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RULE CHANGES FOR NEXT YEAR EFFECTIVE DATE JANUARY 1, 2008 General Rules & Regulations43. Standing Committees may include, but are not limited to, the following: Recreational Riding & Golden Trails Web & Computer
Violations51. The Palomino Horse Breeders of America will not assume the responsibility of settling civil disputes including but not limited to financial settlements, ownership, health, fertility, soundness, breeding or any other civil matter.
Palomino Horse Breeders of America Amateur Association Constitution and By-Laws
Article 7 Section 2.
Special Meetings. Special Board of Amateur Directors meeting may be
called by the Amateur President upon thirty (30) days written notice to
PHBA, submitted by petition signed by A. The petition shall contain the exact purpose(s) of the special meeting, which are urgent and require action by PHBA-A before the next scheduled national meeting. Only business mentioned in the call of the special meeting can be transacted at such a special meeting. If, at a special meeting it becomes urgent in an emergency to take action for which no notice was given, that action, to become legal must be ratified by PHBA-A at the next regularly scheduled national meeting. B. For any special meeting called by petition, the Amateur Secretary shall compare the list of names and signatures with the current list of PHBA Amateur National Directors or PHBA Amateur members found on the petition C. Within thirty (30) days after receiving said petition or written request from the PHBA Amateur President, PHBA shall mail written notice of such meeting to all Amateur National and Alternate National Directors of the Board of Amateur Directors D. A list of the Amateur National Directors or PHBA Amateur members which signed the petition shall be placed on the PHBA website and shall accompany the notice of the PHBA-A meeting. E. Notice of the special meeting shall also appear in the Palomino Horses Magazine and/or the PHBA website providing no less than sixty (60) days notice of the date and location. F. The President of PHBA-A shall determine the time, location and place of the Special Amateur meeting.
Palomino Horse Breeders of America Youth Association Constitution and By-Laws
ARTICLE 5 ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Section 2. Officers.
The PHBA-Y National Directors shall elect the following officers at each
annual meeting:
ARTICLE 5ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Section 1. Executive Board.
A. All PHBA Youth officers must be current PHBA-Youth members when taking office, and may serve the second half of their term as a PHBA adult member.
ARTICLE 7 Section 2.
Special Meetings. Special Board of Youth Directors meetings may be
called by the PHBA-Y President upon thirty (30) days written notice to
PHBA, submitted by petition signed A. The petition shall contain the exact purpose(s) of the special meeting, which are urgent and require action by PHBA-Y before the next scheduled national meeting. Only business mentioned in the call of the special meeting can be transacted at such a special meeting. If, at a special meeting it becomes urgent in an emergency to take action for which no notice was given, that action, to become legal must be ratified by PHBA-Y at the next regularly scheduled national meeting. B. For any special meeting called by petition, the Youth Secretary shall compare the list of names and signatures with the current list of PHBA Youth National Directors or PHBA Youth members found on the petition C. Within thirty (30) days after receiving said petition or written request from the PHBA Youth President, PHBA shall mail written notice of such meeting to all Youth National and Alternate National Directors of the Board of Youth Directors D. A list of the Youth National Directors or PHBA Youth members which signed the petition shall be placed on the PHBA website and shall accompany the notice of thePHBA-Y meeting. E. Notice of the special meeting shall also appear in the Palomino Horses Magazine and/or the PHBA website providing no less than sixty (60) days notice of the date and location. F. The President of PHBA-Y shall determine the time, location and place of the Special Youth meeting. ARTICLE 7 MEETINGS
Section 3. Quorum and Voting. The number of the Youth National Directors present at the meeting shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. All actions, including amending By-Laws, require a majority vote to approve.
Registration & Transfer Rules MARKINGS 512. White Markings. A. Palominos may be eligible for registration provided the white markings and pink skin underlying the white markings do not extend beyond the lines described as follows: 1)
A line parallel with the ground drawn around the front leg at the
point 2)
A line parallel with the ground drawn around
TITLES & AWARDS AMATEUR PROGRAMS TITLES AND AWARDS
TOP TEN AMATEUR SELECT HIGH POINT 1265 C. Points earned in amateur halter and amateur color shall count toward these awards provided that the amateur has earned at least twenty-five points (25) points in two (2)or more amateur select performance events.
TOP TEN YOUTH 1311.
