GOLD HORSE SHOWS IN QUEBEC - 2011
NATIONAL DRESSAGE (CANADA)

Dear competitors,

The 2011 season marks a new chapter for dressage in Canada. Tests have been revised and reduced in numbers. The freestyles (kür) have been modified to respect the norms for each level. Approved safety headgear (ASTM/SEI, BSI) must now be worn by anybody on a horse with a few exceptions for FEI riders. Please refer to rule E 4.0 for complete details.

This prize list provides you with information and documents required for your entries at six of the Gold dressage shows presented in Quebec in 2011: Dressage du Boisé in Mascouche, on June 4 & 5, L’Épiphanie, Feria de la Belle-Époque on July 9 & 10. The Fantasia Dressage Classic in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu on July 23 & 24, followed by Saint-Laurent Dressage in Verchères on August 6 & 7. The last two shows will be the Beaulieu Dressage Classic in Sainte-Justine-de-Newton, on August 20 & 21 and, to conclude the season, St-Apollinaire on September 10 & 11 at the O’Neill-Rondot Stables.

Please note that if there are any modifications to the current prize list after publication, the changes will be posted on the www.quebechorseshows.info web site of the circuit. You will find a centralized electronic version of the prize list as well as entry forms, links and relevant informations.

Participants to the Quebec circuit obtain a national placing. The FEQ will also award the season provincial championships for riders who are members of the Fédération Équestre du Québec.

National article A 1505 details the manner in which the points will be counted (for one class): the placing* multiplied by the number of horses participating in the category multiplied by the factor** for total prize money at the competition.

*The placins are valued at :
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- First place  : 6 points
- Second place : 5 points
- Third place  : 4 points
- Fourth place : 3 points
- Fifth place : 2 points
- Sixth place   : 1 point

**Factors according to prize money :
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- Less than 1 000 $ multiplying : 1
- 1 001 $ to 2 500 $ multiplying : 2
- 2 501 $ to 4 000 $ multiplying : 3
 

 

Each competition is independent concerning the amount of prize money that will be awarded to their participants.

For the granting of the provincial awards, all the eligible sanctioned events held in Quebec will be taken in account, including the Dressage@Bromont.

Enjoy your 2011 season!
 
 
 

“Every class offered herein is covered by the rules and specifications of the current rules
of Equine Canada and will be held and judged in accordance with the EC Rule Book.”

« Chaque épreuve proposée dans les feuilles d’inscription est assujettie aux règlements et spécifications des règlements en vigueur de Canada Hippique
et sera tenue et jugée conformément au
Manuel des règlements de Canada Hippique. »

These Gold competitions are sanctioned competitions members of Equine Canada,
2685 Queensview Drive, Suite 100, Ottawa, Ontario, K2B 8K2,
and are governed by the rules of EC.

Ces concours hippiques Or sont sanctionnés membres de Canada Hippique,
2685 Queensview Drive, Suite 100, Ottawa, Ontario, K2B 8K2,
et sont assujettis aux règlements de CH.

All tests will be executed in the 20 m x 60 m ring. 4 ribbons per class.
Tous les tests vont être exécutés dans une carrière de 20 m x 60 m. 4 rubans par classe.

Para-equestrian riders are welcome – Cavaliers Para-équestres bienvenus.

 
 
 
DETAILS ABOUT THE SHOWS INCLUDED IN THIS PRIZE LIST

1- Dressage National du Boisé (Centre équestre du Boisé, Mascouche)
June 4-5, 2011
Or-Gold - Bourses / prize money : 2600 $ (points multiplied by 3)
 
Juges / Judges : Ida Anderson Norris (USEF-S / USA) & Lynda Southam (M, Ontario)
President : Mylen Bouchard
Show director : Mylen Bouchard
Steward : Alyette Jacques (M)
 
Entries : 
Mylen Bouchard
1169, Chemin Sainte-Marie,
Mascouche, QC J7K 3C2
450-474-4137      
Contact : Mylen Bouchard, 450-474-4137
Email : mbouchard@lesecuriesduboise.com
 
Closing date for entries: May 28, 2011
Roast meal on Saturday night: 30$
Please, reserve the roast meal on the entry form. Last minute tickets also available on site.
Web site of Écuries du Boisé: www.lesecuriesduboise.com  

2- Féria de dressage La Belle Époque (Ferme de la Belle-Époque, L’Épiphanie)
July 9-10, 2011
Or-Gold - Prize money : 2600 $ (points multiplied by 3)
 
Judges : Brenda Minor (FEI) & Sue Rothgeb (S)
President : Anne-Marie Bélanger
Show director : Michel Gaudet
Steward : Daniel Dubé (S)
 
Entries :
Anne-Marie Bélanger
251, Petit St-Esprit,
L’Épiphanie, QC J5X 2M3
450-588-0209       Fax : 450-588-4914
Contact : Anne-Marie Bélanger 450-588-4914
Email : am.belanger@videotron.ca
 
Entry closing date: June 25, 2011
Roast meal on Saturday Night: 28$
Please, reserve the roast meal on the entry form. Last minute tickets also available on site.
 

