BISHOP MULE DAYS celebration 2017 CONTESTANT ENTRY BOOK

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1 BISHOP MULE DAYS celebration 2017 CONTESTANT ENTRY BOOK May 23 through 28, 2017 in Bishop, California Phone:

2 Message From The Show Chairman, Welcome Exhibitors, Owners, Trainers and all our friends to MULE DAYS 2017! On behalf of the Bishop Mule Days Executive Committee and Show Committee, thanks for your interest in what we humbly think is the greatest Mule Show on Earth is going to be a year of steady as she goes. We re making a few changes that we hope will improve the Show experience for everyone, but mostly we are focusing on provding the fun and challenging Mule Days experience that you look forward to. We continue to value all of your comments and suggestions please keep them coming. Over Our forty-eight years, Bishop Mule Days has become its own big community, and that community only gets better when everyone takes part. Thanks again for your interest & participation, and we look forward to seeing everyone May 23 28, Tom Hardy, 2017 Show Chairman FIVE AWARD SADDLES! We are proud to again offer Award Saddles from THREE BELLS MULES For The Following World Championships: HI POINT MULE HI POINT AMATEUR YOUTH 6-13 YOUTH A Lee Roeser Award Pack Saddle with Rigging Will go to WORLD CHAMPION PACKER TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Event Grounds Map pg Schedule of Events pg Equine Housing Info pg Equine Housing Reservation Form pg Exhibitor Housing Reservation Form pg World Championship Events pg Show Rules pg Class List pg Class Entry Form pg Liability Disclaimer pg Amateur Declaration pg Parade Entry Form pg Other Events of Interest pg. 27 2

3 Mule Days Grounds Map 3

4 MAIN ARENA COMPETITOR S EVENTS SCHEDULE TUESDAY - 8:00 A.M. Amateur Hunters Green Warm-Up Hunters Green Working Hunters Green Jumpers Bridled Warm-Up Hunters Bridled Working Hunters Bridled Jumpers Driver s Meeting Monday 6 p.m. Tallman Pavilion TUESDAY - 1:00 P.M. Gambler s Choice Singles Donkey Gambler Choice Driving Amateur Pleasure Driving Pleasure Driving Singles Donkey Pleasure Driving Drive & Ride WEDNESDAY - 8:00 A.M. Hitch Class Pairs Youth Driving Singles & Pairs Polebending Driving Pairs Gambler schoice Driving Pairs Youth English Equitation Youth English Hunter Hack Youth English Pleasure WEDNESDAY - 1:00 P.M. Amateur English Pleasure Amateur Hunter Hack Green English Pleasure Green Hunter Hack Bridled English Pleasure Bridled Hunter Hack Donkey English Pleasure Donkey Hunter Hack Steer Stopping 1STGO Team Roping 1ST GO THURSDAY - 7:00 A.M. Green Western Riding Bridled Western Riding THURSDAY 9:30 A.M. SCHOOL DAYS SHOW Single Stake Driving Pairs EAST ARENA I WEDNESDAY 6:00 A.M. ENGLISH DRESSAGE Bridled Green Amateur DONKEY DRESSAGE (English & Western) ROPERS Be Ready By 4:00pm THURSDAY 6:00 A.M. WESTERN DRESSAGE Bridled Green Amateur EAST ARENA II Roper s Meeting Wednesday 10 a.m. Tallman Pavilion Team Weigh Ins & Measure Jacks At Scales in Barn Area Wednesday 4 p.m. & Thursday 8 a.m. WEST TRACK THURSDAY - 7:00 A.M. TRAIL Green Gambler s Choice Bridled Gambler s Choice THURSDAY - 1:00 P.M. Halter Teams Steer Stopping 2ND GO Team Roping 2ND GO Teamster Challenge Pairs Timed Cones Single Mule Polebending Driving Singles FRIDAY - 7:00 A.M. Donkey Cloverleaf Barrels Steer Stopping 3RD GO Team Roping 3RD GO Chariot Barrels Cloverleaf Barrels-open/youth Farm Class Singles & Pairs THURSDAY - 2:00 P.M. Leadline Showmanship Amateur Showmanship Youth Showmanship Amateur Mulemanship Youth Mulemanship Youth Poles 6-13 Single Stake 6-13 FRIDAY - 7:00 A.M. REINING Bridled Reining Green Reining Donkey Reining Amateur Reining THURSDAY - 2:00 P.M. HALTER Jacks Donkeys Strength & Size Traveling Qualities Wine Tasting Party Owners/Exhibitors 4:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. Tallman Pavilion 4

5 MAIN ARENA EAST ARENA I WEST TRACK FRIDAY - 1:00 P.M. Bridled Western Pleasure Green Western Pleasure Amateur Western Pleasure Donkey Pleasure Cow Working FRIDAY - 6:45 P.M. Bridleless Western Pleasure Stakes 200 Yard Western Races Single Stake Driving Pairs FINALS Interscholastic Comedy Class Team Roping FINALS Open Barrels FINALS Baseball Bat Race Chariot Straight Away Individual Scramble Contest SATURDAY - 1:00 P.M. Grand Entry Costume Class 300 Yard Western Races Coon Jumping Individual Packing Contest Interscholastic Pack Scramble Run Ride & Lead Team Pack Scramble I SATURDAY - 6:40 P.M. Americana Class Box Hitch Donkey Western Races Single Stake Top 10 FINALS Interscholastic Pack Relay Youth Barrels Top 5 FINALS Chariot Barrels Top 5 FINALS Drill Team Steer Stopping FINALS Panty Race Mystery Pack Contest SUNDAY - 7:00 A.M. Log Skidding Teams & Singles Cutting Using Ranch Mule SUNDAY - 1:30 P.M. Hidden Creek Country Hunter 400 Yard Western Races Interscholastic Team Packing Diamond Hitch Contest Youth Box Hitch Team Pack Contest Polebending Top 10 FINALS Dolly Parton Race Donkey Barrels Top 5 FINALS Team Pack Scramble II FRIDAY - 2:30 P.M. Leadline Western Pleasure Walk Trot Pleasure Walk Trot Equitation Youth Western Pleasure Youth Western Equitation Youth Western Trail FRIDAY - 7:00 P.M. PACKING Youth Individual Packing Youth Diamond Hitch Non Pro Box Hitch Non Pro Diamond Hitch Non Pro Packing Contest SATURDAY - 1:00 P.M. TRAIL Amateur Western Trail Green Western Trail EAST ARENA I SUNDAY - 8:00 A.M. HALTER Model Saddle Mule Halter AMA Halter SUNDAY - 1:30 P.M. TRAIL Bridled 5 Packer Meeting Friday 3 p.m. Tallman Pavilion EAST ARENA II SATURDAY - 1:00 P.M. TRAIL Donkey In Hand Trail Donkey Trail Mule In Hand Trail FRIDAY - 1:00 P.M. Single Stake Prelims Donkey Single Stake Polebending Prelims Donkey Polebending MAIN ARENA PARADE 10 A.M. Saturday SUNDAY - 7:00 P.M. Packer s Choice Bridled Reining Top 3 FINALS Drill Team Musical Tires Interscholastic Team Pack Contest Youth Individual Scramble Bedroll Race Chuck Wagon Race Pack Off FINALS

