Bit-N-Bridle Show May 16, 2021

BIT-N-BRIDLE SHOW MAY 16, 2021

EAST COMPLEX Virginia Horse Center Lexington, Virginia

BIT-N-BRIDLE SHOW BRHF Sanctioned 43 White Oak Lane Lexington, VA 24450

BRHF Sanctioned Horse Show

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BIT-N- BRIDLE Show Committee Judges Dedi Spradlin Jill Dawson Lynda McGarry Amanda Loreti

Molly Trimble Moore

Trail Judge Cindy Jones

Colleen Chaplin Tish Vest

Sarah Vest

Show Manager Kim Claytor

Jill Dawson

(540) 460-9980 THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

[email protected] Atlantic Bay Mortgage Secretary Beard Brothers Farm Diane Hinch Brian Crockett and Crockett Farms (540) 448-019 Dawson Creek Farm

H & K Properties Special Awards Donated By: Joneswood Farm Rockbridge Farmers Coop, Lexington, VA Old Ironwood Farm Brandon Schultz CJF Farrier Service Tish Vest and Windhorse Farm

Trimble’s Ridge Hospitality - East Complex Show Office

East Complex Western Classes

29. Model Western* 30. Western Showmanship Show Starts at 8:00 a.m. 31. Youth Western Pleasure (walk/jog)* 32. Youth Western Pleasure (walk/jog/lope)* Hunter Classes 33. Youth Western Pleasure (GAYP)* 34. Adult Western Pleasure (walk/jog)* 35. Adult Western Pleasure (walk/jog/lope)* 1. Model Hunter* 36. Adult Western Pleasure (GAYP)* 2. Hunter Showmanship 37. Stock Seat Equitation (walk/jog)* 3. Open Warmup over 18” Cross rails 38. Stock Seat Equitation (walk/jog/lope)* 4. Beginner Hunter Rider (walk/trot)* 39. Ranch Riding (walk/jog/lope)* 5. Beginner Hunter Rider (walk/trot/canter)* 40. Ranch Riding Pattern* 6. Beginner Hunter Rider over 18” Cross rails East Complex Schooling Arena (behind East Complex) 7. Youth Hunter Pleasure (walk/trot) 8. Youth Hunter Pleasure (walk/trot/canter) 41. Open Trail (Times TBD) 9. Youth Hunter Pleasure Hack (two 2’ fences) General Information 10. Youth Hunter Equitation On the Flat* 11. Adult Hunter Pleasure (walk/trot)* Six ribbons will be awarded in each class. Champion and Reserve 12. Adult Hunter Pleasure (walk/trot/canter)* Champion ribbons will be awarded in each division. MUST HAVE THREE 13. Adult Hunter Pleasure Hack (two 2’ fences)* ENTRIES TO RUN ANY CLASS. 14. Adult Hunter Equitation On the Flat* 15. Hopeful Hunter Pony Over Fences (2’3”)* The East Complex Show Office will be open from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. 16. Hopeful Hunter Pony Over Fences (2’3”)* the evening before the show. It will open at 7:00 a.m. on the day of the 17. Hopeful Hunter Pony Under Saddle* show and remain open until the close of the show. 18. Hopeful Hunter Horse Over Fences (2’3”)* Upon arrival at the show, exhibitors must show a copy of a current 19. Hopeful Hunter Horse Over Fences (2’3”)* negative Coggins report to the Show Secretary for each horse brought 20. Hopeful Hunter Horse Under Saddle* onto the grounds. 21. Youth Hunter Equitation Over Fences (2’6”)* 22. Adult Hunter Equitation Over Fences (2’6”)* ASTM approved helmets are requested in all classes. They are 23. Schooling Hunter Over Fences (2’6”)* REQUIRED in all over fences classes. 24. Schooling Hunter Over Fences (2’6”)* The Virginia Horse Center, the BIT-N-BRIDLE Show, and BRHF will not be 25. Schooling Hunter Under Saddle* held responsible for any accident or loss which may occur to any 26. Low Hunter Over Fences (2’9”)* exhibitor, spectator, groom, or animal at the show. 27. Low Hunter Over Fences (2’9”)* 28. Low Hunter Under Saddle * Call the Stable Office for Camping, Shavings, Hay or Golf Carts (540) 464- *Indicates BRHF Sanctioned Class 2966.

