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B.E.F. Rule Book - General
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INTRODUCTION
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Although
for some people the strict observance of rules apparently detracts from
the enjoyment, rules are essential if the sport is to be well ordered
and is to pay due regard to equity, safety and the welfare of the horse,
rider and driver.
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A
knowledge of the rules of any sport is required of each participant, and
the exhibitor at a Recognized Show is in no way exempt from this
responsibility. A complete knowledge of and compliance with the rules are
essential and the exhibitor must be fully cognizant of all the rules as
well as class specifications in the Divisions in which he shows.
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It
is obvious that, however complete rules may be, they never can cover all
possible situations which may arise.
If there is any doubt about the meaning of any of the regulations
they should be interpreted in the sense of ensuring fair conditions for
all competitors.
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THE
BERMUDA EQUESTRIAN FEDERATION HORSE SHOW RULES
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The
term `Federation' when used herein includes all Recognized Shows, and
Shows held under the auspices of the Bermuda Equestrian Federation,
Limited (hereinafter
refereed to as the B.E.F).
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All
show events will be conducted according to these rules.
Any new rules issued by the Federation shall take precedence.
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In
these rules reference to `he` includes `she' and reference to `horse`
includes `pony`, unless otherwise stated.
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SHOW
OFFICIALS
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The term `Show Official' shall include and refer to the
following persons.
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Show Director
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Officers
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Show Secretary |
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Stewards |
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Timekeepers |
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Veterinarians |
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Judges |
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BERMUDA
EQUESTRIAN FEDERATION REPRESENTATIVE |
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Although
not part of the Show Committee there must be an approved representative
of the Bermuda Equestrian Federation to ensure that the rules are
adhered to according to the schedule.
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Failure
of Show Organizers to adhere to the rules will result in classes not
being counted for the Championships.
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SHOW DIRECTOR
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a)
The Show Director is responsible for the coordination of the show and
formation and direction of the Appeals Committee.
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b)
Recognized Shows should exercise extreme care in the selection and
appointment of the Show Director for the mutual benefit of committees,
exhibitors, competitors and spectators. A thorough knowledge of
the rules of the Federation shall be one of the prerequisites of a
person serving as Show Director.
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c)
Any Show Director who violates or knowingly permits violation of the
rules of the Federation at his show shall be subject to disciplinary
action.
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d)
A Show Director may not serve as a Judge or Steward of his own show nor
may he be a rider or driver.
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SHOW SECRETARY |
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a)
The Secretary of each Recognized Show shall have a copy of the current
Bermuda Equestrian Federation Rule Book available for reference at all
times during the Show as well as a current list of Registered Horses and
Membership List. |
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b)
The Secretary shall provide a number card for each competitor, which
shall be worn in a conspicuous place, as instructed by the Show
Committee.
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c)
The Secretary shall be responsible for all matters in connection
with entries. |
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d)
It shall be the duty of the Secretary to ensure that no entrant shall
compete until or unless said exhibitor or his representative has signed
an entry form. |
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e)
At the earliest possible moment the Secretary shall notify interested
exhibitors if a class is not fully subscribed and is cancelled.
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f)
The Secretary shall be responsible for providing a standard judges card
carrying the exact specifications of the class, which is to be handed to
each officiating judge at the beginning of each class. The Judge
is to mark and sign his card at the conclusion of the class and
surrender it at once to the Ring Steward for return to the Show
Secretary. The Secretary must be sure to record the names as well
as the number of the Horses shown.
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g)
Either the Show Secretary or Show Organizer, shall be responsible for
accurately recording the results of all B.E.F. designated classes and
forwarding same, together with a copy of the Show Schedule and Judges
Cards, to the Point Scoring Secretary within one week of the last day of
the Show. The recording of said results MUST include the B.E.F.
Horse Registration Number and either H for horse or P for pony and the
B.E.F. Membership Number of the competitor.
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STEWARDS
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At
each Recognized Show there shall be a Ring Steward, Chief Jump Steward
and/or Collecting Ring Steward.
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Regulations Governing
Stewards
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a)
The following persons at a given show are ineligible to serve as Ring
Stewards:
The Show Director |
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The Show Secretary |
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Judge (except as (b)) |
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Competitor or exhibitor at that show (except as (b)).
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Where
possible no ring steward may officiate in any class in which any of his
horses are being shown or any member of his immediate family
or pupil is taking part.
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b)
A judge may serve as Ring Steward if his duties as Judge are
completed. An Exhibitor may serve as Ring Steward ONLY if he has
finished exhibiting at said show.
