Biltmore Equestrian Center Working Equitation Show October 16-17, 2021

Asheville, NC

Shows are B-rated with both USA Working Equitation 21-084, 21-096

Biltmore Equestrian Center Working Equitation ShowOctober 16-17, 2021

Asheville, NC

Children's division and Level 1, Intro will have two (2) one-day shows so you’ll have the opportunity for double points over the weekend. Please be sure to fill out the appropriate entry blank for each day you wish to compete. Levels 2-5 will follow a two-day format with the Dressage Trial on Day 1 and EOH and Speed Trials on Day 2. If entries warrant, Children, Youth, Adult Amateur, Young Horse, and Gaited Horses may be pinned as separate classes. Otherwise, all classes will be run as Open classes.

Entries close October 12, 2021.

Check in for the show will begin at 12:00pm on Friday, October 15, 2021 at the Event Tent (see map). There will be a competitors’ reception at 6:00pm in the Event Tent. The first ride will go at 8:00am Saturday, October 16, 2021.

Entry into the show includes grounds admission to Biltmore Equestrian Center only. We highly encourage you to make the most of your trip and enjoy Biltmore House and all the estate has to offer. Discounted Biltmore House admission tickets may be purchased through the BEC office for $53.50. For more information about the estate, please visit Biltmore's website.

Both our indoor and outdoor arenas have top of the line footing of silica sand with recycled textile fibers mixed in. The show will be held in our outdoor arena baring inclement weather. We may have the Dressage Trials go on our turf court. Warm up areas will also be turf.

Show Committee

Show Manager Elizabeth McLean emclean@biltmore.com 828-777-9198

Show Secretary Charles Faison equestrian@biltmore.com 828-225-1454

Judge Jill Baron Alberta, Canada

Stabling Biltmore Equestrian Center Office Charles Faison or Lauren Lukert equestrian@biltmore.com 828-225-1454

Technical Delegate Rachel Kelly Fairview, NC

Paddock Steward Cassie Hague Asheville, NC

Announcer TBD

Veterinarian (on call) Appalachian Equine 828-658-8989

Farrier TBD

Important Information

The WE Rules governing this show are the United States Rules for Working Equitation, Revision 4, dated 1 December 2020. The Rulebook, including dressage tests and obstacle descriptions, may be found on the USAWE website. It is important that all competitors read the rules before competing. If you have any questions regarding the rules or any requirements not found in this Prize List, please contact the Show Manager. All competitors holding an individual membership with USAWE may compete. Non-members are allowed to compete for a $20 non-member fee. Only member scores are tracked in the USAWE awards program.

USAWE membership forms can be found here.

ALL COMPETING HORSES MUST BE RECORDED WITH USAWE IN ADVANCE OF THE SHOW. Link to record your horse can be found here.

A single horse and rider team is allowed to show in only one level. See Rulebook, section 1.7 for details. Classes may be ridden individually. It is not required to enter all phases applicable to that level. Championship prizes will only be awarded to those entering all applicable phases.

Class List

Saturday, October 16, 2021

Sunday, October 17, 2021

$175 $225 $20

$50 $25

$50 $10 $50 $30 $20

Class Fees

Level 1 Levels 2 thru 5 Non-member fee

Late entry fee for entries received after the closing date Returned check fee (per each occurrence)

Other Fees

Event Barn Stabling (12’x12’) dry stall per night Shavings (per bag) Guest Barn Stabling (11’x11’) bedded per night Paddocks (approximately ¼ acre, 2 horses per paddock max) per horse per night Pens (12’x12’ uncovered Priefert panels) per night Primitive Camping - price per person per night $21.40

Payment Policy

• Make checks payable to BEC. All major credit cards accepted. No refunds after closing date.Refunds will be granted at the sole discretion of BEC.

• Checks returned for insufficient funds will incur a $25 fee by BEC for each occurrence.• No entry may show unless it is paid in full.

Entry Procedures

• Entry form is included as attachment to this Prize List and can also be found on the BEC website.• An entry form is not valid unless it is fully completed and has all the proper signatures,

membership numbers, and horse information. Each entry form must have signatures of Riders/Handlers and Owner/Agent. An adult must sign for any junior rider. Entries must be accompanied by signed liability forms.

