Davidson County Horsemen's Association/R.E.I.N.S

DCHA Youth

DCHA/REINS Youth Program      

Calling All Youth  ages 17 and under.

Those of you that have joined, be sure to let me know if you are not getting your monthly newsletter in the mail. It is on our website www.dchaweb.com  I hope you will be able to attend our general evening meetings. (3rd Tuesday)  Check your newsletter and/or website for time and location.

#336-764-2277  Gayle Nifong  e-mail:  gnifong@bellsouth.net

   Jr. Horsemen's Meeting at Milda's 

 June 5th, 2010 Jr. Horseman's Mtg. at Garwood Equestrian Center.

DCHA/REINS YOUTH SADDLE TIME AWARDS PROGRAM
NOVEMBER,2011 TO NOVEMBER,2012

GUIDELINES AND RULES:

1.       Age up to 17

2.     Any time spent actually riding* may be logged

• Lessons
• Practice in a ring
• Regular riding at home
• Trail Riding
• Horse Shows
• Games on horseback/pony
• 4-H Riding Activities
• DCHA Horse Show earns DOUBLE TIME
• DCHA Trail Ride earns DOUBLE TIME

3.     Must be a good sport at all times

4.     The Youth Awards have changed beginning in 2011!  Instead of trophies we are now awarding money prizes. First place will receive $25, 2^nd place will receive $15, and 3^rd place will receive $10. at the December DCHA Christmas Party.

*Riding is defined as:  Being on the horse/pony riding in a saddle or bareback.
Exception:  Showing a horse or pony in a halter or showmanship class at any HORSE SHOW  will count toward time.  At a DCHA Horse  Show the time may be doubled.

NOTE:  Be sure to keep track of all riding hours on the  RIDING LOG FORM when you turn them in

Please record time on the log as a total number of hours for the trail ride. For example, log 3.50 hours instead of 1 pm - 4:30 pm.

Also, please use decimal increments of time:
       .25 minutes for 15 minutes of riding time                                     1hr.15 min. = 1.25
       .50 minutes for 30 minutes of riding time                                     1hr. 30 min. = 1.50
       .75 minutes for 45 minutes of riding time                                     2hr. 45 min. = 2.75

Always drop back to the closest increment if your time doesn't stop exactly at one of the above increments. For example, if you ride 3 hrs. 20 min, record 3.25. That allows time for lunch and pottie breaks.

Click here for a printable RIDING LOG FORM: