Arabian Show. American Heroes ARABIAN CLASSIC. September 14-16, Offering

2012 Arabian Show American Heroes ARABIAN CLASSIC September 14-16, 2012 Offering Main Ring Classes ~ Trail ~ Reining Sport Horse Classes ~ Dressage Hunter Over Fences Benefiting Horses for Hero s Held at Great Southwest Equestrian Center - Katy, Texas www.gswec.com Questions? Amy Uniss - 281.978.0767

American Hero's Arabian Classic September 14-16, 2012 Katy, Texas U.S. EQUESTRIAN FEDERATION #329445 USEF N RATED ARABIAN, HALF- ARABIAN JUNIOR EXHIBITOR & HALF-ARABIAN JUNIOR EXHIBITOR DRESSAGE ~ LEVEL 2 USDF #329445 2012 SOUTHWEST DRESSAGE CHAMPIONSHIPS QUALIFIER APPROVED BY ARABIAN HORSE ASSOCIATION # 120911151 ENTRIES CLOSE: AUGUST 24, 2012 POST ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED WITH AN ADDITIONAL FEE. THIS IS A QUALIFYING SHOW FOR THE 2013 U.S. NATIONALS, 2013 REGION 9 CHAMPIONSHIPS, 2013 REGION 9 SPORT HORSE CHAMPIONSHIPS, 2013 YOUTH NATIONALS, & 2013 CANADIAN NATIONALS AMERICAN HERO'S ARABIAN CLASSIC & OPEN DRESSAGE SHOW IS BENEFITTING HORSES FOR HERO'S SHOW YOUR PATRIOTISM: STALL DECORATING CONTEST WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ARMY? NAVY? AIR FORCE? MARINES? COAST GUARD? LOTS OF ACTIVITIES PLANNED THE GREAT SOUTHWEST DOG RACE EXHIBITOR' S PARTY SATURDAY NIGHT BOTTOMS UP CLASS ~ MUST BE 21 YEARS OR OLDER

WELCOME TO THE 2012 AMERICAN HERO'S ARABIAN CLASSIC 2012 Show Officials Main Ring Arabian & Half-Arabian Judge: Christine Johnston ~ Georgia Trail & Reining Judge: Christine Johnston ~ Georgia Sport Horse Judge Saturday: Cindy Canace ~ New Jersey Dressage Judge Friday: Bobbie Paulk "R" ~ Texas Dressage Judge Sunday: Cindy Canace "S" ~ New Jersey Hunter Over Fences Judge: TBA USEF Steward: Mr. Bill Eash, Texas USEF TD: Mary Mobley, Texas Announcer: Cheri Hoyt Assist. Manager: Marilyn Kulifay Buy-A-Class: Sherri Re ( 281-513-5745 ) Dressage Manager: Marilyn Kulifay ( 832-541-7469 ) Farrier: Josh Parrish (281-433-2819 ) Hunt Course Designer: Amy Uniss Manager: Sherri Re Medical: Mobile Medics Office: Heather Vickers Paddock: Michael Howland Photo: TBA Ribbons & Trophies: Rob LeBleu Ring Master: Tony Lang Secretary: Sherri Re Sport Horse Contact: Sherri Re Stall Assignments: Sherri Re Trail Course Designer: Sherri Re Vendors: GSWEC 281-578-7669 Vet on Call: Katy Equine For information about this show, please call or write: Manager: Sherri Re 112 Rockfish Rd Waynesboro, VA 22980 281-513-5745 Cell Email: sherrire101@yahoo.com Great Southwest Equestrian Center 2501 South Mason Road Katy, TX 77450 281-578-7669 The American Hero's Arabian Classic Series is a recognized US Equestrian Federation Class "N" Arabian, Half-Arabian, Junior Exhibitor, and

