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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

Sixth Annual

Woodside Gaited Horse Show

Saturday, June 6, 2009
(start time at 10:00AM)

and

Sunday, June 7, 2009
(start time at 10:00AM)

at

The Horse Park at Woodside

Woodside, California

Featuring Lite Shod and Trail Pleasure

Tennessee Walking Horses
Spotted Saddle Horses
Peruvian Pasos
Paso Finos
 

Judge
The Honorable

Noble Stout

from Cookville, Tennessee

 

Ring Steward

Marian Marra

from Woodside, CA

 

Star Spangled Banner
 Performed by Mounted Patrol Past Captain

Dr. George Norbeck

 

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

                   

 

in affiliation with

 

Click here to link to the S.H.O.W. web page

 

 

This show is a fund raiser sponsored by the Mounted Patrol Foundation,
an accredited 501(c)3 non-profit charitable organization.

All proceeds will be split between the Mounted Patrol Foundation and
the National Center for Equestrian Facilitated Therapy (NCEFT), also a 501(c)3 organization.

Your support and sponsorships may be tax deductible (which is way cool)
but you should consult your tax and legal folks to make sure you don't run afoul of the law
(which is our way of making a standard disclaimer so we don't get in trouble with the law, either!).

Make all checks (sponsorships, class entries, and anything else associated with the show) payable to
"Mounted Patrol Foundation" with "WGHS" noted in the comment field.

Mail checks to:

Ed Begun
PO Box 620196
Woodside, CA 94062

 

Past Champions


2009 - Move It or Lose It, Scarlett Hendrickson for Dan Hendrickson
2008 - Big Coin's Cash, Rachel Willey for The Willey Family
2007 - Sky Full of Gold, Patti Pollack for Pollack's Silver Spur Ranch
2006 - Push N for Pleasure, Patti Pollack for Pollack's Silver Spur Ranch
2005 - A Classical Jazz, Shelly Herman for Fran Cole
2004 - Our Mr. Hollywood, Patti Pollack for Pollack's Silver Spur Ranch
 

Click here to link to the 2008 Woodside Gaited Horse Show web page
Click here to link to the 2007 Woodside Gaited Horse Show web page
Click here to link to the 2006 Woodside Gaited Horse Show web page
Click here to link to the 2005 Woodside Gaited Horse Show web page
Click here to link to the 2004 Woodside Gaited Horse Show web page

 

Once again, we're provided

Special Hotel Accommodations Courtesy of

Hilton Garden Inn, Cupertino

Special rate available - $75/night
for Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

10741 N. Wolfe Road
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 861-2541

Call (408) 777-8787 and mention group code WHS

OR

Go online at www.cupertino.stayhgi.com and type WHS in the group code box

(now what could be easier for great accommodations at a reasonable price?)

 

 

Show Farrier:  Dave Fraser, Woodside, CA

               

 

We're still looking for sponsors!
 Click here to sign up
Or call (650) 851-9570 and leave a message

 Arena Sponsors:  $1,000
Stable Sponsors:  $500
Championship Class Sponsor: $100
Regular Class Sponsor:  $50

 

Special Notice

The NCEFT Hot Dog and Hamburger Appreciation Event (NCEFTHDHAE) has been cancelled due to considerations from the local health department.
Good food will be available at the show, killer breakfasts and lunches.
(So how did you like that acronym???)
 

 

Please acknowledge
the following Sponsors

Arena Sponsorships

Chris Bongiovanni
 Simply because she loves her walking horses!

Special thanks to

Nvidia Corporation
NVIDIA (Nasdaq: NVDA), the world leader in visual computing technologies
Headquartered in Santa Clara, CA

They have a way cool
matching grant Program

 

 

 

Returning for the Third mysterious year...

 

A Tennessee Stud
 

Anonymous Sponsor

Thank you for this generous sponsorship!

