1. March 23-24, 2013
Recognized by USEF, USDF, CDS & DASC
Level 3
Official Qualifying Competition for the 2013 Adequan FEI
North American Junior & Young Rider Championships, the 2013
USEF National Pony Championships, 2013 Massey/Ferguson/
USEF National Junior & Young Rider Championships & the
2013 USEF Brentina Cup Championships. Official Competition
for the 2013 Markel/USEF Young and Developing Horse
Championships presented by HorseShow.com.
2. Nestled on 20 acres amid the avocado and lemon grove covered hills of
Somis, CA, Spirit Equestrian is a premier Southern California competitive
training, boarding, and show facility featuring top-notch dressage and
hunter/jumper trainers.
Our Facility Features:
☼ 3 Full Court Dressage Arenas
☼ 200’ x 300’ Jumping Arena
☼ 150’ x 200’ Jumping Arena
☼ Covered Roundpen
☼ European Hot Walker
☼ Lighted Arenas for Evening Riding
☼ World Class Footing In All Arenas
☼ Grass & Sand Turnouts Available
☼ Many Stabling Options with Promat ;;;;
hhStable Comfort Mattress System
☼ Top Quality Hay Fed 3x Daily
☼ Automatic Waterers in All Stalls
☼ All Arenas Watered & Dragged
☼ California Native Landscaping
Spirit’s Exciting 2013 Show Season!
Jan 8-10 – David Hunt Dressage Clinic
March 23-24 – Dressage at Spirit Equestrian
Dressage Week Returns! Additional events TBA
June 1-2 – Dressage at Spirit Equestrian
June 5-7 – Jan Ebeling Dressage Clinic
June 8-9 – Dressage at Spirit Equestrian
July 20-21 – Dressage at Spirit Equestrian
Aug 10-11 – Dressage at Spirit Equestrian
Aug 31-Sept 1 – Dressage at Spirit Equestrian
Oct 19-20 – Dressage at Spirit Equestrian
Premiums for all shows available at www.SpiritEquestrian.com!
3. FOUR STAR SHOW
Dressage at Spirit Equestrian
March 23-24, 2013 USEF #: 319990 Level 3
Judges: Joan Darnell “S” Closing Date: March 11, 2013
& Angela Littlefield “S” Show Manager: Patty Littmann
TD: Rebecca Lewis “R” Secretary: Nancy Nathanson
Direct All Inquiries to: 818-889-1202
Fax Entries: 888-818-0372
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Video: Kingdom Video Farrier: Rick Roe 805-206-8280
Sally Swart 310-541-2299 Veterinarian: West Coast Equine
Announcer: Art Rinaman Somis, CA 805-386-7151
Medical Personnel: Cindy Nish, EMT Caterer: On Grounds
RECOGNIZED BY USEF * USDF * CDS * DASC
State of the Art Sound System
Entries Postmarked after Closing Date are Subject to Late Fee
www.SpiritEquestrian.com
Spirit Equestrian is proud to feature premium footing & expert arena
maintenance by:
Roger Stevens, Consultant
4. USDF Introductory Classes
Training through Fourth Level
FEI Classes
USEF/NAJYRC & Markel Classes
GAIG/USDF Regional Championship Qualifying fee
Opportunity Classes
Materiale Classes
$25 per ride
$50 per test
$65 per test
$75 per test
Add $10 per class fee
$35 per test
$50 per test
SAT SUN CLASS SECTION Q
A
B
C
AA
BB
CC
USDF Introductory Test A
USDF Introductory Test B
USDF Introductory Test C
101
101Opp
102
103
201
202
203
203Opp
Training Level Test 1
Training Level Test 1
Training Level Test 2
Training Level Test 3
Training Level Test 3
O-A-J/YR
Opportunity
O-A-J/YR
O-A-J/YR
Opportunity
Q
111
112
113
115
211
212
213
215
First Level Test 1
First Level Test 2
First Level Test 3
