2018 NCDCTA DRESSAGE CHAMPIONSHIPS PRESENTED BY: PARADISE FARM & TACK

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1 USEF/USDF # Level 2 Opening date: September 10, 2018 Closing date: October 15, 2018 (REC'VD BY) NCDCTA DRESSAGE CHAMPIONSHIPS PRESENTED BY: PARADISE FARM & TACK SATURDAY AND SUNDAY NOVEMBER 3-4, 2018 CAROLINA HORSE PARK Raeford, NC Qualifying Competition for 2019 Regional Championships & BLMs $8,500 IN PRIZE MONEY FOR NCDCTA CHAMPIONSHIPS DOUBLE POINTS FOR 2018 NCDCTA HORSE OF THE YEAR! JOVEE PONY CHAMPIONS ADULT & JUNIOR PRO-AM TEAMS PRIZE MONEY!! AQHA APPROVED EARN AQHA DRESSAGE POINTS MANAGER/SECRETARY Martie Healy 2201 Astor Street #13 Orange Park, FL ContactMartie@gmail.com Show Secretary Sandy Donovan SandyDonovan@gmail.com LICENSEE NCDCTA, Amanda Miller, Pres. Show Cell: Show Office: TD: Robyn Nunnally (r - VA) JUDGES: Debbie Riehl-Rodriguez - S, Colorado Dinah Babcock S, Texas Fie Anderson - r, North Carolina TBD VETERINARIAN - Dr. Sally Vivrette, DVM SAFETY COORDINATOR: Wade Garner (910) FARRIER Joe Rotenberry (276)

2 NCDCTA Dressage Championships require one class on Saturday and one class on Sunday - Scores will be combined Exception: Musical Freestyle Championship is only the Saturday class 1 USDF Intro A 1.5 USDF Intro A $ NCDCTA CH 2 USDF Intro B 3 USDF Intro C 1010 Training 1 Opportunity 1020 Training 2 Opportunity 101 Training Training 1 $ NCDCTA CH 102 Training 2 (BLM) 103 Training 3 (GAIG Q) 111 First First 1 $ NCDCTA CH 112 First 2 (BLM) 113 First 3 (GAIG Q) 1110 First 1 Opportunity 1120 First 2 Opportunity 121 Second Second 1 $ NCDCTA CH 122 Second 2 (BLM) 123 Second 3 (GAIG Q) 131 Third Third 1 $ NCDCTA CH 132 Third 2 (BLM) 133 Third 3 (GAIG Q) 141 Fourth 1 4 USDF Intro A 5 USDF Intro B 5.5 USDF Intro B $ NCDCTA CH 6 USDF Intro C 2020 Training 2 Opportunity 2030 Training 3 Opportunity 201 Training Training 2 (BLM) Training 2 (BLM) $ NCDCTA CH 203 Training 3 (GAIG Q) 211 First First 2 (BLM) First 2 (BLM) $ NCDCTA CH 213 First 3 (GAIG Q) 2120 First 2 Opportunity 2130 First 3 Opportunity 221 Second Second 2 (BLM) Second 2 (BLM) $ NCDCTA CH 223 Second 3 (GAIG Q) 231 Third Third 2 (BLM) Third 2 (BLM) $ NCDCTA CH 233 Third 3 (GAIG Q) SATURDAY CLASSES Fourth 1 $ NCDCTA CH 142 Fourth 2 (BLM) 143 Fourth 3 (GAIG Q) 145 TOC (T-3, 1-3, 2-3, 3-3, 4-3) (GAIG-Q) 150 FEI PSG (BLM, GAIG Q) FEI PSG (BLM, GAIG Q) $ NCDCTA CH 155 FEI I-1 (BLM, GAIG Q) FEI I-1 (BLM, GAIG Q) $ NCDCTA CH 156 FEI I-2 (BLM, GAIG Q) FEI I-2 (BLM, GAIG Q) $ NCDCTA CH 160 FEI GP TOC (BLM, GAIG Q) FEI GP TOC (BLM, GAIG Q) $ NCDCTA CH 170 FEI Test of Choice unlisted test (GAIG Q if appl) 180 MFS USDF TOC (BLM, GAIG Q) MFS USDF TOC (BLM, GAIG Q) $ NCDCTA CH 181 MFS FEI TOC (BLM, GAIG Q) MFS FEI TOC (BLM, GAIG Q) $ NCDCTA CH 185 NDPC Pony TOC (measured ponies only) (GAIG Q) 190 Para TOC (standard Arena) 191 Materiale 3 yr old Fillies 192 Materiale 3 yr old Colts/Geldings 193 Materiale 4-5 yr old Mares 194 Materiale 4-5 yr old Stallions/Geldings 199 Exhibition SUNDAY CLASSES 241 Fourth Fourth 2 (BLM) Fourth 2 (BLM) $ NCDCTA CH 243 Fourth 3 (GAIG