2013 Mustang Million. ADOPTION and COMPETITION RULES & REGULATIONS

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1 2013 Mustang Million ADOPTION and COMPETITION RULES & REGULATIONS

2 2013 Mustang Million Adoption and Competition Rules and Regulations TABLE OF CONTENTS Adoption & Competition Overview...Pages 3-4 Adoption Regulations...Pages 5-6 Adoption eligibility, commitment, payment information, trailer and facility requirements, etc. Competition Schedule...Page 6 Competition Regulations...Pages 6-8 Entry eligibility and information, exhibitor conduct, humane treatment policy, sponsorship information, required health paperwork, stall information, class list, etc. Competition Rules...Pages 9-18 General Rules (Attire, equipment, drugs, etc.) - Page 9 Legends Classes & Finals - Pages Youth Classes & Finals - Pages Specialty Classes (Riding, Walk/Trot & Non-Riding) - Pages Awards...Pages of 20 Mustang Heritage Foundation

3 2013 Mustang Million ADOPTION and COMPETITION RULES & REGULATIONS OVERVIEW: 1000 BLM-housed Mustangs (approx. 1-6 years old) of mixed color and sexes (mares, fillies and geldings) will be available for adoption through eight live, ON-SITE Mustang Million Adoption-Auctions held in each of five locations across the United States. Mustangs adopted through these Mustang Million Adoption- Auctions are eligible to compete in the $1,000,000 Mustang Million event where more than 200 checks will be paid out in 18 classes with cash and prizes totaling to $1,000,000.* Since these Mustangs are adopted prior to the competition, an adoption will not be held following the event. THE ADOPTER MAY SELECT OR HIRE SOMEONE TO TRAIN AND/OR COMPETE with the eligible Mustang. All prize money and winnings will be paid to the adopter. The Mustang Heritage Foundation will not reimburse any expenses associated with the care and/or training of these horses. ADOPTION-AUCTION SITES: The Mustang Heritage Foundation, in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management, is producing eight Mustang Million Adoption-Auctions across the United States. Horses will be available for adoption at these locations through a live, ON-SITE bidding process. These adoption-auctions will not be televised. Interested adopters must attend these adoptions in order to bid on and adopt a horse. The dates and locations for the Mustang Million Adoption-Auctions are: April 26 - Fort Worth, TX -Will Rogers Memorial Center-John Justin Arena, 3401 W Lancaster Ave. April 27 - Burns, OR - Wild Horse & Burro Center, 8 miles west of Burns on HWY 20, milepost 122 April 28 - Fort Worth, TX -Will Rogers Memorial Center-John Justin Arena, 3401 W Lancaster Ave. May 4 - Murfreesboro, TN - Tennessee Livestock Center,1720 Greenland Drive May 5 - Norco, CA - George Ingalls Equestrian Center, 3737 Crestview Ave. May 10 Fort Worth, TX - Will Rogers Memorial Center-John Justin Arena, 3401 W Lancaster Ave. May 11 Elm Creek, NE Wild Horse & Burro Center, 7 miles north of I-80 on State HWY 183 May 12 Fort Worth, TX - Will Rogers Memorial Center-John Justin Arena, 3401 W Lancaster Ave. ADOPTION APPLICATIONS: Interested adopters may become preapproved to adopt at the adoption-auctions by submitting a Mustang Million Adoption Application to the Mustang Heritage Foundation on or before March 1, Incentives are available to adopters who become preapproved. The Mustang Million Adoption Application and incentive information is available online at Mustang Million Adoption Applications may also be approved on-site at the Mustang Million Adoption-Auctions. All adopters MUST be approved to adopt and have a bidders number by 12 NOON on Adoption-Auction day. Approved adopters will bid on-site during the adoption. Adopters must be 18 years old or older. 3 of 20 Mustang Heritage Foundation

4 ADOPTION-AUCTION FORMAT: The format for each adoption-auction at each location will be the same horses will be available for preview the day before and the morning of the adoption-auction. Horses will NOT be available for preview at any location (including BLM holding facilities) prior to the designated preview day. The adoption-auction will start at 12 noon on its designated day. Adopters must pay adoption fees on adoption day and may start loading out adopted horses following payment. Acceptable forms of payment include cash, check or credit card (MasterCard, Visa, Discover, AmEx). If a credit card is used a nominal processing fee will be charged in addition to the adoption fee. ADOPTION COMMITMENT: The adoption of Mustang Million horses will comply with all BLM adoption and program requirements including a 12-month commitment to the care and well being of the adopted Mustang(s). Adopters will receive title to their Mustang 12 months following the adoptionauctions. If the adopter wishes to transfer the adoption of a Mustang to someone else prior to receiving title, the appropriate transfer paperwork can be completed through the BLM. Transfers CANNOT be made prior to the competition if the Mustang is being entered in the competition. COMPETITION ELIGIBILITY: Only the Mustangs adopted through the Mustang Million Adoption-Auctions are eligible to compete in the $1,000,000 Mustang Million Extreme Mustang Makeover competition on September 16-21, 2013 at the Will Rogers Equestrian Center in Fort Worth, Texas. Adopters are eligible to compete for Mustang Million prize money and awards, or the adopter may select or hire someone else to train and/or compete on his/her behalf. All prize money will be paid to the adopter. Competition entry forms will be sent to adopters following the adoption-auctions. COMPETITION OPTIONS: The Mustang Million competition will consist of three competitive options - Legends, Youth and Specialty Classes. Exhibitors in the Legends and Specialty Classes divisions must be 18 years old or older and exhibitors in the Youth division must be 8-17 years old as of July 15, Legends will pay out approximately $750,000* with $200,000 and a 2014 RAM Truck awarded to the Overall Champion, $100,000 awarded to the Overall Reserve Champion and cash plus prizes dedicated to the remaining Top 20 Finalists AND the top 10 highest scoring exhibitors in each of three classes. Youth will pay out approximately $50,000* with $10,000 awarded to the Overall Champion and additional cash plus prizes dedicated to the remaining Top 10 Finalists AND the top 10 highest scoring exhibitors in two age divisions AND the top five highest scoring exhibitors in each of three classes. Specialty Classes will pay out approximately $150,000* in 12 stand-alone classes (no overall finalists will be awarded). The top 10 highest scoring exhibitors in each of these 12 classes will receive prize money. The 12 Specialty Classes are segmented into three levels Riding, Walk/Trot Riding and Non-Riding. Six Riding Class Champions will each receive $5,000, three Walk-Trot Class Champions will each receive $2,500 and three Non-Riding Class Champions will each receive $1,000. The Specialty Classes were developed in order to provide an opportunity for equine exhibitors of all levels to participate in the Mustang Million event. *Prize money and awards is based on 1,000 Mustang Million horses adopted. 4 of 20 Mustang Heritage Foundation

