A Pleasant Valley Ranch















Welcome to Pleasant Valley Ranch. We are located in the serene Pleasant Valley of New Ringgold, PA. Here at the ranch, we offer a wide variety of equine activities such as horseback riding, horseback riding lessons, horse rental Pa., horse guided trail rides, two hour moonlight horse ride, hay rides and campfire rides. Our specialty ranch and horse services include ranch-style birthday parties Pa., ranch activities for Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops Pa., off-site pony rides for birthday parties or fundraisers in Pa., We offer pony rides in New Jersey, New York, Maryland, Delaware and medieval weddings with our black Percheron draft horses. Cinderella has done Indian wedding ceremonies all over Pennsylvania and Indian wedding ceremonies in New York, Delaware, Maryland and New Jersey. We are an educational equine ranch where you will be made comfortable on your horse through one-on-one horseback riding instruction before venturing out on trail rides. Our trail rides extend over hundreds of acres of land with beautiful views of valleys and walks through both wooded areas and open fields. For a twist on the trail rides, sign up for one of our monthly two hour moonlight horseback trail rides which leave just before sunset and conclude under lighted paths by the full moon. Our ranch birthday parties include an educational barn tour, fun with whips and lassos, a tractor-pulled wagon ride, hands-on time with the trail horses, a lively game of tug-o-war, and of course, pony rides. Can’t make it out to our facility? No problem. Whether you live in Lehighton, Orwigsburg, Pottsville, Jim Thorpe, Tamaqua, Hazleton, Scranton, Reading or Allentown Area, we’ll bring the horses and party to you! If you are considering horseback riding summer camp in Pa. for furthering your child’s knowledge of horses, our summer camps include both mounted and un-mounted lessons in which children are educated about the basics of western horsemanship. They will learn to groom the trail horses, tack trail horses, lead horses, and trail ride their horses confidently by the end of the week. If your not a horseback rider but love to spectate rodeos and horseback riding shows? We are pleased to welcome rodeo spectators and youth rodeo participants from Schuylkill County and beyond to our evening summer fun shows held outdoors in our large outdoor riding arena. Please call for questions or information about this summer’s Friday night fun show series.


Pleasant Valley Ranch

2011 Summer Open Show Series

Come out and join us on Friday nights this summer for our 5-part Open Horse Show Series.  Bring some lawn chairs and enjoy the country sunset, home-grilled food, and watch Schuylkill County Area's Western, English, and Gaming riders compete under the lights.  Nightly show awards include 1st-6th place ribbons, as well as Adult and Youth Championship Awards in Western, English and Gaming Divisions.  End of Series Jackets will be awarded to the All Around High-Point Youth and High-Point Adult for the 2011 Pleasant Valley Ranch Summer Open Show Series.

 June 17th ~ July 15th ~ July 29th

August 5th ~ August 19th  

Shows begin at 6:00pm (following PVR Summer Camp Mini-Show at 5:15pm)

Registration begins at 4:30pm

Entry Fees

  • Day-of-Show Entry: $8/class
  • Pre-registered Entries: $6/class
    • Completed show entry forms & payment must be received by PVR the Wednesday before your show date in order to receive the early entry discount. 
    • Scroll down for entry form print-out, payment and mailing information

Prizes

  • 1st-6th Place Rosette Ribbons- each class
  • Championship Awards for 6 Divisions: Youth and Adult- Western, English, Gaming & Speed
  • End-of-Series Adult & Youth High-Point Jackets
  • $$ Team Wildcard Jackpot Class $$ 
    • Team Wildcard Event will include a different team competition each show. 
    • Event details will be posted at the secretary's stand on the day of the show.
    • Entry fee is $10/team.
    • Winning team will receive a jackpot of 50% of all entry fees for that class!
  • $$ 50/50 Raffle for All Spectators & Riders- each show! $$

What to Bring

  • Lawn chairs
    Blankets & Hoodies
    $ for our fabulous pit beef or ham sandwiches (only $4!) and other concessions
  • Your lucky rabbit's foot for our 50/50 raffle!

