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Western
Schooling Show Series
James Long Park, Haymarket, VA
(map and directions using Google Maps)

Show Results to-date

April 26 May 24 June 28
July 26 Sept. 27 Oct. 25

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.

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

Specific Rules that Apply to
Western Schooling Shows:

  1. 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.

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

  3. Riders must show in 3 of the 6 shows on the schedule to be eligible for year end awards.

  4. Dress is casual. The requirements are a boot with a heel, a belt, a hat (hard hat for anyone under 18 for speed events), and neat, clean clothing. Sleeveless/Tank Tops are allowed, but no, halter tops, or spaghetti strap shirts. Whether you wear “fancy” western attire is entirely up to the individual.  However, you should know that some judges might place someone ahead of you if their turnout is impressive and attention getting. This may be due to their past experiences in judging horse shows and beyond our control. They will be informed prior to each show that we do not have a strict dress code.

  5. 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.

  6. The Judges and/or Show Managers decision is FINAL

Penalties

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

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

  3. Going off pattern in any speed event is a DQ.

  4. A five second penalty will be added to the recorded time for each barrel or pole knocked down.

  5. In the flag race, a twenty second penalty will be assessed for dropping flag, and 5 seconds for a bucket being knocked over or barrel being knocked down.

  6. In the walk-trot events, the rider is allowed three consecutive canter strides before being disqualified.

  7. There is one minute time limit once you attempt to enter the ring for timed events. The rider will be disqualified if they cannot get the horse in within that time period.

2008 Western Class Specifications  

  1. SHOWMANSHIP: To be judged on the handler's ability to present the horse performing the pre-posted showmanship pattern as well as the overall cleanliness/grooming of the horse and proper turn-out of Handler.

  2. LEADLINE DIVISION: For riders 7 years old and younger as of January 1, 2008. Judged on the rider's basic position in the saddle and the presentation of animal.

  3. BANTAM DIVISION: For riders 8 to 11 years old as of January 1, 2008. May cross enter into showmanship and western walk-jog, speed classes and any open classes restricted to a walk and jog.

  4. OPEN CLASSES: End of year trophy will be given to the horse/rider combination that accumulates the most points while competing in all open classes.

  5. YOUTH SR DIVISION: For riders 15 –17 years of age as of January 1, 2008. Participants will be required to walk, jog and lope in this division.

  6. YOUTH JR DIVISION: For riders 12 - 14 years of age as of January 1, 2008. Participants will be required to walk, jog and lope in this division.

  7. ADULT DIVISION: For riders 18 years of age and over. Participants will be required to walk, jog and lope in this division.

  8. NOVICE RIDER DIVISION: For riders of any age. To show in this division you must be in your FIRST or SECOND year of showing . You are allowed to lope.

  9. NOVICE HORSE DIVISION: For riders of any age. To show in this division your horse must be in its FIRST or SECOND year of showing. You are allowed to lope.

  10. HORSEMANSHIP CLASSES: This is a pattern class. All horsemanship classes are included in Division points. In the event of a tie for division points, the rider who placed highest in Horsemanship will win over the lower placed participant.

  11. OPEN COMMAND BREAK AND OUT: Riders must be able to walk, jog, lope, hand-gallop, counter canter, drop stirrups if asked.

  12. OPEN INTRO TO REINING: This is a pattern class. Flying lead changes will place over simple changes.

  13. TRAIL: This is a division class. Riders must perform a pre-posted pattern negotiating obstacles you might encounter on a trail ride.

  14. OPEN PLUG BARREL: Riders run the selected pattern (one barrel up and back) for fastest time. This is the fourth class in the OPEN division.

  15. BARRELS: Horses run a prescribed pattern for best time.

  16. FLAGS: Riders run a prescribed pattern for fastest time. Rider can start on either side depending on whether they are right or left handed.

  17. POLES: Horses run a prescribed pattern weaving in/out of poles set at a pre-determined space.

  18. KEYHOLE: Riders run into keyhole, spin, and run back through timer. DQ if horse steps outside keyhole.

Class List

  1. Open Youth Showmanship (17 & under)

  2. Open Adult Showmanship (18 & over)

Leadline Division – 7 yrs & under

  1. Leadline Pleasure

  2. Leadline Horsemanship (must trot 4 steps)

Bantam Division (8 – 11 yrs)

  1. Bantam - Go As You Please

  2. Bantam - Walk/Jog

  3. Bantam - Horsemanship

  1. Open Walk/Jog – Youth……17 & under

  2. Open Walk/Jog – Adult…..18 & over

Youth Seniors – (15 – 17 yrs)

  1. Youth Sr.- Go As You Please

  2. Youth Sr. - Western Pleasure

  3. Youth Sr. - Horsemanship

 

Youth Juniors – (12 – 14 yrs)

  1. Youth Jr - Go As You Please

  2. Youth Jr - Western Pleasure

  3. Youth Jr - Horsemanship

Adult – 18 yrs & over

  1. Adult Go As You Please

  2. Adult Western Pleasure

  3. Adult Horsemanship

Novice Rider - All ages
Rider in 1st/2nd year of showing in any show series

  1. Novice Rider Go As You Please

  2. Novice Rider Western Pleasure

  3. Novice Rider Horsemanship

Novice Horse - All ages
Horse in 1st/2nd year of showing in any show series

  1. Novice Horse Go As You Please

  2. Novice Horse Western Pleasure

  3. Novice Horse Horsemanship

  1. Open Command Break & Out all ages

  2. Open Intro to Reining all ages

Trail – part of Pleasure Divisions

  1. BantamTrail (walk/jog)

  2. Youth Sr Trail

  3. Youth Jr Trail

  4. Adult Trail

  5. Novice Rider Trail

  6. Novice Horse Trail

15 MINUTE LUNCH BREAK

  1. Open Plug Barrels Warm-up (all ages)

  2. Bantam Barrels (Walk/Jog)

  3. Youth Sr Barrels

  4. Youth Jr Barrels

  5. Adult Barrels

  6. Novice Rider Barrels

  7. Novice Horse Barrels

  8. Bantam Flags (Walk/Jog)

  9. Youth Sr Flags

  10. Youth Jr Flags

  11. Adult Flags

  12. Novice Rider Flags

  13. Novice Horse Flags

  14. Bantam Poles (Walk/Jog)

  15. Youth Sr Poles

  16. Youth Jr Poles

  17. Adult Poles

  18. Novice Rider Poles

  19. Novice Horse Poles

  20. Bantam Keyhole (Walk/Jog)

  21. Youth Sr Keyhole

  22. Youth Jr Keyhole

  23. Adult Keyhole

  24. Novice Rider Keyhole

  25. Novice Horse Keyhole

NOTE: “Go As You Please” class requires that you choose one gait (jog or lope) and perform it going both directions of the ring at the judge’s command. All Divisions may Lope in this class if they choose.

 

 

Judges

  • April 28 -- Paula Simeone

  • May 26 -- Kelly Lagos

  • June 23 -- Ken Davis

  • July 28 -- Tamla Nichols

  • September 22 - Skeeter Hembry

  • October 27 - Kim England

Show Program
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Show Registration Form
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Show Manager: 
 Natalie Cruz shoefreeperform@hotmail.com
703-867-4932

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Shows Start at
9:00 am
Open Schooling
8:00 am – 8:45 am NHS Members
$6.00 Per class
Non-members
$9.00 Per class $2.00 Admin.
Fee Per Horse

Show Volunteers can get free classes. Contact Show Manager
for details