Cohn-Reid-O'Neill
 Insurance Services, Inc

Insurance representatives to
Mounted Patrol of San Mateo County,
NCEFT and the Woodside community since 1998

 

 

 

 

Stable Sponsors

Green Truck Debris Box Service
 Specializing in Equine Waste Management and Green Trimming Recycling
Serving the Woodside, Portola Valley and Los Altos Hills area since 1989

The #2 Hauler in the Bay Area

(650) 851-9570

http://gtdbs.com/

Click here to send an email

Ed Begun, Owner

 

Steve and Rhanna Haynes
 Making one mean Zin down in Saratoga, CA

Contact show management if you're interested in their award winning wines

 

Dave and Barbara Schneider
Los Gatos, CA

They do the horse thing cuz their kids are horse crazy!

 

Anonymous
 Woodside, CA

Cuz they're really nice people!

 


 

Clearwater Pool Service

(650) 854-4267

Menlo Park, CA
 

Rusty Griner, Owner

 

All Breed Classes are open to all horses regardless of breeding or registry (or lack thereof).  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 10:00AM 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 Wendy Watson and can be reached via email - here to send her an email.

 

Specifics:

  • Click here to see a summary of updates to this page
  • Click here to see a Class Schedule
  • Click here to download a Class Schedule (.pdf format)
  • Click here to download a Class Registration form (.pdf format)
  • Click here to download a Release of Liability form that MUST be completed prior to competition (.pdf format)
  • Click here to be a sponsor ($1,000 Arena Sponsor, $500 Stall Sponsor, $100 for Championship classes, $50 for Regular classes)
  • Click here for a list of class sponsors
  • Click here for a list of class winners when it's available
  • 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 and an aerial shot of The Horse Park at Woodside
  • Click here for information regarding food at the show
  • 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

 

Update Edit summary:

  1. June 28, 2008:  Page created
  2. April 17, 2009:  Class schedule loaded, sponsorships loaded
  3. April 24, 2009:  Class schedule updated, hotel information updated, entry form loaded, liability release loaded
  4. April 27, 2009:  Updated class sponsorships
  5. May 16, 2009:  Updated affiliations, class sponsorships
  6. May 19, 2009:  Updated sponsorships
  7. May 22, 2009:  Updated sponsorships
  8. May 25, 2009:  Updated sponsorships
  9. June 3, 2009:  Updated class list to remove age restrictions on Amateur classes, cancelled NCEFTHDHAE
  10. June 4, 2009:  Class schedule changes
  11. June 5, 2009:  Updated sponsorships
  12. June 9, 2009:  Updated Show Grand Champion

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Class Schedule

Class Schedule effective as of June 4, 2009

Note the following class changes from the original schedule dated April 20, 2009:

6.  TWH Eng TP Amateur 2 gait
7.  TWH Eng CP Amateur 2 gait
9.  TWH Eng LP Amateur 2 gait
10.  PF Schooling, fillies colts and geldings
19.  TWH CP Eng Amateur 3 gait
31.  TWH West LP Amateur 2 gait
53.  TWH West TP Amateur 2 gait

Definitions:

SSH: Spotted Saddle Horse
TWH: Tennessee Walking Horse
TP: Trail Pleasure
LP: Lite Shod Pleasure
CP: Country Pleasure
Jack Benny/Mae West: Riders over the age of 45 (proof of age may be required)
PP: Peruvian Paso
PF: Paso Fino

Saturday Morning Classes start at 10:00AM

  1. TWH English LP Open 2 gait
  2. SSH English LP Open 2 gait
  3. TWH English TP Open 2 gait
  4. PF Schooling Pleasure 3&4 years, Fillies, Colts and Geldings
  5. TWH 4 year old LP Eng/West Open 2 gait
  6. TWH English TP Amateur 2 gait
  7. TWH English CP Amateur 2 gait
  8. SSH Junior Horse 4 years and under LP Eng/West 2 gait
  9. TWH English LP Amateur 2 gait Riders
  10. PF Schooling Class, Fillies, Colts and Geldings
  11. TWH 4 Year old TP Eng/West Open 2 gait
  12. TWH Junior Riders ages 17yrs and under LP/TP/CP Eng/West 2 gait
  13. PP Gait/Pisos Open
  14. TWH 2 & 3 years TP Eng/West Open 2 gait
  15. PF Pleasure Colts & Geldings 5 and up
  16. TWH Junior Riders ENG LP/TP 2 gait
  17. TWH 2 & 3 year old LP Eng/West Open 2 gait
  18. TWH English TP Amateur 3 gait
  19. TWH CP Eng AM 3 gait
  20. TWH English LP Open 3 gait
  21. All Breed LP/TP Mae West/Jack Benny Amateur 2 gait
  22. Costume Class

