USEF/USDF #7545 and #322112 Opening Date: Apr il 1, 2014 A USEF Level 3 Competition Equestrian On-Line Entries Accepted (See Page 3) Closing Date: in secr etar y’s hand by Friday, May 15, 2015 PRIZE LIST The Good Horseman /Massey Ferguson ® Annual Dressage Shows 1st and 2nd Editions June 6-7, 2015 at The Georgia International Horse Park, Conyers, GA Official qualifying competitions for The 2015 Great American/USDF Regional Championships Official Qualifying Competition for the 2015 Adequan FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North; the 2015 USEF Pony Rider Dressage National Championship; 2015 AGCO/ USEF Junior and Young Rider Dressage National Championships; and the 2015 USEF Young Adult ‘Brentina Cup’ Dressage National Championship presented by Dressage Today. Official Qualifying Competition for the 2015 Markel/USEF Young and Developing Horse Dressage Championships. The $150 CBH Friesian/Baroque High-Score Awards, National Dressage Pony Cup Division and Pony Qualifying Classes, $150 Haralson Farm Dutch Warmblood High-Score Awards, $50 Sandy Osborn Dressage “High Rider” Award, $50 The Lauda FEI-Level Adult Amateur High-Score Award, $50 High Point Farm Jr./YR Award, $50 Jockey Club T.I.P. High-Score Award, The Through Connection High-Score Awards for Ponies, and The Dover Saddlery/USDF Adult Amateur Medal Class (see Page 6) —————————————————————————— The GHF/Massey Ferguson Electronic Scoreboard sponsored by Massey Ferguson Tractors, Duluth, GA JUDGES: Mar ianne Ludwig, USEF “S,” FL; Elizabeth Lewis, USEF “S,” VA; Cindy Canace, USEF “S,” NJ. USEF TECHNICAL DELEGATE: Tamla Nichols, VA MANAGER/ENTRIES/SCHEDULING SECRETARY: Ann Genovese, 4567 Rockbridge Road #297, Pine Lake, GA 30072-0297 404-289-9328 cell; No FAX line—please e-mail: goodhorseman@att.net Website: www.goodhorseman.org for show information SHOW-DAYS SECRETARY: Robin Boggs SHOW AWARDS COORDINATOR: Mar y Lou Fr eil EMERGENCY OFFICER: Col. Mar k For nwalt STEWARDS: Liz Molloy and cr ew ANNOUNCER: Anne Dear bor n; SCORER: Kim Boggs Stansell SCRIBES’ COORDINATOR: Danielle Per r y 404-219-1266; danielle.perry@siemens.com PHOTOGRAPHER: Kelly Wr ight, 678-362-0468; kmwright84@gmail.com; www.kellywrightimages.com VIDEOGRAPHER: Richar d Taylor , 404-308-8713, www.richardsequinevideo.com GHF/MASSEY FERGUSON SCOREBOARD: Lawr ence Fr eil, Woodstock, GA, technical engineer BRAIDING (call for appointment): Tr ish Savar d, 413-244-3763 VETERINARIANS (ON CALL): Dr . Dan Car ter , Countr yside Animal Hospital, 770-787-4711 FARRIERS (ON CALL): Thilo Hoffman, 678-361-4527; Stan Davis, 678-410-9449; Jamie Wilcox, 706-248-3260; Glenn Nasworthy, 404-245-6524’ Nick Knapp, 770-616-1395; nick@ilk.com AWARDS Six ribbons will be awarded in each class. First place winners will receive a Good Horseman memento. Winners must pick up mementos and large awards; only ribbons and sashes will be mailed. There must be at least three entries in any division for any division award to be given. ●Good Horseman’s Cup for High-Scoring Horse: A special neck sash will be given to the highest-scoring horse in the show age 4 years or older. Scores will be taken from Training through Fourth Level; Prix St. Georges, Intermediate I, II and Grand Prix performances (Adult Amateur, Jr./YR and Open Divisions) each day. The winning scores will be “weighted” and additional percentage points will be added according to the level ridden in the following way: Training Level, no additional points: 1st level, 1 point; 2nd Level 2 points; 3rd Level 3 points; 4th Level 4 points; FEI-Level 5 points. The name and breed of horse, rider and owner will be engraved on a name plate on the silver GHF Cup which will be displayed at each show. When the plate spaces are filled up on the base of the trophy, the lucky final winner will get to keep the silver champagne cooler. Offered at all GHF shows. ●Show’s High Score and Reserve High-Score sashes will be given to the riders achieving the first and second highest scores in the show in the following divisions: FEI (PSG through GP scores only); Adult Amateur, Junior/Young Rider and Open divisions Training through Fourth Level; and Freestyle (First Level through Grand Prix tests). Awards will be given each day. There must be at least three entries in any division to qualify for high-score awards. If same person receives the top two or more scores, the reserve score will go to the next highest-scoring horse/rider combination. Winners receive a white dressage pad sponsored by Pacific Rim Equine Products, makers of good horse clothing. ●The Good Horseman Adult Amateur “Good Rider” Award: A dress sheet (cooler) will be awarded to Adult Amateur riders receiving scores of 8 or better in both rider places in the collective marks on their test at any Good Horseman show in an Adult Amateur class, Training through Grand Prix. The award is sponsored by Prospect Hill Farm, Alpharetta, GA. Riders will be eligible to receive only one cooler per year. Offered at all GHF shows. ●$50 High Point Farm Junior/Young Rider Award: This award encourages consistent excellence and is given to the horse/rider combination with the two highest average dressage test scores on Saturday, any level. Rider must be in the Sunday show to receive the special neck sash and $50 at awards ceremony at 2015 GHF shows. Must be in Sunday show to win. ●$50 Sandy Osborn Dressage “High Rider” Award is sponsored by trainer Sandy Osborn of Ashland Farm, Covington, GA. Special high-score and reserve highscore ribbons will go to riders who achieve the two highest combined averaged scores (one Jr/YR or AA dressage test and one Rider Test in the same level) ridden on Saturday at the April, June 1st Edition and September shows. The top-scoring rider will receive $50. The awards will be presented at Sunday’s Awards Ceremony (must be in Sunday show to win.) There are USEF Rider Tests in Training, First and Second Levels. ●$50 FEI Award: Susanne Lauda is sponsoring the Gertrud Herrmann de Lauda Memorial Award—$50 and a beautiful sash to the highest scoring Adult Amateur in the FEI Division (Prix St. Georges through Grand Prix, excluding freestyles) ridden on Saturday in memory of her mother. Award is presented at the Sunday awards ceremony at the April, June 1st Edition and September shows. Must be present to win. ●Equine Consign, Madison, GA, will give a free Saddle Fitting Evaluation or a gift certificate valued at $50 to the winner of The Good Horseman’s Cup for High-Scoring Horse on Saturday only. The award is sponsored by Shirley Fargason, (Master Saddlers Association saddle fitter), 770-894-9730, owner of Equine Consign, a shop full of beautiful pre-owned equestrian clothing and equipment. ●The Tack Shop at Wit’s End will sponsor the 2015 Good Horseman awards in five divisions: Open, Jr/Yr, AA, FEI, and Freestyle, with each Champion High Score receiving a $50 gift certificate and an Effol Boot Speedy-Shine product. Each Reserve High Score winner in the above five divisions will receive a $25.00 gift certificate and an Effol Boot Speedy-Shine product. The awards (which will be mailed or e-mailed) will be given at three GHF two-day shows and the June 1st Edition show and the September #1 Show. ●Haralson Farm Mare Trophy: (Offered at the April, June 1st Edition and September shows) A special neck sash will be given to the highest-scoring (60% and above) KWPN-NA-registered Dutch Warmblood mare 4 years or older in the combined shows: regular tests Training through Fourth Level, Prix St. Georges, Intermediaire I, II and Grand Prix. An engraved plate with names of the horse, owner and breeder will be added to the beautiful Haralson Farm silver cup trophy which will be displayed at each show, sponsored by Dr. Julie Haralson of Haralson Farm, Newnan, GA. A copy of the KWPN-NA papers should be with entry form. If there are any questions about registration, contact juliebh@mindspring.com or www.kwpn-na.org . ●$150 Friesian/Baroque High-Score Awards, sponsored by Caroline Hofland of CBH International (see page 13 for details.) ●$150 KWPN-NA Dutch Warmblood High-Score Awards, sponsored by Haralson Farm of Newnan, GA (see Page 14 for details.) ●$50 Jockey Club T.I.P. Award is sponsored by The Jockey Club’s Thoroughbred Incentive Program. The top six Jockey Club registered horses in Saturday’s show (April, June 1st Edition and July) in regular tests Training through Fourth Level, PSG through Grand Prix tests (AA, Jr/YR, Open) will receive special Jockey Club ribbons to third place at the Sunday awards ceremony. The Jockey Club will give $50 to the 1st Edition first-place winner. The Jockey Club requires the special T.I.P. entry form found in the show’s prize list to be submitted. The results will be “weighted” (see GHF Cup details). The registration papers should accompany entry form. ●Through Connection Pony Awards for Excellence in Dressage: In memory of the late Dr. Nancy Ferebee of Alpharetta, GA, three special neck sashes are offered to the high-scoring ponies ridden in regular Saturday classes (Training Level through Grand Prix) by a Jr./YR, Adult Amateur and an Open Division rider. Ponies are eligible if they measure 149cm or less when wearing shoes. Entries must have a USEF pony measurement card or must be measured by the show vet (see Page 5 for details). The sashes will be presented at the Sunday awards ceremony (must be in Sunday show to win). ●Holsteiner Award: Maggie’s Menagerie of Ila, GA, Maggie and Abby Sjoberg, are sponsoring a special ribbon to be given to the highest-scoring registered Holsteiner horse competing Saturday at Training Level through Grand Prix. The award will be presented Sunday at the awards ceremony. A copy of the horse’s registration papers should accompany entry form. ●Trakehner Award: The American Trakehner Association gives a special ribbon to the high-scoring registered Trakehner horse in the combined shows, competing at Training through Grand Prix. Owner must be a current ATA member. A copy of the horse’s registration papers should be with entry form. Morgan Award: The American Morgan Horse Association gives a special plaque to the highest-scoring registered Morgan horse in the combined shows, competing at Training Level through Grand Prix. A copy of the horse’s registration papers should be with entry form. Tricia Waclena of Rosewood Farm, Alpharetta, GA, is the show’s AMHA representative. ●AWS Award: The American Warmblood Society will present an “AWS Champion” ribbon for the high-scoring AWS-registered horse in