"Learn to Event" Event - Sunday, April 11, 2010
The "Learn to Event" Event is a non-sanctioned horse trials where the jumps range from a low of 12" to a high of Beginner Novice 2'6". It is designed to be a low pressure environment where young riders and timid horses can gain confidence riding in the open. During the course of a single day, riders trailer in to Percy Warner Park and compete in Dressage, Show Jumping, and Cross Country for prize ribbons.
Sixth Annual Miss Margaret Warden Memorial “Learn to Event” Event
Sunday, April 11, 2010 at Percy Warner Park (PWP) 2500 Old Hickory Blvd, Nashville, TN
Please join MTPC for its sixth annual event for young riders. This event is a one of a kind in the middle Tennessee area and tailored to introduce young riders and/or green horses to the fun and excitement of eventing.
As this schooling show is designed to introduce participants to the sport of eventing, 2010 USEF Rules for Eventing will prevail with the exceptions noted below. You may download 2010 Rules for Eventing by clicking on the following link: http://useventing.com/resources/files/docs/USEF_Rules_for_Eventing.pdf.
The “Learn to Event” Event includes a traditional Event format. Riders may enter one of the following classes (full Class descriptions and applicable rules are provided below):
Class 1: Pre-Amoeba 12" maximum stadium jump height
Class 2: Amoeba 18" maximum stadium jump height
Class 3: Tadpole 2' maximum stadium jump height
Class 4: Beginner Novice 2'6" maximum stadium jump height
On-site Photographer:
Closing Date: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 5pm – note, ALL fees, forms, Coggins, etc. MUST be RECEIVED BY the show Secretary by this time. No on-site registration permitted.
Any rider or horse changes after March 30 incur a $10 office processing fee.
Entry Fees: Classes 1 – 4: $70 General Public Entry Fee
$45 entry fee for current Middle TN Pony Club Members
Pinney Deposit: $20.00 per entry. Check is required on the date of the show which will be
returned or torn up when the pinney is returned.
Stabling: Limited stalls available at PWP for $40. per stall
Entrant must furnish shavings (stall floors are asphalt), feed and water buckets. Stall check-in from 4:00pm to 8:00pm on Saturday, April 10. Stall deposit of $50.00. Check is required which will be returned upon satisfactory cleaning of stall. Stall must be in pristine conditon without any trace of shavings remaining due to Metro Parks Regulations. PWP has a large grassy area for trailer parking and working out of your trailer. No horses are permitted at the facility overnight unless they have purchased stall accommodations in advance.
Additional Stabling: If PWP stalls are filled when we receive your application, we will call you with alternative stabling recommendation.
New for 2010 - All registrations must be entered online with a credit card payment.
VISA and MasterCard accepted. Sorry we do not accept American Express.
See the link below to complete the online entry form.
https://web.memberclicks.com/mc/quickForm/viewForm.do?orgId=mtpc&formId=73718
A separate online registration form is required for each rider/horse combination.
Coggins should be faxed to 615-296-0417 with a cover page describing the rider name, cell phone number, and horse name clearly printed. Coggins may also be brought to registration desk prior to removing your horse from its trailer.
Liability Release forms can be signed on-site in blue ink when picking up registration packets. Riders under age 18 must have their liability release form signed by a parent or legal guardian with an original blue ink signature.
Special Notice to Trainers bringing multiple student riders without parents on-site:
Help us help you! We need 2 separate checks from each rider for the pinney and/or stall cleaning deposits.
Please ask your riders for these individual checks prior to registration. If 1 person in your group lost their pinney or did not clean their stall to the Metro Park standards, it would be too difficult to deposit your 1 master check & attempt a refund of the difference for your other riders.
Special Notice to riders attempting to ride more than 2 horses in 2 different classes in this one day event:
Scheduling for this 1-day event is very tight. If you have multiple horses in mixed classes, the schedule might require you to be in 2 places at once. Bring a groom for each horse and read your ride times for all 3 phases very carefully.
Class Descriptions and Requirements:
Class 1: Pre-Amoeba – schooling class – grass reins permitted
Dressage –USDF 2007 Intro A – test may be called out to rider. Martingales and kimberwicks may be used.
Show Jumping – maximum jump height of 12”
Cross Country – course will be roped off with jumps a maximum height of 12”. There will be no water on this course. Trainer may be on course during ride. There will be a 4 refusal limit unless rider or horse safety becomes an issue. Rider must wear medical arm band.
Class 2: Amoeba – schooling class - grass reins permitted
Dressage – USDF 2007 Intro B - test may be called out to rider. Martingales and kimberwicks may be used.
Show Jumping – maximum height of jumps is 18”
Cross Country course will be roped off with jumps a maximum height 18”. There will be no water on this course. Trainer may be on course during ride. There will be a 4 refusal limit unless rider or horse safety becomes an issue. Rider must wear medical arm band.
Class 3: Tadpole – schooling class
Dressage – USDF 2007 Intro B – - test may be called out to rider
Show Jumping – maximum jump height of 2’
Cross Country – course will consist of up to ten jumps with a maximum height of 2’. There will be no water on this course. No trainer assistance during ride. Refusals will be limited to 4 per jump unless rider or horse safety becomes an issue. Rider must wear medical arm band.
Class 4: Beginner Novice –
Dressage –2010 Beginner Novice Test A - test may be called out to rider
Show Jumping – maximum jump height of 2’6”
Cross Country – course will consist of up to thirteen jumps at a maximum height of 2’6’’including a water jump. Refusals will be limited to 4 per jump, unless horse safety becomes an issue. Rider must wear medical arm band.
Award classes will be determined based on the number and age of riders and will be communicated after entries close. Ribbons awarded to the top six finishers in each Class/Division.
Show jumping and cross country course designer: .
Dressage judge:
The first Class will begin at 8:00 on Sunday, April 11, 2010.
The show will begin with Class 4, followed by Classes 3, 2 and 1, with the first event in each class being dressage followed by stadium then cross country. Ride times will be set for each phase of the event, and will be posted on the MTPC Web Site on Wednesday evening, April 7th
Entry fees for riders who scratch for ANY reason after March 30 will not be returned. Any Change of rider and/or horse after the 3/30 closing date incurs a $10 office fee.
Start Times will be posted on MTPC web site by Wednesday, April 7, 2010.
Links to download forms:
General Public Liability Release Form - will need blue ink signature for each non-MTPC rider (< 18 riders need parent or legal guardian signature)
Pony Club Member Liability Release - will need blue ink signature of parent for <18 riders in MTPC
Pony Club Medical Armbands - required for MTPC riders
Pony Club Medical Armband Instructions
Remember to fax coggins to 615-297-0417 with cover sheet or bring to registration desk prior to unloading horse from trailer
To expedite your registration, mail signed liability forms, Coggins, pinny deposit check and stall deposit check to:
Deborah Lovett, 1013 Beech Grove Road, Brentwood, TN 37027-0211
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