Houston Dressage Society presents Winter Shows I and II Final Prize List

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1 Opening Date December 3, 2018 Closing Date: January 7, 2019 Houston Dressage Society presents Winter Shows I and II Final Prize List Recognized by the United States Equestrian Federation as Dressage Level 3 Competitions USEF and USDF Nos and , SWDC, NDPC and HDS January 19-20, 2019 at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center, Katy, TX Qualifying Competition for: 2019 Great American Insurance Group/USDF Regional Dressage Championships 2019 Southwest Dressage Championships Official Qualifying Competition for the 2019 Adequan FEI North American Youth Championships presented by Gotham North; the 2019 USEF Children Dressage National Championship; the 2019 USEF Pony Rider Dressage National Championship; 2019 USEF Junior and Young Rider Dressage National Championships; and the 2019 USEF Young Adult Brentina Cup Dressage National Championship presented by Dressage Today. Official Qualifying Competition for the 2019 Markel/USEF Young and Developing Horse Dressage Championships. Judges: Kem Barbosa* S, Princeton, NJ Barbara Ebner* S, Howell, NJ Marilyn Payne S, Califon, NY *Young Horse Certification Technical Delegate: Janine Malone, R, Zebulon, NC Mail postal entries to: Show Secretary: Co-Secretary: Show Manager: Licensee Contact: Susan Peacock Julia Peacock Anne Kuhns Leslie Rohrer 837 Glenlake Drive Houston, TX Paris, KY Recognized Show Chair Edmond, OK (405) (918) Houston Dressage Society (405) julia@showsecretary.com akuhns1122@gmail.com (713) susan@showsecretary.com ljrmktg@aol.com For more information and prize list updates, go to: and Great Southwest Equestrian Center is located at 2501 South Mason Road, Katy, TX Directions: GSWEC is located on the east side of Mason Road approximately three miles south of Interstate Highway 10 (Exit #745) Phone: (281)

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3 HDS Winter Shows I & II Class List Sat Sun Class Description Divisions Fee $ Qualifying fees USDF Introductory Test Level A Open USDF Introductory Test Level B Open 40 SWDC + $10(AA & JR/YR) USDF Introductory Test Level C Open USEF Dressage Equitation Jr/YR USEF Dressage Equitation AA USEF First Level Test 1 O, AA, Jr/YR, Pony USEF First Level Test 2 O, AA, Jr/YR, Pony USEF First Level Test 3 O, AA, Jr/YR, Pony 40 GAIG + $15, SWDC + $ USDF First Level Freestyle O, AA, Jr/YR, Pony 45 GAIG + $15, SWDC + $ USEF Second Level Test 1 O, AA, Jr/YR, Pony USEF Second Level Test 2 O, AA, Jr/YR, Pony USEF Second Level Test 3 O, AA, Jr/YR, Pony 40 GAIG + $15, SWDC + $ USDF Second Level Freestyle O, AA, Jr/YR, Pony 45 GAIG + $15, SWDC + $ USEF Third Level Test 1 O, AA, Jr/YR, Pony USEF Third Level Test 2 O, AA, Jr/YR, Pony USEF Third Level Test 3 O, AA, Jr/YR, Pony 40 GAIG + $15, SWDC + $ USDF Third Level Freestyle O, AA, Jr/YR, Pony 45 GAIG + $15, SWDC + $ USEF Fourth Level Test 1 O, AA, Jr/YR, Pony USEF Fourth Level Test 2 O, AA, Jr/YR, Pony USEF Fourth Level Test 3 O, AA, Jr/YR, Pony 40 GAIG + $15, SWDC + $ USDF Fourth Level Freestyle O, AA, Jr/YR, Pony 45 GAIG + $15, SWDC + $ USEF Training Level Test 1 O, AA, Jr/YR, Pony USEF Training Level Test 2 O, AA, Jr/YR, Pony USEF Training Level Test 3 O, AA, Jr/YR, Pony 40 GAIG + $15, SWDC + $ USDF Training Level Freestyle O, AA, Jr/YR, Pony FEI Prix St. Georges O, AA, Jr/YR, Pony 50 GAIG + $15, SWDC + $ FEI Intermediate I O, AA, Jr/YR, Pony 50 GAIG + $15, SWDC + $ FEI Intermediate I Freestyle O, AA, Jr/YR, Pony 55 GAIG + $15, SWDC + $ FEI Intermediate A O, AA, Jr/YR FEI Intermediate B O, AA, Jr/YR FEI Intermediate A/B Freestyle O, AA, Jr/YR 55 SWDC + $ FEI Intermediate II O, AA, Jr/YR, Pony 50 GAIG + $15, SWDC + $ FEI Grand Prix O, AA, Jr/YR, Pony 50 GAIG + $15, SWDC + $ FEI Grand Prix Special Open FEI Grand Prix Freestyle O, AA, Jr/YR, Pony 55 GAIG + $15, SWDC + $ USDF Pas De Deux (fee is per exhibitor) Open USDF Quadrille Freestyle (fee is per exhibitor) Open FEI Para Equestrian Test of Choice (specify test) Open FEI Para Equestrian FS Test of Choice (specify test) Open USDF Materiale 3-year-old fillies Open USDF Materiale 3-year-old colts/geldings Open USDF Materiale 4 & 5-year old mares Open USDF Materiale 4 & 5-year old stallions/geldings Open 40 51OP 52OP-2 Opportunity Class Training Level Test 1 Open 40 52OP 52OP-2 Opportunity Class Training Level Test 2 Open 40 Note: Enter Q after the class number if you intend on entering the class as a Great American/USDF Qualifier & include the qualifying fee of $15 and if you intend on entering the class as a qualifier for SWDC include the qualifying fee of $10. Class List continued on next page 3

