1st Annual Asheville Saddlebred Classic Horse Show May 16-19, Judges & Officials

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3 1st Annual Asheville Saddlebred Classic Horse Show May 16-19, 2018 Judges & Officials The following have been invited to serve. Show Management reserves the right to change or substitute officials should it become necessary. All Divisions Gary Garone... Richmond, NH Christy Parker... Hortense, GA Tim Roesink... Newark, OH USEF Steward... Stacey Wright Blairs, VA Announcer...Wyatt Lilly Princeton,WV Ringmaster...Don Baker - Louisville, KY Paddock Master...Greg O Kelley Huntersville, NC Farrier...David Herlocker Albemarle, NC Photographer...Doug Shiflet Asheboro, NC (336) Organist...Jane Frye Taylorsville, NC Videographer...EventMix Videography Veterinarian... Dr. Ginger Reagan Show Office... Angie Boyle Barbara Dunham Tami Collingsworth Show Manager...Liz Holmes Mebane, NC , lizholmes1957@gmail.com WNC Agricultural Center 1301 Fanning Bridge Rd., Fletcher, NC (828) / Fax (828) ENTRIES CLOSE APRIL 20, 2018

4 2018 TENTATIVE SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY 6:00 PM 1. ASB Fine Harness Amateur 2. ASB Three-Gaited & Under 3. Road Pony Amateur 4. ASB Five-Gaited Limit Horse 5. ASB Three-Gaited Ladies Amateur 6. Road Horse To Bike Amateur 7. ASB Three-Gaited Park Open 8. ASB Three-Gaited Amateur Gentlemen 9. ASB Five-Gaited Mares 10. Hackney Pony Open 11. ASB Five-Gaited Amateur Gentlemen 12. ASB Three-Gaited 15.2 & Over 13. ASB Park Pleasure Junior Horse 14. ASB Five-Gaited Amateur 15. ASB Three-Gaited Ladies 16. ASB Five-Gaited Ladies 17. Road Pony Open 18. ASB Five-Gaited Stallion & Gelding THURSDAY 9:30 AM 19. Saddle Seat Pleasure Equitation 17 & Under 20. ASB Country Pleasure Driving 21. ASB Five-Gaited Show Pleasure Limit Horse 22. Road Horse Under Saddle 23. ASB Three-Gaited Country Pleasure Adult 24. Hackney Pony Pleasure Driving AHHS Medallion 25. ASB Three-Gaited Limit Horse 26. ASB Three-Gaited Show Pleasure Jr. Exhibitor 27. Five Gaited Pony 28. ASB Three-Gaited Show Pleasure Adult 29. Road Pony Novice 30. ASB Three-Gaited Country Pleasure Jr. Exhibitor 31. ASB Five-Gaited Junior/Denver Horse 32. ASB Western Country Pleasure 33. ASB Five-Gaited Show Pleasure Adult

5 34. Three-Gaited Pony 35. ASB Three-Gaited Carolina Owned 36. ASB Three-Gaited Show Pleasure Limit Horse 37. ASB Hunter Country Pleasure 28. ASB Three-Gaited Show Pleasure Adult 29. Road Pony Novice 30. ASB Three-Gaited Country Pleasure Jr. Exhibitor 31. ASB Five-Gaited Junior/Denver Horse 32. ASB Western Country Pleasure 33. ASB Five-Gaited Show Pleasure Adult 34. Three-Gaited Pony 35. ASB Three-Gaited Carolina Owned 36. ASB Three-Gaited Show Pleasure Limit Horse 37. ASB Hunter Country Pleasure THURSDAY 6:00 PM 38. ASB Fine Harness Ladies 39. ASB Three-Gaited Adult Amateur 40. Harness Pony Open 41. ASB Three-Gaited Park Jr. Exhibitor 42. ASB Show Pleasure Driving 43. ASB Three-Gaited Jr. Exhibitor 44. ASB Fine Harness Open 45. Hackney Harness Pony Pleasure Driving 46. ASB Five-Gaited Carolina Owned 47. ASB Five-Gaited Show Pleasure Jr. Exhibitor 48. ASB Three-Gaited Park Amateur 48A Road Pony AHHS Medallion, 13 & Under 49. UPHA Fine Harness Classic 50. ASB Five-Gaited Jr. Exhibitor 51. Road Pony AHHS Medallion, Road Horse To Bike Open 53. ASB Five-Gaited Ladies Amateur FRIDAY 9:30 AM 54. UPHA Challenge Cup 10 & Under Walk/Trot 55. Hackney Pony Amateur 56. Saddle Seat Equitation 17 & Under

