Trinity Hill Farm Spring Shows Prize List
April 21-22, 2012
May 12-13, 2012

Rules and Regulations

Management reserves the right to add or vary this list
Location: Travis County Exposition Center, Austin
From I-35, turn East onto Hwy 290 approximately six miles.  Turn right onto FM 3177 (Decker Lane).  The Travis County Exposition Center is on the left past the power station.
Recognized by: CTHJA

Judges:  April-TBA
             May-TBA
Manager: Beverly Manroe
Stable Manager: Kristi Boyd, Trinity Hill Farm
                        11025-B Doyle Rd., Del Valle, TX  78617
                        512-243-5235
                        FAX: 512-870-9227
                        mailto:trinityhill@earthlink.net

Course Designer: Beverly Manroe
Ring Committee: Anna Beeson, Kersten Lillejord, Senja Stevig

Exhibitors are encouraged to discuss their views with the ring
committee
TEXAS EQUINE LIABILITY ACT
WARNING: UNDER TEXAS LAW (CHAPTER 87, CIVIL PRACTICES AND REMEDIES CODE), AN EQUINE PROFESSIONAL IS NOT LIABLE FOR AN INJURY TO OR THE DEATH OF A PARTICIPANT IN EQUINE ACTIVITIES RESULTING FROM THE INHERENT RISKS OF EQUINE ACTIVITIES.

Centex Points and Membership  All riders participating in Centex point classes must be members in good standing of the Centex Hunter & Jumper Association (CTHJA) or must join at the show.  Centex points will be awarded to all horses/riders participating in recognized classes in accordance with Centex Rules and Regulations.  No points will be counted toward Centex Annual Awards until memberships have been paid.

Entries  The entry fee is $18.00 for each class.  Pre-registration requires NO money or obligation.  A $25.00 late fee will be charged to entries received after 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday preceding each show.

Numbers can be picked up in the horse show office once entry fees are paid (open checks are preferred), entry blanks are completed (including signatures), and proof of a current Coggins has been presented to Show Secretary (in accordance with State of Texas requirements).

Schooling  Rings will be open from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Friday and other times to be announced.  Any horse schooling but not showing will be charged a $25.00 schooling fee.

Accommodations  A limited number of camper hook-ups will be available for $45 per night.  Please call ahead to reserve these spaces.

Stabling  10’ x 10’ box stalls are available for $75.00.  Shavings may be purchased at the show.  No horse may remain on the grounds overnight without renting a stall. Outside shavings are allowed on premise. Horses not renting a stall will be charged $25.00 grounds fee.

Attire  Riders must be appropriately attired.  Riding coats are not required.  All exhibitors must wear headgear in accordance with U.S. Equestrian rule GR318.  A polo shirt may be substituted for a riding shirt, however T-shirts are not acceptable.

Scheduling  Riders who have conflicts because of classes in more than one ring should see the paddock masters to make necessary adjustments.  TRAINER CONFLICTS are not adequate cause for holding the ring.

Judge’s Decisions are Final  All judge’s decisions are final.  Any act of discourtesy or disobedience to the judges, show officials or employees, or fellow exhibitors on the part of an owner, manager, rider, or groom shall disqualify the horse, and the owner shall forfeit his entry and other fees.

Dogs  All dogs must be kept on leashes or confined in enclosures at all times while on horse show grounds.  Dogs not leashed or confined will be picked up and confined without notice and will be released only upon payment of $200.00 to the show secretary.  Should repeated offenses occur, dogs will be prohibited from show grounds.

Awards  A trophy and six ribbons will be awarded in all classes.  All Hunter and Jumper division Champion and Reserve Champion titles will be awarded in accordance with current USEF Rules.  Jumper class ties will be decided by a jump-off for first-place only.  All other places will be awarded by a coin toss.  Ties for Champion and Reserve Champion will remain tied.

Concessions  Concessions are available on the show grounds on show days.
Equitation Classes
Centex Junior Equitation Division
Fences: 3’.  Open to junior riders on horses or ponies.
Class 60. Junior Equitation over Fences
Class 61. Junior Equitation on the Flat

Centex Adult Equitation Division
Fences: 3’.  Open to adult amateur riders.
Class 62. Adult Equitation over Fences
Class 63. Adult Equitation on the Flat

Centex Pony Equitation Division
Fences: small-2’, medium-2’3”, large-2’6”.  Open to junior riders on ponies.  Pony distances will be set for all lines less than 72’.
Class 64. Pony Equitation over Fences
Class 65. Pony Equitation on the Flat

Beginner Rider Equitation Division
Fences: 2’.  Open to beginner riders who have not won six blue ribbons over fences in Centex divisions prior to the current show season.  Riders in this division may not cross enter into divisions with fences higher than 2’6” at this show. Riders may not have ever shown 3’ or above.
Class 66. Beginner Rider Equitation over Fences
Class 67. Beginner Rider Equitation on the Flat

Modified Children's/Adult Equitation Division
Fences: 2’6”.  Restricted to nonprofessional junior and adult amateur riders.  Riders in this divisions may not compete at the same show in divisions with fence height of 3’ or higher.
Class 68. Modified Children's/Adult Equitation over Fences
Class 69. Modified Children's/Adult Equitation on the Flat

Special Beginner Rider Equitation Division
Fences: very low.  Open to beginner riders of all ages.  Riders may not cross enter into any other classes at this show except Special Beginner Equitation classes.  No championship.
Class 70. Special Beginner Rider Equitation over Fences
Class 71. Special Beginner Rider Equitation on the Flat

