On/Off Farm Shows, Links, Rules
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Whip=o=Will Stables Schooling Shows 2025
( Open To ALL Current Students Held ON FARM)
( Open To ALL Current Students Held ON FARM)
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All entries and invoices must be in the Friday prior to show
Please arrive by 9 a.m Only riders/staff allowed in barns. ABSOLUTELY NO DOGS ALLOWED ON PROPERTY COSTUMES ENCOURAGED FOR OCT 26TH LeadLine: Riders on the lead, ages 7 to 9
Youth Walk/Trot: Ages 7 to 12 Junior Walk/Trot: Ages 13 to 17 Junior Walk/Trot/Canter: Ages 13 to 17 Adult Walk/Trot & Walk/Trot/Canter: Ages 18+ Beginner Walk/Trot/Canter: Riders of any age beginning to canter Penalties for riders who canter in a walk/trot division. |
OFF FARM SHOWS 2025 Dates
All Students are eligible to participate in any of the below show dates
May 17th
June 14th
July 12th
August 16th
September 27th
October 18th
CASH GYMKHANA November 8th
All Students are eligible to participate in any of the below show dates
May 17th
June 14th
July 12th
August 16th
September 27th
October 18th
CASH GYMKHANA November 8th
2025 Show Team Requirements and Agreement
Whip-o-Will Stables
PAYMENTS:
$100 to WHIP-o-WILL STABLES PER GYMKHANA
$50 to SHOW OFFICE DAY OF
Riders/ Parents/Guardians Are Responsible For & Agree To The Following:
* Show Prep the DAY before each show. We will meet at WHIP-O-WILL STABLES at 4pm the night before to get ready. Please allow up to 2 hours. If the rider is not present for this, they will not be allowed to ride in the following days show. Parents/Guardians do not have to stay for the entire duration of show prep.
* The morning of each show please arrive at the SHOW GROUNDS no later than 8:30 A.M.
Gymkhana starts at 10 am atCamp Marshall in Spencer ma.
* Please do not drop off your child.
*Please keep spectators to a MINIMUM per show committee request. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR SPECTATORS. They are representing our facility.
* Riders must show up ready. Complete show attire, boots and helmet must be cleaned & food/drink
*Your fees to WHIP-O-WILL STABLES via PAYSIMPLE INVOICE ONLY
*Payment for classes is due at registration booth at the show grounds the morning of the show. Bring your checkbook!
*You must compete in your ENTIRE division, classes/division are chosen by your instructor only
*A Parent or Legal Guardian must be present on the show grounds at all times (if rider is under 18y/o)
*Please do not approach the Judge or Whip-o-Will Stables Instructors during the show. We will address any comments or concerns once we have arrived back at the farm(this is proper show etiquette).
*Rider is responsible for the horse they are showing during the entire show(not mom, not dad either!)
*Rider is responsible for all tack used at the show and must ensure it returns back to the farm. Rider is financially responsible for any equipment that is lost, stolen or broken.
*Riders must return to the farm after the show. We ask you come directly back to the farm to unload horses and equipment in a timely fashion.
SHOW FEES PAID TO WHIP-O-WILL STABLES VIA PAYSIMPLE INCLUDE:
*Show Shirt ~ Please Specify size: S M L XL XXL
*Show Preparation The Night Before At 4-5:30pm
*Semi-Private Lesson The Night Before Show(please wear regular riding clothes/boots)
*Transportation Of Equine To And From The Show
*Required Vaccinations/Coggins of Equine
*Coaching Before And During Show
*Use Of Tack/Equipment/Horse
Rider/Parent/Guardian Signature:
Date:
Email:
Whip-o-Will Stables
PAYMENTS:
$100 to WHIP-o-WILL STABLES PER GYMKHANA
$50 to SHOW OFFICE DAY OF
Riders/ Parents/Guardians Are Responsible For & Agree To The Following:
* Show Prep the DAY before each show. We will meet at WHIP-O-WILL STABLES at 4pm the night before to get ready. Please allow up to 2 hours. If the rider is not present for this, they will not be allowed to ride in the following days show. Parents/Guardians do not have to stay for the entire duration of show prep.
