HHSA By-Laws, Rules and Regulations
INTRODUCTION
The name of this Association shall be the Hillbilly Horse Show Association (HHSA) and shall at all times be operated and conducted as a non-profit organization in acordance with the laws of the State of Arkansas providing for such rights as granted to associations of this kind. Hillbilly Horse Show Association was incorporated May 3, 1991.
Robert's Rules of Order, 10th Edition shall be the parliamentary authority for the Hillbilly Horse Show Association.
The purpose of this Association is to coordinate and encourage better horse shows in this area, to prevent conflicting show dates, to help set up and regulate a standard of rules and regulations to be followed by all approved shows in this district, and to encourage good sportsmanship.
HHSA does not condone the inumane treatment of animals. Any actions deemed inhumane by the judge or the board will result in disqualification of the exhibitor for that show. This statement should appear on handouts for each show.
There shall be at least two general meetings held each year. The first meeting, held in October, will be for hte election of officers for the next show season. This meeting will also serve to assemble a judges committee, set show dates, and any other business deemed pertinent. A meeting will be held in January to propose rule changes. A February meeting will be held to vote on the proposed rule changes.
Robert's Rules of Order, 10th Edition shall be the parliamentary authority for the Hillbilly Horse Show Association.
The purpose of this Association is to coordinate and encourage better horse shows in this area, to prevent conflicting show dates, to help set up and regulate a standard of rules and regulations to be followed by all approved shows in this district, and to encourage good sportsmanship.
HHSA does not condone the inumane treatment of animals. Any actions deemed inhumane by the judge or the board will result in disqualification of the exhibitor for that show. This statement should appear on handouts for each show.
There shall be at least two general meetings held each year. The first meeting, held in October, will be for hte election of officers for the next show season. This meeting will also serve to assemble a judges committee, set show dates, and any other business deemed pertinent. A meeting will be held in January to propose rule changes. A February meeting will be held to vote on the proposed rule changes.
MEMBERSHIP
Membership in this Association shall consist of the members of each saddle club.
New clubs will be admitted by majority vote of the Association, or may be accepted by the Rules Committee sixty (60) days prior to their show date.
Any new club accepted into the HHSA will be on a one-year probation.
Saddle club dues of $100.00 will be paid annually by the last general meeting.
Each saddle club or town shall be incorporated as a non-profit organization.
Members of the HHSA may not have a club sponsored activity on a date where there is an approved HHSA show.
All saddle club secretaries must turn in membership lists by the first show date in order for rider's points to count. If a member joins after the first show date, during the course of the show season, points will not count until the Assocation secretary receives the name form the saddle club secretary.
There will be a $5.00 rider fee payable to the Association for participation points to count.
Each saddle club will be responsible for $300.00 worth of sponsors for a sponsorship booklet to be handed out at benefit horse shows. This will be paid annually by the last general meeting.
New clubs will be admitted by majority vote of the Association, or may be accepted by the Rules Committee sixty (60) days prior to their show date.
Any new club accepted into the HHSA will be on a one-year probation.
Saddle club dues of $100.00 will be paid annually by the last general meeting.
Each saddle club or town shall be incorporated as a non-profit organization.
Members of the HHSA may not have a club sponsored activity on a date where there is an approved HHSA show.
All saddle club secretaries must turn in membership lists by the first show date in order for rider's points to count. If a member joins after the first show date, during the course of the show season, points will not count until the Assocation secretary receives the name form the saddle club secretary.
There will be a $5.00 rider fee payable to the Association for participation points to count.
Each saddle club will be responsible for $300.00 worth of sponsors for a sponsorship booklet to be handed out at benefit horse shows. This will be paid annually by the last general meeting.
OFFICERS
The officers of the Association, elected by the voting body consisting of one delegate per club, shall be a president, vice-president, and other officers that may be authorized from time to time.
The President shall appoint the Secretary-Treasurer position.
The president and Vice-President can not be from the same town.
PRESIDENT
The President shall be the Chief Executive Office of hte Association and shall preside at all meetings. He/She shall see that the by-laws, rules and regulations of the Assocation are enforced.
The President will represent the Association at all State and Show of Champions functions. An audit committee will be appointed by the President to audit the financial records of the Association at the end of the year.
Vice-President
In the absence of the President, the Vice-President shall have the power and shall perform the duties of the President. The Vice-President will be the chair-person of all committee functions.
SECRETARY-TREASURER
The Secretary shall keep the minutes of all meetings, with distribution of said minutes to the President, Vice-President, Presidents of all saddle clubs, and board of directors. The Secretary will be responsible for the collection nad disbursement of Association funds, at the direction of the President. The Secretary will hold the OFFICIAL and CURRENT rule book. The Secretary will be responsible for the tabulation of points (2-7-99) and have the points book, with current points tabulated, available at the 2nd show and all shows thereafter. The Secretary will be responsible for filing the minutes through the year and filing all minutes at the end of the year. The rule book shall be dated and signed by the Secretary. At the end of the year, it shall be filed with the minutes for future reference. (c. 104)
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board of Directors shall be elected by the voting body from each of hte following riding disciplines: Western Pleasure, Pony, Gaited Pleasure, Speed, Fox Trot, and Reining. Also, a Director-at-Large will be elected to help negotiate problems that may arise from any of hte riding disciplines. (1995 show season). The function of the Board will be to analyze different things to improve the Association, assist the President, help make policies, settle disputes, and help interpret the rules. The Board of Directors will consider any changes needing to be made in the schedule of events, and also the selection of sportsmanship winners. (c.1-04)
APPROVED SHOWS
Organizations, clubs, or individuals desiring to stage or sponsor a horse show, which will be recognized by the HHSA and which will include the awarding of points to the top five (5) riders in each class, will obtain the approval of the Association.
In order to obtain approval, applications much be made to the secretary of the Association either in person or by written notice at least sixty (60) days prior to the first date of the proposed show.
The following qualifications of organizations, clubs, or individuals desiring show approval of this association must be met:
1. Members of HHSA in good standing with all dues paid by the last general meeting.
2. The show date as set forth will be an annual date unless changed by vote of the Association.
3. Abide by all rules and regulations set forth in this official handbook. All rules shall be strictly enforced on all enevents as a safety measure.
4. In case of conflict, the decisionof the Board of Directors shall be accepted.
5. No closed classes in an approved show. Classes must be classified as either PeeWee, Buckaroo, Junior, Senior, or Open and cannot be limited to special groups such as individual clubs or counites. (c.104)
The Association will hold tweleve (12) shows each year and reserves the right to approve only one show per calendar year when sponsored by the same organization or management.
The association will sponsor at least five (5) benefit shows. Three-dollar entry fee and two-dollar gate fees will be changed at all shows. Any saddle club that misses working a benefits show will be eliminated from HHSA the following show season. It will be left up to the Board of Directors to decide whether or not a club worked their classes.
