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 APPALOOSA CONGRESS SHOW 2008

Brought to you by:

Calgary Regional Appaloosa Club (1997)

&

Appaloosa Horse Association of Alberta

AUGUST 16 – 17 2008  Claresholm Agriplex, Claresholm, Alberta

 **** 4 Judges, 4 ApHCC Shows, 4 ApHC Shows****

FRIDAY, AUGUST 15, 2008 FROM 7:00 P.M. TO 8:00P.M.

BRING YOUR STICK HORSE &/OR YOUR DOG AND BE IN THE ARENA.

THIS WILL BE AN EVENT YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS. COSTUMES ARE ENCOURAGED.

Judges:       Saturday August 16, 2008: Peter Hayes, ON. and Mark McCarthy,  CO

Sunday August 17, 2008: Sharon Woods-Hopkins, MO. and Larry Parr, IL.

Show Photographer:     Silver Hart Photography, Jeremy Ullman

ENTRY INSTRUCTIONS

For ApHCC Classes – Contact Monique Plumb (403) 251-5631

If you wish to enter the ApHCC portion of the Congress & your horse has ApHCC papers:

-         Complete the ApHCC / CRAC entry form

-         Submit payment payable to Calgary Regional Appaloosa Club (1997)

-         Submit entry form, payment and copies of your registration papers & membership cards to Calgary Regional Appaloosa Club (1997)  Monique Plumb. 

For ApHC Classes – Contact Shelby Biddlecombe (403) 625-0972

If you wish to enter the ApHC portion of the Congress & your horse has ApHC papers:

-         Complete the ApHC / AHAA entry form

-         Submit payment payable to the AHAA

-         Submit entry form, payment and copies of your registration papers & membership cards to AHAA – Laurie Knox. 

For the Alberta Appaloosa Futurities – Contact Doreen Hooker (403) 646-3023

If you wish to enter the Alberta Appaloosa Futurities & you have an eligible horse:

-         Complete the Futurity Entry Form

-         Submit payment payable to the Alberta Appaloosa Futurity

-         Submit entry form, payment and copies of your registration papers to Doreen Hooker.

ALL STABLING & HOOK UPS

ALL STABLING & HOOKUPS ARE TO BE PAID TO CALGARY REGIONAL APPALOOSA CLUB (1997). PLEASE INDICATE IF YOU ARE ENTERING ApHCC OR ApHCC CLASSES OR BOTH.

MAKE ALL STABLING CHEQUES PAYABLE TO CALGARY REGIONAL APPALOOSA CLUB (1997).

DO NOT SUBMIT STABLING PAYMENT TO THE AHAA.

The arenas and wash rack will be available for use on Friday evening. Showers are available in the Agriplex.

HIGH POINT AWARDS

Dual Approved = Twice the points = Twice the prizes

***ALL AWARDS ARE BASED ON ONE HORSE/RIDER COMBINATION. THIS COMBINATION MUST BE SPECIFIED PRIOR TO THE START OF THE SHOW*** 

FOR THE ApHCC CLASSES: 

Ribbons will be given to 6^th Place – they can be exchanged at the office for a Loonie 

Hi Point and Reserve Hi Point Awards – Eligible Classes

1                    Youth 18 & Under: Classes # 11, 21, 33, 47, 52, 59, 67 & 73.

2          Youth 9 & Under: Classes # 69 & 75.

3          Lead Line 6& Under: Class # 38.

4          Novice Youth: Classes # 34, 48, 53, 60, 68,  & 74.

5                    Amateur: Classes # 01, 10, 20, 30, 35, 40, 42, 44, 50, 54, 62, 71, 77 & 79.

6                    Novice Amateur: Classes # 36, 51, 55, 61, 72 & 78.

7                    Hi Point and Reserve Hi Point Jr. Horse – must compete in at least one (1) halter class:

Classes # 05, 06, 07, 15, 16, 17, 25, 26, 27, 39, 41, 43, 45, 49, 56, 58, 63, 65, 70, 80 & 87.

8                    Hi Point and Reserve Hi Point Sr. Horse – must compete in at least one (1) halter class:

Classes #  07, 17, 27, 39, 41, 43, 46, 56, 64, 66, 81 & 87.