5 ADOPTION REGULATIONS: 1. All interested adopters must be approved to adopt and receive a bidders number by 12 Noon on Adoption-Auction day. Interested adopters may be pre-approved by completing the Mustang Million Adoption Application and postmarking it to P. O. Box 979, Georgetown, TX, or fax dating to (512) by March 1, Incentives are available to adopters who become pre-approved. The Mustang Million Adoption Application and incentive information is available online at Mustang Million Adoption Applications may also be approved on-site at the Mustang Million Adoption- Auctions by 12 Noon on Adoption-Auction day. 2. Adopters must be 18 years of age or older. Youth exhibitors are not allowed to adopt they are required to have an adult (parent, guardian or other sponsor 18 years old or older) adopt the Mustang on his/her behalf. 3. BLM and Mustang Heritage Foundation employees (full- or part-time), their spouses and immediate family are not eligible to adopt or compete. 4. The adoption of Mustang Million horses will comply with all BLM adoption and program requirements including a 12-month commitment to the care and well being of the adopted Mustang(s). If an adopter returns a percentage of the horses adopted through this program to the BLM, the adopter may lose qualification as a participant in this program and other MHF programs. This is subject to investigation/discussion between the BLM/MHF and approved Mustang Million adopter. Adopters will receive title to their Mustang 12 months following the adoption-auctions. If the adopter wishes to transfer the adoption of a Mustang to someone else prior to receiving title the appropriate transfer paperwork must be completed through the BLM. Transfers CANNOT be made prior to the competition if the Mustang is being entered into the competition. 5. Any adopter may be removed from the adoption application process at any time if found to have any alleged history of cruelty to animals or humans. 6. The Mustang Heritage Foundation Board of Trustees may at any time conduct a criminal background check on applicants and remove any applicant from the process for any reason or for no reason. 7. Adopters must be present at the Adoption-Auctions to sign required BLM adoption paperwork no exceptions. If you are unable to attend the Adoption-Auctions you are unable to adopt a horse in your name. Adopters are eligible to compete for Mustang Million prize money and awards, or the adopter may select or hire someone else to train and/or compete on his/her behalf. 8. All adoption fees must be paid during or immediately following the Adoption-Auction by cash, check or credit card (a 3.5 percent service charge will be applied to all credit transactions). Horses will not be allowed to leave the premises without payment. 9. Adopters must provide transportation for the adopted Mustang from the Adoption-Auction facility to his/her facility. Adopted horses will not be delivered or be available for pick up at any other time or location. All horses must be removed from the Adoption-Auction premises by the end of the Adoption-Auction day. 10. Trailer requirements: While someone else may transport the animal, all trailers must meet these minimum standards: covered top, sturdy walls/floors, and a smooth interior free from any sharp protrusions; ample head room; removable partitions or compartments to separate animals by size and sex, if necessary; floor covered with a non-skid material; and, adequate ventilation. The BLM requires stock-type trailers with rear swing gates to transport adopted animals. Drop ramp, divided two-horse trailers, and trucks with stock racks are not acceptable. 5 of 20 Mustang Heritage Foundation

