**** One horse per Entry Form, one Entry Form per horse ****

PLEASE FORWARD COMPLETED ENTRIES
BY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING

MAIL Niagara Equestrian Festival
17145 8th Concession,
Schomberg, ON, L0G 1T0

FAX 905-939-8986 until Noon Sunday July 6, 2008
905-468-1628 from Noon Sunday July 6 – 13, 2008

WEBSITE Go to www.niagaraequestrianfestival.com
and enter online from the web site

Entries must be received by June 27, 2008
to avoid a Post Entry Fee
*** Recommend send entries in early***
Entry fees will not be processed until the closing date

It is the responsibility of the trainer/exhibitor to confirm entries are received by the show office and are filled in correctly and completely including all signatures, membership and passport numbers, and contact information

Completed Entries – As above. See web site for exceptions if entering online, and follow-up steps required. No telephone entries accepted.

Exhibitor Number – Exhibitor number will not be released until the
• Show office is provided a completed Entry Form with appropriate signatures (refer above)
• Proof of relevant current memberships (photocopy of cards), horse passport (photocopy of front page)
• Full payment by cash, completed cheque, completed Visa/Mastercard; or alternatively, a signed open cheque or Visa/Mastercard slip from the barn/trainer or exhibitor for processing full payment by the end of the horse show. An open cheque or credit card is recommended if contemplating adding classes during the horse show.

Post Entry Fee – All entry forms received after 11:59pm June 27, 2008 shall have a $25.00 Post Entry fee applied per horse.

Sport License/Membership/Passport Numbers –NEF does not have access to copies provided to other shows. Riders and owners not providing proof of 2008 EC Sport License and/or horse passport with a 2008 sticker shall be required to pay for a temporary EC Sport License and/or horse license.

Equine Canada Sport Licenses (Memberships) – It is recommended to arrange the required 2008 Gold ($100) EC Sport License for riders and owners, and a Horse Passport(s) with EC www.equinecanada.ca. However, as alternatives you may pay for a temporary EC Sport License ($30) and temporary horse registration fee ($25) at the show if this is not done. Also, in the case of only having an EC Bronze or Silver Sports License for a rider or owner you may pay a show upgrade fee of $15 instead at the show. Temporary fees are not refundable, and will not be applied to full membership/registration.

Amateur Status Any rider wishing to enter a class restricted to amateurs or amateurs/juniors must have “Amateur” specified on their 2008 EC Sports License which requires a $10 fee paid to EC and a signed affidavit verifying the rider has amateur status per EC Rules.

Ontario Hunter Jumper Association Membership - 2008 OHJA membership ($30.) is required for all riders and owners if you wish to collect points for year end awards and/or participate in OHJA organized series and programs. Refer to OHJA web site www.ohja.ca for more information. Memberships arranged after the show will not be retroactive to count points for this show.

CET Membership – Only required for CET Jumper Medal entries. Arrange membership before the show by contacting Equine Canada and obtaining a CET membership card. Annual membership: Junior $25. Amateur $50. If necessary, membership may be arranged at the show.

Eligibility Rules – Where Equine Canada (EC) is stated, read Equine Canada, United States Equestrian Federation (USEF), and equivalent other national and international equestrian organizations.

USEF Member Exhibitors – You are responsible to know Equine Canada (EC) rules which the show and exhibitors are governed by. We recommend reviewing and downloading a 2008 EC Rulebook by going to www.equinecanada.ca . Ask show management or the Show Steward if you have questions. The show will accept a current USEF membership instead of EC. An EC horse passport is not required for USEF members. US cheques payable in US funds (office will convert the amount owing from CDN to US $ at the show rate), or Visa/Mastercard are acceptable. The show will not accept US cheques payable in Canadian funds.

GST – All horse show fees, except the Drug Testing Fee, Jump Canada Levy, temporary memberships or upgrades, are subject to 5% GST.

Settling Show Account – All accounts must be paid in full in the show office by the end of office hours Sunday July 13, 2008. Come in early to avoid a lineup at the end of the show. Exhibitors with an open cheque/Visa-Mastercard slip on file not attending the show office by this time will have the account processed on their behalf.

