Double SS Show Management Presents

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1 Double SS Show Management Presents The Nebraska Husker Show May 17, 18, & 19, 2013 A Sanction Show offering classes for Classic, Over & Under-Foundation-Modern-Modern Pleasure-American Show Pony American Miniature Horse Division A & B Official Show Staff Show Manager: Tracey Slagle, Nebraska Secretary: Chris Wait, Nebraska Announcer: Pepper Hitchcock, Texas Ringmaster: Gary Ossenkop, NE Gateman: Hayden Carrney, NE ASPC/AMHR Official Show Steward Kim Seipp, Colorado All Show Inquires Please Call Show Manager ~ Tracey Slagle ~ tracey_slagle@hotmail.com

2 Show Officials Pat Sander, IL Karen Iversen, GA James Rutledge, TX Show Barn Arena Lancaster Event Center 4100 N 84 th Street Lincoln, NE Directions to Lancaster Event Center: Driving directions: Exit #405 from Interstate #80, to Cornhusker Hwy, left to 84 th St., South to Event Center or Waverly Exit from Interstate #80, West to 84 th St., South to Event Center. General Rules, Requirements and Information Double SS Show Management Mission Statement: The show is open to all ASPC registered Shetlands, ASPR registered Show Ponies, and AMHR registered Miniature Horses, & NSPPR. This Show is accredited by the ASPC/AMHR and will be conducted under the ASPC/AMHR Official Show rules. This is an approved show for Classic Shetlands (Over) & (Under): A Halter and Performance, AMHR Division A (Under): A Halter and Performance, Division B (Over) Miniatures: A Halter and Performance. Modern Shetlands, A Halter and B Performance. ASPR Show Ponies, A Performance. NSPPR Youth Requirements: It is required that all youth exhibitors must wear protective headgear (Certified ASTM/SEI) in Roadster and Under Saddle Classes. Headgear harness must be secured and properly fitted. Any exhibitor may wear protective headgear (Certified ASTM/SEI) in any division or class without penalty from the judge.

3 Amateur Status: Important requirements to this show. Copies of current year amateur cards must be included with your entries. Amateur class entries will not be processed without a current amateur card included in your entries. Any person entering an amateur class must show proof of amateur status with amateur number and current membership. A copy of your membership and amateur card must be included in your entries or presented at the show. If you do not show proof of membership/amateur status you will not be allowed to participate in any amateur classes. An amateur card can be purchased day of show for $10.00, in order to purchase an amateur card you must be a current member of ASPC/AMHR. Proof of membership must be presented in order to obtain an amateur card. If you are not able to show proof of current membership you will need to purchase both a ASPC/AMHR Membership and amateur card in order to participate in amateur classes with your points earned going towards the National ASPC/AMHR/ASPR Triple A Advantage Program. Show Hours: The show will start promptly at 8 am on Friday, 8:00 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Lunch and dinner breaks, warm-up times will be announced as warranted throughout the show weekend. Entry Requirements: Copies of Current Horse s Registration Papers Front and Back especially if leased horses, Front only of old Registration paper. Current 2013 Amateur Card and/or 2013 Current Youth card & Entry Fee Check must be submitted with entries. NOTE: GELDINGS registration must show that pony is a GELDING, to be eligible to show. Any entries received without required copies of the horse s registration papers, amateur card and youth cards will be returned as incomplete entries. Any submissions dated after the pre-entry date will be considered late entries and charged late fees upon your arrival at the show. Checks must be included in entries and should be made payable to Double SS Show Management. Mail to: Tracey Slagle, th Rd, Road, Central City, NE Any questions call: Check In: Check in Thursday and measuring will begin at 4:00 PM on Thursday. Measuring will resume Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 7:00 A.M. Each horse's health papers will be checked in show office before you will receive your stall assignments and your measurement cards. You may then proceed to your stalls to unload. If you plan on arriving prior to Thursday you need to contact the Event Center and Show Manager Tracey Slagle. After unloading, you will need to take each horse to the ASPC/AMHR steward for measuring unless you are in possession of a current ASPC/AMHR measurement card that has already had its yearly height verification or a current 60-day temporary card. Be sure to include a copy of the current 60 day measurement or permanent card with current year height verification with your entries for faster check-in service. Health Papers: In-State horses: Health certificate dated within 45 days of the show; Out of State horses: Health certificate dated within 45 days of the show and a Negative Coggins dated within 12 months of the show. These items are required before back numbers are issued. The Show manager reserves the right to ask for on site vet inspection at owner s expense for any animal appearing to be in poor health. Facility & Stalls: Stalls are located in a completely enclosed barn within close proximity of the arena. Stall fees of $50.00 for Thursday, Friday, Saturday or $25.00 per day. An

