WHOA Rulebook 2016 - Walking Horse Owners Association · II. WHOA RULEBOOK POLICY STATEMENT ... , a horse shall be considered to be one year of age on the first day of January following

FLATSHOD TENNESSEE WALKING HORSES

OFFICIALRULEBOOK

WalkingHorseOwners’Association

P.O.Box4007Murfreesboro,TN37129615-494-8822Phone615-494-8825Fax

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EffectiveJanuary1,2016

©2016WalkingHorseOwners’Association,Inc.AnyuseoftheWalkingHorseOwners’AssociationRulebook,inwholeorinpart,isstrictlyprohibitedunlessusedatWalkingHorseOwners’Associationaffiliatedorsponsoredevents.

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I.INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................................................................4II.WHOARULEBOOKPOLICYSTATEMENT..............................................................................................5

III.WHOAPOLICYSTATEMENT....................................................................................................................5IV.DEFINITIONS.................................................................................................................................................6

V.AFFILIATIONRULES....................................................................................................................................8A. PROCEDURESFORAFFILIATINGAHORSEEVENT.....................................................................................8B. INSPECTIONFEES.................................................................................................................................................9

VI.WHOARULESANDREGULATIONS.......................................................................................................10A. GENERALRULES..................................................................................................................................................10B. ENTRIES.................................................................................................................................................................12C. ATTIREANDREQUIREMENTSFOREXHIBITORS......................................................................................16D. GENERALREQUIREMENTSANDEQUIPMENTFORHORSES.................................................................17E. SPECIALREQUIREMENTSANDEQUIPMENTFOR:...................................................................................19F. SPECIALREQUIREMENTSANDEQUIPMENTFORHALTERDIVISION................................................20G. DRUGSANDMEDICATIONS.............................................................................................................................21H. PROFESSIONALANDAMATEURSTATUS....................................................................................................22I. WHOAPROGRAMS...............................................................................................................................................25

VII.FLATSHODGAITANDDIVISIONDESCRIPTIONSANDREQUIREMENTS...............................26A. FLATSHODTWHDIVISIONS...........................................................................................................................27

ClassicPark...................................................................................................................................27LiteShod.........................................................................................................................................28TrailPleasure...............................................................................................................................30CountryPleasure.........................................................................................................................32AllDayPleasure...........................................................................................................................33B. SHOWMANSHIPANDEQUITATIONDIVISION...........................................................................................35

EquitationPatterns....................................................................................................................52C. HALTERDIVISION...............................................................................................................................................53D. FLATSHODPLEASURERACKINGRULES......................................................................................................54E. SPOTTEDSADDLEHORSERULES..................................................................................................................55

VIII.GENERALCRITERIAFORJUDGINGALLDIVISIONS.....................................................................57J. ForHalterJudgingCriteria:SeeHalterDivision.........................................................................................58K. ClassesthatUseEnglishEquipment:...........................................................................................................58L. ClassesthatUseWesternEquipment:.........................................................................................................58

CHARTS:.................................................................................................................................................60CHART:QuickReferenceGuide(English)...........................................................................60CHART:QuickReferenceGuide(Western).........................................................................61CHART:WHOADivisionChart.................................................................................................62CHART:SpottedandRackingDivisionChart.....................................................................63CHART:ConfirmationDeterminesWayofGoing.............................................................64

IX.SUGGESTEDCLASSESFORSHOWPROGRAMS.................................................................................66A. Openclasses.........................................................................................................................................................66B. AmateurClasses..................................................................................................................................................66C. YouthClasses.......................................................................................................................................................66D. QualifyingClasses..............................................................................................................................................67E. ChampionshipsClasses.....................................................................................................................................67

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F. SpecialClasses.....................................................................................................................................................68G. OpenClasses.........................................................................................................................................................68H. AmateurClasses.................................................................................................................................................69I. YouthClasses........................................................................................................................................................69J. Owner-Amateur/AmateurOwnedandTrainedClasses.........................................................................70K. Ladies'orGentlemen'sClasses......................................................................................................................70L. NoviceClasses......................................................................................................................................................70M. LocalClasses........................................................................................................................................................70

X.JUDGESANDJUDGINGSYSTEMS............................................................................................................71A. GUESTJUDGES.....................................................................................................................................................71B. LICENSINGPROCESS........................................................................................................................................71C. RULESANDRESPONSIBILITIESOFAJUDGE..............................................................................................72D. REGULATIONSGOVERNINGJUDGES.............................................................................................................73E. DISCIPLINARYACTIONS...................................................................................................................................74F. GENERALJUDGINGPROCEDURE....................................................................................................................74G. JUDGINGSYSTEMS..............................................................................................................................................76

XI.VIOLATIONSANDPENALTIES...............................................................................................................80A. AFFECTEDINDIVIDUALS,FIRMS,CORPORATIONSORPARTNERSHIPS...........................................80B. VIOLATIONS.........................................................................................................................................................80C. PENALTIES............................................................................................................................................................82

XII.PROTESTS,COMPLAINTS,VIOLATIONSANDHEARINGS............................................................82A. DEFINITIONS........................................................................................................................................................82B. SHOWMANAGEMENTJURISDICTIONANDPROCEEDINGS...................................................................83C. WHOAHEARINGCOMMITTEEANDPROCEEDINGS................................................................................85

XIII.SHOWMANAGEMENT,OFFICIALSANDEMPLOYEES..................................................................94A. DUTIESOFSHOW,SALEOREXHIBITIONMANAGEMENT......................................................................94B. DUTIESOFSHOWSECRETARY.......................................................................................................................96

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I.INTRODUCTIONTheWalkingHorseOwners'Association(WHOA)wasorganizedin1975.TheWHOABoardofDirectorsiscomposedoftwenty-sixmembers.Aspartofitsduties,theWHOABoardestablishesandformulatestheissuingofaWHOARulebook,thelicensingofWHOAjudges,andtheaffiliation/sponsorshipofWHOAhorseevents.Inordertoeffectivelycarryoutitsduties,WHOAhaspreparedandpublishedthisRulebook.Itisvirtuallyimpossibletocoveralleventualitiesintheformationofrulesandregulationstogovernanyworkingorganization,therefore,WHOAhastheultimateresponsibilityofinterpretingthemeaningandintentoftheseRulesanditsdecisiononanymattershallbefinal.TheseRulesmaybechangedandamendedfromtimetotimebytheWHOABoardofDirectors.AnysuchchangesshallbepublishedontheWHOAwebsiteandbreedpublications.Itistheresponsibilityofeachowner,trainer,breeder,andexhibitortoknowtheRulesofWHOA.Therefore,eachshouldcheckwiththeWHOAwebsiteorcontacttheofficeonaperiodicbasistoascertainwhetherornottherehavebeenanyRulechangeswhichmayaffectthem.TheWHOAofficewillbehappytoassistyouatanytime.Wealsowelcomeyourcommentsandsuggestions.Pleasereadallcross-referencescarefully.WalkingHorseOwners’AssociationP.O.Box4007Murfreesboro,Tennessee37129Phone:(615)494-8822Fax:(615)494-8825walkinghorseowners.com

©2016WalkingHorseOwners’Association,Inc.AnyuseoftheWalkingHorseOwners’AssociationRulebook,inwholeorinpart,isstrictlyprohibitedunlessusedatWalkingHorseOwners’Associationaffiliatedorsponsoredevents.

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II.WHOARULEBOOKPOLICYSTATEMENTWHOAactivelyprotectsandpromotesthewelfareoftheTennesseeWalkingHorse(TWH).Tothisend,WHOAiscommittedtothefollowing:

BeginningJanuary1,2015allTWHsexhibitedatWHOAhorseeventsmustberegisteredTWHswithTWHBEA/CANADARegistriesoranyotherregistryapprovedbyWHOA.(Exception:AllDayPleasureentriesandClassicAllDayPleasureentries.)HoofBandsinallclassesareprohibitedandarenotallowedontheshowgroundsatanyWHOAhorseevent.Onlycleargroomingproductsareallowedforuseashoofpolish.BlackoropaquehoofpolishisprohibitedatanyWHOAevent.Themaximumhooftoelengthwillbe5inches,exclusiveoftheshoe,measuredfromthecoronetband,atthecenterofthehoofalongthefrontofthehoofwalltothebottomofthehoof,atanyWHOAevent.Tungstenmetal(inwholeorpart)isprohibitedandnotallowedontheshowgroundsatanyWHOAevent.Horses5andunderareconsideredjuniorhorses.

III.WHOAPOLICYSTATEMENT

Ensuringthattheoverallandon-goingwelfareoftheTWHistheprimaryconcernofallowners,trainers,breeders,andexhibitors.Ensuringthatallowners,trainers,breedersandexhibitorstreattheirhorseshumanelyandwithdignityandrespect,andusepropercareintraining,handlingandshowingoftheTWH.Inhumanetreatmentofanyhorseoranyotheranimalonshowgroundsisstrictlyprohibited.Continuingtoworkwithgovernmentandindustryofficialstoensurethatthehigheststandardsofwelfare,safety,andhealtharemaintainedatalWHOAevents.

Developingandenforcingstringentrulesthatgoverntheexhibiting,judging,showing,andsellingoftheTWH,inorderthatthenaturalabilitiesoftheanimalsarebestreflected.Increasingawarenessoftherulesamongallowners,trainers,breeders,andexhibitorsemphasizingtheirresponsibilityforthewelfareandhumanetreatmentoftheTWHentrustedtotheircare.

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IV.DEFINITIONS

A. AgeofHorse.Forhorseshowpurposes,ahorseshallbeconsideredtobeoneyearofageonthefirstdayofJanuaryfollowingthedateoffoaling.**ExceptionfoalsborninOctober,NovemberandDecemberareeligibleforclassesalongwithfoalsbornthefollowingcalendaryear.Amaturehorseisonethatissixyearsofageorover.

B. AffiliatedSales.AllsaleswhichhavebeenacceptedforthisprivilegebytheWHOAHIOoranyotheroftherecognizedHIOthatlicenseDQP’s.

C. AffiliatedShows.AllshowswhichhavebeenacceptedforthisprivilegebytheWHOAHIOoranyotheroftherecognizedHIO'sthatlicenseDQP's.

D. Affiliation.OrganizationswhoseshowsoreventsarenotsponsoredbyWHOAbutchoosetoaffiliatetheirshowsoreventswithWHOA.TheseshowsagreetoabidebytheWHOARulebook.Also,see“Sponsored”.

E. Classic(asrelatestoDivisions).Thehorsemustbesafe,pleasant,andmildmanneredshowingcompletecooperationwiththeexhibitor,appearingrelaxed,fluid,andsteady.

F. DesignatedQualifiedPerson(DQP).ApersonlicensedbytheWHOAHIOtodetect

horseswhichareinviolationandtootherwiseinspecthorsesforthepurposesofenforcingtheHorseProtectionActandWHOARules.

G. Event.WHOAHorseEventencompassesallshows,salesorexhibitionsaffiliatedorsponsoredwiththeWalkingHorseOwners’Association(WHOA).

H. Exhibitor.Anyrider,driver,handler,orcontestantwhoshowsorexhibitsanyhorseinahorseshow,horseexhibition,hosesale,orhorseauction.

I. Exhibiting.Forhorseshowpurposes,exhibitingmeansshowingincompletionatahorseshow,exhibitingahorseatasale,presentingtheNationalColorsatahorsehoworotherevent,oranyotherpublicexhibitionofahorse.

J. HearingCommittee.TheHearingCommitteeisestablishedtohearallegedviolations,imposepenalties,andanyothermattersthatWHOAmaydirect.

K. HeightofHorse.Theheightofallanimalsshallbestatedinhandsinsteadofinches.Ahandisfourinches.Maximumheightshallbereckonedassomanyhands"andunder"whileminimumheightsshallbereckonedas"over"agivennumberofhands.Measurementshallincludeahorse’sshoes.

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L. HorseorPony.Theterm“horse”asusedintheserulesdenoteseitherahorseorapony.Whentheterm“horse”or“pony”isusedinprizelistsandcataloguesofshowsorsaleswhereheightisoneofthequalificationsoftheclass,theword“horse”shalldesignateanimalsover14.2handsandtheword“pony”shalldesignateanimals14.2handsandunder.Aponythatis14.2handsorundermaycompeteinclassesthatspecify14.2andunderaswellasclasseswithoutheightspecifications.

M. HorseProtectionAct(HPA).ThefederalHorseProtectionActof1970,asamendedbytheHorseProtectionActAmendmentsof1976,15U.S.C.§§1821etseq.

N. ImmediateFamily.Forhorseshowpurposes,theterm“immediatefamily”shallincludethefollowing:husband,wife,parent,stepparent,child,stepchild,brother,sister,halfbrotherandhalfsister,stepbrotherandstepsister,in-lawsofthesamerelationsstatedherein,grandparents,grandchildren,andanyadultwhosharesthesameresidencewithaprofessional.

O. KegShoe.Factorystamped(pouredorcast)hotorcoldrolledsteeloraluminumlighthorsebreed(nondraftbreed),nontoe-weightedkegshoe.Pouredorcastclipsifpouredintheoriginalcast(maynotbeweldedon).Pouredorcastheels,(caulks)ifpouredintheoriginalcast(maynotbeweldedon).Boriumisallowedonthetoe(11/2”wideatthetoeandspotsontheheelsnomorethan1/8”thick).

P. MeasurementofHeightEntries.Theexhibitorshallstandtheanimalonasmooth,levelsurface,insuchapositionthatthefrontlegsareverticalandthebacksofthehocksareinaverticallinewiththepointsofthehorse'squarters.Theheadshouldbeheldlowenoughtorevealthehighestpointofthewithersfromtheground.ThearmoftheMeasuringStandardshallbeplacedoverthehighestpointofthewithersandnomeasurementtakenatanyotherpartofthehorse'sbodyshallcount.TheStandardmustbeastraight,stiff,unbendablestickandshouldbeprovidedwithaplumbboborspiritleveltomakesurethestandardisperpendicularfromthewitherstothegroundandthatthecrosspieceisparallelwiththegroundsurface.

Q. Non-AffiliatedShow.AshowthatisnotaffiliatedwithanorganizationthatlicensesDQP'sandjudges,andpublishesacurrentrulebook.

R. Owner.Forhorseshowpurposes,theterm“owner”meansthepersonshownastheownerbytherecordsoftheregistryorapersonwhohasabonafideleaseonsaidhorse(whereleasesareallowed).

S. Pleasure(asrelatestoDivisions).Mustdisplayanelegantandcooperativewayofgoing,withsmoothperformanceandbrilliantaction.

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T. ServiceableSoundnessforHorseShowPurposes.AllhorsesenteredataWHOAeventmustbeserviceablysound.Anyhorsethatappearstobeunhealthy,dehydrated,exhausted,painful,exhibitsalowbodyconditionscore,etc.,maybeclassifiedasunfittoshow.IftheserviceablesoundnessofanentryiscalledintoquestionbytheDQPorjudgetheyshallnotifytheofficialveterinarianandhisdecisionshallbefinal.Iftheofficialveterinarianisnotavailableorcalledon,thenthejudge’sdecisionastotheserviceablesoundnessofahorseshallbefinal.

U. ShowEmployees.Forhorseshow,saleorexhibitionpurposes,theterm“showemployees”shallincludeandrefertothefollowing:Managers,Announcers,Ringmasters,RingClerks,Farriers(Optional),andotherpersonsengageddirectlybytheshow.

V. Show/Sale/ExhibitionManagement.Forhorseshow,saleorexhibitionpurposes,theterm"showmanagement"shallrefertothepersonnelrepresentingthesponsoringorganization.

W. ShowOfficials.Forhorseshow,saleorexhibitionshowpurposes,theterm"show

officials"shallincludeandrefertothefollowing:ManageroftheShow,Judges,DQPs,Veterinarians,andTimekeepers.

X. SpecialtyClasses.Nocanterrequired.Alsocalled2-gait/nocanter.

Y. Sponsored.Whenitstates"Sponsored",intheRulebookitmeansthattheWHOAistheSponsorofthehorseevent.

Z. Suspensions.AllWHOApenalties,includingfinesandsuspension,willapplytoanyeventregardlessofhorseeventaffiliation.

AA. Unacceptable.AnyFlatShodhorseisconsideredtohaveanunacceptableimageifitexhibitsstifffrontlegs,crampyrearlegmotion,laboring,stumbling,unevennessinitswayofgoing,quickflippingofitsfrontfeet,orlandingonitsheels,or,repeatedlyrocksbackinthelineup.

V.AFFILIATIONRULESA. PROCEDURESFORAFFILIATINGAHORSEEVENT

©2016WalkingHorseOwners’Association,Inc.AnyuseoftheWHOARulebook,inwholeorinpart,isstrictlyprohibitedunlessusedataWalkingHorseOwnersAssociationsponsored/affiliatedevent.

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1. Anyshowdesiringtoaffiliatemayapply,uponitsagreeingtouseonlyWHOAlicensedjudgesandapprovedHIOqualifiedDQPsinallsaddle,breeding,model,halterandequitationclassesandtoabidebyalltheRules,regulationsandproceduresofWHOARulebook.Whentherequestforaffiliationisreceived,anapplicationformandallnecessaryinformationwillbepromptlyforwardedtoShowManagement.Theappropriatefeemustbeincludedwithanyapplicationsubmitted.

2. Anysaledesiringtoaffiliatemayapply,uponagreeingtouseonlyqualifiedHIODQP'sandtoabidebyalltheRules,regulationsandproceduresofWHOARulebook.Whentherequestforaffiliationisreceived,anapplicationformandallnecessaryinformationwillbepromptlyforwardedtoSaleManagement.Theappropriatefeemustbeincludedwithanyapplicationsubmitted.

3. ToallowAffiliationapproval,applicationshouldbemadenotlessthan30dayspriortotheshowdate.

4. ShowManagementmustensurethatallparticipantsagreetobesubjecttotheWHOARuleBook.

5. ShoworSaleManagementshallfurnishWHOA/WHOAHIOwithin15daysaftertheshowthefollowing:

Paymentofinspectionfees.Copyofaproperlyexecutedclasssheet,showingallentriesandclasswinners,includingcompletenamesandaddressesofbothownersandtrainersonallhorsesinspected.Classsheetmustalsoincludetheregisterednameandnumberofthehorse,thetrainer’slicensenumber,andtheamateuroryouthcardnumber.(NotrequiredofSaleManagement)ShoworSaleManager'sReportontheformfurnishedbyWHOA/WHOAHIO.CopyofPremiumListand/orProgramorSaleCatalogue.Judges’Cardsiftheshowutilizedmorethanonejudge.

B. INSPECTIONFEES

AnyshoworsaleagreeingtoaffiliateherebyagreestocollectforWHOAHIOallappropriateinspectionfees.AscheduleofWHOAHIOinspectionfeeswillbeprovidedintheShowManager’sinformationalmaterialssentbyWHOA.C.PRIVILEGESOFANAFFILIATEDEVENT ListinginWHOA'sadvertisedscheduleofshowandsaledates.

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CooperationofWHOAstaff,includingassistanceinobtainingtheservicesofjudges,judgeslist,andrulebookServicesofWHOABoardandHearingCommittee.ProtectionofShowManagementand/orSaleManagementthroughtheuseoflicensedWHOAHIODQP's,assetforthintheHorseProtectionAct(HPA)andtheRegulationsoftheUnitedStatesDepartmentofAgriculture(USDA).

VI.WHOARULESANDREGULATIONS

A. GENERALRULES

1. TheRulesoftheWHOARulebookshalltakeprecedenceovertherulesofanyothercommittee.Alldivisions,sectionsandclassesforwhichrulesareprovidedhereinmustbeconductedaccordinglyandshallnotbeheldunderanyrulesthatarenotinagreement.

2. Everyhorseeventandeverypersonparticipatingthereinincludingexhibitor,owner,lessee,manager,agent,rider,driver,handler,contestant,judge,DQP,showofficial,oremployeeissubjecttotheWHOABylawsandRulesofWHOARulebookandtothelocalrulesoftheshow.EverypersonparticipatinginanyshowrecognizedbyWHOAissubjecttotheprovisionsofWHOAwhetherornottheparticularclassinwhichheorsheparticipatesisoperatedunderWHOARules.

3. AllhorseeventswillbegovernedentirelybyWHOARuleBookineffectatthetime.ItisShowManagement’sresponsibilitytoknowandadheretothecurrentWHOARuleBook.

4. ClassInterruptions.Intheeventthataclass,inwhichhorsesorexhibitorscompete,whethertogetherorindividually,isstoppedwhileinprogressduetostorm,accidentorotheremergency,thefollowingprocedureshallgovern:

a. Iftheclassiscontinuedatasucceedingsessionoftheshow,itshallbeheldoverinitsentirety.

b. Ifclassesarepostponedtoadaynotincludedintheoriginalshowdates,exhibitorsareentitledtoarefundofentryfeesandarerelievedofanyobligationtoshowbackinpostponedclasses.

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5. Sweepstakes.WhenaSweepstakesClassisoffered,providingforadivisionofentryfees,eitherwithorwithoutmoniesaddedbytheshowcommittee,thetotaltobedistributedshallincludetheentryfeesofallentrieslistedinthecatalogueorontheclasssheet,whetherornotthehorsesareshown,unlessashowstipulatesinitsprizelistthatportionoftheentryfeeswhichwillbewithheld.

6. ServiceableSoundnessforHorseShowPurposes.Allhorsesshownatashowmustbeserviceablysound.Anyhorsethatappearstobeunhealthy,dehydrated,exhausted,painful,exhibitsalowbodyconditionscore,etc.,maybeclassifiedasunfittoshow.IftheserviceablesoundnessofanentryiscalledintoquestionbytheDQPorjudgetheyshallnotifytheofficialveterinarianandhisdecisionshallbefinal.Iftheofficialveterinarianisnotimmediatelyavailableorcalledon,theJudge'sdecisionastoserviceablesoundnessofahorseshallbefinal.

7. ChallengeTrophies.

a. Achallengetrophyisatrophydonatedtoorofferedbyashow,whichmustbewonaspecifiednumberoftimesunderspecifiedconditionsinordertobepermanentlyretired.WhenoriginallyplacedincompetitionitbecomesthepropertyoftheShowManagement,andcannotbewithdrawnbythedonor.

b. Perpetualtrophiesarenevertoberetired.

c. Theconditionsunderwhichachallengetrophymayberetiredshallnotbechangedwithouttheconsentofthetrophydonororhisorherlegalrepresentativeandofallpreviouswinnerswhohavequalifiedaspotentialwinnersofsuchtrophy,exceptintheeventthattheconditionsstipulatedareinconflictwiththecurrentRulesofWHOA.Insuchanevent,theShowCommitteeshallconferwithWHOARulebookastoprocedure.

8. PrizeLists.

a. Iferrorsarediscoveredpriortothedateoftheshow,exhibitorsshouldbenotifieduponreceiptofentries,orinwritingwhentheyarriveattheshow.

b. Ifclassesareaddedorpremiumsincreased,exhibitorsshouldbenotifiedinwritingatleastfivedayspriortotheshow.Postentriesmustbeacceptedinsuchclasses.

9. Stallions.Stallionsmaybeshownbyanadultinanyclassinanydivision.Youthexhibitorsmaynotshowstallionsinanyclassexceptweanlinghalterclasses.

10. RetirementCeremonies.Intheeventthataretirementceremonyshallbeallowedattherequestoftheownerofahorse,saidhorseshallnotbepermittedtocompeteatthatshow.Anyhorsethusofficiallyretiredshallbebarredforlifefromfurthercompetition,exceptbyspecialpermissionofWHOA.

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11. TimeSchedules.

a. Theannouncedorderortimeforclassesshallnotbechangedunlessnoticeisgiventoexhibitors,Judge(s)andDQP(s)affected.

b. Providedtheorderofeventsisnotchanged,ShowManagementshallhavetheprivilegeofcallinganyclassupto30minutesaheadofitsscheduledtime.Exhibitorsshouldbereadyforclassesinreasonabletimeandmaynotprotestsuchadvanceofschedule.

c. Whenitisfoundthataclassisbeingdelayedbyhorsesnotbeingreadytoperform,theentrancegatemaybeclosedattheorderoftheJudge(s)orShowManagement,providedwarningisissuedandexhibitorsaregiventhreeminutesinwhichtoappearattheentrancegatereadytoparticipate.Judgingshallnotcommenceuntilthegateisclosed.Anofficialtimermustbeappointedtoenforcethisrule.

12. ClassesforHorseandExhibitor.Inaclasswheretheperformancesofbothhorseandexhibitorareconsidered,thehorseandexhibitortogethershallconstituteanentry.

B. ENTRIES

1. InorderfortheDQPtoinspecthorses,allclassentrysheetsmustcontainthefollowinginformation:

a. TennesseeWalkingHorseClasses:

i Horse’sofficialnameandregistrationnumberwhererequired,aswellas,currentownerofrecord.Aphotocopyofbothsidesofregistrationpapersmustbepresentedwhenentriesaremade.Ifpre-entriesareaccepted,aphotocopyofbothsidesofregistrationpapers(whererequired)mustbesubmittedwithpre-entryform.

ii Trainer’sname,address,andTrainer'slicensenumberorWHOAProfessionalcardnumber(ifthetrainerisalsotheamateur/owner,put“sameasowner”inthetrainercolumn).

iii Owner’snameandaddress.

iv AmateurRidername,WHOAMembernumber(requiredatWHOAsponsoredshows),andaddress.

v Youthexhibitorname,WHOAYouthnumber(requiredatWHOAsponsoredshows),andaddress.

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**Note:EachentryinWalkingHorseClassesmustbearegisteredpurebredTWH.Exception:AllDayPleasure,ClassicAllDayPleasureandallVersatilityclassesareexcludedprovidedtheyaregaitedbreeds.AsofJanuary1,2015allCountryPleasureDivisionhorsesatWHOAaffiliatedshowsmustbearegisteredpurebredTWH.

b. RackingHorseClasses:

i Horse’sofficialregisterednameandcurrentregisteredowner’snameandaddress.

ii Trainer’sname,addressandlicensenumberorWHOAmembernumber(ifthetrainerisalsotheamateur/owner,put“sameasowner”inthetrainercolumn).

iii Amateurridername,WHOAMembernumber(ifrequiredatWHOAsponsoredshows),andaddress.

c. AllDayPleasureandClassicAllDayPleasureclasses:

i Owner’snameandaddress.

ii Amateurridername,WHOAMembernumber,andaddress.

iii Trainer’sname,addressandlicensenumberorWHOAProfessionalcardnumber(ifthetrainerisalsotheamateur/owner,put“sameasowner”inthetrainercolumn).

AllDayPleasureHorsesareexemptfromregistrationrequirementsunlessotherwisespecified.AdultindividualswhosharethesameresidenceasaprofessionalortheimmediatefamilyofaprofessionalarenotallowedtoexhibitintheAllDayPleasureorClassicAllDayPleasureclasses.Note:Childrenofprofessionalsareallowedtoexhibittheirownorimmediatefamilymember’shorseinAllDayPleasuredivision.Noco-ownershiporleasesallowed.

**HorsesenteredinAllDayPleasureorClassicAllDayPleasureclassesarenoteligibletoshowinanyoftheClassicPark,LiteShod,ClassicLiteShod,TrailPleasure,ClassicTrailPleasure,CountryPleasureorClassicCountryPleasureclassesatthesameshow.ClassicAllDayPleasuremayshowupinAllDayPleasureclasses.

