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We collaborated with Moss Beach Ranch this year to bring you the 2007 SFHA Coastside Show Series. This exciting series of four English/Western schooling shows was a chance to earn points for day and series high point awards, presented at our Gala Installation Dinner on January 12th, 2008.
This year we had 5 divisions, with day high points and series high points for the following groups:
Rider under 10 years old
Rider 11-14 years old
Rider 15-21 years old
Rider Over 21 years old (This means you, SFHA members!)
Rider on a school horse or pony (Day high point)
Ages are as of January 1st 2007. A school horse or pony is one that is used in lessons at a riding school and is not owned by the rider.
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View the 2007 annual calendar below: SFHA shows that count towards the high point are in bold. Also shown are local shows put on by other organizations that may be of interest to you.
| 15th |
SFHA Coastside Show Series English/Western Schooling Show • Moss Beach Ranch. Questions? Contact Jeanette Jacobi at (650) 224 1922. |
| 3rd Sunday |
SFHA Coastside Show Series English/Western Schooling Show • Driscoll Ranch. |
| 9th Sunday |
SFHA Coastside Show Series English/Western Schooling Show • Moss Beach Ranch.
Questions? Contact Jeanette Jacobi at (650) 224 1922. |
| 14th Sunday |
SFHA Coastside Show Series English/Western Schooling Show Finals Championship Show, Golden Gate Park. |
Dates and events are subject to change.
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Not sure what classes to enter? Never been to a show before? This is the perfect opportunity to learn about showing in a relaxed, fun, and friendly atmosphere! Here's a brief description of the classes at the October 14th 2007 show to help you choose what to enter.
The winner of each class, and the winners of the Day and Series High Points in 5 divisions will all win a prize, along with their ribbon. Trophies go to series division winners too!*
The first 50 entrants on the day will receive a bucket from Shaw's Saddlery containing a tin of boot polish, cookies from Mrs Pastures, EQyss samples, DHC Skincare samples, and much more!
- Showmanship.
The horse is presented in hand (unmounted) and the handler is judged on their presentation skills.
Sponsor: Ali Tejeda, SFHA Member
Prizes: One 8oz bag of Mrs Pastures Cookies for Horses
$50 SmartPakEquine.com gift certificate
- Western Pleasure – Walk/Jog.
In this class, horses and riders in Western tack and attire enter the ring and parade at walk and jog. The judge is looking for the horse that is well-trained, perfectly groomed and a pleasure to ride.
Sponsor: Brandon Collins, SFHA Member in Training
Prizes: One 8oz bag of Mrs Pastures Cookies for Horses
$50 SmartPakEquine.com gift certificate
- Western Pleasure – Open.
As class 3, except horses and riders will also proceed at the lope.
Sponsor: Erin Ury, Left Coast Training
Prizes: One 8oz bag of Mrs Pastures Cookies for Horses
True Horsemanship Through Feel book by Bill Dorrance & Leslie Desmond ( $45 value)
- Western Equitation – Walk/Jog.
At the walk and jog, Western riders are judged on their riding skill.
Sponsor: Jini Berman, SFHA Member
Prizes: One 8oz bag of Mrs Pastures Cookies for Horses
Leslie Desmond's American Horsemanship DVD 3-pack ($89 value)
- Western Equitation – Open.
As class 5, except horses and riders will also proceed at the lope.
Sponsor: Beth Brumell, SFHA Member
Prizes: One 8oz bag of Mrs Pastures Cookies for Horses
True Horsemanship Through Feel book by Bill Dorrance & Leslie Desmond ( $45 value)
- Barrels – 12 years and under.
Competitors proceed one at a time at a gallop around a series of three barrels in a cloverleaf pattern. The fastest time wins. Competitors may be presented in English or Western tack and attire.
Sponsor: Pete Spence, SFHA Member
Prizes: One 8oz bag of Mrs Pastures Cookies for Horses
Ariat Stadium Blanket, Backpack and Duffel Bag set ($80 value)
- Barrels – 13 years and over.
As class 6 but for older competitors. This class is fast and furious - don’t forget to cheer them on!
Sponsor: Coleen Walsh, trainer (Moss Beach Ranch)
Prizes: One 8oz bag of Mrs Pastures Cookies for Horses
Ariat Stadium Blanket, Backpack and Duffel Bag set ($80 value)
- Pairs Class – All tack.
