Double SS Show Management
Presents
The Texas Bluebonnet Classic
August 5, 6, 7, 2011
A Sanction Show offering classes for
Classic-Foundation-Modern-Modern Pleasure
American Show Pony
American Miniature Horse Division A & B
Pinto Horse Association of America
Official Show Staff
Show Manager: Tracey Slagle, Nebraska
Office Secretary: Heather Franklin, Kansas
Announcer: Wm. (Bill) Storey, Texas
Center Ring Secretary: Barbara Davis, Texas
Center Ringmaster: Gwen Dalton, Texas
Gateman: Jacky Davis, Texas
Photographer: Jack Wilkins, Texas
ASPC/AMHR Official Show Steward
Ken Fielder, Texas
All Show Inquires Please Call
Show Manager ~ Tracey Slagle ~ 308-624-0212
Show Officials
Marti Grimes, Texas, ASPC, AMHR , Pinto
Jan Hite-Phelps, Oklahoma, ASPC, AMHR, Pinto
Helen Hogan, Texas, ASPC, AMHR, Pinto
Show Barn Arena
Diamond W Arena Complex
8901 E Hwy 67, Alvarado Texas 76009
817-790-5952
Directions to Diamond W Arena Complex, Alvarado Texas:
From the north take Hwy I35W-South to US Hwy 67 in Alvarado, Texas. Take exit I35W-BR Exit 26B, make a left onto US Hwy 67 North, make a left under overpass and you will be on US Hwy 67 N. Go approximately 4 miles and Diamond W Arena will be on your left. From the South you can take I45 North to US 287N at exit 247 towards Waxahachie/Fort Worth. Take US Hwy 67 South towards Cleburne. Go approx 11 miles and Diamond W will be on your right. Those traveling I35W towards Fort Worth will take the Alvarado Texas exit 26B, make a right onto US Hwy 67 and go approximately 4 miles and facility will be on your left.
Alvarado Hotels
La Quinta Inn….817-783-8700
1165 Hwy 67 West, Alvarado
Super 8….817-790-7378
5445 South I-35W, Alvarado
Days Inn….817-783-2277
1185 Hwy 67 West, Alvarado
Holiday Inn Express….817-783-7573
325 Village Park Drive, Alvarado
Best Western Alvarado Inn & Suites….877-574-2464
400 Village Park Drive, Alvarado
General Rules, Requirements and Information
Double SS Show Management Mission Statement:The listed shows are open to all ASPC registered Shetlands, ASPR registered Show Ponies, and AMHR registered Miniature Horses. This Show is accredited by the ASPC/AMHR and will be conducted under the ASPC/AMHR Official Show rules. This is an approved show for Classic Shetlands: A Halter and Performance, AMHR Division A (Under): A Halter and Performance, Division B (Over) Miniatures: A Halter and Performance. Modern Shetlands, A Halter and B Performance. ASPR Show Ponies, A Performance. This show is also an accredited show with the Pinto Horse Association of America and will be conducted under the Pinto Horse Association of America Official Show Rules. This is an approved show for Shetland Ponies and the American Miniature Horse A & B.
Youth Requirements:It is required that all youth exhibitors must wear protective headgear (Certified ASTM/SEI) in Roadster and Under Saddle Classes. Headgear harness must be secured and properly fitted. Any exhibitor may wear protective headgear (Certified ASTM/SEI) in any division or class without penalty from the judge.
Amateur Status: Important requirements to this show. Copies of current year amateur cards must be included with your entries. Amateur class entries will not be processed without a current amateur card included in your entries. Any person entering an amateur class must show proof of amateur status with amateur number and current membership. A copy of your membership and amateur card must be included in your entries or presented at the show. If you do not show proof of membership/amateur statusyou will not be allowed to participate in any amateur classes. An amateur card can be purchased day of show for $10.00, in order to purchase an amateur card you must be a current member of ASPC/AMHR. Proof of membership must be presented in order to obtain an amateur card. If you are not able to show proof of current membership you will need to purchase both a ASPC/AMHR Membership and amateur card in order to participate in amateur classes with your points earned going towards the National ASPC/AMHR/ASPR Triple A Advantage Program.
