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Pleasure Driving
Schooling Show Series

Don’t have a horse? Want to try it any way? A limited number of miniature horses will be available to use in the pleasure driving clinics.

Not ready to do the schooling show? Volunteer at our show and enjoy a great opportunity to learn all about driving from one of the best, our own Martha Duchnowski.  Martha has won countless awards for driving and is recognized as one of the best driving instructors in the region.  The NHS is blessed to have Martha as our Pleasure Schooling Show Series Manager.  To volunteer, contact Martha or just show up day of the show.

Our show is a fantastic opportunity to bring out that green horse or that green driver. The experienced driver can use our schooling show as a great opportunity to get some more miles in a low key, low pressure fun competition.  This event is open to all equines, all types of vehicles and harness. We are encouraging drafts, donkeys, Mules and minis to come in addition to the usual horses and ponies. Auditors and auditing equines welcome. Please make sure that your vehicle and harness is in good working condition and reasonably clean.

Any vendor with an emphasis in driving is welcome to come at no charge. Please contact Martha Duchnowski to make arrangements.

Sample May 23 Clinic & Show Schedule

9:00-10:00             Clinic – "Safety 101 for the Beginning Driver"

11:00                     “Safety” Clinic:   Judges will go over each turnouts harness and cart to make sure that it fits correctly to the horse and driver.

11:00 – 3:00 -           Schooling Pleasure Show 

 Class 1:       Ground Driving pattern *

 Class 2:       4H & youth working **

 Class 3:       4H & youth reinsmanship

 12:00 – 12:30        Lunch

 Class 4:       Horse/draft working  

 Class 5:       Pony/mini working  

Class 6:        Horse/draft reinsmanship class

Class 7:        Pony/mini reinsmanship class

                  Break           set up for cones class

Timed Classes: You may drive the course twice.  
Best time will be kept.

Class 8:       timed cones – 4H & youth

Class 9:       timed cones – trot only- Horse/draft

Class 10:     timed cones – trot only- pony/mini

* Ground driving class must use a harness saddle OR surcingle.  Open bridles permitted.  Pattern is posted on NHS website.

** Kids under 16.   May only drive single if the equine is under 40”.

General Rules that Apply to All NHS Shows:

• All horses/ponies must show an original current Coggins Test dated within one year for each horse exhibited, and any other horse brought to the show grounds.  Anyone without such documentation will be excused from Show Grounds and refused entrance to classes. No Exceptions!

• All entries must be accompanied by payment of all necessary fees by way of cash or open check. Checks may be made payable to NHS or Nokesville Horse Society.

• There will be a $2.00 administration fee per horse/rider combination at each show.  

• All fields on registration form must be filled out completely. Registration must also be signed by exhibitor and parent or guardian of exhibitor if under 18 years of age.  

• In order to receive your number you will need to present current coggins; completed registration form; and payment (cash/open check).  Failure to present the above will result in you being asked to come back to registration when you have all the necessary papers.  

• The Nokesville Horse Society, Prince William Park Authority, Staff and Volunteers will not be held responsible for accident, loss, injuries to exhibitors, spectators, or animals, or damage to equipment.  

• Should any question or dispute arise that is not provided for in the aforementioned rules, the same shall be submitted to the show management, whose decision will be final.  

• The Judges’ decisions are FINAL – No Exceptions!  

• Exhibitors are hereby notified that any act of discourtesy or disobedience to judges or show officials on the part of the owner, trainer, rider, groom or parent shall be grounds to disqualify the horse and all entry fees and prizes will be forfeited.  

• Any exhibitor or spectator who is abusive to any individual or animal may be removed from the grounds. Safety is our main concern both in and out of the ring.  

• No cursing, poor sportsmanship or bad conduct will be tolerated and exhibitors will be asked to leave with NO refund of class fees.

• Dogs are allowed, but must be on a leash and contained at all times unless we have to move to a different facility due to inclement weather at which point dogs will not be allowed.

• Age or rider is determined “as of” January 1, 2010.

• All exhibitors are expected to clean the area around their trailer and to take any manure home with them.

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