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c)
Failure of a steward to attend the show or perform his duties in
accordance with the rules shall constitute cause for disciplinary
action.
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Duties
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A
Steward should clearly understand that he has no authority in connection
with the management or the judging of a show.
He is the representative of the Show Committee and should point
out in a diplomatic manner any instance where Federation rules are not
enforced. He should not
dictate to the Judges or Show Committee but should immediately report to
the appropriate officials any violation of the rules which might
invalidate a class. He
should keep himself available to Judges, exhibitors and show committee
at all times to clarify the application of the Federation rules and
investigate any situation where the rules are not upheld.
The other duties of a Steward shall be, but are not limited to,
the following:
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a) to protect the interest of exhibitors, Judges and Show Committee.
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b) to report to the Show Director any misrepresentation or substitution
of entry without waiting for a protest.
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c) to report to the Show Director any offence or violation of the rules
committed by an exhibitor, Judge or official and prefer charges against
the violator if the violation is not properly handled by the Show
Committee. |
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REGULATIONS GOVERNING TIMERS |
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Organizers
of B.E.F. rated jumping classes must ensure that the electronic timing
equipment is used and operated by the Chief Timekeeper.
In addition there must be at least two assistant timekeepers
using hand held timers.
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If
two hand held timers are used the slowest of two times shall decide.
If three hand held timers are used the middle time of three times
shall decide.
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VETERINARIAN |
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a)
Each show should have a qualified Veterinarian present throughout the
show, or prior arrangements made to have a veterinarian 'on call'. |
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b)
The official Veterinarian shall ensure that he or a qualified associate
is on duty during the hours
of showing and shall be prepared to handle all injuries in the ring or
on the grounds. He shall assist horse show committees in all
matters pertaining to the health and welfare of the animals in the show. |
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c)
The
official Veterinarian's decision, if requested by the Judge, as to the
serviceable soundness of a horse (i.e. whether the horse show evidence
of lameness, broken wind or impairment of vision), shall be final for
the purpose of awarding ribbons in the class for which he has been
called. If he is not immediately available or not called upon, the
judge's decision as to the serviceable soundness of a horse shall be
final.
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d)
The official Veterinarian, if called upon by the Judge, shall act as a
consultant in regard to structural faults, defects and blemishes in
areas which might impair a horse's activity and durability. Having
received the benefit of the Veterinarian's consultation, the Judge will
then place the horses in question at his own discretion based on their
relative merits in the light of the entire class specifications. |
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e)
Only the Judge may call a Veterinarian
during a class but is encouraged to do so if his opinion necessitates
the disqualification of an entry. The Judge shall give the number
of the horse in question and the veterinarian shall render his finding.
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f)
The Veterinarian shall immediately, after leaving the ring, file a
statement of his finding with the Show Secretary, setting forth therein
the number and title of the class, the number of the horse, the date and
time of day. The Veterinarian shall have his certificate of
finding read and signed by the Steward of the show on duty during the
particular class. |
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g)
No exhibitor may procure and use a veterinarian's statement to
contradict the decision of the Judge or official veterinarian with
respect to his own horse. |
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h)
Examination of a horse in the ring by a veterinarian shall be done as inconspicuously
as possible and in such a manner as not to draw public attention
thereto. Co-operation of Judges to this end is required. A
horse shall not be required to leave the ring unless absolutely
essential for it's well being. |
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i)
If the Veterinarian is not immediately available, the Judge's decision
as to the soundness of a horse shall be accepted for the purpose of
excusing a horse from showing. |
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j)
It shall be the duty of the Veterinarian to measure any animal requiring
measurement in accordance with the rules of the Bermuda Equestrian
Federation. |
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JUDGES |
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a)
A Judge shall be selected by the Show Committee of each organization. |
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b)
A Judge shall not adjudicate in any class in which a member of his
family of any of his horses or pupils are competing, except Jumping
classes.
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c)
a Judge shall not, during the period of a show at which he is judging be
the house guest of a person who is exhibiting in his division at such
show or whose family is exhibiting at such show, without the express
request or consent of the Show Committee. |
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Responsibilities
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Good judging depends upon a correct observance of the finer points and
the selection of best horses for the purpose described by the conditions
of the class. A Judge serves three interests: his own conscience,
exhibitors and spectators. He should make clear to the audience
that the best horses win.
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The attention of Judges is directed to the
difference of requirements covering classes. The differences
should be observed in adjudicating classes |
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A
Judge is obligated to adjudicate each class in conformity with the rules
and specifications of that class as they appear in the Rule Book.
