Four Oaks Farm Hunter Horse Show Series 2008

  VHSA Associate Competition Member

 SAT Shows start at 8:30am

FRI shows start at 3:30pm

Sat. Schooling opens at 7am-8:15am

Fri. Schooling opens at 2pm -3:15pm

SAT. March 15 – Meg Rhodes

SAT. April 19 – Anne Weir

SAT. May 17 – Mary Tinsley

FRI. June 13 – Lisa Hammerschmidt

FRI. June 27 – Michelle Walls

FRI. July 11- Robin Wood

FRI. July 25 – Mary Shields

FRI. August 8 – Danielle Russ

SAT. AUG 23 – DeDe Bache-Shumate

SAT. September 13 – Glenn Moody

SAT. October 11 – Stephen Bickers

     Pre-Entries $10/class -Post Entries $12/class 

Pre-Entries MUST be received by 9pm

WEDNESDAY before each show date.

    Horses will not be admitted without proof of Current Negative Coggins Test!!!

General Rules:

• Proper tack & show attire expected unless Judge has excused jackets!  ASTM/SEI approved headgear MUST be worn & secured while mounted at all times. 
• Any rider/spectator/handler will be asked to leave for conduct not in the interest of the show.
• FOUR OAKS FARM, volunteers, and property owners are not responsible for accident or injury to spectators, riders, handlers.  Entry onto grounds constitutes acknowledgement of this policy.
• VHSA Associate rules apply!
• Riders age as of December 1, 2007.
• Judge’s decision is final! Please do not approach the judge except by way of the show manager.
• Show management reserves the right to combine, split, or cancel any class or division it deems necessary.
• Year End Championships & Reserve awarded for each division at the Oct. show.
• Points will accrue as follows:  Champion-10,  Reserve-6,  1^st - 5,  2^nd - 3,  3^rd - 2,  4^th-1
• No dogs or alcoholic beverages allowed on show grounds!
• Concession Stand will be available.
• There is no shade available near the ring.  Please feel free to bring your own!
• There will be a “For Sale” board located at the secretary’s booth, please post your ads there.
• There will be a $25.00 fee for all returned checks.

Leadline: Open to riders age 7 & under. To be led at the walk. No Cross Entry

Pre-Short Stirrup: Open to riders age 10 & under. Obstacles include ground poles. No cross entry into canter or jumping classes. Riders may be accompanied in the ring by adults.

Short Stirrup Hunter: Open to riders age 12 & under on horses or ponies. 4 fences at 18” Horses & Riders may only cross enter into Pleasure & non-VHSA Assoc. classes. VHSA associate division

Hunter Pleasure Pony:  Open to Ponies 14.2 hands & under in hunter tack to be ridden by junior riders only.  VHSA associate division

Pony Hunter: Open to ponies 14.2 & under ridden by junior riders only. Fences Sm. 2’, Med. 2’3”, Large 2’6” VHSA associate division

VHSA Associate Pony Equitation: Open to Junior riders on Ponies 14.2 hands & under to be shown over fences Sm. 2’, Med. 2’3”, Large 2’6” At least a ¼ of the class will return to work on the flat.

Hunter Pleasure Horse Jr.: Open to all horses in hunter tack ridden by Junior riders. VHSA associate division

Hunter Pleasure Horse Adult: Open to all horses in hunter tack ridden by Adult riders. VHSA associate division

Low Hunter: Open to all horses or ponies.  Fences 2’ or 2’6”  Adults may ride ponies.

Green Hunter:  Open to horses in their 1st or 2nd year of showing over fences. Also open to ponies 14.2 hands & under in their 1st year of showing over fences ridden by Junior riders only. Sm.2’, Med. 2’3”, Larges & Horses 2’6” will split horse/pony if 6 of each. VHSA associate division

VHSA Associate Junior/Adult Equitation: Open to Junior riders or Adult Amateurs on horses only.  Fences 2’6” At least a ¼ of the class will return to work on the flat.

Children’s/Adult Amateur Hunter: Open to Junior or Adult Amateur riders on horses only.  Fences 2’6”- will split if 6 of each.  VHSA associate division

Working Hunter:  Open to horses only. Fences 2’6” or 3’ VHSA associate division

California Warm Up: An unjudged warm-up class to be used one time before your division of choice. Must let in-gate person know that it is a warm-up trip & regular entry fees will apply.

Open 4-H Pleasure: Open to all 4-H members ages 9-19, judged on manners & suitability

Directions to Four Oaks Farm:

For More Information: (434) 589-8488
Email: Four_Oaks_Farm@yahoo.com
Day of Show Phone Only: (434) 531-3366