Dressage in the Sandhills
Pinehurst Harness Track
May 10 – 12, 2024
Judges:
Kem Barbosa S Judge
Brian MacMahon S Judge
Kris Hamilton r Judge
TBA.
Looking Forward to Another Great Weekend!!!!
Save the date for the Friday evening buffet. THOSE RIBS!!!!! OMG.
Prize List – updated 3/31/2024
Our Host Hotel is the Springhill Suites by Marriott, 10024 US Hwy 15/501, Pinehurst, NC 28374. Mention
horse show for a 15% discount. Continental breakfast starts at 6.30, however coffee, juices & pastries will be
available earlier. Pets not allowed. Reservations link
Pet friendly hotels: Hampton Inn 910-693-4330; Hilton Garden 910-692-0801
Directions to the barns:
Barns 20 & 15: Turn left at the entrance and follow road around. Barn 20 is the big double barn. Barn 15 is the small barn further along. You may drive on the track and park on the track. Please do not block Barn 19 – that is a private barn.
Rest of the barns turn right and turn left at the small road just past the Fair Barn parking lot and before the grassy area. For Barn 8 turn right at the road just past the grass and just before Barn 11.
Next is Barn 11 (duh – guess you figured that out)
Then comes Barn 12 and then 14. Again you may park on the track – just please don’t block Barn 14.
We are planning on blocking off the road in front of Barn 12 to cut down on dust for the RVs parked there. The road on the right right before Barn 12 goes all the way around.
Word to the wise – don’t park on the golf course side of the road – many bad golfers.
Hightimes Photography
will be on hand. Be sure to contact them if you want that special photo – remember to wear your coat!!!!
You Be The Judge
Think judges have it easy? On Saturday try your hand at judging. The person closest to the judge’s score wins. Sponsored by M & M Tack a $200 gift certificate to the winner and $100 to the runner up. No licensed officials or L graduates may participate. Sign up at show office by noon on Saturday. Copies of the test and class number will be given out at the office on Saturday at noon.
THE SLUSHY MACHINE IS IN THE ROOM OPPOSITE BARN 14 OFFICE. FREE TO ALL.
The Barn Butler
Our man of all jobs, Johnny Hines, (who can be seen setting arenas, running tests, chasing after tents, etc) will be offering a new and much needed service. Upon your arrival he will help unload your horse and equipment. Stalls will be bedded ahead of time. The cost is $20 for one horse and an extra $10 for an owner’s second horse on the trailer. This service must be reserved prior to the arrival day by calling or texting Johnny at 910-920-8629. He will coordinate arrival times with you. Payments should be made directly to Johnny at time of service.
Night Care and Braiding Services
To sign up, please respond directly to the email that will be sent out the week before the show; all
pricing and details will be included. Contact Katherine Sclichter (ksclichter@gmail.com) if you do not receive an email about night care.
Pro-Am Team Challenge
Teams of 3-4 (1 Pro, 2 to 3 amateurs/juniors/young riders). Teams sign up with secretary at beginning of show or fill out this online form. Each team rider must have at least 2 scores. Team placings by overall average of top 2 scores submitted for each team. No charge for this team challenge.
The Amateur Challenge
On Saturday a separate Amateur Challenge class is at each level. NO extra fee. Test will be the lowest test at each level with FEI competing TOC. Separate class numbers in prize list – riders must choose this class on entry. Rider/horse combination cannot be entered at this show in a higher level. A very special prize will be given to first & second place winners in each division. No extra fee,
Breed Awards
Please fill out the attached form and either send back or bring to show office by Saturday morning May 13.
Each of these sponsored awards has different registration requirements so be sure to check eligibility.
Thoroughbred
Hanoverian
Danish Warmblood
KWPN-NA
National Dressage Pony Cup
Ezium Stock Horse Breed
Rescue Horse
USPRE
International Sport horse or Oldenburg Registry NA
Friesian Horse Society
American Paint Horse Society
The following individuals are not allowed to enter the competition grounds: Anyone who exhibits COVID-19 symptoms, anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19 within last 10 days, anyone who has tested positive outside of the past 10 days, but is still symptomatic, or anyone who has been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 within the last 14 days. Please refer to the USEF Covid 19 Action Plan with any additional questions.
Contact Show Secretary (Kay Whitlock)
Thank you all for supporting our shows
This is Viewpoint Dressage’s first show of the season to qualify for the Swat ‘n Sweat series award
Swat ‘n Sweat Summer Series:
Consists of all 5 2024 Viewpoint dressage shows at the Pinehurst Harness Track:
Dressage in the Sandhills May 10 – 12,
MayDay Dressage May 25 & 26,
Rise ‘n Shine July 13 & 14,
Early Morning Blues August 3 & 4,
Cooldown Dressage August 31 – September 1
Rider/horse combination must have competed in a minimum of 3 of the 5 shows.
The top four scores for each rider/horse partnership will be averaged to determine the winners.
Awards in Open, Adult Amateur & JR/YR divisions at every level.
Harness Track
After entering harness track turn right onto dirt road. Just past the Fair Barn parking lot turn left onto a half hidden road and follow around. Barn 11 will be the first barn on your right. Show office & test pick up is in Barn 14 at the Barn 12 end. Packets will be in the stalls. For those day parking packets will be on the table outside show office
There are 5 take-out food places 1 mile from the showgrounds – going left out of the facility. Bottled water, compliments of Viewpoint, will be available from Wade (our EMT) in the warm-up area and in Barn 14 outside the office. Please stay hydrated!
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