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Des Moines Springfest
Horse Show
2015 Premium Book
April 23- 26, 2015
Iowa State Fairgrounds
Des Moines, IA
Sponsored by
Des Moines Springfest Horse Show, Inc.
www.desmoinesspringfest.com
New This Year:
Open Pleasure Driving - Jr. Horse
Academy - All on Saturday!!
Des Moines Springfest Horse Show
Iowa State Fairgrounds
Des Moines, Iowa
April 23- 26, 2015
SHOW OFFICIALS
JUDGE: Brian Chappell, Perryville, KY.
ANNOUNCER: Brad Kinsinger, Laporte City IA
SHOW MANAGER: Lenard Davenport, Nixa, MO
SHOW CHAIRMAN: Susan Aschenbrenner, Urbandale, IA
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: Sally Graf, Kathy Rhoades, Deanne Mundt
RINGMASTER: Mark Weber, Oak Park, IL
SHOW SEC/OFFICE MANAGER: Barbara McDannald, Mt. Vernon, MO
ASSISTANT SECRETARY: Renee’ Knight, Bois D’Arc, MO
PHOTOGRAPHER: Terry Young, Lexington, KY
ORGANIST: Randy Roberts, Apple Valley, MN
FARRIER: TBA
VETERINARIAN:
(On Call)
Iowa State Univ. College of Veterinary Medicine
(telephone number will posted at show office)
VIDEO-RECORDING SERVICE: Sharyhill Shooters, Springfield, MO
417-887-3839
The Des Moines Springfest Horse Show is a member of the following:
Iowa Horse Show Association
Mid-America Horse Show Association
Missouri Horse Show Association
American Saddlebred Association of Wisconsin
Tri-State Horsemen’s Association
Illinois American Saddlebred Pleasure Horse Association
EXHIBITOR INFORMATION
Des Moines Springest Horse Show is governed by the rules of the Iowa Horse
Shows Association.
Any rule not covered specifically by the IHSA will be interpretd by the USEF rule.
ENTRIES
Entries close April 1, 2015. All exhibitors are encouraged to make their entries by
that date. Entries will be accepted at the regular rate up to April 12, 2014. After
April 12, 2015, post entries will be accepted at the regular rate plus an additional
$10 per class. Entries are to be made on the official entry form. One owner per
entry form. Send copies of registration papers, amateur cards, and pony measurement cards with entries. All fees must accompany entry form. Open checks may
be established at the show. Mail entries to:
Des Moines Springfest Horse Show
c/o Lenard Davenport
231 S. James River Landing
Nixa, MO. 65714
Phone: 417-861-9192
Do Not Mail Entries after April 11, 2015. Call for Stalls and
bring entry information to show!!!!!!!!!
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
All horses must have current health papers issued within 30 days of the show. Out
of state horses must have negative Coggins test dated within 12 months of show.
TRANSFERS, SUBSTITUTIONS, REFUNDS
The transfer of a horse and/or rider from one class to another will be allowed as
follows: The show office must be notified prior to the affected classes. Horses may
be switched to another class without penalty. Additional class entries will be charged
a $10.00 post entry fee. In the case of an injury, a veterinarian’s certificate must be
presented and entry fees, minus a $25.00 office charge, will be refunded. Entries
not officially scratched will be subject to a $25.00 fine.
Management reserves the right to split, combine or cancel classes.
STABLING
Stalls are available in the Iowa State Fairgrounds Main Horse Barn and auxiliary
barns. All stalls have doors. Each horse entered is required to have a stall. No
first bedding given. Stalls available at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, April 21, 2015.
PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO A HORSE SHOW ON PRECEDING DAYS, NO STALLS
WILL BE AVAILABLE PRIOR TO NOON ON TUESDAY, APRIL 21. PLEASE TIME
ARRIVAL ACCORDINGLY.
ARENA SPECIFICATIONS
Completed in 2010, the Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center is a flexible venue
with the versatility to host events ranging from livestock and trade shows to
concerts and sporting events. The state-of-the-art facility is fully acclimatized and
includes a show arena, a covered warm-up arena and fixed seating for 3,500. The
striking design and unique architecture combined with tiled quilt patterns adorning
the exterior walls make the Exhibition Center the ideal space for any large event.
Show Arena is 250’ x 125’; footing sand/dirt mix has been reformulated!!!!
Attached Warm-Up 125”x72”
1.