USDF First Level Freestyle
O-A-J/YR
O-A-J/YR
O-A-J/YR
O
Q
Q
121
122
123
125
221
222
223
225
Second Level Test 1
Second Level Test 2
Second Level Test 3
USDF Second Level Freestyle
O-A-J/YR
O-A-J/YR
O-A-J/YR
O
Q
Q
131
132
133
135
231
232
233
235
Third Level Test 1
Third Level Test 2
Third Level Test 3
USDF Third Level Freestyle
O-A-J/YR
O-A-J/YR
O-A-J/YR
O
Q
Q
141
142
143
145
241
242
243
245
Fourth Level Test 1
Fourth Level Test 2
Fourth Level Test 3
USDF Fourth Level Freestyle
O-A-J/YR
O-A-J/YR
O-A-J/YR
O
Q
Q
151
161
162
165
172
175
176
251
261
262
265
272
275
276
Prix St. George
Intermediare I
Intermediare II
Intermediare Freestyle
Grand Prix
Grand Prix Freestyle
Grand Prix Special
O-A-J/YR
O-A-J/YR
O
O
O
O
Q
Q
Q
Q
Q
Q
181
182
183
184
281
282
283
284
FEI YR Team Test
FEI YR Individual Test
FEI JR Team Test
FEI JR Individual Test
YR
YR
JR
JR
Q
Q
194
195
294
295
Materiale 3-4-5 Yr Old Fillies/Mares
Materiale 3-4-5 Yr Old Stallions/Geldings
O
O
5. USEF/NAJYRC and MARKEL
Qualifying Classes
Saturday, March 23 ONLY
185 FEI Pony Team Test “USEF Qualifying” Jr
186 FEI Junior Team Test “USEF/ NAJYRC Qualifying” Jr-Q
187 FEI Young Rider Team Test “USEF/ NAJYRC Qualifying” Yr-Q
190 USEF “Brentina Cup” Test “USEF Qualifying” Young Adult
191 Young Horse Test of Choice “Markel/USEF Qualifying” Open
192 USEF Developing Prix St George Test “ USEF Qualifying” Open
193 Young Rider Grand Prix 16-25 “USEF Qualifying”
Sunday, March 24 ONLY
285 FEI Pony Individual Test “USEF Qualifying” Jr
286 FEI Junior Individual Test “USEF/NAJYRC Qualifying” Jr-
287 FEI Junior Freestyle Test “USEF/ NAJYRC Qualifying” Jr
288 FEI Young Rider Individual Test “USEF/NAJYRC Qualifying” Yr-Q
289 FEI Young Rider Freestyle Test “USEF/ NAJYRC Qualifying” Yr
293 USEF Developing Grand Prix Test “ USEF Qualifying” Open
Special thanks to our friends at Lisa Seger Insurance & Markel for
their continued support of the Spirit Equestrian show series!
"Your Horse, Farm & Ranch Resource”
Telephone: 770-283-7344
Fax: (877) 313-9922
6. RULES AND GENERAL INFORMATION
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
1. This show is covered by the rules and specifications of the current USEF rule book
and will be conducted and judged in accordance therewith.
2. ENTRIES: All entries close and must be postmarked by the closing date herein.
Entries will be accepted on a first-come first-served basis. No numbers will be issued
without complete entries, full payment, signatures, fees and association numbers.
Parents or guardians must sign entry forms of minors.
3. LATE ENTRIES: Entries postmarked after closing date subject to $25 late fee.
4. SCRATCHES: Scratches made prior to closing date will be refunded. Exhibitors
must inform Show Manager of scratch. No refunds after closing date. Credit is given
for vet certified scratches for one year less /office fee.
5. POST ENTRIES: will be accepted if the schedule permits. Horses already in the
show will be given priority.
6. CHANGES: requested by the competitor after the closing date are subject to $25
fee
7. RETURNED CHECKS: are subject to 10% fee ($25 minimum) and 10 days to pay in
full or they will be turned over to the USEF for disciplinary action.
