Hunter/Jumper 

May 4-5, June 1-2, August 17-18, September 21-22

The LWSC fun show series is a fantastic way to get your young horses and new riders out to a local, low stress environment at a great price.  Courses are well designed, the footing is always great, and the jumps are fun and inviting.  Shows run on Saturday (Jumpers) and Sunday (Hunters) with stabling available for the entire weekend.  Members of LWSC entered in the show who would like to school over the jump courses are able to do so on Friday and Saturday nights. To make things even better, members who volunteer a minimum of 8 hours during the show season qualify to participate in a year-end awards banquet with gorgeous ribbons and fantastic prizes!

How to Enter

Our shows can be entered two ways: online through HorseShowTime.com or by mail through a signed, complete paper entry mailed to the show secretary.   
Full payment is not required at time of submission, however, a $50 deposit and the stall fee of $35 per day (if you are reserving one), in addition to all classes entered, is required for entry to be considered complete. Entering can be done in one of two ways: through a credit card entered on HorseShowTime or a check mailed to to the show secretary. Credit cards will be charged for the deposit and stall fees only, checks will be deposited promptly. This deposit is non-refundable unless accompanied by a vet note. Any remaining balances will be charged at the end of your show day after you confirm charges are correct at the Show Office. If entering online, you must provide credit card information or your entry will not be processed! Mailed deposit checks (payable to Lake Washington Saddle Club) will be deposited promptly. There is a $25 NSF charged for all declined cards or rejected checks.

Please mail deposit checks and paper entries to: 

Barbara Baierle
LWSC Hunter/Jumper Show Secretary 
1604 33rd Ave Ct SW
Puyallup, WA 98373
 
Phone: 425-530-5544

Entries are not complete until both entry blank and deposit are received.  Entries must be postmarked or submitted online by the Friday one week prior to the show.  If entries warrant, a show may be closed. In that case, notices will be posted on the official LWSC facebook page. Class adds after Friday incur a $5 additional fee per class, so make sure to get your entries in early! 

Online entries may only be processed with a credit card and appropriate charge will be made.  Entry may be mailed with check with appropriate fees.  If you use horseshowtime to enter and do not provide credit card information, your entry will not be processed. 

If there is a problem with your entry or you have questions, please email or call our Show Secretary.

How to Get Your Number

The show office is open from 12pm-6pm on Friday and at 6:30am Saturday and Sunday morning.  When arriving at the show office, you will be asked to confirm the classes that you have entered, sign any remaining forms, and give either a credit card number or an open check.  This will be held for the duration of the show.  The show secretary will then give you a number which is used for the entirety of the weekend for your horse.  Multiple riders on the same horse use the same number, so make sure to keep track of it!

How to Close your Bill

After you are finished with your classes, you will need to come to the show office to close out your check.  The show secretary will go over the charges with you, make any changes or corrections, and give you your final bill.  You then fill out your open check or approve the amount on your credit card, collect any ribbons you won, and head home! If you do not come to the office and close your check, the secretary will do so for you and you will be responsible for any charges.

A Huge Thanks to our Sponsors

Ring 1 Sponsor
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$500 Mini Prix Sponsor
TIP High Point Sponsor
Horsemanship Quiz Sponsor
$500 Hunter Derby Sponsor
Medals Series Sponsor
Leadline Sponsor

Jumpers (Saturday)

Jumper Tables

There are optimum time courses from crossbars up to 0.65m (2'1") and timed courses from 0.70m-1m (2'3"-3'3").  

In an optimum time round, riders try to get as close to a measured time for the course as possible without incurring penalties for knocking down a jump or going over the time allowed.  There are no jump-offs. In our shows, jumps in these divisions are simpler and more inviting.  Courses are straightforward and are meant to introduce new riders and horses to the show environment.

In a Table II Sec. 2 (b) course, also known as a Jumpoff round, riders complete a course while trying not to incur jump or time penalties. If they succeed, the rider stays in the ring and rides a shortened jump-off course immediately following their first round.  

​In a Table II Sec. 2 (c) course, also known as Power and Speed, riders complete a course of 6-7 jumps that are untimed. If they are clear upon crossing the finish line, they immediately continue to a second portion of the course, which is timed. Time starts as the rider crosses the finish line. The fastest time with least amount of faults wins the class.

Hunters (Sunday)

Hunters vs. Equitation

This show includes both hunter and equitation classes, on the flat and over fences. Heights range from ground poles to 3' separated into junior and senior divisions. Ground poles through 18" takes place in our smaller ring, with more inviting jumps, simpler courses, and no added flowers, panels, or decoration to the jumps. This creates a safe, relaxed environment for new riders and horses to start their showing careers.

Hunter classes are judged on the horse's rhythm, form, and movement. Consistency and effortlessness are rewarded.  The horse should look enjoyable to ride and eager to do his job.

Equitation classes are judged on the rider's effectiveness, position, and style.  Correctness of rider position is rewarded. The horse should be well schooled and obedient to the rider.

We host an equitation medals series, which is a two round specialty class for junior and amateur members only.  The first round is on the flat and the second is over a course of 2'6" jumps. They are entered and pinned separately and the overall top 4 riders will be invited back for a ride-off for the LWSC medal. 

Saturday Night Exhibitor Parties

Please come and enjoy the show weekend with us!  On Saturday nights we use volunteer help to change the jumps from our Saturday jumper course to our Sunday hunter course.  This is followed by music, snacks, and socializing provided by our Exhibitor Party hosts.  At the same time, riders are encouraged to take their horses on a guided trail ride around Bridle Trails.  This gives parents, trainers, and friends time to socialize while kids take ponies for a good walk to stretch them out!  

Myah Vasquez Photography

The photographer for the Hunter and Jumper Fun Shows is Myah Vasquez.  She takes a full album of photos of your horse and these are available for digital download on her website for $25.

Volunteering

All members are encouraged to volunteer to help their club for the simple joy of being part of this great organization.  However, 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 show office to offer your services or email the show managers to see if you can be of use. There all all sorts of positions available - from handing out ribbons to running the back gate.  Check out the link below and see if there are any jobs that suit you!

Show Rules

Our show rules are simple and easy to follow.  We expect healthy, well cared for horses and thoughtful, well-mannered riders.  ASTM approved hard hats are required for all ages when mounted at all LWSC events and boots with a heel are mandatory.  Numbers must be in plain sight of the judge. Riders are not expected to dress in formal attire, though many choose to at the hunter shows. A full list of rules can be found in the link below.

Current Points Standings

LINKS TURNED OFF UNTIL BANQUET!!!

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 held in mid-November.  Points are updated after every show.
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