Location: Central Park, New York City, NY, USA
Venue: Wollman Rink (outdoor arena)

Season/Weather: late summer, moderate temperatures
    

Due to the setting, all horses will be stabled at the USET facility in Gladstone, NJ and will be brought in early on show day by a professional shipping company. Stabling in the park is in 3x3 meter stalls in a large tent. A 100 x 200 warm up arena will be available at specified times (noted with each applicable class). The 4 minute walk from stable/warm up area to the arena will be fenced and staff will be on hand to help guide horses and riders safely.

DAY 1 :: Wednesday • Filly / Colt / Mare / Stallion Halter (6-8pm) ||  • Western / English / Saddle Seat Pleasure Classes (8-9pm)  ||  • Native Costume (9-10pm) 

DAY 2 :: Thursday • Under 25 Jumpers Grand Prix (6:30-7:30pm)  ||  • FEI Speed Jumpers Class (8-9 pm)  ||  • Puissance (9-10pm)

DAY 3 :: Friday • USEF First Level Dressage (1-2:30 pm)  ||  • Intermediate I Dressage (2:30-4pm)  ||  • Jr./Amateur 1.20m Jumpers (6-7:30pm)  ||  • Rolex FEI 3* Jumpers Grand Prix (8-10pm)

DAY 4 :: Saturday  • Pony Club Barrels / Poles / Egg & Spoon Races 10am-2pm)  ||  • Sm./Med. Pony Hunters (3-4pm)  /  • Amateur Hunters (4:30-6pm)  /  • Duchossois Cup Hunters (6:30-8pm)  ||  • CDI 4* Dressage Freestyle (8:30-10pm)

DAY 5 :: Sunday  • Pony Club Ribbon Team Race / Pony Steeplechase (10am-noon) ||  • Arena Eventing (2-4pm)

Halter

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   FILLY CLASS (6MO - 2YO) : $2,000
   COLT CLASS (6MO - 2YO) : $2,000
   MARE CLASS (3YO + ) : $2,000
   STALLION CLASS (3YO + ) : $2,000
   ALL DIVISIONS: Horses must be presented in appropriate headgear for their age/breed. Handlers are not required to be show, but should be in formal show attire if visible. Class takes place in the main arena, starting at 6pm (before sunset). Registration number should be on handler's back (or horse's headgear).
  Previous experience: none required
  Judging bonus: none
  Prizes: ribbons (1st-8th each division), 30 per division (divided to 1st-3rd places), 1,000 HRU (1st place to HARPGworld members)

Pleasure

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   WESTERN PLEASURE (3YO + ) : $3,000
   HUNTER PLEASURE (3YO + ) : $3,000
   COUNTRY ENGLISH PLEASURE (3YO + ) : $3,000
   ALL DIVISIONS: Formal turnout for both horse and rider required. Class takes place in the main arena, starting at 8pm (sunset, arena will be light by large lights around it). Registration number should be on handler's back (or horse's headgear).
  Previous experience: none required
  Judging bonus: +2 pts if horse has one or more relevant training/show images || warm-up image (max. 1 image) :: partial: 2 pts, full body: 4 pts, background: +2
  Prizes: ribbons (1st-8th each division), 35 per division (divided to 1st-3rd places), 1,000 HRU (1st place to HARPGworld members), +10 each division (1st place, from AkhalTekeAssociation)

Costume

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   NATIVE COSTUME (2YO + ) : $1,000
   A chance to show your horse in their distinctive native garb. May be displayed in-hand or under saddle. If many entries are received, class may be divided by type. Class starts at 9pm and will be under lights.Registration number should be on handler/rider's back or horse's headgear.
  Previous experience: none
  Judging bonus: none
  Prizes: ribbons (1st-8th), 30  (divided to 1st-3rd places), 1,000 HRU (1st place to HARPGworld members), +10 (1st place, from AkhalTekeAssociation)

