Northwestern Riding & Driving Club

2019 PEEWEE GYMKHANA BOOK

Route 104, Fairfax, VT 05454

2019 Northwestern Riding &Driving Club Peewee

Sponsors:

Bokan Ford

Shaggys Snack Bar

Pam Conger

TDI Trucking

Marie Benoit in memory ofAlbert Ledoux AKA "PaPa"

Northwestern Riding & Driving Club Inc.

Webpage: www.nwrdcvt.comFacebook: Northwestern Riding and Driving Club

CLUB OFFICERS

President – Stacy BennettVice President – Sam Webb

Treasurer – Sue SullivanSecretary – Mandy King-Dash

DIRECTORS

Shirley Langlois 527-1121, Tracy Webb 868-2225,James Sullivan 868-5207, Christina Carnes 316-2705,

Mike Ovitt 434-5125

PEEWEE CHAIRWOMAN

Pat LaFar 868-7161

PEEWEE COMMITTEE

Stacy Bennett 868-7161 or gbm_1999_04@yahoo.com,Dan Bennett, Christina Carnes, Tracy Webb and Mariah Unwin

OTHER NWRDC EVENT DATES FOR 2018

Open Gymkhanas-June 8, June 22, July 20, Sept. 7, Sept. 21Open Horse Shows-June 2, June 23, July 21, Aug. 18, and Sept. 22

Monthly meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month atthe VFW Hall on Lake St. in St. Albans at 7:00 pm.

PEE-WEE GYMKHANA DATES & GAMES

May 18thGifts sponsored by Tammy Clark

Streaking PolesLost Animal Race

Speed BarrelBarrel RaceSpeed Ball

June 1stGifts sponsored by Yo Hemingway

Barrel RaceLollipop Race

Arizona KeyholeBall Drop

Turn & Burn

June 15thGifts sponsored by Pat & Ben Lafar

Stake RaceTeddy Bear Drop

Big OSack RaceSpur Race

July 27thGifts sponsored by Dawn, Jay, Camden &

Jadyn LapanArizona Keyhole

Flag RaceRing Toss

Open Ended Figure 8Speed Barrel

September 14thGifts sponsored by Stacy & Dan Bennett.

Key HoleEgg Drop Race

Big MRing Around the Roses

Birangle

PEEWEE DIVISIONS

Patterns must be followed or the rider will be disqualified. Committee has final decision.We will be using the wireless timer this season. Any handler with the rider who crosses the timing

light before the horse will cause the rider to have a 20 second penalty. Rider must be sure thetimer is ready before starting their run.

PEEWEE LEAD LINE:

This class is for riders who are being led through the events by handler. Horse/pony must be

kept at a walk or trot only. At no time can the horse/pony canter or go off pattern or rider

will be disqualified.

If you knock over or drop any object, rider will be disqualified.

Handing equipment to the rider or carrying equipment for the rider will result in disqualification.

Riders in lead line with extra handler stirrups optional.

Lead line riders cannot be off lead at anytime on club grounds or any equine event or they

will be required to move up to PeeWee Non Lead Line.

Children with special needs regardless of their age that cannot ride on their own may be eligible

for lead line, as long as they have never shown off a lead line. Please speak to the peewee

committee if you have a child over 13 with special needs.

All lead line horses/ponies must be led with a halter and lead rope; also all horses/ponies must

have a bridle with bit & reins. Handlers must be at the head of the horse/pony/not in front

for better control at all times.

If handler crosses the finish line in front of the horse’s head, a 20 second penalty will be

added to the rider’s total time.

Children 6 yrs and older, who have shown at least two years or more in the Lead Line Division,

must have at least one hand on the reins and be making an attempt to direct the horse or a 20

second penalty will be added to their time to be determined by Committee.