FEES
Stalls
No Stalls will be held without payment!!!!!!!
“Stall fees are not refundable”!!!!!!
Office fee (per horse)
$115.00
$25.00
HAY & BEDDING
Shavings and hay can be ordered at the show office.
“Orders must be placed the night before delivery”
**Please make note on Entry Form**
Advance orders call: Lenard Davenport, 417-861-9192
EXERCISE HOURS
Jacobson Arena exercise hours will be posted at the show office.
SHOW OFFICE PHONE NUMBER
Starting Wednesday, April 22, 2015,
show office phone number is 515-262-3111, Ext. 320.
CAMPING
Camping is available: will be collected by Iowa State Fair Patrol”
DEFINITIONS
Novice Horse: Has not won three first place ribbons in
a recognized show in the division in which shown.
Novice Rider: Has not won three first place ribbons
in a recognized show.
PREMIUMS/PRIZE MONEY DISTRIBUTION
Premiums will be mailed to payee as designated on entry form within four weeks
after the show ends. Prize money will be distributed as follows:
“If 3 enteries or fewer are shown prize money awards
will be at 1/2 rate.”
Class Premiums
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
$300
$500
$100
$175
$70
$110
$50
$75
$45
$60
$35
$45
R
$35
2.
UPHA CLASSICS **
**If the UPHA classes are not
sponsored they may become
3 year old classes at the regular
entry fee.**
“Please check in office to see if they
are sponsored”
All Classics will offer $250 premiums plus entry fees. Classic entry
fees are divided into two payments: a Declaration Fee of $50.00 is
required with your entry form and the second payment, a Starting
Fee of $50.00, is required prior to the start of the session in which
the class is held. You may pay the $100.00 with your entry form if
you wish. Classic fees are non-refundable in all situations. If April
Nomination Fee has not been paid, a $150 Nomination Fee must be
paid in addition to the entry fee. Prize money is divided according
to the rules set by the UPHA.
UPHA CHALLENGE CUP CLASSES
To be eligible to show in a UPHA Challenge Cup Class, each rider
must be a member of the UPHA.
******* TRAINER CASH INCENTIVE PROGRAM *******
One Trainer’s name will be drawn each session including the two
Academy sessions. The name of the trainer of each entry showing
in each session will be entered in a drawing. At the conclusion of
each performance, one trainer’s name will be drawn, and will win
$100. A new drawing is done each session; names do not
carry over from previous sessions. The trainer’s name will be
obtained from the entry form. This program provides cash incentives,
going directly to the trainers who support our show!
Trainer must be present at ringside when
name is drawn to win.
3.
AMERICAN SADDLEBRED HORSE SECTION
Five Gaited Section
Horses to be shown at an animated walk, trot, slow gait, rack and canter.
Class 44
$250 UPHA Classic**
Friday Daytime
Class 4
Junior Horse
Thursday Evening
Entry fee:
$50 Declaration
$50 Starting Fee
Entry fee: $35
Class 22OpenEntry fee: $35
Thursday Evening
Class 42
Novice Amateur Rider
Friday Daytime
Entry fee: $35
Class 50
Junior Exhibitor
Friday Evening
Entry fee: $35
Class 67AmateurEntry fee: $35
Friday Evening
Class 17LadiesEntry fee: $35
Thursday Evening
Class 94
Ladies Sake
Saturday Evening
Entry fee: $55
Class 26
Novice Horse
Friday Daytime
Entry fee: $35
Class 128
$500 Amateur Stake
Entry fee: $55
Must have shown in class 67,42
or class 4 , 17, 26 if qualified by an amateur
Sunday Daytime
Class 122
$300 Junior Exhibitor Stake
Must have shown in class 50
Sunday Daytime
Class 105
$500 Stake
Entry fee: $45
Entry fee: $55
Must have shown in a previous class
in this section.
Saturday Evening
4.
Three Gaited Section
Horses to be shown at an animated walk, park trot, and canter.
Class 8OpenEntry fee: $35
Thursday Evening
Class 79
Novice Amateur Rider
Entry fee: $35
Saturday Daytime
Class 71
$250 UPHA Classic**
Entry fee:
Saturday Daytime$50 Declaration
$50 Starting Fee
Class 15
Junior Horse
Thursday Evening
Entry fee: $35
Class 60AmateurEntry fee: $35
Friday Evening
Class 65
Junior Exhibitor
Friday Evening
Entry fee: $35
Class 36LadiesEntry fee: $35
Friday Morning
Class 119
$500 Jr. Exh/ Amateur Stake
Entry fee: $55
Must have shown in class 65,60,79 or
36, if qualified by an Amateur Lady.