Class Specifications

Warm-up Hunter
Open to all.  Each horse may ride once in each warm-up class.  Warm-up cards will remain open throughout the day and will be set at the current class height.
Class 50. Warm-up Hunter Ring I
Class 51. Warm-up Hunter Ring II
Class 52. Special Beginner Warm-up Hunter

Centex Low Working Hunter Division
Fences: 2’9”-3’.  Open to all.  Judged on performance and soundness.
Class 7.   Low Working Hunter I
Class 8.   Low Working Hunter II
Class 9.   Low Working Hunter Under Saddle

Centex Intermediate Working Hunter Division
Fences: 3’3”.  Open to all.  Judged on performance and soundness.
Class 4.   Intermediate Working Hunter I
Class 5.   Intermediate Working Hunter II
Class 6.   Intermediate Working Hunter Under Saddle

Centex Open Working Hunter Division
Fences: 3’5”.  Open to all.  Judged on performance and soundness.
Class 1.   Open Working Hunter I
Class 2.   Open Working Hunter II
Class 3.   Open Working Hunter Under Saddle

Centex Youth/Non-Pro Working Hunter Division
Fences: 2’6”-2’9”.  Open to all junior and adult amateur riders.  Judged on performance and soundness with emphasis on manners.
Class 10. Youth/Non-Pro Working Hunter I
Class 11. Youth/Non-Pro Hunter II
Class 12. Youth/Non-Pro Working Hunter Under Saddle

Centex Amateur Working Hunter Division
Fences: 3’.  Open to adult amateur riders.  Judged on performance, manners and soundness.
Class 16. Amateur Working Hunter I
Class 17. Amateur Working Hunter II
Class 18. Amateur Working Hunter Under Saddle

Centex Junior Working Hunter Division
Fences: 3’.  Open to junior riders on horses or ponies.  Judged on performance, manners and soundness.
Class 13. Junior Working Hunter I
Class 14. Junior Working Hunter II
Class 15. Junior Working Hunter Under Saddle

Centex Pony Working Hunter Division
Fences: small-2’, medium-2’3”, large-2’6”.  Open to junior riders on ponies.  Judged on performance, manners and soundness.  Pony distances will be set for all lines less than 72’.
Class 19. Pony Working Hunter I
Class 20. Pony Working Hunter II
Class 21. Pony Working Hunter Under Saddle

Centex Green Working Hunter Division
Fences: 2’6”.  Open to horses in their first or second year of showing who have NEVER shown 3’6” or higher at any show.  Judged on performance and soundness.
Class 25. Green Working Hunter I
Class 26. Green Working Hunter II
Class 27. Green Working Hunter Under Saddle

Centex Beginner Rider Hunter Division
Fences: 2’.  Open to beginner riders who have not won six blue ribbons over fences in Centex divisions prior to the current show year.  Riders in this division may not cross enter into divisions with fences higher than 2’6” at this show. Riders may not have ever shown 3’ or above. Judged on performance with emphasis on manners and suitability.
Class 28. Beginner Rider Hunter I
Class 29. Beginner Rider Hunter II
Class 30. Beginner Rider Hunter Under Saddle

Modified Children's/Adult Hunter Division
Fences: 2’6”.  Restricted to non-professional junior and adult amateur riders.  The same horse/rider combination may not compete at the same show in classes with fences 3’ or higher (includes Low working Hunter).  Judged on performance, manners and soundness.
Class 37. Modified Children/Adult Hunter I
Class 38. Modified Children/Adult Hunter II
Class 39. Modified Children/Adult Hunter Under Saddle

Schooling Hunter Division
Fences: 2’3”.  Open to all.  Judged on performance and soundness.
Class 22. Schooling Hunter I
Class 23. Schooling Hunter II
Class 24. Schooling Hunter Under Saddle

Special Beginner Rider Hunter Division
Fences: very low.  Open to beginner riders of all ages.  Riders may not cross enter into any other classes at this show except Special Beginner Equitation classes and Special Beginner Warm-up.  Judged on performance with emphasis on manners and suitability.
Class 34. Special Beginner Rider Hunter I
Class 35. Special Beginner Rider Hunter II
Class 36. Special Beginner Rider Hunter Under Saddle
Medal Classes

Centex Medal
Fences: 3’.  Open to all junior and adult amateur riders.  To be ridden over a course of at least eight fences with at least two changes of direction and an in-and-out.  Work-off is optional.
Class 72. Centex Medal

Centex 2’6” Medal
Fences: 2’6”.  Open to non-professional riders not showing in classes with fence heights of 3’ or higher at this show.  Optional work-off may include USEF Tests 1-9 (Article 2213).
Class 73. Centex 2’6” Medal

Jumper Classes

Intro Jumper Division
Height: 2’6-2’9”.  Open to all.
Class 55. Intro Jumper (Optimum Time)
Class 56. Intro Jumper (Time First Jump-Off)
Class 57. Intro Jumper (Optimum Time)
Class 58. Intro Jumper (Power & Speed)

Schooling Jumper Division
Height: 2’9”-3’.  Open to all.
Class 40. Schooling Jumper (Optimum Time)
Class 41. Schooling Jumper (Time First Jump-Off)
Class 42. Schooling Jumper (Optimum Time)
Class 43. Schooling Jumper (Power & Speed)

Centex Open Jumper Division
Height: 3’-3’3”.  Open to all.
Class 44. Open Jumper (Optimum Time)
Class 45. Open Jumper (Time First Jump-Off)
Class 46. Open Jumper (Power & Speed)
Class 47. Open Jumper (Time 1st Round)