MelodyRidersSaddle Club HWY 395 & Logan Rd, Chewelah

OPEN HORSE SHOW SERIES: 8am Saturday—June 3, 2017

*Mail entries to: MRSC C/O HORSE SHOW PO BOX 236 ADDY WA 99101

Show Secretary: Debbie Harbin 509-690-0664

Pre entries must be received by Wednesday, May, 31. Post registrations accepted day of show beginning at 7am.

Entries received at show will be assessed a $10.00 post entry fee $60.00 ALL DAY HORSE/RIDER OR $6.00 CLASS

1showmanshipleadline22western pleasure 13 & under

2showmanship13&under23western pleasure14-18 yrs

3showmanship14-18 yrs24western pleasure19 & over

4showmanship19 & over25western pleasure green horse

5halter mini/ponyopen26ranch horse riding open

6halter stock horseopen27commands classopen

7halter pleasure open28ride a buckopen

8lunge lineopen29bareback equitationw/t

9in hand jumping open30bareback equitation13 & under

10in hand drivingopen31bareback equitation14-18

11bribe a horseopen32bareback equitation19 & over

12in hand trail open33hunt seat equitationw/t

13leadline trail leadline34hunt seat equitation13 & under

lunch 35hunt seat equitation14-18 yrs

14costume classopen36hunt seat equitation19 & over

15western equitation leadline37hunter under saddleopen

16western equitation walk trot38english pleasurew/t

17western equitation 13 & under39english pleasure13under

18western equitation 14-18 yrs40english pleasure14-18 yrs

19western equitation 19 & over41english pleasure19& over

20jack benny 50+50 yrs & up42go as you pleaseopen

21western pleasurewalk trot43bridle path hack open

*Riding classes will start after lunch with the exception of leadline trail

*Ride a buck--pre entry required at class entry fee cost. Winner gets 50% class proceeds

*no cross entry from w/t to lope classes, except green horse

*leadline youth may participate in other in hand classes with adult supervision

*Ribbons will be awarded to 5th place. Other awards will be given based on funding.

*Daily High point division awards will require at least three participants in that division for the day

*Year end high point requires membership, horse nomination and participate at at least two shows.

*Different classes may be offered at each show

Leadline 1,13,15 In Hand 2,3,or 4, 5,6, or 7, 8,9,10,12 walk trot 16,21,29,33,38,42

13 & under 17,22,27,30,34,39,42,43 14-18 yrs 18,23,27,31,35,40,42,43 19 & over 19,24,27,32,36,41,42,43

See MRSC RULES, WSH, AND USEF as governing guides for this show series.

**Concessions Available at this show**

MRSC HORSE SHOW SERIES #1 HWY 395 LOGAN ROAD, CHEWELAH

ENTRY FORM JUNE 3, 2017 8AM SHOW BEGINS 7:00 AM CHECK IN

ENTRY FEES:

CLASSES $6.00 @______=______ALL DAY FEE PER HORSE/RIDER $60.00 ______=______

Total paid=______check#______cash______

POST ENTRY FEE OF $10.00 PER RIDER WILL BE ASSESSED. Enter by Wed. May 31 to avoid post entry fee.

Mail Entries to MRSC C/O Debbie Harbin, Show Secretary: PO Box 236, Addy, WA 99101

PLEASE CIRCLE CLASSES ENTERING (PLEASE USE SEPARATE ENTRY FOR A SECOND HORSE)

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Exhibitor Name______DOB______PHONE______exh#______

Address:______nom fee_____

Email______

Horse name______Age_____Sex_____Breed/Color______

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Exhibitor Name______DOB______PHONE______exh#______

Address:______nom fee______

Email______

Horse name______Age_____Sex_____Breed/Color______

I hereby enter the above horse(s) at my own risk and am subject to all rules and regulations of this show. I shall further constitute that every horse and rider here entered is eligible as entered. I further agree that if any damage or losses occur to me, my horse(s) or possessions, I will make no claims against Melody Riders Saddle Club, their members or any official of this show. Exhibitor’s signature shall deem acceptance of this and all show rules and regulations. As a parent or guardian of a child entered in this show, I accept full responsibility for the participation of that child. Children under 18 years must have parent or guardian’s signature.

Exhibitor’s Signature ______

Parent/Guardian Signature______

**PLEASE MAIL OR BRING TO SHOW THE FOLLOWING: ENTRY FORM AND ATTACHED WAIVER WITH PAYMENT

THE MEMBERSHIP FORM AND NOMINATION FORM ARE ALSO ATTACHED IF YOU CHOOSE TO NOMINATE A HORSE AND BECOME A MEMBER.

MEMBERSHIP NOT REQUIRED TO EARN DAILY HIGHPOINT AWARDS. HIGH POINT AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN BASED ON FUNDING AND THEIR MUST BE

AT LEAST 3 EXHIBITORS IN THE DIVISION FOR A DAILY AWARD.

MUST BECOME A MEMBER, NOMINATE AND PAY THE NOMINATION FEE, ATTEND TWO OF THREE SHOWS IN THE SEARIES FOR YEAR END AWARDS.

