RRDCTA Competition # 4 Opening Date: November 2, 2011 Closing Date (in secretarys hand- NOT postmarked): Nov 12,

2011

The First Annual River Region Dressage & Combined Training Association Championships and Schooling Show
All Proceeds Benefit RRDCTA

NOVEMBER 19, 2011

9:00 AM Rain or Shine SUCARO RIDGE, THE FARM AT MILSTEAD
1741 COUNTY RD 29, TUSKEGEE, AL 36083

Official Prize List THIS COMPETITION IS RECOGNIZED BY THE RRDCTA JUDGES: DANA FERGUSON (L GRADUATE ), GA, GRETA PELL (L GRADUATE), GA
Manager/Secretary: Christine Prescott 3366 Cloverdale Road Montgomery, AL 36106 (334) 328-4553 cell C.Prescott@sucaroridge.com Veterinarian (on call): Dr. Aimee Emory Crow Byrd Creek Equine (334) 826-4090 clinic (334) 787-2512 cell

The RRDCTA Championship Show is open to the entire horse community. Even non-members are invited to compete at this show. The only classes that you must qualify to ride in are those marked as Championship Classes. The show will have regular dressage and combined tests as well. All scores earned at the Championship show will be counted when calculating year end awards. Just like at the USDF regional championships, this show will be double judged, and all riders (even those NOT in the championship classes) will receive two tests for every class they enter- getting two sets of comments from the judges. Scores will be averaged to determine placings but will be recorded individually for year end awards. Riders may enter a regular class as well as the championship class. Example, a rider may enter the Training Level Championship Test 3 and compete in the regular Training Level Test 3 class as well.

Changes made to qualifications for Innaugural Championship Classes: As this is the first year of RRDCTA competition, the board has voted to change the qualifications to compete in the championship classes. In addition, volunteer requirements for 2011 have been lifted. Dressage: A minimum of three scores in any test (1, 2, or 3) of one level received at an RRDCTA show, ONE must be 60% or higher. The championship test will be the highest test of the level. For example, even if you got your qualifying score of 60% at Training Level Test 1, you will ride Training Level Test 3 in the championship class. The only exception to this is Intro Level, which will ride Intro B for the championship. Riders and owners must be members at the time scores are received. Combined Training: A minimum of two scores received at an RRDCTA show in one division, ONE must be 40 or lower. Riders and owners must be members at the time scores are received. Sport Horse In Hand: A minimum score of 60% received at an RRDCTA show. Handlers and owners must be members at the time scores are received. Ride Times: All times are to be considered tentative. Competitors showing three or more horses do so at their own risk. While show management will try to allow adequate time between rides, we can not guarantee a certain amount of time. Refunds will not be given if times are not satisfactory. Ride Times will be made available January 27, 2011. Unless indicated otherwise on your entry, ride times will be sent via email. Attire/Equipment: Attire should be neat and workman-like. Colors must be conservative. Equipment rules described by the USEF will be followed for all classes. ASTM/SEI approved helmets must be worn by ANY rider schooling or competing over fences. Show attire is encouraged for riders competing in championship classes. Entries: Checks should be made out to: RRDCTA 3366 Cloverdale Road Montgomery AL 36106 The following MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR ENTRY: 1. Copy of current, Negative Coggins Test 2. All 3 completed pages of entry form 3. Check for entry fees 4. Separate check for $35.00 stall deposit if you are stabling your horse Show management will keep all documents, be sure to save a copy for your own records. A fee of $35 will be charged for returned checks. Entries will not be accepted without a check. Management reserves the right to limit entries or refuse any entry, combine, divide or cancel classes, use substitute judges or make any other changes as deemed appropriate at the time. Entries will be accepted on a First Come, First Served basis. Late Entries: Late entries will be accepted at managements discretion. Any entries that are RECEIVED after the closing date (Nov 12, 2011) will be considered late and charged an additional $10 late fee. Entry Fees: ALL CLASSES ARE DOUBLE JUDGED! Regular Dressage Test or In Hand Class Regular Combined Test Office Fee Late Entry Fee CHAMPIONSHIP Dressage and In Hand Classes CHAMPIONSHIP Combined Tests RRDCTA Members $30.00 $50.00 $15.00 $10.00 $35.00 $55.00 Non Members $35.00 $55.00 $20.00 $10.00

Stabling Fees Overnight Stabling (if applicable) Includes initial bedding per stall Stall Deposit Fee
Please enclose a separate check for the stall deposit. If you leave your stall clean completely stripped after the competition, this check will be destroyed. If the stall is not completely stripped, the check will be cashed.

$35.00 per night $35.00 SEPARATE CHECK

$20.00 $30.00 $7.00

Tack Stall- No bedding, will be assigned only after all stalls are assigned Non-Competing Horses Per horse, must submit a current Coggins Extra Shavings (per bag equivalent)

RRDCTA MEMBERSHIP STATEMENT: Scores earned by RRDCTA members riding horses owned by RRDCTA members are eligible for year end awards. Riders/owners may join at the show. (Scores earned at this show will count towards championship qualifications and year end awards if membership of rider and owner is purchased at this competition prior to competing.)

RRDCTA 2011 Membership (Valid only through Nov 30) RRDCTA 2012 Membership (Valid Dec 1, 2011 Nov 30, 2012)

$45.00 $45.00

Prizes & Awards: Ribbons (first through sixth place) will be awarded for every class. Championship & Reserve Championship Prizes will be awarded for the following: High Score Adult Amateur, High Score Junior Rider, High Score Open Rider, Best Score CT Adult Rider, Best Score CT Junior Rider. Concessions/Restrooms: Concessions available on grounds. Restrooms located around the competition area and in the competition barn. Directions: From I-85S: Take exit 26/Tallassee. Turn left at the top of the ramp onto Co. Rd. 30. Continue 2.5mi to stop sign at little white church, go straight through stop sign for 2.2 mi until you reach the second little white church, Bradfords Chapel. Make a right immediately after Bradfords Chapel onto Co. Rd. 29. SuCaro Ridge is 0.2mi on the right hand side of the road. From I-85 N Take exit 26/Tallassee. Turn right at the top of the ramp onto Co. Rd. 30. Continue 2.5mi to stop sign at little white church, go straight through stop sign for 2.2 mi until you reach the second little white church, Bradfords Chapel. Make a right immediately after Bradfords Chapel onto Co. Rd. 29. SuCaro Ridge is 0.2mi on the right hand side of the road. Stabling Information: Tack stalls will be assigned only after all horses are assigned stalls. 12 x 14 stalls have Dutch Doors, individual lights and power outlet, and water faucets in every stall. Stall flooring is StallSkins. Initial bedding is included in the stabling fee. Additional bedding may be purchased at $7/ bale equivalent. No smoking is permitted in or near the stabling area. No nails or screws may be used. Please keep horses off the sod on the lawn of the competition barn. Non-competing Horses: Non-competing horses are welcome at the show pending stall availability. A noncompeting horse fee of $30 per weekend will be charged. Additionally, a current, negative Coggins must accompany the horse. Dressage Arenas: A standard 20 X 60 meter arena will be used for all dressage classes, Training Level and higher. A small 20 x 40 meter arena will be used for all Introductory Level dressage classes and the dressage portion of all combined tests. Competition arena footing is all-weather sand base with water retention additives. The arena has a complete sprinkler system that will be used to eliminate dust. Riding

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within the dressage competition arenas is not allowed before the show at any time; however, riding around the perimeter of the arenas is permitted before the competition. Jumping Arena: The jumping portion of the combined tests will take place on fairly level, wellestablished turf. Practice fences will be available in the area past the competition venue. NO horses may school the competition jumps at any time. Riders may walk the course at any time prior to the start of the jumping competition. In Hand Area: In hand classes will be held on well established turf. Lungeing/Warmup: A designated, enclosed lungeing area is provided. Footing is sandy loam. NO LUNGEING in anywhere other than the designated areas at any time. Warmup on well established turf is available past the competition area. Additional warmup on footing similar to that of the competition arena in the arena in the woods is available past the competition arena. Dogs: You may bring your dog to the show, but it must be kept on a leash no longer than six feet and attached to a person or immovable object at ALL TIMES. A loose dog fine of $50, checks made out to Macon County Humane Society, will be imposed. THIS RULE WILL BE ENFORCED. Schooling: Schooling hours begin at the hour of daylight and end at sunset. Lunging may be done in the designated area only. Veterinarian: The official show veterinarian is Dr. Aimee Emory Crow of Byrd Creek Equine. She may be reached at (334) 787-2512.
UNDER ALABAMA LAW, AN EQUINE ACTIVITY SPONSOR OR EQUINE PROFESSIONAL IS NOT LIABLE FO AN INJURY TO OR THE DEATH OF A PARTICIPANT IN EQUINE ACTIVITIES RESULTING FROM THE INHERENT RISKS OF EQUINE ACTIVITIES, PURSUANT TO THE EQUINE ACTIVITIES LIABILITY ACT. Show management reserves the right to split classes if entries warrant or to balance unusual amounts of entries, excessive scratches or due to extenuating circumstances. All entries must indicate JR/YR, AA, or Open on the entry blank or they will be considered Open in the case that entries warrant splitting classes