All horses admitted to a HHSA horse show much show proof of a negative Coggins test taken within the last 12 months. An EIA Verifier will be chosen by the club hosting the show to check Coggins papers at their show (c. 104). The Association will be responsible for finding or hiring a person to chck Coggins papers during benefit shows.
HHSA will pay $150 per benefits show to the club where a benefit show is held to defray the cost of electricity.
SHOW RESULTS
The show results must be turned over to the President, Vice-President or Secretary after completed of each show.
AWARDS
The Associations will present a championship award to the top give (5) riders with the greatest number of accumulative points in each mandatory class who has shown fifty percent (50%) of the shows int he particular event. A High Point award will be presented in each of hte following age divisions of the Association Pee-Wee, Buckaroo, Junior, and Senior. Points in Queen's class will not count towards Championship or High Point Awards. (c. 104)
Points to be awarded as follows: 1st - 5 pts, 2nd - 4 pts, 3rd - 3 pts, 4th - 2 pts and 5th - 1 pt. Points only count for the top five (5) Association members. Any rider who is not a member of HHSA and has NOT paid a $5.00 rider fee, their points will not court. Ribbons will be awarded to all participants in the following classes: Lead-In, Walk Trot, Pony Pleasure, Ponly Poles and Pony Barrels. (c.104)
If a rider represents any other Association other than HHSA at the State Show and/or Show of Champions, which he/she is qualified for a championship award in our Association, he/she will not be entitled to receive their year-end award. (c. 104) To be eligible for a year-end award, a rider must ride in fifty percent (50%) of the shows in that particular class. The rider must pay his/her state entry fee in that class whether or not he/she rides at State in order to receive a year-end award. In order for a rider to fill a vacancy in a class at state, he/she must have ridden twice in that class, much have shown 50% of shows in some other class and pay state entry. Will not be eligible for year-end award in that class. This is for non-filled classes only.
TALENA ARMSTEAD MEMORIAL Scholarship Guidelines
1. Must be an active member of HHSA
2. Must be high school graduating senior
3. Must submit application iwth essay including involvement in HHSA, schoo, community, etc.
4. Scholarships are not exclusive to 4 year institutions.
5. Scholarships to be awarded at the Talena Armstead Show.
6. Deadline for applications will be second HHSA show.
7. Applications will be turned into saddle club presidents. Saddle club presidents turn the applications in to HHSA president.
8. The scholarships will be limited up to $600.00 each, while keeping a balance of the fund no less than $1,200.00, (2006)
ARKANSAS STATE HORSE SHOW
The top 5 riders with the greatest number of cumulative points in each mandatory class who have shown in 50% of the shows in that particular ebent will be eligible for the Arkansas State Horse Show. In the event that a mandatory class in not filled with at least 5 riders, another rider may fill the vacancy only if the rider has shown in at least two shows in that event, 50% of the shows in another event, paid rider fee and paid entry fee. In the event that fifth place ties are not tkaen to the State Show, HHSA will break ties in the following manner:
1. Take the person who has ridden in hte most shows in that particular class.
2. Take the person who has won the highest places in that class.
HHSA stalls at the State Show cannot be used to stall horses that are not competing for HHSA.
ANNOUNCER
The announcer shall keep a copy of the Official Rules and Regulations before him/her at all times. The announcer will say nothing nor will music be played during the performance classes except to follow the directions of the Judge. (c. 104) The announcer is to ask the audience to keep the noise down during the pleasure classes. He/She should make every effort to expedite the show in every way possible.
The announcer may talk or play music during the speed events. The announcer should not stop a speed event in the event of clock failure. The rider should be allowed to complete the ride and the penalties, if there are any, be added to the re-ride. The announcer, timekeeper, two disinterested persons, and the secretary will be the only ones allowed on the announcer's stand other than the judge.
The next class may enter the arena after the judge has sent scorecards to the announcer (at announcer's discretion).
TIMEKEEPER
An official timekeeper(s) will be approved by the Association to set up clocks and keep times for speed events. Hillbilly will have two sets of clocks at each show during all timed events. (c. 1-04)
In the event that the clocks are damaged and cannot be repaired, the timekeeper will then institute the use of the two Association stopwatches. Two parties will keep the times and the average of the two will determine the contestant's official time in the event. The contestants that have ridden in the event prior to the malfunction of the clocks will have their first time erased and will have to re-ride under the stopwatch system. Saddle clubs are responsible for time keeper during their designated turn to work.
SPORTSMANSHIP RULES
Any contestant or member of his/her immediate family deemed guility of misconduct or un-sportsmanlike conduct in the opinion of a majority of the Board of Directors shall be penalized by one of the following:
1. The Board of Directors has the Authority to issue a verbal or written warning for un-sportsmanlike conduct. (c.1-04)
2. Immediately suspended from further participation in the HHSA shows.
3. Contestant and/or his/her immediate family susspended from participation in three (3) shows.
4. Contestant and/or his/her family will forfeit any points earned and forfeit all entry fees.
HHSA may honor other associations suspensions at the discretion of the Board of Directors.
the President is responsible for insuring that membership complies with the above sportmansip rules.
JUDGES
The Vice-Presdient will be the Chairman of the Judge's Committee. A minimum of a four (4) member panel will be elected each October from the HHSA membership to serve on the Judge's Committee. (c. 104)
Judges are to be chosen from an approved AQHA judges list whenever possible.
The judge nor members of his/her family must not have been a member HHSA for two year and do not presently show at any approved HHSA shows. The judge will will place all riders in the judged classes. No one shall speak to the Judge in a manner that may influence his/her decisions or seek or question his/her opinion in any way before or during the show.
Any contestant having a serious complaint against the Judge should meet with him/her, the President, and the Judges committee afer the show. The exhibitors have paid for the Judge's opinion. It is urged that this opinion be given courteously and sincerely if requested.
Neither the Judge nor members of his/her family shall exhibit a horse in any event while he/she is officiating.
A Judge may order any person or horse from the arena for bad conduct of one or both. (c. 1-04)
The Judges Committee will instruct the Judge to watch for drugged horses.
A Judge cannot officiate two shows in the Association during the same claendar year and cannot officiate two consecutive years at the same show. However, this may be changed during any year if need arises by majority vote of the Board of Directors.
The Judge must be in the arena or closely watching all classes of the show to settle any disagreements or disputes that might come up.
A Judge shall not appear on the show grounds prior to fifteen minutes before judging. A Judge shall not visit with riders or inspect or discuss any horse entered in the show before judging. If a Judge fails to show up, the Board of Directors will select a person from the audience or from the Board of Directors will select a person from the audience or from the Board of Directors . (c. 1-04) The Vice-President or his/her designee will meet with the Judge when he/she arrives. (c. 1-04)
The Judge's Committee shall send a copy of the Official Rules and Regulations at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of the show he/she is to judge. A written confirmation should be returned to the Committee by the Judge. The Judge should have a copy of the Official Rules and Regulations with him/her while judging.
