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Frying Pan Farm Park 2709 West Ox Rd., Herndon, VA 20171DATES: HUNTERS - 4/18 JUMPERS - 3/21, 4/25START TIME: 9 a.m. JUDGE: 4/18 Evan CrierieSCHOOLING: Friday 3-9 p.m., show day 7-8:45 a.m. SCHOOLING AREA: indoor & practice area CLASS FEES: Hunters/$15 (pre-registration-$12), Jumpers $20 (pre-registration-$15)FOOD VENDOR: Gordon’s Grill PHOTOGRAPHER: Bullz Eye Photographic ServicesFACILITIES: Bathrooms WATER: Yes STALLS: yesMANAGER: Chris Monson PHONE #’s: 703-437-9101, day of show ONLY 703-437-8261WEBSITE: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/fryingpanpark/equest.htm e-MAIL: [email protected]

CALIFORNIA WARM-UP: $15.00One trip per horse/rider combination.Fence height determined by class offerings.This class is not judged.LEAD LINE6 years & under1. Lead Line (100% horse or pony)2. Lead Line (100% Rider equitation) 3. Lead Line (50% pony 50% rider eq) PRE SHORT STIRRUP10 years & under4. Pre - Short Stirrup - W5. Pre - Short Stirrup - W/T6. Pre - Short Stirrup - W/T/2-Pt VHSA HUNTER SHORT STIRRUP12 years & underMay not jump higher than 2’ at this show. Riders, Ponies, Horses, may not cross enter into any other VHSA Division other than Pony or Horse Pleasure.7. Walk, Trot Canter Under Saddle8. Short Stirrup OF - Fences 18”9. Short Stirrup OF - Fences 18”VHSA HUNTER PLEASURE PONY10. Hunter Pleasure - W/T11. Hunter Pleasure - W/T/C12. Hunter Pleasure Hack- 2 jumps 18”VHSA PONY EQUITATION13. VHSA Pony Equitation - Small 2’, Medium 2’3” Large 2’6”VHSA PONY HUNTER Small 2’, Medium 2’3” Large 2’6”If entries warrant, division will be split.14. Pony Hunter O/F15. Pony Hunter O/F16. Pony Hunter USVHSA GREEN PONY HUNTERPonies in 1st-2nd year of showing. Small 2’, Medium 2’3” Large 2’6”May be combined w/Green Hunter Horse.17. Green Pony Hunter O/F18. Green Pony Hunter O/F19. Green Pony Hunter US

WILL NOT START BEFORE 12:30 PMVHSA HUNTER PLEASURE HORSESOpen to all horses & riders.May be combined.20. Junior Hunter Pleasure - W/T21. Junior Hunter Pleasure - GAYP22. Junior Hunter Pleasure - W/T/C23. Adult Hunter Pleasure - W/T24. Adult Hunter Pleasure - GAYP25. Adult Hunter Pleasure - W/T/C2’ HUNTER- Open to all26. 2’ Hunter O/F27. 2’ Hunter O/F28. 2’ Hunter USVHSA GREEN HUNTER HORSEHorses in 1st-2nd year of showing.May be combined with Green Pony.29. Green Hunter Horse O/F 2’6”30. Green Hunter Horse O/F 2’6”31. Green Hunter Horse US2’ 6” HUNTER- Open to all32. 2’ 6” Hunter O/F33. 2’ 6” Hunter O/F34. 2’ 6” Hunter USVHSA CH/AA EQUITATIONThis Class may be split.35. VHSA Children/Adult Eq 2’ 6”VHSA ASSOCIATE CH/AA HUNTERThis Division may be split.36. Children/Adult Hunter O/F 2’ 6”37. Children/Adult Hunter O/F 2’ 6”38. Children/Adult Hunter USVHSA THOROUGHBRED HUNTERHorses Jockey Club registered or eligible.39. Thoroughbred Hunter O/F 2’6”40. Thoroughbred Hunter O/F 2’6”41. Thoroughbred Hunter USVHSA WORKING HUNTER42. Working Hunter O/F Choice 2’ 6”/3’43. Working Hunter O/F44. Working Hunter US

Just JumpersWarm-up Height 18”-2’Class 1-Clear Round Blue (Table II)Classes 2-7 run concurrently/judged separately.Junior Hopeful Jumper Height 18”-2’Riders in this class are not eligible for classes 15-23 at this show.Class 2-Table II, Sec. 1, Course AClass 3-Table II, Sec. 1, Course BClass 4-Table II, Sec. 1, Course CAdult Hopeful Jumper Height 18”-2’Riders in this class are not eligible for classes 15-23 at this show.Class 5-Table II, Sec. 1, Course AClass 6-Table II, Sec. 1, Course BClass 7-Table II, Sec. 1, Course CWarm-up Height 2’3”’- 2’6”Class 8-Clear Round Blue (Table II)*Novice Jumper Height 2’3”-2’6”Class 9-Table II, Sec. 1Class 10-Table II, Sec. 2 (c)Class 11-Table II, Sec. 2 (a/b)*Novice C/A Jumper Height 2’3”-2’6”Class 12-Table II, Sec. 1Class 13-Table II, Sec. 2 (c)Class 14-Table II, Sec. 2 (a/b)*Low Jumper Fence Height 2’6”-3’Open to all riders on horses or ponies.Class 15-Table II, Sec. 1Class 16-Table II, Sec. 2 (c)Class 17-Table II, Sec. 2 (a/b)*C/A Jumper Height 2’ 6”-3’3”Spreads up to 3’ 3” Speed: 328mmClass 18-Table II, Sec. 1Class 19-Table II, Sec. 2 (c)Class 20-Table II Sec. 2 (a/b)*Schooling Jumper Height 3’-3’ 6”Spreads to 3’6” Speed: 328 mmClass 21-Table II, Sec. 1Class 22— Table II, Sec. 2 (c)Class 23— Table II, Sec. 2 (a/b)

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Two years ago, Greg Ches-terton had never ridden cross country, had never followed a pack of hounds, didn’t own a horse – but he had seen photos of fox hunting in the show barns where he’d been taking lessons and thought it looked like fun.

It was, and he goes into this year’s hunter pace season with his own horse – Andre, a 17.1 hand Off the Track Thorough-bred (“more go than whoa”) – and a season of hunting first field under his belt. He and his instructor (sort of a Yoda-like, feel the force) Heather Heider paired at the 2014 Loudoun Fairfax Hunt Hunter Pace flat race and won – that was about one year after his first lesson.

“The hunter paces are a great place for me as a trainer to in-troduce my students, adults and kids, to a cross country experi-ence,” Heider said.

Back in April 2013, she took Chesterton to the Loudoun Fair-fax Hunt Hunter Pace to “check out a typical club event” and to meet the hunt club members. “I remember how welcoming and encouraging everyone was, not to mention the great tailgate – these folks obviously knew how to have a good time around horses,” Chesterton remembers.

He hadn’t yet had his first lesson when Heider announced that the next year they would be teammates at the hunter pace.

Starting the in the spring of 2013, he took two lessons a week from Heider and when fall came, rode after hounds in the hilltopper division of the Loudoun Fairfax Hunt. Lessons were on the flat, in the field and jumping – and he had to learn hunting etiquette and how to tie a stock tie. That might have

From Beginner to First Field in a FlashLoudoun Fairfax Hunt’s Greg Chesterton Even Tackles Pairs Races By Shannon Sollinger

Greg Chesterton and Van Vixen’s Secret Service negotiate the opti-mum time flat course at the 2014 Loudoun Fairfax Hunt hunter pace at Rolling Meadow Farm.

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Prize Lists:Frying Pan p. 2Hunt Club p. 4Kelly’s Ford p. 6Loch Moy p. 8Locke Meadows p. 10LTD p. 16Moriah Farm p. 18North Fork p. 20Otasaga p. 22Philomont VFD p.24Picturesque p. 26Red Gate p. 30Sandstone p. 32South Run p. 34Southern Heritage p.36Stone Gate p. 38Summerplace p. 40Turner Farm p. 42

The Winslett Advantage p. 44Washington County p. 48Eagles’ Wings p. 53Elmington p. 54Hunts:Loudoun p. 12Loudoun Fairfax p. 15Rappahannock p. 27Warrenton p. 46Blue Ridge p. 50Casanova p. 52Features:Hunts Loudoun Fairfax p. 3 Loudoun p. 25Highlights p. 7Show Previews p. 11Calendar p. 28 & 29

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Cover photo:Ashlee Fleming exemplifies the spirit of many on a

beautiful summer day at Loch Moy Farm in Adamstown, MD.

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Kelly’s Ford Equestrian Center16589 Edward’s Shop Rd., Remington, VA 22734DATES: Apr 18, May 2sc, May 30, Aug 22sc, Sept 12, Oct 3 JUDGE: 4/18 Hunters/Wayne Eubank (R)CLASS FEES: $15, Office fee per horse $10START TIME: Hunters - 8 am, Jumpers - 8:30am SCHOOLING: Hunters - limited to 7:45, Jumpers - 7 to 8:15WARM-UPS: CA - all day(hunters only) SCHOOLING AREA: field SHOW RING: 180’x300’ (grass w/stone dust track)FACILITIES: Port-a-johns WATER: Yes FOOD VENDOR: Snack Shack 8am - 3pmMANAGER: Beth Ravinsky (540)522-0491 SECRETARY: Bethany Chapman (540)399-1800WEBSITE: http://www.kellysfordequestrian.com e-MAIL: [email protected]

HUNTER ARENA 1. California Warm-Up (Hunter Classes Only) One trip per horse/rider combination, all day- Course B 2. Leadline- Rider Equitation 3. Leadline- 50% Rider/50% Pony (BA)(SC)(DC) 4. Pre-Short Stirrup Eq- W (BA)(SC)(DC) 5. Pre-Short Stirrup Eq- W/T (BA)(SC)(DC) 6. Pre-Short Stirrup Eq- W/T/sit-T/Jump Pos/(BA)(SC)(DC) 7. Short Stirrup Eq- W/T (BA) 8. Short Stirrup Eq- W/T/C (BA) 9. Short Stirrup Eq- O/F 18”-May trot (BA)10. Short Stirrup Hunter- O/F 18”-May trot (VA)(DC)11. Short Stirrup Hunter- O/F 18”-May trot (VA)(DC)12. Short Stirrup Hunter- W/T/C (VA)(DC)13. Student Equitation- W/T (BA)14. Student Equitation- W/T/C (BA)15. Student Equitation- O/F 2’ -May trot (BA)16. Pleasure Pony- W/T (VA)(BA)(SC)(DC)17. Pleasure Pony- GAYP (VA)(BA)(SC)(DC)18. Pleasure Pony- W/T/C (VA)(BA)(SC)(DC)

15 Minute Schooling Break (Fences 2’- 2’6”)19. Open Hunter Hack- W/T/C 2 Jumps 2’20. VHSA/BHSA Pony Eq- O/F 2’, 2’3” or 2’6” (VA)(BA)(SC)21. VHSA Pony Medal- 2’3”, 2’6”, or 3’ (VA)22.*Pony Hunter- O/F 2’, 2’3” or 2’6 (VA)(BA)(SC)(DC)23.*Pony Handy Hunter- O/F 2’, 2’3” or 2’6” (VA)(BA)(SC)(DC)24.*Pony Hunter- US (VA)(BA)(SC)(DC)25. Jr Pleasure Horse- W/T (VA)(BA)(SC)(DC)26. Jr Pleasure Horse- GAYP (VA)(BA)(SC)(DC)27. Jr Pleasure Horse- W/T/C (VA)(BA)(SC)(DC)28. Ad Pleasure Horse- W/T (VA)(BA)(SC)(DC)29. Ad Pleasure Horse- GAYP (VA)(BA)(SC)(DC)30. Ad Pleasure Horse- W/T/C (VA)(BA)(SC)(DC)31.*Eq on the Flat Jr(14&under/15-17) (VA)(BA)32. Ad Am Eq on the Flat (VA)(BA)33. Maiden Hunter- O/F 2’0” -May trot (BA)34. Maiden Hunter- O/F 2’0” -May trot (BA)35. Maiden Hunter- Under Saddle (BA)36. Low Hunter- O/F @ 2’ or 2’3” (BA)37. Low Hunter- O/F @ 2’ or 2’3” (BA)38. Low Hunter- Under Saddle (BA)39. Open Hunter Derby- 2’ or 2’6” 1st Round- Hunter; 2nd Round- Handy Hunter (numerical score)

15 Minute Schooling Break (Fences 2’6”-3’)40. Schooling Hunter- O/F @ 2’6” or 2’9” (BA)41. Schooling Hunter- O/F @ 2’6” or 2’9” (BA)42. Schooling Hunter- Under Saddle (BA)43. *VHSA/BHSA Ch/AA Eq- O/F @ 2’6” or 3’ (VA)(BA)(SC)

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44. *Ch/AA Hunter- O/F @ 2’6” or 3’ (VA)(BA)(SC)(DC)45. *Ch/AA Handy Hunter- O/F @ 2’6” or 3’ (VA)(BA)(SC)(DC)46. *Ch/AA Hunter- Under Saddle (VA)(BA)(SC)(DC)47. VHSA AA Medal- 3’ (VA)48. VHSA Children’s Medal- 3’ (VA)49. Working Hunter- O/F @ 3’ (VA)(BA)(DC)50. Working Handy Hunter- O/F @ 3’ (VA)(BA)(DC)51. Working Hunter- Under Saddle (VA)(BA)(DC) *May be split if entries warrant.

JUMPER ARENAAll Jumper Classes Are Scored On Faults And Time Jp 143 Table IIException: Puddle Jumpers- Optimum Time Jp146 Table IV Classes52. Puddle Jumper- 2’-2’3” (BA) Optimum Time, Power & Speed53. Puddle Jumper- 2’-2’3” (BA) Optimum Time, Timed Jump Off 54. Puddle Jumper Derby- 2’-2’3” (BA) Optimum Time, Timed 1st Round55. Novice Rider (Ch/AA) Jumper- 2’3”-2’6” (VA)(BA) Power & Speed 56. Novice Rider (Ch/AA) Jumper- 2’3”-2’6” (VA)(BA) Timed Jump Off57. Novice Rider (Ch/AA) Jumper Derby- 2’3”-2’6” (VA) Timed 1st Round58. Novice Horse Jumper- 2’3”-2’6” (VA)(BA) Power & Speed59. Novice Horse Jumper- 2’3”-2’6” (VA)(BA) Timed Jump Off60. Novice Horse Jumper Derby- 2’3”-2’6” (VA)(BA) Timed 1st Round61. “Off The Track” TB Jumper- 2’7” (TB) Power & Speed62. “Off The Track” TB Jumper- 2’7” (TB) Timed Jump Off63. “Off The Track” TB Jumper Derby- 2’7’ (TB) Timed 1st Round64. Low Jumper- 2’7” (VA)(BA) Power & Speed 65. Low Jumper- 2’7” (VA)(BA) Timed Jump Off66. Low Jumper Derby - 2’7” (VA)(BA) Timed 1st Round67. Ch/AA Jumper- 2’9”-3’ (VA)(BA) Power & Speed68. Ch/AA Jumper- 2’9”-3’ (VA)(BA) Timed Jump Off69. Ch/AA Jumper Derby- 2’9”-3’ (VA)(BA) Timed 1st Round70. Schooling Jumper- 3’-3’3” (VA)(BA) Power & Speed 71. Schooling Jumper- 3’-3’3” (VA)(BA) Timed Jump Off72. Schooling Jumper Derby- 3’-3’3” (VA)(BA) Timed 1st Round 73. Modified Jumper- 3’6”-3’9” (VA)(BA) Power & Speed 74. Modified Jumper- 3’6”-3’9” (VA)(BA) Timed Jump Off75. Modified Jumper- 3’6”-3’9” (VA)(BA) Timed 1st Round

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After cold but successful hunter shows on January 10 and February 14, we decided that safety was the best policy and postponed our March 7 hunt-er show until March 28. We hope that everyone who was hoping to attend will join us on the 28th.On January 10 Judge DeDe Bache-Shumate liked Adam Edgar and Formal At-tire in the pony ring, awarding them the championships in both Pony Hunter and Green Pony. Tip Toe also had a winning day, carrying champion Ellery See in the Lead Line division, and winning the 2’ Hunter division and picking up a reserve in Pony Hunter with Harper Peterson in the tack. Brittany Pilarski and Sweet As Gold came home with three tri-colors in the 2’6” Hunt-er, Children’s/Adult Hunter, and Adult Hunter Pleasure.

Champions and Reserves for the day were:Lead Line CH - Tip Toe, Ellery SeeRES – Dora, Amelia WrightPre-Short Stirrup CH – Sebastian’s Look At Me, Abigail FelsenthalRES - Dora Morgan MahoneyHunter Short Stirrup CH - Church Hill, Iggy WaitRES – Rollingwood’s Easy Come Easy Go, Francesca DussekHunter Pleasure Ponies CH - Church Hill, Iggy Wait

RES - Tiny Dancer, Sophia FoxPony Hunter CH - Formal Attire, Adam EdgarRES - Tip Toe, Harper PetersonGreen Pony Hunter CH - Formal Attire, Adam EdgarRES - Fox Mare’s Moonstruck, Sarah MillerJunior Hunter Pleasure CH - Gone Country, Bridget ScaliaRES - Texas Star, LarkeBurmeisterAdult Hunter Pleasure CH - Sweet As Gold, Brittany PilarskiRES - Mason, Lauren Hipps2’ Hunter CH - Tip Toe, Harper PetersonRES - Formal Attire, Cassidy Bosch2’6” Hunter CH - Sweet As Gold, Brittany PilarskiRES - Texas Star, Abby GrabowskiChildren’s/Adult Hunter CH - Sweet As Gold, Brittany PilarskiRES – What’s Up Doc, Abby GrabowskiThoroughbred Hunter CH – What’s Up Doc, Abby GrabowskiRES - Texas Star, Megan GaydosWorking Hunter CH - Ms Congeniality, Megan GaydosRES – What’s Up Doc, Abby Grabowski

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DC Area HSA dates in RED 1235 Park Mills Road, Adamstown, MD 21710HUNTER/JUMPER DATES: May 16, Jun 6, Jul 5, Aug 22 START TIME: 8 am (Hunters) , 9 am (Jumpers) JUDGES: 5/16 Hunters- Wayne Eubank & Tracy Mullen Jumpers- Eddie Dorsey SCHOOLING: to 7:45 amWARM-UPS: CA - all day SCHOOLING AREA: individual areas w/footing for each show ringCLASS FEES: $15, Medals $20, Derby $25, Hunt Team $15, Grounds fee/$20, Stall/$100FACILITIES: Port-a-johns WATER: Yes VIDEOGRAPHER: Yes FOOD VENDOR: Bob’s GrillCOURSE DESIGN: Alan Lohman STEWARD: Elizabeth Richards SECRETARY: Beverly Abbott 410-259-2575MANAGER: Carolyn Mackintosh PHONE #: 301-514-0111 FAX #: 866-533-2125 (Entries - 3 days prior)WEBSITE: www.LochMoyFarm.com (online entries) e-MAIL: [email protected]

Hunter Ring 1 - 8:00 a.m. 1. Open Card Warm Up 2. Working Hunter Over Fences 3’ 3. Working Hunter Over Fences 3’ 4. Working Hunter Under Saddle 5. VHSA Adult Amateur Medal 3’ 6. MHSA Adult Amateur Medal 3’ 7. VHSA Children’s Medal 3’ 8. MHSA Gittings Horsemanship 3’ 9. Ch/AA Hunter OF 3’ (Junior Hunter - V)10. Ch/AA Hunter OF 3’ (Junior Hunter - V)11. Ch/AA Amateur Hunter Under Saddle

Schooling BreakWill Not Start Before 9:00 a.m.

