PonyPros Horse Show Series
HEPP HORSE SHOWS!
Human Equine Play with Purpose
Sunday, February 7th and Sunday, March 7th, 2010
*****Open All-breed Schooling Show - Casual Attire*****
Location: Hawkview Ranch, 24166 Dodds Road
Bend, OR 97701. Coverall indoor arena!
Human Equine Play with Purpose
Sunday, February 7th and Sunday, March 7th, 2010*****Open All-breed Schooling Show - Casual Attire*****
Location: Hawkview Ranch, 24166 Dodds Road Bend, OR 97701. Coverall indoor arena!
Testimonials from our first show:
"My daughter and her pony had a truly wonderful time. I enjoyed it too. Very low stress and fun. We will happily come to the next one, hopefully squeezing in a bath for Glory ahead of time. Everyone seemed very helpful and kind. Most little shows (the only kind I've been too) have had nice people, but this one was very special and full of kind-hearted people. We had a really good time. - L.B.""You guys did a wonderful job putting it together and it was a relaxing atmosphere which is rare. It was great to know everyone enjoyed themselves! Kudo's to you two for such a GREAT job!!!" - T.B.
"The show was great fun." - M.R.
"Thanks for putting together a great show today. It felt like just the right number of horses, and the emotional tone was fun and collegial." - J.B.
"This was such a fun show! Everyone was so friendly and helpful. The kids did such a nice job with their ponies and horses. It was wonderful to attend an event that focused on the human to horse relationship and creating a partnership. I had no idea what to expect and the day far exceeded my expectations." - N.P.
"What a fun show! Very family friendly and we didn't feel constantly behind and rushed like at some other shows. I feel that it was well paced and easy to get from one event to the next without constantly being late.
I was happy to see some kids and adults decked out in their show garb and others in jeans and sweatshirts. It's about the horses and the relationship. I like that very much. Really enjoyed the judges too. They were kind and helpful. :-)"
See photos and video from our first show on our online community PlayWithPurpose.ning.com
Download Entry Form
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*Written rules, class numbers, and class descriptions are subject to change without notice. We reserve the right to add, cancel or combine classes as needed, based on attendance. Remember this is "play with purpose." The purpose is for you and your horse to learn to PLAY under pressure.
Questions?
info@ponypro.net
This show is meant to be a fun Friendly Game for you and your horse!
Class List
Liberty/Online Classes 10am-12pm
A spotlight is a free-form exhibition where a horse and human show off their partnership and skills. We will provide time to warm-up with the obstacles and a map/diagram with a list of ideas for how to use them. Liberty/Online classes are on the ground. Liberty means "at liberty," no halter/lead. On-line means using a halter and lead or long-line. Finesse/Freestyle are ridden classes. Finesse means demonstrating refined, precision skills. Freestyle means demonstrating freeform skills useful in hacking, trail riding, and playing in the backyard, often riding bareback with a neckrope. You do not necessarily have to do both aspects of Lib/On or Fin/Fre but doing so allows you to add more variation to your round. In the Natural Horsemanship (NH) Playground class, you will lead or ride your horse through a series of trail obstacles on a pattern. We will include obstacles like tires, tarps, platforms, pedestals, poles, logs, and mounds. Kids and beginners can be on a longeline for any NH class as needed.
Age 11 and under
1) Liberty/Online Spotlight2) Finesse/Freestyle Spotlight
3) NH Playground - Trail Obstacle Course
Age 12-17
4) Liberty/Online Spotlight5) Finesse/Freestyle Spotlight
6) NH Playground - Trail Obstacle Course
Age 18 & up
7) Liberty/Online Spotlight8) Finesse/Freestyle Spotlight
9) NH Playground - Trail Obstacle Course
*1 hour lunch break and Open Q&A session with judges and trainers
Ridden Classes 1-3pm
English/Treeless/Bareback with a pad acceptable in jumping classes. Riders permitted to ride in Western saddles in all divisions except for Red if they don’t have access to an English saddle. "Sunday Afternoon" classes judged on ease and pleasure of ride. "Friday Night" classes judged on focus and agility. Ridden similar to hunters and jumpers. Both classes judged on quality as opposed to timed. Eng/TL/BB or Western permissible in rail classes. Will open show arena at lunch and for 5-10 minute warm-up before each division start.
