Academy Hunter/Jumper Schooling Show

June 11, July 23 and August 20 2023

Feeling stressed out about high pressure schooling shows? Here is your answer! Come enjoy a day at the park with nice jumps, good footing and great people. Our Academy Hunter/Jumper Series is the perfect place whether you are just starting out or just happier at the lower heights. Get experience in the Bridle Trails main arena with smaller, more inviting jumps. Enter through Horseshowtime.com.
                                                                                                                 
​Want to extend your show weekend? Check out the English Western Shows on the Saturday prior to Sunday's Academy show! Stabling for Saturday night is available.   Please fill out a stall request form (see below) if you would like a stall.  STALL REQUESTS MUST BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO SHOW ENTRIES.  ALL HORSES IN OVERNIGHT STABLING MUST SUBMIT PROOF OF VACCINATION WITHIN THE PAST 6 MONTHS TO SHOW SECRETARY.  THE PROOF MUST BE A PDF FILE EMAILED (No text messages accepted) to our show Secretary.

How to Enter?
We've moved to www.HorseShowTime.com to make your entry process easier.
A deposit via credit card online is required at time of submission of an entry on HorseShowTime. In addition, you must have all fields completed, including class entries. All information is required for entry to be considered complete.  Credit cards will be charged for a deposit and all stall fees immediately. The $50 deposit and all stall fees are non-refundable unless accompanied by a vet note. Any remaining balances, including those incurred by adding classes will be charged at the end of your show day after you confirm charges are correct at the Show Office. When entering online, you must provide credit card information or your entry will not be processed! There is a $25 NSF charged for all declined cards or rejected checks.
  • Entries are only accepted online at www.horseshowtime.com and paid at time of entry with a credit card. 
  • Pre-entries close at midnight Sunday prior to the show.  
  • All entries must pay a one-time, non-refundable $35 Mandatory Fee (there are no separate Office, Schooling, Disposal or Credit Card Fees). Non-members pay $30 Show Pass Fee. $25 NSF Fee for declined card. 
  • No class adds will be permitted within a division once that division is underway. Post-entry fee of $5 per class after close.  
  • At management’s discretion, shows may be closed to additional entries and no class Adds will be permitted without Scratch first. Show closures will be posted online on the official LWSC Facebook page. 
  • Management reserves the right to change show dates in the event of inclement weather. Entries will be transferred to the new date. 
  • Cross entries between arenas are discouraged. If a horse is entered in both rings, it is the trainer’s responsibility to communicate in advance with gate personnel. There will be NO gate holds between Rings 1 and 2. Delays will result in an automatic scratch with no refund.  
  • Divisions may be combined if there are < 3 entries. 
  • No horse may enter more than two divisions or a max of 7 classes. 
  • Exhibitor numbers will not be dispersed without signed entry blanks & receipt of credit card. Each exhibitor number follows the horse. A horse may have multiple riders, but not in the same division. 
  • Rider age is determined as of Dec 1, 2022. Junior riders are 17 & under and are not permitted to ride stallions. 
  • LWSC Membership must be purchased/renewed at www.lakewashingtonsaddleclub.org in advance. ​
General Information
  • ​All points earned in classes will count towards LWSC Academy Year End Awards.  Must be a LWSC member and work at least 8 volunteer hours to qualify for year-end awards.
  • Ribbons awarded to 8th place. Champion and Reserve ribbons for each Ring 1 division. There are two divisions (equitation and jumpers) per age group (Jr. and Sr.) and height (18", 2', 2'3").
  • Trotting courses and simple changes of lead are not penalized in any equitation round though rounds will be judged on consistency of pace and timeliness of lead changes.  
  • Optimum time: crossbars and 18" will be a brisk trot with some canter. 2' and 2'3" will be a slow, steady canter. Optimum times will be posted on courses.  Times to be determined by our course designer.
  • Judges may penalize or eliminate any riders deemed reckless or unsafe at the judges discretion.
  • Flat classes will be split to canter if necessary.  Classes will be combined if fewer than 3 entries.  Junior and Senior divisions may be combined if entries warrant (at the discretion of show management).
  • Show will be considered full at 200 rides for the day. 
  • Show will start at 8:30 am (subject to number of entries). Show Office will open at 7:30 am.
