Interscholastic Equestrian Team

Welcome Letter Hello, North Peak Equestrian is excited to announce the impending kick off to the 2015-2016 Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) training and competition year! We will hold signups and an introductory meeting August 12th and begin lessons and horse shows in September. Here is why YOU should join the NPE IEA team: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6)

The programs offers 8 team lessons throughout the season (occur once a month). As a team we go to 6-8 IEA shows a season. You get to compete in a minimum of 3, maximum of 5, horse shows. You ride unfamiliar horses, increasing your riding and horsemanship skills. As a team we get the chance to qualify for Regional, Zone and National IEA shows. You get the chance to lesson with USHJA Certified A Circuit Trainer, Stephanie Simmonds of Stillwater and Sarah Appel. 7) This is a preparatory stepping stone for University Intercollegiate Teams. 8) You develop team building and sportsmanship skills. 9) You get the chance to make new friends with riders your age from around the barn and Bay Area. Here is a calendar of our practices for the fall. Winter and spring dates to follow ASAP: Wednesday, August 12th @ 4pm-6:30pm Sunday, August 30th @ 10am-12pm Sunday, October 18th @ 10am-12pm Sunday, November 8th @ 10am-12pm Sunday, December 13th @ 10am-12pm

Please reserve your spot on the team today! Please submit your signed Rider Commitment form, your complete Rider Information Sheet and payment to the North Peak office. Thanks! Sarah, Stephanie & Emily North Peak Equestrian Center Barn: 925-256-1400 - Sarah’s Cell: 925-200-2251 Email: [email protected]

Interscholastic Equestrian Team Fees and Payment Information 1) Yearly Office Fee: $350 2) Yearly Team SWAG: $300

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a. Includes team show shirt, vest and hat. b. Additional SWAG for new students 3. Jacket $125 (optional) 4. Saddle Pad $35 (required) 5. Backpack $100 (optional) Practices Fees: $1,000 (own horse) OR $1,200 (NPE owned horse) a. Includes 8 team lessons (one per month) beginning August 2015 and ending March 2016. b. Team lessons are 90 minutes long and include riding and horsemanship. c. Riders are responsible for getting their horses ready and for their care before and after each team lesson. Show Coaching Fees: $625 a. Includes 5 IEA horse shows (maximum allowed by IEA). Horse Show Entry Fees: $40 per class a. This fee NOT collected in advance by NPE. b. Jumping riders ride 2 classes; flat only riders ride 1 class. c. Payment due prior to show. Additional Horse Show Expenses, if applicable. a. This fee NOT collected in advance by NPE. b. Trainer expenses will be split among the riders and will include and is not limited to: lodging, airfare, food and mileage. c. Riders are responsible for their own travel expenses.

Amount Due in Full September 1st, 2015 1) NPE will invoice by email. Payment forms include cash, check or credit card. 2) If paying in full presents a financial hardship, please discuss options with Sarah Appel. Member WITH own horse Yearly Office Fee $350 2015 Team Swag Fee $300 Show Coaching Fees (5 Shows) $625 Practice Dues (8 Lessons) $1,000 TOTAL DUE $2,275

Member WITHOUT own horse Yearly Office Fee $350 2015 Team Swag Fee $300 Show Coaching Fees (5 Shows) $625 Practice Dues (8 Lessons) $1,200 TOTAL DUE $2,475

Interscholastic Equestrian Team

Letter of Commitment Riding on the NPE IEA team requires a big commitment on your part. The team will attend 6-8 shows throughout the 8 month show season and you need to attend a minimum of 3 shows. If you qualify, you need to be prepared to attend the Regional show (March 5th-6th), Zone show (March 18th-19th) and potentially the National Finals show (April 21st-24th in Kentucky). You need to understand this is a team competition. There may be times when you are required to ride at a level that is below your riding skill because team placement is based on the team as a whole and not the rider as an individual. Therefore you commit to riding with the best interests of the NPE IEA team in mind. Please sign below and return this form, and your Rider Information Sheet, with payment to secure your spot on the team. Thank you, North Peak Equestrian Team

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Rider Information Sheet Rider name School Age Grade Parent(s) Name Address Phone Number(s) *Email

*Email will be the official method of communication, please list all pertinent email addresses.

Riding Experience: How long have you been riding? What type of riding have you done? Can you ride without stirrups? Have you jumped before? Have you competed in a recognized or rated show? Have you completed any formal grooming classes? Do you have basic knowledge of horse anatomy? Why would you like to be on a middle/high school team? Size for IEA Swag Jacket and polo (Circle one)

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IEA 2015-2016

Sign Up and Evaluation Lesson! August 12th, 2015 4:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm

Meet and Greet in Office Lesson Begins Lesson Over & Clean Up

1) This lesson is for those committed to joining the NPE IEA Team. 2) RSVP with [email protected]. 3) Please come prepared to ride.