12. Open Card Warm Up13. Low Hunter O/Fences 2’6”14. Low Hunter O/Fences 2’6”15. Low Hunter Under Saddle16. Thoroughbred Hunter 2’6”-3’17. Thoroughbred Hunter 2’6”-3’18. Thoroughbred Hunter Under Saddle19. Adult Amateur Equitation O/F 2’6”20. Adult Equitation On The Flat21. Junior Equitation O/F 2’6”22. Junior Equitaiton On The Flat23. Low Adult Amateur Medal 2’6”24. Low Children Medal 2’6”25. Low Ch/AA Amateur Hunter O/F 2’6”26. Low Ch/AA Amateur Hunter O/F 2’6”27. Low Ch/AA Amateur Hunter U/S

Hunter Ring 2 - 8:00 a.m.28. Open Card Warm Up29. MHSA Children’s Pony Medal 2’-2’6”30. S-M-L Pony Hunter O/F 2’ - 2’6”31. S-M-L Pony Hunter O/F 2’ - 2’6”32. S-M-L Pony Hunter U/Saddle33. Pony Equitation O/Fences 2’-2’6”34. Pony Equitation On The Flat35. VHSA Pony Medal - 2’-2’6”-3’


36. Leadline - 100% Pony37. Leadline - 100% Rider38. Leadline - 50% Pony & 50% Rider39. Pre-Short Stirrup Equitation Walk40. Pre-Short Stirrup Equitation W-T41. Pre-Short Stirrup Equitation W-T- Sit-Trot & jumping position at walk42. Short Stirrup Equitation Walk-Trot43. Short Stirrup Equitation 4 fences44. Short Stirrup Equitation 4 fences45. Hunter Short Stirrup O/F 18”46. Hunter Short Stirrup O/F 18”47. Hunter Short Stirrup U/Saddle48. Pleasure Horse Walk-Trot49. Pleasure Horse Go As You Please50. Pleasure Horse Under Saddle51. Pleasure Pony Walk-Trot52. Pleasure Pony Go As You Please53. Pleasure Pony Under Saddle


54. Walk-Trot Older Equitation 13/over55. Walk-Trot Older Pleasure 13/over56. Walk-Trot Older Hunter 13/over57. W-T-C Older Equitation (canter individually) 13 & over58. W-T-C Older Pleasure (canter individually) 13 & over59. W-T-C Older Hunter (canter individually) 13 & over60. Beginner Hunter Over 4 Fences61. Beginner Hunter Over 4 Fences62. Beginner Hunter Under Saddle

Jumper Ring - 9:00 a.m.63. Jumper 2’0” Table IV-Optimum Time64. Jumper 2’0” Table IV-Optimum Time

Not Start Before 9:30 a.m.65. Jumper 2’3” Table IV-Optimum Time66. Jumper 2’3” Table IV-Optimum Time

Not Before 10:00 a.m.67. Jumper 2’6” Table IV-Optimum Time68. Jumper 2’6” Table II.2.b

Not Before 10:30 a.m.69. Jumper 2’9” Table II, Section 170. Jumper 2’9” Table II.2.b

Not Before 11:00 a.m.71. Jumper 3’0” Table II, Section 172. Jumper 3’0” Table II.2.b

• Riders wishing to jump a higher height,please let Show Office and/or Starterknow.• Riders wishing to jump a class morethan one time, please let the ShowOffice and/or Starter know.Jumper Ring will NOT holdfor Conflicts

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26) Leadline (100% on Rider) DC 27) Leadline (100% on Pony) DC 28) Leadline (50% Rider/50% Pony) DC 29) Pre Short Stirrup (Walk) DC 30) Pre Short Stirrup (Walk/Trot) DC 31) Pre Short Stirrup (Walk/Trot/Ground Pole) DC*32) Pleasure Hunter Pony Walk/Trot DC*33) Pleasure Hunter Pony Go As You Please DC*34) Pleasure Hunter Pony Walk/Trot/Canter DC 35) Short Stirrup Equitation On The Flat DC 36) Short Stirrup Equitation Over Fences 18” DC 37) Short Stirrup Equitation Over Fences 18” DC*38) Short Stirrup Hunter Under Saddle DC*39) Short Stirrup Hunter Over Fences 18” DC*40) Short Stirrup Hunter Over Fences 18” DC 41) Open Hunter Under Saddle 42) Open Hunter Over Fences 2’ 43) Open Hunter Over Fences 2’*44) Green Pony Hunter Under Saddle DC*45) Green Pony Hunter Over Fences DC*46) Green Pony Hunter Over Fences DC*47) Pony Hunter Under Saddle DC*48) Pony Hunter Over Fences DC*49) Pony Hunter Over Fences DC*50) VHSA Pony Equitation*51) VHSA Pony Medals

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1) Unrestricted Hunter Under Saddle 2) Unrestricted Hunter Over Fences 2’ or 2’6” 3) Unrestricted Hunter Over Fences 2’ or 2’6” 4) Hunter Derby 2’6” (with options up to 3’) DC *5) Green Hunter Horse Under Saddle DC *6) Green Hunter Horse Over Fences 2’6” DC *7) Green Hunter Horse Over Fences 2’6” DC *8) Working Hunter Under Saddle DC *9) Working Hunter Over Fences 3’ DC*10) Working Hunter Over Fences 3’ DC*11) VHSA Children’s Medal 3’*12) VHSA Adult Medal 3’*13) Pleasure Hunter Horse Walk/Trot DC*14) Pleasure Hunter Horse Go As You Please DC*15) Pleasure Hunter Horse Walk/Trot/Canter DC *16) Children’s/Adult Hunter Under Saddle DC*17) Children’s/Adult Hunter Over Fences 2’6” DC*18) Children’s/Adult Hunter Over Fences 2’6” DC*19) VHSA Children’s Equitation 2’6”*20) VHSA Junior Equitation On The Flat*21) VHSA Adult Equitation 2’6”*22) VHSA Adult Equitation On The Flat*23) Thoroughbred Hunter Under Saddle DC*24) Thoroughbred Hunter Over Fences 2’6” DC*25) Thoroughbred Hunter Over Fences 2’6” DC

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The big news at Locke Mead-ows is that a new show ring is under construction and should be finished by July. It is 150’ by 300’ and will have a brand-

Loch Moy H/J ShowsBy A.K. Newlacil

In addition to its popular start-er horse trials, schooling shows and recognized events, Loch Moy Farm is looking forward to new partnerships in its third year of hunter/jumper competi-tion.

The Sugarloaf Mountain Horse Show Series will offer not only MHSA Regional op-tions, but also VHSA Associate and DC Area Horse Show As-sociation divisions. A hunter derby will run on July 5, and the Sugarloaf Medal Finals on August 22. Riders will have the opportunity to hone their skills and reach riding milestones at Loch Moy as they pursue year-end association recognition.

Loch Moy Farm strives to provide a friendly, welcoming environment in which to grow as an equestrian. The Sugarloaf series is geared toward amateur, junior and beginner riders who are looking for the excitement of competition at a premier fa-cility without additional stress or financial hurdles. The hunter ring schedule has been revised, and jumper classes will run in a block format. This will min-imize ring conflicts, offering greater flexibility for all partic-ipants.

The Loch Moy Farm Thor-oughbred Show also returns for a third year. Thoroughbred hors-es will have the chance to earn points from The Jockey Club’s Thoroughbred Incentive Pro-gram (TIP), the Thoroughbred Alliance Show Series, and the Maryland Thoroughbred Show Series. Hunter, jumper, dres-sage and combined test divi-sions will be offered.

The biggest news of the spring season at Loch Moy is the design and construction of a fifth outdoor arena with all-weather footing. Scheduled for completion in time for the Thoroughbred Show, the arena will be used for competition and schooling on the flat and over fences. Riders and trainers can tour the facility during the open house and party on April 18. Come out and see what’s happening at one of Maryland’s favorite venues - Loch Moy Farm!

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Previews of Area ShowsA Welcome New Season!

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Loudoun HuntPO Box 224 Leesburg, VA 20178

www.loudounhunt.com

MFH:Allen K. Shreve, Jr., MFHLawrence T. Dale, MFHDonald Johnsey, MFHHonorary Secretary:Mr. Carroll D. Galvin443-690-4041Hunt Monitor:703-777-8480Fixture locations, directions, time and notice of cancellations due to weather or ground conditions. Changes or cancellations will be made no later than three hours before a meet.

Cap fees:$100 Adults, $25 JuniorsContact [email protected]

Season:September through March Meets on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and holidays

Territory:Kennels are located in Leesburg, Loudoun County Virginia. The country is approximately 25 by 18 miles. Agricultural with some development, fenced with coops, barways, post and rails, stone walls and board fences.

Upcoming Events:April 19 - Mighty Memorial

Trail RideDianna Lodge, Lovettsville, VA

May 2 - Derby Day Trail RideThe Kennels, Leesburg, VA

May 16 - Preakness Trail RideFox Glen Farm, Waterford, VA

June 6 - Belmont Trail RideThe Kennels, Leesburg, VA

June 13 - Gala Hunt BallJune 20 - Great Falls or Fox Glen

July 31 - Blue Moon Trail Ride, 7:30 pm at Fox Glen FarmAugust 16 - Benefi t Show

at North Fork School of Eq, Jefferson, MD

Come and Share the Tradition!One of Loudoun County’s oldest and most popular equestrian events! Enjoy a day at the races with family and friends. Bring your lunch, spread your blanket in the infi eld and sit trackside for an up close view of the horses and jockeys as they race over the course set on the 360-acre historic site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

1:00 p.m. post timeGates open at 11:00 am

General admission and Subscriber* parking available. *admits one car and four people near the paddockGeneral Admission parking $5 Subscriber parking is $50

Come see the ladies side-saddle race~12 Noon start-time!For ticket & parking information: Cathy Spicer (703) 728-0545For advertising in the program: Ruth Johnsey (540) 882-4715

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The Loudoun Fairfax HuntHUNTER PACE EVENTS

April 25th, 2015Rolling Meadows Farm

Jeb Stuart Road, Philomont, Virginia

Test your riding skills over a challenging course with the following divisions.

• Fast Time Adults over Fences• Optimum Time Adults over Fences• Optimum Time Juniors over Fences• Optimum Time On the Flat

Fast Time over Fences will start at 10:00AM ... remaining groups will start in 8 minute intervals. Horses and riders must have fairly hunted during the current season with any foxhunting, beagle pack or pony club. All riders are required to sign waivers, formal hunting attire, (non-affi liated riders need only wear a riding jacket)/ juniors the attire is Rat Catcher, everyone is to wear approved safety helmets. Bring a copy of mount’s Coggins.

Entries for the Virginia Hunter Pace series are controlled by the Central Entry Offi ce; http://www.centralentryoffi ce.com/entriesovernights.aspx; (540) 439-3820; Entries close on Wednesday April 24, open divisions available for non-affi liated riders, Maps of Fences and Flat courses will be available at Rolling Meadow Farm on Wednesday, April 24 after noon.

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18055 Harmony Church Rd.Hamilton, VA 20158loudounfairfaxhunt.com

MFHs:Donna Rogers (703) 431-9555Linda Devan(703) 887-2711Michael Harper(732) 485-9486David MoyesPaul Wilson(540) 338-1636Honorary Secretary:Gin Richardson(703) 216-6313Gretchen Kuney(703) 727-4483Hunt Monitor:(703) 957-4633Fixture locations, directions, time and notice of cancellations due to weather or ground conditions. Changes or cancellations will be made no later than 3 hours prior.

Cap fees:Adult (+21) $100 - weekends/holidays$80 - weekdays Juniors - $25 under 14Non-members must contact one of the Masters or the Honorary Secretary for permission to hunt. Checks payable to The Loudoun Fairfax Hunt should be given to the Honorary Secretary or one of the Masters upon arriving at the meet. Liability Release and Coggins required. Guests may cap 4 times during the current season.

Season:Sept. to March, primarily on WedFri, Sun- occasional Bye Days.

Territory:Western Loudoun County is rolling hills. Generally wooded and open cattle and crop farms with jumps that are post and rail, chicken coops and stone walls of typical size.

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Evan Crierie was in the judge’s seat for the February 14 hunter show. Brittany Pilarski and Sweet As Gold continued their domination in the hunter arena, again picking up cham-pionships in the 2’6” Hunter, Children’s/Adult Hunter, and Adult Hunter Pleasure.

Champion and Reserve awards for the day went to:Lead LineCH - Dora, Amelia OakesRES - Tip Toe, Ellery SeePre-Short StirrupCH - Brown Eyed Girl, Del-aney NewmanRES - Banbury Bandana, Ryleigh FisherHunter Short StirrupCH - Nanny McVai, Elizabeth KaranikRES - Tiny Dancer, Sophia FoxHunter Pleasure PoniesCH - Mama Mia, Abbey SpruilliRES - Dippin Dots, Katherine TriantosHunter PleasureCH - Gone Country, Caroline Brown

RES - Hunter, Abigail TeodoroAdult Hunter PleasureCH - Sweet As Gold, Brittany PilarskiRES - PRP Sorrento, Jennifer Butler2’ HunterCH - Even Steven, Dianne AbetzRES - Bogart, Erin March2’6” HunterCH - Sweet As Gold, Brittany PilarskiRES - Ain’t No Rest For The Wicked, Amelia PaulsenChildren’s/Adult Hunter CH - Sweet As Gold, Brittany PilarskiRES - Whats Up Doc, Abby Grabowski Our jumper competitors braved the cold temperatures to ride on January 17 and February 7. Repeat champions for the two shows included Washington and Ursula Moore in Adult Hopeful; Snoopin’ For Clues and Ashley Clements in the Novice division; and Hidden Potential with Clements aboard in the Lows.Champions and Reserves for

January 17 were:Junior HopefulCH - EF Partner in Crime, Shannon FlynnRES - Loki, Lizzie SpieglemanAdult HopefulCH - Washington, Ursula MooreRES - Top Gun, Aubrey PrinceNovice CH - Snoopin’ For Clues, Ash-ley ClementsRES - Loki, Lizzie SpieglemanNovice Children’s/AdultsCo-CH - Avalon, Maya KnowlesCo-CH - Swiper No Swiping, Allie CrowellLow JumpersCH - Hidden Potential, Ashley ClementsRES - Go Roscoe, Alex CaffiChildren’s/AdultsCH - Go Roscoe, Alex CaffiRES - Star Spangled Banner, Shelly ZimmerliFebruary 7 results were:Junior HopefulCH - Loki, Lizzie SpieglemanRES – Sky High, Katie FoxAdult HopefulCH - Washington, Ursula

MooreRES - Top Gun, Aubrey PrinceNovice CH - Snoopin’ For Clues, Ash-ley ClementsRES - Loki, Lizzie SpieglemanNovice Children’s/AdultsCH – Cocoa’s Delight, Tara McMahonRES – Severn Appolo, Julie BuschorLow JumpersCH - Hidden Potential, Ashley ClementsRES – All Dun Up, Kaia Pen-ningtonChildren’s/AdultsCH - Star Spangled Banner, Shelly ZimmerliRES - Go Roscoe, Alex Caffi

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LTD Horse ShowsBy Carol Bailey

We had a beautiful but brisk day on January 17 at Morven Park, showing under judge DeDe Bache-Shumate. Well over 70 riders came out, and we managed to effectively get



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DC Area HSA dates in RED LTD Horse Shows @ Frederick County Fairgrounds155 Fairground Rd., Clearbrook, Va 22624DATES: Apr 19, May 10 & 31, Jun 14, Aug 8 & 30, Sept 12, Oct 17 & 31 START TIME: 9 amJUDGES:4/19 Debbie Mueller, 5/10 Kevin FreemanSCHOOLING: Hunters/8 am SCHOOLING AREAS: grass WARM-UPS: CA - all dayCLASS FEES: $15, Office Fee $10(waived w/online entry), Grounds Fee $10, Jumpers $20 or $50/divisionPHOTOGRAPHER: TBD FOOD: snack bar WATER: Yes FACILITIES: bathroomsMANAGER: Carol Bailey PHONE #: 540-514-5762WEBSITE: www.LTDhorseshows.weebly.com e-MAIL: [email protected]

Hunters 1. Lead Line - 100% Rider 2. Lead Line - 50% Rider/50% Mount 3. Lead Line - 100% Suitability of Mount 4. Pre-Short Stirrup Eq - W 5. Pre-Short Stirrup Eq - W/T 6. Pre-Short Stirrup Eq - W/T/Jump Pos 7. VHSA Pony Pleasure Walk/Trot 8. VHSA Pony Pleasure W/T/GAYP 9. VHSA Pony Pleasure W/T/C10. Short Stirrup Beginner Eq OF A - 18”11. Short Stirrup Beginner Eq OF B - 18”12. Short Stirrup Beginner EqUS13. VHSA Short Stirrup Hunter OF A - 18”14. VHSA Short Stirrup Hunter OF B - 18”15. VHSA Short Stirrup Hunter US 12 & under16. VHSA Green Pony Hunter O/F A (S-2’, M-2’3”, L-2’6”)17 .VHSA Green Pony Hunter O/F B (S-2’, M-2’3”, L-2’6”)18. VHSA Green Pony Hunter U/S 19. VHSA Pony Hunter O/F A (S-2’, M-2’3”, L-2’6”)20. VHSA Pony Hunter O/F B (S-2’, M-2’3”, L-2’6”)21. VHSA Pony Hunter US22. VHSA Pony Eq (S-2’, M-2’3”, L-2’6”)23. VHSA Pony Medals (S-2’3“, M-2’6”, L-3’)24. VHSA Eq on the flat (14-under)25. Maiden Hunter OF A -2’ (horses/ponies/trot-adults ok)26. Maiden Hunter OF B-2’ (horses/ponies/trot-adults ok)27. Maiden Hunter US28. Student Equitation OF A (8 fences 2‘) 29. Student Equitation OF B (8 fences 2’)30. Student Equitation Under Saddle31. VHSA Jr/Ad Horse Pleasure - W/T(TIP)32. VHSA Jr/Ad Horse Pleasure - W/T