CANCELLED/DELAYED SHOWS
In the event of dangerous weather conditions the show will be cancelled by 10 a.m.
MISCELLANEOUS RULES
A breech of hte rules will be deemed as unsportman-like conduct and the sportsmanship ruile will apply.
No restraints other than rubber bands on the contestant's feet will be allowed in speed events unless disabled or under a doctor's care. Stallions will be double tied for security.
No re-rides shall be given due to faulty equipment.
All riders are to pay admission fees at the gate, plus entry fees.
If a rider has a questions or complaint about a class, he/she must go to his/her club President, then both goes to the Director of that class. If the dispute is still unresolved, all three go to the President of the Association.
Any contestant withdrawing from a class after entering shall forfeit his/her entry fee except in the case of incapacitating sickness or injury to the rider or the horse. No clowning is permitted, or use of donkeys, burros, etc. in any event.
No unleashed or loose animals at HHSA shows are allowed.
Horses are not to be run outside of the arena with the exception of the warm-up pen.
Any person issuing a check that is returned due to insufficient funds will be held in bad standing with the Association until the outstanding debt is paid. The person(s) responsible for the acount (i.e. the family) may not partiipate in HHSA shows, including State and Show of Champions, until the matter is rectified.
Each saddle club sponsoring a show will be required to have a means to drag the arena. The drag will be used at the disc retion of the director of that event.
Each saddle club will be responsible to attempt to settle the dust in the show arena prior to the start of the show. The show maybe delayed until such action is taken at the discretion of the President and/or the Board of Directors. (c. 1-04)
All animals or rodents should be kept at a minimum of twenty-five (25) feet from the arena. All animals constituting a safety hazard, at the discretion of the Board of Directors, will be moved to a safe distance.
All generators are to be kept fifty (50) feet away from the arena. (2005)
Any classes with more than fifteen entries can be split according to the Judge's discretion. Any class iwth more than twenty entries will automatically be split.
Contestants may only display same number. If a contestant enteres arena with two different numbers, they will be disqualified.
The exhibitor is responsible for errors on entry blanks. A wrong number in a performance class will result in disqualification of the rider. If two exhibitors in the same class have the same number, the last contestant listed on the entry card will be disqualified.
A horse cannot be entered after judging has started.
No riders will be allowed in the arena while a class is being set up, with the exception of Keyhole and Barrel Pick-up. Cards will be taken to the announcer's stand only after the last rider in the preceding speed event has completed their run, or when the Judge turns in the score card in a judged event . No entering a class after the card is on announcer's stand.
The Open Barrels qualifying class for the Show of Champions show will be held at all benefit shows. The Open Pleasure qualifying class for Show of Champions show will be held at the Brandford Benefit and the White County Benefit. The top 7 qualifiers of each class will be eligible to participate at the Show of Champions show.
Awnings ar enot to be run parallel next to the arena. (2005)
Bumperpads will be in place during all Barrel classes.
No lunging of horses in the arena 1 hour before start of show. (2006)
PERFORMACE EVENTS
Numbers are to be worn on both sides of the saddle pad or on the back in judged events. (c. 1-05)
In performance events, it is mandatory to wear appropriate Western or Gaited attire, including hats, boots, and long sleeves. Chaps and spurs are optional. All riders are required to wear western-type boots.
All pleasure classes will be brought into the areana at a trot. Gaited pleasure classes will be brought in at a show walk. Fox Trot classes will be brought in at a fox trot. Slow Gaited horses will be brought in at a flat foot walk.
There will be a two-minute (2) time limit for riders to enter the arena for judged events. Timne begins when the class is called for. After the time limit has passed, the rider will be automatically eliminated from the class unless the announcer receives word explaining reasons for tardiness, Example: saddle change.
PONY CLASS
Riders must be 10 years and under. A pony in these classes must be 52 inches and under. Ponies will be measured on a flat surface by the Pony Director, at the first HHSA show. Any poinies failing to measure 52 inches and under will not be permitted to ride in pony events. Ponies in Pony Pleasure will be shown at a walk, trot, and canter. Ponies are not required to back-up. No pony will be allowed to enter the Buckaroo or Junior Western Pleasure classes. Pony Western Pleasure riders much ride with one hond on the reins. The reins must be split. All ponies must be pulled from the rail for line up at the same time.
Any new member or guest must have their pony measured before they can compete. AQHA rules will apply. (c. 1-04)
QUEEN'S CLASS
Riders must be twenty-one (21) years of age and under and unmarried. Widowed or divorced contestants are not eligible. The Judge shall judge as follows: Fifty percent on appearance, theirty percent on rider or horsemanship, and twenty percent on horse. Points in the Queen's class will not count toward Championship or High Point Awards.
LEAD-IN
Placeing is at Judge's discretion. Riders must be five years and under. Person leading the horse must be at least 12 years or older.
WALK-TROT
Riders must ride any type horse that is over fifty-two (52) inches in height. The rider will be ten years old or younger. THe horse will walk and trot both ways of the arena, and not be asked to back. Four spotters, appointed by the Western Pleasure Director, will be allowed in the class for safety reasons. Except for these considerations this class will lbe judged as a Western Pleasure Class. (c. 1-04)
WESTERN PLEASURE
Only one hand may be used, unless otherwise specified. When State rules overlap, AQHA rules will apply. Split reins must be used with one hand with the exceptions of Two Year Old Snaffle and Junior Horse classes.
BUCKAROO YOUTH HORSEMANSHIP
All riders will work a pattern first, then all with work on the rail. Pattern must be posted at least thrity minutes prior to the class. Riders must ride with split reins and one handed. AQHA rules will apply. (c. 1-04)
JUNIOR HORSE WESTERN PLEASURE
No horse shall be allowed to participate that will be older than five years old during the current calendar year. Jr. Horses that are shown in a bosal or snaffle bit may be ridden with two hands on the reins in any class. All other aspects of this class will be in accordance with AQHA Western Pleasure. (c. 1-04)
TWO-YEAR OLD SNAFFLE BIT WESTERN PLEASURE
1. Horses that have previously been shown in anything other than a snaffle bit or bosal are ineligible.
2. Horses are to be shown in standard, plain, or silver headstalls (browband, shaped ear, or split ear). Smooth snaffle bith with broken mouthpiece (convential 0-ring, egg butt, or D-ring) with ring no larger than four inches (4") and no smaller than two (2"). From the cheek to one-inch in from the cheek must be a minimum three-eights of an inch diameter with a gradual decrease to the center of the snaffle. Optional loose curb strap (leather or nlon only) must be attached below the reins.