* The morning of each show please arrive at the SHOW GROUNDS no later than 8:30 A.M.
Gymkhana starts at 10 am atCamp Marshall in Spencer ma.
* Please do not drop off your child.
*Please keep spectators to a MINIMUM per show committee request. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR SPECTATORS. They are representing our facility.
* Riders must show up ready. Complete show attire, boots and helmet must be cleaned & food/drink
*Your fees to WHIP-O-WILL STABLES via PAYSIMPLE INVOICE ONLY
*Payment for classes is due at registration booth at the show grounds the morning of the show. Bring your checkbook!
*You must compete in your ENTIRE division, classes/division are chosen by your instructor only
*A Parent or Legal Guardian must be present on the show grounds at all times (if rider is under 18y/o)
*Please do not approach the Judge or Whip-o-Will Stables Instructors during the show. We will address any comments or concerns once we have arrived back at the farm(this is proper show etiquette).
*Rider is responsible for the horse they are showing during the entire show(not mom, not dad either!)
*Rider is responsible for all tack used at the show and must ensure it returns back to the farm. Rider is financially responsible for any equipment that is lost, stolen or broken.
*Riders must return to the farm after the show. We ask you come directly back to the farm to unload horses and equipment in a timely fashion.
SHOW FEES PAID TO WHIP-O-WILL STABLES VIA PAYSIMPLE INCLUDE:
*Show Shirt ~ Please Specify size: S M L XL XXL
*Show Preparation The Night Before At 4-5:30pm
*Semi-Private Lesson The Night Before Show(please wear regular riding clothes/boots)
*Transportation Of Equine To And From The Show
*Required Vaccinations/Coggins of Equine
*Coaching Before And During Show
*Use Of Tack/Equipment/Horse
Rider/Parent/Guardian Signature:
Date:
Email:
WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT AT A HORSE SHOW?!?!
For many of you, this is a first time experience! Please remember to be flexible, go with the flow and enjoy yourself! Our best advice to you is to remember that competing at a horse show is a lot of “HURRY UP AND WAIT!” It will be hot, it will be a long day and we’ll all absolutely love every minute of it!
Your rider is responsible for the horse they are riding. Not mom, not dad…. The rider! This is part of the experience and part of the responsibility of riding and competing. Your rider must show up ready. All riders must have: Hunt coat, undershirt with collar and pin, hair net ( unless double braided 12 y/o and under) Field/dress boots( 12 y/o under paddock boots & jodstraps same color) Black velvet helmet or cover, Tan breeches, boot socks, black gloves and a belt. These are typical show items. There are times that the temp outside is brutal, the judge MIGHT excuse hunt coats, this is not a guarantee. Undershirts can be short or long sleeves in any color, absolutely no bibs allowed. Please bring a change of clothing for your child for after classes. NO SANDALS OR OPEN TOED SHOES for anyone please! This is a safety issue and we want to best represent ourselves and facility.
(Gymkhana is casual attire)
Remember this is a learning experience for your rider. The horse knows no ribbon color, sometimes we have no idea why the judge pinned the class the way they did, and we cannot ask ( this is a horse show rule ALWAYS) The judges at Barre have always been wonderful on giving the riders feed back. The time spent in the show arena is a mere snapshot of what our riders can do and the judge pins the class on their OPINION! Yup, we are paying for someone else’s opinion whether we agree or not. As a parent or spectator, it is hard not to cheer our riders on from the ring side, but we ask that you refrain until classes are pinned and just enjoy the show. If allowed, a W-O-W instructor will be ring side to assist riders in the arena.
STAY POSITIVE! Please remember your rider is most likely terrified to enter that show ring. They might not ride their best round, or demonstrate everything they are capable of doing. THAT IS OKAY! We want to encourage only positive behavior from our staff, riders, families and spectators. Negative comments, scolding or ‘trash talking’ is prohibited and offender will be asked to leave the show grounds immediately. We will see all kinds of ways to ride or handle a horse, some we do not agree with and some we follow. Please keep an open mind as you enter this next phase of the equestrian world!
