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The Mounted Patrol of San Mateo County
in Affiliation with the
Tennessee Walking Horse
Breeders' and Exhibitors' Association
and the
Spotted Saddle Horse
Breeders' and Exhibitors' Association
Present the
First Annual
Woodside Gaited Horse Show
Saturday, June 5, 2004
at
The Horse Park at Woodside
Woodside, California
Featuring Lite Shod and Trail Pleasure
Tennessee Walking Horses
Spotted Saddle Horses
Missouri Foxtrotters
Judge: Honorable Noble Stout from Cookville, Tennessee
All proceeds benefit
Mounted
Patrol of San Mateo County Foundation
a 501 (c) (3) Charity Organization
and
National
Center for Equine Facilitated Therapy
a 501 (c) (3) Charity Organization
The Woodside Gaited Horse Show is open to registered Tennessee Walking Horses, Spotted Saddle Horses and Missouri Foxtrotters. Classes have been designed to accommodate horses and riders of all ages and abilities. This event will be held at The Horse Park at Woodside in Woodside, CA. Spectators are encouraged to attend (no admission fee). Classes will start at 8:30AM and will be preceded by a presentation of the colors and the National Anthem.
Proceeds from the show will be divided between the Mounted Patrol of San Mateo County Foundation and the National Center for Equine Facilitated Therapy (NCEFT), both being 501 (c) (3) charitable organizations.
Class sponsorships are greatly appreciated and always needed.
Class sponsorships are $50 for regular classes and $100 for Championship classes. Class sponsorships may be tax deductible. Click here or on the link below to pledge a class sponsorship (be sure to specify "Regular" or "Championship" or even a specific class number if you'd like and we'll do our best to accommodate you).
This show is governed by the rules and regulations of the National Horse Show Commission of Tennessee, TWHBEA and SSHBEA.
The Show Manager is Jen Hackney and can be reached at (707) 570-0914 or click here to send her an email.
- Click here to see a summary of updates to this page
- Click here for pictures of the event
- Click here to see a class schedule
- Click here to see a Championship Class Results
- Click here to download a class schedule
- Click here to download a Class Registration form (.pdf format)
- Click here to sponsor a class ($50 for regular classes, $100 for Championship classes. Championship classes are classes 4, 8, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51 and 52)
- Click here for a list of class sponsors
- Click here to learn more about the show beneficiaries
- Click here to learn about what DQP is and the process for going through DQP
- Click here for directions to The Horse Park at Woodside
- Click here for information regarding food at the show (including a peek at the menu)
- Click here for hotel accommodations
- Click here for stall, tack room, farrier and veterinarian information
- Click here for arrival times and arena availability
- Click here for RV information
- April 19: Added Class 41 MFT Open, 3 gait - NOTE: THIS CHANGES THE NUMBERING OF CLASSES AND ALL SHOW SCHEDULES PRIOR TO APRIL 20, 2004 ARE NO LONGER ACCURATE
- April 19: Updated Class Sponsorships
- April 19: Added Dave Fraser, farrier
- April 20: Updated Class Sponsorships
- April 20: Added downloadable Show Registration Form
