EVENTS:
1. Tire Race (Individual & Pair)
2. Saddling Race (Individual & Pair)
3. Ribbon Race (Pair)
4. Musical Feedbags (Individual)
5. Egg & Spoon Race (Individual & Pair)
6. $it-A-Buck (Individual) Winner also gets all lost $ from other competitors.
7. Pole Bending (Left First) (Individual & Pair)
8. Pole Bending (Right First) (Individual & Pair)
9. Command Class (Individual)
10. Keyhole Race (Individual & Pair)
11. Baby Bottle Race (Individual & Pair)
12. Run, Ride, Lead (Individual & Pair)
13. Stake Race (Individual & Pair)
14. Ball & Cone Race (Individual & Pair)
15. Flag Race (Individual & Pair)
16. Knockdown & Out (Individual)
17. Pairs Class (Pair)
18. Cloverleaf Barrels (Left First) (Individual & Pair)
19. Cloverleaf Barrels (Right First) (Individual & Pair)
20. EDGE Mystery Class (Individual)

A basic rundown of the events is as follows:
1. Tire Race - Ride to the other end of the arena, dismount, get through a bicycle tire, mount, ride back.
2. Saddling Race - Your saddle will be on the other end of the arena and you can either ride or lead to it, saddle your horse, mount, and ride back.
3. Ribbon Race - The pair holds a ribbon at each end and races around the outside of 2 barrels. They must stop any time one rider drops their end or if the ribbon breaks and regain the ends before continuing on.
4. Musical Feedbags - Like musical chairs, only the rider must dismount and stand on a feedbag.
5. Egg & Spoon Race - Ride around the outside of 2 barrels carrying an egg on a spoon without touching it or dropping it. If you drop it you can either pick it up and continue on (if it is not broken) or take a time penalty equal to the distance that you still have left to go.
6. $it-A-Buck - Riding bareback all riders keep their dollar bill under their knee. Riders will be asked to change gaits and directions as the class goes on. Once a rider looses their buck, they are out. Placing is reverse order of going out. The winner also gets all the lost bucks.
7. Pole Bending (Right First) - Run to the far end of the 6 poles, with the poles on your right. Weave in and out between all the poles in a row down and back and then ride back to the start.
8. Pole Bending (Left First) - Run to the far end of the 6 poles, with the poles on your left. Weave in and out between all the poles in a row down and back and then ride back to the start.
9. Command Class - Like Simon Says, riders must do what the judge calls out within two strides or they are out. Placing is in reverse order of going out.
10. Keyhole Race - Ride into the keyhole (lined in the arena sand in a circle shape with 4 poles or cones set up as the entrance and exit to the circle) turn around and exit the keyhole without stepping outside it or knocking over a polr or cone, and ride back to the start.
11. Baby Bottle Race - Ride to the other end of the arena with a baby bottle, feed it to your partner (the baby) without them touching it. For Pairs the baby is mounted. For individuals, the baby is standing on the ground. Once the bottle is empty the feeder will squirt the baby in the face with the bottle to be sure it is empty. Pairs will have the baby return with the bottle. Individuals will return with the bottle themselves.
12. Run, Ride, Lead - Your horse is at the other end of the arena (may be held or ground tied). You run down to your horse, mount, ride down and back, dismount and lead the horse back to the start.
13. Stake Race - Ride down and around a stake (pole) and back.
14. Ball & Cone Race - Ride to the first cone and pick up the ball and place it on the second cone. Ride around the third cone and pick up the ball that you placed on the second cone and replace it on the first and return to the start.
15. Flag Race - Ride to the first barrel and pick up the flag in the bucket and place it in the bucket on the second barrel. Ride around the third barrel and pick up the flag that you placed on the second barrel and replace it on the first and return to the start.
16. Knockdown & Out - Riders line up and one at a time will jump one jump. First it will be a rail on the ground between the standards and after each rider has successfully jumped, the rail will be raised one hole (approximately 4") and riders will commence jumping again. If the rail is knocked down, the rider is out. If there is a refusal, you will have up to two more attempts for that height. Each rider will be allowed 2 refusals at each height or 4 refusals total. A 3rd refusal at the same height or a 5th refusal total, and you will be out. Placing is in reverse order of going out.
17. Pairs Class - Judged on how well matched the pair is, either by looking alike, staying together, moving in step, or general appeal to the judge.
18. Cloverleaf Barrels (Left First) - Ride counter clockwise around the left most barrel then clockwise around the right most barrel, clockwise around the back barrel and then return to the start.
19. Cloverleaf Barrels (Right First) - Ride clockwise around the right most barrel then counter clockwise around the left most barrel, counter clockwise around the back barrel and then return to the start.
20. EDGE Mystery Class - This class is a mystery and also has triple the money added for the optional jackpot. The rules will be announced shortly before the class begins. If, after the rules are announced, you wish to sign up, you will need to pay double, in order to enter. Competitors that sign up before the rules are announced will have opportunities to submit their suggestions.

AWARDS:
Single Rosette Single Streamer Ribbons & Some Prizes 1st - 8th place / event (Individual)
Single Rosette Single Streamer Ribbons & Some Prizes 1st - 4th place / event (Pair)
Some Ribbons may be larger than the standard listed above.

