RULES. The UPHA Chapter 8 Horse Show is operated in the spirit of U.S. Equestrian Federation (USEF) rules.

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1 UPHA Chapter 8 Horse Show June 11 & 12, 2016 Tri-State Exhibition Center - Cleveland, TN Show Officials Judge...Mr. Shane Mullens, Varsailles, KY Announcer...Mr. Travis Olinger, Cleveland, TN Farrier...Mr. Taulby Runyon, Cleveland, TN Photographer...Mr. John Fann Chesterfi eld, SC Show Secretary...Ms. Janie Hamilton, Hixson, TN Tack Truck...Show Horse Tack, Quincy, Illinois or RULES The UPHA Chapter 8 Horse Show is operated in the spirit of U.S. Equestrian Federation (USEF) rules. Entries Entries close May 30, 2016 and must be postmarked by that date. Any entries received after this date will be considered post entries and pay a $10.00 per horse post entry fee. The entry office will close one (1) hour before each session. Anyone making an entry after the office has closed will be assessed a $25.00 emergency entry fee plus normal entry fees and post entry fees if applicable. Open Checks The Horse Show requires a signed open check be left with the entry offi ce for all tab accounts. No back numbers will be issued without an open check. It is the responsibility of each exhibitor or agent to settle his/her account by the end of the show. Upon failure to do so, the horse show secretary will fi ll in the correct amount on the open check and the exhibitor or agent relinquishes the right for adjustment after leaving the show. Stalls & Stall Reservations Stalls and tack stalls are $50.00 each if reserved and paid for by May 30, After this date, stalls will be $60.00 each. No stalls will be assigned until the stall payment is received. No open checks or phone calls will be accepted for stall reservations. Stalls will be available on Thursday, June 9. Arrivals before Thursday need to notify Janie Hamilton in advance at Stall Assignment Policy Stalls will be assigned by the show management to most efficiently use available stalls. Refunding of Fees A full refund will be given to anyone who cancels their entries before the closing date of May 30, After the closing date, stall refunds will be given only if the stalls are re-rented. Entry fees will be refunded to anyone who cancels up to one (1) hour prior to the start of the session in which they are showing. Once the offi ce has closed for the session, no entry fees will be refunded. Entry fees will not be refunded when an entry misses their class. Returned Checks All returned checks will be charged a $50.00 return check fee. Bedding Bedding will be available for purchase from the Tri-State Exhibition Center for $6.50 per bag. An open check or payment will be required for orders placed during the show. Bedding may also be ordered for pre-arrival delivery on the enclosed entry form. Payment must accompany pre-arrival orders. No outside bedding deliveries allowed. No Canter Classes Riders showing in a no canter class cannot cross enter in a canter class except in the Open English Pleasure WT - any breed class. Junior Exhibitor Classes Limited to riders 17 years of age and younger. Junior Horse Classes Horses four (4) years of age and younger. Amateur Classes Are open to Adult Amateurs and Junior Exhibitors Adult Amateur Classes Are open to Adult Amateurs 18 Years of Age and Over Open Stake Classes You do not have to qualify for Stake Classes Warm-Up Ring Procedure The next class on the schedule has priority for the use of the ring. Ring Procedure The gate to the show ring will be closed two (2) minutes after the fi rst horse enters the ring. Any exhibitor not in the ring by that time will not be admitted. Due to unforeseen problems with mechanical devices, the PA system and paddock calls must be considered a courtesy. Therefore, no protest will be upheld, nor will any section be changed, on the basis of PA malfunction. Proper Attire All riders, drivers, and attendants must be neatly and appropriately dressed when entering the ring. Stable Area Gas, electric or propane heaters, propane tanks, hot plates, and air conditioners are prohibited in the stable area. All electrical extension cords must be 12 gauge, 3 wire, and prong negative type.

