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Table Of ContentsKMSHA/SMHA RULEBOOK

MISSION STATEMENT .............................................................................. 10

KMSHA/SMHA SANCTIONING RULES AND REQUIREMENTS 11-211. Membership Requirements ....................................................................... 112. Sanctioning Requirements ........................................................................ 123. Rating of sanctioned Shows ...................................................................... 154. High Point System for Regional and National Shows .............................. 155. ClassDefinitions ....................................................................................... 166. Award Announcements ............................................................................. 167. National show Class Requirements........................................................... 168. Regional Award Program and Class Requirements .................................. 179. Sanctioned “A” / Fun Show Guidance ...................................................... 1910. Additional National Classes ...................................................................... 2011. Rider’s Cards ............................................................................................. 21

KMSHA/SMHA SHOW RULES AND REGULATIONSSTATEMENT Of JUDGING PHILOSOPHy ........................................... 23PART I - GENERAL PROvISIONS .....................................................23-341. Effective Date ............................................................................................. 232.Definitions ................................................................................................... 24 2.a. Agent ................................................................................................. 24 2.b. Calling a Class to Order and completion of classes .......................... 24 2.c. Competition Year ............................................................................... 24 2.d.Disqualification ................................................................................. 24 2.e. Elimination ........................................................................................ 24 2.f. Entry .................................................................................................. 25 2.g. Excusal or Dismissal ......................................................................... 25 2.h. Exhibitor............................................................................................ 25 2.i. Family ............................................................................................... 25 2.i.1 Immediate Family ................................................................... 25 2.j. Lessee ................................................................................................ 25 2.k. Member in Good Standing ................................................................ 25 2.l. Member Not in Good Standing ......................................................... 26 2.m. IDJ (Independent Director of Judging ............................................. .26 2.n. NSD (National Show Director) ........................................................ .26

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2.o. Owner ................................................................................................ 26 2.p. Breeder .............................................................................................. 26 2.q. Penalized/Severely Penalized/Protective Ruling .............................. 27 2.r. Sanction/Sanctioning ........................................................................ 27 2.s. Show Manager/Management ............................................................. 27 2.t. Show Sponsor (s) ............................................................................... 27 2.u. Shown and Judged ............................................................................ 27 2.v. Tack Change ...................................................................................... 283. Participant Responsibility ........................................................................... 28 3.a. General Responsibility ...................................................................... 28 3.b. Responsible Party .............................................................................. 284. General Eligibility ....................................................................................... 29 4.a. Registration of Horses ....................................................................... 29 4.b. Lease Agreements ........................................................................... 29 4.c.Age,Certification ............................................................................ 29 4.d Requirements for Permanent Registration .................................. ….30 4.e. Novice Horse Status ........................................................................ 30 4.f. Fitness to Compete .......................................................................... 30 4.g Presentation of Entries ..................................................................... 31 4.hArtificialAppearance ....................................................................... 31 4.i Electronic and Other Communication Devices and Methods .......... 315. Status of Exhibitors ..................................................................................... 32 5.a. Members Status ................................................................................ 32 5.b. Juvenile Status ................................................................................. 32 5.c. Restrictions on Juvenile Entries ....................................................... 32 5.d. Novice Rider Status ......................................................................... 32 5.e. Amateur Status ................................................................................. 32 5.f. Amateur Owned and Trained (AOT) ............................................... .33 5.g. Professional ..................................................................................... 34

PART II COMPETITION STANDARDS AND PRIvILEGES ..........34-50 KMSHA/SMHA “AA” National Sanctioning Rules and Requirements1. Membership requirements......................................................................... 352. Sanctioning Requirements ........................................................................ 353. Rating of “AA” National Sanctioned Shows ...................................... …..38 4. ClassDefinitions ....................................................................................... 395. National Show Class Requirements .......................................................... 40 A. “AA” National Show (short one day show) ........................................ 40

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B. “AA” National Show (long one day show) ........................................ 41 C. “AA” National Show (multi day shows) ............................................ 426. AA National Show Sanctioning Application .......................................44-45

KMSHA/SMHA KY Regional Sanctioning Rules and RequirementsI. Membership Requirements ....................................................................... 46II. Sanctioning Requirements ........................................................................ 46 III. High Points System for Regional Shows ................................................. 47IV.ClassDefinitions ....................................................................................... 47V. Additional Explanations ............................................................................. 48VI. KY Regional Classes ................................................................................ 48VII. Optional Class ......................................................................................... 49VIII. KMSHA/SMHA Show Sanctioning Application ................................... 50

PART III PROvISIONS REGARDING SHOW MANAGEMENT AND OffICIALS .....................................................51-57Show Manager ................................................................................................ 51 1.a. Changes in Competition Schedule ..................................................... 51 1.b. Warm-up Areas ................................................................................... 52 1.c. Controlled Areas ................................................................................. 52 1.d. Records............................................................................................... 52 1.e. Prize Money ....................................................................................... 52 1.f. Protests ................................................................................................ 52 1.g. Corrections ......................................................................................... 53 1.h. Reporting ............................................................................................ 53Show Management Personal ........................................................................... 53 1.Ring Master Duties ................................................................................ 53 2. Duties of Announcer ............................................................................. 54 3. Duties of Paddock Master ..................................................................... 54 4. Status of Stewards ................................................................................. 54 5.a. Scope of Authority of Equipment Steward ....................................... 55 5.b. Reimbursement of Ringmaster and Equipment Stewards.................. 56 6. Removal of Shoes and Casting of Shoes .............................................. 56 7. Disciplinary Action and Reporting ....................................................... 56

PART Iv -- ExHIbITORS/SPECTATOR CONDUCT fOR SANCTIONED EvENTS ........................................................................57-601. Enforcement of Rules ................................................................................. 572. Prohibited Conduct ..................................................................................... 57

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3. Abuse of Animals at any Sanctioned Event ................................................ 594. Prohibited Appliances ................................................................................. 60

PART v -- SHOW ATTIRE .....................................................................60-661. Divisional Attire Standards A, AA and International Show ........................ 60 1.a. General ............................................................................................... 60 1.b. Saddle Seat Attire ............................................................................... 61 1.c. Western Pleasure Attire ...................................................................... 61 1.d. Trail Obstacle and Country Trail Pleasure ......................................... 61 1.e. In-Hand Attire .................................................................................... 62 1.f. Pleasure Driving ................................................................................. 62 1.g. Headgear ............................................................................................ 622. Divisional Attire Standards for Regional Shows ....................................... 623. Divisional Tack Standards “A” “AA” Shows ............................................ 62 3.a General Tack Requirements ................................................................ 62 3.b. Bridles and Bitting in English Classes ............................................... 62 3.c. Saddles in English Classes ................................................................. 63 3.d. Bridles in Western Classes ................................................................. 63 3.e. Saddles in Western Classes ................................................................ 63 3.f. English in Hand Classes ..................................................................... 63 3.g. Western in Hand Classes .................................................................... 63 3.h. Prohibited Tack/Equipment ............................................................... 63 3.i. Whips, Crops or Spurs ...................................................................... 64 3.j. Pleasure Driving Vehicle and Tack .................................................... 644. Divisional Tack Standards – Regional Shows ........................................... 645. Shoeing ...................................................................................................... 64 5.a. Shoeing ............................................................................................... 64 5.b. Prohibited Shoeing ............................................................................. 65 5.c. Approved Shoeing .............................................................................. 65 5.d. Shoeing of Weanlings & Yearlings .................................................... 66 5.e. Repair Materials ................................................................................. 66 5.f. Cast Shoe ........................................................................................... 666. Bitting Requirements ................................................................................. 66 6.a. Bitting ................................................................................................ 66

PART vI JUDGING STANDARDS .......................................................66-881. Standards for Exhibition In-Hand ................................................................... 1.a. General .................................................................................................. 1.b. Height and Color ............................................................................... 67

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1.c. Structural Type .................................................................................. 67 1.d. Limbs ................................................................................................ 68 1.e. Head and Neck .................................................................................. 69 1.f. Temperament .................................................................................... 692. Juvenile Showmanship ................................................................................ 70 2.a. Appearance ........................................................................................ 703. Divisional Standards for Exhibition Under Saddle ..................................... 70 3.a. Country Trail Pleasure Division ......................................................... 70 3.b. Trail Pleasure Division ....................................................................... 71 3.c. Classic Pleasure Division ................................................................... 73 3.d. Park Pleasure Division ....................................................................... 74 3.e. Western Pleasure Division .................................................................. 76 3.f. Working Western Pleasure ................................................................. 78 3.g. Pleasure Driving ................................................................................. 79 3.g.(I) Additional Information for the Pleasure Driving classes ........ 79 3.h. Trail Obstacle Classes ........................................................................ 79 3.h.(I) Scoring .................................................................................... 80 3.h. (II) Scoring Examples ................................................................. 81 3.h.(III) Course Design and Management ........................................ 882 3.i. 4-Gait Pleasure Classes ...................................................................... 884. General Judging Standards for Exhibition Under Saddle ........................... 84 4.a. Divisions ............................................................................................ 84 4.b. Cross Entry ......................................................................................... 84 4.c. Gait Descriptions ............................................................................... 86 4.c.(I) Trail Walk ................................................................................. 86 4.c. (II) Show Gait ............................................................................... 86 4.c. (III) Pleasure Gait ......................................................................... 87 4.c. (IV) Canter or Lope ...................................................................... 87 4.c. (V) The Rein Back ........................................................................ 87 4.d. Headset ............................................................................................... 88 4.e. Type of Gait ....................................................................................... 88

PART vII SANCTIONED SHOW STANDARDS ................................88-951. Classes for Competition .............................................................................. 88 1.a. Division of classes ............................................................................. 88 1.b. Championships and Grand championships ....................................... 89 1.c. In-Hand or Halter Classes ................................................................. 89 1.d. Lady’s / Men’s classes....................................................................... 89

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1.e. Amateur Owned & Trained Classes .................................................. 89 1.f. Professional Exhibitor Classes .......................................................... 89 1.g. Juvenile Rider Classes ...................................................................... 90 1.h. Local Interest / Option Classes ......................................................... 90 1.i. Open Classes ...................................................................................... 90 1.j. Regional Classes ................................................................................ 902. Ring Protocol .............................................................................................. 90 2.a. General Information ........................................................................... 90 2.b. Under Saddle Classes ......................................................................... 91 2.c. Voluntary Requests to be Excused ..................................................... 92 2.d. Involuntary Dismissals from the Ring ............................................... 92 2.e. Bad Image .......................................................................................... 92 2.f. Time Outs ........................................................................................... 93 2.g. Split Classes ..................................................................................... 93 2.h. Workouts ............................................................................................ 93 2.i. Distribution of Ribbons ...................................................................... 943. In-Hand Classes ........................................................................................ 94

PART vIII -- DRUGS AND MEDICATIONS POLICy AND RESTRICTIONS ...........................................................95-971. General Information .................................................................................... 952. Forbidden Substances ................................................................................. 963. Drug Testing ................................................................................................ 974. Fees, Appeals of Drug Testing Results and Penalties ................................. 97

PART Ix RULES PERTAINING TO HEARINGS AND DISCIPLINARy ACTIONS .................................................................97-1001. Submission of Protests and Complaints ...................................................... 972. KMSHA/SMHA SAC ................................................................................. 983. Non-Protestable Decisions .......................................................................... 984. Procedure for Complaints and Protests ....................................................... 98 4.a. Protests ............................................................................................... 98 4.b. Complaints ........................................................................................ 995. Scheduling the Hearing ............................................................................... 996. Conduct of Hearing ................................................................................... 1007. Decision .................................................................................................... 100

KMSHA/SMHA bREED STANDARDS ............................................101-105

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KMSHA/SMHA SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES ....................................... 105

JUDGING PROGRAM STRUCTURE AND RULES & REGULATIONS fOR JUDGES .................................... 106-1171. General .................................................................................................... 1062. Apprentice Requirements ........................................................................ 1093. Provisional Judges .................................................................................. 1104. CertifiedJudges ....................................................................................... 1115. Judges’ Rules & Regulations .................................................................. 1126. Judges’ Ethical Conduct .......................................................................... 1157. Disciplinary Actions Against Judges....................................................... 116

TERMS AND DEfINITIONS ............................................................118-121 Showing Terms........................................................................................ 118 Execution of Movement Defects............................................................. 119 Way of Travel Defects ............................................................................. 119 Conformation Terms ............................................................................... 120

JUDGING STANDARDS ....................................................................122-129 Performance Chart for Country Trail Pleasure Division ......................... 122 Performance Chart for Trail Pleasure Division ....................................... 123 Performance Chart for Western Pleasure Division ................................. 124 Performance Chart for Classic Pleasure Division ................................... 125 Performance Chart for Park Pleasure Division ....................................... 126

TRAIL ObSTACLE SCORE SHEET ..................................................... 127

EvALUATIONS fORMS ................................................................. 128-132 Judge’s Evaluation (Show Management) ................................................ 128 Judge’s Show Report ............................................................................... 129 Judge’s Evaluation from Exhibitors ........................................................ 130 Judge’s Report - Mail .............................................................................. 131 Judge’s Evaluation of Show… ................................................................ 132

RANGE Of MOTION CHART ................................................................ 133

KMSHA/SMHA RIDER CARD APPLICATION .................................... 134

2012 CHADS TRAINER'S CHALLENGE .............................................. 135

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KentucKy Mountain Saddle HorSe aSSociation of KentucKy

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Today’s Kentucky Mountain Saddle Horse Association is dedicated to enriching and strengthening the heritage and unique characteristics that the Kentucky “saddling” horse has brought forward for nearly two century’s: A natural 4-beat gait, alert & willing attitude, gentle temperament, versatility and a horse that is most pleasing to the eye.

KMSHAofKentuckyInc.anon-profitassociationexiststoserveandeducateitsmembers, promote awareness and growth of the Kentucky Mountain Saddle Horse breedandtocreateafairandlevelplayingfieldforallmemberswhocompetein shows, trail rides and other sporting events, whether at the local, regional or national level.

Members and families of KMSHA have helped the breed grow as we see it today by encouraging open, honest communication, respecting the views and opinions of each other, demonstrating sportsmanlike behavior and integrity while maintain-ing the natural, simple characteristics of this wonderful old time “rare” Kentucky bred horse.

Through education, avid marketing, strong organizational programs and good cus-tomer service skills, the KMSHA of Kentucky constantly achieves new and better opportunities to grow and succeed. Constant development and new partners will drive the Mountain horse and its believers to one of the top levels of popularity along the side of others breeds such as the American Quarter Horse, Warmbloods and Arabians.

This is our sincere mission.

KMSHA of Kentucky Inc. “A true Kentucky breed”

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The KMSHA/SMHA, an exclusive Mountain Horse Sanctioned Show and High Point Awards program strives to; Reward owners and exhibitors who are dedicated to the promotion and showing of KMSHA/SMHA horses; 2). Provide all exhibitors, trainers and owners with established show rules and guidelines as set forth by KMSHA; 3). Promote sportsmanship, horsemanship, and fellowship among adults and to encourage participation by young riders in a controlled and structured show environment 4). Provide a place for KMSHA/SMHA horses with different ways of going to be rewarded in each division of the show program through high point award recognition.

I. MEMbERSHIP REQUIREMENTS

A. All individuals, including exhibitor, trainer, lessee and owner of a horse competing at National or Regional sanctioned shows, or who are participating in the High Point Award Program must be a “Member in Good Standing” (See page 25, 2.k.) of the KMSHA/SMHA associations. Young riders competing for the Youth Versatility Award must also be current members in good standing of the KMSHA Youth Program. Memberships are annual and begin at the time the application is received in the KMSHA/SMHA office. Individuals mayapply for membership at any time throughout the year, however points will not count toward high point awards until after membership has been paid and received. Current members whose membership expires during the show season will be granted a 30 day grace period from the time they receive their notice of renewal to renew membership and keep points current.

B. All horses competing for high points at the regional or national level must be registeredandcertifiedwitheithertheKMSHAortheSMHA.Allhorsesmustbecertifiedbytheir4thbirthdayinordertobeshown.Temporaryregistrationcertificatewill expire on anyKMSHA/SMHA four year old horse that has

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notbeencertifiedbytheir4thbirthdayandownermustpayforbothanewregistrationandcertificationforthehorsetobereinstatedtotheBreedbooks.

C. No member may be arbitrarily approved as a “show manager” or be placed in control of any high point sanctioned national or regional show unless appointed and approved by the KMSHA Board of Directors.

II. SANCTIONING REQUIREMENTS

(The words Show and Show Manager are synonymous when used in the following paragraphs)

National and/or Regional Sanctioned Shows are selected and approved by either of thefollowing,theKMSHANationalShowDirector,definedonpage26,2.n.,theShowCommitteeandtheKMSHABoardofDirectorsbasedontheabilitytofulfillthe following requirements:

A.1 Shows applying to be sanctioned must agree to meet the minimum requirement for classes at the national or regional level. The minimum requirement for classes is determined by the KMSHA.

A.2 Shows applying to be sanctioned must submit with their applications a $100 sanctioning fee for a national show, or a $50 fee for a regional fun/schooling show. The granting of sanctioned status is a privilege not a right. In the event KMSHA/SMHA declines to sanction an event, the sanctioning fee shall be refunded to the applicant. Shows applying for sanctioning must complete and return an application packet, accompanied by the sanctioning fee. Incomplete applications, or applications without the appropriate fee, will be returned to the show manager without approval.

A.3Shows applying to be sanctioned may agree to hire a certified HIO or alicensed veterinarian to enforce the provisions of the federal Horse Protection Act.ShowmanagersareremindedthatonlyacertifiedHIOmeetsthefederalrequirements necessary to remove liability from show management should a sore horse be discovered on the show grounds. A copy of the contract with the HIO or the licensed veterinarian must be provided to the KMSHA/SMHA assoonastheservicesarearranged.AffiliationwithacertifiedHIOmustbeincluded on the show bill for each sanctioned event, along with the statement that:“Anypersonservingadisqualificationsuspensionforviolationof theHPA may not transport horses to the show and may not take part in the show in any way except as a spectator.” Shows applying for sanctioning agree to provideclasssheetsandpaymenttothecertifiedHIOinaccordancewiththeterms of service contract.

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A.4ShowsapplyingforsanctioningagreetocheckofficialKMSHA/SMHArider’scards when taking entries and further agree to refuse entry to any exhibitor not in possession of a valid card for the current competition year. Each year “Rider’s cards” will be made available to all exhibitors. These cards are required in order to compete in a KMSHA/SMHA sanctioned event. Rider’s cardsmaybeobtainedthroughtheKMSHAOfficeoratKMSHAsponsoredevents. See page 21, XI. for additional information

A.5 Shows applying to be sanctioned agree to use the standardized judges’ cards and entry class sheets provided by KMSHA/SMHA. Shows applying to be sanctioned agree to hand over all judges cards and class sheets at the end of the show to a KMSHA/SMHA representative, who will return them to the KMSHAoffice.Ifrepresentativeisnotavailable,thencardsandclasssheetswithplacingswillbeimmediatelymailtotheKMSHAofficewithinoneweekafter the show.

A.5.1 Shows applying to be sanctioned at the national or regional level agree to use only a licensed KMSHA/SMHA judges as assigned by the Independent Director of Judging [IDJ] definedonpage26, 2.m.Special application fora guest license may be made to the IDJ, but these licenses will be granted only upon completion of the required rule materials obtained from the IDJ and only when a licensed judge is not available for assignment. Sanctioned fun/schooling shows need not use a licensed judge, but are encouraged to use apprentice KMSHA/SMHA judges whose names may be obtained from the IDJ. In order for regional points to count for the KMSHA/SMHA High Point Program, the judge selected for a regional show must be approved by the IDJ and must have completed the required judges’ training materials provided by the IDJ.

A.5.2 Shows applying to be sanctioned agree to be responsible for the payment of all fees and expenses related to the show, including the contracted rate for thelicensedjudgeassignedbytheIDJandanyotherofficialswhoworktheshow.

A.5.3 Shows applying to be sanctioned must have all paperwork completed and in place with the KMSHA/SMHA by March 1st of the current competition year to be considered for sanctioning and rating. Applications received after March 1st will be considered only on a case by case basis.

A.5.4 Shows applying to be sanctioned agree to provide a show bill and/or list ofclasseswithshowmanagementcontactinformationtoKMSHAofficebyMarch 15 of the competition year.

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A.5.5 Shows applying to be sanctioned agree to abide by all KMSHA/SMHA rules and regulations as included in the Official Rulebook applicableduring the current show season.

A.5.6 Shows applying to be sanctioned must ensure that each horse entered incompetitionisregisteredwiththeKMSHA/SMHA,mustbecertifiedbytheir4thbirthdaytobeshown(agoldcertificationsealwillappearonthe permanent registration papers of the horse) and that each rider/owner/trainer is a current member in good standing with the KMSHA/SMHA.

A.5.7 Should a sanctioned show desire to change its rating for a competition year, it must make application for the change 30 working days before the firstclassofthesanctionedshowisheld.

A.5.8 Should a sanctioned show desire to add or delete classes from its program, the changes must be submitted to KMSHA/SMHA a minimum of14workingdaysbeforethefirstclassofthesanctionedshowisheld.Classesdeletedbecauseofinsufficiententriesorinclementweatherisnotincluded in this requirement.

A.5.9 Sanctioned shows must provide a warm-up area with good footing near the competition area and must provide a controlled area immediately adjacent to the competition arena for horses that have passed inspection for compliance with the HPA. The inspection area and holding area must have adequate lighting in the event of an evening show.

A.5.10 If sanctioning is granted to a show by the KMSHA/SMHA the show willbeprovideanofficial formofapprovalafter sanction isapproved(copy of form in rear of book) must be posted in a visible location in the showofficeandmustremainpostedforthedurationoftheshow.

A.5.11 Sanctioned shows agree to have available in the show office theKMSHA/SMHA Judge Evaluation form and agree to forward complete forms to the KMSHA Office when judges’ cards and class lists arefinalized.

A.5.12 KMSHA feels that sanctioned shows would be better attended by exhibitors if show starts times were no earlier than 3:00 p.m. in the afternoon, due to the heat and the fact that many exhibitors are required to work on Saturday. This is only a suggestion in summer months as a way to gain better attendance to sanctioned shows and not a rule or requirement.Itisuptoshowmanagementtohavethefinalsayinstarttime.

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Note: All shows and classes approved and sanctioned each season by the KMSHA are governed by the KMSHA/SMHA rules and regulations and any changes or alterationswillbesubjecttothefinaldeterminationanddecisionsoftheKMSHABoard of Directors.

III. RATING Of SANCTIONED SHOWS

A. National Sanctioned Shows will be rated according to the criteria below: “AA” RATED SHOW

A. Payment of Prize Money is at the discretion of show management

B. Minimum of 28 Required Classes for a short one day show (page 40, 5.a.)

C. Minimum of 37 Required Classes for a long one day show (page 41, 5.b.)

D. Minimum of 60 Required Classes for a multi day show (page 42, 5.c.)

E. Shows which meet the minimum number of classes may also add additional classes from the list of approved classes (pages 20-21).

B. Regional Sanctioned Shows will be rated according to the criteria below: “A” RATED REGIONAL FUN SHOW

A. Payment of prize money is at the discretion of show management

B. Minimum of 13 regional classes (pages 18-19) as determined by the regional representative. If no regional representative is available, the NationalShowDirectorshallmakethefinaldeterminationofclassestobe used for tabulation for year –end awards.

Iv. HIGH POINT SySTEM fOR REGIONAL AND NATIONAL SHOWS

A Regional / Fun Show AA National Show 1st place 10 points 1st place 20 points 2nd place 9 points 2nd place 18 points 3rd place 8 points 3rd place 16 points 4th place 7 points 4th place 14 points 5th place 6 point 5th place 12 points

(Regional High points are exclusive and may not be credited towards National points for any reason)

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v. CLASS DEfINITIONS

A. Classes designated as KMSHA or SMHA are open only to horses registered in that association. Classes designated as KMSHA/SMHA are open to horses registered in either association. Novice, Amateur, and Juvenile classes are open to KMSHA/SMHA. Classes designated as “open” are open to any sex, mares, stallions, and geldings.

B. “Open” classes are open to adult riders 18 years of age and older.

C. Juvenile exhibitors’ who become 18 years of age during the show year may elect to show as an adult by registering as such by the beginning of the show season. An 18 year old who elects to show as an adult, may show a Stallion under saddle.

D. Juvenile exhibitors 17 years and younger may not show in a Novice or Amateur class. Juvenile exhibitors may not show stallions.

vI. AWARD ANNOUNCEMENTS

A. Show results with current standings will be published on the website: www.kmsha.com.

B. 1st through 3rd place awards are given at the KMSHA/SMHA Annual Awards Banquet.Winnerswillreceivewrittenorelectronicnotificationthattheyhavereceived an award.

C. National High Points will count the top 10 shows of each exhibitor and/or horse in each division in which they compete. A national high point class must be held at a minimum of 3 shows in order for an exhibitor and/or horse to be eligible to receive an award.

D. Exhibitors and/or horses must compete in a minimum of 3 shows to be eligible to receive an award.

E. If a tie occurs between two or more exhibitors and/or horses the next show for each exhibitor and/or horse will be counted until the tie is broken.

F. Regional High Points will count all shows if less than 10 or the top 10 if more than 10 show.

vII. NATIONAL SHOW CLASS REQUIREMENTS

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musthaveshown[definedascompletedtheclassandattendingthelineup]inaqualifyingclassfirstinordertocompeteinanychampionshipclass.

vIII. REGIONAL AWARD PROGRAM AND CLASS REQUIREMENTS

A. TherearevariousRegiondefined in theUnitedStates,CanadaandEuropefalling under the Regional High Point Program. Check the current KMSHA NewsMagazineortheKMSHAwebsitetofindwhotheRegionalRepsareforyourregion.OrcalltheKMSHAofficeat859-225-KMSH(5674).

1)PacificNorthwest(WA&OR)2)Pacific(CA)3) Mountain (MT, WY, NV, UT) 4) Midwest (AZ, NM, CO) 5) Southern (NB,KS,OK,TX,AR,MS) 6) Southeast (TN,NC,SC,GA,AL,FL) 7) Eastern (WV,VA) 8) Kentucky 9) Northern ( ND, SD, MN) 10)Central(WI,IO,IL,MO) 11) Ohio Valley12) Indiana13) Northeast (PA,NJ,NY,NH,VT,MA,ME,CT)EUROPEAN REGIONS Central Europe Germany France CANADA

B. Regional Show programs may be establish and developed though out the United States, Canada and Europe. If a Regional program exists the falling rules and regulations apply.

C. Exhibitors and/or riders competing in regional designated classes must be resident within that region in order to be eligible to compete in regional classes. Exhibitors are eligible to receive high points of the regions listed previously. Regions must offer at least three sanctioned shows in order to be eligible for Regional High Point Awards. Exhibitors must have competed in a minimum of 3 regional sanctioned shows to be eligible to receive a high point award.

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D. Each Region will be required to offer a minimum of 13 classes (regional classesaslistedinSectionGbelow)ateachshowandpayanannualaffiliationfee per show to qualify for “A” sanctioned regional rating.

E. Although 13 classes are the minimum required for sanctioning, shows are encouraged to add additional classes from the Required High Point classes for the Kentucky Regions.

F. Regions will select their classes from Section G below for their High Point Program. If a region needs assistance in selecting classes, please contact the KMSHA/SMHA Show Coordinator.

G. All regional classes are open to KMSHA and SMHA registered horses.

H. KMSHA/SMHA Regional Classes

REQUIRED CLASSES 1) KMSHA/SMHA KY Reg AOT Country Trail Pleasure 2) KMSHA/SMHA KY Reg AOT Trail Pleasure 3) KMSHA/SMHA KY Reg AOT Classic Pleasure 4) KMSHA/SMHA KY Reg Amateur Country Trail Pleasure 5) KMSHA/SMHA KY Reg Amateur Trail Pleasure 6) KMSHA/SMHA KY Reg Amateur Classic Pleasure 7) KMSHA/SMHA KY Reg Open Country Trail Pleasure 8) KMSHA/SMHA KY Reg Open Trail Pleasure 9) KMSHA/SMHA KY Reg Open Classic Pleasure 10) KMSHA/SMHA KY Reg Open Park Pleasure 11) KMSHA/SMHA KY Reg Juvenile Country Trail Pleasure 12) KMSHA/SMHA KY Reg Juvenile Trail Pleasure 13) KMSHA/SMHA KY Reg Juvenile Classic Pleasure

OPTIONAL CLASSES 1) KMSHA/SMHA KY Reg Weanling/Yearling Conformation 2) KMSHA/SMHA KY Reg 2 Year Old and Older Conformation 3) KMSHA/SMHA KY Reg Open Country Trail Pleasure Championship 4) KMSHA/SMHA KY Reg Open Stallion Trail Pleasure 5) KMSHA/SMHA KY Reg Open Mare/Gelding Trail Pleasure 6) KMSHA/SMHA KY Reg Open Trail Pleasure Championship 7) KMSHA/SMHA KY Reg Open Stallion Classic Pleasure 8) KMSHA/SMHA KY Reg Open Mare/Gelding Classic Pleasure 9) KMSHA/SMHA KY Reg Open Classic Pleasure Championship 10) KMSHA/SMHA KY Reg 17 and Under Juvenile Park Pleasure

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Kentucky Region Only: Kentucky Regional Classes are not open to professional riders. The following 7 classes will be used as the KY Region High Point Award classes and must be offered at sanctioned regional shows within the state of Kentucky:

I. Regional Sanctioned Shows must place the abbreviation of the region prior to the title of the class. This designates the class as a regional class, i.e. NW Open Classic Pleasure. If the regional designation does not appear on the published showbill, theclasswillnotbecounted for thefinalyear-end tabulationofawards.

J. At the discretion of the regional representative, Amateur and Novice classes may be designated for men or for women. Juvenile classes may be divided into 12-17 and 11 & under divisions.

K. KMSHA/SMHA International Grand Championship Regional Classes (if applicable)

1. Any exhibitor competing in the above named Regional High Point Classes in any of the designated regions will have the opportunity to compete in the KMSHA International Grand Championship regional classes in October each year. (Not Open To Professional Riders)

2. Exhibitors must have shown at least once in their region, at a regional sanctioned show, in the current show season to be eligible to compete at the International Grand Championship in the regional division.

Ix. SANCTIONED “A” / fUN SHOW GUIDANCE

A. Although any one may attend a fun or schooling show, sanctioned “A” / fun shows are intended to be entry level opportunities primarily for people who are considering showing on the national circuit, for young riders and novices just getting used to showing, for people who have been absent for years from the show rings, and for horses who are becoming acquainted with the show ring environment. These shows, although casual, are still guided by the rules and regulations of the KMSHA/SMHA rulebook, in so far as class descriptions, tack requirements, and gait requirements are outlined.