Show Jumpers

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   AMATEUR 1.20M JUMPERS (5YO + ) : $5,000
   Riders age 16yrs and up. Proper attire and tack required. Rider should wear a jacket, helmet, light coloured breeches and tall boots. Horse must have appropriate saddle and bridle and starting number affixed to the saddle pad. Leg protection recommended. Fences will range from about 3' (0.95m) up to the maximum height of 3'11" (1.20m) A fallen rail or refusal will not be disqualified, but will place behind clear rounds.
  Previous experience: none
  Judging bonus: +2 pts if horse has one or more relevant training or show image || warm-up image (max. 1 image) :: partial: 2 pts, full body: 4 pts, background: +2
  Prizes: ribbons (1st-8th), 35  (divided to 1st-3rd places), 1,000 HRU (1st place to HARPGworld members)

   UNDER 25 GRAND PRIX (6YO +) : $25,000
   A class for riders under the age of 25 yrs old. Jump height of 4'7" max. (1.40m). A fallen rail or refusal will not be disqualified, but will place behind clear rounds. Proper attire and tack required. Rider should wear a jacket, helmet, light coloured breeches and tall boots. Horse must have appropriate saddle and bridle and starting number affixed to the saddle pad. Leg protection recommended.
  Previous experience: one discipline training or show image
  Judging bonus: +2 pts if horse has two or more relevant training/show images || warm-up image (max. 1 image) :: partial: 2 pts, full body: 4 pts, background: +2
  Prizes: ribbons (1st-8th), 50  (divided to 1st-3rd places), 1,000 HRU (1st place to HARPGworld members)

   FEI WELCOME SPEED STAKE (7YO +) : $40,000
   Speed is the key! A small RNG will determine this factor. (A horse with downed rails or refusals will place behind clear rounds).Proper attire and tack required. Rider should wear a jacket, helmet, light coloured breeches and tall boots. Horse must have appropriate saddle and bridle and starting number affixed to the saddle pad. Leg protection recommended. Jump height up to 4'9" (1.45m)
  Previous experience: one discipline training or show image
  Judging bonuses: RNG: 1-5 pts || +2 pts if horse has two or more relevant training/show images || warm-up image (max. 1 image) :: partial: 2 pts, full body: 4 pts, background: +2
  Prizes: ribbons (1st-8th), 50  (divided to 1st-3rd places), 1,000 HRU (1st place to HARPGworld members)

   PUISSANCE (7YO +) : $50,000
   A high jumping event, the puissance course contains two optional warm up fences and the famous stone wall, which starts at 4'6". Wall height is raised after each successful jump. Riders should be 18yrs+ and wear proper attire and helmet. Horse should have proper tack with starting number on the saddle pad.
  Previous experience: one discipline training or show image
  Judging bonus: +2 pts if horse has two or more relevant training/show images || warm-up image (max. 1 image) :: partial: 2 pts, full body: 4 pts, background: +2
  Prizes: ribbons (1st-8th), 50  (divided to 1st-3rd places), 1,000 HRU (1st place to HARPGworld members)

   ROLEX FEI 3* GRAND PRIX (7YO +) : $216,000
   A premier competition for the experienced horse and rider. 16 efforts ranging up to 5'5" (1.65m). A fallen rail or refusal will not be disqualified, but will place behind clear rounds. Proper attire and tack required. Rider should wear a jacket, helmet, light coloured breeches and tall boots. Horse must have appropriate saddle and bridle and starting number affixed to the saddle pad. Leg protection recommended.
  Previous experience: two discipline training or show image
  Judging bonus: +2 pts if horse has three or more relevant training/show images || warm-up image (max. 1 image) :: partial: 2 pts, full body: 4 pts, background: +2
  Prizes: ribbons (1st-8th), 200  (divided to 1st-4th places), 1,000 HRU (1st place to HARPGworld members)

Hunter

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   PONY HUNTER CLASSIC (4YO + ) : $1,000
   Riders age 6-14 yrs, ponies up to 13.2hh. Classic attire and turnout required, including braided mane and tail and conservative hunter tack on pony. No leg protection. Rider must wear helmet, coat, jodpurs and paddock boots and have number on their back (or saddle pad/ bridle). There will be 10 jumps from 2'3"-2'5" (0.70-0.75m).
  Previous experience: none
  Judging bonus: +2 pts if horse has one or more relevant training/show images || warm-up image (max. 1 image) :: partial: 2 pts, full body: 4 pts, background: +2
  Prizes: ribbons (1st-8th), 35  (divided to 1st-3rd places), 1,000 HRU (1st place to HARPGworld members)