2 Attention Getting Devices Items such as tape measures, blow horns, split bamboo poles, whistles, or whips longer than six (6) feet that would alter the performance of a horse or disturb another horse will not be allowed at the entrance of the show ring, ring side, or in the warm-up rings. Explosives, fire extinguishers, and laser light beams are prohibited on the show grounds before, during, and after the show. All such items will be confiscated. Campers Camper hookups are available for $20.00 per night. For reservations, please call Janie at A KOA Campground is located 1/2 mile from the show grounds. Call for more information. Trailer & Vehicle Parking All trailers and vehicles must be parked in designated areas. Absolutely no trailer or vehicle parking will be permitted in the barn area. The fire code dictates that fire lanes must be left open on all sides of the barns in case of emergency. Vandalism Vandalism of the stalls, facilities, or grounds owned by the Tri-State Exhibition Center will result in the assessment of a $500 fee for each incident of vandalism and any additional cost. Dogs on Show Grounds Must be on a leash at all times and are the owner s responsibility. Golf Cart Use Operators of motorized vehicles must possess a valid driver s license from the state in which they reside. Violations of this rule will result in the confiscation of the vehicle and a fine of $50. Exception: wheelchairs and other mobility assistance devices. Remember, horses have the right-of-way! Exhibitors Please assist in maintaining clean facilities and grounds by placing litter in trash receptacles. Please place manure and used shavings from the stalls and trailers in designated areas. Do not turn horses loose in any ring on the show grounds. Discipline Exhibitors are notified that any act of discourtesy or disobedience to the judge or officials, on the part of the owner, manager, rider, driver, or groom shall be grounds to disqualify the horse, and the owner shall forfeit all fees. In the case of any horse being disqualified, the winner of the next succeeding prize in that class shall take the prize that had been awarded to the disqualified horse. Protest If you wish to file a protest, please see horse show management. There will be a charge of $100 until the protest is resolved. If the protest is in your favor, you will be refunded the $100. If the protest is not in your favor, you forfeit the $100. The horse that is being protested may be asked for registration papers. Show Committee Reserves the right to decline to receive any entry and to return any entry fee and/or stable fee before or during the show, without being liable for compensation. Should any questions arise that are not provided for in the foregoing rules, the same shall be referred to the show committee whose decision shall be final. Liability The show committee of the UPHA Chapter 8 Horse Show, the Tri-State Exhibition Center, nor any sponsor will be responsible for any accident which may occur to any owner, vendor, spectator, driver, rider, groom, attendance animal, or equipment at the show. Every class offered herein will be conducted in the spirit of USEF rules and judged in accordance therewith. The show committee will act as steward when any rule needs to be reviewed for clarification. UPHA Chapter 8 Horse Show Sponsorship Name Address City State Zip Phone I wish to sponsor the following class(es)at $50 each: Total Amount Enclosed

3 Saturday, June 11, 2016, 6 PM Main Arena 1 Hackney or Harness Pony Show Pleasure Driving--Amateur/Junior Exhibitor 2 ASB Hunter Country Pleasure--Amateur 3 ASB Three-Gaited Park (Full Mane and Tail)--Junior/Novice Horse 4 ASB Three-Gaited--Junior Exhibitor 5 Open Pleasure Driving (Any Breed) 6 ASB Five-Gaited Show Pleasure--Amateur 7 Single Harness Pony--Open 8 ASB Three-Gaited English Show Pleasure--Junior Exhibitor 9 ASB Show Pleasure Driving--Amateur 10 Open English Pleasure Walk/Trot (Saddle Seat/Hunt Seat) (Any Breed) 11 ASB Three-Gaited--Amateur 12 ASB Five-Gaited--Adult Amateur 13 ASB Three-Gaited English Country Pleasure--Junior Exhibitor 14 Single Roadster Pony to Bike--Amateur/Junior Exhibitor 15 ASB Five-Gaited--Junior Exhibitor 16 ASB Three-Gaited English Show Pleasure--Adult Amateur 17 ASB Three-Gaited Park Pleasure--Open 18 ASB Country Pleasure Driving--Amateur 19 ASB Three-Gaited--Junior/Novice Horse 20 Single Roadster Pony to Bike--Open 21 ASB Three-Gaited Park (Full Mane and Tail)--Adult Amateur 22 Roadster Horse to Bike--Open 23 ASB Three-Gaited Park (Full Mane and Tail)--Junior Exhibitor 24 ASB Three-Gaited English Country Pleasure--Adult Amateur 25 Single Hackney Pony--Open 26 ASB Five-Gaited--Junior/Novice Horse Sunday, June 12, 2016, 9 AM - Main Arena 27 Beginner Walk Only--Any Age (May be Led) 28 Single Harness Pony--Open Championship 29 Walk and Trot Pleasure (Any Breed)--Junior Exhibitor 30 ASB Hunter Country Pleasure--Amateur Championship 31 ASB Country Pleasure Driving--Amateur Championship 32 Hackney or Harness Pony Show Pleasure Driving--Amateur/Junior Exhibitor Championship 33 Walk-Trot Saddle Seat Equitation--10 Years and Under 34 Add-A-Class 1 35 Saddle Seat Equitation--Open (17 years and Under) 36 ASB Show Pleasure Driving--Amateur Championship 37 Open Hunter Under Saddle (Any Breed) 38 ASB Western Country Pleasure--Amateur 39 Walk and Trot Pleasure (Any Breed)--Junior Exhibitor Championship 40 Single Hackney Pony--Open Championship Add-A-Class slots (34 & 65) are available on a fi rst come basis. If you are interested in adding a class, please contact Janie Hamilton at to see if the space is available. 15 Minute Break 41 Academy Equitation WTC--All Ages 42 Academy Showmanship WTC--All Ages 43 Academy Equitation WT--Adult 44 Academy Showmanship WT--Adult 45 Academy Equitation WT--11 through Academy Showmanship WT--11 through Academy Equitation WT--10 and Under 48 Academy Showmanship WT--10 and Under 49 Academy Lead Line Equitation WT--8 and Under 50 Academy Lead Line Showmanship WT--8 and Under Sunday, June 12, 2016, 1 PM - Main Arena 51 ASB Five-Gaited Show Pleasure--Amateur Championship 52 Open Pleasure Driving Championship (Any Breed) 53 ASB Five-Gaited--Adult Amateur/Junior Exhibitor Championship 54 ASB Fine Harness--Open Stake 55 ASB Three-Gaited Park (Full Mane and Tail)--Adult Amateur/Junior Exhibitor Championship 56 ASB Three-Gaited--Open Stake 57 ASB Three-Gaited English Country Pleasure--Adult Amateur/Junior Exhibitor Championship 58 Single Roadster Pony to Bike--Amateur/Junior Exhibitor Championship 59 ASB Three-Gaited English Show Pleasure--Junior Exhibitor Championship 60 ASB Western Country Pleasure--Amateur Championship 61 ASB Three-Gaited--Adult Amateur/Junior Exhibitor Championship 62 ASB Three-Gaited Park Pleasure--Open Championship 63 Open English Pleasure Walk/Trot Championship (Saddle Seat/Hunt Seat) (Any Breed) 64 Roadster Horse to Bike--Open Championship 65 Add-A-Class 2 66 ASB Three-Gaited Park Full Mane and Tail)--Open Stake 67 Single Roadster Pony to Bike--Open Championship 68 ASB Three-Gaited English Show Pleasure--Adult Amateur Championship 69 ASB Five-Gaited--Open Stake Entry Fee: $15.00 per class Lead Line $ ribbons - all classes Classes at this show count toward Louisville qualifi cation and ASHA High Point