B. Sanctioned “A” / fun shows are not required to use a KMSHA/SMHA licensed judge, but they are encouraged to utilize the apprentice judges currently listed with the KMSHA. If the show chooses to use a judge from outside theKMSHA/SMHAprogram,thejudgemustfirsthavepassedatestontheKMSHA rule book, reviewed the Judges’ Video tape, and have received a

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guest card from the KMSHA IDJ. Show managers are responsible for assisting judges in obtaining these credentials. If the show judge is not approved by the IDJ at the time of the show, the points from the regional classes held at the show will not be counted towards end of year awards.

C. Attire is more casual at a sanctioned “A” / fun show, but riders must still be neat and tidy in the presentation of their horses and in themselves. In all classes shirts must be collared with sleeves, either long or short. In the absence of a jacket, shirts with sleeves ripped out with salvage edges showing are not appropriate for any level of horse show class and are not acceptable at any sanctioned show. Tee shirts are not allowed in any regional class where high points are available.

D. All riders must wear a boot with a heel in all classes. Helmet requirements asdefinedintheKMSHArulebookalsoapplytoallriders11&underonthegrounds of any sanctioned show, including fun and schooling shows.

x. ADDITIONAL NATIONAL CLASSES

The following classes may be added at the discretion of the show management for all KMSHA/SMHA sanctioned shows, once the initial sanctioning requirements are met, show management may also offer optional classes that are not included on this list.

1) KMSHA/SMHA 4 Gait class (canter required)2) KMSHA/SMHA Weanling Conformation3) KMSHA/SMHA Yearling Conformation4) KMSHA/SMHA 2 & 3 Year Old Open Conformation 5) KMSHA/SMHA 4 & Older Open Conformation6) KMSHA/SMHA 2 & 3 Year Old Country Trail Pleasure7) KMSHA 2 & 3 Year Old Open Trail Pleasure8) KMSHA 2 Year Old Fillies and Geldings Classic Pleasure9) KMSHA 2 Year Old Stallions Classic Pleasure10) KMSHA 2 & 3 Year Old Fillies and Geldings Classic Pleasure11) KMSHA 3 Year Old Stallions Classic Pleasure12) KMSHA/SMHA Juvenile 17 & Under Equitation13) KMSHA/SMHA Juvenile 17 & Under Showmanship14) KMSHA/SMHA Juvenile 17 & Under Western Pleasure15) KMSHA Open Ladies’ Trail Pleasure16) KMSHA Open Men’s Trail Pleasure

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17) KMSHA/SMHA Open Novice Rider Country Trail Pleasure18) KMSHA/SMHA Open Western Pleasure19) KMSHA/SMHA Trail Obstacle (may be broken down into age divisions)20) KMSHA/SMHA Country Trail Pleasure Championship21) KMSHA Trail Pleasure Championship22) KMSHA Classic Pleasure Championship23) KMSHA Park Pleasure Championship24) KMSHA/SMHA Juvenile 17 & Under Trail Pleasure Championship25) KMSHA/SMHA Juvenile 17 & Under Classic Pleasure Championship26) KMSHA/SMHA Jack Benny 55 and Over- Open Men & Woman27) KMSHA/SMHA 14.3 and under, Trail Pleasure 28) KMSHA/SMHA Speed Class29) SMHA Park Pleasure

A. Conformation Classes can be broken down into Stallions, Mares & Geldings, Colts and Fillies.

B. Amateur and Novice classes may be divided into Men's and Ladies' classes at the discretion of Show Management.

xI. RIDER’S CARDS

A. By decision of the KMSHA Board of Directors under advisement by the Show and Exhibitors Committee, each show season all riders will be required to hold a current years KMSHA Rider’s Card. Cards will be issued for Professional, Amateur, Novice and Juvenile Riders. Each card has a designated ID and carriesanappropriatefeedesignatedbytheKMSHA.Calltheofficeforthecurrentfee.Riderswillbegivenanumberwiththeprefixofriderregistrationstatus. Example: J-100 for Juvenile, N-100 for Novice, A-100 for Amateur and P-100 for Professional. This will be required on all entry forms for each rider.

B. TheRider’sCardmustbepresentedtotheShowOfficeforeachshowwhenmaking an entry at a KMSHA National or Regional sanctioned event or at sanctioned fun shows when competing in the available regional high point classes.

C. Theabbreviateddefinitionforeachcategoryofriderwillappearonthecard;

1) Professional – a person who takes compensation in any form for the training or riding of horses;

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2) Amateur – a person who does NOT take compensation or gifts (page 32, 5.e) for the training or riding of horses;

3) Novice – an amateur (as stated above) who has not won more than three blue ribbons in a Show season with the KMSHA. Once a Novice Rider wins their 3rd blue ribbon in a given season in any combination of classes,theymaycontinuetofinishthatHi-Pointseasonwithoutpenalty,but permanently lose their Novice status.

4) Juvenile – a person under the age of 18 (page 32, 5.b) during the competition year, who does not take money or gifts for the training or riding of a horse and has not declared themselves to be an adult for the competition year.

Owners of horses whose riders have chosen designations for each season are also responsible for their riders to maintain their designations and not to violate any ruling of the KMSHA.

D. Rider’sCardswillbeavailablethroughtheKMSHAOfficeandatSanctionedShows. An application is available in the rear section of this rulebook and also in the KMSHA News Magazine.

E. Exhibitors competing in KMSHA/SMHA sanctioned “A” / fun shows are not required to have Rider’s Cards, unless they are showing in regional classes and competing towards end of year high point awards.

The Kentucky Mountain Saddle Horse Association™ holds all Show Managers Responsible

for being knowledgeable of the Rules and Regulations of this KMSHA Rulebook.

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PART I GENERAL PROvISIONS1. Effective Date. These Kentucky Mountain Saddle Horse Association™ (KMSHA) Show Rules and Regulations (Rules) will become effective as of the date of this printing, and remain in force as/until amended from time to time by the Registries. These Rules shall also apply to all Spotted Mountain Horse Association™ (SMHA) sanctioned events. The Rules as printed in the most recent KMSHA/SMHA Rulebook shall be used at all KMSHA/SMHA sanctioned shows for KMSHA/SMHA classes, and at the KMSHA/SMHA International Grand Championship Show, unless otherwise amended

All horses exhibited at KMSHA/SMHA sanctioned shows are to be judged in a positive manner. Entries whose performance and appearance comes closest tomeeting the “ideal” standard as defined in the ShowRules&Regulations should always be at the top of the card. The remainder of a class is to be tied using a descending scale of performance and/or appearance. The standard moves from ideal to average, from average to below average, asdefinedbythecurrentrulesandregulationsoftheKMSHA/SMHAandasfurtherdefinedinthejudgingstandardsoutlinedforeachdivisionandin the appendices. The emphasis on judging at KMSHA/SMHA events is always based upon positive conformance to the breed standards established by the KMSHA/SMHA.Judges must remember that the objective of the KMSHA/SMHA Show Program is to consistently advance the future of the breed by recognizing and selecting in every class, in every division, in every discipline, the horses that best meet the breed standards.

KMSHA/SMHA Statement of Judging Philosophy

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by KMSHA/SMHA. Amendments may appear as necessary in both the KMSHAMagazine[KMSHNews]andtheofficialKMSHA/SMHAwebsite[www.kmsha.com].Publicationineitheroftheseformsconstitutesofficialnotificationtoallmembersofmodificationoftherules.Allmodificationstothe rules become effective immediately upon publication.

2.Definitions.2.a. Agent. Any individual authorized to act on behalf of another individual

or legal entity.2.b. Calling a Class to Order and Completion of Classes. Judging begins as

soon as the gate is closed and class is called to order. Horses should be in the correct gait and correct range of motion for the class division. Gate calls are three (3) minutes in length per class. A warning must be given to announce that the three-minute clock has begun. Completion ofaclassisdefinedasahorseandRiderengagedincompetitioninthatclass.

2.c.Competition Year. The KMSHA/SMHA competition year shall run from January 1 through December 31.

2.d.Disqualification.Adisqualifiedentry/competitorisonethatisexcludedfrom placing in a class or is removed from the entire competition for cause or bad image (page 31, Part I, Section 4.g.). Show Managers may disqualify entries/competitors at KMSHA/SMHA sanctioned events. Disqualification can take place after an entry/competitor has beentied and left the ring. If an entry/competitor is disqualified after thecompletion of a class, awards and prizes must be forfeited and returned to show management. Failure to return prizes and awards when asked to do so may, at the discretion of KMSHA/SMHA, result in the suspension of the entry and/or competitor from all KMSHA/SMHA events until the prizes and awards are returned.

2.e. Elimination. Exhibitors are eliminated when the entry remains in the arena but is excluded from placing under judging criteria. Eliminated competitors may not receive awards in the class even if there are more prizes than horses. Riders that are thrown from horses, or horses that fall, whereby the rider is unseated from the horse at any point before entering the lineup, are eliminated from competition and excused from the class. Riders that fall must not remount. The entry must be led from the ring.

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An exception to this rule would be if a rider asks either a Judge or Ringmaster for a time -out to dismount, in order to adjust tack or for the reason of having to deal with an endangerment to either the horse or rider. Rider with further permissionmayremountandfinalizethecompetition.2.f. Entry. The horse entered in the competition, or, depending on usage,

the combination of a horse and a rider/driver/handler when entered in a class.

2.g. Excusal or Dismissal. Once a class has begun, in order to leave the arena, exhibitors must be voluntarily or involuntarily excused from a class. The decision of a judge to excuse a horse or exhibitor may not be challenged or protested until after the class is completed. In the case of involuntary dismissal, the judge through the ringmaster will notify the Show Manager for the reason the horse was excused. Any protest or challenge may be then brought to the Show Management for consideration.ShowManagementsdecisionisfinal,otherwiseafuturehearing by KMSHA will be scheduled. (page 52, I.f and page 98, 4)

2.h. Exhibitor. The individual presenting the horse for competition in a class.

2.i. Family. For the purpose of KMSHA/SMHA events, the term “family” shallincludehusband,wife,parent,stepparent,significantother,child,brother, sister, stepchild, stepparents, half brother or sister, aunts, uncle, niece, nephew, grandmother, grandfather, grandchildren, in-laws of the same relation and/or legally adopted person.2.i.1 Immediate Family. For competition purposes “immediate family is

definedasspouseorminorchildren,whethertheyliveinthesamehousehold of not,

2.j. Lessee. An individual who legally contracts with an owner or agent for the exclusive use of a particular horse for a specified period oftime. Contracts should be made readily available to the KMSHA if requested.

2.k. Member in Good Standing. A members being current in dues and not be found to be delinquentwithanyfinancialresponsibilitytotheKMSHA.Themembershouldnotbe involved with any legal matter opposing the KMSHA or liability leading to the detriment of the KMSHA. The member may not be on any suspensions either with the regulatory commission or with the KMSHA. The Board of Directors may determine who would not be a member in “good standing” with the KMSHA.

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2.l. Member Not in Good Standing. An individual who has been suspended or expelled from the KMSHA/SMHA, or any individual who has been found in violation of the Federal Horse Protection Act shall be considered to be “not in good standing” until such time as all suspensions, probation periodsandfineshavebeendischargedandtheNationalShowDirector[NSD] and KMSHA Board of Directors has approved reinstatement.

2.m IDJ. Independent Director of Judging is an elective position voted by the Board of Directors for a three year term. The IDJ has reporting responsibility to the KMSHA/SMHA Board of Directors but ultimately accountable, only to the managing directors (NSD) of the associations The IDJ solicits judges, trains judges, conducts the judges apprenticeship program, evaluates credentials of new applicants, conducts educational training, performs evaluation of judges, maintains records, disciplines officialsandassignsjudgestoallKMSHA/SMHAsanctionedevents.All KMSHA/SMHA judges report directly to the IDJ and not to any other committee or entity of the KMSHA/SMHA. IDJ works in good faith with KMSHA/SMHA Board of Directors. The IDJ will enforce all the rules and regulations as written in the rule book.

2.n. NDS (National Show Director), the entity responsible for heading up the KMSHA/SMHA National and Regional show program each season. This is an appointed position determined by the Show Committee and KMSHA Board of Directors.

2.o. Owner. The individual(s) or entity(ies) listed as the owner of record on the CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION of a registered horse and may change from time to time as the horse is either sold or transferred . Ownership may also be inferred if it can be determined that an individual(s) or entity(ies) pays the majority of bills relating to the upkeep of a horse and its maintenance, takes part in decisions about thecareanduseofthehorseandingeneralfulfillstheobligationsofanowner even if the owner of record is listed under a different name. If a corporation or other business entity is listed as the owner of a horse, the responsible party is the owner(s) of said business entity.

2.p. Breeder. The person who owns the Stallion at the time of the breeding andverifiesthatthemarehasbeenbredtothatStallionbyaffixinghissignatureontheofficialbreedingcertificate.Thismaybetheownerordesignated representative of the owner "Breeder" and may change from

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time to time base upon the owners wishes. The “Breeder’s” name will beaffixedtotheKMSHA/SMHAofficialregistrationcertificateofthefoal as a result of the breeding.

2.q. Penalized/Severely Penalized. To “penalize” a horse requires that the judge lower the placing of the horse consistent with the severity of the condition exhibited. A horse that is “severely penalized” may not be tied in the top three places, assuming that there are other horses in the class that have completed all of the mandatory requirements of the competition and are correctly gaited.

2.r. Sanction/Sanctioning. The term(s) used to identify a show that has been officiallyapprovedandmeetsthestandardoftheKMSHAasspecificallyaddressed in this rulebook. Each season, Show managers must submit an application for sanctioning shown (listed in back of this rulebook) to be consideredforapproval.Noshowcanbeapprovedwithoutanofficialapplication being submitted to the KMSHA and the appropriate fees being paid. No show will be accepted whether of Regional or National statuswithoutfirstbeingreviewedandapprovedbytheKMSHA.Thegoverning authority is only the KMSHA and any entity or person who falselymisrepresents that theyarean"officially"approvedKMSHA/SMHA show or are advertising as such, (false representation) will be legallyaddressedand/orcriminalchargesmaybefiled.Only theKMSHABoardofDirectorsmakes thefinaldecisionas to thestatusor approval of any Show/Show Manager who submits a questionable application or that challenges this regulation.

2.s.Show Manager/Management. The approved individual or entity financially responsible for a horse show or event as listed on theapplication for sanctioned status is considered by KMSHA/SMHA to betheofficialshowmanager.AsusedintheseRules,theterm“showmanagement” shall include agents and employees. Applications for sanctioning of shows shall be taken only from show managers.

2.t. Show Sponsor (s). The individual or entity that promotes or contributes financially to the support of a show. (e.g.Whitaker Bank, SouthernStates, Pepsi, etc.)

2u. Shown and Judged. To be considered to have been shown and judged, competitors must complete the required elements of the class, both ways of the ring, pull into and attend the lineup.

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2.v. Tack Change. When an exhibitor or entry is in back-to-back classes a call for a tack change may be made. This entitles the exhibitor or entry anadditionalperiodof3minutes,addedtotheofficial3minutegatecall to change tack. This rule is exercised by asking the Paddock Master or the Show Management for a tack change. The rule should not be abused. Exhibitors should endeavor to perform changes as quickly as possible. Permission for tack changes will expire at the end of 3 minutes orwhen thegate is closed.ThePaddockMaster shall be theofficialtimekeeper or Ringmaster if a Paddock Master is not on hand. This 3 minutes for a tack change does not include the initial time for each classes 3 minute gate call.

3. Participant Responsibility. 3.a. General Responsibility. Knowledge of the current Rules and any

subsequent amendments that govern KMSHA/SMHA events remains the responsibility of all participating exhibitors, trainers, and owners – including all dues paying members of the KMSHA or SMHA (members). All individuals who participate in KMSHA/SMHA sanctioned competitions agree, by their participation and entry, to be bound by these Rules, interpretations, amendments, & enforcement provisions with respect to the Rules contained herein. Further, exhibitors, trainers and owners agree as a condition of entry to all KMSHA/SMHA sanctioned showstoallowtheuseofofficialvideographyorphotosoftheirentrieswhich can be used as part of promotions, training and/or education videos produced by the associations. Owners and lessees of entries have ultimate responsibility for the condition of the entry and the eligibility of persons who exhibit his or her horse.

3.b. Responsible Party. In the event the owner of the entry is a juvenile, a business entity, or any entity other than a natural person, a Responsible Party who is a natural person must be identified on the entry form.TheResponsible Party shall be liable for all financial obligations associated withtheentry.TheResponsiblePartymustfileandrespondtocomplaintsorprotestsarising out of the competition on behalf of a juvenile, and will be the individual held liable for violations of any rule or regulation, including Federal HPA violations, pertaining to the KMSHA/SMHA sanctioned event. Such natural person agrees to release, indemnify and hold KMSHA/SMHA

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harmless from and against any liability asserted as a result of the participation of such juvenile, business entity or any entity other than a natural person.

4. General Eligibility.4.a. Registration of Horses. All entries in classes designated as KMSHA or

SMHA classes at KMSHA/SMHA sanctioned shows must be registered with the Kentucky Mountain Saddle Horse Association™, the Spotted Mountain Horse Association™, or any successor to such organizations. Certain KMSHA classes may from time to time be designated as classes in which Spotted Mountain Horses are also allowed. Entries in any class designatedforhorsesofaspecificregistrymustpresentthecertificateofregistration showing registration in such registry including ownership and proper transfer of said horse. Animals under one year of age may be shown if they are fully eligible for registration, the application for temporary registration has been made, a copy provided to the show office,andtheentryisshownunderthenameoffirstchoiceenteredonthe registration application.

4.b. Lease Agreements. Leased horses may be exhibited under the name of the lessee with the following restrictions: 1) a copy of the lease signed by both lessor and lessee must accompany the entry form; 2) a leased horse may not be exhibited if the lease was entered into at any time during which the lessor was under Horse Protection Act suspension; 3) horses that are included as part of an HPA suspension may not be shown.

4.c.Age,Certification.Forshowingpurposes,theageofahorseshallbecomputed on January 1 of the year foaled and on January 1 each year thereafter. In order to compete under saddle in any KMSHA/SMHA sanctioned class or show, horses 2 years of age and older are required, undertheRulesofregistry,tobe“breedcertified”asstatedintheBreedStandards of the Association. This does not apply to horses being shown strictly in 2 or 3 year old Conformation Classes. See Requirements for PermanentRegistrationbelow.Rulesofregistryandcertificationmaybe found on the officialKMSHA/SMHAwebsite [www.kmsha.com]ormayberequestedfromtheKMSHA/SMHAoffice,P.O.Box1405;Georgetown, KY 40324.

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4.d Requirements for Permanent Registration. Both an under saddle and conformation video or two licensed Examiners signatures are required, plus 5 photos (back, front, both sides, and under the chin) Must accompany written application for registration. DNA is required tobeonfilewiththeUniversityofKentuckyfor“ProofofIdentity”.AllKMSHA/SMHAhorsesmustbecertifiedtobreedbytheirfourthbirthday.TemporaryregistrationcertificatewillexpireonanyKMSHA/SMHA4yearoldhorsethatisnotcertifiedasofDecember31,2006and thereafter on their fourth birthday. If the registration papers have expired on any horse due to this directive, new papers will be issued onlyuponcompletionofofficialCertificationofeachhorse.Thisappliesto all Stallions, Mares and Geldings and will certify that they have now met the “Standard of the Breed”.

4.e.NoviceHorseStatus.Horsesthathavenotwonmorethanthree(3)firstplace ribbons in any previous under saddle competition at a KMSHA/SMHA sanctioned show, prior to entry in a sanctioned show, qualify as novice horses for the entire duration of that show. There must be a minimum of three (3) entries in a class for an entry to be counted as a horse breaking its novice status.

4.f. Fitness to Compete. All entries, with the exception of horses led by hand or lead line, must be serviceably sound. They may not exhibit symptoms of respiratory illness or distress, blindness, gait challenged, injury or other conditions that could affect the safety of the rider or the comfort or welfare of the horse while performing. All horses presented forexhibitionmustbeingoodfleshandingoodphysicalcondition.Thedeterminationthatahorseisnotfittocompeteasrequiredinthissectionmay be made by the DQP, show management, the judge in observing the class, licensed veterinarian or IDJ. In cases which fall under the special jurisdiction of the DQP, as determined by the HPA, the DQP’s judgment shallbefinal.Inothercases,theexhibitororowneroftheentrymayrequest examination by licensed veterinarian, and the determination bytheveterinarianshallbefinal.Ifaveterinarianisnotavailable,thedecisionofshowmanagementorIDJshallbefinal.Horsesthatdonotappeartoajudgetobefittocompete,foranyreason,oncetheyhaveentered the arena may be excused from the class by a judge, in which casethejudge’sdeterminationisfinal.

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4.g. Presentation of Entries. KMSHA/SMHA horses are expected to be shown with a natural appearance. Manes, tails and forelocks are not clipped or pulled. A short bridle path may be trimmed at the exhibitor’s discretion. The tail carriage should be natural. Braids, ribbons, glitter or other enhancements are not permitted on the mane, tail, body or hooves unless the entry is competing in a costume or parade class. KMSHA/SMHA horses exhibited in nontraditional events, such as over fences or dressage, may either follow the braiding traditions found in those disciplines or choose to exhibit with full manes and tails. Roached manes are permissible only in working or versatility classes, such as cutting, trail obstacle, reining, pole bending, or barrel racing.

4.h. ArtificialAppearance.KMSHA/SMHAhorsesundersaddlearetoexhibita style of movement that appears completely natural in accordance to the breedstandard.Regardlessoftheactualcause,entriesthatexhibitanartificialor unnatural way of going while in forward motion, to include crampy movement, twisting of the hocks, pointing, dropping down or squatting in rear or other characteristics indicative of a horse whose movement may have been altered by devices such as shackles or the application of other devices or products to its legs or feet, will at a minimum be severely penalized in judging and may be eliminated from consideration for any award. Entries exhibiting any unnatural way of going such as described above, may also be excused from the class for an appearance not in keeping withthewayofgoingofanaturally trainedormovinghorseasdefinedby the breed standard (page 101) and these rules. Judges are to reward horses presenting the most natural, fluid, forward-moving appearance,and to severely penalize or eliminate horses presenting an appearance of a horsetrainedwithartificialdevicesormethodsusedtoenhanceoralterthenatural gait, whether or not such devices or methods were actually used.

4i. Electronic and Other Communication Devices and Methods. The use of electronic communication devices in the ring is prohibited except for Juvenile and Novice exhibitors. An exception to this Rule is made for handicapped riders who may require the use of such devices or assistance, i.e. hand signals from therail,inordertobeabletocompete.Writtenverificationmustbeprovidedby a physician to support the use of electronic devices or other assistance for adults.VerificationmustbepresentedtotheKMSHA/SMHAatthebeginningof show season and a copy of the original document must be attached to the rider’s entry at each KMSHA/SMHA sanctioned event.

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5. Status of Exhibitors5.a. Member Status-All exhibitors who wish to qualify for high points must

be a paid up member in good standing in the KMSHA/SMHA to show a horse. A member in good standing (page 25, 2.k) is one who is not under any disciplinary actions and one who is current on accounts with KMSHA/SMHA .

5.b. Juvenile Status-A juvenile exhibitor is an individual who has not reached the age of 18 as of January 1st, at the beginning of the competition year. Juvenile exhibitors who become 18 years of age during the show year may elect to show as an adult by registering as such by the beginning of the show season however, the person must show either as a juvenile or an adult and may not change during the show season. An 18 year old may show a stallion under saddle if declared as an adult with an Adult Riders Card.

5.c.Restictions on Juvenile Entries-Juveniles may not exhibit stallions in any class. No exhibitor under the age of 17 is eligible to show in open classes, including novice men’s and ladies, and/or amateur divisions.

5.d.Novice Rider Status-A novice rider is an individual who has not won morethanthreefirstplaceribbonsinundersaddlecompetitionduringany one KMSHA/SMHA sanctioned show season. Novice riders are not professionals as described below. Novice riders competing for high point awards in the novice division who have won three first placeribbons in one show season may remain novice riders throughout the entire competition year, at the end of which they would give up their novice status permanently. When juveniles 18 years of age transition to adult amateur status as described above, they are eligible to complete as novice riders, regardless of awards won as juvenile riders in under saddlecompetitions.Ifthe18yearoldwinsthreefirstplaceribbonsinunder saddle classes for one year in KMSHA/SMHA sanctioned shows, after that show season, they will no longer be considered a novice rider. All other novice rules apply to juveniles transitioning to adult amateur status.

5.e. Amateur Status-An individual is eligible for amateur status when he/she:1) Is at least 18 years of age as of January 1 of the show year and

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office.(seeabovejuvenilestatusrules)2) Doesnotmeetthedefinitionofaprofessionalasdescribedinthese

rules.3) Has not shown, ridden, trained or assisted in training a horse of

any breed, or instructed another person in riding, driving, training, or showing a horse for remuneration, monetary or otherwise, directly or indirectly for a period of three years prior to January 1 of the competition year. Any such activity however small, even if undertaken on a part time basis will disqualify the exhibitor as an amateur, (unless exempted below).a) Working as an instructor in equitherapy for the North American

Riding for the Handicapped Association or similar organization.b) Writing of books, articles, or production of video materials on

horsemanship, judging and related subjects.c) Receiving reimbursement for expenses related to work with

horses at a clinic.d) Accepting small tokens of appreciation, not to exceed $100.00

in value.e) Boarding of horses, standing of a stallion, or the sale of horses

owned by the exhibitor or any entity owned by the exhibitor.f) Working in an equine facility in any capacity other than as

specificallydescribedaboveinnumber3.g) Judging, inspecting, or fulfilling other paid support positions

(announcer, ringmaster etc.) in connection with a show or events, or receiving payment as a groom, farrier, or veterinarian.

h) When married to a professional is eligible, unless the exhibitor has directly assisted (in more than an incidental manner) in the activities for which the professional spouse has received remuneration or has competed as a professional at any show in the previous three years.

5.f. Amateur Owned and Trained (AOT)-These classes are limited to amateur owners and riders only. The horse should be owned and ridden by the owner or the immediate family of the owner/rider. The horse mayalsobeleased,butaleasemustbeonfilewiththeKMSHA/SMHA

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officepriortoshowingthehorse. TheAOThorsemaynothavehadprofessional training within 90 days of the start of the show season.

5.g. Professional-Adult individuals who are 18 years and older who engage in buying, selling, dealing in, or hiring out of horses as a full time occupation or those who accept remuneration of any sort for performing any of the following activities, whether on a full time or part time basis (other than as excepted in number 3 under amateur rules)are considered to be professionals for KMSHA/SMHA events. In addition Professional Status would include: 1) Employment in connection with any breed or type of horse at any

barn, academy, riding school or stable that includes the training of horses and/or riders as a part of the scope of employment.

2) Riding, driving, training or handling any horse for any person outside of the professional’s family; including warming up a novice or amateur owned and trained (AOT) horse prior to competition at a show.

3) Giving any lesson or clinic for a fee or other form of reimbursement. The occasional sale of a horse or standing of a breeding stallion or operation of a boarding or training facility does not place the exhibitor in a professional status unless the exhibitor takes part in one or more of the activities described in this section and receives payment for it. A spouse or immediate family member of an exhibitor classifiedasaprofessional,retainsamateurstandingaslongashe/shedoesnotseparatelymeettherequirementsofbeingdefinedasa professional or does not materially participate in or assist in the activities for which the spouse receives payment.

PART II. COMPETITION STANDARDS AND PRIvILEGESKMSHA/SMHA AA National Sanctioning Rules and RequirementsThe KMSHA/SMHA an exclusive Sanctioned Show and High Point Awards program strives to1) Reward owners and exhibitors who are dedicated to the promotion and showing of KMSHA/SMHA horses; 2) Provide all exhibitors, trainers and owners with established show rules and guidelines as set forth by KMSHA; 3) Promote sportsmanship, horsemanship, and fellowship among adults and to encourage participation by young riders in

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a controlled and structured show environment; and 4) Provide a place for KMSHA/SMHA horses with different ways of going to be rewarded in each division of the show program through high point award recognition.

1. Membership Requirements1.a All individuals, including exhibitor, trainer, lessee and owner of a horse

competing at AA National sanctioned shows, or who are participating in the High Point Award Program must be a “member in good standing” of the KMSHA/SMHA associations. Youth riders competing for the Youth Versatility Award must also be current members in good standing

1.b. All horses competing for high points at the regional or national level must be registered with either the KMSHA or the SMHA. All horses must be certifiedby their4thbirthdayandmaintainpermanent registration inorder to be shown.

1.c. No member may be arbitrarily approved as a “show manager” or be placed in control of any high point sanctioned national show unless appointed and approved by the KMSHA Board of Directors.

2. Sanctioning RequirementsAA National Sanctioned Shows are selected and approved by the KMSHA National Show Director, the Show Committee or the KMSHA Board of Directorsbasedontheabilitytofulfillthefollowingrequirements:2.a.. Shows applying to be sanctioned must agree to meet the minimum

required classes. The minimum required classes are determined by the KMSHA each season.

2.b. Shows applying to be sanctioned must submit with their applications a $100. Sanctioning fee in order to cover the administrative costs of sanctioning a national show. This fee may be waived from time to time only by the decision of the KMSHA Board. The granting of sanctioned status is a privilege not a right. In the event KMSHA/SMHA declines to sanction an event, the sanctioning fee shall be refunded to the applicant.

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HorseProtectionAct.ShowmanagersareremindedthatonlyacertifiedDQP meets the federal requirements necessary to protect itself and acting personnel from legal liability should a sore horse be discovered on the show grounds. A copy of the contract with the HIO or the licensed veterinarian must be provided to the KMSHA/SMHA as soon as the servicesarearranged.AffiliationwithacertifiedHIOmustbeincludedon the show bill for each sanctioned event, along with the statement that:“Anypersonservingadisqualificationsuspensionforviolationofthe HPA may not transport horses to the show and may not take part in the show in any way except as a spectator.”

2.d. Each year “Rider’s Cards” will be made available to all exhibitors including Youth exhibitors. These cards are required in order to compete in a KMSHA/SMHA sanctioned event. Rider’s cards may be obtained throughtheKMSHAOffice,KMSHAsponsoredevents,websitewww.KMSHA.com or in the KMSHA magazine.

2.e.ShowsapplyingforsanctioningagreetocheckofficialKMSHA/SMHArider’s cards and membership cards when taking entries and further agree to refuse entry to any exhibitor not in possession of a valid Riders card for the current competition year.

2.f Shows applying to be sanctioned agree to use the standardized judges’ cards and entry class sheets provided by KMSHA/SMHA.

2.g Shows applying for sanctioning must return a complete application packet, accompanied by the sanctioning fee (if applicable). Incomplete applications, or applications without the appropriate fee, will be returned to the show manager without approval.

2.h. Shows applying to be sanctioned agree to either hand over all judges’ cards and class sheets at the end of the show to a KMSHA representative, whowillreturnthemtotheKMSHAofficeorimmediatelymailfinalizedcards to the KMSHA within one week of the date of the show. This is absolutely required in order to keep the current years Hi-point program up to date for posting.