In this class, two horses and riders compete as a team, riding around the arena at the walk, with the most closely-matched (in terms of horse size, color, tack, rider outfit etc) combination winning. English or Western tack and apparel are equally suitable.
Sponsor: Leslie Desmond
Prizes: One 8oz bag of Mrs Pastures Cookies for Horses
Leslie Desmond's American Horsemanship DVD 3-pack ($89 value) for each winner
- Best Turned Out - All tack.
This class is judged at the halt, with the cleanest horse, best maintained tack and most neatly-dressed rider combination winning. English and Western riders will be pinned separately – show off your beautiful grooming work here!
Sponsor: Bertille Legrand and Peter Desmond, SFHA Members
Prizes: One 8oz bag of Mrs Pastures Cookies for Horses
$50 to each winner from Brenderup Trailers
- Trail Class – prizes to 4 age groups.
Each horse and rider combination negotiates a series of obstacles similar to those one might expect to meet on a trail ride. Competitors may be presented in English or Western tack and attire.
Sponsor: Mike Tyo, SFHA Member
Prizes: One 8oz bag of Mrs Pastures Cookies for Horses per winner, plus:
10 years and under: "Talk to the hoof" Jared Lee tee shirt and matching cap, plus beanie horse, from HorsePresence.com
11-14 years: Leslie Desmond's American Horsemanship DVD 3-pack ($89 value)
15-21 years: DHC Skincare “Stay Cool on the Trail” Gift Basket ($85 value)
Over 21 years: DHC Skincare “Stay Cool on the Trail” Gift Basket ($85 value)
- Hunter Under Saddle – Open.
In this English class, horses are judged on their appearance, grooming and manners on the flat at walk, trot and canter.
Sponsor: DHC Skincare
Prizes: One 8oz bag of Mrs Pastures Cookies for Horses
DHC Skincare Clarifying Set ($79 value)
- Hunt Seat Equitation – Walk/Trot.
At the walk and trot, English-attired competitors demonstrate their riding skills in this class.
Sponsor: Ariat
Prizes: One 8oz bag of Mrs Pastures Cookies for Horses
Ariat Stadium Blanket, Backpack and Duffel Bag set ($80 value)
- Hunt Seat Equitation – Open.
As class 12, except horses and riders will also proceed at the canter.
Sponsor: SmartPakEquine.com
Prizes: One 8oz bag of Mrs Pastures Cookies for Horses
$50 SmartPakEquine.com gift certificate
- Hunter Hack – Open, with two 18" fences.
In this English class, horses are judged on their appearance, grooming and manners on the flat at walk, trot and canter, and then over two jumps. The winner is the horse the judge deems most likely to be an enjoyable mount for a day spent following hounds in the hunt field.
Sponsor: Richard and Sheila Kendall, SFHA Members
Prizes: One 8oz bag of Mrs Pastures Cookies for Horses
True Horsemanship Through Feel book by Bill Dorrance & Leslie Desmond ( $45 value)
- Equitation Over Fences – to 18”
Over a course of 18” high jumps, English-atired riders demonstrate their style, turnout and riding skill. Points are deducted for errors of course and poor form in both horse and rider.
Sponsor: Leslie Desmond
Prizes: One 8oz bag of Mrs Pastures Cookies for Horses
Leslie Desmond's American Horsemanship DVD 3-pack ($89 value)
- Equitation Over Fences – to 2’
As class 15, except jumps up to 2’ high.
Sponsor: Leslie Desmond
Prizes: One 8oz bag of Mrs Pastures Cookies for Horses
Leslie Desmond's American Horsemanship DVD 3-pack ($89 value)
- Equitation Over Fences – to 2’ 6”
As class 15, except jumps up to 2’ 6” high.
Sponsor: Maureen Maloney, SFHA Member
Prizes: One 8oz bag of Mrs Pastures Cookies for Horses
True Horsemanship Through Feel book by Bill Dorrance & Leslie Desmond ( $45 value)
- Relay Jumping - to 2'
In this exciting timed event, teams of two horses and riders take it in turns to ride around a course of low jumps, passing a whip between them as a relay baton. The fastest team wins the ribbons. No penalties for refusals, 3 second penalty per knockdown, elimination for error of course. Cheer the teams on!
Sponsor: Annie Shaw, SFHA Member
Prizes: One 8oz bag of Mrs Pastures Cookies for Horses and
Ariat Stadium Blanket, Backpack and Duffel Bag set ($80 value) for each winner.