6 INFORMATION & RULES for BARNS & STALLS***CONTESTANT HOUSING***TRAILERING 1. BARN/STALL ASSIGNMENT POLICY: Stalls/corrals at Mule Days are reserved on a seniority basis. Reservations are made only for your equines or equines that you train and must be submitted on or before March 1st with a completed Stall/Corral Reservation Form for seniority requests to be considered. Payment must be included (check or valid credit card info.) for requests to be considered. Stalls held in your name and not used must be turned into the Show Secretary for reassignment. A one-year allowance may be made for illness, etc. at the discretion of the Mule Days Executive Board if requested in writing to the Board. All housing requests will be filled in the order they are received, so submit your housing request as close to March 4 as possible. Stalls will be reserved for competing equines first. After April 15th, remaining stalls will be opened up to Parade equines and/or other equine housing requests. Failure to comply with this policy will result in loss of seniority. We reserve the right to stable equines as best fits the needs of the Show. All effort will be made to separate Jacks from other equines. 2. Stalling Together/Multiple Reservation Forms: Entries for exhibitors wishing to stall together must be received in one envelope. If a trainer has customers wanting to stall together, they must be received in one envelope. Multiple checks, credit cards, etc. will be accepted as payment for housing fees, but payment MUST be included with the reservation forms. 3. Tack Stalls: There is a limited number of box stalls available and priority will be given to housing of equines, however, Tack Stalls may be requested for contestants/trainers with a minimum of three competing equines. They must be requested using the Equine Housing Reservation Form at a cost of $200 each (stall fee plus deposit fee). Payment must be included with the Reservation Form. 4. Equine Housing: Stalls, shaded and unshaded corrals on the MULE DAYS grounds are rented primarily to competing mules & donkeys. All stalls & corrals are rented for the period of 1:00p.m. on Sunday, May 21, 2017 through 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 30. If housing is needed before 1:00 p.m. on May 21, you must request such to the Show Secretary prior to arrival, and the fee will be $50/day. 5. Stall and Corral Reservation: Each stall/corral request must be made using the Stall/Corral Reservation Form herein. Corrals/stalls will not be reserved unless payment is received. Mandatory charges include a $40 deposit fee for each stall/corral as described on the form. Entries received on or before April 15 will have the stall/corral deposit fee credited toward entry fees. Parade-only equines must wait until after April 15 to secure housing but at that time may obtain housing at published fee without the added $40 deposit. Housing for non-competing equines must pay the $40 deposit. All $40 housing deposit fees are non-refundable. 6. Stall/Corral Fees: Pricing for stalls and corrals for 2017 is: wooden box stall $160, shaded & semi-shaded corrals $150, unshaded corral in the grass area $125 and $60 for a packer corral. 7. Feed & Bedding: The stall/corral fee includes alfalfa/grass hay and 3 bales of shavings per stall/corral (excluding grassy area corrals). The use of shavings on the grass is discouraged. Additional shavings can be purchased at the Show Office. DO NOT USE HAY FOR BEDDING 8. Animal Care: Bring a hose and bucket for watering your animals. Plan for both hot & cold temperatures. Do not string rope across stalls/corrals. You may not leave your animals in your stock trailer. Animals may not be tied to the outside of the corrals or be hobbled in the barn/corral areas. Our insurance carrier mandates that all equines must remain in their stalls or corrals except when being worked for practice, being groomed and cared for or when showing and participating. 9. Animal Health & Safety: Mule Days requires the proper care, handling and treatment of animals while at Mule Days. Owners are responsible for their animals and keeping them under control. All equines and livestock that enter the grounds are subject to examination by Mule Days officials/designated representative and/or state officials for determination of possible infection or inhumane treatment. Officials may examine for determination whether such animals are, have been infected/exposed or are likely to be infected with an infectious or contagious disease. If after examination, officials have reason to believe that an animal s health condition places other animals at risk, such officials at their own discretion, may quarantine such animals or, if appropriate, require that such animals be transported off the grounds. Intentional or negligent treatment of any animal deemed by a MULE DAYS Official to be inhumane or abusive may require that person to be removed from the grounds for a time period determined by the Executive Committee including but not limited to a permanent ban from all future MULE DAYS events. 10. Stock Trailer Parking: A limited number of parking spaces exist close to the barn area for horse trailers. They are intended for contestants who tack up from their trailer. They must be requested on your entry forms at a cost of $20 per space and must include trailer length. These spaces will be assigned by the Show Secretary. Trailers must fit and be parked between the lines of your specific space. Parking Vehicles In The Stock Trailer Parking Area Is Not Allowed. SLEEPING IN STOCK TRAILERS IS NOT ALLOWED. Equines are allowed in the Contestant RV Lots (C & D) for tacking up also. Free parking of stock trailers is available in the front grassy lot in front of fairgrounds, but equines are not allowed there. A Time Restricted Barn Pass is necessary for any vehicle in the barn areas to feed or bring in equipment and can be requested in the Show Office. 11. Corral Area Camping: A limited number of dry camping sites exist adjacent to the Barn and Show Entry area for contestants who camp and tack up from the same trailer and who have special needs to be adjacent to this area. They must be requested using the Equine Housing Reservation Form at a cost of $120 each and MUST indicate your special need along with trailer lengths. Spaces will be assigned by Show Secretary. Trailers and vehicles must be parked within the lines. You will be issued a permanent Barn Pass for your vehicle for unrestricted entry into the barn area and for vehicle parking IN YOUR ASSIGNED SPACE. 12. Upon Arrival: After entering the barn area, an identifying sticker will be placed on your vehicles. Find your assigned stall/corral location (Each stall/ corral is labeled under the name in which it is entered). Bed down your animal in your assigned stall/corral, park your vehicles in your assigned space or in the front grassy area, then check-in at the Show Office. If arriving after office hours, put your animal in your assigned stall/corral, then park your truck & trailer outside the barn area. In the morning someone will place identifying stickers on your vehicles and help you get parked. 13. Unauthorized Stabling: If there is an animal in your assigned stall/corral, DO NOT turn it out. Report it to the Show Office or the barn entrance gate. 14. Showing from Off Grounds: If you are showing from off the fairgrounds, there are designated spaces for day parking your trailer that must be purchased for a one time fee of $20 from the Show Office. The Day Parking Permit does not allow you to set up temporary mobile corrals nor does it allow your animals to remain overnight. Animals may not be left unattended in trailers. 15. Dogs: No dogs will be permitted on the fairgrounds during the course of MULE DAYS except those under leash control of the owner or kenneled or otherwise confined within your assigned RV space. 16. Departure: All equines and contestants must be off the Fairgrounds by 8:00AM Tuesday morning May 30th,

