Welcome
to the 2012 Open Horse Show Season of the North Country Circuit
Western Pleasure futurity 3 & 4 Yr. Olds
We have finalized some details in regards to the Western Pleasure futurity. We are going to go ahead and run it this
year and see what sort of response we get. The format will be the same as in the past, three go rounds with the placings from
each go to determine the year end winners. Shows have been selected to host a futurity class- Athabasca, Waskatanau and Ranfurly. The
cost to nominate a horse will remain at $80.00/horse and hopefully we will have some added money in the way of sponsors- the
exact amount is dependant upon sponsorship.
If you, or someone you know might want to help sponsor the futurity please contact Derek Dachyshyn ddachyshyn@gmail.com.
To date the circuit shows for this year
include:
Colchester – June 24
Smith – July 7
Athabasca – July 8
Lac La Biche – July 15
Washatenau – Aug 11
Rich Valley - July 21
Ranfurly –
Aug 19
Keep checking back with the web site.....as
we are working to get additional shows for this year.
NEW
and EXCITING changes to the North Country Circuit High Point Awards:
1. NCC
Halter High Point would remain unchanged (Grand, Reserve and 3rd place)
2. Change
remaining High Point prizes to be awarded to overall performance horse and rider in each age category. Award prizes to 8th place. Points would include
Showmanship, English, Western, Trail & Reining
EXAMPLE:
13 & Under High Point Performance
Horse and Rider - 1st place to 8th place
14 to 17 High Point Performance
Horse & Rider – 1st place to 8th place
18 to 39 High Point Performance
Horse & Rider – 1st place to 8th place
40 & Over High Point Performance
Horse & Rider – 1st place to 8th place
3. One
of the Circuit shows will be a “Wildcard” show. Points earned will
be DOUBLED at the “Wildcard” show. No one will know which show is
the “Wildcard” until the end of the season. NCC committee will have
a random draw from all shows completed for the “Wildcard”.
4. A
new “Team” competition will be introduced this year. All NCC Registrants
will be assigned to a team consisting of riders from each age category. High
Point prizes will be awarded to the top “Team” at year end. NCC registration
must be received by June 24 to be included in the team competition.
Some
Fun Shows for you to be aware of (not NCC point shows):
Colchester Fun Shows – April 22
and Sept. 23
St. Paul’s Fun Show – Aug
25.
The
NCC Registration and Show entry packages will be posted by April 1, 2012
Please
be aware that NCC has added a financial penalty for registrations after the deadline date.
You will be paying DOUBLE the registration fee, so give your poor NCC organizers a break and register early.