  • Schooling will be open by 6pm on the day prior to the show.
  • The small Ring 2 will operate on the Danish system. Blue, red and yellow ribbons will be awarded by the judge based on performance during the round. A blue ribbon round will have a steady rhythm, correct leads or diagonals, and clean jumping efforts.  A red ribbon round will maybe have a missed diagonal, a rail, or unsteady gaits.  A yellow ribbon round will have refusals or rails.  
  • Ring 2 schedule: Ground poles 9:00-11:00; Crossbars 11:30 start. 
  • Equitation on the Flat classes are group, flat (non-jumping) classes. 
  • Equitation A and B are courses of 7-9 fences judging the rider's form and control of their horse. 
  • Jumper rounds 1, 2, and 3 are courses of 7-9 fences judged on number of knockdowns, refusals and closest to an optimum time.
  • ​You do not have to enter all classes in any one division.  Jumpers and Equitation are separate divisions with separate champion/reserve winners.  
  • Horses are limited to 7 classes per show.
  • We are anticipating large numbers and will run open cards on a California split rather than age divisions. 
STABLING & BEDDING 
  • For those eligible, a limited number of stalls are available for use at your own risk from Saturday at 4:00 pm through Sunday end of show at a rate of $35/day. All stalls must be stripped prior to leaving. Move-in time for Academy show is no earlier than 4 pm on Saturday.  
  • All trailers for stalled horses must leave premises Sat 8pm-Sun 2pm. 
  • Priority for stall assignments is based on club membership and volunteerism. If you commit to helping with set up and tear down for the show, you may be eligible for priority stabling. 
  • Bedding is not included in stall price but may be ordered & paid directly through FIRSTFRUITS FEED at (425) 867-9600 or SNOHOMISH CO-OP (360) 568-2104. Orders must be received & paid by Thursday for delivery to Bridle Trails.  ​
Horse Show Rules
  • Have fun!
  • USEF Rules apply; exceptions at Judge’s discretion. Management reserves right to combine or cancel classes with <3 entries. 
  • Judges may penalize or eliminate any riders deemed reckless or unsafe at the judge’s sole discretion.  No refunds for riders eliminated. 
  • Boots with a heel are required for all riders. A fastened ASTM/SEI-approved helmet is required for participation in the LWSC Academy Competition while mounted. For a complete list of approved helmets, visit the SEI website at http://www.seinet.org/search/search.php. 
  • Formal attire is not required but is a sign of respect to the judge. Inappropriate attire will be excused at management’s discretion. Braiding is not required. 
  • No martingales permitted in flat classes.  
  • Optimum Time Courses  (Table IV, Sec 1): Time Allowed is established and posted on jump course. Cleanest round closest to Optimum Time (over or under) wins. Time allowed will be posted on the courses. Ground Poles are typically “quiet trot.”  Cross Bars and 18” are typically “brisk trot/some canter."  A medium, steady canter is the pace for 2’-2’3”.  THE JUDGE MAY PENALIZE OR ELIMINATE UNSAFE, RECKLESS RIDING as determined by the judge’s sole opinion.  NO REFUND WILL BE PROVIDED TO ELIMINATED RIDERS.  Our saddle club is committed to providing a safe learning experience for our Academy riders and horses. ​

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​Need to Renew or Join?  Go to our membership page and join.  Then you avoid the $30.00 non member fee!
Volunteering
All members are encouraged to volunteer to help their club.  Volunteerism not only builds camaraderie, but is essential for us to continue the low cost, fun events that we hold. There are some distinct advantages to volunteering as well.  All members who perform 8 hours of volunteering are eligible for year-end awards at our annual awards banquet.  Please stop in at the ribbon tent to offer your services. There are all sorts of positions available -- from handing out ribbons, to jump crew, to running the back gate.  Make sure to sign in for your hours to count!  This is a great opportunity to develop skills and contacts for a paid, rated horse show job and to learn more about horse show management.  The Lake Washington Saddle Club is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization.  Many employers provide matching funds for charitable contributions and/or volunteer time.  Be sure to check with your employer to find out if employer matching is available - you may be able to double your contribution!

Current Points Standings 
​All Lake Washington Saddle Club members are eligible to earn points towards year-end awards if they have completed their 8 required volunteer hours prior to the Lake Washington Saddle Club Awards Banquet, which is typically held in mid-November.  Points are updated after every show.

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