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 ANNAPOLIS VALLEY HARNESS CLUB SPRING SHOW

Sundown Stables, Nictaux

June 16^th 8:00am

Judge: Shelagh Starr

1.       MINI junior pleasure working                                          11. MINI junior reinsmanship                                                                                            

2.       MINI adult pleasure working                                           12. MINI adult reinsmanship                                                          

3.       PONY junior pleasure working                                        13. PONY  junior reinsmanship

4.       PONY adult pleasure working                                          14. PONY adult reinsmanship

5.       HORSE junior pleasure working                                      15. HORSE junior reinsmanship

6.       HORSE adult pleasure working                                       16. HORSE adult reinsmanship

7.       OPEN 55 and over pleasure turnout                               17. MINI novice EQUINE pleasure working

8.       MINI novice DRIVER pleasure working                        18. PONY novice EQUINE pleasure working

9.       PONY novice DRIVER pleasure working                       19. HORSE novice EQUINE pleasure working

10.    HORSE novice DRIVER pleasure working

LUNCH BREAK

20. OPEN novice HORSE/DRIVER ground driving obstacle (90 second time limit)

21. OPEN ground driving obstacle (90 second time limit)

22. MINI gambler’s choice

23. PONY gambler’s choice

24. HORSE gambler’s choice

25. MINI eggs n bacon

26. PONY eggs n bacon

27. HORSE eggs n bacon

15 MINUTE BREAK

(ALL WALK/TROT CLASSES MIXED ENGLISH/WESTERN)

28. Junior W/T eggs n bacon

29. Senior W/T eggs n bacon

30. Junior W/T pleasure

31. Senior W/T pleasure

32. Junior W/T command

33. Senior W/T command

34. Junior W/T equitation

35. Senior W/T equitation

Driving classes will abide by Equine Canada’s Driving rules. 

·         Classes 8-10, and 17-19, are for Novice mini/pony/horse, and driver.  These equines and drivers cannot enter any other pleasure or reinsmanship driving class, but may enter classes 22-35. 

·         Juniors must wear helmets (18 and under) in all classes, including walk/trot.

·          A header is encouraged in all classes, but especially encouraged in junior , and novice classes

·         Dress code will be followed

·         Walk/Trot classes are combined English/Western

·         Proof of liability insurance (photocopy of your NSEF card or letter from your home insurance carrier stating horses are PL&PD covered) MUST be included with your entry form.

·         Entries MUST be received by the Show Secretary NLT 10^th June or a late fee of $1.00 per class will be charged. 

·         Back numbers are $1.00, non-refundable

·         Anyone wishing to use their own numbers may do so, unless that number has already been issued.  Should you wish to use your own number, STATE IT on your entry form so the office knows the number prior to the show; you will be contacted if that number has already been issued...in which case you will be issued a number at the regular fee of $1.00.  There will be NO NUMBER CHANGES on the day of the show. 

·         Administrative fee per horse is $5.00

·         Class fee is $4.00 per class; the late fee is $1.00 extra per class, which would make each late class entered, $5.00. 

******Entry fees must be sent with entry, or entry is not valid******

(REMEMBER to add your insurance information!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

Directions to Sundown Stables are as follows:

Off 101, from Yarmouth direction – Take exit 18a, turn right off ramp, drive straight to stop, turn left, continue straight past Tim Hortons, almost immediately take right at Needs Store onto #10 Hwy, and continue straight onto Nictaux Road to stop sign, turn right onto Hwy 201...continue approx 21/2 km until you see a “sharp corner” sign, but don’t pass it, the driveway is before you get to it; civic address 8227 Hwy 201.  There are large boulders on each side of the driveway, and you will see the dome. 

Off 101, from Halifax direction – Take exit 18, turn left off ramp, drive to stop, turn right (to Middleton) drive through town and take a left onto the #10 Hwy, at the Needs store.  Continue straight onto Nictaux Road to stop sign, turn right onto Hwy 201...continue approx 21/2 km until you see a “sharp corner” sign, but don’t pass it, the driveway is before you get to it; civic address 8227 Hwy 201.  There are large boulders on each side of the driveway, and you will see the dome. 

Please don’t park and unload until you know you are parked in the right spot...it might be crowded, and everyone will need space to load, and unload throughout the day without confusion, and room for carts and wagons between the trailers is a necessity.

Annapolis valley Harness club show – 16^th June 2012

**Please Note – Fill in 1 Entry Form per Animal Being Shown

Annapolis Valley Harness Club show - 16^th June 2012

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RISK – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SIGN ALL APPLICABLE PLACES:

I hereby acknowledge that the Equestrian Sports and its competition are a high risk sport and that I am participating at my own risk and in full knowledge of the hazards and potential hazards which are inherent in this sport.  I further acknowledge the inherent risks in driving and working around horses, which risks bodily injury to both horse and rider/driver, which can result from normal use, competition or schooling.  In consideration of being allowed to participate in this event, I hereby assume all risk and I hereby release and absolve the Organizing committee, Representatives and Employees and the Owners and Occupiers of the land upon which the competition is held from all responsibility, liability or claims or any nature and kind which I may have arising from the participation in this activity, including, but not limited to, bodily injury or death to one or more of the individuals and organizations referred to herein.  I hereby declare that in making this entry that I have read and fully understand and agree to the terms and conditions stated herein and that it is binding upon my executors, heirs and assigns.

__________________________________                            _________________________________

Signature of Competitor                                              Signature of Parent/Guardian (if under 18)

Date:  __________________                                               Date:  _________________

Please mail entry forms, and copy of proof of insurance to:

Charlotte Pierce,

RR 6,  393  Meadowvale Rd.

Kingston, NS, B0P 1R0

Please Note:   There are very few stalls, and a few paddocks available, so anyone requiring stalls, please contact Shelley Rector at (902) 584-3302.