Class List: Saturday, November 19, 2011- Small Arena 1. Introductory Level Test A 2. Introductory Level Test B 3. Introductory Level Test C 4. Amoeba CT (jumping test A) AmoebaIntro Test B, fences 18 5. 2011 Introductory Level Championship (test b) 6. Tadpole- Intro Test C, Fences 2 7. 2011 Tadpole CT Championship,(Intro Test C, fences 2) 8. Starter- BN Test A, Fences 23 9. Beginner Novice CT (drsg test A) 10. Novice CT (drsg test A) 11. Training CT (drsg test A) 12. Preliminary-Adv CT (drsg test A) 13. 2011 Beginner Novice CT Championship (Test B) 14. 2011 Novice CT Championship (Test B) **Break to change arena.**

Saturday, November 19, 2011- Large Arena 15. Training Level Test 1 16. Training Level Test 2 17. Training Level Test 3 18. First Level Test 1 19. First Level Test 2 20. First Level Test 3 21. Second Level Test of Choice 22. Third-Fourth Level Test of Choice 23. FEI Test of Choice (PSG-GP) 24. 2011 Training Level Championship (test 3) 25. 2011 First Level Championship (test 3) 26. 2011 Second Level Championship (test 3) ** Break ** 27. Sport Horse In Hand Ages 3 & Under 28. Sport Horse In Hand Ages 4 & Older 29. 2011 Sport Horse In Hand Championship Class ** Break ** Jumping will begin after the In Hand classes

This show will use the MOST current edition of all tests.

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ENTRY PAGE 1 of 3

Please complete a separate entry for each horse.

NAME OF HORSE PREVIOUS NAME (IF ANY) SEX BREED

SIRE

DAM

COGGINS DATE

COLOR

HEIGHT

DAMS SIRE

DATE OF BIRTH

COUNTRY OF BIRTH

BREEDER

ALABAMA BRED?

OWNER INFORMATION NAME: NAME: ADDRESS: ADDRESS:

CITY, STATE, ZIP: RRDCTA MEMBER? WRITE YES/NO/JOINED AT SHOW

RIDER/HANDLER INFORMATION

CITY, STATE, ZIP: RRDCTA MEMBER? WRITE YES/NO/JOINED AT SHOW

PHONE: EMAIL: BEST WAY TO CONTACT W/ RIDE TIMES?

EMERGENCY CONTACT:

PHONE: EMAIL: BEST WAY TO CONTACT W/ RIDE TIMES?

EMERGENCY CONTACT:

PHONE: IF STABLING AT THE SHOW, PLEASE LIST YOUR STALL ASSIGNMENT GROUP HERE:

PHONE: RIDER STATUS (CIRCLE) JR./YR ENTRY FEES: DRESSAGE TEST $25 COMBINED TEST $45 AA OPEN RIDER DATE OF BIRTH: Req for JR/YR and to be eligible for ELDERS award

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO JOIN RRDCTA, PLEASE COMPLETE A MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION AND MAIL IT WITH YOUR ENTRY

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PLEASE ENCLOSE COP Y OF CURRENT COGGINS TEST

PLEASE REFER TO ENTRY FEE SECTION OF THE PRIZE LIST FOR CLASS FEE INFORMATION
CLASS #

DESCRIPTION

FEES

SUBTOTAL CLASS FEES

RRDCTA NON-MEMBER FEE (IF APPLICABLE) $20.00 OFFICE FEE 2011 RRDCTA MEMBERSHIP $45.00 NON-COMPETING HORSE FEE $30.00 STABLING ($35) TACK STALL ($20) EXTRA BEDDING ($7/BALE) LATE ENTRY FEE $10.00 TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED Make Checks Payable to: RRDCTA 3366 Cloverdale Road Montgomery, AL 36106

15.00

All proceeds from this show will go to RRDCTA programs and development.

