Lincolnland TWHBE Regional Showbill and Information

2013 Versatility Packet REVISION April 2 nd, 2013 Lincolnland TWHBE Regional Showbill and Information 2013 Versatility High Point Rules 2013 Lincolnland Show High Point Rules Entry Forms- High Point and Show Show Waiver Lincolnland Sponsor Form Contact Information: Cyndi Natzke - cnatzke@yahoo.com Steve Whitmer- englandsaprilbreeze@yahoo.com

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2013 IWHA VERSATILITY HIGH POINT PROGRAM Mission: To encourage new and renewed membership into IWHA: To encourage all IWHA members to participate in the Versatility Program and enjoy their horse s fullest potential and discover their own potential. General Rules and Nomination: General Rules and Nomination a Horse/Rider team for Illinois Walking Horse Association (IWHA) Versatility High Point Award Program: 1. Horse s Owner and Rider must be a paid IWHA member. (Membership dues must be paid before points are earned) 2. Horse and Rider are considered a team for the IWHA Versatility Award Program. 3. Nomination form must be filled out completely and legibly. (Horse/Rider team must be nominated and form sent to the records person before any team can show to earn points in this program) 4. Enclose $20.00 nomination fee for Adult, $10 nomination fee for Youth. Each Fee will cover (1) horse/rider team for (1) year in all divisions. Rider must select on nomination form as to either Novice or Regular and Adult or Youth for each division. (Refer to Novice Criteria and Youth Criteria) 5. Additional Riders on a horse previously nominated cost $10. 6. Horses can be TWH s and SSH s. Rail classes for non-registered TWH or Single Registered SSH are restricted to Country Pleasure. SSH are allowed to compete in all other Versatility Divisions. 7. The Versatility Committee reserves the right to change the high point rules on a per show season basis to reflect the growing trends in Versatility and to meet the needs of the IWHA 8. TWHBEA Versatility Rules will apply for all classes. SSHBEA rules apply for all SSH only classes. 9. The committee reserves the right to make changes to the program that benefits the entire program and not one team over another. All showbills are subject to change by show management. 10. All nominated riders must show a horse or volunteer at an IWHA show in the 2013 show season for points to be awarded. Novice Criteria 1. Horse/Rider team must not have earned 3 blues in any Versatility division in which you are nominating for. You may have an AMATEUR Horse with experienced rider (No trainers) or Amateur Rider with experienced horse.(an experienced horse can be a supreme or superior versatility champions). No Licensed Trainers please. 2. Must be an IWHA member. 3. Must declare Horse/Rider team as Novice in specified IWHA Versatility Division. 4. Horse/Rider team cannot be nominated in both Novice and Regular Divisions but can nominate Novice or Regular in separate divisions. 5. Horse/Rider can nominate at a show. Please do not pay for High Point Nominations on your show bill. Pay separately to IWHA Versatility. 6. Horse/Rider Team may compete and earn points in novice and/or regular versatility classes. 7. Novice Team May continue to earn points in the novice division in the year that the 3 blue ribbons criteria has been achieved only.

Youth Criteria 1. Open to Youth 17 and under. If youth turns 18 in the year they are competing they will continue to earn youth points for the remainder of that calendar year. 2. Youth 17 and under are required to wear protective head gear during the show. 3. Youth can nominate in a Regular Division but cannot nominate in both Youth and Adult. 4. In shows where there are both Youth and Adult versatility and Rail classes, the youth will only earn points in the division they are nominated for. 5. Youth that show in combined youth and adult classes will have their points count towards their division they are nominated for so long as there is not a corresponding youth class. Divisions for Nomination: Model: Model, Showmanship at Halter, Promotion, Good Seat and Hands Dressage: Green Test #1, Levels l, ll and lll Western Events: Western Riding, Basic Reining Patterns 1-6 Games: Water Glass, Egg &Spoon, Ride-A-Buck and other non-timed events based on luck, skill or process of elimination. Events: Pole Bending and Barrel Racing Trail Obstacle: Trail Obstacle & Obstacles at Halter Driving: Obstacle Driving, Versatility Driving and Pleasure Driving 2 Gait Pleasure: English, Western, Open and Casual Dress 2 Gait Pleasure 3 Gait Pleasure: English, Western, Open and Casual Dress 3 Gait Pleasure Team Competition: Ribbon Race, Pantyhose Race, Friends & Family et al (There is no Novice division for team competition) Judged Rides: Distance, Endurance, Judged Trail Ride and Extreme Trail/Event Out of State: All Classes in all Divisions at Out of State Shows (Will not count towards p points in other divisions) SSH: All SSH only classes. Halter, Soggy Around the Poles, Hunt Class etc (SSH only classes will not count for points in other divisions)

