Rules & Reg

CHARITY FAIR HORSE SHOW

JUNE 17, 18, 19 and 20, 2008

SHOW RULES AND REGULATIONS

Conditions of Competition

1. 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.

Life, senior active and junior active members shall be eligible to participate in all classes at regular 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 $20 non-member registration fee and a $5 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, also except from this requirement residents of other nations who have proof , in English, of current membership in good standing of their own National Federations. 7) USEA beginner novice division and 8) assistant handlers in Dressage Sport Horse Breeding Classes.

2. The Horse Show Executive Committee reserves the right to itself, to interpret all questions and conditions in regard to, or arising out of, or incident to, the show without claims for damages or recourse of any kind. Any questions not covered in these rules and regulations shall be decided by the Horse Show Executive Committee to include the Chairman of the Charity Fair Horse Show, Horse Show Manager, Horse Show Secretary, Steward and an Attorney.

3. a) AMERICAN SADDLEBRED HORSES must be registered with the American Saddlebred Horse Association or the Canadian American Saddle Horse Registry. They must be entered in their full registered names with registration numbers and under the names of the owner(s) of record with the ASHA or the CASHA. A copy of the registration papers showing proof of ownership or Certificate of Eligibility to show issued by the ASHA must be submitted with entry form at the time of making entry or presented to competition office before competition number will be released. Please send copies of these papers with your entry forms.

b) OWNERS AND TRAINERS must be current members in good standing with the American Saddlebred Horse Association (Effective 12/1/04 for recognized competition rated "A" in all Saddlebred Sections). To facilitate check-in, please send copies of your cards with your entry form. A fee will be charged for each non-member owner and trainer.

4. PONIES may not be shown in Hackney, Harness or Roadster Pony classes unless the owner possesses a current measurement card or valid measurement form issued by the USEF. All Open Roadster Ponies must be re-measured and issued new measurement cards prior to competing in recognized competitions for the year 2004 and beyond (Effective 3/1/04). Please send Copies with your entry form if you have been re-measured in 2005 or 2006.

5. MORGAN HORSES must be registered with the American Morgan Horse Association, Inc., or the Canadian Morgan Horse Association, or the British Morgan Horse Society and must be entered under their full registered name or if under one year of age be eligible for registration. Horses must be entered under the names of the owner(s) or lessee of record with AMHA, CMHA, or BMHS. A copy of the registration papers showing recorded ownership or proof of lease must be submitted with entry form at the time of making entry. Morgan Championship Classes will not be stripped.

6. All entries are accepted with the understanding that Charity Fair Horse Show and the San Diego County Fairgrounds (also known as 22nd DAA) will not be held responsible for any loss, damage or injury to any horse exhibited or any article of any kind. All horses shall be under the control and direction of the Show Committee but solely at the risk of the exhibitor, who will be responsible for any loss, damage or injury to any person, animal or property occasioned to him, his agents or employees, or by any animal owned or exhibited by him, and shall indemnify the Charity Fair Horse Show and the San Diego County Fairgrounds against any and all loss, damage and liability thus occasioned including but not limited to any and all legal costs, including attorney fees, which may be incurred as a result thereof. The submitting of a signed entry form shall constitute an acceptance by each person admitting knowledge and understanding of the provisions set forth herein.

7. ALL owners and exhibitors will be held responsible for any damage or alterations incurred by them or their agents to barns or other San Diego County Fairgrounds properties. IT IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN TO REMOVE STALL DOORS. VIOLATORS WILL BE FINED ACCORDINGLY. MINIMUM $100 PER STALL.

8. The Charity Fair Horse Show reserves the right to refuse or accept conditionally, or to cancel any entries, and cancel award prizes, without claim for damages.

9. The Charity Fair Horse Show reserves the right to cancel or consolidate classes in which there are insufficient entries. To constitute a class, the number of entries should at least equal the number of ribbons offered.

10. The Charity Fair Horse Show reserves the privilege of substituting or changing judges if it becomes necessary. The judges’ decisions in the show ring are their own responsibility and the Show Committee accepts no responsibility for these decisions.

11. No entry will be accepted unless it is:

a) Properly signed and, in the case of a minor, signed by a parent or guardian. PLEASE NOTE: The entry form must be signed by all handlers, riders, owners, trainers, and drivers. No one may show a horse unless they have signed the entry blank entering that horse. Printed stamps and copies of signatures will not be accepted as a signature.

b) Made on an entry blank provided by the show.

c) Shows correct mailing address of owner.

d) Accompanied by payment in full of ALL FEES.

e) Enclose copies of current USEF Membership Cards or $25 non-member fee for each rider, driver, owner, lessee, agent and/or trainer, $20 non-member junior exhibitor. Amateurs USEF numbers and birthdates of junior riders must be included. If 2006 USEF Membership Cards are not available, there will be a $5 charge per card.

f) NO TELEPHONE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED but stall requests will be noted.

