SCHEDULE & RIDE TIMES - Individual dressage tests will begin at approximately 8:30am on Saturday, May 30th. The stick horse class will be run during the lunch break. Prix Caprilli Jumping Tests will take place immediately after the lunch break. Final schedule will be subject to number of entries received.

 

The show may fill early, please get your entries in as soon as possible. Entries close and MUST BE RECEIVED BY FRIDAY, MAY 22nd.  Ride times will be emailed to all competitors no later than Weds, May 27th. 

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SHOW OFFICE - On the day of the show you MUST check in at the the show office (bright blue tent) located at the driveway near the dressage court prior to your ride. You will need to pick up your number, sign a liability waiver, and provide your horse health document. The show office will be open at 7:30am and close approximately 30 minutes after the last ride of the day. Scored tests with written comments and ribbons can be picked up at the show tent after your rides are complete. Please contact Cassie Cherry Nolte 714-345-0207 or cherryequisports@gmail.com for any show questions.  By entering this event, each participant understands and acknowledges that horse sports may be hazardous and agrees to assume any and all risk, loss, or injury and will hold harmless (regardless of negligent acts or omissions) the Nellie Gail Ranch Equestrian Center, show host, show committee, show volunteers, and all horse show personnel.

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ATTIRE & TACK - Boots and ASTM/SEI approved riding helmets are required for all riders to participate in this show. As this is a schooling event and we are not checking for USEF legal tack, please feel free to use the tack and equipment your horse is happiest and most comfortable wearing. Show attire and braiding is welcomed but not necessary, please feel free to get creative and have some fun. Red, white, and blue themed show attire is highly encouraged. There will be a prize for the best turned out horse and rider team!

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CLASSES - All current year USDF Introductory Tests (walk/trot tests), USEF Dressage Tests Training - Fourth Level, FEI Dressage Tests, Musical Freestyles, USEA Eventing Dressage Tests, Western Dressage Tests, and Prix Caprilli (dressage tests with jumping) are being offered and will be scheduled with individual ride times. The two Prix Caprilli tests that will be offered and information on those specific tests can be found here:  https://dressage4kids.org/d4k-festival/optional-classes/prix-caprilli.html 

 

Please indicate which test(s) and what level(s) you would like to ride on your entry form below. Dressage Seat Equitation, Walk/Trot, and Leadline classes will show as a group. Group classes will show in both directions and Judges may ask for a simple pattern to be ridden.

 

FEES & ENTRIES - All Dressage Tests are $50, Dressage Seat Equitation and Walk/Trot Classes are $40, and the Leadline Class is $30.  There is an office fee of $45 per entry to help offset the test printing, show supplies, bridle numbers, prizes, office costs, etc.  To enter the show complete the online registration form and send fees via Venmo to @CassCherryNolte.  While Venmo is preferred, payment by check or cash is also accepted.  You will receive an email confirmation after entries are submitted, but please note that entries will not be considered complete until all fees are received.   

 

ARENAS - Show arena will be the Lower Arena / 20x60 Dressage Court (washed sand footing) and the warm up arena will be the Middle Arena (washed sand/textile composite footing).  We will have volunteers at the gate to help riders, but it is your responsibility to get into the show arena in time for your scheduled ride.   

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AWARDS - Gorgeous ribbons and prizes to all riders that participate.  Additional awards for High Score Open Rider, High Score AA Rider, High Score Jr/Yr, Overall Show Champion / Highest Score of the Day, Bravest Rider, and Best Red/White/Blue Turned Out Horse and Rider team. All stick horse "riders" will receive a special ribbon.

 

VOLUNTEERS - If you aren't quite ready to participate just yet but would still like to join the fun, you can volunteer to help on show day!  We are in need of scribes, gate help, scorers, test runners, and show office staff.  Please contact Cassie if you would like to help out.

 

SPECTATORS -  All are welcomed to attend and enjoy the show!  Parking is very limited at the Equestrian Center, we ask that you please park at the Clubhouse / Tennis Courts and follow the "horseshoe path" down the stairs to the center.  There will be performances by all levels of dressage riders, including dressage tests with jumping from our hunter / jumper riders, and special classes featuring the next generation of horsemen and horsewomen - Leadliners all the way up to Grand Prix!  If you don't have a horse and are under 6 years of age, you can participate in our stick horse class that will take place during lunch time starting at approximately 12pm.  No entry fees or sign ups required, just show up to the arena on the day of the show!

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FOOD & DRINKS - Breakfast, coffee, cold drinks, lunch items, and snacks will be available to purchase on site.

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TRAILERS - Please note we have VERY limited space available for haul-ins. If you will be hauling in, let us know what size trailer you will be bringing so we can plan ahead and ensure there is adequate space for you and your horse. For all show participants that are not Nellie Gail Equestrian Center members or members of the Nellie Gail Ranch Community, there is a $25 Grounds Fee. Please note any haul-ins on your entry and include the grounds fee in your Venmo payment.

Haul-ins are highly encouraged to enter early, as available trailer parking spots may fill before show entries close. 

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SHOW PHOTOGRAPHER - TBA