2. TheentryblankofeachshowmustcontainacertificationtoWHOAsignedbytheexhibitororhisorherrepresentative,totheeffectthat:

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a. Everyentryshallconstituteanagreementthatthepersonmakingit,owner,lessee,trainer,manager,agent,coach,exhibitorandthehorseshallbesubjecttothebylawsandtheRulesofWHOA,theWHOARulebookandthelocalrulesoftheshow.Furtheritshallconstituteadeclarationthatthehorseand/orexhibitoriseligibleasenteredandthattheownerandallofhisrepresentativesareboundbythebylawsandRulesofWHOA,theWHOARulebookandtheshowandacceptasfinalthedecisionoftheHearingCommittee,orWHOAasthecasemaybe,onanyquestionarisingundersaidbylawsandRules,andagreetoholdtheshow,WHOA,theirofficials,directorsandemployeesharmlessforanyactiontaken.

b. Theabovestatementmustbeprintedonallofficialentryblanks.

c. FailureofashowtonotuseofficialWHOAentryblanksortonotprinttheabovestatementoneveryentryblankshallconstituteaviolationofWHOARulesandrendertheshowliabletopenalty.FailureofashowtorequireallentryblankstobesignedshallalsoconstituteaviolationofWHOARulesandrendertheshowliabletopenalty.

d. Shouldanexhibitor,hisorheragent,ortrainerfailtosignanentryblankasrequired,hisorherfirstentranceintotheringasanexhibitorshallbeinterpretedasacceptanceofthebylawsandRulesofWHOAandshallipsofactorenderhimorhersubjecttosaidRules.

e. ViolationoftheRulesinconnectionwithentriesmaybecausefordisqualificationoftheexhibitor,agentand/ortrainerbyShowManagement.

3. HorsesNames.Horsesmustbenamedandthesamenameandregistrationnumbermustbelistedinallspecifiedclasses.Ahorsemustbeenteredunderitsoriginallyrecordednameunlessthenamehasbeenofficiallychanged.Itmustalsobeenteredunderthenameoftheownerofrecord,oroftheregisteredfarmname.Athirty(30)daygraceperiodwillbeallowedafterthesaleofashowhorsetohavethepaperstransferred.Proofofpurchaseandactualsaledateinformationarerequired.Doubleregisteredhorses:ifahorsehasdifferentnameswithdifferentbreedregistries,thehorsemustbeenteredusingtheregisterednameofthebreedinwhichthehorseisbeingshownunder.

4. Trainer'sLicenseorWHOAMembershipCardNumbers.Tobeeligibletoshow,everyexhibitormusthaveeitheratrainer’slicense,WHOAMembership,WHOAProfessional,WHOAYouthMembershiportemporaryWHOAProfessional,AmateurorYouthMembership.

5. CombinedOwnership.Horsesmustbeenteredinthenamesofcombinedowners,ifsoregistered.Combined-ownershiphorsesareeligibletobeshowninowners'andamateurowners'classesandmaybeshownbyeitherowneroranymemberoftheirimmediatefamily.Exception:OwnerAmateurTrained(OAT).

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6. CancellationorWithdrawalofEntries.Ashowmayadoptitsownpolicycoveringtherefundingoffeestoanexhibitorwhocancelshisorherentriespriortotheshow'sbeginning.

7. FeesandFines.AllfeesandfinesshallbepaidinU.S.currencyanddrawnfromaU.S.bank.Anyreturnedchecksshallresultinanadditionalchargeorfee,asdeterminedbyWHOAanddisclosedinthescheduleoffeesprovidedintheShowManagersinformationmaterials.

8. UnpaidAccounts.Anyexhibitor,ownerortrainerwhofailstopayanyaccount(s),finesorservicechargeduetoShowManagement,HorseSalesManagementorWHOAshallbesubjecttosuspensionbyWHOA.Uponreceiptofnoticethatatrainer,exhibitororownerhasnotpaidallaccountsorchargesowedasaresultofparticipationinsaidshoworsale,WHOAshallnotifysaidperson,firmorcorporationthatsettlementmustbemadewithinfifteen(15)daysorhe,sheoritshallbesuspendeduntilsaidaccountsorchargesarepaidinfull.Ifapersonotherthananowner,exhibitorortrainerwasresponsibleformakingsaidchargesatanyshoworsale,thentheowner,trainerorexhibitoronwhosebehalfsaidchargesweremadeshallbesubjecttosuspensionuntilsaidaccountispaidinfull.

9. RefusalofEntries.

a. InadditiontoentriesofpersonssuspendedorexpelledbyWHOA,ShowManagementmayreservetherighttorefusetheentryofanexhibitorwhohasdemonstratedunsportsmanlikebehavioratashoworhasconductedhimselforherselfinamannerwhichbringsdiscredittotheshow,itsmanagement,officials,oremployees,providedthattheexhibitorsoexcludedshallhavetherighttobeheardontheissuebyShowManagementbeforetherefusalofentryismade.TheexcludedexhibitorshallhavetherighttoappealthedecisionofShowManagementtoWHOABoardofDirectors,whichmayoverrulethedecisionofshowmanagementbytheofficialvoteof75%oftheboardinattendance.

b. Showmanagementmayrequireahorsetoqualifyforentryintheshowormaysetalimitastothenumberofentriesthatwillbeacceptedinanyclassordivision,providedthemethodtobeusedissostatedintheprizelist.

10. Leases.AnofficialwrittenandnotarizedleaseofaregisteredTWHhorseshallbeconstruedasbonafideownershipandmustbeonfilewiththeWHOAentryoffice.

11. Pleasure/Classic.WhenclassesintheTrail,Country,andAllDayDivisionsaredividedintoPleasureandClassicPleasure,itissuggestedbyWHOAmanagementthatthePleasuredescriptionbeusedandstatedintheshowprogram.IntheLiteShodDivision,whichisdividedintoLiteShodandClassicLiteShod,thesameprocedureissuggested.

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C. ATTIREANDREQUIREMENTSFOREXHIBITORS

InkeepingwithtraditionandthepolicyofWHOA,allriders,driversandhandlersmustbecorrectlyattiredfortheclassesinwhichtheycompete.Allattendantsmustbeneatlydressedandallgroomsbeproperlyattiredwhenenteringtheshowring.Anyattireadvertisingahorseisprohibitedintheshowring.Showmanagementmay,atitsdiscretion,baranyentryorpersonfromenteringtheringifnotsuitablypresentedtoappearbeforeanaudience.Theexhibitor’shairmustbeneatandwell-groomed,longhairshouldbestyledsothatthebacknumbercanbeeasilyseen.Safetyhelmetsareallowedinallclassesonanyexhibitor.

Anyexhibitornotmeetingattirerequirementsmustbepenalizedinfinaljudging.

CorrectattireforWalkingHorsepresentationconsistsofthefollowing:

1. ENGLISHATTIRE:InallclassesexhibitorswearaSaddleSuitconsistingofalongfittedcoatandjodhpurs(jods),whichareclosefittingpantswithkneepatchesandbell-bottomsthatgoovertheboots,withastraporunderpassthatgoesundertheboottokeepthepantsfromridingupthelegwheninthesaddle.Formen,thecoatlengthstopsjustabovetheknee.Forwomen,dependingontheheightofthewoman,thecoatmaybebelowtheknee,thoughexactlengthvariesasshowringfashionschange.Jodhpurbootsthatcomejustovertheankle,ahat,avest,tie,andglovescompletetheshowringattire.

a. EnglishRidingHabit(SaddleSuit).

b. EnglishSpurs(Useofspursisoptional).

c. RidingBoots.

d. Panttiedowns,orunderpasses.

e. Gloves(optional).

f. Hats(homburg,tophats,derby,snapbrimorsafetyhelmets),**OptionalforallLadies,YouthFemale,YouthMaleupto12yearsofage.

2. WESTERNATTIRE:UnlikeEnglishattire,whichisgenerallyquietandunderstated,Westernattireisintendedtodrawattention.Saddles,bitsandbridlesarefrequentlyoutfittedwithsilver.Therider’sclothingmayfeaturevividcolors,andevenrhinestonesorsequins.Hatsandchapsareoftencolorcoordinatedwithbrightlydecoratedbeltsandbuckles.Itisimportanttorememberwhenjudgingthatsilvertackshouldnotbegivenpreferenceovergoodworkingtack.

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a. WesternStylelongsleeve,collaredshirt

b. WesternStylelongpants

c. Westernhatorasafetyhelmet

d. Ridingboots

e. Westernscarforboloformen

f. OptionalWesternattire–chaps,spurs,coat,vest,jacketorgloves

Casualattire(consistingofcollaredshirt,longpantsandboots)isallowedatWHOAVersatility/FunDayshowsatthediscretionofshowmanagement.

3. COMMUNICATIONDEVICES:Thesedevicesareallowedonlyforexhibitors11yearsandunder.Theexceptiontothisruleisthat11yearsandunderexhibitorsshowinginVersatility,Showmanship,orEquitationclassesmaynotusecommunicationsdevices.Communicationdevicesareprohibitedforallotherexhibitors.Exception:SpecialNeedsExhibitors.

D. GENERALREQUIREMENTSANDEQUIPMENTFORHORSES

1. Allentriesshallbeclean,neatlytrimmed,ingoodfleshpresentingahealthyappearance,andoutfittedincleanandappropriatetack.

2. AllhorsesmustuseanEnglishsaddle,exceptwheredivisionorclassrulespermitotherwise.

3. StandardWalkingHorseSingleReinBridleandBit.WhileanystandardWalkingHorsebitmaybeused,agagbitwithnoshanksisnotconsideredastandardWalkingHorseshowbit.Severebitsarediscouragedandbleedingofthemouthormuzzlemustbepenalizedinthefinaljudging.Shanksinexcessof9½inchesinlengthareprohibitedonFlatShodHorses.Shanksaremeasuredfromtheverytopofthemetaltotheverybottomofthemetal,includingtheringstowhichthecheeksandreinsareattached.Quick-changebridlesandreinsarenotpermitted.

4. Blindersofanytypearenotpermittedontheshowgroundsatanytime.Exception:Partialblindersareallowedindrivingclasses.Refertopenaltysection.

5. Ridinghorsesinlegwrapsisprohibited.Longeinginlegwrapsispermitted.

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6. Namesofhorses,stables,trainersorexhibitorsareprohibitedonshowequipmentintheshowring;however,inconspicuousnameplatesonbridlesandsaddlesareacceptable.FailuretoobservethisRuleiscausefordismissalfromtheshowringoftheentryinviolationoroftheentryofthestableswhosenameisobservedinthering.

7. ArtificialMarkingsandAppliances.Anychangeincolorofmarkingsotherthanmaneortailisprohibited.Onlycleargroomingmaterialsareallowedonthehide,hairandhooves.Blackoropaquehoofpolishisprohibited.Allartificialappliancesotherthanthosesetforthinthissectionareprohibited.Refertopenaltysection.

8. Whips.WhipsoffourfeetorlessincludingthesnapperareallowedinanyclasswhereEnglishattireandequipmentareused.Whipsuptosixfeetinlengtharepermittedinanyclassinwhichthehorseisdriven,nolashesorappendagesoranyotherappliancesofanykindarepermittedtobeattachedtothewhip.Awhipofthiskindisnotpermittedinawarmupringorshowring.Nowhiporanyotheritemmaybehandedacrosstherailtoanexhibitor.

9. Ifthebacknumberoftheexhibitorismissingwhenenteringtheringitmustbehandedtotheringmastertobegiventotheexhibitor.Noitemmaybeused,insideorfromoutsidethering,whileshowingahorse,exceptonewhipperhandler,nolongerthanfourfeet,includingthesnapper.Refertopenaltysection.

10. HoofBands.Metalhoofbands,suchasusedtoanchororstrengthenpadsandshoesarenotpermitted.Hoofbandsareprohibitedandarenotallowedonshowgrounds.

11. ToeMeasurement.Toelengthmustexceedtheheightoftheheelbyoneinchormore.Thelengthofthetoeshallbemeasuredfromthecoronetband(wherehardandsoftmaterialmeet),atthecenterofthefrontpasternalongthefrontofthehoofwalltotheendofthetoe.

12. PadsarenotallowedonYearlingHorses,andanyhorseshoeonyearlinghorsesshallnotweighmorethan16ounces.Allhorsesmustbeflatshod,orbarefoot.

13. InsertionofMaterialBetweentheHoofandtheShoe.Anyobjectormaterialinsertedbetweentheshoeandthehoofisnotpermitted.

14. WeightBearingSurface.Theweightbearingsurfaceoftheshoethatisincontactwiththehoofmustbelevel.

15. LeadorOtherWeights.Leadorotherweightsareprohibited.Hollowedshoesorartificialextensionsfilledwithmercury,tungstenorsimilarsubstancesareprohibited.

16. Breakover.Thebreakoverpointoftheshoecannotbeanyfurtherbackthanthetipofthetoeonthenaturalhoof.

17. Rocker/Rollertoedshoesareprohibited.

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18. Pressureshoeingahorseortrimmingahorse’shoofinamannerthatwillcausesuchhorsetosuffer,orcanreasonablybeexpectedtocausesuchhorsetosufferpainordistress,inflammation,orlamenesswhenwalking,trotting,orotherwisemovingisstrictlyprohibited.Shoesmaybepulledatthediscretionofshowmanagement.

19. Acrylicmaybeusedtorepaironehoofonlytomendahoofwheretheshoehasbeenthrownandthehoofhasbeendamaged.Acrylicmaybeusedtofillinaroundthenailholesorcracksonthesideofthehooves.Acrylicoranyothermaterialmaynotbeusedforthepurposeofextendingthelengthofthenaturalhoofinanymanneronbothfeet,whichincludesthetoesorheels.

E. SPECIALREQUIREMENTSANDEQUIPMENTFOR:

FLAT-SHODDIVISIONANDVERSATILITYDIVISION

1. Barefootedhorsesmaybeshown;however,judgesmustdisqualifylameortenderfootedhorses.

2. Onlycleargroomingproducts(clearhoofpolish)allowed.Blackoropaquehoofpolishisnotallowed.

3. Tungstenmetal(inwholeorpart)isprohibited.

4. Thereshallbenocurbchainorcavesonadjustmentuponthereverseinaclass.

5. BraidsshallbeworninEnglishandHalterclasses,butnotinWestern.

6. Rhinestoneorsequinedbrowbandsandcavesonfrontsareallowed.

7. Curbchainsorstrapsmustbeflatagainstthejawandbeatleast½inchwide.Crosschaincavesonisprohibited.

8. Martingalesandtiedownsareprohibited.Exceptions:TWHOverFences,BarrelRacing,PoleBendingandDrivingclasses.

9. Snafflebitsarepermitted.Severebitsmustbepenalizedinthefinaljudging.Shanksover9½inchesareprohibited.Gagbitswithoutshanksarenotallowed.

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10. InWesternclasses,silvermountedequipmentshallnotcountovergoodworkingequipment.

11. EquipmentapprovedforeitherEnglishorWesternclassisapprovedforrailclasses,butnotacombinationthereof.

12. Exhibitor'sapparelshallbeeitherEnglishorWestern,butnotacombinationofboth.

13. DressforFlatShodandVersatilityclassesshallbeneatandappropriate.

14. Actiondevicesandtailbracesareprohibitedonshowgroundsorintheshowring.

15. Bosalsorordinaryringsnafflesmaybeusedonfive-year-oldoryoungerwesternflat-shodpleasurehorses.Whenusingabosalorsnaffle,theridermayusetwohandsonthereins.TheordinaryringsnafflebithasabrokenmouthpiecewithconventionalO-rings,egg-butt,orD-rings,andtheringmustbenolargerthanfourinchesindiameter.Optionalloosechinstrapofleatherornylononlyispermitted.Reinsshouldbeattachedabovethechinstrap.BosalmaybeusedinPoles,Barrels,TrailorReiningClasses.

16. AustralianstocksaddlesarenotapprovedaseitherEnglishorWesterntack.

17. Sidesaddlesareapprovedequipmentinflat-shodpleasureandversatilityclasses.

18. Intimedeventsand/orindividuallyworkedclassessuchasbarrels,pole,westernriding,trail,etc.aparticularhorsecountsasoneentrynomatterhowmanypeopleexhibitit.Theonlytimeahorsecanbeenteredinatimedeventortrailclasswithtwodifferentexhibitors/contestantsandcountastwoentriesisiftheclassisanopenclassandoneoftheexhibitors/contestantsisanadultandotherisayouthexhibitor,andthisisallowedonlyifthereisnootherclassfortheadultoryouthexhibitor.

F. SPECIALREQUIREMENTSANDEQUIPMENTFORHALTERDIVISION

HALTER/INHAND/MODELDIVISIONS

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1. Halter/In-handclasses:Mares,stallions,andgeldingsmaybeshowninabridleorhalter.

2. Weanlingsandyearlingsshallbeshowninashowhalter,snafflebitoptionalonyearling.

3. Inmodelclass,entriesmaywearashowbridleoraleathershowhalter.

4. InModelClasses,entriesmaynotwearatailbraceand/orhumanetail.

5. Shoesonweanlingsareprohibited.PadsarenotallowedonYearlingHorses,andanyhorseshoeonyearlinghorsesshallnotweighmorethan16ounces.Allhorsesmustbeflatshod,orbarefoot.

6. Modelentriesmustbeflatshod.

7. Bootsoractiondevicesareprohibited.

8. BraidsinthemanesandorforetopsarerequiredEnglishtack.

9. WhipsarenottoexceedfourfeetinlengthincludingthesnapperandareusedbyexhibitorsinEnglishattiredclasses.WhipsarenotallowedinWesternAttiredclasses

G. DRUGSANDMEDICATIONS

1. USEFDRUGS&MEDICATIONSGUIDELINESWILLAPPLY(www.usef.org)Nohorseshallbeallowedtoshowifthathorsehasbeenadministeredanyforbiddensubstancebyanymeans.Aforbiddensubstanceisanystimulant,depressant,tranquilizer,localanestheticoranyothervariousmedications.(Stimulantsanddepressantsaredefinedasmedicationsthatstimulateordepressthecirculatory,respiratoryorcentralnervoussystems.)Theuseof“ginger”isprohibited.Anydrugsregardlessofhowharmlessorinnocuoustheymightbe,whichbytheirverynaturemaskorscreenthepresenceoftheaforementionedprohibiteddrugs,orpreventordelaytestingprocedures.

2. Exhibitorsarecautionedagainsttheuseofmedicinalpreparationsandtonicsofanykind,theingredientsandquantitativeanalysisofwhicharenotspecificallyknown,asmanyofthemcontainforbiddensubstances.Professionals,ExhibitorsandOwnersshallbeknowledgeableandacceptingofUSEFDrugs&MedicationsGuidelines.(www.usef.org)

3. Anyblooddrawnfordrugtestingproceduresshallbeadministeredbyorunderthesupervisionofalicensedveterinarianwithinfifteen(15)minutesofthehorseleavingtheshowring.Bloodtestsshallbetheonlyrecognizedformofdrugtesting.

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4. AhearingregardinganallegedviolationofWHOA’sDrug&MedicationpolicyshallbeheldinaccordancewithRuleXII.Thetrainer,owner,and/orexhibitorofsaidhorse,iffoundinviolation,shallberequiredtoforfeitallprizemoneyorsweepstakesandanytrophies,ribbonsandpointswonatthecompletion,andtheclasseswillbere-tied.Thetrainer,ownerand/orexhibitorshallpaya$500.00fine.

H. PROFESSIONALANDAMATEURSTATUS

**Note:ThefollowingruleswillbeenforcedatallWHOAsponsoredoraffiliatedhorseevents.Referstoanybreedofhorse,notjusttheTWH.

1. PROFESSIONALS:

Duties:Aprofessionalshallberesponsibleforthecare,condition,welfare,training,custody,andperformanceofahorse.Professionalsareobligatedtofullyunderstandtherulesoftheaffiliation(s)underwhichtheyshow,includingthepenaltiesandrestrictions.Aprofessionalwhodoesnotexhibithorsesshallstillbeknowledgeableconcerningthebreedstandardandtheaffiliationsassociatedwiththebreed.Inaddition,aprofessionalmustobtain,maintain,anddeclareaprofessionalornon-amateurstatuswithWHOA.AllprofessionalsmustpresenttheirWHOAprofessionalmembershipcardatallWHOAhorseevents.

a. Definition:Aprofessionalisanindividualwho:

Acceptspaymentforemploymentinconnectionwithhorsesatashow(includesgrooms,assistants,paidcatchriders).Acceptspaymentforexercising,schooling,riding,exhibiting,anddriving.Thisincludesexchangesofservices,compensation,and/orbartering.Maynotexhibitinanyamateurclasses

Isahalterprofessional.

Isaprofessionalforanybreedhorse

Mayhavedeclaredinwriting(seeprocedurebelow)adesiretore-obtainamateurstatus.

Ridinginstructorswhoteachstudentsanddonottrainhorsesareonlyallowedtoshowtheirownhorsesoranimmediatefamilymembers’horseinamateurclassesorAOT/OATclasses.Ridinginstructorsmayexhibitaclient'shorseinanopenclasswithoutjeopardizingtheiramateurstatus.Ridinginstructorsmaynotexhibitalesson/studentshorse(leasesorco-ownershiparenotallowed)inamateurclasses.

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**Note:Exceptiontoprofessionalstatus:Apersoncanretaintheiramateurstatusiftheyonlyreceivepaymentforboardinghorses,standingastallionorgivingridinglessonsaspreviouslystated.

b. CHANGEOFPROFESSIONALSTATUS:Anyprofessionalthatdesirestobereclassifiedasanamateurbasedonthegroundsthathe/shenolongerengagesintheactivitiesthatmadehim/heraprofessionalmustnotifytheWHOAofficeinwritingofthiswishandsendthisnoticeviacertifiedmailtotheWHOAoffice.AftersuchnotificationhasbeenreceivedandapprovedbyWHOA,aninterimcardshallbeissued.ThisinterimcardshallbeusedasanofficialclassificationoftheapplicantandshallbepresentedandrecordedonWHOAentryformsatWHOAshows.Thisinterimcardshallcontaintheapplicants’name,dateissued,anddurationofthewaitingperiod.TheapplicantmustbeamemberofWHOAtoobtainthiscard.Definitionofthewaitingperiod:Thewaitingperiodistheperiodoftimeuntilamateurstatuscanbefullyobtained.Duringthisinterim/waitingperiod,theprofessionalisrestrictedfromexhibitinginanyamateurclass(seeschedulebelow).Thewaitingperiodisasfollows:Traininglessthan13months:Theapplicantmustsitout2yearsandhaveanactiveinterimcard.Trainingequaltoorgreaterthan13months:Thewaitingperiodis5yearsandapplicantmusthaveanactiveinterimcardduringthisperiod.

**Note:Theburdenofproofofprovingamateurstatusisontheapplicant.WHOAreservestherighttoinvestigatedisputesandapplicantsmayneedtoprovidefinancialrecords/proofofownerships,etc.ifneeded.Falsifyinginformationwillresultina2-yearsuspensionanduptoa$5,000.00fine.Subjectstayssuspendeduntilfineispaid.Noexceptions.FinaldeterminationofprofessionaloramateurstatusshallbemadebytheWHOAExecutiveDirectorandtheWHOARulesCommittee.

c. RELATIVEOFAPROFESSIONAL:(seedefinitionofimmediatefamilyinSectionIV,Page7)

Anyadultwhoisanimmediatefamilymemberofaprofessionalmayexhibittheirownortheirimmediatefamily’shorsesinopenoramateurclasses.Providedtheadultimmediatefamilymemberisnotaprofessionalhimselforherself.Theymaynotshowcustomerhorsesfrom

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anytrainingfacilityinamateurclasseswhetherco-ownedorleasedhorses.

Anyyouth12-17yearsofagewhoisanimmediatefamilymemberofaprofessionalmayexhibittheirownortheirimmediatefamily’shorsesinyouthoramateurclasses.Thissameyouthmayexhibitacustomer’shorseinamateuroropenclasses.However,thissameyouthmaynotexhibitacustomer’shorseinyouthclasses.Exception:Youthrelatedtoaprofessionalmayexhibittheirownorimmediatefamilymember’shorseintheAllDayPleasuredivision.

**Note:Exception:Atrainers’immediatefamilymembermayexhibitacustomers’horseorco-ownedhorseinanopenclassandnotjeopardizetheiramateurstatus.

2. AMATEURS

a. DefinitionofAmateurExhibitor

Apersonisanamateurwho,afterhis/her18thbirthday,doesnotengageinanyactivities,whichwouldcausehim/hertobeclassifiedasaprofessional.

b. DefinitionofYouthExhibitor.

Anypersonwhohasnotreachedhis/her18thbirthdayisdeclaredtobeayouthexhibitor.Forhorseshowpurposes,ayouthexhibitorisanindividualwho,onJanuary1stoftheshowyear,hasnotyetreachedhisorher18thbirthday.Ifanexhibitoris17onJanuary1standturns18onJanuary2nd,theexhibitorisstilleligibletoshowasayouthexhibitorallthatyear.

Tobeeligibletoshowinamateurand/oryouthexhibitorclassesatWHOAhorseevents,everyamateurandyouthexhibitormusthaveacurrentWHOAMembership,WHOAYouthMembership,orWHOATemporaryMembership.Thesemustberenewedeachyear.AmateurandyouthexhibitorapplicationsshouldbemadetotheWHOAcontainingthenameoftheapplicant,address,dateofbirth,telephonenumber(includingareacode),emailaddressandaccompaniedbytherequiredfee.TheWHOAMembershipCardRulewillbeenforced.

c. Thefollowingshallnotaffectamateurstatus:

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i Standingabreedingstallion,buying/selling,andboardinghorsesdoesnotaffectaperson'samateurstatus.

ii Thewritingofbooksorarticlesforhorseshowpurposes

iii TheacceptanceofremunerationforjudgingorservinginthecapacityofDQP

iv Thereimbursementofexhibitorforexpenseswithoutprofit

v Theacceptanceofasmalltokenofappreciation,otherthanmoneyforexhibiting.

Ifthereisaquestionofwhetherapersonisaprofessionaloranamateur,finaldeterminationshallbemadebytheWHOAExecutiveDirectorandtheWHOARulesCommittee.AnyonewhorequestsapersontoexhibitinanAmateurClassandthenpaysorremuneratesthatpersoninexcessofwhatisallowableshallbesubjecttodisciplinaryactionbyWHOA.Refertothepenaltysection.

I. WHOAPROGRAMS

Eligibility:Tobeeligibleforawards,theownerandexhibitorofthehorsemustbeaWHOAmember.

1. RegisterofMerit:

Providesflatshodhorsesandtheirexhibitorsashowcasefortheirversatility.

Forhorsesatleast2yearsold,nominatedbySeptember1eachcalendaryear.

PointbooksissuedyearlymustbesubmittedbyDecember5eachcalendaryear.

Pointsearnedbyplacingatanyorganizedhorseshow,competitiveorenduranceride,orotherhorseevent.

AwardsincludeCertificateofAchievement,CertificateofMerit,RegisterofMerit(programshighesthonor),andDiamondCertificates.

Formoreinformation,[email protected]

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2. NationalHighPoint:

PointsaccumulatedateventsacrossthecountryusingalicensedjudgeandaffiliatedwithaUSDArecognizedHIO.