12. Entries close MAY 12, 2006. Entries received after that date will be charged a post-entry fee of $5 per class, no exceptions. Horses and Ponies entered at the horse show will be assessed a $25.00 late fee plus the post entry fee.

13. CHAMPIONSHIP STAKES. Performance championship classes must be entered on or before MAY 11, 2007 or they will be treated as post-entries and charged the post entry fee.

14. Cancellation or Substitution of Entries. Exhibitors canceling their entries for any reason after June 1, 2007 shall forfeit entry and stall fees. No substitutions of horses will be permitted. When exhibitors, trainers or stables wish to make a change in entries in any class, they are required to follow the procedure of scratching the existing entry and making a new entry with the Show Secretary’s office. Such changes shall be treated as post-entries and charged the post entry fee. In the event of the sale or injury to a horse (Veterinarian’s Certificate required), exhibitors may post-enter another horse in the same class at the fee of $5 per class. Stall Refund: Stall fees will be refunded if cancelled, in writing, before June 1, 2007.

15. Changes. Care should be taken to enter animal in its proper class. Sex and age of horses must be correctly stated, as well as the correct age of Junior riders. Exhibitors are responsible for their errors and those of their agents in making out entry blanks. Any changes will be charged for at the rate of $5 per class. In all classes, the description on the entry blank must fully identify horses. The word "entry" will not be accepted.

16. Scratches and Rider Changes. All scratches and rider changes MUST be made in the Horse Show Office 2 hours BEFORE each performance.

PLEASE COOPERATE.

17. Championship/Stake Entries. To be eligible, horses must be entered, shown and judged in any class of its division. To be "shown and judged" in any class in which horses compete together, an animal must perform in all required gaits both ways of the ring in the original workout and must remain in the ring up to the point of the judge excusing it.

18. USEF Amateur Certification. Every person who has reached his 18th birthday and competes in classes for amateurs under USEF rules must possess current amateur certification issued by the Federation. This certification must be available for inspection or the competitor must have lodged with the Show Secretary at least three hours prior to such class, an application for such certification provided by the Federation.

19. Limit Horse, Novice Rider and Limit Rider Classes. A Limit Class is open to horses and or riders who have not won six first ribbons at Regular Member Shows of the USEF or the CEF in the particular performance division in which they are shown prior to the closing of entries for this show. A Novice Class is open to horses and or riders who have not won three first ribbons at Regular and Local member shows of the USEF or the CEF, in the particular performance division in which they are showing prior to the closing of entries for this show.

20. All riders, drivers and attendants shall be neatly and suitably dressed on entering the show ring.

21. Stabling: Stalls will not be available until 8:00 AM, Monday, June 16. Stalls are permanent with upper and lower doors. FIRST BEDDING ORDERS MAY BE PLACED AFTER JUNE 1st, BY CALLING THE FAIRGROUNDS FEED OFFICE, 858-809-5245. STALLS WILL BE GIVEN PREFERENCE IN THE ORDER THAT ENTRIES ARE RECEIVED. CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO EXHIBITORS WHO HAVE ATTENDED THE SHOW IN PREVIOUS YEARS, TO THE SIZE OF THE BARN AND THE NUMBER OF HORSES ENTERED AND TO DECORATIONS.

22. Early Arrival: Anyone arriving earlier than 8:00 AM, Monday, June 16, MUST contact the Show Manager to make arrangements. Early arrivals will be required to pay a fee of $25 per day per stall. No warm up facilities will be available before 8 AM, Monday, June 16. All stalls must be vacated by 10 PM Friday, the 20th. A late departure fee of $25 per stall will be charged after this time and date.

23. All exhibitors are requested to enter and exit the Fairgrounds through the Stable Gate. There will be designated exhibitor parking near the barn area.

24. Golf carts and bicycles will be allowed only in the STABLE AREA. All golf cart drivers must be at least 16 years of age and have a valid driver’s license. Citations will be issued for noncompliance and billed to the exhibitor/trainer separately.. Handicapped Services may be obtained through the Horse Show Office.