the combined shows, regardless of levels, excluding freestyle, Young Horse, Rider Tests and Introductory tests. A copy of the rider, handler or owner AWS membership card and the horse’s AWS registration 2 papers should accompany entry form. GENERAL INFORMATION This event is actually two separate one-day shows with two USDF/USEF competition numbers. The benefit: riders can get their two required qualifying scores in one weekend (see Regional Championships rules on Page 16.) The1st Edition is on Saturday and the 2nd Edition is on Sunday. Participants riding in both shows must fill out two entry forms and two signature pages and pay separate fees for each day: i.e., if participating both days, the rider should pay for stabling, night watch fees on the 1st Edition entry form only. All other fees must be paid twice: drug fee, office fee and EMT fee. For non-members, both USDF and USEF non-member fees must be paid twice. See On-Line Entries below. For USEF/AGCO/NAJYRC/Young Horse qualifying purposes, USEF uses points earned per weekend—not per show. Consequently, the Young Horse/Brentina qualifying rides may be ridden only on Sunday at these two one-day shows. Only the designated classes marked as AGCO/NAJYRC/USEF qualifying classes will count as qualifying scores for the ranking lists for the USEF Championships and AGCO/NAJYRC. REQUIREMENTS CHECK LIST: The following requirements are for horses and riders entered in a USEF/USDF-recognized dressage show: Rider must fill out the entry form and signature page from the current GHF prize list. A fillable entry form has been posted on the Show Info/Ride Times page of the GHF website www.goodhorseman.org. CAUTION: See SIGNATURES below. Riders, owners, trainers and coaches must be current members of the U.S. Equestrian Federation (USEF) or pay the USEF “show pass” non-member fee of $30 per show. USEF cards are available on the USEF website: www.usef.org. Joint cards can be downloaded from www.goodhorseman.org Ride Times/Show Info page. Riders and owners/lessees must be current USDF members or pay the $25 USDF non-member fee. The USDF non-member form is no longer required. Riders and owners/lessees who are not able to present proper USDF membership, NM identification number, or USDF horse registration credentials to the competition secretary, must complete a USDF Competition Affidavit Form and pay the $5 affidavit filing fee. Affidavits are not only for current non-members without a membership card; they are for anyone, members or non-members, that cannot provide verification of their USDF number or horse number. A copy of a completed USDF Competition Affidavit Form from another competition may also be used for verification purposes for up to 60 days. (Exception: Affidavits may not be used at Great American Insurance Group/USDF Regional Dressage Championships.) Those entered in USDF Introductory, Pas de Deux, Quadrille and ParaEquestrian classes are exempt from USDF and USEF membership. SIGNATURES: If you are using the “fillable” entry form, the signatures will fill in automatically and are “legal” with USEF and no other signatures are needed UNLESS the rider is different than the TRAINER, then the trainer signature line will appear blank and will require the trainer to sign in handwriting. The coach’s auto-filled signature is legal too. If a paper (hard copy) entry form is used, the release page must be signed in ink by the rider, the owner or owner’s agent, the trainer and (if any) coach. The “trainer” signature is for the adult responsible for the horse at the show—initialed signatures are not accepted for rider/owner/ trainer. If the rider has not reached age 18, usually the parent signs as trainer and must be at the show with the rider. If the parent will not be at the show, then the instructor or other adult must sign for the junior. That person must be a USEF member or must pay the $30 USEF “Show Pass” fee. The parent is not required to be a USEF member since the parent participates under the child’s/rider’s membership, unless the parent is the owner of the horse, then full membership requirements apply. The coach is the person being paid for lessons at the show and is responsible for the rider. That person also must be a USEF member or pay the USEF “Show Pass” non-member fee. An unpaid friend helping the rider does not have to sign as coach. All horses must have a USEF Lifetime or Annual membership and USDF Lifetime Registration certificate or a USDF Horse Identification number (HID). If not, the $25 USDF HID fee must be paid with the entry and the HID form must be filled out at the show. Exceptions: some horses do not need a USDF HID number (see the USDF HID application). Horses must be 36 months of age to the day to compete under saddle. Proof of age must accompany entry form of three-year-old horses. Riders and owners wishing their horses to be entered into Great American Insurance Group/USDF Regional Dressage Championships qualifying classes must be current members of USEF and Participating Members of USDF (not Group Members) or owners may be USDF Business Members, and their horses must have USEF Lifetime or Annual membership and USDF Lifetime Registration certificate. Copies of all cards are required with entry. Horse Identification (HID) numbers are not sufficient for qualifying classes. Riders who are citizens of other countries must be members of USEF OR current members of their national federation and a copy of their foreign-member cards must accompany their entry form. If they are not members of USEF they are exempt from the non-member fee. Foreign rider licenses are no longer required. Every horse must have a current negative Coggins certificate within 12 months. The name on the certificate should match the name on the entry form. The original certificate must travel with the horse (Georgia law). A copy of this certificate should be enclosed with the entry form. Out-of-state horses must have a current health certificate (Georgia law) and a copy of that certificate should be received by mail or e-mail no later than the Wednesday before the show. Or you can take a picture of it with your I-phone and e-mail it. We no longer have a FAX line. ON-LINE ENTRIES: GHF shows are now accepting (though not required) entries on line through Equestrian Entries: www.equestrianentries.com. There is a link to their website on the GHF website front page. If you do not already have a user account with Eq-Entries.com, you may sign up now. If you are a first-time user, you can get $5 off your first paid on-line entry submission. Input the following in the Coupon Code in the payment section: “FIRSTENTRY”. You can print your entry and mail it with a personal check, or pay on line with a credit card. If you choose to pay on line, a 5% service fee is added to your total at check out. There is no charge to join Eq-Entries, create an entry or print an entry. So if you choose to pay by personal check, the service is free. But you still may fill out and mail the enclosed entry form. CLOSING DATE AND LATE FEE: All paid entries will be accepted if received at the show office address (4567 Rockbridge Rd. #297, Pine Lake, GA 30072) or into the Equestrian On-Line Entries program on or before the closing date which is posted at the top of the front page of this prize list. Entries received after the closing date may be accepted with a $20 late fee per entry, until such time as the show is full or the database must be closed for scheduling. After that time, competitors may choose to come to the show as a non-competing entry and fill scratches on paying the $20 post entry fee per class, in addition to regular class fees. HELMET RULE: USEF Rule (DR120.1) requires that secured protective headgear (as defined in DR120.5) must be worn at all times while riders are in competition or riding on the grounds at USEF competitions. This rule applies to ship-in days prior to and after the show, and after show hours, anywhere on show grounds. This requirement includes FEI-level riders and those who may not be entered in the show. This regulation will be strictly enforced. Penalties include elimination and possible charges. SCHEDULING ADVISORIES: Riders entered on three horses or more per day do so at their own scheduling risk. If show management is not able to schedule the additional rides to the satisfaction of the rider/owner, the entry fees will not be refunded. However, show management will try to accommodate them. Riders who have scheduling issues, please attach a sticky note to your entry form indicating which horse you would like to go first or if you need an early or late ride for some reason. Not every request can be fulfilled—but we will try. “NO SHOWS”: Competition management may reserve the right to fill a competitor’s subsequent ride times if that competitor fails to notify the competition of his/ her intention to scratch (i.e., is a “no show”). (DR126.3) WHIPS: USEF rules allow that one whip no longer than 47.2 inches (120 cm), including lash may be carried in all classes, including most qualifying classes, except in USEF/USDF and or FEI championships. See DR120.5 for more complete details. Riders in FEI Pony tests must carry a whip no longer than 100 cm. Whips are allowed in FEI/USEF/NAJYRC qualifying classes. COMPETITOR NAME CHANGE: If a competitor has changed his/her name but the horse recording is still listed under the previous name, the exhibitor must notify USEF and USDF of the name change by fax, e-mail or letter. After USEF and USDF have made the name change, the exhibitor can print an on-line card with the correct name on the membership card and the on-line horse card. See USEF GR1105-1108. 