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Rules & Regulations -
Breeds
CLASS SPECIFICATIONS
EVERY CLASS OFFERED HEREIN
(WHICH IS COVERED BY THE RULES AND SPECIFICATIONS OF THE
CURRENT USEF RULE BOOK) WILL BE CONDUCTED AND JUDGED IN
ACCORDANCE THEREWITH, AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH GERMANTOWN
CHARITY HORSE SHOW, INC. RULES. MANAGEMENT SHALL SETTLE
ANY DISPUTE OR QUESTIONS THAT MAY ARISE AND ITS DECISION
SHALL BE FINAL.
See USEF Rule Book
for rules, class description & judging specs. Any
changes in the USEF rules will automatically become a
part of the Prize List. Show Committee reserves the
right to make sure changes in procedure, personnel,
rules & regulations as deemed by them to be in the best
interest of the show.
ENTRIES
Entries close Friday, May
11, 2012. PLEASE DO NOT FAX ENTRIES!
Every Exhibitor, rider, driver, handler and trainer or
his/her agent(s) must sign an entry blank. In the case
of a rider, driver or handler under the age of 18,
his/her parents or guardian must sign an entry blank on
the minor's behalf. Post entries will be accepted with
an additional fee of $50.00. Stall fees must accompany
entry to insure reservation. Each entry will pay the
USEF fee of $16.00 (Drugs and Medications $8.00/ USEF
$8.00) for every entry. Current USEF Rules re:
drugs/medications will be enforced. Make checks to
Germantown Charity Horse Show, Inc. There will be a
$50.00 returned check fee.
All Adds & Scratches
must be made in the horse show office
before the class starts.
Anyone competing in a
class in which they were not entered will be charged
double entry fees.
USEF CREDENTIALS AND
MEASUREMENT CARDS
All participants must
present to the show secretary current USEF membership
cards or copies thereof. Amateur certification and
measurement cards for Hackney ponies and Saddlebred Type
ponies must be presented to the horse show secretary
before numbers will be issued.
REGISTRATION PAPERS
Hackney, Harness Pony,
Roadster, Shetland and Saddlebred entries are required
to have a copy of the registration papers showing proof
of ownership or a copy of the registration papers with a
certificate of eligibility to show issued by the USEF.
American Saddlebred Horse Association card (for owner
and trainer) must be presented to the show office before
the show number will be issued.
MEASUREMENT
Horses and ponies without
a current valid measurement card issued by USEF will be
measured by the horse show steward. Check with the
horse show secretaries for a measurement schedule.
GROUNDS FEE
A one-time grounds Fee of
$50.00 - for the week of the show - will be charged for
each horse brought on the showground and not paying a
stall fee.
EXHIBITOR PASSES
No more than 2 parking and 2 exhibitor passes provided
per entered horse or pony. Additional passes will be
available in the horse show office at a cost of $5.00
per exhibitor pass and $10 per parking pass.
COGGINS TEST
A Current negative Coggins Test certificate dated
within one year must be included with entry. Health
certificates with ALL ENTERED HORSES must be
available as well.
STABLING
Permanent stabling
of 262 stalls and additional tents are on the show
grounds at a cost of $100.00 per stall. All stalls are
approx. 10x10 w/doors. All stall fees must be paid
before stall will be reserved. Bagged shavings will
be available through the show office and may be charged
to your account. Stabling is available on a first-come,
first-served basis.
Email Barney Mallace at:
Rowdy721@comcast.net for all stall reservations.
Management reserves the right
to close entries. Additional stalls are also available
during the show at the Shelby Show Place Arena.
STALL RESERVATIONS
Due
to limited space available, stall reservations must
be
EMAILED to BARNEY
MALLACE at:
Rowdy721@comcast.net
by
Friday, May 11, 2012.
Stabling will be
available from 12:00 noon on Sunday, June 3, 2012
until 12:00 noon on
Sunday, June 10, 2012.
REFUND POLICY:
Entry fees will be
refunded only upon presentation of a vet certificate
before June 9th. After an entry is accepted, stall
fees will be charged even if a horse is scratched.
There will be a scratch fee equal to the office fee
for any entry withdrawn/scratched after the entry
has been accepted.
HORSE SHOW OFFICE
The Horse Show Office will be open by 10:00 a.m. the
day prior to the start of the show for processing
entries. The office will open 1 hour prior to the start
of the show each day, and remain open ˝ hour after the
last class each day. All fees must be paid in full, or
an open check left at the horse show office, before
numbers will be issued
RV PARKING
RV
Parking is available at a rate of $250.00 for the entire
show or any portion of the show. Space is limited. RV
spots must be reserved BY
EMAIL WITH BARNEY MALLACE at:
Rowdy721@comcast.net.