4 HDS Winter Shows I & II Class List Continued Sat Sun Qualifying fees Class Name Div Qualifying Fee $ Class # Class # 60 FEI Pony Team Test Jr FEI Pony Individual Test Jr USEF 62-2 FEI Pony Freestyle Test Jr FEI Children Team Test Jr FEI Children Individual Test Jr FEI Junior Team Test Jr 50 GAIG +$ FEI Junior Individual Test Jr USEF and 65-5 FEI Junior Freestyle Test Jr 55 SWDC + $ Adequan 66 FEI Young Rider Team Test YR 50 GAIG +$15 NAYC 67-2 FEI Young Rider Individual Test YR FEI Young Rider Freestyle Test YR 55 SWDC + $10 69 FEI Grand Prix Test YA 2019 USEF USEF 4-Yr-Old Test Open USEF Developing Prix St. Georges Open USEF Developing Grand Prix Open 50 Markel/USEF 81-2 FEI 5-Year-Old Final Test Open FEI 6-Year-Old Final Test Open FEI 5-Year-Old Preliminary Test Open FEI 6-Year-Old Preliminary Test Open 50 HDS Winter Shows I & II Eventing Tests Sat Class # Sun Class # Class Name Division Fee EBNA1 EBNA2 USEF Beginner Novice Test A Open 40 EBNB1 EBNB2 USEF Beginner Novice Test B Open 40 ENA1 ENA2 USEF Novice Test A Open 40 ENB1 ENB2 USEF Novice Test B Open 40 ETA1 ETA2 USEF Training Test A Open 40 ETB1 ETB2 USEF Training Test B Open 40 EPA1 EPA2 USEF Preliminary Test A Open 40 EPB1 EPB2 USEF Preliminary Test B Open 40 EIA1 EIA2 USEF Intermediate Test A Open 40 EIB1 EIB2 USEF Intermediate Test B Open 40 EAA1 EAA2 USEF Advanced Test A Open 40 EAB1 EAB2 USEF Advanced Test B Open 40 Beginner Novice Test A through Preliminary Test A will be shown in the short arena. Preliminary Test B through Advanced Test B will be shown in the long arena. See DR 119 for level equivalencies. All Eventing Tests are 2018 edition. ATTENTION COMPETITORS: Each competitor is responsible for supplying management with correct association numbers (USDF and USEF) for horse, owner, rider and trainer, before the day(s) of the competition. The scores of competitors who fail to supply correct numbers may not be counted toward national awards. 4