6 11. Facility requirements: Facility can consist of a corral/paddock/stall/round pen. Facility must be a minimum of 400 square feet (20 feet x 20 feet) for each Mustang adopted and at least 5 feet high for yearling Mustangs and 6 feet high for 2-year-old Mustangs and older. Facility must be sturdy and constructed of materials such as poles, pipes, or planks (minimum 1.5 inch thickness) without dangerous protrusions. Barbed wire, largemesh woven, stranded and electric materials are unacceptable for fencing. You should not release the Mustang into a large open area, such as a pasture, since you may not be able to recapture the animal for training or to provide veterinary care. However, once the animal is gentled, you may release it into a pasture or similar area. You must provide shelter from inclement weather and temperature extremes for your Mustang. Shelters must be a two sided structure with a roof, well drained, adequately ventilated, and accessible to the Mustang. The two sides need to block the prevailing winds and need to protect the major part of the bodies of the horse. Tarps are not acceptable. 12. Adopters are responsible for the well being of the horse(s) they adopted and all care related costs. 13. If the horse is moved to a facility different than the one listed on the adoption application for any reason or for any length of time (such as to the location of a substitute exhibitor s facility), an updated facility form must be submitted to the Mustang Heritage Foundation office within one week of horse moving. COMPETITION SCHEDULE: July 15, 2013 all Mustang Million competition entries must be postmarked or fax dated by July 15. Sept , 2013 a detailed event schedule will be available following the July 15 th entry deadline. Early arrivals will not be allowed onto the Will Rogers premises. COMPETITION REGULATIONS: 1. Participation in this competition is by invitation only; therefore The Board of Trustees of the Mustang Heritage Foundation has the unqualified right to determine eligibility and can, at any time, remove an applicant, adopter or exhibitor from a Mustang Heritage Foundation program and/or competition for any reason or for no reason. 2. The adopter is eligible to train and show the adopted Mustang and compete for prize money and awards during the $1,000,000 Mustang Million Extreme Mustang Makeover, or the adopter may select or hire someone else to train and/or compete on his/her behalf. 3. Adopters, exhibitors and competing horses must be declared on the official Mustang Million competition entry form. Competition entry forms will be mailed to the adopter following the Adoption-Auctions. Entries must be postmarked or fax-dated by July 15 NO EXCEPTIONS. No changes or replacements to horses or division/classes entered may be made once the entry is received by the MHF office. Only horses listed on the entry form will be eligible to show during the competition. Substitution of an EXHIBITOR will be allowed with a fee of $25 up until 5 p.m. the day of check-in. The appropriate Exhibitor Substitution form must be completed and may be submitted by mail, fax, or in person. 4. BLM and MHF employees (full- or part-time), their spouses and immediate family are not eligible to adopt or compete. 5. Exhibitors in the Legends and Specialty Classes must be 18 years old as of July 15, Exhibitors in the Youth division must be 8-17 years old as of July 15, The birthday and social security number received via the Adoption Application and Mustang Million entry form may be used to verify age. 6. Youth exhibitors are only allowed to compete with yearling Mustangs. 6 of 20 Mustang Heritage Foundation

7 7. The adopter is responsible for the Mustang at all times as agreed to in the Private Maintenance and Care Agreement issued by the Bureau of Land Management. 8. All prize money and awards will be distributed to the adopter of the winning Mustang. The Mustang Heritage Foundation will not split any awards or prize money all winnings will be distributed to the adopter, no exceptions. From this point on, the adopter and any substitute exhibitors will be referred to as one and the same and named the exhibitor. 9. Mustang training must be humane and compassionate. Least resistance techniques are encouraged. 10. Yearling and 2-year-old horses must be exhibited in-hand only. Riding a yearling or 2-year-old at any point during the event (including the warm-up pen, stall area, etc.) is not permitted. 11. Exhibitors are required to sign releases so that all photos and filming may be used to promote the event and become the property of the Mustang Heritage Foundation. 12. Conduct: Conduct shall be orderly, responsible, sportsmanlike and humane in the treatment of Mustangs, such as to promote the implementation of the event and promote fair competition. This includes, but is not limited to: conduct while exhibitors have Mustangs in their possession; conduct on the show grounds; conduct while exhibitors are wearing Extreme Mustang Makeover logo wear off the show grounds; and includes the conduct of individuals traveling with exhibitors, spectators or event managers and all other person being present on show grounds. Any alleged unsportsmanlike or irresponsible conduct or any other form of misconduct, such as illegal, indecent or profane, and the inhumane treatment of horses are prohibited and shall be grounds for disciplinary action against offending individuals. Further, event management may immediately expel offenders from the competition or show grounds in order to preserve the decorum of the show. 13. Mustang Heritage Foundation Humane Treatment Policy Every Mustang and all animals shall, at all times, be treated humanely and with dignity, respect and compassion. Any participant using abusive or excessive training techniques or being inhumane to a Mustang in his/her care (determined excessive or abusive by a panel assigned by the Mustang Heritage Foundation and consisting of a panel of licensed equine veterinarian(s) and/or respected horse industry professionals) may be removed from the contest and/or all future contests and training programs. If a participant s horse enters the contest or if the trainer/participant at any time presents a horse with questionable training/care related injuries (determined excessive or abusive by a panel assigned by the Mustang Heritage Foundation and consisting of a panel of licensed equine veterinarian(s) and/or respected horse industry professionals) the participant may be removed from the contest and/or all future contests and training programs. The following list includes but is not limited to examples of unacceptable behavior and training techniques. This policy is in addition to our event rules which are stated above. No horse appearing to be emaciated, drawn or injured may be exhibited. Use of or evidence of inhumane training techniques or methods such as striking horse with objects, excessive spurring and/or excessive jerking of reins. Any inhumane treatment that results in wounds. 14. Sponsorships: The Mustang Heritage Foundation has entered into corporate sponsorship agreements with a variety of companies. The Foundation asks that exhibitors honor those sponsorships. a. Exhibitors will be restricted from wearing apparel or equine products during the competition that have logos that are larger than 4 inches wide and 2 inches tall. b. Exhibitors may not hang banners of any size in the common event areas promoting any sponsors. c. Exhibitors may have small banners and brochures or small printed materials at their stall ONLY to promote their training business and their sponsors during the event. 7 of 20 Mustang Heritage Foundation

