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Show Rules for 2008

 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, 2008.

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

Class List
Classes 1-10 are For Riders New to Showing

1. Tot Lead Line

2. Spotted Saddle Lite Shod (E/W) Show Walk and Show Gait

3. Go As You Please (E/W) Walk and Go As You Please

4. Racking 2 Gait (E/W) Walk and Slow Rack

5. Novice Horse (E/W) Walk and Pleasure Gait

6. Trail Pleasure (E/W) Walk and Running Walk

7. All Day Pleasure (E/W) Walk/Pleasure Gait

8. Novice Rider (E/W) Walk and Pleasure Gait

9. Trail Pleasure 3 Gait (E/W) Walk, Running Walk, Canter

10. Country Pleasure Racking (E/W) Walk, Slow Rack, Fast Rack
     

Class 11 will start at 1:00pm
Advanced classes are for participants showing in NWHA pointed shows
 

11. Adv. Trail Pleasure (E/W) Walk and Running Walk

12. Go As You Please E/W Championship

13. Adv. Spotted Saddle Lite Shod (E/W) Show Walk and Show Gait

14. Spotted Saddle Lite Shod (E/W) Championship

15. Advanced Racking 2 Gait (E/W) Walk and Slow Rack

16. Racking 2 Gait E/W Championship

17. Adv. Trail Pleasure 3 Gait (E/W) Walk, Running Walk, Canter

18. Novice Horse E/W Championship

19. Trail Pleasure E/W Championship

20. All Day Pleasure E/W Championship

21. Novice Rider E/W Championship

22. Trail Pleasure 3 Gait E/W Championship

23. Country Pleasure Racking (E/W) Championship

24. Best of Show (E/W) Horses

Dressage

25. Suitable to be a Dressage Horse

26. Dressage – Intro. Level Test A

27. Dressage – Intro. Level Test B
    Dressage tests can be found on the National Walking Horse Association at www.nwha.com

Championship classes are only for riders new to showing – they are not for NWHA pointed participants

A Novice is any participant that has not won three blue ribbons at any horse show

Show Rules Specific to the
Gaited Horse Show Series

1. This show is for Sound Horses Only! Any lame or sored horses will be disqualified from competition and asked to leave the grounds, no questions asked, and forfeit all fees.

2. There will be no wraps, hoof bands, action devices or plastic allowed on horses at the show grounds.

3. Use of illegal equipment (i.e. bits, tack, etc.) in any class could be grounds for disqualification.

4. Proper attire for these classes will be Western (Jeans, Long Sleeves, & Western Hat) or English (Long Sleeves, Tie & Dark Trousers). Saddle suit not required.

5. Any hitting of the horse in front of the girth is grounds for disqualification.

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

7. All classes are Lite Shod or less 3/8” X 3/4”.

8. 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.

9. All entrants 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!

10. Points will be awarded as follows: 1st = 7pts., 2nd = 5 pts., 3rd = 4 pts., 4th = 3 pts., 5th = 2 pts., 6th = 1 pt. Four or less in each class will be pointed as follows: 1st = 4 pts., 2nd = 3 pts., 3rd = 2 pts., 4th = 1 pt. If only 1 rider in a class – 1st = 1 pt.

11. Riders must show in all 3 shows on the schedule to be eligible for year-end awards.

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

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