7 EQUINE HOUSING RESERVATION FORM MAIL or FAX to: MULE DAYS CELEBRATION, 1141 North Main St., Bishop CA FAX: SCAN & to: Payment must accompany this entry form. Name of Person Paying Fees: Method of Payment: (circle one) Check Cash Money Order Visa MasterCard Discover Credit Card # Exp. Date: Signature Day Phone #_ Mailing Address of Above Person: City State Zip Address: For Seniority Requests to be considered, this form (with payment) must be received in the Mule Days office no later than March 1, See Pg 6 for complete guidelines. If you wish to be housed with someone, reservation forms must be received in one envelope. Multiple payments will be accepted but must be included with the Reservation Form. Housing Requests without payment will not be filled. List All Equines by Name. Indicate Tack Stall Requests as Tack. Identify All Jacks as JACK NAME OF EQUINE (same as on entry form) Owner Name (same as entry form) Corral Location Request If not requesting a specific corral, indicate general location and/or type of corral requested. EQUINE HOUSING FEES: Box Stalls: $160 Shaded & Semi-Shaded Corrals: $150 Unshaded Corral: $125 A $40 deposit fee for each equine must accompany all reservation requests submitted before April 15. If you submit entries on or before April 15, you will be credited this $40 fee towards entry fees for each equine being housed. Housing reservation requests received after April 15 will not require a deposit. Payment of Both Deposit & Corral Fees Must Accompany This Form. Forms Received Without Payment Will Not Be Accepted. # Box Stalls X $160 = $ # Shaded Corrals X $150 = $ # Unshaded Corrals X $125 = $ # of $40 deposits X $ 40 = $ TOTAL TO BE CHARGED TO CREDIT CARD ABOVE: $ Checks Payable To Mule Days Celebration and mail to:1141 N. Main St., Bishop, CA showsec@muledays.org Signature of Person Completing Form: 7

8 EXHIBITOR HOUSING/TRAILERING RESERVATION FORM MAIL or FAX to: MULE DAYS CELEBRATION, 1141 North Main St., Bishop CA FAX: SCAN & to: Payment must accompany this entry form. Name of Person Paying Fees: Method of Payment: (circle one) Check Cash Money Order Visa MasterCard Discover Credit Card # Exp. Date: Signature Day Phone # Mailing Address of Above Person: City State Zip Address: RV DRY CAMPING SPACE Dry camping is available for exhibitors in LOTS D & C. These lots are adjacent to the arena areas and each measures 20ft X 40ft. Lots D & C do allow equines to be present during the day. Equines must be returned to their stall/corral for feeding and overnight. Maps of all RV Lots are available on our website. All RV spaces go on sale at 12:00 a.m. on February 1, 2017 on a first-come-first-serve basis via phone, website or at the MULE DAYS office in Bishop, CA. LOT PREFERENCE, if any: LOT D LOT C (circle one) # of Spaces $120 each: Location Preference: RV CAMPING SPACE w/ HOOK-UPS There are a very limited number of RV spaces with hook-ups.they are primarily located in LOT B and measure 20ft X 40ft. Equines are NOT allowed in LOT B at any time. These spaces sell out quickly so we encourage you to request them on Feb. 1, See details on our website or call the MULE DAYS Office at RV CAMPING w/hook-ups: # of Spaces $360 each: CORRAL AREA CAMPING (DRY) Corral Area Camping area is adjacent to the barns/corral area. It is designed for exhibitors who camp overnight & tack up with the same vehicle. There are a very limited number of these spaces, they vary in dimensions and are assigned by Show Management for those with specific space needs determined by Management (ie; wagons/carts). All requests for CAC must specify your special needs along with specific vehicle/trailer length (nose to tail). CORRAL AREA CAMPING # of Spaces Requested: $120 each: $ Reason For CAC Request Rig(s) Length, nose to tail: STOCK TRAILER PARKING If you are not camping in Lots C or D and you need your horse trailer available to tack up during the event, you must request and pay for a Stock Trailer Parking space. Spaces vary in size so you must indicate trailer length, nose to tail. Neither Human Nor Equine May sleep Overnight In A Stock Trailer Parking Space. STOCK TRAILER PARKING # of Spaces each: Trailer(s) Length, nose to tail: 8

