MINATURE HORSE ENTRY FORM
MINIATURE HORSE DIVISION
Open to miniature horses 38” and under
ENTRIES CLOSE AUG 16TH - $20.00 LATE FEE AFTER THIS DATE
Please email entries and send e-transfer to [email protected]
MINIATURE HORSE RULES:
1. Proof of NSEF Liability Insurance Must Be Provided with Entry Form!
2. All fees for entries & stalls MUST accompany entry forms. Please see Miniature Horse chairperson or committee member when you arrive on the grounds to enter any additional classes. All post entries must be paid for at least one hour before the class is scheduled or you will not be permitted to enter.
NO EXCEPTION.! The fee for post entries is $7 per class.
3. Miniature horses must remain on the grounds until 5pm on Sunday. Any exhibitor that leaves before this time will forfeit all prize monies, points, and awards and may be denied entry the following year. Horses shown in line classes only, must be hauled in and out. Stalls will be given to miniatures showing in harness classes first. Stall fee is $20.
4. It is advisable that all entrants be immunized within the last six months and at least one month prior to the show. Any animal which appears ill in the opinion of a veterinarian will be asked to leave the grounds.
5. Entry fees will be refunded upon receipt of valid doctor’s or veterinarian’s certificate.
6. Horses showing in Stake Classes must be shown in at least 2 other miniature classes.
7. All prize money, points, and awards will be forfeited if stalls are left unclean at the end of the show.
8. The PCNC Ex cannot be held responsible for any loss or inquiry to horses and/or rider’s and/or equipment and tack.
9. Exhibitors are expected to be on time for classes. THE SCHEDULE IS A GUIDE ONLY AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE. However, classes will not be run before their scheduled time.
10. As a courtesy, please inform the chairperson and the announcer if you are to scratch from a class. Refunds will not be given for scratches.
11. All exhibitors under the age of 19 will be required to wear a helmet when driving.
12. Anyone interfering with the judge’s decision (before, during or after a class) will forfeit all prize money and may be banned the following year. No exhibitor or family/friend may approach the judge directly with questions or comments. This may be done through the miniature horse Chairperson on
behalf of the exhibitor.
13. Ribbons will be awarded for 6 placings. Prize monies will be paid as follows: 1st- $10.00, 2nd - $9.00, 3rd - $8.00, 4th - $7.00, 5th - $6.00, 6th - $5.00
Stake money will be paid on the following percentages: 1st - 30%, 2nd - 25%, 3rd - 20%, 4th - 15%, 5th - 5%, 6th – 5%
14. Trailer hook-ups and exhibitor passes must be obtained at the main office. If trailer hookup is required, please indicate on the entry form. Trailer parking is limited.
15. MINATURE HORSE FEES:
Office Fee (per horse) - $10.00
Sportsmanship Basket - $5.00
Classes - $5.00
Stake Classes - $10.00
Stalls - $20.00
Trailer Hook-up - $25.00/day or $100.00/week
There is no charge for ring numbers. If you have your own number, please indicate on your entry form. If
you don’t have own number, one will be provided.
MINIATURE HORSE CLASSES
1. Showmanship
2. Halter Geldings: Judged on conformation at halter.
3. Halter Mares: Judged on conformation at halter.
4. Reserve Champion and Champion Halter
5. Pleasure Driving: Entries to be shown both ways of the arena at a walk, collected trot and a working trot. Horse will enter the ring counter-clockwise and immediately pick up a collected trot. Horses will be required to stand quietly and to rein back.
6. Pleasure Driving Stake: Open to all entries that pay a stake fee of $10.00 per entry. Same requirements as Pleasure Driving above.
7. Versatility (Pleasure Driving, Hunter & Halter): Judged on pleasure driving, hunter (2 jumps) and halter. All done in the ring as one full class. Handler permitted to enter the ring to hold horse while stripping harness and cart.
8. Obstacle In Hand: Horses to be led through a course of obstacles. Min of 5 max of 8. Course will be posted prior to class. Judged 100% on manner of the horse’s performance doing each obstacle. 60 second time limit to complete each obstacle, 3 refusals calls for a disqualification. Class may be timed.
9. Ground Driving Obstacle: Horses to be ground driven through a course of obstacles. Course will be posted prior to class. Judged on manner of the horse’s performance doing each obstacle. 60 second time limit to complete each obstacle. 3 refusals calls for a disqualification. Class may be timed.
