2008 Golden Nationals Show Information gnhs_info.pdf
Awards: Points for overall class champions will be based on a 12 point system depending on the number of horses in each class. If 12 horses show, 12 points will be awarded to the first horse and so on down. If 9 horses show, 9 points will be awarded to the first place horse and so on down. All three judges placings will be added together to determine overall results. In the case of a tie, it will be broken by the most number of 1st place awards won by the horse/exhibitor, then the most 2nd places until the tie is broken. First place horses will receive the Golden Nationals Trophy, second through tenth place will receive ribbons. Eleventh and twelfth place will receive finalist ribbons. Additional prizes will be awarded. Classes over 20 entries will be split.
Class Information: Classes will be combined at the descression of show management. Based on the PHBA handbook, if a point class can be reach by combining two classes (ie, yearling stallions with 1 horse and two year old stallions with 2 horses) then it will be done. The youngest horses will enter the ring first. The class will be placed as the combined class for PHBA points. If it is a combined class, the entries will then be separated for awarding of Golden National titles. For example, the 2 year old horse may have won the combined class under all three judges and earned 6 PHBA points and is the Golden National 2 Year Old Stallion Champion. The yearling may have placed second, earned 3 PHBA points and would be the Golden National Yearling Stallion.
Fees: For entries post-marked and paid for prior to 10/1/08 stalls are $95. Class fees are $25 per class. There will be an all-around fee offered of $150 per horse/division. There is a cross-over fee of $25 per division. For example a youth could cross into open classes after the all day fee is met for an additional $25 per division. To be eligible for the crossover fee at $25 per division, this must be declared and paid for by the 10/1 deadline. There are a total of 8 divisions: Open, Amateur, Novice Amateur, Amateur Select, Youth 14-18, Youth 13 & Under, Novice Youth and Walk-Trot 5-9. If declared after 10/1, the crossover fee will be $35. Entries received by 10/1 will be in the show booklet. Office fees are $5 per horse/judge. Checks should be written out to GNHS. Entries postmarked prior to 10/1 should be mailed to the show secretary at:
Rita Ashley 8480 Longstreet Lane Suffolk, VA 23438 757-986-4340 Fax-757-986-3909
Late Fees: After 10/1/08 stall fees are $115. Class fees are $30 per class. The late all-around fee is $175 per horse/division. The cross-over fee is $35 per division. There are a total of 8 divisions: Open, Amateur, Novice Amateur, Amateur Select, Youth 14-18, Youth 13 & Under, Novice Youth and Walk-Trot 5-9. Late entries for classes will only be accepted up to noon the preceding day for classes prior to the first break and up to 4:00 pm on the preceding day for classes after the break. Office fees are $5 per horse/judge. Entries completed after 10/1 will be processed at the horse show.
There will be a $500 Added Open All Breed/All Color Western Pleasure offered on Friday evening and a $500 Added Open All Breed/All Color Reining on Saturday evening. The classes will begin 1 hour after the last class. Cost is $25 per class, which is not included in the all-around/cross-over fee. 60% of the entry fee will added into the total payback. Paybacks will be awarded to: 1st=50%, 2nd=30%, 3rd=20% and 4th-10%. Entries must be received by noon on the day the class is running.
NSBA Classes: There are three $1,000 added NSBA classes. Class fees are $10 per class. Entries for the NSBA classes will be accepted up to noon the preceding day for classes prior to the first break and up to 4:00 pm on the preceding day for classes after the break.
Pattern Books: Pattern Books will be available for $5 if ordered prior to 10/1. If available, pattern books will be $8 after that date. Please note on the entry form if you would like one.
Camper Information: The Virginia Horse Center offers exhibitors camping facilities complete with water and electric hook-ups in campgrounds located at the northeastern and southwestern corners of the Horse Center property. For added convenience, a dump station is located in the north campground. Camper reservations must be made with the Virginia Horse Center directly. The Virginia Horse Center campgrounds have 90 spaces with water and electric hook-ups. Spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Check out the Virginia Horse Center website at www.horsecenter.org. For additional campground information, contact Chad Nicely by calling 540-464-2966 or email stableoffice@horsecenter.org.
Hotels: To obtain rooms blocked for the show contact Reliable Reservations at 1-800-919-9675 or email rfisher@horsecenter.org.
Stabling Information: To ensure stabling requests are met, the stabling requests should be completed by 10/1. Any reservations received after that date will not be guaranteed block stabling, although we will work to honor all requests. For additional stabling information, contact Gary Andrews at gandrews@stny.rr.com or 607-206-6655.
Vendors: Numerous vendors will be on site. If you are interested in becoming a vendor, contact: Mike Lawson at 610-703-0275 or halterpro1@yahoo.com.
Golf Carts: Exhibitors can make reservations for golf carts by emailing stableoffice@horsecenter.org. Carts are $55 per day for single seat and $65 for seat in front and back.
Feed and Bedding: Shavings and hay will be available at the show. Grain should be ordered a few days in advance. For further information call 540-464-2966.