• Mail or email entry forms and fees to the Show Secretary. Entries must be postmarked by the closing date; entries postmarked after the closing date will be assessed a $50 late entry fee and possibly placed on a waiting list.

• No phone entries will be accepted. Entries are accepted on a first-paid, first-served basis.• USAWE uses the same qualifications for Amateur Riders as the USEF (GR 1306).• Child exhibitors must be between 8-13 at any time during the current year. Child exhibitors must

indicate their date of birth on the entry form.• Photocopy of negative Coggins test, dated within one year of the end of the show required.

Coggins may be submitted after entry, but must be in the hands of the Show Secretary prior to your arrival at BEC.

• If entries warrant, Children, Youth, Adult Amateur, Young Horse, and Gaited Horses may be pinned as separate classes. Otherwise, all classes will be run as Open classes.

Prizes/Awards

• Rosettes awarded from 1st thru 6th place in each class.• Championship and Reserve Championship rosettes will be awarded to the overall first and

second place rider/horse teams in each level/division at each individual show (must show in allphases of the level/division to qualify).

General Information

• Arrival: Friday, October 15, 2021 after 12:00 p.m.• Departure: Monday, October 18, 2021 by 8:00 a.m.• Early arrivals/late departures must be coordinated with the BEC office and will incur additional

Biltmore admission fees.• Emergency contact information must be prominently displayed on all stalls. BEC will provide

stall tag with rider’s name and the phone number provided on the entry form.• Do not use stalls you have not paid for.• BEC reserves the right to refuse an entry for any reason.• Biltmore Equestrian Center, Biltmore Equestrian Activities, LLC, and The Biltmore Company

reserve the right to maintain a Harassment Free Environment and may remove or refuse entryto any person(s) disrupting the show.

• Dogs must be humanely restrained, in a closed stall, or on a leash at all times while on the showgrounds or in the stable area. No Dogs allowed in arenas, round pens, or warm up areas.

• No smoking is allowed in the barn areas or in any of the other buildings.

Directions to Biltmore Equestrian Center

Use this address for GPS 1 Lodge St.

Asheville, NC 28803

• Once on property, follow “Horse Event” signs (see map for horse trailer route).

Hotel Accommodations • Biltmore has two lodging options on property, both approximately 3 miles from BEC. The Inn on

Biltmore Estate is a 4-Star, 4-Diamond luxury facility offering the finest of accommodations. TheVillage Hotel on Biltmore Estate offers more casual accommodations and may offer special ratesfor BEC guests (dependent on availability) by calling 866-779-6277.

Stabling

• See map for stabling locations. The Event Barn is the closest stabling accommodation to theoutdoor arena. The Guest Barn is approximately ¾ of a mile from the outdoor arena; much ofthe distance can be covered on a private trail. Paddocks and Pens are approximately 2/3 of amile from the outdoor arena and can be accessed via the same trail as the Guest Barn. Campingfor competitors will be allowed at either the Camp Field, close to the Guest Barn, Paddocks, andPens or at the Event Complex, close to the Event Barn and outdoor arena. Stabling sold on afirst paid, first served basis. Reservations should be made via email or over the phone with theBEC office.

BEC EVENT COMPLEX

M1

M2

M3 ———EVENT TENT

—EVENT BARN

———OUTDOOR ARENA

B14

B13

B12

B11

B1

B2

B3

B4

B5

B6

BILTMORE EQUESTRIAN CENTER EVENT COMPLEX MAP

B1 B2 B3

B4 B5 B6

1 November 2020

USA WORKING EQUITATION (USAWE) SHOW ENTRY FORM

Biltmore Equestrian Center

SHOW DATE(s): October 16-17, 2021 SHOW LICENSE No. 21-084

ENTRY NO:

SHOW SECRETARY Biltmore Equestrian Center

1 Biltmore Estate Dr. Asheville, NC 28803

equestrian@biltmore.com, 828-225-1454

All information must be completed. One entry form per horse. Please submit entry to Show Secretary by: 10-12-21

RIDER NAME PHONE FEE TYPE AMOUNT

ADDRESS L1 –

INTRO $175

EMAIL L2 –

NOVICE A $225

MEMBERSHIP No. DATE OF BIRTH (Youth) L3 –

NOVICE B $225

DISPENSATION? No _____ Yes _____

If yes, attach Dispensation Certificate.

