2012 Schedule of Shows and Events |
What to expect before we go to the show
About 6-9 weeks before the show we will discuss if the upcoming show is one to plan on attending.
Many factors are considered before entries are made. Some things we will consider are class
offerings, size of show, financial and time restrictions, and horse and rider readiness. At the time
the decision to show has been made, an email with classes that the individual riders will be
competing in will be sent. If it’s an out of town show, this information along with area hotels will
also be available. Please note that some horse shows require entries be made well in advance so
check our website regularly for show dates and details. Also, in most cases once entries have been
made on your behalf they are non-refundable. All show fees must be paid prior to departure for the
show. If special arrangements are required please speak to Nicole.
What to expect at the show
Foster Farm is proud to have very experienced grooms and they are a vital part of our success.
They wake up early and go to bed late ensuring your horse receives the best possible care when
away from home. Their expertise in turning out horses is evident at each show and all tips are
greatly appreciated. The traditional range for tipping is about $25-50 per class depending on the
circumstances. For example, if you show many times throughout the weekend, you might tip a little
more. If you feel like the horse looked exceptional or required extra clean up, you might also tip a
little more. The preparation of show horses, however, begins long before the show and your horse
will arrive on the grounds in near show ready condition.
Your child rider will be expected to clean, condition and pack their own tack before we leave for the
show. While at the show your child is expected to stay clean, calm and ready to ride. The only
way to do those things is to keep them away from their horse while he is being prepared. We
specifically have grooms to look after your show horse so that you the parent can experience and
enjoy the show.
We kindly ask that parents and well-rested riders arrive 60-90 minutes before the session begins so
that hair, make-up and dressing can be completed with your help. Once the show starts we prefer
parents and riders steer clear of the stall areas as they quickly become crowded. Once your child is
mounted and heading to the warm up area we need your cooperation and you are encouraged to
find a good seat so that you can cheer on your rider. Parents, family members, and friends are
asked not to enter the warm up area as it can be a busy place. Additionally, it can be very
distracting to the show rider if they are bombarded with questions from adoring fans.
You will not be more proud than when you see your child out there showing off the skills they have
worked so hard to attain. Your smiles and controlled enthusiasm will be a welcome sight to your
rider. Parent coaching is frowned upon inside the ring and after the class is over. Your child and
his or her instructor are the only ones who know if the work has been done satisfactorily. We often
tell parents the two lines they should have memorized are, “Great job” and “Go ask your trainer”.
After the class is tied and the ribbons are awarded, you are encouraged to return to the barn area to
offer your congratulations. Remember that the color of the ribbon is not always the story of the
ride. Sometimes our best lessons will be learned in classes that we do not win. Sometimes we will
win and there is a lot of pride in a big win. It is said that nobody likes a sore loser, but even worse
is a sore winner. It is a competition, though, and there will be a time when no ribbons are won at
all and that is all part of the process. Do not be discouraged because every class is a new
opportunity for success.
What to bring to the show
- Riding suit, shirt, tie, boots, gloves, derby or helmet
- Academy wear (jods, shirt, tie, boots, gloves and hat, derby or helmet)
- Hair spray, brush, hair nets (finely woven- not lunch lady type!), rubber bands, bobby
pins, hair or wig pins
- Make-up, earrings, safety pins, ribbon or bow for bun
- Tie bar, number pins, underpasses for jods, pocket workout for equitation riders
-Cash for concession stands, vending machines and gratuity for your horse's caretaker
- A positive attitude and a well-rested and willing rider
- Advil or Motrin (horse shows are long!)
Finally….
We are so excited to have you on the show team. We hope for your child’s success and with your
help and encouragement they are sure to attain it!
About 6-9 weeks before the show we will discuss if the upcoming show is one to plan on attending.
Many factors are considered before entries are made. Some things we will consider are class
offerings, size of show, financial and time restrictions, and horse and rider readiness. At the time
the decision to show has been made, an email with classes that the individual riders will be
competing in will be sent. If it’s an out of town show, this information along with area hotels will
also be available. Please note that some horse shows require entries be made well in advance so
check our website regularly for show dates and details. Also, in most cases once entries have been
made on your behalf they are non-refundable. All show fees must be paid prior to departure for the
show. If special arrangements are required please speak to Nicole.
What to expect at the show
Foster Farm is proud to have very experienced grooms and they are a vital part of our success.
They wake up early and go to bed late ensuring your horse receives the best possible care when
away from home. Their expertise in turning out horses is evident at each show and all tips are
greatly appreciated. The traditional range for tipping is about $25-50 per class depending on the
circumstances. For example, if you show many times throughout the weekend, you might tip a little
more. If you feel like the horse looked exceptional or required extra clean up, you might also tip a
little more. The preparation of show horses, however, begins long before the show and your horse
will arrive on the grounds in near show ready condition.