He is expected to be proficient in his Division and possess a thorough
knowledge of the rules of the Federation. |
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b)
The decision of each judge constitutes solely his individual preferences
and not a verdict by the Show Committee. |
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c)
No exhibitor shall approach a Judge with regard to a decision unless he
first obtains permission from the Show Director or Steward who shall
arrange an appointment with the Judge at a proper time and place.
No exhibitor has the right to inspect the Judges cards without the
Judge's permission. |
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d)
a Judge may order from the ring any unruly horse or one whose actions
threaten to endanger other exhibitors or their entries. |
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e)
A member of the Ground Jury must inspect Jumper Courses after they have
been set. |
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EMERGENCIES |
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Provisions
should be adopted before the show begins for the proper handling of
contingencies. For the
protection of the audience and exhibitors an ambulance should be on hand
at the show, or qualified medical personnel in attendance at the very
least.
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CONDUCT
OF SHOW
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No
person may enter the ring or collecting ring except judges, stewards,
show officials, riders or drivers, or attendants where classes permit
attendants. Coaches are
only allowed in the Collecting Ring and/or Warm Up area, except where
otherwise stated.
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Award
winners must be mounted and properly attired when receiving awards. Competitors are not allowed in the Main Ring unmounted
without special permission.
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B.E.F.
RATED CLASSES OR SHOWS
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It is possible to hold
shows which are rated by the B.E.F. or to hold classes rated by the
B.E.F. within shows which are not necessarily recognized.
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For
classes or shows to be recognized and rated by the B.E.F. certain
requirements must be met.
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Schedules
must be submitted for approval to the Chairman of the Rules Committee of
the B.E.F. for shows and/or classes to be recognized by the B.E.F. for
points and end of year Championships.
The Show schedule must include the following: a) name of judge
and course designer, b) the names of the organizing committee of the
show and c) prizes if any. A
minimum of 7 days is required for approval.
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A
Bermuda Equestrian Federation Official should be in attendance to verify
the standard.
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HUNTER,
HACK AND EQUITATION
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Hunter
and Equitation classes are to be judged in accordance with the
principles of the rules of the
USA
Equestrian
Hack classes are to be judged in accordance with the principles
of the rules of the Equine Canada. Championship
classes must be judged by a foreign rated judge, properly accredited
with their National Federation. These
classes must indicate the Championship number in the schedule for the
show. (i.e. Champion Riding
Horse 15.2hh and Under championship number is
B.E.F. #01).
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SHOW
JUMPING
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Classes
must be held in accordance with the principles of the rules of the F.E.I.
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Classes
must show maximum height to be jumped and the correct Table and Article
number for the class. B.E.F. P or H followed by either '1', '2' or
'3 ' must also appear in the description of the class. e.g. (BEF
#P1) - Pony Jumping not to exceed 0.95m |
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Judges
must be recognized by the B.E.F. and be familiar with the F.E.I. Rules.
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For
International and Grand Prix Competitions the Course
Designer must be at least a Candidate Course Designer or some-one
with comparable qualifications.
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SCHOOLING
SHOWS
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Schooling Shows will be of the lowest level of
horse show and could have local judges for the equitation and flat
classes. National trainee
jumper judges could judge the jumping.
