Decatur County Saddle Club

The Decatur County Saddle Club

Riding Arena, Stables

DECATUR COUNTY SADDLE CLUB

HORSE SHOW 2008

5:30 on Saturday Shows and 6:30 on Friday Shows

**NEGATIVE COGGINS REQUIRED**

**All Halter classes will close during the Grand Entry**

**When a class is called, registration for the next class is CLOSED**

CLASS	ENTRY FEE
1. Halter Class (ages 10 & under) A. Ponies (52" and under) B. Horses (53" and over) Ponies & Horses Will Be Judged Separately	Free
2. Halter Class (ages 11-15)	Free
3. Halter Class (ages 16 & over)	$2.00
4. Lead Line (ages 6 & under)	Free
5. Flat Shod Gaited - All ages	$2.00 (15 and under free)
6. Pony Class - Walk/Trot (52" and under)	Free
7. Flags (ages 10 & under)	Free
8. Flags (ages 11-15)	Free
9. Flags (ages 16 & over)	$2.00
10. Beginner RIDER class – Walk/Trot (over 52")	Free
11. Plantation Pleasure – Gaited - All ages	$2.00 (15 and under free)
12. Couples Class (any age rider, any breed horse)	$2.00 Each Rider
13. Barrels (ages 6 & under)	Free
14. Barrels (ages 7-10)	Free
15. Barrels (ages 11-15)	Free
16. Barrels (ages 16 & over) Men’s & women's	$2.00
17. Exhibition Barrels - 60 Second time limit - limit to 50 runs	$2.00
18. Pony Western Pleasure (52” & under)	Free
19. Walk/Trot (ages 10 & under) (over 52")	Free
20. Walk/Trot (ages 11-15)	Free
21. Walk/Trot (ages 16 & over) Men’s & Women’s	$2.00
22. Gaited - All ages	$2.00 (15 and under free)
23. Youth Western Pleasure (ages 15 & under) (over 52")	Free
24. Western Pleasure (ages 16 & over) Men’s & Women’s	$2.00
25. Poles (ages 6 & under)	Free
26. Poles (ages 7-10)	Free
27. Poles (ages 11 -15)	Free
28. Poles (ages 16 & over)	$2.00
29. Speed (ages 10 & under)	Free
30. Speed (ages 11-15)	Free
31. Speed (ages 16 & over)	$2.00

**Between classes 12 & 13 we will have a stick horse race for ages 6 & under and a rotation class for ages 7 and up. Entry fee is free and each participant will receive a participation ribbon. No points will be given in these events.

**RIDE AT YOUR OWN RISK**

THE DECATUR COUNTY SADDLE CLUB IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS

Show Dates For 2008

ALL SATURDAY NIGHT SHOWS BEGIN AT 5:30 P.M.

FRIDAY NIGHT SHOWS BEGIN AT 6:30 P.M.

Regular Riding Season Dates

April 26 (2PM)	May 10	May 24	June 14	June 28
July 12	July 26	August 9	Sept 13	Sept 27 (rain date if needed)

Rain dates are the Friday night prior to the next scheduled show. Cancellations will be announced on the WKJQ information line at 731-847-9797. Special Show dates will be announced.

Meetings are held the second Monday night of the month at 7:00 P.M. at Community South Bank meeting room. Check website for dates. We encourage all members to attend.

For more information, contact: Dale Ivy @ 845-5163 or 549-5850, Glen Tucker @ 549-2512.
Kim Ivy @ 845-5163 or Jennifer Brasher @ 549-9113.

CONCESSIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE GROUNDS

GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS

The announcer or emcee will be in charge at all times.

The judge’s decision is FINAL.

No profane language or alcoholic beverages will be allowed.

No horses around the concession or announcer’s stand.

No unnecessary abuse of horses.

Each horse will be allowed to enter only one time per event for points.

When a class is called, registration for the next class is CLOSED.

Proof of NEGATIVE COGGINS is required.

Decatur County Saddle Club is NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS.

No one under the age of 18 will be permitted to enter a class with a stallion.

All children 15 & under will ride free except where otherwise noted on events list.

RUNNING EVENTS

If, in any timed event, the pattern is broken, the rider will receive NO TIME.

A five second penalty will be added for each barrel or pole knocked down.

No running in or out of the gate. Horses will be disqualified for running in or out of gate.

In flag events, flag must remain in bucket. Hitting horse with flag will constitute a NO TIME.

Re-rides will be allowed for tack (Saddle or bridle related) or in the event of a timer mal-function.

No running of horses allowed in parking area or around spectators.

WESTERN PLEASURE

Attire can be whatever is comfortable to rider.

Tack shall be whatever his or her horse is accustomed to. No martingales or tie downs allowed in pleasure class.

HIGH POINTS AWARDS

High point awards will be given in each event.

You must be a member of the Decatur County Saddle Club, prior to the show, to be eligible for points.

Participants must ride the same horse, in the same event, at least five shows to be eligible for high points.

One participation award will be given to members, 15 & under, who participate in one show.

High points will be figured on all nine regular season shows.

Points are as follows:

1^st – 6 points --- 2^nd – 5 points --- 3^rd – 4 points --- 4^th – 3 points --- 5^th – 2 points --- Participation – 1 point

For more information on the club please contact - Mr. Dale Ivy. at: 845-5163