jump a second round in reverse order of their scores in the first round; lowest score going first and highest score going last. Scores from the first round will be added together with the scores of the second round to determine the placings. In case of a tie for first place only, those with tied scores will jump a third round over a shortened course to break the tie. In all other ties, the riders will toss a coin for the awards. Awards: Champion, Reserve Champion and 8 Ribbons 2011 CHSA Finals 5 Prize List

103. Schooling Class Equitation -­‐ 2’ Entry Fee: $50. Open only to Exhibitors in Class 12. Judged on Pre-­‐Children’s Equitation class specifications. 10 Ribbons. 12. PRE-­‐CHILDREN’S EQUITATION MEDAL Entry Fee: $100. Open to junior riders who have never competed over fences exceeding 2’6” in a recognized show. Riders may show horses or ponies. To be shown over minimum of ten fences at a height of 2’0”, which must contain at least two tests from the current USEF Tests 1-­‐8 including sitting trot. No Combinations. Only one rider per horse/pony. To be judged on performance and soundness with manners emphasized. To be scored under the open numerical judging system. The top 10 riders from the first round will return to jump a second round in reverse order of their scores in the first round; lowest score going first and highest score going last. Scores from the first round will be added together with the scores of the second round to determine the placings. In case of a tie for first place only, those with tied scores will jump a third round over a shortened course to break the tie. In all other ties, the riders will toss a coin for the awards. Awards: Champion, Reserve Champion and 8 Ribbons 104. Schooling Class Hunter – 2’ Entry Fee: $50. Open only to Exhibitors in Class 13. Judged on Pre-­‐Children’s Hunter class specifications. 10 Ribbons. 13. PRE-­‐CHILDREN’S HUNTER Entry Fee: $100. Open to junior riders who have never competed over fences exceeding 2’6” in a recognized show. Riders may show horses or ponies. To be shown over minimum of ten fences at a height of 2’0”. No Combinations. Only one rider per horse/pony. To be judged on performance and soundness with manners emphasized. To be scored under the open numerical judging system. The top 10 riders from the first round will return to jump a second round in reverse order of their scores in the first round; lowest score going first and highest score going last. Scores from the first round will be added together with the scores of the second round to determine the placings. In case of a tie for first place only, those with tied scores will jump a third round over a shortened course to break the tie. In all other ties, the riders will toss a coin for the awards. Awards: Champion, Reserve Champion and 8 Ribbons 105. Schooling Class Equitation -­‐ 2’6” Entry Fee: $50. Open only to Exhibitors in Class 14. Judged on Modified Adult Amateur Equitation class specifications. 10 Ribbons. 14. MODIFIED ADULT AMATEUR EQUITATION MEDAL Entry Fee: $100. Open to Adult Amateur riders who as of 12/1/10 have not won six blue ribbons at recognized shows in Adult Equitation classes, but excluding Modified Adult Classes. For amateurs who have won six blue ribbons, they are eligible for Modified Adult if, as of Dec. 1 of the current show year, they have not shown in classes with fences 3' or higher at more than three recognized horse shows within the past two show years. Fences not to exceed 2'6", which must contain a minimum of two tests from the current USEF Tests 1-­‐8 including sitting trot. To be scored under the open numerical judging system. The top 10 riders from the first round will return to jump a second round in reverse order of their scores in the first round; lowest score going first and highest score going last. Scores from the first round will be added together with the scores of the second round to determine the placings. In case of a tie for first place only, those with tied scores will jump a third round over a shortened course to break the tie. In all other ties, the riders will toss a coin for the awards. Awards: Champion, Reserve Champion and 8 Ribbons 2011 CHSA Finals 6 Prize List

