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Due to my overwhelming work schedule and homework load, I will accept entries until Friday February 20th.


Ironstone Masters


Location: Ironstone - Dallas, Texas 
Running: September 20 - February 15, 2015
Pre-registration: January 1, 2014
Event Type: English
Classes Available: Hunter Breeding, Hunter Derby, Dressage, Show Jumping, Cross Country, Three-Day Event, Costume at Liberty, Costume Under Saddle, Puissance.
Restrictions: All breeds allowed - 'powers' may not be used.

Entries - fav.me/d80ix9u

This show will be 100% based on effort and creativity. Only one (1) image is required for each class, except the Three-Day Event which will require three (3). 3DE entries may be combined into one submission so long as rules are followed (i.e. full body etc.).

Need a horse to show? Lease an Ironstone horse for this event! See details below.

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Location


Welcome to Ironstone, the newest premier equestrian center in Dallas, Texas. Breeder of elite Hanoverians, Friesians, Koni Sporthorses, and the Stahlern Warmblood. The facilities are owned by Katherin Königin, who received the stable when her parents tragically passed. Ironstone, which is also the main division which oversees the Hanoverian branch, is kept to the highest standard. The facilities are maintained daily with not a blade of grass out of place. The irrigated pastures stay emerald green year round with patches of bluebonnets springing up here and there, and the mostly-level grounds are dotted with aged maple trees. Not more than one mile through the forest, which also threads the cross country course, behind the facility, sits a large man-made lake perfect for those days when you just want to get away.


Horse Show Rules


General Rules:
- No premade linearts. Only linearts created by you are allowed. You may not reuse lines that you created or that were created for you, they must be for this event only.
- Entries must be full body & include a background. That means no photo manips/photo backgrounds etc..
- Inspection image required. Arrival, masquerade and departure are optional/for fun.
- An obstacle may only block up to 1/4 of the horse (i.e. if the horse's back legs are blocked by a jump). Full front-view images do not count as full body.
- Riders must be visible. That means no cropping and no blank faces!
- Shading is required. Remember, this is effort-based. :new: Inspection need not be shaded, but shading will earn more points.
- Old show entries may not be re-used.
- Riders and horses must wear the proper attire/tack. See class description for details.
- Pre-registration is required!
- Riders must be 16+ and 18+ to ride a stallion
- Horses must be 5+ for all under saddle classes
- Decorated attire/tack is allowed for a "autumn/Halloween theme", so long as the attire/tack still follows the code.
- Please note what your theme consists of in your image description, if you choose to do a theme.
- A story is required (effort and creativity!). We're giving you plenty of time to get all of this finished. Interacting with other stables is encouraged!
Not following the rules will result in disqualification!

:new: You design the jumps! All jumps have an Autumn/Halloween theme. Pumpkins, bats, black cats, turkeys, orange/yellow/brown etc. colors, spiderwebs... Be creative! (Puissance jump is already designed, see class details)


Judging Process


Earning Points
Starting Points // 10 points
Inspection // +1-5
Effort Compared to Gallery // + 1-10 points
Creativity // + 1-10 points
Shading // + 1-5 points
Pose // + 1-5 points
Story // + 1-5 points
Theme // + 1-5 extra points
:new: Advertising // +1-5 extra points

Max Points Possible // 50 points (60 with bonus)

:new: Advertising rules: One point per advertisement, max of five. May add max of one journal, one poll, etc.. May not advertise where advertisement is already present. Must link to advertisements in your final image.

Losing Points
Incorrect Tack // - 1-5 points
Incorrect Attire // - 1-5 points
Incorrect Setting // - 1-5 points
No Story // -5 points
RNG for Faults // - 1-4 points

Max Points Possible // - 24 points


Class Judges


Judges are currently needed! Note me if you would like to judge the show so we can talk about it. Just keep in mind that judges are not allowed to enter the same class that they are judging. You may judge more than one class. Multiple judges per classes may be needed if there are enough entrants.