Pointsawardedbasedonplacingateachshow

AwardspresentedannuallyattheWHOAConvention

3. InternationalHighPoint

PointsaccumulatedateventsaffiliatedwithorsponsoredbyWHOAoutsidetheUnitedStatesofAmerica(USA)

Awardspresentedannually

4. YouthQuestandAmateurHighPoint

Foryouthmembers17andunder

Foradultmember18andover

AwardspresentedannuallyattheWHOAConvention

VII.FLATSHODGAITANDDIVISIONDESCRIPTIONSANDREQUIREMENTS TherearefourdistinctgaitsthattheFlatShodTWHperformsintheshowring:

Theflatwalkisaboldfourbeatstepwitheachfootleavingandstrikingthegroundseparatelyatregularintervals.Thepatternforthisstepislefthindfoot,leftfrontfoot,righthindfoot,rightfrontfoot,creatingasquarefourbeatstep.Theforelegsshouldmovestraight,breakingatthekneesandreachingforward.Themotionofthehindfootmovingoverthefronttrackcreatesoverstride.Therearlegsshouldfollowthroughclosetothegroundinacomfortableoverstridingstep.Intheflatwalkthehorseshouldhaveaverticalheadnodfromthewithers,noddingupanddownwheretheneckandheadmoves,notjustthehead.Thehorseshouldcarryhisneckhigherthanhistopline,butnotsohighthatthereisstrainingorhollowingoutintheback.Therunningwalkshouldhaveanincreaseinspeedwiththesamemotionofthelegsandheadasthedescriptionoftheflatwalkwithminimaltransitionbetweenthegaits.Thereshouldbenosacrificeofformwiththeincreaseofspeed.

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ThecanteroftheTWHisaforward3-beatmovementperformedwithadiagonalmovementeithertotherightorleft.Ifthemovementistotherightthehorseshouldstartlefthindleg,righthindlegandleftforelegtogether,therightforeleg.Themovementtotheleftisrighthindleg,lefthindlegandrightforelegtogether,theleftforeleg.Tobeperformedcorrectlyintheshowringthehorseshouldleadwithhisforelegtotheinsideofthering.Thetrailwalkisarelaxedwalkwithaloosereinandnoappearanceofstrainonthepartofhorseorexhibitor.Thehorseshouldbecontent,manageableandsmooth.AllTWHFlatShodhorsesperformallgaits(flatwalk,runningwalk,canterandtrailwalk),associatedwiththeTWHbreedwithouttheuseoftungsten,lubricants,artificialappliances,boots,pads,bands,bracedtailsoranytypeactiondevice.Thelengthofthetoe,exclusiveoftheshoe,shallnotexceed5inchesmeasuredfromthecoronetband,atthecenterofthefrontpasternalongthefrontofthehoofwall.HoofbandsarenotallowedonthegroundsatanyWHOAevent.InallFlatShodTWHclassesthehorsesshouldnevershowtendenciestopace,trotorrack.Thehorsesshouldperformallgaitswiththehindlegsinaforwardmotionneverwithverticalhockmotionorwithhindlegs“outbehind”itself.InallFlatShodTWHclassesmannersareparamount,horsesshouldstandquietlyandbackreadily.Inallgaits,formshouldneverbesacrificedforspeed.AnyFlatShodhorseisconsideredtohaveanunacceptableimageifitexhibitsstifffrontlegs,crampyrearlegmotion,laboring,stumbling,unevennessinitswayofgoing,quickflippingofitsfrontfeet,orlandingonitsheels,orrepeatedlyrocksbackinthelineup.A. FLATSHODTWHDIVISIONS

1. CLASSICPARKDIVISION

a. TheClassicParkhorsemustdisplayatruefourbeatgaitattheflatwalkandrunningwalk.TheClassicParkhorsewillhaveamoredefinedflatwalkandrunningwalkwhichshouldincludealongerstridewiththerearlegs,moreanimationwiththefrontlegsandapronouncedheadshake.TheClassicParkhorsewillbemoreanimatedthantheLiteShodhorse.

b. InEnglishclassestheClassicParkhorseshouldbehighheadedwithanalertnesssoughtafterintheshowring.Englishtackmustbeusedinthisclass.

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c. InWesternclassestheClassicParkhorseshouldhaveanaturalheadsetandworkonalighterreinthanintheEnglishclasses.ThesealongwithneckreiningarequalitiesthatsetthewesternhorseapartfromtheEnglishhorse(allhorses6andovermustneckrein).A360degreeneckreinedturntotherightorleftattheexhibitorsdiscretionmaybecalledforatthejudges’discretioninWesternclassesforagedhorses6yearsandover.Westerntackmustbeusedinthisclass.

d. Shoeing:Amaximum½”thickx1½”widehotorcoldrolledsteeloraluminumshoe.Boriumisallowedonthecaulksandtoesoftheshoe.Thethicknessoftheshoe,caulkandboriumtogethermustnotexceed11/8”thick.Amaximum15/8”turnback(measuredfromthefronttothebackofthecaulk)isallowed.Clipsareoptionalwhendrawnfromtheoriginalsteelorpoured.

TheinitialshoesizeonClassicParkhorsesthattheyarewearingatthebeginningofClass#1ofashowcannotbechangedifdesiringtoshowinLiteShod.ClassicParkhorsesmayexhibitinLiteShodclassesifshoeingcriteriaismetfortheLiteShodDivisionatthebeginningofthefirstclassatthatshow.ClassicParkhorsesarenotallowedtoshowinanyotherFlatShodclasses(TrailPleasure,ClassicTrailPleasure,CountryPleasure,ClassicCountryPleasure,AllDayPleasureorClassicAllDayPleasure)atthesameshow,buttheyareeligibletoshowinHalter,Showmanship,EquitationandVersatilityclassesatthesameshow.Seechartonpage62.

2. LITESHODDIVISION

a. LITESHOD

i TheLiteShodhorsemustdisplayatruefourbeatgaitattheflatwalkandrunningwalk.TheLiteShodhorseshouldbelightandairywithitsfrontlegsandexhibitalongglidingoverstridewithadefinedflatwalkandrunningwalk.Itshoulddisplayacadencedheadshakeinrhythmwithitslegs.TheLiteShodhorsewillbeslightlylessanimatedthantheClassicParkhorsebutmoreanimatedthantheClassicLightShodhorse.

ii InEnglishclassestheLiteShodhorseshouldbehigherheadedshowingbrillianceandapresencesoughtafterintheshowring.Thehorseshouldbemanageableonalighttomoderaterein.OnlyEnglishtackshouldbeusedinthisclass.

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iii InWesternclassestheLiteShodhorseshouldhavealowerheadsetandworkonalighterrein.ThesealongwithneckreiningarequalitiesthatsetthewesternhorseapartfromtheEnglishhorse(allhorses6andovermustneckrein).A360degreeneckreinedturntotherightorleftattheexhibitorsdiscretionmaybecalledforatthejudges’discretioninWesternclassesforagedhorses6yearsandover.Onlywesterntackshouldbeusedinthisclass.

iv Shoeing:Amaximum½”thickx1”widehotorcoldrolledsteeloraluminumshoe(bothfrontandhindfeet)withamaximum11/2”turnback(measuredfromfronttobackofthecaulk)isallowed.Boriumisallowedonthecaulksandtoesoftheshoe,butthethicknessoftheshoe,caulkandboriummustnotexceed11/8”thick.Clipsareoptionalwhendrawnfromtheoriginalsteelorpoured.

LiteShodPleasurehorsesmayshowupinClassicParkclassesatthesameshowbutarenotallowedtoshowinanyotherFlatShodclasses(TrailPleasure,ClassicTrailPleasure,CountryPleasure,ClassicCountryPleasure,AllDayPleasureorClassicAllDayPleasure)atthesameshow,buttheyareeligibletoshowinClassicLiteShod,Halter,Showmanship,EquitationandVersatilityclassesatthesameshow.Seechartonpage62.

b. CLASSICLITESHOD

i TheClassicLiteShodhorsemustdisplayatruefourbeatgaitattheflatwalkandrunningwalkeffortlesslydisplayingeleganceandclassicbeautywithabalancedheadnod.TheClassicLiteShodhorseshouldbecollectedandwellbalancedwithlessshoulderorkneeliftthantheLiteShod.TheClassicLiteShodhorseshouldbreakhigherwithitsfrontlegsinallgaitsthantheTrailPleasurehorse.

ii InEnglishclassestheClassicLiteShodPleasurehorseshouldhaveahigherheadcarriageexertingenergythroughlightcollection.OnlyEnglishtackshouldbeusedinthisclass.

iii InWesternclassestheClassicLiteShodhorseshouldhavealowerheadsetandworkonalighterreinthaninEnglishclass.ThesealongwithneckreiningarequalitiesthatsetthewesternhorseapartfromtheEnglishhorse(allhorses6andovermustneckrein).A360degreeneckreinedturntotherightorleftattheexhibitorsdiscretionmaybecalledforatthejudges’discretioninWesternclassesforagedhorses6yearsandover.Onlywesterntackshouldbeusedinthisclass.

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iv Shoeing:Amaximumof3/8”thickx¾”widewithuptoa1/16”variancehotorcoldrolledsteeloraluminumshoe(bothfrontandhindfeet).Boriumisallowedonthecaulksandtoesoftheshoe,butthethicknessoftheshoe,caulkandboriummustnotexceed7/8”inthickness.Maximum1½”turnback(measuredfromfronttobackofcaulk).Clipsareoptionalwhendrawnfromtheoriginalsteel,orpoured.

**ClassicLiteShodmayshowupintheLiteShodandClassicParkclassesatthesameshow.Seechartonpage62.

3. TRAILDIVISION

a. TRAILPLEASURE

i TheTrailPleasurehorsemustdisplaythetruefourbeatgaitsattheflatwalkandrunningwalk.TheTrailPleasurehorseshouldmoveinanalert,determinedandforwardmannerwithanampleandcadencedheadshake.TheTrailPleasurehorseshouldmovewithease,overstrideandliftoftheshouldersonalightrein.WhileanimationtypicaloftheLiteShodandClassicLiteShodhorseisnotdesirableintheTrailPleasurehorsethereshouldbeabrillianceintheactionofthehorsesmovements.TheTrailPleasurehorseshouldcanterinarelaxedmannerwithnosignofeffortfromtheexhibitor.TrailPleasurehorsesmaybeaskedtotrailwalkandhaltwhileexhibitingatthejudges’discretion.

ii InEnglishclassestheTrailPleasurehorseshouldbehigherheadedandalert.OnlyEnglishtackshouldbeusedinthisclass.

iii InWesternclassestheTrailPleasurehorseshoulddisplayaslightlylowermorerelaxedheadsetandberiddenonalightrein.ThesealongwithneckreiningarequalitiesthatsetthewesternhorseapartfromtheEnglishhorse(allhorses6andovermustneckrein).A360degreeneckreinedturntotherightorleftattheexhibitorsdiscretionmaybecalledforatthejudges’discretioninWesternclassesforagedhorses6yearsandover.Onlywesterntackshouldbeusedinthisclass.


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TrailPleasurehorsesarenotallowedtoshowinanyotherFlatShodclasses(ClassicPark,LiteShod,ClassicLiteShod,CountryPleasure,ClassicCountryPleasure,AllDayPleasureorClassicAllDayPleasure)atthesameshow,buttheyareeligibletoshowinClassicTrailPleasure,Halter,Showmanship,EquitationandVersatilityclassesatthesameshow.Seechartonpage62.

b. CLASSICTRAILPLEASURE

i TheClassicTrailPleasurehorsemustdisplaythetruefourbeatgaitsattheflatwalkandrunningwalk.GoodmannersandsmoothperformancearemoreimportantthanbrilliantactionintheClassicTrailPleasurehorse.Thefrontlegsshouldnotbreakmorethan45degreesfromvertical,therefore,animationseenintheTrailPleasurehorseisnotdesirableintheClassicTrailPleasurehorseandshouldbepenalized.TheClassicTrailPleasurehorseshouldmovewithaneasegearedtowardstaminaandlongevityonthetrailonalooserein.TheClassicTrailPleasurehorseshouldberelaxedandhaveapronouncedandacadencedheadnodcomingfromtheshouldersasaresultoftimingfromthehindquartersandnotfromsimpleflexionatthepoll.TheClassicTrailPleasurehorseshouldcanterinarelaxedformwithnosignofeffortfromtheexhibitor.ClassicTrailPleasurehorsesmaybeaskedtotrailwalkandhaltwhileexhibitingatthejudges’discretion.

ii InEnglishclassestheClassicTrailPleasurehorseshouldbehigherheadedandalert.OnlyEnglishtackshouldbeusedinthisclass.

iii InWesternclassestheClassicTrailPleasurehorseshoulddisplayaslightlylowermorerelaxedheadsetandberiddenonalooserein.ThesealongwithneckreiningarequalitiesthatsetthewesternhorseapartfromtheEnglishhorse(allhorses6andovermustneckrein).A360degreeneckreinedturntotherightorleftattheexhibitorsdiscretionmaybecalledforatthejudges’discretioninWesternclassesforagedhorses6yearsandover.Onlywesterntackshouldbeusedinthisclass.


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ClassicTrailPleasurehorsesarenotallowedtoshowinanyClassicPark,LiteShod,ClassicLiteShod,CountryPleasure,ClassicCountryPleasure,AllDayPleasureorClassicAllDayPleasureatthesameshow,buttheyareeligibletoshowinTrailPleasure,Halter,Showmanship,EquitationandVersatilityclassesatthesameshow.Seechartpage62.

4. COUNTRYDIVISION

a. COUNTRYPLEASURE

i TheCountryPleasurehorsemustdisplayatruefourbeatgaitattheflatwalkandrunningwalk.TheCountryPleasurehorseshoulddisplayslightlylessshoulderliftandanimationwithitsfrontlegsthantheClassicTrailPleasurehorse.Thishorseshouldbebalancedwithapronouncedandcadencedheadnodwhenconsideringgait,formandrhythm.TheCountryPleasurehorseshouldbemanageableonalightrein.Horsesmaybeaskedtotrailwalkandtohaltandstandquietlyonarelaxedreinatthejudges’discretion.Keepinginmindthisisahorseintheshowring,thereforeneatnessandmannersareparamount.

ii InEnglishclassestheCountryPleasurehorseshouldhaveanaturalheadset.AcavesonmaybeusedontheCountryPleasurehorseinEnglishtack.OnlyEnglishtackshouldbeusedinthisclass.

iii InWesternclassestheCountryPleasurehorseshoulddisplayaslightlylowerheadsetthaninEnglishclasses.Exhibitorsarenotrequiredtoneckreininthisclass.AcavesonmaybeusedonaCountryPleasurehorseinWesterntack.ExhibitorsareallowedtouseahandoneachreininWesternclasses.A360degreeturntotherightorleftatexhibitorsdiscretionmaybecalledforatthejudges’discretioninWesternclassesforagedhorses6yearsandover.Onlywesterntackshouldbeusedinthisclass.

iv Shoeing:Anunaltered,factorystampedkegshoe(pouredorcast)hotorcoldrolledsteeloraluminumlighthorsebreed(nondraftbreed)nontoe-weightedshoeisallowed.Pouredorcastclipsifpouredintheoriginalcast(maynotbeweldedon).Pouredorcastheels/caulksifpouredintheoriginalcast(maynotbeweldedon).Boriumisallowedonthetoe1½”wideatthetoeandspotsontheheelsnomorethan1/8”thick.

CountryPleasurehorsesarenotallowedtoshowinanyClassicPark,LiteShod,ClassicLiteShod,TrailPleasure,ClassicTrailPleasure,AllDayPleasureorClassicAllDayPleasureatthesameshow,buttheyareeligibletoshowinClassicCountryPleasure,Halter,Showmanship,EquitationandVersatilityclassesatthesameshow.Seechartpage62.

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b. CLASSICCOUNTRYPLEASURE

i TheClassicCountryPleasurehorsedoesnotexhibitshoulderlift,butmustdisplayatruefourbeatgaitattheflatwalkandrunningwalkwithacadencedheadnod.TheClassicCountryPleasurehorseshouldbebalancedwhenconsideringgait,formandrhythm.TheClassicCountryPleasurehorsemustbemanageableonalightreinatallgaits.Thecantermustberelaxedandconsistentwithnosignofrushingorpumpingontheexhibitor’spart.Horsesmaybeaskedtotrailwalkandtohaltandstandquietlyonarelaxedreinatthejudges’discretion.TheClassicCountryPleasurehorseshouldberelaxed,contentandundercontrolbytheexhibitoratalltimes.

ii InEnglishclassestheClassicCountryPleasurehorsemaywearacavesonwithonlyEnglishtack.

iii InWesternclassestheClassicCountryPleasurehorsemaywearacavesonwithonlywesterntack.Exhibitorsarenotrequiredtoneckreininthisclass.Exhibitorsareallowedtouseahandoneachreinintheseclasses.A360degreeturntotherightorleftattheexhibitorsdiscretionmaybecalledforatthejudges’discretioninWesternclassesforagedhorses6yearsandover.

iv Shoeing:Anunaltered,factorystampedkegshoe(pouredorcast)hotorcoldrolledsteeloraluminumlighthorsebreed(nondraftbreed)nontoe-weightedshoeisallowed.Pouredorcastheels/caulksifpouredintheoriginalcast(maynotbeweldedon).Boriumisallowedonthetoe1½”wideatthetoeandspotsontheheelsnomorethan1/8”thick.

ClassicCountryPleasurehorsesarenotallowedtoshowinanyClassicPark,LiteShod,ClassicLiteShod,TrailPleasureorClassicTrailPleasure,AllDayPleasureorClassicAllDayPleasureatthesameshow,buttheyareeligibletoshowinCountryPleasure,Halter,Showmanship,EquitationandVersatilityclassesatthesameshow.Seechartonpage62.

5. ALLDAYDIVISION

a. ALLDAYPLEASURE

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Theseclassesareopentoallgaitedhorses.Thehorsesintheseclassesarenotrequiredtoberegisteredinanybreedassociation.TheAllDayPleasureandClassicAllDayPleasureclassesaredesignedtoencourageparticipationfromexhibitorswhomaybenewtotheshowringortheexhibitorwhowantstoshowtheirtypical“alldaypleasure”horse.Theseclassesareopentoamateurandyouthexhibitorsonly.

i TheAllDayPleasurehorseshouldtransitionbetweengaitssmoothlyandimmediately.TheAllDayPleasurehorsemuststandstillonaloosereinatthehaltandinthelineup.TheAllDayPleasurehorsemustbackcalmlyandreadily.Thepleasuregaitshouldbeonalightreinwithtrailwalkonaloose/drapedrein.TheAllDayPleasurehorseshouldmovequietlyforwardinanalertmanner.TheAllDayPleasurehorseexhibitseaseofgaitonalightrein,smoothnessisparamountwhenjudgingasthistraitmakeshorseapleasuretorideallday.Anybouncingswayingorundulatingmotionbytheriderorgrippingtightlyonthereinsistobepenalized.Itisnotnecessaryforthishorsetowalkorshake.ThedifferenceintheAllDayPleasureandClassicAllDayPleasureistheAllDayPleasurecarriesalargershoeandhasanextendedgait.

ii TherearethreegaitsassociatedwiththeAllDayPleasureclasses:thepleasuregait,thetrailwalkandtheextendedpleasuregait(atjudge’sdiscretion).Thepleasuregaitisperformedatanaveragetempoandtheextendedpleasuregaitatamoderatespeedandcanbeavariationofanysaddlehorsegaitwithnopreferencegiventoanyparticulargaitoveranother.Thegaitshouldbeconsistent,balancedandpossesssmoothnessandmanageabilitytoemphasize“allday”longevitymakingitacomfortableandeasyride.Formmustnotbesacrificedforspeedwhenjudgingthegaitsofthehorse.Excessiveanimationandstridearenotdesiredinthepleasuregait.

iii ExhibitorsmayusetwohandswithEnglishorWesterntackandacavesonornosebandmaybeusedwithEnglishorWesterntack.


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b. CLASSICALLDAYPLEASURE

TheClassicAllDayPleasurehorseisonethatistrulyapleasuretouseonthetrail.TheClassicAllDayPleasurehorsemuststandstillonaloosereinatthehaltandinthelineup.TheClassicAllDayPleasurehorsemustbackcalmlyandreadily.Thishorsemustnotexhibitanynervoustendenciesorseemrushed.Thishorseshouldmovequietlywithnobalking.TheClassicAllDayPleasurehorseshouldtransitionbetweengaitssmoothlyandimmediately.

i TherearetwogaitsassociatedwiththeClassicAllDayPleasurehorse,thepleasuregaitandthetrailwalk,bothperformedonalooserein.Thepleasuregaitisperformedatamoderatespeedandcanbeavariationofanysaddlehorsegaitwithnopreferencegiventoanyparticulargaitoveranother.Thegaitshouldbeconsistent,balancedandpossessmoothnessandmanageabilitytoemphasize“allday”longevitymakingitacomfortableandeasyride.Excessiveanimationandstridearenotdesiredinthepleasuregait.

ii ExhibitorsmayusetwohandswithEnglishorWesterntackandacavesonornosebandmaybeusedwithEnglishorWesterntack.

iii Shoeing:Anunaltered,factorystampedkegshoe(pouredorcast)hotorcoldrolledsteeloraluminumlighthorsebreed(nondraftbreed)nontoe-weightedshoeisallowed.Pouredorcastclipsifpouredintheoriginalcast(maynotbeweldedon).Pouredorcastheels/caulksifpouredintheoriginalcast(maynotbeweldedon).Boriumisallowedonthetoe1½”wideatthetoeandspotsontheheelsnomorethan1/8”thick.

ClassicAllDayPleasurehorsesarenotallowedtoshowinanyClassicPark,LiteShod,ClassicLiteShod,TrailPleasure,ClassicTrailPleasure,CountryPleasure,ClassicCountryPleasure,atthesameshow,buttheyareeligibletoshowinAllDayPleasure,andalsoinHalter,Showmanship,EquitationandVersatilityclassesatthesameshow,providedtheyareregisteredhorses.Seechartonpage62.

B. SHOWMANSHIPANDEQUITATIONDIVISION

1. SHOWMANSHIP

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Availableintheadultandyouthdivisions.

a. CLASSDESCRIPTION:Theshowmanshipclassshallbedesignedtoevaluatetheexhibitor’sabilitytoexecute,inconcertwithawellgroomedandconditionedhorse,asetofmaneuversprescribedbythejudgewithprecisionandsmoothnesswhileexhibitingpoiseandconfidence,andmaintainingabalanced,functionalandfundamentallycorrectbodyposition.

Itismandatorythatthejudgepostanypattern(s)tobeworkedatleastonehourpriortothecommencementoftheclass.Pattern(s)shouldbedesignedtotesttheexhibitor'sabilitytoeffectivelypresentahorsetothejudge.Alltieswillbebrokenatthejudges’discretion.

b. CLASSPROCEDURES:Allexhibitorsmayentertheringandthenworkindividuallyoreachexhibitormaybeworkedfromthegateindividually.Whenexhibitorsareworkedindividuallyfromthegate,aworkingordermayberequired.Thefollowingmaneuversareconsideredacceptable:leadthehorseatawalk,runningwalkorintermediategait,orbackinastraightorcurvedline,oracombinationofstraightandcurvedlines;stop;andturn90(1/4),180(1/2),270(3/4),360(fullturn)degreesoranycombinationormultipleoftheseturns.Thejudgemusthaveexhibitorssetthehorseupsquarelyforinspectionsometimeduringtheclass.

c. PRESENTATIONANDPOSITIONOFEXHIBITOR:Clothesandpersonaretobeneatandclean.ExhibitorsmayshowineitherEnglishorWesternattireandappointments,butneveracombinationofboth.Exhibitorsshouldbepoised,confident,courteousandgenuinelysportsmanlikeatalltimes,quicklyrecognizingandcorrectingfaultsinthepositioningofthehorse.Theexhibitorshouldcontinueshowingthehorseuntiltheclasshasbeenplacedortheyhavebeenexcused,unlessotherwiseinstructedbythejudge.Theexhibitorshouldappearbusiness-like,standandmoveinastraight,naturalanduprightmanner,andavoidexcessive,unnaturaloranimatedbodypositions.

Theexhibitormustleadonthehorse’sleftsideholdingtheleadshankintherighthandnearthehalterwiththebightoftheleadneatlycoiledinthelefthand.Itispreferablethattheexhibitor’shandnotbeonthesnaporchainportionofthelead,andtodososhouldbepenalized.Whenleading,theexhibitorshouldbepositionedbetweentheeyeandthemid-pointofthehorse’sneck,referredtoastheleadingposition.

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Botharmsshouldbebentattheelbowwiththeelbowsheldclosetotheexhibitors'sideandtheforearmsheldinanaturalposition.Heightofthearmsmayvarydependingonthesizeofthehorseandexhibitor,butthearmsshouldneverbeheldstraightoutwiththeelbowslocked.Thepositionoftheexhibitorwhenexecutingaturntotherightisthesameastheleadingpositionexceptthattheexhibitorshouldturnandfacetowardthehorse’sheadandhavethehorsemoveawayfromthemtotheright.Whenexecutingaback,theexhibitorshouldturnfromtheleadingpositiontofacetowardtherearofthehorsewiththerighthandextendedinfrontoftheexhibitor’scheststillmaintainingslightbendintheelbowandwalkforward.Ideally,theexhibitors'leftshouldertobeinalignmentwiththehorses'leftfrontleg.Whensettingthehorseupforinspection,theexhibitorshouldstandangledtowardthehorseinapositionbetweenthehorses’eyeandmuzzle,andshouldneverleavetheheadofthehorse.TheexhibitormustusetheQuarterMethod(seediagram)whenpresentingthehorse.Theexhibitorshouldmaintainapositionthatissafeforthemselvesandthejudge.Thepositionoftheexhibitorshouldnotobstructthejudge’sviewofthehorseandshouldallowtheexhibitortomaintainawarenessofthejudge’spositionatalltimes.Theexhibitorshouldnotcrowdotherexhibitorswhensettingupside-by-sideorhead-to-tail.Whenmovingaroundthehorse,theexhibitorshouldchangesidesinfrontofthehorsewithminimalstepsandshouldassumethesamepositionontherightsideofthehorsethattheyhadontheleftside.Leading,backing,turningandinitiatingtheset-upshouldbeperformedfromtheleftsideofthehorse.Atnotimeshouldtheexhibitoreverstanddirectlyinfrontofthehorse.Theexhibitorshouldnottouchthehorsewiththeirhandsorfeet,orvisiblycuethehorse.Whipsareprohibited.

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d. PRESENTATIONOFTHEHORSE:Thehorses’bodyconditionandoverallfitnessshouldbeassessed.HorsesmaybepresentedineitherEnglishorWesterntack,dependingontheattireoftheexhibitor,butneveracombinationofboth.Awell-fittedhalterwillbeused.Whenexhibitinginahalter,achainshankmaybeusedinahumanemanner,butneverthroughthemouth.Thehaircoatshouldbeclean,well-brushedandingoodcondition.Themane,tail,forelockandwithertuftmustbewellconditionedandgroomed.Thelengthofmaneandtailmayvary,aslongastheyareneat,cleanandfreeoftangles.Thebridlepath,eyebrows,andlonghairontheheadandlegsmaybeclipped,exceptwheregovernmentregulationsprohibit.Thehoovesshouldbeproperlytrimmedandifshod,theshoesshouldfitcorrectlyandclinchesshouldbeneat.Hoovesmustbecleanandmaybewithhoofdressings,orshownnaturally.Alltackshouldfitproperlyandbeneat,cleanandingoodrepair.HorsesshownunderEnglishtackshouldbebraidedwithribbonsasiscustomaryforthatdiscipline,whilehorsesshownunderWesterntackshouldshowastraditionallows.

e. PERFORMANCE:Theexhibitorshouldperformtheworkaccurately,precisely,smoothly,andwithareasonableamountofspeed.Increasingspeedoftheworkincreasesthedegreeofdifficulty,however,accuracyandprecisionshouldnotbesacrificedforspeed.Thehorseshouldlead,stop,back,turnandsetupwillingly,brisklyandreadilywithminimalvisibleoraudiblecueing.Aseveredisobediencewillnotresultinadisqualificationbutshouldbepenalizedappropriately,andtheexhibitorshouldnotplaceaboveanexhibitorthatcompletesthepatterncorrectly.Excessiveschoolingortraining,willfulabuse,lossofcontrolofthehorsebytheexhibitor,failuretofollowprescribedpattern,knockingoverorworkingonthewrongsideoftheconesshallbecausefordisqualification.

