Presents
Friday August 21st 2009 USEF/USDF # 327441 USDFBC Qualifier
Great American Insurance Group Championship
Judge: Gerd Zuther MA ( R )
Dear Competitor
Welcome to D.L.T Equestrian Center in Gray, ME. We hope that you decide to join us this show season
with your horse. In this prize list you will find all the information you need to enter our shows including
everything from memberships to entry forms. If you are new to horse shows and have a question, don’t
hesitate to call us, we will be happy to help you. On the last page we also have a detailed directory to
make things easy to find.
Our goal is to give you the competitor a chance to earn scores while having a fun and relaxing time during
your stay with us here at D.L.T. We are conveniently located off the I-95 for easy trailer access. If you
want your horse to stay with us for a few days, make sure you book early as we have a limited amount
of stalls available for the horse shows.
You can visit our web site at www.delatorreperformance.com
SHOW MANAGEMENT INFORMATION FOR BOTH SHOWS:
August 21st 2009 Manager: Nikki Karlsson ( 207 ) 657 - 4439 During Show (661 ) 414 - 4113
Additional emergency contact during show : Tony De La Torre (818) 568 -6492
Secretary: Michelle Hirshberg
TD: Sally Davenport (MA)
Judge: Gerd Zuther ( R ) MA
Veterinarian on call: Martha Hart Black Strap Hill Veterinary Hospital (207) 797-6000
Farrier on call: Anne Melville (207) 751-2046
We look forward to meeting you and you equine friend.
Sincerely Nikki Karlsson & Tony De La Torre
FRIDAY August 21st 2009 First Start: 8.30 AM
Judge: Gerd Zuther ( R ) MA TD: Sally Davenport (MA)
Qualifier for
1. Filly class 2009 CLASSES 10. Colts and Geldings 2009
2. Filly Class 2008 11. Colts and Geldings 2008
3. Filly Class 2007 12. Colts and Geldings 2007
4. Filly Class 2006 13. Colts and Geldings 2006
5. Filly Championship Class * 14. Colt and Gelding Championship Class *
6. 4 Yr and Older Maiden Mares 15. 4 Yr and Older Stallions
7. 4 Yr and Older Yeld Mares 16. Stallion Championship Class *
8. 4 Yr and Older Broodmares
9. Mare Championship Class *
17. Dressage Suitability 3 Yr Olds +
18. Dressage Suitability 4 & 5 Yr Olds +
19. Materiale Class 3 Yr Old Mares
20. Materiale Class 4 & Yr Old Mares
21. Materiale Class 3 Yr Old Colts & Geldings
22. Materiale Class 4 & Older Colts & Geldings
* USDF BC Qualifying Classes . Only invited horses are eligible. No class fee.
USEF/USDF: 327441
Great American Insurance
USDF Breeders’ Championship Series
The Great American Insurance Group/USDF Breeders’ Championship Series (USDFBC) is a program
designed to promote breeders and showcase quality sport horses. Each series will consist of at least three
qualifying events in designated geographical areas of the United States, which will lead to a final event in
each series . Exhibitors compete at qualifying events for a champion and reserve champion filly,
colt/gelding, mare and stallion. These horses are then invited to compete in each of their respective
classes, in the final event of that series, which is where the Great American Insurance Group/ USDF
Breeders’ Championship Series Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Filly, Colt/ Gelding,
Mare, and Stallion will be determined.
For a list of events participating in the Great American Insurance Group/USDF Breeders’ Championship
Series of the complete rules and guidelines, contact USDF at (859)971-2277 or www.usdf.org. The list of
upcoming events is also included in the USDF Connection
The USDFBC Series is scheduled on a calendar year basis ( January 1- December 31).
A series must have a minimum of three qualifying events in order to hold a series final. All shows in the
series, including qualifier classes held in conjunction with the final of the series, are qualifying events.