PEEWEE NON LEAD LINE:

In the peewee non lead line division, a handler may stand inside the gate or

escort an arm’s length away from the horse’s head through the pattern. If

the handler makes contact with the horse, the rider is disqualified. The

handler, or a second handler, may also stand in the center of the ring a

minimum of 15 feet beyond the last obstacle.

Riders must have full control of their horse/pony without assistance of an adult.

This class is walk trot only, if the horse/pony breaks into a canter, the rider will

be disqualified.

Non lead line riders cannot canter on the grounds of any equine event or they will be

asked to move up.

No assistance by the handlers is allowed unless it is an emergency. If handler

assistance is used, the rider will be disqualified.

If you go off pattern, rider will be disqualified.

If you knock over or drop any object, rider will be disqualified.

Send entries to Stacy Bennett, 232 Lafar Rd.,Swanton, VT 05488 or call Stacy at 868-7161

Pre-enter a week before the show, if not pre-entered, a post entry charge of

$5.00 for the day will apply. Members must show current membership card

and will pay $5.00 per class, non-members will pay $7.00 per class. There will

be a $2.00 fee per rider for club maintenance.

PEEWEE RULES AND REGULATIONS

Your child and horse are the RESPONSIBILITY of the parent/guardian.PLEASE SUPERVISE THEM AT ALL TIMES.

1 All peewee’s must be age 13 and under as of Jan. 1st, 2019.

2 A current negative coggins and proof of rabies vaccine is required.

3 Helmets with proper chinstraps are required for riders 18 and under.

4 Saddles with stirrups properly fitted to child, riding boots or shoes with heels are required. No barebackriding pads allowed. Child will NOT be able to participate without proper attire.

5 All handlers need to be wearing closed toe shoes.

6 There is no riding double or riding bareback allowed on club grounds.

7 No re-runs for defective equipment. Please check your tack before the next event.

8 If you have a disagreement it must be discussed with the peewee committee before the next event.

9 It is the responsibility of the rider to check to see if the timer is ready and the ring crew is out of the waybefore starting their ride.

10 All riders are expected to be on deck when called or the rider maybe disqualified; only the rider ondeck should be near the gate.

11 No horses/ponies are allowed in the designated spectator area [between the two rings] or on the track, nearthe concession stand or in the hayfields.

12 Ribbon points are as follow 1st is 7 points, 2nd is 5 points, 3rd is 4 points, 4th is 3 points, 5th is 2points, and6th is 1 point.

13 Ribbons are given to the first six riders to place in each class. All others will receive participation ribbons.

14 Champion and reserve champion ribbons for both divisions will be awarded at each show, same horse/rider.Must enter 4 or more classes.

15 Year end awards champion and reserve awarded to the same horse/rider with the highest points, which haveattended 4 or more shows and entered 4 or more classes per show.

16 Year end participation: children must attend 4 shows and enter 4 classes per show to qualify.

17 Only participant and/or handlers allowed in ring during classes with the exception of the ring crew/peeweecommittee members.

18 No colts or stallions allowed.

19 If rider is required to pick something out of a bucket, rider has the option to have the bucket elevatedfrom normal barrel height.

Northwestern Riding & Driving Club

GROUND RULES

The objective of this association shall be to promote good fellowship and to provide recreationamong and for horse-lovers, young and old.

1. Any rider/driver under 18 or entered in a youth class is required to wear a helmet whilemounted or in a cart on the grounds.

2. A current negative coggins test and rabies vaccine will be required within one year of date.3. Cantering outside of fenced in rings is not allowed, except as required by special events.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 strictlyprohibited.

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 acommittee member.

12. At the discretion of committee members, anyone whose horse cannot be controlled in or outof 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 youwill be asked to remove your dog from the grounds. If your dog barks excessively, pleaseleave them at home.

14. This is a family focused club, foul language or excessive cursing is strongly discouraged. Ifany person has an issue with any other member during an event, notify a committee memberas soon as possible so that it can be addressed in a timely manner.

