Equestrian Center of Walnut Creek Angels for Minis Rescue • Rolling Hills 4H Miniature , , and Schooling Show Sunday, July 6, 2014 Heather Farm Park, Walnut Creek, CA Registration and sign-in at 8:30 a.m. Classes begin at 9:30 a.m.

Halter 1. Pony at , NOVICE 19. Country Pleasure Driving, YOUTH, 2. Pony at halter, YOUTH ,18 years/under 18 years/under 3. Pony at Halter, OPEN 20. Country Pleasure Driving, OPEN 4. Mini horse at Halter, NOVICE 21. Country Pleasure Driving, NOVICE 5. Mini Horse at Halter, YOUTH 13 years/under 10 Minute break for course setup 6. Mini Horse at Halter, YOUTH 14–18 years Obstacle Driving 7. Mini Horse at Halter, OPEN, Geldings/Mares 22. Obstacle Driving, YOUTH, 18 years/under 8. Mini Horse at halter, OPEN, Stallions 23. Obstacle Driving, OPEN 9. Mini donkey at halter, NOVICE In- 10. Mini donkey at halter, YOUTH/OPEN 24. In-Hand Obstacle, YOUTH 18 years/under 11. Multi-Color Pony/Mini Horse/Donkey, OPEN 25. In-Hand Obstacle, OPEN 12. Solid Color Pony/Mini Horse/Donkey, OPEN 26. In-Hand Hunter, YOUTH, 18 years/under Showmanship 27. In-Hand Hunter, OPEN 13. Showmanship, NOVICE 28. In-Hand Jumper, YOUTH, 18 years/under 14. Showmanship, YOUTH, 18 years/under 29. In-Hand Jumper, OPEN 15. Showmanship, OPEN Egg and Spoon Race! Lead Line All You have to do is bring $5, separate from your 16. Lead Line, YOUTH, 7 years/under class entry fees. 15 Minute break to get ready for costume We provide the eggs and spoons. You have to cross Costume the finish line with your egg first! Sign up at the show. 17. Costume, OPEN The winner gets half the pot! Liberty 18. Liberty, OPEN Lunch Break Visit the Snack Shack for Lunch!

Novice: Meaning you have never showed before. Youth: Will have age groupings with that class. Open: Anyone can show—all ages and experience.