8. Life, senior, active, and junior active members shall be eligible to participate
in all classes at Regular and Event Competitions at the Preliminary Level or
above and Combined Driving Competitions at the Advanced Level, Dressage,
Reining and Vaulting Competitions and Endurance Rides provided the
respective breed/discipline dues or breed/discipline category fee has been paid.
A non-member may participate as a handler, rider, driver, owner, lessee, agent,
coach or trainer at Regular, Eventing, Dressage, Reining, and Combined Driving
competitions upon payment of a $30 non-member registration fee. Participants
in the following classes are exempt from the requirements of this rule: 1)
leadline 2) exhibitions 3) games and races 4) 4-H member classes 5) walk-trot
and academy classes (being classes limited to horses used as lesson horses) 6)
USDF introductory classes, pas de deux and quadrille 7) NRHA Endorsed
Reining Competition 8) Opportunity classes 9) citizens of other countries who
have written proof in English of good standing and current membership in their
own Federation 10) USEA beginner novice division 11) assistant handlers in
Dressage Sporthorse Breeding classes.
9. MOTORIZED VEHCILES (USEF RULE): 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 of licensed competitions. Minors who have a valid temporary
license may operate the above described 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 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.
10. MINOR EXHIBITORS: Parents or guardians of minor exhibitors will hold SPIRIT
EQUESTRIAN harmless for injury to minor. No minor’s entry will be accepted unless
signed by parent or guardian. The signatures of trainers, agents, or other persons will
not be accepted.
11. SHARPS CONTAINERS: Sharps containers will be located in each show barn.
Competition management may fine any individual including trainers, owners,
exhibitors, or their agents up to $100 for improper disposal of needles or other sharp
disposable instruments.
7. 12. CONDITIONS OF ENTRY: Every horse entered for competition will be under the control
of the horse show management, but will not be responsible for any loss or damage that may
occur, and it is a condition of entry that each exhibitor shall hold the horse show, it’s directors,
and employees, SPIRIT EQUESTRIAN, it’s directors, and employees harmless for any loss or
accident to his horse, horses, or equipment which may occur from accident, sickness, fire, or
otherwise. Management reserves the right to cancel, combine, or divide classes, or to change
officials as it deems necessary. The decision of show management is final.
13. MANAGEMENT: The horse show management reserves the right to interpret all
questions and conditions in regard to or arising out of any incident in the show without claims
for damages or recourse of any kind. All questions not covered in these rules and regulations
shall be decided by horse show management and their decision is final. The horse show
management reserves itself the right to refuse, accept conditionally, or to cancel any entries,
disqualify riders or exhibitors, prohibit exhibition of entries, and to cancel award prizes, without
claim to damage, to change, cancel, or combine any classes, to reschedule classes after due
notice to exhibitors or to change rings or substitute officials. The judges decisions are strictly
their own and the management accepts absolutely no responsibility for those decisions.
14. ARENAS: All tests will be ridden in 20m x 60m sand arenas. Only horses entered in the
show are allowed to use show Facilities, warm-up and show arenas. Pedestrians are not
allowed in designated warm-up arenas. Horses in the warm-up arena must wear their
competition numbers. Arenas must be empty when dragged. Horses cannot be left
unattended at any time.
15. CLOSED ARENAS: Horses are not allowed in competition arenas on show days at any
time other than scheduled ride times. Violation will cause elimination.
16. LUNGEING: In designated areas only, NOT in warm-up arenas.
17. RIDE TIMES: Preliminary ride times will be available at the beginning of the show week
on barronsgateevents.com & spiritequestrian.com. Please check the website thru out the
week for any changes. THE FINAL SCHEDULE WILL BE POSTED AT 12:00 NOON ON
THE FRIDAY BEFORE THE SHOW. YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR KNOWING
YOUR SCHEDULED TIME.
18. TESTS: are current USEF, USDF, FEI and USDF Freestyle.
19. 2013 GAIG/USDF QUALIFYING REQUIREMENTS: Horse/rider combinations need to
qualify by earning a minimum of two qualifying scores at two USDF recognized competitions
from two different judges in any region. Riders may ride Qualifying both days.