The year end high point overall youth for A. High Point Youth 13 and under, Excluding Timed events B. High Point Youth 14-18, Excluding Timed events C. High Point Youth Timed Event Horse
TOP TEN NOVICE YOUTH 1445. The year end high point overall youth for Novice Youth 18 & Under earning the most youth points in one calendar year, shall receive an award at the next PHBA Youth Association National Convention High point youths are to receive an appropriate award. Reserve high point youths are to receive an appropriate award. Points earned in youth halter and youth color shall count toward these awards provided that the youth has earned at least fifty (50) points in youth novice performance events. The year end high point youth for Novice Youth 18 & Under earning the most youth points in one calendar year, given honorable mention in the Youth Issue of Palomino Horses Magazine and/or PHBA website. Points earned in Youth Walk Trot classes or Youth 18 & Under shall not be included in tabulating points for this award.
NOVICE YOUTH SUPERIOR AWARDS1465. Novice Youth Superior Awards shall be presented to youth earning a minimum of one hundred (100) novice youth points in a given class. 1466. A proper certificate will be issued for each novice youth event in which a youth and horse meets the point qualifications 1467. Points earned in youth walk trot classes or Youth 18 & Under shall not be included in tabulating points for this award.
JUDGE RULES
2024.
Effective January 1, 1995, all PHBA judges are required to attend a PHBA
approved judges seminar once every
Judge’s Conflict Of Interest 2049.
Any horse which
has been under the care, custody and control of a judge for remuneration
in the previous six months shall not be exhibited to that judge
2050.
Any exhibitor who has been trained by, or whose horse has been
transported by, for remuneration in the previous six months or has shown
a horse owned by that judge within the previous six months may not
exhibit to that judge 2051.
Horses shown
within the previous six months by a judge or member of the judge's
immediate family (i.e. spouse, son, daughter, father, mother,
father-in-law, mother-in-law, sister, sister-in-law, brother-in-law,
brother, grandparent, grandchildren) may not be shown to that judge(s)
2053. MultiJudged Shows. In a multijudged show, if a judge is confronted with an entry that poses a conflict of interest, the judge will not judge that entry and that entry will not be counted toward the total number of horses in the class. The judge will mark his card and the number of entries and will make a notation on his card that the entry is a conflict.
Medications; Artificial Appliance; Humane Treatment
Therapeutic Medication
A.
Only those
4) Isoxsuprine – when administered, the dose should be accurately calculated according to the actual weight of the animal. Each 24 hours, not more than 1.6 milligrams per pound of body weight should be administered (usually divided in two equal doses given 12 hours apart). For a 1,000 pound animal, the maximum daily dose is 1,600 milligrams, which equals 80, 20 milligram tablets. No part of a dose should be administered during the four hours prior to competing. Any medicated feed should be consumed and/or removed at least four hours prior to competing.
5)Lidocaine/Mepivicaine – (when administered within 24 hours of showing) may only be used under actual observation of event management (or designated representative) and/or the official show veterinarian, either of which must sign the medication report form, to aid in the surgical repair of minor skin lacerations which, by their very nature, would not prevent the horse from competing following surgery. A Medication Report form must be filed with show management as required.
6) Firocoxib ( Equioxx)
Horse Show Rules
3001. Any
APA,
organization A. Show approval is a privilege, not a right, granted or rejected at PHBA discretion on an annual basis according to continuous evaluation of the applicant(s), including, but not limited to, competence of show management; enforcement of PHBA rules; quality of horse show; and service to PHBA members. B. For horse show approval, any APA, organization, or individual shall send a current properly completed show application to PHBA with appropriate fees postmarked at least one hundred twenty days (120) days prior to the date or entry dates of the horse show. If two applications are received for the same numbered weekend, the horse show application with the earlier postmark will be eligible for approval of that date. If the postmarks are the same, the show application received first will be eligible for that date. (3001-B is a combination of existing rules 3003, 3005 and new language)
3002. (3006) A specific numbered weekend in the year shall be given to the APA, organization, or individual which held a horse show on that date during the previous year. To retain that date, the application for approval must be submitted as outlined in rule 3001-B. Approval does not carry over from year to year, but must be obtained for each individual show or contest. A. Horse Show weekends are based upon the number of the weekend, not upon the date. The number of the weekend is determined by counting from the first Sunday of the year. The first Sunday of the year is assigned the number one. The remaining weekends are consecutively numbered 2-52. B. The Executive Board has the authority to approve an exception to the numbered weekends, as defined in rule 3002-A above, upon written request from an APA, organization or individual. The wording in blue is from existing rule 3004. The wording in black is existing rule 3006, 3006-A.
3003. For horse show approval, a current PHBA Horse Show Application, properly completed, shall be forwarded to PHBA with appropriate fees. This rule is moved to 3001-B, with slight wording adjustment and combined with 3005 and new language.
