2008 NNMHA Open Shows

Sunday 6/15, Sunday 8/24 and Sunday 10/5/2008

  • The trail class will last 3 hours to allow everyone time to get there between classes and lunch. It runs on a first come first served basis so be sure to plan your time for taking the class.

  • Winners – please check with the office to see if you have a prize to collect after the show.

  • Dress Code – Presentation is an important part of the showing experience. Short sleeved shirts, tennis shoes, t-shirts are for the practice arena…long sleeved shirts, a hat, jeans or britches, and boots…all shined up and pretty are good for the arena.

Start time 9am

1. English Pleasure Walk/Trot Open
2. English Pleasure 13 & under
3. English Pleasure 14 – 18
4. English Pleasure Adult
5. English Pleasure *Maiden Horse
6. English Pleasure *Green Rider
7. Hunt Seat Equitation Walk/Trot Open
8. Hunt Seat Equitation 13 & under
9. Hunt Seat Equitation 14 – 18
10. Hunt Seat Equitation Adult
11. Hunt Seat Equitation *Green Rider
12. Dressage Suitability Open
13. Youth Jackpot

Break

14. Trail 13 & under
15. Trail 14 – 18
16. Trail Adult
17. Showmanship 13 & under
18. Showmanship 14 – 18
19. Showmanship Adult

Tack Change (15 Minutes)

20. Specialty Class*
21. Jack Benny* 39+
22. Discipline on the Rail Open
23. Western Pleasure Walk/Trot Open
24. Western Pleasure 13 & under
25. Western Pleasure 14 – 18
26. Western Pleasure Adult
27. Western Pleasure *Maiden Horse
28. Western Pleasure *Green Rider
29. Ranch Horse Pleasure Open
30. Western Horsemanship Walk/Trot Open
31. Western Horsemanship 13 & under
32. Western Horsemanship 14 – 18
33. Western Horsemanship Adult
34. Western Horsemanship *Green Rider
35. Reining Open

*Does not count toward HP Awards

  • Green Rider – Open to riders in their first year of showing
  • Maiden Horse – Open to Horse and Rider combination who have not won a first at any NNMHA show
  • Specialty Class – A fun class with a fun prize. Open to horse/rider to showcase their horse doing what it does best in a 1 minute freestyle. Use your imagination and impress the judge. A brief description of what you are doing and why it is impressive will be announced over the loud speaker.

 

Show Secretary Susan Stanke  699-6335   suemome@aol.com
Office opens 8:00am Show Starts 9:00am
(Jack Benny Class will not start before Noon)

Class Fee: $10 Members, $12 Non-Members
Office Fee: $2 Waived for Members

Stall Rental:
Day Fee: $2.50 (member) $5.00 (non-member)
Overnight Rental: $10. Please call 471-6654 in advance of the show to reserve overnight stalls. Day stall rental is made when registering for class.

Snacks, sodas, running water, and portapotties will be available. No dogs or stallions, please. Judge’s decisions are final. All disputes are to be submitted to the show committee in writing for review.

NNMHA memberships may be purchased prior to or at the show. Individual, $20, Family, $25 For an application go to www.nnmha.com click on membership.

All classes will be based on AQHA guidelines as modified by NNMHA.

High Point of the Day and Year End Awards for each Division. Ribbons for 1st – 6th in each class.

High Point All Club Award goes to the Rider and Horse team that wins the most points by the end of the year. Riders must attend a minimum of three shows out of the six qualifying shows. Shows in Taos are SCHA June 8    TSC   July 13   SCHA  Aug 17  NNMHA in Santa Fe- June 15, Aug 24 and Oct 5. Contact Janet Elder jlfishie@aol.com for more info on the Taos Shows. 

The NNMHA OPEN SHOWS take place at the arena 3233 W. Rodeo Road, between the Rodeo Grounds and the Chavez Center.