May 4-6, 2018 Lagniappe Equestrian Center, Verger Rd, Folsom,La.

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1 May 4-6, 2018 Lagniappe Equestrian Center, Verger Rd, Folsom,La. Classes will run in conjunction with the Deep South Region s USPC Qualifying Show Jumping Rally and will follow the USPC rally format. This means classes will run from high to low and rounds in each division will be run at separate times over the 2 day rally competition. Specific jump times will be set for each round with times based on the number of entries received. Therefore classes must be preregistered since the rally/show schedule does not allow for add ons. Opening Date: Immediately Closing Date: April 20 th (entry must be postmarked by this date) No entries will be accepted after this date without prior approval from the Organizer $10 per class will need to be added to entries postmarked after April 20 th Hosted by: Plantation s Pride Pony Club Organizer: Bebe Brown Judge: Jennifer Merrick-Brooks Tentative Schedule Barns open Friday at 12pm, May 4 th Jump Rounds per division will begin Sat May 5 th with following order Ride times will be provided as soon as they are available. Saturday AM Knockdown with a jump off Saturday PM Equitation Sunday AM Take your Own Line DIVISIONS OFFERED (The 12 and 18 arenas will be reduced in size. The Introductory division will have no combinations.) 12 inches Introductory inches Dev. Horse & Rider (max jump off 3 ) 2 Modified Large Pony (max jump off 3 6 ) 2 3 Horse I (max jump off 3 6 ) Horse II (max jump off 3 9 ) FEES: Class Fees: $30 per class ($25 per class for current USPC members) (For refunds, any withdrawal will need to be accompanied with either a doctor excuse or vet letter. With appropriate documentation a refund will be given minus a $15 office fee and any late fees paid) Stabling: (all stalls must be picked clean of manure and urine at completion of the show; a separate $20 cleaning deposit check will be required for all reserved stalls which will be destroyed when stall cleaning requirements have been met) Overnight/Day Stall: $25.00 night/day Weekend Stall (Fri night through Sun): $45 Grounds fee (no stall): $20 (All trailers must remain attached to a vehicle) Shavings: $7.50 per bag (No extra shavings will be available for purchase on show grounds) Tack Stall: $25 (One time charge for the weekend) PROGRAM ADVERTISEMENTS/GOOD LUCK MEMOS: We will be offering spots in our program for Business Advertisements as well as memos to competitors. Please send your ads and memos with your entry or them to lilymariehuval17@gmai.com. Contact Bebe Brown (337) with questions. Pricing is as follows: Business Card: $25 ¼ of page: $40 ½ of page: $60 Whole page: $100

