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SHOW RULES
any such disqualification by the Show Manager when show
results are reported.
(Amended 2-21-02, effective 01-03)
1. If at any time a member of the AMHA has been convicted
in a criminal court of animal cruelty or inhumane
treatment, the AMHA has the right to suspend or cancel
said member’s membership through actions authorized
and carried out under the AMHA Disciplinary procedures
including, but not limited to, actions authorized by
AMHA Rules 150-176. All registration papers of the horse
or horses in question are the sole property of the AMHA
and may be revoked. Horses which have been removed
by city, county, state, or other government official, as a
result of the conviction, and placed up for adoption, shall
be considered for reinstatement of the original registration
papers for the new owners. Positive identification must
be proven in accordance with AMHA Rules and Bylaws
by the new owner. Any horse subject to this rule will be
DNA tested in accordance with AMHA Rules, and will
be inspected and measured by a certified past or present
Director before the issuance of the registration. Normal
transfer fees and any other required fees must be paid
by the new owner. (Amended 02-12, effective 01-13),
(Amended 02-14, effective 01-15)
H. Drug testing on a random basis will be mandatory at all
AMHA World Championship Shows and may be required at
other shows.
I. No person shall alter, change, or attempt to hide or enhance
the natural color of the body including legs of a horse by
dye, bleach, or paint. This rule does not preclude a person
from enhancing the natural color of the horse’s mane and
tail by artificial coloring. Hoofs may be colored. Color
enhancements may be used on the head of any horse. Any
horse that has been color enhanced beyond the above
guidelines must be disqualified for the entire show, and all
previous trophies, ribbons, and points will be disallowed for
that show.
GR-045 RING PROCEDURE
A. Dress: It is the tradition of the show ring that all handlers
and drivers be correctly attired for the classes. Hats, boots,
and long sleeved shirts/blouses or jackets are REQUIRED
in all SHOWMANSHIP classes only. Failure to do so will
result in disqualification in that class. Management and or
officials must bar any entry or person from entering the ring
if not suitably attired to appear before an audience. No farm,
individual, or horse names or farm logo may be displayed
on exhibitor, horse or vehicle, except multiple hitch, draft
harness classes. In halter classes, hats, boots, and gloves are
optional.
(Amended 12-09, effective 01-10), (Amended 02-14,
effective 01-15)