33. VHSA Jr/Ad Horse Pleasure W/T/C34. VHSA Green Hunter O/F A 8 fences 2’6”35. VHSA Green Hunter O/F B 8 fences 2’6”36. VHSA Green Hunter US37. Thoroughbred Hunter O/F A 8 fences 2’6”(TIP)38. Thoroughbred Hunter O/F B 8 fences 2’6”39. Thoroughbred Hunter U/S40. VHSA Jr/Ad Hunter O/F A 8 fences 2’6”41. VHSA Jr/Ad Hunter O/F B 8 fences 2’6”42. VHSA Jr/Ad Hunter U/S43. VHSA Jr/AA Eq - O/F 2’6”-3ft.44. VHSA Children’s Medals 44. VHSA Jr/AA Eq -Flat (15-17/Ad)45. Working Hunter OF A- 3’(TIP)46. Working Hunter OF B- 3’47. Working Hunter U/S

JumpersPuddle Jumpers 2’1-Table II, Sec. 12-Table II, Sec. 2(c)3-Table II, Sec 2 (b)*Novice Ch/Ad Amateur Jumpers 2’6”4- Table II, Sec. 15- Table II, Sec. 2 (c)6- Table II, Sec.2 (b) *Novice Jumpers 2’6”7- Table II, Sec. 18- Table II, Sec. 2 (c)9- Table II, Sec. 2 (b)*Thoroughbred Jumpers 2’‘6’-2’9“(TIP)10- Table II, Sec. 111- Table II, Sec. 2 (c)12- Table II, Sec. 2 (b)*Low Jumpers 2’9”- 3’1-Table II, Sec. 12-Table II, Sec. 2 (c)3-Table II ,Sec 2 (b)*Ch/Ad Amateur Jumpers 3’3” $13- Table II, Sec. 114- Table II, Sec. 2 (c)15- Table II, Sec. 2 (b)*Schooling Jumpers 3’6” $16- Table II, Sec. 117- Table II, Sec. 2 (c)18- Table II, Sec. 2 (b)*Modified Jumpers 4’ $19- Table II, Sec. 120- Table II, Sec. 2 (c)21- Table II, Sec. 2 (b)22- Knock Down Out $ 50% to winner23- Gambler’s Choice $ 50% to winner *Minimum of 5 entries for cash backs



Loch Moy Farm EventingBy Ashley Russell

Whether you are an experi-enced professional, or you are new to eventing, there is some-thing fun for everyone at Loch Moy Farm. This state-of-the-art facility is located conveniently 30 minutes from Leesburg Va., and less than an hour from Bal-timore and D.C.

What better way to get your mojo back after a long winter, try easing back into the season with one of the three Spring

Starter Horse Trials or CT’s. These are perfect for young horses or those new to the sport. The courses are designed to be very welcoming and education-al, with room to regroup and take that much needed breath.

The Maryland Adult Eventing Camp is an opportunity to work with some of the top instructors and riders in the sport. With days filled with educational and challenging riding experiences, and evenings filled with inter-esting speakers, delicious food, and laughter, this camp is a great way to fine tune your skills or develop the confidence need-ed to move up to the next level.

Twilight Eventing is a quick and easy way to have fun with-out the pressure of a competi-tion. Ride all three phases back to back and leave with your Dressage test full of helpful comments to go home and work on.

Fun for riders and spectators alike, The Maryland Horse Tri-als in July are recognized events that draw some of the biggest names in the sport as well as amateur riders from all over the area. The courses are packed full of challenging questions and engaging elements.

Looking to sharpen your Cross Country skills? Loch Moy Farm has a Schooling Course that has everything from

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new set of beautiful hunter-type fences with lots of fill. The new ring will be located in a 30-acre field and will offer an unlimited amount of parking.

The Spring 2015 Locke Meadows shows will be held in the existing ring, which will be used as the Pony Ring once the new show ring is ready. We are also looking forward to having a new food vendor at our shows as well as Rumored Moments as our photographer.

Our goal is to provide a fun, laid-back, positive environment for showing. We will continue to offer VHSA Medal classes as well as a 3’6” option for the Working Hunters once the new ring is complete. We look for-ward to seeing you rail side!

Ashley Russell and Philharmonic at The Maryland Horse Trials in July of 2014.

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Moriah Farm Horse Shows, LC Eastwood Farm, 6218 Old Auburn Road, Warrenton, VA 20187 HUNTER DATES: May 9 & 30, Jul 25, Aug 1, Sep 26, Oct 10 JUDGES: TBAJUMPER DATES: May 10 & 31, Jul 26, Aug 2, Sep 27, Oct 11START TIME: Hunters-8 am (open schooling to 7:30 am/Short Stirrup 7:35 - 7:45 am) Jumpers 8:30SCHOOLING: day before Hunter schooling $25 (reimbursed show day when showing min.1 division)CLASS FEES: $15, VHSA Eq, Hunter Add back, & Jumpers $20, Jumper Add back $25, EMT/Office fee $20/entry FACILITIES: Port-a-john WATER: Yes PHOTOGRAPHER: Richard Clay FOOD VENDOR: TBAMANAGER: Bill Yeager PHONE #: 301-252-4085 SCHOOLING AREA: sand ringWEB SITE: www.MoriahFarm.com e-MAIL: [email protected]


Add-Back Prize Moneywill be calculated from 50%

of entry fees to bedivided as follows:

First: 30%, Second: 20%, Third: 15%, Fourth: 13%, Fifth:

12%, and Sixth: 10%

JUMPERS8:30 am Start

Hacking & limited JumpingSchooling until 8am

Puddle Jumpers 18” - 2’101. Puddle Jumper Table II, Sec. 1 102. Puddle Jumper Table II, Sec. 2 (b)103. Puddle Jumper Table II, Sec. 2 (c)

Novice Ch/AA Jumpers 2’3” - 2’6” VHSA104. Novice Ch/AATable II, Sec. 1105. Novice Ch/AA Table II, Sec. 2 (b)106. Novice Ch/AA Table II, Sec. 2 (c)

Novice Jumpers 2’3” - 2’6” VHSA107. Novice Jumpers Table II, Sec. 1108. Novice Jumpers Table II, Sec. 2 (b)109. Novice Jumpers Table II, Sec. 2 (c)

Low Jumpers 2’6” - 3’ VHSA110. Low Jumpers Table II, Sec. 1111. Low Jumpers Table II, Sec. 2 (b)112. Low Jumpers Add-Back Table II Sec. 2 (c)

Children’s/AdAm Jumpers 2’6” - 3’3” VHSA113. Ch/AA Jumpers Table II, Sec. 1114. Ch/AA Jumpers Table II, Sec. 2 (b)115. Ch/AA Jumpers Add-Back Table II, Sec. 2 (c)

Schooling Jumpers 3’ - 3’6” VHSA116. Schooling Jumpers Table II, Sec. 1117. Schooling Jumpers Table II, Sec. 2 (b)118. Schooling Jumpers Add-Back Table II Sec. 2 (c)

Modified Jumpers 3’6” - 4’ VHSA119. Modified Jumper Table II, Sec. 1120. Modified Jumper Table II, Sec. 2 (b)121. Modified Jumper Add-Back Table II Sec. 2 (c)

45 Second rule will be in effect all day

* = VHSA^ = SCHSA+ = DC Area HSA

HUNTERS 1. Short Stirrup Warm. Up Limit 1 Trip before Hunter Trips 2. *+ Short Stirrup Hunter W/T/C 3. *+ Short Stirrup Hunter OF 18” 4. *+ Short Stirrup Hunter OF 18” 5. ^+ Short Stirrup Equitation W/T/C 6. ^+ Short Stirrup Equitation OF 7. ^+ Short Stirrup Equitation OF 18” 8. ^+ Leadline Judged 100% on Rider 9. ^+ Leadline Judged 100% Horse or Pony10. ^+ Leadline Judged 50% Rider 50% Horse or Pony 11. ^+ Pre Short Stirrup W12. ^+ Pre Short Stirrup W/T13. ^+ Pre Short Stirrup W/T/ Jumping Position14. *^+ Pony Hunter Pleasure W/T15. *^+ Pony Hunter Pleasure GAYP16. *^+ Pony Hunter Pleasure W/T/C17. *^+ Junior Hunter Pleasure W/T18. *^+ Junior Hunter Pleasure GAYP 19. *^+ Junior Hunter Pleasure W/T/C20. *^+ Adult Hunter Pleasure W/T21. *^+ Adult Hunter Pleasure GAYP22. *^+ Adult Hunter Pleasure W/T/C23. Add Back Warm-up Open All Day Limit 1 Trip24. ^ Student Equitation OF 2’ (no oxers)25. ^ Student Equitation OF 2’ (no oxers)26. ^ Student Equitation W/T/C27. Hopeful Hunter OF 2’ or 2’6” (no oxers)28. Hopeful Hunter OF 2’ or 2’6” (no oxers)29. Hopeful Hunter W/T/C

Not Before 12 pm30. *^Associate Ch/ AA Eq OF 2’6”, 3’31. *^+ Children’s Hunter OF 2’6”, 3’32. *^+ Children’s Hunter OF2’6”, 3’33. *^+ Children’s Hunter W/T/C

34. *^+ Adult Amateur Hunter OF 2’6”/3’35. *^+ Adult Amateur Hunter OF 2’6”/3’36. *^+ Adult Amateur Hunter W/T/C37. *^+ Green Hunter OF 2’6”33. *^+ Green Hunter OF 2’6”34. *^+ Green Hunter W/T/C35. *^+ Working Hunter OF 3’-3’6”36. *^+ Working Hunter OF 3’-3’6”37. *^+ Working Hunter W/T/C

Not Before 2 pmPony Schooling Break-Time Permitting

Entered Ponies Only (5-10min)

38. *^Pony Eq OF S-2’, M-2’3”, L-2’6”39. *^Green Pony Hunter OF S-2’, M-2’3”, L-2’6”40. *^Green Pony Hunter OF S-2’, M-2’3”, L-2’6”41. *^Green Pony Hunter W/T/C Smalls go first42. Small/Medium Pony Hunter OF S-2’, M-2’3”43. Small/Medium Pony Hunter OF S-2’, M-2’3”44. Small/Medium Pony Hunter W/T/C45. Large Pony Hunter OF 2’6”. 2’9”46. Large Pony Hunter OF 2’6”. 2’9”47. Large Pony Hunter W/T/C



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simple logs to ditches, banks, and water. The Competition Course is also open for school-ing occasionally throughout the year so you can channel your inner Mary King or Buck Da-vidson as you gallop across the fields full of gorgeous fences for every level.

All of the events at Loch Moy are well organized and would not be possible without the tire-less efforts from a very loyal small army of volunteers. What better way to get a front seat to all the action than by volunteer-ing? Besides, you not only walk away from the day with a little sun on your cheeks, but you also get a coveted t-shirt, yum-my lunch, a free cross country schooling pass, and bragging rights that you helped run one of the best events in Area 2!

“I think volunteering at horse trials is a great way to get to know what eventing is all about,” said Terri Ehrenfeld, a Maryland resident who discov-ered eventing in 2013 with her horse, Corey. “I’ve volunteered at various jobs at The Maryland Horse Trials at Loch Moy in-cluding as a cross country jump judge and warm-up ring coordi-nator for both cross country and show jumping. Volunteering taught me the rules of eventing and also helped me create per-sonal strategies for memorizing show jumping courses and mak-ing the best use of warm-up time and space. It’s a lot of fun!”

The fall season is also full of ways to have fun at Loch Moy while taking in the stunning fo-liage that surrounds the facility. There is another Starter horse trial series, a recognized event in Oct. and an amazing oppor-tunity to participate in a clinic with Lucinda Green.

Come try your hand at one of the many eventing experiences offered at Loch Moy and join all the fun our sport has to offer!

grounds, located in Winchester, Va., where there is ample park-ing and space for spectators, as well as indoor bathrooms. No lines and no flies!

All of our shows are VHSA Associate, and in most cas-es DCAreaHSA. Once again, we are participating in the TIP program as well and this year

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it will also include jumpers. The Jockey club has supplied us with lovely ribbons, Jockey Club backpacks and medals, and sponsors over $500 in cash prizes to our year-end winners.

We will be adding hunter der-bies and jumpers to our offer-ings this year. (They are sched-uled on an alternating schedule, so check for dates on our Horse Times page, and on our website and Facebook page.) We have added new classes for beginning riders of any age, along with our tried and true, and will offer Medal classes for both ponies, and the horses. You can do a warm-up for any over fences division, and we schedule am-ple schooling time both in the morning and afternoon.

This year, LTD will be host-ing clinics as well. Kevin Free-man will be coming late spring/summer. Oliver Brown will be judging our Fall Finale show on October 31, which will be a combination of clinic with Oli-ver and a show. We will have lots of fun classes -- such as costume, trick-or-treat-pick-a-course, invisible horse and stick horse -- and then after all the VHSA classes, Oliver will work with all the riders. We will also be awarding our series-end priz-

LTD Horse Shows have a loyal following of young riders who enjoy their friendly atmosphere.



Also offering riding lessons and riding programs for children and adults at all riding levels.

North Fork School of Equitation, Inc. 3616-B Lander Road, Jeff erson, MD 21755 DATE: Hunter - May 3, Jun 7, Jul 5, Aug 2, Oct 4 JUDGES: TBASTART TIME: 9:00 a.m. SCHOOLING: 8:00 a.m. WARM-UPS: prior to show, lunch, outside course-all day CLASS FEES: $15 (pre-entries - $12, call before 9 pm the night before each show) Non-showing $15SCHOOLING AREA: fi eld FOOD VENDOR: No (cold drinks are available)FACILITIES: Port-a-johns WATER: No PHOTOGRAPHER: horsepix.net (Onawa Cutshall) MANAGER: Karen Fenwick PHONE #: (301) 834-9744 (pre-entries, information, & weather updates)WEB SITE: www.northforkschool.com

DATE:

HUNTERS 1 - Hilltopper Walk, Trot Ribbons to all parti cipants in this class. 2 - Hilltopper Walk, Trot, Individual Canter Leads not to count. 3 - Hilltopper Mini Jumping Course - 12” jumps. May trot, canter or combinati on of both. 4 - Warm-Up To jump a short course at 18” or 2’. May trot or canter. 5 - Student Hunter Under Saddle Walk, trot, canter both ways of the ring. 6 - Student Hunter Individual Ride Rider will perform a program ride that may\ include circles, half-circles, sitti ng trots, fi gure eights, etc. Course will be posted prior to class. 7 - Student Hunter Over Fences 18” course. May trot, canter or combinati on of both. 8 - Baby Green / Novice Hunter Under Saddle Walk, trot, canter both ways of the ring. 9 - Baby Green / Novice Hunter Over Fences Fences 18” or 2’ at rider’s discreti on. May trot, canter or combinati on of both. Simple changes permitt ed. Judged on manners and way of going. 10 - Baby Green / Novice Hunter Over Fences - Same as class 9.11 - Low Hunter Under Saddle Walk, trot, canter both ways on the ring. Judged on manners and way of going. 12 - Low Hunter Over Fences Fences 2’ or 2’6”. Simple changes permitt ed.13 - Low Hunter Over Fences - Same as class 1214 - Equitati on On The Flat Open to all. Walk, trot, and canter both ways of the ring. May be asked to perform additi onal tests at the judge’s discreti on. Judged on hands, seat, positi on, control and guidance of mount.

Lunch Break -

Aft ernoon Classes will not begin before noon.

15 - Field Hunter Over The Outside Course Judged on pace, manners and way of going.16 - Field Hunter - Same as class 1517 - Field Hunter Under Saddle Walk, trot, canter in the fi eld. Judged on manners and way of going.18 - Equitati on Over Fences Fences at 2’6” or 3’. Judged on hands, seat, control and guidance of mount.19 - Schooling Hunter Over Fences Fences at 2’6” or 3’. Simple changes permitt ed.20 - Schooling Hunter Over Fences - Same as class 19. 21 - Schooling Hunter Under Saddle - Walk, trot, canter both ways in the fi eld. Judged on manners and way of going.22 - Pleasure Horse Hunter - Walk, Trot.23 - Pleasure Horse Hunter - Walk, trot, canter.24 - Pleasure Horse Hunter - Walk, trot canter, 2 small jumps.

ANRC Benefi t ShowDate: TBD

9:00 a.m.Judge: Marion Lee

classes $15

Established in 1939, the ANRC initiated a standardized method to educate riders in Hunt Seat Equitation.

The overall goal of the ANRC is to promote a contemporary, systematic approach to riding, training and teaching that is appropriate for horses as well as

riders at various stages of learning.Please visit their web site at: http://www.anrc.org

to learn more.

The morning Equitati on has fl at classes,program rides and over fences.

The aft ernoon has 3 phases judged on equitati onincluding an outside course.



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Claire Ledbetter and Girlfriend with their Moriah Farm Champion and Reserve Year-End awards.

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Moriah FarmBy Marjorie Yeager

At Moriah Farm, our goal is always to produce a local show with a rated feel. In 2015e will be stick-ing with this mission and will keep most of the showing experi-ence the same, with prizes awarded in each division at ev-ery show.

We are adding one big new feature to our shows this year, one that will be helpful in making new friends and bring-ing exhibitors together. We are introducing a “Team Year-End Award.” Teams can be created

es at this show. Our sponsors have been gen-

erous. Look forward to our same beautiful rosettes, silver platters and crystal awards. This year we will be adding cham-pagne for our adult division winners and a $200 cash prize for our top trainer. Our top rider will receive a custom “actors” chair with logo and other fabu-lous gifts. Reserve rider will re-ceive a one-hour massage with Massage Envy and a halter.

Concessions will be brought to you by Southern Ladies. They offer home-made break-fasts, bagged lunches, with hand crafted sandwiches (Boar’s Head, chicken salad, and spe-cialty cheeses), Route 11 chips, soups, chili and sweets.

Our 2015 show year will again include a winter series at Morven Park, beginning in De-cember and continuing through to March 2016.