Sunday Daytime
Class 92
$500 Stake
Must have shown in a previous
Entry fee: $55
class in this section
Saturday Evening
Class 46
Open Walk/Trot-Ages 10 & Under(Trimmed Horse)
Friday EveningEntry fee: $35
Class 85
10 & Under Walk/Trot Championship(Trimmed Horse)
Must of shown in class 46
Entry fee: $35
Saturday Evening
5.
Fine Harness Section
Horses to be shown at animated walk, park trot, and ‘show your horse’.
Class 2OpenEntry fee: $35
Thursday Evening
Class 58
$250 UPHA Classic **
Entry fee:
Friday Evening$50 Declaration
$50 Starting Fee
Class 51AmateurEntry fee: $35
Friday Evening
Class 66
Junior Horse
Friday Evening
Entry fee: $35
Class 86
$500 Championship
Must have shown in a previous
class in this section.
Saturday Evening
Entry fee: $55
Three Gaited Park Section
To be shown at an animated or flat walk, trot, and canter. Ineligible for any other
section or division at this show.
Class 12
Open Park
Thursday Evening
Entry fee: $35
Class 41
Junior /Novice Horse
Friday Daytime
Entry fee: $35
Class 53
Amateur Park
Friday Evening
Entry fee: $35
Class 57
Park Jr. Exhibitor 17 & Under
Friday Evening
Entry fee: $35
Class 112
Park Jr. Exhibitor 17 & Under StakeEntry fee: $35
Sunday Morning
Class 125
$500 Park Stake
Entry fee: $55
Must have shown in class 12, 41 or 53
Sunday Afternoon
6.
Three Gaited Park Pleasure Section
Open to horses with full mane and tail. To be shown at a flat walk, trot, and canter.
Horses must stand quietly and back readily in the lineup. Ineligible for any other
section or division at this show.
Class 32
$250 UPHA Classic **
Entry fee:
Friday Daytime$50 Declaration
$50 Starting Fee
Class 18
Junior Horse
Entry fee: $35
Thrusday Evening
Class 63
Open Park Pleasure
Entry fee: $35
Friday Evening
Class 47
Amateur Park Pleasure
Entry fee: $35
Friday Evening
Class 88
Park Pleasure Junior Horse Stake Entry fee:$55
Saturday Evening
Class 110
$500 Amateur Park Pleasure Stake Entry fee: $55
Sunday Daytime
Class 127
$500 Park Pleasure Stake
Entry fee: $55
Must have shown in class 63 or 18
Sunday Daytime.
American Saddlebred Pleasure Horse Division
Open to registered American Saddlebred mares and geldings.
Show Pleasure Three Gaited
Horses to be shown at a flat walk, trot, and canter. Must stand quietly and back
readily.
Class 40
Junior Exhibitor 14-17
Friday Daytime
Entry fee: $35
Class 31
Junior Exhibitor 13 & under
Friday Daytime
Entry fee: $35
Class 21
Rider 39 & over
Thursday Evening
Entry fee: $35
Class 10
Rider 18-38
Thursday Evening
Entry fee: $35
7.
Show Pleasure Three Gaited (continued)
Class 76
Junior Horse
Saturday Daytime
Class 107
Entry fee: $35
$300 Junior Exhibitor Stake
Entry fee: $45
Must have shown in class 31, 40 or 76
Sunday Daytime
Class 123
Novice Horse Stake
Entry fee: $35
Open to horses who have not won 3 first
place ribbons in this division
Sunday Daytime
Class 118
$300 Rider 18 & over Stake Entry fee: $45
Must have shown in class 10, 21, or 76
Sunday Daytime
Show Pleasure Driving
Horses to be shown to a two-wheel jog cart. To be shown at a flat walk, trot, and
extended trot. Must stand quietly and back readily.
Class 62
Show Pleasure Driving
Friday Evening
Entry fee: $35
Class 89
$300 Championship
Must have shown in class 62
Saturday Evening
Entry fee: $45
Show Pleasure Five Gaited
Horses to be shown at a flat walk, trot, slow gait, rack, and canter. Must stand
quietly and back readily.
