Welcome Address

I am extremely pleased to welcome everyone to the first ever Sydney Horse Expo!

This is a new venture for Centre 200 and I hope that you are as excited as we are about being able to bring a horse event and a little bit of the country into the heart of Sydney. This weekend we will be offering vibrant entertainment, some keen competition and opportunities to see and learn more about horses and horse sports.

We are pleased to introduce Horse Power Live that is produced by Ross Millar. In 2014, this show toured through part of Canada receiving rave reviews. This is their first trip to the East Coast and I know that they can count on a warm welcome from everyone in Cape Breton.

A fantastic addition to this show is Amber Marshall, star of the CBC series Heartland. I am enormously grateful to Amber for finding time in her busy filming schedule to travel out to Cape Breton to spend some time with us, to meet and entertain people and to help us kick off this first Horse Expo.

Along with the Horse Power show, you will have the opportunity to see many of our local riders displaying and competing on their horses. I invite you to watch them, to cheer them on and talk to them about their horses when you get the chance.

We have been fortunate to have support from several generous sponsors for this event. In particular, I would like to thank…….

Putting on an event takes a great deal of dedication and support from many people. I would like to take this opportunity to send a thank you to our exhibitors, corporate and government sponsors, private donors, volunteers and of course, our audience for supporting remarkable non-profit event.

Congratulations to all of our participants and competitors for their hard work and best wishes at the Sydney Expo. And, to our fans, enjoy our entertainment demonstrations, competitions and all the displays in addition to a great show.

Visit the Sydney Horse Expo on Facebook for updates to ensure you don’t miss anything. Enjoy!!

Signature

Paul MacDonald, Manager Centre 200

Index of Pages

Welcome Address1

Show Management Contact Information4

Show Office Information4

Organizing Committee5

Veterinary Information5

Farrier Information5

Accommodations5

Code of Conduct6

General Show Information and Requirements7

NSEF Membership7

Show Safety7

Decision Making7

Dress7

Helmets / Hard Hats7

Footwear8

Dogs8

Show Passes8

Trailer Parking and Parking8

Show Number8

Entry Requirements8

Stabling Information9

Schedule of Fees10

Schooling Times10

Competitive Show Rules10

Class Descriptions10

NOTE on Qualifying Runs11

Class List12

Class Schedule13

Sydney Horse Expo

July 24-26, 2015

Centre 200

481 George Street, Sydney NS

Management List

Event Management

Show Manager Bill O’Brien

Business Manager Kim Dunlap

Business Assistant

Stabling Manager Brian MacDonald

Show Ring

Judge Lindsay Grice

Ring Steward

In-gate Assistant

Warm-up Ring / Hitching Ring

Ring Crew

Entries

Entries Office Fax number

Show Office Contact Information Centre 200

Attn.: Sydney Horse Expo

481 George Street

PO Box 1510

Sydney, Nova Scotia

B1P 6R7

Bedding and Feed

Contact, fax or email orders to ……..

Trade Fair

Trade Fair Manager Krista Dove

Trade Fair Assistant Michelle

Sponsorship Sales & Development

Announcers Chauntelle Brewer, Valerie Robinson

Display Coordinator

Camerapersons

Organizing Committee

Joan Reid – Chair, Paul MacDonald, Bill O’Brien, Ralph Gillis, Krista Dove

Veterinary Services on call

Baddeck Veterinary Clinic (902) 295-3440

Farrier Services on call

Paul Morrison (902) 572-7407

Accommodations

Cambridge Suites

380 Esplanade, Sydney (902) 562-6500

Hampton Inns & Suites

60 Maillard Street, Membertou (902) 564-6555

Holiday Inn

300 Esplanade, Sydney (902) 562-7500

Comfort Inn

368 Kings Road, Sydney (902) 562-0200

Days Inn

480 Kings Road, Sydney 1-800-615-3107

Hearthstone Inn

560 Kings Road, Sydney (902) 539-8101

Martin Arms Hotel

100 Kings Road, Sydney (902) 567-3311

CODE OF CONDUCT

The Sydney Horse Expo is concerned about the well being of all animals at the event.

This Code of Conduct outlines what is expected of exhibitors and handlers in the handling and exhibiting of the animals. There will be no tolerance for any mistreatment of animals. It is expected that all exhibitors and handlers will adhere to this Code of Conduct.

