EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2010
** The Horse Show Committee reserves the right to add, drop or combine classes **
New Rules for 2010
A. We recognize that this is a schooling show and a place for students to learn and practice. Discreet coaching will be allowed/Overt coaching may get your child disqualified. Will be at judges' discretion.
B. Same horse/rider combination may only show in one handy hunter division (example: rider a/horse b show in low handy hunter - cannot show in handy hunter but rider a/ horse a could show in high handy hunter).
C. You must show in both handy hunter classes to be eligible for year end awards in that division.
D. Youth Ranch Horse - The youth ranch horse division is open to anyone age 17 and under. You may continue to show in Youth Ranch Horse until your 18th year.
Existing Rules
1. ALL RIDERS 12 YEARS AND UNDER (WESTERN AND ENGLISH) MUST WEAR HELMETS WHILE MOUNTED. IF YOU HAVE PASSED YOUR 13TH BIRTHDAY BUT ARE SHOWING IN A 12 AND UNDER CLASS YOU MUST STILL WEAR YOUR HELMET TO SHOW.
2. Conduct and Safety: Any un-sportsmanship conduct or abuse will cause an exhibitor to be dismissed by the judge or Scottsdale Saddle Club committee person. Any horse may be excused for lameness or for posing a danger to other horses and exhibitors by the judge or Scottsdale Saddle Club committee person.
3. Refunds: No refunds once entries are paid. Refunds will not be given due to poor weather, dropped patterns, disqualifications or lameness.
4. Ribbons: Will be awarded 1st through 6th place.
5. Lead line: Riders who are in lead line may not enter other classes and must be led by someone 13 or older. Western attire to be worn at Western Shows, English attire to be worn at English shows.
6. Walk/Trot: If you are showing in the walk/trot division you cannot show in the 3-gaited divisions. The walk/trot divisions are designed to be a stepping stone for children/adults new to showing. We will not be allowing walk/trot riders to school in 3-gaited classes so please make sure you are signing up for the correct classes. In the event a walk/trot rider wished to enter a 3-gaited division, points will not be carried over to the new division during the show year and vice versa.
7. Point Horse: Riders will need to declare their point horse at each show for: jumping, trail, ranch horse and halter classes. This is the only horse you will be able to earn points with in these divisions. You may still place on both horses, but you will only accumulate points on one.
8. Schooling/Showing: Riders may only show in one division in the same show (either walk/trot or 3-gaited). 3-gaited riders may school horses in the walk/rot classes. There will be no schooling allowed in the poles or trail classes. Schooling will be allowed in Horsemanship classes if time allows. Schooling riders must still dress appropriately for a show.
9. Rail classes: If over 16 riders the class will be split and judged separately.
10. Equipment/Schooling Horses: No training forks, standing martingales, running martingales, tie downs or draw reins will be permitted in any regular classes. Martingales, protective leg wraps and bell boots will be allowed for jumping classes only.
11. Western Attire: Western hat (or helmet) and boots must be worn in all classes. Western riders should wear a long/short sleeved western type shirt or vest. All boots must have a 1/2" or greater heel.
12. English Attire: English riders must wear helmets, collared short (polo type ok) and boots. Half Chaps with paddock boots are permitted.
13. Ranch Horse: No banded or braided manes (unless horse is also showing in Western Pleasure), No tail extensions, a rope halter (nylon or plain leather) is to be used in conformation class. No excess silver on saddles or bridles.
14. Halter: Only one horse may be shown by a handler in each class.
15. Western: Snaffle bridle riders must use two hands. Snaffle bits are allowed with a strap that does not exert pressure on the horses chin. Bits with a curb chain or shank must use one hand.
16. Outside arenas: Riders must walk their horses at all times when outside the arenas.
17. Bleachers/Announcers Stand: No horses allowed in the bleacher area or around the announcer's stand.
18. Age of rider: The age of the rider as of January 1st will determine the age group the rider will be in for that year.
19. Grievance: Any grievance must be submitted in writing before the end of the Horse Show and may not be discussed at the announcer's stand.
20. Park Rules: ALL Horse Lovers Park rules must be followed.
21. Year End Awards: Members accumulating points for year end awards must show in a minimum of 3 shows during the year. Members must show in each division 3 times to be eligible for year end points. They must also contribute a minimum of one hour per show (3 shows). Volunteer hours are per person. Volunteers are responsible for verifying their hours with the horse show chairman.
22. Walk/Trot Champion & Reserve: Riders who won either champion or reserve in the walk/trot division for the preceding year will move up to the 3-gaited division the next year. They will not be allowed to show walk/trot again.
23. Novice Ranch Horse: The novice ranch horse division is open to any one who qualifies as a novice or amateur under open horse show rules. If you have previously won champion or reserve in the ranch horse class you will be expected to show in open.