3 Dressage Show Fees: USDF Introductory Division Training through 2nd Level Classes (including Rider Tests) Third/Fourth Level/Test of Choice Classes FEI Classes and FEI Freestyles Great American/USDF Qualifying Fee (mark Q) USDF Freestyle Classes Post-entry fee per class Office Fee (per entry) USEF Fee ( including $8 Drug Fee) Camper Fee/per day Dry Camp fee (for those not needing electricity) per day USEF “Show Pass” non-member fee (per rider, owner, trainer, coach) USDF Non-Member fee (per rider and owner) $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 30.00 40.00 45.00 55.00 10.00 45.00 20.00 30.00 16.00 35.00 20.00 30.00 25.00 USDF affidavit fee for current non-members without card USDF HID horse recording fee for non-registered horses EMT Fee (per entry) EFT fee (per entry for electronic payment) $ 5.00 $ 25.00 $ 3.00 $ 10.00 Stabling Fees: Overnight Stabling/two bags shavings Friday through Sunday/two bags Thursday through Sunday/two bags Additional Night Stabling (Wed. or Monday) Tack Stall/no shavings/for weekend Extra shavings/per bag Night Watch Security fee (per horse overnight) $ 85.00 $125.00 $150.00 $ 35.00 $ 75.00 $ 8.00 $ 7.00 STABLING is mandatory. Please write your stabling requests (one name per group) on a Sticky Note or separate sheet and attach to entry form with map for large groups. The stalls have interlocking stall mats. Which barns will be used will be announced on the Ride Times page of the GHF website www.goodhorseman.org. All stalls have electricity, running water and steel doors. The dimensions of stalls in Barns 1 through 5 are 11’x12; Barn 6 stalls are 10’x10’. Your stall assignments will be posted on the GHF web site’s Ride Times page the week before the show. Those wishing to stay over Sunday night must include an extra $35 stabling fee. Farm animals are not allowed at the show. BEDDING AND GOLF CARTS: Queen Products now offers Curley shavings which may be purchased by calling Avery Harper at 770-860-9111, or email: queensalesgihp@gmail.com. Each stall comes with two bags of regular shavings. Straw bedding is not allowed—exceptions made only upon payment of an additional $20 clean-up fee. Queen Wood Products also sells feed and rents golf carts. NIGHT WATCH: Dennis Boggs is our night watchman. His cell number is 770-855-7403. He can open camper sites as well as help with other stabling issues. Dennis also offers personal care such as giving feed and water for an additional fee. Please call Dennis for information about this. He is on the grounds or in the show office all night Friday and Saturday. RESTROOMS AND SHOWERS: The main restrooms are located at the Walker Covered Arena with hot/cold shower facilities. EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS: The names and numbers of the show’s night watchman, veterinarian and farriers are published on the front page of this prize list, on the front of the show program and in prominent places at the facility. USEF requires exhibitors to apply their emergency contact numbers to their entry forms. In case of emergency, call 911 or call the show manager at 404-289-9328. CAMPER INFORMATION: Camper and RV hook-ups are available at $35 per night. There is a camper lot next to Barn 6. It has everything except sewer connections. If you would like to be really close to your horse, please put a sticky note on your entry form and indicate Barn 6 and Camper. Please include your camper tag number or ID on your entry form. Owners of horse trailers parked in RV/Camper lot will be charged a “dry camp” fee of $20 per night which is charged all campers not requiring water or power regardless of where the trailer/vehicle is parked. Hot/cold showers are located in RV/Camper/Trailer lot restroom across Main Street from Arena 9. Call our night watchman Dennis Boggs at 770-855-7403 to unlock stall or camper site. DOGS MUST BE LEASHED ON A LINE NO LONGER THAN SIX FEET. WE DO NOT ALLOW BICYCLES ANYMORE BECAUSE OF PAST INJURIES TO RIDERS ON HORSEBACK. DIRECTIONS: (Best way to hotels/restaurants) Take Exit 82 from I-20. Turn North. The Georgia International Horse Park (GIHP), 1996 Centennial Olympic Parkway, Conyers, GA 30013, is located about 4 miles north of I-20 on GA Hwy. 138 (Exit 82). Centennial Olympic Parkway is on the right. Follow signs to main entrance on right. Trailers should take the third (most direct) park entrance—Gates C or D. Best way to Barns 1, 2 and 3: Take Exit 84 (Salem Rd.). Go north one mile on Salem Rd. Turn right on Gees Mill Rd. Go about 3 miles, cross Yellow River bridge, turn right at top of hill onto Centennial Olympic Parkway. Turn right into GIHP Gate C or Gate D. GHF’s trailer/RV hookups will be on the left at end of RV lots. Show manager’s cell phone: (404) 289-9328. Best way to Barn 6: Same directions as above: Cross Yellow River Bridge on Gees Mill Road and immediately turn right into GIHP Gate A entrance. Follow road. Barn 6 is on the left across street from camper/RV lot. To get to Barn 1, turn left in front of Barn 6, pass covered arena. Barn 1 is on right, next building. ACCOMMODATIONS: Host Hotel: Hawthorn Suites Hotel (a show sponsor), 1659 Centennial Olympic Parkway, Conyers, GA 30013, 770-761-9155 (across from the park). They offer suites complete with mini-kitchen and separate bedroom. Tell them you are with The Good Horseman Show. Other hotels: Days Inn at 770-922-3314; Hampton Inn 770-483-8838. NON-COMPETING HORSES will be accepted upon payment of stabling fee, night watch fee, EMT fee and office fee. Owners/riders must fill out a separate entry form for that horse and sign the signature page in all three places and send it to the entries secretary along with the horse’s current Coggins certificate and health certificate for out-of-state horses. (See Non-Competing Riders below.) NON-COMPETING RIDERS who are not entered in the show and are NOT signed as trainer or coach but need to ride horses which are entered must submit a filled-out and signed entry form listing the horses they are planning to ride—unless they are signed as trainer or coach on the horses they want to ride. There is no charge for this. They must also sign the entry form for a non-competing horse if they are not the entered rider, trainer or coach. They must comply with show and USEF rules. THE SHOW OFFICE at the covered arena will be used only on Friday from 2 to 6 p.m. During the show, the office will be in the camper trailer on the hill overlooking the Olympic Stadium and will be open from 7 a.m. till the show ends each day. OFFICE FEE: This show’s $30 office fee covers some administrative costs, including the $1.50 per horse fee and the 45-cents per USEF test that USEF charges each show. THIS SHOW’S competition management and USEF licensee (GR131) is The Good Horseman® Foundation, a non-profit USDF Group Member Organization founded in 1995. Its director and show manager is Ann Genovese; Director-at-Large is Karen McGoldrick; and Treasurer is Robin Boggs. All riders in GHF shows are eligible for GHF year-end awards and they do not have to apply or be GHF members to receive them. FARRIER/VET BUILDING: There is now a new building that has been constructed to house the activities of the show’s veterinarians and farriers. It is located near Barn 5 (next to the Pavilion building). Please tell the vet or farrier about this facility so that you can meet them there. ANNOUNCER: Our announcer is provided as a courtesy for the rider. If you or your horse have a strange-sounding, hard to pronounce name, please go to the announcer and let her know what is correct. 4 SCRIBES' COORDINATOR: Danielle Perry is in charge of scribes at our shows. Anyone wishing to scribe may contact her at 404-219-1266 or by e-mail: danielle.perry@siemens.com. THE CONCESSIONS STAND is open daily in the Walker Covered Arena from 7 a.m. till end of show. RIDERS WITH DISABILITIES: Disabled riders must have a current USEF Presidential Modification or a current Dispensation Certificate in order to compete with special equipment or under special circumstances to compete in USEF classes. These letters must accompany their entry forms. DEFINITIONS AND ELIGIBILITY: Adult Amateur entries must be registered as such with USEF and must enclose a copy of their current USEF membership card. Individuals are eligible to enter as Juniors until the end of the calendar year in which they reach the age of 18. Individuals are eligible to enter as Young Riders from the beginning of the calendar year in which they reach the age of 16 until the end of the calendar year in which they reach age 21. Competitors may compete as Adults from the beginning of the calendar year in which they reach age 22. Riders who are 16 and 17 years old may compete as either Juniors or Young Riders but not both in the same show. Open classes are open to anyone eligible to compete, including professionals. Green Horses, for the purpose of this show, are horses which have not reached their seventh birthday in the current competition year. Horses under 36 months of age may not compete in any dressage under-saddle class (DR119.1). Proof of age should accompany the entry form of all three-year-old horses. DOVER MEDAL: Second Level Test 3 Adult Amateur Classes on Saturday AND Sunday have been designated the USDF/Dover Saddlery Adult Amateur Medal Classes. The winners will receive the custom-designed Dover pewter medal and neck ribbon. The awards will be presented at the Awards Ceremony in the covered arena on Sunday. See eligibility details below: 2015 USDF/Dover Saddlery Adult Amateur Medal Program: The USDF/Dover Saddlery Adult Amateur Medal Program is designed to specifically recognize and encourage adult amateurs riding at Second Level. 1. USDF/Dover Saddlery Medal Recipient The eligible rider with the highest score of 60 percent or better in the designated Second Level Test Three class or applicable test of choice USDF/Dover SaddleryAdult Amateur Medal class at a participating competition will receive a handcrafted USDF/Dover Saddlery pewter medal and neck ribbon. Winners will receive a $20 Dover Saddlery gift certificate for the first three USDF/ Dover Saddlery Medals they win during the competition season. 2. USDF/Dover Saddlery National Merit Award A USDF/Dover Saddlery National Merit Award will be awarded to riders winning three USDF/Dover Saddlery Medals in the same competition year. 3. Year-End Awards The USDF/Dover Saddlery Medal National Champion and Reserve Champion are determined from the average of the top three winning ride scores during the competition year. The champion receives a $1000 Dover Saddlery gift certificate and the reserve champion receives a $500 Dover Saddlery gift certificate. Rider Eligibility 1. Rider must have a current USDF Participating or Group Membership and be a member in good standing of USDF when the scores are earned. 