Class 30
Rider 17 & under
Friday Daytime
Entry fee: $35
Class 34
Rider 18 & over
Friday Daytime
Entry fee: $35
Class 99
$300 Stake
Entry fee: $45
Must have shown in class 30 or 34
Saturday Evening
8.
Country Pleasure
Horses to be shown at a flat walk, trot, extended trot, and canter with emphasis
on the walk. To stand quietly both on the rail and in the lineup and to back readily.
Ineligible for Show Pleasure classes. Must be plain shod. No braids.
English Country Pleasure Three Gaited
Class 13
Rider 18-38
Thursday Evening
Entry fee: $35
Class 16
Rider 39 & over
Thursday Evening
Entry fee: $35
Class 77
Amateur/Owner/Trainer/Rider
Entry fee: $35
Amateur/owner/rider trains the horse
Saturday Daytime
Class 82
Junior Exhibitor
Saturday Daytime
Entry fee: $35
Class 108
Amateur/Owner/Trainer/RiderStakeEntry fee: $45
Must have shown in class 77
Sunday Daytime
Class 109
$300 English Co. Pl. Jr. Exh.Stake. Entry fee: $45
Must of Show in Class 82.
Sunday Daytime
Class 121
Novice Horse Stake
Entry fee: $45
Open to horses who have not won 3 first
place ribbons in this any previous English
Country Pleasure Three Gaited class.
Sunday Daytime
Class 114
$300 Stake-Adult
Entry fee: $45
Must have shown in a previous adult class
in this section.
Sunday Daytime
English Country Pleasure Five Gaited
Class 52
ASB Country Pleasure Five Gaited Entry fee: $35
Friday Evening
Class 120
ASB Country Pleasure Five Gaited Stake
Sunday DaytimeEntry fee: $45
9.
Country Pleasure Driving
Horses to be shown to a two-wheel vehicle. Shown at a flat walk, trot, and extended
trot. Must stand quietly and back readily. Entries must be asked to halt both ways
of the ring and to stand quietly on the rail.
Class 38
Country Pleasure Driving Friday Daytime
Entry fee: $35
Class 95
$300 Championship
Must have shown in class 38
Saturday Evening
Entry fee: $45
Western Country Pleasure
To be shown at a flat walk, jog-trot, and lope on a reasonably loose rein.
Class 45
Saddle & Bridle’s Working ASB
Western PleasureEntry fee: $35
Friday Daytime
Class 25
Rider any age
Friday Daytime
Class 56
Western Co. Pleasure AOTR
Friday Evening
Class 83 Entry fee: $35
Entry fee: $35
Saddle & Bridle’s ASB Western Pleasure
Saturday Daytime
Entry fee: $35
Class 103
Western Co. Pleasure AOTR Stake Entry fee: $45
Saturday Evening
Class 90
$300 Stake
Entry fee: $45
Must have shown in a previous class in this section.
Saturday Evening
Hunter Country Pleasure
Horses to be shown at a walk, trot, canter, and hand gallop.
Class 59
Saddle & Bridle’s ASB Hunter Seat Classic
Thursday Evening
Entry fee: $35
10.
HACKNEY PONY DIVISION
Ponies must be registered with the American or Canadian Hackney Horse Society
and must be entered under their full registered name by owner of record. To be
shown at a park trot and ‘show your pony’, except in amateur class shall be shown
at park trot only.
Harness Pony Section
To be shown with long mane and tail.
Class 14OpenEntry fee: $35
Thursday Evening
Class 39
$250 UPHA Classic **
Entry fee:
Friday Daytime$50 Declaration
$50 Starting fee
Class 61AmateurEntry fee: $35
Friday Evening
Class 98
$300 Championship
Must have shown in a previous
class in this section.
Saturday Evening
Entry fee: $45
Hackney Pony Section
Class 5OpenEntry fee: $35
Thursday Evening
Class 48AmateurEntry fee: $35
Friday Evening
Class 33
$250 UPHA Classic **
Entry fee:
Friday Daytime$50 Declaration
$50 Starting fee
Class 104
$300 Championship
Must have shown in a previous
class in this section.
Saturday Evening
11.
Entry fee: $45
Hackney Pony Pleasure Section
Ponies to be shown at a flat walk, pleasure trot, and road trot. Ponies are to stand
quietly and back readily.