These shows will not count for points and their schedules need
not be presented to the Rules Committee of the Federation for approval. |
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DEFINITION OF EXHIBITOR AND
COMPETITOR |
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The term 'exhibitor' when used
herein refers to the owner of lessee of a horse, or a competitor showing
a horse when entered in a class where only the merits of the horse are
to be considered. In Equitation classes the term 'exhibitor' refers
to the rider. an exhibitor may not serve as a Judge or Ring
Steward in any Show in which he is exhibits
until he has finished all his classes. |
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a) The term 'not in good standing'
defines any person who is currently expelled or suspended by the
FEDERATION OR CLUB ORGANIZING THE SHOW. |
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b)
No Recognized Show shall allow a person not in good standing to judge, direct,
exhibit, ride or drive. |
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c)
The term 'disqualified' defines a person who has been deprived of the
right of participating in a given show by the Directors of that show for
just cause. |
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d)
It is within the jurisdiction of a Recognized Show to disqualify an
exhibitor and/or his entries and cause him to forfeit his winnings and
ribbons at that show, and for cause to have the horses removed from the
grounds without being held liable for damage. All
such disqualifications must be reported to the Federation |
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e)
All
competitors must be paid up members of the Bermuda Equestrian Federation
when entering B.E.F. designated classes. |
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f)
All
horses shown in B.E.F. designated classes must be registered with the
Bermuda Equestrian Federation. |
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AGE
OF A JUNIOR COMPETITOR |
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Junior:
An individual who has not reached his 19th birthday as of September 1st
of the current competition year. The age of an individual on
September 1st will be maintained throughout the entire competition
year. Persons born September 1st assume the greater age on that
date. If a competition is in progress on August 31st of any year,
junior status at the start of the competition will be maintained
throughout that competition. |
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IMMEDIATE FAMILY |
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For horse show purposes the term
'Immediate Family' shall include the following: husband, wife, parents,
child, stepchild, brother, sister, half brother and sister, in-laws of
the same relations as stated above, and grandparents. |
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DEFINITION OF HORSE AND PONY
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The
height of all animals shall be stated in hands instead of 'inches', a
hand is 4". Maximum height shall be reckoned as so many hands
'and under' while minimum height shall be reckoned as 'over' a given
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a)
A pony shall be considered to be 14.2hh and under. Horses must be
over 14.2hh. The height accepted will exclude shoes, with an
allowance of 1/2 inch for steel shoes and 3/4 inch for rubber shoes,
plus the measurement of any pad. Measurement of height must be
taken by a B.E.F. recognized veterinarian. This measurement must
be taken on an official measuring block. |
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b)
The height of a horse may be protested by an exhibitor in the same class
or show official.
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c)
Should the height of a horse be protested it shall be the duty of the
Show Committee to have the official veterinarian measure the pony or
horse on the official measurement stand. In the event of a dispute
officials may request the horse/pony be measured without shoes. |
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d)
It will be the responsibility of the Exhibitor to ensure that the horse
is in the correct height division. It is also the responsibility
of the Exhibitor to supply the Registration Secretary with official
changes to the height of their horse. |
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e)
All horses under (15.2.50) and ponies must be re-measured at 6 years old. |
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AGE
OF HORSE/PONIES |
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Horses
and Ponies under 3 years of age may not be ridden in any Recognized
Show. |
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SCHOOLING
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a)
Schooling shall only be permitted over fences in an area authorized by
the Show Committee. |
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b)
Warming up of horses under saddle and in harness shall only be permitted
in an area authorized by the Show Committee.
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c)
It is the responsibility of the Show Committee to provide a schooling
area and steward. |
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d)
The only practice fences that competitors may jump are those provided by
the Organizing Committee. The use of fence materials, other than
those provided by the Organizing Committee, is forbidden under penalty
of elimination
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SOUNDNESS
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Unless
specific division rules state otherwise, all animals must be serviceably
sound for horse show purposes i.e. such animals must not show evidence
of lameness, broken wind or impairment of vision.
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FORBIDDEN
SUBSTANCES
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No
horse shall be shown in any class if it has been administered in any
manner any forbidden substance. A
forbidden substance is any stimulant, depressant, tranquilizer or local
anesthetic which might affect the performance of a horse (stimulants and
depressants are defined as medications which stimulate or depress the
circulatory, respiratory, or central nervous systems.)
Also prohibited are any drugs, regardless of how harmless or
innocuous they might be, which by their very nature might mask or screen
the presence of the aforementioned prohibited drugs, or prevent or delay
testing procedures. Full
use of modern therapeutic measure for the improvement and protection of
the health of the horse including phenylbutazone is permitted, unless
the drug given also may stimulate or
depress the circulatory, respiratory, or central nervous system.
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All
horses in competition at the show and during any qualifying rounds are
subject to examination by a licensed veterinarian.
Examination may include physical, saliva, urine, blood tests,
including the administration of a drug to induce urination at the
owner's request, or any other test or procedure in the discretion of
said licensed veterinarian necessary to effectuate the purposes of this
rule. Said veterinarian may
examine any or all the horses in a class (or qualifying event) or all
classes in the show. Refusal to submit the horse for examination or to
co-operate with the veterinarian or his agents constitutes a violation.
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CRUELTY |
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a)
Cruelty to or the abuse of a horse by any person at a Recognized Show is
forbidden, constitutes a violation and renders the offender subject to
penalty. The Show Committee may bare violators from further
participation for the remainder of the show. It shall be the duty
of the Show Officials to report to the Federation any person who
indulges in this practice for such further action as may be deemed
appropriate.