The objectives of this Code of Conduct are as follows:

1. To ensure the health and welfare of all animals participating at the 2015 Sydney Horse Expo;

2. To protect the integrity of all livestock competition;

3. To project an accurate and responsible message about animal care to the public.

In all aspects of the Sydney Horse Expo, the well being of animals shall take priority over the demands of owners, exhibitors, organizers, sponsors and officials. All animals must be treated with respect at all times. The animals must be considered paramount. The care of all animals must be consistent as possible with their normal schedule.

The highest standards of nutrition, health, sanitation and safety shall be enforced at all times. Adequate provision must be made for ventilation, feeding, and watering throughout the event. All handling, housing and veterinary treatment must ensure the health and welfare of the animals.

The competence of the handlers and show-people is considered essential. Untrained individuals, including show personnel and visitors, should not be permitted to handle animals or equipment. Exhibitors are expected to provide adequate training for anyone handling their livestock.

A healthy and safe environment must be assured during transport to and from the Sydney Horse Expo. Proper loading and unloading equipment and procedures must be followed.

Every opportunity should be taken to enhance public awareness and education of proper livestock management and handling practices.

Any unacceptable conduct on the part of an exhibitor, or individuals acting on behalf of an exhibitor, will be dealt with at the discretion of the Sydney Horse Expo management.

General Information & Requirements

  1. All competitors must be members of the Nova Scotia Equestrian Federation. Further details on becoming a member can be found at www.horsenovascotia.ca. Memberships will not be available at this event.
  1. The Sydney Horse Expo and its Management, the Organizing Committee, Officials and Show staff are in no way responsible for accident, injury or damage to any rider, exhibitor, spectator, groom, attendant, trainer or other employee; animals, nor theft, loss or damage to animals, vehicles or equipment. We encourage exhibitors to secure their belongings when not in attendance at their stabling areas.
  1. Show Safety: To ensure the safety of visitors, competitors and staff, it is imperative that exhibitors maintain full control, custody and care of their animals and personal property while at the Sydney Horse Expo. The Sydney Horse Expo will not be responsible for any loss, damage or injury to any person or animal while in attendance at the Sydney Horse Expo. Exhibitors have a responsibility to demonstrate safe handling of animals to the general public at all times.
  1. Decision Making: Any questions not covered by Equine Canada Section A: General Regulations (www.equinecanada.ca) current rules or by the class descriptions and specifications of NRHA (www.nrha1.com), EXCBA (www.extremecowboyassociation.com) or AQHA (www.aqha.com) shall be decided by the Organizing Committee. The Organizing Committee reserves the right to refuse any entry as well as cancel, postpone, change or re-schedule any class as deemed reasonable with due notification.
  1. The Organizing Committee reserves the right to cancel any class due to insufficient entries or to limit entries to particular classes, divisions or days due to constraints of time, the show or facility. Every effort will be made to advise competitors of any changes or amendments. It is the responsibility of all competitors to be familiar with any changes.
  1. Dress: All riders, drivers, attendants, trainers and grooms must be neatly and suitably dressed at any time when in the ring. During competitive classes, attire should be in accordance with that particular discipline, event or breed sport.
  1. HELMETS (HARD HATS): Anyone under the age of 18 on January 1 of the current year must wear hard hats when riding a horse or in a horse-drawn vehicle at anytime and anywhere on the event grounds. Helmets must be properly fitted; ASTM/SEI approved protective headgear with the safety harness correctly secured at all times while mounted or riding in a horse-drawn vehicle.
  1. Appropriate riding footwear must be worn whenever mounted on a horse or riding in a horse-drawn vehicle any where on the event grounds. (Sneakers, sandals, Uggs, flip-flops are not appropriate footwear for riding.)
  1. Dogs are not permitted at anytime or any place on the event grounds. Service animals are excepted.
  1. Passes to stabling area and event: Each competitive entry or demonstration participant will receive two show passes. Additional passes will be available for purchase.
  1. Trailer parking will be available for horse trailers and horse trailers with accommodations. Parking passes will be required for trailers and any support vehicles.
  1. Show numbers will be provided with the entry or demonstrator package. These are the ONLY numbers that will be recognized by the Sydney Horse Expo.
  1. Participants are requested to ensure their show number is visible either on their horse or themselves whenever their horse is out of the stall and being worked or exercised.
  1. Schedule & Order of Go: The ‘Order of Go’, for any class requiring it, will be posted an hour prior to that class. Competitors shall have their horses and ponies prepared and available for exhibition at least a quarter of an hour before the Class is called for exhibiting. Calls for a class from the hitching ring and show announcer are a courtesy only.
  1. Patterns for any classes requiring it will be posted an hour prior to that class.