2. Rider must be an adult amateur in accordance with Article GR1306 of the USEF rules and be designated with USEF as an adult amateur at the time the scores are earned. Owner & Horse Eligibility Horse and owner must meet minimum competition eligibility requirements at the time scores are earned. For additional information and an updated list of competitions offering the USDF/Dover Saddlery Adult Amateur Medal Program, please visit: www.usdf.org/awards/performance/adultmedalprogram.asp. AWARDS CEREMONY: An awards ceremony (weather permitting) will be held on Sunday following the last ride before the lunch break. This program is for the winners of the show’s sponsored awards for rides performed on Saturday. The announcer will call for the winners. Mary Lou Freil is the awards coordinator and will give instructions to those participating in the ceremony. Full-dress attire is required for everyone—coats will not be waived for this event. A winner may receive an award on foot if it is too hot for him/her to wear a coat while mounted. ATTENTION, COMPETITORS: Each competitor is responsible for supplying management with correct federation/association numbers (USEF and USDF) for horse, owner, rider and trainer before the days of the competition. The scores of competitors who fail to supply correct numbers may not be counted toward national awards. NDPC “PONY CUP” CLASS: GHF is offering two National Dressage Pony Cup Test of Choice Classes (Training Level through Grand Prix) on Saturday and Sunday at all six 2015 GHF shows, open to all riders, Adults and Juniors. To participate in the awards ceremony, ponies must perform Saturday and Sunday in the NDPC Test of Choice Class. Their scores will be weighted (then averaged) by the same weighted system that the show uses for its Good Horseman Cup winner (see Page 2.) Ponies must hold a USEF pony card or must be officially measured and certified at the show (see below). Ponies will receive GHF ribbons to sixth place in their class each day. First through sixth-place National Dressage Pony Cup ribbons will be presented at the Awards Ceremony on Sunday. The program is sponsored by a group from USDF Region 3 interested in promoting the sport of dressage for ponies: Janie Pride of Midland, GA; Diana and Heidi Rose of Huntsville, AL; Liz Molloy of Cumming, GA; Ginger Gilmore of Tuscaloosa, AL; Dawn Buis of Powder Springs, GA; and Dante Tomaselli, DMD, of Kennesaw, GA. National Dressage Pony Cup is an organization dedicated to promoting ponies in dressage. Through their partner-show program, they encourage USDF-recognized dressage shows to include pony classes. Every pony/rider combination entered in pony-only classes at a partner show will automatically be entered the NDPC year-end awards program. This way ponies will be competing at their individual level and division throughout the entire country. For more information: www.dressageponycup.com. (See Introductory Division for Ponies below.) PONY MEASUREMENT: Owners of animals they wish to exhibit in a class limited to ponies or to be eligible for the Through Connection Pony Awards or the NDPC classes (see Pages 2 and 5) must have a USEF pony measurement card or they must be measured and certified by the show veterinarian and TD at cost to the exhibitor who will pay the veterinarian directly for a fee of no more than $100. The show does not charge for this. Any pony entered in the show is eligible to be measured, but it is not required unless the pony is vying for awards or needs eligibility. Measurement must be arranged ahead of time, usually early Saturday morning, so contact the show manager. PONY QUALIFYING CLASSES: This show offers three USEF-carded pony-only classes in Test 3 of Training through Second Levels in which riders who pay the $10 USDF qualifying fee may use their scores to qualify for the USDF Regional Championships in their divisions, Open, Adult Amateur and Junior/ Young Rider. $250 AWARD: Atlanta Dressage, LLC, of Suwanee, GA (Roel Theunissen/Adam Lastowka), is sponsoring the $250 Atlanta Dressage Jr./Young Rider FEI -Level High-Score Award —$250 and a special ribbon will be awarded to the highest scoring Junior/Young Rider in the FEI Division (Prix St. Georges through Grand Prix, including the Jr./YR Individual and Team Tests, excluding tests that are scored differently) ridden on Saturday. The award is presented at the Sunday awards ceremony. Must be present to win. USDF JR./YR INFORMATION: To qualify for the 2015 Great American Insurance Group/USDF Regional Championships, eligible Young Riders must ride the FEI Young Rider Team Test to qualify for the FEI Young Rider division. The FEI Young Rider Freestyle is no longer used to qualify for the regional championships. Junior Riders (age 14-18) must ride the FEI Junior Team Test to qualify for the FEI Junior Division. Prior to riding in the class, riders must pay $10 Qualifying Class fee to the competition secretary. The FEI Junior Individual and the Pony Individual and Team tests are no longer used for Great American/USDF RC qualifying. 5 RC QUALIFYING AND OPEN DIVISIONS: There are no “qualifying only” classes. Riders may qualify for the 2015 Great American Insurance Group/USDF Regional Championships in the class in their division designated the qualifying class. Specify “Q” for qualifying on the entry form and pay the qualifying fee. See the USDF pages for the qualifying rules and requirements. SPECIAL NOTICE: Horses entered in qualifying classes must be entered under the same and complete official name registered with USEF and USDF, and the name of the owner must be correct on BOTH USEF and USDF membership cards. All documentation should match the names of the rider and owner on the entry form. USDF RC QUALIFYING FEES: Sometimes there are reasons why a competitor may want to withhold adding the USDF regional championships qualifying fee to his/her entry before closing date. Qualifying fees may be added at the show without penalty but will not be refunded. USEF/NAJYRC/YOUNG HORSE: This show is an “Official Qualifying Competition for the 2015 Adequan FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North; the 2015 USEF Pony Rider Dressage National Championship; 2015 AGCO/USEF Junior and Young Rider Dressage National Championships; and the 2015 USEF Young Adult ‘Brentina Cup’ Dressage National Championship. Official Qualifying Competition for the 2015 Markel/USEF Young and Developing Horse Dressage Championships.” USEF/NAJYRC RULES: DR 128.22. For USEF qualifying for Pony Riders, Juniors, Young Riders and Brentina Cup (Young Adults), at no time during the competition, may any horse entered in a USEFQualifying class be ridden by anyone other than the athlete entered in that class on that horse, under penalty of disqualification from the class for USEF championship qualifying purposes. For USEF championships for Pony Riders, Juniors, Young Riders and Brentina Cup (Young Adults), at no time during the competition, may any horse entered in a USEF Championship class be ridden by anyone other than the athlete entered in that class on that horse under penalty of elimination from the USEF championships. Exception: grooms riding on a loose rein. For purposes of this rule, the competition starts when horse and athlete arrive on the show grounds. This rule also applies for AGCO/NAJYRC and USEF High Performance (HP) qualifying competitions and classes. DR 121.4 For FEI tests ridden at national competitions, a plain snaffle bridle or simple double bridle may be used, as described above in DR121.2-.3. However, for USEF High Performance qualifying and championship classes, USEF Young Adult qualifying and championship classes, AGCO/NAJYRC qualifying classes, USEF Junior qualifying and championship classes, and USEF Young Rider qualifying and championship classes, a double bridle is mandatory. Only snaffles, curbs and bridoons pictured under Figure 1-B are permitted in FEI tests. 2015 USEF RULE CHANGES: Please note any pending rule changes that may affect your participation in our competition. They will be posted on the USEF website, www.usef.org, Rule Book and Rule Changes. RESULTS: Please be aware that our shows’ official results are the scores that are posted on the GHF website’s Show Results page and not what you may see streaming on Fox Village et al. There has been some confusion with this in the past for championships qualifying. FREESTYLE REQUIREMENTS: In order to enter a freestyle class at any USEF level, a horse/rider combination must have achieved a score of 60% or above in the highest test of the declared freestyle level or any test of a higher level at a USEF-recognized show. Exceptions: USEF/USDF Championship classes, FEI Pony Rider, FEI Junior and Young Rider freestyle classes. A copy of the verifying test must be submitted with the entry for a freestyle class. Freestyle tapes must be given to the announcer at least two hours before the scheduled ride time. TESTS: This show will use the current FEI dressage tests—see the FEI website: www.fei.org. This show will use the 2015 USEF tests (see USEF website: www.usef.org), the 2015 USDF Introductory Tests A , B and C and the 2015 USDF Freestyle tests; 2012 USEF Rider Tests (Training through Second Level). See USDF page for qualifying details. USEF RIDER TESTS: USEF has developed three tests written to evaluate the skills and ability of the rider, without consideration of the quality of the sound horse. The tests have been posted on the GHF website’s Ride Times/Show Info page. These classes are open to all riders in all divisions who are eligible under regular USEF requirements. Special awards and prize money are offered—see Page 2 for details about the “High Rider Awards.” GREEN HORSE DIVISION: The show offers an Open division for green horses (see Definitions), using the 2015 USDF Introductory Tests A , B and C (GA, GB and GC) Anyone may enter this division or cross enter into other divisions except the Introductory Rider Division. INTRODUCTORY RIDER DIVISION: Classes coded UA, UB and UC make up the Introductory Rider Division. Those entered in this division may not enter classes in any other division. This division is divided by Adults and Juniors/Young Riders if entries warrant. The tests ridden will be 2015 USDF Introductory Tests A , B and C (coded UA, UB and UC). Riders performing only 2015 USDF Introductory tests are exempt from the USEF and USDF non-member fees and USDF Horse ID fee. (See GR205-GR207) INTRODUCTORY PONY DIVISION: Classes coded UPA, UPB and UPC comprise the Open Introductory Pony Division for Adults and Juniors. Riders performing only 2015 USDF Introductory tests are exempt from the USEF and USDF non-member fees and USDF Horse ID fee. Those entered in this division are not eligible to enter any other division except the NDPC “Pony Cup” Test of Choice classes at Training Level. However, if they do enter the NDPC classes, the USEF/USEF membership requirements will apply. (See PONY MEASUREMENT requirements above.) MOTORIZED