4 Schedule of Fees Entry fee (all classes)...$15.00 Late fee (after May 30 ) per horse...$10.00 Emergency Entry Fee (after offi ce closes)...$25.00 Stalls...$50.00 Stalls (after May 30)...$60.00 Bedding (per bag)...$ 6.50 Sponsorships - per class...$50.00 Camper Spots (per night)...$20.00 Add A Class (Class 34 or 65 - check for availability)...$75.00 WARNING Under Tennessee Law, 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, pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated, title 44, chapter Limitation on liability for injury or death of participant Except as provided in , an equine activity sponsor, an equine professional, or any other person, which shall include a corporation or partnership, shall not be liable for an injury to or the death of a participant resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities. Except as provided in , no participant or participant's representative shall make any claim against, maintain an action against, or recover from an equine activity sponsor, an equine professional, or any other person for injury, loss, damage, or death of the participant resulting from any of the inherent risks of equine activities. Horse Show Office Hours Friday - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. then will reopen following the morning session and remain open until 5 p.m. The horse show offi ce will close one hour prior to each session. Entries made after the horse show offi ce closes will be assessed late and/or emergency entry fees. Janie will be at the ring during the show and can be paged by the Paddock Master for emergency entries or to settle accounts. Add A Class Add-A-Class slots are built into the schedule. If you would like a class that is not included in the schedule, here is your opportunity to add the class you need. Classes 34 and 65 are designated as Add A Class. The sponsorship fee for Add A Class is $75 and they are available on a fi rst come basis. Please contact Janie Hamilton at to check for availibility and to Add A Class. Area Hotels Located at Exit 25 The Wingate by Wyndham Comfort Inn Douglas Inn Fairfi eld by Marriott Mountain View Inn Located at Exit 27 Holiday Inn Express Jameson Inn (pet friendly $15) Affiliations: East Tennessee Saddlebred Association ASHA Entry Closing Date - May 30, 2016 All entries and stall reservations close on May 30, The UPHA Chapter 8 Horse Show Management cannot guarantee stalls after the closing date. Entries, stall reservations, and bedding orders should be made on the attached entry form and mailed to show secretary: Janie Hamilton, 839 Ferry Road, Hixson, TN 37343

5 Entries close May 30, 2016 ENTRY FEES & STALL FEES MUST ACCOMPANY ENTRY BLANK Phone calls and open checks will not reserve stalls. UPHA Chapter 8 Horse Show Tri-State Exhibition Center, Cleveland, TN June 11 & 12, 2016 Do Not Use This Space Name of Horse & Registration Number Class Number Under Horse Total Entry Fees* Rider or Driver & ASHA Membership Number Owner Entry Fees* Total Entry Fees Late Fees-$10 per horse after May 30 Total Late Fees Stalls* (no bedding $50 each Stalls (after May $60 each $6.50 per bag $50 per class Camper $20 per night Total Amount Due Amount of Check Mail with payment to: Janie L. Hamilton 839 Ferry Road Hixson, TN By signing below, I agree I understand Tennessee Code Annotated " , et seq" and that UPHA Chapter 8 Horse Show, Tri-State Exhibition Center, state of Tennessee, show managment, nor officials will be responsible for any accident, damage, loss or injury to mount, owner, rider or other person's property. Print Address City State Zip Phone numbers address Arrival Date a.m. or p.m. Signature I hereby give UPHA Chapter 8 the absolute right and permission to publish and use pictures of me in whole or in part for use on the Internet, and in promotional, and or educational materials printed by UPHA Chapter 8. I will be staying at Stalls will be open Thursday, June 9, *Make checks payable to UPHA Chapter 8. Entry forms are available online at (Horse Show Calendar page) For Office Use Only: Check # Cash Date Received Amount

6 UPHA Chapter 8 Horse Show Janie Hamilton - Secretary 839 Ferry Road Hixson, TN Entry Closing Date - May 30, 2016