8 15. The intent of the Mustang Million event is to provide an opportunity for exhibitors and horses of all levels to engage in safe competition for prize money and awards. Therefore, all horses entered into the competition should be gentle and safe to maneuver through the show grounds. Upon entry onto the show grounds, should a Mustang be deemed unsafe by MHF, BLM or other knowledgeable individual that horse may be excused or uninvited to participate in the event and competition. 16. Upon entry onto the show grounds, competing Mustangs' freezemarks will be verified by a BLM or MHF representative to determine the horse s eligibility. For legibility reasons, the exhibitor may need to shave the hair around the freezemark ahead of time. 17. Upon entry onto the show grounds the exhibitor must provide current Coggins paperwork for all competing horses. In addition, if the horses are traveling from out-of-state the exhibitor must also provide a current Health Certificate. 18. Upon entry onto the show grounds, competing Mustangs will be examined by a veterinarian or knowledgeable individual to determine the health and condition of the horse. Should a Mustang be deemed in poor condition by a veterinarian or knowledgeable individual that Mustang may be excused or uninvited to participate in the competition. 19. One stall per competing Mustang will be provided free of charge. Tack stalls and shavings will be available for purchase. Complimentary shavings will not be provided. 20. Exhibitors are responsible for bringing all tack, feed and supplies needed during the competition. Shavings will be available for purchase outside shavings are not allowed by the facility. 21. Arenas will be available for warm up and scheduled practices (schedule and location of arenas to be announced). 22. Classes: Two or more judges will assess each class. Patterns for applicable classes will be provided to exhibitors in an exhibitor packet distributed at the competition. A "walk-thru" with the judges (exhibitors only, no horses allowed) will be held prior to the start of each class at the competition. For additional class details see pages Legends - Three classes of equal weight o Horsemanship Class o Pattern Class o Riding Trail Class Youth Three classes of equal weight o Handling & Conditioning Class o In-Hand Pattern Class o In-Hand Trail Class Specialty Classes Riding, Walk/Trot and Non-Riding classes consisting of the following: o Riding Classes: Hunter-Hack, Dressage, Pattern, Cow Work, Trail and Freestyle. o Walk/Trot Classes: Pattern, Trail and Freestyle o Non-Riding Classes: Mustang Handling, Trail and Freestyle 23. Finals: In the Legends division the top TWENTY (20) high scoring Mustangs will participate in a finals performance to determine the Champion. In the Youth division the top TEN (10) high scoring Mustangs will participate in a finals performance to determine the Champion. Finals performances are worth 100 points per judge. Two or more judges will assess the finals performances. There will be no finals in the Specialty Classes as each class declares its own Champion. 8 of 20 Mustang Heritage Foundation

9 COMPETITION RULES: 1. Mustangs may be exhibited in English, Western or other appropriate equine styles and equipment. Exhibitors are asked to wear appropriate attire and head gear, which reflects the style of their riding. Silver on your saddles or sequins on your shirts will not earn you any extra points. 2. Judges will assess exhibitors showing in either Western or English discipline accordingly. For example, if a pattern calls for a 360 pivot judges will expect a horse shown under English attire to turn on the backhand and expect a horse shown under Western equipment to spin. 3. Any bit or equipment determined severe by the judges will not be allowed. The use of tie downs and mechanical hackamores are strongly discouraged and will be penalized by judges. Judges may deduct points for what they feel is use of discouraged or severe equipment. National Snaffle Bit Association and American Quarter Horse Association rules are resources for preferred equipment. JUDGES MAY CHECK EQUIPMENT AT ANY TIME, INCLUDING WARM-UP. 4. Mustangs may be shown with two hands in a snaffle bit or bosal. Showing a Mustang with two hands when using a curb or shank-type bit is strongly discouraged and exhibitors doing so will be penalized by judges. 5. Training aides (whips, sticks, martingales, etc.) will not be restricted, although exhibitors should realize that horses shown with the use of training aides may be scored lower than those that do not use training aides. 6. Ties will be broken based on the trail class to determine Legends and Youth finalists. If a tie exists between trail class scores, the score from a predetermined element in the trail class will break the tie. Ties will be broken based on predetermined elements within each class to determine Specialty Class winners. All tiebreaker elements will be determined prior to the start of the competition. In case of further ties, a tiebreaker judge may be used. The tiebreaker judge will be appointed prior to the start of the competition. 7. Drugs: No person shall administer drugs internally or externally to a Mustang, either before or during the Mustang Million competition. Any medication, drug, mechanical device or artificial appliance, which is of such character as, could affect or enhance the Mustang s performance or appearance at the event is prohibited. If a Mustang is receiving medication for therapeutic purposes, the exhibitor must submit a letter from their veterinarian to the Mustang Million Makeover event manager as to the reason for the medication and the prescribed amount. THE MUSTANG MILLION MANAGEMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RANDOMLY OR DIRECTLY DRUG TEST ANY MUSTANG IN THE COMPETITION. Positive tests may result in removal from the event and removal of prize money. The Champions and Reserve Champions of Legends and Youth will be drug tested immediately following the awards presentation. Random drug testing will also be done in Legends, Youth and Specialty Classes. In regard to herbal/natural supplements, adopters, trainers and exhibitors are cautioned against the use of medicinal preparations, tonics, pastes and products of any kind, the ingredients and quantitative analysis of which are not specifically known, as many of them may contain a forbidden substance. 8. Overview of Competition Options: Competition Options are Legends, Youth and Specialty Classes. Exhibitors enter their horse(s) into an option upon entry into the competition. A horse is not allowed to enter in multiple options; however, if an adult exhibitor is exhibiting multiple horses, each horse may be entered into its own option. For example, an adult exhibitor may enter horse #1 in Legends and horse #2 in Specialty Classes Walk-Trot but may not enter horse #1 in both Legends and Specialty Classes. Youth exhibitors are only allowed to enter into the Youth division. 9 of 20 Mustang Heritage Foundation