10. Roadster Class: Roadsters shall be shown to a bike: horse will enter the ring clockwise and immediately pick up a collected jog. Horses shall be asked to show at a jog trot, road gait, and at a full extended drive on trot. To be judged on performance, speed, quality and manners. Horses will not be
asked to rein back.
11. Turn Out: Horses to enter the ring at a collected trot. To be judged at the walk and collected trot both ways of the arena. Entries will line up and be judged on cleanliness and fit of harness and cart: grooming of horse and dress of driver, 60% turnout and 40% performance
12. Barrels Driving: This is timed event. Will be required trot through a clover leaf pattern around 3 barrels or cones. A five second penalty for each break in gait.
13. Poles Driving: This is a timed event. Will be required to trot through a pole bending pattern around pylons or poles. Five second penalty for each break in gait.
14. Hunter: hunters are to be judged on style, manners and way of going with preference given to those horses who cover the course at an even pace with free flowing strides, as in a brisk trot or canter, but must maintain same gait throughout the course. Circling upon entering the ring and once upon leaving the ring is permissible. Charging fences or not maintaining the same gait throughout the course should be penalized. Upon completion of the entire class over jumps, entries will be trotted past the judge for soundness check. Any unsound horse will be eliminated. Horses shall not be required to re-jump the course. Disqualifications: 3 refusals, off course, crossing your own path (as in circling between fences, not as in retaking a fence from a refusal or when following a course design), fall of horse or exhibitor, jumping of obstacle by exhibitor, carrying a whip, or an unsound horse. Major faults: knockdowns, touches, refusals, bucking or kicking, spooking or shying, wringing of tail, showing an obstacle to horses, and not maintaining an even pace. Proper attire. NO OPEN TOED SHOES!
15. Best Dressed: pleasure driving while wearing your best attire (Fancy suits and dresses welcome).
Miniature Horses may also enter light horse costume class.
MINIATURE HORSE DIVISIONS
In Hand: Showmanship, Halter, Obstacle in Hand, Ground Driving Obstacle, Hunter
Speed: Barrels, Poles, Roadster
Driving: Pleasure, Pleasure Stake, Turn Out, Best Dressed
Versatility (Pleasure Driving, Hunter, Halter)
Open to miniature horses 38” and under
ENTRIES CLOSE AUG 16TH - $20.00 LATE FEE AFTER THIS DATE
Please email entries and send e-transfer to [email protected]
MINIATURE HORSE RULES:
1. Proof of NSEF Liability Insurance Must Be Provided with Entry Form!
2. All fees for entries & stalls MUST accompany entry forms. Please see Miniature Horse chairperson or committee member when you arrive on the grounds to enter any additional classes. All post entries must be paid for at least one hour before the class is scheduled or you will not be permitted to enter.
NO EXCEPTION.! The fee for post entries is $7 per class.
3. Miniature horses must remain on the grounds until 5pm on Sunday. Any exhibitor that leaves before this time will forfeit all prize monies, points, and awards and may be denied entry the following year. Horses shown in line classes only, must be hauled in and out. Stalls will be given to miniatures showing in harness classes first. Stall fee is $20.
4. It is advisable that all entrants be immunized within the last six months and at least one month prior to the show. Any animal which appears ill in the opinion of a veterinarian will be asked to leave the grounds.
5. Entry fees will be refunded upon receipt of valid doctor’s or veterinarian’s certificate.
6. Horses showing in Stake Classes must be shown in at least 2 other miniature classes.
7. All prize money, points, and awards will be forfeited if stalls are left unclean at the end of the show.
8. The PCNC Ex cannot be held responsible for any loss or inquiry to horses and/or rider’s and/or equipment and tack.
9. Exhibitors are expected to be on time for classes. THE SCHEDULE IS A GUIDE ONLY AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE. However, classes will not be run before their scheduled time.
10. As a courtesy, please inform the chairperson and the announcer if you are to scratch from a class. Refunds will not be given for scratches.
11. All exhibitors under the age of 19 will be required to wear a helmet when driving.
12. Anyone interfering with the judge’s decision (before, during or after a class) will forfeit all prize money and may be banned the following year. No exhibitor or family/friend may approach the judge directly with questions or comments. This may be done through the miniature horse Chairperson on
behalf of the exhibitor.