- April 26: Updated Class Sponsorships
- April 27: Updated Class Sponsorships
- April 28: Updated Class Sponsorships
- April 30: Updated Class Sponsorships
- April 30: Added the food menu
- May 1: Updated Class Sponsorships
- May 5: Update farrier information
- May 5: All Breed Grand Championship Buckle donated by Dave Fraser
- May 5: All Breed Grand Championship perpetual trophy donated by John Crevelt of Krefeld's Awards in Redwood City
- May 8: Updated Class Sponsorships
- May 14: Updated Class Sponsorships
- May 18: Updated Class Sponsorships
- May 21: Added clarification of what DQP is and the process for completing DQP
- May 24: Updated Class Sponsorships
- May 25: Updated Class Sponsorships, added on-call vet (Peninsula Equine) info
- May 26: Updated Class Sponsorships
- May 31: Updated Class Sponsorships
- June 2: Updated Class Sponsorships
- June 9: Added a photo page to the web site
- October 21: Added Championship Class results
Definitions:
SSH - Spotted Saddle Horse
MFT - Missouri Foxtrotter
TWH - Tennessee Walking Horse
TP - Trail Pleasure
LP - Lite Shod Pleasure
Jack Benny/Mae West - Riders over the age of 45
1. SSH Halter
2. MFT Halter, Mares
3. MFT Halter, Stallions/Gelding
4. MFT Championship
5. TWH Halter Mares, 3 & up
6. TWH Halter Stallions/Gelding, 3 & up
7. TWH Halter, 2 yr
8. TWH Championship
10 Minute Break
9. TWH TP English Open, 2 gait
10. TWH LP English Open, 2 gait
11. SSH Open, 2 gait
12. MFT 2 gait
13. TWH TP English, Amateur, 2 gait
14. SSH Novice Horse/Rider, Amateur, 2 gait
15. TWH LP 2 yr English/Western, Open, 2 gait
16. MFT Stallion/Gelding, 2 gait
17. TWH LP, 3 yr, English/Western, Open, 2 gait
18. MFT Novice Horse/Rider, 2 gait
19. TWH LP, English, Amateur, 2 gait
20. TWH LP, 4 yr English/Western, Open, 2 gait
21. TWH TP/LP, English, Open, 3 gait
22. All breed, TP/LP (light shod), 11 & under, 2 gait
23. TWH TP, 4 & under, E/W, Open, 2 gait
24. TWH TP/LP, English, Amateur, 3 gait
NCEFT Demonstration
25. All Breed Leadline
Lunch – 45 minutes
26. TWH LP Western, Open, 2 gait
27. All Breed Jr. Rider, TP/LP (light shod), 12-17, E/W, 2 gait
28. MFT Mares, 2 gait
29. TWH TP/LP, Novice horse/rider, E/W, 2 gait Amateur
30. TWH TP/LP Geldings, E/W 2 gait Amateur
31. MFT Ladies, 2 gait
32. TWH TP/LP Limit Horse/Rider, E/W, Amateur 2 gait
33. TWH LP, Western Amateur, 2 gait
34. TWH TP, Western Amateur, 2 gait
35. MFT Men, 2 gait
36. TWH Jr Rider, TP/LP, 17 & under, 2 gait
37. TWH TP/LP Stallion, E/W, Amateur, 2 gait
38. TWH TP/LP Mares, E/W, Amateur, 2 gait
39. SSH Amateur, 2 gait
40. TWH TP/LP Western, Open, 3 gait
41. MF Open, 3 gait
42. All Breed (light shod), Novice horse/rider, E/W, Jack Benny/Mae West, 2 gait
10 Minute Break
~Grand Championships~
43. TWH LP E/W, Open 2 gait
44. All Breed Jr. Rider, TP/LP (light shod), 17 & under, 2 gait
45. TWH LP 4 & under, E/W, Open 2 gait
46. TWH LP English/Western Amateur, 2 gait
47. MFT 2 gait
48. TWH TP English/Western, Amateur, 2 gait
49. SSH Open, 2 gait, light shod
50. MFT 3 gait
51. TWH TP/LP English/Western Open, 3 gait
52. All Breed Grand Championship
(Champion and Reserve from previous 9 classes)
Grand Champion winner will be presented with the Grand
Championship Perpetual Trophy, donated by John Crevelt, Krefeld's Awards of
Redwood City