10 A. LEGENDS: Legends is the highest paying competition area. Only horses three years old and older are eligible to compete in Legends. The Legends competition will consist of 3 preliminary classes (based on riding with complex obstacles and maneuvers) of which the top 20 highest cumulative scoring exhibitors will advance to a finals competition. Judging guidelines and additional scoring information will be provided for each class in the competition packet mailed to adopters following the adoption-auctions. Exhibitors at the Legends level will be judged on the following: 1. Horsemanship Class 1/3 of Preliminary Score: This class is intended to evaluate basic horsemanship skills and to show the horse's ability to move at a working speed with a rider. Exhibitors will be judged on the following components: Leading horse Unbridle and Bridle Pick Up All Four Feet Mount and Dismount Stop & Back Walk, trot and lope on the rail in each direction Change directions while on the rail 2. Pattern Class 1/3 of Preliminary Score: This class is intended to show the horse s willingness and ability to complete a pattern of generic horsemanship maneuvers. A horse will be given credit for traveling with his head held in a natural position, ears alert and moving at a natural speed for the gait requested. Credit will also be given for making a smooth transition between the gaits and for keeping the correct lead. Maneuvers may include but are not limited to: Walk Trot Lope or Canter Change directions while on the rail Stop Back Pivots or turns to right and left Simple or flying lead changes 3. Trail Class 1/3 of Preliminary Score: This class is designed to show a horse's ability and willingness to perform several tasks that might be asked of him during the course of a normal trail ride or work day. Exhibitors will be asked to ride their horse through a course of complex, generic obstacles and maneuvers. Exhibitors will have 4 minutes to complete the course. A 90 and 30 second warning will be announced. Obstacles/maneuvers may include but are not limited to: Walk, trot, canter/lope, stop and back Walk over bridge Trot over elevated obstacle Maneuver forward and/or reverse through a complex chute Pivot/spin 360 degrees to the left and right Simple or flying lead change Sidepass Open gate Ride past live animal Walk over tarp or other foreign ground (i.e. pebbles, etc.) *Additional elements may be added such as brush, artificial foliage, rain slickers, etc. 10 of 20 Mustang Heritage Foundation

11 4. Legends Finals: The Top TWENTY (20) Mustangs with the highest combined scores from the Horsemanship, Pattern and Trail classes will return for a finals performance. These top 20 exhibitors are encouraged to choose musical scores, costumes and props that permit them to show the athletic abilities of their horses in a crowd appealing way. A. Competitors will come into the finals with a clean slate. No previous scores will be counted toward the final placing. B. Each contestant will have 90 seconds to complete required compulsory maneuvers (listed below). C. The completion of the compulsory maneuvers will take place separately from the freestyle performance. D. For the freestyle performance, trainers will have four minutes to stage or set the arena. E. Exhibitors must provide their own props and assistance for arena set up and tear down - it is the trainer's responsibility to make sure all props are cleared from the arena immediately following the conclusion of the freestyle performance, including hay, confetti, etc. F. Props of pyrotechnic nature including fireworks, flares, sparklers, firecrackers, etc. are not allowed. G. Exhibitors will have 3.5 minutes to complete their freestyle performance music and time will start when competitor enters the arena. H. Live "voice-overs" and/or commentary from the exhibitor are not allowed during the performance. Music is a required component of the freestyle performance if the trainer does not turn in music during the finalists' meeting at the event, management may select music for him/her. All music is subject to review and approval by MHF staff. I. One cow will be provided for those finalists requesting one. J. Other animals (dogs, additional horses, additional cattle, etc.) will NOT be allowed in the arena during the finals performance for any reason. K. Other people (including children) will NOT be allowed in the arena during the finals performance for any reason other than to set up obstacles, hand obstacles to the exhibitor or drive a vehicle to be used during the performance. Other people are NOT allowed to act as props, ride or come in contact with the horse at any point during the performance. All items are subject to review and approval by MHF staff. L. Mustangs are not allowed to trot or lope onto/into any moving or covered vehicles or trailers of any kind. M. Ties will be broken by the compulsory score. If a tie exists between compulsory scores, the score from a predetermined compulsory maneuver will break the tie. The tiebreaker compulsory maneuver will be determined prior to the start of the event. In case of further ties, a tiebreaker judge may be used. Management reserves the right to use a ride off as a tie breaker for first place. N. Finalists will be scored on the following: 1. Execution of Compulsory Maneuvers 40 total points per judge Exhibitors will be judged on the execution of 10 compulsory maneuvers. Each maneuver is worth four points each. This score will reflect completion of the maneuver as well as the horse s level of willingness to execute the maneuvers in a relaxed and confident manner. A pattern will be provided at the finalists meeting: 11 of 20 Mustang Heritage Foundation