    1 Hour Lunch Break

    Saturday Afternoon Classes
     
  23. PP Breeding Mares
  24. TWH Western LP Open 2 gait
  25. SSH LP Western Open 2 gait
  26. TWH Western TP Open 2 gait
  27. TWH CP Western AM 2 gait
  28. TWH Pleasure NCWHA Amateur Adult Rider Member Class 2 gait Eng/West
  29. PF Pleasure Mares 5 and up
  30. PP Amateur Owner to Ride
  31. TWH  Western LP 2 gait Amateur
  32. TWH Western 4 and under LP  Open 2 gait
  33. SSH Western Amateur LP 2 gait
  34. PF Performance Colts & Geldings 5 and up
  35. TWH West 4 years OP TP 2 gait
  36. TWH West JR riders LP/TP 2 gait
  37. SSH LP Novice horse/Rider 2 gait
  38. TWH Pleasure NCWHA Open Rider Member Class 3 gait Eng/West
  39. PF Performance Mares 5 and up
  40. PP performance
  41. TWH Western LP Open 3 Gait
  42. TWH CP Western Amateur 3 gait
  43. TWH Western TP Amateur 3 gait
  44. PF Fino Horses (Fillies, colts, Geldings, Mares)
  45. TWH Pleasure NCWHA Youth Rider Member Class 2 gait Eng/West

    Sunday Morning Classes start at 10:00AM
     
  46. PF Youth Pleasure
  47. PP Zooytechnico 3 Years and Over
  48. SSH Model
  49. TWH Model 3 years and under
  50. TWH Model Mares
  51. TWH Model Stallions and Geldings
  52. TWH Model Championships

    Break 20 Minutes
     
  53. TWH Western Amateur TP 2 gait
  54. TWH Eng/West Novice Horse or Rider LP 2 gait
  55. TWH Eng/West Novice Horse or Rider TP 2 gait
  56. All Breed JR.Riders
  57. PP Breeding stallions 3 Years and Over
  58. PF Youth performance
  59. TWH Eng/West Mares LP/TP Amateur 2 gait
  60. TWH Eng/West Geldings LP/TP Amateur 2 gait
  61. TWH Stallions Eng/West Open TP/LP 2 gait
  62. PP Luxury geldings 3 Years and Over
  63. SSH LP Eng/West Open 3 gait
  64. TWH English Amateur LP 3 gait
  65. PP Musical Exercise
  66. All Breed Lead line

    Lunch Break

    CHAMPIONSHIP CLASSES
     
  67. TWH 4 years and under Eng/West LP Open 2 gait
  68. SSH Eng/West Open LP 2 gait
  69. PF Pleasure Championship
  70. TWH 4 years and under Eng/West TP Open 2 gait
  71. TWH English LP Open 2 gait
  72. TWH English TP Amateur 2 gait
  73. TWH Western LP Open 2 gait
  74. PP Championship
  75. PF Performance Championship
  76. TWH Western TP Amateur 2 gait
  77. TWH ENG/WEST  LP AM 2 gait
  78. TWH ENG/WEST CP Amateur 2 gait
  79. PF Fino Championship
  80. TWH ENG/WEST Jr. Riders LP/TP/CP 2 gait
  81. TWH Eng/West LP Open 3 gait
  82. TWH Eng/West TP Open 3 gait
     
  83. Show Grand Champion (Champions and Reserves Only)

 

Click here to download the Show Schedule


 

Grand Champion winner will be presented with the Grand Championship Perpetual Trophy, donated by

John Crevelt, Krefeld's Awards of Redwood City

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 show is governed by the rules and regulations of TWHBEA/SSHBEA and affiliated with the S.H.O.W., Shelbyville, Tennessee

