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MELLS FOXHOUNDS FUN HORSE SHOW JUNE 17th 2023

Generously sponsored by Terry and Annette Adams

Show Location:

Sugar Valley Farm

243 Morrow Branch Road

Lynnville, TN 38472

Entries to be made on the day of the show, cash or checks only for payment.

RING ONE FLAT CLASSES – Judge Wren Fraser. 9:00am

RING SPONSORED BY English Saddle Fit of Tennessee

Class 1 – Best Turned Out Horse and Rider – Judged on turnout of horse and Rider. Informal or Formal attire. $50 first Prize, Sponsored by Vansam

Class 2 – Walk / Trot Equitation – Split into three divisions (A) 10 and under (B) 11-14 and (C) 15 and over. Sponsored by Cheri Thomas and Ron Kremedjin

Class 3 – Walk/trot/canter equitation – Split into two divisions (A) 10 and under (B) 11 and over. Sponsored by Katy Miller

Class 4 – Family Class – Walk/trot only. Minimum of two family members to show together on their own mounts. Sponsored by Sands Farm

Class 5 – Trainer assisted – Trainer assisted riders are required to walk only . No crossover into equitation classes. Sponsored by Sands Farm

Class 6 – Pleasure Class – judged on suitability of mount. Riders will be asked to walk/trot/canter. Divided into two sections – Amateur and Junior sponsored by Kate Watkins

Class 7 – Jack Benny – open to riders over 39 years of age. Birth certificate not required!! Judged on walk and gait of choice. Prizes will be humorous! Sponsored by Kate Watkins

Pairs Games Classes – if you need a partner we can help find you one!

Class 8 – Speed Weavers – A bending race (divided into two sections Walk trot only and open speed) Sponsored by USMGA

Class 9 – Mug Shuffle – Move your mugs from one pole to the next (divided into walk/trot only and open Speed) Sponsored by USMGA

Class 10 – Flag Fliers – move your flags from one cone to the other. (Divided into walk/trot only and Open Speed) Sponsored by USMGA

Class 11 – Sword Lancers – Spear your targets with your lance. (Divided into walk / trot only and open speed). Sponsored by USMGA

RING TWO – JUMPER CLASSES  - Judges Sally Goldfarb and Margo Goldfarb. 10am 

RING SPONSORED BY Silver Bay Jumps

Judged on USEF Table 2 Section 2b (Jump clear then wait for the buzzer and do your jump off) S

Class 12 – Cross Rails Equitation (Not Timed) Maximum height 18’ Sponsored by Richland Market

Class 13 – 18” – 2’ Sponsored by Cheatham, Palermo and Garrett Family Law

Class 14 – 2’3” – 2’6” Sponsored by Andy and Erin Bozdan

Class 15 – 2’6” – 2’9”. Sponsored by Cheatham, Palermo and Garrett Family Law

Class 16 – 2’6” – 2’9” JUMPER STAKES $250 added money split between top 2 placing a 1st $150, 2nd $100 

Sponsored by Jeff and Lina Warden 

Trophies sponsored by Rob and Sonja Esslinger

Class 17 – 2’9 – 3’ Sponsored by Wilson Orthodontics

Class 18 – 3’ -3’3” Sponsored by Spring Hollow Farm Akhal Tekes

Class 19– JUMPER STAKES – 3’ – 3’3” $250 added money split between top two placings. 1st $150, 2nd $100

SPONSORED BY Forrestier Sellier - Polly Winecoff

Trophies sponsored by the Webb Family

Ring Three – SPONSORED BY Colleen Walker. Ring open from 9am

Class 20 –Schooling Jumper - Can enter multiple times (heights to mirror Ring 2) $10 a round – clean round wins a ribbon.

TERRIER Racing – High Noon!

- All small dogs will be boxed at the start. The lure is drug and dogs released to complete the course. Winner is first through the hole.

Sponsored by Hart Landworx LLC. Trophy sponsored by Heather and Todd Rolapp.

Class 21 – Terriers only under 12” (Measured at back/base of neck)

Class 22 – Terriers only over 12”

Class 23 – Open breed ( no terriers) under 15”

Class 24 – Open Breed (No terriers) over 15”

Class 25 - Lurchers

Class 26 – The dog the judge would most like to take home. – Open to all dogs Parade your pooch and tell the judge why they should pick your pup!! Sponsored by Pinney’s Patterdale Terriers

CLASS 27 – Hay Bale Toss – one bale of hay to be tossed over a fence. Bar rises until there is only one person left! Sponsored by Elizabeth St Clair

SHOW RULES

1. Show management retains the right to adjust prize list for time constraints.

2. ASTM Certified Helmets to be worn at ALL TIMES when mounted.

3. All Dogs must be leashed.

4. Coggins required on all horses and will be checked.

5. Show will follow United States Equestrian Federation Rules.

6. ALL riders (Parent /Guardian of a minor Child) must sign a waiver,

7. Rider age is defined as of December 1st 2022

Other Information:

Showground Address is - 243 Morrow Branch Road, Lynnville TN 38472

There is limited cell phone service in the area – please map your route and print it out before coming to the show.

EMT services by Giles Country Rescue Squad.

Veterinarian Services provided by. Tennessee Equine Hospital

Farrier (ON SITE) Kayla Sheppard