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The
Committee may appoint a veterinarian to inspect any animal in
competition. Refusal to submit an animal for examination by an authorized
veterinarian after due notification shall constitute a violation. |
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b)
The following acts are included under the words 'Cruelty' or 'Abuse' but
are not limited thereto:-
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1)
Excessive use of a whip on any horse in a stall, runway, schooling area,
show ring or elsewhere on the grounds by any person. |
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2)
Rapping the leg of a horse with the butt end of a riding crop or other
implement. |
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3)
Use of any substance to induce temporary heat. |
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4)
Manual poling with any object. |
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5)
Use of wire or chain in conjunction with any schooling jump. |
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6)
Use of electric device in schooling or showing. |
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7) Showing a horse with raw or bleeding sores around the ear, saddle,
coronets, pasterns or legs. |
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8)
Inhumane treatment of a horse in a stall, runway, schooling area, show
ring or elsewhere on the grounds, by any person (see #1).
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INTERRUPTION
OF PROCEDURE |
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a)
In the event that a show is stopped while in progress due to storm or
other emergency, the decision as to its continuance shall rest with the
Show Committee. |
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b)
A class in operation at the time of stopping of a show shall cease and
no placements shall be made. |
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c)
If the class is continued at a succeeding session of the show, it shall
go on from the point where it ceased and scores already credited shall
count.
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BREAKAGE
OF EQUIPMENT |
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a)
Except in Hunter and Jumper classes in which specific rules prevail, and
exhibitor is entitled to request suspension of judging for a period not
to exceed seven minutes in aggregate (but no more than twice in a class)
in order to repair broken equipment, replace a shoe of rectify a similar
accident. The exhibitor must go to the centre of the ring for any
such emergency which will constitute a request for time out. Time
shall be taken from the moment the exhibitor goes to the centre of the
ring except in the event of a horse casting a shoe when time shall not
start until the farrier reaches the animal provided the farrier is
available on the show grounds. |
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If
at the expiration of the seven minutes the repair has not been made the
exhibitor may proceed as is or be eliminated. The Steward or Judge
shall be held responsible for timing unless an official timer is
present.
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b)
If a horse is removed from the ring during a class for the purpose of
reshoeing the Steward or Judge shall accompany and remain with the Horse
until it is returned to the ring or excused from the class. |
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c)
If a driver is not involved in a time out, he may make minor adjustment
that can be performed with the assistance of one attendant and not be
charged with a time out. |
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ARTIFICIAL
APPLIANCES |
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All
artificial appliances other than those permitted in division rules are
prohibited. Bandages,
tailsets, chains, or other training devices are prohibited in the ring.
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FALLS
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In
all classes except Hunter, Jumper, Western and Equitation (in which
specific rules prevail) the fall of horse and/or rider shall not
disqualify the entry, unless due to bad manners of the horse.
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TIME
SCHEDULE |
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a)
The announced order or time for classes shall not be changed unless (1)
at least 12 hours notice of such change be given to each exhibitor and
judge affected, or (2) the consent of each exhibitor affected must be
obtained. |
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b)
Provided the order of events is not changed, the Show
Committee shall have the privilege of calling any class up to 30 minutes
ahead of its schedule time, except the first class which may not
commence ahead of advertised time. Exhibitors should be ready for
classes in reasonable time and may not protest such advance of schedule. |
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c)
When it is found that a class is being delayed by horses not being ready
to perform, the competition may be closed at the order of the Judge or
Show Committee, provided warning is issued and exhibitors are given 2
minutes in which to appear at the in-gate, ready to participate except
in Jumper Divisions (in which specific rules prevail).
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DRESS |
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It is tradition in the show ring that riders and drivers
be correctly attired for the class in question, that attendants be
neatly dressed and horses properly presented. Riders
in all classes where jumping is required must wear protective headgear
with harness in place except in Trail and Dressage Classes.
A Show Committee may at its discretion, bar any entry or person
from entering the ring if not suitably presented to appear before an
audience, and must bar riders without protective headgear from classes
in which it is required.
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Dress
code for each section is listed under the applicable division.
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CHALLENGE
TROPHIES (ANNUAL) |
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a)
A challenge (annual/perpetual) trophy is a trophy donated to or offered
by a show which must be won a specified number of times under specified
conditions. When originally placed in competition it becomes the
property of the Show Committee and cannot be withdrawn by the donor. |
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b)
The conditions of a challenge trophy shall not be changed without the
consent of the trophy donor or his legal representative and of all who
have qualified as potential winners of such trophy.
