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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.

2008 Jumper Classes

~ Open Schooling 8:00 am to 8:45 am ~

Puddle Jumpers

1. 18”’ Timed First Round

2. 2’ Power & Speed

3. 2’ Fault & Out

Novice Ch/AA/Jumper

4. 2’3” Timed First Round

5. 2’3” Power & Speed

6. 2’6” Fault & Out

Money Added Low Jumper

7. 2’6” Timed First Round

8. 2’9” Power & Speed

9. 2’9” Fault & Out

30 Minute Schooling (Time permitting)
Afternoon Classes Not to start Before 12:00 pm

Money Added Schooling Jumper

10. 2’9” – 3’ Timed First Round

11. 3’ – 3’3” Power & Speed

12. 3’ – 3’3” Fault & Out

Open Jumper

13. 3’3” – 3’6” Timed First Round

14. 3’6” – 3’9” Power & Speed

15. 3’6” – 3’9” Fault & Out

Division Specifications

Puddle Jumper - Open to horses or ponies. May only cross enter into Novice and Low Jumpers

Novice - Children’s/Adult Amateur/Jumper – Introduces the novice horse/rider to jumping. Open to horse, ponies, children, and adult amateurs in their 1st or 2nd year of showing.

Money Added Low Jumper - Open to horses and ponies with no restrictions on rider. Entries will cost an additional $5.00/class which will be added to the prize money and paid to four places 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%

Money Added Schooling Jumper - Spreads up to 3’6”. Open to horses and ponies with no restrictions on rider. Entries will cost an additional $5.00/class which will be added to the prize money and paid to four places 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%

Open Jumper - Open to horses and ponies with no rider restrictions

Rules Specific to the
Jumper Schooling Show Series:

1. All riders must wear properly secured hard hats while mounted

2. A current negative coggins (taken within 12 months) must be shown before a number will be issued.

3. No horse, whether judged or unjudged, may enter more than 9 classes in any one show.

4. Showing jumpers is different than showing hunters. Riders who are not familiar with the protocol are encouraged to speak with the show manager before the start of the show.

5. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor, parent, or trainer to enter riders only in which they can compete safely. If a rider has competed in a division and it is discovered that they are ineligible it will be considered unjudged and points and ribbons will be removed.

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.

7. Dress is casual (i.e. boots and breeches and/or chaps). Sleeveless shirts are allowed, but no halter tops, or spaghetti strap shirts. Appropriate heeled boots and headgear are required.

8. Entries for each class will close when the course walk for that class begins. The jumping order will be determined by draw and will be prepared and posted during the course walk before each class. Anyone riding more than one horse that needs to change horse’s order of go must see the announcer before the class begins.

9. Riders must be ready to go in the posted order, and within one minute of being called, or risk elimination from the class.

10. Riders must show in 2 of the 3 shows on the schedule to be eligible for year end awards.

11. The show management has the right to split or cancel classes if there are 3 entries or less, unless more entries are specifically required by division specifications.

12. Points will be awarded as follows: Points - 1st = 7 pts., 2nd = 5 pts., 3rd = 4 pts., 4th = 3 pts., 5th = 2 pts., 6th = 1 pt. 4 or less entries – 1st = 4 pts., 2nd = 3 pts., 3rd = 2 pts., 4th = 1 pt. 1 Entry – 1st = 1 pt. In the case of a tie for division champion and reserve a coin toss will decide the winner.

13. Unjudged rounds will be allowed at the end of the classes, or as breaks occur, at the regular entry fee.

14. 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.

15. There will be a $2.00 administration fee per horse at each show.

Show Program/Flyer
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