6 57. ASB Park Pleasure Open 58. Road Pony Under Saddle AHHS Medallion 59. UPHA Park Pleasure Classic 60. Saddle & Bridle Shatner Western Pleasure 61. English Pleasure Pony 14.2 & Under 62. UPHA Three-Gaited Classic 63. Harness Pony Amateur 64. English Pleasure Walk/Trot 12 & Under 65. ASB Country Pleasure Limit Horse 66. ASB Three-Gaited Park 3 Year Old 67. Road Pony Junior Pony 68. Road Horse To Bike Limit Horse 69. ASB Three-Gaited Park Limit Horse 70. Good Hands Event 71. Hackney Pony Junior Pony FRIDAY 6:00 PM 72. USEF Saddle Seat Medal 73. Hackney Harness Pony Pleasure Driving CHAMPIONSHIP 74. ASB Three-Gaited CHAMPIONSHIP Ladies Amateur 75. ASB Five-Gaited Show Pleasure CHAMPIONSHIP Jr. Exhibitor 76. ASB Three-Gaited Junior Horse 77. Hackney Pony CHAMPIONSHIP 78. Road Horse To Bike CHAMPIONSHIP Amateur 79. UPHA Five-Gaited Classic 80. ASB Three-Gaited Park Junior Horse 81. ASB Fine Harness Junior Horse 82. ASB Five-Gaited Pleasure CHAMPIONSHIP Adult 83. ASB Three-Gaited Park CHAMPIONSHIP 84. Road Pony CHAMPIONSHIP Amateur 85. ASB Fine Harness CHAMPIONSHIP Amateur 86. ASB Five-Gaited Junior Horse SATURDAY 9:30 AM 87. Saddle Seat Equitation CHAMPIONSHIP 10 & Under Walk/ Trot 88. ASB Show Pleasure Driving CHAMPIONSHIP 89. ASB Western Country Pleasure CHAMPIONSHIP

7 90. Road Pony Under Saddle CHAMPIONSHIP 91. ASB Three-Gaited Country Pleasure CHAMPIONSHIP Jr. Exhibitor 92. English Pleasure Pony CHAMPIONSHIP 93. ASB Three-Gaited Country Pleasure CHAMPIONSHIP Adult 94. UPHA Challenge Cup 17 & Under 95. ASB Three-Gaited Show Pleasure CHAMPIONSHIP Jr. Exhibitor 96. Road Pony CHAMPIONSHIP Jr. Exhibitor 97. Three Gaited Pony CHAMPIONSHIP 98. ASB Three-Gaited Show Pleasure CHAMPIONSHIP Adult 99. English Pleasure Walk/Trot CHAMPIONSHIP 12 & Under 100. Five Gaited Pony CHAMPIONSHIP 101. ASB Hunter Country Pleasure CHAMPIONSHIP 102. ASB Country Pleasure Driving CHAMPIONSHIP 103. Road Horse Under Saddle CHAMPIONSHIP 104. ASB Three-Gaited Park Pleasure CHAMPIONSHIP 105. Hackney Pony CHAMPIONSHIP Amateur SATURDAY 6:00 PM 106. Saddle Seat Equitation CHAMPIONSHIP 107. ASB Fine Harness CHAMPIONSHIP 108. ASB Three-Gaited CHAMPIONSHIP Ladies 109. Harness Pony CHAMPIONSHIP 110. Road Horse To Bike CHAMPIONSHIP Open 111. ASB Three-Gaited CHAMPIONSHIP Amateur 112. ASB Five-Gaited CHAMPIONSHIP Jr. Exhibitor 113. ASB Three-Gaited Park CHAMPIONSHIP Amateur 114. Road Pony CHAMPIONSHIP 115. ASB Five-Gaited CHAMPIONSHIP Amateur 116. ASB Three-Gaited Park CHAMPIONSHIP Jr. Exhibitor 117. ASB Five-Gaited CHAMPIONSHIP Ladies 118. ASB Three-Gaited CHAMPIONSHIP (will strip) 119. ASB Five-Gaited CHAMPIONSHIP Ladies Amateur 120. ASB Three-Gaited CHAMPIONSHIP Jr. Exhibitor 121. ASB Five-Gaited CHAMPIONSHIP (will strip)