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Class Sponsors

  1. TWH English LP Open 2 gait – Class Sponsor:  Clearwater Pool Service, Rusty Griner (Mounted Patrol of San Mateo County), (650) 854-4267, Menlo Park, CA
  2. SSH English LP Open 2 gait – Class Sponsor:  Barb Heine, Director Emeritus National Center for Equine Facilitated Therapy, Victoria, Australia
  3. TWH English TP Open 2 gait – Class Sponsor:  Tammy Taylor, Woodside, CA;  Class Sponsor:  Fran Cole, from the 530 area code region
  4. PF Schooling Pleasure 3&4 years, Fillies, Colts and Geldings – Class Sponsor: Anonymous, Woodside, CA
  5. TWH 4 year old LP Eng/West Open 2 gait  – Class Sponsor: Bubbly Farms, Connie Kinslow Markey and Golden Boy Stallion, Remington
  6. TWH English TP Amateur 2 gait – Class Sponsor: Green Truck Debris Box Service, the #2 Hauler in the Bay Area, Ed Begun (Mounted Patrol of San Mateo County Past Captain), owner (650) 851-9570, Woodside, CA
  7. TWH English CP Amateur 2 gait – Class Sponsor: Oak Meadow Farm, Woodside, CA
  8. SSH Junior Horse 4 years and under LP Eng/West 2 gait – Class Sponsor:  Barb Heine, Director Emeritus National Center for Equine Facilitated Therapy, Victoria, Australia
  9. TWH English LP Amateur 2 gait – Class Sponsor: Doug Hutten (Mounted Patrol of San Mateo County), San Jose, CA
  10. PF Schooling Class, Fillies, Colts and Geldings – Class Sponsor: Anonymous, Woodside, CA
  11. TWH 4 Year old TP Eng/West Open 2 gait – Class Sponsor: Kathy Goddard, Woodside, CA
  12. TWH Junior Riders ages 17yrs and under LP/TP/CP Eng/West 2 gait – Class Sponsor: Dee and Laura Lou Tolles (Mounted Patrol of San Mateo County), Menlo Park, CA
  13. PP Gait/Pisos Open – Class Sponsor:  Tanya and Larry Rebarchik, Redwood City, CA
  14. TWH 2 & 3 years TP Eng/West Open 2 gait – Class Sponsor: Barbara and Ray Vos (Mounted Patrol of San Mateo County), Woodside, CA
  15. PF Pleasure Colts & Geldings 5 and up – Class Sponsor: Steve and Rhanna Haynes, Saratoga, CA
  16. TWH Junior Riders ENG LP/TP 2 gait – Class Sponsor: Terri and Jim Naugle, Chevalle Ranch, Petaluma, CA
  17. TWH 2 & 3 year old LP Eng/West Open 2 gait – Class Sponsor: Micaela and Mark Musante (Mounted Patrol of San Mateo County), Woodside, CA
  18. TWH English TP Amateur 3 gait – Class Sponsor:  Nola Masterson, Woodside, CA
  19. TWH CP Eng AM 3 gait – Class Sponsor:  Clearwater Pool Service, Rusty Griner (Mounted Patrol of San Mateo County), (650) 854-4267, Menlo Park, CA
  20. TWH English LP Open 3 gait – Class Sponsor:  Stephanie Luck, in support of Chris B
  21. All Breed LP/TP Mae West/Jack Benny Amateur 2 gait – Class Sponsor: Jacque Rupp, Los Altos, CA
  22. Costume Class – Class Sponsor: Dave and Barbara Schneider, Los Gatos, CA
  23. PP Breeding Mares – Class Sponsor: Anonymous, Woodside, CA
  24. TWH Western LP Open 2 gait – Class Sponsor: Casey Terribilini, (Mounted Patrol of San Mateo County Past Captain), Menlo Park, CA; – Class Sponsor: Scott Sullivan and Michelle Graham, Santa Clara, CA
  25. SSH LP Western Open 2 gait – Class Sponsor:  Barb Heine, Director Emeritus National Center for Equine Facilitated Therapy, Victoria, Australia
  26. TWH Western TP Open 2 gait – Class Sponsor: Green Truck Debris Box Service, the #2 Hauler in the Bay Area, Ed Begun (Mounted Patrol of San Mateo County Past Captain), owner (650) 851-9570, Woodside, CA
  27. TWH CP Western AM 2 gait – Class Sponsor: A Tennessee Stud, Woodside, CA
  28. TWH Pleasure NCWHA Amateur Adult Rider Member Class 2 gait Eng/West – Class Sponsor: Chris Bongiovanni, San Jose, CA
  29. PF Pleasure Mares 5 and up – Class Sponsor:  Rancho Toledano Paso Fino Farm, Penn Valley, CA
  30. PP Amateur Owner to Ride – Class Sponsor:  Cohn-Reid-O'Neill Insurance Services, representing the Mounted Patrol and NCEFT since 1998, Burlingame, CA
  31. TWH  Western LP 2 gait Amateur – Class Sponsor: Dee and Laura Lou Tolles (Mounted Patrol of San Mateo County), Menlo Park, CA; – Class Sponsor: Scott Sullivan and Michelle Graham, Santa Clara, CA
  32. TWH Western 4 and under LP  Open 2 gait  – Class Sponsor: Green Truck Debris Box Service, the #2 Hauler in the Bay Area, Ed Begun (Mounted Patrol of San Mateo County Past Captain), owner (650) 851-9570, Woodside, CA
