DRAFT HORSE DAY AT DVHA
OPEN TO FULL DRAFT HORSES, FULL DRAFT PONIES, DONKEYS & MULES
WITH SEVEN CLASSES FOR HALF-DRAFTS & FRIESIANS
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DVHA Members: $12 - Nonmembers : $15
Pairs/Family Class $5 per rider, DVHA Members and Nonmembers
Rain or Shine
Show Dates/Judges:
Sunday, April 20 Tracy Collins, Lebanon NJ
Sunday, May 18 Linda Smith, Basking Ridge, NJ
Sunday, June 15 Sandra Sayre, Mendham, NJ
Pointed for year end awards for DVHA members
1. Please pay by check. Submit an open check (payable to DVHA) with your entry form. This will easily allow you to add and delete classes as the day progresses. At the end of the day when you return your number, you will be asked to fill in the final check amount.
2. One competitor/horse per entry form. Each horse/rider combination requires a separate number.
3. Exhibitor should check with official starter (at the ring gate) with any questions or conflicts.
4. Ad hoc classes may be run at manager’s discretion if there are enough riders to fill the classes.
***** PLEASE READ*****
This show series is for HEAVY HORSES that would otherwise find it difficult to compete under saddle. If too refined, any horses may be excused at management’s discretion.
1. Registered Sporthorses and Warmbloods are not eligible at this show. However, heavy Half Drafts and Friesians will be allowed in Class 2, 10B, 11B, 12B, 13, 14, and 15. Please call ahead if you have any questions.
2. There are no driving classes at this show. Draft/mule driving has been combined
in our regular series of driving shows.
3. NO SCHOOLING WITHOUT A CLASS NUMBER, HELMET AND PROPER SHOES.
4. Current Coggins required.
5. ATMS/SEI helmets required.
6. ONLY MOUNTED RIDERS ARE ALLOWED IN THE SCHOOLING RING
ELIGIBLE DRAFT HORSE BREEDS (But by no means limited to):
English or American Shire, Percheron, Belgian Brabant, American Belgian, Clydesdale, Suffolk Punch, Ardennes, American Spotted Draft Horse, North American Cream Draft, Or full draft cross.
ELIGIBLE DRAFT PONY BREEDS (But by no means limited to): Icelandic, Gypsy Vanners, Halflinger, Norwegian Fjord, Shetland, or full pony cross
ELIGIBLE DONKEY/MULE BREEDS: All donkey/mule types welcome
FULL CROSS: Two full draft parents; honor system.
HALF DRAFT: One Full Draft parent; honor system. Half drafts must be heavy to be eligible.
Beautiful Gypsy Vanners "Roisin" in halter class	"Shaylee," another beautiful Gypsy Vanners
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT: Patricia Hill Herron 609-723-1257
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DRAFT DIVISION SCHEDULE OF CLASSES
All sections may be split into Section B if entries warrant. Three horses fill any class in a division for Champion and Reserve Champion ribbons.
1. Halter
2. Grooming and Showmanship ……………Half-Drafts/Friesians permitted
20 MINUTE BREAK for tack change
3. Leadline – Walk only
TENTATIVE BREAK
4. Equitation Walk Trot
5. Equitation Walk-Trot
6. Equitation Walk-Trot
TENTATIVE BREAK
7. Green Giant Pleasure Walk Only
8. Green Giant Pleasure Walk-Trot
9. Green Giant Pleasure Walk-Trot
TENTATIVE BREAK
10. Pleasure Walk-Trot.....................................Section B Half Drafts/Friesians permitted
11. Pleasure Walk-Trot.....................................Section B Half Drafts/Friesians permitted
12. Pleasure Walk-Trot.....................................Section B Half Drafts/Friesians permitted
TENTATIVE BREAK
13. Pairs/Family Walk-Trot Warm-Up ……….. Half-Drafts/Friesians permitted
14. Pairs/Family Walk Trot ……………………..Half-Drafts/Friesians permitted
15 Pairs/Family Walk-Trot ……………………..Half-Drafts/Friesians permitted
10 MINUTE SET-UP SCHOOLING BREAK
16. Hunter U/S – Walk/trot
17. Hunter Cross Rails
18. Hunter Cross Rails
5 MINUTE SCHOOLING BREAK
19. Barrel Weave
20. Draft Horse Maze
21. Park Your Draft
BREAKS AT MANAGER’S DISCRETION FOR RIDER and TACK CHANGES
DVHA PRESENTS: RIDING FOR CANCER CARE
Draft High Point Award
June 15, 2008
In conjunction with DVHA’s Riding for Cancer Care fund raiser, the Draft Division will be awarding a gift certificate to the rider with the highest number of points for the day.
DRAFT DIVISION CLASS SPECIFICATIONS
All sections may be split into Section B if entries warrant. Three horses fill any class in a division for Champion and Reserve Champion Ribbons.
HALTER DIVISION
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Halter Division begins at 9:00 AM
1. Halter – Horses to be judged on conformation, way of going, and appearance. Open to all exhibitors with full drafts, draft ponies, donkeys, and mules. Entrants will be asked to step forward, walk briskly, and return.