Thehorseshouldbeleddirectlytoandawayfromthejudgeinastraightorcurvedlineandtrackbrisklyandfreelyattheprescribedgaitasdictatedbythepattern.Thehorse’sheadandneckshouldbestraightandinlinewiththebody.Allhaltsshouldbestraight,prompt,smoothandresponsivewiththehorse’sbodyremainingstraight.Thehorseshouldbackreadilywiththehead,neckandbodyalignedinastraightorcurved

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lineasinstructed.Pullturnstotheleftshouldbe90degreesorless.Forturnsofgreaterthan90degrees,theidealturnconsistsofthehorsepivotingontherighthindlegwhilesteppingacrossandinfrontoftherightfrontlegwiththeleftfrontleg.Anexhibitorshouldnotbepenalizediftheirhorseperformsapivotonthelefthindleg,butanexhibitorwhosehorseperformsthepivotcorrectlyshouldreceivemorecredit.Thehorseshouldbesetupquicklywiththefeetsquarelyunderneaththebody.Theexhibitordoesnothavetoresetahorsethatstopssquare.Whenposed,thewesternhorse(stocktype)shouldstandsquare,withallfourlegssquarelyunderthebody.TheEnglishhorseshouldstandwithfeetslightlyspreadandheadup,butneverover-stretched.

f. SCORING:Exhibitorsaretobescoredfrom0to100with70denotinganaverageperformance.Wholeandhalfpointincrementsareacceptable.Runcontentscoreswillbeindicatedasfollows:

OverallConditionofHorse 15pointsGroomingofHorse 20pointsExhibitor 15pointsLeading 15pointsPosingforInspection 15pointsPatternExecution 20points+=AboveAverage✔=Average–=BelowAverageAnadditional+(Excellent)or–(wellbelowaverage)maybegiven.

i OverallPresentationofExhibitorandHorse:Theexhibitor'soverallpoise,confidence,appearanceandpositionthroughouttheclass,andthephysicalappearanceofthehorsewillbeevaluated.

ii Faults:Faultscanbeclassifiedasminor,majororsevere.Thejudgewilldeterminetheappropriateclassificationofafaultbaseduponthedegreeand/orfrequencyoftheinfraction.

(a)Minorfaults

Breakofgaitatwalk,runningwalk,orintermediategaitfor1strideSlidingapivotfootorliftingfootandreplacinginsameplace(b)MajorfaultsNotperforminggaitornotstoppingwithin5feetofdesignatedareaBreakofgaitatwalk,runningwalk,orintermediategaitformorethanonestride

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SplittingtheconePickingupapivotfootPickingupafootafterpresentationOver/underturning1/8to1/4ofdesignatedturn(c)SevereFaults(avoidsdisqualificationbutshouldbeplacedbelowotherexhibitorsthatdonotincuraseverefault)include:OutofpositionduringpresentationExhibitortouchingthehorseorkickingorpointingtheirfeetatthehorse’sfeetduringsetupStandingdirectlyinfrontofthehorseLossofleadshankorholdingchainortwohandsonshank.Severedisobedienceincludingrearingorpawing;horsekickingatotherhorses,exhibitorsorjudgeHorsecontinuouslycirclingtheexhibitor(d)Disqualifications(shouldnotbeplaced)include:Lossofcontrolofhorsethatendangersexhibitor,otherhorsesorexhibitorsThehorseescapingfromtheexhibitorFailureofexhibitortowearcorrectnumberinavisiblemannerWillfulabuseExcessiveschoolingortraining,oruseofartificialaidsKnockingovertheconeorgoingoffpatternNeverperformingspecificgaitOverturningmorethan1/4turnofdesignatedturn

g. SUGGESTEDFINALSCORING:Finalscoringshallbeonabasisof0–100,withanapproximatebreakdownasfollows:

90-100Excellentshowmanship,includingbodypositionandpresentationofhorse.Completespatternaccurately,quickly,smoothlyandprecisely;demonstratesahighlevelofprofessionalism.80-89Aboveaverageperformanceinexecutionofthepatternaswellascorrectshowmanshipandpresentationofhorse.Excellentshowmanthatcommitsaminorfault.70-79Averagepatternexecutionandaverageshowmanship;lackingadequatestyleandprofessionalpresentationtomeritelevatingtothenextscoringrange.Aboveaverageshowmanthatcommitsaminorfault.60-69Belowaveragepatternthatlacksquicknessorprecision.Horsewithconsistentlyunwillingattitudeorhandlerwithobviouspositionand/orpresentationfaultsthatpreventseffectiveshowmanship.An

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averageshowmanthatcommitstwominorfaultsintheperformanceofthepattern.Anexcellentshowmanthatcommitsamajorfault.50-59Onemajorfaultormultipleminorfaultsintheperformanceorpresentationorpositionofexhibitorthatprecludeseffectivecommunicationwiththehorse.40-49Severefault,twoormoremajorfaults,ormultipleminorfaultsintheperformanceortheexecutionofthepatternanddemonstratesalackofhandlingabilityandknowledgeofcorrectbodyposition.10-39Exhibitorcommitsmorethanoneseverefaultormultiplemajorfaultsinperformanceorpositionbutcompletestheclassandavoidsdisqualification.

2. WALKINGSEATEQUITATION

a. CLASSES

i WalkingSeatEquitationExhibitors11andUnderSpecialty

ii WalkingSeatEquitationExhibitors12-17(CanterorSpecialty)

iii WalkingSeatEquitationChampionship(CanterorSpecialty)

iv WalkingSeatEquitationAdultRiders(Riders18yearsorolder(CanterorSpecialty)

b. GENERALINFORMATION

i ItshouldbestressedthattherequiredEquitationWalkingSeatisanatural,coordinatedandcomfortableridingpositionandshouldinnowayberigidorexaggerated.Anystiffnessorexaggerationoftheridershouldbepenalized.Anybumping,pumpingorextremeuseofaidsandbodyshouldalsobepenalized.

ii Aridershouldconveytheimpressionofeffectiveandeasycontrol,withthegeneralappearanceofbeingabletorideforaconsiderablelengthoftimewithpleasure.WhilethehorseisnotjudgedinEquitation,itistheexhibitor'sresponsibilitytoshowthehorsetothebestofit’s'abilitywhilemaintainingproperform.Theridershouldperformallgaitsusinginconspicuouscuesandthegiftsofnaturalhorsemanship.

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judge.Theappearance,presentationandalertnessoftheriderandhis/hermountshouldpresentaneffortlessandelegantimage.

c. PERSONALATTIRE

i TheriderofWalkingSeatEquitationistobejudgedonhis/herskillandformonahorse.Thehorseandridershouldbegroomedtometiculousperfection.Theridershouldexercisegoodtasterightdowntothesmallest,mostmeticulousdetail.Theriderisrequiredtochooseaneat,well-fittedhabitwithaccompanyingaccessorieswithintheguidelinesbasedontraditionandpresent-daycustoms.

ii Thetwo-orthree-button(informal)saddlesuitofaconservativecoloriscorrectforbothdayandevening.JacketandJodhpurpantsshouldbeofthesamefabric.Suggestedcolorsincludeblack,blue,grey,green,beige,orbrown.Habitsofconservativeprintorpinstripearealsoallowed.Coordinatedaccessoriesaresuggested.Vestsmaybewornandmayeithermatchorcontrastwiththehabitcolor.Carefulattentionshouldbegiventothefitofthehabit.Thecoatlengthshouldbeatleast3inchesbelowthefingertipswhenstanding.Thejodhpursshouldbelongenoughtorestontherider’sboottopandcoverthebottomofthebootheelwhenmounted.Onlythetoeofthebootshouldbevisible.Jodhpurunderpassesshouldalwaysbeworn.Amoderatefullnessisbetterthanasuitthatfitstoosnugly.

iii Amatchingorcoordinatedhomburgorwide-brimmedsaddlederbyshouldbewornbygirls.Boysshouldwearasnap-brimmedhat.AproperlyfittingASTM/SEI-approvedridinghelmetmaybeworninplaceofderbyorhatwithnopenalty.Afour-in-handtiematchingorcoordinatingwiththesuitcolorshouldbeworn.Theshirtmustbeneat,clean,andwellfitted.BootsshouldbeoftheEnglishtypeineithercalforpatentleatherandshouldbepolishedandshined.Glovesofthesameorcoordinatingcolormustbeworn.English-typespurs(eitherbluntorsmallrowelorslipons)areoptional.Englishridingwhipsareallowed.

iv Thesemi-formalortuxedo-typeone-buttoncoatsuitissuitabletobewornonlyafter6P.M.Theacceptablecolorsaredarkblue,brown,grayorblack,withcollarorlapelsofthesamecolor.Tophatorhomburg,darkbowtie,cummerbund,glovesandboutonnierecompletethesemi-formaloutfit.

v Theformalortuxedotypeonebuttoncoatsuitisalsoacceptableonlyafter6P.M.Theacceptablecolorsaredarkblue,brown,grayorblack,withcollarorlapelsofthesamecolor.Tophat,cummerbund(orpiquevest),whiteboutonniere,andmatchingorwhitebowtieandglovescompletetheformaloutfit.

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vi Therider’shairmustbeneatandwell-groomed.Girlswithlonghairshouldhaveitstyledsothebacknumbercanbeseeneasily.Smallpostearringsmaybeworn.

vii Largeearringsandbracelets,aswellaslargerings,donotbelongintheshowring;neitherdoflyinghairribbons,corsagesandlargeflowers.Nothingshoulddetractfromthegenuinebeautyofawell-trainedhorseandskilledrider.

d. TACK

i BridlesshouldbeofthetypecommonlyusedbyWalkingHorses,withasinglepairofreins.Browbandsshouldmatchorcoordinatewithrider’sattireandappointments.Coloredbrowbandsareappropriate;however,rhinestones,etc.,arenotacceptable.Bridleswithcavesonsshouldbeofblackorbrownleather.Clean,well-keptbridlesandshiningsilverbitsarefarmoreattractive.Martingalesorsimilartie-downsareprohibited.Bitshanksshouldnotexceed9½inchesinlength.

ii SaddlesshouldbeoftheEnglishcutbackvariety(eitherflatordeepseat)andofthecorrectsizefortherider.Theyshouldbecleanandwell-keptwithwhitegirthandshiningirons.Dressage,forwardseat,AustralianorWesternsaddlesareprohibited.

iii Ribbonsshouldbeneatlyattachedatforetopandmane.Colorsshouldblendwellwithrider’shabit,browbandandcolorofhorse.Braidsshouldbeofthestraight-plaitedvarietywithnobutterfliesorotherornamentations.

e. HANDPOSITIONING

i Thehandsshouldbeheldinaneasyposition,waistorelbowhigh;overthewithersofthehorse,andexhibitingalightbutnaturalholdofthereins.

ii Thehandsshouldbeinunisonwiththehorse’smouth,showingadaptabilityaswellascontrol.Howandwherethehorsecarriesitsheaddeterminestheheightthehandsareheldabovethehorse’swithers.Thumbsshouldbepointinginthetenandtwopositionsoftheclock.Armsshouldfallnaturallyfromtheshoulder,withtheelbowonaverticalorslightlyforward.Atnotimeshouldtheriderexhibitstiffnessorexcessivemotionwithhis/herarms.

iii Handsandwristsshouldbeflexibleandnotheldextremelyseparated.(Fromtherider’sview,thehandsshouldbeina“V”shape,closeenoughforthumbstotouchwhenextended.)Thefingersshouldbe

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closedoverreins,firmbutnotrigid,withenoughpressurebetweenthumbandindexfingerstoformasecurebutlightunionwiththehorse.Closed(orcrossed)reinsmaybeused.Thereinsmustbebuckled,withthebightofthereinshouldbeontheoff-side.

f. BASICPOSITION

i Whentheriderisviewedfromtheside,astraightlineshouldbedrawnfromtherider'sear,toshoulder,tohip,toheel.Whenviewedfromthefront,theridershouldbebalancedinthesaddle,withshoulderssquare.Anytendencytoleantooneside,sway,orleadwithoneshouldershouldbepenalized,asshouldexcessivemotioninthesaddle.Thegirthshouldbeinfrontoftherider’slegatalltimes.

ii Toobtainthisposition,theridershouldsitcomfortablyinthemiddleofthesaddleandfindhis/hercenterofgravitybysittingwithaslightbendattheknees,withouttheuseofthestirrups.Atthisposition,thestirrupsshouldfallatorslightlybelowtherider'sankle.Whiledoingthis,havestirrupleathersadjustedtofitsothatironswillbeunderballoffootwithevenpressureonentirewidthofsoleandcenterofiron.

iii Thefootpositionwillbenaturalandcomfortableifthekneeandthigharerolledinwardandtheheelislowerthanthetoes,withtoespointingstraightahead.Fromthefrontorrearview,thelowerlegwillbeheldnaturallyawayfromthehorse,dependingontheanatomyoftheriderandthesizeofthehorse.Atnotimeshouldthereeverbeanyspaceordaylightbetweentherider'skneeandthesaddle.

iv Theridershouldsitcomfortablydeepinthesaddle,withhis/hershouldersbackandlevel,backflat,withribsdrawnoutofthewaist.Anytendencytoexhibitaswayedorroundedbackshouldbepenalized.

g. POSITIONINMOTION

i Thepositioninmotionshouldbenatural,coordinatedandgraceful,whichisattainedonlywithpractice.Theridershouldmaintaintheproperform,usinginconspicuouscuesandnaturalaidstoshowhis/herhorsetothebestofit’s'abilitywithgraceandelegance.

ii Fromthesideview,astraightlinecanbedrawnperpendiculartothegroundthroughtherider’shead,neck,shoulder,hipandheel.Therider’stoeshouldneverbeanymoreforwardthanhis/herknee,withtoespointingstraightaheadandheelsbelowthestirrupirons.

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iii Upperarmsshouldfallnaturallyfromtheshoulderstowardthehipbones,andshouldbeflexible,neverclutchedtothebody,extendedforwardorspreadawayfromthebody.Anystiffnessorexaggerationshouldbepenalized.

iv Handsshouldbeinacomfortablewaist-levelposition,dependingonhowandwherethehorsecarriesitshead,showingadaptabilityaswellascontrol.Theuseofthehandsshouldbesmoothandgradual,withoutjerkingorpumpingatanyofthegaits,orjerksonthereins.

v Theridershouldbelookingforward,throughthehorse'sears,andbeawareofhis/herringpositionandsituationatalltimes.Everytransitionshouldbeaccomplishedinasmooth,collected,andquietmanner,bybothhorseandrider.Intheeventacanterleadismissed,theridermustquicklyrecognizeandcorrecttheerror.

vi Allflatshodentriesmustbackintheline-upinclassesorshowsspecificallydesignatedforthatdiscipline.AllWalkingSeatEquitationentriesmustreversetowardtherail.

h. CLASSPROTOCOL

i Eachentrywillentertheringinacounterclockwisedirectionateachrequiredgait,reverseandrepeateachgait.Theriderswillthenbelinedupforinspection.Theperformanceofthehorseshallinnowaybeconsideredexceptasitrelatestothemanageability,control,andproperresponsetotheEquitationrider.

ii Judgesmustwalktheline-upinalEquitationclasses,takingtimetoinspecteachriderindividually.(NOTE:allflatshodentriesinflatshodclassesarerequiredtoback.)Atthattime,thejudgemayaskeachriderindividuallytoperformfromthefollowingtests:

(a)AllriderswearingEnglishattirewillberequiredtoaddresshis/herreinstocheckmuscularcontrolandsensitivityofthehands.

(b)Askeachentrythreeidenticalquestions;oneeachabouttheanatomyofthehorse,tack,andEquitation.

(c)Asktheexhibitortodropandpickuphis/herstirrups.

iii Uponcompletingtheindividualinspection,judgesmayaskriderstoperformpatternwork.Patternworkshouldbeusedonlyintheeventofatieorclosedecision.Thejudgemustalwayspostthepatternonehourbeforetheshowstarts,andthepatternmustbeannouncedduringtheclass,priortobeginningtheworkout.Patternworkshallbeusedtoascertaintherider'sskillsinofftherailmaneuvers.Theriders

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mustusethesamecorrectformasinrailwork,butwithmoredifficultskillset.

Specificdetailsthatshouldbenotedinpatternworkinclude:

(a)Efficiencyinexecutingthepattern

(b)Capacitytoremaincomposedandresponsive

(c)Theabilitytoexhibitaccuracyinrequiredgaits

(d)Theabilitytoperformrequiredmaneuversinauniformfashion

(e)Smoothnessthroughtransitions

(f)Knowledgeofcorrectcanterleadsandaids

iv Whenusingpatterns,thejudgemustalwaysrememberthatrailworkandpatternwork,each,willcount50%ofthefinalscore.ExhibitorswhohaveNOTbeenselectedtoperformadditionalpatternworkCANNOTbyplacedaboveexhibitorswhohavebeenselectedtodoso.Equitationclassesthatdonotrequirethecantercannotbeaskedtoexecuteapatternwhichrequiresthecanter.

3. STOCKSEATEQUITATION-WALKING

a. CLASSES

i StockSeatEquitationExhibitors11andUnderSpecialty

ii StockSeatEquitationExhibitors12-17(CanterorSpecialty)

iii StockSeatEquitationChampionship(CanterorSpecialty)

iv StockSeatEquitationAdultRidersRiders(Riders18yearsoroldereitherCanterorSpecialty)

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i WesternHatorASTM/MSEIApprovedRidingHelmet

ii LongSleevedShirtwithcollar

iii VestorJacket(Optional)

iv Gloves

v LongPants

vi Boots

vii Chaps(Coordinating,Optional)

viii Spurs(Optional)

ix Tie,Pin,orScarf(OptionalforGirls)

x TieorBolo(MandatoryforBoys)

Allridersandhorsesmustbewellgroomedandexhibitgoodtasteintheirchoiceofappointments.Therider'shairmustbeneatandwellgroomed.Girlswithlonghairshouldhaveitstyledabovethecollarsothebacknumbercanbeseeneasily.Ultimately,therider'sappearancemustbeclean,workmanlike,andneat.

c. TACK

i Equipmentrequirementsmustcomplywiththerulesgoverningcorrectturnoutforawesternpleasurehorse.

ii BridlesshouldbeofthetypecommonlyusedbywesternpleasureWalkingHorses.Eithersplitorromalreinsareacceptable.Cavesonsareprohibited.Bitshanksshouldnotexceed9½inchesinlength.Horsesfive(5)yearsandundermayberiddenwithtwohandsprovidedthatasnafflebitorBosalisbeingused.

iii BraidsorcoloredbrowbandsareprohibitedinStockSeatEquitation.

iv Saddlesshouldbeofthewesterntype.Silvermountedequipmentshouldnottakeprecedenceovergoodworkingequipment.AustralianStocksaddlesareNOTpermitted.

v Saddlepadsshouldmatchorcontrastwiththerider'sappointments.

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i Riderswillbejudgedonseat,hands,andtheabilitytocontrolandshowthehorse.Resultsasshownbyperformance ofthehorseareNOTtobeconsideredmoreimportantthanthemethodusedbytherider.Anystiffnessorexaggeration oftheridershouldbepenalized.Anybumping,pumping,orextremeuseofaidsandbodyshouldbepenalized.

ii Aridershouldconveytheimpressionofeffectiveandeasycontrol,withthegeneralappearanceofbeingabletorideforaconsiderablelengthoftimewithpleasure.WhilethehorseisnotjudgedinEquitation,itistheexhibitor'sresponsibilitytoshowthehorsetothebestofits'abilitywhilemaintainingproperform.Theridershouldperformallgaitsusinginconspicuouscuesandthegiftsofnaturalhorsemanship.

iii Toshowahorsewell,theridershouldshowhimselforherselftothebestadvantage.Ringgeneralshipshallbetakenintoconsiderationbythejudge.Theappearance,presentationandalertnessoftheriderandhis/hermountshouldpresentaneffortlessandelegantimage.

iv Theridershouldalwaysuseappropriateshowringetiquette.Anyexhibitornothavinghis/hermountundersufficient controlshallbedismissedfromthering.Thefallofeitherthehorseortheridershalldisqualifytheentry,EXCEPTwhenthehorseorriderfallsbecauseofcontactinterferencefromanotherriderorhorse.Inthissituation,theentryatfaultwillbedismissed.

e. HANDPOSITIONING

i Bothhandsandarmsshallbeheldinarelaxed,easymanner,withtheshouldersbackanddown,andupperarminastraightlinewiththebody.

ii Thearmholdingthereinsshouldbebentattheelbow,formingastraightlinefromtheelbowtothehorse’smouth.Thereinsmustbeheldinonehandandcannotbechangedduringtheclass.

iii Whenusingromalreins,therider’soff-handshallbearoundtheromalreinswithatleast16inchesofreinbetweenthehands.Wristsaretoberelaxed,withthumbontopandfingersclosedaroundthereins.Theromalreinsshallnotbeusedforwardofthecinch,orusedtosignalorcuethehorseinanyway.Afingerbetweenthereinsisnotpermitted.

iv Whenusingsplitreins,ahandaroundthereinsorindexfingerbetweenthereinsispermitted,butthefreehandisnotallowedtotouchthereins.

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v Somemovementofthearmispermissible,butexcessivepumpingwillbepenalized.

vi Reinsaretobecarriedimmediatelyaboveorslightlyinfrontofsaddlehorn.Onlyonehandistobeusedforreining,andthathandshallnotbechanged.

vii Reinsshouldbecarriedsoastohavelightcontactwiththehorse’smouthandatnotimeshallreinsbecarriedmorethanaslighthandmovementfromthehorse’smouth.Excessivelylooseortightreinswillbepenalized.

viii Intheeventahorse(5yearsofageoryounger)isshownwithsnafflebitorBosal,itisacceptableforaridertoshowwithtwohandsonthereins.

f. BASICPOSITION

i Theridershouldsitinthecenterofthesaddlewithlegsundertheriderformingastraightverticallinethroughtheear,centeroftheshoulder,thecenterofhipandbackofheel.Whenviewedfromthefront,theridershouldbebalancedinthesaddle,withshoulderssquare.Anytendencytoleantooneside,sway,orleadwithoneshouldershouldbepenalized,asshouldexcessivemotioninthesaddle.

ii Stirruplengthshouldallowheelstobelowerthantoes,withaslightbendinkneeandthetoedirectlyunderknee.Thefootpositionwillbenaturalandcomfortable,withthekneeandthighrolledinwardsothattheheelislowerthanthetoes,withtoespointingstraightahead.Fromthefrontorrearview,thelowerlegwillbeheldnaturallyawayfromthehorse,dependingontheanatomyoftheriderandthesizeofthehorse.Atnotimeshouldthereeverbeanyspaceordaylightbetweentherider'skneeandthesaddle.

iii Thebodyshouldalwaysappearcomfortable,relaxedandflexible.Thebackshouldbenearlyflat.Astiffand/orarchedlowerbackshouldbepenalized.

iv Thefeetmaybeplacedhomeinthestirrup,withbootheeltouchingthestirrup,ormaybeplacedwithballoffootinthestirrup.Ridingwithtoesonlyinstirrupwillbepenalized.

g. POSITIONINMOTION

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i Thepositioninmotionshouldbenatural,coordinatedandgraceful,whichisattainedonlywithpractice.Theridershouldmaintaintheproperform,usinginconspicuouscuesandnaturalaidstoshowhis/herhorsetothebestofits'abilitywithgraceandelegance.Allmovementsofthehorseshouldbegovernedbytheuseofimperceptibleaids.

ii Fromthesideview,astraightlinecanbedrawnperpendiculartothegroundthroughtherider’shead,neck,shoulder,hipandheel.Therider’stoeshouldneverbeanymoreforwardthanhis/herknee,withtoespointingstraightahead.Theriders'weightshouldbesettledintohis/herheels.

iii Upperarmsshouldfallnaturallyfromtheshoulderstowardthehipbones,andshouldbeflexible,neverclutchedtothebody,extendedforwardorspreadawayfromthebody.Anystiffnessorexaggerationshouldbepenalized.

iv Handsshouldbeinacomfortablewaist-levelposition,dependingonhowandwherethehorsecarriesitshead,showingadaptabilityaswellascontrol.Theuseofthehandsshouldbesmoothandgradual,withoutjerkingorpumpingatanyofthegaits,orjerkingonthereins.

v Theridershouldbelookingforward,throughthehorse'sears,andbeawareofhis/herringpositionandsituationatalltimes.Everytransitionshouldbeaccomplishedinasmooth,collected,andquietmanner,bybothhorseandrider.Intheeventacanterleadismissed,theridermustquicklyrecognizeandcorrecttheerror.

vi AllStockSeatEquitationentriesmustreverseawaytherail(towardthejudge),andbackinthelineup.

h. CLASSPROTOCOL

i Eachentrywillentertheringinacounterclockwisedirection,completeeachrequiredgait,reverseandrepeateachgaitascalled.Theriderswillthenbelinedupforinspection.Theperformanceofthehorseshallinnowaybeconsideredexceptasitrelatestothemanageability,control,andproperresponsetotheEquitationrider.

ii Judgesmustwalktheline-upinallEquitationclasses,takingtimetoinspecteachriderindividually.(NOTE:AllStockSeatEquitationexhibitorsarerequiredtoback.)Atthattime,thejudgemayaskeachriderindividuallytoperformfromthefollowingtests:

(a)Askeachentrythreeidenticalquestions;oneeachabouttheanatomyofthehorse,tack,andEquitation.

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(b)Theexhibitormaybeaskedtobackclearofthelineupandexecutea360degreeneckreinedturn,eithertotherightorleftattheexhibitor'sdiscretion.

iii Uponcompletingtheindividualinspection,judgesmayaskriderstoperformpatternwork.Patternworkshouldbeusedonlyintheeventofatieorclosedecision.Thejudgemustalwayspostthepatternonehourbeforetheshowstarts,andthepatternmustbeannouncedduringtheclass,priortobeginningtheworkout.Patternworkshallbeusedtoascertaintherider'sskillsinofftherailmaneuvers.Theridersmustusethesamecorrectformasinrailwork,butwithamoredifficultskillset.

Specificskillsthatshouldbenotedinpatternworkinclude: (a)Efficiencyinexecutingthepattern (b)Capacitytoremaincomposedandresponsive (c)Theabilitytoexhibitaccuracyinrequiredgaits (d)Theabilitytoperformrequiredmaneuversinauniformfashion (e)Smoothnessthroughtransitions (f)Knowledgeofcorrectcanterleadsandaids

iv Whenusingpatterns,thejudgemustalwaysrememberthatrailworkandpatternwork,each,willcount50%ofthefinalscore.ExhibitorswhohaveNOTbeenselectedtoperformadditionalpatternworkCANNOTbyplacedaboveexhibitorswhohavebeenselectedtodoso.StockSeatEquitationclassesthatdonotrequirethecantercannotbeaskedtoexecuteapatternwhichrequiresthecanter.