   AMATEUR HUNTER CLASSIC (5YO + ) : $2,500
   Riders age 15 yrs and up. Classic attire and turnout required, including braided mane and tail and conservative hunter tack with snaffle/pelham or double bridle. Standing martingale allowed but no leg protection. Rider must wear helmet, coat, breeches and boots and have number on their back (or saddle pad/bridle). Jumps will be 3'0"-3'6" (0.95-1.05m).
  Previous experience: none
  Judging bonus: +2 pts if horse has one or more relevant training/show images || warm-up image (max. 1 image) :: partial: 2 pts, full body: 4 pts, background: +2
  Prizes: ribbons (1st-8th), 35  (divided to 1st-3rd places), 1,000 HRU (1st place to HARPGworld members)

   DUCHOSSOIS CUP HUNTER CLASSIC (6YO + ) : $50,000
   Riders age 18 yrs +. Classic rider attire and turnout required, including braided mane and tail and conservative hunter tack with snaffle/pelham or double bridle for the horse. Standing martingale allowed but no leg protection. Rider must wear helmet, coat, breeches and boots and have number on their back (or saddle pad/bridle). Jumps will be 3'6"-3'9" (1.05-1.15m).
  Previous experience: one discipline training or show image
  Judging bonus: +2 pts if horse has two or more relevant training/show images || warm-up image (max. 1 image) :: partial: 2 pts, full body: 4 pts, background: +2
  Prizes: ribbons (1st-8th), 50  (divided to 1st-3rd places), 1,000 HRU (1st place to HARPGworld members)

Dressage

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   USEF FIRST LEVEL (4YO + ) : $5,000
[First Level Test 2] Rider age 15 yrs and up. Proper tack and attire required including jacket, helmet/hat, breeches, boots & gloves for the rider and black or brown snaffle bridle and dressage saddle for the horse. No leg protection/wraps allowed. Starting number should be on the saddle pad or bridle.
  Previous experience: none
  Judging bonus: +2 pts if horse has one or more relevant training/show images || warm-up image (max. 1 image) :: partial: 2 pts, full body: 4 pts, background: +2
  Prizes: ribbons (1st-8th), 35  (divided to 1st-3rd places), 1,000 HRU (1st place to HARPGworld members)

   FEI INTERMEDIATE I (6YO + ) : $10,000
[Intermediate I Test] Rider age 16 yrs and up. Proper tack and attire required including jacket, helmet/hat, breeches, boots & gloves for the rider and black or brown snaffle bridle and dressage saddle for the horse. No leg protection/wraps allowed. Starting number should be on the saddle pad or bridle.
  Previous experience: one discipline training or show image
  Judging bonus: +2 pts if horse has two or more relevant training/show images || warm-up image (max. 1 image) :: partial: 2 pts, full body: 4 pts, background: +2
  Prizes: ribbons (1st-8th), 35  (divided to 1st-3rd places), 1,000 HRU (1st place to HARPGworld members)

   FEI CDI 4* GRAND PRIX FREESTYLE (7YO + ) : $75,000
[Grand Prix Freestyle Guidelines] Music required! (Should be around 5-6 minutesong.) Rider age 18 yrs and up. Proper tack and attire required including jacket, helmet/hat, breeches, boots & gloves for the rider and black or brown snaffle bridle and dressage saddle for the horse. No leg protection/wraps allowed. Starting number should be on the saddle pad or bridle.
  Previous experience: two discipline training or show image
  Judging bonus: +2 pts if horse has three or more relevant training/show images || warm-up image (max. 1 image) :: partial: 2 pts, full body: 4 pts, background: +2
  Prizes: ribbons (1st-8th), 50  (divided to 1st-3rd places), 1,000 HRU (1st place to HARPGworld members)

