Willow Creek's Competition academy
Please refer to the COVID-19 protocol page (link below this text) before inquiring about showing.
No entry forms will be accepted without the signature of the attestation, along with a receipt or certified vet certificate/record of flu/rhino vaccine administered for the 2022 year.
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The intention of this show series is open to anyone to begin, brush up and have fun in a competition atmosphere. Courses are built to suit the theme of each show & courses do get a little more challenging as the season progresses. Riders are permitted to ride in multiple divisions and can cross over in the hunters and the jumpers respectively.
We’re promoting a safe, positive atmosphere & the health, safety, and welfare of horse/rider combinations in all levels of competitions.
Ribbons awarded to champion, reserve champion of all core divisions & 1st-5th place for each division!!
Core Divisions include:
Hunters:
Year End Awards & Banquet - Date TBA.
For all core divisions. Jumper Eq. with its own awards. High Point Rider of the seaon & thoroughbred appreciation award.
We’re promoting a safe, positive atmosphere & the health, safety, and welfare of horse/rider combinations in all levels of competitions.
Ribbons awarded to champion, reserve champion of all core divisions & 1st-5th place for each division!!
Core Divisions include:
Hunters:
- Beginner W/T (poles)
- Open Cross Rail Division
- Short Stirrup (18")
- Long Stirrup (2')
- Horse & Pony Hunters (2'3")
- Table A with jump off
- Power & Speed
- Jumper Eq. - Medal class with year end award criteria.
- Fun classes: 3 Bar Challenge, Gambler's Choice & Costume medal class.
Year End Awards & Banquet - Date TBA.
For all core divisions. Jumper Eq. with its own awards. High Point Rider of the seaon & thoroughbred appreciation award.
SHOW DAYS:
This year we will be offering a combination of 1 and 2 day formats. Our May, Aug. & September shows will comprise of Hunter divisions. The June, Aug. & October show will strictly offer jumper divisions.
The 2 day format through the summer will comprise of Day 1: hunter divisions. Day 2: Jumper division.
This will help keep our rings running smoothly, keep the day shorter and keep group gatherings in smaller numbers. All shows will run under COVID-19 regulations and standards set by our Government and Equestrian Canada guidelines along with Willow Creek protocol to ensure spectators, volunteers, staff and competitors can enjoy the atmosphere while being safe.
All entry forms are due by the Wednesday, online prior to each show date. Show fees paid the day of competition.
Proof of current 2022 insurance coverage (OE membership) is required for all outside competitors. Riders will not be permitted to ride until the show secretary has seen a copy of insurance. All riders must wear an approved helmet while mounted.
- Spring Fling Hunters – May 29th, 2022
- Summer Solstice Jumpers – June 26th, 2022
- Summer Heat Hunters & Jumpers- August 27th & 28th, 2022
- Start of Fall Hunters- September 18th, 2022
- Spooktacular Jumper Show – October 16th, 2022
This year we will be offering a combination of 1 and 2 day formats. Our May, Aug. & September shows will comprise of Hunter divisions. The June, Aug. & October show will strictly offer jumper divisions.
The 2 day format through the summer will comprise of Day 1: hunter divisions. Day 2: Jumper division.
This will help keep our rings running smoothly, keep the day shorter and keep group gatherings in smaller numbers. All shows will run under COVID-19 regulations and standards set by our Government and Equestrian Canada guidelines along with Willow Creek protocol to ensure spectators, volunteers, staff and competitors can enjoy the atmosphere while being safe.
All entry forms are due by the Wednesday, online prior to each show date. Show fees paid the day of competition.
Proof of current 2022 insurance coverage (OE membership) is required for all outside competitors. Riders will not be permitted to ride until the show secretary has seen a copy of insurance. All riders must wear an approved helmet while mounted.
Sponsor a class or division for our show series. We accept cash or E-Transfers. Classes & divisions can also have gift items donated. Sponsorship of our divisions promotes small businesses, the money/gifts will go towards sponsored company jumps, purchasing of show ribbons/gifts for the set division of your choice, etc.
Honorable mention and website link will be provided on all our social media outlets, website and at the show for all types of sponsorships. Business banners (provided by you) would be hung up around the show grounds and business cards can be handed out during registration. For companies, families, or individuals who sponsor a division, your company/family name will "own" the sponsored division (e.g. The Painter Family Short Stirrup Division.)
- $25 Friend of Willow Creek Horsemanship
- $50 a class per division
- $100 One division at 1 show
- $150 For "Show stopper" event
- $300 for a division in the entire show series
Honorable mention and website link will be provided on all our social media outlets, website and at the show for all types of sponsorships. Business banners (provided by you) would be hung up around the show grounds and business cards can be handed out during registration. For companies, families, or individuals who sponsor a division, your company/family name will "own" the sponsored division (e.g. The Painter Family Short Stirrup Division.)