25. Exhibitors will be issued credentials at the stable gate, near the feed office, on arrival. THESE CREDENTIALS MUST BE ORDERED ON THE ENTRY FORM FOR ALL THOSE COMING TO THE HORSE SHOW AREA, AND ARE MANDATORY FOR ADMITTANCE INTO ANY PART OF THE FAIRGROUNDS. THESE CREDENTIALS WILL BE HONORED ONLY AT THE STABLE GATE, NOT AT THE GENERAL ATTENDANCE GATE FOR FAIRGOERS. This security precaution is for your benefit.

26. Hay, grain and bedding will be available on the grounds at reasonable and competitive prices. Call (858) 509-5245 Fax (858) 794-1047

27. No whips longer than 6 feet (EXCEPTION: Drivers in Harness Classes), or actions that may disturb other exhibitors, will be allowed in the warm-up ring or arena.

28. Food and beverages will be available on the show grounds.

29. PROTEST. Any exhibitor lodging a protest must first deposit $200 with the Secretary of the Show or the Horse Show Committee, which sum shall be forfeited to the Horse Show if same is not sustained. All protests must be in writing, signed by the protestor and filed with the Show Secretary within 48 hours of the occurrence of the alleged violation. In case protest is sustained, the entries standing next in award will be moved up accordingly.

30. THERE WILL BE A PENALTY OF $50 if a check is refused by the bank for any reason. No checks will be processed through the bank a second time, and must be covered by a money order, cashier’s check or cash, in addition to the penalty.

31. No competition numbers will be released by the Show Office until all entry blanks are complete, membership cards presented, and all necessary registration papers and measurement cards have been seen. In addition to payment in full, a signed open check must be deposited with the Show Office.

32. Prize money will be mailed within 30 days after the closing of the show.

33. NO RV spaces are available. RVs brought to the stable area for dressing rooms, NO HOOK-UPS, will be charged $250.00 and must be registered in the Show Office. A fine for noncompliance will be billed to the exhibitor/trainer.

34. Stalls are 12’X12’ of wood & concrete, with Dutch doors.

35. Footing is of dirt, sand and organic material as maintained by race track personnel. Arena size is approx. 317’ X 153’.

36. Friesian Horse classes will be conducted and judged under USEF Rules & Regulations.

Webmaster Toni Nickell can be contacted at anthw5@att.net Copyright©2008 Charity Fair Horse Show. All rights reserved. Revised: 02/08/08.