OPEN AMATEUR YOUTH L4 –

INTERMEDIATE A $225

HORSE NAME BREED L5 –

INTERMEDIATE B $225

HORSE RECORDING No. DATE OF COGGINS NON-MEMBER FEE $20

AGE SEX IF MARE, BREEDING DATE (if applicable) LATE FEE $50

OWNER NAME PHONE

ADDRESS

EMAIL

PAYMENT FORM CHECK No.

Do not remit payment until your total has been confirmed by Biltmore Equestrian Center.

If you would like to pay with a credit card Biltmore Equestrian Center will call you for payment over the phone.

Please contact Biltmore Equestrian Center for stabling reservations.

TOTAL SHOW FEES

1 November 2020

USA WORKING EQUITATION (USAWE) SHOW ENTRY FORM

Biltmore Equestrian Center

SHOW DATE(s): October 17, 2021 SHOW LICENSE No. 21-096

ENTRY NO:

SHOW SECRETARY Biltmore Equestrian Center

1 Biltmore Estate Dr. Asheville, NC 28803

equestrian@biltmore.com, 828-225-1454

All information must be completed. One entry form per horse. Please submit entry to Show Secretary by: 10-12-21

RIDER NAME PHONE FEE TYPE AMOUNT

ADDRESS L1 –

INTRO $175

EMAIL NON-MEMBER FEE $20

MEMBERSHIP No. DATE OF BIRTH (Youth) LATE FEE $50

DISPENSATION? No _____ Yes _____

If yes, attach Dispensation Certificate.

OPEN AMATEUR YOUTH

HORSE NAME BREED

HORSE RECORDING No. DATE OF COGGINS

AGE SEX IF MARE, BREEDING DATE (if applicable)

OWNER NAME PHONE

ADDRESS

EMAIL

PAYMENT FORM CHECK No.

Do not remit payment until your total has been confirmed by Biltmore Equestrian Center.

If you would like to pay with a credit card Biltmore Equestrian Center will call you for payment over the phone.

Please contact Biltmore Equestrian Center for stabling reservations.

TOTAL SHOW FEES

1 November 2020

This document waives important legal rights. Read it carefully before signing.

RELEASE: I understand that this is a high-risk sport and I am participating at my own risk. I hereby assume this risk and further do hereby release and hold harmless the organizer (Licensee), organizing committee, competition management, judges and officials; USA Working Equitation (USAWE), its officers, agents, employees and volunteers; the host of this event or competition; and the owners of any property on which the event or competition is being held, from all liability for negligence resulting in accidents, damage, injury, or illness to myself and to my property, including the horse or horses that I will compete at this event or competition.

ENTRY AGREEMENT: By entering a USAWE-licensed competition and signing this entry form as the Owner, Rider, or Parent/Guardian, I agree that I am subject to and agree to be bound by the Bylaws of USAWE applicable to the USAWE-licensed competition, the U.S. Rules for Working Equitation (“Rules”), and the requirements of the competition as stated in the Prize List. I will accept as final the decision of the Protests Committee or Appeals Committee on any question arising under the Rules and agree to release and hold harmless the competition, USAWE, their officials, directors, and employees for any action taken under the Rules. I represent that I am eligible to enter and/or participate under the Rules and every horse I am entering is eligible as entered. I also agree that as a condition of and in consideration of acceptance of entry, USAWE and/or competition management may use or assign photographs, videos, audios, cablecasts, or other likenesses of me and my horse taken during the course of the competition for the promotion, coverage, or benefit of the competition, sport, or USAWE. Those likenesses shall not be used to advertise a product and they may not be used in such a way as to jeopardize amateur status. I hereby expressly and irrevocably waive and release any rights in connection with such use, including any claim to compensation, invasion of privacy, right of publicity, or to misappropriation.