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c)
The winner of a leg on a challenge trophy in competition is entitled to
possession of such trophy for up to11 months from date of winning unless a
show stipulated that it shall remain in its possession. He shall
be responsible for protection and care of the trophy while in his
possession. At the expiration of 11 months or one month prior to
the next annual show, the show may demand return of trophy if it has not
been won outright. Failure to return the trophy shall constitute a
violation and shall render the exhibitor subject to penalty. In
the event of departure overseas of winner of trophy, custody of the
trophy shall be given to the Show Committee. |
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If
a trophy is destroyed, stolen or lost and thus cannot be restored, the
exhibitor in whose possession it was shall pay to the show the cost of
replacing it with a trophy equally suitable and satisfactory to the Show
Committee. Such replacement of lost trophy if completed before the
next competition, shall exempt the exhibitor from penalty. |
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d)
Should a show or class be discontinued or not held for any period of
time, any unretired challenge trophies offered at such show must be
returned at the expiration of 11 months to the last active show
committee. This committee shall determine the disposition of such
trophies but they may not be placed in competition at any show unless
the provisions of (b) are met. |
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PERPETUAL
TROPHIES
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A
perpetual trophy is a trophy donated to or offered by a show, which is
never awarded permanently to an exhibitor but remains the property of
and in possession of a show, which may at its discretion present to the
annual winner a replica or souvenir trophy.
The conditions of such trophy are identical with those of a
challenge trophy except that previous winners need not be consulted when
and if specifications are changed.
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CHAMPIONSHIP
AWARDS |
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In
order for a Championship Award to be presented, a minimum of three (3)
classes must be held for that Championship.
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01
Champion Riding Horse 15.2hh and Under
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02 Champion Riding Horse over 15.2hh
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03 Champion Adult Hunter
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04 Champion Junior Hunter
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05 Champion Riding Pony 14.2hh and Under
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06 Champion Hunter Pony
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07 Champion Junior Equitation Under 8 years.
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08 Champion Junior Equitation 10 years and Under
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09 Champion Junior Equitation Under 12 years
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10 Champion Junior Equitation 12-14 years inclusive
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11 Champion Junior Equitation 15-18 years inclusive
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12 Champion Adult Equitation 19 years and Over |
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Champion Working Hunter 15.2hh and Under
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14 Champion Working Hunter over 15.2hh
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15 Champion Low Hunter Horse |
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16 Champion Limit Adult Equitation |
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17 Champion Open Working Hunter |
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18 Champion Open Hunter |
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27 Champion Short Stirrup Equitation 12 years & Under |
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PN1 Champion Pony Jumper height not to
exceed 0.75m (2'6") |
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PN2 Champion Pony Jumper height not to exceed 0.85m
(2'9") |
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P1
Champion Pony Jumper height not to exceed 0.95m (3'1") |
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P2 Champion Pony jumper height not to exceed 1.00m (3'3") |
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P3 Champion Pony Jumper height not to exceed 1.10m (3'7") |
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P4 Champion Pony Jumper height not to exceed 1.15m (3'9") |
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H1 Champion Horse Jumper height not to exceed 0.95m (3'1") |
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H2 Champion Horse Jumper height not to exceed 1.00m (3'3") |
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H3 Champion Horse Jumper height not to exceed 1.10m (3'7") |
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H4 Champion Horse Jumper height not to exceed 1.15m (3'9") |
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H5 Champion Horse Jumper height not to exceed 1.25m (4'1") |
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H6 Champion Horse Jumper height 1.15m and over (3'9" and over) |
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Other
Awards |
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The Stable Award
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The Coaches Award
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The Little Orvy Trophy,
Champion Horse Jumper |
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The Grantfield Epic Trophy,
Champion Pony Jumper |
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The Skippy Trophy, for the Pony
with most points |
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The Raymond White Memorial Award,
most points for Horse/Pony/rider combination
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The Shalimar Trophy, junior
competitor 14-18 years riding the same horse in all competitions |
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The China Doll Trophy, for
Junior rider gaining most points in show jumping riding the same horse |
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The Pegasus Trophy, junior
competitor with most points riding ponies |
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The King Croft/DK Ratinus Warmblood Trophy |
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The Richfield Trophy, most
points in dressage with scores over 55% and jumping competitions with BEF designators judged under Table A, Combined
Training and/or Horse Trials |
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The Inwood Stables Trophy, Adult
with most points |
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The DeCosta Construction Ltd. Trophy, Junior with most points |
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The Jeneration Debut Trophy,
Horse with most points |
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The BEF Dressage Challenge Trophy, best combined score of horse/rider
combination in the FEI World Dressage Challenge & the CEA Mini Dressage
Challenge in the Adult Division in tests PSG, Advanced and Medium.
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Point Scoring Information |
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N.B. All ages to be taken as of September 1st i.e. the start of the Show
Season each year.