Show Hours:The show will start promptly at 12 Noon on Friday, 8:00 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Lunch and dinner breaks, warm-up times will be announced as warranted throughout the show weekend.
Entry Requirements:Copies of Current Horse’s Registration Papers Front and Back if new Registration papers,Front only of old Registration paper. Current 2011 Amateur Card and/or 2011 Current Youth card & Entry Fee Check must be submitted with entries. NOTE: GELDINGS registration must show that pony is a GELDING, not Stallion registrations. Any entries received without required copies of the horse’s registration papers, amateur card and youth cards will be returned as incomplete entries. Any submissions dated after the pre-entry date will be considered late entries and charged late fees upon your arrival at the show. Checks must be included in entries and should be made payable to Double SS Show Management. Mail to: Tracey Slagle, 2793 16th Rd, Road, Central City, NE68826-8051. Any questions call: 308-624-0212
Check In:Check in 12 Noon on Thursday and measuring will begin at 5:00 PM on Thursday. Measuring will resume Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 7:00 A.M. Each horse's health papers will be checked in show office before you will receive your stall assignments and your measurement cards. You may then proceed to your stalls to unload. If you plan on arriving prior to Thursday at 12 noon you need to contact the ExpoCenter and Show Manager Tracey Slagle. After unloading, you will need to take each horse to the ASPC/AMHR steward for measuring unless you are in possession of a current ASPC/AMHR measurement card that has already had its yearly height verification or a current 60-day temporary card. Be sure to include a copy of the current 60–day measurement or permanent card with current year height verification with your entries for faster check-in service.
Health Papers:In-State horses: Negative Coggins dated within (1) one year of the show; Out of State horses: Health certificate dated within 45 days of the show and a Negative Coggins dated within 12 months of the show. These items are required before back numbers are issued. The Show manager reserves the right to ask for on site vet inspection at owner’s expense for any animal appearing to be in poor health.
Equine Veterinarian Information:Alvarado Veterinarian Hospital, Dr. Bud Pearce DVM, 6800 E Hwy 67, Alvarado, Texas, 817-783-2257. 24 Hour Emergency Service.
Facility & Stalls:Stalls are located in a completely enclosed barn within close proximity of the arena. The stalls are permanent 10' x 10' solid metal/wood panels have full solid doors with a grill top. Stall fees of $45.00 for the weekend for one horse. An additional $20.00 charge for a second horse in stall will be charged. Stalling horses on trailers is permitted at $30.00 per head (jump out only) but no horse shall be left on trailers over night. Horse wash racks on premises.
Shavings: All shavings must be purchased from the Diamond W Arena Complex. No outside shavings or straw. Shavings will be purchased in advance with entries. Please order all that will be needed on entry form.
Entry Fees: Per Entry dates listed on entry form.
Office Fee Per Horse $10.00 - Per Horse Fee
Late Office Fee Per Horse$30.00 – If prior arrangements before start of show have not been made
Pinto Fee $15.00- Per Horse for all 3 Judges
Open Class$30.00 - Open Fee Applied To Youth Entering Open Classes
Stakes Class$50.00 – Payback to third place
Amateur Class$18.00 - Amateur Numbers Required
PMC Classes Adult or Youth $40.00-Flat Rate per horse or $15 on a single PMC class
Youth Class$12.00 - Youth Entering Open Classes Must Pay Open Fees
Stall Fees$45.00 - One Tack Stall Allowed Per 1 to 6 Horses Entered
Second Horse In Stall $20.00 - Unruly Horses Together Will Not Be Tolerated
Grounds Fee per Horse $30.00 - Showing Out of Trailer Per Horse Fee Charged Per Day
Shavings $10.00 - Shavings Must Be Purchased from Facility
Vendor Fee $75.00 - RV hook-up, Table, Chairs, Rental Extra
RV Reservations $25.00-Per Night-See Entry Form-Made with Show Management
RV spots are on a first come basis
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Awards:
Ribbons 1st-6th Place, Rosettes for Grand & Reserve Grand
Stakes Pay Back: All stakes classes will be $50.00 with pay-back to third (3rd) place.