Your child rider will be expected to clean, condition and pack their own tack before we leave for the
show. While at the show your child is expected to stay clean, calm and ready to ride. The only
way to do those things is to keep them away from their horse while he is being prepared. We
specifically have grooms to look after your show horse so that you the parent can experience and
enjoy the show.
We kindly ask that parents and well-rested riders arrive 60-90 minutes before the session begins so
that hair, make-up and dressing can be completed with your help. Once the show starts we prefer
parents and riders steer clear of the stall areas as they quickly become crowded. Once your child is
mounted and heading to the warm up area we need your cooperation and you are encouraged to
find a good seat so that you can cheer on your rider. Parents, family members, and friends are
asked not to enter the warm up area as it can be a busy place. Additionally, it can be very
distracting to the show rider if they are bombarded with questions from adoring fans.
You will not be more proud than when you see your child out there showing off the skills they have
worked so hard to attain. Your smiles and controlled enthusiasm will be a welcome sight to your
rider. Parent coaching is frowned upon inside the ring and after the class is over. Your child and
his or her instructor are the only ones who know if the work has been done satisfactorily. We often
tell parents the two lines they should have memorized are, “Great job” and “Go ask your trainer”.
After the class is tied and the ribbons are awarded, you are encouraged to return to the barn area to
offer your congratulations. Remember that the color of the ribbon is not always the story of the
ride. Sometimes our best lessons will be learned in classes that we do not win. Sometimes we will
win and there is a lot of pride in a big win. It is said that nobody likes a sore loser, but even worse
is a sore winner. It is a competition, though, and there will be a time when no ribbons are won at
all and that is all part of the process. Do not be discouraged because every class is a new
opportunity for success.
What to bring to the show
- Riding suit, shirt, tie, boots, gloves, derby or helmet
- Academy wear (jods, shirt, tie, boots, gloves and hat, derby or helmet)
- Hair spray, brush, hair nets (finely woven- not lunch lady type!), rubber bands, bobby
pins, hair or wig pins
- Make-up, earrings, safety pins, ribbon or bow for bun
- Tie bar, number pins, underpasses for jods, pocket workout for equitation riders
-Cash for concession stands, vending machines and gratuity for your horse's caretaker
- A positive attitude and a well-rested and willing rider
- Advil or Motrin (horse shows are long!)
Finally….
We are so excited to have you on the show team. We hope for your child’s success and with your
help and encouragement they are sure to attain it!
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January 16, 2012 Single Day Camp, PLEC, Dallas, TX
February 4-5, 2012 Lynda Freseth Clinic, Conroe, TX
February 18, 2012 Tune-Up Horse Show, Dallas, TX
February 18, 2012 Big D Gala and Auction, Plano, TX
March 2-4, 2012 SASHA Charity Horse Show, Boerne, TX
March 12-16, 2012 Spring Break Day Camp, PLEC, Dallas, TX
March 21-25, 2012 Pin Oak Charity, Houston, TX
March 24, 2012 Mystic Acres Open Horse Show, Terrell, TX
April 14, 2012 Mystic Acres Open Horse Show, Terrell, TX
April 12-15, 2012 Oklahoma Centennial Horse Show, Oklahoma City, OK
April 20-22, 2012 UPHA Chapter 8 Spring, Cleveland, TN
April 26-29, 2012 Colorado Classic Horse Show, Denver, CO
May 3-6, 2012 Big D Horse Show, Irving, TX
May 5-6, 2012 South West Classic Show Series, Scottsdale, AZ
May 10-13, 2012 UPHA Chapter 5, Kansas City, MO
May 19, 2012 Mystic Acres Open Horse Show, Terrell, TX
May 20, 2012 MHCT Open Show, McKinney, TX
May 26, 2012 Paul Cates Series Horse Show, Seguin, TX
June 4-8, 2012 Summer Camp Session I, PLEC, Dallas, TX
June 5-9, 2012 Germantown Charity Horse Show, Germantown, TN
June 9, 2012 Blue Bonnet Open Horse Show, Terrell, TX