White Division
Trot-a-Course - Fences 12” or lower10) 3-jump “Sunday Afternoon” course
11) 3-jump “Friday Night” course
12) Walk/Trot Pleasure – Rail Class
Yellow Division
Trot-a-Course - Fences 12” or lower13) 5-jump “Sunday Afternoon” course
14) 5-jump “Friday Night” course
15) Walk/Trot Pleasure – Rail Class
Green Division
Fences 18’ or lower - to be ridden at a trot/canter16) 7-jump “Sunday Afternoon” course
17) 7-jump “Friday Night” course
18) Walk/Trot/Canter Pleasure – Rail Class
Red Division
Fences 2’ or lower - to be ridden at a canter19) 9-jump “Sunday Afternoon” course
20) 9-jump “Friday Night” course
21) Walk/Trot/Canter Pleasure – Rail Class
22) Horse Agility - Timed Obstacle Course
Drop in and record your time, scores posted online
Division Notes
We will write the order riders will show in on a white board so you know when your turn is coming up. This show is designed to be a "Friendly Game" for your horse so please enter the division that will stretch you/him but not cause pressure. The course will be mapped out and posted so you'll know what order to do the jumps in. We will lower fences proportionally for small horses/ponies as needed. The jumps will be very simple with minimal, if any, decorations. Some will be on stackers/blocks and some will have jump standards. You can elect to skip certain jumps or to leave the ring early if your horse is unconfident. You will not be disqualified - the judge will score you based on what you were able to complete. If necessary, we will create separate divisions for advanced riders but are expecting to have mostly green horses/riders. If you are a seasoned rider wanting to jump, please contact us about splitting/adding classes.
White Division
Please enter the White division if this sounds like you or your horse (doesn't have to sound like both of you):- I am a beginner rider (and/or) My horse is extremely green
- I can trot my horse comfortably at home, but I don't really know how to canter yet (and/or) My horse is not yet trained to canter under saddle
- This is one of my first shows (and/or) This is one of my horse’s first shows and I expect him to be very flighty and nervous
Yellow Division
Please enter the Yellow division if this sounds like you or your horse (doesn't have to sound like both of you):- I am a novice rider (and/or) My horse is quite green
- I can trot my horse comfortably at home, but I have limited experience cantering (and/or) My horse is just learning to canter under saddle and would not be safe cantering at a show, even in a rail class
- I do well when my horse just steps over the jumps, but get a little off balance if my horse truly brings up both front knees (and/or) My horse is young so I’d rather he just stepped over the jumps to save his legs
Green Division
Combination of trotting/cantering permissible. Please enter the Green division if you and your horse are somewhere in between trot-a-course and cantering a course:- I think of myself as an intermediate rider (and/or) My horse will probably be a little looky and bracey at the show, but is pretty well-behaved
- I can canter my horse relatively comfortably at home (and/or) My horse still takes the incorrect lead every now and then, but is doing pretty well with cantering
- I would be comfortable jumping some small jumps and wouldn't be panic-stricken if my horse cantered a few strides afterwards (and/or) My horse is just learning to canter jumps and I think he'll be confident enough to canter a little at the show, at least in the rail class
- I am nervous about jumping but 18" sounds do-able (and/or) My horse would not be ready to show over fences higher than 2'.
Red Division
Please enter the Red division if this sounds like you and your horse:- I am a fairly experienced rider and my horse is well-trained
- I am very comfortable at a canter and my horse is very reliable at the canter
- I am comfortable cantering jumps and my horse is very reliable over fences
- I can't afford the h/j or eventing shows and I'd really rather not show at that height or My horse is not quite finished enough to show on the local h/j or eventing circuit so I want him to gain some experience here
• Ribbons 1st-6th and division champions!
• Everyone welcome. English/Western/Treeless/Bareback/Bitless
• No dogs please.
• Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
• Pre-entry $9/class or $40/all day. Registration at show $12/class, $50/all day
• If you need to scratch a class because your horse is not ready to go into the ring, we will refund you money. We don't want money to be the cause of anyone showing when they're not ready.
Lunchtime Q&A session – Ask for feedback on your class, or ask questions about training, horse health, riding, ground work, etc.
Will split classes as needed
Human/Equine Play with Purpose (HEPP) is the non-profit sector of PonyPros, providing equine facilitated learning programs for at-risk youth and to adults going through periods of adjustment. HEPP is a registered Oregon non-profit applying for federal 501c3 status. HEPP is not yet underway as a program but we are gearing up for this summer. We calling our show "Play With Purpose" because we want the show to be in the spirit of fun.
Phone
(541) 848-9573
Operating out of Hawkview Ranch:
24166 Dodds RoadBend, OR 97701
Directions: Travel east on Hwy. 20 approx. 7 miles from the intersection of 27th St. (Costco/Safeway). Look for the 9 mile marker. Then turn left onto Dodds Rd. Continue 1.4 miles; driveway and Hawkview Ranch sign are on the left.
*Please do not drop by without an appointment as we work from home in the mornings and are not always at the ranch.