Class 11
Driver any age
Thursday Evening
Entry fee: $35
Class 43
$250 UPHA Classic **
Entry fee:
Friday Daytime$50 Declaration
$50 Starting fee
Class 64
Pleasure Driving - AHHS Youth Medallion
Friday EveningEntry fee: $25
Class 81
Under Saddle - AHHS Youth Medallion
Saturday Daytime
Entry fee: $25
Class 126
$300 Driving Championship
Must have shown in a previous
class in this section.
Sunday Daytime
Entry fee: $45
Roadster Pony Section
Ponies to be shown at a jog trot, road gait, and at speed.
Class 20OpenEntry fee: $35
Thursday Evening
Class 24
$250 UPHA Classic **
Entry fee:
Friday Daytime$50 Declaration
$50 Starting fee
Class 29
Under Saddle AHHS Youth Medallion Entry fee: $25
Friday Daytime
Class 55
Amateur
Entry fee: $35
Class 70
AHHS Youth Medallion
Saturday Daytime
Entry fee: $25
Class 115
Entry fee: $45
Friday Evening
$300 Amt/Jr Exh. Championship
Must have shown in Class 55 or 70
Sunday Daytime
12.
Roadster Pony Section (continued)
Class 91
$300 Championship
Must have shown in a previous
class in this section.
Entry fee: $55
Saturday Evening
Roadster Horse Section
Class 49
Road Horse to Bike
Friday Evening
Entry fee: $35
Class 106
Road Horse to Bike Championship Entry fee: $45
Sunday Morning
SADDLE SEAT EQUITATION DIVISION
Class 96
Pleasure Equitation 17 & Under
Saturday Evening
Entry fee: $25
Class 100
UPHA Adult Challenge Cup
Entry fee: $25
18 Yrs & Over
Saturday Evening
Class 73
Saddle Seat Equitation 17 & Under Entry fee: $25
Saturday Daytime
Class 75
Saddle & Bridle’s ASB Pleasure
Equitation Medallion
Entry fee: $25
(Will divide into age groups:
13 & under and 14-17 if there are
at least four riders in each age group)
Saturday Daytime
Class 93
NHS “Good Hands”
Entry fee:$25
Saturday Evening
Class 23
UPHA Challenge Cup 10 & under Entry fee: $25
Walk/Trot
Friday Morning
Class 7
UPHA Pleasure Challenge Cup
17 & Under
Thursday Evening
Entry fee: $25
Class 35
UPHA Challenge Cup 17 & Under Entry fee: $25
Friday Morning
Class 69
Exceptional Challenge Driving
Entry fee:NONE
(Instructor to ride with driver)
Saturday Morning
13.
SADDLE SEAT EQUITATION DIVISION (continued)
Class 68
UPHA Exceptional Challenge Cup
Rider 12 & Over
Entry fee: NONE
Saturday Morning
Class 111
Saddle Seat Equitation Championship
Must have shown in a previous class
in this division.
Entry fee: $25
(Will divide into age groups:
13 & under and 14 & over if there are
at least four riders in each age group)
Sunday Daytime
Class 116
Pleasure Equitation Championship Entry fee: $25
Must have shown in a previous pleasure
equitation class. (Will divide into age
groups: 13 & under and 14-17 if there
are at least four riders in each age group)
Sunday Daytime
MISCELLANEOUS DIVISION
Open English Pleasure Section
Open to any breed. To be shown at a flat walk, trot, and canter. Judged on manners, performance, and suitability as a pleasure mount.
Class 3
Rider 17 & under
Thursday Evening
Class 37
Open
Friday Daytime
Class 1
Rider 10 & under, Walk/Trot Entry fee: $30
Class 72
OEP Walk/Trot Championship
Saturday Afternoon
Entry fee: $35
Thursday Evening
Entry fee: $30
Entry fee: $30
Class 6
Open Pro - Am Class
Entry fee: $30
Horse shows one direction by an Amateur or Jr. Exh.
at the walk, trot and canter. Shows the other direction by a Professional.Exhibitor’s choice on which
direction is shown by the Jr. Exh/Amt. and which
shown by Professional. Horses will be called to the
center of ring for rider change.
Thursday Evening
Class 78
Novice Rider 18 & over
Saturday Daytime
Class 87
Novice Rider 17 & under
Saturday Evening
Class 27
Open English Pleasure
Adult Amateur Rider
Friday Morning
14.