Q) 245 TOC (T-3, 1-3, 2-3, 3-3, 4-3) (GAIG-Q) 250 FEI PSG (BLM, GAIG Q) FEI PSG (BLM, GAIG Q) $ NCDCTA CH 255 FEI I-1 (BLM, GAIG Q) FEI I-1 (BLM, GAIG Q) $ NCDCTA CH 256 FEI I-2 (BLM, GAIG Q) FEI I-2 (BLM, GAIG Q) $ NCDCTA CH 260 FEI GP TOC (BLM, GAIG Q) FEI GP TOC (BLM, GAIG Q) $ NCDCTA CH 270 FEI Test of Choice unlisted test (GAIG Q if app) 260 Dressage Seat Equitation Jr/YR 265 Dressage Seat Equitation Adult 280 MFS USDF TOC (BLM, GAIG Q) 281 MFS FEI TOC (BLM, GAIG Q) 290 Para TOC (standard Arena) 291 Materiale 3 yr old Fillies 292 Materiale 3 yr old Colts/Geldings 293 Materiale 4-5 yr old Mares 294 Materiale 4-5 yr old Stallions/Geldings 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. Non-Championship classes are run in their entirety; pinned by Division

3 BLM: Bengt Ljungquist Memorial Championships qualifying class (2019). ( GAIG/USDF-Q: Great American Insurance Group/USDF Qualifying class (2019), state qualifying and add $15 to fee. May apply to TOC classes if appropriate test is ridden. PLEASE NOTE: Training Level MFS, I-A, I-B, GP Special are NOT GAIG Q tests. Pro-Am Team Challenge: All Saturday Classes excluding Intro, MFS and DSE eligible. $20 per team required in the Challenge see below for full details. TOC: Test of Choice, state test on entry form. Freestyle entrants must also submit photocopy of 60%+ ride in highest test of level, or higher Jr, YR, Pony MFS exempt Opportunity Classes: exempt from all membership & Horse ID requirements, n/m fees and $23 USEF fee. LEVELS: USDF Intro - FEI Grand Prix, all current editions. FEES: Intro, Opportunity, DSE, Exhibition: $40 Training through Fourth level - $50 FEI classes & Musical Freestyles & TOC - $60 Great American/USDF qualifying - add $15 Pro-Am Team Challenge Fee - $20 per team USEF fee - $23 per horse except Opportunity USEF "show-pass" non-member fee - $45 per rider, owner, trainer USDF non-member fee - $35 per rider, owner Horse Stall - $125 per weekend, (10 a.m. Fri. to noon Mon.), includes 2 bags initial bedding. Extra Bedding Ordered on Entry $8/bag; no bedding sales at show Tack Stall - $95 per weekend, No bedding Layover Stabling - $25/night for each stall, tack Camper Hookups - $105 per weekend Day parking (non-stabled horses) - $35 per horse per day. Office fee - $35 per entry, non refundable. Late fee - $35 per entry ALL LATE ENTRIES MUST ENTER AND PAY ONLINE for late entry permission. Add/Change fee - NO CHARGE Guest horses - (non-competing) Submit signed entry form, negative coggins, pay $25 office fee plus $35 non-compete fee plus either stabling or day parking. CHECKS: payable to Equestrian Secretarial Services. Use the Online Entry System instead of Express Mail! Refunds - before CD, all minus office fee; after CD notified scratches: drug fee, Q fees & extra bedding fees paid refunded; no-shows: no refunds. No other refunds after closing date, including classes canceled due to weather, terrorism, or Acts of God. Bounced Check Policy: $25 fee; wait listed until cashier s check/cash received. CREDIT CARD PAYMENT: available with On-Line Entry see show website.

