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Gaitway Horse Association
2009 SHOW SERIES
LINCOLN COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS

SPONSORED BY:

GaitWay Horse Association

For non-gaited and gaited horses, ponies, mules and donkeys

ALL BREEDS WELCOME!

NO MEMBERSHIPS or SPONSORSHIPS REQUIRED
Just "show up" and have fun showing!
Novice Riders Welcome!

Show
Dates

May 2	June 6	June 20	July 11	Rain Dates	Oct. 3
August 1	Sept. 5	Sept. 19	Oct. 24	Rain Dates

Troy, MO Lincoln County Fairgrounds (Hwy 47 W of Troy to Fairgrounds Rd.)

All shows begin at 6 p.m. Saturdays ---- Free Admission for ALL attendees ---- Concessions Available

Class #	Entry fee $5 per class ($10 in payback). Classes may be split at show manager’s discretion, by age or other criteria.
1a / 1b	Mare Model Horses and Ponies (gaited / non-gaited judged separately) halter or bridle
2a / 2b	Gelding / Stallion Model Horses and Ponies (gaited / non-gaited judged separately) halter or bridle
3	Lead Line (Riders 10 and under, Horse or Pony)
4	Beginner Walk (Riders 12 and under, Horse or Pony– no cross entering of rider in Junior Classes)
5	Junior Walk/Trot (Rider 17 and under) ENGLISH Horse or Pony
6	Open Gaited Breed Country Pleasure - flat walk and favorite gait (English or Western)
7	Senior Walk/Trot (Rider 18 and over) ENGLISH
*8	Open English Pleasure: walk, trot, canter ENGLISH
9	Tennessee Walking Horse TRAIL Pleasure 2-gait: walk, running walk (Optional Eng. or Western)
10	Senior Walk/Trot (Rider 18 and over) – WESTERN
11	Open Gaited Pleasure (English or Western) 2-gait (walk and favorite gait)
12	Beginner Walk and Trot (or favorite gait – NO canter/lope) (Riders 12 and under, Horse or Pony – no cross entering of rider in Junior classes)
13	Open Gaited Breed Trail Pleasure - working walk & favorite gait (English or Western)
*14	Adult Open Western Pleasure: walk, trot, canter (Rider 18 and over) WESTERN
15	Novice Adult Rider (rider in 1^st or 2^nd year of showing) Walk / Trot ENGLISH or WESTERN
16	Junior Horse (horse 4 years and under) Walk / Trot ENGLISH or WESTERN
17	Junior Walk/Trot (Rider 17 and under) – WESTERN Horse or Pony
*18	Tennessee Walking Horse Pleasure 2 gait: walk, running walk (Optional English or Western)
*19	Open Western Pleasure Junior Exhibitor: walk, trot, canter (Rider 17 and under) (no ponies)
20	Senior Horse (horse 5 years and over) Walk / Trot / Canter or Lope ENGLISH or WESTERN
21	Open Ranch Reining Class – all patterns to be used to be posted at shows
22	Versatility / Surprise Class To Be Announced
23a / 23b	Open Pole Bending Training (2x only) Class (no ribbons or pts) / Open Pole Bending (ribbons & pts)
24	Open Plug
25a / 25b	Open Barrel Racing Training (2x only) Class (no ribbons or pts) / Open Barrel Racing (ribbons & pts)
26	Open 4-D Barrel Racing with 80% Payback (This is a $10 entry fee class)
SERIES HIGH POINTS AVAILABLE - $10 NOMINATION FEE DUE BY END of June 6th SHOW * Designates MHSA Point Eligible Classes using MHSA rules exhibitor to nominate via MHSA – anyone may enter Also Affiliated with American Paint Horse Association PAC Program (Credits)

General Rules: No refunds. Judges decisions are final. No alcohol on show grounds. All dogs must be on a leash. Stallion Handlers MUST be 18 and over. Negative Coggins required. No pads, bands, action devices or plantation/heavy shoes on ANY horse – no exceptions. No shanks over 8” in length on bits. Liteshod, kegshod, or barefoot horses only with NO trailers allowed on horseshoes. Collared shirts required. Helmets are encouraged for all speed events. No T – shirts or ball caps or tennis shoes on riders. Equines to be judged by way of going appropriate to the class – not by breed, color, or expense of tack / clothing of the exhibitor. MODEL – may be shown in halter or bridle – enter ring and line up.

Under Missouri law, GWHA and the Lincoln County Fair Board, will not be responsible for any accidents or injuries to any exhibitor or horse and shall not be liable for any injury to or the death of a participant resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities. (RsMO.537.325)

Sept. 19th Show to Benefit “Longmeadow Rescue Ranch” Organization.

For more information call: Sally Naumann at 636 528 6059
or email justwhoa@centurytel.net