Grand Champion winner will also receive a custom sterling buckle donated by Dave
Fraser
Light Shod Pleasure/Trail Pleasure Cannot Cross Enter Unless Specified
SSH – Light Shod Horses Only – No Bands Allowed
Entry Fees per class - $25.00 – no late entry penalties
This WILL BE a POINT SHOW for the FOXTROTTERS
This show is governed by the rules and regulations of TWHBEA/SSHBEA and affiliated with the NHSC, Tenn
4. MFT Championship -
Sponsor: Lynnn and Don Jacobson
Champion: Filly Come Lately, Jim Naugle for Nancy Batson
8. TWH Halter Championship - Sponsor: Dee and Laura Lou
Tolles
Champion: Delightful Black Gold, Terri Naugle
Reserve Champion: Cajun Cookin', Jim Naugle for Shelly and Ed Begun
43. TWH LP E/W, Open 2 gait
- Sponsor: Kip and Becky Witter
Champion: Classic Spirit, Terri
Naugle
Reserve Champion: Our Mr. Hollywood, Patti Pollack
44. All Breed Jr. Rider, TP/LP (light shod), 17 & under, 2 gait
- Sponsor: Scott and Kathi Dancer
Champion: Mr. Chili Pepper,
Ashley Pollack
Reserve Champion: The Choice Contender, Whitney Matteson
45. TWH LP 4 & under, E/W, Open 2 gait - Sponsor:
Art and Abby Mintz
Champion: Cajun's Touch and Go,
Jim Naugle for Chris Bongiovanni
46. TWH LP English/Western Amateur, 2 gait - Sponsor:
Chris Bongiovanni
Champion: Our Mr. Hollywood,
Patti Pollack
Reserve Champion: The Choice Contender, Rowena Matteson
47. MFT 2 gait - Sponsor:
Heather Buton
Champion: Yolo Gold, John Segale
Reserve Champion: Danny Joe's Paycheck, Derek Segale
48. TWH TP English/Western, Amateur, 2 gait - Sponsor:
Ed and Shelly Begun
Champion: Papas Queen Lady,
Philip Dieter
Reserve Champion: Albert's Open Bar, Connie Kinslow
49. SSH Open, 2 gait, light shod - Sponsor: Libby Kurtz
Champion: Sugar and Ice, Patti
Pollack
Reserve Champion: Apache's Painted Sun, Gail Gubser
50. MFT 3 gait - Sponsor: Rusty and Susan Griner
Champion: Danny Joe's Paycheck,
Derek Segale
Reserve Champion: Filly Come Lately, Jim Naugle for Nancy Batson
51. TWH TP/LP English/Western Open, 3 gait - Sponsor:
Casey and Sandra Terribilini
Champion: Oh So Clever, Kris
Herman
Reserve Champion: Pride's Winter Delite, Joey Manos
52. All Breed Grand Championship
Grand Champion: Our Mr. Hollywood, Patti
Pollack
Reserve Grand Champion: Classic Spirit, Terri Naugle
Championship classes are bold type
1. SSH Halter -
Sponsor: Andy and Janet Jurian
2. MFT Halter, Mares - Sponsor:
Dick and Melissa Convery
3. MFT Halter, Stallions/Gelding -
Sponsor: Mark Griffith, Rodondi & Associates Insurance Brokerage, Half Moon Bay
4. MFT Championship -
Sponsor: Lynnn and Don Jacobson
5. TWH Halter Mares, 3 & up -
Sponsor:
Tanya and
Larry Rebarchik of Critter Comforts Pet Care Services
6. TWH Halter Stallions/Gelding, 3 & up - Sponsor:
Gary and Ann Kirby
7. TWH Halter, 2 yr - Sponsor: Nola Masterson
8. TWH Championship - Sponsor: Dee and Laura Lou
Tolles
9. TWH TP English Open, 2 gait - Sponsor: Mike and
Marty Raynor;
Sponsor: Geoff and Mary Hudson
10. TWH LP English Open, 2 gait
- Sponsor: Kip and Becky Witter
11. SSH Open, 2 gait - Sponsor:
Ed and Patsy Kahl
12. MFT 2 gait - Sponsor:
Mike Harper and Pat Dallam
13. TWH TP English, Amateur, 2 gait
- Sponsor: Rusty and Susan Griner
14. SSH Novice Horse/Rider, Amateur, 2 gait
- Sponsor:
Samantha Lopez, Blue Sky Riding Experience, Pescadero
15. TWH LP 2 yr English/Western, Open, 2 gait