2 DOG POLICY: For the safety of our competitors and spectators, a NO DOGS ALLOWED policy will be in place for this show. USE OF BAR-B-QUE PITS: or any other cooking devise that produces smoke will not be allowed near the show arenas, warm up areas or the show barns. JENNIFER MERRICK-BROOKS CLINIC: Tentative clinic with mini groups depending on time allowed following the completion of the rally. For details, contact Bebe Brown ( ) THE FOLLOWING USPC CODE OF CONDUCT WILL BE ENFORCED DURING THIS COMPETITION: The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. is proud of its reputation for good sportsmanship, horsemanship, teamwork and well-behaved members. The USPC expects appropriate behavior from all members, parents and others participating in any Pony Club activity. Inappropriate behavior may include, but is not limited to: possession, use or distribution of any illegal drugs or alcohol; profanity, vulgar language or gestures; harassment (i.e., using words or actions that intimidate, threaten or persecute others before, during or following Pony Club activities); failure to follow rules; cheating; and abusing a horse. GENERAL SHOW INFORMATION 1. Coggins: A 12 month negative coggins dated March 6, 2017 or later must be included with all entries 2. Longeing: This will be limited to the open area between the large jump arena and the show barns. To comply with USPC guidelines, the person longeing must wear a helmet and paddock boots (or similar footwear). 3. Schooling: Available only in the designated warm up areas. Schooling is not permitted in the show arenas. 4. Attire: Casual and tidy with hard soled shoes. A protective helmet with a secure retention system is required when mounted. 5. Ambulance will be on grounds during all jump rounds. 6. Food: Concession stand will be available on grounds 7. Show T-shirt: A T-shirt for this show is being offered for pre-purchase. See order form included with this announcement. AWARDS: Ribbons to 6 th place will be awarded in each class. Champion and Reserve Champion will be awarded in each division to the horse/rider combinations that have entered all 3 rounds for that division. HOTEL: A Block of rooms has been reserved at the Country Inn and Suites at 130 Holiday Blvd, Covington, LA). The deadline for reservations is Friday Apr. 13 th. Available rooms are Standard Room (Double Queen or King) for $99.00 plus tax, or a King Studio Suite (King size bed with living area/sleeper sofa) for $ plus tax, or a Private Suite (Bedroom with 2 queens or king, and separate living area with sleeper sofa) for $ plus tax. Breakfast is included and will open at 6:00 am. Please call and ask for the block room rate for Deep South Region Pony Clubs. HOOKUPS are available at Lagniappe for $50 for the weekend. There are 8 hookups with electricity only. You must contact Bebe Brown ( ) to reserve a spot. Payment for the spot must be submitted at the time of check in and all checks need to be written to Lagniappe Equestrian Center. Please be prepared to use generator power in case all hookups are taken DIRECTIONS TO LAGNIAPPE: Coming from I-12 (east or west): Take Covington/Mandeville exit to US 190 toward Covington. Once through Covington take split to the left onto Hwy 25. Stay on Hwy 25 through Folsom. Once through Folsom you will see Spencer s Feed Store on the left and almost immediately the sign for Lagniappe on the right (white sign with jumping horse). Turn right onto Verger road. Lagniappe is at the end of the road. Coming from I-59: Take Poplarville exit, Hwy 26 west towards Bogalusa. Once through Bogalusa, this hwy will turn into Hwy 10. Stay on Hwy 10 through Franklinton. Once through Franklinton take Hwy 25 south towards Folsom. Before reaching Folsom you will see the sign for Lagniappe (white sign with jumping horse) on your left. Turn left onto Verger road. Lagniappe is at the end of the road. HINT: If you see Spencer s Feed Store on your right you have gone too far. Coming from I-55: Take Amite Exit (Hwy 16). Go east on Hwy 16. Turn right onto Route 450 South. This will dead end at Hwy 25. Turn right onto Hwy 25 towards Folsom. At about 1.5 miles, before reaching Folsom, you will see the sign for Lagniappe (white sign with jumping horse) on your left. Turn left onto Verger road. Lagniappe is at the end of the road. HINT: If you see Spencer s Feed Store on your right you have gone too far. *****************************************************************************************

3 This Schooling Show is a fundraiser for the Deep South Region Pony Clubs, a non-profit organization that is a member of the United States Pony Clubs. The mission of the USPC is to provide a program for youth that teaches riding, mounted sports, and the care of horses and ponies, thereby developing responsibility, moral judgment, leadership and self-confidence. We are so happy that you are considering joining us this weekend in supporting our young riders. If you would like to know more about USPC please go to ponyclub.org. For additional information concerning this show please contact Bebe Brown (bebe1329@aol.com) MAIL ENTRIES TO Plantation s Pride Pony Club Brittany Greco 210 Brinewood Court Lafayette, LA ALL ENTRIES MUST INCLUDE Competitor entry form (one per horse/rider combination) USPC Activity Release form (one per rider; not required for current USPC members) 12 month negative coggins dated May 6, 2017 or later for each horse Fees payment in full payable to Plantation s Pride PC For reserved stall: $20 stall cleaning deposit (separate check written to Plantation s Pride PC) Optional: T-shirt order form with payment NOTE: All of the above required items must be included with each entry or it will be considered a late entry and the $10 late fee per class will apply.