VEHICLES: Minors who do not have a valid driver’s license, which allows them to operate a motorized vehicle in the state in which they reside, will not be permitted to operate a motorized vehicle of any kind including, but not limited to, golf carts, motorcycles, scooters or farm utility vehicles on the competition grounds of licensed competitions. Minors who have a valid temporary license may operate the above described motorized vehicles as long as they are accompanied by an adult with a valid driver’s license. Violations of this rule will be cause for sanctions against the parent(s), guardian(s) and/or trainer(s) who are responsible for the child committing the offense. Penalties may include exclusion of the child, parent(s), guardian(s), and/or trainer(s) from the competition grounds for the remainder of the competition and charges being filed against any of the above individuals in accordance with Rule 6. Wheelchairs and other mobility assistance devices for individuals with disabilities are exempt from this rule. GR1301.7 NO LOOSE DOGS: Dogs are not permitted to be loose on competition grounds and must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet or otherwise contained. Individuals must not lead dogs on a leash while mounted. Dog owners failing to comply with this rule may be subject to penalty under Chapters 6 and 7, as well as issuance of warning cards. GR1301.6 RIDE TIMES: The show will confirm receipt of entries and announce riding times and stall numbers on The Good Horseman Foundation’s web site: www.goodhorseman.org. Riding times will appear on the web site also, usually the weekend before the show, but no later than the Tuesday before the show. Please check your times and let the show manager know if you see any scheduling problems. ARENAS: The show will use up to three 20x60-meters arenas set up in the Olympic (“Grand Prix”) Stadium. The stadium has been re-surfaced and leveled (where possible to allow for drainage) with new all-weather sand footing that drains quickly in inclement weather. Schooling within the sides of the competition arenas will be allowed on Friday. WARM-UP AREAS: The show will use the large 430’-by-148’ PVC board-fenced ring outside the Walker Covered Arena for warm-up. It will be divided by temporary fencing into two or three separate, fenced warm-up areas. There will be an area inside the stadium for warm-up as well. Horses may not be turned loose in any arena on the property. No one on foot or otherwise is allowed in the warm-up areas unless authorized—coaching must be done from outside the fence. Cones or other objects are not allowed in the warm-up rings. Schooling within the sides of the competition arenas will be allowed on Friday. 6 LUNGEING RING: The park’s PVC-board-fenced Lot 16 (formerly the GHF show’s Arena B) will be designated and marked for lungeing. However, for an hour or so each day, that arena may be used for Materiale Classes times for which will be announced. See secretary for other lungeing areas during that time if necessary. ENTRIES may be paid by credit card, check or by On-Line entries (see page 3). Entries may not be accepted unless accompanied by signed entry forms and COPIES of the rider’s, owner’s and horse’s USDF and USEF cards, and trainer’s and coach’s (if any) current USEF cards. E-mailed entries may not be accepted without credit card information. Our FAX line has been disconnected. ADDRESS: Make checks payable to The Good Horseman Foundation; mail to 4567 Rockbridge Road #297, Pine Lake, GA 30072. RETURNED CHECKS: A $35 fee will be levied against any competitor whose check is returned from the bank (O.C. GA 16-9-20). REFUNDS will be given in full prior to the closing date for any reason (See Qualifying Fee). After the closing date, there will be no refunds. However, in the case of illness or injury to horse or rider, a credit (excluding non-refundable drug fee, the office fee, any qualifying fees and cost of shavings if they are not recovered) may be issued toward a future Good Horseman show with a veterinarian’s or physician’s certificate (the certifying vet or doctor may not be owner, rider or trainer) received by management no later than 10 days after of the show. To get credit, rider or representative must notify the show secretary in person before show starts so the riding times may be filled. Do not use messages or e-mails without confirmation of receipt by the show. USEF requires competitors to notify the secretary when leaving the grounds before show ends. SHARPS CONTAINERS: Competition management shall place a minimum of one sharps container per each competition, whether or not stabling is provided. Additionally, at least one sharps container per fifty occupied stalls for the disposal of needles and other disposable sharp instruments in convenient locations in barns housing competition horses. It is competition management's responsibility to replace such containers when full and dispose of them properly. Competition management may fine any individuals including trainers, owners, exhibitors, or their agents up to $100 for improper disposal of needles or other sharp disposable instruments. Competition management will place a notice of this requirement either in its prize list or on a specific handout given to trainers on check in at the competition. If local law has different requirements, local law will prevail. GR1210.4. COMPETITION (BRIDLE) NUMBERS: Show management requires that every horse on the grounds wear his/her competition number on the left side while the horse is out of his stall. Competitors who arrive on Saturday or Sunday must come to the show office to get their paperwork and bridle number because the bridle number must be on the horse before unloading. EVERY CLASS OFFERED HEREIN WHICH IS COVERED BY THE RULES AND SPECIFICATIONS OF THE CURRENT FEDERATION RULE BOOK WILL BE CONDUCTED AND JUDGED IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH. THE COMPETITION committee reserves the right to add or divide classes, to add or substitute judges or make whatever changes are required by circumstances to the competition specifications herein for the improvement of the competition. Entries will be accepted if received by the entries secretary on or before the closing date. Entries may be submitted by mail or e-mail—not by FAX. LATE FEE: A $20 late fee may be charged to competitors whose entries are received and accepted after the closing date. Postmarks do not count. This fee is in lieu of the post-entry fee. Late entries may be accepted only if space is available and may not be accepted after the Friday a week before the show after which they may be accepted only as post-entries at the show. Entries mailed the day before the closing date should be sent “Overnight” for next-day delivery to 4567 Rockbridge Road #297, Pine Lake, GA 30072, by Fed-X, UPS and U.S. Mail or sent by e-mail to goodhorseman@att.net (see above “THE COMPETITION”.) CANCELLATION OF CLASSES: There will be no refunds if classes are canceled because of weather, accident or other emergency beyond our control. POST ENTRIES/CLASS CHANGES may be accepted if space is available (to fill scratches, etc.) upon payment of regular show fees, regular class fees plus an additional post-entry fee of $20 per class. Riders may add or withdraw qualifying to/from their entry may do so without penalty or charges, but there will be no refunds. 7 1st Edition Classes—Saturday Class Code SaUA SaUB SaUC SaGA SaGB SaGC SaUPA SaUPB SaUPC Sa01A Sa01Y Sa01O Sa02A Sa02Y Sa02O Sa03A Sa03Y Sa03O Sa03P Sa0RT Sa11A Sa11Y Sa11O Sa12A Sa12Y Sa12O Sa13A Sa13Y Sa13O Sa13P Sa1RT Sa21A Sa21Y Sa21O Sa22A Sa22Y Sa22O Sa23A Sa23Y Sa23O Sa23P Sa2RT Sa31A Sa31Y Sa31O Sa32A Sa32Y Sa32O Sa33A Sa33Y Sa33O Sa41A Sa41Y Sa41O Sa42A Sa42Y Sa42O Sa43A Sa43Y Sa43O Class Name USDF Intro. Test A Introductory Rider USDF Intro. Test B Introductory Rider USDF Intro. Test C Introductory Rider USDF Introductory Test A Green Horses USDF Introductory Test B Green Horses USDF Introductory Test C Green Horses USDF Introductory Test A for Ponies (Open) USDF Introductory Test B for Ponies (Open) USDF Introductory Test C for Ponies (Open) Training Level Test 1 Adult Amateur Training Level Test 1 Jr./YR Training Level Test 1 Open Training Level Test 2 Adult Amateur Training Level Test 2 Jr.Y/R Training Level Test 2 Open Training Level Test 3 Adult Amateur (Q)** Training Level Test 3 Jr./YR (Q)** Training Level Test 3 Open (Q)** Training Level Test 3 Ponies (Qualifying)** USEF Training Level Rider Test First Level Test 1 Adult Amateur First Level Test 1 Jr./YR First Level Test 1 Open First Level Test 2 Adult Amateur First Level Test 2 Junior/Young Rider First Level Test 2 Open First Level Test 3 Adult Amateur (Q)** First Level Test 3 Jr./YR (Q)** First Level Test 3 Open (Q)** First Level Test 3 Ponies (Qualifying)** USEF First Level Rider Test Second Level Test 1 Adult Amateur Second Level Test 1 Jr./YR Second Level Test 1 Open Second Level Test 2 Adult Amateur Second Level Test 2 Jr./YR Second Level Test 2 Open Second Level Test 3 Adult Amateur (Q)** Second Level Test 3 Jr./YR (Q)** Second Level Test 3 Open (Q)** Second Level Test 3 Ponies (Qualifying)** USEF Second Level Rider Test Third Level Test 1 Adult Amateur Third Level Test 1 Jr./YR Third Level Test 1 Open Third Level Test 2 Adult Amateur Third Level Test 2 Jr./YR Third Level Test 2 Open Third Level Test 3 Adult Amateur (Q)** Third Level Test 3 Jr./YR (Q)** Third Level Test 3 Open (Q)** Fourth Level Test 1 Adult Amateur Fourth Level Test 1 Jr./YR Fourth Level Test 1 Open Fourth Level Test 2 Adult Amateur Fourth Level Test 2 Jr./YR Fourth Level Test 2 Open Fourth Level Test 3 Adult Amateur (Q)** Fourth Level Test 3 Jr./YR (Q)** Fourth Level Test 3 Open (Q)** SaUF1 SaUF2 SaUF3 SaUF4 SaFIO SaFGF Freestyle Classes USDF First Level Freestyle Open (Q)** USDF Second Level Freestyle Open (Q)** USDF Third Level Freestyle Open (Q)** USDF Fourth Level Freestyle Open (Q)** FEI Intermediaire Freestyle Open (Q)** FEI Grand Prix Freestyle Open (Q)** SaPGO SaPGA SaPGY Sa61O Sa61A Sa61Y Sa72A Sa72B Sa72A Sa72O Sa72Y SaYGP SaGPA SaGPY SaGPO SaYGP SaNPC Sa9YT Sa9YF SaDEW SaGPW Sa9JT Sa9JF SaPRF SaPRT SaY4W SaY5W SaY6W SaGPW SaPET SaM3F SaM3C SaM4M SaM4S FEI Level Classes FEI Prix St. Georges Open (Q)** FEI Prix St. Georges Adult Amateur (Q)** FEI Prix St. Georges Jr./YR (Q)** FEI Intermediaire I Open (Q)** FEI Intermediaire I Adult Amateur (Q)** FEI Intermediaire I Jr./YR (Q)** FEI Intermediaire Test A