Southern Horse Festival
Rules and Regulations • Sponsor and Advertisement Information • Entry Form • Class List • 2008 Southern Horse Festival Poster
The Annual Southern Horse Festival will be held at a new location for 2008! On December 13-14th the SHF will be held at the Martin County Agricultural Center in Williamston, NC. The NC Horse Council is conducting the festival as a benefit horse show with the proceeds going to educational grants and scholarships. This is the perfect opportunity for equestrians of all kinds to come show off their horses and by doing so benefit our young riders throughout the state.
We need sponsors, volunteers, and of course exhibitors! Don't get left behind, take a look at the sponsor levels below and select your level.
Sponsor Levels
Platinum Level Sponsor: $2,500 and above
Full Page Ad in the Prize List
Name Announced throughout the entire show and at special events
Banner displayed in the indoor arena (layout and artwork to be provided by the sponsor)
Opportunity to participate in Winner Presentations
Horse Council Sponsor Plaque and free exhibit space
Gold Level Sponsor: $1000
Half Page Ad in the Prize List
Name Announced throughout the entire show and at special events
Banner displayed in the indoor arena
Horse Council Sponsor Plaque and free exhibit space
Silver Level Sponsor: $ 500
Business card listed in the Prize List
Name Announced during selected classes
Banner displayed in the indoor arena
Free exhibit space
Bronze Level Sponsor: $250
Name listed in the Prize List
Name Announced during selected classes
Banner displayed in the indoor arena
Blue Ribbon Donor: $50 -$249
Name listed in the Prize List
Name Announced during selected classes
Class List
2008 Southern Horse Festival State Championship Open Horse Show
December 13-14, 2008
Bob Martin Agricultural Center, Williamston, NC
Contact Show Manager Sammy Jenkins (919) 201-3606 or (919) 362-8203 or visit www.nchorsecouncil.com
Saturday, December 13, 2008 - 8 AM
(Entries for Class 1-4 will close at 7:30 a.m.)
($10.00 Entry Fee for Halter, Hunt Seat, Saddle Seat and Western Divisions)
Indoor Arena - Judge: Dr. Tim Potter
English Division - Halter
1. Two Years & Under Halter
2. Three Years & Over Halter
3. All Age Mares at Halter
4. All Age Geldings & Stallions at Halter
Western Division - Halter
5. Two Years & Under Halter
6. Three Years & Over Halter
7. All Age Mares at Halter
8. All Age Geldings & Stallions at Halter
Showmanship at Halter
9. English Showmanship at Halter - 18 & under
10. English Showmanship at Halter - 19 & over
11. Western Showmanship at Halter -18 & under
12. Western Showmanship at Halter -19 & over
***BREAK before Saddle Seat***
Indoor Arena - Judge: Sue Meyer
Saddle Seat Division - Performance
13. Saddle Seat Go As You Please 13 & under
14. Saddle Seat Walk-Trot - 10 & Under
15. Saddle Seat Go As You Please 19 & over
16. Saddle Seat Go As You Please 14 - 18
17. Saddle Seat Pleasure 19 & over
18. Saddle Seat Pleasure 18 & under
19. Saddle Seat Walk/Trot Equitation-18 & under
20. Saddle Seat Equitation - Open
High Point Awards presented at Evening Opening Ceremony
Saddle Seat Division Adult High Point Winner
Saddle Seat Division Youth High Point Winner
(BREAK before Hunt Seat)
Hunt Seat Division - Performance
*classes 23, 24, 32, 37, 38 & 39 do not count for high point awards.
21. Hunt Seat Go As You Please 19 & over
22. Hunt Seat Go As You Please 18 & under
23. Novice Hunt Seat Horse Pleasure *
24. Novice Hunt Seat Rider Pleasure *
25. Hunt Seat Pleasure - 13 & under
26. Ladies Hunter Pleasure - Adult-19 & over
27. Hunt Seat Pleasure - 14-18 years
28. Hunt Seat Jr. Horse Pleasure - 5 Yrs. & under
29. Hunt Seat Sr. Horse Pleasure - 6 Yrs. & over
30. Hunt Seat Pleasure - 18 & under
31. Hunt Seat Pleasure - 19 & over
32. Hunt Seat Walk/Trot - 10 & under *
33. Hunt Seat Equitation - 18 & under
34. Hunt Seat Equitation - 19 & over
35. Hunt Seat Pleasure Open
36. Hunt Seat Go As You Please - Open
37. Pony Go As You Please (English or Western;
58" & under)*
High Point Awards presented at Evening Opening Ceremony
Hunt Seat Division Adult High Point Winner
Hunt Seat Division Youth High Point Winner
Hunter Hack to be held in Covered Arena following Class 37- (Jumps first; only top 15 in each class to do rail work)
38. Hunter Hack - 2 Fences - 18 & under
39. Hunter Hack - 2 Fences - 19 & over
Saturday, December 13, 2008 -Evening Session
(Not to start before 6pm or within 30 minutes of the conclusion of class 39)
-Opening Ceremony
-Presentation of Hunter and Saddle Seat High Point Awards
40. Versatility Class - Entry Fee $35.00
(English Pleasure, Western Pleasure, Precision Pattern
& Texas Barrel Race. Winner to receive Saddle &
Embroidered Cover)
Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 8 AM
(Entries for Class 41-44 will close at 7:30 a.m.)
Indoor Arena - Judge: Dr. Tim Potter
Western Division - Performance
* classes 43, 44, 53, 58, 59 and Versatility do not count for high point awards.