12 1. Stop 2. Back a minimum of six steps 3. Lope/canter one full circle to the right 4. Lope/canter one full circle to the left 5. Flying lead change 6. Pivot or spin 360 degrees to the right 7. Pivot or spin 360 degrees to the left 8. Sidepass to the right 9. Sidepass to the left 10. Stop with rollback 2. Freestyle Performance 60 points per judge The freestyle portion is worth a total of 60 points and will be scored in the following areas: A. Overall Horsemanship - 30 points: The communication and partnership between horse and rider, and the horse s overall willingness to perform and execute maneuvers correctly in a controlled, relaxed and confident manner, (15 points). Incorporation of a variety of maneuvers and their degree of difficulty (15 points). These maneuvers would include but are not limited to: sidepass, two tracking either direction, pulling or dragging, jumping, serpentines, rollbacks, roping, mounted shooting, lead changes, circles with variance in size and speed, stops, etc. B. Artistic Interpretation - 30 points: Components of Choreography the composition and arrangement of the ride in relation to the music and its rhythm, as well as the use of maneuvers, costumes, and/or props to enhance the performance (15 points) The WOW Factor level of originality and the overall entertainment value of the performance (15 points). B. YOUTH: The Youth competition will consist of three preliminary classes of which the top 10 highest cumulative scoring exhibitors will advance to a finals competition. Judging guidelines and additional scoring information will be provided for each class in the competition packet mailed to adopters following the adoption-auctions. In the Youth division all classes will be conducted in-hand riding is not an option during any class (including the finals) or at any time (including the warm-up pen, stall area, etc.) Youth exhibitors are only eligible to compete with yearling Mustangs. Youth exhibitors will be judged on the following: 1. Handling & Conditioning 1/3 of Preliminary Score: A. Handling The trainer will bring the horse into a small pen and the Handling and Conditioning components will be judged during this time. During the Handling portion, the trainer will un-halter and release the horse in the pen. The trainer will exit the pen. The trainer will then be allowed back into the pen. At that time the trainer will have 60 seconds to enter the pen, approach the horse, rehalter and demonstrate the horses handling abilities. This can be done through picking up the horses feet, leading/moving the horse around the round pen, backing, ground tying, etc. Again, trainers will have only 60 seconds to demonstrate handling. During this process the horse will be judged on handling and mannerisms using the following guidelines: Trainer/Horse demeanor in pen. Trainer/Horse responsiveness/communication/relationship. B. Conditioning The horse s condition will be judged in two areas: Appropriate weight/body conditioning. Overall Appearance this score will reflect hair coat, feet condition, etc. 12 of 20 Mustang Heritage Foundation

13 No person shall alter, change or attempt to hide the natural marking and/or rubbed or raw skin of a horse by surgery, dye, powder or in any other manner. Trainers may clip/trim horses, or leave mane, tail, ears, muzzle and fetlocks natural. Use of false tails or extensions on the mane or tail are prohibited. No points will be deducted for short or rubbed out manes or tails. The score will not reflect conformation. 2. Leading Pattern Class 1/3 of Preliminary Score: This class is intended to show the horse s willingness and ability to complete a pattern of generic horsemanship maneuvers on a 12-14' lead line. Judges will assess exhibitors showing in either Western or English discipline accordingly. Judges will expect a horse shown under English attire to turn on the backhand. Credit will be given for making a smooth transition between the gaits and for keeping the correct lead. Maneuvers may include but are not limited to: Walk Trot Change directions Stop Back Pivots or turns to right and left 3. Leading Trail Class 1/3 of Preliminary Score: This class is intended to show the horse s ability and willingness to perform several tasks that might be asked of him during the course of a normal day. Exhibitors will be asked to lead the horse through a course of basic, generic obstacles. Obstacles may include but are not limited to the following: Walk over logs/poles Walk/trot between cones/obstacles Maneuver forward and/or reverse through a simple chute Pick up all four feet Brush horse once on each side Load and unload from stock trailer *Additional elements may be added such as brush, artificial foliage, rain slickers, etc. 4. Youth Finals: The Top Ten (10) Mustangs with the highest combined scores from the Handling & Conditioning, Pattern and Leading Trail classes will return for a freestyle finals performance. These top 10 exhibitors are encouraged to choose musical scores, costumes and props that permit them to show the athletic abilities of their horses in a crowd appealing way. A. Finalists are required to show their Mustang in-hand riding is not an option. B. Exhibitors are not allowed to sit or stand on yearling Mustangs. C. Horses are not allowed to pull any items, however the exhibitor may pull an item while leading the yearling. D. Exhibitors must provide their own props and assistance for arena set up and tear down - it is the trainer's responsibility to make sure all props are cleared from the arena immediately following the conclusion of the freestyle performance, including hay, confetti, etc. E. Props of pyrotechnic nature i.e. fireworks, flares, sparklers, firecrackers, etc. are not allowed. F. Exhibitors will have 3 minutes prior to their performance to stage or set the arena. G. Trainers will have 3.5 minutes to complete their freestyle performance music and time will start when competitor enters the arena. 13 of 20 Mustang Heritage Foundation