3- Classique de dressage Fantasia (Ferme Fantasia, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu)
July 23-24, 2011
Or-Gold - Prize money : 1100 $ (points multiplied by 2)
 
Judges : Lorraine Macdonald (FEI) and Lise Martin (M + guest card)
President : Nicole Duplessis
Show director : Annabelle Morante
Steward : Cherie Winslow (S)
 
Entries:
Lise Lebrun       450-358-5919       Fax : 450-358-4010
224, chemin des Patriotes est, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC J2X 4J3
Email : nicoleduplessis@videotron.ca
 
Entry closing date : July 9, 2011
Schedule available at http://pages.videotron.com/fermefan/
Barbecue saturday night
 

4- Saint-Laurent Dressage (Saint-Laurent dressage, Verchères)
August 6-7, 2011
Or-Gold - 1000$ in prizes
 
Judges : Lynda Southam (M + guest card), Lise Martin (M + guest card)
Presidente and show director : Annick Gauducheau
Show office : Pascale Benoit
Steward : Alyette Jacques (M)
 
Entries and contact :
Annick Gauducheau
240, Marie-Victorin, Verchères, QC J0L 2R0
450-583-5498       514-232-5091
Email : pbeya@sympatico.ca
 
Entry closing date : July 24, 2011
St-Laurent Dressage web site: www.stlaurentdressage.ca
 

5- Beaulieu Dressage Classic (Ferme Beaulieu, Sainte-Justine-de-Newton) August 20-21 août 2011
 
Judges :
Sue Rothgeb (S)
Lynda Southam (M)
Evelyne Orel (B)
President : Carlo Zimmer
Show director : George Miechowsky (georgemiech2@sympatico.ca)
Stewards : Cherie Winslow (S) and Daniel Dubé (S)
 
Show office and entries :
Donna Orwell
4457, 1st Line Road, Green Valley, ON, K0C 1L0
Phone: 1-613-525-4863
Email: dorwell@bell.net
 
Horse show web site: http://www.fermebeaulieufarm.com
Competition show web site: http://www.beaulieudressageclassic.com
 
Entry closing date : July 29, 2011
Or-Gold - Mechoui Saturday Night. Bring your own drinks.
Please reserve on entry form: 25$, or 30$ at the door.
 

6- Dressage St-Apollinaire (Écuries O’Neill-Rondot, St-Apollinaire)
September 10-11, 2011
 
Judges : Lise Martin (M + Guest Card), Evelyne Orel (B + Guest Card)
President : Paul O’Neill
Show Director : Paul O’Neill
Steward : Luc Vallée (B)
Contact on site : Géraldine Rondot 418-881-4020
 
Entries :
Chantal Rouleau       Email : chantal.rouleau@ccapcable.com
110, Rang des Moulanges, St-Apollinaire, QC G0S 2E0
418-841-1827       Fax : 418-433-0545
Web site : www.chevalsportif.com
 
Entry closing date : August 27, 2011
Or-Gold - On site caterer dinner on Saturday night (30$).
Please reserve on the entry form.
At the same time, a Bronze show is offered to local riders.
 

7- Le Rendez-Vous des Kürs (Site olympique de Bromont)
September 17 septembre 2011 (saturday, 18h00)
 
Freestyle competition, all levels.
Judges invited from the Quebec Games.
Director : Nicole Duplessis.
 
Inscriptions on invitation, according to the qualification process.
See attached document.
 
Inscriptions sur invitation, selon les critères de qualification.
Voir le document à cet effet.

 
Ne manquez pas le 7e Rendez-Vous des Kürs
présenté durant les 16e Jeux Équestres du Québec
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Do not miss the 7th Rendez-Vous des Kürs
presented during the 16th Jeux Équestres du Québec
 

THE CODE OF ETHICS OF EQUINE CANADA
STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLES

Equine Canada (EC), the national equestrian federation of Canada, supports adherence to humane treatment of horses in all activities under its jurisdiction.

