WELCOME Dear Exhibitors, It is with great pleasure that we welcome spectators and participants to the 2018 Germantown Charity Horse Show. For seventy years, the Horse Show has welcomed exhibitors from all over the United States to compete and exhibit the magnificent athleticism of horse and rider. As one of the largest all breed horse shows in the United States, we see a huge variety of breeds in our show rings, with the newest addition of the beautiful Gypsy Vanners, the feathered horses, who brought a new level of excitement to the main arena, and this year promises to be as thrilling as ever. Dating to the Horse Show’s beginning in 1947, families and neighbors have met at the show to spend a fun afternoon or evening together cheering on their favorite horses and riders. It is the families that keep this show going. We are proud to boast third- and even fourth-generation competitors, who have made it a family tradition to come to Germantown to compete every year. Many of today’s Horse Show Association Members became involved through their parents’ or grandparents’ participation. Others become involved after their children become avid horse enthusiasts and there are those who are members of the various charities that the Germantown Charity Horse Show supports. Our area is known for hospitality and this show is no exception. So many of our exhibitors tell us that this makes the GCHS the highlight of their show year. As always, the families of spectators, exhibitors, vendors, and our committee come together each year to make Germantown Charity Horse Show such a fun and exciting week for all—and for a good cause. We are proud to continue to support the Memphis Exchange Club, a remarkable organization focused on family as well. The Exchange Club provides education, therapy, rehabilitation, and safety in the present, and they serve families of the future by breaking the cycle of abuse. Again, welcome to the 70th annual Germantown Charity Horse Show! Your attendance and support is deeply appreciated and we wish everyone a fun and safe week. Let’s all sit back, relax and enjoy the show! Sincerely, Bill Dudley – GCHS President 1 NEW ADDITIONS We look forward to welcoming you to the 70th Annual Germantown Charity Horse Show! Based on suggestions we received after last year’s show, we have made several changes for our 2018 event. • We’ve added two new Walking Horse Championships, each with $2,000 in prize money thanks to Nathan Lubin who sponsored them in memory of his wife, Marilyn. The Open Trail Pleasure and Open Country Pleasure Championships will be on Saturday night. • The prize money in the Paso Fino division has been increased! We’re putting $150 in each qualifying class and making all of the championships (amateur and open) $1,500 classes. • A “Gamblers Choice” class has been added for our carriage enthusiasts and will be right after the Hunter/Jumper Gamblers Choice on Thursday night. • We’re adding more speed and excitement with the addition of two new Speed Racking classes - Youth and 3-4 Year Old. • Due to the popularity of our Gypsy Vanner Liberty class, we’re adding a qualifier on Tuesday night. The top 5 will return for a $2,000 championship on Friday night. • In honor of our 70th Anniversary we’ve added several “Throwback” classes that everyone can participate in! We’ll have Ride-a-Buck, a Sweet Tea Challenge, Family Class, Stick Horse Steeplechase, and Adult Costume Class. 2 HELPFUL CONTACTS SHOW MANAGER – Mark Farrar, 615-346-0290 (work), 615-604-4616 (cell) [email protected] BOX SEATS – Kay Ross, [email protected] Boxes are $260 each and includes a copy of the official show program. PROGRAM ADVERTISING – Nicky Hitching, [email protected] VENDORS – John Coons, [email protected] SPONSORSHIPS – Ross Herrin, [email protected] INFORMATION ABOUT THE AREA – Germantown Area Chamber of Commerce, 901-755-1200, www.germantownchamber.com SHOW VET – Equine Veterinary Assoc. of Olive Branch, 662-893-2546 SHOW PHOTOGRAPHER – Barr Studios, 931-205-3493, www.barrstudios.com Show Office During Show: (901) 754-0009 / Fax During Show: (901) 754-8995 Facebook: /GermantownCharityHorseShow Website: www.GCHS.org Exhibitors’ Receptions COMPLIMENTARY FOOD, FUN, MUSIC and FANFARE Monday at 5:30pm and Thursday