106. Schooling Class Hunter -­‐ 2’6” Entry Fee: $50. Open only to Exhibitors in Class 15. Judged on Modified Adult Amateur Hunter class specifications. 10 Ribbons. 15. MODIFIED ADULT AMATEUR HUNTER Entry Fee: $100. Open to Adult Amateur riders eligible for Adult Modified Equitation. Fences not to exceed 2'6". To be judged on performance and soundness with manners emphasized. To be scored under the open numerical judging system. The top 10 riders from the first round will return to jump a second round in reverse order of their scores in the first round; lowest score going first and highest score going last. Scores from the first round will be added together with the scores of the second round to determine the placings. In case of a tie for first place only, those with tied scores will jump a third round over a shortened course to break the tie. In all other ties, the riders will toss a coin for the awards. Awards: Champion, Reserve Champion and 8 Ribbons 107. Schooling Class Equitation-­‐ 2’6” Entry Fee: $50. Open only to Exhibitors in Class 16. Judged on Children’s Equitation class specifications. 10 Ribbons. 16. CHILDREN’S EQUITATION MEDAL Entry Fee: $100. Open to junior riders who have never competed over fences exceeding 3’ in a recognized show. Riders may show horses or ponies. To be shown over minimum of ten fences at a height of 2’6”, which must contain two tests from the current USEF Tests 1-­‐8. Only one rider per horse/pony. To be scored under the open numerical judging system. The top 10 riders from the first round will return to jump a second round in reverse order of their scores in the first round; lowest score going first and highest score going last. Scores from the first round will be added together with the scores of the second round to determine the placings. In case of a tie for first place only, those with tied scores will jump a third round over a shortened course to break the tie. In all other ties, the riders will toss a coin for the awards. Awards: Champion, Reserve Champion and 8 Ribbons 108. Schooling Class Hunter-­‐ 2’6” Entry Fee: $50. Open only to Exhibitors in Class 17. Judged on Children’s Modified Hunter class specifications. 10 Ribbons. 17. CHILDREN’S MODIFIED HUNTER Entry Fee: $100. Open only to Children’s Equitation Medal riders who show in Class #16 and and who have never competed over fences exceeding 3’ in a recognized show. Riders may show horses or ponies. Fences not to exceed 2’6”. To be scored under the open numerical judging system. The top 10 riders from the first round will return to jump a second round in reverse order of their scores in the first round; lowest score going first and highest score going last. Scores from the first round will be added together with the scores of the second round to determine the placings. In case of a tie for first place only, those with tied scores will jump a third round over a shortened course to break the tie. In all other ties, the riders will toss a coin for the awards. Awards: Champion, Reserve Champion and 8 Ribbons 2011 CHSA Finals 7 Prize List

18. LEAD REIN DEMONSTRATION CLASS Entry Fee: $50. Open to riders under 7 years of age as of 12/1/10 who have not competed in any classes other than Lead Rein. Riders will be asked to walk and trot individually. The entries will be judged on the basis of elementary fundamentals of equitation excluding diagonals. Leaders must be appropriately attired for the show ring. Awards: 10 Ribbons 109. Schooling Class Equitation– 2’ Entry Fee: $50. Open only to Exhibitors in Class 19. Judged on Long Stirrup Equitation Medal class specifications. 10 Ribbons. 19. LONG STIRRUP EQUITATION Entry Fee: $100. Open to amateur riders 18 years and over as of 12/1/10 who have never competed over fences exceeding 2’ in a Recognized show. Course not to exceed ten non-­‐x-­‐rails fences, not to exceed 2’. May trot or canter. Judges may call for additional simple tests. To be scored under the open numerical judging system. The top 10 riders from the first round will return to jump a second round in reverse order of their scores in the first round; lowest score going first and highest score going last. Scores from the first round will be added together with the scores of the second round to determine the placings. In case of a tie for first place only, those with tied scores will jump a third round over a shortened course to break the tie. In all other ties, the riders will toss a coin for the awards. Awards: Champion, Reserve Champion and 8 Ribbons 20. WALK-­‐TROT HUNT SEAT EQUITATION Entry Fee: $75. Open to riders 10 years and under as of 12/1/10 who have not competed in any class requiring them to canter or jump at a Recognized show. Riders will be asked to walk and trot in both directions of the ring. They may be asked to halt. They will be judged on position and ability to control their mount. Diagonals will be considered. To be scored under the open numerical judging system. The top 10 riders from the first round will return to a second round. Scores from the first round will be added together with the scores of the second round to determine the placings. In all ties, the riders will toss a coin for the awards. Awards: Champion, Reserve Champion and 8 Ribbons 21. WALK-­‐TROT HUNT SEAT PLEASURE Entry Fee: $75. Open to riders 10 years and under as of 12/1/10 who have not competed in any class requiring them to canter or jump at a Recognized show. Riders will be asked to walk and trot in both directions of the ring. They may be asked to halt. They will be judged on position and ability to control their mount. Diagonals will be considered. To be scored under the open numerical judging system. The top 10 exhibitors from the first round will return to a second round. Scores from the first round will be added together with the scores of the second round to determine the placings. In all ties, the riders will toss a coin for the awards. Awards: Champion, Reserve Champion and 8 Ribbons 22. HUNTER PLEASURE Entry Fee: $75. Open to all horse/pony of a hunter type ordinarily used for pleasure purposes, with no limitations as to status of rider. Walk, trot, canter both ways. Light contact is required. Judged on manners, performance, quality, presence, substance and soundness. To be scored under the open numerical judging system. The top 10 horses/ponies from the first round will return to a second round. Scores from the first round will be added together with the scores of the second round to determine the placings. In all ties, the riders will toss a coin for the awards. Awards: Champion, Reserve Champion and 8 Ribbons 2011 CHSA Finals 8 Prize List