2.i. Shows applying for sanctioning agree to provide class sheets and payment to thecertifiedHIOinaccordancewiththetermsofservicecontract.

2.j Shows applying to be sanctioned agree to use only a licensed KMSHA/SMHA judge as assigned by the IDJ. Special application for a guest

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license may be made to the IDJ, but these licenses will be granted only upon completion of the required rule materials obtained from the IDJ and only when a licensed judge is not available for assignment.

2.k Shows applying to be sanctioned agree to be responsible for the payment of all fees and expenses related to the show, including the contracted rateforthelicensedjudgeassignedbytheIDJandanyotherofficialswho work the show.

2.l. Shows applying to be sanctioned must have all paperwork completed and in place with the KMSHA/SMHA no later than March 1st of the current competition year to be considered for sanctioning and rating. Applications received after March 1st will be considered only on a case by case basis.

2.m. Shows applying to be sanctioned agree to provide a show bill and/or list of classes with show management contact information to KMSHA officebyMarch1stofthecompetitionyear.Showbillswillbepostedwith show dates on the KMSHA website and may appear in the KMSHA News.

2.n. Shows applying to be sanctioned agree to abide by all KMSHA/SMHA rulesand regulationsas included in theOfficialRulebookapplicableduring the current show season.

2.o. Shows applying to be sanctioned must ensure that each horse entered in competition is registered and certified (if applicable by their 4thbirthday) with the KMSHA/SMHA by placing that horses registration numberontheofficialentryformandthateachrider/owner/trainerisa current member in good standing with the KMSHA/SMHA for that show.

2.p. Should a sanctioned show desire to change its rating for a competition year, it must make application for the change 30 working days before thefirstclassofthesanctionedshowisheld.

2.q. Should a sanctioned show desire to add, change or delete classes from its program, the changes must be submitted to KMSHA/SMHA a minimumof14workingdayspriortothefirstclassofthesanctionedshow that is held. Classes deleted because of insufficient entries orinclement weather is not included in this requirement.

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2.r. Sanctioned shows must provide a warm-up area with good footing near the competition area and must provide a controlled area immediately adjacent to the competition arena for horses that have passed inspection for compliance with the HPA. The inspection area and holding area must have adequate lighting in the event of an evening show.

2.s.IfsanctioningisgrantedtoashowbytheKMSHA/SMHAanofficialshow bill of KMSHA/SMHA sanctioned classes must be posted in a visiblelocationoutsidetheshowofficeandmustremainpostedfortheduration of the show.

2.t.SanctionedshowsagreetohaveavailableintheshowofficetheKMSHA/SMHA Judge Evaluation form and agree to forward completed forms to theKMSHAOfficewhenjudges’cardsandclasslistsarefinalized(seeH above).

2.u. All Shows who meet the requirements of this agreement will be covered by the KMSHA’s General Liability Insurance policy each season of whichacopymaybeobtainedbymakingformalrequesttotheoffice.

2.v. KMSHA feels that sanctioned shows would be better attended by exhibitors if show start times were no earlier than 3:00 in the afternoon, due to heat in summer months and the fact that many exhibitors are required to work on Saturday. This is only a suggestion as a way to gain better attendance to sanctioned shows and not a rule or requirement. It isuptoshowmanagementtohavethefinalsayinstarttimes.

Note: All shows and classes approved and sanctioned each season by the KMSHA/SMHA are governed by the KMSHA/SMHA rules and regulations and are subject to the final determination and decisions of theKMSHABoard of Directors.

3. Rating of AA National Sanctioned Shows - National Sanctioned Shows will be rated according to the following criteria:

3.a. “AA” RATED NATIONAL SHOW (sanctioned as a single day short show)1) Payment of Prize Money (from $50 to $100 and/or above per class;

championship classes may be paid at a higher rate at the discretion of show management)

2) 28 Required Classes for a show starting in late afternoon

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3) Shows which meet the minimum number of classes may also add additional classes

3.b “AA” RATED NATIONAL SHOW (sanctioned as a single day long show) 1) Payment of Prize Money (from $50 to $100 and/or above per class;

championship classes may be paid at a higher rate at the discretion of show management)

2) 37 Required Classes for a show starting in early afternoon.3) Shows which meet the minimum number of classes may also add

additional classes. 3.c. “AA” RATED NATIONAL SHOWS (sanctioned as a multiday show)

1) Payment of Prize Money (from $50 to $150 and above per class; championship classes may be paid at a higher rate)

2) Minimum of 60 required classes3) Must have facilities with an adequate number of stalls available for

overnight stabling 4) Shows which have met the minimum number of classes may add

additional classes.

4.ClassDefinitions4.a. Classes designated as KMSHA or SMHA are open only to horses

registered in that association. Classes designated as KMSHA/SMHA are open to horses registered in either association. Classes designated as “Open” are open to any sex, mares, stallions, and geldings.

4.b..“Open” classes are open to adult riders 18 years of age and older.4.c. Juvenile exhibitors’ who become 18 years of age during the show year

may elect to show as an adult by registering as such by the beginning of the show season and an 18 year old may show a Stallion under saddle if pre-elected as such.

4.d..Juvenile exhibitors 17 years and younger may not show in a Novice or Amateur class and Juvenile exhibitors may not show stallions.

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permission of their parents to be submitted and on record each season. Permission must include if the child is capable/experienced in handling a horse alone without direct assistance from an adult.

5. National Show Class Requirements5.a. “AA” National Show (short one day show 28 Required Classes)

1. KMSHA/SMHA Juvenile 17 And Under Country Trail Pleasure2. KMSHA/SMHA Amateur Country Trail Pleasure3. KMSHA/SMHA Aot Country Trail Pleasure4. KMSHA/SMHA Mare/Gelding Country Trail Pleasure5. KMSHA/SMHA Stallion Country Trail Pleasure6. KMSHA/SMHA Country Trail Pleasure Championship7. KMSHA/SMHA Juvenile 17 And Under Trail Pleasure8. KMSHA/SMHA Amateur Trail Pleasure9. KMSHA/SMHA Aot Trail Pleasure10. KMSHA/SMHA 14.3 And Under Trail Pleasure11. KMSHA/SMHA Open Mens Trail Pleasure12. KMSHA/SMHA Open Ladies Trail Pleasure13. KMSHA/SMHA Mare/Gelding Trail Pleasure14. KMSHA/SMHA Stallion Trail Pleasure15. KMSHA/SMHA Trail Pleasure Championship16. KMSHA/SMHA Juvenile 17 And Under Classic Pleasure17. KMSHA/SMHA Amateur Classic Pleasure18. KMSHA/SMHA Aot Classic Pleasure19. KMSHA/SMHA 14.3 And Under Classic Pleasure20. KMSHA/SMHA Open Mens Classic Pleasure21. KMSHA/SMHA Open Ladies Classic Pleasure22. KMSHA/SMHA Mare/Gelding Classic Pleasure23. KMSHA/SMHA Stallion Classic Pleasure24. KMSHA/SMHA Classic Pleasure Championship25. KMSHA/SMHA Amateur Park Pleasure26. KMSHA/SMHA Mare/Gelding Park Pleasure27. KMSHA/SMHA Stallion Park Pleasure28. KMSHA/SMHA Park Pleasure Championship

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5.b. “AA” National Shows (long one day show 37 required classes) 1. KMSHA/SMHA Juvenile Western Pleasure 2. KMSHA/SMHA Western Pleasure 3. KMSHA/SMHA 4 Gait 4. KMSHA/SMHA Juvenile 11 And Under Country Trail Pleasure 5. KMSHA/SMHA Juvenile 12 - 17 Country Trail Pleasure 6. KMSHA/SMHA Amateur Country Trail Pleasure 7. KMSHA/SMHA Aot Country Trail Pleasure 8. KMSHA/SMHA Novice Country Trail Pleasure 9. KMSHA/SMHA Mare/Gelding Country Trail Pleasure 10. KMSHA/SMHA Stallion Country Trail Pleasure 11. KMSHA/SMHA CouNtry Trail Pleasure Championship 12. KMSHA/SMHA Juvenile 11 And Under Trail Pleasure 13. KMSHA/SMHA Juvenile 12 - 17 Trail Pleasure 14. KMSHA/SMHA Amateur Trail Pleasure 15. KMSHA/SMHA Aot Trail Pleasure 16. KMSHA/SMHA Novice Trail Pleasure 17. KMSHA/SMHA 14.3 And Under Trail Pleasure 18. KMSHA/SMHA Open Mens Trail Pleasure 19. KMSHA/SMHA Open Ladies Trail Pleasure 20. KMSHA/SMHA Mare/Gelding Trail Pleasure 21. KMSHA/SMHA Stallion Trail Pleasure 22. KMSHA/SMHA Trail Pleasure Championship 23. KMSHA/SMHA Juvenile 11 And Under Classic Pleasure 24. KMSHA/SMHA Juvenile12 - 17 Classic Pleasure 25. KMSHA/SMHA Amateur Classic Pleasure 26. KMSHA/SMHA Aot Classic Pleasure 27. KMSHA/SMHA Novice Classic Pleasure 28. KMSHA/SMHA 14.3 And Under Classic Pleasure 29. KMSHA/SMHA Open Mens Classic Pleasure 30. KMSHA/SMHA Open Ladies Classic Pleasure 31. KMSHA/SMHA Mare/Gelding Classic Pleasure 32. KMSHA/SMHA Stallion Classic Pleasure 33. KMSHA/SMHA Classic Pleasure Championship 34. KMSHA/SMHA Amateur Park Pleasure 35. KMSHA/SMHA Mare/Gelding Park Pleasure 36. KMSHA/SMHA Stallion Park Pleasure 37. KMSHA/SMHA Park Pleasure Championship

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5.c. “AA” National Shows (multi day shows 60 required classes)1. KMSHA/SMHA Juvenile Western Pleasure2. KMSHA/SMHA Western Pleasure3. KMSHA/SMHA 4 Gait4. KMSHA/SMHA Juvenile Trail Obstacle5. KMSHA/SMHA Trail Obstacle6. KMSHA/SMHA Juvenile 11 And Under Country Trail Pleasure7. KMSHA/SMHA Juvenile 12 - 17 Country Trail Pleasure8. KMSHA/SMHA Amateur Country Trail Pleasure9. KMSHA/SMHA Aot Country Trail Pleasure10. KMSHA/SMHA Novice Country Trail Pleasure11. KMSHA/SMHA 2 & 3 Yo Mare/Gelding Country Trail Pleasure12. KMSHA/SMHA 2 & 3 Yo Stallion Country TraiL Pleasure13. KMSHA/SMHA 4 & 5 Yo Mare/Gelding Country Trail Pleasure14. KMSHA/SMHA 4 & 5 Yo Stallion Country Trail Pleasure15. KMSHA/SMHA Mare/Gelding Country Trail Pleasure16. KMSHA/SMHA Stallion Country Trail Pleasure17. KMSHA/SMHA Amateur (Novice/Aot) Country Trail Pleasure

Champ18. KMSHA/SMHA Country Trail Pleasure Championship19. KMSHA/SMHA Juvenile 11 And Under Trail Pleasure20. KMSHA/SMHA Juvenile 12 - 17 Trail Pleasure21. KMSHA/SMHA Amateur Trail Pleasure22. KMSHA/SMHA Aot Trail Pleasure23. KMSHA/SMHA Novice Trail Pleasure24. KMSHA/SMHA 14.3 And Under Trail Pleasure25. KMSHA/SMHA Open Mens Trail Pleasure26. KMSHA/SMHA Open Ladies Trail Pleasure27. KMSHA/SMHA 2 & 3 Yo Mare/Gelding Trail Pleasure28. KMSHA/SMHA 2 & 3 Yo Stallion Trail Pleasure29. KMSHA/SMHA 4 & 5 Yo Mare/Gelding Trail Pleasure30. KMSHA/SMHA 4 & 5 Yo Stallion Trail Pleasure31. KMSHA/SMHA Mare/Gelding Trail Pleasure32. KMSHA/SMHA Stallion Trail Pleasure33. KMSHA/SMHA Amateur (Novice/Aot) Trail Pleasure Champ34. KMSHA/SMHA Trail Pleasure Championship35. KMSHA/SMHA Juvenile 11 And Under Classic Pleasure36. KMSHA/SMHA Juvenile 12 - 17 Classic Pleasure

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37. KMSHA/SMHA Amateur Classic Pleasure38. KMSHA/SMHA Aot Classic Pleasure39. KMSHA/SMHA Novice Classic Pleasure40. KMSHA/SMHA 14.3 And Under Classic Pleasure41. KMSHA/SMHA Open Mens Classic Pleasure42. KMSHA/SMHA Open Ladies Classic Pleasure43. KMSHA/SMHA 2 & 3 Yo Mare/Gelding Classic Pleasure44. KMSHA/SMHA 2 & 3 Yo Stallion Classic Pleasure45. KMSHA/SMHA 4 & 5 Yo Mare/Gelding Classic Pleasure46. KMSHA/SMHA 4 & 5 Yo Stallion Classic Pleasure47. KMSHA/SMHA Mare/Gelding Classic Pleasure48. KMSHA/SMHA Stallion Classic Pleasure49. KMSHA/SMHA Amateur (Novice/Aot) Classic Pleasure Champ50. KMSHA/SMHA Classic Pleasure Championship51. KMSHA/SMHA Juvenile 17 And Under Park Pleasure52. KMSHA/SMHA Amateur Park Pleasure53. KMSHA/SMHA 2 & 3 Yo Mare/Gelding Park Pleasure54. KMSHA/SMHA 2 & 3 Yo Stallion Park Pleasure55. KMSHA/SMHA 4 & 5 Yo Mare/Gelding Park Pleasure56. KMSHA/SMHA 4 & 5 You Stallion Park Pleasure57. KMSHA/SMHA Mare/Gelding Park Pleasure58. KMSHA/SMHA Stallion Park Pleasure59. KMSHA/SMHA Amateur (Novice/Aot) Park Pleasure Champ60. KMSHA/SMHA Park Pleasure Championship

Conformation Classes may be broken down into Stallions, Mares & Geldings, Colts and Fillies. Amateur and Novice classes may be divided into Men’s and Ladies’ classes at the discretion of Show Management. Exhibitors must have shown in a qualifying class in order to compete in any championship class.

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Application for Sanctioning KMSHA/SMHAAA National Shows

Show Name_______________________________________Date/s_____________Loation_____________________________________________________________Show Manager________________________________Phone__________________AdditionalContact______________________________Phone__________________Address of Show Manager______________________________________________ Email of Show Manager (if applicable) ____________________________________DQP Affiliation (list name – ex. NWHA, FOSH) ______________________________ Show Rating – _________________________________________________________

A. AA National Show (1 day show short) Payment of prize money =$50- $100 or above per regular class or Championship Class. 28 required classes. Sanctioning fee of $100. (DQP Required)

B. AA National Show (1 day long short) Payment of prize money =$50- $100 or above per regular class or Championship Class. 37 required classes. Sanctioning Fee of $100. (DQP Required)

C. AA National Show (multi day show) Payment of prize money =$50- $150 or above per regular class or Championship Class. 60 required classes. Sanctioning Fee of $100. Must have facilities with an adequate number of stalls available for overnight stabling. (DQP Required)

I request sanctioning of the show described above as a KMSHA/SMHA High Point event. I agree to provide a core group of classes as required by KMSHA/SMHA and understand that I may include other local option classes as may be appropriate for my audience.

I agree to provide certain information to KMSHA prior to the show, including a complete class list and the amount of the premium for each placement in each class.

I understand I am responsible for checking the official registration of KMSHA/SMHA horses that compete in the sanctioned show that I am responsible for as well as checking memberships and rider cards of all exhibitors upon registration. KMSHA/SMHA registration/certification and membership applications are usually available from representatives on the show grounds if needed.

I am also responsible for reading and understanding the rules and regulations as presented to me by the KMSHA/SMHA.

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I understand that I must use an assigned judge chosen from a list a provided by the KMSHA Independent Director of Judges.

I understand that a KMSHA steward and/or KMSHA representative may attend this event and that said person(s) has authority on the competition grounds as described in the current KMSHA/SMHA rulebook.I understand that a licensed veterinarian or DQP is required for all KMSHA/SMHA sanctioned show, and if a DQP is not to be used, this must be disclosed on the application.

I understand that KMSHA/SMHA will include this show in its national advertising campaign and may provide exhibitors certain incentives to attend the show such as additional prizes or prize money as awards in specific classes.

I agree that KMSHA shall have complete ownership and use of any videos it arranges to have taken of the show and class participants and that KMSHA has permission to take such videos.

I agree to provide to KMSHA all reports, copies of class sheets, show results, and other material necessary for the KMSHA/SMHA High Point program to the KMSHA representative at the conclusion of the show.I understand that failure to follow KMSHA rules for sanctioned shows and failure to provide reports and forms needed by KMSHA after the show, may affect sanctioning status.

SIGNED: ________________________________________________________

Position:_____________________________DATE: _______________________

Please return this form, a copy of your show bill and/or list of classes, and the sanctioning fee to KMSHA: PO Box 1405 Georgetown, KY 40324. Make checks payable to KMSHA. If you have any questions regarding sanctioning with Kentucky Mountain Saddle Horse Association™, please contact KMSHA office (859)225-KMSH (5674).

Thank you for choosing to be a KMSHA/SMHA Sanctioned Show!

Please make a list of the classes you wish to be included in your show: This should include the required classes and any additional classes you wish to have.

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KMSHA/SMHA KY Regional Sanctioning Rules and RequirementsThe KMSHA/SMHA, an exclusive Sanctioned Show and High Point Awards program strives to 1). Reward owners and exhibitors who are dedicated to the promotion and showing of KMSHA/SMHA horses; 2). Provide all exhibitors, trainers and owners with established show rules and guidelines as set forth by KMSHA; 3). Promote sportsmanship, horsemanship, and fellowship among adults and to encourage participation by young riders in a controlled and structured show environment 4). Provide a place for KMSHA/SMHA horses with different ways of going to be rewarded in each division of the show program through high point award recognition.

I. MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTSA. All individuals, including exhibitor, trainer, lessee and owner of a

horse competing in KY Regional sanctioned classes, or who are participating in the High Point Award Program must be a “member in good standing” of the KMSHA/SMHA associations. Young riders competing for the Youth Versatility Award must also be current members in good standing of the KMSHA Youth Program.

B. All horses competing for high points at the regional level must be registered with either the KMSHA or the SMHA. All horses must be certifiedbytheir4thbirthdayandmaintainpermanentregistrationinorder to be shown.

II. SANCTIONING REQUIREMENTSKY Regional Sanctioned Shows are selected and approved by the KMSHA

National Show Director NSD, the Show Committee and the KMSHA Board of Directors based on the ability to fulfill the followingrequirements:

A. Shows applying to be sanctioned must agree to meet the minimum requirement for classes. The minimum requirement for classes is determined by the KMSHA.

B. Each year “Rider’s Cards” will be made available to all exhibitors. These cards are required in order to compete in a KMSHA/SMHA sanctioned class. Rider’s cards may be obtained through the KMSHA Office,KMSHAsponsoredevents,websitewww.KMSHA.comorinthe KMSHA magazine.

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C. Shows applying for sanctioning agree to check official KMSHA/SMHA rider’s cards and membership cards when taking entries and further agree to refuse entry to any exhibitor not in possession of a valid card for the current competition year.

D. Shows applying for sanctioning must return a complete application packet, incomplete applications will be returned to the show manager without approval.

E. Shows applying to be sanctioned must submit with their applications a $50 sanctioning fee for a regional show. This fee is to help offset administrative costs to set up the show. These fees may be waived from time to time only by the decision of the KMSHA Board. The granting of sanctioned status is a privilege not a right. In the event KMSHA/SMHA declines to sanction an event, the sanctioning fee shall be refunded to the applicant.

F. Shows applying to be sanctioned agree to mail to KMSHA all judges’ cards and class sheets for KMSHA/SMHA Regional classes within 14 days of completion of the show.

G. Shows applying to be sanctioned agree to be responsible for the payment of all fees and expenses related to the show.

H. Shows applying to be sanctioned agree to provide a show bill and/or list of classes with show management contact information to KMSHA office.

I. Shows applying to be sanctioned agree to abide by all KMSHA/SMHA rules and Regulation.

J. Should a sanctioned show desire to change its rating for a competition year,itmustapplyforthechange30workingdaysbeforethefirstclassof the sanctioned show being held.

III. HIGH POINT SYSTEM FOR REGIONAL SHOWSA. 1st place 10 pointsB. 2nd place 8 pointsC. 3rd place 6 pointsD. 4th place 4 pointsE. 5th place 2 point

IV. CLASS DEFINITIONSA. Classes designated as KMSHA/SMHA are open to horses registered in

either association. Classes designated as “open” are open to any sex,

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mares, stallions, and geldings.B. “Open” classes are open to adult riders 18 years of age and older.C. Juvenile exhibitors’ who become 18 years of age during the show year

may elect to show as an adult by registering as such by the beginning of the show season. An 18 year old may show a Stallion under saddle if pre-elected as such.

D. Juvenile exhibitors 17 years and younger may not show in a Novice or Amateur class.

E. Juvenile exhibitors may not show stallions.

V. ADDITIONAL EXPLANATIONSA. All regional classes are open to KMSHA and SMHA registered

horses.B. At the discretion of the regional representative, Amateur and Novice

classes may be designated for men or for women. Juvenile classes may be divided into 12-17 and 11 & under divisions.

C. Exhibitors at KMSHA/SMHA Regional shows are not required to have Rider’s Cards, unless they are showing in regional classes and competing towards end of year high point awards.

VI. KY Regional Classes, (13 required classes)

AOT Classes KMSHA/SMHA KY Regional AOT Country Trail Pleasure KMSHA/SMHA KY Regional AOT Trail Pleasure KMSHA/SMHA KY Regional AOT Classic Pleasure

Amateur Classes KMSHA/SMHA KY Regional Amateur Country Trail Pleasure KMSHA/SMHA KY Regional Amateur Trail Pleasure KMSHA/SMHA KY Regional Amateur Classic Pleasure

Open Classes KMSHA/SMHA KY Regional Open Country Trail Pleasure KMSHA/SMHA KY Regional Open Trail Pleasure KMSHA/SMHA KY Regional Open Classic Pleasure KMSHA/SMHA KY Regional Open Park Pleasure

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Juvenile Classes KMSHA/SMHA KY Regional Juvenile Country Trail Pleasure KMSHA/SMHA KY Regional Juvenile Trail Pleasure KMSHA/SMHA KY Regional Juvenile Classic Pleasure

VII. Optional Classes- Show Managers may choose if they want to put any of the optional classes listed below in their show.

KMSHA/SMHA KY Regional Weanling/Yearling Conformation KMSHA/SMHA KY Regional 2 YO and Older Conformation KMSHA/SMHA KY Regional Open Country Trail Pleasure Championship KMSHA/SMHA KY Regional Open Stallion Trail Pleasure KMSHA/SMHA KY Regional Open Mares/Gelding Trail Pleasure KMSHA/SMHA KY Regional Open Trail Pleasure Championship KMSHA/SMHA KY Regional Open Stallion Classic Pleasure KMSHA/SMHA KY Regional Open Mares/Gelding Classic Pleasure KMSHA/SMHA KY Regional Open Classic Pleasure Championship KMSHA/SMHA KY Regional Juvenile Park Pleasure

Please choose all of your classes, required and any additional classes you would like. List them on a sheet of paper and return them with your sanctioning application, we will be glad to make out your show schedule for you.

Thank you for sanctioning with the KMSHA/SMHA.Please note: There may be additional rules and regulations included in the Rulebook that are in addition to the above information.The Kentucky Mountain Saddle Horse Association™ holds all Show Managers responsible for being aware of the rules and regulations of the KMSHA/SKHA Rulebook.

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Application for Sanctioning of KMSHA/SMHASponsored Kentucky Regional Show

Show Name__________________________________________ Date ________2012Location_____________________________________________________________Show Manager__________________________ Phone_________________________Additional Contact_______________________ Phone_________________________Address of Show Manager ______________________________________________Email of Show Manager (if applicable)_____________________________________

Requirements of Show Manager:A. Sanctioning fee of $50 is to be sent to KMSHA with this form.B. For all KMSHA/SMHA classes, I agree to use forms provided by the association to

list all entries for the core classes as specified by the KMSHA... (See list of classes attached.).

C. On the forms, I will indicate first through fifth places.D. I agree to provide the name of the judge in advance to the KMSHA.

Show Manager’s Signature indicates agreement with stipulations set forth in this document:

Signature:____________________________________________ Date___________

Additional Information for KMSHA/SMHA Classes• Show managers are encouraged to use KMSHA licensed judges, or your judge must

obtain a guest license from KMSHA.• Dress for shows may be casual, but should be neat and tidy.• Riders should have footwear with heels for rider safety.• Riders 11 and under are encouraged to wear helmets for safety.• Riders who wish to compete for KMSHA/SMHA high point awards at the end of the

show season are required to be members of the association, hold a current rider’s card and ride a KMSHA/SMHA registered and certified horse.

• Juvenile riders are considered to be from 7-17 years of age.• Riders in other classes must at least be 18 years of age.• AOT horses are ridden and trained by amateur riders who own (or lease) that

particular horse. (No professional training within 90 days of show.)• Amateur riders’ horses can be trained by a professional.• Open classes are for professional, or amateur, AOT, or novice riders.

Show managers will be provided with class sheets for a sanctioned show.

Liability Insurance from our KMSHA carrier will be extended to cover your sanctioned show at no cost to you. KY Regional Shows must first be KMSHA/SMHA sanctioned and approved.

For additional info contact the KMSHA office (859)225-KMSH (5674)

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PART III PROvISIONS REGARDING SHOW MANAGEMENT AND OffICIALS1. Show Manager. The Show manager(s) and/or IDJ should meet with the

judgesandall showofficialsprior to the show togooverdutiesandanswer any questions concerning rules, regulations and procedures. Show manager(s) and/or IDJ shall use the judges’ cards provided by KMSHA/SMHA or any other electronic scoring device that KMSHA provides to determine sequence of places in a class. Show manager(s) and/or IDJ are responsible for labeling the card with both the class number and class name. Show manager(s) are also responsible for obtaining all exhibitor and placement information needed by KMSHA/SMHA for sanctioning and high point purposes, and for timely reporting of this information to KMSHA/SMHA. If a representative of the KMSHA is not available to take class sheets and judge's cards, then class Sheets and Judge’s cards must be returned to the KMSHA within 15 days of completion of the horseshow.Showmanager(s)mustobtainacopyofthecertificateofregistrationcertificationifundersaddleforeachentryshowingregistryand eligibility to show and current membership cards for all exhibitors (show managers are advised that all Juvenile riders will have a card showing DOB and adult Amateurs, Novice, and Professional riders will have a card showing their authorized status.) Amateur classes may not be entered without presentation of this card. Show Management must submit completed KMSHA forms which provide the necessary information for sanctioning, including name of correct rider/handler, name of the responsible party in the case of a juvenile or entity owner, amount of premium paid for each class, and actual entries and back numbers in each class to the KMSHA/SMHA.

1.a. Changes in Competition Schedules. The order of classes and deletion or addition of classes may not be altered at a competition without giving a minimum of 14 working days notice to all exhibitors. This provision does not apply to classes cancelled for lack of entries. If a sanctioned event, already in progress, is cancelled due to inclement weather or some other unforeseen circumstance, show management may elect to continue the event at another time during the regularly scheduled program, reschedule the remaining classes on another day, or cancel the remainder of the event. If the competition is cancelled, show management must refund entry fees, within 30 days of cancellation of the competition, for the classes that have not been held. If a show or

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classes are rescheduled, exhibitors are entitled to a refund of entry fees for classes that are cancelled and are under no obligation to show at the rescheduled event. Requests for refunds must be made by exhibitors at theoffice.Showmanagementhasupto30daysafterthecancellationtoreturn all monies owed.

1.b. Warm-Up Areas. Adequate areas, within reasonable proximity of the showing arena, for warming up or schooling of horses must be provided at KMSHA/SMHA sanctioned events.

1.c. Controlled Areas. Each competition having a DQP must provide a controlled area for horses that have completed DQP inspection for compliance with the Horse Protection Act. Any horse leaving the controlled area after DQP inspection prior to entering the show arena for its class must again complete DQP inspection and remain in the controlled area until the class is called. The controlled area must be directly adjacent to the inspection area, marked off in a visible manner, and adequately lighted in the event of an evening performance. A horse, a rider, and one handler are allowed in the controlled area as an individual entry.

1.d. Records. Show management must provide a copy of all class sheets, showing breed placements in class, back numbers, registration numbers, the name and address of owners/responsible party, and the name of trainer and rider, as applicable, to the KMSHA after the event. There must also be a breakdown provided of the number of horses actually entered in the competition, showing the number by breed.

1.e. Prize Money. Show management must provide prize money as advertised for classes in sanctioned KMSHA/SMHA shows in amounts designated for the point category and classes required at that show.

1.f. Protests. Show management, together with any qualified KMSHA/SMHAstewardofficiatingattheevent, including the IDJ if present on the show grounds has authority to deal with protests made during the duration of any sanctioned KMSHA/SMHA event. If a protest is upheld, the horse and exhibitormaybedisqualified fromaparticular class, and/or from that classand all prior classes, or from all classes in the show, depending on the nature of the protest. A protest fee of $100 may be charged to the protestor. Show management will forward the written protest and money to the KMSHA for a hearing to be held between protesters and KMSHA Board of Directors.

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1.g. Corrections. In the event it should become apparent during the show that a mechanical, clerical, or mathematical mistake in determining or recording placements for the class may have been made on the judges’ cards or in the announced results, the show shall be delayed long enough forjudgesandshowofficialstoreviewtheerroranddetermineifclassplacings need to be corrected. Every attempt shall be made by show management to make and announce corrections as soon as possible, but in any event, before conclusion of the show, after discovery of any error in tying the class. Ribbons and prizes must be reclaimed and given to the correct exhibitors. If the exhibitor who was chosen incorrectly doesnotreturntheribbonandprizewhennotifiedoftheerrororcausesissue with the decision, Show Management may take immediate action to rectify the problem by reprimanding the exhibitor and if necessary disqualify the exhibitor from further competition in the show. Show Management must also notify the KMSHA which may in turn take further action upon the exhibitor.

1.h. Reporting. Show management shall forward to KMSHA/SMHA a report of all protests and corrective actions taken. In the event a mathematical, clerical, or mechanical error in determining or recording a class placement is made at a show and not discovered prior to close of the show, but is brought to the attention of KMSHA/SMHA after the show, KMSHA/SMHA may elect to make a correction to the class placementwithin three (3) business days of receiving the final classsheetsfromshowmanagement.Showmanagementshallbenotifiedofthecorrection.Allclassplacementsafterthattimearefinal,regardlessof when a mistake may have occurred.

Show Management Personnel1. Ringmaster. The head Steward in called the Ringmaster. He is responsible

for all other stewards as required at a show. The Ringmaster decision alongwiththeJudgesmaybeconsideredfinal.Hisdutiesmayinclude:a. The ring master is to assist in the ring in an emergency situation.b. Assist in communicating information from judge to exhibitor.c. Check equipment requirements if necessary.d. Count entries and match horses and back numbers.e. Communicate with riders who wish to be excused or are injured.