SPECIAL THANKS TO SUCARO RIDGE, THE FARM AT MILSTEAD FOR DONATING THE SHOW FACILITY

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PAGE 3 of 3 Federation Entry Agreement Effective 1/1/11 WARNING: UNDER ALABAMA LAW, AN EQUINE ACTIVITY SPONSOR OR EQUINE PROFESSIONAL IS NOT LIABLE FO AN INJURY TO OR THE DEATH OF A PARTICIPANT IN EQUINE ACTIVITIES RESULTING FROM THE INHERENT RISKS OF EQUINE ACTIVITIES, PURSUANT TO THE EQUINE ACTIVITIES LIABILITY ACT. By entering an RRDCTA-licensed Competition and signing this entry blank as the Owner, Lessee, Trainer, Manager, Agent, Coach, Driver, Rider, Handler, Vaulter or Longeur and on behalf of myself and my principals, representatives, employees and agents, I agree that I am subject to the Bylaws and Rules of The River Region Dressage and Combined Training Association, Inc. (the Association) and the local rules of the Competition. I agree to be bound by the Bylaws and Rules of the Association and of the competition. I will accept as final the decision of the Hearing Committee on any question arising under the Rules, and agree to release and hold harmless the Competition, the Association, their officials, directors and employees for any action taken under the Rules. I represent that I am eligible to enter and/or participate under the Rules, and every horse I am entering is eligible as entered. I also agree that as a condition of and in consideration of acceptance of entry, the Association and/or the Competition may use or assign photographs, videos, audios, cable-casts, broadcasts, internet, film, new media or other likenesses of me and my horse taken during the course of the Competition for the promotion, coverage or benefit of the Competition, sport, or the Association. Those likenesses shall not be used to advertise a product and they may not be used in such a way as to jeopardize amateur status. I hereby expressly and irrevocably waive and release any rights in connection with such use, including any claim to compensation, invasion of privacy, right of publicity, or to misappropriation. The construction and application of Association rules are governed by the laws of the State of Alabama. Association Release, Assumption of Risk, Waiver, and Indemnification This document waives important legal rights. Read it carefully before signing. I AGREE in consideration for my participation in this Competition to the following: I AGREE that the Association and Competition as used herein includes the Licensee and Competition Management, as well as all of their officials, officers, directors, employees, agents, personnel, volunteers and Association affiliates. I AGREE that I choose to participate voluntarily in the Competition with my horse, as a rider, driver, handler, vaulter, longeur, lessee, owner, agent, coach, trainer, or as parent or guardian of a junior exhibitor. I am fully aware and acknowledge that horse sports and the Competition involve inherent dangerous risks of accident, loss, and serious bodily injury including broken bones, head injuries, trauma, pain, suffering, or death. (Harm). I AGREE to hold harmless and release the Federation and the Competition from all claims for money damages or otherwise for any Harm to me or my horse and for any Harm of any nature caused by me or my horse to others, even if the Harm arises or results resulted, directly or indirectly, from the negligence of the Association or the Competition. I AGREE to expressly assume all risks of Harm to me or my horse, including Harm resulting from the negligence of the Association or the Competition. I AGREE to indemnify (that is, to pay any losses, damages, or costs incurred by) the Association and the Competition and to hold them harmless with respect to claims for Harm to me or my horse, and for claims made by others for any Harm caused by me or my horse while at the Competition. I have read the United States Equestrian Federation Rules about protective equipment, including GR801 and if applicable, EV114, and I understand that I am entitled to wear protective equipment without penalty, and I acknowledge that the Association strongly encourages me to do so while WARNING that no protective equipment can guard against all injuries. If I am a parent or guardian of a junior exhibitor, I consent to the childs participation and AGREE to all of the above provisions and AGREE to assume all of the obligations of this Release on the childs behalf. I represent that I have the requisite training, coaching and abilities to safely compete in this competition. I AGREE that if I am injured at this competition, the medical personnel treating my injuries may provide information on my injury and treatment to the Association. BY SIGNING BELOW, I AGREE to be bound by all applicable Association Rules and all terms and provisions of this entry blank.

Print Name Rider Parent/Guardian (if minor) Owner Emergency Contact

Signature

Name

Phone Number