Dressage at the Bucks County Horse Park I

Dressage at the Bucks County Horse Park I May 2, 2010 Opening Date: March 1, 2010 Closing Date: April 19, 2010 (Received by this date) USDF/USEF Recognized Dressage Show #316990 – Level #2  8934 Easton Rd (Rt. 611)  Revere, PA  18953  610-877-8597 Show Manager: Jacqui Richie-#4010587 Show Management: Bucks Co. Horse Park Show Secretary: Jacqui Richie P.O. Box 386 P.O. Box 386 Revere, PA 18953 Revere, PA 18953 (610) 847-8597 (610) 847-8597 Vet on call: Quakertown Vet Clinic Fax (610) 847-5507 (215) 536- 2726 BCHP Website: www.buckscountyhorsepark.org E-mail: [email protected] Judges: Margaret Freeman (S) NY and Lisa Schmitt (R) NJ TD: Kathy Kissel (NJ) 2010 Col. Bengt Ljungquist Memorial Championship (BLM) Qualifying Competition 2010 Great American /USDF Qualifying Competition 1. Training Level Test 1 41. Fourth Level Test 1 2. Training Level Test 2 42. Fourth Level Test 2 (Open/BLM) 3. Training Level Test 3 (Open/ BLM) 43. Fourth Level Test 3 (Open/GAIG/USDF Q*) 4. Training Level Test 4(Open/GAIG/USDF Q*) 50.1 FEI Prix ST George (BLM/O/GAIG/USDF Q*) 11. First Level Test 1 50.2 FEI Intermed. I (BLM/Open/GAIG/USDF Q*)

12. First Level Test 2 50.3 FEI Intermediate II (Open/GAIG/USDF Q*) 13. First Level Test 3 (Open/ BLM) 50.4 FEI Grand Prix (BLM/O/GAIG/USDF Q*) 14. First Level Test 4 (Open/GAIG/USDF Q) 51.1 FEI Jr. Individual Test (O/GAIG/USDF Q*) 21. Second Level Test 1 51.2 FEI Jr. Team Test (O/GAIG/USDF Q*) 22. Second Level Test 2 51.3 FEI YR Team Test (O/GAIG/USDF/Q*) 23. Second Level Test 3 (Open/BLM) 52. IPEC (TOC) 24. Second Level Test 4 (Open/GAIG/USDF Q*) 61. USEF Mus. FS TOC (BLM/Open/GAIG/USDF Q*) 31. Third Level Test 1 62. FEI Musical FS TOC (BLM/Open/GAIG/USDF Q*) 32. Third Level Test 2 (Open/BLM) 70.1 USDF 4 yr old 33. Third Level Test 3 (Open/GAIG/USDF Q*) 70.2 FEI 5 & 6 Yr Old (Specify Test) 90. FEI/USDF TOC (not listed) (BLM/O/GAIG/USDF Q*) Please state on entry whether riding Open, BLM, or GAIG/USDF Qualifying and status of Amateur, Open or Jr NEW !!! Opportunity Classes offered 1.1 Opportunity Training Level Test 1 1.3 Opportunity Training Level Test 3 11.1 Opportunity First Level Test 1 11.3 Opportunity First Level Test 3 Horses and/or riders entered in Opportunity Classes can cross enter into the recognized classes but require the rider, owner or horse to have memberships in USEF/USDF and pay the USEF drug fee. Opportunity Classes are not eligible for any USEF/USDF awards or qualifications. These classes do not require the rider, owner or horse to have memberships in USEF/USDF or pay the USEF drug fee. Competitors are required to correctly use an official USEF/USDF entry form and are subject to the rules and specifications of the current USEF Rule Book and possible USEF sanctioned drug testing.