	CHARITY FAIR HORSE SHOW JUNE 17, 18, 19 and 20, 2008
	SHOW RULES AND REGULATIONS Conditions of Competition 1. 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. Life, senior active and junior active members shall be eligible to participate in all classes at regular 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 $20 non-member registration fee and a $5 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, also except from this requirement residents of other nations who have proof , in English, of current membership in good standing of their own National Federations. 7) USEA beginner novice division and 8) assistant handlers in Dressage Sport Horse Breeding Classes. 2. The Horse Show Executive Committee reserves the right to itself, to interpret all questions and conditions in regard to, or arising out of, or incident to, the show without claims for damages or recourse of any kind. Any questions not covered in these rules and regulations shall be decided by the Horse Show Executive Committee to include the Chairman of the Charity Fair Horse Show, Horse Show Manager, Horse Show Secretary, Steward and an Attorney. 3. a) AMERICAN SADDLEBRED HORSES must be registered with the American Saddlebred Horse Association or the Canadian American Saddle Horse Registry. They must be entered in their full registered names with registration numbers and under the names of the owner(s) of record with the ASHA or the CASHA. A copy of the registration papers showing proof of ownership or Certificate of Eligibility to show issued by the ASHA must be submitted with entry form at the time of making entry or presented to competition office before competition number will be released. Please send copies of these papers with your entry forms. b) OWNERS AND TRAINERS must be current members in good standing with the American Saddlebred Horse Association (Effective 12/1/04 for recognized competition rated "A" in all Saddlebred Sections). To facilitate check-in, please send copies of your cards with your entry form. A fee will be charged for each non-member owner and trainer. 4. PONIES may not be shown in Hackney, Harness or Roadster Pony classes unless the owner possesses a current measurement card or valid measurement form issued by the USEF. All Open Roadster Ponies must be re-measured and issued new measurement cards prior to competing in recognized competitions for the year 2004 and beyond (Effective 3/1/04). Please send Copies with your entry form if you have been re-measured in 2005 or 2006. 5. MORGAN HORSES must be registered with the American Morgan Horse Association, Inc., or the Canadian Morgan Horse Association, or the British Morgan Horse Society and must be entered under their full registered name or if under one year of age be eligible for registration. Horses must be entered under the names of the owner(s) or lessee of record with AMHA, CMHA, or BMHS. A copy of the registration papers showing recorded ownership or proof of lease must be submitted with entry form at the time of making entry. Morgan Championship Classes will not be stripped. 6. All entries are accepted with the understanding that Charity Fair Horse Show and the San Diego County Fairgrounds (also known as 22nd DAA) will not be held responsible for any loss, damage or injury to any horse exhibited or any article of any kind. All horses shall be under the control and direction of the Show Committee but solely at the risk of the exhibitor, who will be responsible for any loss, damage or injury to any person, animal or property occasioned to him, his agents or employees, or by any animal owned or exhibited by him, and shall indemnify the Charity Fair Horse Show and the San Diego County Fairgrounds against any and all loss, damage and liability thus occasioned including but not limited to any and all legal costs, including attorney fees, which may be incurred as a result thereof. The submitting of a signed entry form shall constitute an acceptance by each person admitting knowledge and understanding of the provisions set forth herein. 7. ALL owners and exhibitors will be held responsible for any damage or alterations incurred by them or their agents to barns or other San Diego County Fairgrounds properties. IT IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN TO REMOVE STALL DOORS. VIOLATORS WILL BE FINED ACCORDINGLY. MINIMUM $100 PER STALL. 8. The Charity Fair Horse Show reserves the right to refuse or accept conditionally, or to cancel any entries, and cancel award prizes, without claim for damages. 9. The Charity Fair Horse Show reserves the right to cancel or consolidate classes in which there are insufficient entries. To constitute a class, the number of entries should at least equal the number of ribbons offered. 10. The Charity Fair Horse Show reserves the privilege of substituting or changing judges if it becomes necessary. The judges’ decisions in the show ring are their own responsibility and the Show Committee accepts no responsibility for these decisions. 11. No entry will be accepted unless it is: a) Properly signed and, in the case of a minor, signed by a parent or guardian. PLEASE NOTE: The entry form must be signed by all handlers, riders, owners, trainers, and drivers. No one may show a horse unless they have signed the entry blank entering that horse. Printed stamps and copies of signatures will not be accepted as a signature. b) Made on an entry blank provided by the show. c) Shows correct mailing address of owner. d) Accompanied by payment in full of ALL FEES. e) Enclose copies of current USEF Membership Cards or $25 non-member fee for each rider, driver, owner, lessee, agent and/or trainer, $20 non-member junior exhibitor. Amateurs USEF numbers and birthdates of junior riders must be included. If 2006 USEF Membership Cards are not available, there will be a $5 charge per card. f) NO TELEPHONE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED but stall requests will be noted. 