Kentucky Fall Classic Horse Show
October 1-4, 2014

Rules and Regulations


 

 

ENTRIES CLOSE SEPTEMBER 10, 2014
UPHA CHAPTER 9 KENTUCKY FALL CLASSIC HORSE SHOW
RULES AND REGULATIONS
ALL OWNERS AND EXHIBITORS WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR INJURY CAUSED OR CONTRIBUTED TO BY THEM, THEIR AGENTS OR THEIR ANIMALS TO BARNS OR OTHER PROPERTIES AND TO PERSONS ON THE SHOW GROUNDS AND WILL BE BILLED ACCORDINGLY. IN NO INCIDENT WILL THE KENTUCKY HORSE PARK OR THE UPHA CHAPTER 9 KENTUCKY FALL CLASSIC HORSE SHOW BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE IN ACCIDENTS OR DAMAGE TO PERSONS OR ANIMALS OR LIABLE FOR ANY INJURY SUSTAINTED IN ANY WAY TO EXHIBITORS, SPECTATORS, EMPLOYEES OR ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES. NOR WILL THE KENTUCKY HORSE PARK OR THE UPHA CHAPTER 9 KENTUCKY FALL CLASSIC HORSE SHOW AND its MANAGEMENT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ARTICLES LOST OR STOLEN. IT WILL BE THE CONDITIONS OF ANY ENTRY AT THE UPHA CHAPTER 9 KENTUCKY FALL CLASSIC TO HOLD BLAMELESS ANY PARTIES CONNECTED TO THE SHOW FOR ANY TYPE OF LOSS.
EVERY CLASS OFFERED HEREIN, WHICH IS COVERED BY THE RULES AND SPECIFICATIONS OF THE CURRENT USEF RULEBOOK, WILL BE CONDUCTED AND JUDGED IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH.
ENTRY DEADLINE: All Entries close September 10, 2014. Entries postmarked after this date will be charged post entry fees regardless of qualification date.
POST ENTRIES: REGULAR FEE PLUS $10 per entry from September 10 until 2 hours prior to Show each day. (Exception – See below).
ENTRIES CAN NOT BE ACCEPTED UNLESS ACCOMPANIED BY PAYMENT INCLUDING STALL FEES. STALLS WILL NOT BE RESERVED WITHOUT PAYMENT IN FULL
OPEN ACCOUNTS: There will be no open charge accounts without an open check or credit card on file in the office.
ONE-HORSE PER ENTRY FORM Entries must be completed on entry forms furnished by the UPHA Chapter 9 Kentucky Fall Classic Horse Show.
PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT. HORSES MUST BE ENTERED BY THEIR REGISTERED NAME AND CORRECT OWNERSHIP. Copies of registration papers are required.
YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY OR FEDERAL TAX ID NUMBER IS REQUIRED TO RECEIVE PREMIUM CHECK
USEF membership number is required for owner, trainer, exhibitor, handler, lessee, agent or coach; as well as any other association membership numbers required for breeds and disciplines.
Every exhibitor, owner, agent or trainer must sign the entry blank and be accompanied by a check covering all fees and charges.
All Entries are required to have a Certificate of Equine Infectious Anemia Test (Coggins Test) within the past twelve months as required by the Kentucky State Veterinarian. No exceptions. ALL HORSES MUST HAVE A HEALTH CERTIFICATE issued by a veterinarian within the past 120 days with a temperature on each animal.
STALLS: Horse and tack stalls are $125 each for the entire show. Grounds Fee $15 per Horse (Showing with no Stall). NO FIRST BEDDING PROVIDED. All stalls are 10 X 10 pvc panel permanent box stalls equipped with sliding doors and equimix asphalt flooring. One Day stalls are available at $50 for the day for early ship-in or at daily rate.
CONTROL OF HORSES: Horses must be kept under control at all times. At the discretion of the judges and/or steward, horses may not be allowed to compete. Owner will forfeit entry fees.
VETERINARIAN: Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital, Lexington, Kentucky will serve as the official Horse Show Veterinarian Service and will inspect such horses designated by the judge(s) or steward to be considered unsound and will pass on any question pertaining to the soundness of any horse before being excused from the class. His decision will be final. Rood & Riddle will be available on call at (859) 233-0371and additional contact telephone numbers will be posted on the door of the Horse Show office for after show hours.