Half-Arabian Junior Exhibitor; Show approved by Arabian Horse Association for points toward Achievement Awards and qualifying for Regional and National Championship shows; Recognized by the United States Dressage Federation and Southwest Dressage Championships. Entries Entries - Entries will not be accepted unless accompanied by a negotiable, signed valid check or money order for the total amount (i.e. class entry fees, stall fees, Shavings, USEF drug fees, AHA fees & office fees) or they will become post entries and the post entry fee will apply ($25 per horse). Entries shall be on the official entry form of the show. No horse should be entered on more than one entry form. The entry form should be complete in every detail; otherwise, the record of wins may not be properly credited. The show management reserves the right to return any incomplete entry form. A horse should be entered in the name of the LEGAL OWNER only. Leased or co-owned horses of people who are not of the same family cannot be shown in OWNER Classes (JOTR, AAOTR, and AOTR). ALL ENTRIES SHOULD BE ACCOMPANIED BY A COPY OF EACH HORSE'S REGISTRATION PAPER, CURRENT AHA & USEF MEMBERSHIP CARDS OR THE APPROPRIATE NON-MEMBER FEES (AFFIDAVITS MAY BE FILED IN THE HORSE SHOW OFFICE UPON ARRIVAL), AND NEGATIVE COGGINS TEST. In addition to entries of persons suspended or expelled from US Equestrian Federation, a Recognized competition may refuse any entry of an exhibitor or the participation of an agent, trainer, rider, or handler who has shown an objectionable attitude towards a Recognized competition or previous unsportsmanlike behavior at a Recognized competition or its management. Health Requirements - All horses entering the state of Texas are required to have an official health certificate within 30 days per the Board of State Veterinarians. A negative Coggins test no more than one year old from the date of the show. All equine originating in the state of Texas must have a negative Coggins test not more than a year old. All horses are subject to inspection by the official show veterinarian. To Enter Classes Please entry your classes on your entry form next to the appropriate rider. You may add additional classes at the show in the horse show office by the following rules: Morning Session 7:30 am, Afternoon Session 11:00 am, and Evening Session 4:00 pm. If you add after those deadlines you will be charged the normal class fee plus a $12 penalty fee. If you scratch after the deadline hour you will be refunded the class fee, but charged a $10 late penalty fee. You must scratch your class(es) IN THE HORSE SHOW OFFICE ONLY, to receive a refund. Payment of fees - ALL MONEY MUST ACCOMPANY THE ENTRY FORM AND BE PAID BEFORE NUMBERS CAN BE ISSUED (NO OPEN CHECKS-ALL ENTRIES SENT WITH AN OPEN CHECK WILL BE CHARGED A POST ENTRY FEE PER HORSE!). Any additional charges must be paid before leaving the show grounds. Any unpaid charges will be invoiced and failure to pay the invoice within 30 days will be considered an unsportsmanlike act and may result in actions taken against such conduct in accordance with USEF rules. There will be a $100 charge for any checks returned. Stop payment of checks or credit cards are in violation of USEF rules and will be filed with USEF. Failure to Check Out: Prior to leaving the show grounds, please come to the show office and settle your accounts. FAILURE TO CHECK OUT AT THE SHOW OFFICE WILL RESULT IN A NON-CLOSE OUT FEE OF $50 per horse. Post Entries - Pre-entries close on August 24, 2012. Entries postmarked after this date will automatically be considered Post Entries and assessed the post entry fee as shown in the fee schedule. A United Postal Service postmark will take precedence over postmarks from private meters, etc. Post entries for horse and equitation riders SEE SCRATCH & ADD POLICY PAGE FOR DETAILS! No post entry fee will be charged for Championship Classes. Condition Of Entry - The Show Committee and the Management reserves the right to refuse, accept conditionally or cancel an entry, disqualify exhibitors, prohibit exhibition of entries and remove from the grounds any individual, stable or both without claim for damages. The submitting of an entry form to the show shall constitute an acceptance by each person signing same of the provisions herein set forth. Identifications Numbers - The assigned number of each entry shall be prominently displayed by the rider, driver or handler when the entry is exhibited. All horses entered in the Open Dressage Division (classes 400-441) must wear a bridle number any time they are out of their stall. Refunds - Withdrawal of entries must be made in writing and accompanied by a vet certificate. Those received before entry closing date will be refunded all fees except office fees. After entry closing all fees will be refunded except the stall & office fee. During the show only class fees, less classes already shown, in will be refunded. No Refunds in Hunter Over Fences, Sport Horse In Hand (may be swapped for another class including performance classes with no penalty) or Dressage classes for any reason! USEF Drug Fee: To provide funds for research, inspection and enforcement of rules regarding use of medication and drugs, each exhibitor must pay $16 per horse ($8.00 Drugs & Medications, $8.00 Administration) entered in the show including halter and equitation horses.