- Sponsor: Dave and Connie Kelly; Sponsor: Claire Box
16. MFT Stallion/Gelding, 2 gait -
Sponsor: San Mateo County Horsemen's Association
17. TWH LP, 3 yr, English/Western, Open, 2 gait
- Sponsor: Bill and Jean Lane, in memory of Larry Lane
18. MFT Novice Horse/Rider, 2 gait - Sponsor:
Tracey Hamilton
19. TWH LP, English, Amateur, 2 gait - Sponsor:
Scott A, Swarthout, D.C., Pacific Valley Chiropractic, Cupertino, CA
20. TWH LP, 4 yr English/Western, Open, 2 gait - Sponsor:
Pat Dallam and Mike Harper
21. TWH TP/LP, English, Open, 3 gait - Sponsor:
Rick and Bengta Aboud
22. All breed, TP/LP (light shod), 11 & under, 2 gait - Sponsor:
Kathie Goddard
23. TWH TP, 4 & under, E/W, Open, 2 gait
- Sponsor: Lynn Kenny, Estancia del Mar Peruvian Paso Horses, Pescadero
24. TWH TP/LP, English, Amateur, 3 gait
- Sponsor: Ed and Patsy Kahl
25. All Breed Leadline -
Sponsor: Kermit and Chris Claytor
26. TWH LP Western, Open, 2 gait - Sponsor:
Terri and Jim Naugle
27. All Breed Jr. Rider, TP/LP (light shod), 12-17, E/W, 2 gait - Sponsor:
Arlene Baumgart, in memory of Dr.
Bob's Echo
28. MFT Mares, 2 gait - Sponsor:
Tracey Hamilton
29. TWH TP/LP, Novice horse/rider, E/W, 2 gait Amateur
- Sponsor:
Samantha Lopez, Blue Sky Riding Experience, Pescadero
30. TWH TP/LP Geldings, E/W 2 gait Amateur
- Sponsor: Bill and Bunny Ebeling (all the way from South Carolina!)
31. MFT Ladies, 2 gait - Sponsor:
Rick and Bengta Aboud;
- Sponsor: Nancy Batson
32. TWH TP/LP Limit Horse/Rider, E/W, Amateur 2 gait - Sponsor:
Samantha Lopez, Blue Sky Riding Experience, Pescadero
33. TWH LP, Western Amateur, 2 gait
- Sponsor: Andy and Janet Jurian
34. TWH TP, Western Amateur, 2 gait
- Sponsor: Pam and Richard Nickell
35. MFT Men, 2 gait - Sponsor: Tom
and Judy Smith
36. TWH Jr Rider, TP/LP, 17 & under, 2 gait
- Sponsor: Trageen Baumgart
37. TWH TP/LP Stallion, E/W, Amateur, 2 gait
- Sponsor: Kip and Becky Witter
38. TWH TP/LP Mares, E/W, Amateur, 2 gait
- Sponsor: Joe and Barbara Amos; Sponsor:
Stu and Carlene Whittelsey
39. SSH Amateur, 2 gait - Sponsor:
In memory of Sophie Harbin
40. TWH TP/LP Western, Open, 3 gait
- Sponsor: San Mateo County Horsemen's Association
41. MFT Open, 3 gait - Sponsor:
Rick and Bengta Aboud
42. All Breed (light shod), Novice horse/rider, E/W, Jack Benny/Mae West, 2 gait - Sponsor:
Barry and Suzette Pangrle
43. TWH LP E/W, Open 2 gait
- Sponsor: Kip and Becky Witter
44. All Breed Jr. Rider, TP/LP (light shod), 17 & under, 2 gait
- Sponsor: Scott and Kathi Dancer
45. TWH LP 4 & under, E/W, Open 2 gait - Sponsor:
Art and Abby Mintz
46. TWH LP English/Western Amateur, 2 gait - Sponsor:
Chris Bongiovanni
47. MFT 2 gait - Sponsor:
Heather Buton
48. TWH TP English/Western, Amateur, 2 gait - Sponsor:
Ed and Shelly Begun
49. SSH Open, 2 gait, light shod - Sponsor: Libby Kurtz
50. MFT 3 gait - Sponsor: Rusty and Susan Griner
51. TWH TP/LP English/Western Open, 3 gait - Sponsor:
Casey and Sandra Terribilini
52. All Breed Grand Championship - Sponsor: Beth Lee
Mounted Patrol of San Mateo County Foundation
The Mounted Patrol, founded in 1942, is an organization dedicated to promoting good horsemanship, community activities, and supporting various charities as well as providing Search and Rescue support to the San Mateo County Sheriff’s department.