23. JUNIOR EXHIBITOR ENGLISH PLEASURE Entry Fee: $75. Open to all horses and ponies. To be shown at a walk, trot, canter both ways of the ring. May be asked to halt and back. To be judged on manners, performance, and suitability. To be ridden on a reasonably loose rein on command. To be scored under the open numerical judging system. The top 10 horses/ponies from the first round will return to a second round. Scores from the first round will be added together with the scores of the second round to determine the placings. In all ties, the riders will toss a coin for the awards. Awards: Champion, Reserve Champion and 8 Ribbons 24. CHSA ENGLISH PLEASURE Entry Fee: $75. Open to all horses and ponies. Open to Adults and Juniors. To walk, trot, canter both ways. May be asked to back. Extended gaits may be requested. To be ridden with reasonably loose rein on command. To be judged on manners, performance, and suitability. To be scored under the open numerical judging system. The top 10 horses and ponies from the first round will return to a second round. Scores from the first round will be added together with the scores of the second round to determine the placings. In all ties, the riders will toss a coin for the awards. Awards: Champion, Reserve Champion and 8 Ribbons 25. ADULT ENGLISH PLEASURE Entry Fee: $75. To be shown at a walk, trot, canter both ways of the ring. May be asked to back and halt. To be judged on manners, performance, and suitability. Martingales prohibited. To be ridden on a reasonably loose rein on command. To be scored under the open numerical judging system. The top 10 horses/pony from the first round will return to a second round. Scores from the first round will be added together with the scores of the second round to determine the placings. In all ties, the riders will toss a coin for the awards. Awards: Champion, Reserve Champion and 8 Ribbons 26. CHILDREN’S PLEASURE PONY Entry Fee: $75. Open to all ponies. To be ridden by Junior riders at walk, trot, canter both ways of the ring. May be asked to back or stand quietly while rider dismounts and remounts. Light contact is required. Judged on manners, suitability and performance. To be scored under the open numerical judging system. The top 10 horses/ponies from the first round will return to a second round. Scores from the first round will be added together with the scores of the second round to determine the placings. In all ties, the riders will toss a coin for the awards. Awards: Champion, Reserve Champion and 8 Ribbons 27. HIGH HOPES DEMONSTRATION EQUITATION RIDING CLASS Entry Fee: $50. Open to all High Hopes riders. Riders will be asked to walk and trot individually with side walkers and leaders. The entries will be judged on the basis of elementary fundamentals of equitation excluding diagonals. Side Walkers and Leaders must be appropriately attired for the show ring. Awards: 10 Ribbons 2011 CHSA Finals 9 Prize List