RV Registration card must be picked up in show office
and displayed in a location visible from outside the
trailer.
CLASSES
The Management reserves the right to limit entries, alter
courses; prohibit or disqualify exhibitors; change,
cancel, limit or combine classes at its discretion to
compensate for excessive or inadequate entries or due to
acts of nature, without claim for damages.
OFFICIALS
The show
committee reserves the right to substitute a show
official in the event of failure of an advertised show
official to attend this show or perform his duties.
PROPER
ATTIRE
It is the tradition of the show ring that riders and drivers
and handlers be correctly attired for all classes and
that horses be properly presented. All riders in Hunter,
Jumper and Hunter Seat Equitation sections must wear
properly fitting, “approved” protective headgear while
riding in the designated schooling and exercising areas,
the show ring, and while mounted anywhere on the
competition grounds. Harness must be secured and
properly fitted. Any rider violating this rule at any
time must immediately be prohibited from further riding
until his headgear is properly in place. Formal attire
is required in the Grand Prix. Proper attire will be
required in all Classics.
FOOTING
All show and warm up rings
are made of all weather footing of sand and limestone
screenings.
MOTORIZED VEHICLE STATEMENT
Minors who do not
have a valid driver’s license which allows them to
operate a motorized vehicle in the state in which
they reside will not be permitted to operate a
motorized vehicle of any kind, including, but not
limited to, golf carts, motorcycles, scooters, or
farm utility vehicles, on the competition grounds of
licensed competitions. Minors who have a valid
temporary license may operate the above described
motorized vehicles as long as they are accompanied
by an adult with a valid driver’s license. The
parent(s), legal guardian(s), or individual who
signs the entry blank as a parent or guardian of a
minor operating a motorized vehicle in violation of
this rule are solely responsible for any damages,
claims, losses or actions resulting from that
operation. Violations of this rule will be cause for
sanctions against the parent(s), guardian(s) and/or
trainer(s) who are responsible for the child
committing the offense. Penalties may include
exclusion of the child, parent(s), guardian(s),
and/or trainer(s) from the competition grounds for
the remainder of the competition and charges being
filed against any of the above individuals in
accordance with Chapter 6. Wheelchairs and other
mobility assistance devices for individuals with
disabilities are exempt from this rules.
TROPHIES, RIBBONS AND PRIZE MONEY
A trophy and ribbons 1st – 8th will be awarded in all classes
unless otherwise specified. Prize money will be credited
to exhibitor's account and checks, if owed will be
mailed within 30 days.
DOGS
Germantown has a strict “Leash Law”, and unleashed dogs are
subject to impoundment and their owners fined.
Impoundment is $30.00, initially and $9.00 per day for
each day thereafter. Second offenses double the
impoundment fee and third offenses triple the fee. The
fine for a Rabies Tag Violation is $60.00.
The Germantown Charity
Horse Show Association volunteers, officers and
management assume no liability for any errors that
might appear in this publication. Great care has
been taken to provide accuracy in this document and
compliance to USEF rules and regulations
RESPONSIBILITY
Neither the Germantown Charity Horse Show Inc., the manager,
his employees or any other employee of the show will be
responsible for any article of any kind or nature that
may be lost, destroyed or stolen, nor liable for any
injury sustained to horse, exhibitors, spectators or
employees of exhibitors. The foregoing shall be included
as a condition of entry.
WARNING
Under Tennessee
Law, an equine professional is not liable for an
injury to or the death of a participant in equine
activities resulting from the inherent risks of
equine activities, pursuant to Tennessee Code
Annotated, title 44, chapter 20. 44-20-103.
Limitation on liability for injury or death of
participant Except as provided in §44-20-104, an
equine activity sponsor, an equine professional, or
any other person, which shall include a corporation
or partnership, shall not be liable for an injury to
or the death of a participant resulting from the
inherent risks of equine activities. Except as
provided in §44-20-104, no participant or
participant's representative shall make any claim
against, maintain an action against, or recover from
an equine activity sponsor, an equine professional,
or any other person for injury, loss, damage, or
death of the participant resulting from any of the
inherent risks of equine activities.
“EVERY CLASS OFFERED
HEREIN WHICH IS COVERED BY THE RULES AND SPECIFICATIONS
OF THE CURRENT FEDERATION RULE BOOK WILL BE CONDUCTED
AND JUDGED IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH.”