5 HDS Winter Shows I and II Fee Schedule: Show Fees Show Office Fee (per entry per show separate entry required for each show) $32.00 Late Entry Fee (if space avail & per entry per show) $50.00 Change After Closing Date (per change) $10.00 Incomplete Entry Fee $10.00 Returned Check/Declined Credit Card online convenience fee $35.00 Credit Card online convenience fee of 3.5% will be charged on all credit card transactions USDF and USEF and SWDC Fees Great American/USDF Qualifying Fee (additional) $15.00 SWDC Qualifying Fee (additional) $ USEF Drug/Medication Fee (D/M = $8, USEF = $15) $23.00 USEF Show Pass (Non-member per rider or owner or trainer) $45.00 USDF Non-member Fee per rider and owner $35.00 USDF Affidavit Fee $ 5.00 Stall Fees Weekend Stall Fee (Friday 1:00 pm - Sunday 9:00 pm/incl. 2 bags of shavings) $ Weekend Tack Stall Fee (Friday 1:00 pm - Sunday 9:00 pm) $95.00 Early Arrival/Late Departure per night/stall or tack (must designate arrival & departure date $45.00 One day Stall Fee (includes 1 bag of shavings in by 5:00 PM night before/out by 6:00 PM) $70.00 One day Tack Stall Fee (in by 5:00 PM night before/out by 6:00 PM) $50.00 Trailer-In Fee (per day) $30.00 Additional Shavings/Bag $ Misc Fees RV Hook-Up (per night) - request space number on entry map on GSWEC website $50.00 Premium RV Hook-Up (per night)request space number on entry spaces at front of Tellepsen $60.00 Pony Measurement Fee (Measurement must occur in advance of rides) up to $ Non-compete fee per show $30.00 Other: 2019 HDS membership (new or renewal) varies according to type Sponsorship varies according to type Non-compete horses are allowed on grounds, if space is available. Owner must fill out entry form and pay office and stall fees, but no USEF drug fee. 5