- Dressage Suitability Under Saddle – All tack.
In this class the horse is judged under English or Western tack. The horse with the best gaits, conformation and general suitability to perform a dressage test will win.
Sponsor: DressageArt.com
Prizes: One 8oz bag of Mrs Pastures Cookies for Horses
Matted dressage print from DressageArt.com ($30 value)
- Dressage Seat Equitation – Walk/Trot.
In this English class the rider is judged on their skill at the walk and trot with a focus on dressage training.
Sponsor: DressageArt.com
Prizes: One 8oz bag of Mrs Pastures Cookies for Horses
Matted dressage print from DressageArt.com ($30 value)
- Dressage Seat Equitation - Open.
As class 20, except horses will also proceed at the canter.
Sponsor: Jec Ballou, dressage trainer
Prizes: One 8oz bag of Mrs Pastures Cookies for Horses
Jec Ballou dressage training DVD set ($60 value)
- English Pleasure – Walk/Trot.
The judge tests the horses for their suitability as a park or pleasure horse in this English walk and trot class. A well-mannered, beautifully groomed and well-trained horse will win.
Sponsor: Ariat
Prizes: One 8oz bag of Mrs Pastures Cookies for Horses
Ariat Stadium Blanket, Backpack and Duffel Bag set ($80 value)
- English Pleasure – Open.
As class 22, except competitors will also proceed at the canter.
Sponsor: John Sant, SFHA Vice President
Prizes: One 8oz bag of Mrs Pastures Cookies for Horses
$50 SmartPakEquine.com gift certificate
Day High Point Prizes
10 and under: Custom-painted Elaine Hickman stall sign ($75 value), T-shirt: Paint Pony - with Standard Pen Set ($21.95 value)
11-14 years: DHC Fragrance Set ($40), ProRyders kid size (12-14 years) Terracotta Fleece Sweater ($59 value)
15-21 years: DHC Gift Basket - Youth Skincare Set ($110.50 value)
Over 21 years: DHC Gift Basket - Hydrating Essentials Set plus ($143 value)
School Horse or Pony: Alan Myers Photography 16" x 20" photo-montage of the winner ($65 value)*, 1 matted horse print and 1 ornament from DressageArt.com ($40 value)
Series High Point Prizes
10 and under: Bijou Pony Wear set – saddlepad, wraps, helmet bag, hat and gloves ($103 value) Alan Myers Photography 16" x 20" photo-montage of the winner ($65 value)*
11-14 years: Leslie Desmond's Horse Handling and Riding Through Feel 10 CD audio book set ($129 value) Alan Myers Photography 16" x 20" photo-montage of the winner ($65 value)*
15-21 years: Leslie Desmond's Horse Handling and Riding Through Feel 10 CD audio book set ($129 value) Alan Myers Photography 16" x 20" photo-montage of the winner ($65 value)*
Over 21 years: 2 day stay at Point Reyes Country Inn ($313.50 value)
* Only awarded if competitor is at the finals show.
SFHA reserves the right to change prize allocations if necessary.
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Our extremely generous sponsors donated prizes for the Finals - here are just a few of the people and companies that sponsored the 2007 show:
 
 
 
 
  
 
  
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Download the Golden Gate Park October 14th entry form now!
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To get to Bercut Equitation Field in Golden Gate Park from the North:
- Take 101 South over the Golden Gate Bridge.
- Take 19th Avenue exit. Stay on 19th Avenue (=Park Presidio Blvd) until through Golden Gate Park.
- Immediately turn right on Lincoln Way, then Right on 41st Avenue.
- Go through stop sign and you will see Bercut on the left.
To get to Bercut Equitation Field in Golden Gate Park from the South:
- Take 280 North, left exit onto 19th Avenue.
- Turn right on Irving Street.
- Turn left on 18th Avenue.
- Turn left on Lincoln Way.
- Turn right on 41st Avenue.
- Go through stop sign and you will see Bercut on the left.
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For Driscoll Ranch show questions or call SFHA Color Guard Captain Sharon Butler at (650) 520-5512
For Moss Beach Ranch show questions, please contact Jeanette Jacobi at (650) 224 1922 or
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The results of the Coastside Show Series are in! Please click here to see the results table.
Click here for the results of past Coastside Show Series Championships and see the last two year's winners being presented with their awards at the SFHA's Annual Installation Gala Dinner and Dance at Patio Espagnol in San Francisco.
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