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NHS GAITED & “TRY SOMETHING NEW” SHOW
ALL GAITED BREEDS WELCOME!!

September 12, 2009 @ 9 a.m.
Cancelled

General Information

Attention All Gaited Riders!!!!....the NHS Gaited Show has been revamped and is back!!!!...Come one, come all…let’s have a day of education, friendship, fun and adventure.  NHS is pleased to present a morning of judged show classes, trail/obstacle classes and a fun filled horse soccer game. 

This event is geared for all ages and all levels of experience for both horse and rider.  For those who are looking to try something new, we have something for everyone!  Our primary goal is that each of our participants has FUN.

Ample trailer parking is available.  Bring your own water.  Portable rest room facilities are available.  Junior riders (under 18) must wear an approved safety helmet. 

Attire

Casual Attire, Western or English Tack.  The goal is to have fun, learn something new and enjoy a day with our gaited friends…not how expensive your outfit and tack is.  

Cost

• Current NHS Members = $7 per class

• Non NHS Members = $10 per class

• Admin Fee = $3 per horse

 All riders will register onsite.  Must provide current Coggins.  

Scoring/Awards

1^st-6^th place ribbons will be awarded for each Class and Event.

Gaited Horse Show Rules:

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. Riders are notified that any act of unsportsmanlike conduct, whether verbal or physical disrespect to judges, event volunteers or your horse(s) will result in rider/horse(s) being asked to leave the premises.

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

6. 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.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Show Classes (9 am-12:30 pm; Main arena)

1. Youth – Age 12 and Under (E/W); Walk & Pleasure Gait

2. Junior – Age 13-17 (E/W); Walk & Go As You Please

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

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

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

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

7. Trail Pleasure (E/W) ; Walk and Running Walk

8. All Day Pleasure (E/W) ; Walk/Pleasure Gait

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

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

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

Trail/Obstacle Classes (10 am- 2pm; located in open field next to show ring) 

1. Young-Un’s – Age 18 and Under

2. Open

Break for Lunch (12:30-1 pm)

Horse Soccer Game (2 -3:30 pm; Main arena)

1. Open to all riders/horses; 5 horses per team…number of games will depend on number of sign-ups

Contact Information

For more information or if you have any questions, contact Kari Briggs, Event Organizer on 571-220-9234,  Susan Hartman, Show Manager on 540-341-3440  

COME JOIN US…GUARANTEED DAY OF FUN, LAUGHTER AND NEW ADVENTURES!!!

Show Rules for 2009

 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, 2009.

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

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