01. Hunter Breeding // LiddleCherry
02. Hunter Derby // dyatori
03. Dressage // dyatori
04. Ironstone Grand Prix // LiddleCherry
05. Cross Country // dyatori
06. Three-Day Event // dyatori
07. Puissance // LiddleCherry
08. Costume at Liberty // SvartalvStuteri
09. Costume Under Saddle // SvartalvStuteri


Weather at the Show


The weather at Ironstone can change at any given moment. Please refer to the weather guide for a more precise forecast.
Ironstone Masters Weather by dyatori


Class Details


Ironstone Masters Schedule by dyatori

00. Arrival & Inspections - Begins at 8am Day One to 4pm
- Details: Requires one image. The goal is to show your horse is sound for show. It is the runner's job to show their horse's stride. The horse may be shown with handler at the trot, walk, or in conformation stance at a halt, OR turned loose at the walk, trot, or canter.
- Location: Held in Warm Up Ring A. Fencing is black piping, like this. Footing is a mixture of sand and rubber (has a brown-gray hue).
- Rider Attire: To be treated as a formal affair, please dress accordingly. No open-toed shoes. Spaghetti-strap/cami or tank top shirts are not allowed unless covered by a jacket. Dresses and skirts may be worn, but should not be longer than knee length nor shorter than mid thigh. Heels are not recommended.
- Horse Tack: Must be shown in a regular snaffle/hunter bridle; no flash nosebands etc.. Acceptable bits are full cheek, D-ring or O-ring snaffles. Number must be on the bridle. Manes may be braided or left loose.

01. Hunter Breeding - Begins at 10am Day Two
- Details: Requires one image. Must be a yearling, two-year-old, or -three-year-old to qualify. Judged on conformation, movement, quality, soundness, suitability and substance. May be shown at a halt in traditional hunter stance, or the walk or jog.
- Location: Held in the outdoor Hunter arena. Fence is black piping, like this. Footing is a mixture of sand and rubber (has a brown-gray hue).
- Rider Attire: May wear casual or formal English attire. Casual being a hat (plain or helmet), polo, breeches or jeans with black or brown belt, and boots. Formal being helmet, long sleeve show shirt and/or coat, tan or white breeches with black or brown belt, and tall boots. Gloves should be worn with a formal coat.
- Horse Tack: Must be shown in a regular snaffle/hunter bridle; no flash nosebands etc.. Acceptable bits are full cheek, D-ring or O-ring snaffles. Yearlings may be shown in a leather halter. Number must be on the bridle/halter. Manes should be braided.

02. Hunter Derby - Begins at 2pm Day Two
- Details: Requires one image. Pose may be approaching (so long as we are able to tell your team is doing so), taking, going over, or landing after the jump. The distance between the jump does not include "approaching", must be within two-three strides. Fences will be constructed of natural resources to replicated a hunt field. Fence height will be set at 3'0" with four high option fences set at 3'5".
- Location: Held in the Grand Prix Arena, which is completely enclosed. The arena looks similar to this structure wise, but the arena is more square with seating only on one side. Arena fence is four inch (4") polished cedar planks and five feet (5') high. Horses enter through the gate near the Dressage arenas, spectators enter through the gate near Warm Up A. When looking at the map, spectator seating is along the north side of the building where the warm up rings are. Footing is a mixture of sand and rubber (has a brown-gray hue).
- Rider Attire: Helmet REQUIRED, dark coat (black, navy, scarlet, brown), white shirt, white or tan breeches, black or brown field boots. Gloves are recommended and should be dark colored (black or brown). Hair should be in a bun or inside the helmet. Short whips may be carried. Number should be fastened to the back of the rider.
- Horse Tack: Mane and tail should be braided. Tack should be brown (black is allowed, but is frowned upon). Bridle may be snaffle, pelham or full, caveson required. Illegal bits include three-rings, gags (not including hunter gag), etc.. Illegal nosebands include, but are not limited to, drop, flash, and figure eight. Plain standard or running martingales are allowed, all others are considered illegal. Boots are not to be worn. Saddle pads should be fitted or half, no square/AP pads. Girths may be traditional or fleece-lined. No ear bonnets.