3003. (3009) The application must be accompanied with a complete list of all classes to be offered at the show.
3004. Approval does not carry over from year to year, but must be obtained for each individual show or contest. This rule moved to rule 3002 and combined with 3006 and new language.
3004. (3010) In order for the horse show to be approved, the name of the judge(s) must appear in at least one issue of Palomino Horses Magazine and/or on the PHBA website prior to the scheduled show date(s). A. The show management would be responsible for submitting this information to PHBA in compliance with publication deadlines.
3005. Horse Show Approval Application Deadlines. This application must be postmarked at least one hundred twenty days (120) days prior to the date or entry dates of the horse show. If two applications are received for the same numbered weekend, the horse show application with the earlier postmark will be eligible for approval of that date. If the postmarks are same, the show application received first will be eligible for that date. This rule is moved to 3001-B with slight wording adjustment and combined with 3003 and new language.
3005. (3002) The sponsor(s) of any PHBA approved horse show which fails to pay for any services rendered by a third party (i.e. judges fees, cattle fees, facilities, etc.) in connection with the holding of an approved show or premium money to exhibitors, can be denied PHBA approval for present and future shows.
3006. A specific
numbered weekend in the year shall be given to the organization or
individual, which held a horse show on that date during the previous
year. To retain that
date,
A. Horse Show weekends are based upon the number of the weekend, not upon the date. The number of the weekend is determined by counting from the first Sunday of the year. The first Sunday of the year is assigned the number one. The remaining weekends are consecutively numbered 2-52. This rule was moved in entirety to rule 3002 and combined with 3004 and new language. The green print wording is to be deleted. The wording marked for deletion is redundant to similar language in existing rule 3005 that is proposed to be moved to rule 3001-B.
3006. (3007) Late Horse Show Approvals. Horse show approval applications postmarked less than one hundred and twenty (120) days, but more than sixty (60) days prior to the date of the horse show shall require an additional $50.00 per judge late penalty fee.
3007. (3008) No refunds will be made on Show Applications.
3009. The application must be accompanied with a complete list of all classes to be offered at the show. This rule is moved to rule 3003.
3010. In order for the horse show to be approved, the name of the judge(s) must appear in at least one issue of Palomino Horses Magazine and/or the PHBA website prior to the scheduled show date(s). A. The show management would be responsible for submitting this information to PHBA in compliance with publication deadlines. This rule moved to rule 3004.
3008. (3011) Mileage Between Shows. There shall be no more than one (1) horse show on a given day within a three hundred and fifty mile radius of another horse show within the same state or province. A. EXCEPTION: APA’s may host two (2) horse shows on only one (1) day if there is not another horse show held within five (5) days before or five (5) days after [i.e. two (2) judges at a horse show on Saturday and no horse show held on Sunday].
B.
Multiple-Judged
shows (as outlined in Rule(s)
3031-3038), and/or a horse show
circuit may not be held in adjoining
states on the same day, unless the shows are at least three hundred and
fifty miles apart.
PHBA shall approve the scheduling of all
circuits and multiple-judged shows so that conflicting dates
will C. Stock shows or fairs
approved by PHBA, shall be allowed
regardless of proximity to another
PHBA horse show. Wording in Green is to be deleted. This proposed arrangement combines existing rules 3011, 3012, 3013 and 3014.
3012. All major livestock shows and state fairs may request the use of two judges to count as two separate horse shows. This rule moved to rule 3008-C (old 3011-C).
3013.
Multiple-shows (as outlined in Rule(s) 3031-3038), and/or a circuit
This rule moves to rule 3008-B (old 3011-B). Wording in green is to be deleted. Replacement language noted in 3008-B in red.
3014. PHBA shall approve the scheduling of all circuits and multiple-judged shows so that conflicting dates may be avoided. This rule moved to rule 3008-B (old 3011-B)
3009. (3015) PHBA horse shows will not be approved for those dates during the PHBA National Convention, PHBA World Championship Horse Show, or the PHBA Youth World Championship Horse Show. A. EXCEPTION: Any exception to this rule must be approved by the PHBA Executive Board.
3010. (3016) Classes added to a show, which were not listed on the original Show Application, shall not receive points without written approval from PHBA.
3011. (3017) If the Show Application is satisfactory, PHBA will issue a statement of official approval for the proposed show. The approved date will then be reserved and the show shall be published in Palomino Horses Magazine and/or the PHBA website.
3012. (3018) If the Show Application is unsatisfactory, PHBA will so inform the individual or organization making the application and explain any deficiencies to be corrected.