  33. SSH Western Amateur LP 2 gait – Class Sponsor:  Barb Heine, Director Emeritus National Center for Equine Facilitated Therapy, Victoria, Australia
  34. PF Performance Colts & Geldings 5 and up – Class Sponsor: Steve and Rhanna Haynes, Saratoga, CA
  35. TWH West 4 years OP TP 2 gait – Class Sponsor:  Clearwater Pool Service, Rusty Griner (Mounted Patrol of San Mateo County), (650) 854-4267, Menlo Park, CA
  36. TWH West JR riders LP/TP 2 gait – Class Sponsor: Anonymous, Woodside, CA
  37. SSH LP Novice horse/Rider 2 gait – Class Sponsor:  Barb Heine, Director Emeritus National Center for Equine Facilitated Therapy, Victoria, Australia
  38. TWH Pleasure NCWHA Open Rider Member Class 3 gait Eng/West – Class Sponsor: A Tennessee Stud, Woodside, CA
  39. PF Performance Mares 5 and up – Class Sponsor:  Rancho Toledano Paso Fino Farm, Penn Valley, CA
  40. PP performance – Class Sponsor:  Cohn-Reid-O'Neill Insurance Services, representing the Mounted Patrol and NCEFT since 1998, Burlingame, CA
  41. TWH Western LP Open 3 Gait – Class Sponsor: Barbara and Ray Vos (Mounted Patrol of San Mateo County), Woodside, CA; – Class Sponsor: Scott Sullivan and Michelle Graham, Santa Clara, CA
  42. TWH CP Western Amateur 3 gait – Class Sponsor: Dave and Barbara Schneider, Los Gatos, CA
  43. TWH Western TP Amateur 3 gait – Class Sponsor: Green Truck Debris Box Service, the #2 Hauler in the Bay Area, Ed Begun (Mounted Patrol of San Mateo County Past Captain), owner (650) 851-9570, Woodside, CA
  44. PF Fino Horses (Fillies, colts, Geldings, Mares) – Class Sponsor:  Rancho Toledano Paso Fino Farm, Penn Valley, CA
  45. TWH Pleasure NCWHA Youth Rider Member Class 2 gait Eng/West – Class Sponsor: A Tennessee Stud, Woodside, CA
  46. PF Youth Pleasure;  Class Sponsor - Mike and Marty Raynor (Mounted Patrol of San Mateo County), Woodside, CA
  47. PP Zooytechnico 3 Years and Over;  Class Sponsor - Dennis Markemson, Suisun, CA
  48. SSH Model – Class Sponsor: Anonymous, Woodside, CA
  49. TWH Model 3 years and under – Class Sponsor:  Clearwater Pool Service, Rusty Griner (Mounted Patrol of San Mateo County), (650) 854-4267, Menlo Park, CA
  50. TWH Model Mares – Class Sponsor: A Tennessee Stud, Woodside, CA
  51. TWH Model Stallions and Geldings – Class Sponsor:  Anonymous, "In Honor of the Show Management"
  52. TWH Model Championships – Class Sponsor: Green Truck Debris Box Service, the #2 Hauler in the Bay Area, Ed Begun (Mounted Patrol of San Mateo County Past Captain), owner (650) 851-9570, Woodside, CA;  Class Sponsor - Adeline Forrest, Woodside, CA
  53. TWH Western Amateur TP 2 gait – Class Sponsor: Dee and Laura Lou Tolles (Mounted Patrol of San Mateo County), Menlo Park, CA
  54. TWH Eng/West Novice Horse or Rider LP 2 gait – Class Sponsor: Dave and Barbara Schneider, Los Gatos, CA
  55. TWH Eng/West Novice Horse or Rider TP 2 gait – Class Sponsor: Green Truck Debris Box Service, the #2 Hauler in the Bay Area, Ed Begun (Mounted Patrol of San Mateo County Past Captain), owner (650) 851-9570, Woodside, CA
  56. All Breed Jr Riders – Class Sponsor: Steve and Rhanna Haynes, Saratoga, CA
  57. PP Breeding stallions 3 Years and Over – Class Sponsor:  Cohn-Reid-O'Neill Insurance Services, representing the Mounted Patrol and NCEFT since 1998, Burlingame, CA
  58. PF Youth performance;  Class Sponsor - Laurie Greenblatt, Redwood City, CA
  59. TWH Eng/West Mares LP/TP Amateur 2 gait – Class Sponsor: A Tennessee Stud, Woodside, CA
  60. TWH Eng/West Geldings LP/TP Amateur 2 gait – Class Sponsor: Chris Bongiovanni, San Jose, CA
  61. TWH Stallions Eng/West Open TP/LP 2 gait – Class Sponsor: Steve and Rhanna Haynes, Saratoga, CA
  62. PP Luxury geldings 3 Years and Over;  Class Sponsor - Linda Frankland, Suisun, CA
  63. SSH LP Eng/West Open 3 gait – Class Sponsor: Dave and Barbara Schneider, Los Gatos, CA
  64. TWH English Amateur LP 3 gait – Class Sponsor: Green Truck Debris Box Service, the #2 Hauler in the Bay Area, Ed Begun (Mounted Patrol of San Mateo County Past Captain), owner (650) 851-9570, Woodside, CA
  65. PP Musical Exercise – Class Sponsor:  Cohn-Reid-O'Neill Insurance Services, representing the Mounted Patrol and NCEFT since 1998, Burlingame, CA
  66. All Breed Lead line – Class Sponsor: Chris and Kermit Claytor (Mounted Patrol of San Mateo County), Woodside, CA