The Mounted Patrol Foundation was formed in
2002 by unanimous vote of the members of the Mounted Patrol of San Mateo County.
The Foundation is a separately administered public charitable foundation
operating under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
The goal of the Mounted Patrol Foundation
is to operate as a nonprofit organization for the benefit of the community,
particularly for horsemanship education and public service through the use of
horses.
We would greatly appreciate your assistance in promoting and participating in this popular fund raising event.
Click here to go to the MPSMC web site.
The National Center for Equine Facilitated Therapy
(NCEFT)
The NCEFT is located in Woodside, California. Founded in 1971, NCEFT's initial goal was to provide a safe environment for children to learn horsemanship and sportsmanship. From those early beginnings, NCEFT has flourished, and today, NCEFT is committed to providing education and training in mounted sports, horsemanship, athleticism and teamwork, especially for children, and to provide equine facilitated therapy for people with disabilities.
NCEFT is a non-profit California 501 (c) (3) organization. No one is ever turned away from NCEFT for lack of ability to pay and scholarships are available at all times and to all people who participate in the NCEFT programs. It is through generous donations from individuals, foundations and fundraising efforts that NCEFT is able to continue providing this valuable service.
Click here to go to the NCEFT web site.
What is DQP and the Process for Going Through DQP
More and more people are joining the ranks of the show circuit and often ask, "what is DQP, what does it do and why?" so this is some general information and pointers.
The human race as a general rule is very competitive and unfortunately sometimes that "competition madness" takes over and the way of doing things gets out of hand. In 1970 a Federal Horse Protection Act was passed as law to be enforced through the United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. Congress found and declared that the "soring" of horses is cruel and inhumane and that sored horses when shown or exhibited compete unfairly with horses that have not been sored. Soring is defined as the application of any chemical or mechanical agent to any limb of a horse or any practice inflicted upon the limb of the horse that can cause or be expected to cause the horse to suffer physical pain or discomfort when moving. The practice of soring horses is aimed at producing an exaggerated gait when the horse is being shown. Although a similar gait can be obtained by conventional methods, soring achieves the desired gait faster and more easily and gives the user an unfair advantage. During later years the definition of sored was expanded to include scars on the lower legs caused by inhumane treatment, along with illegal shoeing measures that produced exaggerated gait. Don't panic about injury scars, the DQPs are trained to know the difference and only intentional man-made ones are subject to penalty.
