QHAA Spring Spectacular Show
Show Information
3 AQHA shows Silver Slate Arena, Stavely Alberta
June 8 and 9, 2024
Double QHAA Points
Wear what you want show (Bling optional)
Featuring
Barrel Racing, all Breed and Ranch classes
Stabling Forms
Rules and Guidelines
Arrival and Stabling Rules
1. Horses may be moved onto the grounds any time after 9am on Friday, June 7. Arenas open for riding on move in day. Shavings will be available on a help yourself basis. Stalls must be vacated at the end of the show, Sun June 9.
2. All stalls will be pre-assigned with reserved names. No changes to the assigned stalls without permission of the Show Management.
3. Requests for stabling location must be made upon reservation and will be accommodated to the best of the show committee’s ability. Exhibitors who wish to be stabled together must reserve their stalls under the same name on the entry form provided or risk not being stabled together. Sponsors have priority to stall location. No guarantees are expressed or implied with respect to stall or barn position. No verbal or telephone reservations accepted. Open cheques are not considered as payment for stabling.
4. No hay/feed will be available from the show office.
5. Arrive with a smile, say hi to someone new and lend a hand where you can, :)
6. Stalls that are prepaid are at regular price. Stall prices will increase by $80.00 per stall after May 24
7. All cheques/credit cards will be processed upon receipt. Post-dated cheques are not considered payment until the date of the cheque.
8. Stabling Fees and show fees are non-refundable. Refunds with proof of vet / medical certificate only.
9. US Residents: Please pay stabling in Canadian funds only via Etransfer, bank draft, or credit card. Please include in the Etransfer message all details; what is being paid, the trainer’s name, your name, etc.
10. The QHAA Spring Spectacular will be run under the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) and National Snaffle Bit Association (NSBA) Rules and Regulations, unless otherwise noted.
11. Indemnity and Responsibility: All entries are accepted with the understanding that neither The Quarter Horse Association of Alberta (QHAA), Silver Slate Arena, nor any show official of any kind, will be held responsible for any loss, damage or injury to any horse exhibited, shown, or displayed, or any article of any kind. All horses shall be under the control and direction of the show officials, but solely at the risk of the exhibitor who will be responsible for any loss, damage, or injury to any person, animal, or property associated with him, and the exhibitor shall indemnify and save harmless the above mentioned parties against any and all loss, damages and liability thus occasioned, including, but not limited to, any and all legal costs, including attorney fees, which may be incurred as a result thereof. The submitting of any entry form to the show shall constitute acceptance by each person signing the same of the provisions here-in set forth; and only upon this condition are entries accepted.
12. Photographic images of any exhibitor/spectators are deemed to be acknowledged and permission granted to use in advertising and/or use of media to acknowledge the show, results, or any promotional activity. This includes media contact and interview requests.
13. You are responsible for clearing your tab at the show. Any show tabs not cleared by the end of the show maybe subject to an additional $50 dollars.
14. Vendors: Anyone wishing to sell products, tack, jewelry, etc. are required to arrange such with QHAA Vendor Co- Coordinator. You may not sell anything out of your stall area without the approval of the Vendor Co-Coordinator. Vendors must sign an agreement with QHAA, if required, and all rules and regulations pertaining to general exhibitors apply to vendors.
15. Management reserves the right to change schedules, arenas, or times at their discretion.
16. The Show Management reserves the right to prohibit any person or horse from showing and has the right to remove any person or horse from the grounds without being liable for compensation.
17. Any exhibitor making objection to the awarding of any of the prizes or payouts at the this Show, shall lodge his or her objection, in writing, immediately after the award is made, but in no case later than 14 days after the Show. A deposit of $250.00 must accompany the objection, which is refundable if the objection is upheld.
18. Should any question or dispute arise it should be referred to Show Management whose decision is final.
19. Drug Testing: As per AQHA/ QHAA regulations, all horses will be subject to random drug testing. This will include urine and/or blood samples collected by a veterinarian or technician. Refusal of testing constitutes disqualification from the show, forfeiture of all entry fees, prize monies and awards won.
20. No new stall bookings or changes 1 week before move in day.
Newsflash!!
Photographer at Stavely!
There will be a photographer at the Stavely show. There will be $5 raffle tickets sold for a chance to win at a $75 gift certificate toward photo purchases! Thanks to Heather Pryde for organizing a photographer. TO ENSURE YOUR PHOTO IS TAKEN, PRE REGISTER BY JUNE 6!
Stavely Wine Class
At the end of the show Saturday, after ranch riding, there will be a fun wine class. This will be a command class, and you get to drink whatver wine is left at the end of the class. The rider with the most wine left wins...wine! $2 to enter.