Tuesday, July 12, 2016

August 20th Horse Show was postponed to September 3rd

Due to popular demand we are cancelling our August 20th Hunter Schooling Show and will have it on September 3rd instead!

Sunday, April 10, 2016

2016 Hunter Schooling Show Program

Gusty Wind Acres Riding School Inc
2016 Hunter School Shows 
115 Chicka Rd
New Alexandria, PA 15670 
724-668-2591
www.gustywindacres.blogspot.com 

Dates : Saturday, September 3rd***new date        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 $24; 4 class division $32 or $10/class Post-entry fees; 3 class division $30; 4 class division $40; or $12/class Stabling is limited: $30/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 and be wearing their number.
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. No visiting dogs permitted.
Awards: 5 ribbons/class; Champion and Reserve Ribbons awarded for each division that has 3 or more entries/class in each class.  Points: 1st=5; 2nd =3; 3rd=2; 4th=1. 
Show starts at 9 am
 Smaller Ring
1. Costume Class-boots and helmets must be worn by riders who are mounted
2.  Lead line 
3.  Lead Line Trail 
Beginning Rider Division classes 4, 5, 6, 7  is open to all riders
4.Walking Trail
5. Walk Trot
6. Walk Trot Equitation 
7. Walk Trot Individual Canter
8. Family and Friends Walk Trot-May have 2 or more members in each group, judged as a group.
Beginning Horse Division classes 9, 10,11,12, is open to all riders Class 12 Walk Trot Hunter Hack riders walk and trot in a group
and then jump to 12 inch crossbars individually at a trot or controlled canter. 
9. Trotting Trail
10. Walk Trot
11. Walk Trot Individual Canter
12. Walk Trot Hunter Hack
Introductory Hunter: classes 13,14,15,16   Class 16 is an under saddle class that includes group canters.
13. Introductory Hunter over fences 2 feet
14. Introductory Hunter over fences 2 feet
15. Introductory Hunter Handy Hunter 18 
16. Hunter undersaddle walk trot canter
*17. Real Jumps-18 inches to consist of 2 simple hunter jumps such as pickets and gates. 4 jumps on the edge of the ring
2 laps. *held in ring 2 (larger ring at top of hill)

English Pleasure Division 18, 19, 20 Road Hack  may include extended trot. Bridle Path Pleasure may include a hand gallop.Held in ring 1 unless it has a lot of competitors then it will be held in ring 2
18. English Pleasure
19. Road Hack
20.Bridle Path Pleasure 
Ring 2 (larger ring at top of hill)
Hopeful Hunter Division: classes 21,22,23. Includes typical hunter fences in classes 21 & 22 maximum of 2 feet.
21. Hopeful Hunter 2 feet 
22.  Hopeful Hunter 2 feet
23.  Hopeful Hunter undersaddle
Special Hunter Division: classes 24, 25, 26. Includes typical hunter fences in classes 24 & 25 maximum of 2 feet 3 inches.
24.  Special Hunter 2 feet 3 inches
25.   Special Hunter 2 feet 3 inches
26. Special Hunter undersaddle
Hunter Division: classes 27,28,29. Includes typical hunter fences in classes 27 & 28 maximum of 2’6”. 
27. Hunter  Division  o/f 2 feet 6 inches
28.  Hunter  Division  o/f 2 feet 6 inches
29. Hunter undersaddle 
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.                                                                            
 

Monday, March 21, 2016

2016 Hunter Schooling Shows announced

Gusty Wind Acres Announces Horse Shows.
We are having 2 hunter schooling shows this year. They will be held July 9 and August 20, 2016. They are perfect for inexperienced riders and horses to attend. Jumping is through 2 feet 6 inches. Please call 724-668-2591 or email gustywindacres@yahoo.com for more information. Please let us know if you are planning to come in case we need to let you know of possible changes. Flyers will be available at www.gustywindacres.blogspot.com. Thanks and hope to see you at the shows!!