Shows/Events

Nov 22, 2008 Showbill

Nov 22, 2008 Class List

Notes From The President

Hi – we hope that everyone enjoyed the Sept Benefit Show and that all of the exhibitors got to take home a few goodies courtesy of our generous sponsors. FCHJA would like to thank everyone who sponsored, donated, volunteered, and participated in this event. Because of everyone’s effort FCHJA was able to make a generous donation of $9500.00 to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America. It’s so exciting to finish up a very successful showing season with our Horse of the Year show! Be sure to look in the program to see if your horse qualified for these very special classes.  As we count our blessings this year we want to thank some very special people who help make our shows so successful. We owe a  BIG BIG thanks to Mr. George Baker  who heads up our  set-up, tear-down, and dragging crew, your hardworking ring stewards & jump crew,  night watchman,  stall cleaners, and to your wonderful FCHJA Board Members for all their hard work – they are the BEST!

Just a quick reminder that our last show of the year is Nov 22nd – we’re the weekend before Thanksgiving this year and then in two weeks is the Annual FCHJA Year End Awards Banquet at the St. Augustine Rod & Gun Club on Dec 6th. It is always a fun, so get your reservations in to Patty Runk  when your get your reservation form.

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NEW EMAIL ADDRESS - firstcoasthunter@bellsouth.net

NEW WEBSITE/DOMAIN NAME! FirstCoastHunterJumper.com

The following dates are our projected show dates for this year. Don’t forget to renew your membership for 2009 so all your points will count!

****** FCHJA 2009 ******
Show / Activity Schedule

Saturday Feb 14, 2009            Single Point Show
Sunday March 15, 2009         Single Point Show
Saturday May 2, 2009            Single Point Show
Saturday May 30, 2009          Single Point Show
Saturday Aug 15, 2009           Single Point Show
Saturday Sept 26, 2009          FCHJA Benefit Show
Saturday Nov 7, 2009             Horse of the Year Show

Mail entries to: Nancy Wines
1844 Wexford Way
Orange Park , Fl 32003
278-7198
email: winesg@aol.com

•  Benefit Shows – FCHJA will have a minimum of one benefit show each year. Worthy beneficiaries are selected to receive the proceeds of these shows.

• FCHJA Horse of the Year Show – This show is held annually in November. Three special horse/pony jumping classes will be held with a monetary payback. Eligibility is to amateur members of FCHJA in good standing prior to the FCHJA November Horse Show who have won a Championship or Reserve in a rated hunter division (excluding equitation divisions). This does not include sanctioned shows. The division heights are:2'-2'3, 2'6, and 3'0.

•  Point Calculator: Champion and Reserve ribbons will be awarded in all divisions. Champion and Reserve points WILL NOT be awarded in Equitation & Jumper Divisions. First through sixth place ribbons will be awarded in each class. To be eligible for year-end awards, membership dues must be paid in advance or points will not count. ( First Place – 10 points), ( Second Place – 6 points), ( Third Place – 4 points), ( Fourth Place – 2 points), ( Fifth Place – 1 point), ( Sixth Place – 0.5 point) Championship of division is 20 points and Reserve is 12 points.

•  Payback Classes: Payback classes will be offered at selected shows throughout the year. The Association reserves the right to cancel payback options if less than five (5) entries in the class/division. Additional entry fees will apply.

Horse Show Rules:

•  Management reserves the right to refuse to receive any exhibitor and/or horse before the show and reserves the right to order from the premises during the show any exhibitor or horse without being liable for compensation.

•  First Coast Hunter Jumper Association will not be responsible for any accident or loss occurring to animal, person or property.

•  Proof of negative Coggins will be required of each horse entering the grounds.

• ALL riders must wear approved SEI/ASTM protective headgear with fastened safety harness (Snap on clear plastic straps do not meet SEI/ASTM requirements). All riders on grounds must wear hard hats.

• Entry fees: All entries except Jumper classes will be $9.00 per class if entered by Pre-Entry cutoff date. All Post-Entry fees are $11.00. Jumper Classes will be $15.00. All 4-H members will receive a $2.00 per class discount. Entries for special classes will be notated and are subject to change. All horses on the grounds will be charged an $10.00 grounds fee.

•  Exhibitors must leave a signed check or cash for their entries in order to pick up entry numbers. A fee of $25.00 will be charged for all returned checks.

•  Supervised Schooling will be permitted on Friday, 4:00 to 7:00 . A $5.00 schooling fee will be charged as well as a release must be signed for Friday. Schooling will be permitted Saturday until times posted per ring. A warm-up/schooling area will be provided throughout the show day.

•  Six ribbons will be awarded in each class. Champion and Reserve ribbons will be awarded in all divisions; however, Champion & Reserve points WILL NOT be awarded in Equitation & Jumper Divisions.

•  Dogs must be kept on a leash and under control at all times while on the show grounds.

•  Show management may designate the order of go.

•  Trainers are responsible to submit their requests for order of go so as to minimize conflicts.

•  A two (2) minute gate call may be enforced.

•  Any act of discourtesy to a judge or any other show official on the part of the owner, trainer, or rider will immediately disqualify any horse associated and all entry fees will be forfeited. No stallions will be shown by junior riders.

•  A dotted line may be enforced.

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