3013. (3019) The APA Secretaries shall be notified of all show approvals in their respective states in Palomino Horses Magazine and/or the PHBA website.
3014. (3020) Shows will not be permitted to start earlier than the advertised schedule.
3015. (3021) Any show holding events back to back on the same day with different judge such as cattle events, must clearly display this information in writing on the show premium list.
3016. (3022) Any show may split classes over consecutive days provided the judges do not judge the same classes more than once.
3017. (3023) As an express condition of the privilege to participate at a PHBA approved show or event, each owner of a Palomino Horse, exhibitor, trainer, participants, assume the risk of participation, and release and discharge PHBA, its officers, directors, representative and employees from any and all liability, whenever or however arising, as to personal injury or property damage occurring as a result of participation in an event conducted by the show or on the show grounds thereof.
3018. (3024) Each member, horse owner, or others involved in participation in PHBA approved events is charged with the ultimate responsibility to determine eligibility of persons exhibiting his or her horse(s) by contacting PHBA regarding the current list of suspended or disciplined person(s) before authorizing such participation. Every person competing in a PHBA approved class must possess either a current, individual PHBA, PHBA Youth or PHBA Amateur membership card. Show management must inspect this membership card or a photocopy of it at any show the exhibitor and/or owner has entered. If the owner and/or exhibitor is a member but cannot produce their membership card or a photocopy of their card at the show, they must fill out a replacement form, purchase a new membership and pay the required fee at the show before entering. This fee is non-refundable (EXCEPTION magazine subscription)
MULTIPLE-JUDGED SHOWS
3034. Mileage between shows, refer to Rule 3008-B.
JUDGING CONSIDERATIONS 3163. Mane and Tail. 3163 H. The use of weighted tails is illegal.
EQUIPMENT & ATTIRE 3313 B. Junior Horses. Horses five (5) years old and under that are shown with a bosal or snaffle bit, may be ridden with one or two hands on the reins. Closed reins (example mecate) may not be used with a snaffle bit; Exception is Working Cowhorse and Reining where a mecate is permitted. 3314. Snaffle Bits Reins. In the event a horse (five years of age or younger) is shown with a snaffle bit or bosal in any of the following stock type classes, the rider may show with one or two (2) hands on the reins: 3316. Saddles. In the ST Division western classes, except English, roping and speed events, horses will be shown in a stock saddle. A. Silver equipment will not count over a good working outfit. B. A western saddle is a common type of saddle distinguished by a large noticeable fork on which there is some form of horn, a high cantle and large skirts.
PERFORMANCE CLASS RULES
PLEASURE DRIVING GAITS 3409. The following terminology shall apply to Pleasure Driving: (1) Walk; a natural, flat-footed, four-beat gait. Loss of forward rhythmic movement shall be penalized. (2) Park gait; a forward, free-flowing, square trot with impulsion. Loss of forward, rhythmic movement or jogging shall be penalized. (3) Road gait; an extended trot showing a definite lengthening of stride, with a noticeable difference in speed. Short, quick, animated strides and/or excessive speed shall be penalized.
PLEASURE DRIVING 3411. Class Procedure. Horses shall enter the ring the same direction. Each horse shall then be exhibited at the following gaits: A. The recommended class procedure is walk, park gait, road gait, park gait and walk;
3415. The following terminology shall apply in all English classes whenever a specific gait that is called: 3416.
(1) Walk is a natural, flat-footed, four-beat gait. The horse must move straight and true at the walk. The walk must be alert, with a stride of reasonable length in keeping with the size of the horse. Loss of forward rhythmic movement shall be penalized. 3417.
A.
B.
(2) Trot is a two-beat gait, comprising long, low, groundcovering, cadenced and balanced strides. Smoothness is more essential than speed. The knees should remain relatively flat, exhibiting minimal flexion. Short, quick strides and/or extreme speed shall be penalized. When asked to extend the trot, there should be a definite lengthening of the stride. 3418.
A.
B.
(3) Canter is a three-beat gait; smooth, free moving, relaxed and straight on both leads. The stride should be long, low and ground covering. Over-collected four-beat canter is to be penalized. Excessive speed is to be penalized. 3419.
Hand Gallop: a definite lengthening of the stride with a noticeable
difference in speed. The horse should be under control at all times and
be able to
HUNTER HACK 3443 E. Jumps. E. PVC poles are prohibited.
JUMPING 3455 B. PVC poles are prohibited.
WORKING HUNTER 3473 H. PVC poles are prohibited.
