B. The same exhibitor must handle only the same horse through
an entire class.
1. This will include all classes that may be split because of
size and World Championship Show classes, which may
call for the return of finalists to the ring for final judging.
Violation will result in the disqualification of both
exhibitor and horse for that class. Exceptions: Liberty,
Hunter, Jumper, Obstacle Driving, Halter Obstacle,
Multiple Hitch, Championships, and Supreme classes.
2. Should additional handlers be required due to physical
limitations or emergencies, approval must be obtained
from the judge(s).
3. At no time will handler let horse stand unattended except
when class calls for it. Once class is called and the gate
is opened to enter the ring, the gate will be closed after
two (2) minutes has elapsed from the time the first
horse/exhibitor enters the ring. (Exception: See Rule
WS-027-B) If sufficient entries warrant, the gate may
remain open until the last horse/exhibitor enters the ring,
as long as there is a continuous flow of entries into the
ring. Announcer/Gate Person shall state when timing of
two (2) minutes begins. Once class is called and the gate
is closed, any horse leaving the arena for any reason is
disqualified.
4. It is the owner/handler/exhibitor’s responsibility to be
on time for classes. Announcements to barn areas are a
management courtesy –– not mandatory.
(Amended 2-26-05, effective 01-06)
SHOW RULES
C. Names of horses being exhibited will not be made known
to the judge prior to the show. Exhibitors will be issued a
number for each horse to be displayed on the back of the
handler or on the back of the cart whenever the horse is in
the ring. This number will stand for the entire show.
D.
Conduct or coaching designed to distract a horse or
otherwise interfere with the showing of an exhibitor’s horse
will not be tolerated. Offenders will be asked to leave the
show area. If the offender is an exhibitor, he/she will be
excused from the ring and barred from the show area for
the duration of the show. His/her horses, however, may
compete.
E. An unruly horse must be excused from the ring by the judge
for safety reasons.
F. Cruelty, abuse or inhumane treatment of any horse in the
show ring or in the stable area will not be tolerated by the
show management, and the offender will be barred from the
show area for the duration of the show. (see CL-010-F)
G. Conduct by an exhibitor, trainer, owner, or immediate family
member of an unsportsmanlike, abusive, or detrimental
nature will not be tolerated by the show management,
including but not limited to threatening, abusive, or
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