2011 CHSA FINALS Time Schedule Tentative— subject to change Friday, August 26, 2011 -­‐ Start Time 9:00 am High Hopes Outdoor Arena (Sand -­‐ 225 x 100) There will be no holds. 20. Walk Trot Hunt Seat Equitation 27. High Hopes Demonstration Class 21. Walk Trot Hunt Seat Pleasure 23. Junior Exhibitor English Pleasure 22. Hunter Pleasure 26. Children’s Pleasure Pony 25. Adult English Pleasure 24. CHSA English Pleasure Not before 2:00pm 201. UnJudged Ticketed Warm Up – 18”, 2’ and 2’6” Saturday, August 27, 2011 -­‐ Start Time 8:00 am High Hopes Outdoor Arena (Sand -­‐ 225 x 100) There will be no holds. 102. Schooling Class – 18” 11. Short Stirrup Hunter 109. Schooling Class – 2’ 19. Long Stirrup Equitation 104. Schooling Class -­‐ 2' 13. Pre-­‐Children’s Hunter 108. Schooling Class – 2’6” 17. Modified Children’s Hunter 106. Schooling Class 2’6” 15. Modified Adult Amateur Hunter Sunday, August 28, 2011 -­‐ Start Time 8:00 am High Hopes Outdoor Arena (Sand -­‐ 225 x 100) There will be no holds. 101. Schooling Class – 18” 10. Short Stirrup Medal 103. Schooling Class -­‐ 2' 12. Pre-­‐Children's Medal 18. Lead Rein Hunt Seat Demonstration 105. Schooling Class – 2’6” 14. Modified Adult Amateur Medal 107. Schooling Class -­‐ 2'6" 16. Children's Equitation Medal 10

2011 CHSA FINALSTent Table Reservation FormWatch the CHSA Finals in style under the Nutrena TentOnly 10 tables available, first come first served!!Table Reservations must be received byFRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 2011.There are a limited number of tables – First Come First Served.Friday, August 26, Saturday, August 27 and Sunday, August 28Each Table seats 8 and costs $150Stable Name _____________________________________Contact Name ____________________________________Contact Phone ____________________________________Email Address__________________________________________ # of Tables at 2011 CHSA FinalsTables can be shared.Sharing with ____________________________________Please send completed form with CHSA Finals entries form or mailwith check made out to CHSA:2011 CHSA FinalsLarry Schwartz10 Potter Hill DriveGuilford, CT 06437203-903-2472 / chsa@chsaonline.com* -­‐ Note – No tents or pop-­‐up tents will be allowed around the rings or in-­‐gates.

2011 CHSA FINALSExhibitor’s Cookout Reservation FormWhen: Saturday, August 27, 2011 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm.Where: Under the CHSA Tent next to the show ring.Who: Tickets are $10 each. Friends and Family are also invited.Cookout Reservations must be received with your Entry FormStable/Barn Name _________________________________Contact Name ____________________________________Contact Phone ____________________________________Email Address__________________________________________ # of Cookout Tickets @ $10.00 eachMeal choices include:Hamburger, hotdogs, veggie burgers, boneless grilled chickenwith 2 sides. We’ll also provide fixins, drinks and desert!Please send completed form and check with CHSA Finals entriesform to:2011 CHSA FinalsLarry Schwartz10 Potter Hill DriveGuilford, CT 06437203-903-2472 / chsa@chsaonline.com

SUPPORT THE2011 CHSA FINALSMedal with the 2011 CHSA Finals!I would like to support the 2011 CHSA Finals and be listed in the 2011 CHSAFinals Program as:_____ $200 CHSA Finals Gold Medalist_____ $100 CHSA Finals Silver Medalist_____ $ 75 CHSA Finals Bronze MedalistCHSA Finals Congratulations & ThanksCasey, We are so proud of you! Good Luck in the CHSA Finals.Enjoy Your Ride! Love Mom and DadThanks to Renee and Tiffany for all your support, hard work and caring. We couldnot have done it without you. Love Olivia and Peapod____ I would like to place the following CHSA Finals Congratulations in the2011 CHSA Finals Program at $25. (25 word limit)____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Stable Name _____________________________________Contact Name ____________________________________Contact Phone ____________________________________Email Address_____________________________________Please send completed form with CHSA Finals entries form or mail with check madeout to CHSA:2011 CHSA FinalsLarry Schwartz10 Potter Hill DriveGuilford, CT 06437Voice: 203-903-2472 / Fax: 203-889-3000chsa@chsaonline.com

