VINE BREEZEWAY THIS IS VERY PRETTY IN PERSON. IT IS EIGHT FEET TALL AND THE VINES ARE BLOWING IN THE BREEZE.

TREE BRANCH PASS THIS FEATURE SIMULATES TREE BRANCHES AND IS MADE OF FOAM NOODLES.

RIVER OF TRASH YOUR HORSE WILL TRAVEL THROUGH THE RIVER OF EMPTY PLASTIC BOTTLES. THIS FEATURE IS APPROXIMATELY 3 FEET WIDE AND 8 FEET LONG.

!!!!NOVEMBER SHOW FUNDRAISER!!!!

November 12th show will be a Trail Theme Show to support the Eastern North Carolina Trail Riders as they continue to bring a new riding venue to our region. The CCHA will add a Competitive Trail Obstacle Class after the English division and before the Western classes begin.  We are planning to have so much fun, that we are going to do it again for the gamers before we start the games portion of the show. The class entry fee is $8.

The course will include four obstacles, in-hand only, and they will be the same for both the morning and the afternoon. All obstacles will be accomplished with your horse in a halter of your choice and a lead rope.  No bridles, please.  Also, it has been suggested that a 10-foot lead rope would be the best choice for this event.  The four obstacles will be as shown:  Vine Breezeway, River of Trash, Felled Trees, Simulated Branches.

In the essence of time, please know that each horse/exhibitor combination will be limited to TWO MINUTES to complete the obstacle.  Each obstacle will have a judge keeping the time.  Do not let this worry anyone.  Two minutes should be plenty of time. Do not rush, but practice at home with the two minute rule in mind.
Each obstacle will be judged on a 10-point scale.

Examples of what the judge is looking for:  Flower Vine Breezeway:  encourage the horse to move straight through the middle of the vines following his handler.  Simulated Branches:  move through and ahead of your horse.  As you make your way through the obstacle, be sure to stay to the side so that the horse will not lunge forward into the handler.

The Youth Division will include the kids from 8 to 18.  However, children ages 8-12 MUST HAVE adult supervision with them in the pen, and must be wearing approved helmets and safe shoes.  No sneakers, please.  Youth that are 13-18 as of January 1, 2011 ARE NOT required to have an adult with them in the pen, and must also wear their helmet and safe shoes during the obstacles.

Adults 19 years and over will be required to wear safe shoes while working the obstacles.

**VOLUNTEERS**

Any exhibitor that needs to work volunteer hours, this is the show for you!  We will be scrambling to get the obstacles into the pen and get going as quickly as possible.  All volunteers will be very much appreciated!!

 **Eastern North Carolina Trail Riders **

We welcome everyone to a new division of CCHA known as the Eastern North Carolina Trail Riders. This group is located on the button named Trail Riders on our front page. If you would like to be a member of the ENCTR, you must be a member of CCHA. ENCTR will be working hard this first year to establish an equine trail system in the new Brunswick Nature Park off Highway 133 in Leland.

Since everyone has had their hay tested for quality and nitrates and stored for the winter, let’s look at what NC State dictates we should be doing with it during the cold of winter to insure the equine have all the nutrition they need.  http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/resources/livestock/horses/ag558-6.html

Please Know This... Effective January 2011 , the CCHA will NOT loan out helmets to persons 18 years and under.  If you  are on horse back, and you are 18 years or under, YOU MUST WEAR AN ASTM APPROVED HELMET ON YOUR HEAD WHILE MOUNTED AT HUGH MACRAE PARK. There will be no exceptions. New Helmets will be available for sale at the show trailer, should you need to purchase one.  We are sorry for any inconvenience. Please, make sure your friends that show with us know about this new helmet policy. THANKS!

We welcome everyone to a new division of CCHA known as the Eastern North Carolina Trail Riders. This group is located on the button named Trail Riders on our front page. If you would like to be a member of the ENCTR, you must be a member of CCHA. ENCTR will be working hard this first year to establish an equine trail system in the new Brunswick Nature Park off Highway 133 in Leland. Our first Membership trail ride will be hosted this spring.

 2011 GENERAL INFORMATION FOR ALL PERSONS ATTENDING CCHA EVENTS

Pawing Holes Left By Horses Are A Safety Hazard For Everyone.   When you leave the park, you must take with you your horse manure and FILL YOUR HOLES.  The CCHA has bought a shovel for the holes and a Muck Bucket and Cart for the manure.  These are  available for your use at the show trailer.  Please borrow them and tidy up your space.

    YOU MAY NOT TIE YOUR HORSE TO THE TREES IN THE PARK.

  HELMETS Must Be Worn by children 18 years and under.  This is a necessary piece of Safety Equipment and required by the CCHA.

No Restraints are Allowed to artificially attach children 18 years and under into or onto a saddle.

 Profanity in the Park on show day will not be tolerated by this club.  Any and all persons, members and guests, are held to the same standard while visiting Hugh MacRae Park.  You must control yourself and your language.  Profanity will not be tolerated, and you may find yourself excused from the show for using colorful language.

  The Show Staff and its Board Members always reserve the right to remove or eject patrons from the Show Grounds for infractions.  We are all guests of the park and need to behave appropriately.