Volunteers Needed Are you interested in volunteering at the American Hero's Arabian Classic? Email, call or mail your information to me and mark the position and day(s) you are interested in. YES I want to Volunteer! American Hero's Arabian Classic Friday Saturday Sunday 1 ST CHOICE OF DUTIES: 2 ND CHOICE OF DUTIES: 3 RD CHOICE OF DUTIES: Contact Manager: Sherri Re 112 Rockfish Rd Waynesboro, VA 22980 281-513-5745 cell ~ sherrire101@yahoo.com Thursday 10:00 am Move- In to Facility Schedule Friday 8:00 am Dressage Starts Friday 8:00 am Regular Halter starts Main Ring Friday 6:30 pm Evening Session starts Arabian performance classes Saturday 8:00 am Main Ring Regular Arabian Classes Saturday 8:00 am Sport Horse Under Saddle Starts Saturday 6:30 pm Evening Session Starts-Sport Horse U/S Championships & Main Ring Classes Saturday End of session - Great Southwest Equestrian Center Dog Races! Saturday End of evening - Exhibitors Reception Upstairs Sunday 8:00 am Dressage Rings Start Sunday 8:00 am Regular Classes Start Sunday 8:15 am Hunt Seat Equitation not to jump classes Sunday Following Hunt Seat Equitation - Hunter Over Fences Sunday After lunch Trail & Reining Classes run in Main Ring

FEE SCHEDULE Sponsors $15/$30 Horse Stalls... $75 Tack Stalls... $75 Day Stall (NO OVERNIGHT)... $35 Mandatory 2 Bags of Shavings per horse stall... $11 (No outside shavings maybe used) Grounds Fee (per day only pay if you do not have a stall!)... $35 Post Entry Fee (per horse)... $25 Office Fee (per horse)... $20 Faxes (per page)... $ 1 USEF Fees (Drug Fee - $8 / USEF Fee - $8) per horse... $16 AHA Resol.9-90 Fee (per horse)... $ 3 AHA Show Recognition Fee... $ 3 Buy-A-Classes... $70 Ride Through the gate w/o entering the class... $10 Regular Halter & Showmanship Classes (Double Judged)... $16 Dressage Classes Intro - Fourth... $35 FEI... $45 SWDC... $ 8 Regular Performance... $16 Trail & Reining Classes... $16 Sport Horse In Hand... $25 Sport Horse Under Saddles... $20 Sport Horse Under Saddle Championships (Double Judged)... $30 Hunter Schooling fee (per horse) Schooling available on Saturday... $15 Hunter Over Fences Warm Up Fee (per go)... $15 Hunter Over Fences Classes... $15 Championship Halter Classes... 0 Championship Performance Classes... $30 USEF Non-Member Fee... $30 Prizes USDF Non-Member Fee... $25 USDF Affidavit Fee... $ 5 AHA Single Event Member fee - (per person)... $35 Early Arrival/Late Departure (per stall)... $30 FAILURE TO CHECK OUT FEE - PER HORSE... $50 NON-NEGOTIABLE CHECKS... $100 Other charges as necessary Prizes - Trophy and Six ribbons in Dressage, Halter, Sport Horse In-Hand, Sport Horse Under Saddle, Regular Performance, and Trail. Trophy and six ribbons awarded in Equitation, JTR Performance, JOTR Performance, Showmanship, and all Walk-Trot Classes. Trophy and six ribbons in performance championship classes. Trophy and two ribbons in halter championships and sport horse inhand championships classes. AHA Medal and six ribbons in the AHA Medal Classes. No prize money in all Preliminary Classes (Showmanship, Equitation, Lead line, Sport Horse In-Hand, Preliminary Sport Horse Under Saddle, Hunter Over Fences). All Halter, Walk-Trot, Sport Horse In-Hand, Hunter Over Fences, and all Buy-A-Classes no prize money. Six entries receive 100% prize money. There will be no prize money in classes having five or less entries. Prize money will be credited at the show or mailed within 30 days from the conclusion of the show. Money : Championship Performance $50, $25, $10 Championship - All entries placing 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in qualifying class are required to return and show in the corresponding championship class. Horses will be excused if one handler qualifies more than one horse (*notify the show office PRIOR TO the championship class if this is the case).