Specifications for Classes and Divisions Hunter Classes and Divisions

BEGINNER HUNTER RIDER: Rider of any age beginning their show experience. Rider will be HOPEFUL HUNTER PONY DIVISION: Open to ponies only. Consists of two over considered a beginner for 12 months from the first date of showing in any discipline. If a rider moves fences classes and one under saddle class. Judged on performance, manners, and way of up from beginner level before the one-year expiration, he/she cannot return to beginner status. going. Fences 2’3”. A pony may win this division only once. Youth Rider: Rider who is 17 years and under as of January 1. Adult Rider: Rider who is 18 years and over as of January 1. HOPEFUL HUNTER HORSE DIVISION: Open to horses only. Consists of two over Pony: Horse that is 14.2 hands and under. fences classes and one under saddle class. Judged on performance, manners, and way of going. Fences 2’3”. A horse may win this division only once. Hunter Classes and Divisions SCHOOLING HUNTER DIVISION: Consists of three classes judged on performance, MODEL HUNTER: An independent class in which the horse or pony is shown in hand manners, and way of going. Fences 2’6”. and judged on conformation and correctness of movement at the walk and trot. LOW HUNTER DIVISION: Consists of two over fences classes and one under saddle HUNTER SHOWMANSHIP: An independent in hand class judged solely on the class. Judged on performance, manners, and way of going. Fences 2’9”. handler’s ability to present the horse or pony to the judge at the walk and trot in a specified pattern. Western Classes and Divisions

OPEN WARMUP OVER 18” CROSS RAILS: Independent class open to all horses and MODEL WESTERN: An independent class in which the horse or pony is shown in hand ponies as a warmup over fences. Judged on performance, manners, and way of going. and judged on conformation and correctness of movement at the walk and trot. Fences not to exceed 18”. WESTERN SHOWMANSHIP: An independent, in hand class judged solely on the BEGINNER HUNTER RIDER DIVISION: Open to riders beginning their show handlers’ ability to present the horse or pony to the judge at the walk and trot and follow a experience. The three classes in this division are judged on the rider’s equitation on the flat pattern rather than the horse or pony’s conformation and way of going. and over 18” cross rails. Riders cannot cross enter any other over fences class at the same YOUTH WESTERN PLEASURE DIVISION: Open to riders 17 years and younger. show (except Hunter Hack). Consists of three classes judged on performance. The western pleasure horse should be a YOUTH HUNTER PLEASURE DIVISION: Open to riders 17 years and under. This pleasure to ride, demonstrating smooth gaits and responsiveness to the rider on a light rein. division consists of three classes judged on the horses’ performance, manners, and way of ADULT WESTERN PLEASURE DIVISION: Open to riders 18 years and older. Consists going, demonstrating that the horse is a pleasure to ride. of three classes judged on performance. The western pleasure horse should be a pleasure to ADULT HUNTER PLEASURE DIVISION: Open to riders 18 years and over. This ride, demonstrating smooth gaits and responsiveness to the rider on a light rein. division consists of three classes judged on the horses’ performance, manners, and way of STOCKSEAT EQUITATION: These two classes are judged on the riders’ position and going, demonstrating that the horse is a pleasure to ride. control of the horse at the walk, jog, and lope. YOUTH HUNTER EQUITATION ON THE FLAT: Open to riders 17 years and under RANCH RIDING (W/J/L): This independent class is judged on the horses’ ability to be a and judged on equitation. The class evaluates the riders’ position and control at the walk, functional, yet pleasurable mount while moving from one western stock horse task to trot, and canter. another at a working speed. For each maneuver in the class, the horse will be evaluated on YOUTH HUNTER EQUITATION OVER FENCES: Open to riders 17 years and under. quality of gaits, smooth transitions, response and obedience to the rider, manners, and This class judges the riders’ position and control over a course of fences not to exceed 2’6”. disposition.