9 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS Bishop Mule Days will award Hi Point & Reserve Championships in the following categories based upon overall points earned per competitor in the eligible classes here listed by category. World Champion High Point Mule: Based on total number of points earned in any class for individual mule (excluding youth, amateur & AMA Halter classes) World Champion Western Performance Mule: Classes 6, 7, 8, 9, 11 and 17 World Champion Green Western Performance Mule: Classes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 16 World Champion Adult Amateur: Classes 15, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29, 30 and 44 World Champion English Performance Mule: Classes 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, and 46 World Champion Green English Performance Mule: Classes 31, 32, 33, 34, 35 and 45 World Champion Youth 6-13: 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57 and 58 World Champion Youth 14-17: 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65 and 66 World Champion Youth Gymkhana: Classes 67, 69 and 70 World Champion Gymkhana Mule: Classes 86, 88 and 90 World Champion Cow Working Mule: Classes 72, 74 and 9 World Champion Green Cow Working Mule: Classes 73, 75 and 5 World Champion Ranch Mule: Classes 76, 77 and 81 World Champion Fun Mule: Classes 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 100, 102 and 104 World Champion Driver - Singles: Classes 106, 107, 109, 110, 111 and 112 World Champion Teamster Pairs: Classes 114, 116, 117, 118, & 144 or 145 or 146 World Champion Speed Driver Teams: Classes 119, 121, 122, 123 and 125 World Champion Packer: Classes 151, 152, 153 and 154 World Champion Pack Team: Classes 162, 163, 164, 165, 166 (& parade) World Champion Youth Packer: Classes 158, 159, 160 and 161 World Champion Interscholastic PackTeam: Classes 168,169,170, 171 & 172 (& parade) World Champion Model Saddle Mule: Overall winner of Classes 126 thru 132 World Champion Jack: Overall winner of Jack Classes 147, 148 and 149 World Champion Donkey: Classes 173, 174, 176, 177, 178, 180, 181 or 182 or 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 188 and Jack halter classes Bishop Mule Days Judges WESTERN - Mike Lund, Atascadero, CA. Jolene King-Pebley, Brea, Ca. DRIVING - Raymond Helmuth, Cambridge, IA DRESSAGE - Melonie Kessler, Moorpark,Ca. COWBOY DRESSAGE - TBD ENGLISH - Carol Dean Porter, Rolling Hills, Ca. 9

10 Bishop Mule Days Show Rules 1. Office Fee/Entry Fees: There is a non refundable $35 office fee per competing mule/team. Each fee includes one wristband, souvenir program, buckle & contestant pin. Driving entries requiring swampers & fun classes requiring two persons will receive 2 wristbands. Entry fees and jackpot fees (if any) are mandatory for each competitor in each class entered. 2. Primary Entry Deadline - April 15, 2017: All competing equine/exhibitor/owner information received on or before this date will be published in the Souvenir Program. Class entries must be submitted via mail or fax using 2017 Mule Days Entry Form, payment included (check or valid credit card info.) With a blank check or valid credit card info. on file, contestants may make changes/additions/purchases before and throughout the Event. The Show Office will be open on Monday, May 29 until 1pm for contestants to close out accounts. There is a $25 charge for all returned checks. 3. Entries: Contestants are responsible for accuracy & legibility on all documents. Please type or print. Each entry form must contain the names of equine/team, rider/handler and owner. All questions related to anything in this Premium Book must be directed to the Show Secretary by phone or . 4 Post Entries: Entries will be accepted until 5pm the day prior to the class. Same day entries/changes will be charged a $10 late fee per class. Equine/Owner/Exhibitor information received after April 15 will not be published in Souvenir Program. 5. Refunds: A refund request of competition-related costs may be submitted by an owner/exhibitor for injuries/illnesses/emergencies that prevent participation in Mule Days. Requests must be submitted in writing to the Show Secretary or Executive Director for review and decision by the Executive Board at their next available meeting. Decisions of the Board are final and will be communicated to contestant within 30 days of the decision. 6. Exhibitor Passes: One all-access wristband is included with each office fee paid. Owners/Exhibitors may each pre-event purchase a maximum of two additional wristbands for discount cost of $40 (see pg. 22). Wristbands at the Event will cost $65 each. Owners/Exhibitors may pre-event purchase a maximum of FOUR All-Show General Admission Passes for discount cost of $45 (see pg. 22). Pre-event discount offers expire on May 19, 2017 at 5pm at which time passes will be available at the ticket office at the Event for $65 each. Everyone wearing a wristband must sign a Liability Disclaimer and wristbands WILL NOT be released without this signed document. 7. Juniors: The age of a junior rider will be based on their age on January 1, Age and birth date must be on entry form. Juniors must wear helmets with chin strap whenever mounted anywhere on the grounds of Mule Days. 8. Show Numbers: Each mule is assigned an individual number. Two copies of that number will be provided so that when possible, numbers can be placed on both sides of the saddle blanket. If that is not possible, exhibitor must wear number clearly displayed on their back. In Fun Mule classes, number MUST be displayed on both sides of the mule. 9. Drug Fee: The State of California mandatory drug fee is $5.00 per competing animal. 10. Show Packet: Pick up your Show Packet at the Show Office when you arrive. Packet contains a Souvenir Program, applicable wristbands, 2017 Mule Days bronze buckle (one per office fee), contestant hat pin, back numbers, exhibitor pins and safety pins. (Parade numbers will be mailed.) Packets will not be released until all signed Liability Disclaimers are submitted and all fees are paid. 11. Jackpots: Jackpots are paid in the following percentages (except for roping jackpots): Five placings - 35% - 25% - 20% - 12% - 8%, Four placings - 40% - 30% - 20% - 10%, Three placings - 50% - 30% - 20%, Two placings - 60% - 40%. 12. Awards: Ribbons are awarded to 1st - 10th. All jackpot money won will be paid to the owner of the mule upon verification of results. Owners are responsible for paying riders or jockeys. Ties will be broken at the discretion of the Show Chairman. Awards & ribbons will be available daily at designated times in front of the Mule Days Photo sign located in the grassy area behind Barn # Points: A mule may be shown and judged only once in a class to accrue points. 14. Events: Events will be arranged to the best interests of the Show by the Show Committee. Schedule is subject to change. All classes with three or fewer entries may be canceled or combined at the discretion of the Show Chairman. 15. Racing Events: A television camera will be available to aid in judging the finish and tapes will be available for viewing. All racers will be paraded to post via the front of the grandstand prior to each race. Exhibitors are responsible for racing in the correct heats. 16. Attire: Western Classes: Western hat, belt, western boots, long sleeve shirt with sleeves down and fastened. Long pants are required during all western events unless the event requires otherwise. English, Hunt Seat: Riders are required to wear hunt coats, shirt with stock tie or choker, breeches, boots and ASTM approved hunt cap. Juniors and English amateurs must wear helmets with chin strap. 17. Conduct while showing: Show Management reserves the right to excuse any animal or contestant from the arena and show grounds for the abuse of animal, unmanageable animals, profane language, or unsportsmanlike conduct. There are to be no alcoholic beverages in any event or conveyance participating in the Show. No refunds for any excused exhibitor. 18. In (Back) Gate Closed: It is the exhibitors responsibility to check-in at the gate in a timely manner. For all flat classes you should be ready to enter the gate when the class starts. For a class with a posted order of go you should be checked in at least three entries before. It is the exhibitors responsibility to know when a class will start. If your class has an assigned Order of Go and there is a conflict, It is your responsibility to check with the Gate Person or Ring Steward to make alternate arrangements. The gate will be closed after a 2-minute final call no exceptions. 19. Protest: Mule Days reserves the right to interpret the rules and regulations in any manner it deems proper. From its decision there shall be no appeal. Contestants and other participants, as a condition of admission, consent to such method of settlement. All events will be judged, within such period of time as satisfies the judge, giving equal justice to all contestants therein for watching and inspecting their entries. No entry disqualified for any rule violations will be entitled to refund of entry fees. All judges decisions are final. Please do not approach the judge regarding any decisions or questions without approval from the ring steward and only when the class has ended. If you need to file a protest, please do so in the Show Office. A form will be available and the protest fee is $50. The protest must be filed within 30 minutes of that class. The protest committee will render a decision as soon as possible, in no event later than 8 AM the next morning and the protest fee will be refunded if the protest is successful. 20. Mule Days Celebration prohibits the use of any motorcycle, ATV, golf cart, bicycle, scooter, roller blades or skateboards on the Tri- County Fairgrounds. The only vehicle that will be allowed is an electric wheelchair or handicapped vehicle operated at a walking speed. Vehicles should respect the 3 MPH speed limit on the fairgrounds. 10