20. SCORED TESTS: will be given ONLY TO RIDERS or their agents AFTER the class is
placed. Competitors should check all scores.
21. RIBBONS & AWARDS: Ribbons to third place. Awards for A/A, Open, Junior + FEI
22. CANCELLATION: In the event of rain prior to show, it is the responsibility of the rider to
call Management to determine if show is cancelled. Shows will be cancelled if footing deemed
unsafe, with full refund less $25 office fee.
23. STABLING: Fri-Sun Full Service Box Stalls $150 (available first come, first served). Full
Service is feeding of owner provided HAY ONLY, fed 6-7am & 3-4pm & one daily stall
cleaning. Tack Stalls $100 with Full Service Box Stalls ONLY (bring your own lock). Groups,
please plan stabling options ahead of time. Bring your own feed. Full Service stalls include 3
initial large bales premium shavings. Purchase additional shavings at show or provide your
own. Box Stalls 12x12, are permanent, all have closing doors.
24. PARKING: In designated areas only.
25. DOGS: Dogs must be leashed and supervised at all times.
26. MOTORIZED VEHICLES: Vehicles are allowed only on the main road on the edge
of the property. Absolutely no vehicles are allowed on the interior pathways unless
operated by Spirit Staff members.
27. LOADING & UNLOADING: Loading and Unloading in designated areas ONLY.
Spirit can provide transportation of your items to and from your trailer and stalls if requested.
28. PONY MEASUREMENT: Anyone showing a pony must provide a permanent
measurement card. If a pony cannot produce a card by the time of the show, the pony must
be measured by the Technical Delegate. Owner of pony must make arrangements with the
on-call veterinarian to come to the show to participate in the measurement. The show will not
be responsible for making any of these arrangements and advises that if the oncall
veterinarian feels it is necessary to travel to a sick or injured horse instead of coming to the
show to measure, the show will in no way be held responsible or liable for this decision .
8. United States Dressage Federation
USDF Membership Benefits: USDF is dedicated to education, the recognition of achievement, and promotion of dressage. For details on
member benefits, including educational programs, awards, and other opportunities, refer to the USDF Member Guide or the USDF website at
www.usdf.org.
Membership Requirements for USEF-licensed/USDF-recognized Competitions: Owners and riders, including foreign riders and owners
who are not residents of the US, wishing to participate in a USEF licensed/ USDF-recognized competition as a rider or owner/lessee, must
have either a USDF Group Membership, Participating Membership (PM), or have a USDF Non-Member (NM) identification number and pay
the USDF NM fee. (Note: USDF business members can own horses but cannot compete as riders with their USDF BM.) Individuals cannot
compete at a USEFlicensed/USDF-recognized competition with a USDF Education Membership. Horses competing at USEF-licensed/USDF-
recognized competitions must have either a USDF Horse Identification (HID) number or a USDF Lifetime Horse Registration (LHR). Proper
credentials or verification certificates must be presented to the competition secretary. Riders and owners wishing to participate in a USEF-
licensed/USDF-recognized competition, and not able to present the competition secretary with verification of a USDF membership or NM
identification, and USDF LHR or USDF HID, must complete a USDF Competition Affidavit Form and pay the $5 affidavit filing fee. A copy of a
completed affidavit form from another competition may also be used for verification purposes for up to 60 days. (Exception: Affidavits cannot
be used at Great American Insurance Group/USDF Regional Dressage Championships.)
Exceptions:
Horses competing only in Individual Breed Classes (IBCs) at DSHB competitions, sires and dams of horses in DSHB group classes, where
those sires or dams are not actually competing in the same competition, horses competing only in breed restricted dressage or DSHB classes
at Regular Competitions (e.g. all Arabian, all Friesian, or all Morgan classes), or in USDF Introductory Level tests, pas de deux, quadrille, FEI
Para-Equestrian classes, are exempt from this requirement. Also exempt are horses ridden in leadline, exhibitions, games and races, classes
for 4-H members, walk-trot, academy and opportunity classes. Riders and owners/lessees competing only in classes which are exempt from
the USDF HID requirements are also exempt from the USDF NM identification number and NM fee requirements. Also exempt are handlers of
horses competing in DSHB In-Hand or Group classes.