4 AWARDS: Trophy and ribbons 1 st through 6 th per division. NCDCTA Dressage Championship Trophy & ribbons (1-8) per level/division. PRIZE MONEY to CHAMPION and RESERVE; Award to CHAMPION High Score Prizes Pro-Am Team Challenge Trophies for all members of 1 st placed teams see below for more details. PRIZE MONEY! Special Sponsored High Score Awards JOVEE PONY CHAMPIONS: Ponies may enter ANY Saturday class. Saturday Scores will be averaged at each show to find the ADULT PONY CHAMPION and the JUNIOR PONY CHAMPION. (DSE, MFS, Young Horse classes will not be included). Ponies must hold a current USEF Measurement Card Measuring will be available at the show at no charge, courtesy of Triangle Equine Veterinary NPDC PONIES (CLASS 185) Measured ponies may enter class 185 on Saturday and ride any regular (USDF, USEF, FEI) test. Special National Pony Dressage Cup ribbons will be given for this class. PLUS there is a NPDC High Point Ribbon for the highest score among measured ponies at the show (will be awarded on Sunday). PLUS all ponies competing in the NPDC Pony TOC class will be eligible for NPDC Year-End Awards. ENTERPRISE FARM AQHA DRESSAGE HIGH SCORE AQHA registered horses are eligible for the Enterprise Farm AQHA High Point Award. SPONSORED HIGH SCORE AWARDS: AMERICAN TRAKEHNER HIGH SCORE HANOVERIAN HIGH SCORE DANISH WARMBLOOD HIGH SCORE MORGAN HIGH SCORE Prize Money for the NCDCTA Dressage Championships will be paid in the show office to the owner of record see full rules below.

5 STABLING: Permanent 12x12 stalls with screen doors, rubber mats, 10 overhang, and some permanent hardware. Initial bedding included in stabling fee: Horse stall: 2 bales, Tack stall 0. Order and prepay for extra bedding in advance, or bring your own. Note # of bales on form, pay $8 per. No bedding sales at show. TIMES: Official times available Friday, Nov 1 at show office. Times posted Entry acknowledgement via . Please include LEGIBLE address on entry form. Riders assume responsibility for checking show website for entry & stabling status before closing date to verify information; management not responsible for errors, omissions. ACCOMMODATIONS: Marriot Springhill Suites Comfort Inn (15 mi) or , no pets. Best Western (15 mi) pets allowed, Resort area - Reserve early! CAMPING: Over 100 full campsites with power and water. $105/weekend. FREE CHANGING ROOMS: Look for them in the barns. Complete with toiletries, mirror, table & chair. High Time Photography is our official photographer and videographer for this show. sign up by calling/texting John at or sign up at their booth. Night Watch & Braiding Services provided by: Amy Struzzieri or Brookesedge@aol.com DIRECTIONS: Physical address is 2814 Montrose Road, Raeford, NC but GPS, Mapquest, and Google may not be accurate. Visit for detailed directions from all points, and local B&Bs. ARENAS: Four 20 X 60 competition arenas on all-weather sand / clay footing. Warm up is same, with large additional sand / stone dust ring. Also hundreds of acres of turf with natural sand base for longeing and hacking. HOSPITALITY: Food truck on grounds for Lunch. Free Breakfast Coffee & Snacks in the Pavilion. Saturday Night "It's Fall!" Happy Hour Vendor space available, call manager ( )

6 Brought to you by Equestrian Secretarial Services: FREE Score Texting Optimized Mobile Online Entries Online LIVE Scoring for both desktop and mobile FREE Spectator Scoring PONY MEASURING: Available for Ponies Entered in the Show check Show Office for time/place. Courtesy of Triangle Equine Veterinary NCDCTA Junior Scholarships to NCDCTA Shows! In order to encourage juniors of all levels to take advantage of our state's competitive dressage environment, NCDCTA is pleased to offer scholarships to up to four junior riders (riders 21 and under as of December 31, 2018) at each of its five shows in 2018 Each scholarship will cover the cost of four classes and one stall. This application, due by the show's opening date, will be reviewed by a committee of NCDCTA board members. Applicants do not need to be NCDCTA members. Scholarship criteria include enthusiasm, thoughtfulness in application, and dedication to competition as part of ongoing education in dressage. Recipients will be responsible for the cost of classes beyond four, as well as the office fee, the USEF drug fee, and any other applicable