11 Bishop Mule Days Class List * -- indicates AMA Point Classes for American Mule Association (AMA) members. Bishop Mule Days contestants are not required to be members of the American Mule Association (AMA).. WESTERN PERFORMANCE DIVISION AMA rulebook governs classes 1 thru 11, 13 & 14 World Champion Green Western Performance Mule Class fees: $20 per class. Consult AMA Rule Book for definition of GREEN. Classes #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 16 count toward the World Champion Green Western Performance Mule: * 1. GREEN WESTERN PLEASURE - Friday afternoon show * 2. GREEN WESTERN TRAIL - Saturday afternoon show - Order of go * 3. GREEN GAMBLER S CHOICE TRAIL - Thursday morning * 4. GREEN WESTERN RIDING - Thursday morning show - Order of go * 5. GREEN REINING - Friday morning show - Order of go World Champion Western Performance Mule Class fee: $20 per class. Mandatory jackpot fee of $50 for class 12. Classes 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, and 17 count toward the World Champion Western Performance Mule: * 6. BRIDLED WESTERN TRAIL - Sunday afternoon show - Order of go * 7. BRIDLED GAMBLER'S CHOICE TRAIL - Thursday morning show * 8. BRIDLED WESTERN RIDING - Thursday morning show - Order of go * 9. BRIDLED REINING - Friday morning. Order of go BRIDLED REINING FINALS Sunday evening show Top 3 from class #9. *11. BRIDLED WESTERN PLEASURE - Friday afternoon show 12. $200 CARL LIND DVM. BRIDLELESS WESTERN PLEASURE STAKES - Open - Green & Bridled Mules. Add $50 jackpot fee for this class. Exhibitors are encouraged to use a neck strap, but it is not required. Strap may be either leather or rope & must be between 7/16 & 1 in diameter. It must be a closed loop & all exhibitors will ride holding the strap. All exhibitors will enter arena mounted with a handler leading mule in halter. Handlers & halters exit arena before class begins. Any exhibitors that are deemed unsafe to compete in the class will be excused and refunded their entry fee. Friday evening show. 13. MULE IN-HAND TRAIL 2 Yrs & Under. No saddle or pack required - Saturday Afternoon Show 14. MULE IN-HAND TRAIL 3 Yrs & Over. Western saddle or pack saddle required - Saturday Afternoon show In Hand Trail is open only to mules not entered in any riding events. Western Dressage Western Dressage classes to count toward the Amateur World Champion, World Champion Green Western Mule and World Champion Western Mule Western Dressage Association of America Tests will be used and the USEF Western Dressage rules will govern this event. Final Western Dressage ride times will be scheduled and posted by 5pm the day before each class. PLEASE NOTE: Management reserves the right to change ride times as necessary. It is competitor s responsibility to verify their ride times by checking the final ride times schedule (posted outside the Show Office) no later than 5pm the night before the class as well as to be at the arena, ready to ride at the correct time. Class Fee: $20 per class 15. AMATEUR WESTERN DRESSAGE WDAA Basic Level-Test 4. Amateurs only. - $80 prize money sponsored by Millpond Equestrian Center Thursday morning show - Order of go. 16. GREEN WESTERN DRESSAGE WDAA Basic Level-Test 3. Green Mules only -- $80 prize money sponsored by Millpond Equestrian Center Thursday morning show - Order of go. 17. BRIDLED WESTERN DRESSAGE WDAA First Level-Test 2. Bridled Mules only - $80 prize money sponsored by Millpond Equestrian Center Thursday morning show - Order of go. 11