12. Entries close MAY 12, 2006. Entries received after that date will be charged a post-entry fee of $5 per class, no exceptions. Horses and Ponies entered at the horse show will be assessed a $25.00 late fee plus the post entry fee. 13. CHAMPIONSHIP STAKES. Performance championship classes must be entered on or before MAY 11, 2007 or they will be treated as post-entries and charged the post entry fee. 14. Cancellation or Substitution of Entries. Exhibitors canceling their entries for any reason after June 1, 2007 shall forfeit entry and stall fees. No substitutions of horses will be permitted. When exhibitors, trainers or stables wish to make a change in entries in any class, they are required to follow the procedure of scratching the existing entry and making a new entry with the Show Secretary’s office. Such changes shall be treated as post-entries and charged the post entry fee. In the event of the sale or injury to a horse (Veterinarian’s Certificate required), exhibitors may post-enter another horse in the same class at the fee of $5 per class. Stall Refund: Stall fees will be refunded if cancelled, in writing, before June 1, 2007. 15. Changes. Care should be taken to enter animal in its proper class. Sex and age of horses must be correctly stated, as well as the correct age of Junior riders. Exhibitors are responsible for their errors and those of their agents in making out entry blanks. Any changes will be charged for at the rate of $5 per class. In all classes, the description on the entry blank must fully identify horses. The word "entry" will not be accepted. 16. Scratches and Rider Changes. All scratches and rider changes MUST be made in the Horse Show Office 2 hours BEFORE each performance. PLEASE COOPERATE. 17. Championship/Stake Entries. To be eligible, horses must be entered, shown and judged in any class of its division. To be "shown and judged" in any class in which horses compete together, an animal must perform in all required gaits both ways of the ring in the original workout and must remain in the ring up to the point of the judge excusing it. 18. USEF Amateur Certification. Every person who has reached his 18th birthday and competes in classes for amateurs under USEF rules must possess current amateur certification issued by the Federation. This certification must be available for inspection or the competitor must have lodged with the Show Secretary at least three hours prior to such class, an application for such certification provided by the Federation. 19. Limit Horse, Novice Rider and Limit Rider Classes. A Limit Class is open to horses and or riders who have not won six first ribbons at Regular Member Shows of the USEF or the CEF in the particular performance division in which they are shown prior to the closing of entries for this show. A Novice Class is open to horses and or riders who have not won three first ribbons at Regular and Local member shows of the USEF or the CEF, in the particular performance division in which they are showing prior to the closing of entries for this show. 20. All riders, drivers and attendants shall be neatly and suitably dressed on entering the show ring. 21. Stabling: Stalls will not be available until 8:00 AM, Monday, June 16. Stalls are permanent with upper and lower doors. FIRST BEDDING ORDERS MAY BE PLACED AFTER JUNE 1st, BY CALLING THE FAIRGROUNDS FEED OFFICE, 858-809-5245. STALLS WILL BE GIVEN PREFERENCE IN THE ORDER THAT ENTRIES ARE RECEIVED. CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO EXHIBITORS WHO HAVE ATTENDED THE SHOW IN PREVIOUS YEARS, TO THE SIZE OF THE BARN AND THE NUMBER OF HORSES ENTERED AND TO DECORATIONS. 22. Early Arrival: Anyone arriving earlier than 8:00 AM, Monday, June 16, MUST contact the Show Manager to make arrangements. Early arrivals will be required to pay a fee of $25 per day per stall. No warm up facilities will be available before 8 AM, Monday, June 16. All stalls must be vacated by 10 PM Friday, the 20th. A late departure fee of $25 per stall will be charged after this time and date. 23. All exhibitors are requested to enter and exit the Fairgrounds through the Stable Gate. There will be designated exhibitor parking near the barn area. 24. Golf carts and bicycles will be allowed only in the STABLE AREA. All golf cart drivers must be at least 16 years of age and have a valid driver’s license. Citations will be issued for noncompliance and billed to the exhibitor/trainer separately.. Handicapped Services may be obtained through the Horse Show Office. 25. Exhibitors will be issued credentials at the stable gate, near the feed office, on arrival. THESE CREDENTIALS MUST BE ORDERED ON THE ENTRY FORM FOR ALL THOSE COMING TO THE HORSE SHOW AREA, AND ARE MANDATORY FOR ADMITTANCE INTO ANY PART OF THE FAIRGROUNDS. THESE CREDENTIALS WILL BE HONORED ONLY AT THE STABLE GATE, NOT AT THE GENERAL ATTENDANCE GATE FOR FAIRGOERS. This security precaution is for your benefit. 26. Hay, grain and bedding will be available on the grounds at reasonable and competitive prices. Call (858) 509-5245 Fax (858) 794-1047 27. No whips longer than 6 feet (EXCEPTION: Drivers in Harness Classes), or actions that may disturb other exhibitors, will be allowed in the warm-up ring or arena. 28. Food and beverages will be available on the show grounds. 29. PROTEST. Any exhibitor lodging a protest must first deposit $200 with the Secretary of the Show or the Horse Show Committee, which sum shall be forfeited to the Horse Show if same is not sustained. All protests must be in writing, signed by the protestor and filed with the Show Secretary within 48 hours of the occurrence of the alleged violation. In case protest is sustained, the entries standing next in award will be moved up accordingly. 30. THERE WILL BE A PENALTY OF $50 if a check is refused by the bank for any reason. No checks will be processed through the bank a second time, and must be covered by a money order, cashier’s check or cash, in addition to the penalty. 31. No competition numbers will be released by the Show Office until all entry blanks are complete, membership cards presented, and all necessary registration papers and measurement cards have been seen. In addition to payment in full, a signed open check must be deposited with the Show Office. 32. Prize money will be mailed within 30 days after the closing of the show. 33. NO RV spaces are available. RVs brought to the stable area for dressing rooms, NO HOOK-UPS, will be charged $250.00 and must be registered in the Show Office. A fine for noncompliance will be billed to the exhibitor/trainer. 34. Stalls are 12’X12’ of wood & concrete, with Dutch doors. 35. Footing is of dirt, sand and organic material as maintained by race track personnel. Arena size is approx. 317’ X 153’. 36. Friesian Horse classes will be conducted and judged under USEF Rules & Regulations.

	Webmaster Toni Nickell can be contacted at anthw5@att.net Copyright©2008 Charity Fair Horse Show. All rights reserved. Revised: 02/08/08.