Class Descriptions:

Leadline-no cross entry into w/t or lope canter classes. Leadline contestants are considered to be riders who have never ridden or handled a horse in the show ring unattended and/or need assistance due to disability. All leadline classes will be walk trot and modified to accommodate the rider. Handler must be atleast 16 yeasrs of age to lead. Classes include: Showmanship, trail, western horsemanship.

Showmanship ~ Open to any breed. Horses and ponies to be fitted and shown according to breed type. Western attire acceptable. Showmanship to demonstrate ability to lead, turn and move his or her animal as judge directs. Judged: 50% on showmanship and handling, 25% on grooming and cleanliness of animal, and 25% on neatness and cleanliness of handler.

Halter – The halter class is a class where the horse is judged based upon its conformation, overall appearance, and usefulness. Conformation is defined as the physical appearance of a horse due to the arrangement of muscle, bone, and other body tissues, gaits, manners, and conformation

Ground Driving In Hand: A horse is driven without a cart by a handler walking behind or behind and to the side of the animal. This technique is used in the early stages of training horses for riding as well as for driving. The driver is on foot and will maintain at least a six foot space from the horse’s rear legs at all times for safety. 3. Tack can be either a halter or bridle with snaffle bit (no shanks on the bit; no metal curb straps or metal of any kind over the nose or under the jaw). A surcingle, harness, or saddle may be used through which the driving lines will pass. Lines may be leather, rope, or nylon without chains. The lines must not be connected together and need to be 25 feet long. (Long enough to allow 6ft between horse and driver.) The Exhibitor may be asked to drive the equine through a series of obstacles or a pattern that are determined by the judge, and will be posted the day of the show.

Bribe Your HorseWithout touching the horse, each competitor may use treats, as well as verbal and body language, to entice his haltered equine companion to follow him from the starting point to the finish, in this solo event. A pattern may be provided for this class.

Lunge Line:1 ½ minutes will be given for a handler to lunge their horse both directions on a line no longer than 25 feet, at a walk trot lope/canter.

Costume Class: All entries should be accompanied by a 3" x 5" card which contains the name(s) of the exhibitor(s), horse name, and the theme of the costume or an explanation of the purpose or intent. Most original costume

Jumping –In Hand---Handler will lunge horse over a set of jumps. Horse will be judges on ground manners and way of going over the fences.

Trail—In Hand—Horses to be led in-hand (halter) and shown negotiating man made obstacles such as ground poles, bridges, gates, and other maneuvers found in trail classes . Course may be timed. Rider is allowed 3 refusals per obstacle and then will score a 0 and move onto next obstacle. If timed, Handlerr must end course when time is called. Any obstacles not completed, will count as 0.

Trail Leadline: Rider will be mounted and control reins. There must be an adult leading the lead liner through the obstacle course. Rider may perform all tasks on their own ask skills allow.

Western Pleasure Green Horse This is a walk, trot, lope class for horsesthat is still learning the very basics of walk, trot, canter, and steering. .Judged as a standard western pleasure class.

Ride a buck–, Each rider tucks a dollar bill under one thigh for this class, riding a group pattern at walk, trot, and canter. The class ends when only one competitor still holds the money. Full entry fee for this class. Winner takes 50% of the entry fees for this class

Go as you please: In a "go as you please” class, the horse is judged at a walk and at one other gait. This "other” gait must be the same both ways of the ring. You want to show off your horse’s best gait!

Bridle path hack : This is a basic flat class that can also include extended trot and hand galloping in at least one direction around the arena. The judge may also ask for your horse to halt and back up.

Bareback Equitation--Walk-Trot--~ English or Western attire acceptable. Riders to be judged on hands, seat and suitability of horse to rider. Horse to be worked both directions if the arena at a walk and jog/trot. Riders may be asked for additional tests the judge may deem necessary. ( No cross entry to lope canter classes)

Ranch Horse Riding:

ENGLISH (HUNTSEAT) EQUITATION - Tests an adult’s or youth’s ability to ride–not the performance of the horse. Riders to be judged as

they travel the perimeter of the arena performing gait changes at the judge’s discretion. Emphasis is placed on ability to sit

correctly, hold the correct riding posture and control the horse. (This is a rail only class.)

ENGLISH (HUNTSEAT) EQUITATION – PATTERN ONLY – Tests on the ability to ride–not the performance of the horse. Contestants

work a predetermined pattern consisting of maneuvers such as changing gaits; travel in a circle to the left or right; backing up

as well as posting on correct diagonal and counter-cantering. Emphasis is placed on ability to sit correctly, hold the correct

riding posture and control the horse on a precise pattern. This is a pattern only class. No rail work to be performed.

ENGLISH PLEASURE – Open to hunt seat or saddle seat styles, The horse is usually ridden on contact with the rein, and the

horse is penalized if it must be ridden on strong contact, gapes its mouth, does not respond willingly to light aids, or does not

travel in balance. The horse should move straight, with a steady rhythm and a free and flowing stride. The horse should not

come behind the bit, or travel too fast. To be shown at a walk trot, extended trot and canter. Judge has discretion to ask for a

halt on the rail and/or back in the line-up.

