This is a Clinic and a Schooling Show!
Hosted by - Chino Valley Equestrian Park, and The AZ Working Equitation Club.
You can use this form to sign up for the Clinic or the Show or BOTH!
Clinic will be held Saturday May 27th and the Show will be Sunday May 28th.
Show Managers - Amy Star and Tessa Nicolet
Show Secretary - Summer Star
Show Judge - Amy Star and Tessa Nicolet
Clinic Instructors on Saturday August 28th - Amy Star and Tessa Nicolet
This show will be conducted and judged in accordance with the United States Rules for Working Equitation, Revision 6.1, dated March 1, 2022 and the 2023 Dressage Test. https://usawe.org/rules/. It is the competitor’s responsibility to read and understand the rules prior to the competition.
All competitors will need to be Members of the Arizona Working Equitation Club ($30 yearly membership fee includes yearly awards!). Those riders not currently members can either sign up prior to registering or can choose a one day membership ($15) for this show. One day memberships do not include any yearly acheivement awards.
A single horse and rider team is allowed to show in only one level. A horse may not be shown by more than two riders (each rider must be in a different level). See Rulebook for details.
Class List
Level Division(s) Trials
L1 – Introductory - Dressage, Ease of Handling
L2 – Novice A - Dressage, Ease of Handling, Speed
L3 – Novice B - Dressage, Ease of Handling, Speed
L4- Intermediate A - Dressage, Ease of Handling, Speed
Prizes / Awards
Ribbons and/or awards will be awarded for 1st through 6th place in each phase. Ribbons will go to the top 6 overall in each level/division.
Fee Schedule
Saturday Clinic - $150
Sunday Show Entry Fees - L1 - $100 L2-L4 - $120
This is a 1-day show - Overnight/Day pens and Camping available at $30 for the weekend.
No refunds will be issued after May 20th, cancellations before the 20th will receive a refund minus a $50 office fee.
Tenative Schedule (dependant on number of entries)
Saturday - Clinic with Amy Star and Tessa Nicolet
Check in at 8:30
9:00 - Clinic starts with riders divided into 4 groups. Each group will ride with Amy and Tessa for 1 hour in the morning and again in the afternoon. We will focus on Dressage and obstacles.
Sunday Show- Schedule may change based on number of entries.
9 am - Level 4 dressage trial followed by Level 3, then 2 then Level 1
10:30 pm - Ease of Handling Trial, L4, L3, L2, L1
2:30 pm - Speed Trial
4:30 pm - Awards
Rules and Regulations
Hold Harmless Clause: Understanding that horse sports may be hazardous and dangerous, even leading to permanent injury or death, each owner, rider, spectator, and other participant assumes any and all risk of loss or injury and agrees to hold harmless, regardless, the horse show personnel and the facility hosting the show. Amy Star and/or Tessa Nicolet, show management, volunteers and the Arizona Working Equitation Club will not be responsible for any damage, injury, or loss to persons, horses, or property of exhibitors, spectators, or grooms. All local facility rules must be followed.
Motor Vehicle Operation: Minors who do not have a valid driver’s license which allows them to operate a motorized vehicle in the state in which they reside will not be permitted to operate a motorized vehicle of any kind including, but not limited to, golf carts, motorcycles, scooters or farm utility vehicles on the competition grounds. Minors who have a valid temporary license may operate the above described motorized vehicles as long as they are accompanied by an adult with a valid driver’s license. The parent(s), legal guardian(s), or individual who signs the entry blank as a parent or guardian of a minor operating a motorized vehicle in violation of this rule are solely responsible for any damages, claims, losses or actions resulting from that operation. Violations of this rule will be cause for sanctions against the parent(s), guardian(s) and/or trainer(s) who are responsible for the child committing the offense. Penalties may include exclusion of the child, parent(s), guardian(s), and/or trainer(s) from the competition grounds for the remainder of the competition and charges being filed against any of the above individuals in accordance with Chapter 6. Wheelchairs and other mobility assistance devices for individuals with disabilities are exempt from this rule.
Media Release Agreement: I agree that as a condition of and in consideration of acceptance of entry, the competition may use or assign photographs, videos, audios or other likenesses of me and/or my horse taken during the course of the competition for the promotion or benefit of the competition or sport. These likenesses shall not be used to advertise a product and they may not be used in any way to jeopardize amateur status. I hereby expressly waive and release any rights in connection with such use, including any claim to compensation, invasion of privacy, right of publicity, or misappropriation.
Dogs: All dogs must be kept on a leash. Loose, loud or unruly dogs will be asked to leave.