Horse Show Announcements

for the 2012 East Coast Open Show Circuit

2012 Show Schedule

To our ECOSC family & friends,

Once again, we have had to make difficult decisions about our show circuit. For 2012, we will hold only the following 2 shows - they will be stand alone, without circuit standings:

• 2012 April Premier Open Horse Show, April 21-22
   
• 2012 Sunnyside Open Horse Show, Sept. 21-23
  (tentatively a 3-day show; otherwise will be 2 days)

From the start, our shows have been based on the premise of fun, all-breed, multi-discipline shows held at a premier equestrian facility, yet to show at a minimal cost in such a setting. The economy just isn't improving, and the costs associated with putting on this level of show as a multi-show circuit even three times a year continues to fall short of paying the bills.

We gave a 3-show circuit a try last year. It seems that the April and September shows can sustain themselves, and we'll hope for this to happen in 2012. We wanted to give everyone enough time to adjust their summer schedules and show plans.

To everyone who has shown with us over the years, to those of you who have helped us with advice and support, to our sponsors, to our vendors, and to those who will join us in the future, you have our heartfelt thanks. We are looking forward to seeing everyone in April and September.

Thank you,
Trish Andrews & Norma Gurkin

Approved Open Show Host

The ECOSC is an approved Open Show Host for the following organizations:

• Paint Alternative Competition Program (PAC)
• North Carolina Quarter Horse Association (NCQHA) Open Show Awards Program
• Virginia Quarter Horse Association (VQHA) Open Show Program
• American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) Open Competition Program
• Appaloosa All-Breed Activities Program (ACAAP)
• Arabian Horse Association Open Event Incentive Program (OEIP)
• World Class Miniature Horse Registry (WCMHR) Recognized
• Central Virginia Paint Horse Club Open Show Program (CVPHC)
• ASB World & Region 9 Championship Qualifier*
• ASHA High Point Awards Program^New
• Pinto Horse Registry^New

*Official show results for all ASB classes listed above will be sent by show management to the ASHA within 10 days of the completion of each ECOSC show.

Rules/Regulations:

Dressage Suitability:

Equipment:

Reins (in accordance with USEF Dressage Chapter DR) - A rein is a continuous, uninterrupted strap or line from the bridle bit to the hand. Rein additions or attachments are not permitted.

ECOSC exceptions: Conventional laced huntseat reins are acceptable. Any use of unconventional reins (such as having rein additions or attachments) may be employed for therapeutic or handicapped purposes only with the permission of show management and accompanied by appropriate justification.

Also as before, horses are to be shown in a plain snaffle bridle and smooth snaffle bit with cavesson or a full bridle (in accordance with USEF Dressage Chapter DR). Kimberwicke or pelham bits are not allowed. Drop, flash (a combination of a cavesson noseband and a dropped noseband attachment) or figure eight nose bands are permissible. Saddles shall be dressage or all purpose English type. Martingales of any type, draw reins, other artificial appliances, boots and bandages are prohibited in competition. One whip is permitted in all classes. The whip must not be longer than 47.2 inches or 120cm, including the lash.

We're asking the help of all our exhibitors, spectators, vendors, anyone with dogs to please follow this policy at all times.

The ECOSC show programs and entry forms are available online to download and print. If you do not have access to the Internet, we'll be glad to mail you a copy - Please Contact Us ... or fill out this form: