A quiet atmosphere with an emphasis on safety and fun. Easy inviting jump courses, good footing, and Classes for Adults and kids. Just over the Mass border, southern NH.
Classes: Lead line - 2’3” classes. 1-6th ribbons, reserve, and high point for each division.
Facility: 4 arenas to school in! Indoor and 3 outdoor sand arenas. Round pen for lungeing. Fenced-in arenas.
Semi-formal attire. English: Tan or beige breeches, helmet, and a polo. Show shirt and coat optional. Western: Jeans, helmet, and polo. Chaps and show clothes are optional, and helmets are required.
The food booth will be open for lunch so come hungry!
Pre-entry for all classes must be received by Saturday, September 23rd and classes are $15 each. Check MUST accompany the registration form for the pre-entry fee. An additional post-entry fee of $10 for all entries received after Saturday, September 23rd.
Mail Entries to: Contry Hill Farm, 271 Reed Road , Mason, NH 03048. Make checks payable to: Contry Hill Farm. Or sign-up and pay online.
For show information, contact: (978) 855-2693 Emily Sumner - Show Manager
Show Class List - Classes start at 9 AM
Lead line Equitation
Lead Line Suitability
Lead line Ground Poles Equitation
Adult/Junior Walk trot Ground Poles Equitation
Adult/Junior Walk trot Equitation
Adult/Junior Walk trot Pleasure
Walk Trot Green Horse Pleasure
Western Walk Jog Pleasure
Western Walk Jog Equitation
Western Open Pleasure
Western Open Equitation
Adult/Junior Beginning Canter Equitation
Adult/Junior Beginning Canter Pleasure
Green Horse Open
Adult/Junior Novice Equitation
Adult/Junior Novice Pleasure
12” and 18” Cross rail Warm up (not judged)
Beginning Canter 12” Cross rails – Equitation
Beginning Canter 12” Cross rails - Hunter over fences
Beginning Canter 12” Cross Rails - Jumper
Novice 18” Cross Rails - Equitation
Novice 18” Cross Rails – Hunter over fences
Novice 18” Cross Rails – Jumper
Judge’s Break – classes after 1PM
Adult/Junior Pre-Modified Equitation
Adult/Junior Pre-Modified Pleasure
Adult/Junior Modified Equitation
Adult/Junior Modified Pleasure
2’and 2’3” Warm up (not judged)
Pre-Modified 2’ - Equitation
Pre-Modified 2’ – Hunter over fences
Pre-Modified 2’ - Jumper
Modified 2’3” - Equitation
Modified 2’3” – Hunter over fences
Modified 2’3” – Jumper
Riders cannot cross-enter divisions. Classes may be split at the judge’s discretion. Adults (Sr.) and juniors (Jr.) may ride in the same class but be pinned separately. Adults are riders over the age of 21.
Class Descriptions
Lead line Division: this is for riders who have never competed in a walk-trot division. Those in lead line are responsible for arranging with their instructor for their own handler/helper.
Walk Trot Division:Rider or horse must not have competed in a canter class before
Beginning Canter Division: Rider or horse must not have competed in a higher division before. Riders will be asked to canter one at a time. Jump courses may be ridden at the trot.
Green Division This division is open to inexperienced horses
Open Division This division is offered for western horses and riders capable of Walk jog and lope
Novice Division: This division is for riders who are comfortable cantering in a group.
Warm up over fences: Riders get to practice over the fences prior to their classes
Pleasure: To be judged on the horse and their behavior and suitability in the ring.
Jumper: To be judged on speed. Penalties are given for knock downs or refusals. Riders get a second round called the “Jump off” if they jump clean.
Rules and Fees
ALL RIDERS must wear an ASTM approved helmet with chinstrap attached while riding on the grounds.
Current Coggins test is required within 12 months for all horses.
Management reserves the right to combine or cancel classes with insufficient entries (fewer than 3, management will announce if they have done so the day of the show).
Any classes may be divided as Management deems fit, for reasons of safety. Classes will be divided if there are more than 12 entries or at the judge’s discretion.
Abuse of any animal will be cause for dismissal from the show.
No alcoholic beverages are allowed on the grounds.
There is no formal dress code, however, please be neat as a courtesy to your judge. Boots with a heel and an ASTM-approved helmet are required for all riders, regardless of age. All persons handling horses must be wearing closed-toe footwear.
The Judge(s)’s decision is FINAL. Any questions concerning rules, decisions of the judge, and/or concerns
Regarding the class schedule should be directed to the show manager.
No refunds are given for scratched classes. Individual cases will be considered at the discretion of the show management.
You must send a check with your entry to constitute a pre-entry. Entries without payment will be charged post-entry amounts.
Horses that kick MUST have red ribbons in the tail. Red ribbon will be available at Secretary’s booth.
No stallions permitted on property