Anypatternsusedshouldbeposted1hourbeforeclass.

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Thefollowingpatternsaregeneralexamples,otherpatternsmaybeused:WalkingSeatEquitationPattern1 WalkingSeatEquitationPattern2

StockSeatEquitationPattern1 StockSeatEquitationPattern2

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C. HALTERDIVISIONInhalterclassestheentriesarepresentedin–hand,ineitherahalterorbridledependingonthespecificclassrequirements.AllentriesareflatshodatWHOAevents.EntriesshouldberepresentativeoftheconformationandnaturalabilitythatmaketheTWHdistinctive.Entriesshowingobviousoutwardsignsofbeingsedatedortranquilizedshallbeexcused.EntriesinthisdivisionshouldexemplifytheultimateinconformationoftheTWH.Entriesshouldbeinsufficientgoodfleshtopresentahealthyappearance,andshouldbeimmaculatelygroomed.Transmittableweaknessesshallbeconsideredfaultsandshallbepenalized.

1. MODELCLASSESModelClassesmaybeoffered.Theymaybedividedbyage,gender,orheight.Modelentrieswillbejudgedonconformationandpresentation.Allentriesmustbeingoodfleshandstandquietly.Theentrieswillbeledintotheringandlinedupasdirectedbytheringmasterorjudge.TheattireofexhibitorandtackofhorsemaybeEnglishorWestern.ModelclassesdonotqualifyahorseforarailChampionshipClass.AllModelclassesareFlatshod.

2. IN-HANDorHALTERCLASSESIn-HandorHalterClassesmaybeoffered.Theentrieswillbejudgedonoverallmovement,conformationandpresentation.Justaswithhorsesundersaddle,thehalterorin-handentryshouldmovewithafreemovingshoulderandampleoverstrideseenintheTWH.Allhalterandin-handentriesshouldbewellgroomedandpresentthecharacteristicsofthenaturalbeautyandmovementpassedthroughbreeding.Entriesshowingobvioussignsofsedationorbeingtranquilizedwillbepenalizedorexcused.Foreachclassoffered,theprizelistshallspecifytheage,sex,mannerofshowingandpointstobeconsideredinthejudgingofthecontestants.

TheseclassesmaybeYearling,Weanling,MareandFoal,GetofSire,orLeadLineclasses.Entriesareledintotheringonthefirstwayoftheringatawalk,thenreversed,linedupandjudged.Intheyearlingclassthejudgemayaskforanextendedgaitthatwillbedoneindividuallyaftertheinitiallineup.Youthmaynotexhibitstallionsexceptweanlingsinhalterclasses.Mareandfoalentrieswillbejudged50%onthemareand50%onthefoal,andmaremustshowinabridle.Allentrieswillbeflatshod.

SUGGESTEDCLASSSESFORHALTERDIVISIONModel:(Two-years-oldandolder)ModelmaresModelgeldingsModelstallionsModelChampionship

In-Hand:(Two-years-oldandolder) MareandFoalIn-handmares GetofSireIn-handgeldings LeadLine

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In-handstallionsIn-handChampionship

Yearlings/Weanlings:WeanlingorYearlingfilliesWeanlingorYearlingcoltsWeanlingorYearlinggeldingsYouthWeanlingorYearlingYouthWeanlingorYearlingWeanlingorYearlingChampionship

D. FLATSHODPLEASURERACKINGRULES

1. TRAILPLEASURERACKING

Trailpleasurerackinghorsesmustbeliteshod(3/4"x3/8inchmaximum).Horsesshallentertheringatatrailrack.Thejudgewillcallforatrailwalkandtrailrackinbothdirectionsofthering.

TrailRackingHorsesshouldexhibitatrue4beatgaitwithaneffortlessnessgearedtowardencouragingstaminaandlongevityonthetrails.Horsesmustwalkandrackonaloosereinandbeextremelywellmannered,responsiveandquiet.Horsesmuststandquietlyandbackreadily.Animationandactionarenotdesiredinatrailrackinghorse.

TrailPleasureRackingWesternclassesmustreverseawayfromtherail(totheinside).Reinsmustbeheldinonehandandcannotbechangedduringperformance.Fiveyearoldsandundermaybereinedusingabosalorsnaffle,buttheridermayusetwohandsonthereins.TheJudgemaycallforahaltontherailtotestforquietness.Horsemuststandquietlyontherailandinthelineup,andbackfreelywhenasked.Ifawesternhorsedoesnotstandquietly,itshallbepenalized.ItissuggestedthatforChampionshipclassesinTrailRackingWesterntheJudgeasktheentriestobackclearofthelineupanddoa360degreeneckreinedturn,eitherrightorleft,rider'sdiscretion.Thehorseshallwearcorrectwesterntack.Thehorsemustwearabridlewithnocavesonorcoloredbrowband.Braidsareprohibited.

2. COUNTRYPLEASURERACKING

TheCountryPleasureRackinghorsemaywearanysizeshoeuptotheplantation-sized(11⁄2x1⁄2inch).Horsesshallentertheringataslowrack.TheJudgewillcallforashowwalk,slowrack,andafastrack(countrypleasurerack)bothdirectionsofthering.CountryPleasureRackingHorsesshouldexhibitatrue4beatgaitwithslightlymoreanimationthanthetrailrackinghorse.Horsesshouldbewellmanneredandresponsive.Qualityofgaitshallnotbesacrificedforspeed.Horsesmuststandquietlyandbackreadily.CountryPleasureRackingWesternclassesmustreverseawayfromtherail(totheinside).Reinsmustbeheldinonehandandcannotbechangedduring

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performance.Fiveyearoldsandundermaybereinedusingabosalorsnaffle,buttheridermayusetwohandsonthereins.TheJudgemaycallforahaltontherailtotestforquietness.Horsemuststandquietlyontherailandinthelineup,andbackfreelywhenasked.Ifawesternhorsedoesnotstandquietly,itshallbepenalized.ItissuggestedthatforChampionshipclassesinCountryPleasureRackingWesternthejudgeaskstheentriestobackclearofthelineupanddoa360degreeneckreinedturn,eitherrightorleftrider'sdiscretion.Thehorseshallwearcorrectwesterntack.Thehorsemustwearabridlewithnocavesonorcoloredbrowband.Braidsareprohibited.

3. STYLERACKING

TheStyleRackinghorsemaywearanysizeshoenottoexceedtheplantation-sized(11⁄2by1⁄2inch).Horsesshallentertheringatastylerack.Thejudgewillcallfortheshowwalkandthestylerackbothdirectionsofthearena.TheStyleRackingHorsesshoulddisplaybrillianceandshowpresencewhileperformingatrue4beatrack.Horsesshouldbebalancedbothfrontandrearwithanimationandactioninboththeshowwalkandstylerack.Exhibitorsshouldnotsacrificestyleorgaitforspeed.Stylerackinghorsesarenotrequiredtoback.

4. SPEEDRACKING

TheSpeedRackinghorsemaywearanysizeshoeuptotheplantation-sized(nottoexceed11⁄2by1⁄2inch).Protectiveequipment,includingunweightedheelboots,quarterboots,bellbootsarepermitted.TheDQPwillinspectthehorseandallbootsbeforeallowingthemonahorse.Afterinspection,bootsandsafetyequipmentmaybeputonthehorseinthewarmuparea.Horsesshallentertheringataslowrack.Thejudgewillaskforshowwalk,slowrack,andfastrackbothdirectionsofthearena.SpeedRackinghorsesarenotrequiredtoback.

E. SPOTTEDSADDLEHORSERULES

SpottedSaddlehorsesmustberegisteredwithSSHBEAorNSSHA.

1. TheLiteShodPleasurehorsemustdisplayatruefourbeatgaitattheshowwalkandshowgaiteffortlesslydisplayingeleganceandclassicbeautywithabalancedheadnod.TheLiteShodSpottedSaddlehorseshouldbecollectedandwellbalanced.TheLiteShodSpottedSaddlehorseshouldbreakhigherwithitsfrontlegsinallgaitsthantheTrailPleasurehorse.

2. InEnglishclassestheLiteShodSpottedSaddlehorseshouldhaveahigherheadcarriageexertingenergythroughlightcollection.OnlyEnglishtackshouldbeusedinthisclass.

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3. InWesternclassestheLiteShodSpottedSaddlehorseshouldhavealowerheadsetandworkonalighterreinthaninEnglishclass.Twohandsmaybeused.A360degreeneckreinedturntotherightorleftattheexhibitorsdiscretionmaybecalledforatthejudges’discretioninWesternclassesforagedhorses6yearsandover.Westerntackmustbeusedinthisclass.

4. Shoeing:Amaximum½”thickx1”widehotorcoldrolledsteeloraluminumshoe.Boriumisallowedonthecaulksandtoesoftheshoe.Thethicknessoftheshoe,caulkandboriumtogethermustnotexceed11/8”thick.Amaximum15/8”turnback(measuredfromthefronttothebackofthecaulk)isallowed.Clipsareoptionalwhendrawnfromtheoriginalsteelorpoured.

SpottedSaddleHorsesmaybeshownEnglishorWesternattire,butnotacombinationofboth.SpottedSaddleHorsewillentertheringatashowwalk.Gaitcallisshowwalk,showgait,showwalk,reverseandthenrepeattheorder.SpottedSaddleHorseswillbeaskedtohaltbothdirectionsoftheshowring.Someclassesmayberequiredtocanterifdesignatedontheshowsheet.SpottedSaddleHorsesmuststandquietlyandbackreadilyinthelineup.TheTrailPleasureDivisionisdividedintothreecategories:1.CountryTrailPleasure–Headmotionisnotallowed.Theshoemustbeamanufacturedkegshoe.2.TraditionalTrailPleasure–Headshakeispermitted.ShoeingisthesameasCountryTrailPleasure(manufacturedkegshoe).3.TrailPleasure–HeadMotionisdesiredintheTrailPleasureHorse.ThehorsesshouldbemoreanimatedandhavealongerstridethanCountryPleasureorTraditionalTrailPleasure.Amaximum3/8”thickx3/4”wide,withuptoa1/16”variance,hotorcoldrolledsteeloraluminumshoe(bothfrontandhindfeet.Boriumisallowedonthecaulksandtoeoftheshoe,butthethicknessoftheshoe,caulkandboriummustnotexceed7/8”inthickness.Maximum1½”turnback(Measuredfromfronttobackofcaulk).Clipsareoptionalwhendrawnfromtheoriginalsteel,orpoured.ThefollowingrulesapplytoallcategoriesoftheTrailPleasuredivision:

a. OptionalTackinallclasses-maybeEnglishorWesternbutnotacombinationofboth.Exception:caveson.

b. WhipsareallowedwithEnglishattirebutprohibitedwithWesternattire.

c. CavesonsareallowedwithbothEnglishandWesternattire.

d. EnglishBrowbandsandbraidsareprohibitedwithWesternattire.

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e. BitShanksmaynotexceed91⁄2”.

f. SnaffleBitsmaybeusedonhorses5&underandriddenwithtwohands.

g. Westernclassesthataredesignated“open”,forhorses6andover,mustberiddenwithonehand.Ahandaroundthereinsorindexfingerbetweenthereinsispermitted,withthefreehandisnotallowedtotouchthereins.WhenusingRomalreinsthehandmustbearoundthereinsbutusingtheindexfingerinbetweenthereinsisnotpermitted.TheRomalcannotbeusedforwardofthecinchorusedtosignalorcuethehorse.Inallwesternclassesdesignatedamateurorjuveniletheridermayusetwohandsonthereins.

h. Whenaskedtoreverse,horsesmayturntoorawayfromtherail.TheTrailPleasureHorsemustgivetheimpressionoftheultimatetrailhorseatalltimes,demonstratingperfectmannersandanexceptionallysmooth,naturalgait.Neitherhorsenorridermayshowanysignsofstrain.IntheTrailPleasureclassesnoshoemaybemadeofmaterialanyheavierthanconventionalsteel.Hoofbandsareprohibitedinallclassesandnotallowedonshowgrounds.Nolubricantsinthepasternareaareallowedinanyclass.Tungstenmetalisprohibited.Crossoveramongall3categoriesisallowedaslongasshoeingrequirementsaremet.SpottedSaddleHorsesmayalsoshowinTennesseeWalkingHorseandPleasureRackingclassesaslongrequirementsforthoseclassesaremet.

SpottedSaddleHorseClassesmaybeofferedforLiteShodhorses.LiteShodRulesapply.Tungstenisprohibitedinallspottedsaddlehorseclasses.

VIII.GENERALCRITERIAFORJUDGINGALLDIVISIONS

A. InallTWHFlatShodclasses,afour-beatwalkinggaitwithacadencedheadmotion(nod)isrequired.

B. MannersareparamountinallFlatShodclasses.

C. FlatShodTWHshouldnevershowtendenciestopace,trotorrack.

D. Atallgaits,bumpingorpumpingofthereinsMUSTbepenalizedinfinaljudging.

E. Inthree-gaitedclasses,ahorsethatdoesnotcanterbothwaysoftheringcannotbe

placedaboveahorsethatdoescanterbothways.

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F. Inathree-gaitedclass,ahorsethatisonthewrongleadoriscross-canteringMUSTbepenalizedinfinaljudging.

G. AllFlatShodhorsesmuststandquietly,backwillinglyandreadily.Exception:speedrackingandstylerackinghorsearenotrequiredtoback.

H. AnyFlatShodhorseisconsideredtohaveanunacceptableimageifitexhibitsstifffrontlegs,crampyrearlegmotion,laboring,twistingofthehocks,stumbling,unevennessinitswayofgoing,quickflippingofitsfrontfeet,orlandingonitsheels,orrepeatedlyrocksbackinthelineup.

I. ServiceableSoundnessforHorseShowPurposes.Allhorsesshownatashowmustbeserviceablysound.Theofficialveterinarian'sdecision,ifrequestedbytheJudge,astotheserviceablesoundnessofahorseshallbefinal.Iftheofficialveterinarianisnotimmediatelyavailableorcalledon,theJudge'sdecisionastoserviceablesoundnessofahorseshallbefinal.

J. ForHalterJudgingCriteria:SeeHalterDivision

K. ClassesthatUseEnglishEquipment:Horsesshallentertheringataflatwalkandwhenthegateisclosed,theJudgeshallcallforgaitsintheorderofflatwalk,runningwalk,flatwalkandcanter.TheheadmotionofaWalkingHorseisveryimportant-ifheisn'tnodding,heisn'twalking.Horsesshallbeworkedbothwaysofthering.Workoutsmaybeheld.Englishtackandattirearemandatoryinthisclass.Snapbrimhat,orsafetyhelmetmaybeworn.NeatnessandtasteinattireisencouragedandshouldbeaconsiderationoftheJudgeinthefinaljudging.WhipsorcropsnottoexceedfourfeetarepermittedinEnglishclasses.Bitswithshanksover9½inchesareprohibited.Gagbitswithoutshanksareprohibited.Extremelytightcurbchainsmustbepenalized.Exhibitorsmustridewithlightreinsinallfourgaits.Judgesmustrequirehorsestobackonthefirstlineup.Formmustnotbesacrificedforspeedwhenjudgingthegaitsofthehorse.IfanEnglishhorsehasafast,uncontrollablecanterorrequirespumpingorbumping,hemustbepenalized.Entriesaretobejudgedonqualityoftherequiredgaits,neatnessandappearanceofbothhorseandexhibitor.

L. ClassesthatUseWesternEquipment:EntryshallreflectsuitabilityoftheTWHasawesternhorse.Thewesternhorseworksquietlyexhibitinganexceptionallysmooth,comfortableride.Agoodwesternhorseshouldhaveabalancedflowingmotionwithafreeandeasygait.Thehorseshouldberiddenonalightrein,andshouldexhibitafourbeatwalkinggaitwithacadencedheadmotion(nod).Theheadsetshouldbenatural,lower,andneitherexcessivelynosedoutoroverlyflexedatthepoll.TheheadshouldnotbehighbutshouldexhibitthetypeofheadcarriageofaTWHusedasawesternhorse.Horsesinwesternaretobereversedawayfromtherail(totheinside).

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Reinsmustfalltothesamesideasthereininghandandcannotbechangedduringtheperformance.Whenusingsplitreins,ahandaroundthereinsorindexfingerbetweenreinsispermitted,butthefreehandisnotallowedtotouchthereins.Romalreinsmeananextensionofbraidedmaterialattachedtoclosedreins.Thisextensionisallowedtobecarriedinthefreehandwithapproximately16inchspacingbetweenthereininghandandthefreehandholdingtheRomal.TheRomalshallnotbeusedforwardofthecinchorusedtosignalorcuethehorseinanyway.WhenusingtheRomal,ahandshouldbearoundthereins,butafingerbetweenthereinsisnotpermitted.Whilethehorseisinmotion,theexhibitor'shandsshallbeclearofhorseandsaddleatalltimes.

SplitReinsRomalReins

TheJudgemaycallforahaltontherailtotestforquietness.Horsemuststandquietlyontherailandinthelineup,andbackfreelywhenasked.Horsesmustbackwithheadinappropriatepositionwithmouthclosed.(AtthediscretionoftheJudge,thehorsemaybeaskedtobackclearoftheline-upanddoa360degreeneckreinedturn,eitherrightortheleft,exhibitor'sdiscretion.)Thehorseshouldwearawesternbridlewithnocaveson(Exception:CountryPleasure,ClassicCountryPleasure,AllDayPleasure,andClassicAllDayPleasure)orEnglishbrowbandandbitswithshanksnottoexceed91/2inches.Westerntackandattireincludinghatorsafetyhelmet,bootsandlongsleevedshirtaremandatory.Chaps,spurs,coat,vest,jacketandlariatmaybeusedattheoptionoftheexhibitor.Australianstocksaddlesarenotpermitted.Whipsarenotpermitted.Ifawesternhorsedoesnotstandquietlyonalooserein,hemustbepenalized.Ifawesternhorseistwohandedatanytime,hemustbepenalized.(Exception:CountryPleasure,ClassicCountryPleasure,AllDayPleasure,andClassicAllDayPleasure)Exception:Abosalorringsnafflemaybeusedwithtwohandsonfive-year-oldandyoungerwesternflatshodpleasurehorses.Ifawesternhorsehasafast,uncontrollablelopeorrequirespumpingorbumping,hemustbepenalized.

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QUICKREFERENCEGUIDE

ENGLISHFLATSHODScoring Good MinorFault MajorFault Elimination

FlatWalk

Groundcovering.Flatfootedfourbeatgait.Goodattitude.Lightrein.Verticalheadnod.Steady

Tooslow.Disinterested.Notattentive.Tongueflagging.

Nervous.Trotting.Pacing.Tightrein.Failuretonodthehead.Sidetosideheadnod.Tongueoverthebit.Ringingoftail.

Illegalequipment.Lameness.Unacceptableimage.Unruly.

A.

RunningWalk Smoothforwardmoving.Flatfootedfourbeatgait.Consistent.Steady.Verticalheadnod.

Tooslow.Toofast.Tongueflagging.

Nervous.Trotting.Pacing.Tightrein.Failuretonodthehead.Sidetosideheadnod.Tongueoverthebit.Ringingoftail.

Canter Easyforwardrollingmotion.Consistent.Steady.

Toofast.Tooslow.

Hardorrough.Wronglead.Crossfiringbehind.Tongueoverthebit.Excessivepumpingofreins.Ringingoftail.4-beatgait.

TrailWalk Relaxed.Smooth.Manageableonlooseordrapedrein.

Transitionfrompreviousgaittooabrupt.Anxioustoofast.

Tightrein.Straining.Roughride.Forging.Ringingoftail.

General Promptandsubtletransitions.Smooth.Steady.Easyriding.Properflexion&balance.Goodattitude.

Inattentive.Sourears.Inconsistentspeed.Outofbalance.Polltoohighortoolowtothrowhorseoutofbalance.Improperorincompleteappointments.Misconduct.Slowtransitions.

Throwinghead.Badmouth.Constantbumpingthebit.Gapingmouth.Breakingofgaits.Obviousschooling-loudverbalcues.

Illegalequipment.Lameness.Unacceptableimage.Unruly.Kicking.Aggressivebehavior.

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QUICKREFERENCEGUIDE

WESTERNFLATSHODScoring Good MinorFault MajorFault Elimination

FlatWalk Groundcovering.Flatfootedfourbeatgait.Goodattitude.Lightrein.Verticalheadnod.Steady

Tooslow.Disinterested.Notattentive.Tongueflagging.

Nervous.Trotting.Pacing.Tightrein.Failuretonodhead.Sidetosideheadnod.Tongueoverthebit.Ringingoftail.

IllegalEquipmentLameness.Unacceptableimage.Unruly.

RunningWalk

Smoothforwardmoving.Flatfootedfourbeatgait.Consistent.Steady.Verticalheadnod.

Tooslow.Toofast.Tongueflagging.

Nervous.Trotting.Pacing.Tightrein.Failuretonodhead.Sidetosideheadnod.Tongueoverthebit.Ringingoftail.

Lope Easyforwardrollingmotion.Consistent.Steady.

TooSlow.Toofast.

Hardorrough.Wronglead.Crossfiringbehind.Tongueoverthebit.Excessivepumpingofreins.Ringingoftail.4-beatlope.

TrailWalk

Relaxed.Smooth.Manageableonlooseordrapedrein.

Transitionfrompreviousgaittooabrupt.Anxioustoofast.

Tightrein.Straining.Roughride.Forging.Ringoftail.

General Promptandsubtletransitions.Smooth.Steady.Easyriding.Properflexion&balance.Goodattitude.

Inattentive.Sourears.Inconsistentspeed.Outofbalance.Polltoohighortoolowtothrowhorseoutofbalance.Improperorincompleteappointments.Misconduct.Slowtransitions.

Throwinghead.Constantbumpingofthebit.Gapingmouth.Breakingofgaits.Obviousschooling-loudverbalcues.Twohandsonthereins:forexceptionseedivisionrules

Illegalequipment.Lameness.Unacceptableimage.Unruly.Kicking.Aggressivebehavior.

WHOADIVISIONCHART

DIVISION PLEASURE CLASSIC CLASSELIGIBILITY

AllDayPleasure:Pleasuregait,extendedpleasuregait,trailwalk,reverse,trailwalk,pleasuregait,

extendedpleasuregait,trailwalk.Lineup.

Classic:Pleasuregait,trailwalk,reverse,trailwalk,pleasuregait,trail

walk.Lineup.

Max.3/8”x¾”

Factorystamped,non-draftbreed,

KEGshoe

AllDayPleasure:AllDayPleasure

ClassicAllDayPleasure

ClassicAllDayPleasure:

ClassicAllDayPleasureAllDayPleasure

CountryFlatwalk,runningwalk,flatwalk,reverse,flatwalk,runningwalk,flat

walk.Lineup.(Canter,trailwalkand

haltoptional)


KEGshoe


KEGshoe

CountryPleasure:CountryPleasure

ClassicCountryPleasure

ClassicCountryPleasure:

ClassicCountryPleasureCountryPleasure

TrailFlatwalk,runningwalk,flatwalk,reverse,flatwalk,runningwalk,flat

walk.Lineup.(Canter,trailwalkand

haltoptional)

Max.3/8”x¾”

Max.3/8”x¾”

TrailPleasure:TrailPleasure

ClassicTrailPleasure

ClassicTrailPleasure:ClassicTrailPleasure

TrailPleasure

LiteShodFlatwalk,runningwalk,flatwalk,reverse,flatwalk,runningwalk,flat

walk.Lineup.(Canteroptional)

Max.½”x1”

Max.3/8”x¾”

LiteShod:LiteShod

ClassicLiteShodClassicPark

ClassicLiteShod:ClassicLiteShod

LiteShodClassicPark

ClassicPark

Flatwalk,runningwalk,flatwalk,reverse,flatwalk,runningwalk,flat

walk.Lineup.(Canteroptional)

Max.½”x1½”

n/a

ClassicPark:ClassicParkLiteShod

(withprovisions)

NOTE:Tungstenmetal(inwholeorinpart)isprohibitedandnotallowedontheshowgroundsatanyWHOAhorseevent.

HoofbandsinallclassesareprohibitedandarenotallowedontheshowgroundsatanyWHOAhorseevent.

Maximumhooftoelengthof5inches,exclusiveoftheshoe,allowedatanyWHOAhorseevent.

Onlycleargroomingproductsareallowedforuseashoofpolish.BlackoropaquehoofpolishisprohibitedatanyWHOAhorseevent.Allkegshoesaretobeunalteredwiththeexceptionofborium.

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SPOTTED&RACKINGDIVISIONCHART

SPOTTEDSADDLEHORSES

DIVISION SHOEING

LiteShodSpottedShowwalk,Showgait,Showwalk,reverse,Show

walk,ShowGait,Showwalk.Lineup

Max.½”x1”

CountryTrailPleasureShowwalk,Showgait,Showwalk,reverse,Show

walk,ShowGait,Showwalk.LineupManufacturedkegshoe

TraditionalTrailPleasureShowwalk,Showgait,Showwalk,reverse,Show

walk,ShowGait,Showwalk.LineupManufacturedkegshoe

TrailPleasureShowwalk,Showgait,Showwalk,reverse,Show

walk,ShowGait,Showwalk.LineupMax.3/8”x3/4”

with1/16”variance

RACKINGHORSES

DIVISION SHOEING

TrailPleasureRacking

EnteratTrailrack.Trailwalk,Trailrack,Trailwalk,reverse,Trailwalk,Trailrack,Trailwalk.

Lineup

Max.3/4”x3/8”

CountryPleasureRackingEnteratSlowrack.Showwalk,Slowrack,Fastrack,Showwalk,reverse,Showwalk,Slowrack,

Fastrack,Showwalk.Lineup

Max.1½”x½”

StyleRackingEnteratStylerack.Showwalk,Stylerack,Showwalk,reverse,Showwalk,Stylerack,Showwalk.