Our desire to see you or your rider improve from show to show makes us strive for a re-laxed atmosphere and kind ser-

vice. We keep our shows moving along and running smooth-ly. You can enter on-line to both save money and time. Just arrive and just pick up your number!

within a barn or barns can get together with other barns and forms teams. A team will con-sist of four horse and rider com-binations. The team members must be declared before com-

peting in order for the points to count toward the team award. Rider and horse combinations must stay the same throughout the year.

Teams can be all hunters or all jumpers or a mix of both. Call your friends and get started thinking of a clever team name and sign up at our shows!

North Fork School of Eq.By Karen Fenwick

Our show series has been around for a long time, and some of the year-end awards go back to the 1990s. We offer a number of special awards for which winners receive perpetual trophies engraved with the name of each year’s winner. Some of these are very special awards, donated in honor of horses and riders. We also give year-end awards for each division.

Our shows are great for be-ginner riders and green horses, because the environment is low stress, and we have an excellent



A. UNJUDGED GROUND POLES (8-8:45) 1. Beginner Rider Walk (Not Before 9am) 2. Beginner Rider Walk/Trot 3. Beginner Rider Walk/Trot/Canter 4. Beginner Rider over ground poles 5. Hunter Pleasure Walk/Trot 6. Hunter Pleasure Go as you please 7. Hunter Pleasure Walk, Trot, Canter 8. Hunter Pleasure W/T/C w/2 cross railsB. UNJUDGED WARM UP - open thru last class 9. Cross Rail Hunter Under Saddle10. Cross Rail Equitation Under Saddle11. Cross Rail Hunter 18” (trotting not penalized)12. Cross Rail Hunter 18”13. Starter Hunter Under Saddle14. Starter Hunter Equitation US15. Starter Hunter 2’16. Starter Hunter 2’

Lytle’s Otasaga Farm 20520 Mouth of Monocacy Rd, Dickerson, MD 20842 DATES: Apr 19, May 24, Aug 8 (TB), Sep 13, Oct 31, Nov 22 Tuesday Eve Jumpers: Jun 23, Jul 21, Aug 18JUDGE: 4/19 Lou Bowling-Steinfort START TIME: 9 amCLASS FEES: $15, $20*/horse offi ce fee (*$10 off for pre-entries - due by Thursday)WARM-UPS: CA/all day SHOW RING: 200’ x 300’ all weather footing-groomed/wateredFACILITIES: Yes WATER: Yes PHOTOGRAPHER: Janelle Stewart FOOD VENDOR: Carol’s CornerMANAGER: Cindy Lytle PHONE #: 240-447-3353 SCHOOLING AREAS: Indoor & Grass RingWEB SITE: www.lytleshowhorses.com e-MAIL: [email protected] (pre-enter: horse, rider, & classes)

RULES & INFORMATION• Simple changes not penalized• Attire: ASTM helmet, boots & breeches required• JUMPERS: Multiple rounds permitted.

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Afternoon classes Not to Start before NOON17. Low Hunter Under Saddle18. Low Hunter 2’3” 19. Low Hunter 2’3”20. Low Handy 2’3”21. Low Jumper Optimum Time 2’3”22. Low Jumper Power & Speed23. Schooling Jumper Power & Speed 2’6”24. Schooling Jumper Timed First Jump Off25. Schooling Hunter Under Saddle26. Schooling Hunter 2’6”27. Schooling Hunter 2’6”28. Schooling Handy 2’6”29. Open Hunter Under Saddle30. Open Hunter 2’9 & 3’31. Open Hunter 2’9” & 3’ 32. Open Handy 2’9” & 3’ 33. Open Jumper 2’9 & 3’ Power & Speed 34. Open Jumper 2’9 & 3’ (Higher Heights by Request)

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Riders, horses and train-ers braved some frigid tem-peratures to compete in The Winslett Advantage Winter Hunter and Jumper series at Hazelwild Farm in Fredericks-burg. The Hazelwild arena is very cold-weather friendly, with a self-standing ring and spec-tator and horse-holding area all inside, so it was no surprise that the jumper folks came out on some very chilly days to

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Colton Sirk took home ribbons in Lead Line at one of LTD’s winter shows at Morven Park.

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through our schedule. Some of the area’s finest equestrians attend our shows, and we are grateful for your participation!

We’d like to say a special thank you to Michael Bertozzi for his expertise with the mi-crophone - you are publicly ac-knowledged and appreciated for your kind assistance! It is this type of person that makes the equestrian world so unique.

Every division filled, and we were able to have separate Green Horse and Green Pony divisions. January 17 results:Lead Line:CH - Bea Lynch - Single Tree JillianRES - Caroline Pennington - Yours TrulyPre-Short Stirrup:CH - Devon Holloway - Yours TrulyRES - Kinley Hoover - Time TravelerPony Pleasure:CH - Devaux’s Where’s The Party - Alex KriegeRES - Delightful Delilah - Samantha GoodeHunter Short Stirrup:CH - Delighful Delilah -Samantha GoodeRES - Majestic Magic - Taylor BeliveauBeginner Equitation:CH - Isabella Bertozzi - M and M Touch of BlueRES - Addison Beliveau - Talk of the TownGreen Pony Hunter:CH - Beloved - Braelyn BaileyRES - Celestial - Morgan BorchertPony Hunter:CH - Meadow Fox Lyric - Ana BertozziRES - Otterridge Dress Blues - Spencer ToohillPony Equitation (Flat 14-under)WIN - Ana BertozziPony Equitation Over Fences:WIN - Ana BertozziGreen Hunter Horse:CH - Burberry - Jenna Stein-furthRES - Seapoint - Christopher WebbHorse Pleasure:CH - Burberry - Lauren RouxRES – Walkin’ on Sunshine - Allie Kahl Student Equitation:

CH - Allie Kahl - Walkin on SunshineRES - Paige Stanley - Brown Eyed GirlMaiden Hunter:CH - Studio Bleu - Eddyn MoldenRES - Bay Bae - Anastasia StubbsSchooling Hunter:CH - Emerald Isle - Jenna SteinfurthRES - Gallaway Tug - Michael BertozziChildren’s/Adult Amateur Hunter:CH - Riverstar - Shelly TrimbleRES - Worth the Risk - Nicole JonesChildren’s Equitation Over Fences:WIN - Merideth Von SeeleWorking Hunter:CH - Fifty-Fifty - Michael BertozziRES - Seapoint - Christopher Webb

Unfortunately we were un-able to hold our February 21 show because of the weather,



Philomont Horse Show*37180 Snickersville Turnpike, Philomont, VA 20132DATE: April 25 RAIN DATE: April 26 START TIME: 8:30 SCHOOLING: 7:30 - 8:20 amSCHOOLING AREA: fields SHOW RINGS: Grass FACILITIES: Port-a-john WATER: YesJUDGES: Ring 1/Beth Linton Ring 2/Debbie MuellerCLASS FEES: $12 ($10 pre-entry by 5pm 4/23) FOOD VENDOR: Philomont Ladies AuxiliaryDIRECTIONS: 1/2 mile east of the village of Philomont, VA on Snickersville TurnpikeMANAGER: Christy McMann PHONE #: 703-470-6437WEB SITE: www.philomontvfd.org/events/hs e-MAIL: [email protected]

RING 1 1. V/DC Pleasure Horse Walk/Trot 2. V/DC Pleasure Horse Walk/ Trot/Canter 3. V/DC Pleasure Horse Walk/Go as You Please 4. Warm-Up, 2’ 5. Schooling Hunter O/F (2’) 6. Schooling Hunter O/F (2’) 7. Schooling Hunter U/S 8. V/DC Green Hunter Horse O/F 2’6” 9. V/DC Green Hunter Horse O/F 2’6”10. V/DC Green Hunter U/S11. V/DC Ch/Ad Hunter O/F (Rider’s choice 2’ 6”or 3’)12. V/DC Ch/Ad Hunter O/F (Rider’s choice 2’ 6”or 3’)13. V/DC Ch/Ad Hunter U/S14. V Ch/Ad Hunter Equitation On the Flat 15. V Ch/Ad Hunter Equitation (Jumps at 2’ 6”or 3’)16. V/DC Working Hunter O/F (Jumps 2’ 6”or 3’)17. V/DC Working Hunter O/F (Jumps 2’ 6”or 3’)18. V/DC Working Hunter U/S19. Hunter Derby O/F - Round 1 Hunter Derby O/F - Round 2 20. Hunter Pairs Walk/Trot 21. Hunter pairs O/F

RING 2Lead Line will run at the end of the division in progress at noon.

22. DC Lead Line. Manners & Suitability (Riders 7 & under)23. DC Lead Line. Equitation (Riders 7 & under)24. DC Lead Line. 50% Pony, 50% Eq. (Riders 7 & under)25. Pony Warm-Up O/F (Jumps 2’)26. Schooling Pony O/F (Jumps 2’)27. Schooling Pony O/F (Jumps 2’)28. Schooling Pony U/S29. V/DC Sm/Med Pony Hunter O/F (Sm 2’ , Md 2’3”)30. V/DC Sm/Med Pony Hunter O/F (Sm 2’ , Md 2’3”)31. V/DC Sm/Med Pony Hunter U/S32. V/DC Green Pony O/F (Sm 2’ , Md 2’3”, Lg2’6”) 33. V/DC Green Pony O/F (Sm 2’ , Md 2’3”, Lg2’6”)34. V/DC Green Pony U/S35. V/DC Large Pony Hunter O/F (Jumps 2’6”)36. V/DC Large Pony Hunter O/F (Jumps 2’6”)37. V/DC Large Pony Hunter U/S38. V Pony Equitation on the Flat39. V Pony Equitation (Sm 2’ , Md 2’3”, Lg 2’6”)

SPECIAL DIVISIONS: SCHOOLING HUNTER: Jumps at 2’. Open to horses only. (Classes 5, 6, 7)HUNTER DERBY: Open to horses and ponies. Consists of 2 rounds each scored numerically 0-100. Round 1 judged on even hunting pace, manners, jumping style and way of moving with emphasis on brilliance over the course. Round 2 judged on promptness and handiness without affecting performance and style. Both rounds have at least 10 jumps,w/2 height-option fences. Handy course to include a jump out of and/or into the ring, hand gallop, and halt. (Class 22)HUNTER PAIRS: Open to horses and ponies. Fences not to exceed 2’3”, with a change of leaders mid-course and the final jump abreast. (Classes 22 & 23) *Points from these classes do NOT count towards overall high-point awards.LEAD LINE: Will run at the completion of the division in progress at noon. For riders age 7 and under. Rider not eligible for any other classes in show and must not have competed in any class other than Lead Line. Rider to be led at the walk. Pony to be on lead at all times. (Classes 25, 26, 27) SCHOOLING PONY: Jumps at 2’. Judged on performance and manners. (Classes 29, 30, 31)PRE-SHORT STIRRUP: For riders age 10 and younger. Not eligible for any other classes in show except Pairs walk/trot, Pleasure walk/trot, and Pleasure go as you please. Must not have ever competed over fences or shown at the canter and may not canter or jump at this show. Anti-grazing reins are acceptable for this division. (Classes 49, 50, 51)BEGINNER NON-JUMPER: For riders age 12 and under. Not eligible for other classes except Pleasure and Pairs walk/trot. Must not have competed over fences. Anti-grazing reins are acceptable for this division. (Classes 52, 53, 54)

Not to begin before 1 p.m.40. V/DC Hunter Pony Pleasure Walk/Trot41. V/DC Hunter Pony Pleasure W/T/C42. V/DC Hunter Pony Pleasure Walk/GAYP43. V/DC Hunter Short Stirrup U/S 44. V/DC Hunter Short Stirrup O/F (4 Jumps 18”)45. V/DC Hunter Short Stirrup O/F (4 Jumps 18”)46. DC Pre-Short Stirrup Walk (10 & under)47. DC Pre-Short Stirrup Walk/Trot48. DC Pre-Short Stirrup Walk/Trot/SitTrot/ Jump Pos.@Walk49. Beginner Non-Jumper - Walk/Trot (12 & under)50. Beginner Non-Jumper W/T/SitTrot/Jump Pos.@Walk51. Beginner Non-Jumper - course. 4 ground poles -W or T

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great team, Chesterton said. “He has taken great care of me in some dicey situations and is for-giving of my amateur seat. I’m not sure Andre wanted a new challenge in life, but I did and he’s been a more than willing and partner in this endeavor.”

The whole experience has opened his eyes, Chesterton said, to the equestrian world that was all around him but of which he was pretty unaware. His friends and family, he said, are surprised to learn that the hunting tradition is alive and well just out their back doors. “I’m always anxious to spread the word about the great com-munity, the importance of land preservation and the horse pro-fession in our area.”

Look for Chesterton and An-dre in the jumping division at this spring’s hunter paces. Go to www.centralentryoffice.com (click on Calendar/Virginia) for a complete listing of all the hunter pace events in this area. Loudoun Fairfax is April 25 at 10 a.m. at Rolling Meadow Farm in Philomont.

Heather Heider retired five years ago from The Washington Post Companies and started her own business, Van Vixen Farm, just off U.S. 15 north of Luck-etts, to train adults and young people for showing on the VHSA circuit and for heading out to the hunt field. She emphasizes hunt seat equitation, which, she cautions, is not about riding

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Spring is in the Air!Or Coming Soon…Hunt Races, Trail Rides, and Other Options for the“Off-Season”By Carroll D. Galvin, Loudoun Hunt

What is a Hunter Pace?Every spring, all the north-

ern Virginia hunt clubs put on hunter paces, or pairs races – members lay out a course over hunt country, usually about 2.5-3 miles with 15-15 jumps. Enthusiasts enter as pairs (trios are often seen) in fast time (jumping, whoever gets around fastest wins), optimum time (jumping, winning pair finishes closest to the time set by the race organizers), opti-mum time flat (ditto). There are divisions for juniors as well.

Optimum time riders don’t know the time they need to meet until after the results are announced – they are sup-posed to get around the course at a “fair hunting pace.” How fast or slow that might be de-pends on who from the spon-soring hunt rode the course the day before (finding that out can give you an edge). Many years ago, when Hunts-man Bay Cockburn rode the Loudoun West course to set the time, everyone knew it would be Very Fast.

pretty but learning to ride prop-erly and effectively to be able to negotiate difficult terrain, jump obstacles and to make your horse comfortable and enjoy his hunting experience. “The hunt-er pace circuit in the spring is perfect for getting students out of the ring and having them prepared to ride cross country – which prepares them for the hunt field,” she said.

For foxhunters (and other equestrians alike), this winter has been plagued with snow and ice, frozen ground and sloppy footing. Many hunts have had to

cancel several days or weeks of hunting at the behest of “Moth-er Nature.” As snow and bit-ter-cold temperatures continue



CALIFORNIA WARM UP: 1. May be ridden at start of each division (unjudged) Course BLEADLINE:Open to riders 7years and under as of Dec 1st of current show year. Riders not allowed to cross enter into any classes where they would be asked to trot. Points to rider. 2. Leadline A (100% rider) 3. Leadline B (50% rider/ 50% pony)PRE SHORT STIRRUP EQUITATION:Open to all riders 10 and under, may only cross enter into Pleasure classes-Walk/Trot. Judged on equitation. 4. Pre Short Walk Only 5. Pre Short Walk/Trot 6. Pre Short Walk/Sit-Trot/Jumping PositionSHORT STIRRUP EQUITATION:Open to all riders 12 and under, riders may only cross enter into Pleasure Division & VHSA EQ on the Flat. 7. Short Stirrup Walk/Trot 8. Short Stirrup Walk/Trot/Canter 9. Short Stirrup over Fences (18”)*PLEASURE PONY DIVISION:Open to ponies ridden by Juniors.10. Pleasure Pony Walk/Trot11. Pleasure Pony Go-as-You-Please12. Pleasure Pony Walk/Trot/Canter*PONY EQUITATION:Open to ponies ridden by Juniors. Fences to be set at2’ (small), 2’3 (medium) & 2’6” (large).At least ¼ of class to return for flat phase.13. Pony Equitation over Fences*PONY HUNTER DIVISION:Open to ponies ridden by juniors. Sm/Med/Lg ponies.Fences to be set at 2’ (sm), 2’3 (med) & 2’6” (lg)14. Pony Hunter over Fences15. Pony Hunter over Fences16. Pony Hunter under SaddleLOW HUNTER:Open to horses and ponies.No restrictions on riders. Fences set at 2’.17. Low Hunter over Fences Course A18. Low Hunter over Fences Course B19. Low Hunter under Saddle

*GREEN PONY/HORSE HUNTER DIVISION:Open to Ponies in their 1st year showing at regulation heights & Horses in their 1st/2nd year of showing at 2’6” or higher. Fences set at 2’ (small), 2’3 (medium) & 2’6” (large & horses).20. Green Pony/Horse under Saddle21. Green Pony/Horse over Fences Course A22. Green Pony/Horse over Fences Course B* VHSA EQUITATION ON THE FLAT:Will be split if entries warrant.23. VHSA EQ on the flat 14&under / 15-17 / Adult*ADULT/JUNIOR PLEASURE HORSE DIVISION:Open to all horses.24. Pleasure Horse Walk/Trot25. Pleasure Horse Go-as-You-Please26. Pleasure Horse Walk/Trot/Canter*CHILDREN’S/AA EQUITATIONOpen to Juniors and Adult Amateurs on horses.At least ¼ of the class to return for the flat phase.Fences to be set at 2’6.27. Children’s/AA Equitation over Fences*CHILDREN’S/AA HUNTER DIVISION:Open to Juniors and Adult Amateurs on horses. (2’6”)28. Children’s/AA Hunter under Saddle29. Children’s/AA Hunter over Fences Course A30. Children’s/AA Hunter over Fences Course B

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Picturesque Farm 7769 Piccadilly Drive, Warrenton, VA 20186 WEDNESDAY NIGHT DATES: Jun 10 & 17, Jul 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29, Aug 5 & 12 START TIME: 4 pmJUDGES: 6/10 Lisa White, 6/17 DeDe Bache-Shumate, 7/1 Pam SimoneauCLASS FEES: $14, $5/per horse office fee (must leave open check) SCHOOLING: 3 - 3:45 pm SCHOOLING AREA: grass WARM-UPS: CA/un-judged (start of each division)FACILITIES: Port-a-john WATER: Yes PHOTOGRAPHER: no FOOD VENDOR: yesMANAGER: Kristy Willwerth PHONE #s: 540-349-2026, day of show 540-878-6579WEB SITE: www.picturesquefarm.com e-MAIL: kristy@ picturesquefarm.com

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PO Box 315Sperryville, VA 22740rappahannockhunt.comMFHs:Oliver Brown540-547-2810Gus Edwards540-547-3045Honorary Secretary:Karen Raiford562-537-7489Hunt Monitor:540-987-8957Fixture locations, directions, time and notice of cancellations due to weather or ground conditions. Changes or cancellations will be made no later than 3 hours before a meet.

