BUXMONT RIDING CLUB
2011 SCHOOLING DRIVING SHOWS
Start time 9:00 AM
May
8th, June 19th, July 24th, Aug 21st
Rain date: Aug 28th
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A NEGATIVE COGGINS TEST WILL BE
REQUIRED AT EVERY SHOW
Day of Show entry fees per class: Non-members $9, Members $7
Pre-Entry fees per class: Non-members $8, Members $6.
For Pre-registration contact: Buxmontridingclub@verizon.net or call Lisa at 215-257-0109 BEFORE 9:00pm on the Friday prior to show.
A Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Ribbon, for each division, will be given at each show. The same horse/pony driver combination must compete in 3 of the 4 shows to be eligible for Year End Ribbon.
The show committee reserves the right to combine, move, or adjust the schedule, as they deem necessary to run a smooth show. Classes with less than 2 participants may be combined into another division. Any disputes will be decided by the show committee. All show rules of the Buxmont Riding Club will be followed. Classes will be conducted roughly according to the rules of the American Driving Society.
Classes
will be run in numerical order not by division.
Open Single Very Small
Equine (VSE)
1.
Open VSE Working
2.
Open VSE Reinsmanship
9.
*Open VSE Timed
Obstacles or Course
Open Single Pony
3.
Open Pony Working
4.
Open Pony Reinsmanship
10. *Open Pony Timed Obstacles or Course
Novice Whip Single VSE
5.
Novice Whip VSE Working
6.
Novice Whip VSE Reinsmanship
11. *Novice Whip VSE Timed Obstacles or Course
Novice Whip Single Pony
7. Novice Whip Pony Working
8. Novice Whip Pony Reinsmanship
12. *Novice Whip Pony Timed Obstacles or Course
30 min. Lunch Break after class 8. Will start back with class 9
Junior Whip Single Horse, Pony, or VSE
16. Junior Whip Working
17. Junior Whip Reinsmanship
13. *Junior Whip Timed Obstacles or Course
Open Single Horse
18. Open Horse Working
19. Open Horse Reinsmanship
14. *Open Horse Timed Obstacles or Course
Novice Whip Single Horse
20. Novice Whip Horse Working
21. Novice Whip Horse Reinsmanship
15. *Novice Whip Horse Timed Obstacles or Course
*Timed Obstacle or Course class will be different at each show
Safety
Anyone
engaged in any act of conduct deemed unsafe by the judge or show management, or
in any act of cruelty to or abuse of an animal anywhere on the grounds will be
barred from further competition and will be asked to vacate the grounds
immediately. All entry feed will be forfeited. Also it is the competitor’s
responsibility to be certain that the animal, vehicle and the harness are in
sound condition. No competitor will be allowed to continue when, in the opinion
of the judge or show management, any part of the turnout, including the animal
has become unsafe.
Bridles
Bridles
should be adjusted to fit snugly to prevent catching on a vehicle or other
pieces of harness. A throatlatch, noseband or cavesson are mandatory. Removing
the bridle or detaching the reins from the bit before unhitching the horse from
the vehicle, anywhere on the ground, will result in instant elimination.
Harness
All
entries must be shown in pleasure carriage harness. Trace chains are
prohibited. Flash nosebands are strongly discouraged in pleasure driving
classes.
Vehicle and
Wheels
Wire-wheeled vehicles (pneumatic tires) are
permitted. Any vehicle deemed unsafe by show management or judge will not be
permitted to compete.
Driver,
Passenger and Grooms
All
in the vehicle should be neatly turned out. Driving aprons or lap robes, hats,
gloves and driving whips are required in all classes. Helmets or hard hats are
acceptable in all classes and will not be penalized. PROTECTIVE HEAD GEAR IS
REQUIRED FOR DRIVES OR PASSENGERS UNDER THE AGE OF 18 IN ALL CLASSES. Grooms
are someone who is capable of rendering assistance in the event of difficulty;
a groom is optional for a single turnout. All passengers/grooms must have a
signed waiver on file with the show secretary.
Horse
eligibility
1.
Any animal 39” and under show in the Very Small Equine (VSE) Division.
2.
Animals 14.2 and under will show in the Pony Division.
3.
Animals 14.2 and over will show in the Horse Division.
4.
Stallions are not permitted in Junior Driver and are at Managements
discretion in Novice.
5.
Minimum age for horses is 3 y.o. All animals
must be serviceably sound-specifically must not show evidence of lameness, broke wind, or impaired vision in both eyes.
Novice Whip
Division
Open
to whips who have not won more than 3 first place ribbons prior to 2011 at any
driving show.
Junior Whip
Division
Open
to whips ages 11 to 17. Drivers 11-13 years of age must be accompanied by a
knowledgeable adult at all times. Drivers 14-17 at guardian’s
discretion. Age of driver determined on Jan 1st of the year.
Class
Specifications
Working: A pleasure driving class judged primarily on
the suitability of the horse to provide a pleasant drive. To
be shown at a walk, slow trot, working trot, and strong trot. To stand quietly, and to rein back. All may be asked to
perform a specific task. Judged 70% on performance, manners
and way of going, 20% on condition and fit of harness and vehicle, 10% on
neatness of attire.
Reinsmanship: A pleasure driving class judged primarily on the ability and skill of the driver. To be shown at a walk, slow trot, working trot, and strong trot. To stand quietly, and to rein back. All may be asked to perform a specific test or task. Judge 75% on handling of reins and whip, control, posture, and overall appearance of driver; 25% on condition and fit of harness and vehicle and neatness of attire.
Timed Classes
After passing thru starting line, driver shall proceed thru each obstacle or perform course as posted to finish line. Course faults assess as penalty seconds and are added to finale time. Placing determine on a low total time basis.
Penalties:
Knockdown or dislodge an obstacle, Break into a canter-5 seconds added for
knockdowns and for each time you break into a canter.
Eliminations:
Passing back thru timer after starting course, going off course, 4th
break into canter, outside assistance, failure to carry whip.