3475. Distance between fences is recommended to be in twelve (12’) foot (3.5 meters) increments with the exception of some combinations:
HUNTER DISTANCES. Combinations: one stride in and out, 24-26 feet; two strides in and out, 36 feet. Distances relative to height are recommended as below. Consideration should be given to adjusting only if weather conditions or arena footing (too deep, packed, too hard, or too wet) would so warrant. Safety of horse and/or rider should always be given priority. Height 2’6” 2’9” 3’0” Distance (3) strides 47’ 47’6” 48’ (4) strides 59’ 59’6” 60’ (5) strides 70’6” 71’ 72’ (6) strides 82’ 82’6” 84’ (7) strides 93’6” 94’ 96’
3481. Scoring. Scoring shall be on a basis of zero (0) to one hundred (100), with an approximate breakdown as follows: D. 60-69: Poor movers that make minor mistakes; cross canter, fair or average movers that have one or two poor fences but no major faults or disobediences. E.
50-59 A horse
that commits one major fault, F. 30-49: A horse that commits two or more major faults, including front or hind knock downs and refusals, or jumps in a manner that otherwise endangers the horse and/or rider.
3482. General. F.
When an obstacle
requires two or more fences (in and out), faults committed at each
obstacle are considered separately. In case of a refusal or run out at
one element, entry must
3486. Elimination. G. Failure to trot the horse in a small circle on a loose rein for soundness, after jumping the last fence, while still mounted and prior to leaving the arena.
GREEN WORKING HUNTER 3488. Available only in the open division. (a) The same rules apply in green working hunter class as apply in working hunter, except the eligibility requirements and heights of the jumps. (b) Horses eligible to compete: (1) Horses in their first year of showing in PHBA-approved shows in green working hunter, working hunter or jumping. (2) Horses that have shown during previous years in PHBA approved green working hunter, working hunter or jumping classes, but have not won more than 25 points in these events as of January 1 of the current show year. No Green Working Hunter is eligible to compete in the World Show in any calendar year that the horse is not also eligible to compete in the Green Working Hunter. (c) Fence Heights shall be two feet nine inches (85 cm) to three feet (90cm)
WESTERN GAITS 3501. The following terminology shall apply in all western classes whenever a specific gait is called for: 3502.
THE WALK (1) Poor walk - uneven pace and no cadence. Has no flow and may appear intimidated or appear to march. (2) Average walk - has a four-beat gait, level top-line and is relaxed. (3) Good walk - has a flowing four-beat gait, level topline, relaxed and is bright and attentive. 3503.
A.
B.
THE JOG (1) Unacceptable jog - cannot perform a two-beat gait and has no flow or balance in the motion. (2) Poor jog - hesitates in the motion. Does not keep an even and balanced motion or a level top-line. May appear to shuffle. (3) Slightly below average jog - average motion but has negative characteristics such as; walking with the hind legs, dragging the rear toes or taking an uneven length of stride with the front and rear legs. (4) Correct or average jog - has a two-beat gait, a level top-line and a relaxed appearance. (5) Good jog - has an average motion with positive characteristics such as balance and self-carriage while taking the same length of stride with the front and rear legs. (6) Very good jog - is comfortable to ride while having a consistent two-beat gait. The horse guides well, appears relaxed and has a level top-line. (7) Excellent jog - effortless and very efficient motion. Swings the legs yet touches the ground softly. Confident, yet soft with its motion while being balanced and under control. Moves flat with the knee and hock and has some cushion in the pastern. Has a bright and alert expression and exhibits more lift and self carriage than the “very good jog”. 3504.
Moderate Extension of the Jog. It is mandatory that a moderate extension
of the jog be asked for in at least one direction during the western
pleasure classes. EXCEPTIONS: Two Year Old Western Pleasure, Novice
Youth 18 & Under Western Pleasure, Novice Amateur Western Pleasure,
Amateur Select Western Pleasure and Youth Walk Trot 5-9 Western
Pleasure. MODERATE EXTENDED JOG (1) Poor extended jog - never lengthens the stride and may appear rough to ride. (2) Average extended jog - moves up in its pace and appears smooth to ride. (3) Good extended jog - has an obvious lengthening of stride with a slight increase in pace while exerting less effort and appears smooth to ride. 3505.
