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2012 Gymkhana

NWRDC invites everyone who comes to the gymkhanas whether it is to participate in them or to watch them to join the club. Monthly meetings are held on the second

Tuesday of every month at the VFW Hall on Lake St. in St. Albans at 7:00pm.

Northwestern Riding & Driving Club Rte 104 North Fairfax, VT

(across from Adam’s Store) CLUB OFFICERSSecretary-Barbara Rousseau, Treasurer- Sandra Hatin

: President-Robin Rousseau, Vice President-Phil Pearo,

DIRECTORS: Raymond Hatin, James Sullivan, Shirley Langlois, Tracy Webb, Christina Carnes Gymkhana Committee

: Tracy Webb-Chairperson, Barbara Rousseau, Audra Langlais, Pierce Williams, Ursula Ovitt, Mike Ovitt, Sam Webb, Robin Rousseau, Veronica Williams, Shirley Greenlee

You may pre-register for any or all of the event days then pay on the day

of the scheduled event. The entry form placed in this booklet is to enter all the events for the season. Individual entry forms will be available at the booth on the event day.

Pre-register by sending entries to: NWRDC Gymkhana C/O Tracy Webb 2069 Highgate Rd St. Albans, VT 05478

Open Gymkhana Dates: June 2, June 23, July 21, August 18, September 15 & September 29 Open Horse Show Dates: June 3, June 24, July 22, August 19, September 9 Pee Wee Gymkhana Dates: May 19, June 16, July 14, August 11, and August 25 (Rain date Sept 16) Extreme Cowboy Race Dates: June 30, July 29, Sept 8, and Oct 6 (rain date Sept 30) Gymkhana Benefit St Jude Children’s Hospital Fundraiser August 5, 2011 If it is raining or threatening to rain on the morning of a gymkhana and you are wondering if we are still holding the event feel free to call: Tracy Webb at 802 782 0338, Robin Rousseau at 802 309 4001 You can also check our Facebook page updates will be posted there.

1.) Notify a Committee Member immediately. Basic Guidelines for Emergencies

2.) A Committee Member is responsible for calling 911(if necessary); this will help avoid more than one call to 911. Further assistance from anyone with medical experience will be requested, if necessary. 3.) First Aid supplies are available at each booth. 4.) Ensure the safety of both the horse and/or the person involved. Horse: DO NOTRider: Assess the person’s injuries (avoid movement especially if the injury is to the head, neck or back). Keep the person as calm & comfortable as possible. (Ex. Blankets, shade, water, etc.) Keep number of persons around the injured party to a minimum.

chase a horse - once the horse calms, then attempt to approach it.

Northwestern Riding & Driving Club 2012 Grounds Rules

The objective of this association shall be to promote good fellowship and to provide recreation among and for

horse-lovers, young and old.

1. A current negative Coggins plus proof of current Rabies vaccine will be required. 2. Cantering outside of fenced-in rings is not allowed, except as required by special events. 3. A rider’s age is determined by their age as of January 1 in the current year. 4. Horses are not allowed in designated spectator areas. 5. Horses and horse trailers must be at least 200 feet away from concession stand. 6. When trail riding, use path around outside area of hay field. 7. Riding boots or shoes with heels are required. Sneakers or flat soled shoes are not allowed. 8. Use of alcoholic beverages on the grounds by participants, handlers, judges, officials, committee members and spectators during any active horse-related event is strictly prohibited. 9. Riding double is not allowed, except as required by special events. 10. All riders ride at their own risk and are responsible for damage done by their horse. 11. Abuse of horses will not be tolerated. Riders will be asked to leave and will receive no refund. If you have concerns about the treatment of any horse, please address it with a committee member. 12. At the discretion of committee members, anyone whose horse cannot be controlled in or out of the ring and may cause injury will be asked to leave without any refund. 13. All dogs must be leashed, attended at all times and kept away from all riding rings or you will be asked to remove your dog from the grounds. If your dog barks excessively, please leave them at home. 14. This is a family-focused club, foul language or excessive cursing is strongly discouraged. 15. Use of club grounds, other than events, is for members only and one guest. 16. Please return equipment to designated area after use. Per the NWRDC By-Laws the event committee has the ability to prohibit further participation at any event in any form by participants, judges, officials, committee members and spectators due to inappropriate conduct and request immediate removal from the grounds if deemed necessary. The Board of directors maintains the right to suspend any member due to inappropriate conduct at meetings, trail rides, shows, races or other activities, without refund of dues. Please be aware that the individual events being held at NWRDC have their own rules and for a list of those please contact the individual committees.

1. Helmets are required for anyone under the age of Gymkhana Rules and Regulations

18 when mounted

2. Year end points - You must be a member by the first gymkhana of the season to qualify for year end points. Year end points are awarded to a single horse/rider team.

and are recommended for every rider.

3. You will be disqualified for breaking the pattern, knocking over equipment, starting or ending your run outside of the shoot. 4. Riders ride at their own risk and are responsible for all damages done by their horse(s). 5. All riders are expected to be on deck when they are called. Riders are to be at the gate by the third call or they will be disqualified. Time Limit – There is a two (2) minute time limit per game. Please leave the arena if you are timed out. Warning if you are not on deck you could be disqualified. 6. It is the responsibility of the rider to make sure the ring is ready and the ring crew is clear of the arena and the shoot. 7. Once you are in the arena and start your run there will be no reruns for competitor defective

equipment. 8.

CHECK YOUR TACK!