HUNTER UNDER SADDLE: The preliminary class for English riding disciplines, and judges evaluate the way of going of a hunter-type horse

on the flat, at a walk, trot and canter. Horses circle the perimeter of the arena, performing each gait called at the judge's discretion.

WESTERN PLEASURE – Judging the horse on manners and suitability of the horse for a relaxed but collected gait cadence

and relatively slow speed of gait, along with calm and responsive disposition. The horse is to appear to be a "pleasure" to ride

and very comfortable, while being very smooth. Judge at his/her discretion can ask for the horses to halt on the rail and/or

back in the line-up.

WESTERN (STOCKSEAT) EQUITATION – Designed to test the horsemanship abilities of riders using western tack. Riders work around

the perimeter of the arena performing gait changes at the judge’s discretion. Judging focuses on the rider’s body position, seat

in the saddle and ability to control the horse. (This is a rail only class.)

WESTERN (STOCKSEAT)- PATTERN ONLY - Designed to test the horsemanship abilities of riders using western

tack. Riders must follow a prescribed pattern of maneuvers at a walk, trot or lope. Judging focuses on the rider’s body position,

seat in the saddle and ability to control the horse. This is a pattern only class. No rail work to be performed. Patterns posted on

the Club website or a Pattern Book can be purchased in the Show Office. It is the exhibitor’s responsibility to know the pattern

before entering the show arena.

DISCIPLINED RAIL/COMMAND CLASS - Open – This is not a pleasure rail class. This class is to show the ability of a

highly trained horse. The class is judged on performance, willingness, and ability to perform maneuvers. The class routine shall

be to perform work on the rail, and may include, but is not limited to: a short walk, jog or slow lope; a hand gallop; Flying

changes of lead; Starting into a lope from a halt; Starting and traveling on the counter lope; Side pass both left and right; Turn

on forehand and turn on hindquarter; Dismount and mount from either side; Stand quietly. Judge may ask for additional safe

work.

Ranch Riding: The purpose of the ranch riding class is to show a working horse's:Versatility, attitude, movementIn this class, the primary considerations are the horse's quality of movement and overall manners and responsiveness while performing the required maneuvers. The class should allow the horse to show its ability to work at a forward working speed while under the control of the rider. A horse being shown with light contact should be rewarded.

Fun Prize classes: Bribe a Horse, Ride a Buck, Costume class

MEMBER/NOMINATION FORM

THIS IS A ONE TIME NOMINATION FEE

OPEN HORSE SHOW SERIES

2017

EXHIBITORS NAME ______

NOMINATED HORSE NAME (for horse/rider combo only)______

BREED/COLOR______SEX______HORSE AGE______

MAILING ADDRESS______

CITY______STATE______ZIP______

PHONE______CELL PHONE______

E-MAIL ADDRESS______

CHOOSE DIVISION FOR RIDER/HORSE COMBINATION

DIVISIONS / SELECTION / 20.00
WALK TROT ALL AGES BIRTHDAY _____/______/______
13 & UNDER BIRTHDAY _____/______/______
14-18 YEARS BIRTHDAY _____/______/______
19 & OVER BIRTHDAY _____/______/______
IN HAND BIRTHDAY _____/______/______

MEMBERSHIP PAID? Y N REQUIRED MEMBERSHIP

$______

TOTAL PAID

MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO MRSC

CHECK #______CASH ______

I agree and hold Melody Riders Saddle Club (MRSC), along with all members, arena operators, producers, and any or all persons connected with MRSC and this series from losses, damages, or injury to me, my children, my equipment and/or any animals resulting from attending and /or participating in this series event. I have read and agreed with all the series rules and format.

DATE

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Exhibitor Signature

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Legal Guardians PRINT NAME if contestant is under 18.

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Legal Guardians Signature if contestant is under 18.

SHIRT SIZE ______JACKET SIZE ______

PLEASE MAIL TO: MRSC

C/O DEBBIE HARBIN SHOW SECRETARY

PO BOX 236

ADDY, WA 99101

CELL 509-690-0664 EMAIL:

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Please fill out the following for New Members AND Membership Renewals. Mail with your check made out to: MRSC Send to: P. O. Box 236 Addy, WA 99101

Annual Membership Dues:

Individuals – must be 18 years old, or older, as of January 1st of the riding year = $30 each ______

Family – must be an immediate family member. If you are a minor, under 18

years of age (as of January 1st of the riding year), an Adult immediate family

member must join with you per club rules.= $40 per family ______

Total Enclosed $______

FULL NAME BIRTH AGE HORSE’S NAME T-shirt Jacket

DATE Size Size

Mailing Address ______

Phone Number ______Email ______

Emergency Contact ______Phone______

Responsibility Release Clause Agreement:

Except in limited circumstance, any rider or participant in a riding activity at the MRSC Arena who is injured there may not hold MRSC or it’s officers responsible for his or her injuries in accordance with Washington State RCW 4.24. I have read and agree to the above:

Signature: ______Date: ____/____/______

For Office Use Only: Received ______Check #______Amount ______