CATRA BENEFIT FUN SHOWS 2012

      Saturday at 10:00 AM

June 30              July 28          August 25

TWIN BROOKS HORSE SHOW GROUNDS, PA Route 39, about 1 mile west from I-81, (Manada Hill exit #77).

$8.00 PER CLASS

This show series benefits The Capital Area Therapeutic Riding Association located in Grantville, PA. CATRA is a non-profit organization which provides a quality Therapeutic Horseback Riding Program for people who are physically and/or mentally challenged. It is located in the Grantville, PA area. Visitors are welcome, and many volunteers are needed. For more information call 717-469-7517.

The focus of this horse show is to offer many different types of classes to competitors of many different abilities. The various classes offer new and accomplished riders fantastic challenges in types of classes that they have never tried, practice in the familiar classes, and fun for all!

The CATRA Benefit Fun Shows are for all experienced and inexperienced riders.

To ensure fair competition, CROSS-ENTERING IS NOT PERMITTED! You must register to compete in only ONE of the following groups.  Click on a group to view the classes:

1. Assisted, for people of any age who need assistance while participating.

2. Walk/Trot 12 & Under, for people under 13 who do not want to canter or lope.

3. Walk/Trot 13 & Over, for people over 12 who do not want to canter or lope.

4. Advanced, for people of any age who can canter or lope.

To save registration time at the show, you may use your browser to print out an entry form and select your classes from the above lists.   For pairs classes, you must list your partner and partner's horse on the line to the right.

For a compact version of this page, please click here.

Championship and Reserve are offered in the following Divisions:

Assisted

# 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 26, 28, 31, 37

 

Over Fences

# 10, 11, 12, 29

 

Assisted Timed Event

# 6, 7, 28

MUST enter #6 &/or #7 to qualify

Unassisted Timed Event

# 13, 14, 29

MUST enter #13 &/or #14 to qualify

Driving

# 15, 26, 27

  
Pairs # 11, 20, 21, 36  

Walk/Trot 12 & Under

# 9, 10, 16, 17, 29, 32, 35, 38

 

Walk/Trot 13 & Over

# 9, 10, 18, 19, 29, 33, 35, 38

 

Open English

# 22, 23, 29, 34, 35, 39

MUST enter #22 &/or #23 to qualify

Open Western

# 24, 25, 29, 34, 35, 39

MUST enter #24 &/or #25 to qualify

Miniature Horse

# 1, 2, 3, 30, 40

MUST enter class #1 to qualify
Trail # 28, 29, 37, 38, 39 MUST enter cones course to qualify

Dressage (Dressage Tests)

# 31, 32, 33, 34, 35

Determined by individual score

Cones Course

# 37, 38, 39

Determined by individual score

Ribbons and Awards
  • Class ribbons will be awarded through 8th Place. Participant ribbons will be given to others in some classes.   Ribbon sponsors are needed!
  • Champion & Reserve will be awarded at each show for each Division.
  • Overall Show Champion & Reserve (for the day) will be awarded at each show.
  • Division Series Champions & Reserves will be awarded at last August show, including points from all three shows. Rider must attend at least 2 out of 3 shows to be eligible.
  • Overall Series Champion and Reserve will be awarded at last August show, including points from all three shows. Rider must attend at least 2 out of 3 shows to be eligible.

Rules: Please Read!!
  • Dressage tests are available here or at the secretary's stand.  Tests may be read without penalty.
  • Assisted Division - Rider may be assisted by a leader and/or one or two sidewalkers, or a driver in class #14 & #25 with an extra set of reins which the assistant holds. Assistant must be next to horse and rider.
  • Competitors must go into classes in Ring 1 as they are called. Classes in Ring 2 and 3 must not conflict with Ring 1. May be done at competitor’s convenience. Do NOT wait until the last minute! All MUST be completed by times indicated on specific dates. Please watch your time. NO REFUND for missing a class.
  • Please pay close attention to classes that can be entered in particular divisions. Point tabulating is being done by computer. Classes are limited by skill and age. Cross-entering is not permitted. "Open" (advanced) competitors may not enter walk/trot classes.
  • Points are given to rider number and name of rider combined except in Miniature division in which points go to name of Miniature Horse. The number must stay with the same rider the entire show day.
  • Tack and attire may be either English or Western in Walk/Trot, Dressage and Cones events.
  • Riding Helmets must be worn in all over fences classes, in assisted games classes, and by riders under 19 in unassisted games.  
  • Trail championship candidates must perform a Cones course.
  • Dressage Walk/Trot Pas de Deux:  Two riders will design and perform a 3-5 minute pattern which includes mirrored 20m circles from "X" at the trot.  Points count towards the Walk/Trot Division and Championship.
  • Stallions or colts may not be shown by anyone under 18, in accordance with 4-H guidelines.
  • Pair Division:  Points go to the pair of riders and horses.  In order to qualify for series and each show awards, you may not change partners or horses in any pair classes. Same riders/horse or pony combination must attend 2 out of 3 summer shows to qualify for series awards.
  • The decision of the judges is final! Questions should be directed to the show management, not to the judges!

Registration is being accepted the day of the show.
Refreshments will be sold.