RULES & REGULATIONS

AMATEUR CARDS

See USEF GR 1306: Every person who has reached his 18th birthday and competes in classes for amateurs under USEF rules must possess an Amateur Card issued by the Federation (send copy with entry). Onlyactive Federation members may obtain amateur status. Application may be made at the Horse Show Office, paid by CHECK ONLY.
USEF MEMBERS - No Fees. USEF SHOW PASS - Adult & Juvenile Non-Members fee $45.00

STALL ASSIGNMENTS, STABLING AND HORSE VAN PARKING

Stalls with doors will be assigned as entries are received with preference given to previous and consistent exhibitors. Only the Manager has the authority to assign or reassign stalls. ALL HORSES MUST BE STABLED. IF YOU INTEND TO HAUL HORSES IN FOR THE NIGHTLY SESSIONS, THEY MUST ARRIVE, BE UNLOADED AND STABLED PRIOR TO 5:00 PM. HORSE VAN PARKING WILL BE PROVIDED ON THE SHOW GROUNDS ONLY FOR VANS HAULING HORSES FOR NIGHTLY PERFORMANCES AND NOT STABLING HORSES OVERNIGHT. ALL HORSE VANS REQUIRING PERMANENT PARKING FOR THE WEEK MUST BE PARKED AT BOWMAN FIELD AIRPORT. THE STALL MANAGER MUST ESCORT YOUR VAN IN AND OUT OF THIS FACILITY AS IT WILL BE LOCKED AT ALL TIMES.

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AND GROUNDING

All equipment, regardless of power source, must comply with all Federal, State and local safety codes. All extension cords must be a 3 wire grounded type. All exposed non-current carrying metal parts of fixed equipment, which are liable to be energized, shall be grounded.

ENTRIES

Send copies of registration papers, USEF, ASHA and ARHPA membership cards for owner, rider, and trainer, AHHS membership card of the owner and trainer. The Horse Show Committee reserves the right to reject any entry.

JUNIOR EXHIBITORS

The age of a Junior Exhibitor on December 1st, 2023 shall be maintained throughout the entire year.

DOGS

Dogs must be on a leash at all times in accordance with Local Ordinance.

PONY MEASUREMENTS

Every pony must have a current measurement card or form issued by the USEF of CEF and must present it to the Show Secretary before receiving numbers. Please include copies with entry. PONIES WILL BE MEASURED AT 4:30 PM, TUESDAY JUNE 4 AND AS NEEDED. NON-MEMBER HORSE/PONY MEASUREMENT FEE: $40

PRIZE MONEY

Prize money will be paid by check drawn to the order of the PAYEE designated on entry form. Payment will be made promptly by mail thirty (30) days following the closing of the show. PLEASE INDICATE ON ENTRY FORM TO WHOM CHECKS ARE PAYABLE (PAYEE) and include SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER OF PAYEE. FAILURE TO INCLUDE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER OF PAYEE MAY DELAY RECEIPT OF PRIZE MONEY.

STALLS

One night stalls will be available at $100.00 per night. If you enter more than two times you will be charged full stall fee. All stalls have doors. PLEASE NOTIFY THE OFFICE BEFORE 12 NOON IF YOU WANT A STALL FOR THE NIGHT.

RULES

Every class offered herein is covered by the rules and specifications of the current United States Equestrian Federation rulebook and will be conducted and judged in accordance therewith. Exhibitors are requested to thoroughly acquaint themselves with the rules of the USEF and the Horse Protection Act of 1979 as amended. Any change in the current USEF rulebook will automatically become a part of the Premium list.

USEF SB 101.2
In the event a person files a false affidavit or an affidavit to show change of ownership or change of name without having taken the steps to make the change with the ASHA, the Federation will levy a fine against that person in the amount of $250.

USEF GR 845
All horses at a USEF licensed competition must have documentation of Equine Influenza Virus and Equine Herpes Virus (Rhinopneumonitis) vaccinations within six (6) months prior to entering the show grounds. Horses not in compliance with this rule may be required to leave the competition grounds upon request by Competition Management. See GR 845 for complete information concerning the documentation.

USEF FEDERATION FEE (DRUGS AND MEDICATIONS)
In compliance with the USEF Federation Fee, a $23.00 fee will be collected on all horses entered, including equitation's horses. Payment to be included with entries (Drug and medications $15.00, USEF $8.00).

CANCELLATION-REFUNDS
Exhibitors canceling entries in writing prior to the closing date of entries May 12, 2023 shall be entitled to a full refund. Exhibitors canceling entries in writing after May 12 and before May 30 shall be entitled to a refund of all fees less a $25.00 handling charge only if supported with Veterinarian Certificate giving comprehensive diagnosis.

VETERINARIAN CERTIFICATES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED OR HONORED AFTER
May 30, 2024
**** NO STALL REFUNDS will be made for any entry not canceled in writing prior to MAY 14 unless stalls can be resold. ****

ASHA, AHHS, & ARHPA MEMBERSHIP

To be eligible to show at a USEF Rated Shows all Owners, Trainers and Riders of the American Saddlebred Horses and Hackney/Harness Ponies must show proof of current membership in the American Saddlebred Horse Association and the American Hackney Horse Society. All trainers, owners, and drivers of Roadster Horses must be members of the ARHPA.

FEES
Stalls $200.00. No first bedding.
One night Stalls - $100.00 per night
USEF Federation Fee per horse - $23.00 (Drugs and Medications - $15.00, USEF $8.00)
USEF Adult & Juvenile Show Pass Fee - $45.00
OFFICE CHARGE $35.00 per horse
Exhibitor Badge - $50.00
Parking Pass - $125.00

NO STALL RESERVED WITHOUT PAYMENT

FOOTING: Limestone dust, sand and dirt. RING MEASURES: 260' X 125'
WARM-UP AREA: Sand, cinders and dirt

ADMISSION
GENERAL ADMISSION $10.00 per session Tuesday night thru Saturday night.
EXHIBITOR-GROOMS BADGES $50.00 each. All persons entering the show grounds must have a grooms armband or ticket.

PREMIUMS
Premium checks will be mailed promptly after close of show. The social security number of the payee must be given to the office.

CLOSING OF ENTRIES
Entries close May 14, 2024 except as provided in "Post Entries" section.