Scurry Challenge at Sargent Equestrian Center

American Scurry Challenge -- see Rules below

Sunday, July 11, 2010

Entries Open: Monday, June 14, 2010 Entries Close: Friday, July 9, 2010

Classes: Single, Pair, Horse, Pony, VSE and Draft [may subdivide with Novice classes if sufficient numbers]

Secretary: Justine Wilson

Mail Entries to: Secretary, Sargent Equestrian Center, 15757 E Sargent Rd, Lodi CA 95240

Fees

Tentative Schedule

9:00 am Class 1 ASC Course #1

10:30am Class 2 ASC Course #2

12:00pm Lunch

1:00pm       Class 3 ASC Course #4

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Other Information

Groom required for pairs.

Dress: Casual. Helmets required for safety.

Vehicles: Open to all styles of carts and carriages. Wire wheels and pneumatic tires acceptable. Vehicles and harness must be in safe order for the event.

VSE: Up to 99 centimeters [39 inches].

Pony: (120-148 cm (no shoes) [14.2 hands] - 149 cm (w/shoes).

Horse (150 cm and above. [about 14H 3"].

Draft: Pure bred and draft crosses, minimum weight 1500 lb.

Novice Driver: Not to have won three First Place ribbons in carriage driving competitions.

Misc. Show info: Overnight entries may be stabled on grounds by reservation only. Dogs on leash only. No dogs allowed in barns or competition areas. No unauthorized vehicles on courses or in restricted areas.

Camping: Yes, on grounds, no hookups. Port-a-potties on grounds.

Awards Offered: First through sixth place in each class.

Food Available on the Grounds: Lunch with pre-purchased tickets on entry form.

Rules

You are to enter the arena at a walk, and will allowed a few minutes to move around the course at any pace you please, but do not go through cones. Once you are ready, walk your equine inside the box [over the Finish Line], halt before the Start Line, and tell the judge that you are ready. Once your horse’s nose passes over the Start Line at the front of the box, the time starts. No cones are numbered. If you knock a ball down you may finish the round, but you will not score a time. If you keep all balls up and pass through the last set of cones, you enter into the box once again from the rear, over the Finish Line. As your horse’s nose passes over the Finish Line of the box the judge stops the clock. That time is counted for the 1st of your times. You must then come to a full halt and stand your equine [still] inside the box for 5 full seconds. If your equine steps outside the box for any reason within the 5 seconds you are Eliminated.
After 5 seconds you can walk out of the box and when ready you can re-enter the box again for your second run. All the rules for round one are the same for your 2nd round. Your best time is counted as your final time. After your second round you leave the ring at a walk please.
 

General Rules
1.      The cones are set at 6 feet apart & are set the same for all entries.
2.      No numbers are placed on the gates. Course plans will be posted at the arena entrance.
3.      No groom is required for singles. Pairs & fours must have a groom or grooms.
4.      It is advisable to carry a whip for safety.
5.      Walk; trot and canter are allowed paces.
6.      Everyone riding on a cart or carriage must wear an approved helmet at all times.
7.      You get 2 goes per round; your best time is counted for each round.
8.      Knocking down a ball results in Elimination for that run, but you may complete the course.
 

The courses will be set out in the covered arena, where there will be relief from the summer sun. It is 75 m x 40 m, so the courses will be almost the size driven outdoors in June.

Roger M. Cleverly

Roger Cleverly: Equestrian Training

Knightsen, CA

925-240-1049 (Office)

925-348-1346 (Cell)