3. Reins to be attached above the curb strap.
4. Standard, leather, or woven split reins are mandatory. Hair reins are not permitted with snaffle bits.
5. A braided rawhide or leather bosal may be used in lieu of a snaffle bit, no larger than three-fourths (3/4") between the bosal and nose.
6. All entries must be shown iwth both hands on reins maintaining light contact with the horses mouth. The rider's hands should be carried near the pommel and not farther than four (4) inches out on either side of the saddle horn. Rider's hands should be visible to Judge(s) at all times.
7. All horses will be judged as a pleasure horse at the walk, jog, lope, and back and as on all transitions between gaits. Horses must work both ways of the ring at three gaits. The Judge may, at his/her discretion, require back only the finalists in the class. Horses must reverse to the inside (away from the rail). They may be required to reverse to the inside (away from the rail). They may be required to reverse at the walk, jog, at the discretion of the Judge, but shall not be asked to reverse at the lope or asked to extend the job. (c. 1-04)
8. Horses are not to be called into the center of the arena from a job or a lope. A tight rein is at no time acceptable. Head carriage should be quiet and natural.
9. If a horse's mouth shows signs of broken skin, rawness, or bleeding, the horse will be eliminated from competition. If a horse's nose or any area touched by the bosal shows signs of broken skin, rawness, or bleeding, the horse will be eliminated from the competition.
10. The walk should be comfortable, flat, and ground covering.
11. The job should be soft, relaxed, and quiet with a definite two beat. At no time should it resemble a running walk nor should it be rought and stilted.
12. The lope should be rolling and comfortable with strong emphasis on a natural three-beat, soft lope.
13. Horses should back, on command, quietly, willingly, and easily in a straight line without resistance. Jawing, delay, and tossing of the head will be penalized.
14. Horses may only walk, trot, and back for the first six (6) shows. (c. 1-04)
HUNTER UNDER SADDLE
AQHA rules will apply. Horses are to be shown under saddle, not to jump.
Huners under saddle should be suitable to purpose. They should move in a long, low frame and be able to lenthen their stride and cover ground, as in traversing hunt country following hounds. They should be obedient, alert, and responsive to their riders. Quick, short strides should be penalized. Horses, which move in an artificial frame and are over-flexed and behind the bit should also be penalized. Horses should be serviceable sound. Judges should emphiasize free movement and manners. This however, a minimum of twenty percent (20%) of the judging shall be based on condition and conformation.
Horses are to be shown at a walk, trot, and canter both ways of the ring. Horses should back easily and stand quietly.
Horses may change gaits at the walk or the trot at the Judge's discretion (c. 1-04). Light contact with the horse's mouth is recommended.
In all the English classes, exhibitors and Judges should bear in mind that, at all times, entrants are being judged on ability rather than personal attire. However, riders should ear breeches of traditional shades of buff, gray, or rust (or jodhpurs), high English boots, or jodhpur shoes. Hunt coats of traditional hunt seat style and conservative color be worn. Black, navy blue, or brown hunting cap is mandatory. A tie or choker is required. Spurs of unrowelled type, crops or bats are optional. Hair must be neat and contained (as in a net or braid). Judges must penalize contestants who do not conform.
REINING
AQHA rules will apply. Patterns will be run on a rotation basis in numberical order. Please see your Saddle Club President for the patterns.
GAITED PLEASURE
State rules will apply. Please see your Saddle Club Presdient for a copy.
SLOW GAITED PLEASURE
State rules will apply. Please see your Saddle Club President for a copy.
JUNIOR FLAT SHOD GAITED
Will be judged the same as Slow Gaited Pleasure, except the riders may use both hands on the reins.
FOX TROT
1. The following standards shall be used for judging: fifty percent (50%), for the fox trot, twenty-five percent (25%) for flat foot walk, and twenty-five percent (25%) for conformation.
2. Horses must be shown with western pleasure eqiupment.
3. Any standard bit may be used.
4. The horse will perform the the flat foot walk with style and animation. The walk shall be a four-beat gait performed in a square and straight manner. The animal shall reach in each stride while over-striding his front track.
5. The horse will perform the fox trot gait by walking in the front and trotting behind with reach in each stride. The horse should disfigure his track but may overstep his track provided it travels straight on all four legs and does a true fox trot.
6. The ideal characteristics of the fox trot shall be that the animal will travel with animation, fox trot rhythm, and style.
7. The horse will travel in a collected manner with an adequate amount of tension on the bit, and have a much up and down motion of the head as possible.
8. The tail carriage of the horse shall be slightly elevated and move in a bobbing rhythm with the fox trot gait.
9. Horses will show at a flat foot walk and a fox trot both ways of the arena. No canter or back-up is required.
10. The wearing of hats is optional in Ladies Fox Trot, but mandatory in Men's Fox Trot.
11. Horses must enter the arena for judging at a fox trot gait.
TIMED EVENTS
The Arkansas State Horse Show Association will goven the dress code in speed events.
A rider may ride only one horse in each class. Each horse may have only one rider per class. If there is an elimination, the same rider must ride the same horse as in the contest.
A two-minute time limit will be in effect and begins when the previous horse leaves the pen until the next rider starts the clock, unless there is a tack change. The Judge will call the two-minute time limit.
There will be no exhibition rides in speed events. Speed riders will be called twice. If the rider fails to appear after the second call, he/she will forfeit his/her turn.
All ridges should be recorded even in the event of disqualification.
BARREL RACE
In Pony Barrels the measurement of ponies remain the same as Pony Class.
1. AQHA rules will apply except concerning wearing of apparel of the rider.
2. Horse and rider may enter from either side as long as pattern is not broken and exit is made between the first two barrels.
3. No barrel shall be placed closer than fifiteen (15) feet from the fence.
4. Knocking over a barrel will result in a five (5) second penalty for each barrel knocked over.
5. Touching of the barrel by the rider is permissible.
POLE BENDING
In Pony Poles the meansurement of ponies remain the same as Pony Class.
1. AQHA rules will apply except concerning wearing apparel of the rider.
2. The pole-bending pattern is to be run around six (6) poles. Each pole is to be twenty-one (21) feet apart.
3. Disqualification will not result from exiting the pattern as long as none of the remaining pattern is completed, and the rider re-enteres back between the same two poles exited from.
4. Knocking over a pole will result in a five (5) second penalty for each pole knocked over.
5. RIders may set poles backup if possible.
6. If a rider makes a qualified run and the times fails to work perperly, the rider must make a bona fide attempt in the re-run and will still receive his/her time even thought a pole is knocked down. In case of clock failure, all penalties in the first ride stand.