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f. Aid judge in line up requests (i.e. backing horses)2. Duties of Announcer. The Announcer at KMSHA/SMHA sanctioned

shows shall announce each class by class number as well as by the full name/title of each class. Classes are called and announced when entries are to proceed into the arena, when they are the next class to go in after the class which has just entered the arena; and when they are to report to the DQP, or if no DQP is present, when they are the class next in line after the class waiting to show. The announcer shall announce all cancellations of classes several times prior to the next class, when possible. Further, the announcer will at the direction of the judgeannounceallcausesofelimination,disqualifications,involuntaryexcusals and protective rulings before the conclusion of the class in question. Announcer may also be requested by Show Management or KMSHA to announce sponsors or other promotions related to each class.

3. Duties of Paddock Master. The Paddock Master shall ensure that exhibitors are advised of the progress of the show by making announcements in the barn and warm-up areas of the names and numbers of classes that are waiting to enter the ring; when to proceed to the DQP or be at the “on deck” area. The Paddock Master shall check off exhibitors as they report to DQP or the warm-up and “on-deck” area for their class, and shall announce back numbers of exhibitors who are late to report in, in order to make their scheduled class. The Paddock Master must also make sure that all exhibitors respond to each gait call in the time allotted. Any exhibitor who purposely holds up a class may be eliminated from the class and the gait will be closed.

4. Status of Stewards. KMSHA/SMHA stewards are individuals with a background in equestrian sport that are over the age of 18 and who have complied with such rules and requirements as may be imposed by KMSHA/SMHA from time to time to serve in this capacity. KMSHA/SMHA stewards will wear an identifiable uniform duringthe competition. No person who has ever served a suspension for a violation of the HPA or who has been convicted of a charge of cruelty to animals or of any other felony may be licensed as a steward. No Steward is allowed to touch any exhibitor’s horse while in completion and without the exhibitor’s permission, otherwise while in the show ring. Stewards may not embarrass an exhibitor by any loud outburst,

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gaulking, or pointing out issues that may be embarrassing to an exhibitor such as blood or any other issue that should be discussed privately with the Judge. Stewardsmaynot be assigned nor officiate at any showwhere a member of their immediate family is showing or is a member of theshowmanagementteam;normaytheyofficiateatanyshowwherethey have a familial relationship to the judge, the DQP, or where they have clients in attendance at the show. During the period leading up to a show, during the show, or immediately following the show, a steward may not be the house guest of any person who is exhibiting at the show or who has a member of his immediate family exhibiting at the show.

5.a Scope of Authority of the Equipment Steward. Equipment Stewards are responsible for the following activities at shows where they are acting inofficialcapacity:1) Measurement of horses if heights are challenged or in designated

classes where height is restricted.2) Checking for the use of illegal equipment and tack and either correcting

the matter prior to the entry proceeding into the class or reporting such use to show management (the Equipment Steward’s decision about the use of improper tack and equipment for competition in theringisfinal).

3) Routine inspections of stables and warm-up arenas to insure that horses are being humanely treated and those safety procedures are being observed.

4) Reporting on the conduct of the competition to KMSHA/SMHA, including a report on any disputes and actions taken to resolve such disputes.

5) Assisting with any required drug or medication testing by observing horses during testing or insuring that they report for testing.

6) Investigating and acting upon alleged violations of the Rules and Regulations by interaction with show management before protests arefiledandwithoutrequiringproteststobefiled.

7) Reporting to the show manager or the KMSHA Show Committee any instances where suspicions of misrepresentation of any entry areinvolvedwithoutwaitingforaformalprotesttobefiled.

8) Inspecting the competition grounds for adequacy and for safety.

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9) Notifying the KMSHA/SMHA when they witness any violation of the Rules, and preferring charges directly against the violators if show management fails to take corrective action at the show;

10) Recording time-outs if the ringmaster or judge is not able to do so.11) Being available to exhibitors, trainers and spectators to discuss the

Rules and to explain them as required.5.b. Reimbursement of Ringmaster and Equipment Stewards. KMSHA/

SMHA may provide, assign, and reimburse stewards for selected sanctioned shows. KMSHA/SMHA will, however, provide a steward for any show if a steward is requested and show management reimburses the costs of the steward. Show management agrees to accept the presence of a steward, if assigned and provided by KMSHA/SMHA, as a condition ofofficialshowsanctioning.

6. Removal of Shoes and Casting of Shoes. Any combination of IDJ, Show management, the show DQP, a VMO Judge, or Equipment Steward has authority to require removal of a shoe (if removal is necessary) in order to determine if the rules and regulations have been violated. If a shoe is cast or removed and the shoe is determined to be in violation of the KMSHA/SMHA rules and regulations for shoeing, the entry will be disqualifiedfortheremainderofthecompetition.Allentryfees,prizesand awards will be forfeited. The cost of removal of any protested or contested shoe is the responsibility of the owner. If the protest is not upheld,theindividualfilingtheprotestwillreimbursetheowneroragentthe cost to cover the replacement of the protested shoe and other related expenses for that event (i.e. protest fees, entry fees, travel costs, etc.) If contestedbyanyofficiallistedabove,reimbursementofexpensesisatthe owner expense.

If the owner or agent refuses to allow a shoe to be pulled, the entry is disqualified from any further participation in the competition, and allpreviously granted awards and prizes in the competition as well as fees are forfeited. Additional action may be taken by the KMSHA/SMHA against the Trainer, Owner or Exhibitor prior to the horse being allowed to show in any future show or event.7. Disciplinary Action and Reporting. KMSHA/SMHA IDJ, Equipment

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any individual(s) violating any of the provisions of Part V of the KMSHA/SMHA Rules and Regulations. The IDJ, Equipment Steward or Show management shall forward a complete written report of the incident, including the name of the individual(s), horse(s) involved, the time and the action taken, to KMSHA/SMHA. Conduct in violation of this Section or any other provision of the Rules and Regulations shall be subject to appropriate action by show management and stewards, as well as separate action by the KMSHA/SMHA Board of Directors and referral to appropriate law enforcement agencies for possible criminal action proceedings.

PART Iv ExHIbITOR/SPECTATOR CONDUCT fOR SANCTIONED EvENTS

1. Enforcement of Rules. Show managers of competitions sanctioned by KMSHA/SMHA agree to adopt the standards and Rules and Regulations of KMSHA/SMHA, as applicable, to the various divisions designed for the exhibition of the KMSHA/SMHA horse. Show managers must include a minimum number of classes in order to be sanctioned and may augment their class lists with regional or local interest classes, at their discretion, as provided in Part VII section 1.j. Every member who competes, exhibits, spectates or participates in any way at a KMSHA/SMHA officially sanctioned event agrees to abide as a condition ofentry, the Rules and Regulations of KMSHA/SMHA as published in its OfficialRulebook,asamendedfromtimetotime.AnyneworadditionalRules and Regulations entered into the official Rulebook during thecompetition year shall be publicized in the KMSHA/SMHA officialpublication, its website, and provided to exhibitors in entry packets provided by Show Management. A signature(s) on an entry form at any KMSHA/SMHAofficialeventindicatesanacceptanceofallprovisionsin the Rules and Regulations of KMSHA/SMHA and from time to time as amended.

2. Prohibited Conduct. All individuals participating in or observing a show must honor the rights of others to compete in an atmosphere conducive to fair competition and enjoyment. Unsportsmanlike or intimidating language or conduct directed to anyone on the show grounds or in the show ring of a KMSHA/SMHA sanctioned event is prohibited.

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Unsportsmanlike conduct for exhibitors or spectators shall include, but not be limited to any of the following actions:

2.a. Intentionally failing to pick up a ribbon from the ribbon presenter(s). 2.b.Throwing a ribbon to the ground.2.c. Starting to leave the ring after the lineup without permission and prior

to the calling of all ties for that class.2.d. Speaking or yelling to the Judge(s) or the Ringmaster without being

asked to do so.2.e. Making any menacing motions toward a Judge.2.f. Ridiculing or degrading the placement of another exhibitor.2.g. Yelling obscenities, false statements or untruths at Judges; or acting in

an unsportsmanlike manner towards other spectators or exhibitors.2.h. Aggressive behavior towards a horse.2.i. Intimidating or dangerous behavior toward a ribbon presenter.Conduct or conversation that at any time or in any manner appears directed atinfluencingjudgingortheoutcomeofanycompetition,orthathasthepotential to degrade the show or the performance of entries in the ring, is prohibited. The IDJ, Show management and Judges have complete authority to disqualify any exhibitor or rider from the class in which the conduct occurred, or the immediately preceding class, as the case may be, and from further competition and to eject any individual(s) from the show grounds for the violation of this provision. Violators of this provision are also subject to separate action by the Hearing Committee or criminal action if necessary.No rider, handler, trainer, owner or lessee of a horse, or any horse owned, trained or leased by such person, may show in front of a judge at a sanctioned show or at the KMSHA/SMHA International Grand Championship Show,whenanyfinancialorremunerativerelationshipofanysort,otherthan attendance at an open to the public clinic, has existed between such individual and the judge within 90 days of the sanctioned show.No show manager, show sponsor, show management or agent, prospective rider, handler, owner, lessee or trainer may have had a judge as an overnight guest in his/her home or facility or have other personal contact or meeting not directly related to the management of a show within 90 days of

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competition, or entering any horse owned, leased or trained by such person above, in a sanctioned event to be judged by such judge.

3. Abuse of Animals at any Sanctioned Event. Abusive practices of any sort will not be tolerated on the grounds of any KMSHA/SMHA sanctioned event. Show management is required to notify KMSHA/SMHA of all cases of abuse that have been brought to their attention during the course of an event and to provide detailed written information concerning the incident(s), to include the name and address of the alleged violator and witnesses, if that information is available. The following list, though not all-inclusive, provides examples of practices deemed cruel, abusive or inappropriate at KMSHA/SMHA sanctioned events:

3.a. Any violation of the Horse Protection Act [HPA] determined by an HIO or VMO.

3.b. Excessive use of a whip in a stall, barn aisle, schooling area, show ring, or at any place on the competition grounds.

3.c. Striking the horse anywhere on the head, the poll or forward of the poll, or on the legs, is automatically considered to be excessive.

3.d.Applications to the legs with irritants to induce animation, rapping of the legs with a whip, pole or other device to encourage backing up or any other maneuver, or wrapping of the legs over irritants or for the purpose of concealing illegal equipment on the show grounds i.e. stall chains concealed under wraps.

3.e. Use of any electric device to shock a horse.3.f. Use of explosive device or noisemaker to “hype” the horse.3.g. Withholding of feed and water for prolonged periods in order to “calm

a horse” or failure to provide adequate feed, forage, and water while on competition grounds.

3.h. Removing blood from a horse for anything other than diagnostic purposes or drug tests held in conjunction with the competition.

3.i. Excessive spurring of the horse to include spurring so that blood is drawn, cueing in front of the girth, or constant contact with the horses sides.

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in order to affect animation or way of going; including, but not limited to, excessive work at speed on hard surfaces, application of irritating chemicals to the hooves and/or legs, and pressure shoeing or other shoeing practices for the purpose of producing pain or sensitivity.

3.k. Altering natural tail set by surgery, mechanical tail sets/bustles, or “gingering” of the rectum.

3.l. Killing, crippling, abandoning, mistreating, neglecting, or other forms of cruelty or abuse to the horse are included in this rule.

3.m. Leaving horses tied to trailers for long periods of time without direct supervision.

Actions taken by any individual(s) in violation of this section of the Rules and Regulations which are deemed abusive or excessive by a KMSHA/SMHA sanctioned show manager, IDJ, judge, veterinarian or DQP either in the show ring or on the competition grounds, may be the subject of action by show management on the grounds of the event, as well as separate disciplinary action by the KMSHA Board of Directors and possible criminal action.4. Prohibited Appliances. Twisted curb chains, and action devices of any

sort, including shackles, or any similar devices, plastic wrap applied tothelegs,withoutveterinarycertificateofneed,andshoebandsareprohibited on the grounds at any time at any KMSHA/SMHA sanctioned event.

PART v SHOW ATTIRE1. Divisional Attire Standards A, AA and International Show1.a. General. In all KMSHA/SMHA sanctioned events, entries should be

neat, with tack and attire appropriate for the division in which they have chosen to compete. Entries and exhibitors in classes other than thosespecificallydesignatedas“Western”orotherdescriptiondenotingrequired attire, may be presented in either Saddle seat or Western attire. Equipment Stewards have the authority to keep an entry in incorrect attire under the Rules and Regulations from entering the class; however, they are encouraged to allow the entry to correct the attire violation and may,callagateholdforthispurpose,butonlyforafirstviolationatashow for an exhibitor. Judges shall penalize an entry for incorrect attire

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to a degree appropriate for the violation, and are encouraged to have the ringmaster notify the rider of the penalty and the reason it was assessed. Boots with heels must be worn by all riders when on the show grounds. In the event of extreme weather conditions, the show management is allowed to waive the wearing of coats for high temperatures. If coats are waived, riders will wear a collared shirt (either with long or short sleeves) and a tie. Show management may also allow the wearing of raincoats during inclement weather. Cold weather attire may be worn in the extreme low temperatures; however jodhpurs or western pants (not jeans) must be worn. Rubber riding boots may also be worn in the event of extremely muddy conditions.

1.b. Saddle seat Attire. At a minimum saddle seat attire includes a long-sleeved shirt (or short sleeve dress shirt covered by a coat or not by a coat as determined by a show manager or judge due to excessively hot weather) with a collar and tie, jodhpur breeches with tie-downs, and solid color boots with heels. English saddle seat suit or day coat, jodhpurs, and hats for males, are required. Gloves, vests, and hats for women and girls are optional, but encouraged. Long hair should beneatlyconfinedandmustbeoff thecollar,notcovering theentrynumber. Ragged clothes or shirt sleeves of any kind that are exposed are prohibited.

1.c. Western Pleasure Attire. Western attire, at minimum, requires a long-sleeved Western styled shirt with collar, completely buttoned or a turtleneck or slinky; a tie, bolo or neck ornament; Western boots or jodhpur boots when worn with chaps; Western styled pants, a belt with buckle, and a Western hat of fur-felt or seasonal straw. Blue denim pants are acceptable at the schooling show level only. Jodhpur breeches may be worn if covered by Western style chaps. Optional items of apparel include Western jackets, Western vests, Western full suits, chaps, and gloves.Hair should be neatly confined above the collar line and notcover the entry number.

1.d. Trail Obstacle and Country Trail Pleasure Classes. English or Western attire may be worn as described above, but may not be mixed. Coats and hats are not required. Slacks, or jeans other than blue denim, without tie downs, are allowed in Country Trail Pleasure classes.

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1.e. In-Hand Attire. If the entry is shown as English horse (English halter or bridle), Saddle seat attire shall be worn as described in 1.b. above, except that tie downs need not be worn and pants may be rolled up due to conditions. If the entry is shown as a Western horse (Western halter or bridle) Western attire shall be worn as described in 1.c. above. Gloves for in hand classes are optional but are highly recommended for safety purposes.

1.f. Pleasure Driving. Drivers are to wear conservative business attire to include sport coats, ties, and dress pants, a shoe with a heel, and appropriate day or evening dresses for ladies depending on the time of the event, or saddle seat attire. Hats are required for gentlemen and are encouraged for ladies wearing saddle suits. Lap blankets may be used. Gloves are required. Headers must be neatly attired.

1.g.Headgear. Protective headgear may be worn in any class. Juvenile exhibitors who are 11 and under must wear protective headgear at sanctioned events whenever mounted.

2. Divisional Attire Standards for Regional ShowsIn regional shows, riders must be neatly attired. Blue jeans may be worn. Shirts should have collars and long or short sleeves. No cut off sleeves with ragged edges will be allowed. Riders must show in boots or equine sneakers may be worn, but both must have a heel. Juvenile riders 11 and under must show in protective headgear.

3. Divisional Tack Standards-A, AA and International Shows3.a. General Tack Requirements. Western and English tack cannot be mixed.

The type of tack must be appropriate for the type of class.3.b. Bridles and Bitting in English Classes. Bridles should have headstalls

with a brow band, a noseband and a throatlatch. Curbs and nosebands mustbefittedlooselyenoughsothat2fingerscanbeinsertedbetweenthe jaw and curb and jaw and noseband. Single reins must be used. Curbsmustbeatleast½incheswideandshouldlieflatagainstthechin.No severe curbs will be used. The shank of the bit, which is measured from the outside top to the outside bottom of the shank, should be no

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longer than 9 inches. No ribbons will be attached to bridle. Tongue ties may not be used. No severe bits are to be used.

3.c. Saddles in English Classes. Cutback, English all purpose, plantation, trooper or dressage saddles of leather are recommended for all English classes. Buena Vista, KY rollback saddles, Soloman and Minihan saddles may also be used. Girths may be leather, webbing, neoprene or fabric. Saddle pads are not required. Plain leather breast straps may be used. Stirrups must match the style of saddle in use.

3.d. Bridles in Western Classes. Western bridles can have a regular headstall or one or two ear headstalls. Western horses are shown without cavessons. Noseverebitsmaybeused.HorsesovertheageoffivemustbeshowninacurbbitintheWesterndivision.Horsesunderfivemaybeshowninasnafflebitorbosal.Reinsmayeitherbesplitreinsorromalreins.

3.e. Saddles in Western Classes. Saddles should be made of leather and should have fenders and stirrups. Saddles may have simple silver adornments. They may or may not have saddle horns.

3.f. English in Hand Classes. Weanlings are shown in a halter and a lead.Yearlings are shown in an acceptable show halter and lead. A bit may

be used, if desired.Stallions 2 years old and older are shown in a show bridle with a bit.

Mares and geldings may be shown in either a halter with lead or with a bridle and bit. For those using lead chains, they may not be placed over the horse’s nose or in the mouth. Arabian halters and bridles may be used with bits for stallions 2 and older.

3.g. Western in Hand Classes. Western style show halters and bridles are used but bit and lead requirements listed above also apply.

3.h. Prohibited Tack/Equipment. Electronic communication devices, tail sets, full blinders, tongue tie downs, cross chain cavessons, double reins, cavessons and brow bands that are studded inside, dropped nosebands and cavessons (except in a dressage class), braided manes and tails (except in costumeclass), artificial tails (except in costumeclass).Bits that are considered inhumane are (includes but not limited to); mouthpieces with rough chain i.e. saw tooth or bicycle chains, straight wire of any kind, less than ¼” in diameter, wrapped bits (unless in latex), double bits, gag bits without shanks.

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3.i. Whips, Crops or Spurs. Whips, crops and spurs are optional. They may have a white handle and a silver cap. The crop is usually held so that the end falls on the inside shoulder but it may be held in either hand while under saddle.1) Spurs must not be sharpened, and may be fastened with any type

strap. Clip on spurs are acceptable so long as they remain attached to the boot.

2) Whips must be 48" or less and they may have a white handle and a silver cap. Whips are strictly used showing horses during in-hand.

3) Crops must be 36" or less and traditionally are dark to match or contrast with the suit.

4) Driving whips must be no longer than 6 feet.3.j. Pleasure Driving Vehicle and Tack .Vehicles used for pleasure driving

will be safe and serviceable two wheeled carts or 4 wheeled conveyances. Fine harness carts and viceroys are not allowed. No teams will be allowed.Driversmustcarryawhip (lengthspecified in3.i).Harnessshould be leather, patent leather or bio-thane and may include an over check, side check and blinders for the safety of the horses and drivers.

4. Divisional Tack Standards-Regional ShowsAll rules listed above for tack in A, AA and International Shows apply to Regional Shows also.

5. Shoeing Requirements5.a. Shoeing. Shoes used in competition must be factory made shoes of

the sort commonly referred to as keg shoes. Shoes must not be more than 7/8 inches wide and 3/8 inches thick, and may not weigh more than20ozs.Horsesmaywearacombinationofflatandcaulkedshoes.Trailers (extensions of the heels) are permitted on hind shoes but may not exceed 3/4 inch in length. Although barefoot horses are permitted, if shod, the horse must be shod on all four feet. All of the shoes must be of the same material.

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of any other substance or device to add weight to the shoe. Drill tech, borium, and dowels are permitted. Dowels are limited to a total of four per shoe, two in front of the shoe and two in the rear of the shoe. Borium or drill tech is allowed on the caulks. 2 or 3 dots of drill tech or borium are permissible on the toes of the shoes but may not exceed a total of 1/2” in diameter.

The thickness of the shoe or caulk, including the materials described above, may not exceed 7/8” of an inch, and any traction device or application may not exceed 1/2" in diameter. Caulks may not be made by turn back of the shoe. Therapeutic shoeing that deviates from these Rules, when done solely to allow a horse to remain sound and usable will beconsideredonacasebycasebasisbyKMSHA/SMHA.Acertificateofneedonofficialstationerysignedbyalicensedveterinarianmustbepresented for consideration to the Show Manager or IDJ in advance of a horse show before a horse shod in a therapeutic manner may be exhibited.

5.b. Prohibited Shoeing. So-called competition light shoes, shoes exceeding thewidthorthicknessspecifiedabove,orplantationor“heavy”shoesas seen in other breeds, or any combination of light shoes (aluminum) and heavy shoes (steel) on the same horse are prohibited. Shoe bands are prohibited, as are “hand turned heels” other than as permitted above, and any other material attached to the shoe that may or may not be observable to the eye, that increases the weight of the shoe. Shoeing practices that detract from the integrity of the hoof, or that are done with theintenttocreateanartificialwayofgoing,areprohibited.Pressureshoeing is prohibited. Toe weighted shoes are prohibited.

5.c.ApprovedShoeing.Theshoemustfitthenaturalfoot.Thehoofmaynothavebeenfiledawaytogivetheappearanceofasmallerorneaterhoof,normay thehoofor theheelcontractedorexpanded tofitasmaller,or larger, shoe size than the natural foot would require. Shoes may not extend more than 3/8 inch beyond the natural front of the hoof at the toe and may not extend beyond the bulb of the heel, when a perpendicular plumb line is drawn from thebulb of the foot to the ground. The length of the total toe, to include the shoe, shall not exceed 5 inches. Measuring begins at the coronet band, at the midpoint of the front pastern, and follows the wall of the hoof to the end of the toe. Measurements and restrictions found in these regulations apply to both front and hind shoes.

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5.d. Shoeing of Weanlings and Yearlings. Weanlings and yearlings shown in any class must be barefoot. If yearlings must be shod see therapeutic shoeing above in 5.a

5.e. Repair Materials. The use of bondable materials is permissible for hoof repair only. Bondable materials may not be used to add length, circumference or weight to the shoe, or to cover such additions by other means. The repaired surface of the foot may be examined by show or KMSHA/SMHAofficialstoensurecompliancewiththerules.

5.f. Cast Shoe. If a shoe is cast while horse is competing, the ringmaster will retrieve the shoe and give it to the Judge. The Judge will examine it before returning it to the rider, owner or trainer. If the shoe is determined illegalbytheJudgeorIDJ,theshoewillbeconfiscatedandturnedoverto the KMSHA Board for further determination or disciplinary action.

6. Bitting Requirements 6.a. Bitting. Bit shanks shall be measured from the outside top and to

the outside bottom of the shank including the rings. The shank of the bit shallbenomorethannineinches.Curbchainsmustlayflatagainstthegroove of the chin and may not be twisted. The chain must be at least 1/2 inch in width. Curb chains may be encased in leather. A curb strap madeonlyofleather,eitherofflatorrolledconstruction,isacceptable.In Western classes, traditional Western style bits with a connecting rod between the shanks are permitted. In all divisions, bit mouthpieces may be wrapped in latex for the comfort of the horse.

PART vI JUDGING STANDARDS1. Standards for Exhibition In hand.1.a. General. In hand entries should exemplify the highest quality of

conformation, and breed type for the purpose of breeding sound animals and promoting excellence in the development of the breed for the future. Inhandclasses require that thehorse isfinished toanexceptionaldegree.Horsesshouldbeingoodfleshandcondition,andimmaculately groomed. Blemishes that are only cosmetic will not be penalized. The KMSHA/SMHA horse in hand class is judged as a halter class, and horses are judged on movement – led both ways of

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the ring before standing for individual evaluation. Movement shall be at a trail walk only. Horse should lead readily and quietly. Horses that misbehave while being led shall be penalized. Horses should move at an even tempo, with all 4 legs traveling nearly equal length. Horses shall be brought to a square position for judging with the front and rear legs standing underneath the body vertical to the ground. Horses not standing squarely will be penalized. Manners in the in hand division remain of paramount importance and unruly entries will be excused from the ring. (See section on tack for appropriate tack for In hand horses.) The appearance of inherited faults in the halter horse must be severely penalized. Judges may examine mouths for parrot mouth, over and/or under bites, and may examine mature stallions for the presence of two descended testicles. The judge may ask the exhibitor to demonstrate any additional aspect of the horse for closer inspection of possible faults. Exhibitors are cautioned not to allow their show ring presentation of the in hand horse to distract from the judging of the animal.

1.b. Height and Color . As the KMSHA/SMHA registries enforce height andcolorrestrictionsuponcertificationtobreedandshow,requiredatspecifiedagesforeligibilitytoexhibit inKMSHA/SMHAsanctionedshows, it is not necessary for judges to consider height and color limitations at KMSHA/SMHA shows.

1.c. Structural Type. KMSHA/SMHA Horses should show structural soundness, breed type, appropriate movement, beauty and style in conformation classes, consistent with the breed standard. Traditionally, KMSHA/SMHA horses have a compact, well-muscled and close-coupled frame. Horses must be of medium bone and substance, reflectingtheirheritageasanall-aroundutilitybreed.Thehorseshouldpresent an appearance of athleticism and the ability to perform useful work.Theheadisbothattractiveandrefined,cobsized,nottoolongorwide in appearance,proportional,with abroadflat forehead,welldefined jaw and a face in profile that is neither severelyRoman nordished. Proper body proportion is essential in choosing a winner in the conformation classes. Little to no prominent wither is desirable. The KMSHA/SMHA Horse should be fairly short-coupled, with a top line demonstrating strength in the back. The top line of the back should be shorter than the underline and must convey strength; the top line of the neck should be longer than the underline. The chest should have depth

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with an appropriate span between the forelegs. The shoulder should be “well laid back” and well angled. The forequarter of the horse must be in balance with hindquarter; the length of leg in balance with the height of the body

Conformation traits that will be penalized: A long backed, lean, long legged, long necked, bony rumped, pointed shouldered specimen or of disproportional conformation should be penalized and not considered as a true type. Roached back, long backed, sway back, low back, or excessively long necked horses must be severely penalized. The swan neck of the Saddle bred, an inverted or “ewe” neck or a neck with no definition,aretobepenalized.Agracefulshapedneckproportionwellwith the body and bent slightly at the pole is most desirable. Horses should not have overly narrow chests or “pigeon breasts,” or excessively broad chests with a wide leg span that may impair the forward action of both front legs. “Goose rumped” or excessively steep croups are to be penalized. The animal must not appear slab-sided. Excessive sickle hocks, cow hocks, feet toed-in or out, or horses that are base wide or narrow, as well as all other variances from correct structure of the major joints are not desirable. Also to be penalized are horses that are severelycow-hockedoranglingoutatthestifleorfeet.Thereshouldbeno evidence of sickle hocks or the horse being “camped out” in the rear. The horse must not appear to be “coon footed,” or club footed. The lower legs must not be over at the knee or tied in behind the knee, i.e.,“calf-kneed.” A Roman nose or overly long head is not desirable and should be severely penalized. Parrot mouth, overbites and under bites are to be severely penalized. . Eyes set too close together and small, “pig-eyes” are to be penalized. Common or coarse heads should be penalized.

1.d. Limbs. Planes of the legs when viewed from the front and the rear should be vertical to the ground. Front and hind limbs must be free of deformities, other than cosmetic blemishes, and should demonstrate flatmediumbonewithadequate substanceandclean joints.Thearmshould be long and steep. When viewed from the side, horses should have a proper angular of the shoulder and arm, which are balanced withtheanglesofthehipandstifleinordertoallowfreeextensionandmovement of the body. Front legs should not be set too deeply under the body to preclude free extension and movement, or too far forward at the junction of the shoulder and arm nor positioned too wide that

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would apprehend the straight forward action of the horse in gait or cause excessive winging motion when observed from either the front or back or the horse when in motion. The rear legs should also be straight but angled slightly forward from the hock through the cannon bone without being severely sickle hocked or being camped out in the rear. The front pasterns should neither be too low nor steep, but laid back (ideally at an angle of 45º) in order to effect an elastic type action when in proper gait. The KMSHA/SMHA Horse should have strong, solid feet, of a medium size proportionate to the body and adequate to support body mass.

1.e. Head and Neck. The head and neck carriage of the KMSHA/SMHA horse is part of the appeal of the breed. Looking straight at the front of the head, the distance from the midpoint between the eyes to the midpoint between the nostrils, is of medium length. A “teacup” chin is traditional, and acceptable, as long as it is not associated with any defect of jaw or teeth. Eyes should be large, semi-round and prominent. The front of the face has a diamond shape with a broad brow, eyes positioned for good vision,andataperingmuzzle.Theprofileoftheheadshouldbestraight,set at around a 45º angle. The neck should have a graceful arch and be of medium proportion, length, and thickness, with the top line of the neck longer than the underline, meeting the back behind the shoulder. The horse should have a clean throatlatch. The neck should show an abilitytoflexatthepoll,andnotbetiedintothebodytoolowinthechest. The neck should tie into the back behind the shoulders in such a manner to produce a proud carriage, athletic balanced movement, and as smooth a gait as possible. Little or no prominent wither is desirable. Ideally, the ears of the KMSHA/SMHA horse should be mounted neatly at the top of the head and be well shaped, proportioned, alert, tapering, not overly large, and with a tendency to hook at the tips.

1.f. Temperament. Horses shown in hand must demonstrate the appropriate easy natured temperament of the KMSHA/SMHA Horse. They should be well behaved, manageable without undue restraint, and appear alert, sensible, willing and intelligent. There should be no signs of excessive nervousness, aggression, balking or refusal. Entries showing unruly behavior or outward signs of being sedated or tranquilized shall be excused from the ring and may be subject to evaluation by a veterinarian. Temperament shall be considered in overall judging, especially in the case of Stallions.

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2. Juvenile Showmanship. Emphasis is to be placed on the performance of the exhibitor. The horse is merely a prop and the quality of the horse shall not be considered. The exhibitor’s performance shall be rated in each of the categories below with a maximum score of 100.2.a. (I) Appearance (50 pts) The exhibitor and horse should be in appropriate

matching attire for either English or Western. Attire should not be mixed. Boots should be polished and in good condition. The riding suit shouldbeneatlypressedandshouldfittherider.Coatsleevesshouldbefingertiplengthwhenstanding.Hatsandglovesarerequired.Whipsare permitted, but may not exceed 36 inches in length, not including the cracker. The handler’s hair should be neat and well groomed. Ladies with long hair should have it styled so the back number is easily visible. Largeearrings,bracelets,corsagesandflowersarenotacceptable.Thehorse should be in good condition overall and should be well groomed. The coat should be clean and well brushed, mane and tail free of tangles and debris, and the hooves trimmed, with neat clinches, if shod. Ears should be clipped; long hair on the jaw, legs, and pasterns should be clipped; and bridle paths, if present, should be neat. Either a suitable show halter or bridle is acceptable.