    CHAMPIONSHIP CLASSES
     
  67. TWH 4 years and under Eng/West LP Open 2 gait – Class Sponsor: Art and Abby Mintz (Mounted Patrol of San Mateo County Past Captain), Woodside, CA;  Class Sponsor - Bill Bentham (Mounted Patrol of San Mateo County, Captain)
  68. SSH Eng/West Open LP 2 gait – Class Sponsor:  Barb Heine, Director Emeritus National Center for Equine Facilitated Therapy, Victoria, Australia;  Class Sponsor - Rachel and Michael Catt (Mounted Patrol of San Mateo County, Past Captain)
  69. PF Pleasure Championship – Class Sponsor:  Cohn-Reid-O'Neill Insurance Services, Burlingame, CA;  Class Sponsor - Adeline Forrest, Woodside, CA
  70. TWH 4 years and under Eng/West TP Open 2 gait – Class Sponsor:  Dr. Scott Swarthout, Pacific Chiropractic, 10601 S. De Anza Blvd. #212, Cupertino, CA 95014, (408)-446-2800;  Class Sponsor - Mike Hutnick (Mounted Patrol of San Mateo County)
  71. TWH English LP Open 2 gait – Class Sponsor: Cheryl Chandler, Cheryl's Covers, Half Moon Bay, CA;  Class Sponsor - Chris and Leslie Johnson, Woodside, CA
  72. TWH English TP Amateur 2 gait – Class Sponsor: Terri and Jim Naugle, Chevalle Ranch, Petaluma, CA
  73. TWH Western LP Open 2 gait – Class Sponsor: A Tennessee Stud, Woodside, CA
  74. PP Championship – Class Sponsor: NVidia Corporation, San Jose, CA
  75. PF Performance Championship – Class Sponsor: Dave and Barbara Schneider, Los Gatos, CA
  76. TWH Western TP Amateur 2 gait – Class Sponsor: Green Truck Debris Box Service, the #2 Hauler in the Bay Area, Ed Begun (Mounted Patrol of San Mateo County Past Captain), owner (650) 851-9570, Woodside, CA
  77. TWH ENG/WEST  LP AM 2 gait – Class Sponsor: Chris Bongiovanni, San Jose, CA
  78. TWH ENG/WEST CP Amateur 2 gait – Class Sponsor: Steve and Rhanna Haynes, Saratoga, CA
  79. PF Fino Championship – Class Sponsor:  Betty and David Schott, Los Altos Hills, CA
  80. TWH ENG/WEST Jr. Riders LP/TP/CP 2 gait – Class Sponsor: Barbara and Ray Vos (Mounted Patrol of San Mateo County), Woodside, CA
  81. TWH Eng/West LP Open 3 gait – Class Sponsor:  Clearwater Pool Service, Rusty Griner (Mounted Patrol of San Mateo County), (650) 854-4267, Menlo Park, CA
  82. TWH Eng/West TP Open 3 gait – Class Sponsor: Dee and Laura Lou Tolles (Mounted Patrol of San Mateo County), Menlo Park, CA
     
