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July 10 to 15, 2012

Robert J. Miller Air Park, Route 530 Berkeley Township, NJ

 

2012

 

OCEAN COUNTY FAIR

 

OPEN HORSE SHOWS

 

 

 

 

 

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     Western Show           English Show
    July 12, 2012              July 13, 2012

    9:00 am                       9:00 am

 

All riders, regardless of age or riding discipline

must wear an ASTM-SEI approved safety helmet

with chinstrap fastened when mounted.

 

Original negative coggins test must be presented at the

secretary's stand before your number will be issued.

 

Fly spray must be brought in its original container or a label

listing its content must be in your possession.

2012 OCEAN COUNTY FAIR

OPEN HORSE SHOWS

 

PRE-ENTRY FEE:   MAIL IN ENTRIES ONLY DEADLINE:

4-H Members - $8. a class, $90 a day*, $150 for 2 days*

Non-4-H Members - $10 a class, $100 a day*, $170 for 2 days*

*daily rate only available to same horse/rider combo

 

POST ENTRY FEE:            $12 a class (this is also the fee for “add on” classes the day of show)

RULES & REGULATIONS

EVERY ANIMAL ENTERED FOR THE COMPETITION or that is on the show grounds shall be under the control of the Horse Show Committee, this Committee shall in no case be responsible or liable for any loss or damage to any animal, person, or property.

 

PROOF OF CURRENT NEGATIVE COGGINS test must be shown at the secretary’s stand.  Current means as of September 2009.

 

THE HORSE SHOW COMMITTEE reserves the right to disqualify a horse and rider from the  

      remainder of the show for reasons of discourtesy to the judge or officials on the part of the  

      owner, trainer, or groom.      THE RIDER WILL FORFEIT THE ENTRY FEE.

 

1.  All horses must be serviceably sound; disqualification for unsoundness is at the judge’s

discretion..  In cases where a horse is entered and is not exhibited, the entry fee  WILL NOT BE REFUNDED.

 

2.  Numbers will then be given to every entrant upon payment of all fees and must be correctly

attached and displayed when entering the class.  An admission fee may be required to enter the fair grounds depending on time of day and parking availability.  Each entrant will receive two coupons for family members upon payment of all show fees.  These coupons will allow you to move freely the day of the show.

3.  A trophy plus six ribbons will be awarded in each class.  Grand and reserve in each division and High Point rider of the day.  Points are accumulated on horse and rider combination.

4.  Three entries are necessary to fill a class or the class may be cancelled or combined at the    

     option of the Horse Show Committee.

5.  Any comments, concerns, criticism, questions about a decision or ruling by the judge must be addressed AFTER completion of the class in question.  It can not be challenged after the start of the next class.

 

6.  THE JUDGES DECISION IS FINAL.

 

7.  No horse shall be allowed in the show ring except at such hours as announced. 

8.  NO HORSES ARE ALLOWED IN THE MIDWAY AT ANY TIME.  All riders leaving designated show areas must dismount at the gate and walk the horse across the midway or be led by an adult.

 

9.  Do not clean horse trailers in parking lot.  Bring Muck bucket and picker to pick up after your own horse. 

 

10. Riders should have correct attire.  Riders must have proper foot wear with a heel (work boots/muck boots are not acceptable). 

 

 

11. All riders, regardless of age or riding discipline must wear an ASTM-SEI approved safety helmet with a chinstrap fastened when mounted.  This also includes all schooling area.

12. No spectators in staging area.  Handlers and guests must have appropriate footwear around horses.  No flip flops, sandals or open toed shoes. For further information, contact Helen Ferraro at (732) 349-1227 or hferraro@co.ocean.nj.us

 

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OPEN WESTERN HORSE SHOW

THURSDAY, JULY 12, 2012

1.  Model Horse/Pony - open to any one 9 years of age & older (4th grade & up as of Sept. 2010)

2.  Jr. Jr. & Jr. Showmanship & Grooming—9 to 13 yrs. of age (4th-8th grade as of Sept. 2010 )

3.  Sr.& Open Showmanship & Grooming—14 yrs. of age & older (9th gr. & up as of Sept. 2010).

 

WALK/JOG DIVISION   Open to all beginner riders, 4th grade and up in their 1st or 2nd year of showing.       Riders may not  crossover into any other division.