FLAG RACE
1. Flags will be eighteen inches (18") long with a nine-inch (9") cloth flag. Soft wood (broom handle) should be used.
2. Bucket will be five (5) gallon size filled to within three inches (3") of top with sand.
3. Upon completion of the ride, barrel and bucket must be standing upright with the flag in the bucket.
4. If any barrel or bucket is knocked over, the rider will be disqualified.
5. The side barrels must be set at a minimum of twenty-one (21) feet from the clocks.
6. Barrels may be moved back or forth a certain distance to alleviate area around the barrels from becoming dug out and dangerous.
7. Flag is to be marked three inches (3") from the bottom for placement in the bucket. (c. 1-04)
8. Bucket is to sit on the inside edge of the barrel, and the flagplaced in the middle of the bucket. (c. 1-04)
SPEED RACE
Riders will be disqalified if the barrel is knocked over during the run
KEYHOLE RACE
1. The keyhole shall consist of a twelve (12') foot circle with a ten (10') foot long by five (5') foot wide throat.
2. Horse may enter pattern with a flying start. This is a timed event. Keyhole used will be outlined in white lime. Horse will follow directions and indicated in pattern diagram.
3. Horses must turn in a circle - not in throat or approach to the circle.
4. If a horse steps on or over the line, it will be disqualified and no time given on the ride.
5. The Judge must stand behind the keyhole or to the side at a safe distance.
6. There should be no more than five (5) people, including the Judge, in the arena once the class has begun. Workers must be 14 years old or above.
BARREL PICK-UP
1. This race is to be run with a barrel at the opposite end of the arena at least twenty (20') feet from the fence and the rider may ride to the right or left circling the barrel.
2. The starting line should be at least twenty (20') feet inside the arena.
3. The jump person must mount from the barrel and mus be astraddle of the horse at the finish line.
4. the person being picked up must be unassisted. Use of the rider's hands is not allowed and will result in a disqualification. In Barrel Pick-up, the rider may not assist the jumper in any way.
5. If the jump person touches the ground, it will result in a disqualification.
6. Points for the year will count with only one partner. If you change partners, points will begin again. For the points to count, you must ride in at least half of hte shows with one partner.
The President shall appoint the Secretary-Treasurer position.
The president and Vice-President can not be from the same town.
PRESIDENT
The President shall be the Chief Executive Office of hte Association and shall preside at all meetings. He/She shall see that the by-laws, rules and regulations of the Assocation are enforced.
The President will represent the Association at all State and Show of Champions functions. An audit committee will be appointed by the President to audit the financial records of the Association at the end of the year.
Vice-President
In the absence of the President, the Vice-President shall have the power and shall perform the duties of the President. The Vice-President will be the chair-person of all committee functions.
SECRETARY-TREASURER
The Secretary shall keep the minutes of all meetings, with distribution of said minutes to the President, Vice-President, Presidents of all saddle clubs, and board of directors. The Secretary will be responsible for the collection nad disbursement of Association funds, at the direction of the President. The Secretary will hold the OFFICIAL and CURRENT rule book. The Secretary will be responsible for the tabulation of points (2-7-99) and have the points book, with current points tabulated, available at the 2nd show and all shows thereafter. The Secretary will be responsible for filing the minutes through the year and filing all minutes at the end of the year. The rule book shall be dated and signed by the Secretary. At the end of the year, it shall be filed with the minutes for future reference. (c. 104)
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board of Directors shall be elected by the voting body from each of hte following riding disciplines: Western Pleasure, Pony, Gaited Pleasure, Speed, Fox Trot, and Reining. Also, a Director-at-Large will be elected to help negotiate problems that may arise from any of hte riding disciplines. (1995 show season). The function of the Board will be to analyze different things to improve the Association, assist the President, help make policies, settle disputes, and help interpret the rules. The Board of Directors will consider any changes needing to be made in the schedule of events, and also the selection of sportsmanship winners. (c.1-04)
APPROVED SHOWS
Organizations, clubs, or individuals desiring to stage or sponsor a horse show, which will be recognized by the HHSA and which will include the awarding of points to the top five (5) riders in each class, will obtain the approval of the Association.
In order to obtain approval, applications much be made to the secretary of the Association either in person or by written notice at least sixty (60) days prior to the first date of the proposed show.
The following qualifications of organizations, clubs, or individuals desiring show approval of this association must be met:
1. Members of HHSA in good standing with all dues paid by the last general meeting.
2. The show date as set forth will be an annual date unless changed by vote of the Association.
3. Abide by all rules and regulations set forth in this official handbook. All rules shall be strictly enforced on all enevents as a safety measure.
4. In case of conflict, the decisionof the Board of Directors shall be accepted.
5. No closed classes in an approved show. Classes must be classified as either PeeWee, Buckaroo, Junior, Senior, or Open and cannot be limited to special groups such as individual clubs or counites. (c.104)
The Association will hold tweleve (12) shows each year and reserves the right to approve only one show per calendar year when sponsored by the same organization or management.
The association will sponsor at least five (5) benefit shows. Three-dollar entry fee and two-dollar gate fees will be changed at all shows. Any saddle club that misses working a benefits show will be eliminated from HHSA the following show season. It will be left up to the Board of Directors to decide whether or not a club worked their classes.
All horses admitted to a HHSA horse show much show proof of a negative Coggins test taken within the last 12 months. An EIA Verifier will be chosen by the club hosting the show to check Coggins papers at their show (c. 104). The Association will be responsible for finding or hiring a person to chck Coggins papers during benefit shows.
HHSA will pay $150 per benefits show to the club where a benefit show is held to defray the cost of electricity.
SHOW RESULTS
The show results must be turned over to the President, Vice-President or Secretary after completed of each show.
AWARDS
The Associations will present a championship award to the top give (5) riders with the greatest number of accumulative points in each mandatory class who has shown fifty percent (50%) of the shows int he particular event. A High Point award will be presented in each of hte following age divisions of the Association Pee-Wee, Buckaroo, Junior, and Senior. Points in Queen's class will not count towards Championship or High Point Awards. (c. 104)
Points to be awarded as follows: 1st - 5 pts, 2nd - 4 pts, 3rd - 3 pts, 4th - 2 pts and 5th - 1 pt. Points only count for the top five (5) Association members. Any rider who is not a member of HHSA and has NOT paid a $5.00 rider fee, their points will not court. Ribbons will be awarded to all participants in the following classes: Lead-In, Walk Trot, Pony Pleasure, Ponly Poles and Pony Barrels. (c.104)
If a rider represents any other Association other than HHSA at the State Show and/or Show of Champions, which he/she is qualified for a championship award in our Association, he/she will not be entitled to receive their year-end award. (c. 104) To be eligible for a year-end award, a rider must ride in fifty percent (50%) of the shows in that particular class. The rider must pay his/her state entry fee in that class whether or not he/she rides at State in order to receive a year-end award. In order for a rider to fill a vacancy in a class at state, he/she must have ridden twice in that class, much have shown 50% of shows in some other class and pay state entry. Will not be eligible for year-end award in that class. This is for non-filled classes only.