The final event of each series is normally the last USDF -recognized/USEF-licensed dressage competition
holding DSHB classes in a particular geographical area of the United States as of July 1 of the
year prior to the series final year. However a series final may also be held at either a separate dressage or
DSHB show which does not offer other DSHB classer, and is not a USDFBC qualifying event. Host sites
of series finals will be designated on or before July 1.
If a USDFBC Series does not have at least three qualifying events registered with USDF by June 1 of the
series final year, or at least 12 weeks before the dates of the series final, the final will not be held for that
series.
Horses may compete in qualifying events in any series, but if qualified for more then one series final, they
may participate in only one final class. Horses must qualify in the series in which they are entered in the final.
Exceptions: Horses that have qualified for a series final which is either not scheduled or is cancelled may
participate in the final of any other USDFBC series in the same calendar year, without having to re-
qualify for that series. Owners of horses that have qualified for a final which is not held, may enter
another series final, but must indicate on their entry form which series they qualified at.
Series final events must allow late entries in the series final classes for horses that qualified for the series
final event after the official closing date for the final event.
Each qualifying event must offer a Filly Championship, a Colt/Gelding Championship class, a Mare
Championship class and a Stallion Championship class. These classes are USDFBC qualifying classes.
The champion and reserve champion in each of these four classes, from each series qualifying event, are
eligible to compete in their respective USDFBC series final class. A third place horse in each series
qualifying championship class must be named as well. If the champion, reserve or both have already
qualified for the series final class, the third place horse will also be invited to compete in the series final
class. In addition, any other horse receiving 77% or better in its age/sex class will be eligible to compete
in the final class ( Effective: 2009 competition year). A list of qualified horses is maintained by series on
the USDF website.
The Filly and Colt/ Gelding Championship classes at qualifying events must be opened to first and second
place winners of Sport Horse Prospects In Hand classes for all horses ages three years old and under, as
listed below. ( Organizers have the option of including third placed winners in the championship classes.)
Fillies of current calendar year Colts/ Geldings of current calendar year
Yearling Fillies Yearling Colts/ Geldings
Two- year old Fillies Two- year old Colts/ Geldings
Three- year old Fillies Three- year old Colts/ Geldings
The Mare and Stallion Championship classes at a qualifying event must be open to first and second place
winners of Breeding Stock In Hand classes for horses age four years old and over, as listed below.
( Organizers have the option of including third place winners in championship classes.)
Mare classes may be divided by age, competition and/or breeding status, as in the following example:
* Four- year old and older maiden mares - never bred
* Four-year old and older yeld mares- never bred or not currently bred or nursing
* Four-year old and older broodmares- In foal or currently nursing- ( mare only to be judged)
Per USEF DR203.16 “ For competition purposes, a mare’s breeding status on January 1 will remain
The same until December 31 of the same calendar year ( I.e, a mare that is in foal or nursing will
remain a broodmare for competition purposes after her foal is weaned, regardless of her actual
breeding status, until December 31 of the same year. If she is not in foal on January 1 of the next
calendar year, she will remain a Yeld mare., for competition purposes, throughout the next calendar
year even if she is successfully re- bred during that year) Exception: During the calendar year in
which an embryo-transfer recipient mare is due to foal, the embryo-transfer donor mare must compete
according to her breeding status the year prior to being bred.” ( Effective 4/1/08)
Stallion classes may be divided by age, competition and/or breeding status, as in the following
example:
* Four-year old and older stallions showing only in hand
* Four - year old and older stallion showing also under saddle
Age/Sex eligibility is determined as follows:
A. Fillies, colts and geldings three years of age or under may show ONLY as sport horse
Prospects, not in breeding stock classes/categories.
B. Mares and Stallions age four and over may show ONLY in breeding stock
Note: Two and Three-year olds are ONLY eligible to compete in the filly or colt
championships. They are NOT eligible for the mare or stallion championships.