Pony Club Games

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   BARREL RACE (6YO + ) : $1000
   POLE BENDING (6YO + ) : $1000
   EGG & SPOON RACE (5YO + ) : $250
   RIBBON RACE (5YO + ) : $500
Riders age 6yrs - 18 yrs. & Ponies under 15hh. Western tack common but not required.
> Barrels: standard clover pattern of 3 barrels (can be run right or left hand). Barrels are white with blue "Pony Club" text and gold/navy pony club logo.
> Poles: row of 6 white poles with red and blue stripes. Pattern is to run past the poles to the far end, weave through towards the start and then weave back before running back alongside the poles to the start again.
> Egg/Spoon: Riders balance an egg on a spoon while following traveling at a walk, trot and/ or lope around the ring, changing gaits at each of 4 cones. Then weaving through a series of barrels - all without loosing their egg.
> Ribbon race: a team event in which two riders each hold one end of a length of ribbon and attempt to ride around the arena without either side loosing contact with the ribbon. Course includes walk, trot, canter and back up as well as a figure-eight.
  Previous experience: none
  Judging bonus: RNG: +1-5 pts
  Prizes: ribbons (1st-8th), 25 per class (divided to 1st-3rd places), 1,000 HRU (1st place to HARPGworld members)

  PONY STEEPLECHASE (5YO +) : $1000
Riders age 8yrs - 14 yrs. & Ponies under 12.2hh. Racing silks and numbered saddle cloth required. English saddle and snaffle bridle recommended. A line up start, followed by a gallop around the arena and over a series of mini "steeplechase hurdles" (about 18" high).
  Previous experience: none
  Judging bonus: RNG: +1-5 pts
  Prizes: ribbons (1st-8th), 25 (divided to 1st-3rd places), 1,000 HRU (1st place to HARPGworld members)

Eventer

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   ARENA EVENTING (6YO + ) : $8,000
A scaled down version of traditional cross country, this class is run over a course of natural style fences that include brush, water and elevated jumps. Riders 18yrs+ and must wear helmet and body protector and number bib. Horse should wear cross country tack including, breastcollar and leg protection.
  Previous experience: none
  Judging bonus: +2 pts if horse has one or more relevant training/show images || warm-up image (max. 1 image) :: partial: 2 pts, full body: 4 pts, background: +2
  Prizes: ribbons (1st-8th), 35 (divided to 1st-3rd places), 1,000 HRU (1st place to HARPGworld members)

REGISTRATION

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Please comment/note the following form filled out:
(Note that some classes require previous experience to enter. If not clearly noted on your horse's reference, you will be asked to supply proof before the registration is accepted.)

Class:
Horse: (link ref)
Rider/handler:
Stable:

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COMMENT ON THE ABOVE JOURNAL WITH COMPLETED ENTRIES ONLY

JUDGING

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This event is almost entirely effort based. (Speed classes have a small RNG roll bonus). Some classes allow a single warm-up image for extra points or small previous experience bonus (see individual class descriptions) but otherwise only the main entry counts for points.

 > main entry characters: 40 pts
   (Horse: 25 pts / rider: 10 / tack: 5)
 > main entry setting: 30 pts
   (location: 20 / weather: 4 / details: 6)
 > story: 5 pts (1pt/ea. 200 words)
 > pre-registration: 1 pt / number shown: 1 pt
 > advertisement: 3 pts
 > bonus: (see individual class descriptions)

RULES

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These are pretty basic and should go without saying, but we'll just say them anyways just in case...
 Artwork should be your own work. (Photo elements/textures may be used in backgrounds, but must be stock and credited!)
 Collabs are only allowed in team classes.
 Tracing is allowed, but must be credited stock.
 Any breed is allowed (including magic ones).
 Carefully read and follow class rules, and please ask if something isn't clear!   

SPONSORS

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(If you would like to sponsor or sanction this event, note TheJockeyClub )

Hosted by "The Jockey Club" (ribbons, 1,040 , +2 RP/entry  for registered horses)
Sponsored by "Keep-on-cantering" (25,000 HRU to HARPGworld member winners)
Sponsored by the "Akhal-teke Association" (40 )
Sponsored by the "HARPG European Warmblood Community" (WB designs to winners, +3RP/entry for registered warmbloods)
Sponsored by "HARPG International Equestrian Federation" (+1 RP/entry for registered horses)