03. Dressage - Begins at 9am Day Three
- Details: Requires one image. Any move may be performed and the level is up to you, just make sure that you do not draw a move that may not be seen in your chosen level (look here for more info www.usef.org/_iframes/breedsdi…). Moves not allowed include levade, capriole, courbette, and ballotade.
- Location: Held in the outdoor Dressage arena. Fences look like this; three rail side faces the inside of the ring. There are ferns around the base of the letters and around the arena corners, and red Tulips in the boxes and around the arena corners. The main fencing (around the Dressage ring) looks like like this. Footing is a mixture of sand and rubber (has a brown-gray hue).
- Rider Attire: Black hat or helmet REQUIRED, black or navy coat/shadbelly (stable coats are allowed - i.e. US team wears red coats), white shirt and tie with stock pin (yellow vest with shadbelly), white gloves, white breeches with black belt, black dress boots and spurs. Whips are not allowed. Rider hair must be neatly tucked away (in the helmet or in a bun with a hat).
- Horse Tack: All leather tack must be black or brown - Dressage bridle, saddle, girth, white square or swallowtail pad and/or half pad. Boots/wraps, martingales, draw reins etc. are NOT allowed. Bridles must either have a plain cavesson, drop noseband, or flash noseband, though double bridles must have a cavesson. Levels 2 and below MUST use a snaffle bridle, and are optional in levels 3 and 4. The following bits are not permitted: twisted wire, corkscrews, slow-twists, waterfords, pelhams, kimberwickes, or gag bits. Bitless or Micklem bridles may be used for training level and levels 1 and 2. Number must be on the bridle, country flag and/or barn emblem must be on the saddle pad.

04. Ironstone Grand Prix - Begins at 9am Day Five
- Details: Requires one image. Pose may be approaching (so long as we are able to tell your team is doing so), taking, going over, or landing after the jump. The distance between the jump does not include "approaching", must be within two-three strides and show a portion of the jump. Fences will be set at 1.5 m (4'11").
- Location: Held in the Grand Prix Arena, which is completely enclosed. The arena looks similar to this structure wise, but the arena is more square with seating only on one side. Arena fence is four inch (4") polished cedar planks and five feet (5') high. Horses enter through the gate near the Dressage arenas, spectators enter through the gate near Warm Up A. When looking at the map, spectator seating is along the north side of the building where the warm up rings are. Footing is a mixture of sand and rubber (has a brown-gray hue).
- Rider Attire: Helmet REQUIRED, black, gray or navy coat (stable coats are allowed - i.e. US team wears red coats), white shirt and tie with stock pin, black gloves, white or tan/beige breeches with black belt, and black tall boots (black with brown tops are allowed). Spurs are optional. Whips are not allowed. Rider hair must be in a bun or neatly tucked away, under the helmet.
- Horse Tack: All leather tack is preferred to be brown, but black is allowed - bridle, girth, saddle, boots, and/or breastplates/martingales etc.. Square saddle pad may be stable colors or white, half pad is not required. Almost any style of bridle may be used, including a "bitless bridle" or mechanical hackamore (ask if you are unsure). Severe bits my not be used (again, ask). Standing martingales are not to be used. Number must be on the bridle (or breastplate), country flag and/or barn emblem must be on the saddle pad.

05. Cross Country - Begins at 8am Day Four
- Details: Requires one image. Pose may be approaching (so long as we are able to tell your team is doing so), taking, going over, or landing after the jump. The distance between the jump does not include "approaching", must be within two-three strides. The class begins promptly, and will coincide with lunch.
- Location: Held over Ironstone's preliminary course, threading through a pine and maple tree forest. Footing includes grass, water, sand, dirt, mud, etc. depending on your location on the course.
- Rider Attire: Coordinating gear is required; helmet and vest should match each other, as well as the horse's tack. That means no purple helmet cover, green vest, orange saddle pad, and yellow-taped boots. Rider should be wearing white or tan breeches, black belt, a fitted helmet or skull cap (straps required), appropriate shirt, safety vest, black field boots, and a watch. Gloves and spurs are not required. Number must be attached to the back of the rider. Emergency information must be on the arm.
- Horse Tack: Coordinating gear is required; same as above. Boots are required - they do not have to be taped, but it is advised. Leather tack should be black or brown. Breastplates/martingales are allowed, but not required. Standing martingales are not allowed. Any bit may be used, but especially harsh bits may disqualify a team. Horse shoe studs are not required, but are advised. Country flag and/or barn emblem must be on the saddle pad

06. Three Day Event - Begins at 2pm Day Three (D), Four (XC), Five (SJ)
- Details: Requires three images. See details for Dressage, Show Jumping and Cross Country.
- Location: Dressage will be held in the covered Dressage arena (note: that means the arena is actually covered, not indoors). Show Jumping will be held in the Grand Prix arena. Cross Country will be held over the preliminary course, after all individual riders have completed their rounds (will conclude before sunset). All other details are the same as the individual classes.
- Rider Attire: See individual classes.
- Horse Attire: See individual classes.