12 ADULT AMATEUR DIVISION AMA rulebook governs classes 22 thru 30 Points for Amateur World Champion will be based on one rider/one mule. Amateur Declaration must be on file with Show Secretary. Class fees: $20 per class. The following classes will count toward the World Champion Amateur award, classes 15, 22 27, 29, 30 and 44. These classes are open to both green and bridled mules. Mule must abide by the respective Bridled or Green equipment requirements. *22. AMATEUR SHOWMANSHIP - Thursday afternoon show *23. AMATEUR WESTERN PLEASURE - Friday afternoon show *24. AMATEUR REINING - Friday morning show *25. AMATEUR MULEMANSHIP - Thursday afternoon show *26. AMATEUR WESTERN TRAIL - Saturday afternoon show *27. AMATEUR ENGLISH PLEASURE - Wednesday afternoon show 28 AMATEUR PLEASURE DRIVING - SINGLE MULE - Tuesday afternoon show. NOT included in Amateur W/C. 29. AMATEUR HUNTER HACK 2 6 max. - Wednesday afternoon show *30. AMATEUR HUNTERS Tuesday morning show ENGLISH PERFORMANCE DIVISION AMA Rulebook governs classes 31 thru 40, 44, 45,46 Refer to USEF rulebook for any issues not specifically covered by AMA rulebook. Approved safety headgear with chin straps fastened must be used in all over fence classes. World Champion Green English Performance Mule Class fee: $20 per class Classes plus Class 45 count toward the World Champion Green English Performance Mule: *31. GREEN ENGLISH PLEASURE - $80 prize money sponsored by Hidden Creeks Ranch. Wednesday aft. show *32. GREEN HUNTER HACK - 2 max. $80 prize money sponsored by Hidden Creeks Ranch, - Wed. aft. show *33. GREEN WARM UP HUNTER $80 prize money sponsored by Hidden Creeks Ranch, Tuesday morning show - Order of go *34. GREEN WORKING HUNTER max. - $80 prize money sponsored by Hidden Creeks Ranch, Tuesday morning show. Order of go *35. GREEN JUMPERS max. Table II Section 2B - $80 prize money sponsored by Hidden Creeks Ranch, Tuesday morning show -Order of go. World Champion English Performance Mule Class fee: $20 per class. Mandatory jackpot fee for class 41. Classes and 46 count toward the World Champion English Performance Mule: *36. BRIDLED ENGLISH PLEASURE - $80 prize money sponsored by Hidden Creeks Ranch, - Wednesday aft. show *37. BRIDLED HUNTER HACK maximum - $80 prize money sponsored by Hidden Creeks Ranch, - Wednesday afternoon show. *38. BRIDLED WARM UP HUNTER $80 prize money sponsored by Hidden Creeks Ranch, - Tuesday morning show. Order of go *39. BRIDLED WORKING HUNTER - FENCES $80 prize money sponsored by Hidden Creeks Ranch. Tuesday morning show - Order of go *40. BRIDLED JUMPERS - 3 max. Table II Section 2b. $80 prize money sponsored by Hidden Creeks Ranch. Tuesday morning show. Order of go. 41. $300 HIDDEN CREEKS COUNTRY HUNTER CLASSIC - Mandatory jackpot fee is $35 Open to Bridled mules only. Must qualify for this class by entering and showing in Class 39. This is a hunter-style class with trail course obstacles included. Course will include 5-8 jumps at height plus one or more obstacles (ie; open/close gate, bridge). Prize money given to 1st and 2nd place mules (75%/25%). Sunday afternoon show. 42. WARM UP JUMPERS - 3:00 p.m. until dusk. Fee is $5.00 per mule for THREE minutes in arena. 12

13 English Dressage Dressage classes to count toward World Champion Amateur, World Champion English Performance and Green English Performance Mule USEF Dressage Tests will be used. Arena size will be a standard dressage arena (20m x 60m). Final ride times will be scheduled and posted by 5 p.m. the day before each class. PLEASE NOTE: Management reserves the right to change ride times as necessary. It is the competitor's responsibility to verify your ride times by checking the final ride time schedule (posted outside the Show Office the night before as well as to be at the Arena, ready to ride at the correct time). Class 44 will be open to Amateurs only, class 45 will be open to Green mules only. Mules may enter class 44 with an amateur rider along with either class 45 or 46. The mule will be placed at the judges discretion. A Dressage score of 50% or above is required to earn points in a class. Class Fee: $20 per class *44. AMATEUR DRESSAGE Training Level-Test 3. $80 prize money sponsored by Millpond Equestrian Center Amateurs only. Wednesday morning show - Order of go *45. GREEN DRESSAGE Training Level-Test 2. $80 prize money sponsored by Millpond Equestrian Center Green only. Wednesday morning show *46. BRIDLED DRESSAGE First Level-Test 1. $80 prize money sponsored by Millpond Equestrian Center Bridled only - Wednesday morning show - Order of go. YOUTH DIVISION Points for Youth World Championships will be based on one rider/one mule. All youth under age 18 are required to wear properly fastened, approved safety headgear whenever mounted or riding in wagon or cart. AMA rulebook governs classes 49 thru 53, 55 thru 61, 63 thru 71. Class fee: $20 per class for all Youth Classes 47. LEAD LINE PLEASURE - 7 & Under - (Mules only). Friday afternoon show. 48. LEAD LINE SHOWMANSHIP - 7 & Under - Thursday afternoon show. Entries for Lead line & Walk Jog Classes may not enter any other classes in the show. *49. WALK JOG - 10 & under - Equitation - Friday afternoon show *50. WALK JOG - 10 & under - Pleasure - Friday afternoon show World Champion Youth 6-13 The following classes (51-58) count toward the World Champion Youth 6-3: *51. YOUTH WESTERN PLEASURE - Friday afternoon show *52. YOUTH WESTERN EQUITATION - Friday afternoon show *53. YOUTH WESTERN SHOWMANSHIP - Thursday afternoon show 54. YOUTH WESTERN MULEMANSHIP -Thursday afternoon show *55. YOUTH WESTERN TRAIL - Friday afternoon show *56. YOUTH ENGLISH PLEASURE - Wednesday morning show *57. YOUTH ENGLISH EQUITATION - Wednesday morning show *58. YOUTH ENGLISH HUNTER HACK - Crossrails at 18 - Wednesday morning show World Champion Youth The following classes (59-66) count toward the World Champion Youth 14-17: *59. YOUTH WESTERN PLEASURE - Friday afternoon show *60. YOUTH WESTERN EQUITATION- Friday afternoon show *61. YOUTH WESTERN SHOWMANSHIP - Thursday afternoon show 62. YOUTH WESTERN MULEMANSHIP - Thursday afternoon show *63. YOUTH WESTERN TRAIL - Friday afternoon show *64. YOUTH ENGLISH PLEASURE - Wednesday afternoon show *65. YOUTH ENGLISH EQUITATION - Wednesday afternoon show *66. YOUTH ENGLISH HUNTER HACK - Crossrails at 18 - Wednesday afternoon show World Champion Youth Gymkhana Classes - Ages 6-17 Classes 67, 69 & 70 count toward the World Champion Youth Gymkhana: *67. YOUTH CLOVERLEAF BARRELS - Friday morning show. YOUTH CLOVERLEAF BARRELS FINALS - Top 5 from prelims. Saturday evening Show *69. YOUTH POLEBENDING - Thursday afternoon show *70. YOUTH SINGLE STAKE - Thursday afternoon show Youth Driving Class yrs. *71. YOUTH PLEASURE DRIVING - Working, pleasure type - single or teams - mules or donkeys. Must be accompanied by an adult. Classes may be split if entries warrant and a drive-off will be held from the first place in each class. 13

