BUCHANAN WESTERNERS, INC.
2014 OPEN HORSE SHOW SCHEDULE
Entries open at 7:30 a.m.; Show begins at 8:30 a.m. (MI time). Performance classes not starting prior to 12 noon.
Gaming classes start at 1 p.m. (Gaming classes listed on back) RAIN OR SHINE!
Negative Coggins papers are required for all horses brought on the grounds - MI STATE LAW!
Bring a copy of Coggins for office.
COGGINS PAPERS WILL BE CHECKED AT THE FRONT ENTRY GATE EACH SHOW.
(Valid Test dates within the past 12 Months / Yearly Cycle )
BUCHANAN WESTERNER’S RIDING CLUB
Show Grounds: 14665 Mead Road
Mailing Address: PO Box 99
Buchanan, MI 49107
Gaming Superintendant: Julie Snyder (269) 697-3750
Gaming Superintendant: Kim Knight (574) 485-7089
President: Tom Fogarty
(269) 325-8065
[email protected]
Show Chairman: Christine Klug (269) 487-8234
Show Chairman: Katie Peterson (269) 240-7182
2014 SHOW DATES
2014 ENTRY FEES
April 26th
Office Fee: per family/per show date/non-members
$2.00
May 3rd and 4th
Halter/Showmanship/Performance/Gaming
$5.00
June 7th and 8th
PeeWee/Leadline
$4.00
July 12th and 13th
Sweepstakes Classes
$9.00
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We Can Ride Benefit Show July 19 (BW Hi-Points are Applied)
Gaming Expos
$2.00
August 2nd and 3rd
Parking
$1.00
September 6th and 7th
NO REFUNDS
Judges are listed on our Facebook page
Buchanan Westerners Riding Club.
1. Open Halter Sweepstakes (horse/pony)
2. Open 2 & Under Halter (horse/pony)
3. Open 20 & Over Aged Horse Halter (horse/pony)
4. Mares (horse)
5. Gelding (horse)
6. Miniature Horse Halter (Registration required)
7. Pony Halter (under 56”) (all age exhibitors)
8. PeeWee Halter (10 & under) (horse/pony)
9. Grand& Reserve Halter (1st & 2nd places from classes 1-8)
10. Leadline Showmanship (6 & under; Attendant to be attached to horse
or pony; walk pattern only)
11. Open Showmanship Sweepstakes (all age exhibitors)
12. PeeWee Showmanship (10 & under)
13. Pony Showmanship (under 56”) (all age exhibitors)
14. Showmanship (13 & under)
15. Showmanship (14 to 18)
16. Showmanship (19 & over)
17. Grand & Reserve Showmanship (1st & 2nd places from classes 11-16)
18. Trail (10-2pm, horse/pony/W/T Minis in hand)
19. Cart Class (all breeds)
LUNCH BREAK (arena open)
Pee Wee & Lead Line gaming during Break (Not to start before 11:30)
20. Hunter Hack (height not to exceed 24”)
21. Leadline Horsemanship/Equitation (6 & under, attendant to lead horse
or pony)
22. Green Rider W/T Horsemanship/Equitation (English/Western – may not
ride in canter classes)
23. Open English Equitation Sweepstakes (horse/pony)
24. Pony Eng. Equitation (under 56”)
25. PeeWee Walk/Trot Eng. Equitation (10/under) (horse/pony)
26. PeeWee Walk/Trot English Pleasure (10/under) (horse/pony)
27. English Equitation (13 & under) (horse)
28. English Equitation (14 to 18) (horse)
29. English Equitation (19 & over) (horse)
30. Open English Pleasure Sweepstakes (horse/pony)
31. Pony English Pleasure (under 56”)
32. English Pleasure (13 & under) (horse)
33. English Pleasure (14 to 18) (horse)
34. English Pleasure (19 & over) (horse)
35. 40 & over Equitation/Horsemanship (rider age) (English/Western)
15 MINUTE BREAK (Arena Closed)
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Open Walk/Trot class (all ages) (horse/pony) (English/Western)
Green Horse W/T Pleasure (Englisg/Western-May not ride in Canter classes)
PeeWee Walk/Trot Western Pleasure (10/under) ( horse/pony)
PeeWee Walk/Trot Western Horsemanship (10/under) ( horse/pony)
Open Western Horsemanship Sweepstakes
Pony Western Horsemanship (under 56’)
Western Horsemanship (13 & under) (horse)
Western Horsemanship (14 to 18) (horse)
Western Horsemanship (19 & over ) (horse)
Junior Horse/Pony Pleasure (English/Western) (5 & under)
Senior Horse/Pony Pleasure (English/Western) (6 & over)
Open Western Pleasure Sweepstakes (horse/pony)
Pony Western Pleasure (under 56’)
Western Pleasure (13 & under) (horse)
Western Pleasure (14 to 18) (horse)
Western Pleasure (19 & over ) (horse)
Ranch Horse Pleasure
Green Reiner 1
Ranch Horses and
Approved Ranch Horse Show Attire
are Welcome.
PeeWee & LeadLine Gaming Classes
will be held in Gaming Arena
after Morning Performance classes
(Not to start before 11:30am)
Gaming classes (registration) are closed as announced
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Leadline Keyhole (6 & under)
PeeWee Keyhole Walk/Trot (10 & under)
Leadline Speed and Action (6 & under)
PeeWee Speed & Action Walk/Trot (10 & under)
Leadline Barrels (6 & under)
PeeWee Barrels Walk/Trot (10 & under)
Buchanan Westerners Inc., Riding Club, its directors and/or
members, will not be held responsible for loss or injury to livestock,
exhibitors, or spectators.
