Mississippi Arabian Horse Association

Summer Classic Class A Show and Region 12 Cow Horse Championships

Rules and Regulations

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RULES AND REGULATIONS

Every class offered herein which is covered by the rules and specifications of the current Federation Rule Book and will be conducted and judged in accordance therewith. (Rule XIV. Chapter 1. Article 1402)

The Official rulebook of the USAEQ shall prevail. This Prize List is based on rules of the current rulebook. Any changes or corrections of rules will automatically become a part of this Prize List. Each participant in the show is responsible for knowledge of and is subject to the USAEQ Rules.

ELIGIBILITY: All purebred horses must be registered with the Arabian Horse Registry or, if under one year of age, be eligible for registry and registration applied for and must be entered under their full registered name. Half-Arabian and/or Anglo Arabian registry or be eligible for registry and registration applied for and must be entered under their full registered name. Half-Arabian colts/stallions are excluded from all halter classes; however, they may compete in Half-Arabian performance classes.

Entries must be sent with a copy of the following: Amateur Card, USAEQ Membership Card, AHA Membership Card and registration for each horse entered and a current negative Coggins test result for each horse (within twelve months). You may apply for membership at the show and you must do so BEFORE picking up your numbers. USAEQ and AHA allow affidavits to be signed for those who have joined or renewed but have not received their cards. Affidavits are available in the show office. All entries must be accompanied by a SIGNED, COMPLETED check or money order payable to MISSISSIPPI ARABIAN HORSE ASSOCIATION to cover original entry fees to include stall fee(s) and one class fee. No entries will be accepted and no stalls reserved unless accompanied by a detailed description of how the money is to be applied. THOSE EXHIBITORS DESIRING TO BE STALLED TOGETHER MUST SEND STALL RESERVATION FORMS TO THE SHOW SECRETARY IN THE SAME ENVELOPE.

There may be only one owner per entry blank. Every exhibitor or his agent and trainer MUST sign the entry blank in all places. No person under 18 may sign as a trainer, Rule IV, Art. 404. A horse must be entered in the name of his recorded owner and the address of the recorded owner given. If the name shown on the registration papers is different from the person entering the horse, an affidavit, copy of the sales contract or authorization form must accompany the entry. Farm names will be used as “OWNER” only if the stable or farm is the owner appearing on the horse’s registration papers and is registered with USAEQ. When horses are entered by an agent the owner’s name and address must be given. All horses entered on an entry form must belong to the same owner. NO HORSE MAY BE ENTERED ON MORE THAN ONE ENTRY FORM.

ENTRY DEADLINE: ENTRIES CLOSE AT MIDNIGHT JULY 16th, 2007 AT REGULAR FEES and must be postmarked not later than midnight on the closing date. Horses not previously entered prior to midnight, July 16th, 2007, will be charged for a ONE TIME post entry fee of an additional $20.00 per horse or equitation rider.

NOTE: Improperly filled out entries will be returned and not considered as meeting the deadline date unless corrected and postmarked before that date.

REFUSAL OF ENTRIES: The management may refuse any or all entries, and return any money paid for stalls and entries without liability or compensation. (See Rule XV Art. 1509 for complete details.)

SHOW ACCOUNTS: Prize monies will be paid by check within 30 days of the close of the show and mailed. Prize checks must be cashed within 30 days of the date on the check. A blank signed check payable to Mississippi Arabian Horse Association is required to be left in the show office. This does not relieve the exhibitor from settling the show account prior to departure from the show.

SHOW INDEBTEDNESS: Entries sent with checks that cannot be cashed will be refused or charged the late entry fee. Any exhibitor who fails to settle his indebtedness to this show will automatically be barred from taking any part whatsoever in any USAEQ recognized show until settlement is made (USAEQ Rule XV, Chapter II, Art. 1508). Checks returned for Non Sufficient Funds will be assessed a $30.00 service charge. If management must avail itself of the remedies under the USAEQ Rule an additional $25.oo penalty will be assessed.

REFUNDS of entry fees, except office fees will be made with veterinary certificate or physician’s statement regarding illness of horse or rider respectively if received by the Show Secretary by midnight July 6th, 2005. No fees will be refunded after July 16th, 2007. Stall fees (tack, horse) and office fees will not be refunded under any circumstances.

IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS: Every horse entered in the show will be assigned an identification number. It is important for the proper handling of the show, that riders and handlers in all classes wear correct number. NUMBER TO BE WORN ON EXHIBITOR’S BACK – Article 1213.8.

ADD/SCRATCH CLASSES: Entry fees are not refundable. If a horse is scratched from one class and simultaneously added to another on the same form, there will be no additional charge for the added class. Add/Scratch forms are available in the Show Office and must be submitted to the Show Secretary or Show office clerk.

DISCIPLINE: Exhibitors are warned that any act of discourtesy or disobedience to the official on the part of the owner, groom, rider, driver, or member of the family of the person participating in the show will disqualify the horse from adjudication. The management reserves the right to remove a groom, rider or driver from the show without being liable for compensation or damages.