The Equestrian Center of Walnut Creek Arenas at Heather Farm Park 390 N. San Carlos Drive • Walnut Creek, CA http://www.ecwc.org/ CLASS DESCRIPTIONS Welcome to the Equestrian Center of Walnut Creek, and thanks for coming to see our petite equines in action. Please feel free to talk to our ­exhibitors and show staff if you have questions. Our event is for all , donkeys, and that are 46" tall or under, measured from the ­withers (the base of the neck, more or less). Halter It looks easy enough—the handler leads the horse into the ring, walks toward the judge, trots away from the judge, and lines up on the rail or in the center of the ring. When all of the entries are lined up, the judge inspects each horse individually. Believe it or not, it takes practice— for the horse and the handler—to learn to show at halter well. Halter horses are judged on conformation and breed type, as well as perfor- mance, quality, and manners. They should be well-groomed, bright and alert, and well-­mannered. The prettiest horse doesn’t always win. Halter­—Multi-Color and Solid Color This class is judged 100% on color. The handlers lead the horses into the ring counter-clockwise (to the right), and walk in a circle; then reverse and go the other direction so the Judge can see both sides of the horse. The horses remain in a circle to be judged, they aren’t worked individually as they are in the halter conformation classes. Multi-Color horses are Pintos or ; solid color horses can be just about anything else, including Buckskins and Palominos. Showmanship Showmanship is all about the handler, not the horse. The horse still needs to be well-groomed and well-mannered, but this class is judged on the handler’s appearance, attire, and ability to execute a required pattern. The handler also needs to make sure he/she never blocks the judge’s view of the horse. Showmanship competitors should smile, too. Lead-Line This class is usually for our youngest exhibitors—7 years and under—who don’t ride by them­selves yet. In this class, the horse wears a with reins and also a halter with a lead rope. An attendant leads the horse in a circle in both directions of the arena at a walk. While the horse is led, the rider must have his/her feet in the stirrups and the reins in hand. They aren’t supposed to just sit there like a sack of potatos, either. These kids are learning to ride, and they are judged on position and horsemanship. Liberty Liberty is very popular with exhibitors and spectators both. This class is meant to demonstrate the natural beauty of the horse. They are judged on style, grace, animation, gaits, presence, and ease of catching. The Liberty horse should show a trot and a canter, and ideally­ should use the entire arena and change directions. What we do in this class is turn the horse loose in the arena—and yes, that means removing the halter—while the music chosen by the exhibitor is played. After 1-½ minutes, the music stops, and the handler has two minutes to catch the horse. The catch is not complete until the halter is on and buckled. The handler can have an assistant to help keep the horse moving, but only one person is allowed­ to touch the horse. A horse that falls, or refuses to be caught in the time allowed, is disqualified. Applause is encouraged! Costume This class is another crowd-pleaser, and the exhibitors have fun, too. We’re not sure how the horses feel about it! Costume classes are judged 75% on originality and 25% on presentation. The horses are shown at a walk in both directions, then lined up in the middle of the arena for final judging. Costume entries can be led, ridden, or driven. An entry can consist of one or more handlers and horses, and can even use other animals. Pretty much anything goes, as long as it’s safe. Attendants 16 years and older are allowed in the ring during Youth Costume classes for safety reasons, but they have to be careful not to interfere with or influence the exhibitor’s or equine’s performance. Country Pleasure Driving Country Pleasure Driving horses are shown in both directions around the arena at a walk, country pleasure trot, and extended trot. Country Pleasure horses should have a more relaxed head carriage. The country pleasure trot is a balanced, easy moving, ­relaxed gait. The extended trot should show a clear increase in gait and length of stride. In Country Pleasure, excessive knee action and speed are penalized. These horses also line up in the center of the arena and back up when asked. In-Hand Obstacle and Obstacle Driving This discipline is not for someone who doesn’t have much patience or is easily rattled. It’s great for people and horses who like a challenge. We set up a series of obstacles—poles to back through, a tarp to walk over, a noisy bag of cans to carry—the exhibitor usually doesn’t know exactly what to expect until the course is posted a couple of hours before the class begins. In-hand or driving, the horse and driver/handler are expected to follow instructions and negotiate the course in a timely manner. There is a 60-second time limit to complete each obstacle. If the horse and handler go off course—take an obstacle in the wrong direction or the wrong order, or skip an obstacle, they are disqualified. Three refusals also gets the gate. In-Hand Hunter Hunters need to show a steady gait, good manners, and a of style. The handler leads the horse around a course of jumps, and the horse is judged on manners and way of going. The horses can either trot or canter, but they lose points if they don’t use one gait throughout. Refusals also cost points, and three refusals gets the gate (is eliminated). If the horse or handler falls, or if they go off course, they are eliminated. The horse goes over the jump—the handler does not! In-Hand Jumper Jumpers don’t have to be stylish, they just have to get over the fence. Points are deducted for knockdowns and refusals, and going off course or falling gets the gate. If there is a tie after the first round, we raise two of the jumps and do it again with a timer. Equestrian Center of Walnut Creek • Angels for Minis Rescue • Rolling Hills 4H Miniature Horse, Donkey, and Pony Schooling Show Sunday, July 6, 2014 Heather Farm Park, Walnut Creek, CA $4.95 per class per horse or $25.00 all day per horse/handler Pre-register and save! $20.00 all day per horse/handler Mail entries to: Angels for Minis, 319 North Gate Rd., Walnut Creek, CA 94598 Make checks payable to ECWC (Equestrian Center of Walnut Creek) Name______Phone #______

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PLEASE NOTE: Liability Release Form on next page needed for each handler! REV. 6/12/14 Equestrian Center of Walnut Creek Release of Liability

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I acknowledge that horseback riding is a sport that carries inherent risks of injury and damage to me, my horse, and prop- erty. I knowingly assume all risks, whether known or unknown, of horseback riding. I hereby release the EQUESTRIAN CENTER OF WALNUT CREEK (hereinafter referred to as the CORPORATION) and th e CITY OF WALNUT CREEK (hereinafter referred to as the CITY) from all liability for any act of or want of ordinary care on the part of the Corporation, and/or City or any of its agents. In consideration of my participation in events organized or sponsored by the Corpora- tion, I hereby waive, release, and discharge the Corporation and the City; their directors, officers, agents employees, and volunteers; their representatives, heirs, and executors; and assigns from any and all claims of liability for injury or dam- age to myself, my animals, or my property arising out of my participation. This agreement is binding upon my executors, heirs, and assigns. I expressly waive any rights I may have under California Civil Code 1542, which states: “A general release does not extend to claims which the creditors do not know or suspect to exist in his favor at the time of execut- ing the release, which if known by him, might materially affect his settlement with the debtor.” I agree that I will indemnify and hold harmless the Corporation and City; their officers, officials, directors, employees, agents and volunteers; against all claims, demands, and causes of actions, including court costs and actual attorney fees arising from any proceeding or lawsuits, brought by or prosecuted for my benefit, in which this release is upheld. I acknowledge that I have read this “Release of Liability” and understand its contents.

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PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN MUST COMPLETE THIS SECTION IF PARTICIPANT IS MINOR: I, the undersigned parent or legal guardian of the above minor-aged participant, in consideration of his/her participation in the event, agree that the terms and conditions of this Release of Liability shall be binding as to damage or injury to my mi- nor, his/her animals, and property arising out of his/her participation in events. I acknowledge that I have read this release of liability and understand its contents.

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