C. Geldings of any age may NOT show in breeding or stock clases/categories. Geldings age
Three and under may show ONLY in sport horse classes/categories.
No geldings may compete in the USDFBC classes for stallions even if they are gelded after qualifying for
the finals and are breeding via frozen semen.
Horses and ponies of any origin may compete.
Horses participating in USDFBC qualifying or final events are not required to be registered with any
studbook, but “ if a horse is registered with any breed organization, the name of the breed, sire, dam, dam
sire and breeder must be given on the entry blank. For unregistered horses competing in DSHB classes,
the information is strongly recommended, if available.” ( USEF GR 907.1)
The USDFBC championship classes must be offered and judged at each qualifying event according to
USEF DR 209 and DR 210. These championships may not be awarded on the basis of previous scores
The champion and reserve champion in each championship class at a qualifying event will be presented
with a blue and white qualifier neck ribbon. Only the champion and reserve champion will receive the
qualifier ribbon, even if they have previously qualified. A third place horse in each championship class
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must be named as well, but will not receive a qualifier ribbon.
( These are minimum requirements)
Horse: USDF Horse Identification (HID) number
Owner: USDF non- member (NM) number and fee
Handler: Exempt
USEF Membership is not required, but non member fees apply
Four championship classes will be offered at a Great American Insurance Group/USDF Breeders’
Championships Series Final Event. These are filly, colt/gelding, mare and stallion. All champions and
reserve champions in each of the four championship classes from each qualifying competition are eligible
to participate in the Great American /USDF Breeders’ Championship Series Final Event. A grand champion
and a reserve grand champion filly, colt/gelding, mare, and stallion will be named at each series
final event.
At least two judges qualified to judge a Federation Licensed Dressage Sport Horse Breeding division (one
of whom must be a licensed USEF DSHB judge) must officiate in each series final class. Each judge will
evaluate each entry independently , and scribes must be provided for each judge. Winners will be
determined by the average of of all judges’ scores. The highest place horse in each class will be declared
grand champion and the second- highest placed horse will be declared reserve grand champion.
Horses must be shown individually on the triangle at the walk and trot and standing for conformation.
Each horse must be evaluated in the same manner. DSHB sport horse prospects are evaluated on yellow
score sheets; DSHB breeding stock horses are evaluated on pink score sheets. Call backs are permitted.
Grand champions will receive an embroidered cooler, neck ribbon and plaque. Reserve grand champions
will receive a leather lead , neck ribbon and plaque. Third through sixth-placed horses in the series final
classes will receive ribbons. Certificated will be provided for all horse that compete in a series final class.
Awards will be provided by USDF through the generous support of the series sponsors.
USDF reserves the right to change, alter, or retract any placings and/or prizes for up to 60 days after the
last day of the championship if an error or violation is discovered, after which no change will be made.
Horse: USDF Lifetime Horse Registration (LHR)
Owner: USDF Participating Membership ( PM) or USDF Business Membership (BM)
Handler: Exempt
USEF Membership is not required, but non-member fees apply
Verification of USDF Participating or Business membership and Lifetime Horse Registration must be
provided to management prior to the series final class.
Please note that when qualifying classes are held prior to the final classes at the series final event, its is the
exhibitor’s responsibility to apply for, or provide proof of , proper memberships and horse registrations to
competition manager prior to the final class.
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To make your stay at D.L.T as pleasant for everyone, we ask you to please abide by some simple rules
we have here. It is the same for everyone. Thank you in advance.
1. Park only where designated. We will have someone direct you to your slot, that way no one will be blocked in.
2. We ask that any off loading of tack and equipment be off loaded in one segment. If you call us ahead of time we will
try to give you a time slot when it is not so hectic and help you out.
3. No dogs on the property.
4. Keep the barn aisles clean and free from equipment so that horses can easily get by.
5 . Our stalls are permanent 10 x10 with front grill so they can see other horses. Your stabling fee will include bedding.