Show Office Hours Thursday Open 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM Friday & Saturday Open 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM Open 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Open 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Or end of show Sunday Open 7:30 AM 11:00 AM Open 12:30 PM Until Completion of the show! Show office will close 30 Minutes after the last class on SUNDAY! Scratch & Add Policy Entries Close Add Classes by: Morning Session - 7:30 AM Afternoon Session - 11:00 AM Evening Session - 4:00 PM If you add a class after these times, you will be charged $10 per class added late. If you Ride Through the Gate you will be charged $10 per instance. Scratches You must scratch a class IN THE SHOW OFFICE prior to the gate opening on that class in order to receive a refund. You must fill out a scratch form in order to receive a refund! If you scratch a class that you are not entered in there is a $10 charge. If you add an incorrect class it is a $10 charge. Sport Horse Performance Sport Horse Performance will follow the performance class provisions & regulations. If you place 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in the preliminary class, you must show back in the corresponding performance championship. Also you must scratch IN THE OFFICE on an official scratch form prior to the gate opening on that class to receive a refund. SPORT HORSE IN-HAND entries close 9:00 AM SATURDAY SPORT HORSE PERFORMANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS Must be entered by 4:00 PM Saturday to incur no penalty.

Hotel Information American Hero's Arabian Classic September 14-16, 2012

Ring Dimensions Stabling Stabling - Permanent & temporary stabling will be available at a cost of $75 per stall. 650 either 12' x 12' and 10' x 10' permanent stall with doors are available. Stalls must be returned to GSEC in the same condition upon move-in. All nails, hooks, etc. must be removed from stalls upon move-out. No sharing of stalls allowed. Shavings are available for purchase on show grounds. All horses must either have a stall or pay a grounds fee. No requests for adjoining stalls from different owners will be honored unless all entries are mailed together. Arrival / Departure Time - Stalls may be occupied for the American Hero's Arabian Classic between 8:00 AM Thursday, Sept 13th until 12:00 Midnight Sunday, Sept 16th at the regular fee. THOSE PLANNING TO ARRIVE BEFORE 8:00AM THURSDAY must contact SHERRI RE (281) 513-5745 or mail; sherrire101@yahoo.com for their stall assignment. Early arrival/late departure fee will be $30.00 per stall/ per day. Feed and Bedding - There will be bedding available on the show grounds, no outside shavings maybe brought in. Additional fees will apply if shavings are brought from outside. No first bedding will be supplied. Please pre-order you bedding on your entry blank. Technical AHA Membership Requirements - Each participant at an AHA Recognized Show, AHA Regional and National Championship Show Division or Event must submit: a. A valid AHA Competition Card, b. Join AHA (Membership with Competition Card) at the show, or c. Pay a $35 Single Event Membership fee per person (local shows only). d. At AHA local recognized shows, an agent who signs for the owner, both must be members of AHA or pay the AHA Single Event Membership. Single Event Membership is not acceptable at Regional or National Shows, Rides or events. (Refer to MEM 105, Res. 5-02, ETHICS 102.3) Exhibitors in Leadline classes or Parents or Guardians signing for minors are exempt from AHA Membership requirements (Refer to MEM 105, Res. 4-99). Exhibitors in Walk-Trot classes are exempt from AHA Membership requirements at Local Shows, but must have an AHA Membership with Competition Card at Regional and National Shows. USEF MEMBERSHIPS 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 $30 NONMEMBER REGISTRATION 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 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. Protests - See USEF Chapter 6.

