RIDING LESSONS * Pony Pal: 5 - 7
* Children: 8 - 16
* Adult: 17 - up
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*FREE
Introductory Lesson Every Saturday
1:00 PM Show up by 12:45.
Ages 5 years old & up. *Limit 2 riders per family or group.
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WINTER WEATHER
POLICY - Barn will be closed if Howard County has an emergency plan in effect. NOT just when schools are closed.
- The web-site, Facebook, & Twitter will always be updated for closings. You can also call the barn at 301-776-5850. - CHC has a very lenient make-up policy. There are several make-up lessons to add in to. All make-ups should be completed before the expiration date. - Please notify the barn if you plan on not coming to your lesson. Thank you. |
| It is important to Columbia Horse Center to offer our students as well as other riders a place to test their skills. Several times a year the barn hosts Hunter/Jumper Schooling Shows, Dressage Schooling Shows, In-House Shows, Prix Caprilli Tests, & clinics.
SPRING 2012 SHOW DATES
SHOW INFORMATION
Adult In-House: TBA
Children's In-House: Monday, 5/28/2011 Hunter/Jumper Schooling Shows:
Dressage Schooling Shows: |
Columbia Horse Center also offers a variety of clinics throughout the year.
HUNTER/JUMPER SCHOOLING SHOWS
Class Fee: $12.00 per class
Add Back: $24.00 per class 
*Jumper courses designed by Javier Corradini.
*Hunter courses designed by Michael Freidman.
| HUNTER RING I: Starts 8:30
JUMPER RING II: Starts 8:30 GENERAL RULES & INFORMATION Proof of current negative Coggin’s Certificate required. The age of an individual on December 1st of the prior year will be maintained throughout the entire competition year. Proper show attire required for Hunter Ring. Riding Academy & Jumper Ring allowed neat & tidy with Polo shirts. All riders must wear an approved riding helmet when mounted. All decisions by the judge are final. No smoking is allowed in or around the barns or in-gate areas. Concessions stand on premises. Trailers please park in paddocks, cars in parking lot. Please, clean up after yourself. Dogs on a leash at all times. Hunter Ring opens for schooling 6AM – 8AM. Schooling Break is after the Pleasure Horse & Pony division & not before 1:00 for later classes. No schooling in the Jumper Ring.
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DRESSAGE SCHOOLING SHOWS
| CLASSES
1. USDF Intro Test A - Child
2. USDF Intro Test A - JR/YR
3. USDF Intro Test A - Adult
4. USDF Intro Test B - Child
5. USDF Intro Test B - JR/YR
6. USDF Intro Test B - Adult
7. Training Test 1 - Child
8. Training Test 1 - JR/YR
9. Training Test 1 - Adult
10. Training Test 2 - Open
11. Training Test 3 - Open
12. Training Test 4 - Open
13. USEA Beginner Novice A or B - Open
14. USEA Novice A or B - Open
15. USEA Training Test A or B - Open
16. First Level Tests 1-4 TOC Open
17. Prix Caprilli I - Open
18. Prix Caprilli II - Open
19. Other TOC - Open (please contact show secretary before entering) | - AWARDS
- 1st – 6th place ribbons will be awarded for each class.
- One high score ribbon will be awarded for each show.
- Champion and reserve champion ribbons awarded at the series end for classes 1-12. The two highest scores for each rider/horse combination in a class will count for these awards.
- Classes 1-3, 4-6 and 7-9 may be combined.
- AGE DIVISIONS
- Child 15 years and younger
- JR/YR 16-21 years
- Adult 22 years and older
- GENERAL INFORMATION
- Proper show attire is required.
- Helmets must be worn at all times when mounted.
 - Tentative show start time is 8 AM.
- No refunds will be given after closing date.
- Show will NOT be cancelled due to rain.
- HOW TO ENTER
- Enteries will also be accepted in person at Columbia Horse Center.
- Make check payable to Columbia Horse Center.
- $20 per class
- $15 per class for CHC students' use of school horse
- No horse fee for Equi-Lease members
- Entries will only be accepted between opening and closing dates.
- Enter by mailing a completed entry form and fees to show secretary.
Dressage Show Secretary
Columbia Horse Center
10400 Gorman Road
Laurel, MD 20723
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IN-HOUSE SHOWS What a wonderful opportunity for our students to show off their skills and compare their riding to other riders of the same level. The In-House shows are very relaxed, provide support and encouragement, and are family friendly. Columbia Horse Center offers classes from beginner to advanced for our students to come together and have a fun time. What a great enviroment for our students to start experiencing what it's like to show! |
Memorial Day: Children's In-House
Labor Day: Children's In-House Fall: Adult In-House
Spring: Adult In-House
SHOWS
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GIFT CERTIFICATES Call 301-776-5850 |
SUMMER CAMP
INFORMATION
Click Here Registration opens
January 31, 2012! |
VALENTINES DAY POEM CONTEST WRITE A POEM!
About your favorie horse.
Something special about CHC. Deadline: Tuesday, 2/14
Winners announced
Friday, 2/17 GOOD LUCK! |
DAY AT THE BARN FRIDAY, 2/17
MONDAY, 2/20
9AM - 4PM
$90.00 Ride 2x day
Games, lectures, crafts
Play with the ponies
Lots of fun! Open to ages 5 - 15.
50% due at registration.
Bring Riding helmet,
boots & lunch.
Before & after care available 8AM - 6PM |
ONLINE OFFER Interested in our camp? Come try out our
FREE INTRODUCTORY LESSON! Every Saturday at 1:00. Arrive by 12:45.
Minimum age is 5 years old.
Limit 2 riders per family or group. |
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