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The scoring year will start on September 1st and
end August 31st |
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POINT
SCORING |
HACK
and HUNTER CLASSES (Horses and Ponies)
One
point to be added for every three horses TAKING
PART in the class. Scoring
starts - up to 15 horses. Judges
should be asked to score to 10 places despite number of ribbons awarded.
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Place
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1st
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2nd
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3rd
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4th
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5th
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6th
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7th
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8th
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9th
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10th
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up to 15 horses
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11
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9
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6
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5
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4
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3
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2
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1
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18 horse
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12
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10
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9
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6
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4
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3
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2
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21 horses
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13
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11
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10
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9
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7
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6
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5
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4
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3
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24 horses
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14
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12
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11
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10
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9
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6
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27 horses
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16
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13
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12
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11
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10
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9
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6
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30 horses
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16
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14
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13
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12
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11
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10
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9
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7
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6
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33 horses
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17
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15
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14
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13
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12
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11
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10
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36 horses
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18
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16
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15
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14
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39 horses
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19
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17
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16
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15
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42 horses
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20
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18
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EQUITATION
CLASSES
Equitation
classes will score as follows:
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PLACE
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1st
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2nd
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3rd
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4th
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5th
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6th
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7th
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8th
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9th
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10th
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11
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JUMPING
CLASSES |
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Points
for jumping classes will be awarded to 6th place (regardless of the
number of
ribbons offered). Points awarded as follows: |
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Ties
will be scored accordingly. i.e. if tie for first place between three
competitors 1st, 2nd
and
3rd place points will be added together and divided by 3. The next place
will be 4th
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so on.
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PRIZE RIBBONS
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For
scoring purposes for year end awards, the Federation requires organizers
to ask judges to place competitors to 10th position regardless of the
number of ribbons offered. Judges
to place to 6th for jumping classes.
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a)
At
all Recognized Shows the prize ribbons shall be the following colours:-
GRAND CHAMPION - Blue, Red, Yellow, White
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION- Red, Yellow, White and Pink
CHAMPION - Red, Yellow and White
RESERVE
CHAMPION - Red, Yellow and White
FIRST
PRIZE - Blue
SECOND
PRIZE - Red
THIRD
PRIZE - Yellow
FOURTH
PRIZE -
White
FIFTH
- Pink
SIXTH
- Green
SEVENTH - Purple
EIGHTH - Brown
Special ribbons of a different colour may be awarded. |
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b)
At least 4 ribbons are to be awarded in classes of up to 15
entries. 1 extra ribbon should be awarded for each 5 entries
thereafter. This excludes Gymkhana entries, where the number of
ribbons awarded shall be left to the discretion of the Show Committee. |
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PRIZE
MONEY |
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Offering
of money prizes in Equitation Classes is forbidden, since under the
rules covering international sport a competitor accepting money prizes
thereby becomes a professional. In
Equitation Classes the individual is the competitor and wins the award,
whereas in other classes the horse is the competitor and wins the award.
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SUBMISSION
OF ENTRIES |
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a)
Entries must be made in writing and duly signed by the owner or
authorized agent and must be accompanied by funds to cover applicable
entry fees. |
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b)
Exhibitors are responsible for their own errors and those of their
agents in the preparation of entry forms.
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In
the event that a Prize List shall contain a statement as to any entry
not in accordance with the exhibitor's original entry form, it is the
duty of the Show Committee to take all steps necessary, including public
announcements, to correct the error giving precedence to the Exhibitor's
entry form, and not the Prize List in error, as authority.
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ENTRIES
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a)
The official entry form must be used to enter all Recognized Shows and
must be signed by the exhibitor or his representative. The
following statement must be printed on the entry form:-
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'I hereby accept the conditions and rules of
the above Association relating to my entries in this show, which I
hereby make, to be accepted in good faith by the above Association as
being true and correct. I
hereby further understand that I may not hold the organizers of the show
responsible for any loss or accident or damage during the show.'
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b)
A horse will not be allowed to compete unless proper entry has been
made, and both horse and rider have fulfilled all rules as required.
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c)
When entering B.E.F. designated classes all competitors must be members
of and all horses must be registered with the Bermuda Equestrian
Federation at the time of entry.
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d)
In B.E.F. designated classes the Show Committee must receive 3 entries
to constitute a class. If at close of entry, 3 entries have not as
yet been received, the Show Secretary must inform any exhibitor entered,
allowing them to enter in another class if available. If show
organizers wish to hold the class(es) with less than 3 competitors B.E.F.
points will not be awarded.