4 Deep South Region Open Jumper Classes Competitor Entry Form (one entry per horse/rider combination) Closing Date: April 20th NOTE: Entries must be postmarked by April 20 th and must be complete. Any entry postmarked after April 20 th must include a $10 per class late fee. Any entry postmarked after April 27 th will only be accepted with prior approval from organizer. Any withdrawal will need to be accompanied with either a doctor excuse or vet letter. With appropriate documentation a refund will be given minus a $15 office fee and any late fees. Please print CLEARLY Competitor s Name Age (if less then 18) Address: Contact Info: Phone Horse: (12 month negative coggins dated May 6, 2017 or later must be submitted with this entry) This horse is to be shared with Are you a member of USPC : Y N If yes, which club: I would like to be stabled with: LOUISIANA EQUINE/FARM ANIMAL LIABILITY WARNING Under Louisiana law, an equine activity sponsor or equine professional is not liable for an injury to or the death of a participant in equine activities resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities, pursuant to R.S. 9: Parent Certification (for competitors under the legal age of consent) I/We, the parent(s) of have reviewed the above information and we agree to allow our child to compete in the United States Pony Club Activity discipline at the level as so noted above. Parent/Guardian Signature (Only 1 signature required) Date Parent/Guardian Signature Date ALL COMPETITORS WHO ARE NOT A CURRENT MEMBER OF USPC MUST ALSO SIGN THE USPC ACTIVITY RELEASE INCLUDED WITH THIS PACKET MAIL ENTRIES TO Plantation s Pride Pony Club Brittany Greco 210 Brinewood Court Lafayette, LA ALL CHECKS OR MONEY ORDERS NEED TO BE WRITTEN TO PLANTATION S PRIDE PC

5 Deep South Region Open Jumper Classes Rider Horse Use a separate Entry Form for Each Horse/Rider Combination Check off Division & Rounds Entering Entry fees per class Current USPC member $25 Non USPC member $30 Rounds Total Fee Rounds Total Fee Introductory 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 12 1 st 2 nd 3 rd Dev. Horse/Rider 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 18 1 st 2 nd 3 rd Modified Lg Pony 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 2 1 st 2 nd 3 rd Horse I 1 st 2 nd 3 rd st 2 nd 3 rd Horse II 1 st 2 nd 3 rd TOTAL ENTRY FEES Additional Fees Total Fee Overnight Stall ($25/night) Fri Sat Stall deposit required Day Stall ($25/day) Sat Sun Stall deposit required Weekend Stall (Fri thru Sun) ($45) Stall deposit required Tack Stall ($25 for weekend) Grounds Fee (no stall) ($20/day) Sat Sun Shavings ($7.50/bag) Number of bags TOTAL ADDITIONAL FEES TOTAL AMOUNT DUE (Write checks to Plantation s Pride PC) A $20 STALL CLEANING DEPOSIT CHECK, WRITTEN TO PLANTATION S PRIDE PC, HAS BEEN INCLUDED