Grand Champion & Reserve Champion (for each Level, based on total points):
Double Rosette Triple Streamer Ribbons & Prizes


POINTS:
1st = 10 pts.
2nd = 8 pts.
3rd = 7 pts.
4th = 6 pts.
5th = 5 pts.
6th = 4 pts.
7th = 3 pts.
8th = 2 pts.
9th = 1 pt.
10th = ½ pt.


JACKPOT:
Refunds do not apply to jackpot money. Jackpot prize money payback is up to 100%,
as below:

1st = 50% of pot
2nd = 35% of pot
3rd = 10% of pot
4th = 5% of pot

Each Jackpot  Event can be a winner.  Each Individual Open ride can be a jackpot ride.  You can enter as many jackpots as you wish: all the individual open events you enter, one event, or none at all.  Of course, the more jackpots you pay into the more money you can win.  There is a minimum of $200 added to help increase your chances of coming out winning a lot more than you paid to play.

FEES:
$10 office fee per number (non-refundable). Each horse/rider combination entering the same class more than once must use a different number for each entry, with points accumulating separately for each number. Jackpot rides must be specified with entry, as applicable.
Individual Entry Fee = $5 member / $8 nonmember (4-H, Pony Club (PC), United States Eventing Association (USEA), United States Equestrian Federation (USEF), Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA), Fort Leavenworth Hunt (FLH), Fort Leavenworth Stables Activity (FLSA) members only. Proof required w/ entry.)
Pair Entry Fee = $9 member / $15 nonmember (both riders must be members of at least one of the above organizations, although not necessarily the same one. Proof required w/ entry.)
Jackpot Fee = Add $10 / ride to be eligible (Individual Open Level only).


PRE-ENTRY:
One lucky pre-entry will win their entries for FREE (25 pre-entry minimum)! Also get a percentage of your entry fees REFUNDED on ALL pre-entries based on how early your complete entry is received. So, register ASAP!!!
25% refunded if complete entry received at least 28 days prior. (April 9)
20% refunded if complete entry received 21-27 days prior. (April 10-16)
15% refunded if complete entry received 14-20 days prior. (April 17-23)
10% refunded if complete entry received 10-13 days prior. (April 24-27)
5% refunded if complete entry received 7-9 days prior. (April 28-30)
4% refunded if complete entry received 5-6 days prior. (May 1-2)
3% refunded if complete entry received 3-4 days prior. (May 3-4)
2% refunded if complete entry received 2 days prior. (May 5)
1% refunded if complete entry received 1 day prior. (May 6)


ONLINE ENTRIES:
PREFERRED.  Scan your signed entry form and coggins test and email to sunnysands2011@yahoo.com.  Payment can be made through PayPal with a 5% convenience fee added and included at the time of payment.


REFUNDS:
50% refunded if written or emailed scratch received 7-13 days prior. Any reason is acceptable, vet certificate is not required. (April 24-28)
75% refunded if written or emailed scratch received at least 14 days prior. Any reason is acceptable, vet certificate is not required. (April 23)
No other refunds for any reason. Open checks are acceptable.


RULES:
• Negative Coggins Tests (dated no earlier than May 9, 2010) will be required and verified upon arrival.
• Individual event levels may be combined or split if entries warrant.
• Riders will have the option of run in/out. It is the rider’s responsibility to notify the gate keeper of the preference. Gate keeper is not responsible for any miscommunications.
• Any time a contestant crosses the starting line, time will begin.
• A contestant will be given a "No Time" for missing the pattern.
• A contestant will also be given a “No Time” if the horse or rider falls during the run in such a manner as to break the pattern, or if the rider falls off the horse.
• For all events with barrels, cones or poles: A contestant will be assessed a "5 second penalty" for each barrel, cone or pole knocked over, even if it returns to the upright position. However, touching a barrel, cone or pole, is permitted without penalty.
• For keyhole event: A contestant will be given a "No Time" for running outside of the keyhole, bypassing the keyhole and/or any other off pattern runs.
• Entries for a class may close during the awards presentation of the class prior. Under limited circumstances will entries be taken for a class after the first horse in that class has entered the arena. Jackpot fees may be added to an entry any time before the qualifying ride.
• The first rider for pairs will wear the number.
• Dress is casual but tasteful. All participants are required to wear boots with a heel. No shorts, tank tops or tennis shoes will be allowed while mounted. Helmets or hardhats are highly recommended for everyone and required for all minors, unless a parent or legal guardian has signed a waiver. For event 16, helmets or hardhats with fastened chinstrap are required for everyone, ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS.
• All separate event rules will be available on the Sunny Sands Gymkhana Website at least one month prior.
• Any of the following actions may result in penalties or disqualification:
o Using abusive language or attempting to threaten, bribe, influence or harass any contestant or official.
o Moving or attempting to move timers, markers, barrels, cones, or poles at any time.
o Use of electronic and/or remotely controlled devices, fraud, cheating or deception to alter and/or record the outcome of a run.
o Abuse of a horse in any way.
o Competing or being mounted while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
o Any other conduct determined by the Sunny Sands Show Committee, not to be in the best interest of the show.

Please email sunnysands2011@yahoo.com or leave a text at (804) 931-6450 or leave a voicemail at (828) 505-6208 with any questions, as soon as possible.