PLEASE COME DIRECTLY BACK TO THE FARM once we depart from the show grounds, we will need all riders to unload horses and tack. We know you’re tired, hungry and thirsty. Your truck and trailer drivers are too(AND we have no air conditioning in the truck OR the trailer)! Remember we are a team and we need to help each other as much as possible.
SHOW DAY SCHEDULES are not schedules at all! There are multiple arenas going at once, and we have a class list. There is no way to know exactly when your riders class will run, or for how long. This is the “Hurry up and wait!” we are talking about. There is down time and time to get your hustle on. We ask Parents to please check with instructors before whisking your child off to the bathroom, tack trailer or food booth. If riders miss classes, there is no make up and they forfeit day/year end awards. This is a show rule. ALSO, please make sure you and your rider know the division they are entered in.
FAQ
Q:Why did my rider not get a blue ribbon?
A: Each class is a focus on one section of riding. We are competing to receive the opinion of the judge. We won’t please every judge in every aspect.
Q:My rider is done showing for the day, can we leave early?
A: NOPE, we are a team. We also have homes to get back to, cookouts to enjoy etc. Riders are responsible to stay to assist with horses and packing/unpacking the trailer.
Q:Can we skip Saturday night prep?
A: NOPE . This is part of the responsibility of competing. We do not condone riders who aren’t willing to put the effort in themselves. Success is made by hard work and education!
Q:Can I bring my dog to the show?
A: Although allowed by the show grounds, please do not. This is a horse show, there are dog shows for this purpose. We can SOMETIMES make an exception upon request, but typically dogs tied by the trailer are a safety hazard.
Q:I want our entire family to come and watch! Is that okay?
A: Again, please don’t. Take videos, photos, zoom calls. COVID or not, your rider might not want their Great Great Aunt to come from the hills of Montana to watch. Please speak to your rider first and also respect their wishes.
Q:Can we do a photo shoot?
A:We are busy! We want you to have lasting memories, but pulling riders away from their responsibilities is frustrating to staff, puts a crimp in the schedule and you’ll find we either have all the time, or none of the time on our hands!
Q:Where do we sit?
A: Bring chairs! There are metal bleachers to watch, but we will spend most of our time by the trailers.
Q:How do I pay for classes?
A:Class fees ARE NOT included in the invoice payments to our facility. You may pre-register, or register the day of at the show grounds.
PLEASE BE ON TIME
SHOW UP BRAIDED AND READY
PACK SHOW CLOTHES/ITEMS NIGHT BEFORE
EAT BREAKFAST
SMILE
Q:Why did my rider not get a blue ribbon?
A: Each class is a focus on one section of riding. We are competing to receive the opinion of the judge. We won’t please every judge in every aspect.
Q:My rider is done showing for the day, can we leave early?
A: NOPE, we are a team. We also have homes to get back to, cookouts to enjoy etc. Riders are responsible to stay to assist with horses and packing/unpacking the trailer.
Q:Can we skip Saturday night prep?
A: NOPE . This is part of the responsibility of competing. We do not condone riders who aren’t willing to put the effort in themselves. Success is made by hard work and education!
Q:Can I bring my dog to the show?
A: Although allowed by the show grounds, please do not. This is a horse show, there are dog shows for this purpose. We can SOMETIMES make an exception upon request, but typically dogs tied by the trailer are a safety hazard.
Q:I want our entire family to come and watch! Is that okay?
A: Again, please don’t. Take videos, photos, zoom calls. COVID or not, your rider might not want their Great Great Aunt to come from the hills of Montana to watch. Please speak to your rider first and also respect their wishes.
Q:Can we do a photo shoot?
A:We are busy! We want you to have lasting memories, but pulling riders away from their responsibilities is frustrating to staff, puts a crimp in the schedule and you’ll find we either have all the time, or none of the time on our hands!
Q:Where do we sit?
A: Bring chairs! There are metal bleachers to watch, but we will spend most of our time by the trailers.
Q:How do I pay for classes?
A:Class fees ARE NOT included in the invoice payments to our facility. You may pre-register, or register the day of at the show grounds.
PLEASE BE ON TIME
SHOW UP BRAIDED AND READY
PACK SHOW CLOTHES/ITEMS NIGHT BEFORE
EAT BREAKFAST
SMILE
