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Spring Fling 2008 Rules

  •  Early registration ends April 25th, registration for the first two classes closes at 8am on the day of the show.

  • All competitors must fill out an entry form, one entry form per horse/rider combo.

  • All competitors must sign a liability form at check in on the day of the show.

  • A copy of current Coggins is REQUIRED with all entries. Please send copy with early entries or bring and carry original at check in day of show. NO EXCEPTIONS.

  • You must register for the class you wish to enter at least 3 classes in advance.

  • Check-in to the paddock the class before yours, if you miss this spot you will be bumped to the bottom of the go. If you miss this you are dropped from the class.

  • Our horse show will follow 2006 AQHA, USDF, and NRHA rulebooks, as guidelines. CHA/Judges decisions are FINAL. We base our show on the rulebooks; we are not a recognized show.

  • There will be no refunds for entrants who scratch classes once the show has started, with exception of horse/rider injury.

  • Please show within your ability level. We do not need proof of your ability level, and your placement is based upon your honesty and judgment.

  • Open checks must be paid by the end of each day.

  • Office fees must be paid for each horse/rider combination.

  • The winners of the JACKPOT classes will be rewarded staggered payback: 30% for 1st, 20% for 2nd, 10% for 3rd.

  • Class guidelines and patterns will be posted on the day of the show.

  • Dressage/trail tests will run from 8:00am to 12:00pm. Tests must be completed before noon. Eventing tests will be allowed as long as rider brings copy of the test with tehm.

  • Warm up will be held in the indoor main arena at 7:00am, then will be moved to the outside arena at 8:00am.

  • CHA reserves the right to combine, split, or cancel any class.

  • Freestyle reining will be demonstration ONLY this year. No entries are available for this class.

  • Results for all classes will be announced by the end of each day.

  • Two hands will be allowed on novice horses in Western classes provided that the horse is being shown in a ring snaffle of bosal, and is 5 years or younger. Only one hand is to be used on shanked in Western classes.

  • Proper tack, attire, and footwear are required in all classes (with exception of chaps and jackets). Standard English tack and attire are permitted in Dressage classes.

  • Western or English attire is acceptable in showmanship classes.

  • Stallions cannot be shown by anyone under the age of 18.

  • Lunch break will be held on Saturday, between classes 10 and 11; and on Sunday between classes 50 and 51. (course chance on Sat) There will be a 15 minute jumping warm-up after the courses are set on Saturday. Any exhibitor who does not exit the area when warm-up is closed will be asked to leave and may be disqualified from the show.

  • Please keep all trailer parking to the Southeast corner of the facilities, on the gravel. No trailer parking near any buildings.

  • Additions or changes to rules/guidelines (from CHA or CSU) may be posted on the day of the show.

  • LIMITED STALLS ARE AVAILABLE! First come first serve, based on entry postmark date. Check in on Friday from 5pm-7pm, and Saturday morning at 6:30am.

  • Check-in starts at 6:30am day of show.