6 Two options to enter: 1.) Mailed entry- only checks or money orders payable to HDS are accepted. For security, NO CREDIT CARDS accepted for mailed entries. Show entry must be postmarked by the closing date. 2.) Online entry- credit cards are only method of payment. A 3.5% online convenience fee will be added to total your fees. Visa, Master Card, and Discover only (no American Express) ed entries will NOT be accepted. Checks will be deposited upon receipt. Dishonored checks or declined credit cards will require complete repayment prior to the show plus a service charge of $35. All outstanding fees must be paid before show packets are issued. If you choose to mail- PLEASE SEND ENTRIES WITHOUT A SIGNATURE NEEDED!! NO CERTIFIED, REGISTERED, OR EXPRESS MAIL WITH A SIGNATURE NECESSARY FOR RECEIPT WILL BE ACCEPTED!! Complete entries must include copies of owner/rider/trainer/coach current USEF card(s) or non-member fee and USDF card(s) or non-member fee; a copy of horse s Registration/Recording card or certificate; and a copy of a Coggins taken within 12 months of the show dates showing the same horse name as on the entry (GR907.4). Entries missing any of these items will be considered incomplete. Incomplete/incorrect entry fee is $10. Entries are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, based on postmark date and entries may be limited. Those entries postmarked after closing will be accepted at the discretion of the show secretary, based on a space available basis and charged a $50 late fee per show. If the classes are oversubscribed, a Waiting List (in the order of receipt) will be maintained. Management reserves the right to refuse any entry. Membership/Non-Member/Proof of Membership fees: All participants (rider, owner, trainer, agent, lessee, or coach) must present to the competition secretary a current USEF membership card or copy thereof. In the event the participant does not have his/her card or copy, he/she must pay a $45 USEF show pass fee per show. All Riders and Owners must present a current USDF Participating, Group, or Business (owners only) membership card or pay the USDF non-membership membership fee per show. Those who cannot provide proof of their USDF membership may fill out an affidavit form and must pay the $5 fee. The affidavit may also be used to verify horse registration and/or horse ownership. The USDF non-member fee is $35 plus the $5 affidavit fee if a copy of the USDF nonmember card can t be provided. The USDF Affidavit Form may be found on Great American/USDF Qualifying Classes: For the Great American/USDF Qualifying rides, riders must have an active USEF Membership and a USDF Participating Membership. Owners must have a USDF Participating or Business Membership and a USEF membership (Junior Active, Senior Active, Life, or Recorded Farm (with Active Farm Owner)). If the horse has more than one owner, at least one owner must have both active USEF membership and active USDF Participating or Business Membership. For a business or farm to be the valid owner under this requirement, it must be listed as an owner of the horse with both USEF and USDF. Horses must be Annual or Lifetime Recorded with USEF and USDF Lifetime Registered, an HID is not sufficient. Great American qualifying entries must include horse USEF and USDF registration and rider s and owner s USEF and USDF card(s). Non-compete horses are allowed on grounds, if space is available. Owner must fill out entry form and pay office, non-compete fee, and stall fees, but no USEF drug fee. Horses must wear show numbers at all times when out of stall. All horses must wear show numbers at all times when out of stall. Refund Policy: Cancellations prior to closing date will be refunded, less office fee and online convenience fee. If the owner is owed a refund of $25 or less, the refund can be donated to the HDS Education Fund by checking the line at the bottom of the entry form. No refunds will be given after closing date. 6

7 Official Ride Times: Stabling assignments and provisional times will be available to competitors at Official times will be available at noon the day before the show. All Change requests for the must be made by 11:00 AM the day prior to the class. Hazardous Weather/Act OF God/Accident Policy: Management reserves the right to cancel any classes due to hazardous weather, Acts of God, accident, or emergency. Every effort will be made to reschedule with priority given to any qualifying classes being offered. No refunds for cancellations due to hazardous weather, Acts of God, accidents or emergencies. Schedule: Classes may not necessarily be run in the order listed in the class lists. It is the responsibility of the rider to inform the show secretary of any time conflicts as soon as possible after receiving the schedule. Class Explanations: JR/YR - Open to Juniors and Young Riders only; any rider is eligible until the end of the calendar year in which they reach the age of 21. Only Juniors ages may enter FEI Junior Tests. Only Young Riders ages may enter FEI Young Rider Tests. FEI Pony Riders ages may enter FEI Pony Tests. FEI Children Riders ages may enter FEI Children Tests. AA - Open to Adult Amateurs only; competitors must compete as adults from the beginning of the calendar year in which they reach the age of 22. Must hold current USEF Amateur card. Opportunity Classes: Opportunity classes are intended for entry level riders. Horses and riders entered only in Opportunity classes are exempt from USEF and USDF membership requirements, and do not have to pay nonmember (show pass) or HID fees. Federation and drug fees do not apply. Horses entered only in these classes are still subject to and must comply with the Drugs and Medication rules and are subject to drug testing. Riders and/or horses entered in opportunity classes may not cross enter into other recognized classes at the show. Participants must abide by all USEF regulations pertaining to attire, tack and equipment for the recognized show. Reference GR821 for additional information. Opportunity Classes at HDS 2019 Recognized Shows will count towards 2019 HDS Schooling Show Championship qualifying and HDS year-end Schooling Show Awards. Scores: It is the responsibility of the competitor to verify the accuracy of all scores. Scoring errors must be reported to the Show Secretary within one hour of the official posting of the scores from the last class of the show day during which the score was earned. SWDC Championships Pony Classes: The only pony championship classes offered at the SWDC Championships October 3 rd -6 th, 2019, are training pony open and 1 st Level pony open. Any class Training 3 class and any 1 st Level 3 class can qualify for the two pony championship classes, AS LONG AS IT IS DECLARED BEFORE THE RIDE. (Exception Opportunity) Also, any pony class of a higher level can qualify for a non-pony championship class in SWDC, e.g. 3 rd Level test 3 Pony can be a qualifier for SWDC 3 rd Level AA if the required score is earned. Please see page 17 for more information. Pony Measurements: Show Management will notify Veterinarian and Technical Delegate of competitors requiring Pony measurements. Ponies will be measured on Friday between 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. Additional measurement times, if required, will be posted in the show office on Friday at 6:00 pm. All ponies competing in pony classes that do not have a valid pony card must be measured prior to the first class shown. Measurement requests MUST be received prior to the start of competition. Veterinarian: The veterinarian, Katy Equine (281) , will be on call each show day. Phone numbers and information will be posted at the show grounds and in the show secretary s office. Farrier: The farrier, Chris Guillory (713) , will be on site each show day. Phone numbers and information will be posted at the show grounds and in the show secretary s office. 7