EC is committed to:

• Upholding the welfare of horses, regardless of value, as a primary consideration in all activities;

• Requiring that horses be treated with kindness, respect and the compassion that they deserve, and that they never be subjected to mistreatment;

• Ensuring that owners, trainers and exhibitors or their agents use responsible care in the handling, treatment and transportation of their horses as well as horses placed in their care for any purpose;

• Providing for the continuous well-being of horses by encouraging routine inspection and consultation with health care professionals and competition officials to achieve the highest possible standards of nutrition, health, comfort and safety as a matter of standard operating procedure;

• Continuing to support scientific studies on equine health and welfare;

• Increasing education in training and horsemanship practices;

• Requiring owners, trainers and exhibitors to know and follow their sanctioning organization’s rules, and to work within industry regulations in all equestrian competition;

• Reviewing, revising and developing competition rules and regulations that protect the welfare of horses.

The standard by which conduct or treatment will be measured is that which a person, informed and experienced in generally accepted equine training and exhibition procedures, would determine to be neither cruel, abusive nor inhumane.

 

CODE OF CONDUCT OF EQUINE CANADA

1) All EC members shall support the enforcement of the rules of the Federation by: :

a) a) Personal knowledge and compliance
b) b) Agreeing to report any alleged infractions and occasions of alleged abuse at EC sanctioned competitions

2) The organizers of EC-sanctioned competitions shall operate within the rules of the Federation.

3) A member should be completely trustworthy, exhibit honesty, loyalty and discretion in all equestrian-related activities.

4) A member should issue public statements only in an objective and truthful manner.

5) The EC member should uphold issues of safety and fairness in all aspects of equestrian sport.

6) No member shall act to the detriment of others or equestrian sport in a situation where the responsibility of their position places them in a conflict of interest.

7) All members shall conduct themselves in a manner which reflects the values and ethics of EC. Any member who engages in or is party to conduct inappropriate to an EC member will be subject, after due process, to such sanctions as the Federation may impose.

Further Expectations of an EC Member

1) Members are encouraged to continuously educate themselves and to take an active role in the activities of the Federation.

2) The EC member should strive to preserve and enhance the image of the sport so that society’s respect will be maintained.

 
 
ALL FEI TESTS, CURRENT VERSION  
 

The individual test of the Young Riders is the same entry as the Prix St-George
but could have a diffferent schedule.

 
 
I.P.E.C. para-equestrian tests are offered upon demand.
 
Any other test can be offered on demand.
 

1. Every class offered herein is covered by the rules and specifications of the current rules of Equine Canada and will be held and judged in accordance with the EC Rule Book.

2. Neither the 2011 national shows, nor the owners of the showgrounds, nor the Organizing Committees, nor the officials will be responsible in any way for damages, injuries or loss to persons, horses, property, spectators or exhibitors.

3. All Canadian competitors, owners and person responsible must be members in good standing of EC and must possess a valid Gold or Platinum sport license to be part of a competition. For EC members, a temporary sport license is available with due fees. The owners with a temporary licence must fill a Temporary Horse Registration Form purchased at the competition. Foreign Competitors, riders and owners from other countries who are members in good standing of their own national federation are exempt from Sport License fees, but must adhere to these rules.

4. Amateurs :
All seniors competing in EC amateur classes must possess a current amateur card. A photocopy of the card is required with the entry form.

5. The Person Responsible :
The Person Responsible for a horse is an adult, who has, or shares, responsibility for the care, training, custody, and performance of the horse and who has official responsibility for that horse under EC Rules and is liable under the penalty provisions of the Rules for any violation of the EC Rules. The person responsible must hold a Sport Licence.

6. Equine Drug Testing :
Any horse entered in any class at a competition may, while on the competition grounds, be selected for equine medication control testing.

7. ENTRIES :
Closing date :
Entries must be received by the show organization at the latest on the day written on the entry form, at the address registered on each inscription form. If the person responsible has not signed the entry form, the rider will not be authorized to compete. Parents, or a legal guardian, can sign for junior competitors.

8. The Organizing Committee reserves the right to limit entries, divide classes and govern ALL conditions of the shows to ensure that they are the same in all divisions.

9. Payment of entries :
For an entry to be accepted, a check or money covering stabling and classes must accompany the entry form signed by the person responsible for the horse. Post dated checks will not be accepted.

CHECKS SHOULD BE MADE PAYABLE TO : As requested on entry forms.
 
For NSF checks : A $35 charge will be applied for any returned check, regardless the reason.

10. Coggins and Passports :
Every horse must be registered with the name written in its passport. Canadian participants must present their horse’s passport, with a valid Horse Licence. Participants without passports can also buy a temporary Horse Licence at a show. Foreign participants must sign an affidavit. Valid Coggins tests, dated of less than 6 months, are required for every horse, participating or not.

11. Administration / Drug test / Levy :
An amount of $35 will be added on each entry form. In addition, $7 is added for drug testing and $7 for the Dressage Canada levy fund.

