About the Show:

The Ride for Red Clear Round Classic has two goals: to offer a jumper show with an encouraging format to help riders and horses develop their skills, and to raise money and awareness for the Canadian Blood Services.

Ride for Red offers a friendly format that encourages riders new to the sport of show jumping to give it a try, and also offers classes that allow riders to school new/green horses in a show environment. We have gathered some wonderful sponsors and will have prizes and prize money...with an affordable entry fee.

We are hoping to encourage the public to come and watch, and learn more about the sport of show jumping, and at the same time hope to educate both spectators and participants about the important roll the Canadian Blood Services (CBS) plays in our health care system. A portion of entry fees will be donated to the CBS.

The CBS has been key helping my dad in his battle with MDS and leukemia. The work they do procuring the blood and plasma, and in cross typing is amazing. With each transfusion it gets more and more complicated to find a match. Without their services, and equally importantly, without the people who donated the blood he received, he would not be here today.

To learn more about the Canadian Blood Services, check out their website at www.blood.ca

I would also like to thank our sponsors who have made this show possible:

Platinum Sponsor: Noramac Ventures is an aboriginal company that was formed as the result of a partnership between Fort McKay Construction Ltd. and North American Construction Group. This company was established to provide in-demand, high quality, and competitively priced heavy construction and mining work in the Ft. McMurray area.

 Gold Sponsor: ATSafety Training Inc provides the best Safety Training that meet or exceed industry standards throughout Alberta and Western Canada. Courses offered include First Aid, Defensive Driving, Snow Mobile Rider Safety, Bear Awareness & Avoidance Training, and many other industry and safety courses. Based in Sherwood Park. www.atsafetytraining.ca

SnR Trucking Gold Sponsor: SnR Trucking Inc provides trucking services including General Tractor Services, Bobcat Services, Haulage Services (rock/sand/topsoil/mulch), Tandem Dump Truck available. Located in Ardrossan. snrtrucking@telus.blackberry.net    780-913-0097

Hillside Stable Gold Sponsor: Hillside Stable provides board, training and lessons east of Sherwood Park. Head instructor Karen Nelson is also available for clinics and judging. www.hillsidestable.ca

Ruby Enterprises Gold Sponsor: Ruby Enterprises and Charity Engelking: Sponsors from the Edson area who wished to show their support for Canadian Blood Services with their sponsorship.

Delaney Vet Services Gold Sponsor: Delaney Vet Services is a Equine Veterinary Clinic based in Strathcona County. With two full-time Equine Ambulatory Veterinarians, and one board certified Equine Surgeon, Delaney Vet Services is well equipped to address your equine, (including Donkeys and Mules!) veterinary needs. Coming soon....they are currently building a brand new clinic and surgery with top of the line equipment. Check out their services at www.delaneyvetservices.com

General Rules and Show Information:

Ø  This show is being run to encourage participation in the sport of Show Jumping, to raise awareness for the Canadian Blood Services, and to have fun! As such we expect participants to behave in a manner that is sportsmanlike and in keeping with the premise of the show. Unethical behaviour and/or inhumane treatment of all animals (including parents!) will not be tolerated. Rudeness to volunteers, management, judges, or other competitors may be grounds for immediate disqualification.

Ø  Show management reserves the right to decide on any rules not covered and to correct any errors or make changes as needed to the prize list.

Ø  This show in being run in keeping with EC rules, unless otherwise noted. AEF membership is required

Ø  ASTM or BSI riding Helmets are required at ALL TIMES WHEN MOUNTED. Safe riding footwear is also required when mounted.

Ø  Horses/ponies may show in up to 5 clear round classes, and up to two classics per show.

Ø  Horses may be ridden by more than one rider with no restrictions as to cross entry. All riders must have a signed release form.

Ø  Show to be run on sand footing.

Ø  No stabling is available on site. Water will be available, but competitors must bring their own buckets. Please do not leave horses unattended.

Ø  Schooling in the competition ring is available between 8:00-8:45 am, with additional schooling available between height/course changes. Only certain jumps will be available for schooling. A schooling jump outside the competition ring MAY be available should room and footing allow.

Ø  In case of poor weather affecting the footing, the show will be postponed. A rain out date is scheduled for September. In the event that the show is cancelled, entry fees will be refunded.

Ø  All dogs must be kept on a leash. Loose dogs will be confiscated and their owners fined. Dogs are not allowed in the show ring, show office, or warm up area.

Ø  Only horses entered in the show are permitted on the show grounds.