ATTENTION DEVICES:
GR839.4(i)
Included under Cruelty and Abuse:
Use of any
explosive (e.g., fire crackers, torpedoes, fire
extinguishers except in case of fire, etc.) or laser
beam devices anywhere on the competition grounds,
except in an exhibition or if required in class
specifications. SB103.9 Attention getting devices
&/or other noisemakers (including but not limited to
tape measures, blow horns, bamboo poles, explosives,
fire extinguishers, baby powder, whips longer than
6', etc.) are not allowed in and around the make up
and competition rings during scheduled competition
sessions. All such items will be confiscated and
offenders will be reported to the USEF. (See also
GR839.4(i))
UNITED STATES EQUESTRIAN FEDERATION, INC.:
All owners, trainers and riders must also have a current
United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) card.
AMERICAN
SADDLEBRED HORSE ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP:
All owners and trainers of American Saddlebred horses
must be members of the American Saddlebred Horse
Association (ASHA). You can contact them at 859-259-2742
for questions regarding your membership.
AMERICAN
HACKNEY HORSE SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP: Owners and trainers of ponies participating at Federation licensed
competitions in any Hackney section must be current
members in good standing with the American Hackney Horse
Society and provide an original or copy of the AHHS
membership card unless the competition, at their
discretion, confirms electronically with the AHHS
office. Lessees are considered owners in connection with
this membership requirement. In the event of an entry
with multiple owners, only one owner need be a member of
AHHS.
PONY
MEASUREMENTS:
Numbers will not be issued without a current measurement
card. Every pony must have a current card or form issued
by the USEF or CEF and must present it to the Show
Secretary. Please include copies, if possible, with
entry.
TIME OUTS:
Only one (1) 5-minute time out may be requested per
exhibitor per class. In case of casting a shoe or
breakage of equipment in the paddock, the gate may be
held no more than 3 minutes. There will be no delay
after the first horse enters the ring, at which time the
gate will be held for 2 minutes.
Every class
offered herein which is covered by the rules and
specifications of the current USEF Rule Book will be
conducted and judged in accordance therewith. Please
refer to the USEF Rule Book for judging and class
specifications.
Schedule For Prize
Money
American Saddlebred,
Roadster, Hackney & Harness
|
Prize Money |
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
5th |
6th |
7th |
8th |
Entry Fee |
|
$100 |
$30 |
$25 |
$20 |
$15 |
$10 |
|
|
|
$20 |
|
$200 |
$50 |
$40 |
$35 |
$30 |
$25 |
$20 |
|
|
$30 |
|
$250 |
$75 |
$55 |
$45 |
$35 |
$25 |
$15 |
|
|
$35 |
|
$400 |
$100 |
$80 |
$70 |
$60 |
$50 |
$40 |
|
|
$45 |
|
$500 |
$110 |
$85 |
$75 |
$60 |
$50 |
$40 |
$40 |
$40 |
$50 |
|
$1000 |
$220 |
$170 |
$140 |
$120 |
$100 |
$90 |
$80 |
$80 |
$100 |
|
Jackpot
Class* |
35% |
25% |
15% |
10% |
10% |
5% |
|
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See class list |
Jackpot* Classes = 60 %
of Entry fee will be added to the premium
FEES
Stall..........................................................................................
$100
Tack
Stall.................................................................................
$100
Post Entry
Fee...........................................................................
$10
Grounds Fee per Horse (No
Stall)............................................. $25
Office Charge per
Entry...........................................................
$20
USEF Fee ($8 Drugs & Medications Fee/ $8
USEF Fee per horse).................. $16
USEF Non-Membership
Fee......................................................
$30
USEF Non Member Amateur Fee
............................................ $30
R.V.
Hookup............................................................................
$250
Box
Seats..................................................................................
$250
RECEIVING YOUR BACK
NUMBERS YOU WILL NEED:
Copy of the original papers showing correct owner, USEF
member card for owner, trainer, exhibitor, appropriate
membership card for Breed organizations, measurement
card for ponies, Social Security or Federal Tax ID
number for payee. Back numbers will not be issued until
all paper work is complete.
BARN CALLS:
Entries must be prepared and report to the makeup area
at least 10 minutes prior to the class in which they are
entered. Germantown Charity Horse Show will make every
effort to announce the progress of the preceding class
over speakers to the stable area. Barn
calls are a courtesy of the show. It is the
responsibility of the exhibitor to present your horse
prior to the gate closing.
RESPONSIBILITY:
Neither the Germantown Charity Horse Show Inc., the
manager, his employees or any other employee of the show
will be responsible for any article of any kind or
nature that may be lost, destroyed or stolen, nor liable
for any injury sustained to horse, exhibitors,
spectators or employees of exhibitors. The foregoing
shall be included as a condition of entry.
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