In l976 an amendment was passed to the above law to expand the inspection process (which had formerly been to allow only licensed veterinarians to inspect horses). The DQP (Designated Qualified Person) program was part of this amendment. A DQP is a person who under the law may be appointed authority by the management of a horse show or sale to inspect horses for the purposes of determining "soreness" and enforcing the law. Individuals who are licensed as DQPs are usually farriers, trainers or long-time horse people with a basic knowledge of horses and the equine industry. DQPs must successfully complete a formal training program before becoming licensed and attend a yearly "update" training course to stay certified and licensed. Although they hold a license "through" a breed organization (known as an HIO -- Horse Industry Organization), these licenses are good nation-wide and for any breed and are Federally sponsored.
Any horse show management may hold a horse show without having a DQP present, but should the USDA veterinary medical officers attend and find a sore horse, then there is no "middleman" (i.e. DQP) to protect the show officials from prosecution and/or fines for allowing a sored horse to show. Be aware that once the DQP is on the grounds, he/she is a Federal official with a lot of authority and should be treated with respect.
At shows where a DQP is present, the horse MUST be presented to the DQP for inspection before it can enter the warmup area (usually two to three classes in advance) and ultimately the show ring as access to the show ring is only through the warmup area. The horse must be presented again each time it enters the warmup area. If you enter 10 classes and leave the show ring and warmup area after each class, then the horse gets inspected 10 times. If it passes the inspection, you will then proceed to the warmup area until your class is called for entry, each time. DON'T go back to the trailer, or after your coat, or leave the DQP's sight -- if you do, then it all has to be done over again. Of course if you can get someone else to hold your horse in the holding area, you may leave, but your horse has to stay. The horse should be presented with nothing on its legs, i.e. clean and dry, although we do know that sweat comes with a horse that is being worked. If you come in with blacking or powder for those white legs, you will probably be asked to hose it off since it qualifies as a "foreign substance". If you don't have time to remove it, you could end up missing your class. Nor will you be allowed to put anything on those legs while the horse is in the holding area (and the DQP will be watching). Quite often oil or medications have been put on the pastern to soften up the area after it has dried out because of too much dust and/or sweat. That must still be removed before the horse is inspected. You can always put it back on after the class or at the end of the day if its going to show in several classes. At one point, if the horse was presented with substances on the legs, the horse was automatically dismissed, but that rule has been somewhat relaxed now.
At the time of inspection, the horse should be held by the reins with approximately 18 inches of slack between your hand and the bit; crops should be on the horn or held by someone else, cigarettes are to be extinguished. This is because many horses are trained by harsh methods to ignore the DQPs presence if one of these items can be seen. Many people try to be helpful (and its appreciated but not necessary) by holding the horse close to the bit or by its shanks so that the horse doesn't move and/or bite. The DQP will ask you to remove your hand if you do this -- they are very aware of horse antics and are prepared to handle a little misbehaving. However, if your horse has had very little handling and not much of that with his feet, they can dismiss your horse from showing if it is so unruly that it can not be safely checked. It behooves you to pick up his feet as much as possible at home to avoid this problem. The actual process of checking consists of the horse and handler (dismounted) being asked to walk a figure 8 pattern and then stand for the front leg inspection.
The law requires that all first place horses be checked again after their class. Many times horses are given shots to deaden their responses and the work and time in the ring may allow much of it to wear off and what was not evident when they went in, becomes evident afterwards. Should your horse become "positive" for man-made soreness after the class, the win is disallowed and fines and charges MAY be filed. So be sure that when you win that blue ribbon that you report back to the DQP, those blue ribbons are hard to come by and you wouldn't want to lose one just because you "forgot" to check back.
At many of the larger shows when USDA officials are present, they will ask to randomly check 2nd and 3rd place horses and maybe even those further down the "win line". This is just a "spot check" and should not cause you to panic. Also the DQP who has a horse that didn't check just quite right as it went through will probably allow you to show but may ask you to bring your horse back for another check after the class as a precaution.