Cancellation of Entry/Scratches – All cancellations must be in writing.
• Cancellation received in the horse show office by the closing date June 27, 2008 – Entry Form will not be processed and no fees are payable to the horse show, except for stabling/shavings/hay fees if booked and not able to be re-sold by the show.
• Cancellation received in the horse show office between June 28th and July 8, 2008 – Does not require a written certificate from an equine veterinarian/doctor. If payment has been processed by the horse show, all Entry Fees, Jumper Nomination Fee, Drug Fee and Jump Canada Levy, plus relevant GST, will be refunded, less a $25. Show Scratch Fee. The $25 Administration/Medical fee, and if not able to be re-sold stall, hay and shavings fees will not be refunded. Refund cheques will be mailed within 21 days after the end of the horse show. If payment due has not been processed, the non-refundable items above, plus the Show Scratch Fee, are still required to be paid to the show office by the end of the horse show to keep the account in good standing.
• Cancellation received in the horse show office between July 9 and July 13, 2008 – Refunds for classes cancelled (exceptions outlined below) will only be processed when the cancellation is accompanied by a written certificate from the horse show veterinarian verifying a physical incapacity prevents the horse from competing. Show management reserves the right to refuse refunds related to inclement weather. If payment has already been processed by the horse show, all class Entry Fees for the day(s) after and divisions starting the day(s) after, plus relevant GST, will be refunded, less a $25. Show Scratch Fee. Entries for classes/divisions the day of, or prior to the day of cancellation, Jumper Nomination Fee (unless no classes completed on prior days), Administration/Medical fee, Drug Testing Fee and Jump Canada Levy, and any stall, hay and shavings fees will not be refunded. Refund cheques will be mailed within 21 days after the end of the horse show. If payment due has not yet been processed, the non-refundable items above, plus the Show Scratch Fee, is still required to be paid to the show office by the end of the horse show to keep the account in good standing.
• Entries received, processed without payment, the horse does not compete in a class or classes, but classes are not cancelled in writing as above – All fees due will not be waived by show management.
Returned Cheques – A $50. Returned Cheque charge shall be added to all accounts paid by a cheque not honoured by the bank. A replacement certified cheque for the full amount owing on the account, including the additional charge, is to be received by August 4th, 2008 at Niagara Equestrian Festival c/o RJ Robertson 17145 8th Concession, Schomberg, ON, L0G 1T0, by courier if necessary, or the account will not be in good standing. Refer to Accounts Not in Good Standing below.

Accounts Not in Good Standing - Outstanding payments, by certified cheque, including all additional assessed fees as above, not received by August 4th, 2008 at Niagara Equestrian Festival c/o RJ Robertson 17145 8th Concession, Schomberg, ON, L0G 1T0, by courier if necessary, shall be referred to Equine Canada for non-payment disciplinary action per Equine Canada policies. The persons responsible will be considered in bad standing with the show and Equine Canada until full payment is made. Interest shall accrue on the outstanding account at a rate of 2.0% per month until fully paid.

Ribbons, Prize Money and Awards

Ribbons:
Regular and Stake classes to 8th
Classics to 10th

Prize money: As stated in the Division/Classes section
Regular classes and Stake classes prize money to 5th
Classics prize money* to 7th

Prize money will be applied first to each horse’s show account. Prize money remaining will be paid by the horse show to the owner of the horse, at the address specified on the Entry Form, by a cheque mailed within 21 days after completion of the horse show.

*If a Classic has less entries than offered ribbons (10): While it is sincerely hoped this will not need to be applied, for the show to be fiscally responsible management reserves the right, if a Classic is not cancelled or combined with another suitable class, to adjust prize money offered at their discretion. All entries completing the Classic will receive ribbons. In lieu of canceling a Classic, prize money will be adjusted as follows: prize money will be paid out to 50% (rounded up) of the entries, at 75% of the scheduled prize money per placing awarded. For example, if 5 enter a Classic, prize money to 3rd at 75% of the scheduled rate for 1st – 3rd, and ribbons to all completing the class.