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e)
Each show schedule
shall state, 'When entering B.E.F. designated classes, all horses and
ponies must be registered with, and competitors must be members of, the
B.E.F. prior to the close of entries'. Championship classes are
designated by 'B.E.F. #01' or 'B.E.F. #P1'
or 'B.E.F. #H1' as applicable to the class being offered.
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f)
Competitors will be expected to complete entry forms correctly and
in their entirety, this will include the B.E.F. registration number
& designator H for horse, or P for pony, and the B.E.F. membership
number of the rider. Entries received without this information
WILL NOT COUNT towards year end awards.
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WITHDRAWAL
OF ENTRIES
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a)
If an exhibitor voluntarily removes a horse from the ring without the
permission of a judge, the exhibitor and all animals of the exhibitor
shall be disqualified from all future classes at that show and shall
forfeit all prizes and entry fees for the entire show at the discretion
of the Show Committee.
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b)
Any horse leaving the ring without the exhibitor's volition shall be
deprived of an award in that class.
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c)
Scratches must be made with the Show Secretary only, whose name
(and phone number) will appear on all show schedules.
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POST
ENTRIES
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a)
In the event that a Recognized Show does not desire to accept
post entries it shall so state in the prize list and catalogue and no
exceptions shall be made. |
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b)
In the event that a Recognized Show does desire to accept post
entries it shall so state in the prize list and catalogue and they can
only be accepted up to 30 minutes prior to the starting of the class and
upon signature of exhibitor or his representative. |
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c)
Post entries
will only be accepted for horses already entered in the show, and
upon payment of the appropriate fee.
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REFUSAL
OF ENTRIES
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Show
Organizers reserve the right to refuse any entry of an exhibitor who has
shown an objectionable attitude towards a given show or previous
unsportsmanlike behaviour at a Show or to its management.
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LEASE
OR 'ON FEED'
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An
official lease of a horse shall be construed as bonafide ownership for
show purposes.
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SUBSTITUTIONS |
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a)
i) HORSE: No substitution of horse may be made after the
announced date of the closing of entries, except in equitation classes
or in classes where more than one horse represent an entry (i.e. pairs,
teams, tandems). Substitutions may only be made on receipt of a
veterinarians certificate. This certificate should be received by
the Show Secretary when making the request for the change.
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ii)
If a horse is sold or injured after the closing of entries Competition
Management MAY allow, upon written application, an exhibitor to
substitute another horse in the same class (or classes), but the new
entry must be given another number. Proof of sale &/or a
veterinarians certificate will be required. The request for this
change must be made prior to the start of each show day (if more than
one.) |
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b)
The horse being substituted must already be entered in the show. (Refer to ENTRIES b).
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c) RIDER:
Substitution of rider in Equitation classes is not permitted.
Substitution of rider/driver in other classes is permitted unless
otherwise stated in the show schedule. |
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PROTESTS,
CHARGES AND HEARINGS - Filing and Contents
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A
protest may be made to a Show Committee by an exhibitor or agent or
parent of a Junior Exhibitor or official of the show for any violation
of these rules. It must be
(a) in writing, (b) signed by the protester, (c) addressed to the
Secretary of the show at which the violation occurred, (d) accompanied
by a deposit of $50.00 and (e) received by a member of the Show
Committee within 30 minutes of the alleged violation or completion of
class.
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APPEAL
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The
appeal jury shall hear all protests officially lodged within one hour
from the time it is received. A
protest must state an identifiable name and contain a complete and
definite statement of the acts which constitute the alleged violation.
Precise details regarding a violation of the rules are necessary.
The maker must be prepared to substantiate the protest by
personal testimony at a hearing, or by sworn statement, witnesses or
other evidence. All persons
directly concerned shall be given the opportunity to appear.
If the protest is sustained, the deposit shall be returned to the
protester - if not sustained, the deposit shall be forfeited to the
show.
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A
protest against a Recognized Show shall be referred to the
Executive Committee of the Bermuda Equestrian Federation.
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NON-PROTESTABLE
DECISIONS
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The
soundness of a horse, when determined by an official veterinarian of the
show or by a judge, is not protestable.
A Judge's decision representing his individual preference, is not
protestable unless it is alleged to be in violation of the rules.
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A
protest with respect to the height of a horse may only be made to the
Committee of the Show. Re-measurement
shall take place immediately to prevent any change in height by
re-shoeing.
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HEARINGS
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Any
person or show against whom a protest is filed shall be entitled to a
hearing. Accused persons
may attend the hearing at their option and may bring witnesses in their
own behalf.
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