Horses who do not pass inspection because of soreness, scars or other violations will be given a dismissal ticket and you will receive a copy of that ticket. Violations may be as simple as not being allowed to show for one class or as severe as not being allowed to show for many months. Severe violations can also end up in Federal court and heavy fines can be levied. You can and should check out the penalty schedule on page 110 of the 2004 Rule Book (white cover). You should also be aware that tickets are issued to not only the horse and rider, but the trainer and/or owner also. So you need to be aware of what is happening to your horse if it is not being maintained on your premises.
Directions to the Horse Park at Woodside
Click here to download a localized map of The Horse
Park at Woodside location (.pdf file)
Click here to download a large map of The Horse Park
at Woodside location (.pdf file)
Woodside, California is about 30 miles south of San Francisco right off of I-280. It is located just north of Palo Alto and due west of Redwood City. The physical address of The Horse Park is 3674 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025.
From I-280, take the Sand Hill Road exit westbound (that's away from the Bay). Head up the incline and immediately after cresting the first hill, The Horse Park at Woodside entrance will be on the right. The address is 3674 Sand Hill Road but that won't do you a lot of good as there aren't any address markers in the vicinity. If you go downhill for more than 500 yards after exiting 280, you've gone too far. The phone number at the Horse Park is (650) 851-2140. Oh, be careful of the bicyclists in the area as most of them leave their brains at home, don't understand the law of gross tonnage and can't comprehend the physics involved with stopping a loaded horse trailer going 50 mph in less that 100 feet.
From Highway 101, take Woodside Road (Highway 84) westbound to Interstate 280. Cross under the freeway and turn left (southbound) on I-280. Take the very next exit (Sand Hill Road) and head westbound away from the Bay. Head up the incline and immediately after cresting the first hill, The Horse Park at Woodside entrance will be on the right. The address is 3674 Sand Hill Road but that won't do you a lot of good as there aren't any address markers in the vicinity. If you go downhill for more than 500 yards after exiting 280, you've gone too far. The phone number at the Horse Park is (650) 851-2140. Oh, be careful of the bicyclists in the area as most of them leave their brains at home, don't understand the law of gross tonnage and can't comprehend the physics involved with stopping a loaded horse trailer going 50 mph in less that 100 feet.
If you're coming to the area via Highway 92 (the San Mateo bridge), stay on Highway 92 until it reaches I-280 and then take I-280 southbound. Continue southbound on I-280 about 10 miles and take the Sand Hill Road exit. Take the Sand Hill Road exit westbound (that's away from the Bay). Head up the incline and immediately after cresting the first hill, The Horse Park at Woodside entrance will be on the right. The address is 3674 Sand Hill Road but that won't do you a lot of good as there aren't any address markers in the vicinity. If you go downhill for more than 500 yards after exiting 280, you've gone too far. The phone number at the Horse Park is (650) 851-2140. Oh, be careful of the bicyclists in the area as most of them leave their brains at home, don't understand the law of gross tonnage and can't comprehend the physics involved with stopping a loaded horse trailer going 50 mph in less that 100 feet.
Catering will be on site and breakfast will start Saturday morning around 7:00AM. King Catering, often called “The Food Trailer at Woodside”, is an icon at The Horse Park and is known for serving an outstanding menu throughout the day. Mochas, lattes, breakfast croissants, smoothies, smoked tri-tip sandwiches, veggie sandwiches and Haagan-Daas ice cream are some of the menu items, so come hungry.
Tonya King and her husband have a reputation for preparing and serving food that is anything but the normal "horse show venue" menu. Not only is Tonya a nutritionist and a caterer, but she also competed on the show circuit for many years and knows what it means to have good food available throughout the day. Some folks even take her food "to go" at the end of the day so they won't have to go grocery shopping on the way home!