Awards – In addition to awards for the Champion and Reserve Champion of each hunter and jumper division, there are special awards for 12 Champion/Reserve Equitation Riders, 4 Champion Combined Medal Riders, and 4 Grand Champion Hunters. Details are found within each section of the Prize List.

Hunter Dvsns, Equitation, Hunter Medal Classes
Related Show Policies
Also refer to General Show & Entry Policies, and the Jumper Section

Hunter Rings – Early Opening – Note on the Show Schedule that Hunter Rings open for a ½ hour before classes begin each day to allow exhibiting horses to walk in the rings, mounted or in hand. Show management wishes to assist all exhibitors to put forward their best performance during classes, however, this privilege will be withdrawn if it is abused. Outside of this time, competition hours, and scheduled schooling, Hunter Rings are closed.

Day of Class Adds – Not available without payment in full at the time of adding or an open cheque/credit card on file in the office. Entries made the day of a class or hunter division beginning, if accepted by show management subject to scheduling, shall be assessed an additional $10 per class or $20/hunter division “Day of Add” Administrative fee. This fee is waived in the Hunter Rings for an additional judged Schooling Class, where offered on the same day and a horse/pony is already pre-entered for the first judged Schooling Class. Entry for the additional Schooling Class may be arranged at the ring ingate if an open cheque/credit card is on file with the office, otherwise payment and entry will need to be completed in the show office. Management does not guarantee scheduling will allow day of class adds in all circumstances.

Dress Code – Hunter and Equitation: Appropriate attire and helmets per EC Rules G102 and G109.

Hors Concours Entries – Not accepted for Hunter Divisions and Equitation/Medal classes.

Hunter Awards Presentation/Jogging – Only EC recognized divisions and Classics (mounted) will jog. Unrecognized divisions, including Baby Green, will have over fences class ribbon presentations inside the ring (horse optional) near the ingate without jogging, except Stake classes - horses preferred for presentation of Stake ribbons, but do not jog.

Championship Points – Hunter, Equitation and Medal classes
for 1st – 6th. With reference to EC Article G304
Points 1st – 7, 2nd – 5, 3rd – 4, 4th – 3, 5th – 2, 6th – 1
Hunter Divisions Championship and Reserve Awarded to 2 of the top 4 point earners over fences in the respective division. Only these 4 horses receive points for placing in the division’s under saddle class. If a tie, award goes to the point earner with most points over fences. If still a tie, decision shall be made by management’s coin toss.
OHJA Year End Award Points – Multiplying factor for the Niagara Equestrian Festival hunter and hunter equitation/medal classes is 15, the maximum available. Per EC Article G113 multipliers for placings are as follows: 1st-8, 2nd-7, 3rd-6, 4th-5, 5th-4, 6th-3, 7th-2, 8th-1

Hunter Divisions

EC Hunter Divisions – for Junior & Amateur Riders

1 – $150 Minor Bros. Farm & Country Stores Green Pony Hunter
Refer EC Article G406
Maximum height Small 2’0” Medium 2’3” Large 2’6” Distances adjusted.
Open to ponies of any age showing in their first calendar year of competition over fences at recognized pony class heights or higher, at any EC sanctioned (national or provincial) horse show. Ponies may cross enter into EC recognized pony hunter divisions and Childrens Pony Hunter Division. Rider age eligibility for S/M/L per EC Article G406 – per recognized divisions.
Class 11, 12 Over Fences Ribbons to 8th
Class 13 $150 O/F Stake $55/$35/$25/$20/$15
Class 14 Under Saddle Ribbons to 8th
Entry Fee $90 per Division only

2 – $750 Small Pony Hunter
Refer EC Articles G402 and G406 (Rider birth year 1993 - )
Maximum height 2’3” Open to ponies not exceeding 12.2 h
Class 21, 22 Over Fences $70/$50/$35/$25/$20
Class 23 $250 Stake - OHJA Pony Power Series Class $85/$60/$45/$35/$25
Class 24 Under Saddle $30/$25/$20/$15/$10
Entry Fee $110 per Division only Refer to Hunter Classic information