2011 CHSA FINALS Horse ShowFriday, August 26, Saturday, August 27, and Sunday, August 28, 2011Entry Forms and Full Payment Due by Friday, August 12, 2011, 6pmMail entries with check to:2011 CHSA Finals10 Potter Hill DriveGuilford, CT 06437Questions? Call 203-903-2472NAME OF HORSE/PONY CHSA# COLOR SEX HEIGHT AGE CIRCLE SIZESmall Med Large HorseRIDER CHSA# AGE CLASS # (Pleasure $75, Fences $100, Schooling $50)Warm-Up Class$25 per Ticket# TotalI have read the Connecticut Horse Shows Association (“CHSA”) Entry Agreement as printed in the Prize List for this Competition and agree to all of its provisions. I understand and agree that by entering thisCompetition, I am subject to CHSA Rules, the Prize List and local rules of competition. I agree to waive the right to the use of my photos at the competition and agree that any actions against the CHSA must bebrought in Connecticut State.CHSA 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 the CHSA Finals and the High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc. (“Competition”) to the following:I AGREE that I choose to participate voluntarily in the Competition with my horse, as a rider, driver, handler, lessee, owner, agent, coach, trainer, or as parent or guardian of a junior exhibitor. I am fully aware andacknowledge 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 release CHSA and the Competition from all claims for money damages or otherwise for any Harm to me or my horse and for any Harm caused by me or my horse to others, even if the Harm resulted,directly or indirectly, from the negligence of the Association or the Competition.I AGREE to expressly assume all risks of Harm to me or my horse, including Harm resulting from the negligence of CHSA or the Competition.I AGREE to indemnify (that is, to pay any losses, damages, or costs incurred by) CHSA and the competition and to hold them harmless with respect to claims for Harm to me or my horse, and for claims made byothers for any Harm caused by me or my horse at the Competition.I have read the CHSA Rules about protective equipment, and I understand that I am entitled to wear protective equipment without penalty, and I acknowledge that the CHSA strongly encourages me to do so whileWARNING 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 assume all of the obligations of this Release on the child's behalf.I AGREE that "CHSA" and "Competition" as used above includes all of their officials, officers, directors, employees, agents, personnel, volunteers and affiliated organizations.I AGREE that if I am injured at this competition, the medical personnel treating my injuries may provide information on my injury and treatment to CHSA on the official CHSA accident/injury report form. Irepresent that I have the requisite training, coaching and abilities to safely compete in this competition.BY SIGNING BELOW, I AGREE to be bound by all applicable CHSA Rules and all terms and provisions of this entry blank and the Prize List.Total Class Fees_____________________________Rider Signature_____________________________(Parent/Guardian Signature if rider is under 18)Street:_________________________________City:___________________________________State:______________ Zip:________________Phone:_________________________________Email:_______________________________________________________________Trainer Signature_____________________________Print NameStreet:______________________________________________________________Owner Signature_____________________________Print NameStreet:_________________________________City:___________________________________City:___________________________________State:______________ Zip:________________State:______________ Zip:________________Phone:_________________________________Phone:_________________________________Email:__________________________________Email:__________________________________Trainer USEF/USHJA#_____________________Warm-up TicketsOffice Fee $30.00Total Amount DueChecks Payable to CHSACheck #Pant Size (Youth: S M LAdult: S, M, L, XL, XXLTrainer Shirt Size (Adult:S, M, L, XL, XXL)

2011 CHSA FINALSStall Reservation FormONE Form per Barn/Trainer Please!!Stall Reservations must be received and paid for byFRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 2011.Stalls will be available Thursday Afternoon, August 25 and must be vacatedby Monday, August 29, 2011.Trainer Name_____________________________________Trainer Cell Phone Number____________________________Email AddressName of Barn___________________________________________________________________________Number of Stalls @ $175 per stall_________ Arrival Date ______________Hay $8 #______Shavings $7 #_________Please Fax/Mail/Email completed form with check to:2011 CHSA FinalsLarry Schwartz10 Potter Hill DriveGuilford, CT 06437Voice: 203-903-2472 / Fax: 203-889-3000chsa@chsaonline.com# Horses Name/Tack Stall Owner/Stable Name Responsible Party1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.