PROTEST: Must be made in accordance with USAEQ. The Show Committee shall decide questions not covered by USAEQ rules and its decision shall be final.

OFFICIALS: In the event that due to illness or failure of a Show Official to attend this show or perform hid duties, the Show Committee reserves the right to substitute another Show Official in accordance with Rule VII.

JUDGING SYSTEM: The single judging system will be used during this competition. All classes will be judged and those placing shall prevail.

ADMISSION TO RING: No person will be allowed to enter the ring except participants in the class, judges, and their assistants and show officials. Attendants and grooms may enter the ring only when summoned by order of the judge. Attendants and grooms who enter the ring shall be considered a part of the show team and must be neatly dressed in proper show attire.

DISQUALIFICATION: Refer to USAEQ Rule III Chapter 1, Art. 302, Rule IV & VII. Any horse doctored in any way artificially, improperly or unfairly prepared or tampered with before entering the show ring will be disqualified, the winner of the nest succeeding prize in the class shall take the prize that has been awarded to such disqualified animal and all other placing in the class shall move up accordingly.

CALL FOR CLASSES: The show will be run according to USAEQ Article 310. The two minute limit for gates will be strictly enforced. Exhibitors are warned about entering successive classes. Tack changes will be granted for horses or exhibitors in back-to-back classes only. All requests for tack changes should be given to the PADDOCK MASTER AT THE START OF EACH SESSION.

TIMES SCHEDULED: Provided the order of events is not changed, the show committee may call any class up to 30 minutes ahead of its scheduled time.

CANCELLATION OR COMBINATION OF CLASSES: The Mississippi Arabian Horse Association reserves the right to cancel any class when there are less than three (3) entries, and combine or divide any class or classes should it be in the best interest of the show. Entry fees will be refunded for classes canceled by the management.

CHAMPIONSHIP HALTER CLASSES: Halter Show Champion and Reserve Champion shall be at least two years old as defined in Article 1608. Halter Championships are conducted in accordance with Article 335 and 1605. Arabian and Half-Arabian yearling geldings may compete for Champion gelding.

CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW BACK RULE: First, second and third place winners in designated qualifying classes, are required to show back in the Championship classes or forfeit prize money. To prevent any undue hardships, entries qualifying in multiple performance classes are required to show back in only one (1) performance championship. The exhibitor may, however, show back in all championships for which he is qualified.

JUNIOR EXHIBITORS: Youth eligible for Junior Exhibitor classes shall not have reached their 18th birthday as of December 1st of the previous calendar year (2006).

STALLIONS: May be shown by ladies and juniors in any class permitting stallions.

OPEN: Class is open to all horses of any age, size or sex, regardless of the ribbon previously won. There is no qualification for driver, rider or handler.

HALF-ARABIAN/ANGLO-ARABIAN: May be shown in competition with purebreds only as specified in class schedule.

MAIDEN, NOVICE, LIMIT HORSE: Classes are open to horses which have not won one/three/ six first place ribbons respectively in Regular Member Competitions of this Association or of the Canadian Equestrian Federation in the particular performance division in which they are shown, as of the closing date of this competition.

STALLS: and tack rooms are $65.00 each. Stalls will be available from 12:00 P.M. Wednesday, August 8rth 2007 through 10:00 A.M. Monday, August 13th, 2007. The Barn or Show Manager must give special permission for early arrival. There will be a $10.00 per stall per day fee, payable to MAHA of arrivals prior to scheduled availability date and time. Exhibitors will be required to rent one stall per horse (except brood mares with suckling foals) and payment remitted with the Stall Reservation Form. Every attempt will be made to honor special requests on a paid, first come, first served basis. Stalls are box types with full doors and lockable latches. No initial bedding is provided. Shavings are available for purchase or the exhibitor may furnish his/her own. NO STRAW ALLOWED. Stall walls may not be removed for any reason.

GROUND FEE: Any horse staying on ground for only one day will be charged a fee of $20.00. Any horse staying on the grounds over night must have a stall. Exhibitors will be assessed full stall fees. Contact the Barn Manager for stall assignments.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS: Governing admission of horses for the MAHA Fall Classic: All horses shall be accompanied by the original laboratory chart of negative Equine Infectious Anemia (Coggins Test) made within twelve (12) months, with proper animal identification listed thereon. Photocopies WILL NOT be accepted.

VETERINARIAN INSPECTION: All animals are subject to a physical inspection, free of charge, by the Show Veterinarian as safeguard against communicable disease. In cases of suspected unsoundness, the judge may have the animal examined by the Show Veterinarian and that decision shall be final. No exhibitor may use another veterinarian’s statement to contradict the judge’s decision.

DRUGS AND MEDICATIONS: The drug and medication rule contained in Rule IV, Art. 401 will be enforced principally by the saliva, blood and urine tests taken by a veterinarian or skilled technician who are agents of USAEQ, and who must be treated with respect. CAUTION: Refusal to submit a horse for examination, whether in competition or not, and to cooperate with the veterinarian and technicians until samples have been taken constitutes a violation and subjects the responsible person to the penalties under the rule. Classes in exemption are 1) leadline, 2) exhibitions, 3) games and races and 4) classes for 4-H members; however, these classes are not exempt for the Drugs and Medications rule itself.