Entry fee: $30
Entry fee: $30
Entry fee: $30
Open English Pleasure Section (continued)
Class 117
Open English Pleasure
Amateur Rider Stake
Entry fee: $35
Sunday Morning
Class 97
Open English Pleasure Stake
Entry fee: $35
Must have shown in a previous
class in this division
Saturday Evening
Class 54
Open Pairs Class
Entry fee: $30
Tack and attire your option. Horses to be shown both
way of the ring at a walk, trot. Choice of attire,similarity
of horses, ability to maintain position to be evaluated
Friday Evening
Open Western Pleasure Section
Class 19
Open Western Pleasure
Thursday Evening
Class 124
Open Western Pleasure Stake
Sunday Daytime
Entry fee: $30
Entry fee:$35
Open Pleasure Driving Class
Class 9
Open to any breed, mares or geldings.
Shown to a two wheel cart.
Entry fee: $30
Thursday Evening
Class 80
Open Pleasure Driving, Jr. Horse Entry fee: $30
Saturday Afternoon
Class 101
Open Pleasure Driving Stake
Entry fee: $35
Must of shown in class 9
Saturday Evening
Open Hunter Pleasure
Open to any breed. To be shown at a flat walk, trot, and canter. Judged on
manners, performance, and suitability as a pleasure mount.
Class 74
Open Hunter Pleasure
Entry fee: $30
Saturday Afternoon
Class 113
$300 Open Hunter Country Pleasure Stake
Must of shown in class 74
Entry fee: $45
Sunday Daytime
Open Training Classes
Training Equipment may be used in all classes. Limited to horses
age 3 and under.
Class 28
Open Walk and Trot. Entry fee: $30
Full Bridle Optional, walk may be flat or animated.
Friday Morning
Class 84
Open Walk, Trot, Canter
Entry fee: $30
Full Bridle Optional
Saturday Evening
15.
Stick Horse , Leadline & Dog Class
No Number Needed
Stick Horse Class - Riders 6 and under
Bring your own horse or one will be provided.
Saturday Evening
No Entry Fee
Lead Line Class - Riders 6 and under
Saturday Evening
No Entry Fee ***Vendor Information***
Vendors must have a Iowa Sales Tax number or obtain a temporary
permit from the show office and sign a contract with the Springfest
Horse Show. There is a vendor fee of $100 which must be paid
before setting up. Contracts are available on: www.desmoinesspringfest.com, or in the show office.
Direction to the IOWA STATE FAIRGROUNDS
Located at East 30th Street and University Ave (Highway 163)
Des Moines, Iowa
From Eastern Iowa
From I-80 westbound, take Exit 141, travel south on Hwy 65 to Exit 79,
then go right (west) on Hwy 163 (University Avenue) approximately
three miles to Fairgrounds. Turn left on East 30th, enter through
Main Gate.
From Western Iowa
From I-80 eastbound, take Hwy I-235. Stay on I-235 through downtown Des Moines and after crossing the Des Moines River, start
looking for the East University exit. Take the East University exit,
and follow University Ave. to East 30th Street. Turn right on East
30th to the Main Gate of the fairgrounds.
From Northern Iowa
From I-35 southbound, continue going straight onto I-235. Take the
East University exit, follow the signs to East University Ave. Turn
left onto University Ave. and follow to East 30th Street. Turn right
on East 30th to the Main Gate of the fairgrounds.
From Southern Iowa
From I-35 northbound, take the Des Moines freeway exit, I-235. Stay
on I-235 through downtown Des Moines and after crossing the Des
Moines River, start looking for the East University exit. Take the East
University exit, and follow University Ave. to East 30th Street. Turn
right on East 30th to the Main Gate of the fairgrounds.
Fairgrounds signs are posted on I-35 and I-80
and on the Des Moines freeway, I-235.
16.
DES MOINES SPRINGFEST HORSE SHOW
Class Schedule
Thursday Evening - April 23 - 6:00 p.m.