King Catering Menu
Breakfast
Breakfast Croissant (grilled ham, egg and cheese on a
croissant) - $6.00
Toasted Bagel and Cream Cheese - $3.00
Fruit Juice - $2.00
Cinnamon Rolls - $3.00
Raisin Cinnamon Toast - $2.00
Lunch
Turkey and Swiss Cheese Croissant with Chips - $7.00
Tri-Tip Sandwich with Chips - $7.00
Grilled Italian Chicken Breast Sandwich with Chips - $7.00
Veggie Sandwich with Chips - $6.00
Veggie Avocado Club with Chips - $6.00
Tri-Tip Salad - $7.00
Caesar Salad - $5.00
Chicken Caesar Salad - $7.00
Chinese Chicken Salad - $7.00
Mix Green Salad - $5.00
Pasta Salad - $6.00
Hot Dogs - $5.00
Bratwurst - $4.00
Italian Sausage - $4.00
Polish Sausage - $4.00
Chicken and Turkey Sausages - $4.00
Drinks
Arizona Iced Tea's - $1.75
Sodas - $1.50
Bottled Water - $1.50
Sport Tea - $2.00
Smoothies (Strawberry, Wild Berry, Mango) - $3.50 with Banana, add $0.50
Coffee - $1.00
Hot Cocoa - $3.00
Americano - $2.00
Mocha - $3.50 (soy milk available for $0.50 additional)
Latte - $3.00 (extra shots of espresso for $0.50 additional)
Chi Latte - $3.50
Matte Latte - $3.00 (all espresso drinks blended are $0.50 additional)
Matte Chi Latte - $3.50
Ice Cream and Treats
Ice cream - $1.00 and $3.00
Candy Bars - $1.00
Chips - $1.00
Fresh Fruit (apples, bananas and oranges) - $1.00
Special arrangements have been made with the Hilton Garden Inn, Cupertino for this show. The rates will be $59 per night available from Thursday through Saturday night. The address is:
10741 N. Wolfe Road
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408)
777-8787
When making reservations, ask for Reservation Code "HORSE".
Directions to the hotel from the Horse Park:
Head back toward I-280 for 0.5 miles
Merge onto I-280 S toward SAN JOSE and go 13.8 miles
Take the WOLFE ROAD exit
Turn LEFT onto N WOLFE RD and go 0.3 miles
Just on the other side of the overpass is the hotel on your left
Trailer parking is not recommended - leave your trailers at the Horsepark at Woodside.
For hotel information, click on the URL below:
http://silicon.calhotels.us/hotelinfo.php/139242
Stalls, Tack Rooms, Farrier and Veterinarian Information
Stalls are available for $75 which includes 4 bales of special sawdust bedding. The sawdust bedding will be provided by the Horse Park personnel and is the only bedding allowed.
USE OF ANY ALTERNATE BEDDING WILL CREATE A SURCHARGE ON THE STALL RENTAL RATE.
Additional bales of bedding are available for $7 per bale.
Tack rooms are available for $50 and do not include the 4 bales of bedding.
Contact Jen Hackney at (707) 570-0914 to reserve stalls or click here to send her an email.
Stalls and tack rooms will be available Friday morning and must be vacated by Sunday noon.
Dave Fraser has agreed to be on-call as farrier for the show for emergency shoeing services. Dave has long experience with shoeing gaited horses and we're happy that he's made his expertise available to us. Contact the Show Secretary the day of the show for emergency shoeing services.
Russ Peterson of Peninsula Equine, a great local veterinarian service with darn near the best setup west of Davis, has agreed to be on call for emergency veterinarian services during the show. They can be reached at (650) 854-3162 and are located at 100 Ansel Lane, Menlo Park, CA 94025 which is a hop, skip and jump from The Horse Park at Woodside.
Arrival times and Arena Availability
The warm-up and show arenas will be available starting Friday morning through dusk. Arrival prior to Friday morning requires pre-approval of the Show Manager.
RV parking for self-contained units is available at the Horse Park at Woodside. The cost is $25 per unit. Contact Jen Hackney at (707) 570-0914 to reserve a space or click here to send her an email.
No tent camping and NO OUTDOOR FIRES ALLOWED.
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