Cap fees:Adult $75 Wednesdays$125 weekends and HolidaysJuniors (students or under 21) $35Cubbing Season: $50 adults, $15 juniorsNon-members may contact one of the Masters or the Honorary Secretary for permission to hunt.Checks payable to Rappahannock Hunt should be given to the Honorary Secretary or one of the Masters upon arriving at the meet. Liability Release (available on website and at the Meet) and Coggins required. Guests may cap 4 times during the current season.

Season:Labor Day through March, primarily on Sun. & Wed. with occasional Bye Days.

Territory:Rappahannock, Culpeper, and Madison Counties. Generally wooded and open cattle and crop farms with jumps that are post and rail, coops and stone walls.

Photos courtesy: Ginny Reardon

PO Box 315

HUNTER PACE OVER FENCES – 12 p.m. Open to pairs. To be run over a 2 1/2 - 3 1/2 mi. course of natural hunting country. Hunter Pace Series Conditions: No post entries. Pre-entry fee, $60 per pair. Points count toward year-end awards.OPEN HUNTER PACE OVER FENCESOpen to pairs or three-member teams, same course. Post entries and cross entries allowed. Pre-entry fee, $30 per horse. All post entries (after 11 a.m. Wednesday) $35 per horse.HUNTER PACE ON THE FLAT Open to pairs. About 2 mi. over natural hunting country on the flat.Conditions: Optimum Time only. No post entries. Pre-entry fee, $60 per pair. Points count toward year-end awards.OPEN HUNTER PACE ON THE FLATOpen to pairs or three-member teams, same course. Post entries and cross entries allowed. Pre-entry fee, $30 per horse. All post entries (after 11 a.m. Wednesday) will be $35 per horse. The course will be flagged, and maps will be available the previous Sunday. No schooling. Walking is allowed. Directions: From Warrenton, take 211 West toward Sperryville. Turn RIGHT onto Gid Brown Hollow Road (622) just past the Blue Rock Inn. Go 1.8 miles to Free-man Lane (before bridge). Turn LEFT. Follow signs to parking.

For information, contact:Audra Spouse (612) 508-0244 or Oliver Brown (540) 229-7752

Rappahannock Hunt Hunter Pace Saturday, April 18, 2015Greenwood FarmWashington, VA



Please Note: This calendar is updated monthly. Every effort is made to supply accurate information. HST is not responsible for inaccuracies and changes.Please double check all calendar dates with individual events when making your plans.

HorseTimes CALENDAR

DC Area Horse Show Association dates are in REDHunt events are listed in gray bars, please refer to page number for more info. Hunt events on this calendar are open to everyone!

MARCH Show Name VHSA Location

21 Just Jumpers @ FPP J Herndon, VA

22 Blue Ridge Hunt Point-to-Point (see page 50) Berryville, VA

22 MDHT Spring Starter HT #1, CT & Fix-a-Test Adamstown, MD

25 Bright Lights Clinics w/Gegi Winslett Nokesville, VA

29 Stone Gate Stables Jumper Series J Aldie, VA

APRIL Show Name VHSA Location

4 Sandstone Farm Hunters H/E/M Millwood, VA

4 Summerplace Show Series H/E The Plains, VA


11 Blue Ridge Hunt Hunter Pace (see page 50) Berryville, VA

11 FADS Dressage Show Adamstown, MD

11 Locke Meadows H/E Berryville, VA

11 Southern Heritage Farm Hunter Show H/E Midland, VA

12 Loudoun Hunt Point-to-Point (see page 12) Leesburg, VA

12 MDHT Spring Starter HT #2 Adamstown, MD

12 Red Gate Farm Show H/E Hamilton, VA

12 South Run Hunter Series H/E Nokesville, VA

12 Turner Farm Dressage Show & Fix-A-Test Great Falls, VA

13 Otasaga Farm Joe Fargis Clinic Week Dickerson, MD

18 Hunt Club Farms Dressage Schooling Show Berryville, VA

18 Kelly’s Ford Equestrian Center H/E/M/J Remington, VA

18 Rappahannock Hunt Hunter Pace (see page 27) Washington, VA

18 Virginia Hunters @ FPP H/E Herndon, VA

18 VPBA/BHSA Hunter Show H/E/M Warrenton, VA

19 Loudoun Hunt Memorial Trail Ride (see page 12) Lovettsville, VA

19 LTD Horse Shows H/E/M Clearbrook, VA

19 Otasaga Farm H/J Series Dickerson, MD

19 Sandstone Farm Jumpers J Millwood, VA

19 Stone Gate Stables Hunter Series H Aldie, VA

20 Casanova Hunt Hound Walking (see page 52) Catlett, VA

20 Casanova Hunt Hunter Pace (see page 4) Catlett, VA


25 Loudoun-Fairfax Hunt Hunter Pace (see page 14) Philomont, VA

25 Just Jumpers @ FPP J Herndon, VA

25 Philomont Volunteer Fire Dept. Benefit Show H/E Philomont, VA


25 Turner Farm Hunter Series H/E Great Falls, VA

26 Elmington Farm Hunter Series H/E/M Berryville, VA

MAY Show Name VHSA Location


2 Loudoun Hunt Derby Day Trail Ride (see page 12) Leesburg, VA


3 North Fork School of Equitation Show Jefferson, MD


3 Turner Farm Mothers for Mental Health H/E Great Falls, VA


6 Loch Moy Twilight Eventing Adamstown, MD


9 Hunt Club Farms Dressage Schooling Show Berryville, VA

9 Moriah Hunter Series H/E/M Warrenton, VA




10 Moriah Jumper Series J Warrenton, VA

10 TWA Short Circuit/BHSA Hunter Shows H/E/M Warrenton, VA


16 Eagles’ Wings Open Show Series Martinsburg, WV

16 Loch Moy Hunter/Jumper Show H/E/M/J Adamstown, MD

16 Loudoun Hunt Preakness Trail Ride (see page 12) Waterford,VA




17 Washington County HC Hunter Show H/E Boonsboro, MD



23 Hunt Club Farms Jumper Show Berryville, VA





24 MDHT Spring Starter HT #3 Adamstown, MD

30 Blue Ridge Hunt 123rd Annual Hunter Show H/E/M Millwood, VA






31 Stone Gate Stables Hunter Series H/E Aldie, VA

JUNE Show Name VHSA Location



6 Loudoun Hunt Belmont Trail Ride (see page 12) Leesburg, VA

7 Loch Moy Thoroughbred Horse Show Adamstown, MD



10 Picturesque Farm Wednesday Night Hunters H/E Warrenton, VA


13 Loudoun Hunt Gala Hunt Ball (see page 12) Leesburg, VA





16 TWA Tuesday Jumper Shows J Culpeper, VA






8 Casanova Hunt Foxhunting Camp (see page 52) Catlett, VA






15 Casanova Hunt Foxhunting Camp (see page 52) Catlett, VA

15 TWA Short Circuit/BHSA Hunter Show H/E/M Warrenton, VA

16 Loudoun Hunt Benefit Show (see page 12) Jefferson, MD



18 Otasaga Farm Tuesday Eve Jumpers Dickerson, MD


22 Hunt Club Farms USEA Recognized Horse Trial Berryville, VA






29 PVDA Dressage Show 1 Adamstown, MD

29 TWA CHSA/BHSA Hunter Shows H/E/M Fredericksburg, VA


30 PVDA Dressage Show 2 Adamstown, MD


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20 Loudoun Hunt Belmont Trail Ride (see page 12) TBD, VA




21 TWA Short Circuit/BHSA Hunter Show H/E/M Warrenton, VA

21 Fox Chase Hunter Show H Middleburg, VA

21 Washington County HC Hunter Show H/E Boonsboro, MD


26-28 VHSA Associate Summer Horse Show H/E Manakin Sabot, VA

27 Hunt Club Farms Starter Trial Berryville, VA


JULY Show Name VHSA Location







6 Casanova Hunt Trail Ride (see page 52) Catlett, VA



11 LTD Horse Shows H/E/M Winchester, VA

11 MDHT USEA Recognized Horse Trial #1 Adamstown, MD





17 Future/Young/New Event Horse Adamstown, MD



18 Fox Chase Jumper Show J Middleburg, VA














31 Loudoun Hunt Blue Moon Trail Ride (see page 12) Waterford, VA

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Red Gate Farm 15929 Hampton Road, Hamilton, VA 20158 DATES: Apr 12, May 3, Jun 7, Aug 23, Sep 6, Oct 4, Nov 4 (banquet) START TIME: 8:30 SCHOOLING: 7:30-8:15, classes 1-19 only, 8:15 - 8:30 & 20 min @ lunch (not before 1 pm) JUDGE: 4/12 DeDe Bache-Shumate SCHOOLING AREA: grass & indoorCLASS FEES: $15 OFFICE FEE: $10 NON-SHOWING: $25 WARM-UPS: CA - all dayFACILITIES: Port-a-john WATER: Yes FOOD: yes PHOTOGRAPHER: Bullz Eye PhotographyMANAGER: Christine Vitkus PHONE #’s: 540-882-3530 day of show ONLY 703-585-7581WEB SITE: www.RedGateFarmVA.com e-MAIL: [email protected]

15929 Hampton Road, Hamilton, VA 20158 DATES: SCHOOLING:

1. #^ Leadline 100% pony suitability/manners 2. #^ Leadline Eq 100 % rider 3. #^ Leadline 50% pony suitability/ 50% rider 4. Pattern Ride Walk/halt w/cone weave/pole maze 5. #^ Pre-Short Stirrup Eq. W 6. #^ Pre-Short Stirrup Eq. W/T 7. #^ Pre-Short Stirrup Eq. W/T/Sit-T/Jump Pos. at Walk 8. RGF Novice Eq. W/T 9. RGF Novice Eq. w/Individual canter10. RGF Novice Eq. 2 Fences 12” (trot/canter)11. #^ Short Stirrup Eq. W/T12. #^ Short Stirrup Eq. OF 4-18”*13. #^ Short Stirrup Eq. OF 4-18”* * may trot or canter14. #* Short Stirrup Hunter OF 4-18”15. #* Short Stirrup Hunter OF 4-18”16. #* Short Stirrup Hunter W/T/C17. ^ Student Eq. 4 Fences 2’ (trot or canter)18. ^ Student Eq. 4 Fences 2’ (trot or canter)19. ^ Student Eq. US W/T/C20. #*^ Pony Pleasure W/T21. #*^ Pony Pleasure GAYP22. #*^ Pony Pleasure W/T/C

CW. California Warm-up23. *^ Pony Eq. S-2’, M-2’3”, L-2’6”24. #*^ Green Pony Hunter S-2’, M-2’3”, L-2’6”25. #*^ Green Pony Hunter S-2’, M-2’3”, L-2’6”26. #*^ Green Pony Hunter US 27. #*^ Pony Hunter S-2’, M-2’3”, L-2’6”28. #*^ Pony Hunter S-2’, M-2’3”, L-2’6”29. #*^ Pony Hunter US

20 minute schooling break(not before 1:00 pm)

30. #*^ TIP Jr/Ad Horse Pleasure W/T31. #*^ TIP Jr/Ad Horse Pleasure GAYP32. #*^ TIP Jr/Ad Horse Pleasure W/T/C33. TIP Hunter In Hand34. TIP Hunter 4 x-rails (trot or canter)35. TIP Hunter US W/T

* VHSA # DCAHSA ^ Short Circuit TIP Jockey Club

36. *^ Ch/AA Eq. on the Flat37. TIP Low Hunter OF 8 - 2’ 38. TIP Low Hunter OF 8 - 2’ 39. TIP Low Hunter W/T/C40. ^ Limit Hunter OF 8 - 2’3” 41. ^ Limit Hunter OF 8 - 2’3”’42. ^ Limit Hunter W/T/C43. #*^ Green Hunter Horse 2’ 6”44. #*^ Green Hunter Horse 2’ 6”45. #*^ Green Hunter Horse W/T/C46. *^ Ch/AA Eq. 2’6” or 3’47. #*^ Ch/AA Hunter 2’ 6” or 3’48. #*^ Ch/AA Hunter 2’ 6” or 3’49. #*^ Ch/AA Hunter W/T/C50. #* TIP Tb Hunter 2’ 6”51. #* TIP Tb Hunter 2’ 6”52. #* TIP Tb HunterW/T/C53. #* Working Hunter 2’ 6” or 3’54. #* Working Hunter 2’ 6” or 3’55. #* Working Hunter W/T/C


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Picturesque FarmBy Kristy Willwerth

Picturesque Farm Wednesday Evening Schooling Shows are family friendly and competitive, with an easy-going atmosphere.

We have gorgeous “A” show quality jumps, an outdoor ring with lights, fantastic footing, a large and diverse class list. We provide plenty of parking and a prompt, organized, well run show.

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outdoor ring, with good jumps for any level of rider. The cours-es are straight forward and work well for someone that wants a quiet, easy round to school their horse. They range in height from 12” for beginners all the way up to 3’ for the more experienced riders. The courses slowly get a little more difficult as the season progresses.

The outside/field hunter course has two options for ev-ery class. One option is to take the lower 2’ course and the oth-er is a 2’6” course. The course requires the riders to navigate terrain you would normally en-counter while hunting.

This year, we hope to change up the outside course and even expand to a second course. This feature is unique to North Fork shows, and we encourage riders to come and give it a try!

In the “old days,” show hunters competed over outside courses of natural jumps, so at North Fork, we are returning to the roots of show hunting.We’ll have two benefit shows

to school their green or made horses and ponies. It is a great opportunity to learn, train, com-pete, have fun, and of course, participate in some friendly competition.

Our show has been recog-nized as one of the Top 10 VHSA Associate Horse Shows, and we are also known for our infamous costume class held at the final show of the series!

Our clients can always expect a manicured and watered ring (even in the heat of summer), helpful and organized staff, a new and respected judge every week, on time start, good com-munication, and a safe environ-ment.

We encourage horses and riders new to the show scene to join us as we provide a great first-time experience, along with a quality venue that will help riders prepare to step up to the “A” circuit. Along with all levels of show hunter clients, we like to see event riders use our shows as a great school for their stadium, and foxhunters

this year, one for the Loudoun Hunt and another for the ANRC. Dates are yet to be determined.

Michelle Currey and her eye-catching mount competing at a North Fork School of Equitation show.



Sandstone Farm 3805 Millwood Rd., Millwood, VA 22646 Hunter DATES: 4/4, 5/2, 5/23, 6/20, 7/19, 8/9, 9/13,10/25 START: Main Ring 8am, Sm. Ring 8:30am Jumper DATES: April 19, May 10, June 14, August 16 START TIME: 8am Hunter SCHOOLING: Main Ring am classes - 7:45, Sm Ring - 8:45 WARM-UPS: Un-judged - all dayJUDGES: 4/4 Lou Bowling Steinfort (main ring), TBA (sm ring), 5/2 Laura Batts (main ring), TBA (sm ring)CLASS FEES: $15/Hunters, $20/Eq & Jumpers, $20 grounds fee ($10 off w/online entry)FACILITIES: Port-a-johns PHOTOGRAPHER: Katherine Turnbull SCHOOLING AREA: sand & rubberMANAGER: Luci Strange PHONE #: 540-837-1261 FOOD VENDOR: Nacho BBQ WATER: YesWEB SITE: www.sandstonefarm.com e-MAIL: [email protected]


JUMPERSHacking and limited Jumping

Schooling until 8AM.Schooling in small ring all day.

Puddle Jumpers 1-Puddle Jumper Table II, Sec. 12-Puddle Jumper Table II, Sec. 2 (c)3-Puddle Jumper Table II, Sec. 2 (b)Novice Ch/Ad Jumpers 2’3’’-2’6’’ VHSA4-Novice Ch/Ad Table II, Sec. 15-Novice Ch/Ad Table II, Sec. 2 (c)6-Novice Ch/Ad Table II, Sec. 2 (b)Novice Jumpers 2’3’’- 2’6’’ VHSA7-Novice Jumpers Table II, Sec. 18-Novice Jumpers Table II, Sec. 2 (c)9-Novice Jumpers Table II, Sec. 2 (b)Thoroughbred Jumper 2’6”-2’9” VHSA10-Thoroughbred Jumper Table II, Sec. 111-Thoroughbred Jumper Table II, Sec. 2 (c)12-Thoroughbred Jumper$10 Add-Back Table II, Sec. 2 (b)Low Jumpers 2’9’’- 3’ VHSA13-Low Jumpers Table II, Sec. 114-Low Jumpers Table II, Sec. 2 (c)15-Low Jumpers$10 Add-Back Table II, Sec. 2 (b)Ch/Ad Jumpers 3’0’’- 3’3’’ VHSA16-Ch/Ad Jumpers Table II, Sec. 117 Ch/Ad Jumpers Table II, Sec.2 (c)18-Ch/Ad Jumpers$10 Add-Back Table II, Sec. 2 (b)Schooling Jumpers 3’3”-3’6’’ VHSA19-Schooling Jumpers Table II, Sec. 120-Schooling Jumpers Table II Sec. 2 (c)21-Schooling Jumpers$10 Add-Back Table II, Sec. 2 (b)Modified Jumpers 3’6’’-4’ VHSA22-Modified Jumper Table II, Sec. 123-Modified Jumper Table II, Sec. 2 (c)24-Modified Jumper$10 Add-Back Table II, Sec. 2 (b)25-Unjudged Warm-up45 Second rule will be in effect all day

Main Ring Start 8 AM A. Unjudged Warm-Up Course B - All Day 1. Benefit Hunter OF - 2’ or 2’6” 2. Benefit Hunter OF - 2’ or 2’6” 3. Benefit Hunter US 4. +VDC Jr/Ad Horse Pleasure - W/T 5. +VDC Jr/Ad Horse Pleasure - GAYP 6. +VDC Jr/Ad Horse Pleasure - W/T/C 7. +VDC Working Hunter OF - 3’ - A 8. +VDC Working Hunter OF - 3’ - B 9. +V DC Working Hunter US - WTC

Schooling Break - Not Before 10 AM(Midday Session Only)