Open FEI Intermediaire Test B FEI Intermediaire II Adult Amateur (Q)** FEI Intermediaire II Open (Q)** FEI Intermediaire II Jr./YR (Q)** (NAJYRC) Brentina FEI Young Rider Grand Prix (16-25) FEI Grand Prix Adult Amateur (Q)** FEI Grand Prix Jr./YR (Q)** FEI Grand Prix Open (Q)** ★FEI Grand Prix Jr./YR (16-25) (NAJYRC) National Pony Cup Test of Choice Class ★FEI Young Rider Team Test (Q)** NAJYRC ★FEI Young Rider Freestyle Test USEF Developing Horse PSG Warm-Up USEF Developing Horse Grand Prix Warm-Up ★FEI Junior Team Test (Q)** NAJYRC ★FEI Junior Freestyle Test (NAJYRC) ★FEI Pony Rider Freestyle Test ★FEI Pony Rider Team Test (NAJYRC) USEF Young Horse 4 Year Old Warm-Up FEI 5-Year-Old Young Horse Warm-Up FEI 6-Year-Old Young Horse Warm-Up USEF Developing Horse Grand Prix Warm-up USEF/FEI Para-Equestrian Test of Choice Materiale for Three Year Old Fillies Materiale for Three Year Old Colts/Geldings Materiale for 4 and 5 Year Old Mares Materiale for 4 and 5 Year Old **Qualifying class for the 2015 Great American Insurance Group/USDF Regional Championships. Please specify by writing “Q” on entry form for classes in which you want to qualify. For further information, please consult the 2015 Great American Insurance Group/USDF Regional Championships rules in this prize list. ★Indicates 2015 USEF/NAJYRC/Young Horse qualifying classes which will count as qualifying scores for the ranking lists for the USEF Championships and North American Junior/Young Rider Championships. ATTENTION, COMPETITORS: Each competitor is responsible for supplying management with correct federation/association numbers (USEF and USDF) for horse, owner, rider and trainer before the days of the competition. The scores of competitors who fail to supply correct numbers may not be counted toward national awards. 8 2nd Edition Classes—Sunday Class Code Class Name SuUA SuUB SuUC SuGA SuGB SuGC SuUPA SuUPB SuUPC Su01A Su01Y Su01O Su02A Su02Y Su02O Su03A Su03Y Su03O Su03P Su11A Su11Y Su11O Su12A Su12O Su12Y Su13A Su13Y Su13O Su13P Su21A Su21Y Su21O Su22A Su22Y Su22O Su23A Su23Y Su23O Su23O Su31A Su31Y Su31O Su32A Su32Y Su32O Su33A Su33Y Su33O Su41A Su41Y Su41O Su42A Su42Y Su42O Su43A Su43Y Su43O USDF Intro. Test A Introductory Rider $30 USDF Intro. Test B Introductory Rider $30 USDF Intro. Test C Introductory Rider $30 USDF Intro. Test A Green Horses $30 USDF Intro. Test B Green Horses $30 USDF Intro. Test C Green Horses $30 USDF Introductory Test A for Ponies$30 USDF Introductory Test B for Ponies$30 USDF Introductory Test C for Ponies$30 Training Level Test 1 Adult Amateur $40 Training Level Test 1 Jr./YR $40 Training Level Test 1 Open $40 Training Level Test 2 Adult Amateur $40 Training Level Test 2 Jr./YR $40 Training Level Test 2 Open $40 Training Level Test 3 Adult Amateur (Q)** $40 Training Level Test 3 Jr./YR (Q)** $40 Training Level Test 3 Open (Q)** $40 Training Level Test 3 Ponies (Q)** $40 First Level Test 1 Adult Amateur $40 First Level Test 1 Jr./YR $40 First Level Test 1 Open $40 First Level Test 2 Adult Amateur $40 First Level Test 2 Open $40 First Level Test 2 Jr./YR $40 First Level Test 3 Adult Amateur (Q) **$40 First Level Test 3 Jr./YR (Q)** $40 First Level Test 3 Open (Q)** $40 First Level Test 3 Ponies (Q)** $40 Second Level Test 1 Adult Amateur $40 Second Level Test 1 Jr./YR $40 Second Level Test 1 Open $40 Second Level Test 2 Adult Amateur $40 Second Level Test 2 Jr./YR $40 Second Level Test 2 Open $40 Second Level Test 3 Adult Amateur (Q)** $40 Second Level Test 3 Jr./YR (Q)** $40 Second Level Test 3 Open (Q)** $40 Second Level Test 3 Ponies (Q)** $40 Third Level Test 1 Adult Amateur $45 Third Level Test 1 Jr./YR $45 Third Level Test 1 Open $45 Third Level Test 2 Adult Amateur $45 Third Level Test 2 Jr./YR $45 Third Level Test 2 Open $45 Third Level Test 3 Adult Amateur (Q)** $45 Third Level Test 3 Jr./YR (Q)** $45 Third Level Test 3 Open (Q)** $45 Fourth Level Test 1 Adult Amateur $45 Fourth Level Test 1 Jr./YR $45 Fourth Level Test 1 Open $45 Fourth Level Test 2 Adult Amateur $45 Fourth Level Test 2 Jr./YR $45 Fourth Level Test 2 Open $45 Fourth Level Test 3 Adult Amateur (Q)** $45 Fourth Level Test 3 Jr./YR (Q)** $45 Fourth Level Test 3 Open (Q)** $45 SuUF1 SuUF2 SuUF3 SuUF4 SuFPD SuFPF SuFYF SuFJF SuFIO SuFGF Freestyle USDF First Level Freestyle Open (Q)** $45 USDF Second Level Freestyle Open (Q)** $45 USDF Third Level Freestyle (Q)** $45 USDF Fourth Level Freestyle Open (Q)** $45 USEF Para-Equestrian Freestyle (TOC) $45 FEI Pony Freestyle Test (AGCO/NAJYRC) $55 FEI Young Rider Freestyle (AGCO/NAJYRC) $55 FEI Junior Freestyle (AGCO/NAJYRC) $55 FEI Intermediaire Freestyle Open (Q)** $55 FEI Grand Prix Freestyle Open (Q)** $55 SuPGO SuPGA SuPGY Su61O Su61A Su61Y Su72A Su72O Su72Y Su72Q SuGPA SuGPY SuGPO SuGPS Su9YI FEI-Level Classes FEI Prix St. Georges Open (Q)** $55 FEI Prix St. Georges Adult Amateur (Q)** $55 FEI Prix St. Georges Jr./YR (Q)** $55 FEI Intermediaire I Open (Q)** $55 FEI Intermediaire 1 Adult Amateur (Q)** $55 FEI Intermediaire I Jr./YR (Q)** $55 FEI Intermediaire II Adult Amateur (Q)** $55 FEI Intermediaire II Open (Q)** $55 FEI Intermediaire II Jr./YR (Q)** $55 ★FEI Intermediaire II Jr. YR (16-25) $55 FEI Grand Prix Adult Amateur (Q)** $55 FEI Grand Prix Junior/Young Rider (Q)** $55 FEI Grand Prix Open (Q)** $55 FEI Grand Prix Special Open $55 ★FEI Young Rider Individual Test $55 Su9JI ★FEI Junior Individual Test (AGCO/NAJYRC) $55 SuPRI SuBGP SuNPC SuPET SuYH4 ★FEI 2012 Pony Individual Test $55 USEF Brentina Cup/FEI YR Grand Prix $55 National Dressage Pony Cup Test of Choice $55 USEF/FEI Para-Equestrian Test of Choice $55 ★USEF Young Horse Test for 4-Year-Olds $55 SuYH5 ★FEI SuYH6 SuM3F SuM3C SuM4M SuM4S SuDEQ ★FEI SuGPQ ★USEF Young Horse Test for 5-Year-Olds $55 Young Horse Test for 6-Year-Olds $55 Materiale for Three Year Old Fillies $30 Materiale for Three Year Old Colts/Geldings $30 Materiale for Four and Five Year Old Mares $30 Materiale for Four/Five Year Old $30 ★USEF Developing Horse Prix St. Georges $55 Developing Horse Grand Prix $55 **Qualifying class for the 2015 Great American Insurance Group/USDF Regional Championships. Please specify by writing “Q” on entry form for classes in which you want to qualify. For further information, please consult the 2015 Great American Insurance Group/USDF Regional Championships rules in this prize list. ★Indicates 2015 USEF/NAJYRC/Young Horse qualifying classes which will count as qualifying scores for the ranking lists for the USEF Championships and North American Junior/Young Rider Championships. ATTENTION, COMPETITORS: Each competitor is responsible for supplying management with correct federation/association numbers (USEF and USDF) for horse, owner, rider and trainer before the days of the competition. The scores of competitors who fail to supply correct numbers may not be counted toward national awards. 9 The Good Horseman Dressage Shows Entry No. OFFICE USE ONLY ® Date Rec’d____________________ ENTRY FORM (two pages) (One form and one signature page needed for each day.) Amt._________________________ Entries may not be accepted without all signatures, full payment of fees and copies of all certification including USEF/USDF cards and Coggins and USDF horse recording and/or registration certificates. Those entering qualifying classes should read the USDF Regional Championships information page included in this prize list. One entry form per horse/rider combination. Coggins_________ HC ________ Signatures____________________ Other needs: USEF Level 3 Competition (There is a fillable entry form on the GHF website Calendar page.) Rider Owner Jr/YR Date of Birth______________ Street Address Street Address Trainer (person responsible for horse) Coach (for paid instruction at show) Street Address Street Address City,State,ZIP City,State,ZIP City,State,ZIP City,State,ZIP Phones: Phones: Phones: ______________________home _______________________home ______________________work _______________________work E-mail (please print): ____________________________ USEF card (enclose copy): _________________________work E-mail (please print): ________________________home _________________________work E-mail (please print): ____________________________ E-mail (please print): __________________________ Phones: ________________________home USEF card (enclose copy): ____________________________ USEF card (enclose copy): USEF card (enclose copy): USDF card (enclose copy): Day USDF card (enclose copy): Class Code Class Description Fees STABLING and HORSE INFORMATION FORM Horse’s Name___________________________________ check if for sale Breed_______________Sex_____ Height_______Color_______Year foaled______ Horse’s USEF No. (include copy)_________________________________________ Horse’s USDF No. (include copy)_________________________________________ Total Class Fees Name of Sire_________________________________________________________ Name of Dam________________________________________________________ USEF “Show Pass” $30 non-member fee per rider,owner, trainer, coach Name of Dam’s Sire___________________________________________________ USDF Non-Member fee $25 per rider and owner Breeder_____________________________Country where foaled_______________ USEF Federation Fee Per Horse (D&M fee $8) Arriving (circle one) What day? Leaving ( circle one) What day? Wed Thur Saturday Fri. Sat. $16.00 Sun. Sunday USDF Horse ID (HID) number fee $25 (for unregistered horses) Stabling Fee (See STABLING) Stabling: For large groups, make stabling map and attach to entry form. Please use one person’s name for groups. Tack Stall Fee ($75/per show) No shavings. Group Name:_______________________________________________ Extra shavings delivered at $8 per bag (How many bags?____) If you are traveling from out of state, don’t forget horse’s health certificate copy. Fill out separate form for non-competing horse. Late Fee $20 per entry (for entries accepted after closing date) Office Fee (per day/per show/per entry form) ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT ALL SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE—EVEN IF IT IS THE SAME PERSON. BOTH PAGES REQUIRED FOR ENTRY. Visa/MC No.