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2008 RULES & FAQ

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    MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS 2008:  
    Proof of Negative Coggins Test Required with Entry Form
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2008 Schooling Show Rules

ENTRY FEES & PAYMENT:

  1. Classes 1-4 (Introductory):    $15.00 NODA members, $23.00 for non-members

  2. Classes 5-18 (Training thru FEI, standard tests), Classes 21A, 21B and 21C (Freestyles and Prix Caprilli):    $20.00 per class NODA members, $28.00 non-members

  3. Classes 19 and 20 (Equitation):  $10.00 NODA members, $18.00 non-members

  4. Class 21D (Quadrille):   $10.00 per rider NODA member, $18.00 per rider non-member

  5. All Classes:  ADD $5.00 office fee per rider/horse entry

  • Full payment and signatures of rider and owner, and, for Juniors, parent or guardian are required with entry. Entries must be postmarked on opening date up to and including closing date. Make your check payable to NODA and send to Fran Cverna, 12212 Snow Rd., Burton, OH 44021. 

  • Note:  The October shows are 2 separate shows and require 2 separate entry forms, and 2 office fees. They may be mailed together.

  • Returned checks will be assessed a $25.00 fee.

  • NODA membership forms may be included with the entry. Please note that NODA membership ends Nov. 30th, regardless when you join. A separate check for membership dues must be enclosed.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & RESTRICTIONS:

  1.   PROOF OF NEGATIVE COGGINS TEST REQUIRED with Entry Form -- Mail copy of your Negative Coggins test with your Entry.   The horse name on the Coggins test must match the horse name on the entry form.
     

  2. Entries postmarked after closing date accepted only to fill cancellations and subject to an additional $10.00 fee. If show is oversubscribed, NODA members will be given priority on the waiting list.
     

  3. A horse-rider combination may enter a maximum of 3 classes (not counting equitation). A rider may bring more than one horse and the horse may be ridden by more than one person, but there will be a maximum of 4 rides per horse at Introductory and Training Level. At First Level and above, a horse may compete in a maximum of three classes. No horse may be ridden twice in the same class.
     

  4.  NODA and the show committee reserves the right to limit entries, to add, combine or cancel classes, and to make whatever changes may be required by the circumstances of the competition.
    If entries warrant, separate Junior sections may be offered in any class. A rider is defined as a Junior until the end of the calendar year in which s/he turns 18.
     

  5.  Unless otherwise specified, competition shall be run according to USEF rules. Knowledge of and compliance with these rules are the responsibility of the competitor. The complete USEF rulebook is available online at www.equestrian.org . You may also call the USEF office at 859-258-2472.
     

  6. SCRATCHES/REFUNDS: Show Secretary should be notified immediately if you cannot attend so that people on the waiting list can be contacted. Full refund less office fee if the secretary is notified before the closing date.
     

  7.  After closing date, ½ of entry fee less office fee with a veterinarian (horse) or doctor (rider) certificate OR if ride times can be filled from waiting list.
     

  8.  In the event of the cancellation of a competition due to extraordinary circumstances, refunds will be issued.
     

  9.  Ring sizes: The small ring will be used for Introductory, Novice Training 1 & 2, and USEA classes. The large arena will normally be used for all other classes but may not meet standard arena size. Equitation classes may be run in either the small or large arena. 
     

  10. CLASS RESTRICTIONS:

    Introductory (Walk-Trot) Rider classes 1 and 2     are open only to Juniors and Amateurs with limited riding experience. The rider may not have won 4 blue ribbons at Training Level and/or ridden First Level or above. 

     Introductory (Walk-Trot) Horse classes 3 and 4 are open to any rider showing a green horse in its first year of dressage competition. 

    Introductory classes 1-4  Four blue ribbons will make the rider and/or horse ineligible for any further Introductory classes with the exception of the championship show. See Championship Show rules. 

    Novice Rider classes 5-8     are open only to Juniors and Amateurs who have never won four blue ribbons at Training Level at any NODA schooling show prior to the current show and who have never shown at First Level or above at any show. The rider may cross enter into Open Training or Introductory classes only. 

    Walk-Trot Equitation class 19     is open Juniors and Amateurs (not Professionals) on any horse. It will be run as walk-trot group class. All horses must be shown in a snaffle. See USEF Rule Book for details. Juniors and adult Amateurs will be pinned separately.

     Dressage Seat Equitation class 20 is open only to Juniors and Amateurs (not Professionals) on any horse. It will be run as walk-trot-canter group class. All horses must be shown in a snaffle. Training and First Level movements may be required. See USEF Rule Book for details. Juniors and adult Amateurs will be pinned separately.
     

  11. AWARDS: Six ribbons will be awarded for the classes listed. There will be a high percentage ribbon awarded for each show day. Equitation and Specialty Classes are excluded from high point competition
     

  12. TIMES: Ride times are available online at www.nodarider.org by the Wednesday prior to the show. Or, call 440-834-1774 Wednesday or Thursday evenings prior to the show between 8 and 10 pm. Shows usually begin at 8:30 am.
     