14 CATTLE WORKING DIVISION AMA rulebook governs classes 72 thru 76. World Champion Cow Working Mule Classes 72, 74 plus Class #9 count toward the World Champion Cow Working Mule. Classes 73, 75 plus Class #5 count toward the World Champion Green Cow Working Mule. World Championships will be determined by the total scores from each class, not the points from the placings of each class. *72. BRIDLED COW WORKING - Entry fee $20, Cattle Fee $35, Jackpot Fee $35 Total $90 mandatory fees per entry. Friday afternoon show - Order of Go. *73 GREEN COW WORKING - Entry Fee $20 Cattle Fee $35 Total $55 mandatory fee per entry. Friday afternoon show - Order of Go. *74. BRIDLED CUTTING - Entry Fee $20, Cattle Fee $35, Jackpot Fee $35. Total $90 mandatory fees per entry. Sunday morning show -Order of Go. *75 GREEN CUTTING - Entry Fee $20, Cattle Fee $35. Total $55 mandatory fee per entry. Sunday morning show - Order of Go. RANCH MULE DIVISION World Champion Ranch Mule Classes 76, 77 and 81 count towards the World Champion Ranch Mule. *76 USING RANCH MULE - Bridled & Green Entry Fee $40 ($20 entry fee & $20 cattle fee). Sunday morning show - 7AM START. Shows the versatility of mules in everyday ranch type work. Showing sensible, well-mannered, free & easy moving ranch mule managing a number of ranch type chores, including cattle work. Five minute time limit. Each obstacle is scored, deductions taken for faults. Rider with the most points in 5 minutes is winner. Time will be tie-breaker when points are tied. **Team Roping & Steer Stopping** Team Roping and Steer Stopping will be a combination of a 3-steer non-progressive average with a top-10 final shootout. The average will only be used to determine the top 10 ropers who qualify for the finals in each event. Ropers will be paid for placing 1 st and 2 nd in the team roping in each GO and 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd each GO in the steer stopping. Ropers will not be paid for placing in the average. The average only determines the top 10 finalists for the one-steer shootout. Payout for the final shootout is more money, more places. See payout schedule below. Order of GO for each event will be computer drawn each day. The Finals Order of GO will be determined from the average with the 10 th team or steer-stopper roping first and the team or steer-stopper who was the fastest in the average will rope last. Post entries will be taken for both events, entries taken after the ropers meeting will be added on at the end of the GO. Entry fees will not be reduced for any missed rounds and entries close one hour prior to the event. Bridled & Green mules compete together. Mules may enter twice in team event but one mule of the team must change. Any mule placing twice in the Finals will receive points for the highest placing only. All checks for winnings will be available in the Show Office AFTER 2pm SUNDAY. TEAM ROPING PAYOUT: All three GOs pay 1 st and 2 nd place. Shootout pays 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd. For example, based on 25 teams, payout per team would be: GOs = 1 st - $350, 2 nd - $150. Shootout = 1 st - $750, 2 nd - $450, 3 rd - $300. * Class 77 : TEAM ROPING One payment of entry fee enters you in all three GOs Per Team = $200 ($40 entry fee, $40 cattle fee, $120 jackpot fee) Per Roper = $100 ($20 entry fee, $20 cattle fee, $60 jackpot fee) FIRST GO Wednesday Afternoon SECOND GO Thursday Afternoon THIRD GO Friday Morning SHOOTOUT Friday Evening STEER STOPPING PAYOUT: All three GOs pay 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd place. Shootout pays 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd and 4 th. For example, based on 25 ropers, payout would be; GOs = 1 st - $190, 2 nd $120, 3 rd - $100. Shootout = 1 st - $500, 2 nd - $350, 3 rd - $250, 4 th - $150 * * *Class 81: STEER STOPPING Per Roper = $160 ($20 entry fee, $40 cattle fee, $100 jackpot fee) FIRST GO Wednesday Afternoon SECOND GO Thursday Afternoon THIRD GO Friday Morning SHOOTOUT Saturday Evening 14