Lope with forward motion: an easy, rhythmical three-beat gait. Horses
moving to the right should lope on the right lead; and, when moving to
the left, should lope on the left lead. THE LOPE (1) Unacceptable lope - does not have a three-beat gait. Has no flow, rhythm or balance. Uncomfortable to ride. (2) Poor lope - appears to have a three-beat lope but has no lift or self-carriage. The horse shuffles, has no flow and bobs his head, giving the appearance of exerting a great deal of effort to perform the gait. Also may appear uncomfortable to ride. (3) Slightly below average lope - has an average motion but exhibits negative characteristics like head bobbing, not completing the stride with the front leg and leaving the outside hock well behind the horse’s buttocks. (4) Average lope - has a true three-beat gait with a level top-line and very little head and neck motion. He is relatively straight (not over-canted), guides well and has a relaxed appearance. (5) Good lope - has an average motion but exhibits positive characteristics in his performance like self-carriage, a steady top-line, relaxed appearance and is responsive to the rider’s aids. (6) Very good lope - has more lift and flow than the average horse. He has a strong but smooth drive from behind. He may bend his knee slightly yet still has a level top-line while exhibiting self-carriage with a relaxed appearance. Appears comfortable to ride. (7) Excellent lope - has a round back with an effortless strong, deep stride with the rear legs and a flat swing with the front legs. He keeps a level top-line, a relaxed yet alert and confident appearance and is correct but soft. A special horse with a great degree of lift and self-carriage. THE BACK-UP (1) Poor back-up - is resistant and heavy in front. May gap the mouth and throw his head or back crooked. (2) Average back-up - backs straight and quietly with light contact and without hesitation. (3) Good back-up - displays balanced and smooth flowing movements. Backs straight with self-carriage without gapping the mouth with light contact and without hesitation.
REINING 3640.
Zero Score. B. 2) 3640 I. Balking or refusal of command; where performance is delayed
3643. Starting circles of figure eights out of lead, delayed changes of lead or figure eights out of lead. Each time a horse is out of lead, a judge is required to penalize by one point. The penalty for being out of lead is accumulative, and the judge will add one penalty point for each one fourth of the circumference of a circle or any part thereof that a horse is out of lead where the lead change is required by the pattern description.
BARREL RACING 3657. Disqualification. Failure to follow the course, loss of course includes negotiating obstacles in any other than specified order, the wrong direction, stopping, circling, backing or reversing direction of movement to correct improper passing of an obstacle shall cause disqualification. A. Any deviation from the pattern. B. The judge, at his/her discretion, may disqualify a contestant for excessive use of a bat, crop, whip or rope in front of the cinch.
3659. Ties. If a tie occurs where points are involved, placing will be worked off if all tied exhibitors agree to participate in a run-off, if not, a coin toss will be used to separate the ties. In the event of a tie, the horse declared the winner in the runoff must re-run the pattern within two (2) seconds of its original time or the runoff must be held again. Penalty time will not apply to the two (2) second rule, but will apply to the final runoff time.
FLAG RACE 3709. If a tie occurs where points are involved, placing will be worked off if all tied exhibitors agree to participate in a run-off, if not, a coin toss will be used to separate the ties. In the event of a tie, the horse declared the winner in the runoff must re-run the pattern within two (2) seconds of its original time or the runoff must be held again. Penalty time will not apply to the two (2) second rule, but will apply to the final runoff time.
3710. Disqualification. Failure to follow the course, loss of course includes negotiating obstacles in any other than specified order, the wrong direction, stopping, circling, backing or reversing direction of movement to correct improper passing of an obstacle shall cause disqualification. A. Any deviation from the pattern. B. The judge, at his/her discretion, may disqualify a contestant for excessive use of a bat, crop, whip or rope in front of the cinch.
WORKING COWHORSE 4081. Judging Emphasis. 4081 D. The greater the difficulty of the run, the more credit should be given. The difficulty may be due to the extreme speed or stubbornness of the cow, or the cow’s reluctance to move down the fence when sufficiently driven by the contestant. The most controlled cow work with the highest degree of difficulty should be marked the highest.
4082. Patterns. A.
In an approved
Working Cow Horse class, any of the ten
4084.
Scoring. Scoring
will be on a basis of sixty (60)- eighty(80),
4088. Two (2) Point Penalty: B. On trot-in patterns, failure to stop before executing a canter departure.
4089. One (1) Point Penalty: F.
Failure to drive cow past
4090. Zero (0) Score. G. Schooling between cows if new cow is awarded. H. Schooling between rein work and cow work. (Schooling is defined as gaining an advantage by excessive pulling, turning, stopping or backing.)