June 12-16, 2012 Midwest Charity, Springfield, IL
June 14-17, 2012 Chattanooga Cleveland Charity, Cleveland, TN
June 15-17, 2012 UPHA Almost Summer Horse Show, Denver, CO
June 27-30, 2012 Tanbark Cavalcade of Roses Horse Show, St. Paul, MN
July 9-13, 2012 Summer Camp Session II, PLEC, Dallas, TX
July 9-14, 2012 Lexington Jr League Horse Show, Lexington, KY
July 14, 2012 Too Hot To Trot Horse Show, Terrell, TX
July 19-21, 2012 Central States Benefit, Kansas City, MO
July 30-August 3, 2012 Summer Camp Session III, PLEC, Dallas, TX
July 31-August 4, 2012 Missouri State Fair, Sedalia, MO
August 4, 2012 Paul Cates Series Horse Show, Seguin, TX
August 20-25, 2012 World's Championship Horse Show, Louisville, KY
September 1-2, 2012 Mid-America Charity, Kansas City, MO
September 8, 2012 Barn show, Park Lane Equestrian Center, Dallas, TX
September 14-16, 2012 Colorado Fall Charity, Denver, CO
September 26-29, 2012 St. Louis Charity Horse Show, St. Louis, MO
September 30, 2012 Academy Regional Championship, St Louis, MO
October 5-7, 2012 NTASHA/UPHA Horse Show, Irving, TX
October 18-21, 2012 Mid-America Mane Event, Springfield, IL
October 27, 2012 Mystic Acres Open Horse Show, Terrell, TX
October 26-28, 2012 AZ Saddlebred Futurity/Reginal Championship, Scottsdale, AZ
November 2-4, 2012 National Academy Championship, Murfreesboro, TN
November 3, 2012 Blue Bonnet Open Horse Show, Terrell, TX
November 12-17, 2012 UPHA American Royal National Championship, Kansas City, MO
December 1-2, 2012 TASHA Saddlebred Horse Show, Katy, TX
February 4-5, 2012 Lynda Freseth Clinic, Conroe, TX
February 18, 2012 Tune-Up Horse Show, Dallas, TX
February 18, 2012 Big D Gala and Auction, Plano, TX
March 2-4, 2012 SASHA Charity Horse Show, Boerne, TX
March 12-16, 2012 Spring Break Day Camp, PLEC, Dallas, TX
March 21-25, 2012 Pin Oak Charity, Houston, TX
March 24, 2012 Mystic Acres Open Horse Show, Terrell, TX
April 14, 2012 Mystic Acres Open Horse Show, Terrell, TX
April 12-15, 2012 Oklahoma Centennial Horse Show, Oklahoma City, OK
April 20-22, 2012 UPHA Chapter 8 Spring, Cleveland, TN
April 26-29, 2012 Colorado Classic Horse Show, Denver, CO
May 3-6, 2012 Big D Horse Show, Irving, TX
May 5-6, 2012 South West Classic Show Series, Scottsdale, AZ
May 10-13, 2012 UPHA Chapter 5, Kansas City, MO
May 19, 2012 Mystic Acres Open Horse Show, Terrell, TX
May 20, 2012 MHCT Open Show, McKinney, TX
May 26, 2012 Paul Cates Series Horse Show, Seguin, TX
June 4-8, 2012 Summer Camp Session I, PLEC, Dallas, TX
June 5-9, 2012 Germantown Charity Horse Show, Germantown, TN
June 9, 2012 Blue Bonnet Open Horse Show, Terrell, TX
June 12-16, 2012 Midwest Charity, Springfield, IL
June 14-17, 2012 Chattanooga Cleveland Charity, Cleveland, TN
June 15-17, 2012 UPHA Almost Summer Horse Show, Denver, CO
June 27-30, 2012 Tanbark Cavalcade of Roses Horse Show, St. Paul, MN
July 9-13, 2012 Summer Camp Session II, PLEC, Dallas, TX
July 9-14, 2012 Lexington Jr League Horse Show, Lexington, KY
July 14, 2012 Too Hot To Trot Horse Show, Terrell, TX
July 19-21, 2012 Central States Benefit, Kansas City, MO
July 30-August 3, 2012 Summer Camp Session III, PLEC, Dallas, TX
July 31-August 4, 2012 Missouri State Fair, Sedalia, MO
August 4, 2012 Paul Cates Series Horse Show, Seguin, TX
August 20-25, 2012 World's Championship Horse Show, Louisville, KY
September 1-2, 2012 Mid-America Charity, Kansas City, MO
September 8, 2012 Barn show, Park Lane Equestrian Center, Dallas, TX
September 14-16, 2012 Colorado Fall Charity, Denver, CO
September 26-29, 2012 St. Louis Charity Horse Show, St. Louis, MO
September 30, 2012 Academy Regional Championship, St Louis, MO
October 5-7, 2012 NTASHA/UPHA Horse Show, Irving, TX
October 18-21, 2012 Mid-America Mane Event, Springfield, IL
October 27, 2012 Mystic Acres Open Horse Show, Terrell, TX
October 26-28, 2012 AZ Saddlebred Futurity/Reginal Championship, Scottsdale, AZ
November 2-4, 2012 National Academy Championship, Murfreesboro, TN
November 3, 2012 Blue Bonnet Open Horse Show, Terrell, TX
November 12-17, 2012 UPHA American Royal National Championship, Kansas City, MO
December 1-2, 2012 TASHA Saddlebred Horse Show, Katy, TX