15 GYMKHANA DIVISION AMA rulebook governs classes 86 thru 90 The times for the three classes will be combined to determine the points toward World Champion. This policy will apply to Polebending, Cloverleaf Barrels and Single Stake Race. NO CIRCLING ALLOWED World Champion Gymkhana Mule Class fee: $20 per class plus mandatory jackpot fees as listed. Classes 86, 88 & 90 (and finals of each) count toward the World Champion Gymkhana Mule division: *86. CLOVERLEAF BARRELS - $40 mandatory Jackpot Fee - Friday morning. Order of Go BARRELS FINAL - Ten fastest times from Friday morning prelims. Friday evening show. Order of go *88. SINGLE STAKE (see AMA pg.83) - $30 mandatory Jackpot Fee - Friday afternoon Order of Go SINGLE STAKE FINALS - Ten fastest times from Friday afternoon prelims. Saturday night show- Order of go *90. POLEBENDING - $30 mandatory Jackpot fee - Friday afternoon Order of Go POLEBENDING FINALS - Ten fastest times from Friday afternoon prelims. Sunday aft. show - Order of go FUN MULE DIVISION Class fees: $20 per class Classes plus classes 100, 102 & 104 (Adult Western Races) will count toward the World Champion Fun Mule. 92. MUSICAL TIRES - Competitors to trot or lope in a circle until music stops, dismount on tire, one or more persons eliminated with each stop. Riders may use lead rope on mule (10 maximum). Disqualification will result for cutting across circle or inside of tires or not maintaining gait of mule. Sunday Evening show 93. BASEBALL BAT RACE - Mounted rider starts at west side of arena. Rides to east end of arena and dismounts. Pick up baseball bat and hold handle with top end touching ground. Circle bat 3 times. Remount and race to west end. Friday evening show. 94. PANTY RACE - Boxer shorts will be spread over the ground at east end of arena. Riders start at west side of arena. unmounted and lined up. Must mount up at the buzzer, ride to east side, dismount, dress in ONE pair of boxers, mount up and ride to finish line. Saturday evening show 95. DOLLY PARTON RACE Rider to start race with bra on and race down to the other end of the arena. Fill your bra with two water balloons, mount your mule and race to the other end of the arena to the start/finish line. First one across with bra and balloons wins. (If balloon pops, you must go back and get another one). Sunday afternoon show. 96. RUN, RIDE AND LEAD - 2-person event. Contestant will run down to mule & mule handler, mount, race back to starting point, dismount and run back to finish line leading mule. Handlers may assist rider to mount, then must move back out of the way for racers. Saturday afternoon show 97. BED ROLL RACE - 2 person event. Person riding on Bed Roll must be 21 or over and wear a helmet. Rider must be 18 or over. Heats will be drawn and listed in the program. First place winners from each heat will have a run off. We provide the bed roll and rope. Sunday evening show 98. COSTUME CLASS - Mules That Rock - All contestants will be in the arena at the same time, generic music will be played. You will be judged 75% on costume and 25% on mule s manners. Walk only, no loping. Judging will be done by Mule Days Show Committee. It is the policy of the Mule Days Celebration to not accept entries which project a discriminatory image of any group based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin or physical or mental disability. Saturday afternoon show. Western Races Only a bat or spurs may be used to encourage animals. Use of anything else will result in automatic disqualification. All riders must wear helmets. Class fees: $20 per class. Classes 100, 102 & 104 count toward the World Champion Fun Mule division: Yard Western Race - Friday evening show Yard Western Race - 18 and under - Friday evening show Yard Western Race - Saturday afternoon show Yard Western Race - 18 and under - Saturday afternoon show Yard Western Race - Sunday afternoon show Yard Western Race - 18 and under - Sunday afternoon show 15

16 DRIVING DIVISION AMA rules govern classes 106,107,109, 110, 111, 113, 114, 116, 117. Driver s Meeting is Monday (May 23) 6 pm in the Tallman Pavilion. All Drivers are encouraged to attend. Drivers may enter one mule/team per class. All vehicles in good repair and of pleasure type may be used for Pleasure driving classes if they have a seat and a floor. Vehicles can be wire-wheeled or pneumatic tires. Obstacle classes (Gambler s Choice) must have a seat, but floor not required. World Champion Driver - Single Mule Classes 106, 107, 109, 110, 111 and 112 count towards the World Champion Driver Singles: Class Fee: $20 per class *106. PLEASURE DRIVING - Working - SINGLES - Whip and lap rugs required. Tuesday afternoon show *107. DRIVE & RIDE - Pleasure type. Driver must ride - Tuesday afternoon show 108. AMERICANA CLASS SINGLES - All wagons, original equipment with appropriate attire. May also use 2 wheeled original carts with single mule, (i.e. doctor s buggy). Hydraulic brakes are permitted but preference will be given to those without. This class is designed to showcase an era that is now past and to be as authentic as possible with contents, dress, and rigging but also to depict what Americana means in a historical sense. Driver must include vehicle & costume description for announcers. Saturday evening show. Enter the arena at 6:40 pm *109. GAMBLER S CHOICE - SINGLES - cantering permitted, groom optional. Tuesday afternoon. *110. FARM CLASS - SINGLES - To be judged on suitability of mule to pull and work the specific vehicle equipment. Friday morning show. *111 TIMED CONES DRIVING - SINGLES. Thursday afternoon show. 112 POLEBENDING DRIVING - SINGLES. 2-wheel carts not to exceed 60 wide. Thurs. afternoon show. NO LOPE *113. LOG SKIDDING - SINGLES. Sunday morning show. World Champion Teamster - Pairs Classes 114, 116, 117, 118, and 144 or 145 or 146 count towards the World Champion Teamster - Pairs: Class Fee: $20 per class *114. HITCH CLASS - PAIRS - All 4 wheeled vehicles - Wednesday morning show AMERICANA CLASS - PAIRS - All wagons, original equipment with appropriate attire. Hydraulic brakes are permitted but preference will be given to those without. This class is designed to showcase an era that is now past and to be as authentic as possible with contents, dress, and rigging but also to depict what Americana means in a historical sense. Driver must include vehicle & costume description for announcers. Swamper is required. Saturday evening show. Enter the arena at 6:40pm *116. GAMBLER S CHOICE - PAIRS - Cantering permitted, groom optional. Wednesday morning show. *117. FARM CLASS - PAIRS - Judged on suitability of team to pull and work the specific vehicle or equipment. Swamper is required. Friday morning show MASTER TEAMSTER CHALLENGE - PAIRS - Driver & one swamper. Event consists of nine separate scored maneuvers and a general appearance score. Not a timed event but time will be kept & used in case of a tie. Thursday afternoon show. *118.1 LOG SKIDDING - PAIRS Sunday morning show SPEED DRIVING DIVISION AMA rulebook governs classes 118 thru 121. All teams must come to a full stop at the start line before the races begin. Chariot classes will go into heats if there are enough entries to warrant it. All participants must be 18 or older to compete and must wear protective head gear in all classes. Chariots must not have a seat and must be driven while standing. World Champion Speed Driver - Teams The following classes count toward the World Champion Speed Driver - Teams: 119, 121, 122, 123 and 125. Class fees: $20 per class. *119. CHARIOT BARREL RACING. Friday morning show. Top 5 in Finals during Saturday evening show. *121. CHUCK WAGON RACING. Sunday evening show *122. CHARIOT STRAIGHT AWAY. Friday evening show 123. SINGLE STAKE DRIVING - PAIRS. Thursday morning show. Top 5 in Finals during Friday evening show 125. POLEBENDING DRIVING - PAIRS. Wednesday morning show. 16