4 additional $15.00 charge for a second horse in stall will be charged. Jump outs are NOT allowed. Horse wash racks on premises. Shavings: All shavings must be purchased from the Lancaster Event Center. No outside shavings or straw. Shavings will be purchased in advance with entries. Please order all that will be needed on entry form. Entry Fees: Per Entry dates listed on entry form. Office Fee Per Horse $ Per Horse Fee Late Office Fee Per Horse $30.00 If prior arrangements before start of show have not been made Unlimited Fee/Horse $65.00 Excludes Liberty Class Open Class $ Amateur Class $ Amateur Numbers Required Youth Class $ Stall Fees $50.00 for Thurs. Fri., & Sat. Stall Fees/day $25.00 per day Second Horse In Stall $ Shavings $ Shavings Must Be Purchased from Facility Vendor Fee $ RV hook-up, Table, Chairs, Rental Extra RV Reservations $ Per Night-See Entry Form-Made with Show Management ~~ NEW FEATURE ~~ Mastercard & Visa Credit Cards will be accepted. The card will need to be presented to the show office so it can be swiped. There will be a 5% credit card charge added to the total each time the card is used. Web address: or Entry Refund Policy: Refunds on show entries will be considered after the show, and on an individual basis. If horse becomes ill or unable to show a Veterinarian s Statement of Horse s Inability to Show must be submitted either by mail, fax or . No refunds will be given on the Office per Horse Processing Fee, and Reserved Stalls. All approved refunds will be mailed to the exhibitor. Insufficient Check: The Double SS show management will charge a $25 return check fee plus any fee s that are applied by their bank to the insufficient check. Exhibitor will be notified of insufficient check and will be required to make restitution by money order or cashier s check. If not attended to in the time allotted by show management, then show management will adhere to the rules of the ASPC/AMHR rules.

5 Adding Classes: Deadline for adding classes will be prior to the start of the class session in which the class is to be held or the night before for early morning session classes. ADDING A CLASS TO A SESSION ENDS 20 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE START OF THE SESSION. It is strongly suggested that you review your exhibitor s packet upon arrival to double check that you are entered in all classes requested with your entry form submission, if deciding to enter additional classes at the show, all adds must go through the show secretary and not at the gate with the gatekeeper. This policy will be strictly enforced. This policy is for the purpose of preventing horses into classes at the gate that are ineligible to be in the class. Scratched Class Policy: No refunds will be given on any scratched classes at show. Add/Scratch classes are allowed with no penalty fees. This is considered a WASH meaning you can scratch a class in exchange for adding a different class. Switching handlers / horses within the same class entered is allowed with no penalty fees charged. Gate Check-In Policy: The exhibitor is responsible to get oneself into the class. It is the exhibitors responsibility to check-in with the gate person and make sure you re on the class sheet. Gate Rule: The two-minute gate rule will be in effect for this show. The two-minute timing shall start when the last horse enters the ring for the class to which exhibitor is to exhibit in. After two-minute the last call will be made and the gate will be closed. This will be strictly enforced. Arena PA System: Please note that the Arena PA System is a Courtesy not a requirement of the show. The show cannot guarantee the PA system to be reliable in any area of the complex. The Lancaster Event Center will do it up most to provide a PA system to all areas of the facility. The exhibitor is responsible for getting to the gate and checking in for his or her class. Show management will not give refund and/or rerun a class for any missed gate entries. Tack Change Requests: Requests must be given to the gate-man at least 5 classes prior to the tack change. A tack change will be allotted a maximum of 5 minutes. Dogs: MUST be confined inside a tack stall or on a leash at all times, no exceptions! No dog(s) shall be left unattended and barking. Excessive barking, unattended, dogs running loose will be removed by local dog control. Special Notice please read: RV s / Camper Reservations: Reservations for RV s / Campers must be made through the Show management on Entry Form. RV spots are on a first come basis. They will have electricity and water. Payment will be payable to Double SS Show Management by cash, money order, check or credit cards. ABSOLUTELY NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR ALCOHOL PERMITTED INSIDE ANY PART OF THE EVENT CENTER BUILDINGS

6 Web address: or Final Note: Incomplete Entries will be returned. Please include copies of the front and back of the new registration papers (one with pictures) or the front only of the old registration papers (ASPC/AMHR horses) a copy of your 2012 Amateur Card, 2012 Youth card, 2012 Membership card, a copy of your horses permanent measurement card or copy of the 60 day measurement card. Thank you for attending and have a safe trip home! DON T FORGET TO RENEW YOUR AMATEUR CARD!!