10. VDC Short Stirrup Hunter OF - 18” - A11. VDC Short Stirrup Hunter OF - 18” - B12. VDC Short Stirrup Hunter USOpen to Juniors and Adult Amateurs only13. +Limit Rider Hunter OF - 2’ or 2’3” - A14. +Limit Rider Hunter OF - 2’ or 2’3” - B15. +Limit Rider Hunter US16. +VDC Pony Pleasure - W/T 17. +VDC Pony Pleasure - GAYP18. +VDC Pony Pleasure - W/T/C19. +VDC Green Pony Hunter OF A S 2’; M 2’3”; L2’6”20. +VDC Green Pony Hunter OF B S 2’; M 2’3”; L2’6”21. +VDC Green Pony Hunter US22. VDC Pony Eq - S 2’; M 2’3”; L 2’6”23. +VDC Pony Hunter OF A S 2’; M 2’3”; L 2’6”24. +VDC Pony Hunter OF - B S 2’; M 2’3”; L 2’6”25. +VDC Pony Hunter US

Schooling Break - not before 1:30 26. Hunter Hack - W/T 27. Hunter Hack - W/T/C 28. Hunter Hack - W/T/C Two 2’ Jumps Judges Choice

29. VDC T-bred Hunter OF - 2’6”- A30. VDC T-bred Hunter OF - 2’6”- B31. VDC T-bred Hunter US32. +VDC Green Hunter OF - 2’6”- A33. +VDC Green Hunter OF - 2’6”- B34. +VDC Green Hunter US35. V Junior Eq on Flat 15-17 36. V Junior Eq on Flat 14 and Under37. V Adult Amateur Eq on Flat 38. V Ch/Ad Eq - 2’6” or 3”39. +VDC Ch/Ad Hunter OF 2’6” or 3” - A40. +VDC Ch/Ad Hunter OF 2’6” or 3” - B41. +VDC Ch/Ad Hunter US42. V Children’s Medals43. V Adult’s Medals

Small Ring Start 8:30 AM*All flat classes run before over fencesB.Unjudged warm - Up - Course B44. +DC Lead Line - 100% Rider Eq45. +DC Lead Line - 100% Mount Suitability46. +DC Lead Line - 50% Eq/50% Suitability47. +DC Pre-Short Stirrup Eq - W48. +DC Pre-Short Stirrup Eq - W/T49. +vPre-Short Stirrup Eq - W/T/ Sit-T/Jump Pos.50. +DC Short Stirrup Eq OF - 18” - A51. +DC Short Stirrup Eq OF - 18” - B52. +DC Short Stirrup Eq US50. +Student Equitation OF - 2’ - A51. +Student Equitation OF - 2’ - B52. +Student Equitation US

V=VHSA Associate Classes +=Short Circuit Classes

DC=DC Area HSAManagement reserves the right to split or

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To t a l E q u i n e Ve t e r i n a r y A s s o c i a t e s p r o u d l y i n t r o d u c e s Sallie Hyman, V M D , D A C V I M , C V A

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Dr. Hyman graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine.Continuing to focus on equine medicine and surgery, she interned at Reid and Associates in PalmBeach, Florida. She completed an intense 2-year residency in Large Animal Internal Medicine at theUniversity of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center resulting in Board Certification. With additionalresearch experience in equine pulmonology and pharmacology; and teaching experience at theUniversity of Sydney (Australia) School of Veterinary Medicine in equine internal medicine, Dr.Hyman has an incredibly strong academic background and a sincere desire to educate horse owners.

Dr. Hyman has extensive experience in treating horses. She practiced for several years in PalmBeach, FL and Aiken, SC, as well as locally for several years at Virginia Equine Imaging.

Mailing Address:15660 Avebury Manor PlaceLeesburg, VA 20176FAX (703) 777-1891

Office Address & Med Pickup:Morven Park Equestrian Center

(703) 505-2320

Dr. Hyman’s interests & expertise include:● Lameness and Performance Evaluations● Ophthalmology● Advanced Ultrasonography – Cardiac,

Lung, Abdomen, Tendons, & guidedback/neck injections

● Emergency Medicine● Senior Horse Medicine & Care● Nutrition, Endocrinology (Cushing's & IR)● Certified Acupuncturist

"I am very excited welcome Dr. Hyman to the TEVA Team. Weshare a very similar philosophy on horse care and clienteducation. Her experience in the field and depth of serviceswill strengthen TEVA’s ability to provide the best care for yourhorse. Please join me in welcoming Dr. Hyman.“

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Red Gate FarmBy Christine Vitkus

Red Gate Farm is central-ly located in Loudoun County between Leesburg and Purcell-ville. It is easy to reach our farm by Virginia Routes 9, 7, 15 and the Greenway, without long gravel roads.

Our parking is right next to the ring. There is very little walking to reach the secretary’s stand, warm-up area, snack bar, and bathroom facilities. You can see the show ring from them all!

We specialize in children, and cater to them with our free moon bounce and playground, prizes for all young riders under 12, and ice cream vendor. We also have Champion and Re-serve ribbons and prizes for all divisions with 3 or more riders.

Our ring is always well dec-orated, manicured, and watered. We are also known for our ab-solutely stunning live trees, bushes, and flowers. Stadium seating provides a wonderful view of the ring. The pictures

of riders in the ring are beauti-ful, whether you purchase them from our professional photogra-pher or take them yourself.

A few other comments I have heard from our guests are that our jump courses are straight-forward, our shows are good for “green horses and green riders,” our judges are terrific, our staff is helpful, and that we really keep the show moving, usually finishing by 5:30.

Warm-up in the outdoor show ring is permitted twice per show day, and in our indoor ring all day long. The indoor ring has also served as a “safe haven” during summer thunderstorms, and to keep the show moving when rain was persistent. Both rings have comfortable sand/rubber footing.

The TIP divisions were add-ed to the prize list this year, and we are excited for promoting the Thoroughbred breed, with OTTBs in particular.

After our lunch break, at ap-proximately 2 p.m. We’d love to see more afternoon riders. At

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keeping their horses schooled between hunt seasons. As al-ways, we offer a perfect vari-ety of classes for camp groups, beginning and learning riders, as well as children’s/adult and pony hunter riders.

We are so excited to announce that a new food vendor will be joining us this year. Tikiz Shaved Ice and Ice Cream will be here to keep everyone cool and refreshed. Can we say, “I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!?”

Additional “fun” classes, like our Adult/Parent Lead Line, will be run all summer long! We are working on being able to offer online registration, and I hope will be available for this year’s series. We will keep you in-formed if and when this comes to fruition.

We are very excited to have several new judges join us this season, including Samantha Martynowski and Laura Batts.

We offer Champion and Re-serve Champion prizes at ev-ery horse show, prizes to each

Lead Line rider, and series end awards.

We are looking forward to this upcoming show season and are excited to meet new riders and horses!



South Run 14005 Fitzwater Drive, Nokesville, VA 20181 DATES: Apr 12, May 17, Jun 14, Jul 12, Aug 16, Sep 13, Oct 18 JUDGE: 4/12 Cyndy Hair START TIME: 9:00 am SCHOOLING: to 8:45 am (Pre-Short Stirrup riders only 8:45 - 9:00 am) CLASS FEES: $15 MEDALS: $20 GROUNDS FEE: $10 SCHOOLING AREA: outdoor & indoor FOOD VENDOR: Ringside Gourmet CaféFACILITIES: Port-a-johns WATER: Yes PHOTOGRAPHER: N/ADIRECTIONS: 1.3 miles on left from Rt. 28 on Fitzwater Dr.MANAGER: Joy Goodenough PHONE #: 571-224-8486 (information & weather updates)WEB SITE: www.southrunriding.com e-MAIL: [email protected]

April 12 - Cyndy Hair May 17 - Oliver Brown

June 14 - Kevin FreemanJuly 12 - Drew Taylor

August 16 - DeDe Bache-Shumate September 13 - Dale Crittenberger

October 18 - Glenn Moody

VHSA Associate & BHSA ShowsDC Area Horse Show Association

End-of-Season Awards to be held in November!Note: To qualify for end of season awards, winners must have participated in at least three (3) of the seven (7) shows during the season, April-October.


Classes 1-9 held indoors.Outdoor ring schooling allowed until

classes 1-9 have been pinned.

California Warm-Up All Day 1. Leadline Suitability of mount & manners 2. Leadline Rider equitation 3. Leadline* 50% mount / 50% rider * BHSA class 3 only 4. Pre-Short Stirrup Walk 5. Pre-Short Stirrup Walk/Trot 6. Pre-Short Stirrup Walk/Trot/Sit-Trot/J Pos. 7. Beginner Equitation Walk/Trot 8. Beginner Equitation Walk/Trot/Indiv. Test 9. Beginner Equitation Walk/Trot/GAYP10. Short Stirrup Eq. Walk/Trot11. Short Stirrup Eq. Walk/Trot/Indiv.Canter12. Short Stirrup Eq. Over Fences: 18”13. Short Stirrup Hunter Over Fences: 18”14. Short Stirrup Hunter Over Fences: 18”15. Short Stirrup Hunter Under Saddle16. Student Equitation Over Fences: 2’17. Student Equitation Over Fences: 2’18. Student Equitation Walk, Trot, Canter19. Pony Pleasure Walk/Trot20. Pony Pleasure Walk/Trot/Go As You Please21. Pony Pleasure Walk/Trot/Canter22. VHSA Assoc Pony Eq S:2’, M:2’3”, Lg:2’6”23. Pony Hunter OF: S:2’, M:2’3”, Lg:2’6”24. Pony Hunter OF: S:2’, M:2’3”, Lg:2’6”25. Pony Hunter Under Saddle

*Schooling break not before 12:30 p.m.26. Equitation on the Flat Walk, Trot, Canter Note: 26 will split if entries warrant27. Horse Pleasure Walk/Trot28. Horse Pleasure Go As You Please29. Horse Pleasure Walk/Trot/Canter

Note:27-29 will split Jr/Sr if entries warrant30. Low/Schooling Hunter O/F 2’ and 2’6”31. Low/Schooling Hunter O/F 2’ and 2’6”32. Low/Schooling Hunter Under Saddle Note:30-32 will split if entries warrant/min 3 each33. Green/Working Hunter O/F 2’6” and 3’34. Green/Working Hunter O/F 2’6” and 3’35. Green/Working Hunter Under Saddle Note:33-35 will split if entries warrant/min 3 each36. Children’s/Adult Eq: 2’6”37. Ch/Ad Hunter Over Fences: 2’6” or 3’38. Ch/Ad Hunter Over Fences: 2’6” or 3’39. Ch/Ad Hunter Under Saddle

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As I look out my window at a blanket of snow (soon to be mud), it seems like this would be the perfect opportunity to plan for spring riding and hunt activities. What are your op-tions? Well, we have…

Point-to-Point Races – Race meetings offer an ideal oppor-tunity for equestrian fun for the whole family. Most weekends between the beginning of March

and the beginning of May, you can find spring racing being hosted by one of your regional hunts in either Maryland or Vir-ginia.

Spectator parking costs vary and can be on a per-car or per-person basis. Bring a lawn chair, a picnic lunch, and the family and make a day of watching horses run on the flat, over timber, and over hurdles.

Dates and race meeting loca-tions can be found by visiting the website for the Central En-try Office at www.centralentry-office.com. Spoiler Alert: Our annual Loudoun Hunt Point-to-Point races are on Sunday, April 12, at Oatlands Plantation.

Trail Rides – Many of your local hunts will host trail rides in their territory during the spring and summer months. These are spectacular opportu-nities to try out new horses, visit new and varying country, meet new friends, and get acquainted

with your local hunt. The cost per rider is usually very reason-able and some trail rides will of-ten include a lunch or dinner as part of the cost. Some rides will even accommodate lower-level riders or those on green horses who need a slower pace. Trail rides offer the chance to see a particular hunt’s territory and interact with members. Look for ads in Horse Times for hunt trail ride options.

Social Activities – Some hunts offer social activities or membership options geared

toward the non-riding crowd. These can include wine-tasting events, dinners, auctions, pup-py-naming events for a new litter of your local hunt’s finest, barbeques, or tail gates.

These should be advertised in advance and can be a great way to meet people and engage with a hunt without having to hitch up your trailer or haul your horse. Check with your local hunt’s master or secretary (or its advertising mediums, such as social media, Horse Times, or website) for more information on when these activities will take place, the costs (if any), and how you can get involved.

One can see that there are no shortage of options for activities with hunt clubs as spring and summer comes upon us. Look for more details in upcoming editions of the Horse Times. With so much to do, it will soon be time to get hunting horses legged up again!

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Calendar.................cont. fr. p.29SEPTEMBER Show Name VHSA Location







13 MDHT Fall Starter HT #1 Adamstown, MD












27 TWA Short Circuit/BHSA Hunter Shows H/E/M Warrenton, VA

OCTOBER Show Name VHSA Location

3 Hunt Club Farms Eventing for the Cure Berryville, VA


3 LTD Horse Shows H/E/M Winchester, VA











25 Loch Moy Thoroughbred Show Adamstown, MD




31 FEH Qualifier Adamstown, MD

31 LTD Horse Shows Clearbrook, VA


31 Stone Gate Stables Hunter Series H Aldie, VA

NOVEMBER Show Name VHSA Location

1 FEH East Coast Championships Adamstown, MD

4 Red Gate Farm End-of-Year Awards Banquet Hamilton, VA

7 Turner Farm End of Year Banquet Great Falls, VA


12-15 VHSA Associate Championship Horse Show H/E Lexington, VA




11176 Rogues Rd. Midland, VA 22728 HUNTER DATES: April 11, May 9, June 20, September 26, October 24START TIME: 9 am WARM-UPS: CA - all day JUDGES: 4/11 DeDe Bache-Shumate, 5/9 Katie JacksonSCHOOLING: 7:30 - 9 am, day before shows $12 each rider (please contact prior)CLASS FEES: $12, $20 returned check fee FACILITIES: Port-a-john WATER: Yes PHOTOGRAPHER: Kayla Marbert FOOD VENDOR: concessionsMANAGER: Samantha Apple PHONE #: 540-270-4615 SCHOOLING AREA: grass with jumpsWEB SITE: www.SouthernHeritageFarm.com e-MAIL: [email protected]


1. Leadline** 2. Pre Short Stirrup Eq walk** DC 3. Pre Short Stirrup Eq w/t** DC 4. Pre Short Stirrup Eq w/t/sit trot/jump pos.** DC 5. Short Stirrup Equitation, w/t** 6. Short Stirrup Equitation, w/t/c ** 7. Short Stirrup Equitation, Over Fences, 18” ** 8. Open Hunter w/t 9. Open Equitation w/t10. Open Hunter o/f 18”11. Student Equitation w/t/c**12. Student Equitation o/f 2’**13. Student Equitation o/f 2’**14. Pleasure Pony w/t* ** DC15. Pleasure Pony GAYP* ** DC16. Pleasure Pony w/t/c* ** DC17. Pony Equitation sm 2’, med 2’3”, lg 2’6”* **18. Pony Hunter u/s * ** DC19. Pony Hunter o/f 2’, 2’3”, 2’6” * ** DC20. Pony Hunter o/f 2’, 2’3”, 2’6” * ** DC

SCHOOLING BREAK – Split 2’/2’3”/2’6” and up

21. Jr. Pleasure Horse w/t * ** DC22. Jr. Pleasure Horse GAYP * ** DC23. Jr. Pleasure Horse w/t/c * ** DC24. Adult Pleasure Horse w/t * ** DC25. Adult Pleasure Horse GAYP * ** DC26. Adult Pleasure Horse w/t/c * ** DC

27. Equitation on the flat * **28. Maiden Hunter u/s **29. Maiden Hunter o/f 2’ **30. Maiden Hunter o/f 2’ **31. Low Hunter u/s **32. Low Hunter o/f 2’3” **33. Low Hunter o/f 2’3” **34. Thoroughbred Hunter u/s * DC35. Thoroughbred Hunter o/f 2’3”, 2’6” (option)* DC36. Thoroughbred Hunter o/f 2’3”, 2’6” (option)* DC (Only riders who jump 2’6” will be eligible for VHSA points)37. Green Hunter Horse/Pony u/s * ** DC38. Green Hunter Horse/Pony o/f 2’, 2’3”, 2’6” * ** DC39. Green Hunter Horse/Pony o/f 2’, 2’3”, 2’6” * ** DC40. Ch/AA Equitation 2’6” * **41. Ch/AA Hunter u/s * ** DC42. Ch/AA Hunter o/f 2’6” * ** DC43. Ch/AA Hunter o/f 2’6” * ** DC44. Working Hunter u/s * ** DC45. Working Hunter o/f 3’ * ** DC46. Working Hunter o/f 3’* ** DC47. CA Warmup

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this point, the kids and ponies have finished, so it’s more for teens and adults. You can call or text us during the show, and we can let you know what division we are currently running and what our estimated time is for your division, based on num-ber of entries. This has proved helpful to those trying to fit in two shows in one day or those not wanting to get started early in the morning!

We are proud to recognize our top six riders from each division in our annual banquet. This year, we will be recognizing trainers as well. This event is a fun eve-ning for all, with great food, rib-bons, and prizes valued at over $3000. The proceeds from the banquet support our Loudoun County rescue workers.

Last year, our show snack bar was run by teens from a local church, and all profit ($1800) was donated to a mission trip that provided thousands of meals to underprivileged chil-dren in South America. This year, we are looking for a wor-thy organization that would like to provide a similar service. Red Gate Farm provides a huge pa-vilion with electric, fans, shelv-ing, picnic tables, and lighting.

Finally, Red Gate Farm ran several Wednesday night jump-er shows last summer and ev-eryone loved them, so we will be doing that again this year. They have a relaxed atmosphere and some fun course designs, adding a bigger variety of jumps (fans, triple bars, Swedish oxers, cross oxers, double/triple com-binations, etc.). You can buy as

Turner FarmBy Sarah Kirk

Turner Farm shows combine the easy flexibility of a local show, with classic jumps, great food, and active competition. Located in Great Falls, Va., just nine miles from D.C., Turner Farm shows fill up with folks from our town, and from all the way out to Leesburg, Middle-burg and beyond.

With two rings going, Work-ing Hunters (3’/2’9”) and Lead Line divisions start us off. Ring I holds our VHSA classes, as well as Low Hunter at 18”/2’, and two Turner Farm Equita-tion Medal classes, at 2’6”/3’ and 18”. Ring II has Lead Line through Beginner Equitation, and new in 2015, a Pairs class. We love this format, which al-lows the kids ring to complete by around 2, and the main ring by 5 p.m.

Point standings are posted at the newly designed web site, www.turnerfarmevents.org. Online registration is posted two weeks before each show.

Proceeds from Turner Farm shows go right back into im-

many rounds as you like, and the fences get higher and time faster with each level. All clear rounds earn a blue ribbon, and we also award ribbons to the top six finishers in each level.