8 GENERAL RULES & REGULATIONS PLEASE READ THE PRIZE LIST CAREFULLY. TRAINERS AND EXHIBITORS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR KNOWING THE RULES CONCERNING THE SECTIONS WHICH PERTAIN TO THEIR ENTRIES. GR845 Equine Vaccination Rule 1. At Federation licensed competitions, horses entering the grounds must be accompanied by documentation of Equine Influenza Virus & Equine Herpes Virus (Rhinopneumonitis) vaccinations within six months prior to entering the stables. Horses not in compliance with this rule may be required to leave the competition grounds upon request by Competition Management. Copies of documentation must be submitted with entries. COGGINS PAPERS: In accordance with North Carolina State Law, ALL horses and ponies on the grounds MUST have a current negative Coggins Certificate (within 12 months). A copy of the certificate MUST be on file in the Show Office. In addition, a copy MUST be posted on stall door for inspection by the State Veterinarian. All nonshowing horses on the grounds must be listed on an entry blank and present a Coggins as listed above. ANY HORSE OR PONY NOT IN COMPLIANCE MUST VACATE PREMISES NO EXCEPTIONS! USEF MEMBERSHIP STATEMENT Life, senior active and junior active members shall be eligible to participate in all classes at Regular Competitions, Eventing Competitions at the Preliminary Level or above and Combined Driving Competitions at the Advanced Level, Dressage, Reining and Vaulting Competitions and Endurance Rides. A nonmember may participate as a handler, rider, driver, owner, lessee, agent, coach or trainer at Regular Competitions, Eventing Competitions, Dressage Competitions, Reining Competitions and Combined Driving Competitions upon payment of a $45 Show Pass fee. Participants in the following classes are exempted from the Requirements of this rule: 1) leadline; 2) exhibitions; 3) games and races; 4) classes for 4-H members; 5) walk trot (exception: Friesian performance FR222) and academy classes (academy classes are classes limited to horses used regularly in a lesson program); 6) USDF introductory level tests, pas de deux and quadrille classes; 7) NRHA Endorsed Reining Competitions. 8) Opportunity classes, 9) citizens of other nations who have proof, in English, of current membership in good standing of their own National Federation, 10) USEA beginner novice division; and 11) assistant handlers in Dressage Sport Horse Breeding classes.