Indemnity and Responsibility - All entries are accepted with the understanding that neither GREAT SOUTHWEST EQUESTRAIN CENTER, LP, SHERRI RE S PROFESSIONAL HORSE SHOW SERVICES, the Show, The Show Committee, nor any Show Official will be held responsible for any loss, damage, or injury to any horse exhibited or any article of any kind. All horses shall be under the control and direction of the show committee but solely at the risk of the exhibitor, who will be responsible for any loss, damage, or injury to any person, animal or property occasioned by him, and the exhibitor shall indemnify the above mentioned parties against any and all loss, damages and liability thus occasioned, including but not limited to any and all legal costs, including attorney fees, which may be incurred as a result thereof. THE SUBMITTING OF AN ENTRY FORM TO THE SHOW SHALL CONSTITUTE AN ACCEPTANCE BY EACH PERSON SIGNING SAME OF THE PROVISIONS HEREIN SET FORTH. Half-Arabian/Anglo-Arabian Eligibility to Compete - Horses shown in this section must have been issued a certificate of registration from the Arabian Horse Assoc. in the Half-Arabian and/or the Anglo-Arabian Registry, or have been issued an Arabian Horse Association (Canadian Part bred Arabian registry) CPAR permit or if under one year of age, be eligible for registry and registration applied for, and must be entered under their full registered name USEF Rule XVI Article 1699V.1. Arabian Registry Eligibility to Compete - Horses to be shown in this division must been issued a certificate of registration from the Arabian Horse Registry of America, Inc., and/or the Canadian Horse Registry or, if under one year of age, be eligible for registry and registration be applied for and must be entered under their full registered name. (Only weanlings that have had registration applied for may show without registration papers.) Registration Certificate Requirements - See USEF/EC Rules for Registration requirements for all horses and for registration requirements for horses being shown in Amateur Owner classes. A copy of the registration certificate showing proof of ownership must be submitted with entry form at the time of making entry. In the case of a lessee, pending transfer, contract of sale, or cash sale, a copy of the registration certificate must be submitted, along with proof of lease or ownership and these documents must be attached to the copy of the registration certificate and must contain the correct registered name and number of the horse, date, and the signature of the seller or lessee. This horse show is conducted in accordance with the rules of the US Equestrian Federation. The official rule book of USEF will prevail for this show. This prize list is based on rules of the current rule book and the handbook of the Arabian Horse Association, where they apply respectively; any changes or corrections of rules will automatically become a part of the prize list. Each participant in this show is responsible for knowledge of and is subject to the USEF rules. Exhibitors are encouraged to read the current USEF Rule Book and particularly Chapter AR for the complete Arabian Horse rules, class description and judging specifications. Questions not covered by USEF rules shall be decided by the show committee and its decisions will be final. By entering the show, each exhibitor agrees to abide by the final decision of the Show Committee and USEF Steward. Procedures Admission to the Arena - No person will be permitted to enter the arena except participants in the class, judges and their assistants, show photographer and assistant, show officials and staff. Attendants will not be permitted in the arena until summoned by the judge. Judges - In the event of illness or failure of a judge or any other official to attend this show or to perform his duties, the show committee reserves the right to substitute an official for the one who was officially designated in the prize list, according to USEF rules. Calls For Classes - As a courtesy to our exhibitors, the public address system will be used to make barn calls if possible. However, exhibitors are responsible for seeing that entries reach the gate on time and should not rely solely on the P.A. system. Classes will be called promptly. The paddock manager should be notified of any special requirements and he/she may delay opening the gate for the next class for very brief accommodations. Please check your class schedule and make arrangements for fast change. Tack holds will only be granted for Back to Back classes and will be for 3 minutes per USEF rules. Two Minute Rule - The gate will be closed two minutes after opening for a class. This procedure MUST BE FOLLOWED. Your cooperation will be appreciated. Cancellation Of Classes - The Show Committee reserves the right to cancel, combine, or divide any class to accommodate for an insufficient or excessive number of entries. Every class offered herein which is covered by the rules and specifications of the current USEF Rule Book will be conducted and judged in accordance therewith, particularly the Arabian Horse Division, and the rules of the Arabian Horse Association as printed in the current AHA Handbook. The official rule book and manual of each organization will prevail for this show. Any changes or corrections of the rules will automatically become part of this prize list. Each participant in this show is responsible for knowledge of and is subject to these rules.