Lineup

Max.1½”x½”

SpeedRackingEnteratSlowrack.Showwalk,Slowrack,Fastrack,Showwalk,reverse,Showwalk,Slowrack,

Fastrack,Showwalk.Lineup

Max.1½”x½”

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CONFORMATION DETERMINES WAY OF GOING

Normal ForelegsTravel Straight

Toe-in (pigeon toe)Wings Out

Toe-Out (splay)Wings In

sN o r m a l C o n t r a c t e d S h e a r e d D i s h f o u n d e r e d f o o t u p r i g h t p a s t e r n c o o n

H e e l H e e l H i l l f o o t w i t h s e e d y t o e c l u b f o o t f o o t

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Bench KneesLeg rotations

Base narrowCross over (rope walker)

v ^

Hitting on Heels Hitting Correctly

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IX.SUGGESTEDCLASSESFORSHOWPROGRAMS

A. OpenclassesforClassicPark,LiteShod,ClassicLiteShod,TrailPleasure,ClassicTrailPleasure,CountryPleasure,ClassicCountryPleasure

1. TwoYearOld(anygenderofhorse)EnglishorWestern

2. ThreeYearOld(anygenderofhorse)EnglishOrWestern

3. FourYearOld(anygenderofhorse)EnglishorWestern

4. Junior5yearsofageandunder(anygenderofhorse)

5. ClassicPark,LiteShod,ClassicLiteShod,TrailPleasure,ClassicTrailPleasure,CountryPleasure,ClassicCountryPleasure(anyage,genderofeitherexhibitororhorse,canterornoncanter)EnglishorWestern

6. ChampionshipClassesEnglishandorWestern(anyage,genderofhorse)

B. AmateurClassesforClassicPark,LiteShod,ClassicLiteShod,TrailPleasure,ClassicTrailPleasure,CountryPleasure,ClassicCountryPleasure,AllDayPleasure,ClassicAllDayPleasure

1. TwoYearOld(anygenderofhorse)EnglishorWestern

2. ThreeYearOld(anygenderofhorse)EnglishorWestern

3. FourYearOld(anygenderofhorse)EnglishorWestern

4. Junior5yearsofageorunder(anygenderofhorse)EnglishorWestern

5. 50yearsOldandOverExhibitor(anygenderofhorse)EnglishorWestern

6. 60YearsOldandOverExhibitor(anygenderofhorse)EnglishorWestern

7. Ladies18YearsOldandOver(anygenderofhorse)EnglishorWestern

8. Gentleman18YearsOldandOver(anygenderofhorse)EnglishorWestern

9. DrivingClasses

10. AOTandOATclasses

11. Pony(Exhibitor18yearsOldandOver)EnglishorWestern

12. Championshipclasses(WesternandorEnglish,CanterorNon-Canter)

C. YouthClassesforClassicPark,LiteShodPleasure,ClassicLiteShod,TrailPleasure,ClassicTrailPleasure,CountryPleasure,ClassicCountryPleasure,AllDayPleasure,ClassicAllDayPleasure

1. Exhibitors11andunder(EnglishorWestern)

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2. Exhibitors12-14YearsOld(EnglishorWestern)

3. Exhibitors15-17YearsOld(EnglishorWestern)

4. Pony(EnglishorWestern)dividedastheabove

5. Championshipclasses(EnglishandorWestern)

WhenclassesintheTrail,Country,andAllDayDivisionsaredividedintoPleasureandClassicPleasure,itissuggestedbyWHOAmanagementthatthePleasuredescriptionbeusedandstatedintheshowprogram.IntheLiteShodDivision,whichisdividedintoLiteShodandClassicLiteShod,thesameprocedureissuggested.D. QualifyingClasses.

AnentryshallbedeemedtohavequalifiedforaChampionshipClass,ifinanappropriatequalifyingclass:

1. ItisexcusedbyaJudgeafterorduringtheinitiallineupwithoutrequestbytheexhibitortobeexcused(theseindividualsmustreturntoinspectionimmediately).

2. Ithascompletedtheclass.

3. AhorseshowinginaSpecialty/two(2)gait/nocanterclassisnotqualifiedtoshowinaChampionshipClassthatrequiresthree(3)gaits,andahorseexhibitinginathree(3)gaitpreliminaryclassdoesnotqualifythathorseforthetwo(2)gaitchampionship.

E. ChampionshipsClasses.

1. ShowManagementmustdesignateallqualifyingclassesandmayrequireanyandallwinnersinaqualifyingclasstocompeteinaChampionshipClassprovideditissostatedintheprizelist.Anyexhibitorfailingtocomplyshallforfeitallwinningsinthequalifyingclass.IfanexhibitorqualifiesmorethanonehorseforaChampionshipClass,heorshemayelecttoshowonlyone.

2. TobeeligibletoshowinaChampionshipClass,exceptinaonenightshowthatdoesnotrequirequalifying;ahorsemusthavebeenproperlyentered,shownandjudgedinonequalifyingclass.Notwo-andthree-year-oldhorsesthathavequalifiedinanocanterclassshallbeeligibleforaChampionshipClassrequiringthreegaits.

3. Tobe"shownandjudged"inanyclassinwhichhorsescompetetogether,anentrymustperformallrequiredgaitsbothwaysoftheringintheoriginalworkoutandmustremainintheringuptothepointofbeingexcusedbytheJudge.

4. AhorseshowinginaSpecialty/two(2)gait/nocanterclassisnotqualifiedtoshowinaChampionshipClassthatrequiresthree(3)gaits,andahorseexhibitinginathree(3)gaitpreliminaryclassdoesnotqualifythathorseforthetwo(2)gaitchampionship.

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5. ChampionshipClassesforaspecificheightorsexmaybeofferedassetforthintherespectiveRules.

F. SpecialClasses

SpecialClassesmaytakeanyformdeterminedbythesponsoringorganization.Opentoexhibitorsinkeepingwiththegeneralrequirementsandinconformancewiththespecialrulesbelow.Suchclassesmayinclude,butarenotlimitedto:

1. Two-WheelBikeClass(NoCanterRequired).SuchclassesshallbelimitedtoWalkingHorses,andshallbejudgedonconformationandgaits.Thethreegaitscalledforshallbe:flatwalk,runningwalk,andrunningwalkwithspeed.Entriesentertheringclockwiseatarunningwalkandthenareaskedtorunningwalkwithspeed.Onthereverse,entriesflatwalk,runningwalkandthenrunningwalkwithspeed.Atallspeeds,entriesmuststayinform.Animation,brilliance,andshowringpresenceshouldcharacterizetheBikeWalkingHorse.

2. AntebellumCostumeClass(NoCanterRequired).EntriesshallbeshowninappropriateAntebellumCostumesreflectingaparticularhistoricaleraoraparticulartheme.HorsesshallbeshowninaccordancewiththeRulesoftheClassinwhichtheycompete,andshallbejudged50%onperformanceand50%onthecostumeandappointmentsoftheexhibitor.Ladyexhibitorsmustshowsidesaddle;gentlemenshallsitastride.Entriesshallbeshownataflatwalkandrunningwalk.Horseswillnotberequiredtoback.

3. SouthernBellesandBeausClass.EntriesshallshowinauthenticAntebellumCostumesoftheperiod.HorsesshallbeshowninaccordancewiththeRulesofthePleasureClassinwhichtheycompete,andshallbejudged50%onperformanceand50%oncostumeandappointmentsoftheexhibitor.Gentlemanexhibitorsshallshowastride,andladiesshallshowsidesaddle.Entriesshallbeshownataflatwalk,runningwalkandcanter.

4. SpeedWalkingHorses(NoCanterRequired).Entriesinthisclassshallbeshownattheflatwalk,followedbytherunningwalkwithspeed.Horsesbreakinggaitsshouldbepenalized.Itissuggestedthatclassesbejudged50%onspeedinrunningwalk,and50%onoverallperformanceandconformation.Actiondevicesandpadsareprohibited.

5. AmateurExhibitor-To-JudgeClass.TheJudgemustbeselectedbyadrawingoflotsaftertheentrieshaveenteredthering.

6. WesternParadeClass.Anysmoothgaitedhorsejudged60%onturnoutandappearance,30%ongaitand10%onmanners.

7. WorkingPlantationHorse.SeedescriptioninVersatilityRulebook.

8. GaitedPleasure.Opentoanyflatshodgaitedbreedofhorse,anyagehorse,andanygenderhorsetobeheldatshowmanagement’sdiscretion.

G. OpenClasses.

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AnOpenClassisonewhichisopentohorsesofanyage,sizeorsex,asspecifiedontheclasssheet,irrespectiveoftheribbonspreviouslywon,andinwhichthereisnolimitingqualificationfortheexhibitor.

H. AmateurClasses.

AnAmateurClassisoneinwhicheveryexhibitorenjoysamateurstatus.AllamateurexhibitorsarerequiredtoobtainaWHOAMembership,orTemporaryMembership(onlyavailableatWHOAaffiliatedshows;notWHOAsponsoredshows)tobeeligibletoshow.

1. AmateurClassesmayberestrictedtoexhibitorswhoarenolongereligibletocompeteasayouthexhibitor,inwhichinstancetheprizelistshallspecify"18andOver."

2. AmateurClassesmaybeofferedusingthespecificationsassetforthintherespectiveRules.IfAmateurClassesareofferedleadingtoaChampionshipClass,judgingspecificationsemployedshallbethosegoverningAmateurClassesratherthanthoseoftheChampionshipClass.

I. YouthClasses.

1. Forhorseshowpurposes,ayouthexhibitorisanindividualwho,onJanuary1stoftheshowyear,hasnotyetreachedhisorher18thbirthday.Ifanexhibitoris17onJanuary1standturns18onJanuary2nd,theexhibitorisstilleligibletoshowasayouthexhibitorallthatyear.YouthexhibitorsarerequiredtoobtainaWHOAYouthexhibitorcardtobeeligibletoshow.Ayouthexhibitormaycompeteinanamateurclass,unlesstheprizelistspecifiesotherwise.

**Note:Youthrelatedtoaprofessionalarerestricted:Seeprofessionalstatus.

2. IntheeventthatShowManagementwishestodivideYouthExhibitors'Classes,itmayofferseparateclassesforboysandgirlsorofferseveralagelimits.Thefollowingthreeagelimitsaresuggestedbutmaybevarieddependingonlocalconditions:

• Exhibitorswhoare11yearsandunder.• Exhibitorswhoare12-14yearsofage.• Exhibitorswhoare15-17yearsofage.

Whendividedasabove,noexhibitorshallcompeteinmorethanonesection.ThisruledoesnotapplytotheEquitationDivisionwhereonlytheexhibitorisbeingjudged.

3. Ifayouthcomesintotheringandcannothandlethehorseanditisadangertotheyouth,theJudgeorShowManagershallexcusetheentry.Iftheparentdeterminestheyouthcannothandlethehorse,heorshemayrequest,afterproperidentification,thattheentrybeexcusedandthejudgeshallcomply.

4. Strappingortapingyouthexhibitors’shoestotheirstirrupsisstrictlyprohibitedintheseclassesandifdetectedentryshallbeexcused.

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5. Stallionsshallbebarredfromanyclass,theconditionsofwhichspecifythatayouthexhibitoristoride.Youthcannotexhibitstallionsinanydivisionwiththeexceptionofweanlings.

6. Youthmayshowanysexweanlings.Youthmayshowyearlingfilliesandgeldingsonly.

J. Owner-Amateur/AmateurOwnedandTrainedClasses.

Horsesthatenteranyoftheseclassesmustnothavebeeninprofessionaltraining,schooling,traileringorinstructionintheprevious90dayspriortoacceptanceofentry.Thisincludesaprofessionalforanybreedofhorse.Therewillbenoexceptions.Presentingfalseinformationwillresultindisqualification,fines,andsuspensionsbyWHOAExecutiveDirectorandtheRulesCommittee.AOT/OATownersandexhibitorsareallowedtoparticipateinpublicclinicswhereaprofessionalistheclinicianaslongasthecliniciandoesNOTride/drivetheirhorse.Exception:IfanOATorAO&Texhibitorneedsassistancesaddlingorholdingahorsetobesaddled,suchexhibitorwillnotbepenalizedifassistedbyaprofessional.OAT-OwnerAmateurTrained-theamateurorimmediatefamilymemberthatexhibitsthehorseisthesameamateurthatownsandtrainsthehorse.Co-ownership/exhibitingbetweentwonon-relatedamateursisnotallowedinthisclass.AO&T-AmateurOwnedandTrained-thishorsemustbetrainedbyanamateur,ownedbyanamateur,andexhibitedbyanamateur.Co-ownershipbetweenamateursisallowed.

K. Ladies'orGentlemen'sClasses.

1. Ladies'Classesshallberestrictedtoladyexhibitorswhoare18yearsofageorolder,whichshouldbesostatedontheprizelist.

2. Gentlemen'sClassesshallberestrictedtogentlemenexhibitorswhoare18yearsofageorolder,whichshouldbesostatedontheprizelist.

3. Ladies'orGentlemen's’ClassesmaybeofferedusingthespecificationsassetforthintherespectiveRules.IfLadies'orGentlemen's’ClassesareofferedleadingtoaLadies'orGentlemen's’Championship,judgingspecificationsshouldfollowthoseoftheLadies'orGentlemen's’ClassratherthanthoseoftheChampionshipClass.

L. NoviceClasses.

NoviceClassesmaybeofferedusingspecificationsdeterminedbyShowManagement.

M. LocalClasses.

4. ALocalClassisoneinwhichentranceisrestrictedbyshowmanagementtohorsesownedbyresidentsofaspecifiedlocaleandwhichissodescribedintheprizelist.ResultsofLocalClasseswillnotbeconsideredindeterminingshowchampionshipsifawardedonpoints,norwilltheycounttowardendoftheyearawards.

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5. GaitedPleasureclassesareopentoanybreedhorse,anyagehorse,anygenderhorsetobeheldatshowmanagement’sdiscretion.

6. Classesthatarerestrictedtomembersofaclubshallbeincludedintheabovedefinitionunlessmembershipsareopentoandeasilyobtainablebyallexhibitors.

7. Inclasseswhichrestrictentriesbystates,suchas"TennesseeBred,"theword"bred"shallbeunderstoodtomeanfoaledinthestate(butnotnecessarilymatedthere).ClassessorestrictedshallbeincludedintheLocalClassdefinition.

8. AnyshowmayofferLocalClassesorcompleteLocalDivisions.Whenthisisdone,themeaningofthelocaldesignationmustbefullyandclearlydefined.ClassspecificationsshallfollowthoselistedintherespectiveRulesascloselyaspossible.

X.JUDGESANDJUDGINGSYSTEMSJudgesatWHOAaffiliatedorsponsoredeventsmustbechosenfromtheapprovedWHOAJudgeslist.TheWHOAofficewillfurnishalistofapprovedandqualifiedjudgesinshowpackagesanduponrequesttoorganizationsorpersonsplanningtoconductaffiliatedorsponsoredevents.

A. GUESTJUDGES.AGuestJudgeisanindividual21yearsofageorover,notenrolledasaJudgewithWHOAtowhomWHOAmaygrantpermissiontoofficiateupontherequestofaparticularshowforVersatilityDivisionandEquitationandShowmanshipDivisionsandforthatshowonly.ThefeeforaGuestJudgeshallbedeterminedbyWHOAandisnotrefundable.Theapplicationmustbemadeontheofficialformprovidedforthatpurposeandmustbeaccompaniedbytherequiredfee.ThestatementontheformthattheshowholdsitselfresponsiblethattheindividualappliedforisfamiliarwithWHOARulesandiscapabletoadjudicateasrequested,mustbesignedbyShowManagement.WHOAExecutiveDirectorandJudgesCommitteewillhavetheauthoritytograntguestjudgepermit.RestrictionsofaGuestJudge:

• GuestapprovalshallnotbeissuedtoanyonewhohasbeenrejectedbyWHOA.• AuthoritytoactasaGuestJudgeshallnotbegrantedtoanypersonmorethanonce

withouttheapprovalofWHOA.• WHOAmayrefusetoissueGuestJudgeApprovaltoanypersonwhohasbeen

reportedbyanAssociationorShowOfficialforactinginamannercontrarytotheRulesorprejudicialtothebestinterestsofWHOA.

B. LICENSINGPROCESS

Allpersons21yearsofageorolderdesiringtobelicensedbyWHOAasaJudgeofFlatShodhorses,versatility,halterorequitationclassesshallsecureandcompleteanapplicationfurnishedbyWHOA.ApplicationmustbemadeonanofficialWHOAformandaccompaniedbytherequiredfee,whichisnotrefundable.Noapplicationshallbeconsideredifincompleteand/orfailstomeetthedeadline.AlljudgesmustbemembersingoodstandingoftheWHOA.

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IndeterminingthequalificationsofanapplicantforaJudge'slicense,theevidencetobeconsideredbytheWHOAExecutiveDirectorandtheJudgesCommittee,shallbealloftheevidencepresentedtoWHOAbytheapplicant,suchevidenceasWHOAmayotherwiseobtainandanyotherfactswhichmaybeintheapplicant'sfile.ExceptasotherwisehereinandafterprovidedintheseRules,nopersonshalljudgeataWHOAshowunlessheorsheholdsavalidlicense.AWHOAjudge,priortobeinggrantedalicenseorrenewedlicense,shallberequiredtosignanoathofofficeandstandardsofconduct.

C. RULESANDRESPONSIBILITIESOFAJUDGEAJudgeisobligatedtoadjudicateeachclassinconformitywiththeRulesandspecificationsofthatclassastheyappearintheWHOARuleBook.HeorsheisexpectedtobeproficientandtopossessathoroughknowledgeoftheRulesofWHOA.

Onceaclasshasbeenjudged,itshallnotbere-judged,andoncetheJudgehasmarkedhisorherrecordsandplacesforawardsmade,thereshallbenochangingoftheJudge’srecord.FailureofaJudgetoattendashowtowhichheorsheiscommitted,toperformhisorherduties,andtoofficiateintheclassestowhichheorsheisassignedshallconstitutecausefordisciplinaryaction,exceptincasesofextremeemergency.AJudge,byacceptinganinvitationtoofficiateashow,assumesaresponsibilitytoprotectShowManagementbyexcusingfromtheringallhorsessuspectedofbeinginviolationoftheHPAandWHOARules.AsstatedintheWHOARuleBook.WhenaJudgeisofficiatingatashow,heorsheisnottoarriveonshowgroundsuntilthirty(30)minutespriortoshowtime.Anynecessarycommunicationbetweenajudgeandanexhibitorduringaclassmusttakeplaceinthepresenceofaringmasterorshowmanagement.AnyJudgeselectedtoofficiateatashowshallnotbecontactedrelativetothisshowbyanypersonhavinganinterestinanyhorseexpectedtobeshownatsuchshow.AllcontactsmadeinviolationhereofshallbereportedimmediatelytoWHOAExecutiveDirectorbysaidJudge.ItistheresponsibilityofaJudgetoreportanyviolationtoWHOAExecutiveDirector.Telephonecallsfromtrainers,exhibitors,etc.aretobereportedtotheWHOAExecutiveDirectorandJudgesCommitteewhomayfileacomplaintagainsttheallegedviolator.TalkingtoorcriticizingaJudge(s)ataWHOAaffiliatedorsponsoredeventisaviolationandJudge(s)oranyothershowofficialthatarewitnesstosuchanincidentmustreporttheviolationtotheWHOAExecutiveDirectorortheJudgesCommittee.TheJudgeorothershowofficialhasnochoiceexcepttoreporttheviolation.

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AllJudgeslicensedbyWHOAmustconductthemselvesinamannerthatreflectscredituponWHOA,thehorseshow,andtheTWH.Inallclassesinwhichahorseisshownundersaddle,thehorsemustperformallgaitsinordertobejudgedinoverallperformance,presentationandconformation.Anentrymay,atthediscretionoftheJudge,beexcusedfromtheringforanyinfractionornon-complianceofWHOARulesorfordeviatingfromthedescribedgaitsoftheWalkingHorse.Theentryshallbeeligibletoshowinasucceedingqualifyingclassiftheproblemcanbecorrected.

D. REGULATIONSGOVERNINGJUDGES

AJudgeshallnotbeanexhibitorormanageratanyshowatwhichheorsheisofficiating.AJudgeshallnotadjudicateinanyshowinwhichamemberofhisorherfamily,immediatefamily,oranyco-owner,oranyhorsestheyownortrainarecompeting.

AJudgeshallnot,duringtheperiodofashowatwhichheorsheisjudging,bethehouseguestofapersonwhoisexhibitingintheshow,orwhosefamilyisexhibitingatsuchshow.NohorsemaybeshownbeforeaJudgethathasbeensoldbysaidJudgeorbyhisorheremployerwithinaperiodofthirty(30)dayspriortotheshow.NohorsemaybeshownbeforeaJudgethathasbeenboarded,owned,trainedorshownbysaidJudgewithinaperiodofthirty(30)dayspriortotheshow.NohorseforwhichaJudgehasactedinthecapacityofagent,and/orhascollectedacommissionastheresultofasale,maybeshownbeforethatJudgewithinthirty(30)days(excludinghorsesboughtthroughapublicauctionwherethatJudgewassalemanagerorownerofthatpublicauction,andthisistheonlyconflictaccordingtotherules.)NooneortheirimmediatefamilymayshowbeforeaJudgewhereeithertheJudgeorexhibitorhasremuneratedtheotherpersonfortheleasing,boarding,riding,training,consulting,schooling,assistingortutoringofanyhorsewithinaperiodofthirty(30)dayspriortotheshow,studfeesexcluded.

NoexhibitormaycompeteinanEquitationClassbeforeaJudgewithwhomhisorherparent,guardianorinstructorhashadanyfinancialtransactioninconnectionwiththesale,lease,boardingortrainingofahorsewithinthirty(30)dayspriortotheshow,unlessthesaleorpurchasewasmadeatpublicauction.NoexhibitormaycompeteinanEquitationClassbeforeaJudgebywhomheorshehasbeeninstructed,coachedortutored,withorwithoutpay,withinthirty(30)dayspriortotheshow.Theconductingofclinicsorassistanceingroupactivities,unlessindividualinstructionisgiven,isnotconsideredtobeinstructing,coaching,ortutoring.RemunerationandexpensespaidtoaJudgeshallnotaffecttheamateurstatusoftherecipientasanownerorexhibitor.

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AnexhibitormaymakearequestthroughShowManagementfortheJudge’sopinionconcerningthatexhibitor’shorse.Therequestmustbemadeattheconclusionoftheshow.ItisurgedthattheJudgewillgivehisorheropinioncourteouslyandsincerelyinthepresenceofShowManagementandinaprivatesetting.

AWHOA-approvedJudgeshallbetreatedwithcourtesy,cooperationandrespect.Noperson,exhibitor,ownerorotherwise,shalldirectabuseorthreateningconducttowardthem,eitherinthefurtheranceoftheirjudgingduties,orasaresultthereof,whetherornottheconductoccursduringanapprovedeventorshow,oronshowgrounds.TheJudgehasnochoiceexcepttoreporttheviolationtoWHOA.AWHOAlicensedjudgeisnotallowedtojudgeanon-affiliatedTWHhorseshow.(SeeIV.Definitions,Q.)

E. DISCIPLINARYACTIONSAfteraJudge’slicensehasbeenissuedtoanyperson,andsuchJudgeshalldemonstratelackofcompetence,skill,integrity,cooperation,orthedesiretodeporthimselfinamannerastobeworthyofaJudge,thelicenseofsuchJudgemaybesuspendedorrevokedbyWHOAExecutiveDirectorandtheJudgesCommittee,inthemanneranduponsuchnoticeasishereinprovided.

ForfeitofLicense:JudgesholdingalicensewithWHOAwhohaveanindebtednesstoahorseshoworsaleofrequiredfeeswhichare30dayspastduewillresultinthelossoflicenseforoneyearandtheindebtednessrecordwillbefiledinJudge’sfile.Heorshemayre-applyforlicensethefollowingyearafterindebtednessispaidinfull.

F. GENERALJUDGINGPROCEDUREAllhorsesshallentertheringattheflatwalk,shallgototherightandmaythengoateaseuntiltheclassiscalled.ThegatewillbeclosedwhentheJudgecallsforthefirstgait,andnoentryshallbeadmittedintotheringafterthegateisclosed.TheJudgethenshallcallforTWHgaitsinthefollowingorder:flatwalk,runningwalk,flatwalkandorcanter.Whenhorsesarereversed,theordershallbe:flatwalk,runningwalk,flatwalkand/orcanter.ThesecondrunningwalkmaybecalledforthelastwayoftheringasthelastgaitattheJudge'sdiscretion.Asthehorsesentertheringandatanytimeduringtheclass,theJudgemustobservetheirwayofgoing,andifhefindsthatanentryisinnon-complianceassetforthintheHPAandRulesasstatedintheWHOARuleBook,hemustexcusetheentryimmediately.HorsesshallbeworkedbothwaysoftheringatallrequiredgaitssufficientlyforallhorsestohaveperformedbeforeeachofficiatingJudge.Horsesmustperformallrequiredgaitsbothwaysofthering.Ahorsethathasnotperformedallrequiredgaitsshallnotbeplacedoverahorsethathasperformedallgaits.

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Horseshoworhorseexhibitionworkoutsorperformancesof2-yearoldTennesseeWalkingandRackingHorsesandworkingexhibitionsof2-yearoldTennesseeWalkingandRackingHorses(horseseligibletobeshownorexhibitedin2-yearoldclasses)athorsesalesorhorseauctionsthatexceedatotaloften(10)minutescontinuousworkoutorperformancewithoutaminimumfive(5)minuterestperiodbetweenthefirstsuch10(ten)minuteperiodandthesecondsuchten(10)minuteperiodand,morethantwosuchten(10)minuteperiodsperperformance,class,orworkoutsareprohibited.Afterthepreliminaryworkoutofaclass,allhorsesshallbelinedupandinspectedbytheJudge,unlessaqualifiedRingmasteroraqualifiedOfficialoftheShowispresent.Inthejudgingofaclass,aJudgemakesthefinaldecision(onpossibleRuleviolations)aswhethertoexcuseahorseorpermitittoremainintheclass.IftheJudgefindsthatanentrydoesnotconformtotheHPA,theWHOAunacceptablerule,orRulesasstatedintheWHOARuleBook,hemustexcusetheentryimmediatelyandtheentrymustreporttotheDQPimmediately.AtthediscretionoftheJudge,onegroommaybeallowedintheringduringthelineupinDrivingandYouthExhibitorClassesonly,forthepurposeofaiding,assistingandencouragingtheexhibitor.Thegroommaynottouchthehorsebelowtheknees,unlessdirectedtodosobytheJudge.InChampionshipClasseshorsesmaybestrippedforconformationatthediscretionofJudgeorShowManagement.GroomswillnottouchthehorseortackbelowthekneesunlessdirectedtodosobytheJudge.InChampionshipClasses,twogroomswillbeallowed.Noequipmentshallbehandedtoanexhibitoracrosstherailonceheorsheenterstheshowring.Violationofthisruleresultsinimmediatedisqualificationfromtheclass.Time-outsinterruptashow;thereforeunauthorizedtime-outswillnotbepermitted.Duringtheclass,ifaquestionarises,communicationmustbemadethroughtheringmastertothejudge.Anexhibitordesiringatime-outwillridetothecenterofthering,remainmountedandrequestitoftheJudge.TheJudgewillascertainthereasonforthetime-outandeithergrantordenytherequest.Afteranexhibitorpullsinonthegrass,heorshemustobtainatime-outbeforedismounting.FailuretodososhallrequiretheJudgetoexcusetheentry;theJudgehasnodiscretioninthisregard.Further,theentranceofatraineroranassistantintotheshowringbeforeatime-outisgrantedshallrequiretheJudgetoexcusetheentry.ThesoleexceptiontothisRuleshallbeahorseand/orexhibitorinimmediatedangerofinjuryintheopinionoftheJudge.

IftheJudgegrantsatime-out,horsesontherailwillgoatease,andagroomorfarrierwillbeorderedinasrequired.Theexhibitormaythendismount.Exhibitorsgrantedatime-outmaynotmakeadjustmentstoanyequipmentotherthanthatforwhichthetime-outwasauthorizedexceptforsuchadjustmentsastheycouldmakewhilemounted.Curbchainsmaynotbeadjustedatanytime.

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Exhibitorsateaseontherailduringtime-outsmaymakesuchadjustmentsastheycanmakewhilemounted,butassistanceovertherailisnotpermitted;physicalassistance(touchingthehorse)isnotpermittedandwillresultinthehorsebeingexcused.Curbchainsmaynotbeadjustedatanytime.

IftheJudgefindsthereasonforatime-outnotvalid,heorshemustordertheentrybacktotherailimmediately.

Time-outsmaybegrantedbytheJudgeforreplacementofshoes,replacementofbrokenequipment(e.g.,partiallythrownshoe),orinotherinstanceswheretheJudgefindsreasons.Inanydivision,ashoethrownintheringmustbepresentedimmediatelytotheJudge&DQPforhisinspection.Ifaviolationisfound,thehorseisdisqualifiedandaticketiswrittenbytheJudge,whoshouldretaintheshoeandturnitovertotheDQP.Time-outsforadjustmentsofequipment,suchascurbchainsorbridlesarenotallowed.