07. Puissance - Begins at 6pm Day Five
- Details: Requires one image. Fence will begin at 5'7" or 1.70 meters, but you may draw the fence at any height. Sun will be setting/set during this class.
- Location: Held in the Grand Prix Arena, which is completely enclosed. The arena looks similar to this structure wise, but the arena is more square with seating only on one side. Arena fence is four inch (4") polished cedar planks and five feet (5') high. Horses enter through the gate near the Dressage arenas, spectators enter through the gate near Warm Up A. When looking at the map, spectator seating is along the north side of the building where the warm up rings are. Footing is a mixture of sand and rubber (has a brown-gray hue).
- Rider Attire: Same as Show Jumping.
- Horse Tack: Same as Show Jumping.

Ironstone Masters Puisssance Jump by dyatori

08. Costume at Liberty - Begins at 10am Day Six
- Details: Requires one image. Foals and adults allowed.
- Location: Located in the covered Hunter arena (that means covered, not indoor). Fence is black piping, like this. Footing is a mixture of sand and rubber (has a brown-gray hue).
- Rider Attire: No riders/handlers allowed!
- Horse Tack: This is a costume class, have fun! Halter or similar device recommended.

09. Costume Under Saddle - Begins at 2pm Day Six
- Details: Requires one image. Any pose allowed, including "misbehaving". Use your imagination! Teams will be required to walk, trot and canter under saddle, but does not need to be shown.
- Location: Located in the covered Hunter arena (that means covered, not indoor). Fence is black piping, like this. Footing is a mixture of sand and rubber (has a brown-gray hue).
- Rider Attire: Riders should be in costume. Protective headgear required (if headgear is covered by costume, please note so).
- Horse Tack: This is a costume class, have fun! Only required item is a bridle, no harsh bits.


How to Register



Send me the following information via note titled "Masters Registration":

Horse: (include fav.me link)
Horse's Age:
Rider:
Rider's Age:
Stable:
Class(es):

One horse per entry form! Multiple forms may be sent in one note. When finished with your entry, send it to me as a reply to your original note, that way none of them get lost in the journal comments (trust me, it happens). Changes may not be made after your entry is sent in, so make sure it's perfect the first time!


Prizes



All classes will receive the following:

First Place:
- Blue ribbon
- Headshot with ribbon by dyatori
- Custom KoniSporthorse (natural or hom. mutation, no elk) OR StahlernWarmblood import
- Breeding to Landkreuzer IS *Puissance only

Second Place:
- Red Ribbon
- Custom KoniSporthorse (natural or het. mutation, no elk) OR StahlernWarmblood import

Third Place:
- Yellow Ribbon
KoniSporthorse (natural) OR StahlernWarmblood import

Grand Champion:
- Grand Champion rosette
- Full body with rosette and blanket by dyatori
- 100 :points:
- Ironstone Master Grand Champion blanket
- Custom KoniSporthorse (natural or hom. mutation, no elk) OR StahlernWarmblood import

Reserve Champion:
- Reserve Champion rosette
- Full body with rosette and blanket by dyatori
- 50 :points:
- Ironstone Masters Reserve Champion blanket
- Custom KoniSporthorse (natural or hom. mutation, no elk) OR StahlernWarmblood import

Ironstone's Choice:
- Special rosette
- Full body with rosette and blanket by dyatori
- 50 :points:
- Custom KoniSporthorse (natural or het. mutation, no elk) OR StahlernWarmblood import

Placings 4-6 will receive ribbons. All others will receive a participant ribbon.

Want to sponsor?
Note dyatori! Sponsors may choose either a special jump or an arena banner with their prize donation.


Lease Information


Leasing a horse for the Ironstone Masters is free. Interested? Comment below with your rider's and stable's info and you could be chosen to ride an Ironstone horse!

:bulletgreen: Landkreuzer IS (III) - SJ, Puissance
:bulletgreen: Lowenhertz IS (II) - SJ, D
:bulletgreen: WS Hiddensee (II) - 3DE, XC
:bulletgreen: CCI Concordia (II) - D
:bulletgreen: Feuersturm IS (III) - SJ
:bulletgreen: Reinergeist IS (I) - D, HD

Levels:
I. Easy ride - Beginner riders and up
II. Difficult ride - Intermediate riders and up
III. Challenging ride - Advanced/experienced riders and up
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RichardsonSquared's avatar
Awww, I wish this was open now... I happen to live in texas so this would have been fun XD