________________________________________________ Camper Hook-up ($35/night) (How many nights? ______) Tag No. or description __________________________________ Night Watch fee per horse for weekend $7.00 EMT Fee (per entry) $3.00 Exp. date_______________________________ $10 EFT Fee _______ Name on card_______________________________________________ $30.00 GHF 2015 Membership/$30 (optional—see Membership Page.) Total Zip Code where credit card statement is received________________________ 10 Federation Entry Agreement By entering a Federation-licensed Competition and signing this entry blank as the Owner, Lessee, Trainer, Manager, Agent, Coach, Driver, Rider, Handler, Vaulter or Longeur and on behalf of myself and my principals, representatives, employees and agents, I agree that I am subject to the Bylaws and Rules of The United States Equestrian Federation, Inc. (the “Federation”) and the local rules of (Competition). I agree to be bound by the Bylaws and Rules of the Federation and of the competition. I will accept as final the decision of the Hearing Committee on any question arising under the Rules, and agree to release and hold harmless the competition, the Federation, their officials, directors and employees for any action taken under the Rules. I represent that I am eligible to enter and/or participate under the Rules, and every horse I am entering is eligible as entered. I also agree that as a condition of and in consideration of acceptance of entry, the Federation and/or the Competition may use or assign photographs, videos, audios, cable-casts, broadcasts, internet, film, new media or other likenesses of me and my horse taken during the course of the competition for the promotion, coverage or benefit of the competition, sport, or the Federation. Those likenesses shall not be used to advertise a product and they may not be used in such a way as to jeopardize amateur status. I hereby expressly and irrevocably waive and release any rights in connection with such use, including any claim to compensation, invasion of privacy, right of publicity, or to misappropriation. The construction and application of Federation rules are governed by the laws of the State of New York, and any action instituted against the Federation must be filed in New York State. See GR908.4. Federation Release, Assumption of Risk, Waiver, and Indemnification This document waives important legal rights. Read it carefully before signing. I AGREE in consideration for my participation in this Competition to the following: I AGREE that the “Federation” and “Competition” as used herein includes the Licensee and Competition Management, as well as all of their officials, officers, directors, employees, agents, personnel, volunteers and Federation affiliates. I AGREE that I choose to participate voluntarily in the Competition with my horse, as a rider, driver, handler, vaulter, longeur, lessee, owner, agent, coach, trainer, or as parent or guardian of a junior exhibitor. I am fully aware and acknowledge that horse sports and the Competition involve inherent dangerous risks of accident, loss, and serious bodily injury including broken bones, head injuries, trauma, pain, suffering, or death. (“Harm”). I AGREE to hold harmless and release the Federation and the Competition from all claims for money damages or otherwise for any Harm to me or my horse and for any Harm of any nature caused by me or my horse to others, even if the Harm arises or results, directly or indirectly, from the negligence of the Federation or the Competition. I AGREE to expressly assume all risks of Harm to me or my horse, including Harm resulting from the negligence of the Federation or the Competition. I AGREE to indemnify (that is, to pay any losses, damages, or costs incurred by) the Federation and the Competition and to hold them harmless with respect to claims for Harm to me or my horse, and for claims made by others for any Harm caused by me or my horse while at the Competition. I have read the Federation Rules about protective equipment, including GR801 and, if applicable, EV114, and I understand that I am entitled to wear protective equipment without penalty, and I acknowledge that the Federation strongly encourages me to do so while WARNING that no protective equipment can guard against all injuries. If I am a parent or guardian of a junior exhibitor, I consent to the child’s participation and AGREE to all of the above provisions and AGREE to assume all of the obligations of this Release on the child’s behalf, I represent that I have the requisite training, coaching and abilities to safely compete in this competition. I AGREE that if I am injured at this competition, the medical personnel treating my injuries may provide information on my injury and treatment to the Federation on the official USEF accident/injury report form. BY SIGNING BELOW, I AGREE to be bound by all applicable Federation Rules and all terms and provisions of this entry blank and all terms and provisions of this Prize List. If I am signing and submitting this Agreement electronically, I acknowledge that my electronic signature shall have the same validity, force and effect as if I affixed my signature by my own hand. BOD 1/23/11 Effective 12/1/11 Rider/Driver/Handler/ Vaulter/Longeur (mandatory) Owner/Agent (mandatory) Signature:___________________ Signature:__________________ Signature:___________________ Signature:_____________________ Print Name:__________________ Print Name:_________________ Print Name:_________________ Print Name:____________________ Trainer (mandatory) Coach (if applicable) Date of signing_______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature: ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— (Required if Rider/Driver/Handler/Vaulter/Longeur is a minor) Print Parent/Guardian Name:___________________________________________________________________________________________ Is Rider/Driver/Vaulter a U.S. Citizen? _____ If no, what country? __________________ Is rider an Adult Amateur? __________________ Is rider under age 23? If so, please list date of birth: _______________________________________________________________________ Emergency Contact Phone No. (USEF requirement GR906.3.) ________________________________________________________________ “WARNING: Under Georgia Law, an equine activity sponsor or equine professional is not liable for an injury to or the death of a participant in equine activities pursuant to Chapter 12 Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.” 11 USEF MEMBERSHIP STATEMENT Life, senior active and junior active members shall be eligible to participate in all classes at Regular Competitions, Eventing Competitions at the Preliminary Level or above and Combined Driving Competitions at the Advanced Level, Dressage, Reining and Vaulting Competitions and Endurance Rides. A non-member may participate as a handler, rider, driver, owner, lessee, agent, coach or trainer at Regular Competitions, Eventing Competitions, Dressage Competitions, Reining Competitions and Combined Driving Competitions upon payment of a $30 Show Pass fee. Participants in the following classes are exempted from the Requirements of this rule: 1) leadline; 2) exhibitions; 3) games and races; 4) classes for 4-H members; 5) walk trot and academy classes (academy classes are classes limited to horses used regularly in a lesson program); 6) USDF introductory level tests, pas de deux and quadrille classes; 7) NRHA-Endorsed Reining Competitions. 8) Opportunity classes, 9) citizens of other nations who have proof, in English, of current membership in good standing of their own National Federation, 10) USEA beginner novice division; and 11) assistant handlers in Dressage Sport Horse Breeding classes. 2015 GHF YEAR-END AWARDS To be eligible for these awards, riders do not have to be GHF members nor do they have to submit their scores. Scores from all five Good Horseman shows (March, April, June, July and September) will be used. Final tabulations will be done by the GHF office at the end of the year following the September show. It is the competitors’ responsibility to check their scores that are published when the year-end results are posted on the GHF website’s Awards page following the September show and to report any possible errors to the GHF office. A certificate and an engraved plaque will be mailed to the top horse/rider combination achieving the highest percentile (averaged percentage) in the following levels: Training through Fourth Level, Prix St. Georges, Intermediate I and II, Grand Prix and Freestyle (any level). Both Intermediate tests will count as one level. Tests used will be from the Open, Adult Amateur and Jr./ YR divisions only. Certificates will be mailed to the reserve high-score winners. To compete for this award, riders must have at least three scores of 60% and above to be averaged (no scores will be dropped). Results below 60% will not be awarded. Also awarded will be The Good Horseman Medal which will be given to riders achieving scores of 75% or better at Training through the FEI levels (Adult Amateur, Jr./Young Rider and Open divisions), excluding Freestyle, Introductory, the FEI Young Horse and Rider tests which are scored differently and cannot be compared. USDF Statement on Animal Welfare The United States Dressage Federation, Inc. (USDF), a federation of 125 independent organizations throughout the United States with a membership in excess of 30,000 members, supports the concept of ethical treatment of animals. Dressage is a classical method of training horses, based upon the horse’s natural responses, as carried out in a gradual, planned program during which the horse’s athletic abilities are improved in a systematic manner. As a result, the horse becomes capable, comfortable, and responsive in partnership with the rider without the use of force Dressage competition at various levels of achievement is the ultimate test of the training program to determine whether the desired harmony between horse and rider has been achieved. The rules pertaining to dressage competition prohibit the use of artificial appliances, training aids, and drugs, which would force the horse to submit. Instead, the emphasis is upon training and a cooperative partnership with the rider. Major competitions are carefully monitored to assure that there is no unnecessary force or harshness displayed. Unlike other horse sports in which horses enter training at a relatively immature state, dressage training is usually not seriously begun until the horse is three or four. The top levels of achievement require five or more years of progressive training and it is not unusual to see horses in international competition in their late teens. This, in itself, places a premium on good care and soundness throughout the horse’s life. While