ENTRIES CLOSE SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

UPHA CHAPTER 9 KENTUCKY FALL CLASSIC HORSE SHOW

RULES AND REGULATIONS

ALL OWNERS AND EXHIBITORS WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR INJURY CAUSED OR CONTRIBUTED TO BY THEM, THEIR AGENTS OR THEIR ANIMALS TO BARNS OR OTHER PROPERTIES AND TO PERSONS ON THE SHOW GROUNDS AND WILL BE BILLED ACCORDINGLY. IN NO INCIDENT WILL THE KENTUCKY HORSE PARK OR THE UPHA CHAPTER 9 KENTUCKY FALL CLASSIC HORSE SHOW BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE IN ACCIDENTS OR DAMAGE TO PERSONS OR ANIMALS OR LIABLE FOR ANY INJURY SUSTAINTED IN ANY WAY TO EXHIBITORS, SPECTATORS, EMPLOYEES OR ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES. NOR WILL THE KENTUCKY HORSE PARK OR THE UPHA CHAPTER 9 KENTUCKY FALL CLASSIC HORSE SHOW AND its MANAGEMENT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ARTICLES LOST OR STOLEN. IT WILL BE THE CONDITIONS OF ANY ENTRY AT THE UPHA CHAPTER 9 KENTUCKY FALL CLASSIC TO HOLD BLAMELESS ANY PARTIES CONNECTED TO THE SHOW FOR ANY TYPE OF LOSS.

EVERY CLASS OFFERED HEREIN, WHICH IS COVERED BY THE RULES AND SPECIFICATIONS OF THE CURRENT USEF RULEBOOK, WILL BE CONDUCTED AND JUDGED IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH.

ENTRY DEADLINE: All Entries close September 10, 2014. Entries postmarked after this date will be charged post entry fees regardless of qualification date.

POST ENTRIES: REGULAR FEE PLUS $10 per entry from September 10 until 2 hours prior to Show each day. (Exception – See below).

ENTRIES CAN NOT BE ACCEPTED UNLESS ACCOMPANIED BY PAYMENT INCLUDING STALL FEES. STALLS WILL NOT BE RESERVED WITHOUT PAYMENT IN FULL

OPEN ACCOUNTS: There will be no open charge accounts without an open check or credit card on file in the office.

ONE-HORSE PER ENTRY FORM Entries must be completed on entry forms furnished by the UPHA Chapter 9 Kentucky Fall Classic Horse Show.

PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT. HORSES MUST BE ENTERED BY THEIR REGISTERED NAME AND CORRECT OWNERSHIP. Copies of registration papers are required.

YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY OR FEDERAL TAX ID NUMBER IS REQUIRED TO RECEIVE PREMIUM CHECK

USEF membership number is required for owner, trainer, exhibitor, handler, lessee, agent or coach; as well as any other association membership numbers required for breeds and disciplines.

Every exhibitor, owner, agent or trainer must sign the entry blank and be accompanied by a check covering all fees and charges.

All Entries are required to have a Certificate of Equine Infectious Anemia Test (Coggins Test) within the past twelve months as required by the Kentucky State Veterinarian. No exceptions. ALL HORSES MUST HAVE A HEALTH CERTIFICATE issued by a veterinarian within the past 120 days with a temperature on each animal.

STALLS: Horse and tack stalls are $125 each for the entire show. Grounds Fee $15 per Horse (Showing with no Stall). NO FIRST BEDDING PROVIDED. All stalls are 10 X 10 pvc panel permanent box stalls equipped with sliding doors and equimix asphalt flooring. One Day stalls are available at $50 for the day for early ship-in or at daily rate.

CONTROL OF HORSES: Horses must be kept under control at all times. At the discretion of the judges and/or steward, horses may not be allowed to compete. Owner will forfeit entry fees.

VETERINARIAN: Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital, Lexington, Kentucky will serve as the official Horse Show Veterinarian Service and will inspect such horses designated by the judge(s) or steward to be considered unsound and will pass on any question pertaining to the soundness of any horse before being excused from the class. His decision will be final. Rood & Riddle will be available on call at (859) 233-0371and additional contact telephone numbers will be posted on the door of the Horse Show office for after show hours.

COURTESY TO OFFICIALS: Any act of discourtesy to the judges on the part of any exhibitor, owner, trainer or groom shall disqualify the horse and rider. The owner shall forfeit his entry fees and any prize money won at this show; and, subjects himself to be reported to the USEF. During the time of judging, no person will be allowed in the ring except ring attendants, judge(s) of the class and when necessary the handler in charge of the horse being judged. Attendants or grooms will enter the ring in suitable attire only. Headers may enter the ring by the end gate only and must take no actions that will affect the performance of any animal in the class. Exhibitors must receive permission from the Steward to approach the judge.

USEF FEE: In compliance with the USEF rules, a $16.00 fee will be collected on all horses entered including equitation horses ($8 Drugs & Medications Fee; $8 USEF Fee). Please include on the entry blank.

USEF AMATEUR CARDS (GR1307) – All competing amateurs must have USEF Membership with Amateur status indicated.

USEF MEMBERSHIP 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 non-member 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 Show Pass fee. Participants in the following classes are exempted from the Requirements of this rule: 1) lead line; 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.

UNITED STATES EQUESTRIAN FEDERATION MEMBERSHIP: All owners, trainers and riders must have a current United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) card.