fees, including but not limited to the USDF/GAIG qualifying fee and non-member fees. Decisions and entry procedures will be announced before the show's closing date. OTHER: Entries accepted on a first come basis by postmark and/or date stamp on on-line entry. Management reserves the right to combine or divide classes, add or substitute judges, or make changes as required by circumstances. All dogs must be leashed at all times. FREE SCORE TEXTING! Sign up in your ONLINE ENTRY at ON-LINE ENTRIES: Visit to enter on-line and pay via PayPal / major credit card - OR Print and Mail with your check. You do NOT need a PayPal account to use this service! You will choose the show you wish to enter and will be required to enter the class number(s) you wish to ride and the stabling you need. Your fees will be totaled automatically. You will click the Pay via PayPal button to pay for your entry. (or Print and Mail with check). You will have the opportunity to print your completed entry for your records and will receive an automated receipt. You will be required to sign electronically. Juniors must have ADULT signatures in all blocks. You may upload your negative coggins (and, if applicable, your MFS documentation). Please NOTE online entries are NOT accepted without payment the receipt from PayPal is your proof of payment.

7 USEF rule, effective : Horses entering the grounds must be accompanied by documentation of Equine Influenza Virus and Equine Herpes Virus (Rhinopneumonitis) vaccinations within 6 months prior to entering the stables. Horses not in compliance with this rule may be required to leave the grounds upon request by Competition Management. (See GR845) Fly Hoods permitted for all classes (indoor and outdoor) Fly hoods (ear covers) are permitted for all classes in order to protect horses from insects. The fly hoods should be discreet in color and design and should not cover the horse s eyes. After completion of the test, the rider or his representative is responsible for removing the fly hood to present o the designated ring steward for inspection to ensure that nothing prohibited has been added (for example, ear plugs). USEF DR121.7 Waiving Jackets before Competition and Modified Dress Code when Jackets are Waived USEF Rule Change effective 4/1/13 In locations with high average heat and humidity on the date of a competition, management can publish in their prize list that jackets will be waived for the duration of the competition. This waiver applies to all classes including FEI classes at National Competitions. However, competitors must wear protective headgear and a shirt with sleeves and collar, without neckwear, and without decoration except as described under DR T-shirts are not permitted. Members of the Armed Services or police units may wear summer uniforms. USEF DR HEADGEAR: From the time horses are officially admitted to the competition grounds by competition management, anyone mounted on a horse at any time on the competition grounds, including non-competing riders, riders on noncompeting horses, and those competing in all classes and tests, including Para-Equestrian tests, must wear protective headgear as defined by this rule and otherwise in compliance with GR801. Any rider violating this rule at any time must immediately be prohibited from further riding until such headgear is properly in place. Protective headgear is defined as a riding helmet which meets or exceeds ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)/SEI (Safety Equipment Institute) standards for equestrian use and carries the SEI tag. The harness must be secured and properly fitted. Unless jackets are waived, while in the competition ring, exhibitors wearing protective headgear must wear a short, dark jacket, dark tailcoat (only permitted for tests above Fourth Level), or Armed Services or police uniform (if eligible), dark hatcovers (where applicable) and must otherwise conform to DR120 (see GR801) COGGINS: Coggins are REQUIRED to be posted on every stall door. Show Management will, as a courtesy to competitors, keep any coggins sent with entries in the Show Office and will provide that coggins upon request. Show Management DOES NOT REQUIRE a copy of the coggins to be filed in the Show Office. North Carolina REQUIRES all horses to have a copy of a current, negative coggins with them at all times.

