Foothills Riding Club
Dressage & Combined Test Schooling Show
May 18th at FENCE Showgrounds
3381 Hunting Country Rd, Tryon, NC 28782
Closing Date: 5/11/24
**As of 5/12/24, we have hit the closing date but can still accept entries but all entries will be charged a $10 late fee.**
Saturday Judges: Margaret Freeman, Lucille Sullivan, & Kathryn Butt
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Email the show secretary Margo Savage at frcshows@gmail.com if you have any questions.
These shows are meant to be a low-key, pleasant showing experience for all horses and riders. We will try to accommodate special tests and special requests when possible.
**If you plan to use Club Bucks or a Show Credit for a portion or all of your entry, please email the show secretary BEFORE entering and paying on this form!**
We have updated our Show Rules for 2024, please click here to review the changes and make your show entry selections accordingly.
SCHOOLING JUMPING ROUNDS:
- We will offer schooling rounds at each height. See the schedule posted on the show grounds. (See new rules for 2024 regarding schooling rounds).
- Rounds are $5 each and may be paid for when entering or on the day of the show in the show office upon completion of rounds.
- All horses doing just schooling rounds must pay stall or grounds fee, non-compete horse fee, processing fee, and present
current negative Coggins.
- The schedule for heights will be posted on our website by Thursday before the show and at the Show Office by 1:00 pm Friday.
SCHEDULE:
- Times will be posted on the website @ www.foothillsridingclub.org by Wednesday before the show.
- If the show is running multiple Dressage rings it may not be possible to "Build rides" i.e., Intro A to Intro B to Intro C to Training 1, etc...
- Limit of 4 classes per rider at the show (a Combined Test counts as 2 classes).
- 2 horses per rider limit. 2 classes per horse/ rider combo IF riding more than one horse.
- See the 2024 Show Rules (linked above) on one horse being used by two riders.
Please DO NOT request a time of day for your test! It is impossible to accommodate these types of requests. Ride times will be between 8 AM and 5 PM. The "Note to Secretary" box is to inform the Secretary of special requests (ride at the end of class, ride same test back-to-back), it is not for requesting ride times. We will try to accommodate those types of requests if we can do so.
SCHOOLING:
- Schooling will be allowed on Friday from 1:00 PM until dark.
- Lunging is permitted in DESIGNATED lunging rings only (not show or schooling rings)
SHOW OFFICE:
- The show office will be open Friday from 1-6 PM, Saturday at 7 AM, and Sunday at 7 AM.
- Please check-in/pick up your rider packet at the show office to get your number BEFORE schooling.
STABLING:
- Stabling assignments will be posted on the website by the Thursday before the show and posted at the show office Friday by 1:00 PM.
- Bedding is NOT provided. Bring your own bedding, feed, hay, buckets, etc.
- You DO NOT need to strip stalls. No deposit is required.
- All stalls must have an FRC stall card. (Cards will be on paid stalls) If you use an empty stall next to you, you WILL be charged!
- Stabling Requests – ONE NAME PLEASE (stable next to, Trainer OR Barn OR Rider name). Please be specific.
COGGINS:
- All horses on the grounds must have current negative Coggins.
- Please upload a current copy to the online registration form.
RULES:
- Click here to review FRC show rules on our website. Pay close attention to the refund policy. USEF & USEA rules generally apply.
- Any horse on the grounds must check in at the show office with negative Coggins, pay fees, and get a number (even if just walking on the grounds.)
- ALL riders must wear protective headgear while mounted with a harness fastened.
- Coats/ braiding are not required.
- Tall boots are not required but appropriate footwear with heels is.
- No refunds after the closing date unless your slot can be filled. See the refund policy on the website (linked above).
- Dogs must be leashed at all times and NOT be near any in-gate.
- Ribbons for 1st through 6th in all classes. Classes may be combined or split depending on entries.
- You may have a reader for a straight Dressage test but NOT an Eventing test.
CHANGE FEE AFTER CLOSING DATE: $10-> You will get a confirmation email of the classes you entered from JotForm to review. Be sure your entry is complete and correct.