9          Hi Point and Reserve Hi Point Cattle Horse Classes #  89 & 98.

***Awards for High Points and Reserve High Points.

*** Cash prize of $50.00 will be awarded to Circuit Halter Champions.

*** Cash prize of $25.00 will be awarded to Circuit Reserve Halter Champions

 
FOR THE ApHC CLASSES;

 HIGH POINT and RESERVE AWARDS: In order to qualify for a high point award, exhibitors must show to all judges. ALL AWARDS ARE BASED ON ONE HORSE & RIDER COMBINATION. Points will be tabulated throughout the show. Points are awarded using the ‘points per horse shown’ method. E.g.: 1^st place out of 6 entries will receive 6 pts;  2^nd = 5 pts;  3^rd = 4 pts;  4^th = 3 pts;  5^th = 2 pts;  6^th = 1 pt.  Scale will be a sliding scale depending on number of entries in class. The participant with the most 1st place achievements will decide ties. 

1.                  Classes  eligible are as follows:

Junior Horse (eligible classes are: 45, 49, 56, 63, 65, 70, 80 & 86.)

Senior Horse (eligible classes are: 46, 56, 64, 66, 81 & 85.)

Non Pro (eligible classes are: 01, 10, 20, 30, 35, 40, 42, 44, 50, 54, 62, 71, 77, 79, 82, 88 & 92.)

Novice Non Pro (eligible classes are: 01, 10, 20, 30, 36, 40, 42, 44, 51, 55, 61, 72, 78 & 94.)

Youth (eligible classes are: 11, 21, 33, 47, 52, 59, 67 & 73.)

Novice Youth (eligible classes are: 11, 21, 34, 48, 53, 60, 68 & 74.)

Walk/Trot Youth (eligible classes are: 69 & 76.)

Halter Horse (eligible classes are: 02, 03, 05, 06, 07, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, 31, 39, 41 & 43.)

Cattle Horse (eligible classes are: 90, 91, 96 & 97.)

*** High Point and Reserve High Points will be awarded.

Spot prizes will be given randomly throughout the show.

APPALOOSA CONGRESS SHOW 2008

SHOW RULES

PLEASE ENSURE YOU READ THE RULES AS STATED IN THE 2008 OFFICIAL HANDBOOKS OF THE ApHC AND ApHCC. MOST CLASSES WILL RUN UNDER THE SAME RULES, HOWEVER, THERE ARE SOME EXCEPTIONS AND IT IS UP TO THE EXHIBITORS TO MAKE THEMSELVES FAMILIAR WITH THIS.

PLEASE ASK THE SHOW OFFICE PRIOR TO YOUR CLASS SHOULD YOU HAVE QUESTIONS. 

FOR THE ApHCC CLASSES:

1.        All classes will be conducted and judged in accordance with the ApHCC Rule Book.

2.       All horses shown in ApHCC classes must meet ApHCC requirements. Bring a photo- copy (both sides) of registration papers  OR  Competition Permit

3.        All owners and exhibitors in ApHCC classes MUST be ApHCC members. Bring owners and exhibitors ApHCC membership cards.

4.        The show committee reserves the right to combine and/or cancel a class.

5.        No cross entries with classes 18 and under – walk/jog – lead line.

6.        Cattle classes – Both days – Post marked entries close August 05, 2008.

7.        All other classes close on August 08, 2008. All entries post marked after August 08, 2008 will be considered Post Entries.

8.        Any disputes must be in writing, accompanied by a deposit of $50.00 in cash (which will be forfeited if the protest is not sustained) within 12 hours of the time of the cause of the charge. The show committee at the conclusion of the show will review the dispute.
 

FOR THE ApHC CLASSES:

ApHC rules will apply to all classes according to the 2008 official handbook.

1.                    ENTRY DEADLINE – August 08 – Post entries will be accepted at the show.

EXHIBITORS ARE RESPOSIBLE FOR ERRORS ON ALL ENTRY FORMS.

2.                    If entries are made for both days and the exhibitor wishes to change entries, they may do so by filling out individual class correction forms, indicating additions, scratches, or change of exhibitor. If these Class changes are received in the show office at least one hour  prior to the class, the class(es) will be deleted and not charged. All other classes, which are scratched, will be charged.

