Blue Water Miniature Horse Club

FYI - Show Rules for 2008
IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!

Make checks payable to: BWMHC, Inc. 
Mail registration, waiver of release form, copy of negative coggins test and payment to:

BWMHC c/o Sharon Fuerst, 5784 Sutton Rd., Dryden, MI 48428

Entries open April 1, 2007. Entries close and MUST be received by:
June 1, 2007 for the June 10 show 
July 8, 2007 for the July 15 show
August 5, 2007 for the August 12 show
Entries received after the closing date will be assessed an additional $10.00 late fee per horse.

  1.  NEGATIVE COGGINS - We will be following the State of Michigan requirements for a negative coggins test. A copy of a negative coggins dated within 6 months for each horse MUST accompany this registration form. It is mandatory that you have a copy of each horse's coggins upon entering the show grounds; you must present a copy of each horse's negative coggins to the show manager BEFORE you unload your horses. Stall assignments will not be made for horses with entries that do not include a copy of a current negative coggins. Nursing babies up to six months do not have to have a coggins test.
  2.  Cross entries - There will be NO cross entries between the Country Pleasure and Open Pleasure driving classes.
  3.  Youth Exhibitors - Youth exhibitor's age will be determined as of January 1st, 2007. Youth 13-17 may show senior stallions (3 year or older) in open performance classes. Youth cannot show stallions in youth classes.
  4.  Roadster - If you plan to enter the Roadster class, we suggest that you have your cart ready for that class before arrival. This class is the first driving class of the day, and time has been designated for you to refit your cart for regular driving classes. Silks are not required. The cart MUST have wheel guards, or it will be disqualified.
  5. Horses will not be measured. Horse sizes: Up to 34" for A division. Over 34" - 38" for B division.
  6. There is NO showing out of the trailer.
  7.  One horse per stall unless it's mare and foal.
  8. You must clean your stall before leaving or the following penalties WILL apply:
    · You will be assessed a $15.00 fine per stall.
    · All points earned at the show will be rescinded.
    · You will not be allowed to participate in future BWMHC Club shows
  9. The release of liability form and a copy of the horse's current (within 6 months) coggins test MUST accompany the registration form.
  10. If an adult drives with a youth and touches either the reins or the whip while being judged, the youth/horse are disqualified.
  11. Shavings WILL NOT be available at any of the show grounds.
  12.  Lunch will be "on your own" at each show. A food tent is available at Blue Moon Miniatures.
  13. Gates will open at 6 a.m. the morning of the show. There will be NO showing out of a trailer.
  14.  For safety purposes, classes may be split by decision of the Judge or the Show Manager
  15. Classes will not be combined
  16. 6 ribbons will be awarded in each class
  17. Jumping courses will consist of 6 - 8 fences and may include any or all of the following: Liverpool, Roll-top, Chicken Coop, Panel, Vertical, Brush Box, Post and Rail.
  18. Obstacle driving and In-hand Trail classes may include: water, rein-back, ground tie, "wooden bridge", and cone serpentine
  19. Please note: These classes are meant to safely challenge the horse and handler, not frighten or threaten them. Obstacles found in nature and everyday life will be utilized.


 

Show Overview Showbill (Word version) Showbill (pdf version) Rules Map to Blue Moon Miniatures Map to Sandusky
 


Affiliates

Please support our sponsors below. Click on the logos to go to their websites.

The club is now participating in the "Country Care" program through Country Supply. By shopping at the Country Supply Website: www.countrysupply.com and entering Our Care Code: bwmhc,  they will donate 5% of your purchases to the BWMHC (excluding dewormers and shipping costs). 

KayJay Farm has donated miniature horse tack for our show raffles.

Small Horse Press has a terrific selection of books and videos just for the miniature horse person.

Located in Michigan, Tom's Western Store has it all for you and your horse.

Horse Health USA offers 2,500+ equine products to keep your horses healthy.

EHMS is another website full of horse health information.

Find some terrific horse tack, carts and gifts at BigDee's