We have a limited amount of Mare and Foal stalls that are 14 x 14.
6. No horses should be loose while out of the stall, not even weanlings.
7. Be aware of your surroundings. Keep your distance from horses you do not know.
8. Any horses that kick should be wearing a red ribbon in their tail at all times except for in the show ring to let people
know to stay back.
9. A porta potty will be located outside of the barn.
10. Catered food will be available on show days.
11. Lungeing should take place in designated areas only.
12. Horse show office will be open for a while the day before the show. We advice as many people as possible to do a
Pre check in to avoid waiting in line the day of the show. Once you have checked in you are under the rules and
regulations of USEF.
13. Be courteous and clean up after yourself.
14. Learn and follow the USEF rule book for dressage so that you are aware of what you can and can not do
during the show.
15 The USDFBC Qualifying show will be held in a 70 x 140 Indoor arena with sand footing.
16. Last but not least. Good luck to all of you. We hope you have a good time here.
October 24-25th 2009
D.L.T Office Use Only
Performance Horses
& EQUESTRIAN CENTER Bridle No: ______
Name of competition: Date of competition:
Name of horse Sex Height Breed Registry
Age Color Breeder Date Of Coggins
Sire Dam Dams Sire Country Of Birth
Horse # Owner # Rider # Trainer # Coach #
USDF: USDF: USDF: USEF: USEF:
Include copies of all cards and 1 yr Coggins with entry
USEF: USEF: USEF:
Class No. Division Class Description Q? +10.00 Fees (35.00)
Name of contact/Relationship: Phone Number:
Rider / Handler: JR/YR Birthday:
Sub total class fees:
Address:
City / Zip /State USEF Non member fee:
( 30.00 )
Phone: Cell phone at show:
E-mail: USDF Non member fee:
Citizenship: ( 20.00 )
USEF Horse fees:
Owner: 15.00
( Usef: 8.00 / Drug: 7.00 )
Address:
Office Fee:
City / Zip /State 10.00
( 10.00 )
Phone: Cell phone at show:
E-mail: Stabling Fee:
Citizenship: TIN/SSN: ( 20.00/ day )
Trainer: Grounds Fee
Address: ( 15.00 /day )
City / Zip /State
Phone: Cell phone at show: Total:
Please fill out both pages of this entry. Stabling information will be on page 2 Page 1 of 2
Page 2 of 2 Stall WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON
Group / Self
I hereby agree to release, indemnify and hold harmless USDF, its instructors,officers,directors,agents, volunteers, Nikki Karlsson, Antonio De La
Torre, Michelle Hirshberg, Eric Hirshberg and the farm from and against any and all loss,liability or damage arising from or because of or in
connection with, participation in this competition or related activities. I also hereby agree to release, indemnify and hold harmless the show
management, show committee and members, officers, directors, agents, volunteers from and against all loss, liability and damage arising from or
because of or in connection with, participation in this competition or related activities.
FEDERATION ENTRY AGREEMENT
By entering a Federation- Licensed Competition as the owner, lesee, trainer, manager,agent,coach, driver, rider, handler, vaulter or lounguer, or
on behalf of myself an my principals, representatives, employees and agents, I agree that I am subject to the bylaws and Rules of the United
States Equestrian Federation, Inc ( the “federation” ) and the local rules of the competition.I will accept as final the decision of the Hearing
Committee on any questions arising under the Rules,and agree to release and hold harmless the Competition, the Federation, their Officials,
Directors and Employees for any action taken under the Rules. I represent that I am eligible to enter/ and or participate under the Rules and every
horse I am entering is eligible as entered.I also agree that as a condition of and in consideration of the entry, the Federation and/ or the
competition may use or assign, photographs, videos, audios, cable casts, or other likenesses of me and my horse taken during the course of the
competition for the promotion, coverage or benefit of the competition, sport or the Federation. Those liknesses shall not be used to advertise a
product and they may not be used in such a way as to jeopardize amateur status. I hereby expressly and irrevocably waive and release any rights
in connection with such use, including any claim to compensations, ivasion of privacy, right to publicity or misappropriation. The construction
and application of Federation Rules are governed by the State of New York, and any action instituted against the Federation must be filed in
New York State. See GR908.4
Federation Release. Assumption of Risk, Waiver and Indemnification. This documents waives important Legal Rights. Read it carefully
before signing.