 4.  Horsemanship                   walk/jog

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 6.  Pleasure                             walk/jog

 7.  Break & Out                     walk/jog

 

JR. DIVISION    9-13 yrs. of age (4th—8th grade)

 8.   Jr. Horsemanship

 9.   Jr. Horsemanship with pattern

 10. Jr. Pleasure

 

YOUTH NOVICE DIVISION 14-18 yrs. of age (9th-13th grade)

  11. Youth Novice Horsemanship

  12. Youth Novice Horsemanship with Pattern

  13. Youth Novice Pleasure

 

LUNCH BREAK

 

14.  LEAD LINEOpen to ALL 8 yrs. (3rd grade) & younger     $5 a class – may NOT  

      participate in any other class.     Proper attire required & a properly fitted riding helmet. 

 

OPEN DIVISION   9 yrs. of age & older (4th grade & up) SAME HORSE/RIDER COMBO MAY NOT CROSSOVER INTO JR. OR YOUTH DIVISION

15.  Open Horsemanship

16.  Open Horsemanship with Pattern

17.  Open Pleasure

 
VERSATILITY DIVISION

18.    Western Riding (flying changes preferred, no more than       

          4 simple - changes accepted)

19.     Break & Out

20.     Open Trail

21.     Bareback

22.    Western Go English Pleasure (tack change only, must have entered 3 other Western classes)

 

GYMKHANA DIVISION

23.  Bow Tie

24.  Key Hole

25.  Pole Bending

26.  Barrel Race

 

 

OPEN ENGLISH SHOW

FRIDAY, JULY 13, 2012

 

 WALK/TROT DIVISION Open to all beginner riders, 4th grade and up 1st or 2nd year of showing.  Riders can not crossover into any other division.  Classes 3, 4, 5, & 6

SHORT STIRRUP DIVISION 9-13 yrs. (4th-8th grade as of Sept. 2009) Classes 7, 8, 9 & 14

YOUTH NOVICE DIVISION 14-18 yrs. of age (9th-13th grade as of Sept. 2009) 

Classes 10, 11, 12, & 15    

OPEN DIVISION   9 yrs of age & older (4th grade & up) SAME HORSE/RIDER COMBO CAN NOT CROSSOVER INTO SHORT STIRRUP OR YOUTH NOVICE DIVISION

Classes 13, 17, 18, & 19

WORKING HUNTER (Horse and rider combo must choose between class # 22 or 23, including  classes 20, & 21)

VERSATILITY DIVISION (Horse and rider combo must choose between class # 25 or 26  including classes 24, 27 & 28)

 

1.  English Model—open to any one 9 years of age & older (4th grade and up)

2.  English Showmanship & Grooming—open to any one 9 years of age & older.

3.  Walk Trot—Equitation on the Flat           

4.  Walk Trot—Figure Eight                          

5.  Walk Trot—Pleasure on the Flat              

6.  Walk Trot—Crossrails (18”)                     

7.  Short Stirrup Equitation on the Flat  w/t/c

8.  Short Stirrup Pleasure on the Flat w/t/c

9.  Short Stirrup Crossrails (18”) trot or canter

10. Youth Novice Equitation on the Flat  w/t/c  

11. Youth Novice Pleasure on the Flat w/t/c

12. Youth Novice Crossrails (18”)

13. Open Division Crossrails (18”)

14. Short Stirrup Over Fences (not to exceed 2’)

15. Youth Novice Over Fences (not to exceed 2’6”)

 

.LUNCH BREAK

16.    LEAD LINEOpen to ALL 8 yrs. (3rd grade) & younger - $5 a class – may NOT participate in  

          any other class.  Proper attire required and a ASTM-SEI safety helmet must be worn.