2. Grooming and Showmanship – Amateurs only, any age. Open to all exhibitors with full drafts, draft ponies, Friesians, donkeys, mules, and eligible heavy half drafts. Handler’s appearance and showmanship 20%. Horse’s grooming, turnout 80%. NOT JUDGED AS A CONFORMATION CLASS. Entrants will be asked to step forward, walk briskly, and return.
*** 20 MINUTE SCHOOLING BREAK***
UNDER SADDLE DIVISIONS (Not to start before 9:30)
PLEASE NOTE: In deference to our heavy drafts and mule competitors:
- There is no cantering at this show (except DraftKhana & Hunter at rider option)
- Lighter drafts will not be favored over heavy types
- The gaits of certain type draft types (i.e. the Icelandic pony’s tolt) are not to be penalized.
- Proper English or Western attire and tack required. Helmets required for all riders.
DRAFT HORSE LEADLINE
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3. Draft Horse Leadline – Walk only. Double riders permitted. Helmets required for all junior riders. Proper footwear required. Absolutely no sneakers, sandals or clogs. Open to all ages (adults can ride) but small children to be led by an adult. To be run as a FUN leadline class: costumes or themes optional. Emphasis on horse’s suitability and rider’s poise. Big smiles count.
***BREAK AT MANAGER’S DISCRETION FOR MOUNT CHANGES***
DRAFT HORSE EQUITATION
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Open to eligible amateur junior and amateur senior riders riding full draft horses, draft ponies, donkeys, and mules. English or Western attire. Horse to be shown both ways of the ring. Rider to be judged on seat, hands, and control of mount. If entries warrant, division will be split into English and Western.
4. Equitation Walk-Trot
5. Equitation Walk-Trot (may be asked to halt from the trot)
6. Equitation Walk-Trot (may be asked to change direction at the trot)
***BREAK AT MANAGER’S DISCRETION FOR MOUNT CHANGE***
DRAFT HORSE PLEASURE DIVISIONS
GREEN GIANT PLEASURE
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Open to all riders on all full draft horses, draft ponies, donkeys, and mules: FIRST YEAR SHOWING. English or Western attire. Horse to be shown both ways of the ring. Horse to be judged on manners and suitability. If entries warrant, division will be split into English and Western.
7. Pleasure Walk Only (may be asked to turn off the rail, or halt and back)
8. Pleasure Walk-Trot (may be asked to trot circle off the rail)
9. Pleasure Walk-Trot (may be asked to change direction at the trot)
***BREAK AT MANAGER’S DISCRETION FOR MOUNT CHANGES***
OPEN PLEASURE
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Open to all riders on all draft horses, draft ponies, donkeys, and mules. English or Western attire. Horse to be shown both ways of the ring. Horse to be judged on manners and suitability. If entries warrant, division will be split into English and Western. Section A is Full Draft. Section B is run for Half-Drafts/Friesians if there are entries for same.
10. Section A/B Pleasure Walk-Trot
11. Section A/B Pleasure Walk-Trot (may be asked to halt or back)
12. Section A/B Pleasure Walk-Trot (may be asked to change direction at the trot)
***BREAK AT MANAGER’S DISCRETION FOR MOUNT CHANGES***
DRAFT PAIRS/FAMILY DIVISION
($5 PER RIDER – DVHA Members and Non Members)
DVHA Year End Award Sponsored by The New Jersey Draft Dolls
Walk-trot. Open to all riders on all draft horses, draft ponies, donkeys, mules, and eligible half-drafts. Will be judged 30% on team precision, 40% on a pleasure component, 30% on turnout. English or Western attire; matching attire or these encouraged. Teams should stay together around in the corners and turn smoothly together. If a small child in a family rides non-draft horse/pony, that mount is allowed in this class. All teams must ride abreast. If competing for DVHA Year-End Award, the same horse/rider combinations must ride each show. Please speak to show chairman if questions!
13. Pairs/Family Walk-Trot Warm-Up
14. Pairs/Family Walk-Trot. Pairs to trot through a pole chute (no individual test)
15. Pairs/Family Walk-Trot Command Class (Judge to call a halt and back)
***TEN MINUTE SET-UP/SCHOOLING BREAK***
DRAFT HORSE CROSS COUNTRY HUNTER DIVISION
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Open to all riders on all draft horses, draft ponies, donkeys, and mules. Horse to be judged on manners and suitability. Helmets required. Cantering is acceptable over fences at rider’s discretion in this division. NOTE: Must have three entries in each class to run this division.
16. Hunter U/S – Walk/trot
17. Hunter Cross Rails – Two (2) fences once around outside
18. Hunter Cross Rails – Four (4) fences, pattern
***FIVE MINUTE SCHOOLING BREAK FOR DRAFTKHANA SETUP***
DRAFKHANA (Draft Horse Gymkhana)
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Open to all riders on all draft horses, draft ponies, donkeys, and mules. English or Western attire. Helmets required for all junior riders. Canter or gallop is permitted in this division. Draftkhana events will most likely be (but will not be limited to) the three games listed below. Show Chair may substitute or add other games if participation warrants. DVHA Year End points or horse and rider team (riders must compete on the same horse for year-end award).
19. Barrel Weave (Hey Hoover? Can you maneuver?)
20. Draft Horse Maze (Negotiate the poles and git home!)
21. Park Your Draft (Dash to mark, stop, turn 180, stop, return home.)