9 EVERY CLASS OFFERED HEREIN, WHICH IS COVERED BY THE RULES AND SPECIFICATIONS OF THE CURRENT USEF RULE BOOK, WILL BE CONDUCTED AND JUDGED IN ACCOR- DANCE THEREWITH. FEDERATION ENTRY AGREEMENT: By entering a Federation licensed Competition and signing this entry as the Owner, Lessee, Trainer, Manager, Agent, Coach, Driver, Rider, Handler, Vaulter or Longeur and on behalf of myself and my principals, representatives, employees and agents, I agree that I am subject to the Bylaws and Rules of the United States Equestrian Federation, Inc. (the Federation ) and the local rules of the Competition. I agree to be bound by the Bylaws and Rules of the Federation and of the Competition. I will accept as final the decision of the Hearing Committee on any question arising under the Rules, and agree to release and hold harmless the Competition, the Federation, their officials, directors and employees for any action taken under the Rules. I represent that I am eligible to enter and/or participate under the rules, and every horse I am entering is eligible as entered. I also agree that as a condition of and in consideration of acceptance of entry, the Federation and/or the Competition may use or assign photographs, videos, audios, cablecasts, broadcasts, internet, film, new media or other likenesses or me and my horse taken during the course of the competition for the promotion, coverage or benefit of the Competition, sport, or the Federation. Those likenesses shall not be used to advertise a product and they may not be used in such a way as to jeopardize amateur status. I hereby expressly and irrevocably waive and release any rights in connection with such use, including any claim to compensation, invasion of privacy, right of publicity, or to misappropriation. The construction and application of Federation rules are governed by the laws of the State of New York, and any action instituted against the Federation must be filed in New York State. See GR ENTRIES: Entries must be postmarked by April 20, 2018, to avoid a late penalty. All entries must be made on the entry blank provided. One horse per entry blank. If extra entry blanks are needed, photocopies are allowed. Entries will not be accepted over the phone. Failure to scratch from a class, a "no show," may subject exhibitor to a penalty of $50. Entry blanks must be completed in full (the word entry" will not be accepted) and signed by an adult. All horses will be charged a non-refundable office fee of $25.

10 ALL HORSES MUST HAVE A HORSE ID NUMBER ISSUED FROM USEF OR USE THEIR BREED REGISTRATION NUMBER. THIS NUMBER MUST BE LISTED ON THE ENTRY BLANK. (See USEF Rule Book) Horses must be entered in at least one (1) class or they will be considered a "late entry." Show Management reserves the right to refuse entries. An unsigned open check mailed with entries will be considered a post entry. Entries without payment will also be considered post entries and fees will apply. NO STALLS will be reserved until payment for them is received. Post-dated checks will NOT be accepted as payment for stalls and entries. Stalls are NOT reserved without negotiable funds and must be paid for by a separate check. An open check is NOT ACCEPTABLE for stall reservations. An open check for entries is acceptable. POST ENTRIES: WILL BE ACCEPTED ON SPACE AVAILABILITY and will be charged a non-refundable post entry fee of $30 per horse. The penalty will be in addition to all other normal fees charged. Entries will be accepted up to one (1) hour before the scheduled start of each session. EMERGENCY ENTRIES: In cases where entries cannot be made at least one (1) hour before the scheduled start of each session, an emergency penalty of $30 will be charged for each class in addition to all other fees. REFUNDS: Refunds requested prior to the entry closing date will be made in full, less a $15 scratch fee, the non-refundable office fee and late penalty. Refunds requested before the start of the show, but after entry closing date, must be accompanied by a veterinarian s certificate giving a comprehensive diagnosis and received in the show office by the end of the show. NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE ON STALL FEES AFTER CLOSING DATE. All adds or scratches must be made one (1) hour prior to the scheduled start of each session to avoid late fees and/or receive credit for scratches.

11 EMERGENCY REFUND POLICY (In the event all or part of the competition is cancelled due to a storm, accident or other emergency): If the competition is cancelled prior to the scheduled first day of the show, all fees will be refunded in full minus the non-refundable office fee. If classes are cancelled once the competition has begun, entry fees for remaining classes will be refunded. UPHA CLASSICS: Entries in the UPHA Classics must be eligible and registered with the UPHA. Initial entry fee of $50.00 is to be made on entry blank. Final entry fee of $50.00 must be made prior to the class. REGISTRATION PAPERS: A photocopy of registration papers MUST accompany each horse entered in the American Saddlebred, Road Horse and Hackney Pony divisions. All Roadster Horses must have a horse ID issued by ARHPA in order to compete. See USEF Rule RD This number may be applied for in the office. A COPY MUST BE KEPT ON FILE IN THE SHOW OFFICE SO THESE COPIES WILL NOT BE RETURNED. Numbers will not be released for an entry in these divisions without proper proof of registration. Names of horses/ponies must be on the entry form. The word "entry" may not be used. All horses/ponies must be entered in their full registered name and number and in the current owner of record. REQUIRED CREDENTIALS: All exhibitors must present a current USEF membership card or copy thereof. If not in possession of a card/ copy, exhibitor must join or pay a non-refundable $45 non-member Show Pass fee. Exhibitors showing in classes restricted to amateurs must present proof of amateur certification issued by USEF. Amateur certification must be applied for at the show office prior to competing. USEF FEES: All horses and ponies are subject to the USEF Drugs and Medications rules and must pay the USEF fee of $24 (Drug & Medication $16, USEF $8).

