DRA girls dominated in the unrestricted ground poles :) Sam took Champion receiving three firsts and a third. Paige took Reserve Champion receiving a first and three seconds. Sam also placed 3rd and 5th in walk/trot equitation and 2nd in her cross rails class with Clover. Paige received second in both of her walk/trot equitation classes. Both girls had blue ribbon warm up rounds as well. Good day! Hopefully next time we can come back on Sunday and finish out the equitation division.
Paige and Kelly are really starting to go places with their adorable hunter ponies, Mariachi and Prissy. Paige received three 2nd plances and three 3rd places with Mariachi. Kelly received her FIRST blue ribbon on Prissy as well as a second, and two fifths and two six place finishes. Well done ladies, but there is more work to be done! Cross rails here we come!
LOOOOOOOOOOOONG DAY! But a good one, none the less. Rachael received 2nd place in Small Fry Equitation on Macho Man! Her little sister, Abby WON the lead line class out of five kids at her FIRST horse show! Zoubaida and Luke took 3rd in ground poles, while Molly and Luke received three firsts and a second place in the adult Hunter Under Saddle classes where there was some good competition among the 15 entries! Sam and her horse, Beacon, won their HUS and walk/trot classes and also placed 2nd in western showmanship and 4th in ground poles.
Girls are loving Limerick Lane! Thank you Maureen Fagan for such a nice show. The best thing about this show was that the girls had FUN! They were all smiles in the ring and had great rides. Just get better and better! Paige and Mariachi received two 2nds, a 4th, and 5th in the walk/trot poles equitation. Kelly and Prissy placed 3rd, 4th, and two 5ths.
What a WINDY day! Kelly and Prissy placed 1st in Small Fry Equitation and Small Fry Walk/Trot. Molly and Luke went for a nice ride in the Adult HUS classes and received two 1st places, a 2nd, and a 3rd place finish.
Congrats to Paige and Kelly who showed their new pony, Just a Minute, a.k.a. “Prissy” for the first time. Kelly received a 2nd, two 3rds, and a fifth in the ground pole division. Paige received a 3rd, 4th, and 6th in ground poles. Mara, who also has a fairly new pony, Roaning About, a.k.a. “Sandy” had a fantastic 2nd trip in the cross rail division… which was her first time cantering her new pony at a show, and her first time doing cross rails at a show. Mara received one 1st place and three 3rd places. Lots of “new” today but everyone performed fabulously! I am so proud of all of you! I have a feeling that this is just the beginning of a wonderful, fun-filled, and successful show season.
Mara and Roaning About a.k.a. “Sandy”
Kelly and Just A Minute a.k.a “Prissy”
Paige and Just A Minute a.k.a. “Prissy”
New for 2010: Parents will pay a non-refundable $100 deposit (per child) one week before the show they plan on having their child attend. If your child is only doing leadline, then you will pay a $30 deposit. This deposit will reserve your horse’s spot on the trailer. This will be taken out of the total on the invoice that will be provided to parents at the end of each show. If for any reason you do not use enough services to use the full $100, then the remainder will be refunded after the show. We may decide to not attend a scheduled show if we have fewer than two students that want to participate.
Preparing for a show: Students should help to prepare horses and pack the trailer the afternoon or evening before we leave for a show. Students who put in the hard work and participate as much as possible truly enjoy the rewards of showing. Manes and tails should be detangled and combed thoroughly. Braid your horse’s tail in a regular braid, being careful not to pull hair tight around the bone of the tail. Horses should have their ears, nose, eyes, bridle paths, and leg feathers clipped the day before the show. Let me know in advance if you would like me to clip your horse for a small fee.
Packing for the Show: Everyone showing needs to have their supplies, tack, and equipment clean, packed, and ready to load the day the horses leave for the show. Duzan Riding Academy will provide horse and rider first aid and ring side grooming supplies at the show.
Show Fees: Owners are responsible for paying all entry fees to show management BEFORE leaving the show grounds. When you arrive, most shows will ask that you leave a blank check in the office that you will fill out at the end of the day.
Liability Waiver: All clients must have signed a liability waiver with Duzan Riding Academy before participating in any horse related activities.