In consideration for my participation in this Competition, I AGREE to the following: o I AGREE that USAWE and the Competition as used herein include the Licensee and competition management, as well

as all of their officials, officers, directors, employees, agents, personnel, volunteers, and USAWE affiliates.o I AGREE that I choose to participate voluntarily in the Competition with my horse as a rider, owner, or parent/guardian

of a junior exhibitor. I am fully aware and acknowledge that horse sports and the Competition involve inherentdangerous risks of accident, loss, and serious bodily injury including broken bones, head injuries, trauma, pain, suffering,or death (“Harm”).

o I AGREE to hold harmless and release USAWE and the Competition from all claims for money damages or otherwise forany Harm to me or my horse and for any Harm of any nature caused by me or my horse to others, even if the Harmarises or results, directly or indirectly, from the negligence of USAWE or the Competition.

o I AGREE to expressly assume all risks of Harm to me or my horse, including Harm resulting from the negligence of USAWEor the Competition.

o I AGREE to indemnify USAWE and the Competition and to hold them harmless with respect to claims for Harm to me ormy horse, and for claims made by others for any Harm caused by me or my horse while at the Competition I have readthe Rules about protective equipment (section 1.9.1.k) and I understand that I am entitled to wear protectiveequipment without penalty. I acknowledge that USAWE strongly encourages me to do so while warning that noprotective equipment can guard against all injuries. I represent that I have the requisite training, coaching, and abilitiesto safely compete in this competition. If I am a parent or guardian of a junior exhibitor, I consent to the child’sparticipation, AGREE to all of the above provisions, and AGREE to assume all of the obligations of this Release on thechild’s behalf. I understand and AGREE that all competitors under the age of 18 must wear an ASTM/SEI-approvedsafety helmet.

o I AGREE that if I am injured at this Competition, the medical personnel treating my injuries may provide information onmy injury and treatment to USAWE and competition management.

BY SIGNING BELOW, I AGREE to be bound by all applicable USAWE rules, all terms and provisions of this entry form, and all terms and provisions of the Prize List. If I am signing and submitting this Agreement electronically, I acknowledge that my electronic signature shall have the same validity, force, and effect as if I affixed my signature by my own hand.

OWNER/AGENT SIGNATURE (Mandatory)

RIDER SIGNATURE (Mandatory)

PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE (For Riders under 18) (Mandatory)

PRINT NAME PRINT NAME PRINT NAME

RIDER EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION (Name /Relationship) PHONE

R&S 1432657_1

NAME(S):_____________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS:__________________________________CITY, ST, ZIP_______________________

Email:______________________________________________PHONE:____________________

EMERGENCY CONTACT:______________________________PHONE:___________________

Assumption of Risk and Release

In consideration of receiving permission from Biltmore Equestrian Activities, LLC, and its management agent, the Biltmore Company, d/b/a Biltmore Equestrian Center (“Biltmore”) to participate in or observe horseback riding lessons or other equine activities and in further consideration of receiving permission to enter upon the premises of Biltmore or other premises upon which Biltmore’s riding lessons may be conducted, the undersigned on his or her own behalf and as parent and/or guardian acting on behalf of any minor listed below hereby forever releases, acquits, dischargers and agrees to hold harmless Biltmore, Biltmore Farms, LLC (which permits certain Biltmore trail rides on its property), and their respective related companies, shareholders, directors, officers, employees and agents, any owners of horses located on the premises on which the equine activities occur, of and from any and all liabilities, claims, loss, damage, illness, injury, or death that may be sustained by any or each of the undersigned while in on or upon the premises of Biltmore or Biltmore Farms, LLC, while participating in or observing the riding lessons or other equine activities.

The undersigned acknowledges that there are certain risks inherent in participation in equine activities including (i) the propensity of an equine to behave in dangerous ways that may result in injury to the participant: (ii) the inability to predict an equine’s reaction to sound, movements, objects, persons, or animals: (iii) the possibility of equipment failure and (iv) hazards of surface or subsurface conditions, and notwithstanding these risks, the undersigned desires to engage in or observe equine activities at Biltmore and assumes any risk of loss or injury arising from such activity, even loss or injury resulting from the negligence of Biltmore other than gross negligence or wanton or willful misconduct.

The undersigned hereby acknowledges that the undersigned has read the above and executes this Assumption of Risk and Release voluntarily.

By:

Participant Signature/ or Signature of Parent or Guardian of person under 18

Print Name of Signer and of any Person under 18 for whom the Signer is Acting

Date

One Biltmore Estate Dr. ▪ Asheville, North Carolina 28803 ▪ 828-225-1454 ▪ Fax 828-277-4486 www.biltmore.com