Bad Betty Versatility Challenge Information and Entry
Davalee Minden
Bad Betty Versatility Challenge
Saturday, October 7, 2017
Walk-through 8am
Ground and Cowboy Dressage Divisions 9am-1pm
Trail Division 1pm-5pm
Course open on Friday, October 6, 2017 for ride-through
General Rules
Entries due September 23, 2017. All post entry fees will apply. A release form and payment must be submitted before riding on course Friday or Saturday.
Course maps/instructions will be provided the day of the challenge.
Obstacles or maneuvers will be judged with 30 seconds allowed per obstacle or maneuver.
An adult must accompany all youth. No stallions are to be ridden by youth.
Western tack and attire required including western hat (may be substituted by a helmet).
No training devices allowed. Bosals, snaffles and riding with two hands are permitted at any age. Cowboy Dressage rules and guidelines apply (see www.cowboydressage.com).
Different riders may not ride same horse. Same rider may ride more than one horse in the same level.
All dogs must be kept on leash and away from the riding areas. No dogs on or near the courses at any time.
No abuse to any horse or animal will be tolerated. Offenders will be asked to leave and will forfeit any winnings. Judges may dismiss a horse or rider for safety reasons when well being of horse, rider or spectators is at risk.
Description of Levels for all Divisions
Ground
Level 1 and In-hand – maneuvers will be performed with horse on lead
Level 2 - maneuvers will be performed with horse on neck rope
Level 3 – maneuvers will be performed with horse at liberty
Cowboy Dressage (all Cowboy Dressage rules apply, see www.cowboydressage.com)
Level 1 – test will be Challenge Walk/Jog Test 1
Level 2 – test will be Challenge Walk/Jog Test 3
Level 3 – test will be Challenge Walk/Jog/Lope Test 1
In-hand – test will be Partnership on the Ground Test 2
Trail
Level 1 and In-hand – obstacles performed at a walk only – appropriate for green horses
Level 2 - obstacles performed at a walk or trot only – includes but not limited to backing, side pass
Level 3 – obstacles performed at a walk, trot or lope – includes but not limited to trotting one-handed, loping small figures, haunch turns, backing on uneven ground
Bad Betty Versatility Challenge Entry Form
Important: Payment must accompany this completed registration form to be accepted. No refunds without vet certificate. Mail entry with payment to Marcia Moore Harrison, 5985 Hwy. 95, Potlatch, Idaho 83855. Make checks/money orders payable to MM Training & Consulting.
Horse name:
Owner name: Phone:
Exhibitor name: Age: Email:
Address: City: State:
$45.00 per division entered. If entering all 3 divisions, $35.00 per division. Only one level may be entered per division, per horse. In-hand is $25.00 per division. No cross-entry of in-hand classes. Freestyle is $25.00. Cross-entry is permitted for freestyle. Use separate entry blank for each horse entered. Post entry fee of $55.00 per division if entry received after September 23.
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Level 1 |
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Level 2 |
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Level 3 |
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In-hand |
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Cowboy Dressage Division |
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Level 1 |
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Level 2 |
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Level 3 |
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In-hand |
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Freestyle |
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Trail Division |
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Level 1 |
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Level 2 |
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Level 3 |
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In-hand |
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Division fees $__________
($105.00 if entering all 3 divisions, In-hand is $25.00 per division, freestyle is $25.00)
Mandatory office fee $__10.00___
Haul in fee ($5.00 per day, applies only if not camping) $__________
Dry camping ($25.00 per night) $__________
Stall fee ($15.00 per night) $__________
- · Total fees owed $__________
Bad Betty Versatility Challenge
Scoring
Judges decisions are final. Scoring will be based on a 0-10 point system with 10 being the highest points possible for each maneuver or obstacle. Judges will score each maneuver or obstacle and provide comments as appropriate. All maneuvers will be judged on fluidity, connection, partnership and correctness. Bonus points will be added in the areas of soft feel and harmony and partnership. Score sheets with comments will be available at the end of the day.
Judges and Callers
There will be one judge and one scribe for the Ground division and one judge and one scribe for the Cowboy Dressage division. There will be two judges and two scribes for the Trail division.
Callers for the Cowboy Dressage division will not be provided. Please plan accordingly. A caller may be available for hire on the grounds for $5.00 per test called. Please see Cowboy Dressage tests, rules and guidelines at www.cowboydressage.com.
Awards
Champion and Reserve Champion Bad Betty Versatility awards will be given. A belt buckle will be the top award for the highest cumulative score of all three divisions: Ground, Cowboy Dressage and Trail.
Awards will also be given to the High Score in each of the three divisions: Ground, Cowboy Dressage and Trail. The highest score in each division will be determined by the total number of points earned on the ride according to the judge’s scorecard. In addition, a cumulative High Point award will be given in each of the three levels: Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3. These awards will be determined by the total number of points earned on all rides ridden within a certain level. For example, a rider that enters and rides at Level 2 in all 3 divisions will have a greater chance of winning this award than a rider who enters all 3 divisions but chooses a different level for each.
Champion and Reserve Champion awards will be given for In-hand, to be awarded for the highest cumulative score of all three divisions: Ground, Cowboy Dressage and Trail. There is no cross-entry with other classes. In-hand is not eligible for the buckle.
Champion and Reserve Champion awards will be given for Freestyle, to be awarded to the highest scoring freestyle test as set out by Cowboy Dressage rules. Cross-entry with other classes is permitted. Freestyle is not eligible for the buckle.
Awards will be calculated for one horse/one rider (or handler).