Clothing: Horse Show attire must be approved before it can be worn at a show. Here is what you will need:
Navy hunt coat (some other colors are acceptable, but no black)
White blouse
Embroidered collar or pin for collar
Tan jodphers or breeches
Black Belt
Black tall boots or paddock boots
Jodpher garters
Hair net and hair rubberbands
Black gloves
ASTM/SET approved show helmet (hunt cap, GPA, Charles Owens, etc.)
*We have some items available to borrow.
Parents role at horse shows: If you have young children, it is the parent’s responsibility to help their child get dressed. There may be extra help, but it will mainly be the parent’s responsibility if the child cannot dress herself. It is also the parent’s responsibility to supervise children, keep them fed and hydrated, and help make sure they are ready before their class starts.
Behavior Expectations: The overall message Molly would like to send to students is that horse showing is a privilege and a responsibility. Caring for their horse comes before caring for themselves. Molly would like students to do as much as possible to get their horses ready on their own. If one girl finishes with her own horse or whatever she is doing, she needs to help the other girls until everyone is ready to go. Showing horses requires a collaborative effort for all involved. They should look at this as a team experience, congratulate and encourage other competitors from our barn and from other barns that they are showing with, and have a positive attitude- ribbons or no ribbons. I will not tolerate whining or anything less than giving their best in every aspect of caring for their horses and helping to create a positive image for Duzan Riding Academy.
After the Show: Show invoices for services provided by Duzan Riding Academy are due upon receipt unless other arrangements have been made in advance.
No one that is showing is to leave the show grounds until horses are packed up and ready to leave unless you make prior arrangements with me. Students will be expected to load their own belongings NEATLY into the trailer and meet back at the barn to unpack the trailer, make sure their horses are settled in and cooled off, legs are wrapped if necessary, and the horses have everything they need. If you are paying a day care fee then Molly can do this for you. This does not apply to leadline only participants.
Types of Horse Shows
The Sizzlin’ Summer Circuit and Reality Dreams shows are for students in their first year of showing, for students who want to do mainly pleasure (English or Western), Horsemanship, Equitation, and Showmanship, or for students who need to get their horse accustomed to showing. These are great shows to have fun at and help children build confidence. These shows follow 4-H rules.
Limerick Lane, Liberty Farm, and Lochmoor are Ohio Hunter Jumper Association (OHJA) shows that are a stepping stone for those who want to compete in United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) rated hunter shows. Students who compete in these shows should be a member of OHJA if they want to be eligible for year end awards.
Showtime Series is not an approved show, but it is a large show that is run similar to an OHJA or USEF hunter show.
The All American Youth Horse Show is a national open show held in Columbus. Horses and riders should be confident and experienced to compete in this show. Students who want to participate in this show must take two lessons per week March – May.
Shows that Offer a Leadline Class: Sizzin’ Summer Circuit, Reality Dreams, Limerick Lane, Liberty Farm, Showtime Series
Price List for Horseshow Services for students who own a horse:
Coaching Fee at Horseshows (required)……………………………………………………..….$50/day per child
Includes riding the horse if necessary, coaching the rider, showing the horse if desired, completing entry forms
Coaching at Horseshows for Leadline Only Participants………………………………….$15/day per child
Show Preparation…………….……………………………………………………………………….….$25
Includes grooming, bathing, clipping, tack cleaning the day before we leave for a show
Day Care Fee………………………………………………………………………………………….….…$25/day
Includes Set up of stalls, loading and unloading from trailer, stall cleaning, feeding, grooming, lunging, tacking and un-tacking. Will be split among riders if horse is used by more than one student
Hauling………………………………………………………………………………………….…………….$.80/mile
$50 minimum. Hauling prices may vary depending on who is hauling.
For students who do not own a horse, but wish to show:
Coaching Fee…………………………………..…………………………………………………….……..$50/day per child
Horse Rental Fee (any number of classes)………………………………………………………$30/day per child
Coaching Leadline Only ………………………………………..…………………………….…..……$15/day per child
Leadline Only Horse and Tack Rental……………………………………………………….…….$15/day per child
Show Preparation, Day Care Fee of Horse, Hauling, Tack Stall/Horse Stall/Grounds Fee (billed by the show) will be split among the number of students using a horse. Students should plan on paying a portion of each of these services in addition to the coaching fee, horse/tack rental fee, and any fees incurred at the show (classes).