3 – $750 Medium Pony Hunter
Refer EC Articles G402 and G406 (Rider birth year 1993- )
Maximum height 2’6” Open to ponies over 12.2 but not exceeding 13.2 h
Class 31, 32 Over Fences $70/$50/$35/$25/$20
Class 33 $250 Stake - OHJA Pony Power Series Class $85/$60/$45/$35/$25
Class 34 Under Saddle $30/$25/$20/$15/$10
Entry Fee $110 per Division only Refer to Hunter Classic information

4 – $750 Large Pony Hunter
Refer EC Articles G402 and G406 (Rider birth year 1990 - )
Maximum height 2’9” Open to ponies over 13.2 but not exceeding 14.2 h
Class 41, 42 Over Fences $70/$50/$35/$25/$20
Class 43 $250 Stake - OHJA Pony Power Series Class $85/$60/$45/$35/$25
Class 44 Under Saddle $30/$25/$20/$15/$10
Entry Fee $110 per Division only Refer to Hunter Classic information

Nomination Fee - Allows class changes without additional fees, entry by individual classes crossing divisions, and discounted entry fees. Only one Nomination Fee per horse, based on the highest level entered by the end of the show.

Nomination Fee Schedule
Pony Jumper $0
0.90m/1.00m/1.10m/1.20m Jumper Schooling $0
Jr/Am 0.90m & 1.00m $60
Jr/Am 1.10m and 1.20m $125
Open/Pro 1.15m and 1.25m $125

Class Declarations For Nominated horses - Declarations (adds/scratches) for the next day classes must be completed in writing before the end of show office hours (refer General Information for office hours) on the previous day, or it will be considered a “Day Of Add” (refer below). Exhibitors are encouraged to enter first day classes on the original Entry Form to avoid missing their first declaration. Class entry fees for classes scratched on the same day as the class are non-refundable.

Day of Class Adds Jumper Ring - Not available without payment in full at the time of adding or an open cheque/credit card on file in the office. Entries made the day of a class, if accepted by show management subject to scheduling, shall be assessed an additional $10. per class “Day of Add” Administrative Fee. These entries will go first in the order for each non-schooling class added that day. Day of Add fee is waived for a second schooling class at the same height on the same day when the horse is already pre-entered for the first class. Add may be arranged at the ingate if an open cheque/credit card is on file with the office, otherwise payment and entry will need to be completed in the show office. Management does not guarantee scheduling will allow day of class adds in all circumstances.

Hors Concours Entries – Hors Concours entries are allowed in the Jumper Ring at management’s discretion, under the same fees and class conditions, with restrictions per EC Article G601. Horse is to go last in the class order, will not be judged, will not jump off, and the horse will not be allowed to show in the Jumper Ring for the remainder of the day other than on a hors concours basis.

Back to Back Schooling Classes - With reference to the Show Schedule, there are times when two schooling jumper classes of the same height are offered back to back. For horses entered in both classes, riders have the option of completing the first course twice in a back to back arrangement worked out with ingate staff, instead of waiting for the second class. Second round will be scored as your second class. Advise the ingate staff of your intentions on this option if you enter both classes.

Eligibility for Stakes and Classics - To enter in any Jumper Stake/Classic, the pony/horse must be entered in at least one previous class (not including Schooling classes) either Open or Junior/Amateur, as eligible, at the same level or one height lower. Cross entry in Jumper Classics is restricted to two consecutive levels.

Dress Code - Jumper Rings: EC Articles G102 and G109. Solid colour polo shirts or other shirts with collars are acceptable in lieu of jackets/dress shirts/ties/chokers except for all day Sunday where full show attire (jackets, dress shirts, ties, chokers,..) are required. Otherwise EC attire re: breeches, boots, etc.., and helmet rules apply.

Jumpers Ribbon Presentation – Horses required for Division Championship/Reserve Championship, Pony Stake, and Sunday Classics only. Ribbons for other classes presented at the ingate.