3.                    In cases of classes with posted order of performance, any horse missing its turn will be eliminated from that class unless otherwise arranged in advance. A working order will be drawn for all individual work classes including Halter.

4.                    A $50.00 NSF charge will be charged on all cheques not honored and failure to clear the debt promptly may result in suspension from the ApHC.

5.                    All horses are subject to drug testing and all owners agree that by making their entry, they will allow their horses to be tested.

6.                    REGISTRATION PAPERS: Original papers or current photocopy must be presented with all entries. Master registration form must show owner exactly as listed on the papers. Amateur/Non Pro and Youth exhibitors must produce registration papers showing ownership or proving approved relationship to the owner. All horses shown in ApHC classes must have valid ApHC papers.

7.                    MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: Every person competing in an AHAA approved show must possess a current AHAA membership for their points to count for the AHAA year end awards. If the exhibitor wishes to enter the ApHC approved classes, he/she must possess a current individual ApHC membership card, or ApHC membership card with Non Pro/Youth privileges, recorded solely in their name, or must complete a membership application and pay at the show. The membership application will be submitted with the show roster.

8.                    EXHIBITOR NUMBERS: Each horse will be issued an exhibitor number at the show. This number must be displayed properly each time the horse enters the ring.

9.                    UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT: When an Exhibitor, owner and/or his representative acting on behalf of the exhibitor is guilty of unsportsmanlike conduct and/or inhumane treatment of a horse while on the show grounds, the Show management, at its sole discretion, may suspend such individual(s) from competition and a report will be forwarded to ApHC. No refund of entry fees will be made.

10.                 DISPUTES must be in writing, accompanied by a deposit of $50.00 in cash (which will be forfeited if protest is not sustained) within 12 hours of the time of the cause of the charge. The dispute will be reviewed by the show committee at the conclusion of the show.

11.                 Youth or Amateur/Non pro classes will automatically be combined if there is not a point class in 1 division. The classes that are combined will be run at the time the Youth or Amateur/Non Pro classes would be scheduled.
 

APPALOOSA CONGRESS SHOW - 2008

AUGUST 16 & 17, 2008 Claresholm, AB.                  **  7:30 A.M. Start both days

Judges:   Saturday August 16, 2008  = Peter Hayes, ON. & Mark McCarthy, CO   

Sunday August 17, 2008 = Sharon Woods-Hopkins, MO & Larry Parr, IL 

 THE APPALOOSA CONGRESS SHOW 2008 – ApHC ENTRY FORM

NOTE: Only on horse per entry form. Please PRINT clearly. Circle the class numbers you chose to enter and complete entire form. Entry forms may be photocopied if more forms are needed. Please attach a photocopy of the horse’s registration paper (front & back) and a photocopy of ApHC membership cards for owner, rider/handler/driver, including Youth and Non Pro.

NAME OF HORSE ___________________________________________YEAR OF BIRTH_________
ApHC  #_____________

NAME OF HORSE OWNER(S)__________________________________________________________
ApHC #______________

ADDRESS ___________________________________________________
TELEPHONE ____________FAX_________________

CITY___________________________________________ PROVINCE ________________
POSTAL CODE_______________
 

OPEN / NON PRO / YOUTH EXHIBITOR

NAME OF HANDLER/RIDER___________________________________________ApHC #___________

ADDRESS____________________________________________________TELEPHONE______________

CITY___________________________________PROVINCE____________POSTAL CODE____________

RELATIONSHIP TO HORSE OWNER____________________YOUTH DATE OF BIRTH____________

1    2    3    5    6    7    10    11    12    13    15    16    17    18    20    21    22    23    25    26    27    30    31    33   34    35    36    37    38     39    40    41    42    43    44    45    46    47    48    49    50    51    52    53    54    55    56   59    60    61    62    63    64    65    66    67    68    69    70    71    72    73    74    76    77    78    79    80    81    82   83    84    85    86    88    90    91    92    94    95    96    97  

OPEN / NON PRO / YOUTH ENTRY FEES

Entry Fees – number of single fee classes entered_________X $7.00 X________(# of ) judges = $_________

Entry Fees – Flat fee of $40.00 per division/judge (i.e. open/non pro/novice non pro/youth/novice youth)
                      ________X $40.00 X_______(# of) judges =$ _________ 