ARENA DIMENSIONS AND FOOTING:
Main (indoor) arena: 137 x 250. The footing is River Silt.
Outdoor covered arena: 140 x 150. The footing is River Silt and Clay mixture. ½ of the arena is covered.

MOTORIZED VEHICLES:  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 recognized 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.  Violations of this rule will be cause for sanctions against the 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 Rule 6.  Wheelchairs and other mobility assistance devices for individuals with disabilities are exempt from this rule. GR1401 effective 12/01/05.

RV & CAMPER HOOK UPS: Hook Ups will be assigned on a first-come first-serve basis. A rate of $25 per day will be charged. Bath house is available.

CATTLE CHARGES: Cattle charges will not be refunded if the exhibitor cancels the class or does not come to the show. Cattle are ordered based on the entries received.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: or consultations performed by the show Veterinarian or Farrier outside the show ring shall be on a private fee basis.

NONRESPONSIBILITY CLAUSE: All entries are accepted with the understanding that the Mississippi Arabian Horse Association, its officers, any of the sponsors of the show, or the Mississippi Horse Park will not be held responsible for any accidents or damages done to any owner, horse, groom, attendant, or their equipment at this show.

AHA MEMBERSHIP: All trainers, riders, halter handlers and owners must belong to AHA or pay the appropriate non-member fee ($15.00) in order to participate in the show. The fee is assessed on a per horse/per person basis. In addition, if you are currently under contract on a horse or if you have not received current papers from the Registry then you must present a Bill of Sale or copy of Transfer of Ownership. Without these items you will also be required to pay a non-member fee for the previous owner (name appearing on the papers) or present proof of their IAHA membership.

USAEQ MEMBERSHIP: LIFE, SENIOR ACTIVE AND JUNIOR ACTIVE MEMBERS SHALL BE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN ALL CLASSES AT REGULAR MEMBER COMPETITIONS, EVENTING COMPETITIONS AT THE PRELIMINARY LEVEL OR ABOVE AND COMBINED DRIVING COMPETITIONS AT THE ADVANCED LEVEL, DRESSAGE AND VAULTING COMPETITIONS AND ENDURANCE RIDES PROVIDED THE RESPECTIVE BREED/DISCIPLINE DUES OR BREED/DISCIPLINE CATEGORY FEE HAS BEEN PAID. A NON-MEMBER MAY PARTICIPATE AS A HANDLER, RIDER, DRIVER, OWNER, LESSEE, AGENT, COACH OR TRAINER AT REGULAR COMPETITIONS, EVENTING COMPETITIONS, DRESSAGE COMPETITIONS AND COMBINED DRIVING COMPETITIONS UPON PAYMENT OF A $20.00 NON-MEMBER REGISTRATION FEE AND A $5.00 BREED/DISCIPLINE CATEGORY FEE FOR EACH BREED/DISCIPLINE. PARTICIPANTS IN THE FOLLOWING CLASSES ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS RULE; 1) LEADLINE; 2) EXHIBITIONS; 3) GAMES AND RACES; 4) CLASSES FOR 4-H MEMBERS; 5) WALK TROT AND ACADEMY CLASSES (Academy classes are classes limited to horses used regularly in a lesson program); 6)USDF INTRODUCTORY LEVEL TESTS, PAS DE DEUX AND QUADRILLE CLASSES; 7) NRHA ENDORSED REINING COMPETITIONS; 8) OPPORTUNITY CLASSES; 9) CITIZENS OF OTHER NATIONS WHO HAVE PROOF, IN ENGLISH, OF CURRENT MEMBERSHIP IN GOOD STANDING OF THEIR OWN NATIONAL FEDERATION; 10)USEA BEGINNER NOVICE DIVISION; AND 11) ASSISTANT HANDLERS IN DRESSAGE SPORT HORSE BREEDING CLASSES. (APPROVED EC 2/20/07 EFFECTIVE 4/1/07)
 

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MAHA FUTURITY:  To be eligible for the Mississippi Futurity a foal must be registered with the Arabian Horse Registry or Arabian Horse Association, it must be owned by a member in good standing of MAHA at the time it is nominated, renominated or shown, and must be properly nominated and renominated each year in accordance with the rules. No entry fee shall be charged for the futurity classes except those that may be assessed by USAE or AHA. Performance entries are required to be four years old.

ARABIAN FREESTYLE LIBERTY:  Open to purebred Arabians, two years old and older. Entry will have 90 seconds alone in the ring; the horse will be turned loose to show at liberty. When time is called, horse is to leave the ring. Horses that are not caught within two minutes shall be disqualified. Two handlers per horse are allowed. Horses will be judged on natural free movement, type, presence, animation and carriage. Not to be judged as a conformation class. Aids allowed: whips no longer than 6 feet in length. Exhibitor is responsible for music. Entry is at owner’s own risk.

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