Class Information Junior Exhibitor - Junior exhibitors shall not have reached their 18th birthday. For horse show purposes, the age of the junior exhibitor on December 1 of the show year shall be maintained throughout the entire year. Amateur - Every rider having reached his/her 18th birthday prior to 12/1/11 must have in their possession an amateur card issued yearly by USEF or make application for such card at least one hour prior to showing in an Amateur class. Applications may be found in the Horse show office, and submitted to horse show secretary. Owners Classes - Combined ownership is not permitted in Owners or Amateur Owners classes unless all owners are members of the same family. For competition purposes the term "family" includes husband, wife, parent, step-parent, child, brother, step-child, sister, half brother, half sister, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, grandmother, grandfather, and in-laws of the same relations as stated above. Leased horses are not eligible. USEF GR122 Horses entered in amateur owner and junior owner classes must be registered in the name of the competitor or a member of the competitor s family, as defined by USEF GR122. The sale of a horse does not eliminate this requirement. (Contracts of Sale or Bill of Sale will not be accepted) AHA Medal Classes - If a medal class does not fill it must be held as a regular equitation class with pattern. No medal will be awarded. To fill a class, THREE competitors with proper appointments must compete. AHA Saddle Seat Medal class - In addition to the rail work, all contestants are required to perform two or more individual tests from USEF Tests (EQ 120) 1-15 or EC equivalent. Markers shall not be used. AHA Reining Seat Medal class - All contestants are required to perform a Reining pattern as outlined in USEF Reining, or EC equivalent. (Res. 25-06).Order go will be done by draw. Bits must be dropped and inspected by the Judge or designated official, and all riders must dismount for this inspection. If called for in the ring, assistance, if necessary, may be had from one of the ring officials. Reins shall not be removed from the horse's neck while inspecting bits. In the event the total score is tied, the tie will first be broken by the exhibitor with the highest equitation score. Should a tie still exist, the tie shall be broken by reining rules found in COMP 812. In an AHA Reining Seat Medal class an off pattern rider is eliminated and is not eligible to win a medal or ribbon. The prescribed AHA Reining Seat Equitation Score Sheet must be used and posted in accordance with the USEF Arabian, Half-Arabian/Anglo-Arabian Division, Subchapter Working Western rule regarding score sheets. (Res.25-06) See the USEF Equitation Division rule regarding Numbers under Conduct. (Res. 8/07) AHA Hunter Seat Not to Jump Medal class - In addition to the rail work, all contestants are required to perform two or more individual tests from USEF, Equitation Division, Tests From Which Judges Must Choose. All juniors riding in Hunt Seat Equitation section must wear protective headgear passing applicable ASTM standards (must be stamped inside the helmet) while riding in designated schooling & exercise areas, the show ring and while jumping anywhere on the show grounds AHA Western Horsemanship Medal class - Following the rail work, all contestants are required to perform a minimum of four tests from the USEF Arabian, Half-Arabian/Anglo-Arabian Division, Subchapter Western Horsemanship. (BOD 5/06) AHA Hunter Seat Over Obstacles Medal class - To be shown over a course of not fewer than six obstacles with fence heights of 2'6" to 3' which must include an oxer and two changes of direction (changes of lead). (Res. 53-96) Two or more tests of the top four contestants are required from USEF EQ 113 - Tests 1-7, 9-15, 17-19 or EC equivalent. Only one rider per horse. Walk-Trot/Jog - (See USEF Subchapter AR-27) Open to riders 10 years old & under. As of January 1, 1995, a rider must never have been judged in a class at a Licensed Competition that required a canter or lope. No cross entries into any other classes except halter or showmanship. Headers are permitted but not required. Appropriate attire is required. NO STALLIONS ALLOWED! Leadline (USEF Subchapter AR-28) Open to riders 2 through 6 years of age. No cross-entry is allowed into any other class in the show. If the horse entered is not entered in any other class in the show, stall fee, office fee, and class fee (if applicable) must be paid. Leaders must be at least fourteen years of age. NO STALLIONS ALLOWED! ATR Walk-Trot/Jog - Open to riders of any age. Riders must have never shown in a class that requires you to canter or lope. Any seat is allowed (English, Country, Hunter or Western). Riders will be asked to walk, trot or jog both directions of the arena. Emphasis on suitable of horse to rider! NO CROSS ENTRIES INTO ANY OTHER CLASSES OTHER THAN HALTER/SHOWMANSHIP or Walk-Trot 10 & Under!