Point Values and Tabulation 1. Points will be tabulated through the third week of October to be awarded at the IWHA Fall Banquet and Awards Ceremony. This may be adjusted if there is a change of date for the banquet. 2. Points will be tabulated per Horse/Rider team nominated. 3. All classes at Out of State shows are their own separate division. The Out-of-State division will follow the Single Point Values and will be combined for point tabulation. They will be tabulated in Adult and Youth categories. 4. SSH Division is for all SSHBEA classes at shows where single Registered TWH or Non-Spotted horses are not allowed to compete. Classes will be combined for tabulation like the Out-of-State Division. 5. Team Competition Division that includes one nominated Horse/Rider Team and will be awarded points based on the Single point show. If both teams are nominated the point system for each team will follow the double and Triple point tabulation at IWHA shows. There is no Novice Division and Adult and Youth are combined. All non-iwha shows will follow the single point scale. 6. If there is less than 4 entries in a class then all Horse/Rider teams will be awarded 1 point for that class at Single Point IWHA Shows and out of state shows, 1 ½ points and the Triple Point Lincolnland TWHBEA Regional Versatility Show and ½ of a point at all Non-IWHA Shows 7. Horses making the gate will be considered In-Class. An excused horse will be tabulated into the number of horses in the class. 8. Horses not making the gate, no show, or scratch will not be tabulated into the number of horses in the class. Placing Non-IWHA Show Out-of-State Division Double High Point IWHA Shows Triple High Point Lincolnland Show 1 6 12 18 2 5 10 15 3 4 8 12 4 3 6 9 5 2 4 6 6 1 2 3 7 1/2 pt. 1 1.5 8 1/2 pt. 1 1.5 9 1/2 pt. 1 1.5 10 1/2 pt. 1 1.5

Awards 1. All Awards to be given at the IWHA Fall Banquet and Awards Ceremony. If not in attendance please make arrangements for collection of awards. 2. Certificate awards will be issued for Champion and Reserve in all divisions. 3. Tiered awards may or may not be awarded based on funds and participation 4. IWHA Logo awards may or may not be used. 5. The Versatility Committee will be responsible for choosing the awards and levels of awards Lincolnland TWHBEA Regional Versatility Show High Point 1. The Versatility Committee will establish the criteria and award for the Lincolnland show high point. The criteria will be printed on the showbill and posted in the show office during that show. 2. The Lincolnland show high point may or may not be a paid option to participate in. Show Results 1. Please send in copies of signed showbill, results for all Out of State and Non-IWHA show 2. Include the number of horses in each class. Not all online results will include the actual number of horses that competed in that class 3. IWHA and Lincolnland Show Results will be gathered from the show office. Nomination and Show Results Communication Please Mail Nomination forms, Fees and Show Results to: Fees Payable to IWHA Versatility Cyndi Natzke Phone: 309-838-0938 3185 N. 1700 E. Rd. Heyworth, IL 61745 email: cnatzke@yahoo.com

2013 Lincolnland TWHBEA Regional Versatility Show High Point Program 1. There is no entry fee for the show high point Program. Purpose: To Award the Horse and Rider Combination for their teamwork and skills. 2. Horse and Rider combinations must choose a primary rail division and only earn points in that rail division. Single registered SSH must choose the Country Pleasure Division 3. Horse and Riders in divisions that are allowed to show up can ride in the higher divisions but will only earn points in their primary rail division for this show and this program. Example: Trail Pleasure will not earn points in Lite Shod rail classes. 4. Each Division will have thirteen (13) classes in the show to compete for show High Point. 5. Adult and Youth are two separate show high point programs and will not compete against each other. 6. Open/Multiple division canter classes, Novice Trail Obstacle, Jackpot Trail Obstacle, Team Classes, Hunter Hack, SSH and Gaited Speed Events are not in the show high point program. 7 Combined Adult and Youth classes will be used and points will be awarded based on the division you are earning points in (Adult or Youth) 9. TWHBEA Versatility Rules will be followed for all classes/ WHOA HIO rules will be used when not in conflict with TWHBEA Versatility. Lincoland TWHBEA Regional Versatility Show/ Show High Point Categories Country Pleasure Trail Pleasure Lite Shod Model Model Model Showmanship Showmanship Showmanship CP English 2 Gait TP English 2 Gait LS English 2 Gait CP Western 2 Gait TP Western 2 Gait LS Western 2 Gait Pleasure Driving Pleasure Driving Pleasure Driving Water Glass Water Glass Water Glass Egg & Spoon Egg & Spoon Egg & Spoon Poles Poles Poles Barrels Barrels Barrels Trail Obstacle Trail Obstacle Trail Obstacle Western Riding Western Riding Western Riding Reining Reining Reining Flag Race Flag Race Flag Race These are the classes that will be used to calculate Show High Point Contact: Steve Whitmer 309-981-9779 englandsaprilbreeze@yahoo.com

