WSH
General Rules
AGE: The age of an individual on Dec. 1, 2006 is maintained the entire
year. For horse show purposes, a horse becomes one year old on January
following actual foaling date.
CHANGES: Show management reserves the right to combine/cancel classes with
fewer then 3 entries; to accept entries for unfilled classes 2 classes
prior; to divide classes as entries warrant; to substitute listed
officials. Exhibitors will be advised if classes are combined, cancelled
or split.
CONDUCT/REFUSAL OF ENTRY: Show management
reserves the right to refuse any entry of an exhibitor or the
participation of any agent, trainer, rider, or driver who has shown an
objectionable attitude toward a recognized show or previous
unsportsmanlike behavior at a recognized show or to its management. Abuse,
either physical or verbal, to show personal, show officials, trainers,
exhibitors, or animals will not be tolerated at this show. Any reported
abuse will be investigated and upon verification by show management, the
person/persons will be eliminated from further competition at this show,
will forfeit all unused fees, and will be barred from the show grounds.
DOGS: All dogs must be on a leash. No dogs in
the warm up arena or barn. Dogs are allowed in the parking/RV area &
spectator stands.
ENTRIES must be in writing, signed by
owner/authorized agent, and accompanied by proper fees. Parent/Guardian
must sign the entry of a junior exhibitor. All cards must be shown to the
show office before receiving your back numbers.
GATE HOLDS are limited to the horses/riders in
consecutive classes, and shall not exceed 3 minutes. In classes where
horses compete collectively, the in gate may not be closed sooner than 2
minutes after the last horse exits the ring from the previous class unless
all entries for the next class are present. An official timer will be
appointed. NO HORSE WILL ENTER THE ARENA ONCE THE GATE IS CLOSED. NO
EXCEPTIONS.
JUDGES: No one shall approach a Judge until
he/she first obtains permission from show committee or steward, who shall
arrange an appointment at a proper time and place. THE DECISIONS OF A
JUDGE IS FINAL.
NON-MEMBER FEE: Every exhibitor (horse or
equitation rider/showmanship handler) that is not a current member of WSH
must pay a non-member registration fee of $6.00. A horse owner also
entering equitation pays only one fee. A CURRENT WSH MEMBERSHIP CARD MUST
BE PRESENTED unless photocopies are included with entry. Exhibitors over
18 competing in Amateur classes must possess a current USA Equestrian
amateur card or purchase a WSH Amateur Card. A non-member amateur card is
$15.00. Breed Non Pro cards are not eligible.
NUMBERS: Exhibitors must appear in the ring
suitably attired, with correct number on their back or on each side of the
saddle pad, clearly visible to the judge at all times when in competition.
Entries with incorrect or missing numbers may be eliminated.
PROTESTS: Any rider, driver, owner, agent,
trainer or parent of a junior exhibitor may file a protest with the show
must be made in writing, signed by protestor, accompanied with a deposit
of $50.00, addressed to the secretary of the competition at which the
alleged violation occurred, within 48 hours of the alleged violation, OR
may be made directly to the horse show director, accompanied with $50.00
deposit and received within 5 business days following the last recognized
day of the competition. A deposit will be refunded in the event the
protests in upheld.
REFUND OF ENTRY FEES: (less an office fee of
$30.00 or 10% of the entry fee, which ever is greater) will be made on
receipt of a veterinarian's certificate specifying the exact nature of the
disability, and must be presented prior to the horse's first class. Refund
checks will be mailed unless applied towards another entry. There are no
refunds for personal illness or failure to show your horse in any event
marked on your entry blank.
PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR: All juniors riding in
Hunt Seat Equitation sections must wear protective headgear while riding
in the designated schooling, exercise areas and the show ring. Any rider
violating this rule at anytime must immediately be prohibited from further
riding until such headgear is properly in place. USAE strongly encourages
all riders to wear protective headgear passing or surpassing current
applicable ASTM standards with harnesses secured while riding anywhere on
the grounds. It is the responsibility of the rider or the parent or
guardian or trainer of the junior exhibitor to see that the headgear worn
complies with appropriate safety standards for protective headgear
intended for equestrian use, and is properly fitted and in good condition,
and the USAE, WSH, Show Staff and Licensed Officials are not responsible
for checking headgear worn for such compliance.
REGISTRY NUMBER and full registered name is
required for entry in breed designated classes for registered horses.
Papers or a photocopy must be presented when entering a breed class.
HIGH POINT AWARDS High point awards are based
on a one horse/one rider combination. You must show a minimum of 2 shows,
one of which must be the July show. High point criteria is outlined within
this prize list and online. If you do not understand, please ask.
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