Shows/Events

May 3, 2008 Showbill

As many of you remember when we showed at the Greyhound Track in St. John’s County we always had a “Derby Day” show when our date coincided with the running of the Kentucky Derby. This year it does so we’re celebrating with some fun Derby Day events. Our special things include Red Rose Division prizes, a Derby Day Hat Contest, home made Derby Day Pies and possibly a Silent Auction put on by the local 4H clubs.  Of course, if everyone is still showing at Kentucky Derby post time, we will have a TV set up somewhere to watch all of the action as it is happening! 

As always, please get your stall reservations in as soon possible.  Stalls are always on a first-come basis, so don’t be late, or you won’t get a stall!  Looking forward to seeing you in May!

Derby Day 2008 is planned to be as action-packed as ever!! Lots of exciting things will be happening so we’ve included the following list of events as a reminder so you won’t miss out on the fun!

• RED ROSE DIVISION PRIZES – We’ll be celebrating Derby Day with “Red Rose” Champion & Reserve Champion Prizes. Make sure to stop by the Secretary’s table to pick up your prizes.
• DERBY DAY HAT CONTEST – This is for all you lovely ladies, men, children, & animals with gorgeous chapeau’s! We’ll have a hat parade in the Crossrails Ring and award prizes – please enter at the Secretary Booth if you plan to participate!
• HOMEMADE DERBY DAY PIES – If you’re an old timer with FCHJA you’ll remember these YUMMY slices of chocolate pie – you loved ‘em so we’re baking them again! Available for purchase by the slice or take home a whole pie if there are any left. Stop by the Secretary’s Table for this delicious sweet treat!
  1. SILENT AUCTION – Always a fun time with tons of great stuff to bid on – don’t miss this exciting opportunity to spend a few bucks to support our local 4-H riders from the Clay Hunters and the Clay High Equestrian 4-H clubs. Auction hours are 9:00AM to 2:00PM.

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NEW EMAIL ADDRESS - firstcoasthunter@bellsouth.net

NEW WEBSITE/DOMAIN NAME! FirstCoastHunterJumper.com

The following dates are our projected show dates for this year. Don’t forget to renew your membership for 2008 so all your points will count!

2008 FCHJA Show Dates

Saturday February 16, 2008 - Single Point Show
Sunday March 9, 2008 - Single Point Show
Saturday May 3, 2008 - Single Point Show
Saturday May 31, 2008 - Single Point Show
Saturday Aug 23, 2008 - Single Point Show
Saturday Sept 27, 2008 - FCHJA Benefit Show
Saturday Nov 22, 2008 - Horse of the Year Show

Mail entries to: Nancy Wines
1844 Wexford Way
Orange Park , Fl 32003
278-7198
email: winesg@aol.com

•  Benefit Shows – FCHJA will have a minimum of one benefit show each year. Worthy beneficiaries are selected to receive the proceeds of these shows.

• FCHJA Horse of the Year Show – This show is held annually in November. Three special horse/pony jumping classes will be held with a monetary payback. Eligibility is to amateur members of FCHJA in good standing prior to the FCHJA November Horse Show who have won a Championship or Reserve in a rated hunter division (excluding equitation divisions). This does not include sanctioned shows. The division heights are:2'-2'3, 2'6, and 3'0.

•  Point Calculator: Champion and Reserve ribbons will be awarded in all divisions. Champion and Reserve points WILL NOT be awarded in Equitation & Jumper Divisions. First through sixth place ribbons will be awarded in each class. To be eligible for year-end awards, membership dues must be paid in advance or points will not count. ( First Place – 10 points), ( Second Place – 6 points), ( Third Place – 4 points), ( Fourth Place – 2 points), ( Fifth Place – 1 point), ( Sixth Place – 0.5 point) Championship of division is 20 points and Reserve is 12 points.

•  Payback Classes: Payback classes will be offered at selected shows throughout the year. The Association reserves the right to cancel payback options if less than five (5) entries in the class/division. Additional entry fees will apply.

Horse Show Rules:

•  Management reserves the right to refuse to receive any exhibitor and/or horse before the show and reserves the right to order from the premises during the show any exhibitor or horse without being liable for compensation.

•  First Coast Hunter Jumper Association will not be responsible for any accident or loss occurring to animal, person or property.

•  Proof of negative Coggins will be required of each horse entering the grounds.

• ALL riders must wear approved SEI/ASTM protective headgear with fastened safety harness (Snap on clear plastic straps do not meet SEI/ASTM requirements). All riders on grounds must wear hard hats.

• Entry fees: All entries except Jumper classes will be $9.00 per class if entered by Pre-Entry cutoff date. All Post-Entry fees are $11.00. Jumper Classes will be $15.00. All 4-H members will receive a $2.00 per class discount. Entries for special classes will be notated and are subject to change. All horses on the grounds will be charged an $10.00 grounds fee.

•  Exhibitors must leave a signed check or cash for their entries in order to pick up entry numbers. A fee of $25.00 will be charged for all returned checks.

•  Supervised Schooling will be permitted on Friday, 4:00 to 7:00 . A $5.00 schooling fee will be charged as well as a release must be signed for Friday. Schooling will be permitted Saturday until times posted per ring. A warm-up/schooling area will be provided throughout the show day.

•  Six ribbons will be awarded in each class. Champion and Reserve ribbons will be awarded in all divisions; however, Champion & Reserve points WILL NOT be awarded in Equitation & Jumper Divisions.

•  Dogs must be kept on a leash and under control at all times while on the show grounds.

•  Show management may designate the order of go.

•  Trainers are responsible to submit their requests for order of go so as to minimize conflicts.

•  A two (2) minute gate call may be enforced.

•  Any act of discourtesy to a judge or any other show official on the part of the owner, trainer, or rider will immediately disqualify any horse associated and all entry fees will be forfeited. No stallions will be shown by junior riders.

•  A dotted line may be enforced.

2008 Membership Form (PDF)

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