Ø  Please keep the show grounds clean by throwing away trash appropriately, recycling pop cans, and cleaning up manure.

Ø  The Paramedic  Fee helps to cover the cost of providing on site first aid. This does not cover any personal expenses incurred by the injured party in the event of an injury, nor does it cover transportation by ambulance.

Ø  No person other than officials, volunteers, and show staff may enter the competition ring without permission of the show management. Competitors are allowed in the show ring when competing, when walking the course, or during permitted schooling times.

Ø  Only registered participants with a signed release form may ride during the competition or on the competition grounds. 

Ø  Release forms must be signed for each rider. A parent or legal guardian MUST sign for juniors (trainers do not count as legal guardians!)

Ø  Late Entries: Late entries may be accepted with a $30.00 late fee. Please call first to ensure there is room in the schedule.

Ø  Transfers, substitutions, and scratches: If a horse is scratched prior to the start of the show, 50% of entry fees will be refunded. Transfers and substitutions (different horse and/or different rider) IS permitted with no penalty.

Ø  Show Office: The show office will be open starting at 7:30am.

Ø  Numbers: Each HORSE will have its own number, regardless of the rider. Numbers must be worn at all times when riding.

Ø  Order of Go: There will be a sign up board for order of go in the clear round classes. If the gate is open for more than 5 minutes it will be assumed that all competitors interested in competing at that height have done so, and the ring will be closed. The order of go for the Classic will be the reverse order that they qualified to compete...so if you want the advantage of going later in the classic, plan to go earlier in the clear round!

Class Descriptions:

Each Height Division offers 2 Clear Round courses, and one Classic. A horse must receive a Clear Round ribbon to enter the Classic at that height.

To receive a clear round ribbon, the horse/rider must go clear with no faults. Faults are received if the horse has a rail down, a refusal, crosses its tracks between jumps (circles) or is over the time allowed. Fall of either horse or rider while in the ring, three refusals, or going off course, will result in elimination.

Riders sign up for a clear round class by giving a clear round ticket to the gate keeper so that they are added to the order of go. You do NOT need to decide which heights you will be competing in before the show, and can alter which heights you will challenge once you see how your horse is going. There are no restrictions as to what height(s) a horse may enter.

Once a horse has a clear round ribbon, they may be entered in the Classic at that height. Horses can only be entered in up to two classics. Classics cost $20.00 each, and entry fees must be paid prior to the start of the classic.

The Clear Round courses will be posted at least 1 hour before the start of the class. There will be two courses available to be challenged at each height. Both courses will be set up at the same time, and riders may decide which course they wish to do as they enter the ring. Horses can do the same course multiple times.

Clear Round course A will be shorter and be similar to a hunter course, with some minor challenges. Clear Round course B will offer more challenges, and at the higher levels, will include a double combination.

At the 12” height, riders MAY be led, and coaches may enter the ring with their students for additional support. Horses may also be entered at the 12” height to be led only (without a rider). A special award will be available for the top horse that is led in the Classic (with or without a rider).

Classics will be judged as Table A speed classes (no jump off). That is, the horses will be placed based on number of faults. Horses with the same number of faults will be placed based on times. A horse may be entered into the same classic twice IF it is ridden by a different rider, and if each rider has qualified for entry into the classic.

Divisions:

A)     AT Safety Training Jumpers: Up to 12”. (This division only has the option of being ridden, lead line, or led without a rider).

B)     Ruby Enterprises Introductory Jumpers:  12” – 18”.

C)     Delaney Vet Services Green Jumpers: 18”-2’0” 

D)     SnR Trucking Low Jumpers: 2’0”-2’6”

E)     Normac Ventures Modified Jumpers:  2’6”-3’0”

F)      Hillside Challenge: 3’0”-3’6”

*Remember, you do NOT need to enter a specific division, and can decide the day of the show which heights you wish to challenge!

Awards/Prizes:

-          Ribbons for all clear rounds. Rosettes 1^st – 5^th in Classics. Prize money to 4^th in Classics

-          First twenty entries received for each show will receive a “Goody” bag, sponsored by Noramac Ventures

-          5^th Place Awards (for all classics) Sponsored by Noramac Ventures

-          Canadian Blood Services Trivia contest (open to everyone), with prizes sponsored by Noramac Ventures/ Two contests per show (one in the morning, and one in the afternoon).

-          Overall high point for the Delaney Vet Services Green Jumpers, will receive a cooler provided by Delaney

 Vet services. Scores from both shows to count, with the award presented at the second show.