8 2018 NCDCTA DRESSAGE CHAMPIONSHIPS PRESENTED BY PARADISE FARM & TACK DOUBLE 2018 HOY POINTS! $8,500 in Prize Money for 2018 Championships! NCDCTA Dressage Championships Rules Method: Horse/rider teams qualify by riding in NCDCTA recognized competitions. Awards: Prize money and neck sashes for Champions and Reserve Champions. To receive prize money, the Championship Average Score must meet the HOY point minimum: 60% Intro through 1st Level; 58% 2nd Level through 4th Level; 55% FEI Levels. Prize Money will be awarded in the Show Office directly following the Awards Ceremony to the Owner of Record. Ribbons awarded Third through Eighth (3rd - 8th) in all Divisions. Champion Prize awarded for each Division. Special sponsored awards may be added at the discretion of the show manager. Qualifying Rules: 1. A horse/rider team qualifies as a team, and only the same team may compete in any given Division at the Championships. 2. The rider must be a current member of NCDCTA and the horse must be currently NCDCTA registered at the time of qualification and at the time of the Championships. 3. To qualify, the horse/rider team must have earned at least one (1) NCDCTA HOY point in the Division they wish to participate within the Qualifying Period. 4. All classes at NCDCTA recognized shows that count towards NCDCTA HOY points are qualifying NCDCTA Dressage Championship Classes including Opportunity classes. 5. The Qualifying Period shall start on the first day of the NCDCTA HOY Year and end the second (2nd) Monday before the Championship show begins. 6. Competitors qualifying for the Championships on the final weekend of the Qualifying Period must submit a copy of their qualifying test to the Championship Show Secretary no later than 5pm on the final Monday of the Qualifying Period. 7. Competitions may not charge extra fees for qualifying rides. 8. Winning horse/rider teams at the Championships will be ineligible to win in the same Division in succeeding years, except for FEI and Musical Freestyles. However, past winners may earn special 'Honorable Mention' ribbons if they win their Division again. Rules Governing the Championships: 1. Readers and whips are allowed in Championship Classes. 2. No horse/rider team may ride Hors de Concours in a Championship class. 3. Competitors may enter the Championships in anticipation of qualifying, but if the horse/rider team has not qualified by the end of the Qualifying Period, they shall be placed in corresponding non-championship classes. 4. Qualification for the Championships shall be solely determined by NCDCTA membership database. A list of those qualified shall be published on the internet both on the Championship show website and on the NCDCTA website. 5. All complete qualified entries received on or before the closing date of the designated Championship show must be accepted. 6. A horse/rider team may qualify at more than one level and all qualified horse/rider teams are permitted to compete in the Championships in consecutive qualified levels. 7. A horse may only compete in one Division per level. A horse may be entered in another level in the same or a different Division.