14 H. Live "voice-overs" and/or commentary from the trainer are not allowed during the performance. Music is a required component of the freestyle performance if the trainer does not turn in music during the finalists' meeting at the event, management may select music for him/her. All music is subject to review and approval by MHF staff. I. Other animals (dogs, additional horses, etc.) will NOT be allowed in the arena during the finals performance for any reason. J. Other people (including children) will NOT be allowed in the arena during the finals performance for any reason other than to set up obstacles, hand obstacles to the exhibitor or drive a vehicle to be used during the performance. Other people are NOT allowed to act as props, ride or come in contact with the horse at any point during the performance. All items are subject to review and approval by MHF staff. K. Mustangs are not allowed to trot or lope onto/into any moving or covered vehicles or trailers of any kind. L. Ties will be broken by the compulsory score. If a tie exists between compulsory scores, the score from a predetermined compulsory maneuver will break the tie. The tiebreaker compulsory maneuver will be determined prior to the start of the event. In case of further ties, a tiebreaker judge may be used. Management reserves the right to use a lead off as a tie breaker for first place. 1. Execution of Compulsory Maneuvers 40 points per judge Exhibitors will have 90 seconds to complete this class. Time will be called at 90 seconds. Exhibitors will be judged on the execution of five compulsory maneuvers. Each maneuver is worth eight points. This score will reflect completion of the maneuver as well as the horse s level of willingness to execute the maneuvers in a relaxed and confident manner. Exhibitors will perform the following maneuvers on a 12-14' lead line in a pattern provided at the finalists meeting: 1. Trot a minimum of six strides 2. Canter or lope a minimum of six strides 3. Stop 4. Back a minimum of six steps 5. Pivot or turn 360 degrees to the right AND left 2. Freestyle Performance 60 points per judge The freestyle portion is worth a total of 60 points and will be scored in the following areas: A. Overall Horsemanship - 30 points: The communication and partnership between horse and rider, and the horse s overall willingness to perform and execute maneuvers correctly in a controlled, relaxed and confident manner, (15 points). Incorporation of a variety of maneuvers and their degree of difficulty (15 points). These maneuvers would include but are not limited to: sidepass, pulling or dragging, jumping, serpentines, circles with variance in size and speed, stops, etc. B. Artistic Interpretation - 30 points: Components of Choreography the composition and arrangement of the exhibition in relation to the music and its rhythm, as well as the use of maneuvers, costumes and/or props to enhance the performance (15 points) The WOW Factor level of originality and the overall entertainment value of the performance (15 points). 14 of 20 Mustang Heritage Foundation

15 C. SPECIALTY CLASSES: The 12 Specialty Classes provide an opportunity for equine exhibitors of all levels to compete for prize money and awards at the Mustang Million event. Each class is a stand-alone competition determining its own winners an overall finals competition will not be held. The Specialty Classes are segmented into three levels Riding, Walk/Trot Riding and Non-Riding. Exhibitors will choose which level to enter their horse in and then which classes under that level. One horse cannot be entered into multiple levels. For example, Horse #1 can enter into one or all Riding classes, but cannot enter into Riding classes and Walk/Trot classes. Judging guidelines and additional scoring information will be provided for each class in the competition packet mailed to adopters following the adoptionauctions. Specialty Classes consist of the following: 1. RIDING CLASSES: Only horses ages 3 years old and older are eligible to compete in these classes. a. Hunter-Hack: This class is intended to show the horse's ability to perform over low fences and on the flat. Judges will assess style over fences, even hunting pace, flat work, manners and way of going. Components of the class include but are not limited to: Two 2' to 2'6" jumps Walk, trot, canter both directions on the rail Simple or flying lead changes Stop Back b. Dressage: The purpose of this class is to show that the horse is supple and moves freely forward in a clear and steady rhythm, accepting contact with the bit. Judges will assess straightness on centerline and quality of maneuvers and transitions. This class will be based on the USEF Western Dressage Primary Level Test 2. Judges will use scorecards that are designed to accurately assess and score both English and Western styles accordingly. For instance, a jog trot will be scored as a working western-style jog, while an English-style working trot will be scored for the proper elements of such. Exhibitors will be allowed to use a "reader" without any penalties. Components of this class include but are not limited to: Walk, jog/trot, lope/canter Tracking right/left Circles to the right/left Halt c. Pattern: This class is intended to show the horse s willingness and ability to complete a pattern of generic horsemanship maneuvers. A horse will be given credit for traveling with his head held in a natural position, ears alert and moving at a natural speed for the gait requested. Credit will also be given for making a smooth transition between gaits and for keeping the correct lead. Maneuvers may include but are not limited to: Walk, Trot, Lope or Canter Change directions while on the rail Stop Back Pivots or turns to right and left Simple or flying lead changes 15 of 20 Mustang Heritage Foundation

16 d. Cow Work: This class is intended to show the horse's willingness and ability to work a cow. Class elements will consist of a combination of pattern (dry work) and cow work. Maneuvers may include but are not limited to: Walk, trot, lope Stop Roll back Pivot or Spin Work a cow (call for cow, hold cow, track cow, maneuver cow through cones into pen) e. Trail: This class is designed to show a horse's ability and willingness to perform several tasks that might be asked of him during the course of a normal trail ride or work day. Exhibitors will be asked to ride their horse through a course of average obstacles and maneuvers. Obstacles/maneuvers may include but are not limited to: Walk, trot, canter/lope, stop and back Walk over bridge, logs, obstacles Maneuver forward and/or reverse through a simple chute Turns/circles to the left and right Simple lead change Pick up object and carry from barrel to barrel Dragging items specified length f. Freestyle: This class is designed to give the exhibitor an opportunity to use music, costumes and props to showcase the athletic abilities of their horse in a crowd appealing way. Exhibitors will have 3 minutes to set up and 3 minutes to perform. Exhibitors must turn in their chosen music on a cd (clearly labeled with name, horse name, class and song name) with their competition entry form. Other animals (dogs, additional horses, cattle, etc.) are not allowed. Other people are not allowed in the arena for any reason other than to set up obstacles. Exhibitors must provide their own props. During this class contestants will be judged on the following: 1) Horsemanship: Horse's overall willingness to perform and execute maneuvers in a relaxed and confident manner. 2) "Wow" Factor: level of originality and the overall entertainment value. 2. WALK/TROT RIDING CLASSES: Only horses ages 3 years old and older are eligible to compete in these classes. a. Pattern Class (Walk/Trot): This class is intended to show the horse s willingness and ability to complete a pattern of generic horsemanship maneuvers. A horse will be given credit for traveling with his head held in a natural position, ears alert and moving at a natural speed for the gait requested. Credit will also be given for making a smooth transition between the gaits and for keeping the correct lead. Maneuvers may include but are not limited to: Walk Trot Change directions while on the rail Stop Back Pivots or turns to right and left Simple or flying lead changes 16 of 20 Mustang Heritage Foundation