  13. HORSE RESTRICTIONS: No horse may compete if it is under 36 months of age (from foaling date) at the time of competition.
     

  14. RING RESTRICTIONS: From one hour before the show starts until the show is over, only horses entered in the competition may be present in the show rings or warm up rings, and the entry number must be visible. Pass left-shoulder to left-shoulder in the warm up ring. Riders and trainers are asked to be considerate and courteous to all, especially to less experienced riders. Check with show office for lunge area availability. 
     

  15. ATTIRE: Formal attire and braiding are not required. However, care should be given to presenting a neat appearance to the judge. Riding breeches and boots (or jodphurs and paddock boots for younger riders) are required. A plain shirt of any color, with collar and sleeves, can be worn but coats are not required. Full chaps are prohibited.
     

  16. HELMETS: Head gear appropriate to the division must be worn while mounted at all times. Riders under 18 must wear ASTM SEI certified helmets with harness secured at all NODA schooling shows. It is strongly encouraged that riders of all ages wear protective headgear passing or surpassing ASTM SEI standards with harness secured at all NODA schooling shows.
     

  17. TACK: NODA regulations correspond to the dressage regulations as set forth in the USEF rule book. Only snaffle bits are permitted below Third Level. No leg wraps or other protective boots can be worn in the show ring. One whip no longer than 43.3 inches (110 cm) is allowed. Any English-style saddle may be used.
     

  18. STABLING: Call the host stables for availability and arrangements for stalls.  See Entry Form for an indication of stall availablilty. Do not include stall fees with entry form.
     

  19. Host Stables:                                                                  Brecksville 440-526-6767
    Chagrin Valley 440-543-7233                                    Cross Winds 440-543-5698            
    Grand Haven 440-858-2164                                      Rocky River 216-267-2525
     

  20. REFRESHMENTS: Full concession is offered at Chagrin Valley and Grand Haven. Limited refreshments may be available at all other shows. Call show secretary or see www.nodarider.org the week before the show for availability
     

  21. SCHOOLING SHOW VOLUNTEERS: Please contact Gail Patton, phone (440) 442-5256 to volunteer (or email schoolingshow@nodarider.org). 
     

  22. Neither NODA, the host stables, nor the show committee shall be responsible for any damage, injury or loss to persons, horse or property of exhibitors or spectators. 
     

  23. Please make additional copies of the enclosed entry form as needed, or see www.nodarider.org.
     

  24. ONLY 2008 ENTRY FORMS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

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2008 FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS FAQ’s

      Interpretation of schooling show rules is made by the NODA board. The following are guidelines only.

  • Is a copy of a Negative Coggins for my horse required for NODA Schooling Shows?    Yes - you must provide a copy of NEGATIVE COGGINS with your show entry.  It is important that your horse's name on your Entry form matches the horse's name on the Coggins form.   This new requirement was instituted to protect all horses traveling to NODA schooling shows.  
     

  • How do I get a Coggins Test?  Contact your veterinarian.  He will draw blood from your horse and send it to be tested.  You will then receive a form in the mail that advises if the test is positive or negative.  A copy of your NEGATIVE coggins form is what you need to mail in with your entry.
     

  • What is a NODA Buck?  A receipt, that looks like a dollar bill, that NODA members receive for one of hour of volunteering with NODA, or looks like a $4 bill that NODA members receive for 4 hours of volunteering.  A NODA Buck can be used like $1.00 for schooling show entry fees, and for other NODA activities.  Four NODA Bucks are required for year-end awards.  See the NODA handbook or www.nodarider.org for more details.
     

  • What is meant by a “schooling” show?  The NODA schooling show competitions are not recognized by the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF). Schooling shows provide the first step of introducing riders and horses to a dressage show at a considerably lower cost than the recognized shows. Although NODA does not enforce all the rules found at the recognized shows, we do follow the USEF rules regarding tack and saddlery. Schooling shows are not required to use “recognized” judges, but NODA does hire officials who either currently hold a USEF dressage license, or who have once held such a license, or have graduated from the USDF L program.
     

  • May I ask for preferences in scheduling my times?   If you prefer morning versus afternoon, or trailer with a group, it never hurts to ask, but there are no guarantees.  Scheduling is done to allow a smooth running show for all competitors. Rides will not be scheduled back to back.
     

  • Can stallions compete?  Yes, mares, geldings, stallions, and mules are allowed to compete.
     

  • How do I volunteer?  Call Gail Patton at 440-442-5256, or email schoolingshow@nodarider.org.
     

  • For the NODA schooling shows, what is the difference between Junior, Amateur, and Professional?   If you are 17 years old or younger on January 1st of this year, you are a Junior. If you are 18 years old or older on January 1st of this year, you are either an Amateur or a Professional. If You accepted payment for equine training or teaching during the past 12 months, you are a Professional.
     

  • May I join NODA the day of a schooling show and qualify for the championship show? Yes, but you must submit your membership form to the show secretary before a ride in order for that ride to qualify you for the championship.
     

