In preparation for our Mother's Day show highlight of offering junior equitation classes, we will be hosting a practice equitation show on 19 February 2012. This is an opportunity for juniors to show off their wonderful dressage seats and gain constructive feedback on what to work on for the upcoming show season. Because this is just for practice, no prizes will be awarded, but competitors will receive feedback.

The prize list is now posted. Open date is 23 Jan and closing date is 15 Feb. Entries will be sent to Solstice Farms. *Adults may sign up also*

Schedule

Time	Class
12:00 - 12:45 pm	W/T/C for Juniors (Combined)
12:45 - 1:00 pm	Break
1:00 - 1:30 pm	W/T for Juniors (Combined)
1:30 - 1:45 pm	Break
1:45 - 2:30 pm	W/T/C for Adults
2:30 - 2:45 pm	Break
2:45 - 3:15 pm	W/T for Adults

Classes Offered

• Walk/trot for ages 13 and under
• Walk/trot for ages 14-18
• Walk/trot for adults
• Walk/trot/canter for ages 13 and under
• Walk/trot/canter for ages 14-18
• Walk/trot/canter for adults

Fees

• $10 per horse/rider

Rider Level Requirements

• Riders must be able to ride in a group lesson setting 
• Riders must be able to walk, posting trot, sitting trot, and canter (walk/trot classes will not include canter work)
• Riders are expected to be able to ride walk and trot without stirrups
• Riders should know and be able to execute all school figures including circles, serpentines, single loops, diagonals, voltes, half circles, etc

Judging Criteria

See the USEF dressage equitation judging guidelines and dressage seat score sheets for complete details.

In summary, riders will be judged on the following:

1) seat and position - are the shoulders/hips/heels aligned? are heels down, shoulders back, elbows bent, hands upright? is the rider in balance?
2) how the rider gives aids (this is to evaluate the beginnings of effectiveness of the aids) - does the rider yank on the reins to turn? does the rider squeeze too much with the legs?
3) knowledge and accuracy of school figures - is a circle a circle? does the rider know the touch points?
4) overall impression - is the pair dressed appropriately for competition? is the ride harmonious?

Save the date for our Mother's Day Show on 13 May! We offer complimentary test calling, provide super concessions, and encourage festive attire throughout the day. All entrants may haul in the day before the show for schooling.

**Special offering of junior equitation classes with a championship prize of $100 gift certificate to Arcola Feed**

Remember to include the following in your entry:

• copy of a negative Coggins test
• signed release waiver
• signed entry form
• check payable to Solstice Farms

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Schooling Show Fees

Description	Fee
Class	$15
Office	$25
Grounds Fee (for non-boarded horses)	$10
School Horse Use	$5/ride or $15/day
Overnight Stall (includes grounds fee)	$25
Day Stall (includes grounds fee)	$15

The prize list for the Mother's Day Schooling Show will be available soon.

Please use the provided entry form for all Solstice Farms schooling shows.

Prior to riding in any schooling shows, a release waiver must be filled out. Please print out a copy and send a signed copy with your entry form.