GAMING CLASSES …. Start at 1:00 PM
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Register at Gaming Office, Electronic Timer displayed, Gaming Rules Posted, Decisions of Referee are Final
Gaming Expos 11:30am – 1:00pm
Pony Keyhole (13 & under)
81. Pony Barrels (13 & under)
Pony Keyhole (14 & over)
82. Pony Barrels (14 & over)
Keyhole (13 & under)
83. Barrels (13 & under)
Keyhole (14 to 18)
84. Barrels (14 to 18)
Keyhole (19 & Over)
85. Barrels (19 & 34)
Pony Speed and Action (13 & under)
86. Barrels (35 & over)
Pony Speed and Action (14 & over)
87. Open Barrels Sweepstakes (all ages)
Speed and Action (13 & under)
88. Pony Down & Back (13 & under)
Speed and Action (14 to 18)
89. Pony Down & Back (14 & over)
Speed and Action (19 & Over)
90. Down & Back (13 & under)
Pony Keg Bending (13 & under)
91. Down & Back (14 to 18)
Pony Keg Bending (14 & over)
92. Down & Back (19 & 34)
Keg Bending (13 & under)
93. Down & Back (35 & over)
Keg Bending (14 to 18)
94. Open Down & Back Sweepstakes (all ages)
Keg Bending (19 & Over)
95. Pony Poles (13 & under)
Open Keg Bending Sweepstakes (all ages)
96. Pony Poles (14 & over)
Pony Flags (13 & under)
97. Poles (13 & under)
Pony Flags (14 & over)
98. Poles (14 to 18)
Flags (13 & under)
99. Poles (19 & 34)
Flags (14 to 18)
100. Poles (35 & over)
Flags (19 & over)
101. Open Poles Sweepstakes (all ages)
Open Flags Sweepstakes (all ages)
102. Two-Man Relay Race (both riders pay entry fee)
103. Monthly Special (To Be Announced)
Exhibitor’s age is determined using age as of January 1, 2014
SEASON HIGH POINTS: 1 horse/1 rider combination. MUST be Member for eligibility. All members are automatically signed up. Must show a minimum of
four shows in same class/discipline to accumulate points. Peewee and Pony Gaming Riders forfeit acquired points if they cross age or level divisions midseason.
**Special Classes and Green/Horse/Rider and any/all Sweepstake Classes are not eligible for high points.
Leadline Division (age 6 & under) - exhibitor to show in leadline showmanship and/or leadline riding classes only. Attendant to lead horse or pony.
PeeWee Division (age 10 and under) - exhibitor and horse/pony to show in peewee showmanship, halter, and/or riding/gaming classes. Exhibitor
may not show in any other classes. Horse/pony may be shown by another exhibitor in other classes.
Pony Division – Rider may not show in PeeWee or Leadline classes.
Pony Gaming – Pony/rider combination cannot cross over to the Age Divisions to be eligible for Year End High Point awards. Pony/rider combo
may choose to show in appropriate age division instead. Pony Gaming riders are eligible to compete in Open Sweepstakes Classes.
ALL CLASSES: A one-minute call will be strictly enforced. The committee may elect to cancel or combine classes with five or less entries. All
riding classes with 16 or more entries will be split accordingly, and a runoff will determine the top 6 placing. Proper attire is to be worn in all classes
including gaming. Awards given to 6 places except Sweepstakes where monetary award is given to 4 places. Decisions of the Judge are final.
SWEEPSTAKES CLASSES: Seven horse minimum for $25 Added payback. Seventy percent (70%) payback schedule for classes of 6 or less. As
of 2013 season, all Sweepstakes classes are payback regardless of number of entries, class fees will not be reduced for less than 7 entries.
GAMING CLASSES: Will be held in the Gaming Arena at the back of the show grounds. Pee Wee & Leadline gaming will be held during the
lunch break, not to start before 11:30am. PLEASE check posted Gaming and attire rules at gaming booth. It will be the exhibitor’s responsibility to
know and abide by the rules. Any questions may be addressed to the President. ASTM helmets are strongly recommended for all gaming classes
and Required for 13 and Under Gaming Classes. Leadline 6 & under must have attendant to lead horse or pony. Decisions of the referee are final.
FOOD: Food concessions are available on the grounds from 8 a.m. until late afternoon. DOGS: MUST be leashed at all times.
TACK: Rick’s Tack will be on the grounds for purchases.
CAMPING: Overnight camping is permitted on the grounds during shows. Minors (under 18 years old) camping overnight MUST be accompanied
by an adult. Reservations are required for Overnight camping sites with water and electricity. Daily and seasonal rates apply, based on availability.
call Tom Fogarty at (269) 325-8065 $15 per Day/Night • $30 per Show Weekend • *$175 entire Show Season w/signed Contract (*Members Only)
ABUSE OF ANY ANIMAL WILL NOT BE TOLERATED
Buchanan, Michigan
GREAT LOCATION!
14665 Mead Rd.
Buchanan, Michigan
19.9 mi
N
18 miles north of South Bend, IN
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E
22 miles south of St. Joseph, MI
8 miles east of Niles, MI
Easy access off of US-31 Bypass
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From I-94 North or South, 80-90 Toll Road,
US-12 and US-20
WARNING: Under the Michigan Equine
Activity Liability Act, an equine professional
is not liable for injury to, or the death of, a
participant in an equine activity resulting
from an inherent risk of the equine activity.
Buchanan
Westerners
I-94
Benton Harbor
M-51
&
M-140
M-140 - 5.5 mi
M-51 - 7.1 mi
80-90 Toll Rd
US12 & US20
22.4 mi
I-94
New Buffalo
US12 - 4 mi
80-90 - 11.7 mi
US20 - 12.3 mi