8 Freestyles/Music: Music for all freestyles on CD in WAV must be given to the show office upon arrival to show grounds and check in to show office. Sound checks will be conducted Friday afternoon. Other times must be arranged with show management. The times for sound checks will be posted in the show office. Competitors are responsible to picking up their music before the end of the show. Music left will not be mailed. DR129.9 Except for USEF/USDF Championship classes and for FEI Pony Riders, FEI Junior, FEI Young Rider and FEI Para- Equestrian Freestyles, in order to enter a freestyle class at any level, a horse/rider combination must have received a minimum score of 63% in the highest test of the declared freestyle level or any test of a higher level at a Federation Licensed or FEI recognized Dressage Competition or open Dressage class (i.e. open to all breeds) at a Federation Licensed Competition held prior to the competition where the horse/rider combination is entered to ride a freestyle class. A photocopy of the test verifying eligibility, or copy of the USDF score verification, must be submitted with the entry for a freestyle class. Stabling: Stalls are permanent, 10 x 10 with solid walls and doors. Two bags of shavings are provided with each stall. Additional bags may be purchased must use facility shavings per contract no outside shavings permitted. Stall charts will be posted and check-in will start at 1:00 PM on Friday, January 18, Early arrivals and late departures are only available by arrangement with Show Secretary at $45/night/stall. Cost applies to horse stalls or tack stalls. Stalls must be vacated by 9:00 pm Sunday or the late departure fee paid. There is a $50 penalty for switching horse stalls without notifying the Show Office in advance. GSWEC will charge a $100 fine for anyone bringing in shavings from outside the facility. No staples or nails are allowed to be affixed to any Great Southwest Equestrian Center Property with the exception of stall cards. Individuals wishing to tape advertisements or flyers to the walls must first obtain approval in writing from Great Southwest Equestrian Center. Such approval must be shown to Show Management prior to display or the flyers will be removed. THERE WILL BE NO SMOKING IN THE BARNS AND NEAR THE INDOOR WARM-UP ARENA. DESIGNATED SMOKING AREAS WILL BE PROVIDED. Arenas/Footing/Warm-Up: All tests and warm-up will be ridden in covered arenas with sand/clay footing mix. Competition arenas include up to three indoor arenas. The main indoor facility will have two dressage arenas for non-level 3 classes. The east arena will have one arena which complies with a Dressage Level 3 show for all Level 3 classes. Each arena is 20 x 60 meters. Para Equestrian classes may be ridden in a small arena 20 x 40 meters, except for Grade IV-V Freestyles. Required Eventing tests will be ridden in a small arena, 20 x 40 meters (see page 4.) Schedule for schooling will be posted at the show grounds. Lunging will be permitted in first outdoor sand arena. Arenas close at 9:00 pm. 8

