May 6th Performance Show
Enumclaw Expo Center

We are so excited to see you at our show this weekend!  Please read below for all the important details about our pleasure and gaming show. 

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Check In:

EVERYONE must check in at the office. 

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Friday 

• 5pm –  Haul in

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Saturday 

• 7:00am – Gates Open

• 7:30-8:30am - Check in: Non-4H members turn in liability form. Non-4H  pick up show number.

• 8:30am – Morning meeting - show begins promptly after the meeting

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Sunday

• 7:00am - Gates Open

• 7:30-8:30am - Check in: Non-4H members turn in liability form.  Non-4H  pick up their show number.

• 8:30am – Morning meeting - show begins promptly after the meeting

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Parking:

We will be parking in the South parking lot, near the road where the public parks for fair.  People will be allowed to bring in their trailers/horses and unload.  See 'Parking Map' above, detailing the way to drive in and out of the fairgrounds.  Everyone will enter and exit going the same direction.  Please move forward, so others can park behind you.  Trailers can not be left in the fairgrounds.  PLEASE DO NOT DRIVE ON THE GRASS.  The fairgrounds have a hefty fine of $350 for driving/parking on the grass.  

 

Haul Ins:

Horses are welcome to come for the day on Saturday or Sunday or stay Friday and Saturday night in their stall.  Please let us know if your horse will be staying the night, you can reach me at reroper@yahoo.com or 206-713-0197.  There are no additional fees to use the stalls.  If they are staying for the weekend, please bring an adequate amount of shavings.  If they are coming for the day on Saturday or Sunday, you don't need to bring shavings, unless you'd like to.  You're welcome to tie your horse to your trailer.  Please bring a pitch fork and broom to clean out your stall and around your trailer. Wheelbarrows will be available.

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Stalls:

We are not charging a stall fee, in order to keep our shows affordable for everyone.  However, there is a $35 fee, if you leave without cleaning your stall.  Please do your part and clean your stall, so we can continue to offer these shows at a reasonable price.  You are welcome to tie to your trailer, if you prefer. 

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Liability Waiver - For Non-4H Riders:

You will NEED to have your parent or guardian fill out a medical release waiver if under the age of 18. Please CLICK HERE to print out your waiver and have it signed and ready at check in. We'll also have blank copies for parents/guardians to sign at check in.  If you are registered in 4H, we already have your waiver on file, so there is no need to fill out another one.

 

4H Medals Program:

If you qualify for the medals program at the performance show, by getting a high blue or your 3rd danish blue, you can ride for your medal the same day.   You MUST PAY FOR YOUR MEDAL prior to competing for it.  You can pay $10  via venmo @KChorse4H, last four digits of the verified phone number is 1476.  Or pay by credit card here: PERFORMANCE MEDAL 

 

Remind Text:

Please sign up for Remind Text.  We will use this to communicate information to you during the weekend.

Send text to: 81010

Text this message: @aprilshows

 

Morning Meeting:

Our morning meeting with start at 8:30am outside of the horse barn by the warm up arena.  This is a chance for you to ask any questions they have about the weekend and go over any safety rules.  Our showmanship classes will start promptly after the meeting.  Please have your horse ready to go. 

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Manure Clean Up:

If you tie to your trailer, please pick up any manure left in the parking lot and take it home with you.  If you use a stall, please bring a broom and pitch fork and clean your stall (and aisle in front of your stall) thoroughly.  There will be wheelbarrows available and a place to dump the manure.

 

Water Buckets:

All buckets need to be hung from the stall wall.  Please do not leave buckets on the ground in the stall.

 

Dress Code:

Heeled boots, riding pants, button-up shirt or show clothes and helmet for ALL AGE RIDERS are required.

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Required Tack: 

In Western all bits must have a curb strap.

 

Not Allowed in Showmanship or In-Hand Trail:

Spurs

 

Not Allowed in Western Classes:

Sidepulls, Tie Downs, martingales   

Bit-less bit other than a Bosal 

Cavessons, nosebands or tack collars

Mechanical Hackamore, Double Wire Snaffle or Slip or Gag Bit 

Splint Boots, Bell Boots, Bandages or Polo Wraps 

 

Not Allowed in English Classes:

Side Pulls and Bit Converters

Double Twisted Wire Bits and Gag Bits

Martingales 

Mechanical Hackamore or gag bits

Splint boots, bell boots, bandages or polo wraps

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Required in Western Games:

Throat latch on bridle

Curb strap on all bits

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Not Allowed in Western Games:

Mecate Reins

Tied Split Reins

Buckled Reins 

 

Food:

There won't be food for sale this weekend.  There are plenty of fast food places nearby or you can bring a sack lunch.  

 

If you have any questions, please contact Rebecca Roper at reroper@yahoo.com or 206-713-0197

 

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