9. NWRDC prohibits the consumption of alcoholic beverages in any form by There is no cantering outside of fenced in arenas.

competitors and spectators on club grounds during

10. Final decision is up to the ring judge, if no judge is present the gymkhana committee will be queried. If you have a disagreement it must be discussed before the next game.

the events. The event is done after the ribbons are handed out at the end of the day.

11. No refunds due to weather conditions. We cannot control the weather. If we call the day it is for the horse and riders safety. 12. Please clean up and around where you park pick up or spread out manure. Thank you! 13. Saddle with stirrups and head stall with reins required to compete.

Starting time for the gymkhana is

If you do not adhere to the rules and regulations you could be disqualified from all the events for the day. Rules are subjected to the gymkhana committee’s discretion.

We may start the day with a parade of flags carried by the participants. The American, State and Club flags will lead the parade followed by anyone else who wishes to ride. Please be saddled up and ready to ride by 8:45AM.

9:00 A.M.

Pre-register early pay the day of event!

Registration/ check in

Entry Fees: Family Discounts for

for the day’s events will be held only twice: First thing in the morning and after the 3rd event. The sign up window will close at 8:30.

MEMBERSMembers - $30.00 (Pre-register $20.00) Family of 3 $50.00

Non-members - $35.00 Family of 4 or more $60.00 Plus $10.00 each additional rider over 4.

Plus $2.00 per rider Maintenance Fee Divisions: When a rider/horse team has earned Champion or Reserve Champion for two (2) consecutive years they will be moved up in division automatically. Points earned in one division are not carried to the next division. Game diagrams are available on our Facebook page and website www.nwrdcvt.com Youth- Walk, trot, controlled canter Youth Open – Canter and/or gallop Novice Class –WALK-TROT ONLY (Novice Rider or Green Horse) Intermediate Adult – Walk, trot, controlled canter Adult Open – Canter and/or gallop

Northwestern Riding & Driving Club - 2012 Gymkhana Entry Form

June 2,2012 June 23, 2012 July 21, 2012 1.) Arizona Keyhole 1.) Reg. Keyhole 1.) Twisted Keyhole All dates!

Entering ALL games on

2.) Pole Bending 2.) Stake Race 2.) Pole Bending ________

3.) Barrels 3.) Barrels 3.) Barrels Youth Divisions

4.) Wild Lark 4.) Duck N Dive 4.) Quad Poles Youth Open 5.) Flag & Back 5.) Two Barrel Flag Race 5.) Wash N Dry Novice/Green Horse 6.) TBA 6.) TBA 6.) TBA Intermediate Adult

Open Adult

August 18, 2012 September 15, 2012 1.) Regular Keyhole 1.) Arizona Keyhole 1.) Twisted Keyhole

September 29, 2012

2.) Stake Race 2.) Pole Bending 2.) Stake Race 3.) Barrels 3.) Barrels 3.) Barrels 4.) Mountain Cowhorse 4.) Hour Glass 4.) Chaos 5.) Horse Shoe Game 5.) Jock Strap 5.) Tunnel Vision 6.) TBA 6.) TBA 6.) TBA TBA will be one of the following games chosen on the day of the event. Telescope, Club Run, The Big “Z”, Slow Race, Jump & Bend, Weave & Back, Double Barrel Race, Spoke Race, Cat’s Cradle, Bootlace. Please Fill Out Completely and Print Clearly

Division: Coggins Okay ( ) Checked upon arrival! Riders Name: Horses Name:

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Mailing Address:____________________________________________________________ Telephone #: Email:_______________________________ Emergency Contact: Phone #_________________________

. All entries are accepted with the understanding that NWRDC will not be held responsible for any loss, damage or injury to any horse exhibited or any article of any kind. All horses shall be under the control and direction of the gymkhana committee but solely at the risk of the rider, who shall be responsible for any loss, damage or injury to any person, animal or property occasioned by them, their agent or employees or by any animal owned or exhibited by them shall identify the NWRDC committee against any and all loss, damage and liability thereof. The submission of any entry form to the gymkhana shall constitute and acceptance by each person signing same of the revisions herein set forth.

Riders Signature:____________________________________________________________ Signature of Parent or Guardian (if under 18)

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Pre-register mail to: NWRDC C/O Tracy Webb 2069 Highgate Rd St. Albans, VT 05478 Entry Fees: Members $30.00 (Pre-Registered $20.00) Plus $2.00 Maintenance Fee Non-Members $35.00 Plus $2.00 Maintenance Fee Family Discounts (Members Only): Family of 3 $50.00 Family of 4 or more $60.00 (plus $10.00 per each additional rider over 4) Plus $2.00 per rider maintenance fee.

If you are interested in sponsoring Champion or Reserve Champion ribbons for the 2012 NWRDC Gymkhana season. Please contact Tracy Webb at 802-782-0338 or complete the form below and mail with your sponsorship to 2069 Highgate Rd St Albans VT 05478. Thank you in advance for your support.

Sponsorship Page

Divisions to be sponsored: Youth Champion $25.00 Youth Reserve Champion $25.00 Youth Open Champion $25.00 Youth Open Reserve Champion $25.00 Novice Adult Champion $25.00 Novice Adult Reserve Champion $25.00 Intermediate Adult Champion $25.00 Intermediate Adult Reserve Champion $25.00 Adult Open Champion $25.00 Adult Open Reserve Champion $25.00 Your generous support will sponsor the ribbons for the season. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name of Sponsor:____________________________________________________ Address:____________________________________________________________ Telephone: ________________________ Email:___________________________ Division(s) Sponsored: ________________________________________________