WORKING COWHORSE PATTERN 9 Trot to center of arena, stop. Start pattern facing toward judge. 1. Beginning on the right lead complete 3 circles to the right; the first circle small and slow followed by two large fast circles. Change leads at the center of the arena. 2. Complete 3 circles to the left, the first circle small and slow followed by two large fast circles. Change leads at the center of the arena. 3. Continue around end of arena without breaking gait or changing leads, run down center of arena past end marker, and execute a square sliding stop. 4. Complete 3 1/2 spins to the left. 5. Run down center of arena past end marker, and execute a square sliding stop. 6. Complete 3 1/2 spins to the right. 7. Run down center of arena past center marker, and execute a square sliding stop. 8. Back up at least 10 feet. 9. Hesitate to complete pattern.
WORKING COWHORSE PATTERN 10 Trot to center of arena, stop. Start pattern facing away from judge. 1. Beginning on the left lead, complete 2 circles to the left. The first circle small and slow, the second circle large and fast. 2. Complete 2 circles to the right. The first circle large and fast, the second circle small and slow. Change leads at the center of arena. 3. Continue around end of arena without breaking gait or changing leads, run down center of arena past end marker, and execute a square sliding stop. 4. Complete 3 1/2 spins to the left. 5. Run down center of arena past center maker, and execute a square sliding stop. 6. Complete 3 1/2 spins to the right. 7. Run down center of arena past center marker, and execute a square sliding stop. 8. Back up at least 10 feet. 9. Hesitate to complete pattern.
4401. RANCH SORTING Ranch sorting is a timed event class consisting of two riders with the objective of sorting ten head of cattle from one pen into another in a designated sequence. The team that sorts all ten head in the correct order with the fastest time will be declared the winner. (a) The basic concept of ranch sorting is that there are ten numbered cattle, 0-9, and two unnumbered cattle for a total 12 head at the beginning of a run behind a foul line in an arena with two people mounted on the other side of the foul line. (b) Ranch sorting will take place between two pens of approximately equal size with the Event Producer’s option of working cattle back and forth or only one way. Two ranch sorting arenas may be placed side by side with odd numbered teams in one arena and even numbered teams in the other arena. If cattle are to be worked back and forth, they need to be moved to the opposite pen and back before each new herd entering the arena is worked. Recommended sorting area to be 50’ - 60’ in diameter with no 90 degree corners, i.e. 60’ round pen or octagonal “stop sign” design. (c) The start foul line will be recommended as a 12’ - 16’ opening between the two pens. (d) There will be either a 90, 75, or 60 second clock for each class, at the option of the Event Producer. All ranch sorting shows will be required to use an electronic display clock. Time will continue until all cattle are sorted or the time limit is reached. (e) A lap timer is to be used in sorting classes to eliminate ties only. As clarification, the lap timer will be utilized ONLY in the case of a situation where a tie (or ties) occurs, e.g., in a situation where a team sorts 8 head and has a time of 75 seconds with a lap time of 64.32, while another team sorts 10 head in 68.32 seconds, clearly the 10 head team will be in the lead. The lap timer will then be used only to break ties of all the 8 head runs in that go. Also, for breaking ties with multiple go rounds, the lap time will be the determining factor and eliminate the ties by setting the order of combined times for placing purposes. (f) There will be a minimum of one judge for sorting, to be positioned evenly with the foul line. (g) All cattle will be bunched on the cattle side of the gate within the designated area before the time begins. At the conclusion of each run, the judge will designate the need to bunch cattle. (h) The judge will raise the flag to signal when the arena is ready. The flag will drop when the nose of the first horse crosses the start/foul line and the announcer will provide the number to be sorted first. The riders will be given their number instantly. Any delay in crossing the foul line may result in a “no-time” for the team. (i) All cattle must have approved back numbers; neck numbers are not acceptable. The cattle are sorted in order. If any part of a numbered cow crosses the start/foul line prior to its correct order, then the team receives a no-time. If any part of a sorted cow re-crosses the start/foul line the team will be disqualified. If any part of any unnumbered cow crosses the foul line before the tenth cow is cleanly sorted, it will result in a no-time. (j) The order of sorting is determined by the picking of a random number by the announcer/timer and then that cow must be sorted first. For instance, if 5 is drawn as the first number, 5 is sorted first, then cow 6 must be sorted, 7, 8, 9, 0, 1 and so on. A cow is considered sorted when the entire cow is completely across the start/foul line. (k) If a numbered cow jumps any fence and either leaves the arena or ends up in the opposite pen, but did not pass through the gate, it will result in a re-ride for that team at the end of the herd, (assuming it was not caused by roughing), and time cannot be improved. (l) Should a herd be numbered incorrectly or have too many non-numbered cattle, the team(s) may receive a re-ride.
Amateur program
5205.