9 Awards HDS Winter Shows I and II Individual classes: Trophies will be presented for first place and ribbons will be presented for first through sixth place. Qualifying classes will not be pinned separately. High Score Award: Champion High Point ribbon and trophy and a Reserve High Point Champion ribbon will be given at each show in three divisions: Open, Amateur, Jr/YR at the National Levels combined (Training Level through Fourth Level), FEI Levels combined (Prix St. Georges, I-I, I-II, IA, IB and Grand Prix), and Freestyles combined each day. The following classes are not eligible: Materiale (3-5 year-olds), Opportunity Classes, Eventing, Pas De Deux, Quadrille, Introductory Level, Young Horse (4-6 yr old) and Equitation. Riders must collect their awards at the show. Awards will not be mailed afterwards. Pony High Score Award: The Pony Division will have a High Point National Dressage Pony Cup Champion ribbon and trophy along with second through sixth place High Point National Dressage Pony Cup ribbons for the highest Pony scores for the National and FEI tests combined at both the HDS Winter Shows I & II. Freestyles, Opportunity Classes, Eventing, Para, Pas De Deux, Quadrille, Introductory Level, Materiale (3-5 yr old) and Equitation classes are not eligible for these High Point awards. Riders must collect their awards at the show. Awards will not be mailed afterwards. HDS Winter Shows I&II are National Dressage Pony Cup (NDPC) Partner Shows, which means that anyone entered in any of the Pony Division classes will have their scores count toward NDPC Year-end awards. An NDCP Champion Ribbon will be mailed to the pony with the highest score over the two days after NDPC adds points for degree of difficulty based on the test ridden. You must compete in the Pony Division to be recognized by NDPC. HDS Dapples High Point Award: This high point is for opt in Adult Amateur riders over 50 years of age competing at Training through Fourth levels. An opt in form will be available in the show office. Freestyles, Pas de Deux, Quadrilles, Equitation, Opportunity, Introductory, Materiale and Young Horse classes are not included. Thoroughbred Incentive Program (T.I.P.): The Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program is offering an overall high percentage score award for HDS Winter Classic I&II combined for Introductory through Grand Prix tests combined. Freestyles, Opportunity Classes, Para, Pas De Deux, Quadrille, Young Horse, Materiale and Equitation classes excluded. Eligible horses must provide T.I.P. numbers to the Show Secretary with entry. For more information visit Only TBs that have been registered with The Jockey Club or a foreign TB stud book recognized by The Jockey Club are eligible to participate in T.I.P. classes and awards. T.I.P. number applications are done online at IALHA High Point Ribbon: An IALHA High Point ribbon will be awarded each show day to an Andalusian or Lusitano. The horse must be registered with the IALHA and the registry certificate must be provided to the show secretary by the start of the show. The horse may be full Andalusian (S), full Lusitano (P), a pure blend of the two or registered as a half-andalusian. Either the owner OR the rider must be registered with the IALHA. A rider or owner membership card must be presented to the show secretary before the start of the show. The high score can be from any class Introductory through Grand Prix including freestyles. Equitation, Pas de Deux, Quadrilles, Materiale, Young Horse, Eventing and Para classes are not included. 9

