RULES AND GENERAL INFORMATION
We are GDCTA rated as a schooling show. You must be a GDCTA member in good standing to qualify for GDCTA year end awards. We don't charge nonmember fees. GDCTA membership form is located at www.gdcta.org/documents/membershipform.pdf. Our shows also count for New Classic year end awards without any membership fees required.
In all classes wherein the rules of the sanctioning association(s) do(es) not apply, Management shall settle any dispute or question that may arise and its decision shall be final. Management reserves the right to refuse, accept conditionally, or to cancel entries, disqualify riders or exhibitors, prohibit exhibition or entries, and cancel or combine classes, or to reschedule
classes, to change rings or substitute/rotate judges (so long as replacement judge carries same or higher rating). Combined test (CT) entrants will be given a time range rather than a specific order of go for stadium rounds. Management may decide to designate a jumping order, effective upon announcement.
The standard 20X60 arena will be used except in USDF, CT and some Training Level classes where the 20x40 arena may be used if necessary. The arena size, if it is short, will be declared on the Ride Times page of our website when the times are posted.
USEF RULE Change for 2011: All riders, including dressage only, MUST wear an ASTM/SEI approved helmet whenever mounted - no exceptions.
**CT riders: At GDCTA rated shows, only CT exhibitors may ride a horse after 3:00 on day prior to competition. CPJ, CTA and Pre-Tadpole riders may use a caller. CT riders may enter the same horse in two consecutive CT levels OR Amoeba and Tadpole (pretadpole is unrated). CT entrants may only ride schooling rounds at their competition level or above. Schooling rounds will be available immediately after each CT division.
ESSENTIAL BASIC THINGS TO KNOW
-) No horse may participate in the event or be on the grounds without having a completed entry blank, including signatures acknowledging the agreement printed thereon.
-) CLOSING DATE is 8 days prior to the show date or generally, the Friday one week prior. ENTRIES received after closing date incur a late fee of $10 per horse/day. Refunds for entries after closing date only with medical Doctor’s or Veterinarian’s note on official letterhead. Office fee is non-refundable before or after closing date.
-) Show will be run by 2011 USEF Rules for Dressage and for Eventing. Rules are available online at
www.usef.org
. Knowledge of these rules is the responsibility of every rider, trainer, owner and parent/guardian.
-) Braiding is optional and lack of will not be penalized.
-) Shavings may be ordered on your entry form or by contacting the stabling manager at (404) 386-1651 upon arrival. No feed deliveries available.
-) RV/Camper hookup fee will be assessed per night or for any camper/trailer with living quarters connected to any electric or water service on grounds.
Water & electric hookups available. Use designated camper areas only.
-) Proper attire is required in all dressage tests in GDCTA rated shows except half chaps are allowed. Combined test riders may wear a polo type shirt with collar during stadium at all shows. Show management will announce
any exceptions such as for unusually hot, cold, or wet conditions.
-) Stalls are 10’ x 10’ permanent w/full doors available noon day before show.
One animal per stall. No sharing stalls. All horses required to have a stall and bedding at Chicopee Woods shows. Contact management if early arrival is needed.
-) Dogs must be leashed and under control at all times.
-) All dressage warm-up/schooling coaching must be done from the rail.
| A rider must attend at least 4 shows to be eligible to receive a NCHS year end award in any class or test. |
| A quadrille team must attend 4 shows under the same team name to be eligible for a NCHS year end award.. |
Ride Times will be listed by Thursday evening prior to the show on the website.