Memberships Defined
Participating Membership (PM): A membership issued to an individual directly by USDF. The membership year is December 1 through
November 30. PMs are available for 1-year ($75), 5-years ($300), or life ($1,500). A USDF Youth Participating Membership (YPM) is available
for individuals who have not reached their 21st birthday by December 1 of the current membership year ($60). A PM allows the member to
compete at USEF-licensed/USDF-recognized competitions and to participate as a rider and/or owner/lessee for all Adequan®/USDF Year-End
Awards, Great American Insurance Group/USDF Breeders’ Championship Series Finals and the Great American Insurance Group/USDF
Regional Dressage Championship program.
Group Membership (GM): A membership issued to an individual by USDF when the member name and dues are submitted to USDF through
an affiliate Group Member Organization (GMO). The GM year begins December 1 and ends November 30. A GM allows the member to
compete at USEF-licensed/USDF-recognized competitions and participate in the USDF Rider Awards program.
Business Membership (BM): A membership that runs December 1 through November 30 and is issued to a business or organization directly
by USDF. The USDF BM ($200) offers a wider variety of advertising benefits. BMs satisfy requirements of horse ownership only.
Education Membership (EM): A membership issued to an individual directly by USDF. This online education only membership expires 12
months after the date joined. This membership type does NOT allow an individual to compete at a USEF-licensed/USDF-recognized
competition.
Non-Member (NM) Identification Number: For each USDF NM owner/lessee and USDF NM rider there will be a USDF NM fee of $25 and a
USDF NM form per competition that must be collected by the show secretary and submitted to USDF along with the USDF Report of Fees
document and the $5 affidavit fee if the person cannot provide a copy of their USDF NM card. Owners/lessees or riders exempt from the NM
number requirements are also exempt from paying the USDF NM fee. If there are multiple owners of a horse and all are NMs, only one of the
owners must pay the NM fee. If the horse has at least one owner who is a current USDF member there is no NM fee assessed. Competition
management will be invoiced for all applicable USDF NM fees not received with the USDF post competition paperwork, along with a report
listing all USDF NMs. Competition management is then required to submit the NM fees within 30 days to the USDF. An individual with a USDF
NM identification number is not eligible for any USDF membership benefits. Once a USDF NM number has been assigned, a USDF NM card
can be obtained from the USDF website.
Horse Identification (HID) Number: A one-time tracking number for horses ($25). Scores earned by a horse with an HID number will be
recorded, but will NOT be counted towards Adequan®/USDF Year-End Awards. A horse with an HID number is not eligible to compete in
Great American Insurance Group/USDF Regional qualifying or championship classes or Great American Insurance Group/USDF Breeders’
Championship Series Finals. An HID number can be upgraded to a Lifetime Horse Registration (LHR) for a fee of $70. If a horse has a USDF
LHR it does not need an HID number. An HID number is a one-time fee that does not need to be renewed.
Lifetime Horse Registration (LHR): A horse with an LHR ($95) is eligible for Adequan®/USDF Year-End Awards, and eligible to compete at
Great American Insurance Group/USDF Breeders’ Championship Series Finals and Great American Insurance Group/USDF Regional
qualifying and championship classes, assuming requirements for the owner and rider are met. If a horse has an LHR it does not need an HID
number. An LHR does not need to be renewed.
How to Join USDF
Applications for USDF Participating Membership (PM), Business Membership (BM), Horse Identification (HID) number, and Lifetime Horse
Registration (LHR) may be found in the following locations: On the USDF website: www.usdf.org. You can submit the application online or
download the form and fax or mail it to the USDF office. In the show office at USEF-licensed/USDF-recognized competitions classified by
USEF as Dressage Competitions, and Regular Competitions which are open to all breeds. By calling or writing the USDF office at (859) 971-
2277, 4051 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY 40511 The effective date of membership is the date the form and correct fees are received in
the USDF office or, if applying at a competition, the date accepted by the competition secretary, provided the application is signed and dated
by the competition secretary, member, and/or horse owner on that same day.