Note: Showmanship classes if requested may contain additional rules and regulations in a separate supplement to this rulebook.

3. Divisional Standards for Exhibition Under Saddle3.a. Country Trail Pleasure Division: The Country Trail Pleasure horse is

shown in two gaits: Trail Walk and Show Gait. Horses will enter the ring counterclockwise at the show gait. Next horses will trail walk. On the reverse, horses should turn toward the rail, and then show gait, then trail walk into the lineup. 1) The horse must give a steady appearance and have the manners

suitable for a rider of any ability to take out for a safe and pleasurable ride through the country. Manners are of paramount importance in the CTP division. CTP horses must show an even 4 beat gait, transition smoothly between gaits smoothly and will have minimal knee action. Speed is not desired in this class.

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2) The horse must be controllable on a light rain and steady in his head carriage. The nose should be carried slightly ahead of the vertical, with a relaxed silhouette, and not overly collected. A moderate head nod is acceptable.

3) The horse must present a relaxed aspect through his neck and back. This relaxed aspect continues through the mouth – no gaping, pulling at the bit, fussing in the mouth.

4) The horse’s head should be bent at the poll and carried appropriately to his confirmation. A slightlyhigher headed horse that exhibits the qualities of a true country pleasure horse should not be penalized.

5) The horse must execute a straight reinback, with legs moving in diagonal pairs, without forceful pulling by the rider. The horse should back easily without head tossing.

6) The judge may ask for a halt on the rail from either gait. The horse must come to a balanced, immobile halt and remain immobile for several seconds.

7) A horse that does not demonstrate the correct way of going for theCountryTrailPleasuredivisionmaynotbeplacedfirstontheJudge’s card, nor shall it be placed above any other horse that is in the correct way of going for the division. It must be performing in proper gait, regardless of other criteria, quality of performance, or the number of horses in the class.

3.b. Trail Pleasure Division: Gaits that are called for in this division are the: Trail Walk, Show Gait and Pleasure Gait. Horses will enter the gate counterclockwise at a show gait. Next, they will pleasure gait, then trail walk. On the reverse, horses will turn toward the wall, then will show walk, pleasure gait and trail walk into the lineup, when called for. Entries in the Trail Pleasure Division must demonstrate a way of going suitable for trail horses. The natural four beat gaits are performed in a manner that is effortless and extremely smooth. Both moderate speed

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and tempered animation is desired in this division, at any gait. All gaits must be forward moving with smooth transitions. A stepped pace, pace, or rider bouncing vertically in the saddle must be severely penalized. Trail horses will display a gliding quality in gait and have minimal knee action. Lift of the hooves should be no higher than mid-cannon bone and have minimal over stride. 1) The Trail Pleasure Horse shows true qualities of an obedient,

pleasure horse and must execute his gaits quietly, smoothly, and stylishly on a loose rein.

2) The horse must convey an attitude of relaxed energy. There should be no sense of worry, hurry, frustration, or disobedience in a trail pleasure horse.

3) Neck carriage should be relaxed and appropriate to the conformation of the horse. The head should be carried at the vertical or slightly in front of the vertical and set higher than the Country Trail horse, with collection but not as “up in the bridle” as a Classic Pleasure horse. A moderate head nod is acceptable.

4) Reinbacks must be straight and without resistance, the legs moving in diagonal pairs; halts must be square and immobile. The horse should back easily without head tossing.

5) The horse must be able to carry the increased speed of the pleasure gait in a balanced frame without appearing uncomfortable of or frenzied.

6) The horse must show moderate reach in front and engagement from the hind legs, but is not required to show a collected way of going as seen in the Classic Pleasure division.

7) Judges may call for a halt from a trail walk at any point in the class. The horse must stand immobile for several seconds.

8) A horse that does not demonstrate the correct way of going for the TrailPleasuredivisionmaynotbeplacedfirstonthejudge’scard,

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nor shall it be placed above any other horse that is in the correct way of going for the division. It must be performing in proper 4 beat gait, regardless of other criteria, quality of performance, or the number of horses in the class.

3.c. Classic Pleasure Division: Gaits that are called for in the classic horse division are trail walk, show gait and pleasure gait. The Classic horse will enter the ring counter clockwise at a show gait. Next, they will be asked to pleasure gait and trail walk. On the reverse, horses will turn toward the rail, then show gait and pleasure gait. Horses will trail walk into the lineup. The Classic horse is shown in a collected frame, with the head carried proudly up in the bridle. There shall be no evidence of heavy handedness, excessive pressure on the bit, or any sense of the horse being propped up or held up by the rider. Generally, the lift of the hooves will range from mid-cannon to the knee. Horses that consistently break higher than the knee or “above level” shall be eliminated from judging. The Classic Pleasure horse should engage his hind end and will have a moderate overstride. The biggest distinction between the Classic Pleasure horse and the Trail Pleasure horse is primarily in the frame and carriage: The Classic Pleasure horse will exhibit more animation, a rolling motion, and a showier, higher head and neck carriage. 1) The impression of a Classic horse should be one of controlled

energy. As each gait is executed, the spectator should feel there is more to come in the next gear, without any sense of laboring or running away being evident. The gaits are springy and elastic.

2) The face should be at the vertical with the poll as the highest point of the neck.

3) The back end should be engaged and the horse should not appear to be traveling “flat” over hisback. The horse need to have the appearance of a level line across the back with no dropping or squatting down of the rear.

4) The horse must show quality and style, execute smooth transitions between all gaits.

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5) The trail walk should be forward moving and not slow footed; there should be no indication of prancing, or high knee action. The horse must trail walk on a loose rein.

6) Reinbacks must be straight and without resistance, the legs moving in diagonal pairs. The horse should back easily without head tossing.

7) A horse that does not demonstrate the correct way of going for the ClassicPleasuredivisionmaynotbeplacedfirstontheJudge’scard,nor shall it be placed above any other horse that is in the correct way of going for the division. It must be performing in proper gait, regardless of other criteria, quality of performance, or the number of horses in the class.

3.d. Park Pleasure Division: Park horses are shown at the trail walk, show gait and pleasure gait. The Park horse will enter the ring counterclockwise at a show gait. Next, they will be asked to pleasure gait and trail walk. On the reverse, horses will turn to the rail, and then will show gait and pleasure gait. Horses will trail walk into the lineup. Although the Pleasure Gait may be performed with a fair degree of speed, the Show Gait must be distinctly slower and the Trail Walk must be on a loose rein. All gaits must remain authentic, evenly-timed, four beat gaits,andgoodformmustnotbesacrificed.Itisrequiredfortheentryto maintain an evenly-timed four beat gait and show clear changes in tempo. Although the Park horse typifies high energy, the term highenergy is not synonymous with speed. The horse must be balanced, flowingandforwardmoving,exhibitingthegreatestpowerandstrideofall the divisions. Park Pleasure horses will exhibit the maximum amount of overstride compared to all other divisions. The horse should move in a smooth rolling motion. The Park pleasure horse will exhibit maximum but absolutely natural animation, with the lift consistently level at the knees and minimum or reaching above the knee. The front leg action should not be stiff, pointed, or hesitating. Horses with action that appear tohaveartificiallyenhancedorchoppygaitsmustbeeliminatedfromconsideration. The horse must be up in the bridle and still be supple and flexible.1) The most action and the most collection are demonstrated in the

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and engagement while presenting a picture of collected balance and high energy.

2) The Park Pleasure horse must be up in the bridle and carrying the bit well, without being braced against the rider’s hand or exhibiting mouth distress. The poll must remain the highest point of the neck and the horse may not be nosed out. A correctly finished ParkPleasure horse should have his nose on the vertical or slightly ahead of the vertical.

3) Action is elevated in the Park Pleasure horse, but how the gait appears to be executed is part of the distinction of the division. The horse must be elastic and give no indication of laboring. The gaits shouldflowfromonetotheother,seamlessly.

4) The feet should make a firmcontact with the ground and spring back away from it. There should be no pounding of the ground, nor should thehorsebe so light footedas toappear tobefloatingorhovering above the ground with his front feet.

5) During reinbacks the park horse will stand quietly in the lineup and must backup in a straight line without resistance. The horse should back easily without head tossing and legs moving back squarely in diagonal pairs.

6) Park horses will be ridden on a loose rein at the trail walk. 7) Park horses need to have the appearance of a level line across the

back with no dropping or squatting down of the rear. 8) A horse that does not demonstrate the correct way of going for the

ParkPleasuredivisionmaynotbeplacedfirstonthejudge’scard,nor shall it be placed above any other horse that is in the correct way of going for the division. It must be performing in proper gait, regardless of other criteria, quality of performance, or the number of horses in the class.

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3.e.WesternPleasureDivision:TheWesternPleasure horsemust reflectthe suitability of the horse for this division. He must stand quietly, back willingly, and provide a ride of exceptional smoothness, with the absence of high knee action. He must be economical in movement. The headset and neck carriage of the horse must be relaxed and steady; any tendency to be up in the bridle will be penalized. Horses that fail to stand quietly or fail to backup readily will be severely penalized in this division. The three gaits that are called for are the: Trail Walk, Show Gait and Pleasure Gait. Horses will enter the ring counterclockwise at the show gait. Next they will be asked to pleasure gait and trail walk. On the reverse, Western horses will turn away from the rail and trail walk. Next, they will show gait and pleasure gait. Horses will trail walk into the line up. Neither animation nor excessive speed is desired in this division at any gait. Lift of the hooves should be no higher than mid-cannon bone. A “stepped” pace, pacing, or rider bouncing vertically in the saddle must be severely penalized. 1) The horse must be manageable on a light, loose rein. Neck reined

horses should demonstrate a U shape in the reins as preferred. Tight reins are penalized. There should be no bumping or jerking of the reins and no mouth distress should be evident in the horse.

2) The horse must be steady in his head and neck carriage, with the nose carried slightly ahead of the vertical but not mouthing or rooting the bit or nosed out. Horses whose conformations are inclined to a higher head set are not to be penalized. However, the horse whose head set is more appropriate for a working horse, relaxed over the crest and looking straight ahead on the track, should be used ahead of the higher headed western horse if all other qualities are equal.

3) The reinback must be straight with diagonal legs moving in equal pairsandshouldshowstrengthandbalancewithflexionofthehindlegs and steadiness in execution. The horse should back easily and readily without head tossing. A correct reinback is a necessity for a workinghorseandwillbegivenattentionbythejudgesinthefinalplacement.

4) The 360 turn is demonstrated on the forehand or the haunches but does not have to be a turn (spin) in place. It may be a moving turn to the left or right. The purpose is to show both the ability to neck rein and the suppleness of the horse. The turn should be smooth and

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executed without resistance.5) The halt must be square and the horse must remain immobile, with

no tossing of the head or shifting of weight from side to side.6) The gaits must be true working gaits, efficient and economical,

sustainable by the horse for a full day’s work over varied terrain.7) A horse that does not demonstrate the correct way of going for the

WesternPleasure divisionmay not be placedfirst on the judge’scard, nor shall it be placed above any other horse that is in the correct way of going for the division. It must be performing in proper gait, regardless of other criteria, quality of performance, or the number of horses in the class.

8) Mouth distress in the Western Pleasure horse is to be severely penalized.

9) The Western horse must be shown with Western-style split or romal reins. Western reins may not be tied in a knot. The horse is ridden on a loose rein, with a noticeable “U” in the reins from the bit to the hand holding the reins. Bumping, pumping or jerking of the reins will result in elimination from the class and in all Western events. Riders may be asked to stop at the Judge’s request while being shown on the rail. Horses must stand still and behave while this exercise takes place.

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WesternEquipment:Horsesovertheageoffivemustbeshowina curb bit in the Western division and are required to neck rein. Horsesfiveandundermaybeshowninasnafflebitorbosalandmay be direct reined. Exhibitors showing in a curb bit must hold the reins in one hand. Direction is given to the horse only by the weight of the reins on the neck of the horse, and not by moving the wrist or hand to direct rein or apply bit contact, The rider’s hands must be clear of both saddle and horse at all times. Once the class is called to order, the rider may not change the reining hand, except in a trail obstacle class as needed to work an obstacle. Split reins (not joined in any manner, including knotted) are held with the hand around the reins, with both reins entering the hand between the thumb and index finger,orbeingheldwith the indexfingeronlybetween the reins.Reinsmaynotenterthehandonoppositesidesofafistmadearoundthe reins. The free hand shall not touch or hold the reins. When using a romal rein, the hand shall be around the reins with the wrist kept straightandrelaxed,thethumbontopandthefingersclosedlightlyaroundthereins:nofingerareallowedbetweenthereins.Thefreehand shall carry the romal extension with approximately 16 inches space between the hands. The romal shall not be used forward of the cinch or to signal or cue the horse in any way. Silver mounted equipment is allowed in this category of competition but it will not be given any more weight in judging than clean working style tack.

3.f. Working Western Pleasure. The Working Western Horse is a horse used for pleasure riding under a variety of conditions and over a variety of terrain. He is responsive, surefooted and consistent in all gaits. The rail portion of this class will be as explained in Western Pleasure (3.e page 76). If called for the lope is relaxed and ground covering. The trail walk may be called for from any gait. The sidepass, if requested may be executed from either direction. After the line up and 360 the judge will address the riders and explain how they want the obstacles preformed. There will be a minimum of 3 obstacles that the exhibitors will navigate one rider at a time and then return to the line up. Silver mounted equipment is allowed in this category of competition but it will not be given any more weight in judging than clean working style tack. The gait and performance will count as 75% of the class and the obstacles will count as 25%.

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3.g. Pleasure Driving. The three gaits that are called for in a Pleasure driving class are the trail walk, show gait and pleasure gait. Horses will enter the gate counterclockwise at a show gait. Entries will then be asked to pleasure gait and trail walk. When reversing, entries will cut through center ring to begin clockwise travel. Next, they will pleasure gait and finallywilltrailwalkintothelineup.Thegaitofthepleasuredrivinghorse are to be working gaits, rather than highly animated gaits. The driving horse must be steady and consistent in manner. Lift should not exceed mid cannon bone in this division. A neatly attired header is permitted in the lineup where they may wipe off the horse and release the over check if desired. Pleasure horses must stand quietly and back readily. Rearing in the shafts will result in mandatory elimination and dismissal from the ring. 3.g.(I) Additional Information for the Pleasure Driving Classes.

Only the driver is permitted in the vehicle except in the event of a physically challenged driver, an adult must be present in the vehicle to take over the reins in an emergency. If an adult touches the reins, or advises the driver in any way except in the event of an emergency, the entry is eliminated from competition.

3.h. Trail Obstacle Classes. In Trail Obstacle classes, the horse can only be shown one at a time in a class. This class is judged and placed solely on the performance scores of the horse over and through obstacles, with emphasis on manners, willingness, level of training and response to the rider. Horses should receive credit for quiet attentiveness to the rider and the obstacles, their ability to pick their own way through an obstacle whenwarranted,andresponsivenesstotherider’scuesonmoredifficultobstacles. Horses shall be penalized for any unnecessary delay while approaching or negotiating the obstacles. Horses shall not be required to work on the rail, but must be required to demonstrate the show gait at some point during the course. Correct four beat gaits are required in the class. The course to be used must be posted at least one hour before scheduled starting time of the class. Exhibitors may compete in either English or Western attire and tack. Trail obstacle score sheets can be found on page 127 of this rulebook. Juvenile Riders may enter only one horse in the Trail Obstacle class. Points reside with the Juvenile Rider and not the horse; therefore, only one horse per Juvenile Rider will be allowed to compete.

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3.h (I) Scoring. Suggested scoring is on the basis of 0 - infinity,with 70denoting an average performance. Each obstacle will receive an obstacle score that is added or subtracted from 70. Each obstacle is scored on the following basis, with the points added or subtracted from 70: –1 1/2, extremely poor; –1, very poor; –1/2 poor; 0 correct; +1/2 good; +1 very good; +1 1/2 excellent. Obstacle scores are determined and assessed independently of penalty points. Penalties are subtracted from 70 and are assessed per occurrence as follows:1/2 penalty point •Eachtickoflog,pole,coneorobstacle. •Touchingthehorseontheheadornecktogivepraise.1 point •Eachhitoforsteppingonalog,pole,coneorobstacle. •Minorbreakofwalkorgait. •Bothfrontorhindfeetinasingle-stridedslotorspace. •Skippingoverorfailingtostepintoarequiredspace.3 points •Majorbreaksofgaitorwalk. •Knockingdownanelevatedpole,cone,barrel,plantobstacle,or

severely disturbing an obstacle.5 points •Droppingslickerorobjectrequiredtobecarriedoncourse. •Firstrefusal,balk,orattemptingtoevadeanobstaclebyshying

or backing more than two strides away.5 points (plus entry cannot place over another entry that completes

the course correctly.) •Stepping outside the confines of, falling or jumping off an

obstacle (back through, bridge, side pass, box, and water box). •Lossofcontrolorlettinggoofthegate. •Blatantdisobedience(kickingout,buckingrearing,striking). •Ridingoutsidedesignatedboundarymarkerofthecourse.

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Failure to demonstrate correct gait. •Failure to enter, exit, orwork obstacle from correct side or

direction. •Failuretocompleteobstacle. •Failure to perform correct line of travel within or between

obstacles. •Second refusal, balk, or attempting to evade an obstacle by

shying or backing more than 2 strides away.Any of the following will result in the entry receiving no score

(entry receives a 0): •Use of more than one finger between the reins and other

incorrect use of the reins with Western presentation as provided in the Rules (riders may change hands if necessary to work an obstacle)

•Performingtheobstaclesinotherthanthespecifiedorder. •Noattempttoperformanobstacle. •Equipmentfailurethatdelayscompletionofpattern. •Touchingthehorseontheheadornecktolowerthehead,or

use of the hands to instill fear. •Falltothegroundbyhorseorrider.

In addition to the above scoring method, show management may set a time limit or may time each entry for purposes of using the lower time to break a tie.

3.h. (II) Scoring Examples. Effort should be made to assess the obstacle score and penalty points separately and independently, without deducting for the same fault twice. Examples:

1) Horse A approaches a stepover obstacle calmly, investigates it, then steps over, ticking the obstacle with his hind foot. He is responsive to a light cue to go forward, never loses forward momentum, is not disconcerted by the tick, and proceeds quietly and correctly to the next obstacle. Horse A may receive an obstacle score of plus 1 for verygood,withapenaltypointof1/2forthetickandafinalscoreon the obstacle of 70 1/2.

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2) Horse B is very nervous approaching the stepover. He prances and is resistant. He balks at performing the obstacle, swaying back and sideways at least two steps to avoid it. After urging by the rider, he hops over the obstacle, not touching it, and scoots forward to get away from it before being reined in by the rider. Horse B may receive an obstacle score of minus 1 for very poor, plus 5 penalty points for the firstbalkandanoverallscoreof64.

The above paragraphs are merely examples of how a judge in his/her discretion might mark the entry. Scores might be higher or lower depending on the judge’s actual evaluation in a class.

3.h. (III) Course Design and Management. Course designers shall keep in mind that the object is not to trap or scare a horse, or ask horses to perform a maneuver very few horses could be expected to be prepared to complete, or which would be considered dangerous or foolhardy to safely attempt in a trail riding setting. All courses and obstacles are to be constructed with safety in mind to minimize chancesofaccidentsorscaringhorses.Ifdifficultcoursesareset,alessdifficultcourseforyoungerhorsesshouldbeprovided.Ifgaitingis required around obstacles, such as a serpentine, enough distance shall be allowed between markers for the gait to be adequately performed by a well-trained entry with good length of stride. If the course is disrupted, it shall be reset after each horse has worked andnotbeforethathorsehasfinishedtheentirecourse.Atleastsixobstacles shall be used. Acceptable obstacles include (but are not limited to) opening and closing a gate, back through, side passes, bridges, stepovers, riding over poles, gaiting through serpentines or other courses, picking up objects at mailboxes or carrying slickers or baskets, stopping and turning inside a box made of poles, any combination of acceptable obstacles, and any other safe and negotiable obstacle designed to demonstrate the willingness and training of the horse, and which meets the approval of the judge and show management. Obstacles which are unacceptable include tires, animals, hides, PVC pipe, jumps, rocking or moving bridges, water boxwithfloatingormovingparts,flames,dryice,fireextinguisher,flappingtarps,logsorpoleselevatedinamannerthatpermitsthemto roll, and other obstacles, which at the discretion of the judge, are considered to pose a safety hazard to horse or rider. The judge must

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walk the course and has the right and duty to alter the course in any manner if he deems an obstacle to be unsafe or nonnegotiable. Priortothebeginningoftheclass,ashowofficialshallwalkthecourse with all contestants on foot.

3.i 4-Gait Pleasure Classes. Open to registered KMSHA/SMHA horses only. Horses will be asked to perform 4 gaits: Trail Walk, Show Gait, Pleasure Gait, and Canter or Lope. There is no minimum or maximum amount of lift required for this class, however horses are to appear natural. Horses may be shown English or Western, but tack and attire cannot be mixed. The canter or lope is required in the 4-gait pleasure class and is called for after the Trail Walk. The Trail Walk is always used as the transitional gait for departure into the canter or lope. The canter or lope must be a three beat gait that is relaxed and ground covering but not fast. It must be smooth, unhurried, should not be over collected, and shouldnotappearartificialinform.Thereshouldbenopumpingofthereins or restraint to reduce speed, produce collection or to produce an exaggerated, rocking-chair motion. At the canter (for English horses) theframeshouldbemorecollectedandroundbutisnottoreflectthe“rocking chair canter” as seen in other breeds. At the lope (for Western horses) the frame is more relaxed and long rather than round. The gait must be smooth and controlled. It is not shown with animation. A “flat”canterorlopethatmovesthelegsbutshowsnoengagementofthe back is to be penalized. Pumping (motion in which the hands are pulling the reins and bit backward and forward in the horse’s mouth) of the reins is severely penalized. Canter/lope departs must be clean and executed without steps of any intermediate gait. The horse shall pick up the correct lead for the direction of the ring being ridden without the rider demonstrating excessive or obvious cues. Cross cantering shall be severely penalized, as shall any tendency to four beat while at the lope or canter. Horses that are not under the rider’s complete control should be severely penalized. Horses are to be judged on their ability to maintain form and execute each gait correctly. Gaits must be smooth, consistent and evenly timed. Any discernible vertical bounce, or the appearance of excessive weight placed in the stirrups to minimize the appearance of bounce, on the part of the rider is to be penalized. The Trail Walk should be executed with observable slack in both reins. Nervous, agitated, unwilling, unresponsive, or unruly horses are to be severely penalized as are those who show mouth distress, the need for

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undue restraint on behalf of the rider, and resistance’s to the rider’s aids. Manners also remain important. The entry should appear tractable & willing. They should stand quietly in the lineup and be able to back up in a straight line with no resistance.

4. General Judging Standards for Exhibition Under Saddle.4.a. Divisions. Under saddle classes at KMSHA/SMHA shows are designated

under divisions including: Country Trail Pleasure, Western Pleasure, Trail Pleasure, Classic Pleasure, and Park Pleasure. The divisions are described in detail starting in Part VI Section 3. Performance criteria for each division are listed starting on page 122 of this rulebook. Specialty performance classes include: four gait pleasure, and trail obstacle.

Significant criteria for each class shall be the ability of the entry toexecutecorrectfourbeatgaits,thefirstrequirementofanydivision,andto demonstrate the proper attributes of the way of going for the division in which it is entered. Horses shall be evaluated and rewarded/penalized as follows: 1) Correct execution of all 4 four beat gaits;2)Positivecreditshallbegiventotheentrythatexemplifiesthelook

of the division; 3) A horse that does not demonstrate the correct style of going for

the type of division in which it is entered shall be penalized by the judge;

4) A horse that does not demonstrate the correct four beat gaits and/or the correct way of going for the division in which it is entered shall notbeplacedfirstonthejudge’scard,noraboveanyotherhorsethat has correct gaits and the correct way of going for the division, regardless of other criteria, or the number of horses in the class.

4.b. Cross Entry. The same horse/rider is not allowed to cross-enter in the different divisions of Country Trail Pleasure, Trail Pleasure, Classic Pleasure or Park Pleasure in the same show. Exceptions are made for the following circumstances; i.e. an adult amateur showing a horse in country trail pleasure could allow the same horse to be shown by a novice or juvenile exhibitor in trail pleasure. Each horse/rider combination (A), (B) or (C) must remain in the same division as originally entered throughout the show.

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If an exhibitor is told by a ringmaster during the course of a horse show class that his entry has been placed in the wrong division, the exhibitor will be allowed and may elect to reenter the horse, without prejudice, in the appropriate division for the duration of that horse show. Should the exhibitor elect to change divisions, he may not continue to show in two divisions during the duration of the show. Paid entry fees will be refunded or reapplied to the newly elected division.

An individual who cross-enters a horse in a sanctioned show in violation oftheRulesinthissectionshallbedisqualifiedfromallclassesinthatshow by the Show Manager, and be reported to the KMSHA/SMHA Executive Board. Automatic penalties are awarded as follows: 1)Uponafirstoffense,therider/owner/traineroftheentryshallbe

sentacertifiedletterofreprimandissuedbytheIDJ,returnreceiptrequested, which explains the cross entry rules and the penalty for thefirstandsubsequentoffenses.

2) All points earned by the entry at the show at which the violation occurred, for all classes entered, will be forfeited and deleted in the calculation of high points.

3) The placement of the horse in the class incorrectly entered, but knowingly by an exhibitor shall be forfeited and the placements re-determined.

4) Following any subsequent offense, all points earned by the entry for the entire show year shall be forfeited.

5)Therideroftheentryandthehorseenteredshallbedisqualifiedfromcompetition for a calendar year from the date of the offenses.

6) All awards shall be returned to show management or to KMSHA/SMHA before the suspension from competition is lifted.

7)Theownerand the rider/trainershallbenotifiedby letterof therule violation and the penalty.

Show management and KMSHA/SMHA stewards have the power and the duty to enforce the cross-entry restrictions. If a violation is broughttotheattentionofeither,theviolationshallbeverifiedwithshow records, and an announcement made as soon as practicable of the new placements for the class. Violators shall return any awards to show management or to KMSHA/SMHA.

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4.c. Gait DescriptionsThe KMSHA/SMHA desires to avoid the excesses and extremes in both training and exhibition that have come to be associated with some other breeds. Regardless of the division in which the KMSHA/SMHA horse is shown, the horse must retain the characteristics of a pleasure horse with natural movement and a cadenced 4-beat gait. Exaggeration and extremes in style and form are not to be rewarded, whether the extremes are manifested in excessive, unnatural animation and speed, or in the direction of the least animation and speed. In every division the KMSHA/SMHA horse must be fluid,natural,andsmoothwithacadenced4-beatgait,andappeartobeatrue pleasure to ride. The criteria in these sections apply generally to all divisions of KMSHA/SMHA classes.4.c.(I) Trail Walk. The Trail Walk has equal weight in judging with all other

gaits in the class. The ability to transition from the highest performance level in the class to a completely relaxed walk is an important indication of the correct KMSHA/SMHA horse mentality and temperament. The Trail Walk is an authentic, natural four beat walk, suitable for use on the trails. The walk must be calm, relaxed, and ridden in every division with clearly observable slack or light contact in the reins. Reins at all times must droop moderately with the lowest point noticeably lower than the point of attachment to the bit. There is to be no sign of animation, nervousness, or the need for restraint. The head and neck should be lowered from the position that is maintained at show and pleasure gaits. The horse should be well relaxed and in acceptance of the bit. Horses that are unable to move from the gait into a relaxed, natural walk, or horses that must be restrained by the reins from accelerating to a faster speed or gait, or horses who appear to “jig” while trail walking, must be penalizedinjudgingandthehorsemaynottiefirstintheclass.

4.c.(II) Show Gait. The Show Gait is a collected, evenly-timed natural four beat gait which smoothlyevolves from the Trail Walk. The Show Gait is performed at slow to moderate speed (but not as fast or to replace the speed of the Pleasure Gait) with stride and action appropriate for each of the divisions. The Show Gait must be collected and smooth with no exaggeration in form or execution. The sequence of the footfall is a rhythmic and cadenced four beat gait.

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4.c.(III) Pleasure Gait. The KMSHA/SMHA Pleasure Gait is an evenly-timed four beat gait with the most speed, stride, collection and action of any division. There must be a distinct difference in the slower speed demonstrated at the Show Gait in transition to the faster Pleasure Gait, although speed must not come at the expense of form and correct footfall. Horses that do not exhibit a distinct difference in speed between the Show Gait and the Pleasure Gait must be penalized. The ability of the horse to demonstrate forward movement, with speed and action appropriate for each of the divisions, while remaining in correct form is of primary importance during this gait. The Pleasure Gait is not called for in the Country Trail Pleasure Division.

4.c. (IV) Canter or Lope. If the cadenced, three beat canter or lope is included in any class within a KMSHA/SMHA horse division, it shall be required after the trail walk. The Trail Walk is always used as the transitional gait is for departure into the canter or lope. The canter or lope must be a three beat gait that is relaxed and ground covering but not fast. At the canter seen in English classes, the frame should bemorecollectedandroundbut isnot to reflect the“rockingchaircanter” as seen in other breeds. At the lope seen in Western classes, the frame is more relaxed and long rather than round. The gait must be smoothandcontrolled.Itisnotshownwithanimation.A“flat”canteror lope that moves the legs but shows no engagement of the back is to be penalized. Pumping (motion in which the hands are pulling the reins and bit backward and forward in the horses mouth) of the reins is severely penalized. Canter/lope departs must be clean and executed without steps of any intermediate gait. The horse shall pick up the correct lead for the way (direction of the ring being ridden) of the ring without the rider demonstrating excessive or obvious cues. Cross cantering shall be severely penalized, as shall any tendency to four beat while at the lope or canter. Horses that are not under the rider’s complete control should be severely penalized.

4.c. (V) The Rein Back. In all divisions, when called to the lineup, horses mustfirststandquietlybeforetheyareaskedtoback.TheRingmasteror Judge may ask each rider to rein back at least three steps in a straight line from the lineup. The horse must not throw his head above the bit, gape at the mouth or show other signs of resistance. Riders may not apply the spur. Resistance and failure to follow a straight track

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will be penalized. Horses that refuse to back shall be severely penalized. Backing properly shall also play an important role as part of the judging process.