12 OFFICE HOURS: Show office hours will be posted. The office will NOT be open on the Sunday following the show so exhibitors must settle accounts before the last class on Saturday evening. If exhibitors fail to do so, the Horse Show Secretary will fill in the correct amount on the open checks and the exhibitors or agents relinquish the right for adjustment after leaving the show. OPEN CHECKS: All accounts must leave an open check on file when picking up exhibitor packets - no exceptions. Agent may fill in check when showing is complete. If an exhibitor and/or agent fails to settle his/her account(s), the Show Secretary will fill in the correct amount on the open check and the exhibitor/agent relinquishes the right for adjustment after leaving the show. RETURNED CHECKS: All checks returned for non-payment will be charged a $50 handling fee and must be replaced by cash, certified check or cashier s check. If a returned check is not made good within 2 weeks after notification, USEF will be immediately notified of the non-compliance. All future fees will then be required to be paid with cash, money order or certified check. PRIZE MONEY: Prize money will be paid by check and mailed within 30 days of closing of the show. All refunds and remaining monies will be paid by check and mailed within thirty (30) days of closing of show. Checks for prize money will become non-negotiable after 60 days. Show management will NOT attempt to obtain addresses that are not complete, legible or correct on entry blanks. STABLING: Entries for those exhibitors wishing to be stabled together must be mailed in the same envelope. Stalls are of permanent and portable types, both with doors. Stall fee is $100. Stall doors must not be removed and the panels must not be cut or damaged in any way. Stalls, whether permanent or temporary, must be left in their original condition. The WNC Ag Center will assess a fee to any exhibitor removing/altering or damaging the stall doors. STALLS WILL NOT BE ASSIGNED UNTIL FEES ARE PAID. All non-stalled horses must pay a $25 per day grounds fee.

13 IMPORTANT INDICATE DATE/TIME OF ARRIVAL ON ENTRY BLANK. REMINDER: NO STALLS will be reserved until payment for them is received. Stalls must be paid for by a separate check. An open check is NOT ACCEPTABLE for stall reservations. Entries will not be accepted unless accompanied by a separate check for stalls. STALL INSPECTIONS: Before admission of horses, the Stable Manager will inspect all stalls, both permanent and temporary. Stalls will again be inspected once occupied and then after they are vacated. Should any damage be found, replacement parts, shipping, handling and labor fees will be assessed. ADMISSION OF HORSES: Stalls will be available on Sunday, May 13, 2018, at 9:00 am, and must be vacated on Sunday, May 20, 2018, by 6:00 pm. No early arrivals will be accepted without prior approval of the show manager. Early arrivals will be charged a $15 fee per day, per stall, including tack stalls. DISPOSAL OF MEDICAL WASTE: Sharp containers are provided in convenient locations throughout the barns for the disposal of needles and other disposable sharp instruments. Show Management may fine any individuals, including trainers, owners, exhibitors or their agents up to $100 for improper disposal of needles or other sharp disposable instruments. PARKING: Parking will NOT be permitted in the barn area. Passenger vehicles should use the upper and lower East lots adjacent to the barns. Horse trailers and vans must be parked in the upper North lot adjacent to the coliseum or the lower East lot adjacent to the barns. CAMPERS: Campers and RVs must be parked in designated areas, which are on a first come, first served basis. Camper fee is $45 per day/night. You must come to the show office to get a camper permit and have it prominently displayed on your camper. Any vehicle connected to electricity and/or water will be considered a camper and will be charged the camper fee.