Atotaloftenminutesinaggregateshallbeallowedforeachentryforauthorizedtime-outs,butnomorethantwotime-outsperclassperhorse.Alltime-outswillbeginwhenjustifiablereasonsareacknowledged,exceptforthereplacementofshoes,inwhicheventthetime-outshallbeginthemomentthefarrierliftsupthehorse'sfoot.Timewillbeallowedpriortothebeginningoftime-outforlocatingthrownshoe.

Intheeventahorsethrowsashoeinthewarm-upareaafterbeinginspectedbytheDQP,heorshemaychoosetohavetheshoereplacedbytheshowfarrierafterheorsheenterstheringtoshow.Heorshemustbechargedwithatime-out,withnormaltime-outrulesprevailing.

Workouts.AllhorseschosenforaworkoutmustbeworkedbothwaysoftheringateachgaitaskedforbytheJudge.AJudgeshallnotplaceanyentryinaworkoutunlesstheentryhasperformedallrequiredgaitsbothwaysoftheringintheinitialperformance.Horsesnotmakingthegoodworkoutinitiallydonothavetobeworkedbothwaysofthering.AnyJudgeignoringthisruleshallhavesubjectedhimself/herselftodisciplinaryactionbyWHOAExecutiveDirectorandJudgesCommittee.Workoutsshallbejudgedasaseparateclass.Exception:EquitationClassesFalls.Anexhibitorisconsideredtohavefallenwhenheorsheisseparatedfromahorsethathasnotfalleninsuchawayastonecessitateremountingorvaultingintothesaddle.Ahorseisconsideredtohavefallenwhentheshoulderandhaunchonthesamesidehavetouchedtheground.Thefallofahorseand/orexhibitorshallnotdisqualifytheentry,unlessduetobadmannersofthehorseorunlessthesafetyoftheexhibitoristhreatened.Exception:InEquitationClasses,thefalloftheexhibitordisqualifiestheentry.UnrulyHorse.Horsesbeingunruly,rearingup,balking,runningoff,orleavingtheringmustbeexcused.

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1. MajorityOpinionThree-JudgeSystem.UndertheMajorityOpinionSystem(M-O-S),allthreeJudgescarryequalweightinthefinalclassdecision,andwinnersareplacedbythebesttwooutofthreevotes.Eachhorseisjudgedasifitwereworkingindividuallyandthencomparedwiththeperformanceofallotherhorsesintheclasswhoarejudgedonthesamebasis.AllJudgesplacethesamenumberofentriesineachclass,dependingonclasssize.TiesareresolvedbyaveragingtheopinionsofthethreeJudges.

a. Judging.Judgesmustworkindependently,withnodiscussionofanykinduntilthewinnersareannounced.Theyshouldvarytheirjudgingpositionsandrotatearoundthering.Theyshoulddiscussandplanhowtocovertheringandworkclassesbeforetheshowtoavoid"cluster"judging.Asuggestionwouldbetosectiontheringintothreeareas,whichwillgiveeachJudgeaseparatebutequalviewoftherailwithrotationofpositionsforeachclass.

b. Rotation.MarktheJudges'cardsaheadoftimewiththerotationandindicatewhowillbeCallJudgeforeachclass.Norefereeisrequiredsincealltiesarebrokenbyatwo-thirdsmajorityvote.

c. Placings.MarktheJudges'cardsaheadoftimeindicatinghowmanyentriesshouldbeplaced.Threeadditionaltiesarerecommendedforeachclass.(Tie11horsesinaclassinwhich8horsesreceiveawards.TheRingmastershouldreturnanincompletelytiedcardtotheJudgeforcorrectionbeforegivingittotheScorer(s).

d. Workouts.AnyJudgemayrequestaworkoutinanyclassbycommunicatingthroughtheRingmaster.TheJudgemakingtherequestmuststatethenumbersofthosehorseshewantscalledtotheworkoutandforhowmanyplacestheyaretobeworked.TheRingmasterrelatesthistotheotherJudgesoneatatime.Aworkoutrequiresagreementbytwoofthethree,orthepositionsmustbefilledwithoutaworkout.Ifaworkoutisagreedupon,theRingmastermustasktheotherJudgesiftheywishtoaddotherhorsestothosebeingsenttotherail.TheRingmastermustbesurethatallJudgesknowwhathorsesareworkingtofilltheplaces.Tobeincludedinapreliminaryclassworkout,anentrymustappearontwojudges'cards.Anentrythatdoesnotreceivetwovotesreturnstotherailandmaythenbeparkedinbyonejudge.Inachampionshipclass,ahorsethatappearsononlyonejudge'scardmustbeincludedintheworkout.TheRingmastermustinformtheAnnounceroftheworkoutrequest.Wheneverhorsesarebeingcalledforaworkout,theAnnouncermustcallfortheminnumericalorder.

e. IdenticalTieforFirstPlace.

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Whenthreenumbersarecircledonthesamelineandtheirvotecountsareidentical,itisanextremelyrarethree-wayidenticaltie.Whenathree-wayidenticaltieoccursforfirstplace,aworkoutisoptional.Ifthejudgecallsforaworkout,thethreehorsesinvolvedshallbesentbacktotherail.Ifaworkoutisnotcalledfortheclass,theclasswillbetiedbythefalloftheCards.Iftherehasalreadybeenaworkout,theJudgesshouldbenotifiedandgiventheoptionofgoingwithFalloftheCardsorsendingthehorsesbacktotherailforadditionalwork.Ifthetieisstillidenticalaftertheworkout,theclassistiedbythefalloftheCards.Whentheidenticalthree-waytieisforsecondplaceorlower,theclassisdeterminedbyfalloftheCards.

A B C 101 102 103 1-2-3102 103 101 1-2-3103 101 102 1-2-3

Thenumberthatispositionedfirst(notthecircledline)ontheCallJudge'scardwillbefirst(101).Thesecond(102)andthird(103)placesarethendeterminedbytheJudges'choicesastheircardsareplacedinsequence.Intheexampleshownabove,ifBwastheCallJudge,then102wouldbefirst,C'schoiceof103wouldbesecondandA'schoiceof101wouldbethird.IfCweretheCallJudge,then103wouldbefirst101wouldbesecondand102third.

2. MaryThree-JudgeSystem.UndertheMaryThree-JudgeSystem,theCallJudgeisprimaryinplacingthehorses,andtheSecondJudgeissecondary.TheopinionoftheRefereeisconsideredonlyinsofarasitagreeswiththatofeithertheCallJudgeorSecondJudge.IftheCallJudgeandSecondJudgeagreeonanumber,thenthenumberthattheyhaveselectedisthewinner.Iftheydonotagree,theReferee'scardisreferredto,and,ofthetwonumbers,thenumberhighestontheReferee'scardreceivestheaward.Thecardisscoredthiswayuntilalltherequiredtiesaremade.

a. IneachclasswherethreeJudgesareused,aCallJudgeandaRefereeshallbeselectedbylotbyShowManagement.TheremainingJudgeshallbetheSecondJudge.

b. TheCallJudgeshalldirectthepresentationofhorsesthroughouttheclass.

c. TheRefereeshalltieallhorsesunderconsiderationforfinaljudgmentbutdoesnothavetowalkthelineup.

d. Inallworkouts,twoormoreofthethreejudgingofficialsmayagreetolimitthenumberofhorses;eachsuchofficialmayselectfortheworkoutandnoofficialmayselectmorethanthenumberagreedupon.

e. Inallworkoutsinwhichthemaximumnumberofhorsesallowedtobeselectedbyanyoneofficialislessthanthenumberofplacestobetied,theonlyhorseseligibleforsuchworkoutarethoseselectedbytwoormoreofsaidofficials.

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f. Allhorsesinaworkoutshallbeplacedconsecutivelyinsofarasthenumberofplaceswillallow.

g. Whenpullinghorsesinfromtherailforadditionalworkouts,theCallJudge,theSecondJudgeandtheRefereeshallhaveequalauthority.

3. High-LowOlympicJudgingSystem.Fivejudgesworkingindependentlyofeachotherwillplaceeachclass.JudgenumberonewillbetheCallJudge.Pointswillbeassignedtotheplacingsonaonetotenbasiswithfirstplacereceivingtenpoints,secondplacereceivingninepoints,thirdplacingreceivingeightpoints,andsoforthondowntoonepointfortenthplace.Thehighestplacingandthelowestplacingareeliminatedforeachentry.Theremainingthreeplacingsaretotaledandtheentryreceivingthemostpointswinstheclass.Incaseofatie,thenallfiveplacingsareadded.Ifstilltied,thenthefirstorCallJudge'scardwillbreakthetie.Ifahorsereceivesfourorlessplacings,thetopscoreiseliminated.

4. Five-JudgeSystem.Fivejudgesworkingindependentlyofeachotherrankthehorsesonaonethroughtenbasis,assumingtenplacesareawarded.Thescoresofallfivejudgesareused.JudgesareassignedrankasCallJudge,SecondJudge,ThirdJudge,FourthJudge,andFifthJudge.Eachentrythatreceivesavotefromthejudgesisawardedapointassignmentonthebasisoftenpointsforfirstplace,ninepointsforsecondplace,eightpointsforthirdplace,etc.Theresultsofallfivejudgesaretotaledandtheentryreceivingthehighestscorewinstheclass.ProceduresforBreakingaTie:

a. Involvingfirstplace:Intheeventofatieforfirstplace,thereisanautomaticworkoutunlessaworkouthasalreadybeenheld.Ifthereisstillatieaftertheworkout,thenthenumberplacedhighestonanyofthejudges'cardsisthewinner.

b. Involvingsecondthroughtenthplaces,eitherofthefollowingproceduresmaybeusedtodetermineplacement:

Thejudge’scardsareplacedinorderofCallJudge,SecondJudge,ThirdJudge,FourthJudge,andFifthJudge.Thecardsarereadfromlefttoright,toptobottom.Theentrynumberinvolvedinthetiethatisplacedhighestonanyofthejudges'cardsisthewinner.Thismethodisusedregardlessofthenumberofentriesinvolvedinthetie.Intheeventofatwo-waytie,thehorsethatisplacedhighestonthemajorityofthefivejudges'cardsisthewinningentry.Ifthereisatwo-waytieandneithernumberisonthemajorityofthejudges'cards,thehorsethatisplacedthehighestonanyofthejudges'cardsisthewinner.Todeterminethis,thecardsareplacedinorderofCallJudge,SecondJudge,ThirdJudge,FourthJudgeandFifthJudge.StartingwiththeCallJudge'scard,theyarereadlefttoright,toptobottom.Theentrynumberinvolvedinthetiethatisplacedhighestonanyofthejudges'cardsisthewinner.

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XI.VIOLATIONSANDPENALTIES

A. AFFECTEDINDIVIDUALS,FIRMS,CORPORATIONSORPARTNERSHIPSTheprovisionsoftheWHOARuleBookshallapplytoallowners,exhibitors,agents,trainers,managers,showorsaleofficials,showorsaleemployees,membersofthefamiliesoremployeesoftheabove,participatingeitherindividually,orasamemberofanentity,oranypersonwhoactsinamannerinviolationoftheRulesofWHOARuleBook,orisdeemedprejudicialtoitsbestinterest,andthereforesubjecttopenalty.

1. AnyactataWHOAaffiliated/sponsoredevent,saleorexhibitioninviolationoftheRulesbyamemberofthefamilyoremployeeofapersonparticipatingintheshow,saleorexhibitionwhoisdescribedintheprevioussentence,maybedeemedtohavebeencommittedbysuchpersonandsubjecthimtopenalty.

2. Anyperson,firm,corporationorpartnershiporanyotherentitygrantedanyright,privilege,authorization,orlicense,oracceptinganybenefitfromWHOAshallbedeemedtohavecontractuallyagreedtofullycooperatewithalldulyappointedcommittees,agentsandemployeesinenforcementofallRules,regulations,andordersofWHOA.

3. Anyperson,firm,corporation,partnership,orotherentitygrantedanyright,privilege,authorization,orlicense,oraccepting,receiving,orexercisingthesame,mayberequiredtogiveevidenceortestimonyinanyinvestigation,hearing,trial,orotherproceedingheldbydulyappointedrepresentativesofWHOAinconnectionwithinvestigationofpossibleviolationandenforcementoftheseRules.

4. AnyviolationsandpenaltiesshallapplyequallytoallWHOAaffiliated/sponsoredevents.

5. AnyviolationofWHOARulesthatdoesnotresultinacomplaintbeingfiledwithin12monthsofthedateofthecommissionoftheviolationshallforeverbebarredfromproceedingsbyWHOA.

B. VIOLATIONS

Aviolationisanyactcommittedatanaffiliated/sponsoredevent,prejudicialtothebestinterestofWHOA,includingbutnotlimitedto:• ViolationoftheRulesofWHOARuleBook• Disqualificationbyashow• Thefollowingspecificacts:

a. Providingfalseinformationofanynatureorkindtoanyshoworsaleofficial.

b. ActingorincitingorpermittinganyothertoactinamannercontrarytotheRulesofWHOA,orinamannerdeemedimproper,unethical,dishonest,unsportsmanlikeorintemperate,orprejudicialtothebestinterestofWHOA.

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c. Committinganyactormakinganyremarkconsideredoffensiveand/orhavingbeenmadewithintenttoinfluenceorcastaspersionsonthejudging.

d. Failing,asaJudge,toperformdutiesatashowinaccordancewiththeRules.

e. Failing,asanexhibitororhisrepresentative,tosigntheentryblankofashowinwhichhecompetes.

f. Physicallyassaultinganyshow,saleorWHOAofficial.

g. InhumaneTreatment.Treatinganyhorseinaninhumanemanner.ThisprohibitionagainstinhumanetreatmentappliestoWHOAmembersandnonmembers.InhumanetreatmenttohorsesotherthanTennesseeWalkingHorsesandotheranimalsusedincompetitionisincludedinthisprohibitionasitindicatesageneralcourseofdealingwithhorsesthatisunacceptabletoWHOA.Forpurposesofthisrule,apersonresponsibleforthecareofahorseisalsoresponsibleforandmaybedisciplinedfortheinhumaneconductoftheirtrainers,agents,representativesandemployees.Forviolationofthisrule,anindividualmaybedisciplined,suspended,fined,deniedWHOAprivileges,disqualified,expelledfromshowgroundsand/orexpelledfromWHOA.Inhumanetreatmentofanyhorseoranyotheranimalonshowgroundsisstrictlyprohibited.Treatmentofanyhorsewillbeconsideredinhumaneifaperson,educatedorexperiencedinacceptedequinetrainingtechniques,wouldperceivetheconductofanindividualtobeinhumane.

h. FailingtoobeyanypenaltyimposedbyWHOA.

i. InfluencingorattemptingtoinfluencebyanymeansormanneranyJudgeindeterminingwhichhorseshallwininanyclassatanyaffiliated/sponsoredevent.

j. PressureShoeing.Shoeingahorse,ortrimmingahorse’shoofinamannerthatwillcausesuchhorsetosuffer,orcanreasonablybeexpectedtocausesuchhorsetosufferpainordistress,inflammation,orlamenesswhenwalking,trottingorotherwisemoving.

k. VerbalorphysicalabusedirectedtoanyonerepresentingWHOA,ShoworSaleManagement,Judges,DQP,DirectorofAnimalWelfare/DQPServiceCoordinators,USDA,EmployeesorDirectors,whilefunctioninginanyofficialcapacityat,orpertainingto,anyhorseshow,sale,orexhibition

l. Showingorattemptingtoexhibitahorsethatisonsuspension.Classwillbere-tied.

m. Misrepresentationofahorse’sidentity,name,height,age,eligibilityfortheclass,registeredorrecordedname,registrationnumber,ownerofrecord,orotherinformationonanyentryblank,orsubstitutionintheshowringofanyentryotherthantheonenamedfortheclassinquestion.Thisshallresultintheexhibitor’sforfeitureofanyribbon,trophy,cashprizeandotherawardwonbysuchmisrepresentedorsubstitutedanimal,andshallrendertheexhibitorliableforfurtherpenalty.Theclasswillbere-tied.

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n. Voluntarilyremovingahorsefromtheringwithoutthepermissionofajudge,forwhichtheexhibitorandallanimalsunderhiscareandtrainingmaybedisqualifiedfromallfutureclassesatthatshowbyShowManagementandcausedtoforfeitallprizesandentryfeesfortheentireshow.

IMPORTANT:WHOAmayhonorallsuspensionswithallUSDAcertifiedHIO's.

C. PENALTIESAnypersonfoundguiltyofaviolationoftheWHOARulesmaybesubjecttothefollowing:

1. Expulsion:ExpulsionfromallWHOAAffiliated/SponsoredEventsand/orWHOAmembership.

2. Forfeiture:Forfeitureofawards,trophies,ribbonsandprizemoneywoninconnectionwiththeoffensecommitted.

3. Revocation:RevocationofaJudge’slicenseorTrainer’sprofessionalcard.

4. Fine:Fineofnotlessthan$25normorethan$5,000.

5. Probation:Probationforanyperiodoftimeuptoone(1)yearfromthedateofdecisionor,ifSuspensionislevied,fromthedatetheSuspensionisterminated.ProbationshallbeatimeduringwhichtheconductofthepersonisscrutinizedcarefullybyWHOAandshouldviolationbefiledagainstsaidpersonhe/sheisautomaticallysuspendedfromallrightsandprivilegesuntiltheHearing,withoutactionoftheHearingCommittee.

XII.PROTESTS,COMPLAINTS,VIOLATIONSANDHEARINGSWheneveranyperson,firmorcorporation,hereinaftercalledandreferredtoasthecomplainant,believesthathis,heroritsrightshavebeeninfringedupon,orthatanotherperson,firmorcorporation,hereinafterreferredtoastheaccused,hasviolatedtherulesandregulationsofWHOA,thefollowingproceduresshallbefollowed:

A. DEFINITIONSTermsshallhave,indescendingrankofpreference,suchmeaningasdefinedherein,suchmeaningasdefinedelsewhereinWHOARuleBook,asamendedfromtimetotime,suchmeaningasthecontextorusualandcustomaryusagewoulddictate,orsuchmeaningasestablishedbythemostrecenteditionofWebster’sDictionary.Exceptasmaybeclearlyindicatedtothecontrary,thefollowingtermsshallbedefinedasfollows:

1. “Complainant”shallmeantheindividualorentitythatinitiatesorcausestobeinitiatedaproceeding.

2. “Complaint”shallmeanthedocument,ticket,orwritingthefilingofwhichresultsintheinitiationofaproceeding.

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3. “Ex-Parte”shallmeananythingwritten,saidordonebyorforonesideorpartyintheabsenceoftheothersideorparty.

4. “FileorFiling”,unlessthecontextclearlyindicatestothecontrary,shallmeanthedepositingofanydocument,writing,ticket,paper,letterorrequest,requiredorauthorizedbytheserulesofproceeding,inthemainofficeofWHOAasthesamemaybeestablishedfromtimetotime.

5. “Hearing”shallmeanthatportionoftheproceedingwhereinevidenceistakenbeforetheHearingCommittee.

6. “HearingCommittee”shallmeanthoseindividualsqualifiedandselectedtodecidetheissuesinahearing.

7. “HearingOfficer”shallmeananindividual,qualifiedtopracticelawinthejurisdictioninwhichthehearingistotakeplace,asittingJudgeorJusticeofanyCourtinthatjurisdiction,oraretiredJudgeorJusticepreviouslysittinginthatjurisdiction,employedbyWHOAsolelytopresideoverahearingbeforetheHearingCommitteeandtoruleonevidentiaryandproceduralquestions.

8. “WHOARuleBook”shallmeanthisRuleBook,asadoptedbyWHOAandasamendedfromtimetotime.

9. “ProbableCause”shallmeanacommonsensedeterminationofonlyafairprobabilityofanoccurrenceandisamuchlesserstandardthanthatnecessarytofindthataComplaintisfounded.

10. “Respondent”shallmeantheindividualagainstwhomaproceedingisinitiated.

11. “Rules”shallmeantheseRulesofSelection,Procedure,andEvidence.

12. “Staff”shallmeananyemployeeof,agentof,orcounselforWHOA,andanylawenforcementofficerorindividualconsultedbyWHOAortheHearingCommittee.

13. “Ticket”shallmeanthatdocumentdelineatingaviolationasdeterminedbyaDQP(DesignatedQualifiedPerson).

B. SHOWMANAGEMENTJURISDICTIONANDPROCEEDINGS

1. General.

ViolationsofrulespertainingtothefollowingmattersshallbesubjecttothejurisdictionofShowManagementashereinafterprovided.

Theexhibitingofanyhorseinaclasswhichsaidhorseorexhibitorisineligibletoparticipateorcompetein.Theexhibitingofanyhorsewhichisshodinamannerfoundtobeinviolationoftheserules.

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ItismandatorythatanycomplaintorprotestregardingthemeasurementofahorsebeheardbytheWHOAExecutiveDirectororShowManagementatanaffiliatedorsponsoredevent.

2. ShowManagementComplaintProcedures.

a. Ifacomplainanthasreasontobelievethatanaccusedhasviolatedanyoftheforegoingrulesandwishesthatmatterinvestigated,heorshemustfileawrittenstatementwithShowManagementstatingthefollowing:

Thenameandnumberoftheexhibitorandhorse.Theclassinwhichthehorsewasexhibited.Therulethatthecomplainantbelieveswasviolated.Themannerinwhichtherulewasviolated.Thenameandaddressofthecomplainant.

b. ThecomplainantshallsubmithisorherwrittenstatementtoShowManagement,alongwiththeappropriatefeebeforethecompletionofthefinalclassoftheshow.Ifthecomplaintconcernsaninfractioninthelastclass,thecomplainantshallimmediatelynotifyShowManagementthatheorsheintendstofileacomplaintandheorsheshallhavethirty(30)minutesthereaftertosubmitsaidwrittenstatementthedayoftheshow.

c. ShowManagementshallthentakesuchstepsasitdeemsnecessarytomakeadeterminationofthematterandshallrenderadecisionasquicklyaspossible.

d. IfthedecisionofShowManagementisinthefavorofthecomplainant,thefeepaidshallbereturnedtothecomplainant.ShowManagementshallalsoordertheaccuseddisqualifiedandtoforfeitanyprizesormoneywhichtheaccusedmayhavereceived.Theclasswillberetied.Ifonlyonejudgewasusedintheclass,thenheorsheshallimmediatelytieonemoreexhibitorforlastplace.Ifmorethanonejudgewasusedintheclass,allscoresorselectionsbythejudgesfortheoffendinghorsearetakenoutandthejudges’cardsarerecalculatedtore-tietheclass.

e. IfeitherthecomplainantortheaccusedobjectstothedecisionofShowManagement,anappealmaybetakentothefullWHOA.

f. Aftermakingitsdecision,ShowManagementshallcauseawrittenreporttobefiledwithWHOA.ThereportshallcontainashortstatementoftheprocedurefollowedbyShowManagementinthehandlingofthematterandafindingoffacts,andthedecisionarrivedat.Saidreportshallbefiledwhetherornotanappealistaken.

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g. IfthedecisionofShowManagementisappealed,WHOAshallhearthematteratitsnextregularlyscheduledmeeting,oratsomelatermeetingifitdeterminesthatmoretimeisneeded.WHOAshallhearthematteronthewrittenstatementandfindingsoffactsfiledbyShowManagementanddetermineifthedecisionarrivedatwasproper,basedonthefactsfoundbyShowManagement.IfthewrittenfindingsoffactssubmittedbyShowManagementareincompleteorunclear,WHOAmaycontinuethematterandaskShowManagementtosubmitadditionalfindingsoffacts.

h. AnyexhibitorwhofailstoreturnanyprizeormoneyorderedforfeitedbyShowManagementshallbedisqualifiedfromshowinguntilsaidorderisobeyed,unlessanappealistakentoWHOA.

3. DecisionsNotSubjecttoProtest.

a. Thesoundnessofahorseortoelength,whendeterminedbyanofficialveterinarianorDQPoftheshoworbyaJudge,isnotsubjecttoProtestduringthepresentshoworevent.

b. AJudge'sdecision,representinghisorherindividualpreference,isnotsubjecttoProtestunlessitisallegedtobeinviolationoftheRules.

c. AProtestwithrespecttotheheightofahorsemaybemadeonlytotheShowCommittee.Re-measurementshalltakeplaceimmediately,totheendthatthereshallbenochangeinheightbyre-shoeing.ThedecisionofShowOfficialsshallnotbereviewablebyWHOA.

C. WHOAHEARINGCOMMITTEEANDPROCEEDINGS

TheHearingCommitteeshallberesponsibleforconductinghearingsthatmaycomebeforeitinconnectionwithviolationsoftherulesandregulationsofWHOA.TheHearingCommitteeshallhavesuchotherdutiesandresponsibilitiesasmaybesetforthintheserules,andasprescribedbyWHOA.ViolationsofrulesorregulationsofWHOAnotexpresslydelegatedtoShowManagementshallbesubjecttothejurisdictionoftheHearingCommitteeashereinafterprovided.

1. InitiationofDisciplinaryProceedings.

a. Wheneveranyinterestedindividual,orentity,(the“Complainant”)shallbelievethataruleand/orregulationcontainedinWHOARuleBookhasbeenviolatedanddesirestoinitiateadisciplinaryproceeding,suchindividual,orentity,shallfileintheofficeofWHOAawrittenstatement(the“Complaint”)specificallysettingforththeallegation(s)ofviolation(s),andforeachallegedviolation,theRuleorportionthereofallegedtohavebeenviolatedandthemannerinwhichitwasviolated,including,ifavailable,dates,times,andplaces.

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b. TheComplaintshallsetforththenameoftheallegedviolator(the“Respondent”)andtheaddress,ifknown,andthenameandaddressoftheComplainant.ItshallbesworntoandexecutedbeforeanindividualauthorizedintheComplainant’sjurisdictiontoadministeroaths.TheComplaintshallbeaccompaniedbyanon-refundableadministrativefeeestablishedbyWHOA.

c. TheExecutiveDirectorofWHOAandtheJudgesCommitteeshallinvestigatecomplaintsand/orviolationsrelatingtojudges,including,butnotlimitedto,theirconflicts,conduct,methods,ability,and/orintegrity.

Ifafterconcludingtheinvestigation,theDirectorfindsinsufficientevidencetosupportthecomplaintorviolation,theDirectorshallissueawrittenfindingandsonotifythecomplainingindividualorentity. Ifafterconcludingtheinvestigation,theDirectorfindssufficientevidencetobelievethecomplaintorviolationtobesubstantiated,theDirectorshallissueawrittenfindingandpenalty,ifany,inaccordancewithWHOARuleBook. Thewrittenfindingand/orpenaltyoftheDirectorshallbecomefinalunlesstheindividualorentityaggrievedbythedecisionappealstotheHearingCommittee.Inordertoperfectanappeal,theindividualorentitymustfilewiththeSecretary-Treasurerawrittenrequestforanappealhearingandposttheappropriatenon-refundableadministrativefee,withintwenty(20)daysofthewrittendecisionoftheDirector.IftheaggrievedpartyisWHOAoranagentthereof,thefeeshallbewaived.Uponcompliancewiththeforegoing,theDirector’sdecisionshallbestayeduntiltheHearingCommitteerulesonthematter.ComplaintsorviolationswithoutspecifiedpenaltiesinWHOARuleBookshallbesubjecttodeterminationbytheHearingCommitteewithoutanyadministrativefee.

d. WHOAExecutiveDirectorandtheHearingCommitteeshallreviewallcomplaintsand/orviolationsbroughttoorbyWHOAnotencompassedbythosetobeinvestigatedbytheDirectorofAnimalWelfare/DQPServicesorJudgesCommitteeandHorseShows.Ifafterconcludingtheinvestigation,WHOAExecutiveDirectorfindsinsufficientevidencetosupportthecomplaintorviolation,theDirectorshallissueawrittenfindingandsonotifythecomplainingindividualorentity.Ifafterconcludingtheinvestigation,WHOAExecutiveDirectorfindssufficientevidencetobelievethecomplaintorviolationtobesubstantiated,theDirectorshallissueawrittenfindingandpenalty,ifany,inaccordancewithWHOARuleBook.

