Brave Venture Farm, Inc.

Schooling Horse Shows

             2013 Home Show Dates

Thanks for a great Show Season

See you in 2014!

cancellation decision will be made by 5:00 am

 and decision available at (410) 795 0695.

We are hosting a clinic October 27th instead of the formerly advertised Fall Show

Two rings- Good footing- Quality jumps- Schooling areas- Outdoor seating-
Bathroom facilities- Fresh water (hot & cold)- Ring side parking-
Ring Side Beverages and seasonal snacks

Classes available for all students.

$7.00 Schooling Fee - $10.00 per class entery fee

Farm Gates Open at 6:45 a.m

FREE Schooling at 7am to 8:50am in Ring One

Ring one start time: 9:00 am

Ring two start time: at completion of classes in Ring One

Cancellation decision will be made by 5 am. 

Ring side parking. New 21 foot wide gates to accommodate 5th wheel rigs and tractor trailers. Large rigs should call by 5pm Saturday to reserve a ringside space. Additional field parking also.

Warmup classes $7.00

$10.00 per class entry fee

Judges to be announced.

Points and Awards
Six ribbons will be awarded in each class. 

Point Values are:
1st = 5 points
2nd= 4 points
3rd = 3 points
4th = 2 points
5th = 1 points
6th = .5 points

Champion and Reserve Champion in all divisions having three classes with at least four entries per class. 

RING ONE- order of classes
This ring will start at 9 a.m.

Lead Line Division: for riders ten years old or younger.
     1. a) Lead line walk- on leadline

         b)Lead Line Walk- off leadline

     2.  Lead line walk, obstacle course 

Mini Short Stirrup Division: for riders 16 and younger riding a pony or horse. May not cross enter into short stirrup pony division
     3.  Mini short stirrup walk
     4.  Mini short stirrup W/T
     5.  Mini short stirrup obstacle
     6.  Mini short stirrup O/F-18" trot only

Short Stirrup Division: for riders 16 and under riding a pony or horse. May not cross enter into mini short stirrup division.

   7.   Short stirrup W/T
   8.   Short stirrup W/T/C
   9.   Short stirrup obstacle
  10.  Short stirrup O/F-2' (6 jumps)

Beginner Rider: for riders in their first or second year showing, 16 years and under.
   11.  Beginner rider W/T, 
   12.  Beginner rider W/T/C
   13.  Beginner rider  obstacle/trail
   14.  Beginner rider  O/F-2' (4 jumps)

 Beginner Adult  Rider: for riders in their first or second year showing, 16 years and older.
     15.  Beginner rider W/T
     16.  Beginner rider W/T/C
     17.  Beginner rider obstacle/trail
     18.  Beginner rider O/F-2' (4 jumps)

Pleasure Division: Horses and Ponies, Riders any age.
    19.  Pleasure W/T
    20.  Pleasure Command W/T/C, Reverse & back
    21. Pleasure Obstacle/Trail
    H.  Halloween Classes A and B- must have equine partner- Oct 27th Show only

English and Western Riders Welcome!

*Schooling - At 7am to 8:50 am in Ring One *

Note: Courses will increase in difficulty (and number of jumps) at each show. In case of Ring conflict, classes or Divisions will be moved to keep show moving.

PLEASE do NOT approach the Judge with questions until after the show or at lunch break

Farm Gates Open at 6:45

Free Coffee & Tea

RING TWO- order of classes

Open Equitation Division
   22. Open Equitation W/T
    23.  Open Equitation W/T/C
    24.  Open Equitation O/F- 2' trot or canter

Beginner Pony Hunter Division:  2' - 2'3"
     25.  Low Hunter O/F 
     26.   Low Handy Hunter O/F
     27. Low Hunter U/S 

Pony Hunter Division:   2' - 2'3" 
     28.  Pony Hunter O/F
     29.  Pony Hunter Handy O/F 
     30.  Pony Hunter U/S

Beginner Hunter Rider - 2' to 2'3"

     31.Hunter Rider O/F - 5 jumps

     32. Hunter Handy Rider O/F - 5 jumps

     33. Hunter Rider U/S

Low Hunter Division - 2' to 2'6"

     34. Low Hunter O/F

     35. Low Handy Hunter O/F

     36. Low Hunter U/S 

Hunt Pairs Division - 2' to 2'3"
     37.  Hunt Pairs W/T 
     38.  Hunt Pairs- O/F     

Schooling at 7am to 8:50 am in ring one.

Please do not approach the Judge with questions until after the show or at lunch break.  Thank you!

Show Rules

1) Brave Venture Farm, Inc. property owners, employees and volunteers are not to be held responsible or liable for injuries to persons, animals, or property damage lost or stolen on their grounds.

2) ALL riders must wear ASTM headgear when mounted.

3) Cross entries are permitted unless otherwise noted.

4) Proof of negative coggins within one year.

5) No Stallions are permitted on the grounds

6) Full dress with jackets is not required. Polo shirts are ok. Britches with belt and paddock or tall boots, chaps are ok in all divisions.

7) Protective leg gear permitted in all divisions.

8) Martingales, draw reins, etc. are permitted in all divisions, all classes.

9) Canine friends must be on a leash.

10)  Western riders are welcome to compete in all divisions, all classes.

 11) Safety of all riders and their mounts is priority. Classes with  excessive entries will be split and two sets of ribbons/points will be awarded. No more than four cantering in classes in Ring One at same time.

12)  Horses and ponies may compete all divisions in Ring Two unless otherwise specified. Adults may ride ponies.

13)  Warmup classes are not judged. Riders select any eight (8) jumps, any course. Warmup tickets must be purchased at the entry booth and given to the gate keeper before entering the ring. Riders may do more then one trip.