4.d. Headset. The ideal KMSHA/SMHA horse headset under saddle should range from the face being close to vertical, to slightly forward of the vertical line. Either over tucking or over collection shall be penalized. A horse that is “nosed-out” and/or “strung out” is to be severely penalized for not working on the bit nor demonstrating any collection. Likewise, a horse with an over tuck which loses his state of collection from grabbing thebitandpullingdownward,causinglossofbalancefromtheprofile,is to be severely penalized.

4.e. Type of Gait. The natural four beat gait of the KMSHA/SMHA horse is a saddle gait referred to as “stepped rack.” The gait can be executed withanatural,freeflowingliftandsuspensiontospeedandanimationdepending on the division in which the horse is exhibited. It should be rolling, smooth and forward moving, not seem jerky or forced. While execution of the gait may demonstrate power and stride the gait is NOT executed in the looser style as the running walk of the Tennessee Walking Horse, or in a diagonal four beat as the Foxtrotter, or with the suspension and hock action of the Saddle bred. There is little or no head nod (except as allowed in the Country Trail & Trail Pleasure Divisions), and minimal hock action. Trailing of the hocks is to be penalized as a disunited way of going. Horses are to be balanced in movement as viewed from the profile,witha reachingrollingaction fromthe forelegsandadrivingpropulsion from the hind limbs. Some KMSHA/SMHA horses execute the gait with a small degree of termino (winging out from either side of the forelegs), which is not in itself to be penalized, so long as it is not theresultofconformationaldeficiencyorcausesthegaitnottobeoneofforwardflowingmovement.

PART vII SANCTIONED SHOW STANDARDSSee Sanctioning Rules and Requirements found in the front of this Rulebook1. Classes for Competition.1.a. Division of Classes. Show management may elect to divide classes by

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requirement has been met. Show management shall monitor entries to determine class size and shall split classes which are large enough to interfere with proper judging or to be hazardous to exhibitors or to horses, or which reach the maximum number of 18 per class.

1.b. Championships and Grand Championships. KMSHA/SMHA encourages show management to incorporate championship classes as part of its program once the primary class requirements have been met. Show management may, but need not, restrict entry into championships and grand championships by requiring that entries have been shown or placed at certain levels in qualifying classes in order to compete.

1.c. In-Hand or Halter Classes. Halter horses are judged on movement and are led both ways of the ring before standing for individual evaluation. Movement shall be at a trail walk; gaiting in hand is not to be requested.

1.d. Ladies/Men’s Classes. Classes designated for Ladies or Men 18 years or older, or anyone who had declared themselves as an adult rider by Jan 1st of the Show Year are restricted to adult women or men who are no longer eligible to compete as juveniles.

1.e. Amateur Owned & Trained Classes. Entries in Amateur Owned and Trained classes, are restricted to horses that are trained and owned by an amateur. The horse may not have been in professional training for ninety (90) days before the date of the show/class. Any amateur/owner notconsideredtobeaprofessionalqualifies,andaslongasthehorsehas not been professionally trained or coached by a professional during the same period. Leased horses do not qualify for exhibition in this division unless the lease is in effect for a minimum of 90 days, or the prospective rider is the lessee of the entry and the lease expressly reservesexhibitionrightstothelessee.Abonafidecopyoftheleaseagreement for the entry must be provided to show management at the time of registration. No professional will be allowed to “warm-up” an AOT horse on the show grounds prior to competition. Any AOT found in violation of AOT status, will automatically lose accumulated high points for that show, and their AOT status for the remainder of the show season.

1.f. Professional Exhibitor Classes. The rider in a professional class must be an individualmeetingthedefinitionofaprofessionalinPart15.gon page 34.

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1.g. Juvenile Rider Classes. Classes designated for juveniles are restricted to individuals who have not reached their 18th birthday as of January 1st of the competition year. Classes may further be divided and restricted to juveniles meeting additional age requirements. A juvenile may not compete in any Novice or Amateur class. Juveniles may not show in Pro Am classes.

1.h. Local Interest/Optional Classes. Show Managers of KMSHA/SMHA officially sanctioned eventsmay offer local interest/ optional classes,in addition to classes for other breeds or disciplines KMSHA\SMHA must maintain being the only Mountain Horse Sanctioning body The requirements for local interest classes must be clearly spelled out in premium list or catalogues. In order for Official Sanctioning to takeplace by KMSHA/SMHA the minimum class requirements must be met for the Show.

1.i. Open Classes. A class designated as “open” entitles horses of any age, sex, or other status and any rider 18 and older of any status, to compete otherthanasspecificallydesignatedinthenameoftheclass.

1.j. Regional Classes. Show managers are encouraged to include regional classes as part of their show program once their primary class requirements have been met (A or AA). Refer to Sanctioning Requirements for assistance. KMSHA/SMHA has designated various regional divisions for the United States including Canada and Europe. Show managers havetheoptiontoofficiallysanctiontheirshowsasregionalshowsbyincluding the minimum (or additional) number of required classes at theirevent.Eachregionalcompetitorcompetesatofficiallysanctionedevents throughout the year within their own region.

2. Ring Protocol2.a General Information. An established ring protocol is followed in all under saddle

classes and inhand classes. Judges or show management shall direct that the gate be closed after the announcement of a gate call of three minutes, not including tack changes. An additional 3 minutes shall be allowed if a tack change has been authorized by show management. The ringmaster is responsible for timing of the gate call, and in the absence of a ringmaster the Show Management will keeptheofficialtime.Oncethegateisclosed,noentrywillbeallowedtoenterthe ring except in an instance where show management is at fault.

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2.b. Under Saddle Classes: Horses enter the ring counter clockwise exhibiting the Show Gait. Judges are to count the number of entries in the class and are to note any signs of any gait challenged horses. Riders shall continue around the ring and halt prior to the entry gate until all entries are in the class. The Judge(s) may direct the class to “go at ease” until all exhibitors are in the ring. When the last horse has entered the ring and the gate has been closed, the class is called to order. Entries continue competition proceeding counter clockwise at the Show Gait. (Classes other than the Country Trail Pleasure division are asked to perform the pleasure gait, followed by the trail walk.) In the 4 Gaited Pleasure class, the canter or lope is called for from the trail walk with horses returning to the trail walk prior to the reverse. The class is asked to reverse following the Trail Walk, and the sequence is repeated in a clockwise direction. The judge may ask for one or more gaits to be repeated prior to calling for a lineup. In Western and Trail Pleasure classes, judges may call for a halt at the Trail Walk or Show Gait. In Country Trail Pleasure classes, calling the halt at the Trail Walk or Show Gait is mandatory. in all Country Trail and Trail Pleasure Championship classes and in large or in extremely competitive classes. The judge has the responsibility and the authority to excuse from the ring any horse that appears to his or her eye to be “off” or gait challenged, that exhibits unruly behavior, or that otherwise fails to conform to the KMSHA/SMHA Rules. The decision to excuse a horse from competition is not protestable. During the lineup, the judge, or in the case of a multiple judge panel, the call judge, and the ringmaster will walk the line. The judge may continue to excuse horses for signs of physical distress, bilateral injury, and observable violations of the Rules, even if those conditions or violations were not observed on the rail during competition or discovered in pre-show inspection. Horses that are excused (an involuntary dismissal) either from the lineup or from the rail, will not be placed in the class. Classes which are large enough to compromise judging or to be hazardous to exhibitors or horses, and which have not previously been split by show management, shall be split by the judge(s), with a number of entries in each split class selected for afinalconsolidatedworkoutclass.Anyclasswith18entriesormoreshall be split by show management. Juvenile classes of more than 18 entries shall be split at any entry number at the discretion of show

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management prior to the class or at the discretion of the Judge during the beginning of the class in order to reasonably provide for the safety of the juvenile exhibitor.

2.c. Voluntary Requests to Be Excused. Any exhibitor has the right to request to be excused from consideration at any time during the competitionbutpriortothelineup.Onceafinallineuphasbeencalled,only the judge may excuse an exhibitor from a class. An exhibitor shall pull into the center of the ring and request permission to be excused through the ringmaster by approval of the Judge. The exhibitor should remain mounted to leave the ring with exception that if the rider was dismounted unwillingly for equipment failure or for the safety of the rider and horse. The rider must not remount but walk out of the ring escorted by the ringmaster. An exhibitor/horse that is voluntarily excused may not be counted as part of the total number of horses in a class and cannot be tied. In the event a juvenile exhibitor desires to be excused, a header may enter the ring to assist the juvenile rider in exiting.

2.d. Involuntary Dismissal from the Ring. While show is being conducted, the judge shall exercise his/her discretionary power to dismiss an exhibitor/horse at any point in the class. Involuntary dismissal includes but is not limited to: unruly problems with the horse or exhibitor; unsportsmanlike conduct; safety issues that may be of harm to anyone in the ring, gait challenged, physical distress of the horse, noticeable bleeding from the mouth, the legs, pasterns or bilateral bleeding below the coronet band of the hoof of the horse. When a judge makes this determination, the class will be stopped, the exhibitor will be asked to pull into center ring and the ringmaster will give the exhibitor a brief description of the reason for the dismissal. Discussion of the decision in center ring is not allowed. The announcer will make an announcement that the exhibitor has been dismissed at the request of the judge, giving the reason. An exhibitor and horse that is involuntarily dismissed will not be tied.

2.e. Bad Image- the KMSHA, Show Management, IDJ or a quorum of the KMSAH Board of Directors are the only entities that can make the determination as to “bad image” at a show, in a class, event or function KMSHA maintains control over.

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KMSHA takes responsibility of all “bad image” issues concerning the interpretation of its Rules and Regulations, its name, or any other representations thereof. No third parties, including show personnel hired by the above, may exercise their opinion or a decision in any way, concerning an “image” issue, whether “bad” or otherwise, without firstconsultingwithproperKMSHAauthorities,inordertodeterminewhether a decision or determination concerning “bad image” may be imposed.

2.f. Time-Outs. Time-outs may be called for tack breakage or repair, or a thrown shoe. To request a time-out, the rider must come into center ring and request the time-out from the ringmaster. An assistant or groom may enter the ring after the announcement of a time-out is made. The only problem that may be corrected during a time-out is the problem for whichtherequestwasmade.Antotaloffive(5)minutesperindividualentry is allowed for time-outs in a class for tack breakage or repair. Timing begins when the announcement of the time-out is made. A total of seven (7) minutes is allowed for resetting a thrown shoe, beginning when the farrier picks up the foot. No more than one time-out per entry will be allowed per class.The ringmaster is the official timekeeper.Other riders are to remain at ease during the time-out and may make adjustments to tack that do not require the rider to dismount. Assistance to any horse or rider other than for the purpose the time-out was called, either in the ring or from over the rail, is prohibited.

2.g. Split Classes: Any class that has 18 or over entries must be split. The firsthalfofthesplitclassdeterminedbyShowManagement:PartA.Shall be Judged in the class. The Judge will choose enough entries to filltheribbons.Theseselectedentrieswillthenretireoutsidethering.Part B of the split class will then be called, the judges will tie enough entriestofilltheribbons.Thesehorsesthenretireoutsidethering.Thenthe next class in numerical order on the show bill will be called . After that class has been tied, the selected horses from the previous two split class will enter the ring and both units will compete as if a new class is to be tied.

2.h. Workouts: Workouts build suspense with the audience, creating excitement and heightened competition which is a very desirable part of the show. Judges may call for a workout for selected entries from the classinordertodeterminethefinalconsecutiveplacementofentries

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within the group designated for the workout. Workouts are encouraged bytheJudge(s)iftheyfindthemselvesinanunusuallydifficultclassto tie. Such classes may have several good exhibitors and the Judges may want additional time to see the exhibitors work together in a selected but smaller group. This is not only encouraged in a regular class, but more so in a Championship or Grand Championship class. A workout is mandatory if a class has eighteen (18) or more entries and is recommended for a class with over sixteen (16) entries. Classes with over twenty (18) entries must be split. Workouts must include sufficienthorsestofilltheribbonsplustwo(2)additionalhorses.Oncea workout commences, the class begins anew. Entries that have already been selected in the class will be asked in park to the center of the ring, until the workout is completed. Horses that have not been selected for theworkoutmay be sent back to the rail for final considerationfor selection to the workout group. Horses from this group are pulled inuntilthecalljudgedeterminesthatthefinalselectioniscomplete.At that time, non-selected horses are excused. Workout entries return to the rail in accordance with standard ring protocol. Cards are to be marked on the basis of the quality of the presentation during a workout. In any class having more than one judge, the presence of a horse on onejudge’scardissufficienttoallowthehorsetobeintheworkoutgroup.

2.i. Distribution of Ribbons. Judges shall place entries for the number of ribbons awarded, plus two additional sequential placements, in the eventre-tyingoftheclassislaterrequiredduetodisqualificationsoreliminations.

3. In-Hand Classes Judges will fill out In Hand Conformation score sheet for all In-handcompetitions. Points assigned determine how the class will be placed. Points may be awarded using whole numbers or tenths at the Judge’s discretion.3.a. In-Hand competitions with a single judge are to be judged using one of

the following methods: oval or square. In the case of a single judge, the judge will stand in the middle of the pattern established. At shows with multiple judges, (3 or more) the square pattern will be used.

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and Ringmaster will cover each point may be established at the top or bottom of the ring. The oval may be established to the left or right of the center ring placement. In an attempt to move the show along, the pattern should be established close to the entry gate if all conditions there are favorable. Adequate room must be allowed in the pattern for the entry to show its motion to a complete degree.

3.c. All patterns should be marked with cones. The ringmaster, assisted by the announcer, will direct the exhibitors to walk the oval or the square beginning in a counter clockwise direction, traveling to the OUTSIDE of the cones. After the horses have been reversed and the judge is ready to proceed to conformation judging, the ringmaster will be directed to takethehorsesoutofthepatterninasinglefileformationandlinethemup head to tail for further judging. A cone may be set up to mark the beginning of the lineup if desired. Multiple rows should be used.

3.d. When conformation judging is complete, the single judge, using his point tally as the basis for the decision, will pull out the ranked horses insufficientquantitytofilltheribbonsplustwoadditionalplaces(inordertobeabletoretietheclassintheeventofatieordisqualification)and line them up, head to tail, in the order of the initial placing. All other entries will be excused. The judge will then look once again at the entries from a side view examination only and add or subtract pointsasrequired.Thejudgewilldoafinalpointchecktally.Ifahorsechangesfinalpositionasaresultofthisexamination,thelineupwillberearrangedtoreflecttheneworder.Thejudgewillthenmarkhiscardand hand it in. The class is now complete.

3e. Judges assign points for each entry, tally their points, and mark their cards in order of placing at the conclusion of conformation judging.

PART vIII DRUGS AND MEDICATIONS POLICy AND RESTRICTIONS

1. General Information.All horses shown in KMSHA/SMHA officiallysanctioned rail, versatility, in-hand, dressage and over fences competition shall be considered to be in a “no foreign substance” drugs and medication category. This means that no foreign substance may be injected or administered in any way to the horse if the substance acts, even tangentially, on any of the following: the nervous system; the

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cardiovascular system; the respiratory system; the digestive system; the urinary system; the reproductive system; the muscular-skeletal system; the skin (desensitizing agents or hypersensitizing agents); the immune system other than routine vaccinations; or the endocrine system. Anti-infection substances to include worming products may be administered 72hoursbeforecompetition.Anyformofanalgesic,anti-inflammatoryor pain relieving substance must be last administered 72 hours before competition. Further, any substance, no matter how harmless, that might be used to mask detection of prohibited substances in the blood, urine or other bodily secretions is strictly prohibited for use or administration inanyform.Incertaincasesforhealthreasons,forthehorse’sbenefitand conclusively administered by a licensed veterinarian, drugs and medication may be given. Owner or agents of the horse must provide a signed statement by the veterinarian who treated the horse to the Show Management prior to the start of the event or during the event, but always prior to the class that the horse is competing. The statement must include the date and time the last dose of the named drug was administered, the purpose for which it was administered, and the name and telephone number of the attending veterinarian.

2. Forbidden Substances. Forbidden substances include stimulants, depressants, tranquilizers, local or topical anesthetics, mood altering or behavior altering substances or drugs that might stimulate or suppress any form of performance. Included in the list of forbidden substances are over the counter preparations as well as homeopathic or herbal remedies, that cause the same results as those obtained through more traditional medicine for the purpose of calming horses or stimulating them. Horses at KMSHA/SMHA officially sanctioned events maynot compete if they have been given or exposed to any of the above described foreign substances within 72 hours of the show. If they have been receiving such a substance for a therapeutic purpose, attested to by a veterinarian and under supervision, entries will be allowed. Illness, including chronic conditions like allergies, and injury come under the therapeutic heading. Owners or agents should attach the statement of veterinary need to the entry form. The statement must include the date and time the last dose of the named drug was administered, the purpose for which it was administered, and the name and telephone number of the attending veterinarian.

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3. Drug Testing. Show management may elect to have random drug testingperformedatanyofficiallysanctionedKMSHA/SMHAshow.An additional fee for drug testing per entry may be charged. Such testing and fees shall be permissible by Show Management or IDJ. Show management is required to have horses tested for the presence of prohibited substances if a judge requests that such testing be done, iftheDQPrequeststhatsuchtestingbedone,orifanexhibitorfilesa protest accompanied by the appropriate fee, alleging that a horse is in violation of the No Foreign Substance Rule. The testing shall be at the show management’s expense in the case of a request by the judge or DQP. In the case of a protest, testing will be at the expense of the personwhofilestheprotest.Theshowveterinarianoraveterinarianoncall shall conduct the drug testing. If a prohibited foreign substance is detected, the owner/agent/responsible party assumes all responsibility forthecostsoftesting.Thefilingofapriormedicationreportshallbetaken into consideration when drug results are returned.

4. Fees, Appeals of Drug Testing Results, and Penalties. The KMSHA/SMHA Executive Board will hear all appeals to foreign substance violations.Appealmustbemadewithin30daysofnotificationofapositive drug screen. All suspensions for failure of drug testing will be held in abeyance until the completion of the hearing. Individuals whose horse fail a drug test, that is upheld, will be suspended for a period ofoneyearforthefirstoffensefromallKMSHA/SMHAsanctionedevents, will forfeit all prizes and awards at the show where the offense took place, and will forfeit all points accrued in the KMSHA/SMHA High Point Program. The decision of the KMSHA Executive Board is final.Allotherprocedureswithrespecttoappealswillbeassetoutinthe Rules Pertaining to Hearings and Disciplinary Actions.

PART Ix RULES PERTAINING TO HEARINGS AND DISCIPLINARy ACTIONS

1.SubmissionofProtestsandComplaints.ForaJustifiedreason,apersonmaybringaprotest,fileachallengeorenteragrievanceforviolationof the Rules (hereinafter, the “protest” when heard and determined by show management and the “complaint” when submitted to the IDJ or KMSHA/SMHA(ExecutiveBoardofDirectors)BOARD.AJustified

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Person is defined as any one of the following: a) anExhibitor; b) aResponsible Party; c) the owner or lessee of the horse involved; d) the trainer of the horse. Complaints or protests involving a juvenile rider must include the name of the Responsible Party listed on the entry form.

2. KMSHA/SMHA Board of Directors (BOD) For those matters that cannot be resolved by show management, or the IDJ, when present, on site, the matter shall be referred to the KMSHA/SMHA BOD as established under the KMSHA/SMHA Rules of Operation, to be heard pursuant to the following guidelines.

3. Non-Protestable Decisions. Determinations of a horse’s soundness as made by a licensed veterinarian on the show grounds, the appearance of gait challenge or physical distress as determined by a judge or DQP,orthedeterminationofartificialappearanceinthearena,arenotprotestable. Decisions of the IDJ in other provisions of these Rules are not protestable, unless the protest is that the IDJ is considered mistaken regarding a provision of the Rules. Decisions relative to the placement of horses are not protestable (other than when the protest relates to a mathematical, clerical, or mechanical error and is covered by page 53, PartIIISection1.goftheseRules),unlesstheofficialhastiedahorsein violation of KMSHA/SMHA Rules and Regulations. In such a case a formalprotestagainsttheofficialmaybefiledwithKMSHA/SMHA’sIDJ.

4. Procedure for Complaints and Protests. 4.a. Protests. Protests must be made to show management at the competition

in question. A protest must be submitted within 30 minutes after the conclusion of the class if the incident occurred in connection with a specificclass,or30minutesafterthecomplainantbecameawareofthefacts supporting the protest, but in any event no later than 1 hour after the last class of the competition. Protests must be submitted with cash or a check made out to Show Management for a minimum of $100.00, and which shall be refundable only if the protest is upheld. Show Management, assisted by the IDJ if on site, shall make a determination at such time based on all the facts and circumstances as presented and alsothoseofwhichtheyhavefirsthandknowledge.

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4.b. Complaints Except as may be otherwise provided in other provisions of these Rules, all allowable complaints must be submitted in writing to the IDJorKMSHA/SMHAofficedirectly;mustcitethesectionoftheRulesalleged to have been violated; must describe the relevant circumstances and supporting facts, including the names of any witnesses, when the complainant became aware of such facts; and, must be signed by the complainant.AllcomplaintsreceivedbytheKMSHA/SMHAofficewillbe date stamped upon receipt. Complaints made to KMSHA/SMHA for determination must be sworn by the complainant with his/her signature and acknowledged, must be delivered or mailed to the KMSHA/SMHA at the current address of KMSHA/SMHA, and must be accompanied by a $100.00 check made payable to KMSHA/SMHA. The $100 fee shall be refunded only if the complaint is upheld. Complaints must be made within two weeks of the date the complainant learned of the supporting facts. In addition, the IDJ may initiate a complaint before the KMSHA/SMHA (Executive Board of Directors) BOARD on its own initiative at any time by passing a resolution stating the nature of the matter to be heard, the relevant circumstances and supporting facts, the names and addresses of affected parties and witnesses, and any action requested to the BOARD. All decisions of the KMSHA/SMHA Board of Directors arefinal.The IDJ shall forward the resolution to theBOARDwhichshall thereafter schedule by notice a hearing as set out in Section 5. Complaints that do not meet the requirements of this section do not qualify as complaints for purposes of the procedures in these Rules. The individualsubmittingadefectivecomplaintshallbesonotified.

5. Scheduling the Hearing; Notice. A Hearing shall be scheduled by KMSHA/SMHA within 45 days of receipt of the written complaint. The Hearing shall be scheduled at a place agreed to by all affected parties, or, if they do not agree, at a location in the state where a majority of affected parties reside and which is chosen by the KMSHA/SMHA Executive Board [BOARD]. Notice of the time, date and place of the hearing,togetherwithacopyofthecomplaintorprotestandanaffidavitof mailing of notice listing all parties receiving notice and their address, shallbedeliveredtoallaffectedparties,eitherinpersonorbycertifiedmail, return receipt requested, deposited in the U.S. mail, postage prepaid, no later than 30 days prior to the hearing. Affected parties may filewritten responses to the complaint with the BOARD. Copies ofresponses must be forwarded to all interested parties who received the

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originalnoticeandtheBOARD,withaffidavitofmailingordeliveryattached, showing personal delivery or mailing by deposit in the U.S. mail, postage prepaid, no later than 10 days prior to the hearing.

6. Conduct of Hearing. IDJ shall investigate all charges and allegations. IDJ mayparticipatethroughtherepresentationofaKMSHA/SMHAofficialor steward, and present information to the BOARD and interested parties. Interested parties have the right to produce evidence to the BOARD. Parties affected by a protest have the right to be represented by counsel if they so chose. Physical appearance, is not required if the parties choose to be represented by counsel or to answer the charges throughanaffidavit.TheBOARDshallestablish,asnecessary,furtherproceduresforhearingofthespecificmatter,whichshallprovidedueprocess for affected parties and to allow for prompt resolution of the matter at hand.

7. Decision. The BOARD shall render its decision in a timely fashion, not to exceed 45 days, following the close of the hearing. Notice of the decision and any action, remedy or penalty prescribed by the BOARD shall be in writing and mailed to all affected parties and may be published in the officialKMSHAMagazineandwebsite.ThedecisionoftheBOARDisfinal.TheBOARDhascompletediscretioninfashioningaremedyand/or penalty arising out of any upheld complaint, including but not limited to,suspension(onspecifiedterms)orexpulsionfromKMSHA/SMHA,members status or ability to participate in further KMSHA/SMHA events, the conditioning of future members status on the performance ofspecifiedactsorrefrainingfromperformingspecifiedacts,forfeitureofawardsorpoints,impositionoffines,andanyotheractionsdeemedappropriate by the BOARD. If a complaint is upheld, the decision of the BOARD, including the name of the party or parties against whom the determination was made, the nature of the charges and the penalty determined, shall be published in the regular official publication ofKMSHA/SMHAdistributed tomembers and on the officialwebsite,and the complainant’s $100.00 fee shall be refunded. The BOARD shall indicate, in cases with a mixed result, whether the fee is to be refunded and the degree to which the result is to be published.

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Breed Standardsfor the Kentucky Mountain Saddle Horse Association® (KMSHA) and

Spotted Mountain Horse Association® (SMHA)

FoalsbyaCertifiedKMSHA/SMHAstallionandoutofaCertifiedKMSHA/SMHAmarecanberegisteredwithaTemporaryCertificateofRegistration.This is done by submitting:

1. A completed application for registration; 2. Five clear, color photographs showing front, back, left & right side

and under the chin; 3. ABreeder’sCertificatepreparedbythestallionowneratthetimethe

marewasbred.IfnoBreeder’sCertificateisavailable,anaffidavitstating thesame information requestedonaBreeder’sCertificateand signed by the stallion owner, will be accepted.

4. For any KMSHA foal to receive a Temporary Certificate ofRegistration, it is also necessary to submit a DNA sample for registration and parentage.

5. KMSHA/SMHA foals who do not have registered/certified KparentsmaybeissuedatemporarycertificateofregistrationifthefoalisfilmedgaitingonaleadlineandavideoissenttotheKMSHAOffice/oritisexaminedbytwo(2)KMSHAexaminers.

6.KentuckyBred:anyfoalwhowasconceivedbyaCertifiedtoBreedStallion, whether by live cover or collection and who stood in the State of Kentucky for a minimum of 45 days prior to breeding and the mother of such foal who resided in Kentucky a minimum of 45 days prior to being foaled in Kentucky.

Once a horse is “under saddle” and before it is either bred or has attained the age of four (4) (age being determined as of the date their fourth birthday occurs)itmustbe“CertifiedtoBreed”(MaresorStallions).Beforeahorsecan be certified, aDNA analysismust be on filewith theUniversity ofKentucky to establish identity. Temporary registration papers will expire onallhorsesthatarenotcertifiedbytheirfourthbirthdate.EffectiveJan.1,2012, all foals must have DNA analysis on record with the KMSHA and SMHAbeforeatemporarycertificateofregistrationwillbeissued.(Complete

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registrationandcertificationrequirements,feesanddownloadableforms,can be found on our website: www.kmsha.com)Uponsatisfactoryexaminationofahorseforconformationandcertificationof gait under saddle by two (2) KMSHA licensed examiners or a video of theabove requirementssent to theKMSHAoffice forapproval,ahorsewill be entered into the permanent registry books of the association. As a part of the certification process, a horse must display the followingcharacteristics; 1. Temperament; Show evidence of a gentle temperament and a willing

disposition. This evidence must be observed by two (2) examiners or shown on a video tape submitted to the KMSHA office at thetime application for certification ismade.Any horse that displays atemperament that is unruly or unmanageable will not be eligible for certification.

2. Gait; Demonstrate a smooth, comfortable and natural four beat gait (with four distinct hoof beats) under saddle.

3. Size categories; There are two size categories of the KMSHA/SMHA. At maturity a horse must stand 14 hands or above in order to qualify for a class A registration. Class B registrations are for horses 11 hands to 13.3 hands at maturity. No horse can be registered KMSHA or SMHA if at maturity it stands less than 11 hands. All measurements are to be measured on a perpendicular at a point where their neck joins the body. Infindingthatpointtheheadandneckshouldberaisedatthethroatlatch, pushing toward the back of the body, to produce a tuck in the neck. The neck when measured should not be in a relaxed position. There is no upper height limit.

4. Conformation characteristics; the Kentucky Mountain Saddle Horse & Spotted Mountain Horse should show an above average degree of beautyandrefinement.Theymustbeofmediumboneandsubstance,reflectingtheirheritageasanall-aroundutilitybreed.Thehorseshouldpresent an appearance of athleticism and the ability to perform useful work. Traditionally, KMSHA/SMHA horses have a compact, well-muscled and close-coupled frame. The head is attractive, cob sized, not toolongorwideinappearance,proportional,withabroadflatforehead,welldefinedjawandafaceinprofilethatisneitherseverelyRomannor dished. Looking straight at the front of the head, the distance from

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the middle point between the eyes to the middle point between the nostrils, is of medium length, and the eyes are mostly almond shaped. The facial composure overall, is very pleasing to the observer. The neck is of medium length and thickness, with the top line of the neck longer than the underline, and meets the back behind the shoulder. The neck shouldshowanabilitytoflexatthepollandnotbetiedintothebodytoo low in the chest. Little to no wither is desirable.

5. Principles of sound conformation relevant to all breeds are applicable to the KMSHA/SMHA horses. Planes of the legs when viewed from the front and the rear should be straight and aligned. The rear legs should also be straight but angled slightly forward from the hock through the cannon bone without being severely sickle hocked or being camped out in the rear. Severe cases of sickle hocks, cow hocks, hoofs turned in or out, and all other variances from correct structure of the major joints are not desirable. When viewed from the side, horses should have near equal proportions between the forequarter, body and hindquarter with proper angulations of the shoulder and humerus. An upright humerus and front legs not set too far underneath the body also allow for good stride and reach. The horse has a strong top line, short in the coupling, with a rounded croup. The tail set should be natural.

6. KMSHA horses can be any solid body color. White markings should be limited to the face, (no bald faces) the legs (no excessive amount of white above the knees or hocks) and an area on the belly that is behind the breast bone and under the ends of the rib cage not to exceed 36 square inches (6x6 - no bigger than the size of the hand).

7. Any horse that does not meet the limited amount of white requirement asstatedabovebutcarriessignificantwhitemarkingsknownastobiano,sabino,overo,ortoveromayberegistered/certifiedSpottedMountainHorse-SMHA,(asubsidiaryoftheKMSHA).Acoltorafillythatisofsolid body color and is foaled by one or both Spotted Mountain Horse parents may be registered as a Kentucky Mountain Saddle Horse if color testing proves that the foal carries no Tobiano or Sabino genes. A solid coloredgelding fromaSpottedparent(s),maybe registered/certifiedeither SMHA or KMSHA, but not both.

8. The KMSHA breed registry foundation books are closed for Mares and Stallions. A “grandfather clause” may be utilized for foundation registration if a Mare or Stallion has full registration from the Rocky

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Mountain Horse Association, Mountain Pleasure Horse Association or Kentucky Naturally Gaited Horse Association registries. In special cases, a horse can also be registered who is out of just one Mountain horse parent and can prove that it possesses the qualities that exemplify the standardof thebreed.Registration/Certification takesplacewiththe signatures of two licensed examiners or a video sent directly to the KMSHA/SMHAoffice.

