Rules 2010

EMHSC Rules for the 2010 Season

Printer Friendly 2010 EMHSC Rules

 

Please note that it is important to review the rules for any changes from the 2009 year as some of the rules have been revised or changed.
Below are the written rules for view online.
Eligibility Fees: Individual $15.00
Family $25.00

 

In order to qualify for year end awards you must have a current eligibility. The shows you enter will not count until the eligibility fee is paid.
1. Entries will be accepted up to 2 classes prior to class. Horses need not be registered and can be of any breed.

 2. Fee Schedule: $6.00 per class – $2.00 of entry goes towards year-end awards. 3. $4.00 office charge per person. 4. The horse show managers will decide on awards to be given at shows:

a) 1st place awards and ribbons to 4 places
b) paybacks and ribbons to 4 places
c) ribbons to 4 places and end of show high point awards
**At the beginning of each season, a mailing will be sent to each individual or family containing the dates, names and phone numbers of the show managers, the rules, an eligibility application, an entry form, a list of the classes and any other information which may be available at that time. At each show information will be available for the next show that season (stall rent, whether or not bedding will be available at the show, whether or not there will be concessions on the grounds, information about camping, and the location of the show). All shows will use the same entry sheets. These will be furnished by EMHSC. This will cause less hassle for the competitors when entering and less confusion for the show managers when figuring the points. EMHSC will also furnish entry forms, eligibility forms, class lists, and patterns for each show.

Show managers should have packets available containing show dates and rules with a class list, patterns and an entry form, and give a packet to each new eligible individual or family who signs up at their show. These will be furnished by EMHSC. Before each show begins, the show manager should introduce their judges for the day and tell about them.  5. Points will be on horse and rider or horse and handler combination except for halter classes in which only the horse is judged.  6. One horse can only be shown once per class per age division except in youth speed events.  7. Exhibitor need not own the horse they exhibit.  8. Youth 12 & under cannot exhibit stallions.  9. Correct attire for English is required (English saddle, bridle, boots, hat, jacket). 10. Correct attire for Western is required (Western saddle, bridle, western boots, long sleeve shirt, western hat, belt, jeans). Chaps are optional. 11. Chaps or spurs are not allowed in the bareback equitation class. 12. To be eligible to win a year-end versatility award a contestant must compete in 2 of the 3 classes listed for yearling, Jr. Horse, and speed events. All of the 3      classes will count. For youth, novice, adult, men's, and Jack Benny versatility awards a contestant must compete in 3 of the 4 classes listed with all 4 classes to count.

YEAR END VERSATILITY AWARDS

Yearling

Yearling Halter
Yearling Longe Line
Yearling Trail		Junior Horse

Western Pleasure
English Pleasure
Trail		Youth

Showmanship
Western Equitation
English Pleasure
Trail		Mens

Cowboy Pleasure
Reining
Ranch Horse
Trail (Adult or Youth)

 
Novice

Showmanship
Western Equitation
English Pleasure
Trail		Adult

Showmanship
Western Pleasure
English Equitation
Trail		Jack Benny

Showmanship
Western Pleasure
English Equitation
Trail

Pee Wee Speed

Barrels
Flag Race
Poles		Youth Speed

Barrels
Flag Race
Poles		Novice Speed

Barrels
Flag Race
Poles		Adult Speed

Barrels
Flag Race
Poles

13. The year-end awards will be determined by class – the points in 3 shows will be dropped (not the entire shows – just the lowest points in that class at whatever 3 shows are the lowest). If you do not compete in more than 6 shows no points will be dropped. If you compete in 9 shows – points from three will be dropped. If you compete in 8 shows points from two will be dropped. If you compete in 7 shows points from one will be dropped. You must compete in a minimum of 4 shows to be eligible for year-end awards. In case of a tie for any award, the horse or the exhibitor with the most first (1st) placings will have the edge. If a tie persists, the horse or exhibitor with the most second (2nd) placings, the third (3rd) placings and so on down to sixth (6th) placings will receive the edge. If a tie still persists, the horse or exhibitor beating the most competitors receives the edge.
***In case a horse should get sick or injured and unable to compete in 1/2 of the shows, a vet certificate showing that the horse is unable to compete and why will make their points count. The points from the injured horse will continue through the first change of horses only -after that the points must start over. Contestant must notify directors what horse will be used in order for the points from that horse to count with the points from the sick or injured horse. This may be done until the sick or injured horse recovers or for the remainder of the season.

14. Point System – The points will be the same regardless of how many horses are in the class: 1st place – 6 points 2nd place – 5 points 3rd place – 4 points 4th place – 3 points 5th place – 2 points 6th place – 1 point

15. One of three patterns will be used for the year at all shows in reining and equitation classes. There will be no surprise patterns.
16. Should any question or dispute arise not provided for in the rules, it must be submitted in writing to the show committee with a $25.00 deposit to be refunded only if complaint upheld. Decision of the committee is final.
In the event that an NSF check is received by any show manager all points and awards will be withheld until such time as restitution is made. A $25 charge will apply. This is the EMHSC policy on NSF checks.

17. In order for a year-end prize to be given in a class that class must have at least one contestant who entered that class at least 4 times during the season. If at least one competitor has not entered that particular class at least 4 times during the season no award will be given in that class. 18. No refunds will be made on withdrawals unless a veterinary certificate is submitted for the horse or a physician's certificate for the exhibitor to the show office. Stall fees and office fees are non-refundable. 19. The show will not be responsible for any accidents to persons, horses, equipment or loss of equipment. Presentation of entry blank shall be deemed acceptance of this rule. 20. For horse show purposes, the age of an individual on January 1st will determine their age for the entire show season. 21. For competition purposes, horses are considered to be one year old on the first day of January following the actual date of foaling. They maintain that age for the entire competition year regardless of the actual birth date. 22. We recommend that a horse be three (3) years old or older to be shown in classes 49 through 60. . Junior horses are 5 years old and younger.

Senior horses are 6 years old and older.

***Abuse of horses will not be tolerated. You will be excused from the show premises – no entry fees will be refunded. A rider's mistakes should not be taken out on the horse.

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