TALENA ARMSTEAD MEMORIAL Scholarship Guidelines
1. Must be an active member of HHSA
2. Must be high school graduating senior
3. Must submit application iwth essay including involvement in HHSA, schoo, community, etc.
4. Scholarships are not exclusive to 4 year institutions.
5. Scholarships to be awarded at the Talena Armstead Show.
6. Deadline for applications will be second HHSA show.
7. Applications will be turned into saddle club presidents. Saddle club presidents turn the applications in to HHSA president.
8. The scholarships will be limited up to $600.00 each, while keeping a balance of the fund no less than $1,200.00, (2006)
ARKANSAS STATE HORSE SHOW
The top 5 riders with the greatest number of cumulative points in each mandatory class who have shown in 50% of the shows in that particular ebent will be eligible for the Arkansas State Horse Show. In the event that a mandatory class in not filled with at least 5 riders, another rider may fill the vacancy only if the rider has shown in at least two shows in that event, 50% of the shows in another event, paid rider fee and paid entry fee. In the event that fifth place ties are not tkaen to the State Show, HHSA will break ties in the following manner:
1. Take the person who has ridden in hte most shows in that particular class.
2. Take the person who has won the highest places in that class.
HHSA stalls at the State Show cannot be used to stall horses that are not competing for HHSA.
ANNOUNCER
The announcer shall keep a copy of the Official Rules and Regulations before him/her at all times. The announcer will say nothing nor will music be played during the performance classes except to follow the directions of the Judge. (c. 104) The announcer is to ask the audience to keep the noise down during the pleasure classes. He/She should make every effort to expedite the show in every way possible.
The announcer may talk or play music during the speed events. The announcer should not stop a speed event in the event of clock failure. The rider should be allowed to complete the ride and the penalties, if there are any, be added to the re-ride. The announcer, timekeeper, two disinterested persons, and the secretary will be the only ones allowed on the announcer's stand other than the judge.
The next class may enter the arena after the judge has sent scorecards to the announcer (at announcer's discretion).
TIMEKEEPER
An official timekeeper(s) will be approved by the Association to set up clocks and keep times for speed events. Hillbilly will have two sets of clocks at each show during all timed events. (c. 1-04)
In the event that the clocks are damaged and cannot be repaired, the timekeeper will then institute the use of the two Association stopwatches. Two parties will keep the times and the average of the two will determine the contestant's official time in the event. The contestants that have ridden in the event prior to the malfunction of the clocks will have their first time erased and will have to re-ride under the stopwatch system. Saddle clubs are responsible for time keeper during their designated turn to work.
SPORTSMANSHIP RULES
Any contestant or member of his/her immediate family deemed guility of misconduct or un-sportsmanlike conduct in the opinion of a majority of the Board of Directors shall be penalized by one of the following:
1. The Board of Directors has the Authority to issue a verbal or written warning for un-sportsmanlike conduct. (c.1-04)
2. Immediately suspended from further participation in the HHSA shows.
3. Contestant and/or his/her immediate family susspended from participation in three (3) shows.
4. Contestant and/or his/her family will forfeit any points earned and forfeit all entry fees.
HHSA may honor other associations suspensions at the discretion of the Board of Directors.
the President is responsible for insuring that membership complies with the above sportmansip rules.
JUDGES
The Vice-Presdient will be the Chairman of the Judge's Committee. A minimum of a four (4) member panel will be elected each October from the HHSA membership to serve on the Judge's Committee. (c. 104)
Judges are to be chosen from an approved AQHA judges list whenever possible.
The judge nor members of his/her family must not have been a member HHSA for two year and do not presently show at any approved HHSA shows. The judge will will place all riders in the judged classes. No one shall speak to the Judge in a manner that may influence his/her decisions or seek or question his/her opinion in any way before or during the show.
Any contestant having a serious complaint against the Judge should meet with him/her, the President, and the Judges committee afer the show. The exhibitors have paid for the Judge's opinion. It is urged that this opinion be given courteously and sincerely if requested.
Neither the Judge nor members of his/her family shall exhibit a horse in any event while he/she is officiating.
A Judge may order any person or horse from the arena for bad conduct of one or both. (c. 1-04)
The Judges Committee will instruct the Judge to watch for drugged horses.
A Judge cannot officiate two shows in the Association during the same claendar year and cannot officiate two consecutive years at the same show. However, this may be changed during any year if need arises by majority vote of the Board of Directors.
The Judge must be in the arena or closely watching all classes of the show to settle any disagreements or disputes that might come up.
A Judge shall not appear on the show grounds prior to fifteen minutes before judging. A Judge shall not visit with riders or inspect or discuss any horse entered in the show before judging. If a Judge fails to show up, the Board of Directors will select a person from the audience or from the Board of Directors will select a person from the audience or from the Board of Directors . (c. 1-04) The Vice-President or his/her designee will meet with the Judge when he/she arrives. (c. 1-04)
The Judge's Committee shall send a copy of the Official Rules and Regulations at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of the show he/she is to judge. A written confirmation should be returned to the Committee by the Judge. The Judge should have a copy of the Official Rules and Regulations with him/her while judging.
CANCELLED/DELAYED SHOWS
In the event of dangerous weather conditions the show will be cancelled by 10 a.m.
MISCELLANEOUS RULES
A breech of hte rules will be deemed as unsportman-like conduct and the sportsmanship ruile will apply.
No restraints other than rubber bands on the contestant's feet will be allowed in speed events unless disabled or under a doctor's care. Stallions will be double tied for security.
No re-rides shall be given due to faulty equipment.
All riders are to pay admission fees at the gate, plus entry fees.
If a rider has a questions or complaint about a class, he/she must go to his/her club President, then both goes to the Director of that class. If the dispute is still unresolved, all three go to the President of the Association.
Any contestant withdrawing from a class after entering shall forfeit his/her entry fee except in the case of incapacitating sickness or injury to the rider or the horse. No clowning is permitted, or use of donkeys, burros, etc. in any event.
No unleashed or loose animals at HHSA shows are allowed.
Horses are not to be run outside of the arena with the exception of the warm-up pen.
Any person issuing a check that is returned due to insufficient funds will be held in bad standing with the Association until the outstanding debt is paid. The person(s) responsible for the acount (i.e. the family) may not partiipate in HHSA shows, including State and Show of Champions, until the matter is rectified.
Each saddle club sponsoring a show will be required to have a means to drag the arena. The drag will be used at the disc retion of the director of that event.
Each saddle club will be responsible to attempt to settle the dust in the show arena prior to the start of the show. The show maybe delayed until such action is taken at the discretion of the President and/or the Board of Directors. (c. 1-04)
All animals or rodents should be kept at a minimum of twenty-five (25) feet from the arena. All animals constituting a safety hazard, at the discretion of the Board of Directors, will be moved to a safe distance.