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11 Concessions are available at show grounds. No cooking is allowed on the premises. Dogs: Well-mannered dogs on leashes are welcome. Harris County leash law will be enforced. Lodging: Holiday Inn Express (Official Show Hotel) Katy Fwy, Katy, TX (on north side feeder road at I-10 east of Mason Rd, I-10 exit 745) 281/ (3.5 miles from Great Southwest Equestrian Center) Comfort Inn, Katy Freeway, Katy, TX (on south side feeder road at I-10 west of Mason Rd, I-10 exit 745) 281/ (3 miles from Great Southwest Equestrian Center) LaQuinta Inn & Suites, Katy Freeway, Katy, TX Phone: (281) (on south side feeder road at I-10 west of Mason Rd, I-10 exit 743) (4 miles from Great Southwest Equestrian Center) Hampton Inn, Katy Fwy, Katy, TX (on south side of feeder road at I-10 west of Mason Road, I-10 exit 745) (3 miles from Great Southwest Equestrian Center) Home 2 Suites by Hilton Katy Freeway, Katy, TX , Hyatt Place Katy 1401 North Westgreen Blvd Katy, TX Note: Houston Dressage Society (HDS) is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation recognized by the Internal Revenue Service and the State of Texas. The club is dedicated to furthering the art of dressage through education for its members and through conducting shows in order for its members to achieve their goals. 11

12 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. GR845 Equine Vaccination Rule At Federation licensed competitions, horses entering the grounds must be accompanied by documentation of Equine Influenza Virus and Equine Herpes Virus (Rhinopneumonitis) vaccinations within six months prior to entering the stables. Horses not in compliance with this rule may be required to leave the competition grounds upon request by Competition Management. Documentation should consist of one of the following methods mentioned below. The frequency of vaccine administration should be per the vaccine manufacturers or veterinarian s recommendations. It is recommended that vaccines are administered by or under the direction of a veterinarian. 2. In the case of vaccines administered by a veterinarian, the exhibitor, upon request by Competition Management, must provide documentation from the veterinarian on documenting that the horse in question received the vaccinations; name of the vaccines and date of vaccine administration. 3. In the case of vaccines administered by a person other than a veterinarian, the exhibitor, upon request by Competition Management, must provide a receipt of the vaccine purchase which is signed by the owner, or agent with care, custody, and control of the horse; name, serial number and expiration date of the vaccine; and date of vaccine administration. 4. In the case of a horse that is unable to receive either of the vaccinations due to a history of adverse reactions, the exhibitor, upon request by Competition Management, must provide a letter from the veterinarian on official letterhead stating that the horse in question cannot be vaccinated due to medical concerns and a log of temperatures taken twice daily for the seven days prior to entering the competition grounds. These horses must also have their temperature taken and logged twice daily while on the competition grounds. The log of temperatures should be provided to the Competition Management, steward, or technical delegate when requested. 5. Competition Management may not amend or enhance vaccination requirements without prior approval of the Veterinary Committee. BOD 1/17/15 Effective 12/1/15. Helmet Policy: Current USEF helmet policy will be strictly enforced. Sharps Containers: Competition management shall place a minimum of one sharps container per each competition, whether or not stabling is provided. Additionally, at least one sharps container per fifty occupied stalls for the disposal of needles and other disposable sharp instruments in convenient locations in barns housing competition horses. It is competition management s responsibility to replace such containers when full and dispose of them properly. Competition management may fine any individuals including trainers, owners, exhibitors, or their agents up to $100 for improper disposal of needles or other sharp disposable instruments. If local law has different requirements, local law will prevail. Motorized Vehicle Statement in accordance with GR1301.7: 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 rule. USEF MEMBERSHIP STATEMENT 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 nonmember 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 $45 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 (exception: Friesian performance FR222) 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. 12

13 Management reserves the right to change officials, limit entries, combine or cancel classes, and modify the schedule, and to modify or cancel awards and/or make whatever changes are required by circumstances to the competition specifications listed herein. Show Management reserves the right to cancel classes insufficiently filled and to refuse or require withdrawal of an entry for cause deemed sufficient by Show Management. 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. 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. 13

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20 WARNING: UNDER TEXAS LAW (CHAPTER 87, CIVIL PRACTICE AND REMEDIES CODE), 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 If the owner is owed a refund of $25 or less, the refund can be donated to the HDS Education Fund by checking this line: 20

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