Class Information (continued) Sport Horse In-Hand To be shown on the triangle. As per USEF AR 161.1. Marker will be used to define the triangle. Horses are walked and trotted on the perimeter of the triangle, then stop and show in an open position for conformation judging. The horse is stood with the neck in a natural position and the handler stands away from horse with a loose lead. Halter championships will be determined by the two highest scores from the preceding classes of that division. Sport Horse Under Saddle - Sport Horse Performance will follow the performance classes provisions & regulations. If you place 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in the preliminary class, you must show back in the corresponding performance championship. Also you must scratch IN THE OFFICE on an official scratch form prior to the gate opening on that class to receive a refund. Class is to enter the ring counterclockwise at the trot. To be shown at the walk, trot, and canter both directions of the ring. Judge may request lengthening so stride at any gait and may request horse to back, either on the rail or in the line-up Liberty - Limited to the first 10 horses entered. All horses must be 2 years and older to be entered. Time will start once the halter is removed from the horse. Each horse will be allowed 1.5 minutes. No more than two handlers are allowed in the arena with the horse. No splint boots, bell boots, plastic bags, shaker cans or whips over six feet in length. Exhibitors are not allowed to hit or touch the horse upon the removal of the halter. Exhibitors wishing to have music must provided the show office with a cassette tape cued, marked with entry information, and ready to go prior to the start of the session. Once time has been called you will be allowed 2 minutes to catch your horse, if the 2 minutes expires, the entry is eliminated. To be judged on presence, animation, and way of going. This is open to Arabians & Half-Arabians. Dressage - Dressage classes 300-359 are open to Purebred Arabians, Half-Arabians, and Anglo-Arabians, classes 400-441 are open to all breeds of horses. All classes must be pre-entered. Dressage entries close August 24, 2012. Entries accepted by post-marked dates, first-come first scheduled. If show is over subscribed a waiting list will be maintained. 2011 USEF and USDF Tests will be used. DRESSAGE TIMES WILL BE POSTED ON www.gswec.com and at the show grounds by noon on Thursday Sept 13, 2012. *********************************************************************************************************** Effective March 1, 2011, for dressage: Anyone mounted on a horse must wear protective headgear except those riders age 18 and over while on horses that are competing only in FEI levels and tests at the Prix St. Georges level and above (including FEI Young Rider Tests, the USEF Developing Prix St. Georges Test and the USEF Brentina Cup Test). Helmet requirements for adults are determined by the horse. If the horse is entered in any dressage test at Fourth Level or below then anyone riding that horse anywhere on the show grounds, including when schooling for/competing in other classes such as sport horse under saddle, show hack, and FEI dressage, must wear protective headgear (with an SEI tag, helmet and harness properly fitted and secured). Juniors entered in dressage at any level must wear protective headgear whenever mounted on their dressage horse, including when schooling for/competing in other classes. When cross entry by rider or horse/rider combination is permitted between Dressage and other Arabian classes at a competition, DR120 and DR121 apply only to the designated Dressage warm-up and competition areas, or when exhibitor is actually warming-up for Dressage class. EC 2/22/11 Effective 3/1/11 **************************************************************************************** Hunters Over Fences - Working Hunter course should include a combination, and at least one change of direction. Fences may vary 2 over and under the required class heights. Brush jumps may be lower. Fence heights are as follows: Regular Working Hunter 3 in height with 3 Maximum spread, and a minimum of 8 fences, ATR & JTR 2 6 2 9 with 3 Maximum spread, AOTR 2 9 with 3 Maximum spread, Warm-up 2-2 6 minimum of 6 fences, Cross rails 18 no spreads, Low Hunter 2 2 3, and Green Hunter 2 6 2 9. Hunter Hack - two fences 2-2 6 in height. Schooling will be allowed on Saturday and a $15 per horse schooling fee will be charged.