9 8. A horse may compete in the Championships with more than one rider providing that all qualifying requirements have been met by all horse/rider teams. 9. Membership Requirements for NCDCTA Dressage Championships participation (excluding the Intro Divisions - only NCDCTA membership for the rider and HOY registration for the horse is required for the Intro Divisions): a. Riders/Owners: NCDCTA members & USDF members (GMO membership through NCDCTA) & USEF member - or pay n/m fee b. Adult Amateur Riders: USEF AA membership c. Horse: NCDCTA registered & USDF registered d. Trainer: USEF membership or pay n/m fee 10. Levels offered at the Championships: Intro, Training, First, Second, Third, Fourth, FEI PSG, FEI I-1, FEI I-2, FEI GP, JR/YR FEI, USDF Musical Freestyles, FEI Musical Freestyles. 11. Divisions offered at the Championships: Intro: JR/YR and Senior; MFS Levels: one Division for each MFS Level; at FEI levels Jr/Yrs will have one Division, all other FEI levels: Adult Amateur and Open Divisions; at all National Levels: Jr/YR, Adult Amateur and Open Divisions. 12. Adult Amateur status shall be determined according to USEF rules. 13. Tests to be ridden at the Championships: Two (2) designated Championships Classes one per day at each Level excepting Musical Freestyles which will be one designated Championship Class for each level held on Saturday. 14. Championship Scoring: The two Championship Classes (one class in the case of MFS) must be entered and ridden at a level to qualify for awards. Winners at each level and division will be determined by averaging the percentage scores from each of the two rides. In the case of a tie, the winner is determined by the highest scoring second ride. 15. If possible, 50% of the hired judges for the Championship competition should reside outside of North Carolina and preference for judging the Championship Classes should be given to those judges residing outside of North Carolina. 16. The Championship competition is to be held within North Carolina only and only at a NCDCTA licensed dressage competition. 17. The Show will be licensed by USEF as a Level 2 Competition and run in accordance with all applicable USEF rules for a Level 2 Competition as set forth in the USEF Rule Book. In addition, the Show shall be run in accordance with all applicable rules of the NCDCTA Dressage Championships as set forth herein. 18. A Mounted Awards Ceremony for Champions and Reserves in each Division will be held on the last day of competition. Musical Freestyle Mounted Awards will be held on Saturday following the end of classes. Saddlery for awards ceremonies should follow USEF rules, but black or white polo wraps are permitted. Horses should receive their ribbons prior to the ceremony. Any competitor may decline to be mounted or, if mounted, to participate in the victory round, for safety reasons, however the competitor must still appear properly attired for the ceremony. The Manager is responsible for the safe conduct of the awards. Safety is paramount. Any horse that the Manager deems unsafe should be excused in accordance with DR In the event of inclement weather, awards ceremonies may be held unmounted and inside. 19. The Rules governing the NCDCTA Championships may be amended by the NCDCTA Competition Committee at their discretion. PRO-AM TEAM CHALLENGE TEAM FEE = PRIZE MONEY POT 75% TO WINNING TEAM; 25% TO SECOND PLACE TEAM Eligibility: One Professional plus two-three Amateurs, Juniors and/or Young Riders make up a Pro-Am Team. Any level may be ridden; levels may be combined. The 3 highest scores will be averaged to find the Team Score from the Saturday Rides of all Team Members. (Intro, MFS and DSE scores will not be included) Team members

10 (Professionals, Amateurs, Juniors and Young Riders) are considered as a horse/rider combination if a rider has more than one horse entered in the competition, she may ride on more than one team the Pro-Am fee must be paid for each team and each team must have unique horse/rider combinations. Awards: Trophy for all members of 1 st Place Teams. All Team Members must be present at the Saturday Night Awards Ceremony to receive prizes. Prize Money will be distributed in show office. Entries: Teams must be named with all team members indicated and all fees paid ($20/team) by 9am Saturday. Competitors may indicate intention to compete on entry form ( other fee section) or may sign up in show office. ENTRY DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS Current USEF membership (or n/m fees) for Rider, Owner and Trainer, Coach Current USDF membership (or n/m fees, number) for Rider and Owner. Rider s USDF membership may be either Participating or Group, Owner s USDF membership may be Participating, Group or Business; if Rider/Owner s USDF # is a nonmember ID #, the USDF n/m fee must be paid. USDF Horse ID. For Adult Amateur classes - USEF membership card must declare Amateur Juniors and Young Riders must include birthdate. Freestyle entries - copy of a 60% + at the highest test of the MFS level or higher (exempt: FEI Jr /Yr/ Pony and Para). FOR GAIG / USDF QUALIFYING CLASSES ALSO INCLUDE: Check "Qualifying" and add $15 per Qualifying class. Copies of USEF and USDF Horse Registrations (not HID #s). Rider must have current Participating USDF membership; Owner must have current Participating or Business USDF membership. Rider, Owner must have current USEF membership. ALL ENTRIES must have THREE signatures - Rider, Owner and Trainer by adult. Legal Guardian must sign for riders under 18 yrs. Trainer blank must be signed by person over 18 who assumes responsibility for horse. (Parents who sign as trainer are exempt from membership requirements). See and and/or USEF Rule Book for further details on entry requirements. ON-LINE ENTRIES: Visit to enter on-line and pay via PayPal / major credit card - OR Print and Mail with your check. You do NOT need a PayPal account to use this service! You will choose the show you wish to enter and will be required to enter the class number(s) you wish to ride and the stabling you need. Your fees will be totaled automatically. You will click the Pay via PayPal button to pay for your entry. (or Print and Mail with check). You will have the opportunity to print your completed entry for your records and will receive an automated receipt. You will be required to sign electronically. Juniors must have ADULT signatures in all blocks. You may upload your negative coggins (and, if applicable, your MFS documentation). Please NOTE online entries are NOT accepted without payment the receipt from PayPal is your proof of payment.