6 THE UNITED STATES PONY CLUBS, INC. RELEASE, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, WAIVER OF LIABILITY, AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT FOR USPC NON-MEMBERS This document waives important legal rights. Read it carefully before signing. I AGREE for myself, and/or my child, my/our administrators and assigns, in consideration for my, and/or my child s, participation in this United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC) activity to the following: I AGREE that I choose to participate voluntarily in an USPC activity, as a rider, driver, handler, lessee, owner, agent, spectator, volunteer, and/or trainer. I am fully aware and acknowledge that horse sports and USPC activities involve inherent dangerous risks of accident, loss, and serious bodily injury including, but not limited to, broken bones, head injuries, trauma, pain, suffering or death ( Harm ). I fully understand that this release covers, but is not limited to, inherent risks of an equine activity which mean a danger or condition that is an integral part of an equine activity, including but not limited to, any of the following: The propensity of an equine to behave in ways that may result in injury, death, or loss to persons on or around the equine; The unpredictability of an equine s reaction to sounds, sudden movement, unfamiliar objects, persons, or other animals; Hazards, including, but not limited to, surface or subsurface conditions; A collision with another equine, another animal, a person, or an object; The potential of an individual during an equine activity to act in a negligent manner that may contribute to injury, death, or loss to the person of the participant or to other persons, including but not limited to, failing to maintain control over an equine or failing to act within the ability of the participant. I Acknowledge that it is my/parent/legal guardian responsibility to ensure that I am/my child is wearing a completed wristband or armband card at this USPC activity. I authorize USPC, it successors or assigns, officials, officers, directors, employees, agents and/or volunteers to obtain and release to any USPC activity personnel (including, but not limited to, organizers, instructors, test examiners, chaperones), and to any first aid and safety personnel, medical professional, and treating medical facility, any information regarding my/my child s medical history, symptoms, treatment, exam results and/or diagnosis contained in the wristband or armband card. Furthermore, I agree and understand that it is my/parental/legal guardian responsibility to ensure that I/my child will not participate in any USPC mounted activities if I/my child have/has had a head injury or other medical condition and have/has been restricted from activity, until such time as the injury or condition is resolved and any activity restriction is lifted. I AGREE to release the USPC, its successors or assigns, officials, officers, directors, employees, agents, personnel, volunteers and affiliated organizations from all claims including, but not limited to, claims for money or property, disability, covenants, actions, suits, causes or action, obligations, debts, costs, expenses, attorneys fees, judgments, orders and liabilities of whatsoever kind or nature in law, equity or otherwise, whether now known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, and whether concealed or hidden, including but not limited to any state or federal statutory or common law claim or remedy of any kind whatsoever arising out of or in any way connected with any Harm to me or my horse and for any Harm caused by me or my horse to others, even if the Harm resulted, directly or indirectly, from the negligence of the USPC or the USPC activity. I AGREE to expressly assume all risks of Harm to me or my horse, including Harm resulting from the negligence of the USPC or the USPC activity, and specifically agree to the applicable state statute/law regarding equine/farm animal activity liability and signed posting (if any), in any state in which I or my child participates in a USPC activity. While a list of state statues and select portions of those statues believed to be in effect at the time of the execution of this agreement is attached hereto, I AGREE to locate, review and understand the full applicable state statutes in place in my jurisdiction. I AGREE to indemnify (that is, to pay any losses, damages, or costs incurred by) the USPC and the USPC activity and to hold them harmless with respect to claims for Harm to me or my horse, and for claims made by others for any Harm caused by me or my horse in the USPC activity. I AGREE that neither I, nor any one claiming through me, will hereafter bring, commence, prosecute or maintain, or cause or permit to be brought, commenced, prosecuted or maintained, any suit or action, either at law or in equity, in any court in the United States or in any state thereof, or elsewhere, against the USPC, its successors or assigns, for, on account of, arising out of, or in any way connected with any Harm to me or my horse, and that neither I, nor any one claiming though me, will enforce, prosecute, or recover upon, or attempt to enforce, prosecute, or recover upon, any claim or right of action whatsoever, which I, or any one claiming though me, may now have or hereafter assert, in any way connected with claims for Harm to me or my horse, and for claims made by others for any Harms caused by me or my horse at the USPC activity. I AGREE this Agreement is the entire agreement of the parties, and supersedes all prior oral and written understandings and agreements. This Agreement may be modified only by a written amendment signed by both parties. I AGREE that if any provision of the Agreement is found to be invalid or illegal by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall be construed as if the affected provision had not been included in order to effectuate the intent of the parties. In the event this form is signed by the parent/guardian of a minor, then all representations and acknowledgements herein are expressly made by, for, and on behalf of the parent/guardian and minor. By signing below, I AGREE to be bound by all applicable USPC rules and all terms and provisions of the USPC activity. I acknowledge that I enter into this release after having read the same, and place my signature hereto of my own free voluntary act and deed. By signing below, I represent to the USPC that I fully understand its contents that I do not need any further explanation, and I waive any further explanation. I have read and AGREE to abide be the above. REQUIRED all signatures must be originals, not photocopies. OR Original Signature of Participant Date Original Signature of Applicant s Parent(s) or Legal Guardian(s) Date Required if applicant is of the age of majority in their state of residence. Required if applicant is under the age of majority in their state of residence. Revised 08/2017

7 T-SHIRT ORDER FORM Please make a separate check out to Plantations s Pride Pony Club Name: Team: SIZE QUANTITY PRICE AMOUNT Youth Small $15.00 Youth Medium $15.00 Youth Large $15.00 Adult Small $15.00 Adult Medium $15.00 Adult Large $15.00 Adult XL $15.00 Adult XXL $15.00 TOTAL Please send a separate check to Plantation s Pride Pony Club for your t- shirt payment and include with your entry. There will only be a limited number of extra shirts for sale at the rally, so order now. All T-shirt orders must be received by the closing date, April 20 th, 2018.