Add ApHC point fees to each class entered (incl. those under flat fee):

            Number of OPEN classes entered __________X $2.00 X________(# of) judges = $__________

            Number of NON-PRO classes entered _______X $1.00 X_______(# of) judges = $__________

            Number of YOUTH classes entered _________X $1.00 X_______(# of) judges = $__________

                                                                                                SUB TOTAL = $__________

                                                                                                GRAND TOTAL = $__________ 

If entering one (1) day only (2 judges), specify which day:_____________________________

THE APPALOOSA CONGRESS SHOW 2008 – ApHC TOTAL ENTRY FEE & POINT FEE FORM

Saturday & Sunday Total Entry  and Point Fees -  Please calculate the total for all of the horses you are entering.

A)   TOTAL ENTRY & POINT FEES………………………_____________________________

ADDITIONAL FEES – Please calculate all Additional Fees for all horses entered.

OFFICE FEES ($5.00 per horse per judge) number of horses_______X $5.00 X_______judge(s) = __________

CATTLE CHARGES (Must be Pre-Entered)

Working Cow-Horse – number of horses________ x $30.00 per class x ________ days = ________

Cutting – number of horses __________________x $60.00 per class x _________ days = ________

STALLS/TACK ROOMS (Must be booked in advance. Contact Monique Plumb @ (403) 251-5631

STALLS/TACK ROOMS ARE TO BE BOOKED WITH AND PAID TO: CALGARY REGIONAL APPALOOSA CLUB (1997), ATTN: MONIQUE PLUMB

B)    TOTAL ADDITIONAL FEES……………………………………….______________________________

ADD A) TOTAL ENTRY & POINT FEES + TOTAL ADDITIONAL FEES…..___________________

                                                                                                                        (Send this amount with forms)

The Congress Appaloosa Horse Show 2008, Appaloosa Horse Association of Alberta, Calgary Regional Appaloosa Club (1997), Appaloosa Horse Club, Appaloosa Horse Club of Canada and Willow Creek Agricultural Society, their officials, Directors, membership, employees, agents volunteers and/or representatives shall not be held responsible for any accident, injury, damage and/or loss to or by persons, animals and/or property while on the grounds. The owner, rider/handler/driver and any of their agents or representatives acknowledge that they participate voluntarily in the competition, fully aware that horse sports and competitions involve inherently dangerous risk, and by participating expressly assume all risks of injury or loss, and they agree to hold harmless the competition and its officials, directors, employees and agents for any injury or loss suffered during or in connection, whether or not such injury or loss resulted directly or indirectly from the negligent acts or omissions of said officials, directors, employees or agents. All horses exhibited will be at owner’s risk. 

(Signature of Owner/Agent) _________________________                      

(Signature of  Rider/Handler)________________________

(Signature of Legal Parent/Legal Guardian)__________________________________

Send a photocopy of registration papers (front & back) and ApHC membership cards for owners and riders/handlers.

Please make cheques payable to AHAA and send with entries to:

Appaloosa Horse Association of Alberta

C/O Laurie Knox

Box 445

Castor, Alberta, T0C 0X0

PH: 403-741-6779

e-mail: sueszoo2@telus.net

Did you remember:

q       Completed entry forms (Saturday, Sunday and Totals)

q       Copy of ApHC Registration papers

q       Copy of ApHC Membership cards

q       Cheque for total Show Fees

q       SEND STABLING FORM PAYABLE TO: CALGARY REGIONAL APPALOOSA CLUB (1997)

C/O MONIQUE PLUMB 3438 CEDARILLE DR SW CALGARY, AB, T2W 5A9

THE APPALOOSA CONGRESS SHOW 2008 – ApHCC ENTRY FORM

COMPLETE BOTH SIDES OF THIS FORM

Only one horse per entry form. Please PRINT clearly. Circle the class numbers you chose to enter and complete entire form. Entry forms may be photocopied if more forms are needed. Please attach a photocopy of the horse’s registration paper (front & back) and a photocopy of ApHCC membership cards for owner, rider/handler/driver, including Youth and Amateur.

Cattle Classes – Both Days Post Marked Entries Close August 05, 2008 – No Post Entries

All other entries after August 08, 2008 will be considered as Post Entries