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Thewrittenfindingand/orpenaltyofWHOAExecutiveDirectorshallbecomefinalunlesstheindividualorentityaggrievedbythedecisionappealstotheHearingCommittee.Inordertoperfectanappeal,theindividualorentitymustfilewiththeSecretary-Treasurerawrittenrequestforanappealhearingandposttheappropriatenon-refundableadministrativefee,withintwenty(20)daysofthewrittendecisionofWHOAExecutiveDirector.IftheaggrievedpartyisWHOAoranagentthereof,thefeeshallbewaived.Uponcompliancewiththeforegoing,WHOAExecutiveDirector’sdecisionshallbestayeduntiltheHearingCommitteerulesonthematter.ComplaintsorviolationswithoutspecifiedpenaltiesinWHOARuleBookshallbesubjecttodeterminationbytheHearingCommitteewithoutanyadministrativefee.

e. UponreceiptofaComplaintmeetingtherequirementssetforthin(a)and(b)acomplaintoraviolationassetforthin(c),(d),theWHOAExecutiveDirectorshallschedulethetime,date,andplaceforahearing.Thedateshallnotbelessthanthirty(30)days,normorethansixty(60)daysfromthereceiptoftheComplaintorappeal.However,notwithstandingtheforegoing,ifWHOAExecutiveDirectordeterminestheComplaintorappealtobeofsuchseverityand/orsignificancetoWHOAorthehorseindustrythatitshouldbeheardexpeditiously,asoonerdatemaybeset,whichdateshallnotbelessthanfifteen(15)daysthereafterwithouttheconsentoftheComplainantandRespondent.

f. NoticeofthehearingshallbeprovidedtotheComplainantandtheRespondent,inwriting,bycertifiedmailaddressedtothelastknownaddressofeach.WhenthesamehasbeendepositedintheUnitedStatesmail,noticeshallbeconsidereddeliveredandserved.Inadditiontothetime,date,andplaceofthehearing,thenoticeshallcontainaconcisestatementofthenatureoftheallegedviolationandtheRuleviolatedwithinformationsufficientfortheRespondent’spreparationforthehearing.IftheRespondentisreasonablyunabletodeterminethefullnatureoftheallegationfromthenotice,theRespondentmay,withinten(10)daysoftheactualreceiptofnotice,requestparticulars.Totheextentthatstaffmaypossesssuchinformation,itshallprovideittotheRespondentforthwith.

g. AcontinuancemaybegrantedtotheComplainantortheRespondentforaperiodnottoexceedforty-five(45)days,upongoodcauseshown,inwriting,submittedwithinfifteen(15)daysofthereceiptofthenotice,andinthesolediscretionofWHOAExecutiveDirector.

2. HearingCommitteeSelection.

WHOAshallestablishaHearingCommittee.TheHearingCommitteeshallbecomprisedofthree(3)individuals.ThisCommitteeshallbeselectedbyWHOAExecutiveDirectoronarandombasisfromamasterlistofindividualsqualifiedandexpressingawillingnesstoserveinresponsetoanopeninvitation,inaccordancewithadoptedrulesandprocedures,andmaychangefromonehearingtoanotheratthediscretionofWHOAExecutiveDirector.

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TheHearingCommitteeshallmeetforthepurposeofhearingprotests,complaintsand/orviolationsbroughttoorbyWHOAinaccordancewithitswrittenpoliciesandprocedures.Thethree(3)membersoftheHearingCommitteeshallfunctioninaccordancewithawrittenpolicythatoutlinesitsdutiesandresponsibilities.

3. HearingProcedures.

a. Atalltimesofthehearing,theComplainantandtheRespondentshallhavetherighttorepresentthemselvesorberepresentedbycounseloftheirownchoosing.Bothshallhavetherighttobepresentduringthehearing,therighttoconfrontthosewitnessesagainstthosewhoarepresent,therighttocross-examinewitnessesagainstthosewhoarepresent,therighttopresentwitnesses,therighttopresentrelevantevidence,andtherighttotestifyintheirownbehalf.

b. ThehearingshallberecordedbyaCourtReporterifneeded.

c. TheHearingOfficer,ifany,retainedbyWHOAshallpresideoverthehearing,and,unlessexpresslystatedotherwiseherein,shallruleonevidentiaryquestionsandonproceduralquestions.UnlessamendedoralteredinanymannerdeemedappropriateatthediscretionoftheHearingOfficerandwiththeconsentoftheComplainantandRespondent,thehearingshallbeconductedinthefollowingmannerandorder.

OpeningstatementbytheComplainantorComplainant’scounseloutliningthenatureoftheComplaint,ticketorviolationandeachWHOARuleBookruleallegedtobeviolated.OpeningstatementbytheRespondentorRespondent’scounsel. PresentationofevidenceandindividualwitnessesbytheComplainantorComplainant’scounsel,cross-examinationbytheRespondentorRespondent’scounsel,andquestionsbytheHearingCommittee,ifany. PresentationofevidenceandindividualwitnessesbytheRespondentorRespondent’scounsel,cross-examinationbytheComplainantorComplainant’scounsel,andquestionsbytheHearingCommittee,ifany. RebuttalevidenceandindividualwitnessesbytheComplainantorComplainant’scounsel,cross-examinationbytheRespondentorRespondent’scounsel,andquestionsbytheHearingCommittee,ifany.

ClosingstatementbytheComplainantorComplainant’scounsel,summarizingtheevidencepresentedinsupportoftheComplaint,ticketorviolation.

ClosingstatementbytheRespondentorRespondent’scounsel,summarizingtheevidencepresentedbyoronbehalfoftheRespondent.RebuttalstatementbytheComplainantorComplainant’scounsel.

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d. Followingthepresentationofevidence,theHearingCommitteeshalldeliberateinprivateuntilreachingamajoritydecision.TheCommitteeshalleitherfindtheComplaint,ticketorviolationunfoundedanddismissit,oritshallfindtheComplaint,ticketorviolationfoundedanddetermineanappropriatepenaltywithintheguidelinesofWHOARuleBook.Uponreachingadecision,theComplainantandRespondentshallbesummonedandthefindingannouncedinperson,tobefollowedbyawrittenfindingwithinten(10)daysthereafter.ThefindingoftheHearingCommitteeshallbeeffectivethedateandtimeitisannounced.

4. Evidence.

a. ThepresentationofevidenceatthehearingshallnotberequiredtoconformtotheformalitiesoftheFederalRulesofEvidence,thecodifiedRulesofEvidenceofTennesseeoranyotherstate,ortherulesofevidenceasestablishedbycaselawinTennesseeoranyotherstate.Instead,tobeadmissibleatthehearing,evidenceshallberequiredtoberelevant,probative,reliable,substantial,andofsuchnatureasisusuallyrelieduponbyreasonablepersonsofreasonablecautioninmakingjudgmentsinregardtoimportantdecisions.

b. Theevidenceofeachwitnessshallbeinperson,underoathoraffirmation,allowingallpartiestheopportunitytofullyexaminethatwitness.Upongoodcauseshown,theHearingOfficermayexcusetherequiredpresenceofawitnessandadmitthewitness’saffidavit,providedthattheevidencecontainedthereinisotherwiseadmissibleand,onitsface,theaffidavitprovidessufficientindiciaofthefoundationforthetestimonycontainedthereinandthereliabilitythereof,andneitherthecaseinsupportoftheComplainantnoroftheRespondentwouldbeundulyprejudicedbysuchadmission.

c. Originaldocumentaryevidenceshallbeadmitted.Copiesofdocumentaryevidenceshallbeadmittedifcertifiedandaccompaniedbyaswornstatementofthecustodianofsuchdocumentaryevidencethatsuchindividualisthecustodian,thecopyisatruecopy,andthattheoriginalremainsintheircustodyorwasintheircustodyandhasbeendestroyedintheregularcourseofbusiness.

d. HearsaymaybeadmittediftheHearingOfficerdeterminesthatthehearsayisrelevant,probative,substantial,reliableandofsuchtrustworthinessastobeusuallyrelieduponbyreasonablepersonsofreasonablecautioninmakingjudgmentsinregardtoimportantdecisions.

e. StatementsattributabletotheComplainantortheRespondentshallbeadmissiblebytheadverseparty.

f. IfsufficientlycredibleevidenceisthattheComplainantortheRespondentpreviouslymadeastatementinconsistentwiththetestimonyatthehearing,thatpreviousstatementmaybeconsideredasevidencethatwhattheComplainantorRespondentpreviouslysaidwastrue.

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g. Ifsufficientlycredibleevidenceisthatawitnesspreviouslymadeastatementinconsistentwiththetestimonyatthehearing,theonlypurposeforwhichthepreviousstatementmaybeconsideredisitsbearingonthecredibilityofthewitnessandnotasevidencethatwhatthewitnesspreviouslysaidwastrue.

h. TheHearingCommitteemayconsiderproofoftheRespondent’spriorconvictionofafelonyoracrimeinvolvingmoralturpitudeasaffectinghisorhercredibility,butitshallnotbeconsideredasevidenceoftheallegedviolationcontainedintheComplaint,theticketortheviolationwhichisthesubjectmatterofthehearing.

i. TheHearingCommitteemayconsiderproofofawitness’priorconvictionofafelonyorcrimeinvolvingmoralturpitudeasaffectinghisorhercredibility.

j. Theonlyevidenceofawitnesses’characterthattheHearingCommitteemayconsiderisevidenceofthewitnesses’generalreputationfortruthandveracityandnotevidenceofanyspecificacts.

k. TheHearingCommitteemayconsiderevidencethattheRespondentcommittedviolationsotherthantheviolationforwhichheorsheappearsatthehearingonlyasevidenceoftheRespondent’smotive;asevidenceoftheRespondent’sintent;asevidenceoftheRespondent’sschemeorplan;asevidenceoftheRespondent’sidentity;asevidenceoftheRespondent’sknowledge;asevidenceoftheRespondent’sconductandfeelingstowardtheComplainantandrelationsbetweenthem;asevidenceoftheRespondent’smalice;asevidenceoftheRespondent’sopportunity;asevidenceoftheabsenceofmistakeoraccidentonthepartoftheRespondent;asevidencetonegatethedefensethattheRespondentwasmerelyaninnocentbystander;asevidenceoftheuniquenatureofthemethodofcommittingtheallegedviolationinconnectionwiththeviolationforwhichheappearsatthehearingandfornootherpurpose.

l. Experttestimonymaybeadmittedandinconsideringtheweighttobegiventothetestimonyofanexpertwitness,theHearingCommitteeshallconsiderthebasisforhisopinionandthemannerbywhichheorshearrivedatitandtheunderlyingfactsanddatauponwhichheorsherelied.TheCommitteeshallnotconsidertheexperttestimonyasconclusive,butshallconsideritaspartoftheevidenceandgiveitsuchweightastheydeemappropriate.

m. IftheHearingCommitteebelievesthataparty,withoutexplanation,failedtocallanavailablewitnesswhohasknowledgeofnecessaryandmaterialfacts,theHearingCommitteemaypresumethatwitness’stestimonywouldhavebeenunfavorabletothepartywhofailedtocallthewitness.

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n. TheHearingCommitteeshallbethejudgesoftheRules,thefacts,thecredibilityofthewitnesses,andtheweightoftheevidence.TheHearingCommitteemayconsidertheappearanceandmannerofthewitnesseswhiletestifying,theirintelligence,theiropportunityforknowingthetruthandforhavingobservedthemattersaboutwhichtheytestified,theirinterestintheoutcomeofthecase,theirbias,and,ifanyhavebeenshown,theirpriorinconsistentstatements,orwhethertheyhaveknowinglytestifieduntruthfullyastoanymaterialfactinthehearing.TheHearingCommitteeshallnotarbitrarilydisregardbelievabletestimonyofawitness.However,afterhavingconsideredalltheevidenceinthehearing,thentheCommitteemayacceptordiscardallorpartofthetestimonyofawitnessasitdeemsproper.

o. TheHearingCommitteeshallusetheircommonsenseinjudginganytestimony.Fromthesethingsandalltheothercircumstancesofthehearing,theHearingCommitteemaydeterminewhichwitnessesaremorebelievableandweightheirtestimonyaccordingly.

p. ItisnotnecessarythateachelementoftheComplaint,ticketorviolationbeprovedbydirectevidence,foranelementmayalsobeprovedbycircumstantialevidence.TheHearingCommitteemayfindaComplaint,ticketorviolationfoundedoncircumstantialevidencealone,oroncircumstantialevidencecombinedwithotherevidence,iftheHearingCommitteebelievesfromalltheevidencethattheComplaint,ticketorviolationisfounded.

q. TheburdenshallbeupontheComplainanttoprovetheComplaint,ticketorviolationbyapreponderanceofevidence,otherwiseknownasthegreaterweightofalltheevidence.ItisthatevidencewhichtheHearingCommitteefindsmorepersuasive.ThetestimonyofonewitnesswhomtheHearingCommitteebelievescanbethegreaterweightofevidence.

r. MembersoftheHearingCommitteeshallnotconsidertheopeningandclosingstatementsofcounselasevidence.Openingandclosingstatementsofcounselaremerelycounsel’sviewoftheevidenceandargumentastohowtheywanttheHearingCommitteetoviewandruleontheevidence.TheHearingCommitteeshouldonlyconsiderasevidencethesworntestimonyofwitnessesandanydocumentary,visual,orauditoryevidenceadmittedbytheHearingOfficer.

5. Penalties.UponfindingthataComplaint,ticketorviolationisfounded,theHearingCommitteeshalldeterminetheappropriatepenalty.TherangeofpenaltyshallbeassetforthinWHOARuleBook.Indeterminingtheappropriatepenalty,theHearingCommitteeshallconsiderthefollowing:

a. ThedegreeoftheRespondent’sculpability;

b. Thenumber,manner,andseverityoftheviolation(s);

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d. Anymitigatingcircumstancesthatmaybepresentedatthehearing.

6. DefaultJudgments.Iftherespondentfailstoappearatahearingthatheorshehasrequested,theCommitteeshallenteradefaultjudgmentandassessappropriatepenaltiesforboththeunderlyingviolationandthecosttoWHOAoftherespondent’sunexcusedabsence.

7. Re-HearingsandAppeals.

a. Withinten(10)daysoftheHearingCommittee’sannouncementofitsfindingsinregardtoaComplaintorviolationtheComplainantortheRespondentmayfileawrittenrequestforare-hearingbasedonnewlydiscoveredevidencethatwasnotreasonablediscoverablepriortheretoandwhich,iffoundtobecrediblebytheHearingCommittee,wouldmateriallyaffecttheoutcomeofthehearing.

b. TheHearingOfficershallreviewtherequestwithinfive(5)daysofitsfilingandshalldeterminewhetherornottograntare-hearing.IftheHearingOfficergrantsare-hearing,theproceedingwillcommenceanewasiftheoriginalComplaint,ticketorviolationweresubmittedonthedateofthegrantofthere-hearing.IftheHearingOfficerdeniesthere-hearing,suchdenialshallbefinalandthependingoftherequestforare-hearingshallnottolltherunningofthetimeinwhichtoperfectanappeal.

c. AnypartyaggrievedbyadecisionoftheHearingCommitteemayappealtoWHOABoardofDirectorsbyfilingwiththeSecretary-Treasurerawrittenrequestforanappeal,postingtheappropriatenon-refundableadministrativefee,andfilingtwelve(12)copiesofthetranscriptfromthehearing,allwithintwenty(20)daysofthedecisionTheaggrievedpartywillberesponsibleforthecostofthetranscript.IftheaggrievedpartyisWHOAoragentthereof,orhorseshowmanagement,thenthefeeshallbewaivedandWHOAshallpaythecostsofthetranscript.Uponcomplyingwiththeforegoing,theHearingCommitteedecisionshallbestayeduntilWHOABoardofDirectorsreviewsthetranscript.TheBoardshallreviewthetranscriptwithinsixty(60)daysoftheproperfilingoftheappeal.WHOABoardofDirectorsmayreversetheHearingCommitteeuponthefindingbymorethaneighty-fivepercent(85%)oftheentireBoardthatthetranscriptlackssubstantialevidencetosupportthefindingoftheHearingCommittee.

d. WHOABoardwillnothearinterlocutoryappeals.

8. Confidentiality.

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a. FromthemomentaComplaintisfiledinWHOAoffice,orinformationinregardtoapotentialRuleviolationisprovidedtostaff,allinformationinregardtotheComplaintorinformation,including,butnotlimitedto,thenamesoftheComplainantandtheRespondent,thenatureoftheallegedviolation,andtheevidenceandinformationdevelopedinrelationthereto,shallbeheldinstrictconfidencebystaff,exceptwhenpresentingevidenceatthehearing,ifany.

b. If,uponpresentationofaComplaint,orviolationandevidenceatahearing,theHearingCommitteeshallfindtheComplaint,orviolationtobeunfounded,theconfidentialityshallbeheldinviolate,exceptforthewrittennoticeofthatfindingasrequiredtobedirectedtotheComplainantandRespondent.If,uponpresentationofaComplaint,orviolationandevidenceatahearing,theHearingCommitteeshallfindtheComplaint,ticketorviolationtobefounded,theHearingCommitteeshallholdallinformationinregardtotheComplaint,orviolationinstrictconfidenceexceptthatthefindingandpunishment,ifany,shallbereleased.

c. NothingcontainedhereinshallprecludethestafffromdisseminatinganddiscussingtheComplaint,orviolationwithanylawenforcementofficer,attorneyconsultedbystafforanyindividualengagedoremployedbyanyoftheforegoing.However,suchinformationasdiscussedanddisseminatedshallbeheldinconfidencebythereceivingindividualincompliancewiththeseRules.

d. Thehearingshallbeopentothepublic,includingtheannouncementofthefindingandpenaltyasthecasemaybe.ThedeliberationsoftheHearingCommitteeshallbeinprivateandinconfidence,andsuchconfidentialityshallbeheldinviolate.

e. AnystaffmemberfoundbytheHearingCommitteetobeknowinglyandwillinglyinviolationoftheforegoing,uponthefilingofaComplaintandbytheprocedureassetforthintheseRulesshallbedismissed.AmemberoftheHearingCommitteefoundtobeknowinglyandwillinglyinviolationoftheforegoing,uponthefilingofaComplaintandbytheprocedureassetforthintheseRules,shallbeexcludedfromparticipatingontheHearingCommitteeatanytimeinthefuture.

9. Ex-ParteCommunication.

a. Noindividualshallhaveanyex-partecommunicationwithanymemberoftheHearingCommitteeinregardtoapendingComplaint,orviolationexceptasmaybenecessarybystaffinordertocomplywiththeseRules.

b. Astaffmemberfoundtobeknowinglyandwillinglyinviolationoftheforegoingrule,uponthefilingofaComplaintandbytheprocedureassetforthintheseRules,shallbeterminated.

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c. Anynon-staffornon-memberindividualfoundtobeknowinglyandwillinglyinviolationoftheforegoing,uponthefilingofaComplaintandbytheprocedureassetforthintheseRules,shallbesuspendedfromparticipatinginanyWHOAaffiliatedhorseshow,exhibition,orsaleforaperiodofnotlessthantwo(2)yearsandnotmorethanten(10)years.

d. AnyindividualmemberoftheHearingCommitteefoundtohaveknowinglyandwillinglyparticipatedinanyex-partecommunication,uponthefilingofaComplaintandbyprocedureassetforthintheseRules,shallbeprecludedfromparticipatingontheHearingCommitteeatanytimeinthefuture.

Unlessthecontextclearlyindicatestothecontrary,theuseofonegendershallincludeallgendersandtheuseofthesingularshallincludetheplural(andviceversa).

XIII.SHOWMANAGEMENT,OFFICIALSANDEMPLOYEES

Thesponsoringorganizationofashow,saleorexhibitionorthegoverningbodyincharge,shallberesponsiblefortheoperationoftheshow,saleorexhibition.Thesponsoringorganization/governingbodywillberesponsiblefortheappointmentofashowmanagerwhowillberesponsiblefortherunningoftheshow,saleorexhibitionwhomustalsobeavailableatalltimesduringtheshow,saleorexhibitiontoactinexecutivecapacity.

A. DUTIESOFSHOW,SALEOREXHIBITIONMANAGEMENT

Itshallbethedutyoftheshow,saleorexhibitionmanagementtoenforcealltheRulesofWHOAfromthetimeentriesareadmittedtotheshowgroundsuntiltheirdeparture.Inparticular,itshallbetheirduty:

1. TouseaDQPassignedbyWHOAHIOoranyotherUSDAcertifiedHIO.

2. ToseethathorsesrequiredtobemeasuredshallbecorrectlymeasuredaccordingtotheRules.

3. Toorderthemeasurementofanyhorsewhoseheightisprotestedbyanexhibitor.Suchmeasurementshalltakeplaceimmediately,totheendthattherebenochangebyre-shoeing.ThedecisionofShowManagementmaybereviewablebyWHOA.IftheDQPfeelsthataninjusticeisdoneatashow,heorsheshallreportthesametoWHOA.

4. Toeliminate,withoutwaitingforaprotesttobemade,anyentrythatisknowntobeineligible.

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5. ToreceiveandactuponProtestsinaccordancewiththeRules,andtoreportwhateveractionistakentoWHOA.IntheeventthatapersonparticipatingatashowshallcommitanoffenseorviolationdescribedintheRules,ShowManagementmay,athisorherdiscretion,disqualifythatpersonfromfurtherparticipationintheirshowonly.AnysuchoffenseshallbereportedtoWHOAforwhateverfurtheractionisdeemednecessary.

6. Topaypremiumsandotherindebtednessoftheshow.

7. Toobtain,ifnecessary,theGuestcardsforJudges.

8. Toprovideatelephoneatshowswherehorsesarestabledovernight.

9. ToemployaJudgecurrentlylicensedbyWHOAandsendnotificationofthistoWHOA.ItisrecommendedthatthecontractsuppliedbyWHOAisusedandacopybesenttoWHOAuponitsexecution.

10. Toprovideallnecessaryphysicalfacilitiestoaccommodatetheshow,saleorexhibitionincludinganareasetasidefortheinspectionofhorsesbyDQP'sandapreshowwarmuparea.Also,managementmustprovidethenecessarypersonnelfortheDQPtocarryouthisorherduties.

11. ToacceptresponsibilitytoinsurethatallRules,regulationsandproceduresstatedinthisRuleBookarefollowed.

12. ToabidebyalldecisionsmadebyaJudgeorDQP,andinnowayattempttoinfluenceaJudge’s,orDQP’s,decisionorhisorherprocedure.

13. AllsubstancesareprohibitedonthepasternareaofanyFlatShodhorsebeingshownorexhibitedatanyWHOAevent.

14. TocooperateinwhateverwayrequestedwithWHOAorUSDA.

15. TofulfilltheobligationsofanyWHOAeventassetforthinthisRuleBook.

16. Totakereasonablestepstoinsurethatallentriesinclasseswheremeasurementsarerequiredareincompliancewiththerules.Itismandatorythatshowofficialsresolveanyprotestregardingmeasurements.

17. TotakestepstoinsurethepersonalsafetyofallofficialsrepresentingWHOA.

18. Tokeepexhibitorsandtrainersinformedofallchangesintheprintedprogram.

19. ToinsurethatnomanagerorDQPservesasaJudgeorDQPathisorherownshow.

20. ToinsurethatnoShowManager,DQP,Judge,Announcerorcompetesinashowatwhichtheyareparticipatinginanofficialcapacity,norshallanyhorseownedbyanyoftheabovebeshownatsuchshow.Exception:AnAnnouncerorRingmastermayshowpriortoworkinginanofficialcapacityasAnnouncerorRingmaster.

21. Todisqualifyanyexhibitorandhisorherentriesifthereisjustcauseandtorulethatheorsheforfeitwinningsandribbonsatthatshow,and,ifnecessary,tohavethehorsesofsuchexhibitorremovedfromthegroundswithoutbeingheldliablefordamage.AllsuchactionsmustbereportedtoWHOA.

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22. Torecommendthatjudgescards,orcopiesthereof,bepostedinaconspicuousplaceduringtheshow,atmulti-dayshow.

B. DUTIESOFSHOWSECRETARY

1. TheSecretaryshallapplyannuallytoWHOAforaffiliation.WHOAmaywithholdaffiliationofashowifsaidshowhasindebtednesstoWHOA.

2. TheSecretarymustfurnishacopyoftheprizelisttoWHOAimmediatelyuponpublication.(ItissuggestedthatextracopiesbeforwardedtoWHOAduetothemanyinquiriesreceivedforcopiesofprizelists.)

3. TheSecretaryshouldfurnishtheDQPwiththefollowing:

a. Classsheetsoneachclassthatistobeinspected.

b. Copyofprizelistand/orProgram.

4. TheSecretaryofeachaffiliatedshowshallhaveacopyofthecurrentWHOARuleBookavailableforreferenceatalltimesduringtheshow.

5. TheSecretaryshallreportinwritingtoWHOAanyactonthepartofanypersondeemedprejudicialtothebestinterestsofWHOA.Matterstobesoreportedincluderemovalbyanexhibitorofhishorsesfromtheshowgrounds,orwithdrawalfromtheshowafterithascommenced,withoutpermission.

6. TheSecretaryshallfurnishtheJudgeineachclassacardcorrespondingexactlywiththespecificationsasshowninthePrizeList,oramendedifinconflictwiththeRuleBook.

7. TheSecretaryshallprovideanumbercardforeachentry,whichshallbewornontheexhibitor’sback;clearlyvisibletothejudgeatalltimeswhenincompetition.

8. TheSecretaryshallberesponsibleforallmattersinconnectionwithentries.

9. TheSecretaryshall,attheearliestpossiblemoment,notifyinterestedexhibitorsifaclassdoesnotfillandiscancelled.

10. TheSecretarymustforwardtoWHOAclassentrysheetsandanyotherrequiredformspostmarkedwithinfifteen(15)daysaftertheshow,indicatingthewinners,postorotheraddedentries,scratchesandcorrectionsinallclasses.Classentrysheetsmustbesignedbyexhibitor,traineroragentandmustincludecompletenamesandaddressesofowners,trainers,andexhibitorsonallentries.WHOAmembership,Amateur/YouthCardandorTrainer’sLicensenumbermustbeincludedontheentryform.Horseregistrationnumbermustbeincludedontheentryformunlessthehorseisacountrypleasureentry.TheSecretarymustsendinalistofJudges,DQP'sandShowOfficialsofficiatingattheshow.

REFERENCES:OfficialHandbookoftheAmericanQuarterHorseAssociation,www.aqha.comUSEFRulesandGovernance,UnitedStatesEquestrianFederation,www.usef.orgNationalWalkingHorseAssociation,www.NWHA.comTennessee,Colorado,andNorthCarolina4-HHorsePrograms,www.4-H.org

WHOA Rulebook 2016 - Walking Horse Owners Association · II. WHOA RULEBOOK POLICY STATEMENT ... , a horse shall be considered to be one year of age on the first day of January following

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