9. The KMSHA/SMHA Gelding books are still open for registration of geldings who meet the standards of the breed.

10. a. Mare Books. The KMSHA breed registry foundation books are closed for mares and stallions (with the exception that includes other select registered gaited horses). Also there are still several gaited mountain horses known to exist that are tucked back in the hills of the Appalachians with the exact characteristics that would meet the breed's requirements. Therefore, at certain intervals of time and with the recommendation from the Board of Directors, the KMSHA mare books open to evaluate horses left out of the registry that could enhance the breed "type" for continued genetic improvement. The overall size of the breed is still considered very small and must be managed for growth wisely in order to preserve its innate qualities.

10. b. Appendix Mares for the KMSHA registry are open and consideration will be given to outside mares for registry who meet the standard of the breed as stated above. These mares are not restricted from showing. Whileamaleor femaleoffspringderived froma registered/certifiedKMSHA Stallion may receive full registration. Appendix mares could include any Mountain Horses who would be registered with another Mountain Horse breed, another “gaited only” breed (such as Walking horses, Racking horses or gaited horses who have ½ Mountain Horse blood). These exceptions would exclude any horses from non-gaited breeds. Starting in 2012 all Appendix mares would need to be nominated and accepted to the breed registry. Mares approved, need to meet the certificationrequirementsofthebreedstandards.

11. The SMHA foundation books are open to spotted Stallions, Mares and Geldingswhomeet the breed requirement and pass the certificationstandards according to the requirements above. It is strongly suggested that breeding habits be directed towards purifying the breed (one mate should be of strong genetic Mountain Horse characteristic, such as a

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KMSHA stallion, of at least 50% or better Mountain Horse blood). If this practice continues generation after generation, the Spotted Mountain Horse will contain the maximum amount of genetic characteristics possible to recognize them as a true Mountain Horse. All SMH horses must have DNA on record with the University of Kentuckyforidentificationpurposes.

Note: Any solid colored offspring may be registered with the KMSHA (page 103, 7.)

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JUDGING PROGRAM Structure And Rules & Regulations For Judges

The following requirements, rules and regulations are set forth for all KMSHA/SMHA Judges to follow and enforce at all KMSHA/SMHA shows

I. GENERALThe operation of the judges’ program is an independent endeavor, under the leadership and supervision of the Independent Director of Judges [IDJ], an elected officer by the KMSHA/SMHA. The IDJ provides officialsfor sanctioned shows that will judge these venues with consistency and clear adherence to the established rules and regulations set forth by the KMSHA/SMHA and enforced by the IDJ. The IDJ works as an independent contractor and has reporting responsibility to the KMSHA/SMHA Board of Directors but ultimately accountable, only to the managing directors of the associations. The IDJ solicits judges, trains judges, conducts the judges’ apprenticeship program, evaluates credentials of new applicants, conducts educational training, performsevaluationofjudges,maintainsrecords,disciplinesofficialsandassigns judges to all KMSHA/SMHA sanctioned events. All KMSHA/SMHA judges report directly to the IDJ and not to any other committee or entity of the KMSHA/SMHA. IDJ works in good faith with KMSHA/SMHAJudge’s liaisoncommittee.Apanelofqualified individuals, thecommittee is appointed each season by the KMSHA/SMHA Board of Directors. This panel shall act as a liaison to the association and the IDJ with the intent of assisting and resolving only those issues relating to the judging and show program which concern membership or the IDJ while ensuring that all rules and regulations are enforced.The KMSHA/SMHA judging program is merit based. Acceptance as an Apprentice Judge or licensing as a Provisional Judge is no guarantee that certifiedstatuswillultimatelybeawarded.AllPositionsmustcomein

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the order stated on page 108, Apprentice-Provisional-Certified.Reportsabout the quality of judging may be sent to the IDJ from the representative of any KMSHA/SMHA Show Managers; the operating officer of theKMSHA/SMHA; individual exhibitors; and, other licensed judges. The Judge’s Liaison Committee [JLC] meets with the IDJ to review all issues. IfafinaldeterminationcannotbeagreeduponbetweentheJLCandIDJ,aresolution will be made by the Executive Board.Judges are assigned to KMSHA/SMHA sanctioned events by the IDJ. The complexity, length, or location of the show, the experience level of the Judge and the number of times a Judge has been assigned during the current season are all factors in assigning Judges. Although the preferred practiceisnottoallowaJudgetoofficiateatmorethan3showsaseasonin Kentucky, expense dictates that from time to time a Judge closer to the venue will be seen more than once a year in Kentucky show rings. Judges fromoutofstatewhomaywishtoofficiateatKentuckyshowsforexpensesonly, should advise the IDJ of that willingness for consideration of in-state Kentucky assignments. All judges should be KMSHA members in good standing.All Judges are required during the regular season to notify the IDJ when they have received and signed a third party (regional) contract to judge an event.TheyarealsorequiredtofileanafteractionreportwiththeIDJwithin15daysofcompletionoftheshow.Failuretofulfilltheserequirementswillresult in suspension of license for the nonconforming Judge. No license may be reinstated until all past due correspondence and paperwork has been completed.A. A KMSHA/SMHA licensed Judge must be at least 18 years of age. B. ThequalificationsforKMSHA/SMHAJudgesare:(1)equineexpertise

and knowledge of gaited horses and their characteristics; (2) a thorough working knowledge of the current KMSHA/SMHA Show Rules and Regulations (“Show Rules”) and KMSHA/SMHA Breed Standards (Breed Standards); (3) (personal, professional and ethical characteristics which, in the opinion of the KMSHA/SMHA, are necessary to carry out their duties; (4) a demonstration of support for the KMSHA/SMHA Horse with the goal of promoting and preserving its natural characteristics; KMSHA/SMHA; (5) and a commitment to maintaining a high quality of judging standards. The conduct of the Judge must be exemplary. All Judges are subject to continual review by the IDJ. The Judge must be

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in compliance with these Rules and Regulations, the current KMSHA/SMHA Bylaws and KMSHA/SMHA Show Rules and Regulations.

C. Designation as a licensed KMSHA/SMHA Judge is granted as a privilege. A Judge’s status is subject to review by the IDJ. The IDJ shall have the authority to designate the status assigned to a Judge. The status that may be assigned to a Judge shall be either: a. Apprentice Judge, b. ProvisionalJudge,orc.CertifiedJudgeinthisorder.TheIDJshallhavethe authority to revoke or change the status of a Judge after it has been assigned. 1. In order to be and remain licensed, all Judges must be current

members in good standing of the KMSHA/SMHA. 2. If the KMSHA/SMHA membership of a Judge is not renewed by

January 1st, of each year, such Judge will lose his or her status until the Judge has been reinstated by the IDJ.

3. A KMSHA/SMHA Judge’s license will remain in effect for a term of three years provided that all requirements are met. All Judges must attend an approved KMSHA/SMHA Judge’s Clinic at least once every three (3) years prior to the expiration date of the license. A change in the status level of a Judge during the three (3) year period will not by itself serve to extend the term of the license.

D. A licensed KMSHA/SMHA Judge must notify the KMSHA/SMHA SIDJwithin 10 days after he/she has been assigned to officiate at aKMSHA/SMHA/third party (Regional) sanctioned show. The form of suchnotificationshallbeinwritingusinganapprovedform,availablefrom the IDJ.

No Judge may be included in the list of active Judges for national sanctioned shows for the calendar year if he or she participates on the national sanctioned show circuit as an owner, exhibitor, or trainer. Judges may be appointed to judge regional shows outside the region in which they participate as an owner, exhibitor or trainer. No Judge may be included in the list of active Judges for his/her regional sanctioned circuit for the calendar year if he or she participates in his/her region as an owner, exhibitor, or trainer. IDJ must benotifiedinwritingofintent.NotificationmustbereceivedbyIDJnolaterthan January 31st of each year of their intent to “show” or “judge” on the KMSHA/SMHA Sanctioned Show Circuits.

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II. APPRENTICE REQUIREMENTSA. Those new applicants who successfully complete the KMSHA/SMHA

Judges’ Clinic shall be considered by the IDJ qualify for the Apprentice Judges’ Program.

B. AnApprentice Judge [Apprentice]must apprentice under a qualifiedKMSHA/SMHA licensed Certified Judge in at least three KMSHA/SMHA Sanctioned Shows. In order for an Apprentice to have a show considered, as meeting this requirement the Apprentice must receive a satisfactoryevaluationfromtheCertifiedJudgeandcompletethethreesanctioned show apprenticeships within a two (2) year period. Only CertifiedJudgeswhohavejudgedat least three(3)sanctionedshowsarequalifiedtoevaluateapprentices.Additionalapprenticingexperiencemay be necessary according to the evaluation and recommendation of theCertified Judge, IDJ, or in the event the apprentice desiresmoreexperience per his or her own written request. After an Apprentice has completedonejudgingassignmentofaCertifiedJudge,andhasreceiveda satisfactory rating, he/she is eligible to judge KMSHA Sanctioned Regional, fun shows and will be reimbursed for expenses only.

C. The Apprentice must notify the IDJ of his/her intention to apprentice within 10 days after he/she has obtained approval from the Show ManagerandtheofficiatingCertifiedJudge, toensurecredit isgivenfor apprenticing a show. The Apprentice is responsible for contacting theCertifiedJudgeforpermissiontoapprentice.InthecaseofmultipleJudges at one KMSHA/SMHA National Show, the Apprentice must only apprentice under the same Judge with whom the permission to apprentice had been granted.

D. No more than one (1) Apprentice may be approved to apprentice at each KMSHA/SMHA sanctioned show. It is the Apprentice’s responsibility to check with the IDJ at the time permission is granted to apprentice to ensure they are only permitted as an Apprentice. In the event there is more than one Judge at the same show, there can still only be one Apprentice who is granted permission to apprentice at that particular show.

E. Each Apprentice will have a performance evaluation completed and submittedbytheCertifiedJudgewithwhomtheApprenticehasworked,as well as a completed and submitted Self-Evaluation. The purpose

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of each evaluation is to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the apprentice with regard to applying the KMSHA/SMHA Show Rules and with regard to his/her professionalism. Both the completed Self-EvaluationformandtheCertifiedJudge’sevaluationaretobesenttothe IDJ within 10 working days of the show apprenticed. The Apprentice willbenotifiedbytheIDJ,within10workingdaysofsubmissionofevaluation forms, if credit was given for the show apprenticed.

F. TheApprentice should not have any conversationwith theCertifiedJudgeuntiltheCertifiedJudge’scardforeachclassduringashowhasbeenturnedin.TheApprenticeisnottoinfluencethewayclassesaretied.

G. The card used by the Apprentice must be comparable in design to the cardusedbytheofficiatingCertifiedJudge.Afterthelastclassoftheshow,theApprentice’scardsmustbeturnedintotheCertifiedJudgewho will forward them to the IDJ.

H. No apprentice will be allowed to apprentice at the KMSHA/SMHA International Grand Championship Show.

I. ApprenticesmustfollowthesamerulesastheofficiatingJudgewiththeexception of gaining approval to apprentice.

J. Apprentices will not receive credit for more than one show Apprenticed under the same Certified Judge. The required 3 shows (or more ifrequestedorsoordered)mustbeapprenticedunder3separateCertifiedJudges.

K. Apprentices shall not expect payment from Show Management for their apprenticeships under a certified judge. Apprentices’ bear allresponsibility for all costs incurred for travel, hotel or any other expenses related to apprentice judging assignments.

L. All requests to apprentice at shows must go through the IDJ.

III. PROVISIONAL JUDGESA. Upon satisfactory completion of the required apprenticeship, an

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Judge status. Provisional Judges may not be assigned to multiple day shows.

B. If the Provisional Judge has received satisfactory evaluations and reports from the Show Manager and/or IDJ and has demonstrated the required knowledge of the Show Rules, the Provisional Judge may apply to the IDJforreviewandapprovalforpromotiontotheCertifiedJudgelevel.

C. If the Provisional Judge has been denied advancement due to unsatisfactory evaluations and reports, he/she may then reapply to the IDJ requesting 2 additional shows in order to obtain a satisfactory evaluation. If, after these 2 additional shows there is still an unfavorable report, he/she will be dropped from the program.

D. Provisional Judges may not officiate at the Annual InternationalKMSHA/SMHA Horse Show, except in Futurity and Versatility events, nor may they oversee/evaluate Apprentice Judges. Provisional Judges may also assist as ringmasters or equipment stewards at the Annual Show for the purpose of gaining additional experience.

E. Provisional Judges may acquire a “Guest Card” by contacting the IDJ and acquainting the IDJ with a previous Judging History with other Gaited Horse Associations. To obtain a “Guest Card” the Provisional Judge must have complete knowledge of the KMSHA/SMHA Show Rulebook and may be quizzed accordingly. A “Guest Card” is a temporary license to Judge a 1 day Show.

IV. CERTIFIED JUDGESA. The titleofCertified Judge isgranted to those individualswhohave

consistently demonstrated the qualifications identified above; havedemonstrated thorough knowledge of the Show Rules; and have been consistent in presenting a professional and ethical image to the KMSHA/SMHA.CertifiedJudgestatusissubjecttocontinualreviewby the IDJ.

B. Certified Judges are required to judge at least one KMSHA/SMHAsanctionedshowperyearinordertoretainCertifiedJudgestatus.

C. WhenaCertifiedJudgehasevaluatedanApprenticeJudge'sperformanceat any KMSHA/SMHA sanctioned show, it is the responsibility of the ShowManagertoreturnthecertifiedJudge'sCardstotheKMSHAIDJ

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within 10 working days of the show in order to assist in completion of that evaluation. The IDJ will make copies of the original cards, retaining the original cards for use with the KMSHA high point program, and forward the copies to the IDJ in a timely fashion, not to exceed15workingdays,forcomparisonoftheCertifiedJudge'scardsagainstthecardssubmittedtotheIDJbytheApprentice.TheCertifiedJudge will return to the IDJ his/her evaluation of the Apprentice Judge's performance within 10 working days of completion of the show where the Apprentice was evaluated.

V. JUDGES’ RULES & REGULATIONS (Applies to all Apprentices, Provisional&CertifiedJudges.)

A. A Judge is obliged to judge each class in conformance with the rules andspecificationsofthatclassastheyappearinthecurrentKMSHA/SMHA Show Rule Book. He/she is expected to possess a thorough knowledge of theKMSHA/SMHAHorse and to be proficient in theguidelines for judging as they are presented in the current Show Rules and Regulations PRIOR to arrival on the show grounds. The KMSHA/SMHA Judging video must be reviewed from time to time as a refresher prior to arrival at a show. NO individual, including Spectator, Exhibitor, Show Management, Ringmaster, Steward, Show Committee member, or others,aretoinfluenceorattempttoinfluenceinanyway,theplacementof classes or a Judge’s decision in any way at any show.

B. A judge, by accepting an invitation toofficiate at aKMSHA/SMHAclass, event or sanctioned show, assumes a responsibility to support the Show Management by excusing from the ring all horses who in his/her opinion are in violation of KMSHA/SMHA Show Rules or provisions of the Federal Horse Protection Act [HPA].

C. NoJudgeselectedtoofficiateatashowshallbecontactedeitherdirectlyor indirectly relative to this show by any person having an interest in any horse whether direct or indirect.

D. A KMSHA/SMHA Judge if attending, as a spectator or otherwise, another KMSHA/SMHA sanctioned show within 72 (seventy-two) hours of any show he/she has contracted to Judge may not “socialize” with exhibitors or their families for any reason.

E. At all shows, a Judge’s primary responsibility is to evaluate the horse’s

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overall performance and way of going. In the absence of an Equipment Steward, the Judge may upon entry to the ring and/or during the lineup, conduct a brief visual inspection of equipment. The Judge will direct the ringmaster to excuse exhibitors either before the class is called to order or from the lineup when tack/attire violations are found. The ShowManagerwillnotifytheofficiatingJudge(s)priortothestartofthe show if there is no Equipment Steward present. Even in the presence of an Equipment Steward, Judges have a responsibility to scan a class for tack and attire violations and to take action as appropriate. Excess time spent on tack observation is not permissible.

F. It is the responsibility of the Judge to report any observed KMSHA/SMHA show rule violations to the Show Manager (and the Show Manager who in turn forwards the complaint to the IDJ. Forms can be obtained from the IDJ. If a form is not available at the time or date of violation, a detailed account should be documented and reported in writing. If information is incomplete, the IDJ will proceed to contact the Judge directly.

G. Judges are to report to the IDJ all contacts via phone calls, e-mails, indirect contact, etc. received by the Judge after being assigned and prior to the show from Members, Trainers, Owners, or Exhibitors. (See VI-Standards of Ethical Conduct)

H. TheJudge’sdecisionisfinal.Onceaclasshasbeenjudged,itshallnotbe re-judged. Once the Judge has marked his/her card and placements of awards are made, there shall be no changing of the Judge’s record, except in the case of clerical, show management error or Judges error. Changes in placements of awards may occur in the case of rule violations and/orsubsequentdisqualifications.

I. Failure of a Judge to attend a show to which he/she is committed to performhis/herdutiesandtoofficiateintheclassestowhichhe/sheisassigned shall constitute cause for withdrawal of the KMSHA/SMHA license. In cases of extreme emergency a release may be obtained from the IDJ before the scheduled show in adequate time for the IDJ to choose a replacement Judge.

J. Whena Judge isofficiatingata show,he/she isnot toarriveon theshow grounds until 30 (thirty) minutes prior to show time.

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K. An entry may, at the discretion of the Judge, be excused from the ring for any infraction of the KMSHA/SMHA Show Rules, or for concerns ofthehorsesfitnessforcompetition.

L. WhenmorethanoneJudgeisusedtoofficiateatasingleshow(usinga system such as the Majority Opinion System or Point System) conversation among or between Judges is prohibited until cards are turned in. It is the responsibility of the Judge to make each placement in the class independently and to mark his/her card accordingly.

M. AtashowwhenmorethanoneJudgeisofficiating,arotationofthe“call judge” will take place by a lottery system set up and conducted by the Show Manager before the beginning of each scheduled class.

N. A Judge shall at all times remember that he/she is a representative of the KMSHA/SMHA and should conduct himself/herself in a professional and ethical manner. Exchanging or voicing harsh words, demonstrating inappropriate behavior, or engaging in any conduct which would bring discredit to the KMSHA/SMHA judging program, with management, staff, exhibitors, spectators, etc., is unacceptable and shall be reported to IDJ for review and necessary action.

O. KMSHA/SMHAJudgesare tobeawareofandavoidallconflictsofinterestasspecifiedbytheKMSHA/SMHABylaws,Rules,theseRulesand Regulations, and the Show Rules.

P. NoJudgemayjudgetwoKMSHA/SMHAaffiliatedsanctionedshowswithin 150 miles of each other without at least a thirty (30) day interval between shows, unless required by the IDJ due to requirements placed byshowmanagementforcurtailmentofcostsofofficials.

Q. UsingtheprocessofselectionsetupbytheIDJ,only1CertifiedJudgefrom the previous year’s International Grand Championship Show may be included in the list of eligible Judges for the Annual International Grand Championship Show and not to exceed two (2) consecutive years.

R. In the show ring, Judges are not to personally touch the horse or rider, except in an emergency situation. Should an issue arise that requires touching the horse in an emergemcy, the Judge is to instruct the Ringmaster to perform the task needed, e.g., a loose, out of control horse, or for any reason that would cause harm or the rider safety or in return, the Judges and Ringmasters safety .

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S. The licensed KMSHA/SMHA Judges who are contracted to judge the KMSHA/SMHA International Grand Championship Horse Showcannotofficiateatanysanctionedshowwithin30daysof theInternational Grand Championship.

T. It is the responsibility of the Judges to provide and annually update the IDJ with current address, phone number & email addresses. Additionally, Judges agree to complete and return all required forms as a condition of holding a license with KMSHA/SMHA.

U. Judges on break must be escorted to and from the ring. Judges are not to have contact with any exhibitors, spectators, owners, trainers, or any other persons, either inside or outside of the show ring or the show grounds, during or for the entire duration of the show of a KMSHA/SMHAsponsoredoraffiliatedclass,event,orshow.

Note: KMSHA/SMHA Sanctioned shows include A or AA, National, Regional and or Fun Shows and the Annual KMSHA/SMHA International Grand Championship Horse Show.

VI. JUDGES’ ETHICAL CONDUCTA. A Judge shall not be an Exhibitor, Rider, Trainer, Owner, Instructor, or

Manageratanyshowatwhichhe/sheisofficiating.B. A Judge shall not judge in any show in which a member of his/her

immediate family or any of his horses is competing, or where any horses trained by said Judge or the Judge’s immediate family.

C. A Judge shall not, during the period commencing on the date of his or her contract to a show and ending on the completion of a show at which he/she is judging, have any personal or social contact outside of his/herofficialdutiesasaJudgewithanypersonwhoisexhibitinginthe show or whose immediate family is exhibiting in the show.

D. No horse may be shown before a Judge that has been sold or traded, boarded, owned, trained, or shown by said Judge or by his employer or employee within a period of twelve (12) months prior to the show.

E. No one may show before a Judge where either the Judge or Exhibitor has been remunerated (e.g. paid or compensated) the other person for the leasing, boarding, riding, training, consulting, schooling, assisting

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or tutoring of any horse or rider within a period of twelve (12) months prior to the show. (Stud fees are excluded.)

F. An Exhibitor may make a request through the Show Manager to speak with the Judge concerning the performance of that Exhibitor's horse. These conversations must take place in a private setting at the conclusion of the show. The Judge is to give his/her opinion courteously and professionally in the presence of the Show Manager or IDJ, if present. The Judge must make himself available for reasonable periods of time for post show discussions with interested exhibitors and may not leave the show grounds until the Show Manager or IDJ has ascertained that no exhibitor wishes to speak to the Judge concerning the horse show.

G. It is the duty of the Judge(s) to immediately report any violations of these Rules and Regulations (as outlined in Section V) to Show Management and/or the IDJ.

H. A Judge shall not inspect or discuss with any person any horse entered into a show prior to the start of the show except with the IDJ.

I. A Judge may not take a bribe or gratuity in any denomination or provide a favor in any manner to anyone who shows, owns, leases or is related to a horse or rider being shown under said Judge. The penalty for doing so is the immediate withdrawal for life of the KMSHA/SMHA license. Further, the loss of such license and the reasons for its revocation will be reported to all other licensing bodies for the individual known to the IDJ. Completion of the Judge’s application and the listing of licenses held with other associations constitute an acceptance of this provision of the rulebook.

VII. DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS AGAINST JUDGESA. General. The IDJ investigates all protests, concerns, and complaints and

rendersrulingsafterfact-findingconversationswithexhibitors,officialassociation representatives, other judges, and all interested parties. The results of these investigations are made available to all interested parties as well as the board of directors of the KMSHA/SMHA.

B. When Judges are found to have violated any aspect of the KMSHA/SMHA rulebook, or when actions of the Judge are not found to be within the best interest of the associations or the judging program itself,

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the IDJ issues disciplinary or directive letters to Judges. These letters are of 2 types: Letter of Direction and Letters of Caution. These letters becomepartofaJudge’sofficialfile.1. Letters of Direction inform a Judge of weakness in performance

or errors in judgment and outline the actions that must be taken to improve performance at future events.

2. LettersofCautionputaJudgeonofficialnoticethatsomeaspectsofbehavior, either personal or professional have not met the standards of the KMSHA/SMHA Judges Program. A Letter of Caution is the first step towards temporary restriction of privileges as aKMSHA/SMHA licensed Judge. After a Judge receives 2 Letters of Caution, within a 24-month period, the license of the Judge will be revoked.

C. Allletters,eitherdirectiveordisciplinarybecomepartoftheofficialfileoflicensedKMSHA/SMHAjudgesandmayfigureintothefutureassignment of shows. No Judge who has received a Letter of Caution maybeassignedasanofficialtotheInternationalGrandChampionshipShow for the 12-month period in which such Letter of Caution was received.

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KMSHA/SMHA

TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

BREEDER – The person who owns the Stallion at the time of the breeding and verifiesthatthemarehasbeenbredtothatStallionbyaffixinghissignatureontheofficialbreedingcertificate.The“Breeder’s”namewillbeaffixedtotheKMSHA/SNHAofficialregistrationcertificateofthefoalasaresultofthebreeding. OWNER- The person who’s name appears on the current KMSHA/SMHA officialregistrationcertificateofthehorse.Itmaychangefromtimetotimeas the horse is either sold or transferred, documented and dated as such by the Registrar of the association. SHOWING TERMS:TRAILWALK-thenatural,flat-footedfourbeatgaitoftheMountainHorse.The gait should be ground covering and balanced. Each foot takes off and hits the ground in a separate interval. The walk should be elastic and true. A dragging trail walk is not preferred. The horse should show controlled and relaxed energy at the walk. The gait is to be ridden on a light rein. SHOWGAITANDPLEASUREGAIT-flashyfourbeatgaitswhereeachfootmeets the ground separately and in equal intervals. The difference between the two gaits is the ability to increase the tempo from the show gait to the pleasure gait while retaining form. When executed at top speeds, this gait should still be comfortable for the rider and not hard on the horse. CANTER/LOPE - The canter or lope is a restrained three beat gait, rather than a false four beat gait, almost like running in place. The two diagonal legs operate in pairs, producing a single beat falling between the successive beats of the other unpaired legs. In the lope, the head carriage should be lower than the head carriage of an English horse at the canter. HARD PACE - also known as a camel pace, a fast, two - beat gait, where the legs both front and hind start and end on the same side simultaneously producing only two beats. In a true hard pace there is a split second where all four feet are off the ground simultaneously.

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STEPPING PACE - a variant of the true pace, the stepping pace which is unevenly timed does not have the side to side or rolling motion of the hard pace because the two feet on each side of the horse are not linked simultaneously together. The stepping pace can be considered four beat because the four feet do strike almost separately with the hind foot touching toe down, rather than full foot down, slightly ahead of the forefoot on the same side.NATURAL FOUR BEAT GAIT (SINGLE FOOT) - This is the accepted gait of KMSHA/SMHA for Certification. It is an even timed four beatgaitwherebyeachfootthatfallsstartingwithonerearfootfirst,thentheforearm on the same side of the body hits separately and distantly from the other. This sequence is then followed exactly by the other side of the body producing a smooth “single foot” action while in forward motion FOX TROT - The fox trot is a slow, broken gait where each hind foot meets the ground an instant before the diagonal forefoot. The gait is thus considered to be a diagonal four- beat gait and not an even rhythm gait. TROT – This is a two beat bilateral gait with the hind and front foot on opposite sides hitting the ground as it moves forward at the same time. It can also be lateral but is always a two beat even gait. EXECUTION OF MOVEMENT DEFECTS:POUNDING - the horse exhibits heavy contact with the ground rather than a light touching downPOINTING-extensionofthestridewithlittlefrontendflexion,givingastiff legged appearance produced by the front feet.PADDLING - the front feet are thrown sideward as they are picked upWINGING - an exaggerated form of paddling seen most often in high breaking horses. WAY OF TRAVEL DEFECTS:TRAPPY - short, quick, choppy strideTRAILING - hindquarters not engaged, giving appearance of hind legs that have little to no energy or not picking up the back legs in timing with the front.

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HOCKY-toomuchflexioninthehocksinthemannerofa5-gaitedhorseROPE-WALKING - a twisting of the striding leg to place it around in front of the supporting leg, giving the appearance in movement of a high wire walker. Horses usually with weak muscling ridden to extremes may crisscross over a straight line in the front. DISUNITED - the appearance of doing one sort of gait with the forefeet, while another is done with the hind legs (horses that appear to be trying to canter from behind while still maintaining a semblance of gait in the front.) UNBALANCED - horse fades in and out of gait on the straightway and really struggles through the corners to hold the gait.GAIT CHALLENGED - Horses that appear to be off, favoring or giving to a particular limb or foot, appear to be laboring, or appear to be in discomfort should be excused without prejudice from the class. The well being of the horsemustalwaysbeafirstpriority.Ifindoubt,thebenefitofthedoubtgoes to the horse. HITCHING - a shorter stride in one hind leg than another.TERMINO – an outward swinging leg action originating from the shoulders in which the legs roll to the outside during stride forward similar to swimmer’s arms

CONFORMATION TERMS: SICKLE HOCKED – from the side the hock and cannon bone has a forward angle, so the horse stands underneath itself from the hock down. COW HOCKED –from the rear hocks are fairly close together. Severe Cow Hocked- the hocks are almost touching together.SPLAY FOOTED – from the rear the horse is usually cow hocked, causing feet to splay outward. The horses feet are turned away from each other.CAMPED OUT OR CAMPED BACKED – from the side the cannon bone is not perpendicular to the ground, but is angled behind the hock. COON FOOTED – Both hooves are extremely upright in appearance with a steeper angle than the pastern.CALF KNEED OR BACK-AT-THE-KNEE - from the side the knees are

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placed too far back dropping behind the plum line from the middle of the forearm to the fetlock. CLUB FOOTED – one hoof grows more upright than the opposite foot.PIG EYED – horse has small squinty eyes.PIGEON TOED – an angular limb deformity with the toe pointing in towards the opposite limb.PIGEON CHEST – an overgrowth of the breast causing the sternum to protrude forward. The breast has a protruding rounded chest. ROMANNOSE–isamuzzlewithaconvexprofile.PARROT MOUNTH – is an overbite where the upper jaw extends further out than the lower jaw. SHORT NECK – is one that is less than one third the length of the horse. This will affect the gait of the horse. SLAD-SIDED– ribs that areflat, short andupright rather than slopingbackward. This limits room for lung expansion and may have less stamina than a normal horse.GOOSE RUMP –viewed from side, the pelvis has a relatively flat, butslopingprofileofadequatelength,buttheflatnessdoesnotextendtothedock of the tail. COARSEHEAD-anunrefinedheadofahorsethatisnotproportionedtothe size of the body horse.

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ng fo

r the

divi

sion,

rega

rdle

ss o

f the

qua

lity

of th

e pe

rform

ance

or t

he

num

ber o

f hor

ses i

n th

e cla

ss.

JUDG

ING

STA

NDA

RDS

GAI

TId

eal

• Cor

rect

4 be

at g

aits

• Dist

inct c

hang

es o

f tem

po b

etwe

en g

aits

• For

earm

lift

no h

ighe

r tha

n m

id ca

nnon

bon

e • M

inim

al k

nee

actio

n• H

orse

trav

els s

traig

ht w

ith m

inim

al tr

ackin

g up

• For

ward

mov

ing w

ith g

liding

qua

lity

• Mod

erat

e he

ad n

od p

erm

issib

le

• Ene

rget

ic bu

t rel

axed

in a

ll ga

its• N

eck

to st

iff a

t the

trai

l wal

k• B

ounc

e at

doc

k of

tail

show

ing rh

ythm

in ti

ming

with

gai

t• S

ee R

ange

of M

otio

n Ch

art p

age

133.

