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Division 3 - Light Horse
Division 3 - Light Horse Show
Contact: Georgia Dykstra - Extreme Trail -
d.gcattle@hotmail.com
/250-567-0780
Karla Mork - Light Horse Divisions -knpmork@hotmail.com
Entries: Fees very per event.
See individual posters for contact information.
Stabling available. Priority will go to out-of-town participants.
$25 refundable cleaning deposit; $15/day.
Must be paid in advance. Shavings provided.
Rules & Regulations:
1. All light horse Exhibitors must be a current Horse Council BC Member. Any competitor who does not present proof of HCBC will be denied participation.
2. Refund Policy: No refunds for entry fees without a signed veterinarian or doctor's certificate. Exceptions will be made for horses recognized as visibly unsound or ill by the show managers. Stall refunds will be made on the condition of the Refund Policy if the stall has not been used. Refunds will be mailed out after the event.
3. The Nechako Valley Exhibition will not be held responsible for any loss, damage, or injury to persons, animals, or equipment during the show.
4. All youth 18 and under riding on the Grounds must wear an ASTM approved safety helmet with a permanently affixed harness.
5. All competitors are encouraged to wear protective head gear at all times.
6. All dogs must be kept on leashes at all times.
7.No smoking is permitted in the barn areas.
8. Please be patient and courteous with Light Horse Division helpers - we are all volunteers!
9. Riding is prohibited on the Fair Grounds except for in designated show areas.
10. All Exhibitors must read and comply with the "Notice to Exhibitors".
Classes by age groups:
1. Jr. 13 & Over
2. Jr. 12 & Under
3. Sr. 18 & Older
Qualifications:
1. Age of riders and horses is as of January 1, 2025
2. Entre feeds and pass fees must accompany entry forms
3. Stallions must not be shown by a junior
4. Any abuse of horses will lead to automatic elimination
5. All entries are shown at the risk of the owner and management will not be responsible for any loss or damage
6. EXHIBITORS are responsible for having all entries in the holding ring before each class. Those not ready when called will not be allowed in the ring before each class. Those not ready when called will not be allowed in the ring to compete.
7. Management reserves the right to combine or cancel any class where there are insufficient entries
8. STABLING: There are a limited number of stalls. They will be allotted to out-of-town exhibitors first
9. There will be a $10 non-refundable jump fee charged for Hunter and fences and Jumper classes. A separate fee for each Hunter and Jumper
10. Entry fees are $10 per class. Exceptions: no fee for Halter Championship and Lead line
Classes:
Open Halter - registered and unregistered in the same class
1. Mares 2 & Over
2. Gelding 2 & Over
3. Champion Halter - 1st & 2nd place of classes 1 & 2
Showmanship
4. Jr. 12 & Under
5. Jr. 13 & Over
6. Sr. 18 & Over
7. Champion Showperson - 1st & 2nd place of classes 4, 5, and 6
Western Equitation
8. Western Equitation Jr. 12 & Under
9. Western Equitation Jr. 13 to 17
10. Western Equitation Sr. 18 & Over
11. Western Equitation Beginner - Walk & Jog, no cross entries with other Western Equitation classes
Western Pleasure
12. Western Pleasure Jr. 12 & Under
13. Western Pleasure Jr. 13 to 17
14. Western Pleasure Sr. 18 & Over
15. Western Pleasure Jr. Horse - horse under 6 yrs
16. Western Pleasure - Walk & Jog - no cross entries with other Western Pleasure classes
Western Horsemanship - Pattern will be posted
17. Western Horsemanship Jr. 12 & Under
18. Western Horsemanship Jr. 13 to 17
19. Western Horsemanship Sr. 18 & Over
20. Western Horsemanship Beginner - Walk & Job only - no cross entries with other Western Horsemanship classes
Reining - Patterns will be posted
21. Beginner Reining - 1st year rider/horse
22. Open Reining
Trail/Bridle Path
23. Trail/Bridle Path Jr. 12 & Under
24. Trail/Bridle Path Jr. 13 to 17
25. Trail/Bridle Path Sr. 18 & Over
Basic Seat Equitation
26. Basic Seat Equitation Jr. 12 & Under
27. Basic Seat Equitation Jr. 13 to 17
28. Basic Seat Equitation Sr. 18 & Over
29. Basic Seat Equitation Beginner - Walk & Trot only - no cross entries with other Equitation classes
30. Lead Line Equitation - riders 6 yrs and under. To be shown in appropriate English or Western attire. Horse to be led by a responsible person. Rider is judged on ability.
English Pleasure
31. English Pleasure Jr. 12 & Under
32. English Pleasure Jr. 13 to 17
33. English Pleasure Sr. 18 & Over
34. English Pleasure Beginner Rider or horse - Walk & Trot only - no cross entries with other English Pleasure classes
Road Hack
35. Road Hack Open - all ages - class may be divided if numbers warrant it
Driving
36. Pleasure Driving Turnout
37. Pleasure Driving Command Class
38. Working Pleasure Driving
39. Driving Reinsmanship
40. Cones Pattern
41. Drive & Ride
Fun Class
42. Two Way Combination - OPEN - groom and wheel barrow permitted. Proper tack required. Class to begin Western then change to English. Judged as a pleasure class and suitability of horse to both disciplines.
43. Bareback Equitation - OPEN - Judged on hands, seat, and manners. Can be ridden with English or Western bridle. No chaps or suede bottom English breeches.
44. Command Class - OPEN - Halt, Walk, Jog/Trot, Lope/Canter, on Judges command. Rider eliminated if she/he does not perform on command.
45. Ride a Buck - OPEN - $5.00 bill - no entry fee - rider provides a $5.00 bill. Riders will be bareback, last rider with his/her bill wins all of the bills. No chaps or suede bottom breeches.
Hunter
46. Hunter Seat Equitation Jr. Under 18 - fences to 2'6" tider. Judged on seat and style over fences
47. Hunter Seat Equitation Sr. 18 & Over - fences to 2'6"
48. Low Hunter Open - fences to 2'6"
49. Handy Hunter Open - fences 2'6" to 2'9"
50. Working Hunter Open - fences 2'9" to 3'
Jumper
51. Baby Jumper - riders 12 & Under - Jumps to 2'
52. Mini Jumper - riders 12 & Under - Jumps to 2'3"
53. 1st Year Jumper - Jumps to 2'6"
54. Warm Up Jumper - OPEN - Jumps to 2'9"
55. Low Jumper - OPEN - Jumps to 3'
56. Open Jumper - Jumps to 3'3"
EXTREME TRAIL COMPETITION
SATURDAY AUGUST 9TH, 2025
3 PM - 6 PM INDOOR ARENA
A fun obstacle course for you and your equine partner to navigate, the perfect competition to demonstrate your horsemanship skills! This event is timed, and points are awarded at each obstacle.
Classes:
· Youth (17 and under)
· Green Horse (horses aged 3-5)
· Rookie Riders (beginner or inexperienced riders)
· Open
Contact:
Georgia Dykstra
d.gcattle@hotmail.com
| 250-567-0780
Fees:
$25.00 Early Entry Fee until August 1st, 2025
$30.00 Entry Fee after August 1st, 2025