14 TRAINING AIDS: Attention getting devices and/or other noisemakers (including but not limited to tape measure, blow horns, bamboo poles, explosives, fire extinguishers, baby powder, whips longer than 6, etc.) are not allowed in and around the makeup and competition rings during scheduled sessions. All such items will be confiscated and offenders will be reported to the USEF. VIDEOGRAPHY: The Asheville Saddlebred Classic reserves the right to regulate access to the horse show facilities and reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to determine use of the facilities by any vendor or any other individual or party. Show Management has entered into exclusive contracts regarding the taping by video or other reproduction on DVD. Said agreements with individuals/entities commonly referred to as show officials include the Horse Show Videographer. As such, signatories thereto may have legal remedies for violation. Additionally, the Asheville Saddlebred Classic retains the right to pursue any and all legal remedies available. Personal videos may be taken from the concourse of the arena only, not from ringside or the seating area (including the veranda tables). PHOTOGRAPHY: The Asheville Saddlebred Classic has entered into an exclusive contract with Doug Shiflet to be the official photographer to take pictures in the ring, to show proofs and sell pictures at the show. No other photographer is allowed to sell pictures at the show or take pictures in the ring. MOTORIZED VEHICLES: Minors who do not have a valid driver s license which allows them to operate a motorized vehicle in the state in which they reside will not be permitted to operate a motorized vehicle of any kind including, but not limited to, golf carts, motorcycles, scooters, or farm utility vehicles on the competition grounds of licensed competitions. Minors who have a valid temporary license may operate the above described motorized vehicles as long as they are accompanied by an adult with a valid driver s license. The parent(s), legal guardian(s), or individual who signs the entry blank as a parent or guardian of a minor operating a motorized vehicle in violation of this rule are solely responsible for any damages, claims, losses or actions resulting from that operation

15 Violations of this rule will be cause for sanctions against the parent(s), guardian(s), and/or trainer(s) who are responsible for the child committing the offense. Penalties may include exclusion of the child, parent(s), and/or trainer(s) from the competition grounds for the remainder of the competition and charges being filed against any of the above individuals in accordance with Chapter 6. Wheelchairs and other mobility assistance devices for individuals with disabilities are exempt from this rule. DOGS ON COMPETITION GROUNDS: Dogs are not permitted to be loose on competition grounds and must be on a leash or otherwise contained. Individuals must not lead dogs on a leash while mounted. Dog owners failing to comply with this rule may be subject to penalty under Chapters 6 and 7, as well as issuance of warning cards. (See GR of USEF Rule Book) Exception: Handicap aid dogs. DAMAGE: The WNC Agricultural Center holds individual owners and exhibitors responsible for damages incurred by them, or their agents, to barns or other properties on the show grounds and will bill them accordingly. The Asheville Saddlebred Classic Horse Show and/or Show Management will in no way be responsible for any loss/damage that may occur. It will be a condition of entry that each exhibitor shall hold the horse show, its management and the WNC Agricultural Center blameless for any loss or accident to his/her horse(s) or equipment that may occur from sickness, fire, or otherwise. The Asheville Saddlebred Classic Horse Show, Show Management or the WNC Agricultural Center will not be responsible or liable for injuries sustained in any way to exhibitors, spectators, employees or any other interested parties.