AMERICAN SADDLEBRED HORSE ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP: All owners and trainers of American Saddlebred horses must be members of the American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA). You can contact them at 859-259-2742 for questions regarding your membership.

UNITED PROFESSIONAL HORSEMAN’S ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP: A Professional trainer of a UPHA Classic entry must be an Active member of UPHA and the current owner of the entry needs to be an Association member of UPHA and the membership numbers must appear on the entry form. If a non-professional is exhibiting the horse they must be an Associate or Junior member of the UPHA. All exhibitors showing in Challenge Cup Classes must be Junior Members of UPHA.

AMERICAN HACKNEY HORSE SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP: Owners and trainers of ponies participating at Federation licensed competitions in any Hackney section must be current members in good standing with the American Hackney Horse Society and provide an original or copy of the AHHS membership card unless the competition, at their discretion, confirms electronically with the AHHS office. Lessees are considered owners in connection with this membership requirement. In the event of an entry with multiple owners, only one owner need be a member of AHHS. All owners, trainers and drivers must also have a current United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) card.

PONY MEASUREMENTS: Numbers will not be issued without a current measurement card. Every pony must have a current card or form issued by the USEF or CEF and must present it to the Show Secretary. Please include copies, if possible, with entry.

TIME OUTS: Only one (1) 5-minute timeout may be requested per exhibitor per class. In case of casting a shoe or breakage of equipment in the paddock, the gate may be held no more than 3 minutes. There will be no delay after the first horse enters the ring, at which time the gate will be held for 2 minutes.

THE HORSE SHOW COMMITTEE decision shall be final and shall decide all questions not covered in these rules and regulations.

CANCELLATION/SCRATCHES: Exhibitors canceling their entries after the official closing for any reason shall forfeit the accumulation of entry and stall fees. All scratching of horses at the show must be done at the show office one hour before the start of the session in which they are to compete. PLEASE MAKE SCRATCHES EARLY AND BE CONSIDERATE TO OTHER EXHIBITORS.

RING DIMENSIONS: Show Ring 135 feet x 309 feet –clay/river sand mix footing – Indoor Show Arena with Indoor Make up Area.

PAYMENT OF PREMIUMS: All prize money will be paid by check drawn to the order of the payee as listed on the entry blank. Checks will be forwarded by mail within 30 days after the show. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER OF THE PAYEE MUST BE INCLUDED ON ENTRY FORM BEFORE PAYMENTS ARE MADE.

PRIZE MONEY DISTRIBUTION

Premium-$2,500 Added

Trainer-$500

1st-35%

2nd-25%

3rd-20%

4th-10%

5th-5%

6th-5%

 

FEES

Stalls (Wednesday – Saturday) .............................................................................................. $125

Stalls per day (early ship in) .................................................................................................... $50

Grounds Fee per Horse (No Stall) ............................................................................................ $15

Office Charge per Horse .......................................................................................................... $20

USEF Fee ($8 Drug & Medication fee/ $8 Horse Fee) ............................................................... $16

USEF Show Pass (Non-Member Fee)........................................................................................ $30

Horses may not arrive on the grounds before Monday, September 29, 2014 at 12:00 PM. You may order bedding for stalls from Dever Inc (859-233-9702) to be in place upon your arrival. Horses must be removed from the Kentucky Horse Park stalls by 7:00 pm, Sunday, October 5. A stall map posted in the show office will show your stall location. UNDER NO CONDITIONS ARE YOU TO STABLE HORSES IN ANY OTHER STALLS THAN THOSE DESIGNATED FOR YOU.

ANY OTHER INFORMATION NEEDED MAY BE OBTAINED BY CONTACTING:

Chuck Walker – Manager ....................................................................................... (859) 333-1406

Beth Snider – Entries Secretary .............................................................................. (502) 647-0076

STALL REQUESTS

Scott Snider ........................................................................................................... (502) 314-6025

RECEIVING YOUR BACK NUMBERS YOU WILL NEED – Copy of the original papers showing correct owner, USEF member card for owner, trainer, exhibitor, appropriate membership card for Breed organizations, measurement card for ponies, Social Security or Federal Tax ID number for payee. Back numbers will not be issued until all paper work is complete.

ATTENTION DEVICES: GR839.4(i) Included under Cruelty and Abuse:

Use of any explosive (e.g., fire crackers, torpedoes, fire extinguishers except in case of fire, etc.) or laser beam devices anywhere on the competition grounds, except in an exhibition or if required in class specifications. SB103.9 Attention getting devices &/or other noisemakers (including but not limited to tape measures, blow horns, bamboo poles, explosives, fire extinguishers, baby powder, whips longer than 6', etc.) are not allowed in and around the make up and competition rings during scheduled competition sessions. All such items will be confiscated and offenders will be reported to the USEF. (See also GR839.4(i))

 


 


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