15. Use of club grounds, other than events, is for members only.16. Please return equipment to designated area after use.17. Horses are not to be turned loose in the Sand Ring, Grass Ring or Trail Ring and lunging is

not allowed in the Grass Ring.18. Persons participating in an ongoing event have priority use of all rings and the grounds over

all other riders or persons on the grounds.19. Persons who are not in good standing with the club are not eligible for year end awards.

Per the NWRDC By-Laws the event committee has the ability to prohibit further participation atany event in any form by participants, judges, officials, committee members and spectators dueto 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 conductat 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 that needto be followed, for a list of those rules please contact the individual committees.

BARREL RACE: Rider may start with either of the front barrels and must make a complete circle around each.

TEDDY BEAR DROP: Rider rides down and round back of barrel and puts the teddy bear in the bucket. Rider

may start on either side of barrel and may circle the barrel as many times as is needed.

BALL DROP: The rider is given a ball and must drop it in the bucket on the barrel.

BIG O: Rider can start from either side, rider makes and complete circle around both barrels and

returns to the start on the other side then they started.

FlAG RACE: Two barrels, switch flags at each barrel.

STAKE RACE: Five poles are lined up. Rider weaves up through the poles rounding the last pole

and weaves back through the poles crossing the starting line.

LOST ANIMAL RACE: Rider will be told which animal is lost and needs help. Rider must have the correct animal

when crossing finish line.

EGG DROP RACE: This game uses the barrel race pattern with two poles instead of barrels. Egg will be carried in

the rider’s hand. They may start with either of the poles as long as they make a complete circle around each

pole and barrel. Egg must go in the bucket.

RING AROUND THE ROSES: Start on either side of three barrels, put ring around the roses on the middle barrel,

proceed around the barrels to the finish line.

OPEN ENDED FIGURE 8: Rider enters between the two barrels, rider can be on either side, but rider makes a

full circle aroung the top barrel and exits on the opposite side of the first barrel.

PEEWEE Game Descriptions

full circle aroung the top barrel and exits on the opposite side of the first barrel.

Entry Form #______________

Northwestern Riding & Driving Club -2019 Pee-Wee Gymkhana

Please check each box for the event/events that you are attending

Start time is 9:00 AM

May 18 June 1 June 15 July 27 September 14Streaking Poles Barrel Race Stake Race Arizona KeyHole Key HoleLost Animal Race Lollipop Race Teddy Bear Drop Flag Race Egg Drop RaceSpeed Barrel Arizona Keyhole Big O Ring Toss Big MBarrel Race Ball Drop Sack Race Open Ended Figure 8 Ring Around the Roses

Speed Ball Turn & Burn Spur Race Speed Barrel Birangle

Check # Check # Check # Check # Check #

Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount

Rider’s Name________________________________________Rider’s Date of Birth_________________Rider’s Age_______

Horse’s Name _____________________________________________________________________________________________

Division: Lead- Line Non Lead- Line Coggins expiration date_________________________

Signature of Parent or Guardian ______________________________________________________________________________

Signature of Horse owner ____________________________________________________________________________________

Address of Rider____________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone Number of rider_________________________________________

Pre-entry a week before the gymkhana is strongly encouraged. Members pay $5.00 per class and non-members pay $7.00 per class. A post entry fee of $5.00 will be charged for the day if not pre-entered.There will be a $2.00 fee per rider for club maintenance. Please show your membership card. Send entriesforms to Stacy Bennett, 232 Lafar Rd., Swanton, VT 05488 or call Stacy at 868-7161.

All entries are accepted with the understanding the NWRDC will not be held responsible for any loss,damage or injury to any horse or any article of any kind. All horses shall be under the control and directionof the pee wee 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 anyanimal owned or exhibited by them shall identify the NWRDC committee against any and all loss, damageand liability thereof. The submission of any entry form to the gymkhana shall constitute an acceptance byeach person signing same of the provisions herein set forth.

A current negative coggins and proof of rabies vaccine is required.