07/24/2025
THE SHOW IS ON!!!!!
Northumberland River Rancher 4H Open Horse Show
Held at Bay Pony Farm - 12234 Northumberland Hwy Heathsville, VA 22473
Start time 8:00 am July 26, 2025 ~~~~ 703-628-1767
WESTERN CLASSES
1. Showmanship JR 14 & under
2. Showmanship SR 15 & up (will split if more than 3 of each age group, 15& up and Adults)
3. Jr all riders 14 & under - w/j
4. Jr all riders 14 & under - w/j/l
5. Jr all riders Equitation 14 & under pattern w/j
6. Sr. 15 & up w/j
7. Sr. 15 & up w/j/l
8. Sr. 15 & up Equitation pattern w/j/l
9. Ranch rail w/j/command -open to all ages - (will split division if 3 or more of each section jr/sr/adult)
10. Ranch Rail w/j/l - open to all ages
11. Ranch Pattern w/j/l - open to all ages
12. Leadline -riders 10 &under, not to compete in any other class except in hand classes
(E/W) judged on the horse
13. Leadline - riders 10 & under, not to compete in any other class excpet in hand class
(E/W) judged on the rider
Hunter not to start before 11:00
14. Hunter in hand JR 14 & under Mini/Pony Division- In seperate grass ring -10:00 a.m.
15. Hunter in hand SR 15 & up (will spilt adults) 35. In hand - showmanship
16. Jr Hunter Pleasure U/S w/t 14 & under 36. In hand - trail - (seperate judged class for horses)
17. Jr Hunter Pleasure U/S GAYP 14 & under 37. Cart class - W/T
18. Jr Hunter Pleasure U/S w/t/c 14 & under 38. Cart class w/t obstacle
19. Sr. Hunter Pleasure U/S w/t (will split if more than 3 of each group, 15& up and Adults)
20. Sr Hunter Pleasure U/s 15 & up GAYP
21. Sr Hunter Pleasure U/S - 15 & up w/t/c
22. Open Equitation W/T/C - (will split for age groups, if needed 14-under, 15-18, 19 and over)
23. Hunter o/f - course A - 2', 2'3", 2'6" riders choice open to all ages
24. Hunter o/f - course B - - 2', 2'3", 2'6" riders choice
25. Hunter u/s - w/t/c
Jumpers
26. Tad Pole's- poles (horse/rider combo not eligible for any other jumping division) timed- poles and cross rails
27. Tad Pole's - Equitation - timed
28. Tad Pole's create a course - create your course up to 6 obstacles that will have points on them, highest accumulated points and fasest time wins.
29. Just Jump - fences 2' - 2'3" table II section 1 (fastest clear)
30. Just Jump - fences 2' - 2'3" table ll section 1
31. Just Jump - create your course up to 6 obstacles that will have points on them, highest accumulated points and fasest time wins.
Fun Games Classes if time permits - main ring- $5.00 a class
32. Ride a buck last person with dollar bill wins 50% to rider 50% donation to the club
33. Egg and spoon last person with egg wins
34. Relay ride through obstacles, dismount and lead horse back through; fastest time wins
All classes open to 4H and NON 4H members All classes are $12 each (except games), ribbons awarded 1-6, Championship and Reserve Championship Awards in each division. Shownmanship classes count towards Champion and Reserve for classes 3-8. High Point horse and high point rider of the day awards.
Office fee of $20 each horse/rider combo
Skills testing and measurements for 4H available on sight; please contact prior to show date to confirm. Management may cancel or combine classes as needed. Judges decisions are final.
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