13. Ribbons will be awarded for 6 placings. Prize monies will be paid as follows: 1st- $10.00, 2nd - $9.00, 3rd - $8.00, 4th - $7.00, 5th - $6.00, 6th - $5.00
Stake money will be paid on the following percentages: 1st - 30%, 2nd - 25%, 3rd - 20%, 4th - 15%, 5th - 5%, 6th – 5%
14. Trailer hook-ups and exhibitor passes must be obtained at the main office. If trailer hookup is required, please indicate on the entry form. Trailer parking is limited.
15. MINATURE HORSE FEES:
Office Fee (per horse) - $10.00
Sportsmanship Basket - $5.00
Classes - $5.00
Stake Classes - $10.00
Stalls - $20.00
Trailer Hook-up - $25.00/day or $100.00/week
There is no charge for ring numbers. If you have your own number, please indicate on your entry form. If
you don’t have own number, one will be provided.
MINIATURE HORSE CLASSES
1. Showmanship
2. Halter Geldings: Judged on conformation at halter.
3. Halter Mares: Judged on conformation at halter.
4. Reserve Champion and Champion Halter
5. Pleasure Driving: Entries to be shown both ways of the arena at a walk, collected trot and a working trot. Horse will enter the ring counter-clockwise and immediately pick up a collected trot. Horses will be required to stand quietly and to rein back.
6. Pleasure Driving Stake: Open to all entries that pay a stake fee of $10.00 per entry. Same requirements as Pleasure Driving above.
7. Versatility (Pleasure Driving, Hunter & Halter): Judged on pleasure driving, hunter (2 jumps) and halter. All done in the ring as one full class. Handler permitted to enter the ring to hold horse while stripping harness and cart.
8. Obstacle In Hand: Horses to be led through a course of obstacles. Min of 5 max of 8. Course will be posted prior to class. Judged 100% on manner of the horse’s performance doing each obstacle. 60 second time limit to complete each obstacle, 3 refusals calls for a disqualification. Class may be timed.
9. Ground Driving Obstacle: Horses to be ground driven through a course of obstacles. Course will be posted prior to class. Judged on manner of the horse’s performance doing each obstacle. 60 second time limit to complete each obstacle. 3 refusals calls for a disqualification. Class may be timed.
10. Roadster Class: Roadsters shall be shown to a bike: horse will enter the ring clockwise and immediately pick up a collected jog. Horses shall be asked to show at a jog trot, road gait, and at a full extended drive on trot. To be judged on performance, speed, quality and manners. Horses will not be
asked to rein back.
11. Turn Out: Horses to enter the ring at a collected trot. To be judged at the walk and collected trot both ways of the arena. Entries will line up and be judged on cleanliness and fit of harness and cart: grooming of horse and dress of driver, 60% turnout and 40% performance
12. Barrels Driving: This is timed event. Will be required trot through a clover leaf pattern around 3 barrels or cones. A five second penalty for each break in gait.
13. Poles Driving: This is a timed event. Will be required to trot through a pole bending pattern around pylons or poles. Five second penalty for each break in gait.
14. Hunter: hunters are to be judged on style, manners and way of going with preference given to those horses who cover the course at an even pace with free flowing strides, as in a brisk trot or canter, but must maintain same gait throughout the course. Circling upon entering the ring and once upon leaving the ring is permissible. Charging fences or not maintaining the same gait throughout the course should be penalized. Upon completion of the entire class over jumps, entries will be trotted past the judge for soundness check. Any unsound horse will be eliminated. Horses shall not be required to re-jump the course. Disqualifications: 3 refusals, off course, crossing your own path (as in circling between fences, not as in retaking a fence from a refusal or when following a course design), fall of horse or exhibitor, jumping of obstacle by exhibitor, carrying a whip, or an unsound horse. Major faults: knockdowns, touches, refusals, bucking or kicking, spooking or shying, wringing of tail, showing an obstacle to horses, and not maintaining an even pace. Proper attire. NO OPEN TOED SHOES!
15. Best Dressed: pleasure driving while wearing your best attire (Fancy suits and dresses welcome).
Miniature Horses may also enter light horse costume class.
MINIATURE HORSE DIVISIONS
In Hand: Showmanship, Halter, Obstacle in Hand, Ground Driving Obstacle, Hunter
Speed: Barrels, Poles, Roadster
Driving: Pleasure, Pleasure Stake, Turn Out, Best Dressed
Versatility (Pleasure Driving, Hunter, Halter)