ADULT HUNTER EQUITATION ON THE FLAT: Open to riders 18 years and over. OPEN TRAIL: This independent performance class measures the horses’ ability to This class evaluates the riders’ position and control at the walk, trot, and canter. accurately navigate a series of obstacles similar to those in a trail environment.

ADULT HUNTER EQUITATION OVER FENCES: Open to riders 18 years and over. This class judges the riders’ position and control over a course of fences not to exceed 2’6”.

BIT-N-BRIDLE SHOW CLASSES ENTERED

MAY 16, 2021 STALL FEES:

Mail Entries To: # OF STALLS (_____) X (# OF DAYS) _____ @ $25/day = $______

Bit-N-Bridle Show, Jill Dawson, 34 White Oak Lane, Lexington, VA 24450 GROUNDS FEES:

DO NOT INCLUDE PAYMENT. EXHIBITORS ARE ASKED TO LEAVE AN # OF HORSES (_____) X (# OF DAYS) _____ @ $20/horse = $______OPEN CHECK RATHER THAN CASH. Driver’s License is required on check. CLASS FEES: NO PREPAID ENTRIES OR STALLS # OF CLASSES (_____) @ $15.00 PER CLASS = $______SHOW FEES OFFICE FEE: ENTRY FEE: $15.00 PER CLASS ONE TIME FEE OF ($10.00) = $______OFFICE FEE: $10.00 TOTAL FEES DUE: $______STALL FEE: $25.00 PER DAY. Stall orders may be called in to Jill Dawson at (540) 460-9980 before 5:00 p.m. on May 12. ANYONE WITHOUT A STALL WILL BE (PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: BIT-N-BRIDLE SHOW) REQUIRED TO PAY A $20.00 GROUNDS FEE. STABLE WITH OR NEAR: ______

RIDER’S NAME: ______NAME OF PAYER: ______D/L #: ______(Please print clearly) Assumption of Risk, Waiver, and Indemnification YOUTH / ADULT (Circle One) In consideration of my/my daughter’s/son’s participation in any equine activities at the Bit-N-Bridle RIDER’S SIGNATURE: ______Show and the Virginia Horse Center, I hereby release and waive my rights to sue the Bit-N-Bridle Show, the Virginia Horse Center, its managers, employees, agents, and representatives for any loss, damage, ADDRESS: ______injury or death to person or any risks inherent in an equine activity, such as, or not limited to:

PHONE: ______The propensity of an equine to behave in dangerous ways which may result in injury or death to a participant or bystander, or damage to property; (2) the inability to predict an equine’s reaction to sound, EMAIL: ______movements, objects, persons, or animals; (3) hazards of surface or subsurface conditions, whether known or unknown; (4) the experience level of any participant; (5) a known or unknown health condition of any participant; and (6) the condition and age of the equipment or tack. I assume all of the OWNER’S NAME: ______foregoing risks and any other risks inherent in equine activities and accept complete responsibility for (Please print clearly) making any and all examinations or inspections relating to those risks and any other potential risks of recreational activities, and I agree and understand that the Bit-N-Bridle Show and the Virginia Horse Center shall have no responsibility whatsoever to make any such examinations and inspections. I further OWNER’S SIGNATURE: ______assume all risks and agree to hold harmless the Bit-N-Bridle Show and the Virginia Horse Center, its ADDRESS: ______managers, employees, agents, or representatives, or on the part of any other person. I hereby certify that the foregoing statements and representations are being made by me knowingly, PHONE: ______freely, and voluntarily, and I understand that the Bit-N-Bridle Show and the Virginia Horse Center are EMAIL: ______expressly relying upon the foregoing statements and representations in permitting my/my daughter’s/son’s participating in any equine activities. EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME: ______X______X ______EMERGENCY CONTACT PHONE: ______(If rider is under the age of 18, parent or guardian must also sign). Parent/Guardian