11 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. 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 Rule 6. Wheelchairs and other mobility assistance devices for individuals with disabilities are exempt from this rule. 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, Reining and Vaulting Competitions and Endurance Rides. A non-member may participate as a handler, rider, driver, owner, lessee, agent, coach or trainer at Regular Competitions, Eventing Competitions, Dressage Competitions, Reining Competitions and Combined Driving Competitions upon payment of a $30 Show Pass fee. 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. All questions not covered in these rules and regulations shall be decided by the show management whose decision shall be final. Every horse entered for competition will comply with the rules of the horse show management, but management will, in no case, be responsible for any loss or damage that may occur, and it shall be condition of entry that each exhibitor shall hold this horse show and the officials and employees of the show blameless for any loss or accident to his horse, employees, equipment, which may occur from sickness, fire or otherwise. The management reserves the right to refuse, accept conditionally, or to cancel any entries, disqualify any riders or exhibitors, prohibit entries and cancel award prizes without claims for damages; to cancel or combine unfilled classes, or to reschedule classes after due notice to exhibitors; to change rings or rotate judges. Exhibitors are notified that any act of discourtesy or disobedience to the judges or officials, on the part of the owner, manager, rider, or groom shall disqualify the horse, and the owner shall forfeit his entry fee and other fees. Show management reserves to itself the power to prohibit any person from attending or showing a horse in the ring and to remove any groom or horse from the show without being liable for compensation. In accordance with the 1989 Federal Waste Tracking Act, which restricts the disposal of medical waste, biohazardous medical waste containers will be provided in the stable area. All exhibitors and their agents are responsible for the proper disposal of this waste. No person will be allowed in the show ring during the time of judging except the exhibitor and those having official or requested duties to perform. It is the tradition of the show that riders be correctly attired for the class in question, that attendants be neatly dressed and the horses properly presented. Management may in its discretion bar any person from entering the ring if not suitable presented to appear before an audience Federation Entry Agreement By entering a Federation-licensed Competition and signing this entry blank as the Owner, Lessee, Trainer, Manager, Agent, Coach, Driver, Rider, Handler, Vaulter or Longeur and on behalf of myself and my principals, representatives, employees and agents, I agree that I am subject to the Bylaws and Rules of The United States Equestrian Federation, Inc. (the Federation ) and the local rules of NCDCTA Harvest Moon Dressage (Competition). I agree to be bound by the Bylaws and Rules of the Federation and of the competition. I will accept as final the decision of the Hearing

12 Committee on any question arising under the Rules, and agree to release and hold harmless the competition, the Federation, their officials, directors and employees for any action taken under the Rules. I represent that I am eligible to enter and/or participate under the Rules, and every horse I am entering is eligible as entered. I also agree that as a condition of and in consideration of acceptance of entry, the Federation and/or the Competition may use or assign photographs, videos, audios, cable - casts, broadcasts, internet, film, new media or other likenesses of me and my horse taken during the course of the competition for the promotion, coverage or benefit of the competition, sport, or the Federation. Those likenesses shall not be used to advertise a product and they may not be used in such a way as to jeopardize amateur status. I hereby expressly and irrevocably waive and release any rights in connection with such use, including any claim to compensation, invasion of privacy, right of publicity, or to misappropriation. The construction and application of Federation rules are governed by the laws of the State of New York, and any action instituted against the Federation must be filed in New York State. See GR908.4