1
Open English Pleasure-Rider 10 & Under Walk/Trot
2
Fine Harness-Open
3
Open English Pleasure - Rider 17 & under
4
Five Gaited - Junior Horse
5
Hackney Pony - Open
6
Pro-Am Class
7
UPHA Pleasure Challenge Cup 17 & Under
8
Three Gaited - Open
9
Open Pleasure Driving
10
Show Pleasure - Rider 18 - 38
11
Hackney Pony Pleasure Driving - Driver any age
12
Saddlebred Park - Full Mane and Tail - Open
13
English Country Pleasure - Rider 18 - 38
14
Harness Pony - Open
15
Three Gaited-Junior Horse
16
English Co Pleasure - Rider 39 & Over
17
Five Gaited - Ladies
18
ASB Park Pleasure Jr. Horse
19
Open Western Pleasure - Rider any age
20
Roadster Pony - Open
21
Show Pleasure Three Gaited - Rider 39 & over
22
Five Gaited - Open
“APPETIZER PARTY”
Friday Morning - April 24 - 10:00 a.m.
23
UPHA Challenge Cup - Rider 10 & Under W/T
24
UPHA Roadster Pony Classic
25
ASB Country Western Pleasure
26
Five Gaited - Novice Horse
27
Open English Pleasure-Adult Amateur Rider
28
Open Walk/Trot Training Class
29
Roadster Pony Under Saddle - AHHS Youth Medallion
30
Show Pleasure Five Gaited - Rider 17 & under
31
Show Pleasure Three Gaited - Jr Exibitor 13 & under
32
UPHA Park Pleasure Classic
33
UPHA Hackney Pony Classic
34
Show Pleasure Five Gaited - Rider 18 & over
35
UPHA Challenge Cup Rider 17 & Under
36
Three Gaited - Ladies
37
Open English Pleasure
38
Country Pleasure Driving
39
UPHA Harness Pony Classic
40
Show Pleasure Three Gaited - Jr Exhibitor 14 - 17
41
ASB Park - Full Mane and Tail - Junior/Novice Horse
42
Five Gaited - Novice Amateur Rider
43
UPHA Hackney Pony Pleasure Driving Classic
44
UPHA Five Gaited Classic
45
Western Co. Pleasure - Saddle & Bridle’s Working
REEDANNLAND EXHIBITORS’ LUNCHEON
17.
Friday Evening - April 24 - 6:00 p.m.
46
47
48
49
50
51 52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
Open Walk/Trot - Ages 10 & Under (Trimmed Horse)
Park Pleasure- Amateur
Hackney Pony - Amateur
Road Horse to Bike
Five Gaited - Junior Exhibitor
Fine Harness - Amateur
ASB Country Pleasure Five Gaited
Saddlebred Park - Amateur
Open Pairs Class W/T Only
Roadster Pony - Amateur
Western Co. Pleasure-AOTR
ASB Park Rider 17 & Under
UPHA Fine Harness Classic
Hunter Co. Pleasure - Saddle & Bridle’s ASB Classic
Three Gaited - Amateur
Harness Pony - Amateur
Show Pleasure Driving
“Pony Pitch”
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Saddlebred Park Pleasure - Open
64
Hackney Pleasure Pony Driving - AHHS Youth Med.
65
Three Gaited - Junior Exhibitor
66
Fine Harness - Junior Horse
67
Five Gaited - Amateur
“EXHIBITOR’S PARTY”
Saturday Morning - April 25 - 9:00 a.m.
ACADEMY DIVISION - SEE INSERT FOR CLASS SCHEDULE
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UPHA Exceptional Challenge Cup W/T-Rider 12 & Over (approx:11:30 AM)
69
Exceptional Challenge Driving (Instructor to ride with driver)
Junior Exhibitor Breakfast and Activities to follow session
Saturday Afternoon - April 25 - 1:00 p.m.
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Roadster Pony - AHHS Youth Medallion
71
UPHA 3-Gaited Classic
72
OEP 10 & Under Walk/Trot Championship
73
Saddleseat Equitaion 17 & Under
74
Open Hunter Pleasure
75
Saddle & Bridles ASB Pleasure Medallion
76
Show Pleasure Three Gaited - Junior Horse
77
English Co Pleasure - Amateur/Owner/Trainer/Rider
78
Open English Pleasure - Novice Rider 18 & over
79
Three Gaited - Novice Amateur Rider
80
Open Pleasure Driving - Junior Horse
81
Hackney Pleasure Pony Under Saddle - AHHS Youth Medallion
82
English Country Pleasure - Junior Exhibitor
83
Saddle & Bridle’s ASB Western Pleasure
Saturday Evening April 25 - 6:00 p.m.
Dog Costume Class - Open to Public
Celebrity Judge / Carolyn Helton(Owner of Blue Ribbon Pet Salon)
Stick Horse Class - Riders 6 yrs & Under
Lead Line Class- Riders 6 & Under
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Blank Hospital - Charity Presentation 6:45 p.m.