Jumper Division Championship Points –
For 1st – 6th. With reference to EC Article G605
Points 1st – 7, 2nd – 5, 3rd – 4, 4th – 3, 5th – 2, 6th – 1
All classes in a division earn equal points. Note exception for Pony Jumper Division Clear Round classes. If a tie, the decision shall be made with a coin toss by management.

OHJA Year End Award Points – Multiplying factor for the Niagara Equestrian Festival jumper classes is 8.
Per EC Article G113 multipliers for placings are as follows:
1st-8, 2nd-7, 3rd-6, 4th-5, 5th-4, 6th-3, 7th-2, 8th-1

Ring Closed - Outside of competition hours the Jumper Ring is closed.

Schooling Jumper Classes
Open to all No Nomination Fee required

0.90m/3’0” Schooling Jumper
Classes 601, 602, 603, 604, 605, 606 Table A Clear Round, No Jump Off EC/FEI Article 238.2 Entry Fee $40/class Clear Round Ribbon

1.00m/3’3” Schooling Jumper
Classes 611, 612, 613, 614, 615, 616 Table A Clear Round, No Jump Off EC/FEI Article 238.2 Entry Fee $40/class Clear Round Ribbon

1.10m/3’7” Schooling Jumper
Classes 621, 622, 623, 624, 625 Table A Clear Round No Jump Off EC/FEI Article 238.2 Entry Fee $40/class Clear Round Ribbon

1.20m/3’11” Schooling Jumper
Classes 631, 632 Table A Clear Round No Jump Off EC/FEI Article 238.2 Entry Fee $40/class Clear Round Ribbon

650 - $250 Niagara Pony Jumpers presented by Dominion Regalia
No Nomination Fee required
Junior riders only – age eligibility for SML per EC Article G701. Open to all ponies. At NEF ponies in Pony Jumper may only cross enter in hunter, equitation/medal and jumper classes with a maximum height of 3’3”/1.00m in the first round. Distances will not be adjusted for pony sizes and will be set for a large pony. Heights will not be adjusted. For Division Championship calculation: 3 points per Clear Round in classes 651 and 652.
Speed 325 mpm.

Class 651 Table A Clear Round, No Jump Off
EC/FEI Article 238.2 Maximum height 0.85m/2’9”
Entry Fee $35 Clear Round Ribbon

Class 652 Table A Clear Round, No Jump Off
EC/FEI Article 238.2 Maximum height 0.90m/3’0”
Entry Fee $35 Clear Round Ribbon

Class 653 $250 Stake Table A, Immediate Jump Off
EC/FEI Article 238.2.2 Maximum height 0.90m/3’0”
Entry Fee - $35 Ribbons to 8th $85/$60/$45/$35/$25

700 - $600 0.90m/3’0” Juniors/Amateurs
Nomination Fee Schedule applies

Class 701 $200 Table A, Immediate Jump Off EC/FEI Article 238.2.2
Entry Fee - $30 $65/$50/$35/$30/$20

Class 702 $200 Power & Speed EC/FEI Article 274
Entry Fee - $30 $65/$50/$35/$30/$20

Class 703 $200 Table A, Immediate Jump Off EC/FEI Article 238.2.2
Entry Fee - $30 $65/$50/$35/$30/$20

REFER TO THE JUMPER CLASSICS information
for a $350 0.90m Jr/Am Jumper Classic

710 - $600 1.00m/3’3” Juniors/Amateurs
Nomination Fee Schedule applies

Class 711 $200 Table A, Immediate Jump Off EC/FEI Article 238.2.2
Entry Fee - $30 $65/$50/$35/$30/$20

Class 712 $200 Table A, Power & Speed EC/FEI Article 274
Entry Fee - $30 $65/$50/$35/$30/$20

Class 713 $200 Table A Speed (No Jump Off) EC/FEI Article 238.2.1
Entry Fee - $30 $65/$50/$35/$30/$20

REFER TO THE JUMPER CLASSICS information
for a $500 1.00m Jr/Am Jumper Classic