17.   Open Division Equitation on the Flat

18.    Open Division Pleasure on the Flat

19.    Open Division Over Fences (not to exceed 3’)

20.    Hunter under Saddle

21.    Hunter Hack - walk/trot/canter or hand gallop & 2’ high fences

22.    Hunter over Fences (ponies and horse/rider who can not  exceed 2’6”, one jump will be 2’6”, all      

         others will be lower ).  Ponies /horse & rider combo may not enter # 23

23.    Hunter over Fences (not to exceed 3’) Horse & rider   combo may not enter #22

24.    Command

25.   Gamblers Choice “A” (fence height 18” to 2’3”) Horse and rider combo must NOT have entered   

         Hunter over  Fences, Class # 23

26.    Gamblers Choice “B” (fence height 2’3”to 3’ 6”) Horse and rider combo may NOT enter  Cl 25.

27.     English Bareback

28.     English Go Western (tack change only, must have entered into 3 other English classes)

 

 

OCEAN COUNTY FAIR ENTRY FORM

PRE-ENTRY FEE:   MAIL IN ENTRIES ONLY  DEADLINE:

4-H Members - $8 a class, $90 a day*, $150 for 2 days*

Non-4-H Members - $10 a class, $100 a day*,

$170 for 2 days daily rate only available to same horse/rider comb

 

POST ENTRY FEE:            $12 a class (this is also the fee for “add on” classes the day of show)

 

MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO:

OCEAN COUNTY 4-H HORSE Leaders Association

 

OPEN WESTERN ENTRY FORM

THURSDAY - JULY 12, 2012 - 9:00 am.

MAIL ENTRIES TO: 

Linda Gibson  510 Teakwood Drive, Lanoka Harbor, NJ. 08734

Name of Rider__________________________________Address_________________________________

 

Town_________________________________________State__________Zip_______________

 

Grade___________Phone_________________________________________________________

 

Name of horse/pony_____________________________Breed___________________________

 

Height in hands__________________ Club__________________________________________

 

WESTERN CLASS # ‘s

 

_____,_____,_____,_____,_____,_____,_____,_____,_____,_____,_____,_____,_____,_____,_

 

 

TOTAL Entry fee paid                    $______________    

 

PARENT RELEASE FORM

It is agreed by the undersigned that the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders, Ocean County Parks System, Ocean County Fair Committee, all persons there employ, volunteer leaders, and workers representing 4-H & Rutgers University will be held harmless from any liability whatsoever resulting in the use of Robert J. Miller Air Park, Berkeley Township.

Warning under New Jersey law, an equine operator is not liable for an injury to or the death of a participant in any equine activities resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities.  “New Jersey Tort Claims Act”, N.J.S.59:1-1 et seq..  By signing you are agreeing to wear an ASTM/SEI approved safety helmet whenever mounted regardless of age and you agree to abide by the rules & accept risks & responsibility for yourself, your animal & your equipment.

 

Riders signature___________________________________Date of Birth______________

 

_____________________________________________ Parent/Guardian must sign for minor

 

 

 

OPEN ENGLISH ENTRY FORM

PRE-ENTRY FEE:   MAIL IN ENTRIES ONLY DEADLINE:

 

FRIDAY - JULY 13, 2012    9:00 am

4-H Members - $8 a class, $90 a day*, $150 for 2 days*

Non-4-H Members - $10 a class, $100 a day*,

$170 for 2 days daily rate only available to same horse/rider comb

 

POST ENTRY FEE:            $12 a class (this is also the fee for “add on” classes the day of show)

 

MAIL ENTRIES TO:

Linda Gibson

510 Teakwood Drive, Lanoka Harbor, NJ. 08734

 

Rider___________________________________Address________________________________

 

Town _____________________________State ____________Zip______________

 

Grade __________________________Phone _________________________________________

 

Name of Horse/Pony__________________________________Breed_____________________

 

Height in Hands____________ Club______________________________________

 

ENGLISH CLASS #’s

 

_____,_____,_____,_____,_____,_____,_____,_____,_______,_____,_____,_____,_____,____

 

TOTAL Entry fee paid                                    $____________

 

PARENT RELEASE FORM

It is agreed by the undersigned that the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders, Ocean County Parks System, Ocean County Fair Committee, all persons there employ, volunteer leaders, and workers representing 4-H & Rutgers University will be held harmless from any liability whatsoever resulting in the use of Robert J. Miller Air Park, Berkeley Township.

Warning under New Jersey law, an equine operator is not liable for an injury to or the death of a participant in any equine activities resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities.  “New Jersey Tort Claims Act”, N.J.S.59:1-1 et seq..  By signing you are agreeing to wear an ASTM/SEI approved safety helmet whenever mounted regardless of age and you agree to abide by the rules & accept risks & responsibility for yourself, your animal & your equipment.

 

Signature of rider ____________________________

 

Date of Birth________

 

____________________________________________________

 

Parent/Guardian must sign for minor