16 PREMIUM SCHEDULE: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th EntryFee $1000 Championship $250 $200 $180 $160 $110 $100 $ $500 Championship $150 $110 $75 $60 $55 $50 $70.00 $300 Championship $90 $60 $45 $40 $35 $30 $45.00 $200 Championship $75 $50 $35 $25 $15 R $40.00 $100 Championship $30 $25 $20 $15 $10 R $35.00 Performance Class R R R R R R $30.00 Equitation Class R R R R R R $25.00 FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE MEASUREMENT: Ponies will be measured on Wednesday, May 16th, at the farrier s shed. Time will be announced closer to the show date. SHAVINGS: No initial bedding provided. Shavings for pre-arrival delivery (at $8.50 per bag) may be ordered on entry form. Additional orders may be placed with the Show Office and charged on Open Check Account. If an outside vendor hauls in bedding for a client, the vendor or client will be charged a show vendor fee of $300. Exhibitors wanting to bring their own bedding may do so but must haul it in on their own vehicles. The WNC Agricultural Center does not allow bark to be put in barn area. HAY & FEED: Hay and feed orders may be placed through the Show Office and charged on Open Check Account. If an outside vendor hauls in hay/feed for a client, the vendor or client will be charged a show vendor fee of $300. Exhibitors wanting to bring their own hay/feed may do so but must haul it in on their own vehicles. GOLF CARTS: Golf cart rentals will be handled through Brad s Golf Arrangements for golf cart reservations are 100% between Brad s Golf Carts and the Exhibitor. If golf carts are not pre-ordered, Show Management cannot guarantee that one will be available at the show. LOWER GATES: The gates in the lower area will be open daily from 8:00 am until the end of the last session of the evening.

17 SKY BOXES: A limited number of sky boxes (which seat 8) are available for the duration of the show for $450 per table. Cold drinks are provided during each session and snacks are included for the evening sessions. Previous table holders receive first choice, after which it is a "first come, first served" basis. Contact Liz or lizholmes1957@gmail. com for more information. PRE-BEDDING OF STALLS is $12.00 per stall. Contact Liz to arrange. Be sure to indicate pre-bedding on entry blank. MISCELLANEOUS Every animal entered for competition shall be under the control of Show Management. The show shall be under absolute control of Show Management. Only authorized persons shall be allowed in the ring during judging. Any act of discourtesy or disobedience to the judge or officials on the part of an owner, rider/driver, trainer/agent or groom will disqualify horse or rider/driver and the owner shall forfeit his /her entry fees and other fees, including prize money won. REMEMBER: after the entry closing date of April 20, 2018, and before the beginning of the show, classes WILL NOT be added to or moved in the schedule without a $200 fee. There will be NO additions or moving of classes at the show. (Class splits are not included in this). The Asheville Saddlebred Classic Horse Show is a qualifying competition for the 2018 ASHA High Point Awards and the 2018 Kentucky State Fair s World s CHAMPIONSHIP Horse Show. More information can be found at CHANGES/CANCELLATIONS: Management reserves the right to combine or cancel any class having less than four (4) entries. Management also reserves the right to change or alter the officials listed without notice prior to or during the show.

18 FOOTING: Footing in the arena (which has dimensions of approximately 240 x120 ) will be a dirt base with a top layer of sawdust/shavings added. CHAMPIONSHIP CLASSES: To be eligible for CHAMPIONSHIP classes, entry must have been entered, shown and judged in one other like class in that section. See division section for CHAMPIONSHIP qualifying classes. THE THREE-GAITED AND FIVE-GAITED CHAMPION- SHIP CLASSES WILL BE STRIPPED. WARM-UP AREA: During show sessions, the covered warm-up ring will be available only for the next class to show in the indoor Show Arena. CLASS CALLS/GATE HOLDS: Every effort will be made to maintain a working PA system. However, due to unforeseen problems with any mechanical device, the PA system and paddock calls must be considered a courtesy. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to be sure that his/her horse is at the gate at the prescribed time. A two (2) minute gate rule will be strictly enforced. The in-gate will be closed two (2) minutes after the first horse enters the ring.

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25 Accommodations Fairfield Inn Asheville Airport Cutoff date April 18, Wingate Asheville Airport Cutoff date April 18, Mountain Inn & Suites Airport Cutoff date April 16, Comfort Inn Asheville Airport GOLF CARTS: Golf cart rentals will be handled through Brad s Golf Arrangements for golf cart reservations are 100% between Brad s Golf Cars and the Exhibitor. If golf carts are not pre-ordered, Show Management cannot guarantee that one will be available at the show.

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28 Return Address: Asheville Saddlebred Classic c/o Liz Holmes PO Box 362 Mebane, NC 27302