Minors Operating 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. 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), guardian(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. Buy-A-Class/Championship Simply request any class or any championship class which has a qualifying class. If you would like to purchase a Buy-A-Class, it must be chosen and paid for by entry closing date, so that other exhibitors may be notified. Send a separate check for $70 for the Buy- A-Class fee. You may enclose it in your entries. No one individual, trainer, or barn may buy more than two classes, unless all classes are not sold within two days of entry closing. All must be approved by Show Committee. The following age breaks will be permitted: 10 & Under, 11-13, 13 & under, 14-17, 18-39, 18-35, 36-54, 40 & Over & 55 & Over. The following classes will be permitted in any combination with show committee approval: 1. PB/HA/AA 2. EP, CP, HP, WP, Park, Show Hack, Costume, Sidesaddle, Sport Horse Under Saddle, Sport Horse Show Hack 3. AOTR, AAOTR, AATR, ATR, JTR, JOTR, Ladies, Gentlemen, Novice, Maiden, Limit, Junior Horse, Mares, Geldings, Stallions Or 1. PB/HA/AA 2. Pleasure Driving, Country Pleasure Driving, Formal, Informal Combination 3. AOTD, AAOTD, AATD, ATD, JTD, JOTD, Ladies, Gentlemen, Novice, Maiden, Limit, Junior Horse, Mares, Geldings, Stallions Or Walk-Trot/Jog Pleasure 10 & Under, ATR, AM-Am, Pro-Am Open Or Walk-Trot/Jog Equitation 10 & Under, ATR, Am-Am, Pro-A, or Open Or PB/HA/AA: Youth Halter Showmanship, Western Horsemanship, Saddle Seat Equitation, Reining Seat Equitation, Western Seat Equitation, Hunt Seat Equitation, Western Horsemanship, Get of Sire, Produce of Dam (Main Ring or Sport Horse) With any of the follow age breaks: 10 & Und, 11-13, 13 & Und, 14-17, 18-39, 18-35, 36-54, 40 & Over, 55 & Over, JTR, ATR, AATR, AOTR, AAOTR, JOTR. UPHA 10 & Under, 13 & Under, 14-17 These classes will not be bought at this show: Cutting, Working Cow Horse, Jumper, or Dressage. For information call Sherri Re 281-513-5745 or email: sherrire101@yahoo.com Youth Halter Showmanship - Western Horsemanship - Saddleseat Equitation - Stockseat Equitation - Huntseat Equitation or Driving. ANY CLASS LISTED ON THE AHA CLASS CODES IS ALLOWED! Warning: Under Texas Law (Chapter 87, Civil Practices and Remedies Code), a livestock show sponsor is not liable for an injury to or the death of a participant in a livestock show resulting from the inherent risks of livestock show activities.

Directions & Map Location Map & Driving Directions From Houston, take I-10 West and exit Mason Road, Exit 745. Go left (south) for three miles and the Center is on the left. From San Antonio, take I-10 East and exit Mason Road, Exit 745. Go right (South) for three miles and the Center in on the left. From Dallas take I-45 South and exit Beltway 8 (Sam Houston Toll Road) south to I-10. Take I-10 West to Mason Road, Exit 745. Go left (south) on Mason for three miles and the Center is located on the left. From the Rosenberg-Richmond area and points south, take the Grand Parkway (Hwy 99) north. Exit Cinco Ranch Boulevard to Mason Road and go a left (north). The Center is located approximately 100 yards on the right.

Southwest Dressage Championship 2012 Qualifying Percentages Southwest Dressage Championship Qualifying Classes will be governed by the rules published in the current SWDC/Region 9 Omnibus and/or on web site www.swdressage.org. Each rider must declare the division in which they are competing prior to each attempt at a qualifying ride at SWDC qualifying shows or for a score submitted under the rules (Amateur, Open, or Junior/Young Rider) and must provide proof of eligibility in the case of Amateur and Junior/Young Riders. Adult Amateur and Junior/Young Riders may also qualify for the Open division. Separate scores must be earned for each division. At the Championships, they must enter each division separately and ride in each division separately. There is no requirement of citizenship or horse/rider/owner registrations for SWDC, but each horse/rider pair must comply with USEF and competition rules. SWDC Classes Adult Amateur Junior/Young Rider Open Training Level 61% 61% 64% First Level 60% 60% 63% Second Level 59% 59% 62% Third Level 58% 58% 60% Fourth Level 57% 57% 58% Prix St Georges 57% 57% 58% Intermediare I 57% 57% 58% Intermediare II 57% 57% 58% Grand Prix 57% 57% 58% Musical Freestyle 1st Level 62% Musical Freestyle 2nd Level 62% Musical Freestyle 3rdLevel 62% Musical Freestyle 4thLevel 62% Musical Freestyle FEI 60% Pony Championship Training Level 56% Pony Championship First Level 56% Junior Team Test 57% Young Rider Team Test 57% Competitors may check scores by checking the www.swdressage.org web site or by sending an email to Marilyn Kulifay, SWDC Qualifying Secretary, at qualifying@swdressage.org. Qualifying scores must be reported within two weeks. To permit recording, scores will not be available until at least three weeks after the competition. For more information call Marilyn Kulifay at 713 861-0761 or qualifying@swdressage.org.