Aver

age

• Gai

ts ar

e co

rrec

t 4 b

eat b

ut g

aits

fade

in a

nd o

ut• M

inim

al v

aria

tion

of te

mpo

show

n be

twee

n ga

its• N

o re

laxa

tion,

neck

to st

iff a

t tra

il wa

lk• L

acks

forw

ard

motio

n at t

he tr

ail w

alk/

gai

t app

ears

slugg

ish

Belo

w A

vera

ge• I

ncor

rect

gait

• Bre

aking

at a

ny g

ait

• Hitc

hing

• Tw

isting

of h

ocks

• S

quat

ting

• Disu

nited

way

of g

oing/

unba

lance

d ex

ecuti

on o

f the

gait

s• N

o vis

ible

varia

tion i

n tem

po b

etwee

n sho

w an

d ple

asure

gait

• Jigg

ing a

t tra

il walk

or t

rail w

alk co

mplet

ely la

cking

in e

nerg

y• S

tiff n

eck

and

jaw

whil

e ga

iting

• V

isibl

e, co

nsta

nt a

brup

t hea

d sh

ake

Elim

inatio

n Fa

ults:

hors

es d

ispla

ying

exc

ess a

nimat

ion

Seve

rely

Pen

alize

d Fa

ults:

Pacin

g; ri

der b

ounc

ing

verti

cally

in th

e sa

ddle

Pena

lized

Fau

lts: m

oder

ate

spee

d an

d fa

ilure

to

dem

onstr

ate

the

over

all c

orre

ct wa

y of

goi

ng fo

r a tr

ail

plea

sure

hor

se e

ven

with

the

corr

ect f

ootfa

ll. Co

uld h

ave

too

muc

h fro

nt e

nd a

ction

and

hig

h he

ad se

t.

JUDG

ING

STA

NDA

RDS

CON

TRO

L & P

RESE

NTA

TION

Idea

l• M

anag

eabl

e on

a li

ght r

ein

at a

ll ga

its• S

tylis

h pr

esen

tatio

n• N

atur

al h

ead

set a

ppro

pria

te to

conf

orm

atio

n, ca

n be

hig

her t

han

Coun

try T

rail

Plea

sure

• A

ccep

ting

of th

e bi

t with

nos

e ei

ther

on

verti

cal o

r sli

ghtly

ahe

ad o

f the

ver

tical

• Pol

l as t

he h

ighe

st po

int o

f the

nec

k wi

th re

laxe

d he

adse

t• I

mm

edia

tely

resp

onsiv

e to

the

aids

• Fol

low

s a st

raig

ht tr

ack

• Exe

cute

s bal

ance

d co

rner

s• D

emon

strat

es sq

uare

, im

mob

ile h

alts

• Sm

ooth

upw

ard

and

dow

nwar

d tra

nsiti

ons

• Stra

ight

rein

back

with

no

resis

tanc

e ev

iden

ced;

legs

in

rein

back

mov

e sm

ooth

ly in

dia

gona

l pai

rs

Aver

age

• Hea

d se

t sup

porte

d fro

m ti

me

to ti

me

by h

ands

• Cro

oked

trac

k • N

osed

out

• Fus

sy in

the

mou

th

• Fid

gets

at th

e ha

lt an

d ha

lt no

t squ

are

• Cro

oked

rein

back

with

hes

itatin

g ste

ps

• Abr

upt t

rans

ition

s

Belo

w A

vera

ge• H

eavy

cont

act h

ands

on

the

reins

• B

ehind

or a

bove

the

bit

• Gap

ing m

outh

• Res

istan

t rein

bac

k, ho

rse th

rows

head

& is

jerk

ed b

ackw

ards

• Dow

nwar

d tra

nsiti

on w

hen

hors

e is

pulle

d ba

ck• C

ount

er b

ent

• Mov

es a

t the

hal

t • H

alt c

rook

ed w

ith fe

et n

ot st

raig

ht

Elim

inatio

n Fa

ults:

exhib

ition

of e

xces

sive

anim

atio

nSe

vere

ly P

enal

ized

Fault

s: ho

rse

does

not

disp

lay

the

corr

ect w

ay o

f goi

ng fo

r the

Tra

il Pl

easu

re w

ith ri

der

boun

cing

verti

cally

in th

e sa

ddle

Pe

naliz

ed F

aults

: hor

se sh

ows m

ore

than

exc

essiv

ely

mod

erat

e sp

eed

at sh

ow g

ait

JUDI

NG

STA

NDA

RD T

RACT

ABILI

TY

Idea

l • A

lert

but r

elax

ed a

ppea

ranc

e• I

mm

obile

in th

e lin

e up

• A

ppea

ranc

e of

focu

s on

the

work

at h

and

• Upr

ight

ear

s ind

icativ

e of

atte

ntio

n to

ride

r &

surro

undi

ngs

• Car

ries t

he b

it qu

ietly

• S

moo

th, w

illing

resp

onse

to co

mm

ands

• App

eara

nce

of a

hor

se th

at a

nyon

e wo

uld li

ke to

take

ou

t and

ride

for d

istan

ces w

ithou

t hav

ing a

bat

tle o

n yo

ur

hand

s

Aver

age

• Ina

ttent

ive

• Del

ayed

resp

onse

to tr

ansit

ions

• P

lays

with

the

bit

• Fid

gets

in th

e lin

eup

• Sw

itchin

g of

tail

• Mou

th g

apes

from

tim

e to

tim

e

Belo

w A

vera

ge• R

estiv

e/ne

rvou

s/ho

t • m

oves

in li

ne -u

p• T

ail w

ringi

ng o

r tai

l cla

mpe

d • P

inned

ear

s and

thro

ws h

ead

whe

n as

ked

to b

ack

up• T

ongu

e lo

lling

over

the

bit

• Ign

ores

tran

sitio

ns• S

tam

ping

of f

eet a

s the

resu

lt of

impa

tienc

e• C

ount

er b

ent d

uring

forw

ard

mov

emen

t

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Wes

tern

Ple

asur

e Sp

ecia

l req

uirem

ents

1)

360

turn

on

the

fore

hand

or h

aunc

hes t

o th

e le

ft or

righ

t to

demo

nstra

te n

eck

reini

ng if

we

aring

the

curb

bit

and

resp

onsiv

enes

s to

aids

as w

ell

as b

alan

ce o

f the

hor

se2)

Imm

obilit

y wh

ile ri

der d

ismou

nts a

nd m

ount

s3)

Hal

t fro

m sh

ow g

ait o

r tra

il wa

lk wh

ile d

oing

rail

work

4) N

eck

reini

ng if

wea

ring

curb

bit,

dire

ct re

ining

if

wear

ing b

osal

JUDG

ING

STA

NDAR

DS G

AIT

Idea

l• C

orre

ct fo

ur b

eat g

aits

with

dist

inct t

empo

cha

nges

• No

anim

atio

n, br

eakin

g in

an e

cono

mica

l man

ner,

true

work

ing g

aits

that

app

ear t

o be

comf

orta

ble

enou

gh to

rid

e al

l day

• G

roun

d co

verin

g an

d ef

fortl

ess g

aits

• Cor

rect

thre

e be

at co

llecte

d lo

pe if

requ

ired

• Lift

of t

he h

oove

s no

highe

r tha

n mi

d-ca

nnon

bon

e

Aver

age

• Cor

rect

four

bea

t gai

ts bu

t tem

po c

hang

es a

re n

ot

read

ily a

ppar

ent,

alth

ough

true

wor

king

gaits

• Mod

erat

e lif

t with

mor

e up

and

dow

n mo

veme

nt th

an

forw

ard

move

ment

• Gai

ts ap

pear

to b

e re

quiri

ng to

o m

uch

effo

rt fo

r ex

ecut

ion

• If r

equir

ed th

ree

beat

lope

lack

ing co

llecti

on

Belo

w Av

erag

e• F

ades

in a

nd o

ut o

f fou

r bea

t gai

ts, n

o te

mpo

chan

ges

betw

een

show

and

ple

asur

e ga

it• A

nimat

ed w

ay o

f goi

ng o

r slo

w le

gged

resu

lting

in

sligh

t for

ward

mov

emen

t, ho

rse a

ppea

rs to

trav

el in

one

sp

ot• I

f req

uired

four

bea

t lop

e or

han

d ga

llop

• Cro

ss fir

ing a

t the

lope

• Disu

nited

JUDG

ING

STA

NDAR

DS C

ONT

ROL &

PRE

SENT

ATIO

NId

eal

• Lig

ht re

in co

ntac

t with

visi

ble

U in

the

rein

• Nat

ural

hea

d se

t app

ropr

iate

to co

nfor

matio

n, ho

rse

look

ing a

head

, ale

rt an

d fo

cuse

d• O

n th

e bi

t, he

ad to

be

set j

ust a

head

of t

he v

ertic

al

• Mai

ntai

ns a

stra

ight

trac

k • R

ein

back

is e

asy,

fluid

and

stra

ight

, leg

s mov

ing in

di

agon

al p

airs

• Cor

rect

360

turn

, fluid

and

cont

inuou

s • H

alts

squa

re &

immo

bile

• Nec

k re

ins co

rrectl

y if

wear

ing th

e cu

rb b

it

Aver

age

• Lig

ht re

in co

ntac

t but

no

visib

le U

in th

e re

in• H

orse

beh

ind th

e bi

t and

look

ing d

own,

rath

er th

an

forw

ard

• Nec

k el

evat

ed fr

om th

e wi

ther

abo

ve th

e na

tura

l co

nfor

matio

n of

the

horse

/hea

d se

t sup

porte

d by

han

ds• I

natte

ntive

• D

oes n

ot m

aint

ain

a str

aigh

t tra

ck• R

ein

back

s cro

oked

and

some

resis

tanc

e • 3

60 n

ot fl

uid• H

alts

croo

ked,

but

stan

ds q

uietly

Belo

w Av

erag

e• T

ight

rein

with

bit

shan

ks sh

owing

hor

izont

al p

ull a

nd/o

r rid

er p

ulling

on

one

rein

or o

ther

to e

nfor

ce co

mplia

nce

• Res

istan

t/ab

ove

the

bit a

nd/o

r gap

ing m

outh

or

exce

ssive

ly lo

w he

adse

t i.e

. nos

e be

low

the

knee

• Hor

se u

p in

the

brid

le

• Not

resp

onsiv

e to

the

aids

• Rei

n ba

cks r

esist

ant,

legs

pull

ed b

ack

one

at a

time

• 360

turn

, rid

er p

ulls h

orse

aro

und

• Hor

se tr

avel

s cro

oked

on

strai

ght l

ines a

nd co

unte

r ben

t th

roug

h co

rner

s• F

idge

ts at

the

halt

or m

oves

off

afte

r the

hal

t is c

alle

d fo

r be

fore

sign

al is

give

n

JUDG

ING

STA

NDAR

D TR

ACTA

BILIT

YId

eal

• Ale

rt bu

t rel

axed

• Sta

nds q

uietly

and

mak

es q

uiet t

rans

ition

s• U

prig

ht e

ars

• Res

pons

ive to

comm

ands

• Q

uiet t

ail

• Res

pectf

ul in

the

line

up st

andi

ng st

ill• Q

uiet a

ccep

tanc

e of

bit

Aver

age

• Rel

axed

but

inat

tent

ive

• Tra

nsiti

ons a

ppea

r rus

hed

or d

elay

ed• T

ail s

witc

hes

• Pla

ys w

ith b

it • F

idge

ts in

the

line

up• G

apes

the

mout

h

Belo

w Av

erag

e• R

estiv

e/ne

rvou

s • A

gita

ted

/doe

s not

stan

d• W

rings

the

tail

• Pinn

ed e

ars a

nd g

apes

mou

th w

hen

aske

d to

bac

k up

• Run

s thr

ough

tran

sitio

ns• T

ongu

e ov

er th

e bi

t or l

ollin

g of

the

tong

ue• C

ount

er b

ent d

uring

forw

ard

move

ment

Elimi

natio

n Fa

ults:

bump

ing, p

umpi

ng o

r jer

king

the

reins

, or

inco

rrect

posit

ion

of th

e re

ining

han

d wh

ile n

eck

reini

ng

the

horse

. Se

vere

ly P

enal

ized

Fault

s: Ho

rses t

hat f

ail t

o sta

nd q

uietly

or

bac

k re

adily

; pac

ing, s

tep

pacin

g, ri

der b

ounc

ing

verti

cally

in th

e sa

ddle

. Pe

naliz

ed F

aults

: Any

indi

catio

n th

at th

e ho

rse is

up

in th

e br

idle

; hor

se d

oes n

ot d

emon

strat

e th

e co

rrect

way

of

going

for a

wes

tern

hor

se. S

uch

a ho

rse m

ay n

ot b

e pl

aced

fir

st on

the

judge

’s ca

rd, n

or m

ay it

be

plac

ed a

head

of

any

othe

r hor

se th

at h

as th

e co

rrect

way

of g

oing

for

the

divis

ion

as lo

ng a

s it i

s per

form

ing th

e co

rrect

gaits

, re

gard

less

of o

ther

crite

ria, q

ualit

y of

per

form

ance

or

numb

er o

f hor

ses i

n th

e cla

ss.

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JUDG

ING

STA

NDAR

D G

AIT

Idea

l• A

ll gait

s cor

rect

and

four

beat

, with

dist

inct f

ootfa

ll• E

asily

obse

rved

balan

ced

and

elasti

c gait

s • C

lear v

ariat

ion in

temp

o • S

how

gait a

nd p

leasur

e gait

with

mod

erat

e coll

ectio

n and

visib

le re

ach

• Lift

of fo

rear

m fro

m mi

d-ca

nnon

bon

e to t

he kn

ee• H

orse

trac

ks up

and

show

s clea

r eng

agem

ent o

f the

hind

qu

arter

s• T

rail w

alk re

laxed

whil

e for

ward

mov

ing, e

xecu

ted on

a lig

ht re

in• A

nimat

ion w

ith st

ylish

pres

enta

tion b

ut no

t labo

ring,

horse

shou

ld ex

hibit a

rollin

g mo

tion w

ith th

e fro

nt leg

s at

b

reak

over

not t

o ex

ceed

870

• B

ounc

e at d

ock o

f tail

dem

onstr

ating

thro

ughn

ess o

ver t

he b

ack

• Man

agea

ble on

a re

in of

mod

erat

e con

tact

• no h

ead

nod

• See

Rang

e of M

otion

Cha

rt pa

ge 1

33.

Aver

age

• Cor

rect

four

bea

t gai

t but

not

ela

stic i

n ex

ecut

ion

• Les

s per

fecte

d de

gree

of c

olle

ction

and

eng

agem

ent

• Som

e va

riatio

n in

temp

o be

twee

n th

e ga

its• T

rail

walk

lack

s ene

rgy

with

reins

tigh

ter t

han

desir

ed• H

orse

has

lift

of fr

ont l

egs b

ut in

suffi

cient

reac

h• S

hort

strid

ing in

rear

une

ven

in th

e fro

nt

• Wing

ing• H

ead

show

ing te

nden

cy to

nod

• Pou

nding

of t

he g

roun

d wi

th th

e fro

nt fe

et

Belo

w Av

erag

e• U

nabl

e to

mai

ntai

n tru

e 4

beat

gai

ts • O

ver r

idde

n fo

r spe

ed• A

ny o

ther

abn

orma

lity

in ex

ecut

ion

of g

ait

• Lift

with

no

reac

h• N

o no

ticea

ble va

riatio

n betw

een s

how

and

pleas

ure g

aits

• Bre

ak o

ver m

ore

than l

evel,

disu

nited

unba

lance

d wa

y of

goin

g• H

orse

app

ears

to b

e la

borin

g or

pus

hed

to it

s lim

it• R

ope

walki

ng in

fron

t or b

ehind

• Hea

d sh

ake

• The

hor

se n

eed

to h

ave

the

appe

aran

ce o

f a le

vel l

ine

acro

ss th

e ba

ck w

ith n

o dr

oppi

ng o

r squ

attin

g do

wn o

f th

e re

ar.

JUDG

ING

STA

NDAR

D CO

NTRO

L AND

PER

FORM

ANCE

Id

eal

• Sty

lish

way

of g

oing

• A

ppro

pria

te h

ead

set f

or co

nfor

matio

n• M

anag

eabl

e on

a m

oder

ate

rein;

cons

isten

t con

tact

at

show

& p

leas

ure

gaits

• T

rave

ls str

aigh

t; co

rrect

bend

ing th

roug

h th

e co

rner

s• T

rail

walk

exec

uted

on

a lig

ht re

in, d

efine

d as

show

ing

some

slac

k of

the

rein

• Smo

oth

upwa

rd &

dow

nwar

d tra

nsiti

ons

• On

the

bit,

nose

at t

he v

ertic

al o

r only

slig

htly

ahe

ad• R

elax

ed th

roug

h th

e th

roat

latc

h wi

th th

e po

ll th

e hig

hest

point

of t

he n

eck

• Res

pons

ive to

the

aids

• A

ppro

pria

te u

se o

f spu

rs &

whip

if ca

rried

• R

ein

back

s stra

ight

, fluid

, no

resis

tanc

e, le

gs m

oving

in

diag

onal

pai

rs

Aver

age

• Inc

onsis

tent

cont

act w

ith a

ppea

ranc

e of

pull

ing b

ack

the

reins

for c

ontro

l • H

orse

inco

nsist

ently

colle

cted

• Slo

w re

spon

se to

the

aids

• B

ehind

the

bit

• Hor

se tr

avels

croo

ked

and

shows

limite

d be

nd th

roug

h the

corn

ers

• Rei

n ba

ck cr

ooke

d &

hesit

ant

• Tra

nsiti

ons a

brup

t and

pou

nding

the

grou

nd• H

orse i

s gigg

ed w

ith sh

arp a

pplica

tion o

f the

spurs

for in

creas

ed en

ergy

• Occ

asio

nal g

aping

of t

he m

outh

Belo

w Av

erag

e• B

reak

s gai

t • C

ount

er b

ent d

uring

forw

ard

move

ment

• Hea

vy ha

nds,

jerkin

g of

the

reins

and

pun

ishme

nt of

the

mouth

• Dow

nwar

d tra

nsitio

ns th

at th

row

the ho

rse b

ack o

ver i

ts ho

cks

• App

eara

nce

of b

eing

manu

ally

held

in a

n up

head

ed p

ositio

n• P

oll n

ot th

e hig

hest

point

of t

he n

eck

• Bit

pulle

d ho

rizon

tally

in th

e mo

uth;

abo

ve th

e bi

t; br

aced

ag

ains

t the

han

d• S

howi

ng e

viden

ce o

f res

istan

ce a

t any

poi

nt, i

n an

y ga

it,

rider

cuei

ng a

head

of t

he g

irth,

spur

s in

cons

tant

cont

act

with

the

horse

• Mou

th d

istre

ss

• Ove

r rid

ing fo

r spe

ed• S

tiff l

egge

d, p

oint

ing d

uring

forw

ard

move

ment

Pena

lized

Fau

lts: t

ongu

e an

d/or

mou

th d

istre

ss

JUDG

ING

STA

NDAR

D TR

ACTA

BILIT

Y

Idea

l • R

etai

ns a

ttrib

utes

of t

rue

Clas

sic P

leas

ure

Horse

• App

eara

nce

of co

ntro

lled

ener

gy

• Ale

rt, a

ttent

ive u

prig

ht, a

ctive

ear

s • N

o sig

ns o

f imp

atie

nce

or il

l tem

per

• Ene

rget

ic, fo

rwar

d mo

ving,

eag

er b

ut n

ot ru

shed

• Foc

used

on

rider

, pro

mpt r

espo

nse

to a

ll co

mman

ds• W

illing

ly d

rops

to re

laxe

d bu

t for

ward

trai

l wal

k an

d ha

s im

medi

ate

step

off t

o wh

atev

er is

requ

ired

next

Aver

age

• For

ward

mov

ing b

ut h

urrie

d or

dist

racte

d • S

luggi

sh re

spon

se to

aid

s• A

ppea

ranc

e of

wor

king

to p

eak

capa

city

• Swi

tchin

g ta

il• T

rail

walk

flat w

ith lo

w en

ergy

Belo

w Av

erag

e• N

ervo

us/ho

t/wild

eyed

even

if ap

pear

ing to

be co

ntroll

able

by th

e ride

r • A

ppea

rance

of la

borin

g pas

t the l

evel

of co

mfort

for t

he ho

rse• P

inned

ear

s, wr

inging

or c

lamp

ed ta

il • T

rail

walks

show

s jig

ging

; ind

icativ

e of

ner

ves o

r di

sobe

dien

ce• H

orse

fails

to “c

ome

down

” whe

n di

recte

d• R

ider

show

s atte

mpt t

o co

ntro

l hor

se th

roug

h ex

cessi

ve

rein

pres

sure

s or j

erkin

g wi

th th

e ou

tside

rein

Trac

tabi

lity

Pena

lized

Fau

lts: n

ervo

usne

ss; b

ad m

anne

rsEli

mina

ted

Fault

: hor

se li

fts h

ighe

r tha

n th

e kn

ee o

r bre

aks

over

mor

e th

an le

vel

Seve

rely

Pen

alize

d Fa

ults:

pacin

g or

ride

r bou

ncing

ve

rtica

lly in

the

sadd

le b

ecau

se o

f imp

rope

r gai

tPe

naliz

ed F

aults

: app

eara

nce

of w

eigh

t bei

ng p

lace

d in

the

stirru

ps to

mini

mize

the

boun

ce o

f the

ride

r in

the

sadd

le; d

isunit

ed w

ay o

f goi

ng, t

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g of

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STA

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Idea

l• B

rillia

nt, n

atur

al, b

alan

ced

and

still

auth

entic

4 b

eat

moun

tain

horse

gai

ts sh

owing

full

rang

e of

mot

ion;

fre

edom

of s

tride

and

forw

ard

motio

n• L

ift o

f for

earm

mus

t be

Leve

l or a

bove

leve

l with

out

labo

ring

• Rea

ch m

ust s

how

lift a

nd sh

ow a

smoo

th, r

ollin

g mo

tion;

ma

xim

um tr

ackin

g up

• E

ngag

ed a

nd co

nnec

ted

show

ing b

alan

ce a

nd e

lasti

city

in ga

it ex

ecut

ion

• Cle

ar v

aria

tion

of te

mpo

betw

een

show

& p

leas

ure

gaits

• No

indica

tion

of b

eing

ove

rridd

en

• Goo

d fo

rm n

ot sa

crifi

ced

for s

peed

• T

rail

walk

ener

getic

& fo

rwar

d, ri

dden

on

light

rein

with

not

iceab

le sl

acke

ning

of te

nsio

n fro

m th

e sh

ow o

r pl

easu

re g

ait

Aver

age

• De

mons

trate

d ga

its a

re tr

appy

with

lift

but l

imite

d re

ach,

lack

s ela

sticit

y • C

hopp

y mo

tion

while

exe

cutin

g th

e ga

its• H

orse

lack

s eng

agem

ent,

shor

t beh

ind a

nd/o

r une

ven

• Mini

mal v

aria

tion

of te

mpo

spee

d sh

own

from

show

gai

t to

ple

asur

e ga

it• H

orse

clos

e to

labo

ring

and

poun

ding

the

grou

nd• A

bnor

malit

ies i

n ga

it to

inclu

de h

itchin

g, u

neve

nnes

s, ex

cessi

ve te

rmino

, etc;

cons

tricte

d ap

pear

ance

Belo

w Av

erag

e• P

oint

ing, s

tiff l

egge

d ma

rchin

g, h

esita

tion

or sh

ackle

d wa

y of

goi

ng a

t any

gai

t • F

orm

sacr

ifice

d fo

r spe

ed

• Disu

nited

way

of g

oing

• Gai

t bre

aks,

horse

labo

ring,

app

eara

nce

of h

aving

ex

ceed

ed n

atur

al ra

nge

of m

otio

n an

d/or

phy

sical

fitne

ss• T

railin

g be

hind

• Ove

r rid

den

• Pist

on li

ke fr

ont a

ction

with

no

notic

eabl

e va

riatio

n in

temp

o be

twee

n sh

ow g

ait &

ple

asur

e ga

it (h

orse

goe

s fas

t &

faste

r) • D

ropp

ing o

r squ

attin

g do

wn in

rear

end

Elimi

natio

n Fa

ult: a

ny h

orse

who

se a

ction

app

ears

to b

e ar

tificia

l mus

t be

elim

inate

d.

CONT

ROL A

ND P

ERFO

RMAN

CE JU

DGIN

G S

TAND

ARD

Idea

l• A

ppea

ranc

e of

cont

rolle

d en

ergy

comb

ined

with

bril

liant

ap

pear

ance

and

exu

bera

nce

for t

he w

ork

• Col

lecte

d wi

th m

oder

ate

rein

cont

act

• Res

pons

ive to

all

aids

• C

lean

tran

sitio

ns• C

ueing

at t

he g

irth;

app

ropr

iate

use

of t

he sp

ur a

nd w

hip• R

ein

back

s stra

ight

, eas

ily e

xecu

ted,

legs

mov

ing in

eve

n di

agon

al p

airs

• Fac

e on

the

verti

cal o

r slig

htly

in fr

ont w

ith p

oll a

s the

hig

hest

point

of t

he n

eck

prou

d ca

rriag

e

Aver

age

• Inc

onsis

tent

cont

act,

horse

falls

in a

nd o

ut o

f col

lecti

on• T

rans

ition

s abr

upt;

resp

onse

to th

e ai

ds n

ot im

medi

ate;

an

y sig

ns o

f res

istan

ce• R

ootin

g th

e bi

t, no

sed

out

• Pol

l not

the

highe

st po

int o

f the

nec

k

Belo

w Av

erag

e• A

ppea

ranc

e of

hol

ding

the

horse

in a

fram

e• C

ueing

in a

ny g

ait i

n fro

nt o

f the

girt

h• A

ggre

ssive

use

of s

purs

or co

nsta

nt co

ntac

t with

the

spur

&

the

horse

• Hor

se re

sista

nt to

the

appl

icatio

n of

the

aids

• Ton

gue

over

the

bit,

behin

d th

e bi

t or t

rying

to g

rab

the

reins

awa

y fro

m th

e rid

er

• Res

istan

t to

back

ing re

adily

with

thro

wing

of t

he h

ead

and

ringi

ng o

f the

tail

• Hor

se a

ppea

rs so

ur/u

nhap

py a

t the

limi

t of h

is re

sour

ces

in his

wor

k tra

nsiti

ons a

pplie

d an

d ex

ecut

ed w

ith n

o fin

esse

TRAC

TABI

LITY

JUDG

ING

STA

NDAR

DId

eal

• Hor

se in

tent

and

focu

sed

on ri

der a

nd h

is wo

rk• U

prig

ht, a

ctive

ear

s• E

xecu

tes a

ll co

mman

ds re

adily

with

no

resis

tanc

e• G

ood

mann

ers w

ith o

ther

hor

ses i

n hig

h pe

rform

ance

on

the

rail

and

in th

e lin

e up

• Mai

ntai

ns a

nd d

emon

strat

es th

e tru

e qu

aliti

es o

f a P

ark

Plea

sure

Hor

se ,

nota

bly

in tra

nsiti

ons a

nd to

the

trail

walk

and

turn

s

Aver

age

• Dist

racte

d, in

atte

ntive

• Slo

w to

resp

ond

to co

mman

ds• S

ome

resis

tanc

e ap

pare

nt in

rein

back

/tur

ns

Belo

w Av

erag

e• W

ired,

ner

vous

• Ant

icipa

ting

rath

er th

an w

aitin

g fo

r com

mand

s to

be g

iven

• Wrin

ging

and

/or c

lamp

ing o

f the

tail

• Ill

temp

er e

xhib

ited

by st

ampi

ng o

f the

feet

, atte

mptin

g to

cow

kick

in th

e lin

eup,

bec

oming

ligh

t on

the

front

end

wh

ile ri

der i

s mou

nted

• Atte

mptin

g to

spit

the

bit o

r slin

ging

of t

he h

ead

• Run

ning

thro

ugh

the

trans

ition

s• I

nabi

lity

to re

lax

at th

e tra

il wa

lk• P

inned

ear

s• G

rabb

ing th

e bi

t, le

aning

on

the

reins

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Additional rider card applications can be found

on the website at www.kmsha.com or call

the KMSHAOfficeat859-225-KMSH (5674).

KMSHA/SMHA 2012 Riders Card Application Form

Fee $7.50 each

YEAR: ______ Designation: choose one rProfessional rAmateur rNovice rJuvenile

Name: __________________________________ Membership No. ________________Address:_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Phone:_________________________________________________________________

I fully intend to abide by the Rules and Regulations of the KMSHA/SMHA concerning my 2012 designation I have applied for with this Riders Card. I clearly understand the definition of Rider I am applying for and will not arbitrarily change my designation under penalty of having my card revoked at any time by the Board of Directors for violation of this Rule and/or Regulation. I may choose to change my status during the 2012 season by writing a formal request which I will receive an answer of approval or not, and will accept the Board’s decision as final.

Signed:____________________________ Date:_____________________Return fee and application form to:

KMSHAPO Box 1405

Georgetown, KY 40324

KMSHA/SMHA Rider's Cards are required

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POINTS PROGRAM Crown Equine Services

$7,500 Chads Trainer’s Challenge Crown Services, Inc. and Crown Equine Services are teaming up with Kentucky Mountain Saddle Horse Association to offer a 2012 Trainer of the Year Award. This program will be called Chad’s Challenge. This program is designed for trainers to help improve their business, add on revenue and operate with the entrepreneurial spirit. The Trainer that best exhibits this representation and with the most points, based on the following criteria for his or her KMSHA training operation will receive the $7,500.00. The award will be presented at the end of the 2012 show season in December at the KMSHA Christmas Banquet. Trainers can sign up by requesting a “Chad’s Challenge” form from CROWN or the KMSHA. Trainers may also be nominated by anyone of their customers. Participating Trainers will be awarded points starting at the KMSHA Spring Premiere- Apr 13-14, 2012 under the following guidelines. JUDGING COMMITTEE POINTS SYSTEM : 1. 5 Points for horses entered in KMSHA competition.(Competition in any AA National Show or event) 2. 5 Points for the training of horses. (no matter how many) 3. 5 Points for paid client horses in training, breeding and or foaling .(no matter how many) 4. 10 Points for farm/barn presentation and safety. ( cleanliness/organization) 5. 10 Points for marketing, promotion of operations. (advertising, social networks, good will) 6. 10 Points for outside nomination. (nomination of trainer by any client or affiliate) 7. 15 Points for farm and barn operations. (visual appearance, daily agenda, work ethic) 8. 25 Points for general business practice. (business plan of operation) A committee made up of Crown Services, Inc. employees and staff will be the Official “Judging Committee”. This program is designed to be a fair competition to all, whether a large or small operation. This is an equal opportunity program for any KMSHA Trainer Members in good standing who wish to participate. Horses must be registered with the KMSHA and all information must be current on certificate of registration. We at Crown Services, Inc. are proud to be a part of this program and hope that it will drive those who participate to an enhanced level of professionalism, business and training techniques. For questions, contact Ben Donaldson at 859 223-4286 or the KMSHA Office 859 225-KMSH

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