2012 Dressage Schooling Show and Combined Test

Gusty Wind Acres Riding School, Inc.

Dressage Schooling Show & Combined Test

Website:http://www.gustywindacres.blogspot.com

2012

August 25

Judge: Ms. Janice Behrick

ASTM approved helmets & riding boots are required to be worn and fastened at all times while any rider is mounted.

Current year’s negative Coggin’s test is required for all horses brought onto the grounds.

No visiting dogs permitted.

Awards: 5 Ribbons per class; High Percentage for each Dressage level

Send a SAS postcard for riding times or contact via email.

Call 724-668-2591 or email gustywindacres@yahoo.com for more information.

Dressage & Model
1. Suitability WT	15. First Level Test 1
2. Equitation WT	16. First Level Test 2
3. USDF Introductory Test A	17. First Level Test 3
4. USDF Introductory Test B	18. First Level Test 4
5. USDF Introductory Test C	19. Rider’s Choice First and Second Levels
6. Rider’s Choice WT and Training Level Horse and rider may enter more than once	20. Second Level Test 1
7. Suitability WTC	21. Second Level Test 2
8. Equitation WTC	22. Second Level Test 3
9. Training Level Test 1	23. Second Level Test 4
10. Training Level Test 2	24. Third Level Test 1
11. Training Level Test 3	25. Third Level Test 2
12. Training Level Test 4	26. Third Level Test 3
13. Musical Freestyle open to all levels	27. Rider’s Choice Third Level
14. Nonmusical Freestyle open to all levels
Combined Test
28. Prehopeful (Dressage Intro A, Stadium 8 jumps 18” max, not timed)
29. Hopeful  (Dressage Beginning Novice Test A, Stadium 8-10 jumps, 2’ feet max, not timed)
30. Novice (Dressage Novice Test A, Stadium 10 jumps 2’6” max, not timed)

Pennsylvania Liability Law: Warning: Under Pennsylvania law an equine professional and equine activity sponsor is not liable for an injury to or death of a participant in equine activities resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities

2012 Hunter Schooling Show Flyer

Dates:  June 9,  July 7,   July 28        Judge: A. Crelli                                                                                        

Pre-entry by phone (724) 668-2591, mail, or email (gustywindacres@yahoo.com) by 9 pm two days before the show.

Pre-entry fees 3 class division $21; 4 class division $28 or $8/class Post-entry fees; 3 class division $27; 4 class division $36; or $10/class Stabling is limited: $20/day, day starts at 7 AM; proof of a strangles  vaccine given within one year is required for stabling. Current year’s Negative Coggin’s test is required for all horses brought onto the show grounds.                                                                                                                                                                     Schooling in top ring until 8:45 AM; in bottom ring until 11:15 AM. $5 schooling fee for each horse and rider combination. All participants must register with the management before the rider mounts.

ASTM approved helmets & riding boots are required to be worn and fastened whenever any rider is mounted. Schooling Helmets, half chaps & paddock boots are permitted; dress is casual.

Awards: 5 ribbons/class; Champion and Reserve Ribbons awarded for each division that has 3 or more entries/class.  Points: 1^st=5; 2^nd =3; 3^rd=2; 4^th=1. Year end trophies for each division that has three or more riders. Points only count if three or more people are in the class. Classes with insufficient entries may be cancelled or combined at management’s discretion.

Top Ring: 9:00 AM
1.  Costume Class	Done at a walk riding helmets and boots required.
2.  Lead line
3.  Lead Line Trail
4.  Walking Trail 5.  Walk Trot 6.  Walk Trot Equitation 7.  Walk Trot Individual Canter	Beginning Rider Division: classes 4,5,6,7 Open to all riders.
8.   Family & Friends WT	May have 2 or more members in each group. Judged as a group.
9.  Trotting Trail 10. Walk Trot 11. Walk Trot Individual Canter 12.  Walk Trot Hunter Hack 12”	Beginning Horse Division: classes 9,10,11,12 Open to all riders.  Class 12: WT Hunter Hack: riders walk and trot in a group and then jump two 12” cross bars individually.
13.   Introductory Hunter 18” Cross Bars 14.   Introductory Hunter 18” Cross Bars 15.   Introductory Hunter Handy Hunter 18” 16.   Hunter u/s WTC	Introductory Hunter: classes 13,14,15,16  Class 15 will include some hunter fences..  Class 16 is an under saddle class that includes group canters.
17. Real Jumps – 18” some hunter fences
18. English Pleasure 19. Road Hack 20. Bridle Path Pleasure	English Pleasure Division: 18,19,20 Road Hack may include extended trot, Bridle Path Pleasure may include a hand gallop.
Bottom Ring starts not before 11:30 AM
21.  Hopeful Hunter o/f  2’                                       22.  Hopeful Hunter o/f  2’                                       23.  Hopeful Hunter u/s	. Hopeful Hunter Division: classes 21,22,23. Includes typical hunter fences in classes 21 & 22 maximum of 2 feet.
24.  Special Hunter 2’3”                                           25.  Special Hunter 2’3”                                                  26.  Special Hunter u/s	Special Hunter Division: classes 24,25, 26. Includes typical hunter fences in classes 24 & 25 maximum of 2’3”.
27.  Hunter  Division  o/f 2’6”                                  28.  Hunter o/f  2’6                                                         29.  Hunter u/s	Hunter Division: classes 27,28,29. Includes typical hunter fences in classes 27 & 28 maximum of 2’6”.

Pennsylvania Liability Law: Warning: Under Pennsylvania law an equine professional and equine activity sponsor is not liable for an injury to or death of a participant in equine activities resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities

Equine Massage and Accupressure Demonstration on April 7

On April 7 the day before Easter at 4:00 pm we are hosting a Equine Massage and Accupressure demonstration being given by Toni Bucciero. Please come. If you are coming please let me know if possible! Thanks! gustywindacres@yahoo.com.

Summer Camp Schedule

June 18-22
August 20-24
possibly July 16-20.

Camp is open to current student of Gusty Wind Acres Riding School. It is possible that others may attend with permission from management.

June 18-22
August 20-24
possibly July 16-20.

Camp is open to current student of Gusty Wind Acres Riding School. It is possible that others may attend with permission from management.

2012 Gusty Wind Acres Riding School, Inc Horse Show Schedule

June 9th Hunter
July 7 Hunter
July 28 Hunter
August 25 Dressage and Combined Test

Call for more information; updated programs will be posted online soon.
724-668-2591 or gustywindacres@yahoo.com

Valentine's Day Contest

Al students and boarders are encourage to enter the Valentine making contest. The directions are to make a Valentine for your favorite horse. Then bring it out to Gusty Wind Acres by Valentine's Day. The 1st place winner will get to ride their favorite horse extra!

Gusty Wind Horses during the Winter

Sony plays outside (Charlie takes mud baths)

Ginger goes for a ride.

Buddy eats treats after giving a riding lesson.