CAMP VERDE GYMKHANA ASSOCIATION
2011-2012 Rules
The Camp Verde Gymkhana Association Officers reserve the right to
pull any rider or horse from competing due to; injuries, uncontrollable behavior, abusive behavior, abusive language and/or
disregard of Arena Del Loma and/or CVGA rules. This
rule also applies to family members of competitors.
All rules will be enforced to protect the safety and well-being
of all members and spectators.
MEMBERSHIP: You must pay a yearly Verde Fair & Rec. fee
and a CVGA membership fee to run any events at Arena
Del Loma.
FAMILY MEMBERSHIP: Family membership is only for immediate
family and children under the age of 18 years or guardians. (Definition
of immediate family: A Group consisting of only a Father, Mother and their Children, Who Share the same living quarters. Or
Guardians that share the same living quarters with minors)
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP:
SCHOOLING: Schooling is for an individual that does not want to receive points and is just schooling their horse. Schooling
participants will enter the arena at the same time as their age group but will run last. Their time will not effect the rest
of the riders in that age group and there will be no placing or points awarded to them.
EVENT FEES: These fees are to be paid at sign ups at
the beginning of each gymkhana.
ARENA FEES: $5.00 arena fee per gymkhana. ( $5.00 per
sign up sheet)
CLASS FEES:
TIME ONLYS: $3.00 per run, riders may sign up for as
many as they want. Riders are limited to 2 consecutive runs. All runs must be paid for in advance. One minute
allowed per run.
AGE GROUPS: Age groups are determined by your age,
as of January 1, 2011.
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7 & Under Lead-line, this is an assistive class where
a parent or guardian leads the child on a horse around a shortened or modified pattern. A lead line must be held at all times.
This is not a foot race, just an opportunity for the younger kids to build confidence & learn the pattern.
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7 & under, the child and horse navigate through the pattern
alone, a parent or guardian may stand and assist the rider without leading the horse. Riders must wear a helmet.
No jumping required.
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8 – 10 everyone 10 and under must wear a helmet (CVGA
has helmets to borrow)
- 11-14, 15– 18, 19-34, 35-49, 50 &
over
*age groups to be determined based upon membership
POINTS: There will be three events held each month
for 8 months. You must ride a minimum of 18 events to qualify for year-end awards. Points accumulated for
each event are kept on a yearly basis. Points will be given as follows:
Lead-line: All riders who complete the pattern
correctly will receive a participation ribbon or a prize box item for each event that they participate in.
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At
the end of the year all of the kids that are eligible (have rode in the minimum required events) will receive an award. They
will all be equal in quality and price. There will be no child left out.
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We will be keeping times so we can see riders progress throughout
the year. For those who want to progress and move up to the 7 and under they will not have any points to carry over or, from the child point of view, to lose. If the lead liner moves up
to 7 and under they will still receive a participant place in the lead line age group just as if they had not moved up. Instead
of losing out on all of there hard work and not receiving anything.
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In addition to the year end award we would also like to give
out a “Most Improved Award.” (Just for this age group) This is why we will be keeping times so we can see there
progress throughout the year, (If the child starts to ride by themselves moving into the 7 and under age group, they will
still be considered for this award.)
Grand
entry: Each rider that enters the arena and participates in the grand entry, or helps during the grand entry before each
gymkhana will receive 1 point each time, this point will be added to the event points for that day.
Arena/Membership Rules
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To reduce cost, membership rule requires members fourteen years
& older to help a minimum of 5 times throughout the season to be eligible for year-end awards. This rule
will be enforced. You may sign up at the beginning of the gymkhana. We will announce your name before the event
you signed up for.
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Horses may only be tied at your horse trailer. (please do not
tie horses on the rail by the bleachers)
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Horses are not allowed in the grass area by the bleachers.
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No one under the age fourteen is allowed in the arena unless
you are on your horse competing.
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When your age group is called, please enter the arena and proceed
to the holding pen. There will be a two minute gate call for each age group before the gate is closed. Your name will be called
three times and then we will move on. Do not leave the arena while a rider is running an event. **If you need to enter through
the gate, please let announcer know before the event.
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Only one person per family is allowed in the arena to help the younger
rider.
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No batting, whipping or spurring your horse in front of the
cinch. (this rule will be strongly enforced.) Once you cross the starting time line, the pattern must be completed correctly.
Rider must be on horse when crossing the finish line. If you break the pattern or cross the finish line before the pattern
is completed, you are disqualified, and will be asked to leave the arena.
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All contestants must sign a hold harmless agreement. Children under
18 years of age must have a parent/ guardian signed waiver to ride. All membership fees must be paid before you will be allowed
to ride any events in the gymkhana and/or have the use of Arena Del Loma.
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If your horse kicks, you must have a red ribbon tied on the horses
tail.
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Boots or shoes with well defined heel must be worn in the arena.
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Equine riding helmets will be worn by all contestants ages 10 &
under and 11 - 18 years old are recommended to wear them. CVGA has helmets to borrow. Parents, It is your responsibility to
make sure that your child's helmet is securely fastened in place (no helmets off the back of the head) and has an appropriately
fitted saddle. i.e: stirrups at right length to fit rider.
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Any women, five or more months pregnant must have a doctor's written
permission, issued that week, in order to participate in any event.
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No running of horses in the parking area. (Horses can only be run
in the designated practice area at the end corner of parking lot.)
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Walk horses in and out of the arena and have your horse under control
while exiting the arena. Disqualification can occur for not following this rule.
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No dogs are allowed at Arena Del Loma. This rule is to help insure
the safety of us all; horses, riders, and spectators.
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Lame horses will not be allowed to compete at the discretion of
the CVGA officers. (If you are in doubt as to whether your horse is lame or not, please check with the judges or officers.)
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Re-rides will be allowed in the event of a timer mal-function, if
the run was clean.
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If a make-up show is needed at the end of the season persons who
were not members during the time frame of that show will not receive points in their age group for that day but may compete.
I have read the
above rules and agree to abide by them, and understand that I may be disqualified by breaking them.
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If at anytime you are unsure of or have questions about any
of the above rules please feel free to ask a board member.
Thank you for
taking the time to read the CVGA rules and hope that we can all have a safe and fun season!!