Ownership of
Horse. Any horse exhibited in amateur, Amateur Select or Novice amateur
events must be solely owned by the amateur or in a legal entity solely
owned by the amateur showing the horse or by the amateur's family which
is the amateur's father, father-in-law, mother, mother-in-law,
stepparent,
Youth Programs 6003. Youth Programs. These are the youth programs: B. Novice Youth eighteen (18) years through five (5) years; 1) Novice Youth thirteen (13) years through five (5) years, and, 2) Novice Youth fourteen (14) through eighteen (18) years;
YOUTH HUNT SEAT EQUITATION ON THE FLAT 6233 Class procedure Group #3:When performing a leg-yield, the horse should move forward and lateral in a diagonal direction with the horse’s body straight with a slight flexion of the head in the opposite direction of lateral movement. When a horse yields to the right the head is slightly (just to see the eye of the horse) to the left. A horse yielding to the left the head is slightly flexed to the right.
YOUTH STAKE RACE 6325. If an upright marker is knocked down, there is no time. If the original course is altered twelve (12”) inches by a rider intentionally grasping a pole, a five-second penalty for each pole grasped will be assessed.
6332. Ties If a tie occurs where points are involved, placing will be worked off if all tied exhibitors agree to participate in a run-off, if not, a coin toss will be used to separate the ties. In the event of a tie, the horse declared the winner in the runoff must re-run the pattern within two (2) seconds of its original time or the runoff must be held again. Penalty time will not apply to the two (2) second rule, but will apply to the final runoff time.
6333. Disqualification. Failure to follow the course, loss of course includes negotiating obstacles in any other than specified order, the wrong direction, stopping, circling, backing or reversing direction of movement to correct improper passing of an obstacle shall cause disqualification. A. Any deviation from the pattern. B. The judge, at his/her discretion, may disqualify a contestant for excessive use of a bat, crop, whip or rope in front of the cinch.
Youth World Championship Horse Show Team Competition: 7102: 7102: Prior to the start of the YWS all YWS entries will have the opportunity to pay an entry fee into the YWS Team Tournament. Maximum amount with be $20 per entry. At the start of the YWS each youth exhibitor will be drawn at random to be placed on a 5 man team. The first 5 names drawn will be placed on the first team and so on until all names are drawn. The deadline is prior to the 5:00 pm to the day before the Youth World Show.
7103: Prizes will be awarded at the Youth Association luncheon.
7104: 7104: If less than 5 are left for the last names drawn they will be given a 10% increase for each one member not on their team. For example: a team of 3 gets a 20% increase of their total team points. 7105: Team Points will be calculated on a one horse, one exhibitor system. 7106: Age groups of the exhibitors may also be mixed. 7107: Final determination of the combination of teams and any conflict will be at the discretion of the YWS Chairpersons, Vice Chairpersons and the host APA World Show Chairperson. 7108: Teams Awards. Three team awards each being determined by the host APA: A. First Place Team Belt Buckles B. Second Place Team Award C. Third Place Team Award
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP HORSE SHOW RULES
Golden Horse Golden Horse Awards (page 206) by striking the first sentence and replacing with:
Horses must enter and show in at least five classes in at least three of the following categories: Category I Color ,Halter Category II Trail, Western Pleasure Category III All fence classes, Hunter Under Saddle, Pleasure Driving, Road Hack Category IV Ranch Horse, Reining, Western Riding Category V Cutting, All Roping, Working Cow Horse Category VI Barrel Racing, Flags, Pole Bending;
Amateur Golden Horse, Amateur Select Golden Horse (page 203), and Novice Amateur Golden Horse (page 207) strike the first sentence and replace with:)
Horses must enter and show in at least five classes in at least three of the following categories: Category I Color, Halter Category II Trail, Western Pleasure Category III All fence classes, Hunter Under Saddle, Pleasure Driving, Road Hack Category IV Ranch Horse, Reining, Western Riding, Category V Cutting, All Roping, Working Cow Horse Category VI Barrel Racing, Flags, Pole Bending, Stakes Category VII Equitation on Flat, Equitation over Fences, Horsemanship, Showmanship
Derby, Futurity, Maturity and Stakes Classes
“Derby, Futurity, Maturity and Stakes Classes All Derby, Futurity, Maturity and (Performance) Stakes Classes will be granted a five (5) minute warm up per cut.”
Pets (page 207): No pets allowed in the warm-up, make-up area (holding pen) or alleyway
Concurrently Running Classes World Championship Show Rules (page 204): Only one arena will be used for exhibition at a time.
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2009
New PHBA Point Scale:
#Horses 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
1-2 0 3 1 4-6 2 1 7-10 3 2 1 11-14 4 |