16.  Entries. Please submit entries to:

Centre 200

Attn.: Sydney Horse Expo

481 George Street

PO Box 1510

Sydney, Nova Scotia

B1P 6R7

Phone: (902) 564-2200

Fax: (902) 539-4598

Payment method: credit card, cash, ????

17.  Closing Dates: Entries must be received by July 15, 2015. To be accepted, entries must be complete and paid in full.

18.  Show office is open daily from XXXXXX am to XXXX pm …..

  1. Post entries MAY be available. Scheduling restrictions may require limiting entries for some classes. If you are interested in post entering please enquire about availability at the Show Office. Where post entries are available, they must be made at least one hour prior to the class and double entry fees will apply.
  1. Scratches must be made at the Horse Show office. We would ask that you advise of any scratches at least one hour before that class.
  1. Refunds: Entry fees will only be refunded where there is a medical reason. Either a doctor’s certificate or Veterinarian’s certificate will be required. In the event of a scratch, Administration fees and Stall Fees will not be refunded.

22.  A $50 charge will be assessed on all returned cheques.

HORSE STABLING:

PLEASE FOR SAFETY REASONS -

  1. NO SMOKING IN THE STABLING AREA.
  2. ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION IN THE STABLING AREA IS PROHIBITED.
  3. GOLF CARTS, SCOOTERS, SKATEBOARDS, ROLLERBLADES ARE PROHIBITED.
  4. DOGS ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE STABLING AREA.

5.  The Show Office will be open from……….. Exhibitors arriving outside of these times please contact the Stabling Manager at XXXXX in advance for instruction.

  1. Stalls will be allotted and assigned by the Stabling Manager.
  2. Where possible, stall allotments will be made in accordance with requests of exhibitors.
  3. It is not permissible to modify any of the stalls, remove any stall doors or attach any permanent fixtures.
  4. All stalls must be cleaned daily by 9:00 am and manure disposed of in designated dumpsters.

10.  INITIAL BEDDING IS AVAILABLE FOR PRE-PURCHASE ON THE ENTRY FORM. Any pre-purchased bedding will be at your stall when you arrive. Additional bedding will be available for sale on-site by contacting XXXXXXX

  1. C200 reserves the right to enter any stall and remove fittings that have been installed when, for any cause, it is deemed necessary to so do.
  2. If an exhibitor occupies any stall other than what has been allotted, they may be charged for use of that stall.

13.  Time of Arrival: Barn will be available for set up starting at 12:00 p.m., XXXXX.

  1. TACK STALLS: Tack stalls may be available. Please check with Show Office in advance. Any tack stall curtains or decorations must be made out of fire retardant material. All exhibitors must comply with any requirements of the CBRM Fire Marshall. To enable proper access and ensure safety, Show Management requests that exhibitors limit the amount of storage / decorating space along the perimeter of the tack rooms to one (1) meter so that traffic is not impeded.

Fee Schedule:

Administrative Fee………………………………………$ 25

Class Fee…………………..…………………………………$ 25

Championship class Fee……………...………………..$ 30

Stall Fee – Wed – Sunday……………..………………$100

Stall Fee – per day…………………………………..…...$

Schooling Schedule

Schooling times and requirements will be posted on XXXXX

Competitive Show Rules

The 2015 Sydney Horse Expo will be conducted in accordance with the current rules and specifications of Equine Canada General Regulations, Section A for 2015. These are available at no cost at www.equinecanada.ca.

Class Descriptions

REINING classes will run according to the class descriptions, class requirements and patterns of the National Reining Horse Association. These are available at www.nrha1.com.

COWBOY TRAIL classes will be conducted in accordance with the class descriptions, class requirements and specifications of the rules of the Extreme Cowboy Association (EXBA). These can be found www.extremecowboyassociation.com.

NOTE THE FOLLOWING EXCEPTIONS FOR COWBOY TRAIL CLASSES:

Junior Cowboy Trail – will be judged on performance over the obstacles with emphasis on manners, response to the rider, quality of movement and style. This class will NOT be timed.

Open Cowboy Trail - will be judged on performance over the obstacles with emphasis on manners, response to the rider, quality of movement and style. This class will NOT be timed.

Cowboy Speed Challenge – this class WILL be timed. Eligible competitors will be the top 3 placing horse and rider combinations from Junior Cowboy Trail and the top 3 placings from Open Cowboy Trail. The trail course pattern may be slightly modified or shortened from the pattern in the qualifying class. In an instance where one of the eligible competitors chooses not to run, an offer will be made to the next horse and rider combination in order of placing.