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Associate Member of the Ontario Equestrian Federation

EASTERN CANADA PASO FINO HORSE ASSOCIATION
FUN SHOW - JULY 23rd, 2005
DORCHESTER FAIRGROUNDS, ONTARIO

ECPFHA would like to acknowledge the following individuals and thank them profusely for the generous donation of their time, energy and expertise.....

JUDGE: Chlora Avery     ANNOUNCER: Sherri Fowler

CLASSES START: 11:00 am, Saturday July 23rd, 2005
Open to all GAITED BREEDS

ENTRY FEES: $5:00/class for ECPFHA members, $7:00/class for non-members, or $45.00/members $50.00/non-members for as many classes entered.( Exhibitors showing more than one horse will be charged for each horse entered.)

CLASS LIST: (subject to change, also classes may be combined or divided according to # of entries)
#
Class
Description
01 Bella Forma (Halter Class, shown in gait on 1 or 2 lines, 1 or 2 persons)
02 Gaited Pleasure (Flat walk, medium gait, extended gait, Reverse, stand, back)
03 Gaited Pleasure Schooling (Horses less than 5 yrs. old in 2005)
04 Gaited Pleasure Junior (Rider must be under 18)
05 Gaited Pleasure Novice (1st time exhibitors)
06 Gaited Performance (Collected walk, collected medium gait, collected extended gait)
07 Gaited Performance Schooling (Horses under 5 yrs. old in 2005)
08 Gaited Performance Novice (1st time exhibitors)
09 Gaited Country Pleasure (Flat walk, medium gait, extended gait, back, dismount,&re-mount, let judge know before class that you can not dismount & re-mount & you will not be penalized)
10 Classic Fino (Classic Fino/extreme collected gait, walk)
11 Gaited Western Pleasure (Western tack & neck reined-flat walk, medium gait, lope back)
12 Gaited Equitation Junior (Rider under 18, judged on equitation only)
13 Gaited Versatility (Walk, medium gait, extended gait, canter, figure 8, small jump)
14 Jack Benny Class (Riders over 45-walk,slow gait, fast gait, judge's request)
15 "Gait of Choice" (Walk, slow gait, fast gait, stand, back, exhibitors will be asked to perform their "gait of choice"(to best show their horse))
16 Trail (Between 6-8 obstacles-see course design at reg'n table)
17 Champagne Class (All gaits while holding a "champagne glass", most full wins the class)
18 Barrel Race (Traditional style, timed)
19 Musical Hats (Like musical chairs, stop horse near cone when music stops)
20 Flag Race (Grab pole out of barrel, gallop to other end, put pole in other barrel, gallop back, timed)
21 Keyhole (Race to "Keyhole" marked on ground,180,return)
22 Pole Bending (Race "slalom-style" through cones & return)
23 Egg & Spoon (Like it sounds, all gaits on judges command)
24 Simon Says (This time Simon is the judge)
25 Potato Race Race to put potatoes in buckets on horse,(p.s. they bounce)
26 Ride-a-Buck *cash prize* (Bareback, all gaits, 1/2 class fees to winner)

DIRECTIONS TO DORCHESTER FAIRGROUNDS: (Near London)
Take Hwy. 401 to Elgin Rd.(Hwy.73). Go North to Hamilton Rd. Go Left (West), approximately 1 Km. Fairgrounds are on the left (South) side of Hamilton Rd.

STALLS: Unfortunately there are no stalls available at show site.

FOOD: Bring cooler &/or Bag Lunch, There is a Restaurant in Dorchester (2 min. east of fairgrounds)

REGISTRATION INFO: Pre-registration appreciated, but will accept on show date. Contact Donna MacRae at (519)668-5731 or e-mail gmacraen125@rogers.com or Glenda Newland at 705 686-3773 or e-mail info@pasofinos.ca

"EASTERN CANADA PASO FINO HORSE ASSOCIATION" will not be responsible for injury, loss or damage to an animal,person,or property. All participants must have current OEF membership. Must show proof. All participants must sign a waiver provided by ECPFHA.

***Helmets must be worn for persons 18 yrs & under & for appropriate classes. eg. games, jumps.***


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