17 b. Trail (Walk/Trot): This class is designed to show a horse's ability and willingness to perform several tasks that might be asked of him during the course of a normal trail ride or work day. Exhibitors will be asked to ride their horse through a course of average obstacles and maneuvers. Exhibitors will be able to walk thru the course with the judges prior to the class (horses are not allowed during the walk-thru). Obstacles/maneuvers may include but are not limited to: Walk, trot, stop and back Walk over bridge, logs, obstacles Maneuver forward and/or reverse through a simple chute Turns/circles to the left and right Pick up object and carry from barrel to barrel Dragging items specified length c. Freestyle (Walk/Trot): This class is designed to give the exhibitor an opportunity to use music, costumes and props to showcase the athletic abilities of their horse in a crowd appealing way. Exhibitors will have 3 minutes to set up and 3 minutes to perform. Exhibitors must turn in their chosen music on a cd (clearly labeled with name, horse name, class and song name) with their competition entry form. Other animals (dogs, additional horses, cattle, etc.) are not allowed. Other people are not allowed in the arena for any reason other than to set up obstacles. Exhibitors must provide their own props. During this class, contestants will be judged on the following: 3) Horsemanship: Horse's overall willingness to perform and execute maneuvers in a relaxed and confident manner. 4) "Wow" Factor: level of originality and the overall entertainment value. 3. NON-RIDING CLASSES: Horses of all ages (yearling and older) are eligible to compete in these classes. All classes will be conducted in-hand riding is not an option at any point, including the freestyle class. a. Mustang Handling: This class is intended to highlight the exhibitor's horse handling capabilities and the responsiveness and communication between exhibitor and horse. The exhibitor will bring the horse into a small pen, un-halter and release the horse in the pen. The exhibitor will exit the pen. The exhibitor will then be allowed back into the pen to approach the horse, re-halter and demonstrate horse-handling abilities through a pattern that may consist of but is not limited to the maneuvers listed below. The judges will assess the trainer/horse demeanor in the pen and the trainer/horse responsiveness/communication/relationship during the re-halter process and handling maneuvers. Pick up all four feet Back Ground tie Pivot/turn to the left and right Walk/trot b. Trail: This class is intended to show the horse s ability and willingness to perform several tasks that might be asked of him during the course of a normal day. Exhibitors will be asked to lead the horse through a course of basic, generic obstacles. Exhibitors will be able to walk thru the course with the judges prior to the class (horses are not allowed during the walkthru). Obstacles may include but are not limited to the following: 17 of 20 Mustang Heritage Foundation

18 Walk over logs/poles Walk/trot between cones/obstacles Maneuver forward and/or reverse through a simple chute Pick up all four feet Brush horse once on each side Load and unload from stock trailer c. Freestyle: This class is designed to give the exhibitor an opportunity to use music, costumes and props to showcase the athletic abilities of their horse in a crowd appealing way. Exhibitors will have 3 minutes to set up and 3 minutes to perform. Exhibitors must turn in their chosen music on a cd (clearly labeled with name, horse name, class and song name) with their competition entry form. Other animals (dogs, additional horses, cattle, etc.) are not allowed. Other people are not allowed in the arena for any reason other than to set up obstacles. Exhibitors must provide their own props. During this class, contestants will be judged on the following: 1) Horsemanship: Horse's overall willingness to perform and execute maneuvers in a relaxed and confident manner. 2) "Wow" Factor: level of originality and the overall entertainment value. 18 of 20 Mustang Heritage Foundation

19 AWARDS: All awards and prize money listed below are based on 1,000 Mustang Million horses being adopted. Official payout and award information will be available following the adoption. All awards and prize money will be distributed to the adopter of the winning Mustang no exceptions. Prize money will be mailed to the adopter within 30 days of the competition. 1. LEGENDS AWARDS Approximately $750,000 in cash and prizes (based on a minimum of 50 entries): a. In EACH LEGENDS CLASS (Horsemanship, Pattern, Trail) approximately $15,000 will be distributed to the TOP 10 highest scoring Mustangs with $5,000 going to the class winners. b. A $5,000 FAN FAVORITE award will be presented to the Legends horse whose performance receives the most votes from the crowd during the Legends Finals Performance. Voting will only take place during the Legends Finals Performance. Voting method and additional details to be announced. c. A $2,000 SPORTSMANSHIP award will be presented to one Legends exhibitor. The Sportsmanship award winner will be determined by peer voting. Each exhibitor will be allowed to vote for one winner. The Legends exhibitor with the greatest number of votes will win. d. The TOP 20 FINALISTS in the Legends division will receive $624,000 in prize money plus ribbons and other awards to be determined. Payout is as follows: LEGENDS - $624,000 Purse plus Prizes Champion $200,000 & Ownership of 2014 RAM Truck* 2 nd Place $100,000 3 rd Place $60,000 4 th Place $55,000 5 th Place $50,000 6 th Place $20,000 7 th Place $18,000 8 th Place $17,000 9 th Place $16, th Place $15, th Place $10, th Place $9, th Place $8, th Place $8, th Place $7, th Place $7, th Place $6, th Place $6, th Place $5, th Place $5,000 *Champion is responsible for tax, title and license fees in county/state of residence. 19 of 20 Mustang Heritage Foundation