All generators are to be kept fifty (50) feet away from the arena. (2005)
Any classes with more than fifteen entries can be split according to the Judge's discretion. Any class iwth more than twenty entries will automatically be split.
Contestants may only display same number. If a contestant enteres arena with two different numbers, they will be disqualified.
The exhibitor is responsible for errors on entry blanks. A wrong number in a performance class will result in disqualification of the rider. If two exhibitors in the same class have the same number, the last contestant listed on the entry card will be disqualified.
A horse cannot be entered after judging has started.
No riders will be allowed in the arena while a class is being set up, with the exception of Keyhole and Barrel Pick-up. Cards will be taken to the announcer's stand only after the last rider in the preceding speed event has completed their run, or when the Judge turns in the score card in a judged event . No entering a class after the card is on announcer's stand.
The Open Barrels qualifying class for the Show of Champions show will be held at all benefit shows. The Open Pleasure qualifying class for Show of Champions show will be held at the Brandford Benefit and the White County Benefit. The top 7 qualifiers of each class will be eligible to participate at the Show of Champions show.
Awnings ar enot to be run parallel next to the arena. (2005)
Bumperpads will be in place during all Barrel classes.
No lunging of horses in the arena 1 hour before start of show. (2006)
PERFORMACE EVENTS
Numbers are to be worn on both sides of the saddle pad or on the back in judged events. (c. 1-05)
In performance events, it is mandatory to wear appropriate Western or Gaited attire, including hats, boots, and long sleeves. Chaps and spurs are optional. All riders are required to wear western-type boots.
All pleasure classes will be brought into the areana at a trot. Gaited pleasure classes will be brought in at a show walk. Fox Trot classes will be brought in at a fox trot. Slow Gaited horses will be brought in at a flat foot walk.
There will be a two-minute (2) time limit for riders to enter the arena for judged events. Timne begins when the class is called for. After the time limit has passed, the rider will be automatically eliminated from the class unless the announcer receives word explaining reasons for tardiness, Example: saddle change.
PONY CLASS
Riders must be 10 years and under. A pony in these classes must be 52 inches and under. Ponies will be measured on a flat surface by the Pony Director, at the first HHSA show. Any poinies failing to measure 52 inches and under will not be permitted to ride in pony events. Ponies in Pony Pleasure will be shown at a walk, trot, and canter. Ponies are not required to back-up. No pony will be allowed to enter the Buckaroo or Junior Western Pleasure classes. Pony Western Pleasure riders much ride with one hond on the reins. The reins must be split. All ponies must be pulled from the rail for line up at the same time.
Any new member or guest must have their pony measured before they can compete. AQHA rules will apply. (c. 1-04)
QUEEN'S CLASS
Riders must be twenty-one (21) years of age and under and unmarried. Widowed or divorced contestants are not eligible. The Judge shall judge as follows: Fifty percent on appearance, theirty percent on rider or horsemanship, and twenty percent on horse. Points in the Queen's class will not count toward Championship or High Point Awards.
LEAD-IN
Placeing is at Judge's discretion. Riders must be five years and under. Person leading the horse must be at least 12 years or older.
WALK-TROT
Riders must ride any type horse that is over fifty-two (52) inches in height. The rider will be ten years old or younger. THe horse will walk and trot both ways of the arena, and not be asked to back. Four spotters, appointed by the Western Pleasure Director, will be allowed in the class for safety reasons. Except for these considerations this class will lbe judged as a Western Pleasure Class. (c. 1-04)
WESTERN PLEASURE
Only one hand may be used, unless otherwise specified. When State rules overlap, AQHA rules will apply. Split reins must be used with one hand with the exceptions of Two Year Old Snaffle and Junior Horse classes.
BUCKAROO YOUTH HORSEMANSHIP
All riders will work a pattern first, then all with work on the rail. Pattern must be posted at least thrity minutes prior to the class. Riders must ride with split reins and one handed. AQHA rules will apply. (c. 1-04)
JUNIOR HORSE WESTERN PLEASURE
No horse shall be allowed to participate that will be older than five years old during the current calendar year. Jr. Horses that are shown in a bosal or snaffle bit may be ridden with two hands on the reins in any class. All other aspects of this class will be in accordance with AQHA Western Pleasure. (c. 1-04)
TWO-YEAR OLD SNAFFLE BIT WESTERN PLEASURE
1. Horses that have previously been shown in anything other than a snaffle bit or bosal are ineligible.
2. Horses are to be shown in standard, plain, or silver headstalls (browband, shaped ear, or split ear). Smooth snaffle bith with broken mouthpiece (convential 0-ring, egg butt, or D-ring) with ring no larger than four inches (4") and no smaller than two (2"). From the cheek to one-inch in from the cheek must be a minimum three-eights of an inch diameter with a gradual decrease to the center of the snaffle. Optional loose curb strap (leather or nlon only) must be attached below the reins.
3. Reins to be attached above the curb strap.
4. Standard, leather, or woven split reins are mandatory. Hair reins are not permitted with snaffle bits.
5. A braided rawhide or leather bosal may be used in lieu of a snaffle bit, no larger than three-fourths (3/4") between the bosal and nose.
6. All entries must be shown iwth both hands on reins maintaining light contact with the horses mouth. The rider's hands should be carried near the pommel and not farther than four (4) inches out on either side of the saddle horn. Rider's hands should be visible to Judge(s) at all times.
7. All horses will be judged as a pleasure horse at the walk, jog, lope, and back and as on all transitions between gaits. Horses must work both ways of the ring at three gaits. The Judge may, at his/her discretion, require back only the finalists in the class. Horses must reverse to the inside (away from the rail). They may be required to reverse to the inside (away from the rail). They may be required to reverse at the walk, jog, at the discretion of the Judge, but shall not be asked to reverse at the lope or asked to extend the job. (c. 1-04)
8. Horses are not to be called into the center of the arena from a job or a lope. A tight rein is at no time acceptable. Head carriage should be quiet and natural.
9. If a horse's mouth shows signs of broken skin, rawness, or bleeding, the horse will be eliminated from competition. If a horse's nose or any area touched by the bosal shows signs of broken skin, rawness, or bleeding, the horse will be eliminated from the competition.
10. The walk should be comfortable, flat, and ground covering.
11. The job should be soft, relaxed, and quiet with a definite two beat. At no time should it resemble a running walk nor should it be rought and stilted.
12. The lope should be rolling and comfortable with strong emphasis on a natural three-beat, soft lope.
13. Horses should back, on command, quietly, willingly, and easily in a straight line without resistance. Jawing, delay, and tossing of the head will be penalized.
14. Horses may only walk, trot, and back for the first six (6) shows. (c. 1-04)
HUNTER UNDER SADDLE
AQHA rules will apply. Horses are to be shown under saddle, not to jump.