41. Western Go As You Please - 19 & over
42. Western Go As You Please - 18 & under
43. Novice Western Horse Pleasure *
44. Novice Western Rider Pleasure *
45. Western Pleasure - 13 & under
46. Ladies Western Pleasure - 19 & over
47. Western Pleasure 14-18
48. Western Jr. Horse Pleasure - 5 Yrs. & under
49. Western Sr. Horse Pleasure - 6 Yrs. & over
50. Gentlemen's Western Pleasure - 19 & over
51. Western Pleasure - 18 & under
52. Western Pleasure - 19 & over
53. Western Walk/Jog - 10 & under *
54. Western Horsemanship - 19 & over
55. Western Horsemanship - 18 & under
56. Western Go As You Please - Open
57. Western Pleasure - Open
High Point Award Ceremony
Western Division Adult High Point Winner
Western Division Youth High Point Winner
(BREAK Before NON-TROTTING)
Indoor Arena Judge: TBA
Non-Trotting Division - Performance
58. Showmanship*
59. Equitation
60. Plantation Open - 2 Gait
61. Lite Shod Open - 2 Gait
62. Trail Pleasure - 2 Gait
63. Spotted Trail Pleasure 19 & over - 2 Gait
64. Plantation Open - 3 Gait
65. Lite Shod Open - 3 Gait
66. Spotted Lite Shod Amateur Specialty -2 Gait
67. Trail Pleasure - 3 Gait
68. Open Shod Spotted Amateur Specialty
69. Spotted Trail Pleasure - 18 & under - 2 Gait
High Point Award Ceremony
Non-Trotting Division Adult High Point Winner
Non-Trotting Division Youth High Point Winner
Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 8 AM
(Entries for Class 70-73 will close at 7:30 a.m.)
Covered Outdoor Arena - Judge TBA
USEF Hunter Division - Performance
70. Walk/Trot Hunter Over Fences (Crossrails)
71. Walk/Trot Equitation Over Fences
72. Walk/Trot Hunter Under Saddle
73. Short Stirrup Hunter Over Fences (2')
74. Short Stirrup Equitation Over Fences
75. Short Stirrup Hunter Under Saddle
76. Long Stirrup Hunter Over Fences (2')
77. Long Stirrup Equitation Over Fences
78. Long Stirrup Hunter Under Saddle
79. Pony Hunter Over Fences (2')
80. Pony Hunter Over Fences
81. Pony Hunter Under Saddle
82. Children's Hunter Over Fences (2'6")
83. Children's Hunter Over Fences
84. Children's Hunter Under Saddle
85. Low Hunter Over Fences (2'6")
86. Low Hunter Over Fences
87. Low Hunter Under Saddle
88. Open Hunter Over Fences (3')
89. Open Hunter Over Fences
90. Open Hunter Under Saddle
91. SHF Children's Equitation Over Fences (2'3")
92. SHF Adult Equitation Over Fences (2'6")
Division Winners will be recognized and
receive awards.
Southern Horse Festival Open Horse Show
Entry Form
December 13-14, 2008
One entry blank per Exhibitor/Horse Combination. Please make copies of this form if necessary.
Please fill out this form and mail it to the address listed below.
Name Of Horse __________________________________________________Coggins Checked: ________ Entry # _________
Rider/Handler: _________________________________________________________________Youth Age: ________________
Address: _______________________________________________________City, State, Zip ____________________________
Phone: (___)_____________ Alternate Phone: (___)_______________ Email Address: ______________________________
Owner: ________________________________________________________________________Youth Age: _______________
Address: _______________________________________________________City, State, Zip ____________________________
Phone: (___)_____________ Alternate Phone: (___)_______________ Email Address: ______________________________
In order for showmanship points to count toward high point awards you must designate division(s).
Showmanship Division: ___ Hunt Seat ___ Western ___ Saddle Seat ___ Non-Trotting
Please Circle Class Number(s): All class cancellations must be made at least 3 classes in advance or cancelled class entry fee will be charged to the exhibitor. Refer to Rule 37 for refund policies.
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Total Number of Classes _________@$10.00/Class $__________________
Versatility Class _________@$35.00/Class $__________________
Total Number of Stalls _________@$40.00/stall $__________________
No-Stall Grounds Fee _________@$10.00/per horse/day $__________________
Late Fee: $_____________ Total Amount Due $__________________
Enclosed Amount $__________________
Balance Due $__________________
Send Entries to:
SHF Open Horse Show, Sammy Jenkins, Show Manager
4904 Waters Edge Drive, Suite 290, Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 362-8203-Phone or (919) 201-3606
Make checks payable to: NC Horse Council
Signed: ______________________________________________________________________________
(Exhibitor or Owner)
All entries are made at the rider's, owners, and trainers own risk with the understanding that there is an inherent risk in riding horses. Neither NC Horse Council, NC Southern Horse Festival, Sen. Bob Martin Agricultural Center, the management, the officials, nor the employees will be responsible for any accident or loss which may occur to an exhibitor, animal, or equipment at the NC Horse Festive Championship Open Horse Show. Under North Carolina Law, and equine activity sponsor or equine professional is not liable for any injury to or the death of a participant in equine activities resulting exclusively from the inherent risks of equine activities. Chapter 99E of the North Carolina General Statutes. The management reserves the right to combine, reschedule, close, add, delete, or move any class or change the announced officials as may be necessary and in the best interest f the show or for inclement weather. Sections with less than 10 entries may be combined.