  83. Show Grand Champion (Champions and Reserves only) – Class Sponsor:  Shelly and Ed Begun (Mounted Patrol of San Mateo County Past Captain), B Walkin' Ranch, Woodside, CA

 

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Class Winners

Will be posted after the show.


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Show Beneficiaries

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 National Center for Equine Facilitated Therapy (NCEFT) located in Woodside, California was founded in 1971.  Today, NCEFT continues to provide Hippotherapy (physical and occupational therapy, utilizing the movement of a horse), Therapeutic Riding (teaching basic horsemanship to people with physical and mental challenges), and a variety of other equine related activities.  NCEFT works with children, adults and military veterans using highly trained therapy horses to address challenges related to Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Down’s Syndrome, spinal cord injuries, stroke and brain trauma. 
 
NCEFT is a non-profit California 501 (c) 3 organization that relies heavily on the generosity of donors to be able to provide services to those that cannot afford them and to make these services available to military veterans.  NCEFT also provides equine related programs to schools and other non-profits in both San Mateo County and Santa Clara County.  As a non-profit, NCEFT relies heavily on donations to raise $400,000 annually to help meet operating expenses.  It is through generous donations from individuals, foundations and fundraising efforts that NCEFT is able to continue providing these valuable services.

Please visit our web site at www.nceft.org for more information.

 

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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.

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Directions to the Horse Park at Woodside

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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 many of them don't understand the law of gross tonnage or comprehend the physics involved with stopping a loaded horse trailer going 50 mph in less than 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 many of them don't understand the law of gross tonnage or comprehend the physics involved with stopping a loaded horse trailer going 50 mph in less than 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 many of them don't understand the law of gross tonnage or comprehend the physics involved with stopping a loaded horse trailer going 50 mph in less than 100 feet.

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Food at the show

Catering will be on site and breakfast will start Saturday and Sunday mornings around 7:00AM.

This year as a special thanks to the Woodside Gaited Horse Show supporters, the NCEFT is hosting a hot dog and hamburger BBQ for Saturday lunch.  It's free to all show participants and their way of saying thanks for all the support over the past several years.

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Hotels

Special Hotel Accommodations Courtesy of

Hilton Garden Inn, Cupertino

Special rate available - $75/night
for Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

10741 N. Wolfe Road
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 861-2541

Call (408) 777-8787 and mention group code WHS

OR

Go online at www.cupertino.stayhgi.com and type WHS in the group code box

 

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Stalls, Tack Rooms, Farrier and Veterinarian Information

Stall information is not available at this time.

Show farrier, Dave Fraser, is on-call for emergency services.  See show manager for contact details.

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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.

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Recreation Vehicles

RV parking for self-contained units is available at the Horse Park at Woodside.  Details will be posted as they become available.

No tent camping and NO OUTDOOR FIRES ALLOWED

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