English Horse Show

Saturday at 8:30 a.m.

Location: In the English Ring

Chair: Myscha Stafford, winningtouchmgmt@gmail.com

Committee: Krystie Small (Williamstown Fair Director) krystie.small1@gmail.com

Judge: TBD

Entries:

  1. Please send entries to:
    Attn: Myscha Stafford
    Via email: winningtouchmgmt@gmail.com, or;
    PO Box 707 Alexandria, ON K0C 1A0
  2. Entries will be accepted by e-mail, mail or in person. It is the exhibitor’s responsibility to ensure that their entries are received on time. This includes Entry Form, Proof of Insurance and Signed Waiver.
  3. Closing date: Thursday August 10, 2023
  4. Late fee of $20 will be charged for late and post entries. No exceptions.
  5. Scratch entries without a vet or doctor’s certificate will be subject to a $20 scratch fee.
  6. ENTRY FEES are as follows:
    $15 per class
    $5 Leadline
    $15 Admin Fee
    $15 Medic Fee

    $5 Warm Up Ticket
    $5 Clear Round
    $2 Refundable Number Fee (Return Your Number)
    $20 Feature Class
    $20 Late Entry Fee / Scratch Fee

Divisions:

Beginner Equitation Division

Open to riders 18 years of age and under (as of January 1) in their first or second year of showing. Riders may not cross enter into another division.

Novice Equitation Division

Open to green riders in their first or second year of showing. Riders may not cross enter into another division. Fences 18″ in height.

Green Hunter Division

Open to green horses/ponies in their first or second year of showing. Entries may not cross enter into another division. Fences 18″ in height. Entries do not need to compete in over fences classes to be eligible for the under saddle class.

Junior / Amateur Hunter Division
Open to horses and ponies. Fences ranging from 2’ to 2’3’’ in height. Entries do not need to compete in over fences classes to be eligible for the under saddle class.

Open Hunter Division
Open to horses and ponies. Divisions to include three over fences classes and under saddle. Fences ranging from 2’6” – 2’9”. Entries do not need to compete in over fences classes to be eligible for the under saddle class.

Open Equitation Division
Open to horses and ponies. Fences 2’6’’ in height. Equitation over fences class will run as a back-to-back trip with Open Hunter Over Fences if entered. Riders do not need to enter over fences class to be eligible for equitation on the flat.

Hunter Pairs

Two horses/riders complete a hunter course together, jumping the final fence in tandem. Judging to be based on regular hunter standards, as well as cohesiveness of the pair and timing of the final fences. Fences 2’3’’ in height.

Handy Hunter Classic

Hunter round with numerical scoring. Bonus points awarded for handiness and bonus fence options. Fences 2’6’’ in height. Formal attire is encouraged. 

Mini Prix

Table A class with a two round format where any clear round entries from Round 1 will be invited to return for a Jump Off. 0.8m in height.

 

Rules:

    1. All exhibitors must provide proof of insurance with policy number, name of insurance company and expiry date on entry forms. All entry forms for riders under 18 years of age must be signed by a parent/guardian.
    2. ASTM approved helmets must be worn at all times while mounted. Proper show attire is required.
    3. Scratch entries without a vet or doctor’s certificate will be subject to a $20 scratch fee.
    4. No stallions are to be entered/shown by a rider under 18 years of age.
    5. All entries must be in a safe, controlled manner at all times. Failure to do so may result in disqualification and immediate removal from the fairgrounds.
    6. Tack: Double bridles, leg wraps and/or split boots are not permitted in Hunter Divisions. Standing martingales are permitted in Hunter and Equitation Divisions. Running martingales are only accepted in the Jumper Division. Flash nosebands may be used in the Open Equitation and Jumper Division.
    7. We request that red ribbons are on the tails of horses that kick.
    8. The Hunter/Jumper Show Committee reserves the right to change or alter the schedule including combining or splitting classes if entries warrant. All classes will run regardless of the number of entries.
    9. All riders must be wearing a number in order to compete and enter for warm up.
    10. Leadline is open to children under the age of 10. Entries must be led by a capable leader with a halter over the top of the bridle with a correctly placed lead shank affixed at all times. Riders entered in this class are not permitted to enter any other classes.
    11. Riders in the beginner and novice divisions may not cross enter into any other division.
    12. Horses/ponies entered into the Green Hunter Division may not cross enter into any other division.
    13. A pony or horse can only be ridden by one rider/class. If not, you will be excused without prize money for the day.
    14. Adults can ride ponies. Please note that all ponies will jump the same course. No adjustments will be made.
    15. A practice fence will be provided in the warm up area.
    16. Over fences classes will run as back-to-back trips for all three classes. Riders competing in the Open Equitation will do their over fences trip with their hunter classes.
    17. Jogging for ribbons will not be required.
    18. Anyone excused by the judge must leave the ring immediately. If eliminated by refusals, you may request to take one courtesy fence of which you have already jumped (at Judge’s discretion). Judge’s decision is considered final.
    19. Ring will be open for flatting prior to the start of the show. Warm ups for each division will be held in the show ring prior to each Division. Only riders entered in that division will be invited to warm up. No more than 4 riders in the ring at a time.
    20. All prize money will be sent to the owner of the horse under the exhibitor’s name. Prize Money will be halved if there are less than 4 exhibitors in a class

Williamstown Fair English Show Class List & Schedule

Ribbons to 6th place for all classes. Champion and Reserve Champion for each division (except Leadline and Open Equitation).

8 – 8:30 a.m.: Ring open for flatting only. Start Time: 8:30 a.m. SHARP

Beginner Equitation Division

  1. Walk Trot Equitation
  2. Walk Trot with Individual Canter
  3. Equitation over poles
  4. Equitation over cavalettis
  5. Lead Line

Warm up for Novice Equitation Division.

Novice Equitation Division

  1. Novice Equitation Over Fences
  2. Novice Equitation Over Fences
  3. Novice Equitation Over Fences
  4. Novice Equitation on the Flat

Warm up for Green Hunter Division.

Green Hunter Division

  1. Green Hunter Over Fences
  2. Green Hunter Over Fences
  3. Green Hunter Over Fences
  4. Green Hunter Under Saddle

Warm up for Jr/Am Hunter Division.

Junior / Amateur Hunter Division

  1. Hunter Over Fences
  2. Hunter Over Fences
  3. Hunter Over Fences
  4. Hunter Under Saddle
  1. Hunter Pairs

Warm up for Open Hunter and Open Equitation Division.

Open Hunter Division

  1. Hunter Over Fences
  2. Hunter Over Fences
  3. Hunter Over Fences
  4. Hunter Under Saddle

Open Equitation Division

  1. Equitation Over Fences
  2. Equitation on the Flat
  1. Handy Hunter Classic

Jumper Division

  1. Clear Round
  2. Table A Immediate Jump-Off
  3. Speed
  4. Table A Immediate Jump Off
  1. Mini Prix

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