2011 Class List

A. PVR Camper W/T

B. PVR Camper W/T/C

C. PVR Camper Mini-Poles

D. PVR Camper Mini-Barrels

--Western Schooling til 6pm--

1. Grooming & Showmanship*

2. Open Walk/Jog- All Ages

3. Youth Western Pleasure W/J/L

4. Youth Western Equitation W/J/L

5. Adult Western Pleasure W/J/L

6. Adult Western Equitation W/J/L

7. Trail*

--English Schooling Break--

8. Open Walk/Trot- All Ages

9. Youth English Pleasure W/T/C

10. Youth English Equitation W/T/C

11. Adult English Pleasure W/T/C

12. Adult English Equitation W/T/C

13. Hunter Hack (railwork & two 2' fences)

--50/50 Raffle Announced--

--Team Wildcard Jackpot Class--

14. Goat Tying

15. Break & Out

16. Egg & Spoon

17. Bucket Race

18. Key Hole

19. Flag Race

20. Pole Bending

20. Barrel Race

*These classes are patterned- see pattern forms below.

PVR Point System

Championship awards will be given on the basis of the Point System 6-5-4-3-2-1 for first, second, third, forth, fifth, and sixth places respectively.  All horses will receive one point in each class that is physically entered, plus those placing receive the normal points as seen above (therfore 1st place receives 7pts, 2nd receives 6pts, etc.).  At the end of the show season, qualifying points won by each horse or rider will be totaled by PVR Directors and winners will be determined. 

Click on form to print out

2011 Pre Registration Form for open shows


 

PVR Open Show Collage (570) 943-2496.
PVR Open Show Collage (570) 943-2496.

PVR Open Show Collage (570) 943-2496.

Show Policies


ENTRY FEES- There will be no refund of entry money.  There is a returned check fee of $20.

NEGATIVE COGGINS- All horses entered into competition or brought on PVR property are required to present proof of a negative coggins test at registration.

CLASS REPORTING/CLOSURES- All class entries/scratches close 2 classes prior.  Failure to report for a class within one minute will mean elimination from the class without refund.

TACK CHANGES- Notice for tack changes must be given at least one class prior.

PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR- Professional attire and helmets are optional for competitors, however Pleasant Valley Ranch recommends the use for all horseback riding activities and events.

HORSES HEALTH- Any horse showing evidence of lameness, illness or signs of raw or bleeding sores about the legs, feet or mouth shall be disqualified at the discretion of the judge.

UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT- Any act of discourtesy or disobedience to a judge, PVR official, or show official by an owner, exhibitor, agent, employees, or family member shall be deemed to constitute unsportsmanlike conduct.  PVR management can suspend the rights of the exhibitor from participating in any PVR Summer Series Show, and that exhibitor will forfeit all points for a determined period of time.

DISQUALIFICATION/ DISCIPLINARY ACTION- When an exhibitor and/or his/her representative acting on behalf of the exhibitor with the exhibitor's consent, is guilty of unsportsmanlike conduct, or inhumane treatment of a horse, Pvt can suspend the rights of such exhibitor and representative(s) to participate in the current show and in further approved shows and forfeit all points for such a period of time as judges appropriate by PVR Management.  Any suspension or other disciplinary action will be imposed in an incremental fashion and will be done with full knowledge of the PVR management and full disclosure to the offender.

CONTROL OF HORSES- Horses not under control or threatening the safety of riders may be called to the center of the arena or asked to leave the class.  The judge may let the other horses continue on the rail or halt as necessary.  Horse/riders outside the arena should conduct themselves in a courteous manner so that not to endanger horses or spectators. For safety, all speed events will start and stop inside the arena gate.

PROBLEMS NOT COVERED BY RULES- Problems not specifically covered by these rules shall be decided by the PVR management.  Individuals should contact the designated show representative, host or hostess, with any questions or concerns regarding a particular PVR show.  All decisions of the management will be final.

NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES PERMITTED ON SHOW GROUNDS.

WELL BEHAVED DOGS THAT ARE COMFORTABLE AROUND HORSES ARE WELCOME, BUT MUST BE PROPERLY LEASHED & CURBED.  OWNERS ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALL BEHAVIORS OF THEIR DOGS WHILE ON PVR PROPERTY AND AUTOMATICALLY RELEASE PVR OF ALL RESPONSIBILITY RELATED TO THEIR PETS/ANIMALS WHILE ON PVR GROUNDS.

Pleasant Valley Ranch, its management, and/or property owners will not be held responsible for any damage, injury or loss to person, horse or pony, or property of the exhibitor and or/spectator incurred on or off horse show grounds.

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