Huners under saddle should be suitable to purpose. They should move in a long, low frame and be able to lenthen their stride and cover ground, as in traversing hunt country following hounds. They should be obedient, alert, and responsive to their riders. Quick, short strides should be penalized. Horses, which move in an artificial frame and are over-flexed and behind the bit should also be penalized. Horses should be serviceable sound. Judges should emphiasize free movement and manners. This however, a minimum of twenty percent (20%) of the judging shall be based on condition and conformation.
Horses are to be shown at a walk, trot, and canter both ways of the ring. Horses should back easily and stand quietly.
Horses may change gaits at the walk or the trot at the Judge's discretion (c. 1-04). Light contact with the horse's mouth is recommended.
In all the English classes, exhibitors and Judges should bear in mind that, at all times, entrants are being judged on ability rather than personal attire. However, riders should ear breeches of traditional shades of buff, gray, or rust (or jodhpurs), high English boots, or jodhpur shoes. Hunt coats of traditional hunt seat style and conservative color be worn. Black, navy blue, or brown hunting cap is mandatory. A tie or choker is required. Spurs of unrowelled type, crops or bats are optional. Hair must be neat and contained (as in a net or braid). Judges must penalize contestants who do not conform.
REINING
AQHA rules will apply. Patterns will be run on a rotation basis in numberical order. Please see your Saddle Club President for the patterns.
GAITED PLEASURE
State rules will apply. Please see your Saddle Club Presdient for a copy.
SLOW GAITED PLEASURE
State rules will apply. Please see your Saddle Club President for a copy.
JUNIOR FLAT SHOD GAITED
Will be judged the same as Slow Gaited Pleasure, except the riders may use both hands on the reins.
FOX TROT
1. The following standards shall be used for judging: fifty percent (50%), for the fox trot, twenty-five percent (25%) for flat foot walk, and twenty-five percent (25%) for conformation.
2. Horses must be shown with western pleasure eqiupment.
3. Any standard bit may be used.
4. The horse will perform the the flat foot walk with style and animation. The walk shall be a four-beat gait performed in a square and straight manner. The animal shall reach in each stride while over-striding his front track.
5. The horse will perform the fox trot gait by walking in the front and trotting behind with reach in each stride. The horse should disfigure his track but may overstep his track provided it travels straight on all four legs and does a true fox trot.
6. The ideal characteristics of the fox trot shall be that the animal will travel with animation, fox trot rhythm, and style.
7. The horse will travel in a collected manner with an adequate amount of tension on the bit, and have a much up and down motion of the head as possible.
8. The tail carriage of the horse shall be slightly elevated and move in a bobbing rhythm with the fox trot gait.
9. Horses will show at a flat foot walk and a fox trot both ways of the arena. No canter or back-up is required.
10. The wearing of hats is optional in Ladies Fox Trot, but mandatory in Men's Fox Trot.
11. Horses must enter the arena for judging at a fox trot gait.
TIMED EVENTS
The Arkansas State Horse Show Association will goven the dress code in speed events.
A rider may ride only one horse in each class. Each horse may have only one rider per class. If there is an elimination, the same rider must ride the same horse as in the contest.
A two-minute time limit will be in effect and begins when the previous horse leaves the pen until the next rider starts the clock, unless there is a tack change. The Judge will call the two-minute time limit.
There will be no exhibition rides in speed events. Speed riders will be called twice. If the rider fails to appear after the second call, he/she will forfeit his/her turn.
All ridges should be recorded even in the event of disqualification.
BARREL RACE
In Pony Barrels the measurement of ponies remain the same as Pony Class.
1. AQHA rules will apply except concerning wearing of apparel of the rider.
2. Horse and rider may enter from either side as long as pattern is not broken and exit is made between the first two barrels.
3. No barrel shall be placed closer than fifiteen (15) feet from the fence.
4. Knocking over a barrel will result in a five (5) second penalty for each barrel knocked over.
5. Touching of the barrel by the rider is permissible.
POLE BENDING
In Pony Poles the meansurement of ponies remain the same as Pony Class.
1. AQHA rules will apply except concerning wearing apparel of the rider.
2. The pole-bending pattern is to be run around six (6) poles. Each pole is to be twenty-one (21) feet apart.
3. Disqualification will not result from exiting the pattern as long as none of the remaining pattern is completed, and the rider re-enteres back between the same two poles exited from.
4. Knocking over a pole will result in a five (5) second penalty for each pole knocked over.
5. RIders may set poles backup if possible.
6. If a rider makes a qualified run and the times fails to work perperly, the rider must make a bona fide attempt in the re-run and will still receive his/her time even thought a pole is knocked down. In case of clock failure, all penalties in the first ride stand.
FLAG RACE
1. Flags will be eighteen inches (18") long with a nine-inch (9") cloth flag. Soft wood (broom handle) should be used.
2. Bucket will be five (5) gallon size filled to within three inches (3") of top with sand.
3. Upon completion of the ride, barrel and bucket must be standing upright with the flag in the bucket.
4. If any barrel or bucket is knocked over, the rider will be disqualified.
5. The side barrels must be set at a minimum of twenty-one (21) feet from the clocks.
6. Barrels may be moved back or forth a certain distance to alleviate area around the barrels from becoming dug out and dangerous.
7. Flag is to be marked three inches (3") from the bottom for placement in the bucket. (c. 1-04)
8. Bucket is to sit on the inside edge of the barrel, and the flagplaced in the middle of the bucket. (c. 1-04)
SPEED RACE
Riders will be disqalified if the barrel is knocked over during the run
KEYHOLE RACE
1. The keyhole shall consist of a twelve (12') foot circle with a ten (10') foot long by five (5') foot wide throat.
2. Horse may enter pattern with a flying start. This is a timed event. Keyhole used will be outlined in white lime. Horse will follow directions and indicated in pattern diagram.
3. Horses must turn in a circle - not in throat or approach to the circle.
4. If a horse steps on or over the line, it will be disqualified and no time given on the ride.
5. The Judge must stand behind the keyhole or to the side at a safe distance.
6. There should be no more than five (5) people, including the Judge, in the arena once the class has begun. Workers must be 14 years old or above.
BARREL PICK-UP
1. This race is to be run with a barrel at the opposite end of the arena at least twenty (20') feet from the fence and the rider may ride to the right or left circling the barrel.
2. The starting line should be at least twenty (20') feet inside the arena.
3. The jump person must mount from the barrel and mus be astraddle of the horse at the finish line.
4. the person being picked up must be unassisted. Use of the rider's hands is not allowed and will result in a disqualification. In Barrel Pick-up, the rider may not assist the jumper in any way.
5. If the jump person touches the ground, it will result in a disqualification.
6. Points for the year will count with only one partner. If you change partners, points will begin again. For the points to count, you must ride in at least half of hte shows with one partner.
