2025 MidCal Show Jumping Rally
2025 Middle California Show Jumping Rally
April 26-27, 2025
Non-Qualifiers & Non-Members are welcome!
UNMOUNTED COMPETITORS ARE WELCOME TOO!
Deadline: Registration will Open on Mar 1st and Close on April 15th - No refunds without vet or doctor note after entries close. $40 office fee is non-refundable.
Location: Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds
2601 E Lake Ave, Watsonville CA 95076
Regular Registration - $150
Stabling - $150 per horse
CDFA Fee - $14 per horse
Office Fee - $40
Stable Manager – FREE!
Entry in Show Jumping AND Tetrathlon (if schedule allows) – Registration Fee = $225 (Stabling, CDFA, and Office Fee remain the same per horse/competitor)
Competitors are encouraged to add additional show classes but will not be allowed to compete in classes at a height lower than their Pony Club Rally competition height so as to not create an unfair advantage of familiarity with the arena and course. If adding classes the Rally Organizer and Chief Horse Management Judge will need to be notified so that inspection times can be adjusted if needed.
Horse Management – Horse Management will start on Saturday after official briefing and will continue through Sunday. Anyone bringing a horse and participating in the ride phase will be participating in Horse Management, which requires that horses be to the venue before official start time and Horse Inspections.
Tentative schedule (subject to change)
- Friday – Optional Arrival, Set Up
- Saturday – Briefing, Horse Inspections, Turnout Inspection, 2 Jump Rounds
- Sunday – 2 Jump Rounds, Awards
General Info: In accordance with show rules Equine Health Attestation and proof of vaccines must be submitted prior to arrival. Stalls are 10’x10’ enclosed stalls. Members are expected to bring their own horse’s feed and overnight equipment. Mornings and evenings can be foggy, bring warm clothes and possibly blankets for horses.
Accommodations: There are hotels close by in Watsonville. Tent camping and trailer camping is allowed on site.
Championships Eligibility:
Championships: C1 and above, 12 years old and up. Must meet minimum point requirements
Modified Championships: D2 and above, 10 years old and up. No minimum point requirements
USPC Championships in Kentucky: July 16-21, 2024
Divisions:
Junior Divisions – Up to and including 17 years of age
Senior Divisions – 18 years and above
Competition Levels:
1.15m Jumpers
1.05m Jumpers
.95m Jumpers
.95m Pony Jumpers
.85m Jumpers
.75m Jumpers
Non-Qualifying
.60m Jumpers
Cross Rails Jumpers
Ground Rails Jumpers
Teams: Each team will consist of three or four riding competitors. Any Pony Club Members in Good Standing with a suitable mount and the maturity to handle competition at this level is welcome. We will attempt to combine individuals from different clubs to make up teams if necessary. Teams may be a mix of all rating levels and ages.
Rules: Refer to the USPC Website for the most up-to-date version of the Tetrathlon Discipline Rulebook and Newsletter. Horse Management will be judged according to the most recent Horse Management Rulebook and Newsletter. Please be sure to review these prior to competition as well as have a printed or digital copy available to all competitors on the team during the competition.
Entry Forms:
Contact Rally Organizer: Nichole Fisher at nm84@aol.com or 831-239-3067
To Register: Complete the online registration for class sign up and payment. The Show Jumping Pony Club “Classes” include all 4 rounds (2 per day) for the entire weekend. Additional classes may be entered as long as they are not at a lower level than what you are competing in at the rally so that there is not an unfair advantage. All participants are encouraged to enter in the fun evening classes. Please email or bring chaperone and coaching forms to the rally
Middle California Championships Qualifying Information
Our region supports eligible members attending Championships. Members who wish to attend must meet age and certification requirements for the discipline of their choice, which includes qualifying at a regional rally or the equivalent. All eligible members are invited to qualify for regional teams. Based on available funds, the Region will pay at least half the entry fee for Middle California competitors for any USPC Championships.