I AGREE in consideration for my Participation in this Competition, Summers Delight I or Summers Delight II., to the following:
I AGREE that I chose to participate volunterily in the Competition with my horse, as a rider, driver, handler, vaulter, longuer, lesee, owner,
agent, coach, trainer, or as a parent of guardian of a junior exhibitor. I am fully aware and acknowledge that horse sports and the
Competition,involves inherent dangerous risks of accidents, loss, and serious bodily injuries including broken bones, head injuries, trauma, pain,
suffering or death (“harm”).
I AGREE to release the Federation, and the Competition from all claims for money damages or otherwise for any Harm to me or my horse and
for any Harm caused by me or my horse to others, even if the Harm resulted, directly or indirectly, from the negligence of the Federation or the
Competiton.
I AGREE to expressly assume all risk of Harm to me or my horse, including Harm resulting from the negligence of the Federation or the
Competition.
I AGREE to indemnify ( that is, pay any losses, damages or costs incurred by) the Federation and the Competition and to hold them harmless
with respect to claims for Harm to claims to me or my horse,and for claims made by others for any Harm caused by me or my horse at the
Competition. I have read the Federation Rules about protective equipment, including GR801, and EV114, and I understand that I am entitled to
wear protective equipment without penalty, and I acknowledge that the Federation strongly encourages me to so while WARNING that no
protective equipment can guard against all injuries.
If I am a parent or guardian of a junior exhibitor, I consent to the child’s participation and AGREE to assume all of the obligations of this Release
on the child’s behalf.
I AGREE that “the Federation” and “the Competiton” as used above includes all of the officials, officers, directors, employees, agents, personel,
volunteers, and affiliated organizations.
I AGREE that if I am injured, at this Competition, the medical personel treating my injuries may provide information on my injury and treatment
to the Federation on the official USEF accident/injury report form.
I represent that I have the requisite training, coaching, and abilities to safely compete in this Competition.
Rider/ Handler Signature Owner Signature Trainer Signature Coach Signature
Print Name
Print Name Print Name Print Name
Parent/ Guardian Signature if Rider/Driver/ Trainer/ Vaulter/Longuer is under 18 Print Name of Parent/ Guardian
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Index
Page 1 : Cover Page
Page 2 : Welcome Letter, Show Management Info
Page 3 : Class List for USEF/USDF Breed Show
Page 4 - 7 : USDF Breeders Championship Info
Page 7 : Notice To Competitors
Page 8 : USEF Federation Page
Page 9 : D.L.T General Farm Rules
Page 10: Animal Welfare
Page 11 : Front Page of Entry Form
Page 12 : Back Page of Entry Form
Page 13 : Pics
Page 14: Competition recognition page
Page 15. Directions and hotel information
From I-95 North Directions to D.L.T Equestrian Center
163 Center Road, Gray , ME 04039
Take the 63 exit Gray and stay right. Make a right hand turn on to Route 202.
After only 300 feet make a sharp right turn on to Center Rd ( swing wide).
Stay on Center Road for 2.7 miles.
We are located on your left hand side.
Places to stay
Gray is a very small town and does not have any hotels. We recommend that you book
rooms in South Portland ( only about 15-20 mins) where you will find good places to stay
and many choices of restaurants, movie theatres and events. Try one of these places:
Econo Lodge (207) 772 - 3838 Rodeway Inn ( 207) 774 - 5891
Howard Jonson (207) 775 - 5343 Days Inn (207) 772 - 3450