12. Late entries :
After the closing date, the acceptance of late entries will be dependent on the following conditions :
               - Approval by the Horse Show Committee
               - Availability of stalls
               - Number of entries in classes
               - Payment of an additional $25 administration fee

13. Show Office hours :
The office will be opened half an hour before the start of each day of competition and will be closed thirty minutes after the last class. It will also open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm the day prior the start of the show.

14. Opening hours of the dressage arenas :
The dressage arenas will be opened from 1:00pm to 8:00pm on Friday. No horse, other than the competing horse, is allowed in or around the competition arena after that. Classes should begin at 9:00am on Saturdays and Sundays. Warm-up hours will be available on site. Exact competition schedules will be available at the office.

15. Expenses :
The Organizing Committee will not be responsible for any expenses of competitors, horses, owners, their employees or agents and does not offer expenses allowances or reimbursements.

16. Stabling:
A limited number of stalls will be available. The cost is specified on the entry form (night watch included) per stall from Friday to Sunday. Payment must accompany entry forms and is non-refundable after the closing date. Bedding is not included in the price of the stalls. Feed and bedding will be available at market prices. The priority for the permanent stalls goes to stallions and harder to manage horses.

17. Non-showing:
All non-showing horses must be registered and a $50 fee per horse will be charged in addition to stabling fees.

18. Substitutions :
A horse/pony may compete with a substitute rider providing the rider is eligible to enter the class. Same way, a rider may substitute an eligible horse or pony. Regular entry fees apply. A new competition number will be given.

19. Hors-concours :
If the show schedule allows it, according to the organizing committee.

20. Open accounts :
Accounts may be opened for the duration of the show by depositing a signed blank check at the show office. All open account charges remaining at the end of the show will be automatically applied to the blank check.

21. Prize money :
If there is prize money (Canadian $), it will be credited to the participant account by the Show Office.

22. Cancellation :
Any cancellation before the closing date will be subject to a $25 fee per horse. No refund will be granted after the closing date for a horse entered and not exhibited, without a written notice from a veterinarian or medical doctor, in case of a rider, and without approbation from the organizing committee. Refund will include only entries (not stable fees).

23. Farrier :
A farrier is available on site or on call every day from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

24. Protests :
For regulation governing protests, please refer to chapter 12 of EC rules in Book A.

25. Competition numbers :
Out of the stables, all horses must display their competition number.

26 . Whips :
Total whip length is 120cm for horses and 100cm for ponies.

27 . Calling of tests :
The calling of dressage tests is allowed for the national tests. The callers must be properly dressed, without camisoles or short shorts.

28 . Ribbons & Championships :
Four ribbons per class will be awarded. National classes championships will be awarded to horses, computed on the highest total of three classes (including Kür) and for the total of the best two classes for the higher levels. The horse can be ridden in a maximum of four classes per day, including freestyle, at the same level or at a maximum of two consecutive levels. There is no championship for young horses divisions.

29 . Presentation / attire :
It is mandatory that riders and designates be correctly attired for presentations. When required, riders should be mounted and on time, otherwise the organizing committee reserves the right to withhold prize money and ribbons.

30 . Headgear :
Junior competitors must wear properly fitted, approved protective headgear, with the safety harness correctly secured at all times while mounted on the competition or event grounds. Approved headgear must be certified by SEI or the American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) standard or the British Standards Institution (BSI) standard. As of May 2011, any person mounted on a horse must wear an approved helmet. Refer to rule 4.0 of Equine Canada’s rule book E for the complete details.

 

EXHIBITOR NOTES

31 . Arrivals and departure :
Horses will not be accepted on the show ground before Friday, and must leave by Sunday evening. Those who wish to arrive prior to these dates or to extend their stay must make arrangements with the organizers of the show.

32. Car parking :
A parking plan for participants has been established at each location and we ask your cooperation and understanding in respecting the designated parking areas. No parking will be tolerated in the stabling areas.

33. Horse vans :
Special drop-off and parking have been reserved for horses vans. We request that, once you have unloaded, you do not leave your vans and trailers in the stabling areas.

34. Motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles :
Due to strict insurance requirements, nobody will be allowed to drive such vehicles on the show grounds.

35. Insurance :
All owners and competitors are personally responsible for damages to third persons caused by themselves, their employees, their agents or horses. They are therefore strongly advised to take out third-party insurance providing full coverage for participation in equestrian events and to keep their policy up to date.

Comprehension of the rules :
In case of difference between the understandings of these specific rules, the French version will be considered prevalent. For all sports specific rules, the current Equine Canada English version is to be considered.