12. ONLY ONE HORSE PER ENTRY FORM
Entries must be completed with signatures and fees
(see reverse side).
Rider times will be posted online at
www.BarronsgateEvents.com or
www.SpiritEquestrian.com. For Information, call
818.889.1202.
ENTRY FORM
March 23-24, 2013
USEF #: 319990 Level 3
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Entry #: _______________________________________
Late Date Postmarked: ___________________________
GAIG/USDF Qualifying
Open A/A JR/YR Birth Date: _________
Opportunity Class
RIDER INFORMATION
Name: _____________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________
City: ____________________ State: ______ Zip: ___________
Phone: (________)___________________________________
Email: _____________________________________________
USEF#: ________________ USDF#: ________________
CDS#: _________________ DASC#: ________________
OWNER INFORMATION
Name: _____________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________
City: ____________________ State: ______ Zip: ___________
Phone: (________)____________________________________
Email: _____________________________________________
USEF#: ________________ USDF#: ________________
CDS#: _________________ DASC#: ________________
TRAINER INFORMATION
Name: ____________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________
City: __________________ State: _____ Zip: _____________
Phone: (________)___________________________________
Email: _____________________________________________
USEF#: _______________________
Day
Classes Entered, please specify
O / AA / JR/YR Q / Opportunity
Fees
Sat
Sun
MANDATORY Show Office Fee $25
MANDATORY USEF Federation fee ($28 for FEI) $7
Drugs & Medication, $8 USEF (Gr301.8 & GR1401.12)
$16
MANDATORY CDFA Drug Fee $5
MANDATORY CDS Scholarship Fee $3
MANDATORY DASC Fee (per horse) $1
USEF Non-Member Fee $30
USDF Non-Member Fee $25
Stabling – Full Service Box Stall $150
Stabling – Tack Stall in Full Service Barn Only
Grounds/Trailer In Fee (no stall) $25/horse
Late Fee @ $25 per entry
Total Fees Due & Enclosed
PAYMENT INFORMATION
Check must be enclosed at time of entry. Fees may be
paid via Visa, Mastercard, or Discovery at the show &
your check will be returned.
IMPORTANT
YOU MUST PROVIDE A COPY OF YOUR CURRENT USEF,
USDF, CDS AND/OR DASC CARDS FOR THE RIDER, HORSE,
TRAINER, AND OWNER WITH THIS ENTRY FORM
Entries Must be
Postmarked by:
Friday March 11, 2013
Make Checks Payable to:
Spirit Equestrian
Mail Entries to:
Patty Littman
5401 Fair View Place
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
Fax 888-818-0372
HORSE INFORMATION
Name: _______________________________________
Breed: _______________________________________
Sex: _______________Year of Birth: _______________
Color: ______________Height: ___________________
USEF#: _____________USDF#: ___________________
DASC ID#: ________________
STABLING INFORMATION
# Stalls Needed: _________ # Tack Stalls: ___________
Stable With: __________________________________
Trainer: ______________________________________
Arrival Date: ___________ Arrival Time: ____________
Departure Date: ____________
STABLING INFORMATION: Limited Stabling Available:
Permanent 12x12 box stalls with initial bedding; additional
shavings available to purchase on site. Full Service Box Stall:
Fri-Sun $150 Includes once daily cleaning. BRING YOUR OWN
FEED! Tack Stall $100.
Entries will not be processed without all
association numbers and signatures and full
payment of all fees.
Note: The Show Hours of Operations at Spirit Equestrian are
6 AM to 8 PM. Spirit is typically not staffed after 4pm. If you
will be arriving after 4 pm or need access to your horses
outside of business hours, please contact Spirit in advance.
Email Info@SpiritEquestrian.com or call 805-523-1996.