Open Pleasure Driving Class

 

Open to any breed, mares or geldings, to be shown by amateur or juvenile exhibitor.

 

Class 8

Open to any breed, mares or geldings. Shown to a two wheel cart. Friday evening

Entry fee: $30

MISCELLANEOUS DIVISION - NOT USEF RATED       

Open English Pleasure Section

Open to any breed.  To be shown at a flat walk, trot, and canter.  Judged on manners, performance, and suitability as a pleasure mount.

Class  43	Open Walk/Trot ages 10 & Under	Entry fee: $30
	Friday Evening
Class  3	Rider 17 & Under	Entry fee: $30
	Thursday Evening
Class 34	Rider 18-38	Entry Fee: $30
	Friday Daytime
Class 1	Rider 10 & Under. Walk/Trot	Entry fee: $30
	Thursday Evening
Class 45	Open Pro - Am Class	Entry fee $30
Horse show one direction by amateur or Jr. Exh at walk, trot and canter. Show the other direction by professional. Exhibitor’s choice on which direction is shown by the Jr. Exh/Amt. and which is shown by professional. Horses will be called to the center of ring for rider change. Friday Evening
Class 89	Open 3-Gaited / Park Training Class	Entry fee: $30
	Training Bridle Optional Saturday Daytime
Class 69	Novice Rider 18 & Over Saturday Evening	Entry fee: $30
Class 78	Novice Rider 17 & under Saturday Evening	Entry Fee: $30
Class 24	Open English Pleasure	Entry Fee $30
	Rider 39 &  Over
Class 101	Open English Pleasure Stake	Entry fee: $35
	Must have shown in a previous class in this division. Sunday Daytime
Class 71	Open Paris Class	Entry fee: $30
Tack and attire your option. Horses to be shown both ways of the ring at walk, trot and canter. Choice of attire, similarity of horses, and ability to maintain position  to be evaluated Saturday Afternoon

 

Open Hunter Pleasure

Open to any breed. To be shown at a flat walk, trot, and canter  Judged on manners, performance and suitability as a pleasure mount.

 

 

Des Moines Springfest Horse Show

USEF #300557
is operated in accordance with the current
Rules of USEF of which body it is a
Regular Competition Rated:
“A” 3-Gaited, 5-Gaited, Fine Harness,
Hackney Pl Pony Driving, Hackney Pony,
Hackney Roadster Pony, Harness Pony &
Saddlebred Pleasure

EXHIBITOR INFORMATION

Exhibitors are requested to thoroughly acquaint themselves with the rules of

USEF, as they will be enforced. Any change in the current USEF rule book will

automatically become a part of this premium book. Every entry shall constitute an

agreement that the person making it is subject to the rules and regulations of

USEF. Every class offered herein which is covered by the rules and the specifications

of the current USEF rule book, shall be conducted and judged in accordance

therewith. Please be aware of USEF GR1401.30 (Protective Headgear) requirements.

USEF GR1401.29 (Motorized vehicles) on show grounds.

 

ENTRIES

Entries close April 1, 2009, for publication in the horse show program. All exhibitors

are encouraged to make their entries by that date. Entries will be accepted at

the regular rate up to April 14, 2009. After April 14, 2009, post entries will be

accepted at the regular rate plus an additional $10 per class. Entries are to be

made on the official entry form. One owner per entry form. Send copies of registration

papers, amateur cards, and pony measurement cards with entries. All

fees must accompany entry form. Open checks may be established at the show. Mail entries

                        To:                                Des Moines Springfest Horse Show

c/o Lenard Davenport

1538 East Walnut

Springfield, MO 65802

 Phone: 417-864-5310

Do Not Mail Entries after April 14, 2009. Call for Stalls and bring

entry information to show!!!!!!!!!

 

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

All horses must have current health papers issued within 30 days of the show.

Out of state horses must have negative Coggins test dated within 12 months of

show.

 

TRANSFERS, SUBSTITUTIONS, REFUNDS

The transfer of a horse and/or rider from one class to another will be allowed as

follows: The show office must be notified prior to the affected classes. Horses

may be switched to another class without penalty. Additional class entries will be

charged a $10.00 post entry fee. In the case of an injury, a veterinarian’s certificate

must be presented and entry fees, minus a $20.00 office charge, will be

refunded. Entries not officially scratched will be subject to a $25.00 fine.

 

STABLING

Stalls are available in the Iowa State Fairgrounds Main Horse Barn and auxiliary

barns. All stalls have doors. Each horse entered is required to have a stall. No

first bedding given. Stalls available at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, April 21, 2009.

PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO A HORSE SHOW ON PRECEDING DAYS, NO STALLS

WILL BE AVAILABLE PRIOR TO NOON ON TUESDAY, APRIL 21.

PLEASE TIME ARRIVAL ACCORDINGLY.

 

ARENA SPECIFICATIONS

Arena is 170' x 120'; footing sand/dirt mix.

Warm-up area has been relocated NE of the Cattle Barn and has a sand/dirt footing.

Download Fair Grounds Printable Map

To contact us:

Susan Aschenbrenner

515-278-2714

E-Mail

susanaschenburenner@hotmail.com