Management reserves the right to cancel, split, or combine classes. ENTRIES: Mail entries to the Show Secretary. Entries must be received by the closing date ~ $25 late fee. $10 office fee for each change made to a single entry after the closing date. Illegible or incomplete entries may be returned. All entries must be typed or printed on an official USEF/USDF entry form & include original handwritten signatures (owner, rider, trainer and coach, if applicable). Photocopy of negative Coggins test dated within 12 months of show date, and copies of USEF and USDF membership or identification cards for each owner, rider, trainer and horse, as applicable. Emergency # and name & date of show to be included. An extra $5 office fee for show secretary’s verification of membership. Awards: (only tests will be mail post competition) ~ Six Ribbons- USDF Training thru 4th Levels, FEI Levels and Musical Freestyle. ~An Award for 1st place in each test/class that had at least 3 rides down the centerline ~ Champion ribbon and award/Reserve Champion ribbon per level.(3 entries/division required) Each competitor is responsible for supplying management with correct association numbers (USDF, United State Equestrian Federation) for horse, owner, rider and trainer, before the day(s) of the competition. The scores of competitors who fail to supply correct numbers may not be counted toward national awards.

FEES: Make checks payable to BCHP. Returned check will be assessed a $25 fee. Entry Item Amount Classes Training thru 4th 40.00 Classes FEI and MFS 50.00 Office Fee (REQUIRED) 25.00 USEF Drug Fee (REQUIRED) 15.00 Late Fee 25.00 Change Class fee 10.00 USEF non-member fee 30.00 USDF non-member fee 20.00 USDF Horse ID 20.00 Refunds: Before closing date, full refund less $25 office fee. NO refunds after the closing date or for “acts of god” which require management to cancel classes on day of competition. Times: Times will be on the website www.BucksCountyHorsePark.org at the Competition/Dressage link. A preliminary schedule will be posted by Wednesday please check again Friday. If you want your times mailed please enclose a stamped, self-addressed postcard with entry. Stabling: Stalls available at private facilities near Park. Stabling is permanent and stall doors are provided. $30/night. Day stalls are now available on the show grounds for $30 per day. Accommodations: Holiday Inn Express, Hellertown, Hampton Inn, Rt 611 Doylestown, (215)343- 8400, EconoLodge Quakertown (215-538-3000), Bucksville House Bed & Breakfast 610-847-8948. Footing: Three standard outdoor competition rings, sand and screenings mixture, one with rubber. Enclosed warm-up ring, sand and screenings mixture. Grass lunging areas. Professional Services: Contact numbers posted the day of the show in the secretary stand. An EMT/Med Tech will be on grounds. Directions: The Bucks County Horse Park is located at 8934 Easton Rd, Revere, PA. More detailed directions on website. Other: Food available on grounds. All dogs MUST be leashed at all times! If riding a musical kur, competitor must provide their own sound equipment & technician. USEF rules go into effect upon arrival at the show grounds. Every class offered herein which is covered by the rules and specifications of the current USEF Rule Book will be conducted and judged in accordance therewith. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR BE WORN AT ALL TIMES WHEN MOUNTED! Bridle numbers must be worn at all times when a horse is out of the trailer. MOTORIZED VEHICLE STATEMENT- 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 Chapter 6. Wheelchairs and other mobility assistance devices for individuals with disabilities are exempt from this rule. 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 nonmember 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 nonmember registration 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. EC 7/21/08 Effective 12/1/08 2010 Great American Insurance Group/USDF Regional Dressage Championships In 2010, a single Regional Dressage Championship program organized by the United States Dressage Federation (USDF), and recognized by the United States Equestrian Federation, Inc. (USEF), will be held in each of the nine USDF regions. In addition, Alaska and Hawaii may each hold state championships if an official request from a GMO is received by April 1 of the prior year. The 2010 Regional Championship Program Rules can be found on the USDF Web site, www.usdf.org, at the Regional Championships page, or refer to the 2010 USDF Directory for the comprehensive list of rules and requirements for this program. Membership/Registration Requirements for Qualifying & Championships: Rider: - Must be a USDF Participating* Member (PM) at the time qualifying scores are earned and at the time of the championships. - Must be a USEF member (Junior Active, Senior Active, or Life) at the time the qualifying scores are earned and at the time of the championships. Horse: - Must be USDF Lifetime Registered (LTR) at the time qualifying scores are earned and at the time of the championships. Horse registration must be in the name(s) of the current owner(s) or lessee(s) of record. If a current lease recording is on file with USDF, the lessee is recognized as “owner” for all USDF membership requirements. - Must be USEF (Annual or Lifetime) recorded at the time qualifying scores are earned and at the time of the championships. Horse recording must be in the name(s) of the current owner(s) or lessee(s) of record. A horse is not required to have registry papers. Owner: - Must be a USDF member (PM* or Business Member (BM)) at the time the qualifying scores are earned and at the time of the championships. - Must be a USEF member (Junior Active, Senior Active, or Life) at the time qualifying scores are earned and at the time of the championships. *PMs are USDF members who join USDF directly. USDF Group Members (GM) are ineligible. 2010 Minimum Qualifying Scores One set of nationally-standardized qualifying scores has been established for all USEF/USDF Regional Championships, for levels through Intermediate I, in three divisions: open, adult amateur, and junior/young rider. FEI Junior and FEI Young Rider classes have only one respective division. Intermediate II, Grand Prix, and freestyles have only open divisions. The minimum percentages are as follows:

Open AA Jr/YR FREESTYLE Open AA Jr/YR Training Level (Test 4) 68% 63% 63% First Level 65% -- -- First Level (Test 4) 66% 62% 62% Second Level 65% -- -- Second Level (Test 4) 64% 61% 61% Third Level 65% -- -- Third Level (Test 3) 62% 60% 60% Fourth Level 63% -- -- Fourth Level (Test 3) 62% 60% 60% Intermediate I 63% -- -- FEI Junior (Team Test) -- -- 60% Grand Prix 63% -- -- FEI Young Rider (Team Test) -- -- 60% Prix St. Georges 60% 60% 60% Intermediate I 60% 60% 60% Intermediate II 60% -- -- Grand Prix 60% -- --

Attention Competitors Competition : Recognized Dressage at Bucks County Horse Park I – May 2, 2010 USEF # 316990 – Level 2 Competition Dressage Bucks County Horse Park 2010

A Series of Recognized United State Dressage Federation ESDCTA/United States Equestrian Federation/Dressage Shows

Sunday, May 3 Dressage at the Bucks County Horse Park I – 316990 Opening Date: March 1, 2010 Closes: April 24, 2010 Judges: Melissa Ash (S) VA, Pam Wooding (R) NJ, TD: Tara Bowles, r, NJ

Sunday, May 31 Dressage at the Bucks County Horse Park II - 316992 Opens: April 6, 2010 Closes: May 15, 2010 Show Manager, Secretary and Management: same as above Judges: Anita Owen (S) CO, Kem Barbosa (S) NJ, TBA, TD: Camille Kopcik

Sunday, July 5 Dressage at the Bucks County Horse Park III - 322602 Opens: June 4, 2010 Closes: June 26, 2010 Judges: Sara Schmitt, (S) Ann Forer R, NJ, Lisa Schmidt, R, NJ, TD:Jane Gilbert

NEW! Sunday, Aug 2 Dressage Sport Horse Show at BCHP Opens: June 2, 2010 Closes: July 17, 2010 Judge: Peter Hansen, R, DE, TD: Camille Kopcik, R, NY

Sunday, Aug 23 Dressage at the Bucks County Horse Park IV - 316994 Opens July 6, 2010 Closes: Aug 7, 2010 Judges: Margaret Freeman (S) NY, Sara Schmitt, R,NJ, Janice Conlon, R, MD.

Saturday, Oct 17 Dressage at the Bucks County Horse Park V - 323031 Opens: August 25, 2010 Closes: October 2, 2010 Judges: Jeanne McDonald (S) PA, Pamela Wooding (R) NJ, TD: Jane Gilbert