  • Why should I be sure my entry form is absolutely complete and correct and legible?    At each show, the names of all riders with complete and correct and legible entry forms will be placed in a drawing, with the winner receiving a free entry for one class at a NODA schooling show. Winner need not be present; certificate will be emailed or posted.   It is eastier than ever this year because the ENTRY FORM on the NODA Web site is writable -- meaning you can type in the information and then print it!
     

  • How is it determined who qualifies for the schooling show championship? Tell me how I can qualify for the Championship show! You can qualify at Chagrin Valley May 17/18, Cross Winds June 1, Grand Haven July 6, Rocky River August 17, or Brecksville September 6/7. In other words, you can qualify at any NODA schooling show except for Saturday October 11.   To qualify, you must be one of the top 2 riders in your class who is not a professional, and is  NODA member, and receive a score of  55% or above.  
    Examples: 

  • Class A

    %

    Place

     

     

    Class B

    %

    Place

     

    Arnold, professional

    68

    1st

     

     

    Mary, non-member

    71

    1st

     

    Agnes, amateur

    65

    2nd

    Q

     

    Zelda, professional

    70

    2nd

     

    Able, non-member

    64

    3rd

     

     

    Wilma, non-member

    65

    3rd

     

    Baker, non-member

    58

    4th

     

     

    James, junior

    64

    4th

    Q

    Charlie, amateur

    54

    5th

     

     

    George, amateur

    56

    5th

    Q

     

     

     

     

     

    Dumbo, amateur

    28

    6th

     

  • Explain how the October Saturday show works in terms of the schooling show championship!  
    You cannot qualify for the championship at Chagrin Valley on Saturday, October 11.  However, if you have previously qualified, your score on Saturday, from the judge who is not judging the Championship, can become your highest score earned.  See Championship Rule 10.

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NODA SCHOOLING SHOW
CHAMPIONSHIP RULES

  1. October 12, 2008 Sunday is the championship show for all NODA member entries who qualified in a NODA schooling show offered during the current calendar year, excepting the Saturday, October 11, 2008 show. (One cannot qualify for the championship at the October 11, 2008; that Saturday show does count for year end awards.  See also rule 10 below.) 
     

  2. Championships will be offered in the following divisions: 

    A) Introductory Level Junior Rider
    B) Introductory Level Adult Amateur
    C) Introductory Level Horse
    D) Novice Training Level Junior Rider
    E) Novice Training Level Adult Amateur
    F) Open Training Level Junior Rider
    G) Open Training Level Adult Amateur
    H) First Level Junior Rider
    I) First Level Adult Amateur
    J) Second Level - Combined JR/AA
    K) Third Level - Combined JR/AA
    L) Fourth Level - Combined JR/AA
    M) FEI - Combined JR/AA
    N) Walk-Trot Equitation Junior Rider
    O) Walk-Trot Equitation Adult Amateur
    P) Dressage Seat Equitation Junior Rider
    Q) Dressage Seat Equitation Adult Amateur 
     

  3. The show is open only to non-professional Junior and Amateur NODA members. Riders must be members of NODA before their qualifying ride. The top two eligible riders in each class will qualify, providing their score is at or above a 55% minimum score. 
     

  4. Introductory-Riders or Introductory Horses competing later in the year at First Level or above cannot compete in the Introductory divisions in the championship show. 
     

  5. Only the same horse-rider combination who qualified is eligible for the championship. No substitution of horse or rider is permitted, with the exception of equitation divisions in which a horse may be substituted. 
     

  6. Only the qualified rider(s) may school the horse while on the show grounds, including the warm-up ring. The only exception is a groom riding on a loose rein. 
     

  7. A horse-rider combination qualifying in two different divisions may show in only one division. The rider will be able to designate which division s/he will enter. NOTE: Exception - Riders may also compete in equitation divisions as well as one other division.
     

  8. A horse may qualify with two different riders. However, the riders must be showing in different divisions in the championship. 
     

  9. A rider who qualified in a Novice class may show in the Novice division at the Championship even if later in the year s/he rides in open Training Classes. However, if the competitor shows in a First Level class at a later date, s/he will need to ride in the Open Training division in the Championship show. 
     

  10. The championship placing will be determined by combining the averages of two tests for all divisions, including the equitation divisions. The first test will be the highest score earned at the appropriate level at a NODA schooling show within the award year. The second test will be the highest test of that level, ridden at the championship show. If a horse/rider combination is entered in the championship show, a score from the October Saturday show may be used as the highest score for the first test, unless it is the score from the judge who judges the championship show.  The two scores must be from two different judges. 
     

  11. All tests must be ridden from memory at the championship show. 
     

  12. A horse/rider combination who has previously won a championship is no longer eligible to compete in that division or any lower division at the championship show. If a horse/rider combination wins the FEI division championship, the entry may only be eligible again if it competes at a higher level then the previous win. 
     

  13. Horses must be braided for the Championship. Formal show attire is requested. 
     

  14. Ten ribbons will be awarded for each championship. A formal awards presentation will held after each division. 
     

  15. The Show Secretary will formally notify by letter all the eligible riders before the opening date of the October show.

Questions on Schooling Shows?  Please e-mail our Schooling Show Chairman, Fran Cverna

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