If you haven’t tried our shows, come join us! You’ll have a fun day, with great pictures. And our entry fees have stayed the same for eight years!

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Future Novice Jumpers 18” no oxers. 1. Table II 2. Table II a Puddle Jumpers 2’ 3. Table II a 4. Table II Hopeful Jumpers 2’3” 5. Table II 6. Table II a*Novice Jumper 2’6” 7. Table II a 8. Table II *Novice Ch/Ad Jumper 2’6” 9. Table II 10. Table II a

*Thoroughbred Jumpers 2’6” - TIP11. Table II a 12. Table IITraining Jumpers 2’9”13. Table II 14. Table II a*Low Jumpers 3’15. Table II a16. Table II*Child/Adult Jumper 3’3”17. Table II a18. Table II*Schooling Jumpers 3’3”19. Table II 20. Table II a

1. Open Card Warm-up throughout day)Schooling Hunter 2. Schooling Hunter under saddle 3. Schooling Hunter over fences 2’6”-2’9” 4. Schooling Hunter over fences 2’6”-2’9”Working Hunter 5. *+Working Hunter under saddle 6. *+Working Hunter over fences 3’-3’3” 7. *+Working Hunter over fences 3’-3’3”Ch/Ad Amateur Hunter 8. *+Ch/Ad Hunter under saddle 9. *+Ch/Ad Hunter over fences 2’6-2’9”10. *+Ch/Ad Hunter over fences 2’6-2’9”11. *Ch/Ad Equitation over fences 2’6”VHSA Equitation on the Flat 12. *Under 14 on the Flat13. *15-17 on the Flat14. *Adult on the FlatThoroughbred Associate Hunter TIP 15. *+Thoroughbred under saddle16. *+Thoroughbred over fences 2’6”17. *+Thoroughbred over fences 2’6”Low Hunter 18. Low Hunter under saddle19. Low Hunter over fences 2’-2’3”20. Low Hunter over fences 2’-2’3”Ch/Ad Horse Pleasure 21. *Ch/Ad Horse Pleasure – Walk/Trot22. *Ch/Ad Pleasure Go as you please23. *Ch/Ad Horse Pleasure – Walk/Trot/CanterHunter Pony Pleasure 24. *+Pony Hunter Pleasure – Walk/Trot25. *+Pony Hunter Pleasure – Go as you please26. *+Pony Hunter Pleasure – Walk/Trot/Canter Short Stirrup Equitation 27. Short Stirrup Equitation – Walk/Trot.28. Short Stirrup Equitation – Walk/Trot/Canter29. Short Stirrup Equitation over fences 18”Short Stirrup Hunter 30. *+Short Stirrup Hunter under saddle31. *+Short Stirrup Hunter over fences 18”32. *+Short Stirrup Hunter over fences 18”Pony Hunter 33. *+Pony Hunter under saddle34. *+Pony Hunter over fences 2/2’3/2’6”35. *+Pony Hunter over fences 2/2’3/2’6”36. *Pony EquitationGreen Horse/Pony Hunter 37. *+Green Horse/Pony Hunter under saddle38. *+Green Horse/Pony Hunter over fences39. *+Green Horse/Pony Hunter over fences

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compete. We tried to help them manage by adding some extra schooling time in the ring, and allowing a practice fence before their timed course to make sure that no one was going in the ring cold – all of which was very ap-preciated by the exhibitors.

Elaina Barron had a very suc-cessful jumper series aboard Extraordinary Measures, ac-cumulating 92 points and the Grand Championship in the Low Jumper Division over the four shows (22, 22, 26, 22), which was the high point total of any division. Adding to her success was her Grand Cham-pionship in the Maiden division of the Hunter Series on Dixie Gent.

Series Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion were awarded to the following:Puddle JumpersGCH – Straight From The Heart, Cranberry Acres O, Isabella Superlano RGR – Peyton, Caroline Cumbea O, Amber Adams RNovice Jumpers

GCH – Cocoa’s Delight, Tara McMahon O/RGR – Peyton, Caroline Cumbea O/RNovice Children’s/Adult AmateurGCH – Curious George, JGS Riding O, Ella Houchens RGR – Cocoa’s Delight, Tara McMahon O/RLow JumpersGCH – Extraordinary Mea-sures, Elaina Barron O/RGR – Ariel, Cranberry Acres O, Ammie Adams RThoroughbred JumpersGCH – Ace In The Hole, JGS Riding O, Jessica Brown RGR – Memory Knolls Zama-roo, Karen Basala O/RChildren’s/Adult AmateurGCH – Kaskia Gold, Kassidy Scott O/RGR – My Dream Come True, Hannah Peterson O/RModified/Schooling JumperGCH – High Sierra, Heidi Sieg-mund O/RGR – Cleopatra, Samantha Jones O/RUnfortunately, the weather did NOT cooperate as well for the

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Adult Pleasure HorseGCH – Lady Charlotte, Warner Sport Horses O, ConnieWarner REquitation on the Flat GCH – Rachel MichaelGR – Rebecca PagniniPony HunterGCH – SCF Over the Rainbow, Fay Strasel O, RacheMichael RGR – Razzberry Shortcake, Ruby Pepper O/RMaiden HunterGCH – Dixie Gent, Elaina Barron O/RLow HuntersGCH – Silver Lining, Dana Rose O, Regan Knecht RGR – Rosie, Charlotte Teiken O, Sarah Poole RGreen Pony/Green HunterGCH – Tinker, Tara Clamaldi O, Alyssa Paulette RThoroughbred HunterGCH – Nygel, Cheryll Francella O, Shawn Thomas RGR – Grateful Exit, Kamerra Brown O/RSchooling HunterGCH – Grateful Exit, Kamerra Brown O/R

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Summerplace Farm 4766 Dondoric Farm Road, The Plains, VA 20198 DATES: April 4 & 25, May 9 & 23, June 20, August 1, September 12 & October 10 (Finals) START TIME: 8:00 am JUDGES: 4/4 Bill Moroney, 4/25 Ellen ShevellaSCHOOLING: 6:30-7:45 main ring SCHOOLING AREA: 75’x160’ schooling ring & grassCLASS FEES: $15 ($20 grounds fee) FOOD VENDOR: yes PHOTOGRAPHER: yesFACILITIES: AR-Jon WATER: Yes & dual asphalt wash racks WARM-UPS: yesMANAGER: Tom Finch PHONE #: 540-219-0527 ONLINE ENTRIES AVAILABLEWEB SITE: www.summerplacefarm.com e-MAIL: [email protected]

Schooling Hunters: Open to horses and ponies mounted by adults or juniors. Judged on performance, way of going, and soundness. Two sections offer fences set 2’6” (verticals) - 2’9” (oxers) or 2’9” - 3’.

Working Hunters: Open to horses. Judged on performance, way of going and soundness. Fences will be set between 3’ and 3’3”.

Adult Amateur/Children’s Hunters: Open to horses mounted by amateurs or juniors. Judged on performance, manners, way of going, and soundness. Suitability as a junior or amateur hunter to be emphasized. Fences 2’9”.

Pleasure Hunter: Open to horses and ponies mounted by juniors or adults. To show at the walk, trot, and canter. Judged on manners, suitability and soundness. May be required to perform additional handy test. May be split Junior/Adult if entries warrant.

Beginner Rider: Open to horses and ponies to be mounted by amateurs or juniors in their fi rst or second year of showing. Judged on suitability, manners, way of going, and soundness. Riders may only cross enter into pleasure and restricted hunter. Six fences to be set at 2’. (No Oxers)

Restricted Hunters: Open to horses and ponies mounted by adults or juniors. Entries may not cross enter into any divisions where they are required to jump higher than 2’6”. Judged on performance, way of going and soundness.Fences 2’ - 2’3”.

Low Hunters: Open to horses and ponies mounted by adults or juniors. Judged on performance, way of going and soundness. Fences 2’6”.

Morning Classes: 1. Schooling Hunters - Under Saddle 2. Schooling Hunters - Over Fences 2'6" - 2'9" or 2’9” - 3’ 3. Schooling Hunters - Over Fences 2'6" - 2'9" or 2’9” - 3’ 4. Working Hunters** - Under Saddle 5. Working Hunters** - Over Fences 3' - 3'3" 6. Working Hunters** - Over Fences 3' - 3'3" 7. Adult Amateur/Childrens Hunters** - Under Saddle 8. Adult Amateur/Childrens Hunters**- Over Fences 2'9" 9. Adult Amateur/Childrens Hunters**- Over Fences 2'9"

Afternoon Classes:10. Pleasure Hunter** - Walk, Trot 11. Pleasure Hunter** - Walk, Trot, Canter 12. Pleasure Hunter** - Go As You Please 13. Beginner Rider - Walk, Trot 14. Beginner Rider - Walk, Trot, Canter 15. Beginner Rider - Over Fences - 2'16. Restricted Hunters - Under Saddle17. Warm Up - 2' - 2'3" (Open Card Throughout Restricted Hunter)18. Restricted Hunters - Over Fences 2' - 2'3" 19. Restricted Hunters - Over Fences 2' - 2'3"20. Low Hunters - Under Saddle 21. Low Hunters - Over Fences 2'6" 22. Low Hunters - Over Fences 2'6"

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Turner Farm 925 Springvale Road, Great Falls, Va 22066 HUNTER DATES: April 25, May 30, June 14, Sept 5, Sept 26, Oct 10, Nov 7 (banquet) START TIME: 9:00 a.m. SCHOOLING: 7 to 8:30 am, Grass ring - all day, Ring 2- after classesJUDGES: 4/25 Tracy Mullen/R-1, 5/30 Debbie Mueller/R-1 WARM-UPS: California - all dayCLASS FEES: $15, Office Fee: $10 FOOD VENDOR: Gordon’s grill COURSE DESIGN: Kim KaranikFACILITIES: Port-a-john WATER: Yes PHOTOGRAPHER: Jennifer WindusMANAGER: Kim Karanik PHONE #: 703-403-3072 (day of show)WEB SITE: www.turnerfarmevents.org e-MAIL: [email protected]

DC Area HSA dates in RED DC AreaHorse Show Association

Ring ICalifornia Warm-up available all day1-VHSA Working Hunter on the flat2-VHSA Working Hunter over fences-2’9”, 3’3-VHSA Working Hunter over fences-2’9”, 3’4-VHSA Junior/Amateurs on the flat5-VHSA Junior/Amateurs over fences - 2’6”, 2’9”6-VHSA Junior/Amateurs over fences- 2’6” - 2’9”7-Turner Farm Eq Medals over fences 2’6”, 3’8-VHSA Pony Hunter on the flat9-VHSA Pony Hunter over fences S/M-2’, L-2’6”10-VHSA Pony Hunter over fences S/M-2’, L-2’6”11- Law Hunter on the flat12-Low Hunter over fences 18” or 2’13-Low Hunter over fences 18” or 2’14-Turner Farm Eq Medals over fences 18”15-VHSA Short Stirrup Hunter on the flat16-VHSA Short Stirrup Hunter over fences 18”17-VHSA Short Stirrup Hunter over fences 18”18-VHSA Horse Pleasure Walk Trot (not before 2)19-VHSA Horse Pleasure Walk Trot Canter20-VHSA Horse Pleasure Go As You Please21-VHSA Pony Pleasure Walk Trot22-VHSA Pony Pleasure Walk Trot Canter23-VHSA Pony Pleasure Go As You Please

Ring II *24-Lead Line 100% equitation (7 and under)25-Lead Line 100% pony26-Lead Line 50% Eq 50% pony27-Walk, 2 point (9 and under)28-Walk, 2 poles and halt29-Walk, Pattern ride30-Pre-Short Stirrup WT (9 and under)31-Pre-Short Stirrup WT 2 point, sitting trot32-Pre-Short Stirrup WT 2 poles and halt33-Short Stirrup Eq - WT (12 and under)34-Short Stirrup Eq – WT individual canter35-Short Stirrup Eq – WT 2 fences at 12”36-Beginner Equitation – on the flat WTC37-Beginner Eq – over fences 4 jumps, 12”38-Beginner Eq – over fences 4 jumps, 12”39 – Pairs, WT40-Horseless Hunter*Schooling in Ring II after classes are done

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Sandstone FarmBy Luci Strange & Paul Adams

Attendance at our shows in 2014 was the highest in our history. As breeders and train-ers of half-Welsh show ponies, we were particularly gratified with turn out by pony riders in 2014. For the first time in our series history, we had more trips with ponies than horses. We are tweaking a few things with a view towards improving the pony rider’s experience.

We will be offering all Short Circuit divisions again this year as we have done since 2007.

We will be starting the small ring at 8:30 a.m. rather than 9, to prevent time conflicts for riders who want to enter both the Short Stirrup Equitation di-vision (which runs in the small ring) and the VHSA Short Cir-cuit Hunter division, which is run in the large ring.

Our Limit Hunter division, which has a minimum of six fences, will be offered at 2’ and at 2’3” at the rider’s option. This was a popular division last year and offers a path for riders to transition from Short Circuit divisions to VHSA Pony divi-sions, or to horses. It also offers an opportunity for young horses or ponies to jump 2’3” without losing their green.

We are in the process of fi-nalizing our awards program for 2015, but plan on offering awards to the top two Adult Am-ateur Riders, Pony Riders, and Junior Riders on Horses. The top four trainers will receive cash awards. We will also pro-vide end-of-year awards to the Champion and Reserve Cham-pion for all three-class Hunter divisions, and a sportsmanship award as well.

We anticipate offering day-

of-show awards in certain divi-sions of our hunter show that we are trying to promote. We will also be offering day-of-show awards for most divisions in our jumper shows and all divisions in our Combined Tests.

We have also made a few adjustments to our prize list, to improve the experience of ex-hibitors riding horses:

We moved the VHSA Horse Pleasure division to the morning in the large ring, providing an attractive selection of divisions for exhibitors who do not wish to spend all day at a horse show.

We moved the Hunter Hack division to the afternoon for riders with young horses, those who do not want to jump large fences, or those who would like warm up prior to competing in the later Classes.

In 2015 we will be offering TIP divisions in all our events, including VHSA Associate Hunters and Jumpers, and our CDCTA Combined Tests.

As we write this, snow is falling, with an expected accu-mulation of 8 inches. It is hard to imagine that in less than one month we will be hosting our first VHSA Associate Hunter Show. But, please join us on Saturday, April 5. Grab a cup of coffee and one of Nacho’s delicious breakfast sandwiches and start to knock off the rust.

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Abbreviations: SC = Short Circuit Horse Shows V = VHSA Associate ProgramB = Battlefield Horse Shows Assoc. D = DC Area Horse Show Assoc.STALLS AVAILABLE: $35.00 per night, bedding not included.Includes schooling the day before the show in the show rings.Special VPBA Award to be presented to the highest scoring Registered Virginia-bred Pony exhibited under its registered name and in the name of its last recorded owner, and shown in a Pony Hunter Division at this show.Double points awarded to all Breeding class ribbons in the VPBA award program. All Dogs must be on leashes while on the show grounds.

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21. SC/B Limit Rider Hunter O/F 2´, 2´3˝22. SC/B Limit Rider Hunter O/F23. SC Limit Rider Hunter U/S24. V/B Equitation on the Flat25. SC/B/V/D Horse Pleasure W/T26. SC/B/V/D Horse Pleasure GAYP27. SC/B/V/D Horse Pleasure W/T/C

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Not Before 2pm28. SC/B/V/D Gr. Hunter O/F 2´6˝29. SC/B/V/D Gr. Hunter O/F30. SC/B/V/D Gr. Hunter U/S31. SC/B/V CH/AA Equit. O/F 2´6˝, 3´32. SC/B/V/D CH/AA Hunter O/F 2´6˝, 3´33. SC/B/V/D CH/AA Hunter O/F34. SC/B/V/D CH/AA Hunter U/S35. B Schooling Hunter O/F 2´6˝36. B Schooling Hunter O/F 2´6˝37. B Schooling Hunter U/S38. V/D TB Hunter O/F 2´6˝39. V/D TB Hunter O/F 2´6˝40. V/D TB Hunter U/S

41. B/V/D Working Hunter O/F 3´42. B/V/D Working Hunter O/F43. B/V/D Working Hunter U/S44. VHSA CH Medal45. VHSA AA MedalRING 2 — 9:30 A.M.

schooling 6:30-9 a.m.9-9:15 a.m. Pre-Short Stirrup only

46. SC/D Leadline Equitation47. SC/D Leadline Pony48. SC/B/D Leadline 50% / 50%49. SC/B/D Pre-Short Stirrup Eq. Walk50. SC/B/D Pre-Short Stirrup Eq. W/T51. SC/B/D Pre-Short Stirrup Eq.W/ T/Sit-Trot/Jump Position At Walk52. CA Warm-up-18˝ – Course B53. SC/B Short Stirrup Eq. W/T54. SC/B Short Stirrup Eq. O/F 18˝ may trot55. SC/B Short Stirrup Eq. O/F56. V/D Short Stirrup Htr O/F 18˝ may trot57. V/D Short Stirrup Hunter O/F58. V/D Short Stirrup Hunter U/S

NOT BEFORE 1:OO P.M.59. Reg. VPBA Young Ponies U/S60. Pony Yearling Colts & Geldings61. Pony Yearling Fillies62. Pony 2 Yr. Old Colts & Geldings63. Pony 2 Yr. Old Fillies64. Pony 3 Yr. Old Colts & Geldings65. Pony 3 Yr. Old Fillies66. Pony Breeding Championship


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Series at the Warrenton show grounds. The dates are April 18 (incorporated with the VPBA Short Circuit Show), May 10, June 21, August 15 and Sep-tember 27. These shows are all VHSA Associate, BHSA, Short Circuit and DCAreaHSA rec-ognized. There will be series awards for each of the divisions, and some special awards as well, which will be presented at the final show on September 27 and are sponsored by TWA and Saddlery Liquidators. Watch for more news and the prize list to come.

The VPBA Short Circuit Show on April 18 is always a very special show (see the prize list opposite). This show is unique among the VHSA Associate shows in that it of-fers pony breeding classes, and winners in these divisions get double points toward VPBA awards. Breeders of top hunter ponies typically use this show as a prep for the very compet-itive pony breeding divisions at Devon and Upperville. Our show is a chance for them to get their young ponies out in a little more low-key environment than found at the large recognized shows. But the competition in the pony breeding classes at the VPBA Show is top-notch, and often the winners at our show

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go on to victories at Devon and Upperville. So if you want to get a first peek at some of our area’s top young ponies, come to Warrenton on April 18.