supporting the concept of animal welfare in its broadest form, the United States Dressage Federation, Inc., also recognizes that it is unrealistic to ascribe human emotions and responses to the horse which in its wild state is a creature of flight, living a hard and precarious existence. Under domestication, the horse is assured of ample food, water, and shelter, as well as protection against infectious diseases and damaging parasites, thus leading a longer and healthier life with a high rate of survival. As an educational organization, USDF has numerous programs, which teach people how to pursue the accepted, humane training methods. A program of certifying instructors also emphasizes protecting the horse’s welfare in pursuit of dressage training. United States Dressage Federation 4051 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY 40511 Phone: 859-971-2277, Fax: 859-971-7722, usdressage@usdf.org, 12 www.usdf.org Application for the Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program (T.I.P) Awards 13 $150 Friesian/Baroque High-Score Awards Sponsored by CBH International, Inc. APPLICATION This form should be submitted by the exhibitor directly to the show offering the $150 Friesian/Baroque Awards. For purposes of eligibility for this award, exhibitors must submit this form, accompanied by valid registration certificates from the following registries: Friesian and Baroque (limited to PRE, Andalusian, Lusitano and Lippizan.) Exhibitors: Please fill out this section, attach a copy of your proof of eligibility and submit both this form and a copy of the registration certificate to the show secretary along with your regular entry form. Details: *Awards will be given to the top six registered Friesian or Baroque horses in the Saturday show in Training Level through Fourth Level, PSG through Grand Prix (Adult Amateur, Open and Junior/Young Rider classes). Introductory, Green Horse, Freestyle, Rider and Young Horse tests do not count. *There must be at least three eligible Friesian or Baroque horses competing for money to be given. *CBH International, Inc., will give $100 to the 1st place winner and $50 to the second place winner , along with special neck sashes. *A mounted awards ceremony will be held on Sunday right after lunch. Must be in Sunday show to receive awards. *There is no special fee only the class fee. Only one highest score will be used per horse. The results will be “weighted” which means that the higher the test the more percentage points the performance receives, i.e. Training Level, no additional points; First Level, 1 point; Second Level, 2 points; Third Level 3 points; Fourth Level 4 points; FEI Level 5 points. The registration papers should accompany entry form. Show Name and Date GHF/Massey Ferguson Annuual Dressage Show 1st Edition Rider’s Name Owner’s Name Horse’s Registered Name Horse’s Show Name (if different) Horse’s Registration Number Sire’s Name Dam’s Name Breeder’s Name 14 Haralson Farm KWPN-NA Dutch Warmblood $150 Award Program APPLICATION This form should be submitted to the show offering the Haralson KWPN-NA Dutch Warmblood Awards. Exhibitors must submit this form, accompanied by valid registration certificates from the KWPN-NA. This award program is offered at the June 1st Edition and September shows. Exhibitors: Please fill out this section, attach a copy of your proof of eligibility and submit both this form and a copy of the registration certificate to the show secretary along with your regular entry form. Details: *Awards will be given to the top six registered KWPN-NA Dutch Warmblood horses in the Saturday show in Training Level through Fourth Level, PSG through Grand Prix (Adult Amateur, Open and Junior/Young Rider classes). Introductory, Green Horse, Freestyle, Rider and Young Horse tests do not count. *There must be at least two eligible KWPN-NA Dutch Warmblood horses competing for money to be given. *1st place winner will receive $100; second place winner will receive $50. Special neck sashes will be given to the first and second place winners. *A mounted awards ceremony will be held on Sunday right after lunch—must be present to win. *Only one highest score will be used per horse. The results will be “weighted” which means that the higher the test the more percentage points the performance receives, i.e. Training Level, no additional points; First Level, 1 point; Second Level, 2 points; Third Level 3 points; Fourth Level 4 points; FEI Level 5 points. The registration papers should accompany entry form. Show Name and Date GHF/Massey Ferguson Dressage Show Rider’s Name Owner’s Name Horse’s Registered Name Horse’s Show Name (if different) Horse’s Registration Number Sire’s Name Dam’s Name Breeder’s Name 15 The Good Horseman/Massey Ferguson Annual Dressage Shows 1st and 2nd Editions USEF/USDF #7545 and #322112 Competition Division(s) and Rating(s): Dressage 16 17 18 The Good Horseman ’s Dressage Events ® Ann Genovese, Organizer 4567 Rockbridge Road #297 Pine Lake, GA 30072 404-289-9328 cell e-mail: goodhorseman@att.net website: www.goodhorseman.org The Good Horseman® Foundation is a 501-c-3 non-profit educational organization and a Group Member Organization of The United States Dressage Federation (USDF). Contribution Rates Your contribution is tax deductible. We have type-setting capabilities. You may handwrite what you would like to have in your ad. We will need clean, clear reproductions of photos, logos or other art. Make checks payable to The Good Horseman® Foundation, and mail to address above. Show Program (circle one) Full page (7½x 10”): Full-color full page Half-page (7½x5”): Full-color half page Quarter Page (7½x3½”): Full-color quarter page $ 175 $ 200 $ 100 $ 125 $ 75 $100 Vendor/weekend/$100 includes half-page ad in program if received in time—add $25 per day for electrical hookup if needed. Add $25 for color ad. Banner display: $150 includes half-page ad in program. ($100 per show if included for whole year of four shows: $400.) Name of Event______________________________________________________ Event Date_________________ Name of Vendor Company _______________________________________________________________________ Name of Person in Charge _______________________________________________________________________ Address _______________________ City____________________ State ________ ZIP _______ Phone __________________________________ Did you include ad copy? Yes No E-mail ________________________________________________________________________________________ RECEIPT The Good Horseman Foundation (IRS Tax ID #58-2163463) ® Received $_______ from_______________________________________________(contributor’s name) Signed_________________________________________(Foundation member) Date_______________ Visa/MC No.________________________________________________________________ Exp. date________________ Name on card____________________________________________________ $10 EFT Fee___________ Total ________ Zip Code where credit card statement received________________________________ Total Amount __________________________ 19 The Good Horseman Foundation OFFICE USE ONLY: Date received________________ ® Amount_____________________ E-mail: goodhorseman@att.net Website: www.goodhorseman.org 2015 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION The Good Horseman® Foundation is a non-profit, tax-exempt, 501 ( c ) (3) organization of experienced members of the dressage community, including equine professionals, dressage instructors, trainers, competitors, judges, “L” Graduates and members of dressage competition management. The Foundation is a Group Member Organization (GMO) of The United States Dressage Federation and participates in USDF programs such as the Instructor Certification and the “L” Judges Education Programs. Your membership makes you a GROUP MEMBER of USDF. All members are eligible to compete for USDF rider awards, adult camps and will receive a subscription to the USDF national newsletter. Those wishing to qualify for the USDF Regional Championships must apply directly to USDF to become a PARTICIPATING MEMBER to be eligible. The amount of your GHF annual dues is $30 single membership; $45 family membership for two listed persons ($20 goes to USDF per person and $10 remains in the Foundation as your dues.) The objective of the Foundation is for the preservation and protection of the sport and art of dressage and to encourage its development to the highest levels. The Foundation’s work will be limited to the organization of dressage competitions and the creation of educational opportunities such as seminars, clinics, scholarships and forums. An annual meeting is held every January, but no monthly meetings since most of our work is done by phone and e-mail. Membership dues will be due Nov. 1st for the following year. Those joining for the first time after Sept. 1 will members for the following year. Members will receive a copy of the Foundation’s Constitution and Bylaws, a membership card and a membership roster. There will be no newsletter as such but you will be on a GHF e-mail distribution list. Competition prize lists and our website contain information about upcoming activities. (revised 11/2010) Name________________________________________________________USDF No. _________________________ New Member? Renewal? Lapsed? Farm or Horse-Related Business Name_______________________________________________________________ Address________________________________________________________________________________________ City_______________________________________________________________State_______ZIP_______________ Phone____________________________________(home) _____________________________________________(work) E-mail address (Please print clearly) _________________________________________________________________ Website (Please print)_____________________________________________________________________________ Junior/Young Rider Birth Date (for USDF)_____________________________________________________________ Are you willing to volunteer at GHF events? Yes No. If yes, please list your interests and abilities ? _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Make checks payable to The Good Horseman® Foundation and mail to: Susan Harding Birkinshaw, GHF Membership Chairman 2881 Peachtree Road NE #1505 Atlanta, GA 30305-5104 404-233-8266 A Group Member Organization of the United States Dressage Federation, Inc. 20 21 22
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