Saturday Evening - April 25 - 7:00 p.m.
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Open Walk / Trot / Canter(Full Bridle Optional)
10 & Under Walk/Trot Championship (Trimmed Horse)
Fine Harness Championship
Open English Pleasure - Novice Rider 17 & Under
Park Pleasure Junior Horse Championship
Show Pleasure Driving - Championship
ASB Country Western Pleasure Stake
Hackney Roadster Pony Championship
Three Gaited - Stake
NHS Good Hands
Ladies 5-Gaited Stake
Country Pleasure Driving Championship
Pleasure Equitation - 17 & Under
Open English Pleasure Stake
Hackney Harness Pony Championship
Show Pleasure Five Gaited - Stake
UPHA Adult Challenge Cup
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Open Pleasure Driving Championship
Western Co. Pleasure - AOTR Stake
Hackney Pony Championship (cobtail)
Five Gaited Stake
“Pony Pitch”
“EXHIBITOR PARTY”
Sunday Morning - April 26 - 10:00 a.m.
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Road Horse to Bike Championship
Show Pleasure Junior Exh. Stake
English Co. Pleasure AOTR Stake
English Co. Pleasure Jr. Exhibitor Stake
ASB Park Pleasure Stake- Amateur
Saddle Seat Equitation Championship (all ages)
Junior Exhibitor Park Stake
Open Hunter Pleasure Stake
English Country Pleasure Stake - Adult
Hackney Roadster Pony Amateur/Jr. Exhibitor Championship
Pleasure Equitation Championship
Open English Pleasure Amateur Stake
Show Pleasure Three Gaited - Rider 18 & Over Stake
Three Gaited - Jr. Exhibitor / Amateur Stake
ASB Country Pleasure Five Gatied Stake
English Country Pleasure -Novice Horse Stake
Five Gaited Junior Exhibitor - Stake
Show Pleasure 3-Gaited - Novice Horse Stake
Open Western Pleasure Stake
Saddlebred Park - Full Mane & Tail - Stake
Hackney Pleasure Driving Championship
Park Pleasure Stake
Five Gaited - Amateur Stake
19.
Des Moines Springfest Horse Show
“Pony Pitch”
Des Moines Springfest wants to check your aim!
During Friday & Saturday Evening session, right at
center ring, see if you can pitch a pony into the target!
If your pony lands in the winner’s circle you will share
the jack pot with Blank Children’s Hospital-Regional
Child Proctection Center. Ponies will be for sale in the
show office and at the ribbon table in the arena.
HOSPITALITY ACTIVITIES
Thursday - Sunday:
Donuts and Coffee each morning by the “Old” Show Office
WEDNESDAY NOON TACO PARTY
THURSDAY NOON LUNCH
THURSDAY EVENING-APPETIZER PARTY
FRIDAY LUNCHEON
Hosted by Dr. and Mrs. Alan Raun, Reedannland, Cumming, IA.
Immediately following the Friday daytime session in Main Horse Barn.
FRIDAY NIGHT EXHIBITOR’S PARTY
SATURDAY NIGHT EXHIBITOR PARTY
Following the Saturday Evening performance session.
20.
Host Hotel:
Prairie Meadows Events & Conference Center
1 Prairie Meadows Drive|PO Box 1000
Altoona, IA. 50009
(515) 957-3000 - Fax # (515) 967-8278
Email: www.PRAIRIEMEADOWS.COM
****Rooms will be held until March 27, 2015****
Group code: 04212015DSM
$92.00 Per Night,+ Taxes
www.prairiemeadows.com/brochures/
HotelSpecialEventsBrochure.pdf
MOTELS IN THE AREA CLOSE TO THE FAIRGROUNDS
Adventureland Inn Exit 142: I-80 & Hwy 65, Altoona, IA
(515)265-7321
EconoLodge
Grand Ave Gate, Des Moines, IA
(515)262-2525
Regency Inn Exit 142:1-80 2701 Adventureland Dr.Altoona,IA
(515)967-4886
Downtown Hotels:
Embassy Suites
1001 E. Locust (515)244-1700
Des Moines Marriot
700 Grand Ave. (515)243-2843
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Des Moines Springfest Horse Show
8717 Horton Circle
Urbandale, IA. 50322