Entry Refund Policy:Refunds on show entries will be considered after the show, and on an individual basis. If horse becomes ill or unable to show a “Veterinarian’s Statement of Horse’s Inability to Show” must be submitted either by mail, fax or email. No refunds will be given on the “Office per Horse Processing Fee, and Reserved Stalls”. All approved refunds will be mailed to the exhibitor.
Insufficient Check: The Double SS show management will charge a $25 return check fee plus any fee’s that are applied by their bank to the insufficient check. Exhibitor will be notified of insufficient check and will be required to make restitution by money order or cashier’s check. If not attended to in the time allotted by show management, then show management will adhere to the rules of the ASPC/AMHR or the Pinto Horse Association of America rules.
Adding Classes: Deadline for adding classes will be prior to the start of the class session in which the class is to be held or the night before for early morning session classes. ADDING A CLASS TO A SESSION ENDS 20 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE START OF THE SESSION.It is strongly suggested that you review your exhibitor’s packet upon arrival to double check that you are entered in all classes requested with your entry form submission, if deciding to enter additional classes at the show, all adds must go through the show secretary and not at the gate with the gatekeeper. This policy will be strictly enforced. This policy is for the purpose of preventing horses into classes at the gate that are ineligible to be in the class.
Scratched Class Policy:No refunds will be given on any scratched classes at show. Add/Scratch classes are allowed with no penalty fees. This is considered a “WASH” meaning you can scratch a class in exchange for adding a different class. Switching handlers / horses within the same class entered is allowed with no penalty fees charged.
Gate Check-In Policy:The exhibitor is responsible to get oneself into the class. It is the exhibitors’ responsibility to check-in with the gate person and make sure you’re on the class sheet.
Gate Rule: The two-minute gate rule will be in effect for this show. The two-minute timing shall start when the last horse enters the ring for the class to which exhibitor is to exhibit in. After two-minute the last call will be made and the gate will be closed. This will be strictly enforced.
Arena PA System:Please note that the Arena PA System is a Courtesy not a requirement of the show. The show cannot guarantee the PA system to be reliable in any area of the complex. The Diamond W will do it up most to provide a PA system to all areas of the facility. The exhibitor is responsible for getting to the gate and checking in for his or her class. Show management will not give refund and/or rerun a class for any missed gate entries.
Tack Change Requests: Requests must be given to the gate-man at least 5 classes prior to the tack change. A tack change will be allotted a maximum of 5 minutes.
Dogs:MUST be confined inside a tack stall or on a leash at all times, no exceptions! No dog(s) shall be left unattended and barking. Excessive barking, unattended, dogs running loose will be removed by local dog control. Owners must show proof of rabies vaccine.
Special Notice please read: RV’s / Camper Reservations:Reservations for RV’s / Campers must be made through the Show management on Entry Form. RV spots are on a first come basis. They will have electricity and water. Payment will be payable to Double SS Show Management by cash, money order or check only. NO Credit Cards.
Alcohol: ABSOLUTELY NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOL PERMITTED INSIDE ANY PART OF DIAMOND W BUILDINGS THIS INCLUDES THE ARENA, EXPO AND STALL AREA. JOHNSONCOUNTY IS A DRY AREA AND ANY CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL SHALL BE ACCORDING TO PRIVATE CLUB RULES. ANYONE CAUGHT WITH ALCOHOL BROUGHT INSIDE OF DIAMOND W FACILITY WILL BE CONFISCATED BY ORDER OF DIAMOND W MANAGEMENT. CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL CAN BE DONE IN PARKING LOT BUT NOT BROUGHT INSIDE ANY PART OF BUILDING.
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Final Note:
Incomplete Entries will be returned. Please include copies of the front and back of the new registration papers (one with pictures) or the front only of the old registration papers (ASPC/AMHR horses) a copy of your 2011 Amateur Card, 2011 Youth card, 2011 Membership card, a copy of your horses permanent measurement card or copy of the 60 day measurement card.
Thank you for attending and have a safe trip home!