I am also doing my popular Tuesday afternoon jumper se-ries at Summerduck Run Farm in Culpeper, Va. Schooling be-gins at 3 and the show starts at 4. The dates are: June 16, June 30, July 21, and Aug. 4. All are VHSA Associate and BHSA shows. Series-end awards are given in each division, includ-ing Puddle, Novice, Novice Ch/AA, Low, Thoroughbred, CH/AA, and Schooling Jumpers. There will be two classes in each division and with Champi-on and Reserve awarded in each division. The TB Jumpers are new this year.

Again in the 2015 show sea-son, TWA is producing two CHSA shows at Rose Mount Farm in Fredericksburg, Va. This year’s dates are July 11 and Aug. 29. Rose Mount Farm is a top-class show venue, with excellent facilities and beautiful jumps. These two-ring shows are noted for the good quality of the competition and, as at all CHSA shows, you have to step up and jump a little bigger in a lot of the divisions. We also offer divisions at the lower lev-els too for the greener horses

The annual VPBA show at the Warrenton Show Grounds attracts some of the area’s fanciest ponies, including Empire’s Empress (by Empire’s Power) shown here competing in the Young Pony Under Saddle class last year.

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Washington County Horse Council Washington County Agricultural Center Horse Arena7303 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro, MD 21713SHOW DATES: May 17, June 21 JUDGES: 5/17 Tricia Booker, 6/21 Laura Stopper BattsCLASS FEES: $12, $30/division, $15 Medals, +$5 TIP & USHJA START: 9 a.m. SCHOOLING: to 8:45, lunch-noonFACILITIES: Restrooms WATER: Yes SCHOOLING AREA: grassMANAGER: Lori Bellerive PHONE #: 301-302-4722WEB SITE: www.wchorsecouncil.org e-MAIL: [email protected]

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Washington County HCBy Lori Bellerive

Our shows are well suited for the very young to the more ma-ture rider, whether beginning, restarting or schooling green horses. We offer a great venue for riders who want to have fun, as well as those who are a lit-tle more competitive and want to earn points for our year-end awards, as well as points for other circuits, such as VHSA, MHSA, USHJA, DCAreaHSA, and TIP as well.

We have a friendly, welcom-ing atmosphere set in a park, with great accommodations for the riders, trainers and support-ing family members. Our shows attract young riders as well as the returning equestrian looking for a fun filled day with their be-loved equines.

Additionally, our shows ap-peal to riders with Thorough-breds looking for TIP opportu-nities and those who would like the opportunity to compete in USHJA Outreach classes, which offer recognition at a national level. TIP classes have no ad-ditional fees, and USHJA mem-bers need only to be Outreach members at only $15 a year.

We have new jumps this year and improved food. We al-ways have a photographer and although they are not new, we brag about our shady parking, picnic pavilion, park-like set-ting and actual restrooms.

This year, entry fees will be

priced the same, with a $5 ad-ditional fee(s) for those who want points to count for mul-tiple series: VHSA, MHSA, USHJA, DCAreaHSA. We will also offer warm-up classes, and schooling is always available in the morning before the show and at lunch time.

Some of the judges we al-ready have lined up this year include Tricia Booker, Laura Stopper Batts, and Kerry Elliott. We award prizes at each show for the TIP classes, and for the series-end winners. We give medals and special ribbons to winners in the USHJA classes.

Kelly’s FordBy Beth Ravinsky andAnna Zummo

Kelly’s Ford is looking for-ward to welcoming you to our 2015 Open Hunter Jumper Se-ries, which consists of six shows. These shows are recognized by Virginia Horse Show Associa-tion and Battlefield Horse Show Association, most are also par-ticipating the DCAreaHSA, and two are members of the Short Circuit Association. They are also Thoroughbred Celebration qualifying shows.

Our shows are among the few that have a hunter and a jumper ring going at the same time. We are proud to debut a newly-ex-panded Jumper ring this year -- it’s almost double the size it was, and now the grob is within the ring. We are also upgrading

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or Barbara Batterton (540) 247-3449

Complete details: www.BlueRidgeHunt.org

The 66th running of the

Blue Ridge Hunt Point-to-Point SUNDAY, MARCH 22 – Post Time 1 PM

Woodley Farm 490 Woodley Lane, Berryville, VA

General Admission $20/Car – Reserved Parking $150

Information: Brian Ferrell (540) 550-7015

Photo Courtesy Nancy Milburn Kleck

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Blue Ridge

HuntPO Box 96, Boyce, VA 22620www.blueridgehunt.org

MFHs:Linda Armbrust(540) 837-1577Anne W. McIntosh(540) 837-2404Brian Ferrell(540) 955-0528Huntsman:Guy AllmanHonorary Secretary:Brian Ferrell(540) 955-0528Hunt Monitor:(540) 837-1820Fixture locations, directions, time and notice of cancellations due to weather or ground conditions. Changes or cancellations will be made no later than 2 hours prior to meet.Cap fees:Adults (over 21) - $150 for weekdays weekends/holidays Juniors - $15Non-members must contact one of the Masters or the Honorary Secretary for permission to hunt. Checks payable to The Blue Ridge Hunt should be given to the Field Secretary along with a Liability Release (available at location) early at the meet. Coggins required. Guests may cap 4 times during the current season.Season:September 1st - end of March, primarily on Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays with occasional Bye Days.Territory:The country lies in Clarke County, in Warren County north of Front Royal, in Shenando-ah County north of Route 675, in Frederick County south of Route 50 and west of Route 11 in Virginia and in Jefferson County, W.Va. It is mainly rolling farmland with open pasture land and orchards. Jumps are chicken coops, some tiger traps, post and rails with a few stone walls.

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Break into SpringShow JacketsShow Shirts

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the jumps in our Hunter Ring, and have built a hedge to jump in and out of the ring. We are holding an Open Hunter Derby at 2’ and 2’6” at every show, which includes new obstacles for a fun and exciting challenge.

For the first time ever, Kelly’s Ford Equestrian Center will be offering a High-Point Trainer award for our Open Horse Show Series. This award will be giv-en to the trainer who’s students have the most points accumulat-ed throughout the season.

We are also running our unique Event and Jumper Derby Day again this year, on July 25. The Event Derby is run under USEA Rules as a combined test in which the show jumping will have more solid obstacles var-ied terrain.

In the Jumper Derby, each division will consist of a Pow-er & Speed round, a Timed Jump-Off round, and a Derby round. There will be a Derby Hat Contest (the winner will get

a free night’s stay at the Inn) and tailgating spaces are available around the dressage and Jumper rings.

Kelly’s Ford provides an op-portunity to enjoy grounds rich with Civil War history. Our show rings are located where union cavalry divisions crossed the Rappahannock to attack the confederates initiating the battle of Kelly’s Ford.

Our 500 acre estate offers riv-er activities on the Rappahan-nock such as tubing, kayaking, canoeing, and fishing; and 10 primitive campsites.

The Inn at Kelly’s Ford offers 10 luxury suites, two houses (each with a two-stall barn and a paddock) and fine and casual dining. The Equestrian Cen-ter is pleased to accommodate your horses with overnight stall board or in one of our many paddocks. Come for the shows and stay for the weekend. Even non-riding family members will find plenty to do!

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Winchester: 1040 Martinsburg Pike (540) 667-1261Upperville: 9183 JohnS Mosby Hwy (540) 592-3033

End of Year AwardsMomentos

Gifts

Photos courtesy of Richard Clay

Casanova Hunt traditionally closes its season in mid March. April 20th will be the beginning of hound walking. Springtime brings a season

of hound puppies and gentle exercise. Huntsman & Staff are joined by Hunt Members as they walk hounds, on foot. Walking, from the Casanova Hunt Kennel, located at historic Weston near the village of Casanova, is done on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Friends and members of the community often join in are always welcome. Come meet our hounds and enjoy a lovely walk over a beautiful countryside. Do check the hunt monitor at 540 788 9800 for time, possible schedule changes and directions.

The Casanova Hunt will again be showing hounds at the Virginia Foxhound Show to be held at Morven Park in Leesburg, VA on May 24th. This is the largest foxhound competition in the world. About 800 hounds will compete in the Virginia Foxhound Club show, traveling with their owners and/or handlers from as far as California, Texas, Florida, and Canada. The event is open to the public.

Upcoming Activities Evening Walk & TalkTrail Rides begin July 6th, July 13th & July 20th

Casanova Hunt Foxhunting Camp3 Sessions begin, August 1st, August 8th & August 15thRequired Release & Waiver may be downloaded byvisiting our web site, www.casanovahunt.comFor details and information call (540) 788-4116or check hunt monitor (540) 788-9800.

Moving into Spring . . .

Casanova Hunt

P.O. Box 105 Casanova, VA 20139

www.casanovahunt.com

MFHs:Joyce Fendley(540) 788-4116Bill Fendley(540) 788-4116Jeanne Clark(540) 272-2176Professional Huntsman:Tommy Lee JonesHonorary Secretary:Alice FendleyHonorary Field Secretary:Nancy CrawfordHunt Monitor:(540) 788-9800Fixture locations time and notice of cancellations due to weather orground conditions. Changes orcancellations made no later than 3 hrs. prior.Cap Fees:Adults (+21) $150.00Juniors $25.00Visitors are permitted to hunt bypermission of the Masters. Contact a Master for details.Visitors are asked to remit cap fees, sign a Liability Release and present Coggins to the Honorary Field Secretary upon arrival. Guests may cap 3 times per season.Season:September-MarchHunt to meet primarily onTuesday, Thursday and Saturdaywith occasional Bye Days.Territory:The country is located in centraland eastern Fauquier Co., southeast Culpeper Co., Northeast Orange Co., northeast Spotsylvania Co. and western Stafford Co. It is a mixture of open grass cattle, crop farms and woodlands. Fences are mostly timber and coops of typical size.



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English Division 1. Open English Showmanship 2. Junior English Showmanship 3. Green Horse English Showmanship 4. Beginner English Showmanship 5. Open English Equitation 6. Open English Hunter Under Saddle 7. Junior English Equitation 8. Junior English Hunter Under Saddle 9. Green Horse Equitation10. Green Horse Hunter Under Saddle11. Beginner English Equitation12. Beginner Hunter Under Saddle

15 Minute break for schooling over fencesArena manners must be observed

13. Open English Hunter Over Fences (3’-3’3”)14. Junior English Hunter Over Fences (2’-2’3”)15. Green Horse English Hunter Over Fences (18”)16. Beginner English Hunter Over Fences (trot poles & fences not to exceed 10”)

Cake Walk

17. Lead Line Equitation Combined (English & Western)18. Lead Line 50/50 Combined

30 Minute Break

Western Division(will not begin before 12 noon)19. Open Western Showmanship20. Junior Western Showmanship21. Green Horse Showmanship22. Beginner Western Showmanship23. Open Western Pleasure24. Open Western Horsemanship25. Junior Western Pleasure26. Junior Western Horsemanship27. Green Horse Western Pleasure28. Green Horse Western Horsemanship29. Beginner Western Pleasure30. Beginner Western Horsemanship31. Open Western Trail/Command & Break32. Junior Western Trail/Command & Break33. Green Horse Western Trail/Command & Break34. Beginner Western Trail/Command & Break

15 Minute warm-up for Speed Horses

Speed Divisions35. Open Cloverleaf Barrels36. Junior Cloverleaf Barrels37. Green Horse Cloverleaf Barrels

38. Open Pole Bending39. Junior Pole Bending40. Green Horse Pole Bending

41. Open Speed Barrel42. Junior Speed Barrel43. Green Horse Speed Barrel

44. Open Flag Race45. Junior Flag Race46. Green Horse Flag Race

Eagles’ Wings Berkeley County Youth Fair: 2419 Golf Course Rd, Martinsburg, WV 25405 DATES: May 16, June 20, July 18, August 22, September 19 (rain dates each following Sunday)START TIME: 9 am SCHOOLING: 8- 8:45 am WARM-UPS: CA - all day JUDGES: TBASCHOOLING AREA: schooling ring & grass area STALL: $15/day, $30/overnight (dry/self clean)CLASS FEES: $15, ($10 pre-registration up to 1 week prior) credit cards accepted online & at showFACILITIES: Bathrooms WATER: Yes PHOTOGRAPHER: Katherine Turnbull FOOD VENDOR: YesMANAGER: Jeannie Hellem-Ramsey PHONE #s: 304-754-4414 (o) 304-886-3362(c), Airaka Riner 304-676-3264WEB SITE: www.eagleswingsgirls.org e-MAIL: [email protected]

RafflesHog Raffle – will be sold at all shows and

winner will be drawn at the banquet.Hog will be appropriate market weight.

$10/ticket

50/50 Raffles – will be sold at all shows and winner will be drawn at the

conclusion of each show.$1/ticket or 6 tickets for $5

Please visit our website:www.EaglesWingsGirls.org for updates

on awards & prizes.

End-of-Year Banquet:Friday November 13th



32) Green Hunter Under Saddle VHSA/DCA33) Green Hunter Over Fences A 2’6”34) Green Hunter Over Fences B 2’6”35) Thoroughbred Hunter VHSA/DCA36) Thoroughbred Hunter Over Fences A (2’6” - 3’)37) Thoroughbred Hunter Over Fences B (2’6” - 3’)Beginner Ring (66’ x 132’) start time 9 am~Schooling: 8 - 8:45 classes 1b -10b only!Mini-clinic format, judges spend time giving reasons & suggestions to participants. If morning entries are light, show management may decide to use one judge only. In this case, Beginner classes will be held after Ch/Ad Amateur and before Green Pony, but not before 9 am.

1b) Lead Line (50% Pony 50% Child) DCA 2b) Lead Line (with poles & cones) 3b) Lead Line (detached) 4b) Pre-Short Stirrup (walk) DCA 5b) Pre-Short Stirrup (walk & trot) 6b) Pre-Short Stirrup (walk, trot, jump position@walk)Practice Ring (120’ x 184’)Schooling for Beginner Eq and Short Stirrup entries only until completion of class 12b, then open to all. 7b) Beginner Eq. US (W/T/Individual canter) DCA 8b) Beginner Eq. OF A (4-jumps 18”) (may trot fences) 9b) Beginner Eq. OF B (4-jumps 18”) (may trot fences)Open to ponies/horses ridden by children 12 & under and not shown more than specified height. May move up at one show.

10b) Hunter Short Stirrup US-12yr & under VHSA/DCA11b) Hunter Short Stirrup OF A (4-fences 18”)12b) Hunter Short Stirrup OF B (4-fences 18”)

Elmington Farm, LLC, 345 Elmington Lane, Berryville, VA 22611 DATES: April 26, May 9, July 18, August 29*, September 19*, October 11* (*Hunter Derby) START TIME: 8 am/Main, 9 am/Beginner, 11 am/Hunter Derby WARM-UPS: CA - all dayJUDGES: 4/26 Skip Reese(Main), Laura Batts (Beginner), 5/9 Debbie Mueller (Main), TBA (Beginner)SCHOOLING: 7- 7:45 am & 20 min @ lunch, Beginner Ring 8- 8:45 (1b-12b only), 120’ x 184’ stonedust ringCLASS FEES: $15, Medals/$25, grounds fee/$15, Derby/$50 (credit cards accepted) $50 returned check fee FACILITIES: Port-a-john WATER: Yes PHOTOGRAPHER: TBA FOOD VENDOR: TBAMANAGER: Kathie Hamlin PHONE #: 540-955-6219 SCHOOLING AREA: stone dust ring w/ jumps-all dayWEB SITE: www.elmington.com e-MAIL: [email protected] (Incomplete online entries-not accepted)

Main Ring (184’ x 300’) - start time 8 amSchooling: 7- 7:45 am 1) Schooling Hunter Over Fences A 2’ 6” or 3’ 2) Schooling Hunter Over Fences B 2’ 6” or 3’ 3) Schooling Hunter Under Saddle 4) Working Hunter Under Saddle VHSA/DCA 5) Working Hunter Over Fences A 3’ or 3’6” 6) Working Hunter Over Fences B 3’ or 3’6” 7) VHSA CHILDREN’S MEDALS 3’ 8) VHSA ADULT MEDALS 3’ 9) Children’s Hunter Equitation 2’6” or 3’ VHSA10) Adult Hunter Equitation 2’6” or 3’ VHSA11) Ch/Ad Amateur Hunter Under Saddle VHSA/DCA12) Child/Adult Amateur Hunter OF A (8-fences 2’6” or 3’)13) Child/Adult Amateur Hunter OF B (8-fences 2’6” or 3’)Will not start before 10:00 a.m. (Main Ring)An Open un-judged warm-up class will be held before each height and is open to anyone. Emergency California Warm-ups during pony divisions will be limited to juniors on ponies and granted only with special permission at gate.

14) Green Pony Hunter Under Saddle VHSA/DCA15) Green Pony Hunter OF-A S-2’, M- 2’3”or 2’6”, L 2’6”16) Green Pony Hunter OF-B S-2’, M- 2’3”or 2’6”, L 2’6”17) Pony Hunter Under Saddle VHSA/DCA18) Pony Hunter OF-A S-2’, M- 2’3”or 2’6”, L 2’6” 19) Pony Hunter OF-B S-2’, M- 2’3”or 2’6”, L 2’6”20) Pony Equitation S 2’or 2’3”, M 2’3”or 2’6”, L 2’6” VHSA21) VHSA PONY MEDALS S-2’3”, M-2’6”, L-3 20 min schooling break in main ring during Pleasure classesPleasure classes held in Grass Ring not held before noon22) Pony Pleasure W/T VHSA/DCA23) Pony Pleasure Walk/Trot/Go as you please 24) Pony Pleasure W/T/C25) Jr./Ad Horse Pleasure W/T VHSA/DCATIP26) Jr./Ad Horse Pleasure Walk/Trot/GAYP27) Jr./Ad Horse Pleasure W/T/C28) Jr/Adult Amateur Equitation on the Flat VHSA (Juniors may ride ponies, may be split 14 & under, 15-17, adult)29) Low Hunter Under Saddle30) Low Hunter Over Fences A 2’31) Low Hunter Over Fences B 2’


Hunter Derbies* (DCA)Beginners to advanced horses & riders.

Three course heights will be available - 2’, 2’6”, 3’Start Time: After completion of Beginner Ring (not before 11 am)

Warm-up: choose 8 jumps inside ring Round 1: Hunter type course Round 2: Handy course which may include trot fences, roll back, opening gate, etc.

Note: In both rounds rider will score additional points for each higher option fence successfully jumped. Jumping in & out of the ring is part of courses.

Open numeric scoring (0 - 100) Scores combined from Round 1 & Round 2Judge will award additional handy points. (0-10)

$100 Bonus Prize Money 1st - 4th Places- 40,30,20,10 (min 10 entries for $)

TIP High Point

@ every show!

(all classes count)



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