Lincolnland TWHBEA Regional Versatility Show: JUNE 29-30, 2013 Please use separate forms for each Horse and Rider Combinations/ and Separate form for Additional Riders and Classes for that particular horse. PLEASE PRINT / ALL ADDRESSES NEED TO BE FILLED OUT FOR OWNER(S) ADDITIONAL RIDERS AND TRAINERS HORSE NAME REGISTRATION NUMBER(S) OWNER'S NAME STABLE NAME BACK # COGGINS # IDOA# HEALTH CERTIFICATE OWNER'S ADDRESS CITY TELEPHONE ( ) STATE EMERGENCY NUMBER ( ) ZIP TRAINER'S NAME WALKING HORSE TRAINERS ASSOCIATION # Address: CITY STATE ZIP CLASS Youth Adult CLASS Youth Adult # RIDER Fee Fee # Fee Fee CHARGE CLASSES SUBTOTAL Please Add the Name and Address of Additional Riders Here: OFFICE FEE $5 $5 Name: STALL $35 Address: Arrange your ow n Stall Shares/ TACK STALL $35 Phone ( ) Show Office Statement and Disclaimer: Typographical Errors are not uncommon on forms and showbills Please be patient and if any are found and know that all All Show Fee ( If classes subtotal reaches $150) TRAILER TIE FEE PER HORSE RIBBON SPONSOR CLASS SPONSORSHIP DQP Fee: $6.00 per horse per day $150 $20 $15 $25 $6 decisions by show management are final and are made with fairness to all exhibitors and entries. Please Indicate Primary Rail Division for show High Point Name: Address: Phone ( ) CAMPING AND SHAVINGS ARE ARRANGED THROUGH ARENA MANAGEMENT. YOU MAY BRING YOUR OWN BEDDING.

The Illinois Walking Horse Association Print Name and Date of Event/Show: Heart Of Illinois Arena, 9201 Galena Rd. Peoria, IL 61615 IWHA affiliates with WHOA-HIO for Show and Shoe Rules. Every entry shall constitute an agreement that the person making it, owner, lessee, trainer, manager, agent, coach, rider and the horse shall be subject to the by-laws and the rules of the IWHA-HIO, the local rules of the show and the USDA-HPA rules and regulations. IWHA reserves the right to change the local show rules so long as the changes do not conflict with the USDA-HPA. Further, this waiver shall constitute a declaration that the horse and/or rider are eligible as entered. And that the owner and all his/her representatives are bound by the by-laws and rules of the WHOA-HIO, the USDA-HPA, the local show and agree to hold WHOA-HIO, USDA their officials, directors and employees harmless for any action taken. Warning: Under the Equine Activity Act, each participant who engages in an equine activity expressly assumes the risk of engaging in and legal responsibility for injury, loss or damage to person or property resulting from the risk of equine activities. IL.P.W.A. #89=0111 By Notification of this act, the Illinois Walking Horse Association, Its Members, Officers and Board of Directors as a whole or singly will not be held responsible for any injury or loss. I (we) clearly understand that I (we) hold harmless the Illinois Walking Horse Association, its Members, Officers and Board of Directors as a whole or singly responsible and release from liability the aforesaid for any injury or loss either to person(s), animal(s) or personal property of any type. All Entries under the age of 18 need to have a parent or guardian sign the release form along with the Name of the Youth participant. Name of Youth Exhibitor: Name: Exhibitor, Owner, Parent or Guardian of Youth Entry Address: City: State: Zip: Signature: All Persons must sign a release form: Owner(s), Rider(s), Trainer(s) and Parent/Guardian of Youth Entry.

LINCOLNLAND TWHBEA REGIONAL VERSATILITY SHOW June 29 th 30 th, 2013 Heart of Illinois Arena, Peoria, IL Yes, I would like to help by sponsoring the following: Preliminary Class Sponsor $25.00 Class Sponsor - Class Number or Division you want to sponsor (optional) Award Sponsor $15.00 Award Sponsor - Class Number or Division you want to sponsor (optional) All Show Sponsor $ 100.00 Announced At the beginning of each session Check # Date Name of Sponsor Company or Stable Name Address City State ZIP Phone ( ) - Email Address: Please make check out to IWHA Versatility. Mail to: Cyndi Natzke 3185 N. 1700 E. Rd Heyworth, IL. 61745