DCLA Horse Show

Monday, March 22, 2010  @ 9 a.m.

 (office opens at 8:00 a.m.)

PLEASE NOTE THE SEPARATE MAILING ADDRESSES FOR SPEED & PERFORMANCE DIVISIONS!!!!

Judge:  TBD

Location:  North Texas State Fair Rodeo Arena

Rain Date:  TBD

1.  Entries are subjected to the " General Rules" as set forth by the Denton County Livestock Association.

 2.  A copy of registration papers (or other documentation) proving ownership by the exhibitor or immediate family must accompany the entry form.

3.  A copy of a current ( 12 months ) negative Coggins must be shown at the show office the morning of the show per Texas law.

4.  Speed entries must be postmarked or delivered by 5:00 p.m. Monday, March 15th to:

 Performance entries must be postmarked or delivered by 5:00 p.m. Monday, March 15th to:

No late entries will be accepted.

No entry will be refunded for any reason.

Please make checks payable to DCLA Youth Fair.

Exhibitors must be bona-fide members in good standing of a Denton County 4-H club, FFA, or FCCLA chapter.  Exhibitors must be at least 9 years old September 1, 2009, (or 9 years old and in the third grade) but no more than 18 years old as of August 31, 2010, not attending college to be eligible to show.

Clover kids and Junior FFA members not meeting the above age requirements may not participate in the Youth Fair due to the competive nature of the show.

5.  Divisions will be determinded by the exhibitor's age as of 8/31/09.  Eligibility shall be determined by the " General Rules" herein.

Walk-Trot

13 and under

14 to 18 years 

The Walk - Trot Divison has been added for exhibitors who are not yet ready to exhibit at the lope or canter ( or not allowed to lope or canter because of breed restrictions).  Exhibitors that enter this division, may not cross over and enter any lope/canter classes.

6. Performance and Speed.  You may participate in both divisions, but you must declare the high point division at the time of entry and are only eligable for high point awards in that division.  You must submit separate entries to the show secretaries if you enter both divisions!

7. Basic State 4-H rules will be followed.  A copy of the Texas State 4-H Horse Show rules is available on-line @ http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/publications/project/horse/complete_rule_book.pdf or can be obtained through the Denton County Extension Office.  It is the contestant's responsibility to review and comply with these rules.  Please note the following that will be adhered to throughout the show.

           A.  Exhibitors are required to wear western boot, long sleeve shirts and western hats.  Helmets are required for English classes.  Western boots shall include typical cowboy boots and lace-up ropers.  All other footwear ( including riding shoes, chukkas,etc.) are prohibited.  Any boot other than a leather sole boot is strongly discouraged.

           B . No stallions are allowed

           C. Exhibitors may enter each class only one time.

           D. The exhibitor or an immediate family member must own the horse.

           E. There will be two divisions of competition:  Performance and Speed.  You may ride in both division and show multiple horses, but you must declare the high point division at the time of entry.  A one-horse, one rider combination must be used for high point.

           F. Show Committe reserves the final and absolute right to interpret rules and settle and determine all matters, questions and diffrences in regard there to or otherwise arising out of or connected with, or incident to, and to amend or add to these rules as its judgement may determine.

8. Point System to be used is as follows ( if six or more exhibitors are in a class):

    Point System if less than six exhibitors, the class points will be pro-rated (i.e. four in the class)

     Ties in the Performance Division will be broken by halter placings, if necessary. If a tie still exists, we will compare the number of 1st places, 2nd places, etc. until the tie is broken.  If still a tie a tie-breaking class will be determined by the judge brfore show starts.

     Ties in the Speed Divison will be broken by the time the exhibitor posted in the Pole Bending; if  a tie still exists we will compare the times in Pylons and then Straight Barrels.

9. Ribbons will be presented in 1st through 6th place of each class.  Additional awards may be presented as sponsorship allows.

10.  Grand & Reserve Champion Mare & Gelding will recieve their own prizes.  Halter classes will not count towards high point, except in the case of a tie in performance division.

11. High Point in each division of Performance and Speed will recieve a custom belt buckle donated by various Denton County businesses.

12. 

Please see # 8 for high point details, point tabulations and tie breaker details.

13. Patterns will be posted and available the morning of show.  For those who include their email address on the entry form a copy of the performance patterns will be sent electronically.  You may purchase pattern books the day of show for $1.00

14.  The performance events will begin as soon as the speed classes are over, but not before 11:00 a.m.   Performance exhibitors do not need to check in first thing the morning as in past years, but may want to consider arriving by mid-morning so they do not miss a class.

	Class Schedule
1.	Spur	3rd grade through 11 years
2.	Spur	12 to 14 years
3.	Spur	15 to 18 years
4.	Pole Bending	3rd grade through 11 years
5.	Pole Bending	12 to 14 years
6.	Pole Bending	15 to 18 years
7.	Straight Away Barrels	3rd grade through 11 years
8.	Straight Away Barrels	12 to 14 years
9.	Straight Away Barrels	15 to 18 years
10.	Rodeo Flags	3rd grade through 11 years
11.	Rodeo Flags	12 to 14 years
12.	Rodeo Flags	15 to 18 years
13.	Barrels	3rd grade through 11 years
14.	Barrels	12 to 14 years
15.	Barrels	15 to 18 years
	**** 20 MINUTE BREAK****
16.	Registered Mares 4 & Under
17.	Registered Mares 5 & Over
	***GRAND & RESERVE CHAMPION MARES***
18.	Registered Geldings  4 & Under
19.	Registered Geldings 5 & Over
	***GRAND & RESERVE CHAMPION GELDINGS***
20.	Showmanship	Walk- Trot
21.	Showmanship	13 & under
22.	Showmanship	14 to 18 years
	**** 20 MINUTE BREAK****
23.	Hunter Under Saddle	Walk-Trot
24.	Hunter Under Saddle	13 & Under
25.	Hunter Under Saddle	14 to 18 years
26.	English Equitation	Walk-Trot
27.	English Equitation	13 & Under
28.	English Equitation	14 to 18 years
	**** 20 MINUTE BREAK****
29.	Western Pleasure	Walk-Trot
30.	Western Pleasure	13 & Under
31.	Western Pleasure	14 to 18 years
32.	Western Horsemanship	Walk-Trot
33.	Western Horsemanship	13 & Under
34.	Western Horsemanship	14 to 18 years

**** 20 MINUTES TO DETERMINE HIGH POINT AWARDS****

 ** WE WILL DRAG THE ARENA AS NECCESSARY DURING THE SPEED EVENTS.