at 5:00pm North Ring Pavilion at the Show Grounds 3 OFFICERS Bill Dudley, President Ross Herrin, Vice President Lynda S. Smith, Secretary Bill McGaughey, Treasurer Robert C. Lanier, Executive Director Brooke Ballenger, Robyn Rudisill, John Coons, At-Large Directors OFFICIALS BREED HORSE SHOW MANAGER & STABLING MANAGER Mark Farrar, Shelbyville, TN [email protected] | 615-604-4616 | 615-469-4040 TECHNICAL COORDINATOR: Lori Nelson, Paris, KY Dewey Huckaby, Brooksville, FL [email protected] PADDOCK MASTER: ASSISTANT SECRETARY Adam Hensley, Shelbyville, TN Rocky Moreno, Shelbyville, TN USEF HORSE SHOW STEWARD: ANNOUNCER: Lynne Ridgeway, Cherrylog, GA David Owens, Montrose, PA JUDGES: RINGMASTER: ASB, Gypsy Vanner, Opportunity John Frye, Riverton, IL Anne Judd, Lutz, FL ORGANIST: Paso Fino Charles Ritchie, Memphis, TN Nicholas Burgos, Reading, PA PHOTOGRAPHERS: Walking Horses Jennifer & Marty Barr, Tullahoma, TN Kevin Gilliam, Oxford, NC (931) 205-3493 | barrstudios.com Racking Horses VIDEOGRAPHER: Newton Parks, Murfreesboro, TN John Coons, Germantown, TN (901) 229-2405 | eqvideos.com FARRIER: Gary Wilson, Lenoir City, TN VETERINARIAN: Equine Veterinary Associates of Olive Branch (662) 893-2546 BREED HORSE SHOW SECRETARY: 4 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 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 (exception: Friesian performance FR218) 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. The Germantown Charity Horse Show is pleased to be affiliated with: United States Equestrian Federation American Saddlebred Horse Association Gypsy Vanner Horse Society Missouri Horse Shows Association Walking Horse Owners’ Association / WHOA HIO WHTA Riders Cup Paso Fino Horse Association 5 HOSPITALITY EVENTS Following is the schedule of events offered for our exhibitors Welcome Wagon Daily Air Conditioned Exhibitors’ Lounge Open Daily Monday Exhibitors’ Reception – 5:30 PM – North Ring Pavilion Tuesday Morning Call - 6 AM – 8 AM – coffee and doughnuts Ice Cream Social - 2 PM – 3 PM Wine and Cheese – 3PM – 4PM Wednesday Morning Call - 6 AM – 8 AM – coffee and doughnuts Ice Cream Social - 2 PM – 3 PM Wine and Cheese – 3PM – 4PM Thursday Morning Call - 6 AM – 8 AM – coffee and doughnuts Ice Cream Social - 2 PM – 3 PM Wine and Cheese – 3PM – 4PM Exhibitors’ Reception – 5 PM – North Ring Pavilion Tack Room Decorating Judging Friday Morning Call - 6 AM – 8 AM – coffee and doughnuts Ice Cream Social - 2 PM – 3 PM Wine and Cheese – 3PM – 4PM Saturday Morning Call - 6 AM – 8 AM – coffee and doughnuts Ice Cream Social - 2 PM – 3 PM 6 TIME SCHEDULE TUESDAY, JUNE 5th MAIN ARENA – 4:30 PM 511 GCHS Hunter/Jumper Versatility Challenge Presentation of “The Keepsake Perpetual Trophy” MAIN ARENA – not before 6:30 PM 601 OPEN Rachael Smith Memorial Costume Class 602 GV Gypsy Vanner Halter Yearlings 603 GV Gypsy Vanner Halter Mares 604 OPEN Stick Horse Steeplechase 605 GV Gypsy Vanner Halter Geldings 606 OPEN Family Class 607 SS Open Sidesaddle WT 608 GV Gypsy Vanner Halter, Youth Handlers 609 OPEN Ride-A-Buck 610 GV Gypsy Vanner Halter Stallions 611 GV Gypsy Vanner Halter Two Year Olds 612 SS Open Sidesaddle WTC 613 GV Gypsy Vanner Halter, Amateur Handlers 614 GV Gypsy Vanner Halter Three Year Olds 615 GV Gypsy Vanner Halter Championship 616 OPEN Adult Costume Class 617 GV Gypsy Vanner Liberty Class (Top 5 Advance to Championship) WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6th MAIN ARENA – 5:00 PM 509 Welcome Stake Open Jumpers 618 Lead Line MAIN ARENA – not before 6:30 PM 619.1 GV Gypsy Vanner Hunter Hack 619.2 OPEN Opportunity Hunter Hack 620 TWH Trail Pleasure Junior Walking Horses 5 & Under, English or Western, No Canter (Riders Cup) 621 PASO Open Paso Fino Pleasure 622 CARR Opportunity Working Pleasure Driving, Junior Exhibitors 623 TWH Country Pleasure Walking Horses, Open, English or Western, No Canter (Riders Cup) 624 GV Gypsy Vanner Open English Pleasure, Walk/Trot 625 PASO Open Paso Fino Pleasure Schooling 7 626 TWH Lite Shod Junior Walking Horses 5 & Under, English or Western, No Canter (Riders Cup) 627 GV Gypsy Vanner English Pleasure, Walk/Trot/Canter 628 PASO Open Classic Fino 629 TWH Open Trail Pleasure, English or Western, No Canter (Riders Cup) 630 CARR Opportunity